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| Lost God Discussion Thread; OOC for the Lost God RP | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 11 2011, 02:18 PM (6,731 Views) | |
| Duke Smugleaf | Jul 27 2011, 11:24 AM Post #261 |
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Even ignoring the fact that he's a jungle elf, that's still far too early for a second character. At least wait until we get to the free cities or, more realistically, the sea elf lands. |
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| Evilpigeon | Jul 27 2011, 11:30 AM Post #262 |
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I thought you were saying we needed to get some more extrovert characters into our party as soon as possible. Edit: I'm about to start writing my post, I wanna make claims that some sections of the church refuse to believe that the Goddess has abandoned them, I mean from your own words Darkom it doesn't seem as though she ever had much of a physical presence. I don't think it would be unfeasible for people to be in denial or for manipulative members of fringe sects to claim that they still had access to the Goddess as part of a power play. Hope it's alright, if not I'll edit. Edited by Evilpigeon, Jul 27 2011, 11:35 AM.
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| Duke Smugleaf | Jul 27 2011, 11:34 AM Post #263 |
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Well, since no one seems to care one bit about logic, reason, or internal consistency, I suppose I have to so that I can make sure this doesn't descend into a twisted, convoluted, nonsensical mess that makes Easerhead seem coherent. |
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| Evilpigeon | Jul 27 2011, 11:39 AM Post #264 |
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It's a discussion thread calm down -.- we have a problem that you identified and we're brainstorming solutions, plot consistancy is secondary to the rp being fun anyway, though that isn't to say that it's not important. |
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| Duke Smugleaf | Jul 27 2011, 11:46 AM Post #265 |
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I am calm. ![]() If it makes no sense, then it's not fun. Seeing plot holes everywhere completely severs any hope for immersion it might have, and without immersion, it can't be enjoyable. |
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| Evilpigeon | Jul 27 2011, 11:53 AM Post #266 |
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Try re-reading the above quote. To me you sound whiney and self-righteous, which made me think you were getting rather pissed off about this. If I misunderstood the tone, then sorry. How should I be interpretting it? Fair enough plot holes bothering you but there are other aspects to an rp being fun and different people have different priorities and we don't have plot holes everywhere, by any stretch of the imagination. Lore that has been brainstormed but has yet to be mentioned or used in any way by the rp is fair game for change anyway imo. Edited by Evilpigeon, Jul 27 2011, 11:54 AM.
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| Duke Smugleaf | Jul 27 2011, 12:09 PM Post #267 |
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Deadpan Snarker. That's pretty much what I am in real life. Just because it's the OOC thread doesn't mean it's not canon. |
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| Evilpigeon | Jul 27 2011, 12:24 PM Post #268 |
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Well if it's getting in the way of the game and nobody has, as yet, made use of it I don't think it should be :/ |
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| Ambrose51 | Jul 27 2011, 12:48 PM Post #269 |
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The lore of the universe is still being worked on, and I really doubt Darkom is going to care if something is changed that hasn't shown up in the RP itself yet. Besides, Half-Tooth pretty much has dibs on the workings of the elves, considering she's (?) done all the work on the matter, so if she wants to change something about it, I don't see any reason to complain. It's just an RP, after all. Additionally, having been recently invaded by some of the human kingdoms, I really, really doubt that none of them have left the jungles. Even without the invasions and the reprisals that would probably follow, individual elves would probably get curious about what's beyond their borders. Also, no insults, please. No need to provoke. |
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But mostly? The assorted plans at play here would be going very, very wrong due to the actions of a no-name, no-count, utterly talentless Magus by the name of Shirou Emiya. He had no magic worth mentioning, no combat experience of note, and no plan for or knowledge of the War he was about to enter. He did, however, have one trait that had derailed a countless number of such grand, far-reaching schemes throughout history. You see, he really, really wanted to be a hero. -(Best description of the start of a Fate novel ever.) | |
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| Darkom | Jul 27 2011, 12:58 PM Post #270 |
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Thank you, Ambrose. We're here to discuss an RP, not plan a Hollywood movie; the goal is having fun. While immersion is important, I'm sure we could fit in another character soon. We won't be on the boat until after Wellay, so it really isn't that close. Please avoid any insults. Thanks. ![]() Lore is subject to change, even if its been said in the RP. It's just us, so if we all agree there really shouldn't be a problem. We can't be changing everything all the time, obviously, but a couple things here and there aren't an issue. The Jungle Elves are Half's to create, though others are free to contribute, so if she decides to have one decide to leave the jungle it's perfectly reasonable. Your idea sounds good; I can definitely see the Medra being upset by that. Having something so depressing happen to such a bubbly people sounds like it'd make a powerful scene, just because all the normally chatty elves would probably fall silent and grow sad. That sounds good, Evil, feel free to make up good stuff like that about the Church. It started out pretty stereotypical, so if we could make it more interesting that'd be awesome. ![]() Also, yes, I did steal that from Futurama. One of the more insightful quotes I've heard from the show. Beyond, of course, "Bite my shiny metal ass!" ~ Bender Bending Rodriguez
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| Half Tooth | Jul 27 2011, 01:31 PM Post #271 |
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I didn't really mean to cause an argument, I only made the suggestion because everyone pointed out the lack of extroverted characters. Tiku doesn't have to turn up yet.. Additional stuff for jungle elves, I think they would be good with poisons and antidotes and can lay some pretty mean traps. I thought though that while the Sea elves magic is based on Transmution/Alteration the Jungle Elves magic is based upon conjuration or rather growing. They aren't really conjurers, they kind of add to what's there. The difference being... a sea elf can't conjure a tail he has to change his legs into a tail. But a Jungle elf does not have to change his arms into wings, he can grow wings, and grow a monkey tail. If this seems to OP then let me know, but I kind of liked the idea of the elves being able to use bows whilst in flight. Obviously feel free to object or add to... whatever
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| Duke Smugleaf | Jul 27 2011, 08:04 PM Post #272 |
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Because that's kind of tyrannical and draconian? What, so just because she was the first one to decide to start working on the elves, she is the only one who can work on the elves, and hers is the only opinion that matters? How are we supposed to brainstorm when one person has complete control? And I don't agree. The jungle elves are intrinsically connected to nature, especially their jungle. They wouldn't just leave for the hell of it. That makes no sense. If we were planning a Hollywood movie, then plot holes would be perfectly fine. However, we're not. We want an engaging fantasy world, so plot holes are murder.
