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Carvings of the Galaxy

@Atrophy Well one big reason why I would start a new roleplay, continuing this one story, would be to make these aliens feel more like living sentient beings with personalities and cultures, rather than the "them and us" type of vibe. So would I want to possibly create an alien character? Yeah, I thought about it, it would be very interesting. I have also thought about making Pseudo playable, although I am moreover leaning on him being a NPC, but I don't know he could really be quite quirky with a personality chip.

But, it might be better to talk about this more in the future. Like I said in my last post hell's about to break loose. Why? Blame Echo, and her future is not looking too bright. Remember she already offended the Principality in the throne room, Benji saved her by reminding them that only the Divine Regency can accuse someone of heresy, not the Principality. Yet now, it looks and seems that she helped Rend escape. Why does it look like she helped him escape? Wait for my next post, it will all make sense.

Also, that means a lot since I really do put my heart into this. As GM of course I have a special bond with this RP and with this story, but that is because of the people that made it possible. Time after time again I have browsed through the interest check, admitted my interest for another roleplay to later have to PM the GM, telling them that I will not be joining because I have something very special going on with this roleplay. And like I said, it is not the story necessarily that has drawn me close, it is the writers. I have had more of the fear that I will rub off as a bossy or demanding GM when I'm always asking about a collab post, though I have also made the effort to be very understanding. Such as for the most part of December, I was okay with there being a long silence within the RP, that is understandable the holidays are stressful. And if you ever just need to take a break because you possibly cannot manage work or school while also participating in a roleplay, just tell me that going through a tough time and need to pause. Eru Iluvatar did that and I was totally fine with it, he didn't roleplay for a while but came back. And that epic plot twist of Rend's return would not have been possible if he didn't take a break.

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@Atrophy@SheriffLlama Great you guys got your post in and now, hell's about to break loose-- starting on Benji's post now.

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@Deserted Well, that definitely depends on how we conclude this roleplay, and also how the crew is divided. The negotiation Benji had with the Principality is that he will make contact with the Velbenan with the intent of hunting her down, and in return the rest of the crew will be escorted to a planet sustainable enough for them to rebuild their race. Also, the Principality will provide the supplies and security they need to do so safely. Of course, now that plan has been slightly adjusted with Tahlia now joining Benji.

So, the amount of time could mainly be determined by how far you would like to have this new colony progress. I would like to have it too far in time with the crew now a bunch of elders, but perhaps with at least one of the girls expecting a child. It makes sense especially if there is any hope to repopulate. Although there aren't enough current humans for there to be diversity within genes, so cloning with the aid of the Principality could help instead. But if that is the road those within the colony wish to take, the Principality will most likely not resort to that until Benji and Tahlia are successful in their mission.

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@Atrophy@SheriffLlama So, can you have the collab in by Sunday?

There is something I do need to tell you guys...

I for the past week have been thinking about doing something very big for this roleplay. I think all of you would be really excited about it. So, when I first started this roleplay I simply started with the concept of a group of people discovering that they were far away from being held in a deep underground base beneath earth's surface. Initially, I wanted this roleplay to be heavily focused on character development because I have never quite done a roleplay quite like that. Although, Carvings of the Galaxy has become something far more. I did not expect myself to do so much world building.

So, I started thinking for over a week of doing a "Carvings of the Galaxy: Season 2," so what that basically means is that we find a great stopping point here before I create a new roleplay continuing this one with all the lore about the races, the Principality, and even multi-dreaming. Also, that roleplay will start at a time in which the original crew has been separated from each other for a good amount of time, which is something that could definitely happen since Tahlia and Benji already plan to branch off on their own mission. Also, that stopping point might happen right after a scene in which Benji explains his mission to assassinate the queen, affirming in that they are dividing. This could either result in the crew leaving on good or bad terms.

If anyone has any other ideas to leave with an explosive conclusion to this chapter of the story. Please do tell!

Anyways, what do you guys think?

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@TheIratePirate Ah, I rather stick to him being everyone's monkey. But hey, you've inspired me to write his goal- something vital for a character. He believes that he deserves to be gunner's mate, but his insubordinate, moody attitude doesn't quite earn a promotion. Hell, he thinks he could do the master gunner's job better.

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@TheIratePirate A historical roleplay, eh? I've always wanted to sink my teeth into one, and You can't go wrong with pirates.
So, character... hm... what to do... what to do. Oh, I have an idea, how about a powder monkey whose ironically has a loose cannon personality? Played around with an angsty/troubled teen archetype once, and right when I got a feel for him, the roleplay ended. Say, I give it another try?

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@Atrophy@SheriffLlama Do you guys think you could get the collab done by this weekend?

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@Deserted Wow, I love how you showed us how cunning Echo really is. Instead of relying on muscle and physically strength, she relies on her wits.

Oh, Asshat and I already updated our character relationships after the collab. So, although Rend is in fact dead, do update Echo's feelings about him in her character relationships.

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@Eru Iluvatar

Once Rend's suicide is revealed to Benji, he will be convicted because Rend's secret is what eventually enabled his death. Yes, it was willfully Rend's choice to kill himself, but Benji will realize that own secret of acting as the Principality's assassin may lead to his death. To which unlike Rend, Benji most likely not have a choice when to say goodbye.

So, this both definitely moves the roleplay forward and impacts the rest of the crew. Reading your latest post, I strangely enough found it precious, just precious. But stayed tuned Eru to figure out what happens to his body, will it be "donated" to the Principality so they can have a better understanding about human anatomy or will he somehow be given a proper funeral?

Well, it was gripping to have you along for the ride. We've done and planned the craziest, most thrilling things on this roleplay-- I'm still shaking from that epic plot twist of Rend busting through the throne room to make his grand comeback! I felt like I was waiting forever for you and Deserted's post, but it was well worth it. You are leaving with a masterful post.

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@Atrophy@SheriffLlama That is great to hear that you guys are almost finished. I'm really looking forward to reading some posts, mainly because we've been roleplaying for so long and I'm attached to these characters now.

@Deserted@Eru Iluvatar How are you two doing with the Rend/Echo post?