[OOC] The Midnight Train to Nowhere

[Fox of Spades]

Kimchi, thank you for being honest about the IC. I agree with you, the past few weeks haven't been the best. We slowed down, barely anyone stuck to the three day rule, and Kathi, Kei, and I had to haul a few of you guys around. We hit a rough patch, but I'm glad that it didn't knock us down. We're communicating about it and we're getting over it :D! If we talk about the things that demotivate us and try to overcome these obstacles then I believe we'll be just fine.

If the IC ever starts to slow down again or we hit another rough patch, I'd appreciate it if you guys talked about it on the OOC. Feel like we've been lacking interaction? Feel like we need to move on sooner rather than later? Tell me here and we'll talk it out :D! Kathi, Kei, and I are here to help you guys out and we want to do our best to make this as enjoyable for everyone. Remember, communication keeps a RP alive and discussion helps solve problems.

During the past few weeks the OOC quieted down quite a bit and it eventually led to this. Also, we've never really had a serious discussion before, in fact, I believe this is the first one. While they might not always be the most pleasant, they'll help us fix problems before they get too big and they'll help us avoid something like this in the future. Guys, thank you for your honest opinions :)! Seeing everyone communicate and discuss definitely lifts the weight off our shoulders.

It lets us know you're interested in contributing and shows us that you guys are still here and rearing to go xD! We'll be ending this chapter soon and once again a new chapter will begin :D! So let's put this behind us and get this done. Let's send the lost souls home <3

As for the OOC games since Oblivion is away and Phones has left, the first pair will be Brandy and Ace followed by Songbird and Inadi. I'll just pair Leon with one of the rabbit sisters when Oblivion gets back. Aki, Kathi ^w^ you may now start your round of questions.

[AkiBlue]

Wow, wish you the best of luck Phones!
I read through everything, but there aren't complaints on my end. And, yeah. We'll keep the train moving!

Edit: Also, I already gave my little feedback. But I can post it here. It was the post about me windering why no character is curiously delving into other character's backstories. Which Ace will probably initiate. And. . . That's all from me.

[Fox of Spades]

During their next free time in a group, I'll have Harper and Riley get to know the others more too ^^

Since this chapter is coming to an end and not everyone has read the revamped rules yet, we won't put the warning system into effect until we begin chapter 4. From there on out, it'll be three strikes and you're out. I'm just repeating this because I really like the cast and don't want anyone else to end up having to leave or get booted out.

Also, the guild has been a bit wonky as of late so I edited the weebly.

Information Site

We now have a page titled 'in case of RPG death' and if the site ever falls again (I sure hope it doesn't xD) I'll update that page with info and stuff and we can go move somewhere or regroup and plan things out.

I hope you're all having a wonderful mornight :D! Have an adorable fluffball.

[John]

First of all, Phones, sad to see you go.

And in reply to the discussion.

Apologies.

There's pretty much no other way I will be able to put this. I pretty much messed up, and I'm sorry.

Apologies for constantly being that one person who's lagging behind, despite constantly being reminded and promising that I'll get more active "when things clear up" - an event which took me a while to realize that was just about never going to happen even though I keep looking forward to it. I was informed of the three day rule when I joined and I knew the best I could usher would be 2 posts per week and frankly I ended up not even keeping up to that standard.

Apologies for the lack of action in posts. I had become aware of this issue as well, although I didn't truly realize how troublesome it is until recently. Most importantly how I missed out of almost the entirety of the end scene with the dragons, into which I only threw in a catchup post and a reaction at a plan, and then proceeded to miss a cycle and ended up completely loosing track of what was happening. In a way this lack of action is directly related to the inconsistency in posting, which is my biggest problem. It could've been better than this - Fox mentioned the fight sequences back at the caves. It happened when exams were just over and I was enthusiastic and those posts were something I was satisfied with - that sequence was something I had an insane amount of fun with. I also proved that it wasn't really life that was hindering my progress, not as much as my own procrastination and my own being distracted. That feeling in the cave posts was something that I wished could be pulled off again at this end of a chapter. I failed.

Apologies for the lack of character development. This, by far, hurts the most out of all the things I read and write and think at this moment. I designed Leila to be distant from everyone else at first with the very explicit intention of changing that later on. I'm the most aware that "character" is no excuse here. I wrote a character that was nothing unless development happens and then I did nothing with it. I have no idea why. I don't know why I was hesitant. I'm sorry.

I remember seeing the interest check on this roleplay over at the old guild and it was a gorgeous idea. I thought I could push myself just that bit so that both the quality and quantity of my writing would meet the standards so that I could be part of this. I fell pretty pathetically short of both goals.

I'm very, very sorry about this.

