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As Spring grows, so too does the itch to dream, to imagine, and to create.
7 yrs ago
It's Christmas time! Put up the lights, and hold up your light! #LightTheWorld
7 yrs ago
And it's impossible to edit a status. Wonderful. I meant to say my hard drive is down; I'm working out of a flash drive now.
7 yrs ago
Whoops. That's one flash drive destroyed. Kids, take good care of your toys! For those concerned, thank you! I don't have any storage, but I do have access to a browser; roleplaying continues!
7 yrs ago
Driving on my lunch break when a random kid on the sidewalk yells, "It's the internet man! Hi internet man!" Spend the rest of Monday feeling like a champ.
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*Picks up the profile* *Looks at it oddly, as though it vaguely reminds him of something he read once* *Blows off a mountain of dust*
Ah! That's what this is! It's my old role-player guild account!
Hello, folks, from a friend new and old. Old in that I spent many happy hours fictating way back in Old-Guild before Lost Christmas, and then I spent some time in New-Guild during its beginning development; new in that I've been gone for two years, so a lot of the "faces" I was familiar with back then don't seem to be haunting the place these days. Whether you've known me before or not, I extend to you a hearty greeting and a virtual feast. If you'd like a name shorter than the full one, please call me Taro. I'm rather comfortable with that one.
Well, you didn't come here just to hear about my history. You're probably looking to see what kind of a role-player I am. Truthfully, I'm not totally certain right now; two years without practice does bring on a multitude of changes. Then again, even in those two years I've kept the creative spark fed and fanned, in isolation though it may have been, and I can tell you this much with great certainty: I like light-hearted laughter, soul-searching questions, and that precipice of commitment. My favorite settings would be: High Fantasy Modern Fantasy Science Fiction (new worlds, a newer Earth, even just in the immensity of space) I consider it a given that, where boys and girls coexist in a story, Romance will blossom. Horror I have a very weak stomach for. (I read the basic instructions for Betrayal at House on the Hill and had to consciously tell myself that night that everything was fine and I would sleep safely. I didn't even play a game; I only read the instructions!) I stay away from graphic violence, sexual depictions of any nature, and profanities. I'm very much a PG-rated writer; I plan on sharing everything I write as bedtime stories with my kids someday.
I play a convincing dude (I'm sure you never would have guessed that), but a vast majority of my favorite characters are female. So if you have romance in mind, I'm happy to play either party. If you don't want a romance, you will probably have to tell me that plainly. Then I'll just go with what feels right for the story, subject to a few personal whims which I hope will only bolster the plot and development.
I'm very picky as far as my own ideas go. I'll try just about everything I can think of to break the idea in order to insure there are no gaping plot holes. I invite everyone else to examine my ideas in a similar light--different people, different thought processes, different problems discovered--and to offer any compliments or constructive criticisms you have. As part of that, I absolutely love pushing the boundary of an idea as far as it will stretch, or looking for that odd, "I never thought of using it like that" approach to a character's abilities.
What else would I say with this space? I really like old poetry; reading Isaiah gives me the happy trembles. I hope I've presented a fair assessment of my writing style and capabilities through this brief introduction. I love creating--creating characters and bringing them to life from the page; creating worlds filled with fascinating lore and beautiful locales; creating stories, be they narrations of ordinary men and women facing their trials or epics of fated heroes overcoming every obstacle to save Dwarf-kind.
And, in closing, I'm excited for the chance to work with you. I should be able to post daily. PM me anytime, especially if you have a question about anything I've said here or elsewhere, but even if you only want to chat. You could even ask me about my mysterious two-year absence. I'll tell you now that I was in California, but that doesn't really answer the question. I'm happy to talk anytime.
Sweet water and light laughter until next we meet! -Taro
So, uh, I guess I didn't actually ask if everyone has finished shopping and updated their sheets accordingly. (I was in a rush to claim that second slot.) Alisea's is current as of now--and it is indeed the only one with "blanket" in the inventory. Aster's the only person she'd share with, though; the men will just have to tough it out.
The journey--and particularly setting up camp--had revealed dozens of holes in their preparations. Nobody had a skill for firebuilding. Working off of no skill at all, Reylan had managed to coax the gathered brush into a flame (not with flint, of course, because nobody had brought some; instead Alisea had given him a light--carefully). Still, tat was something they would need to fix. Alisea was relieved to learn Dubstepp had a cooking skill; combined with Dirk's searching skill, they were able to keep the party fed--barely. Another item to improve upon. Sleeping for the night was going to be uncomfortable, all the more so if she was the only one who had purchased a blanket.
