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Post by weirdsound on Sept 18, 2016 3:09:01 GMT
Oof. Some good apps. I was expecting the decision to be rough, but you guys stepped up and made it pure hell. Great Job All characters submitted meet or exceed (and most exceed) my standards for quality, so this process will be based mainly on conflict potential, and on that note I've narrowed it down to two potential groupings with high potential for conflict and hi-jinx. Moira Selby (HeadPikachu) + The Not Yet Named Prince of Bogdun (Lockon): The Proper Lady willing to fulfill her duty wedded to a hick from the swamps who is looking to escape his destiny. Ida Sorraris (Goliathus) + Prince Kota (twilightkiwi): A loveless marriage between a King who aspires to build a nation... and a queen willing to go to any length to destroy one. I like both pairs alot, and if I have time I might even start a second instance of the game in a few months so I can run both. For now though, there can be only one. I'm going to let the RNG Sort this out. 1 = Moira and Prince of Bogdun. 2 = Ida and Kota. Drumroll Please... mtARPjBU1-2In addition, I loved both of Daedalus' characters, and admire the work he put in to finish two quality apps. He will be the backup. If either PC dies under non-apocalyptic circumstances, I'll cause the game to timeskip a few years while one of his characters comes of age. (He can tweak a bit to match up better with his character's spouse at that time) 1-2
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Post by weirdsound on Sept 18, 2016 3:20:00 GMT
Alright. Looks like Ida and Kota. Thanks alot to everybody who applied! There were some great apps.
Goliathus, I do need you to finalize your choice of orders ASAP. I intend to set up IC threads where both players can do some initial RP with thier advisors and flesh out the game world while they work on their actual sheets. If you don't pick in the next 14 hours or so, I'll roll to choose for you (keeping Heatran's Harem of course) so I can get to work on your advisers.
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Post by Daedalus on Sept 18, 2016 3:21:17 GMT
I was hoping that my curse had abated after a year and a day - seemed traditional. Three games applied to and three games failed later, I guess not. Oh well. Thanks for listing me as a backup character. I think. It could get VERY awkward.
That said, this may be a baaaad case of too little too late, but I'd like to think that Akileija and Lockon's character could've worked. Two characters, neither of whom want to be in this situation, might have some funny dynamics with them attempting to repel each other and get the other to do something without hurting themselves would be comedy gold, and the little moment where they realize "Wait...s/he's on MY side here!" would have been gold in a different way. Maybe even a bit of drama or, dare I say it, romance as they both try to sneak outside to get away from each other for a little while, only to meet the other and realize they had the same idea to just get outside? Eh, just my two cents, and far too late anyhow.
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Post by Goliathus on Sept 18, 2016 10:06:27 GMT
Alright. Looks like Ida and Kota. Thanks alot to everybody who applied! There were some great apps. Goliathus, I do need you to finalize your choice of orders ASAP. I intend to set up IC threads where both players can do some initial RP with their advisors and flesh out the game world while they work on their actual sheets. If you don't pick in the next 14 hours or so, I'll roll to choose for you (keeping Heatran's Harem of course) so I can get to work on your advisers. Question, are the advisors there together? I have a feeling the advisors of Heatran's Harem and The Redemption Reflection will go at each other if put in the same room. Or they might be skeptical about what the queen is doing on both sides.
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Post by weirdsound on Sept 18, 2016 17:37:24 GMT
Sorry I was not up in time to give you a proper answer. I'll do Kiwi's stuff first to give you more time.
I'll give you three advisers who can get along at least initially, reguardless of the politics of their order.
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Post by weirdsound on Sept 18, 2016 18:31:10 GMT
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Post by Lockon on Sept 18, 2016 19:07:47 GMT
Ugh... Almost wish you hadn't mentioned how close I got, makes it so much more painful.
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Post by HeadPikachu on Sept 18, 2016 19:37:42 GMT
Ugh... Almost wish you hadn't mentioned how close I got, makes it so much more painful. Moira and Bumpkin can live on in our hearts. Sacrifice more Gogoats to RNGesus to get a favorable result next time.
