So stuff happened, and the party is in a pickle. The resolution of that Rick yes, that was deliberate has yet to be depicted. Its coming soon tho. In the meantime, the thread got super-extra-moldy (breaking the previous bread record) necessitating a new bread. I guess that's what ppl bitch about "generals" for. Oh well. In any case,... let the,... bantz continue, cuz I'm a ways away from actual combat or death-threats (except from one another,... players are welcome to kill eachother).
/vx/ - Videogames and Paranormal
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>>33578
Nobully, but I hope that you're like me and that after making a declaration of departure from wherever, you can't resist the temptation to peek back and see what the outcome was.
If you wish to quit the game/site as you've indicated, let me just state that your participation has been irreplaceable. All the Thez/Infernius stuff (which I'll get to) aside, your character portrayal made Infernius 'real' and 'tangible', to the point where years from now I will make numerous references to "A minotaur character who...." in whatever game I find myself running or playing in. Top marks.
>>33609
On the subject of "my fault", you're right for a big reason, but not the reason you may be thinking. Trump's portrayal has been very non-paladin for the majority of the time, and I've turned a blind eye to it because I'm a bit of a softy towards players. For one it amused me (though not always) and for two it fit with the "Random FFA" atmosphere that the game is supposed to have. When watching those "How to B betterer GM/Player", I kept noticing how the absolute devotion to the established rules was purported to be paramount, suggesting that doing so would avoid friction and strife. I felt/feel that being more permissive to players - especially players less familiar with the rules and game 'engine' - makes for a more inclusive, less serious, and overall more enjoyable experience, especially given the image-board nature of this interaction. So yes, among the faults I have displayed, allowing players to run more free than the rules allow is one of them.
>>33621
You,... you're good you. We haven't had the chance to develop your character mostly cuz timezones and shit. The first week of January I'll be working on an alternate shift schedule, and will be available during hours that more fit your situation. I hope that this will be,... maybe not resolved, but perhaps somewhat repaired by then.
>>33622
This gives me mixed feelings. On the one hand I feel the same way (in several contexts), on the other hand I am actually quite pleased to see Tracy Cage - as a player controlled character and as an OC idea - showing attachment and fondness for others. I mean, from what I've gathered about the OC, Tracy isn't exactly fond of anyone, and is entirely a loner. TO see her saddened by the thought of being alone is bittersweet desu.
>>33623
>>33626
I think that would be an exercise in futility. If he chooses to return, or keep his distance entirely, that's his choice and I respect it. I truly wish him the best. I hope that the past few months have amped up his creative juices, such that he may reign terror down on illegals and criminals with newfound enthusiasm and innovative ability, and if we never hear from Trump again, please know and understand; he will be missed, and like with Infernius, I'll be sharing anecdotes in the future about "Paladin Trump" and his exploits.
>>33628
Thank you. I'll be wracking my brain for several hours, days, and perhaps weeks to try and figure out how to make that happen, consistent (or not-so) with the story.
Nobully, but I hope that you're like me and that after making a declaration of departure from wherever, you can't resist the temptation to peek back and see what the outcome was.
If you wish to quit the game/site as you've indicated, let me just state that your participation has been irreplaceable. All the Thez/Infernius stuff (which I'll get to) aside, your character portrayal made Infernius 'real' and 'tangible', to the point where years from now I will make numerous references to "A minotaur character who...." in whatever game I find myself running or playing in. Top marks.
>>33609
On the subject of "my fault", you're right for a big reason, but not the reason you may be thinking. Trump's portrayal has been very non-paladin for the majority of the time, and I've turned a blind eye to it because I'm a bit of a softy towards players. For one it amused me (though not always) and for two it fit with the "Random FFA" atmosphere that the game is supposed to have. When watching those "How to B betterer GM/Player", I kept noticing how the absolute devotion to the established rules was purported to be paramount, suggesting that doing so would avoid friction and strife. I felt/feel that being more permissive to players - especially players less familiar with the rules and game 'engine' - makes for a more inclusive, less serious, and overall more enjoyable experience, especially given the image-board nature of this interaction. So yes, among the faults I have displayed, allowing players to run more free than the rules allow is one of them.
>>33621
You,... you're good you. We haven't had the chance to develop your character mostly cuz timezones and shit. The first week of January I'll be working on an alternate shift schedule, and will be available during hours that more fit your situation. I hope that this will be,... maybe not resolved, but perhaps somewhat repaired by then.
>>33622
This gives me mixed feelings. On the one hand I feel the same way (in several contexts), on the other hand I am actually quite pleased to see Tracy Cage - as a player controlled character and as an OC idea - showing attachment and fondness for others. I mean, from what I've gathered about the OC, Tracy isn't exactly fond of anyone, and is entirely a loner. TO see her saddened by the thought of being alone is bittersweet desu.
