Mokley

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Good points all! I'll think about it a bit more, probably make it an optional thing to participate in, and maybe only occasionally for certain posts or situations where more info behind the scenes might help greatly in moving plot -- but not always in a direction you'd expect. The primary inspiration here is in-person tabletop, where the GM and players have the opportunity to clarify with one another what's happening and why, after the narrative has been told.

It seems, as has been indicated, that it's the kind of thing that'd need to be put in practice before it can be judged too much. We'll try it a little to begin with, and expand or quit according to what feels right. :D

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Because every RP I start is an experiment in some way, what would you guys think of possibly utilizing the OOC to further IC between posts?

For example, after a mod post I might post OOC to list questions that could be answered IC or OOC -- character goals and intent in the moment, what they'll do about it, how they feel about other PCs or NPCs, what about the environment has caught their eye, etc.

Same for posts that you guys make -- I'd ask some leading questions about your post, not because the post isn't good but to get some feedback to think a few steps ahead of where the character's going.

And, of course, questions for me: clarify the environment, get more info about a specific subject without having to RP through a conversation, OOCly have your character montage through some information-gathering, then maybe ICly reflect the results later.

We won't know how it'll go til it's in practice, and will probably change as we feel it out, but what d'you think? :D

@Cairo@drewccapp@Virgil@Girlie1Bomba@YungTweak@WittyReference@c3p-0h

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While Demorra struggled to free her new comrade and tears began to roll down Capella's face, the weeds' decisive hold on their victim became all the more aggressive. Tendrils coiled tightly around Capella's limbs, lashed around her waist, pulled back with each yank of Demorra's will, as if they were actively fighting her for possession of Capella.

A low growl rumbled behind Demorra.

The small dog -- the very same that had been previously suspended spinning over the mote by the ocean -- darted out from behind the red-glowing mote in a flash of tawny fur. With bared teeth, the little dog caught a firm hold upon a bunch of weeds and whipped its head back and forth, snarling viciously, until the weeds were uprooted. Immediately the dog took another chomping mouthful and tugged and wrenched and growled until these, too, were yanked right out of the ground.

Bit by bit, Capella was freed enough for Demorra to successfully pull her out and away from the creeping plantlife. The dog took a protective stance between them and the weeds, hackles raised, and barked heartily at the last few snaking searching tendrils.

Deeper in the open forest, the noises of moving and humming had shifted closer. Something murmured, upset by the barking dog. Shadows drew closer.

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@c3p-0h Temp's just the relatable firecracker we need, haha. Lookin' good so far! :D (she's going to be approved, of course!)

@WittyReference Varric is definitely the most interesting douchebag character I've had the pleasure to approve, hahaha. Totally copy him to the characters tab!

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Plot post tomorrow! Who's around? :)

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Damn, mind control would have been a perfect power for Varric; now I actually have to THINK. @Mokley what do you think about a drain life dealio? Like a physical manifestation of what a leech he is. In any event, I'm shooting yo have my CS finalized tonight.

@WittyReference

Hey sure, that could work! :D

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@YungTweak Liliana is a treasure! I can see her causing quite a stir, haha. Totally approved, please do copy her to the characters tab! :3

With this gang I'm going to have to step up my game, damn. xD

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@YungTweak Hihi hullo again! :D Surely, we'd love to meet your character! Come ooonn dooowwnnnn!

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@WittyReference hi Hullo welcome brilliant absolutely go for it! XD

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Given the social motivation of the current roster, it was probably a very quiet boat anyway. xD