There was more. Beyond the failed preparations for an actual journey (something a gamer never had to be concerned about when playing on a screen), the party was still untested. They had run into a disappointing lack of trouble during the march, so all Alisea had for calculating was what each person had shared as they walked. Putting Dirk in the front was obvious, and he seemed quite happy there. Aster would be alongside him--and the pair had worked together already, so their cooperation should be a step above the rest of the group. The rest being Dubstepp the mage, Karma the healer, and Reylan the archer. Reylan had his rapier, so he could probably provide the best cover at mid-back--and that could help with his accuracy, too. Alisea would be alongside him, for the same reasons. Dubstepp would stay full back to keep Karma safe and lend fire support as he was able.
That was the general idea, anyway. Alisea had no idea what the dungeon would look like. If it was narrow corridors, the support at the back would have a hard time attacking around their allies at the front. If it was wide open, the chances of having only one front and a safe back were slim to none. A worst case scenario would be having to raid a settlement of some kind with back alleys and branching streets crisscrossing its entirety. It was a vain hope, Alisea was certain, but if the dungeon could just be medium sized rooms all stacked neatly next to each other that they could clear one by one, the raid would be easy. Or if it had to be in the open, let them be atop a rise or hill where the mages could destroy enemies before they could climb up. Or better yet--
"So, anyone got any good scary stories?" Reylan asked over the fire.
Startled out of her thoughts, Alisea looked at the archer over the fire. She had to replay the words in her mind before it registered. Even when it did, at first she wanted to dismiss it off-hand. But her eyes caught his over the crackling flame, and the magess paused to consider. She had been trying all day to assemble a workable strategy in her mind. There wasn't anything more she could do. Now would be a good time to think about other things--about rest and relaxing so they would all be ready for tomorrow.
"What? Do you mean ghosts and ghouls?" Alisea asked, the hint of an impending tease already in her voice. "We probably shouldn't say anything that would upset a ghost; I think I saw one following Aster on the march here. She might still be around, listening."
That was right. She couldn't stay focused on the numbers the entire time. People needed to relax and laugh, too. In an environment as stressful as this, all her comrades would need some relief. She could help them with that. That was what being a teammate meant--helping the members of your team, not just practice and improve, but also stay positive before the big game. So Alisea smiled and laughed with the others until it was time to roll out her blanket and go to sleep.
You passed off your second day shopping, interacting and generally spending time in the town. It's now nearing the end of the 3rd day. You just spent all day marching to your first dungeon: "The Hill's Sorrow" from Genesis. Even though nothing eventful happened on the way, you are all still pretty tired and hungry. You will camp outside the dungeon entrance for the night and go in first thing tomorrow morning.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHH!?! A whole day in town!? No way, no how! Alisea would go crazy! We promised we would take off that morning and be at the dungeon that night! There's no way she would spend a whole day doing nothing! Even if the group agreed to not take off that same day, she would have gone out to grind boars and practice her new spells!
Kyogi bowed and withheld the temptation to burst out laughing at what he was saying. Flattery got you everywhere, but he wondered if he was laying it on a bit too thick.
He was laying it on too thick--for anyone except Hiroko, I suspect. Kyogi can play such a gallant knight.
I think it's a quick boost. As I read it, you use it to instantly restore a small (5% maybe?) portion of a target's mana. It sounded like you can't use it on yourself; thus, everyone else needs to have it to use on the magi!
(Mental image of Dubstepp and Karma holding hands, casting Chakra Magic back and forth as soon as the cooldown finishes, using each free hand to cast their other spells.)
@Ithradine Would Reylan please explain to Aster why everyone in the entire game should have Chakra Magic? I'm not joking when I say Alisea was too focused on her task to notice Aster trying to not buy the spell.
I like Aster. I hope somebody kinder than Alisea becomes her teacher/role model.
And so the shopping continued. As soon as Alisea sighted the teachers all other concerns fell away. Her earlier, steady pace was discarded as her feet quickened, all but running to the NPCs that would teach her Actions and more Spells. The first she reached was the Universal Action Trainer; upon inquiring the price, and being informed that learning a level one Action cost only twenty-five renn, Alisea's eyes lit up. The mental calculation was done instantly; now she only had to decide which ones to choose.
The magess went through something of a transformation, mentally--though there was a subtle, physical change, too. Her mind honed in on the singular task of studying each and every option open to her, and determining which would be in her best interest. As her thoughts focused, her gaze reflected the shift: blue eyes shone so clear and sharp they could almost cut flesh. The magess moved from one teacher to the next, finding those she could learn from and mentally discarding those outside her class. She explored each Spell and Action as much as she could, learning everything about them the NPCs would share before she purchased any. In her head, Alisea was prioritizing which abilities she wanted most.
