[OOC] The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

[Vox]

Sorry for my absence, been doing some intense studying and RPG in general wouldn't want to work with me. I'll get caught up and have a post pumped out by tonight.

[Rockette]

@Vox - We were having server errors, mainly because Mahz was doing some work; we have an interesting dice system right now. Mostly for the table-top players. It is the time for finals though, so no worries there. Soon, hopefully, you'll be able to relax!

[Mirandae]

I've put up another recruitment thread. It seems like the hype has died now, which was expected. I'll have to mark some players as inactive soon. That's a bummer, but that's just roleplaying in general. The show will go on either way!

[Redrum]

Still here and still very interested, I've got a long post on the way too! I just didn't expect to get this into or let it get as long as it is now. I'll be holding back on the flashback scene for now, though. I want to get Ophelia introduced and Subira in on the mission before I start working on any other relationships and what not.

So that's my update!

The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way.

[Rockette]

@Redrum - I feel ya' on long posts. I had to shorten mine down and take paragraphs out to use for later! Being a long winded writer has some draw backs I'm afraid.

Looking forward to yours and the introduction of your secondary.

[Redrum]

@Redrum - I feel ya' on long posts. I had to shorten mine down and take paragraphs out to use for later! Being a long winded writer has some draw backs I'm afraid.

Looking forward to yours and the introduction of your secondary.

@Rockette

Yeah, I've been changing out and removing paragraphs and my post still seems far beyond long. One question though, what's the word on how graphic we're allowed to be blood and gore-wise? I don't have anything too detailed, but my secondary can take things a bit far.

[Rockette]

@Redrum - Hm. Brilliant question. I, personally, encourage such things and don't mind them at all. But I'm a terrible person.
We do have horror elements involved into the story, as will be exploited later on. I say go nuts. If others object, we can just label our posts in a style such as.

_{[ M ] - labeled for gore and violence.}

That will give a warning to other players if such scenes are uncomfortable for them. However, if no one finds a problem with it, then I wouldn't worry. So long as we are within Guild rules, I know that some graphic content can, and will be censored. As I've seen such done in the past.

[Mirandae]

Added a few bits to the gallery! I'll be adding more over time, so check the first post every now and then.

Gallery

Mordrem attacking a settlement in the Dark Zone during day.

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Slums of Aster.

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Somewhere in the Dark Zone where the shoreline has receded. The wreck of an old ship is used as a camp.

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Monks praying to the spirits

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Searching for something in the Dark Zone.

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[Vox]

Character Numero Dos

_{Ashanti Jindal
◆ 27 ◆ January 12 ◆ 5'6" ◆ Soldier}

_{I D E O L O G Y}

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A cowardly coward to the highest degree and paranoid almost to a fault, Ashanti will nevertheless follow orders when directed to even in the face of giant rampaging Mordrem who could likely kill her with a look (provided someone is there to reign her in).

Still, Ashanti is a determined individual who can and will succeed at whatever task she sets herself to. Even if it means running away very fast from giant rampaging Mordrem who could likely kill her with a look, you can be damned sure that it'll be the best retreat you'll ever see, tail between the legs and all..

_{B A C K G R O U N D}

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Hailing from the island of Auzoa, Ashanti grew up with perfect weather, perfect waves, and perfect fear of the encroaching Mordrem. However, being born deep into poverty provided her little chance of moving away from the idyllic islands. While her parents supported Ashanti however they could, there was often little they could do except ensure that she would have a roof over her head (no matter how shaky), clothes to wear (no matter how thing), and food to eat (no matter how questionable it was). Unfortunately, life steadily grew worse as the Mordrem grew closer and closer to the island. Price levels quickly rose as the island's economy fell into a rut with its loss of tourism, driving Ashanti's family deeper into poverty. Mass evacuation orders were issued, but gangs and fanatic groups that had already began popping up in the wake of Auzoa's ineffectual government let no one in or out of their established territories. They would conscript and indoctrinate anyone they could lay their hands on, and killing those who wouldn't comply. Ashanti's father was one of the few that refused to bend his knee.