I also have to say thank you, all of you, so much for calling me out on this nonsense. I feel absolutely guilty about the fact that I've been under-performing for so long - even I was aware of it myself - and it was put up with. I allowed it to continue and you had to tolerate it. I'm glad that things were finally pointed out.

Regrets out of the way, I guess it's about time I started fixing things up. Adjustments will be made accordingly. Attempts to correct what I did wrong will be carried out. Character interaction will start out slow, but I will ensure it happens. Same with the development I wanted to do for so long. I admit that I probably still won't be able to be one of the first people to post every cycle, and I probably will still miss out on a cycle once in a while when things in real life get into the way, but that will be kept at minimum and reports in the OOC are sure to be filed when necessary.

As indecent as everything I do has been so far, I dare to say here that I wish to stay. I've been slow, I've been confused, I've lost motivation at more than one point; I've caused all this trouble. But in the end I still want to be a part of this. And so I wish to stay, because you are all amazing people and this is an amazing place and I will probably never get over it if this goes away without me trying my best.

The Train has been a pleasant journey so far. And I intend that this journey continue.

[Fox of Spades]

Four, I'm very happy that you'll be staying with us and I'll be holding you to your word. I look forward to consistent posts and seeing Leila grow as a character. I'm sure everyone would love to see both of that as well.

This RP has had its ups and downs, and we've lost more people than we've kept along the way, but I am really, truly, grateful that you guys have decided to tough it out with us. Four, thank you for responding so nicely to everything and for taking what we've said to heart. I understand that life may get busy sometimes and like I said that's perfectly fine as long as we get a warning on the OOC, both as a heads up and an act of common courtesy.

Now, the only person we need to hear from is Oblivion, everyone else has expressed the will to move onward and that make me a very, very happy Fox. We will be ending chapter three tomorrow and after that we'll be beginning the next chapter ^^

Good luck to the lost souls and happy writing to us all (^w^)/

[Fox of Spades]

Good mornight guys ^^ those were some great posts! Thank you all for doing more than just reacting and pfft, Lesley asking Jasper about Inadi made me laugh. Now, prepare yourselves for a food dump! And how are you all doing on this fine duskdawn?

[Crescendo]

Awwww John c: *big hug* I look forward to Leila's improvement!! <3

MMmmm those look good ^ q ^

And let's get this Brandy Ace interview out before I forget to post it or the guild goes down again hehe :'D (not that this was much of an interview really smh at Brandu*

Let the interview commence

As the interview begins Brandy and Ace realize they do not know each other whatsoever, and a staring contest ensues.

Brandy: ..... > . >;

Ace: ...o.o? Sooo... *She gets bored fast after a minute or so of silence*

Brandy:... We have to... Ask questions, right?

Ace: ..Yep! So Mr. Rabbit. What...What...err Who are you?

Brandy: I'm Brandy. A guide. And who are you? You came in with the newest group, correct?

Ace: Last I heard that was a drink, right? Well. I'm Ace! Pleased or pleasure or nice to meet you! I came in with... not the newest group. But that group before the newest group...It wasn't really a group... Just me and Leon.

Brandy: I, uh, see. Pleasure to meet you too... I think. >.>

Ace: Why do you look so upset? Are you mad about something? Did someone pull your tail? I heard that normally ticks off all animals.

Brandy: My tail's a bit small to pull... I'm just rather uncomfortable with this interview idea, I suppose.

Ace: Uncomfortable? *Looks at cue cards, but they give no help* Oh yeah, I think I was told to asssskkkk....What was it.... Oh yeah! About your whole little sailing ship of Birds and Bunnies. I don't know what it's about, but I think many wanted the opportunity to ask.

Brandy: Birds and- ._.? I don't think I've heard of a ship with that name.

Ace: Hmm, I don't know either of you that well. Who was it... I think Songbird. Something with a bird in it. Maybe. Unless I'm wrong. *shrugs*

Brandy: Song and I- What is it with you people and asking about our relationship? =A =# I've already told you all, we're good friends.

Ace: Hey, you could've been lying? They seemed interested so I decided to jump on the bandwagon! :P *Ace then reaches to tug one of his ears*

Brandy: !! D:< *swats Ace's hand away* What was that for?

Ace: *laughs* It looks soft and I don't see many people that are half animals in my world. My world is preeetty boring. Oh! Can you speak to those little bunny guards? They're adorable.

Brandy: *rubs ear in annoyance* That's still no excuse to pull on my ear. And no, the bunny guards don't speak. I guess I should ask you a question... Is there anything you miss about your world?

Ace: I didn't even pull your ear that- Miss? *Moments of contemplation* Actually, no. Not really. My life was pretty dull. Sort of.

Brandy: Would you rather stay here, given the chance then?

Ace: I don't see why not. It's much nicer here.

Brandy: *contemplates many near death experiences* ._.;

Ace: ...? Eh, you look a little pale. Are you okay? :/ I don't think I can help much. But we could always get one of the others to fix you. If you're broken.