However, upon reaching the Universal Spell Teacher (she had introduced herself, but Alisea hadn't truly listened to the woman's name) Alisea paused in her search. The teacher was explaining Chakra Magic. Alisea asked again to be sure. Without another moment of hesitation the magess asked to learn Chakra Magic, gladly handing over the twenty-five renn. Accepting the payment, the teacher gave her a brief tutorial, first demonstrating its use and then allowing her student to practice once.
"Aster! Reylan!" Alisea called, the excitement unmistakable in her voice. Gathering her comrades to the teacher, and placing each hand on one of their shoulders, Alisea gently pushed them forward. "Learn Chakra Magic!" she commanded. Where were all the others at a time like this? Everyone needed to have this spell! With this, they would be able to survive indefinitely in a dungeon!
Leaving those two to their own learning again, Alisea finished perusing and began purchasing. Spell: Fire Strike; Wind Blade. Action: Dash; Palm Strike; Stunning Punch; Sidestep. The cost had mounted quickly, but she had enough remaining to buy a day's worth of supplies. With that business finally concluded, the magess closed her eyes, breathed in until her lungs were beyond full, and released her tension in a long sigh. When her eyes opened again, the sharpness was gone. Her perpetual soft smile returned to its place, and she returned to the side of her companions.
Alisea checked the time; she found more than half an hour had passed while she was studying and acquiring. It was nearly time to meet back with the main group. [i]And I do hope these two had a nice time while I was away,[i] came the playful thought as she slid into the space between Reylan and Aster once again. "One more stop for road food and I will be satisfied. So? What did you two purchase?"
"Ah, I'm sorry. It is rude of me to suspect your classmates. I just hope we can continue to keep each other safe, now that we know about these battles..."
Hiroko giggled on the inside, though it only translated to the surface as a faint smile. That Kyogi wanted to be so polite made her happy. Indeed, she was the class representative and didn't want to suspect any of the students she represented; but ruling out potential dangers for her selfish wish would only endanger them both. Reaching up to straighten her glasses (a gesture she used often to communicate that she was contemplating), Hiroko answered her ally as best she could. "If it is anyone I know, the 'clumsy one' would be Saihara-san. He does have a ring, but... Well, I can't see him as being someone dangerous. On purpose, at least."
There was a lot to think over. There was even more that they needed to talk over, but there simply wasn't time at present. "I have to go see Nishikii-sensei right now--I think he learned something about the rings--but we do need to discuss. Genjitsu-san, may we walk home together after school?" That would give them plenty of time to converse, hopefully without interruption.
OhthankgoodnessIwasfeelingsooutofplaceand HALLELUJAH for Natalie!
(Then the shoulder devil pouts because her monopoly has been compromised. But we'll just keep ignoring shoulder devil-chan; she keeps trying to convince me Hiroko should spend a lot of time with Kyogi and start becoming more manipulative like he is.)
*Picks up the profile*
*Looks at it oddly, as though it vaguely reminds him of something he read once*
*Blows off a mountain of dust*
Ah! That's what this is! It's my old role-player guild account!
Hello, folks, from a friend new and old. Old in that I spent many happy hours fictating way back in Old-Guild before Lost Christmas, and then I spent some time in New-Guild during its beginning development; new in that I've been gone for two years, so a lot of the "faces" I was familiar with back then don't seem to be haunting the place these days. Whether you've known me before or not, I extend to you a hearty greeting and a virtual feast. If you'd like a name shorter than the full one, please call me Taro. I'm rather comfortable with that one.
Well, you didn't come here just to hear about my history. You're probably looking to see what kind of a role-player I am. Truthfully, I'm not totally certain right now; two years without practice does bring on a multitude of changes. Then again, even in those two years I've kept the creative spark fed and fanned, in isolation though it may have been, and I can tell you this much with great certainty:
I like light-hearted laughter, soul-searching questions, and that precipice of commitment.
My favorite settings would be:
High Fantasy
Modern Fantasy
Science Fiction (new worlds, a newer Earth, even just in the immensity of space)
I consider it a given that, where boys and girls coexist in a story, Romance will blossom.
Horror I have a very weak stomach for. (I read the basic instructions for Betrayal at House on the Hill and had to consciously tell myself that night that everything was fine and I would sleep safely. I didn't even play a game; I only read the instructions!)
I stay away from graphic violence, sexual depictions of any nature, and profanities. I'm very much a PG-rated writer; I plan on sharing everything I write as bedtime stories with my kids someday.