Why are you both telling me that? I'm not insulting anyone. If anything, Evil is the one doing the insulting. |
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| Ambrose51 | Jul 27 2011, 08:19 PM Post #273 |
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Yes, she has control of it. She was the first to volunteer for it, so her opinion should supersede anyone else, as long as it doesn't contradict anything else in the RP. Other people can volunteer ideas for it and such, but the decisions for them should lie with her, just like I would claim to have the main opinion on Themis and Amalthea.
Again. It's JUST a RP. As it stands already it's better plotted out than most. Enjoyment comes first. No one's planning on writing a book for this. It doesn't have to be perfect. This is a casual thing to be done in someone's free time, not something to be taken all that seriously.
I don't know about Darkom, but I wasn't speaking to you there, actually. EDIT: And more than that, all of this "lore" didn't even exist two or three weeks ago. It's hardly set in stone. Edited by Ambrose51, Jul 27 2011, 08:27 PM.
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But mostly? The assorted plans at play here would be going very, very wrong due to the actions of a no-name, no-count, utterly talentless Magus by the name of Shirou Emiya. He had no magic worth mentioning, no combat experience of note, and no plan for or knowledge of the War he was about to enter. He did, however, have one trait that had derailed a countless number of such grand, far-reaching schemes throughout history. You see, he really, really wanted to be a hero. -(Best description of the start of a Fate novel ever.) | |
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| Darkom | Jul 27 2011, 08:38 PM Post #274 |
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Not what I meant at all; we can all give input to any piece of lore, but just like you had free control over any of the Psion business or the country your character comes from, a person with a character from that country or race has the final say in what it will be. It's not so much that she worked on them first, rather that she made a character that was an elf. We all have input, but I won't tell someone how to play their character no matter what. It'd be like one of us telling you what Psion powers you can and cannot have. I was hoping that method would be the most fair to everyone, but if you disagree with it I'm sure we can take your opinion into account and reach a compromise. I acknowledge your opinion; we have stated that they are isolationist and rarely leave the jungle, but just like with the Tsydra, there are certain circumstances that would make them seek out help. They have heard of the quest, and want their ancestral trees back as soon as they can, so it doesn't seem entirely unreasonable to say that they might send someone to help us. It would be a big decision, surely, and not supported by all of them (the northwestern ones in particular), but I find it to be as good a reason as any. If you still don't think so, I'm sure we can talk it over with Half Tooth and come to some conclusion. I suppose you're right, Hollywood is not known for their consistency. ![]() And Ambrose is correct, I was not directing that statement at you. Anyway, moving on, if no one else wants to reply to the king, I'll respond to the questions already asked tomorrow. Thanks everybody. RP is looking good so far, and it only gets better from here.
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| Duke Smugleaf | Jul 27 2011, 08:52 PM Post #275 |
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I already said I was going to respond. Fine, whatever. |
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| Evilpigeon | Jul 28 2011, 08:51 AM Post #276 |
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If you're going to answer people then I'll probably delay my post, i've nothing worth saying as yet anyway... |
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| Duke Smugleaf | Jul 28 2011, 11:34 AM Post #277 |
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I'm still going to post. I just had to spend the morning moving a giant fucking dresser, and since it was made from real wood, it was heavy as fuck. We had three people carrying it, and we still struggled. |
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| Darkom | Jul 28 2011, 12:23 PM Post #278 |
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That's fine, I just didn't want people to be waiting. If you're going to post, go right ahead; I'm not in any rush to move things along. I'll hold off until you guys finish then.
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| Duke Smugleaf | Jul 28 2011, 12:48 PM Post #279 |
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Actually, you know what? You might as well go and post. I don't think I'll be able to come up with something. |
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| Broken-Scale | Jul 28 2011, 04:27 PM Post #280 |
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Is it too late to join this? It looks really interesting, and I would love to participate if I could. |
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