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Post by weirdsound on Sept 23, 2016 4:22:46 GMT
I was hoping that my curse had abated after a year and a day - seemed traditional. Three games applied to and three games failed later, I guess not. Oh well. Thanks for listing me as a backup character. I think. It could get VERY awkward. That said, this may be a baaaad case of too little too late, but I'd like to think that Akileija and Lockon's character could've worked. Two characters, neither of whom want to be in this situation, might have some funny dynamics with them attempting to repel each other and get the other to do something without hurting themselves would be comedy gold, and the little moment where they realize "Wait...s/he's on MY side here!" would have been gold in a different way. Maybe even a bit of drama or, dare I say it, romance as they both try to sneak outside to get away from each other for a little while, only to meet the other and realize they had the same idea to just get outside? Eh, just my two cents, and far too late anyhow. Looks like your curse is over. Goliathus just dropped out. Post here or in the OOC thread in the next 24 hours and you are in with your female character. Edit: I also need you to finalize your choice of orders ASAP
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Post by weirdsound on Nov 17, 2016 17:30:56 GMT
Alright. TwilightKiwi had to drop out before we could get too far in. I think we might start from scratch with Daedalus switching over to his male character.
If Goliathus is willing/able to rejoin, we can just use Ida. If not, HeadPikachu and Moira is my next choice.
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Post by HeadPikachu on Nov 17, 2016 19:29:58 GMT
Alright. TwilightKiwi had to drop out before we could get too far in. I think we might start from scratch with Daedalus switching over to his male character. If Goliathus is willing/able to rejoin, we can just use Ida. If not, HeadPikachu and Moira is my next choice. I knew there was a reason I kept Moira's background sheet around!
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Post by Goliathus on Nov 18, 2016 0:46:29 GMT
I am in!
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Post by weirdsound on Nov 18, 2016 7:06:30 GMT
Sweet. I'll unlock your thread and you can get started with some intro RP. Most of what the other player saw before the reset will still be canon, so I don't feel bad about giving you a bit of a head start while they get set up.
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Post by weirdsound on Dec 14, 2016 19:31:34 GMT
Daedalus had to drop for personal reasons, again before we really get started... But I'm not giving up.
I like the contrast between Ida and Moira, so unless TwilightKiwi wants back in (which I doubt), I think I'm going to tweak the premise a bit; The prophecy now calls for two Latias Queens sharing power to oppose Heatran. This will add the interesting elements of courtship and marriage negotiations to the game, which should be lots of fun.
You want in, HeadPikachu? If not, I'll likely take Bowyer's character Brinn. I feel Brinn could be easily re-written as a male character, so we could either do that, or use the same two queens arrangement discussed above.
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Post by HeadPikachu on Dec 15, 2016 1:23:38 GMT
Go ahead and let Bowyer in; work's been trying to kill me recently, so I've barely had time to post. Ten-day work weeks and overtime. Pay's good, but Arceus I'll be glad when it's over. x.x I'll be free AFTER the holidays, if you have another opening, but I'm not going to make anyone wait two weeks just for me.
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Post by weirdsound on Dec 15, 2016 1:46:09 GMT
Alright. Bowyer? You want in?
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Post by Bowyer on Dec 15, 2016 1:52:47 GMT
Well it's up to you. If you'd rather wait for headpickachu, it wouldn't matter to me. I'd be up for it. Though I'll have to sleep on what I'd want to do. Ends up being a tad bit complicated either way.
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Post by weirdsound on Dec 15, 2016 2:17:43 GMT
Alright. Sleep on it. Whatever you choose, try to change as little as possible about your character's personality and backstory; I'm already brainstorming ideas.
Also, would you be down to speed things along by doing your non-mechanical intro RP live on Skype Sunday or Monday? Goliathus' character is just about ready to go, and I'd rather not have him wait another week or so while we post back and forth to catch you up. I'm on US Pacific time, and should be free all day on both those days. I can think of other shortcuts, or make Goliathus wait, if you'd rather keep this strictly PbP, so don't feel pressured.
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Post by weirdsound on Dec 15, 2016 18:21:21 GMT
Sorry to doublepost, but Goliathus is willing to consider switching to a male character. Do you have a skype, Bowyer? If so, PM me your contact info so I can add you to the group.
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