After the death of her father, Ashanti's mother managed to smuggle the rest of their family out of Auzoa, allowing them to flee toward Cetra. Ashanti's mother would die on the journey.

Ashanti and the rest of her surviving family would drift for months before settling down into one of many shanty towns that were built by and for all the refugees that sought escape from the ever growing Dark Zone. Not allowing their parents' memories and effort be stained and wasted, they all continued to try and better their lives despite still being at rock bottom. Ashanti herself would drag herself through the shanty town's schooling program before joining up with the military and committing her life to it ever since.

_{W A R F A R E}

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A trained soldier, Ashanti is used to fighting in a squad, working as a single cohesive unit to achieve a higher goal. Aside from her exceptional luck, she is average in every other area of combat. She also boasts about her supposed ability to detect danger wherever it may happen around her, but this is only because she's always expecting something bad to happen.

Couldn't get a post out, but I did manage to pull out that character I said I was making a while back. She'll be attached to the Hammer of the Army (unless that mission's getting too full).

_{The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way.}

[Celaira]

Wow. Everything in this RP is so pretty. Awesome job.

[Mirandae]

@Vox
Looks good to me. The Doral mission is suffering at the moment, so it would be better for her to be there. I will have my third character there as well. Unless you had something specific in mind for this character and the hammer mission, do consider Doral instead.

@Celaira
Thank you! @Rockette is the graphic talent around here, so she should get most of the credit!
Do join us if you feel like it! We're always open to new players.

[icmasticc]

The Wicked Witch Of The West Went Her Own Way.

Currently composing a post, but it's not so smooth at the moment hence the above phrase. Still working on it though.

[Redrum]

Aaand posted!

Gonna' make a few updates to Subira and Ophelia's abilities section. Add some more detail to their manifestations, and maybe more of a description for the Spirits and what they value and adhere to.

[Mirandae]

@icmasticc
Smoothness doesn't matter. Every post will not be perfect. All of us understands this, but it can be difficult to accept it. But, as mentioned before, we'd rather have something than nothing at all. Nobody here will judge you on your creativity, language ability, or anything else. So, treat it as a craft (bricks and stones!) rather than a creative process, and things will be easier.

@Redrum
Awesome! I encourage constant care of character sheets. I've updated the format for it, as well. Nobody is required to change it if they've completed characters with the initial format, but you're more than welcome to if you feel like it.

[Mirandae]

@smarty0114@Anima I'm marking both of you as inactive now. Let me explain my reasoning, so that there won't be any misunderstandings or bad blood. Your last in-character posts date two weeks or more ago and the out-of-character updates are scarce or nonexistent.

Smarty, you said that your life is hectic, which is understandable, but you're plenty of active elsewhere on the forum. Either way, both of you seem to have finals now, just as I do myself, so if that is distracting, you should take care of it before doing anything else half-committed. I don't mean to be cruel or unfair, but I have to follow my own rules.

When you and I feel that you have the time, you're welcome back at your leisure with new characters!

[ZB1996]

The Wicked Witch Of The West Went Her Own Way.

@Prisk I suppose I'll finish up things in Doral in a couple of posts and then focus on Jaina until the next missions.

[icmasticc]

@Prisk
Yeah, I get ya. @Rockette knows this, but I have a bad habit of holding myself to an unrealistic standard. Everything you said makes perfect sense, I just hate reading back on my own posts and absolutely hating them. But... You are right. I'll definitely get a post up today and just hope and pray it's alright.

[Mirandae]

@ZB1996
I have a third character in the works for the Doral mission, but it's up to you where you want to continue with Ezra. It's fully possible to travel between the different missions.

@icmasticc
Well then, this will be good practice for you! I know a thing or two about perfectionism, and it's extremely destructive. You won't change over night, but in small steps it's eventually going to get better. Try to make that post and get it out, no matter how you feel about it. You can rant here afterwards if you want!

[Anima]

@Prisk totally understandable Prisk. When finals wrap up for me, I'll reach out to you again :)!

[Ozerath]

And that's five hundy folks. Let's keep 'er moving!