I play a convincing dude (I'm sure you never would have guessed that), but a vast majority of my favorite characters are female. So if you have romance in mind, I'm happy to play either party. If you don't want a romance, you will probably have to tell me that plainly. Then I'll just go with what feels right for the story, subject to a few personal whims which I hope will only bolster the plot and development.
I'm very picky as far as my own ideas go. I'll try just about everything I can think of to break the idea in order to insure there are no gaping plot holes. I invite everyone else to examine my ideas in a similar light--different people, different thought processes, different problems discovered--and to offer any compliments or constructive criticisms you have. As part of that, I absolutely love pushing the boundary of an idea as far as it will stretch, or looking for that odd, "I never thought of using it like that" approach to a character's abilities.
What else would I say with this space? I really like old poetry; reading Isaiah gives me the happy trembles. I hope I've presented a fair assessment of my writing style and capabilities through this brief introduction. I love creating--creating characters and bringing them to life from the page; creating worlds filled with fascinating lore and beautiful locales; creating stories, be they narrations of ordinary men and women facing their trials or epics of fated heroes overcoming every obstacle to save Dwarf-kind.
And, in closing, I'm excited for the chance to work with you. I should be able to post daily. PM me anytime, especially if you have a question about anything I've said here or elsewhere, but even if you only want to chat. You could even ask me about my mysterious two-year absence. I'll tell you now that I was in California, but that doesn't really answer the question. I'm happy to talk anytime.
Sweet water and light laughter until next we meet!
-Taro
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">*Picks up the profile*<br>*Looks at it oddly, as though it vaguely reminds him of something he read once*<br>*Blows off a mountain of dust*<br><br>Ah! That's what this is! It's my old role-player guild account!<br><br>Hello, folks, from a friend new and old. Old in that I spent many happy hours fictating way back in Old-Guild before Lost Christmas, and then I spent some time in New-Guild during its beginning development; new in that I've been gone for two years, so a lot of the "faces" I was familiar with back then don't seem to be haunting the place these days. Whether you've known me before or not, I extend to you a hearty greeting and a virtual feast. If you'd like a name shorter than the full one, please call me Taro. I'm rather comfortable with that one.<br><br>Well, you didn't come here just to hear about my history. You're probably looking to see what kind of a role-player I am. Truthfully, I'm not totally certain right now; two years without practice does bring on a multitude of changes. Then again, even in those two years I've kept the creative spark fed and fanned, in isolation though it may have been, and I can tell you this much with great certainty:<br>I like light-hearted laughter, soul-searching questions, and that precipice of commitment.<br>My favorite settings would be:<br>High Fantasy<br>Modern Fantasy<br>Science Fiction (new worlds, a newer Earth, even just in the immensity of space)<br>I consider it a given that, where boys and girls coexist in a story, Romance will blossom.<br>Horror I have a very weak stomach for. (I read the basic instructions for Betrayal at House on the Hill and had to consciously tell myself that night that everything was fine and I would sleep safely. I didn't even play a game; I only read the instructions!)<br>I stay away from graphic violence, sexual depictions of any nature, and profanities. I'm very much a PG-rated writer; I plan on sharing everything I write as bedtime stories with my kids someday.<br><br>I play a convincing dude (I'm sure you never would have guessed that), but a vast majority of my favorite characters are female. So if you have romance in mind, I'm happy to play either party. If you don't want a romance, you will probably have to tell me that plainly. Then I'll just go with what feels right for the story, subject to a few personal whims which I hope will only bolster the plot and development.<br><br>I'm very picky as far as my own ideas go. I'll try just about everything I can think of to break the idea in order to insure there are no gaping plot holes. I invite everyone else to examine my ideas in a similar light--different people, different thought processes, different problems discovered--and to offer any compliments or constructive criticisms you have. As part of that, I absolutely love pushing the boundary of an idea as far as it will stretch, or looking for that odd, "I never thought of using it like that" approach to a character's abilities.<br><br>What else would I say with this space? I really like old poetry; reading Isaiah gives me the happy trembles. I hope I've presented a fair assessment of my writing style and capabilities through this brief introduction. I love creating--creating characters and bringing them to life from the page; creating worlds filled with fascinating lore and beautiful locales; creating stories, be they narrations of ordinary men and women facing their trials or epics of fated heroes overcoming every obstacle to save Dwarf-kind.<br><br>And, in closing, I'm excited for the chance to work with you. I should be able to post daily. PM me anytime, especially if you have a question about anything I've said here or elsewhere, but even if you only want to chat. You could even ask me about my mysterious two-year absence. I'll tell you now that I was in California, but that doesn't really answer the question. I'm happy to talk anytime.<br><br>Sweet water and light laughter until next we meet!<br>-Taro</div>
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