Brandy: Uh, no, I'm fine. Though when you say 'nicer'... You don't often run into monsters and dragons in your world, do you? Pray tell, how many times have you faced danger since you've arrived?

Ace: I wish! That would be amazing! I would love to fight off monsters and dragons. And I've gotten into a bit of 'trouble' since I've gotten here. But, I'm not dead sooo it's not that bad.

Brandy: (Yet.) > - > If you say so...

Ace: You should get out more. Have some fun. You seem kinda...cramped and boring. *thumbs up* You should travel with us! You may need the thrill of adventure!

Brandy: I think I'll pass. I'd rather stay in my shop reading with a nice mug of tea, thank you very much.

Ace: Not very fun if you ask me. But, alrighty. *sighs and then looks at time* I'm boooorrreed. So~ I'm going I go fight dragons and stuff now. *messes with his ears again*

Brandy: D8< !! What did I say about my ears- *annoyed sigh* Try not to die.

Ace: Gonna mess with them anyway! And okie. I'll try. You sir bunny, try to live a little.

With that, the fiery redhead pokes his cheek and then waves goodbye before bounding off. Whilst calling out, "Victory shall be mine!" Or something random of the sort. Aki wonders what's wrong with the girl sometimes. . .

Brandy twitches and leaves. He'll be keeping a wary eye out for the girl lest she tries to mess with his ears again- providing the dragons don't get to her first.

*Interview end*

[MUG]

I'll get a post up here in a hour or two once I get back home in a bit here. Gotta say I love how sought after Inadi is. Never thought he would be my most desired character in my career when I made him. XD

[AkiBlue]

The food. T~T *grabs at screen*
Fox why...

[Fox of Spades]

Suffer captain, suuuuffer :D also that interview. Haha, poor Brandu <3 I can't wait to see them interact in the IC.



Looking forward to it, MUG ^^ and Inadi is pretty popular. He should be careful xD

ALSO GUYS, THIS VIDEO, IT'S SO COOL!

[Anonymous]

The food, oh lord<runs off to the kitchen

Yup, the site is getting cray. Anyways, that interview is funny. You guys did good given your characters have no knowledge of one another.

@MUG: It should have just been Les, but Jasper butted in. It is ok man, embrace it. It isn't very often you have a character that gets glorified by a bisexual, pink haired man, that also looks like a woman.

That video was very interesting and disgusting< runs to washroom.

[Orpheus]

Fox of Spades said ALSO GUYS, THIS VIDEO, IT'S SO COOL!

"Cool", she says.

I'm very happy that we've all taken a turn for the ... best. Here's to bringing life back to the IC!
Dum dum dum dunnnn.

[John]

A little heads up: I heard from Fox that the chapter ends tonight and said I was going to get a post up. Unfortunately, though, I have - as my schedules decree - a class to attend tonight that will last for three hours, and I will only return by 9:30PM (GMT+8) and be able to post then. The post is still happening, although it will be a bit later than my regular posting times. I'm sorry if this causes any confusion - and apologies in advance for any inconvenience this might cause.

[MUG]

Done and done. Finally got that post up. Man relatives can keep you hanging out for a long time. XD

[Fox of Spades]

Poor Inadi, the guy can't catch a break. Nice post MUG and hanging out with relatives is always fun (^w^)/

Four, thanks for the heads up. It shouldn't be a problem, I'll wrap stuff up after you post. Depending on how late it gets, my follow up post for chapter four's beginning might come during the following morning instead of right after. Best of luck with those night classes!

Also, I'll have you know D: that video was just awesomesauce.

[MUG]

In honor of Inadi's recent run in with pain, here is a video that symbolizes his feelings towards the whole situation.

[Anonymous]

Wow MUG. Why you let Jasper feel Inadi up so voluntarily huh? Is ok, my Lesles can make a move sooner or later. Watch out

[Kimchi]

Omgee Fox. Not the food pleazzuhh XD Trying to tone up this summer and dem pics just making me want to eat junk TToTT

Really awesome vids. The teddy bear one literally freaked me out and the dancing one was sad but awesome. Subscribed to that channel now

Anon, dat post. Muhahhaa! My baby get to feels it, kinda. With her bony/pointy/stabby hipbones. Yeah probably painful. But she still got there before Lesley did Beware Lesley. She may not have those feelings as of yet, but since you brought it up, those things tend to stick to the mind and you might've dug your own grave... MUHAHSHHSHSHJAJAJSJAJSA

[MUG]

Oh Anon, I'm not just looking out for it. I'm counting on Les to make a move. I'm gonna stretch this love triangle angle for all it's worth. XD

[Kimchi]

Yush. I love me some romance dramahhhhh >;D

Typing up a shorter reaction post.