>>33623
>>33626
I think that would be an exercise in futility. If he chooses to return, or keep his distance entirely, that's his choice and I respect it. I truly wish him the best. I hope that the past few months have amped up his creative juices, such that he may reign terror down on illegals and criminals with newfound enthusiasm and innovative ability, and if we never hear from Trump again, please know and understand; he will be missed, and like with Infernius, I'll be sharing anecdotes in the future about "Paladin Trump" and his exploits.
>>33628
Thank you. I'll be wracking my brain for several hours, days, and perhaps weeks to try and figure out how to make that happen, consistent (or not-so) with the story.
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>>33629
Well I'll be out for a while.. I have a whole bunch of things in meatspace to handle...
I'll still check in on whatever you post here, probably..
Well I'll be out for a while.. I have a whole bunch of things in meatspace to handle...
I'll still check in on whatever you post here, probably..
>>33636
The next bit will take me some time, as I'm not finished processing and analyzing, let alone trying to spit it out coherently.
The next bit will take me some time, as I'm not finished processing and analyzing, let alone trying to spit it out coherently.
>>33636
One of the things I noticed early on when playing on-board is that the separation of players allowed me to identify with characters more than live/in-person gaming. With the ability to visualize the characters being limited only to input and not interactive human elements, the characters in a way became more authentic even if that authenticity was largely biased by my own understanding of the archetypes and symbols. Basically, I could identify with the characters more because I was interpreting them based on my ability to understand the motivations and actions intuitively and not exhaustively declared or discussed. This led me to develop an attachment to each character individually, as well as the group, as each character represents fundamental dispositions in humans generally and individuals specifically. This led me to develop the interest in seeing characters able to express themselves less restrictively and more freely. I haven't checked the logs, but the only times I recall taking offense at player actions is when they infringed on others, in a meta sense. Specific to Tracy, I particularly identify with her character, in that she has alot in common with Thez. I hope your reasons for playing a dark/edgy character are not comparable to my reasons for playing mine, but seeing Tracy open up did give me a sense of satisfaction I hadn't anticipated.
Which of course brings me to the elephant in the room. Thez. This campaign was created and developed for countless reasons, but Thez is a big one. I've previously blog-posted details about her origins (both in-game and not) and I won't belabor the point with more. That she is an individuated aspect of my own psychological expression is unusual in the least; that purposes and benefits of the game have grown and increased is obvious, but so to is the fact that I just wanted a place to let her play, and that she made allies and friends brought out elements of me which had either atrophied, or had all-but died off entirely. At the beginning, Thez was and had always been aloof, detached, a bit playful but in a dismissive sense, and a shameless rapist. Through interactions with Tracy and Infernius in particular - not dismissing or disregarding Trump or Torcuil - and the story that developed, I found her motivations and interests changing. Tracy was kind of like a sister to her, and Infernius,... well I'm still getting to that. Beyond my own attachment/appreciation of the characters, Thez did too and moreso, which was completely unexpected and threw me for a loop on more than one occasion. As a character and as a dissociated identity she literally shifted alignment, because players and characters became important to her. In many ways, Thez was the embodiment of black-pills, but in all the to-do that has gone on she expressed happiness and joy and excitement for the first time ever.
Yes, there's still more.
One of the things I noticed early on when playing on-board is that the separation of players allowed me to identify with characters more than live/in-person gaming. With the ability to visualize the characters being limited only to input and not interactive human elements, the characters in a way became more authentic even if that authenticity was largely biased by my own understanding of the archetypes and symbols. Basically, I could identify with the characters more because I was interpreting them based on my ability to understand the motivations and actions intuitively and not exhaustively declared or discussed. This led me to develop an attachment to each character individually, as well as the group, as each character represents fundamental dispositions in humans generally and individuals specifically. This led me to develop the interest in seeing characters able to express themselves less restrictively and more freely. I haven't checked the logs, but the only times I recall taking offense at player actions is when they infringed on others, in a meta sense. Specific to Tracy, I particularly identify with her character, in that she has alot in common with Thez. I hope your reasons for playing a dark/edgy character are not comparable to my reasons for playing mine, but seeing Tracy open up did give me a sense of satisfaction I hadn't anticipated.
Which of course brings me to the elephant in the room. Thez. This campaign was created and developed for countless reasons, but Thez is a big one. I've previously blog-posted details about her origins (both in-game and not) and I won't belabor the point with more. That she is an individuated aspect of my own psychological expression is unusual in the least; that purposes and benefits of the game have grown and increased is obvious, but so to is the fact that I just wanted a place to let her play, and that she made allies and friends brought out elements of me which had either atrophied, or had all-but died off entirely. At the beginning, Thez was and had always been aloof, detached, a bit playful but in a dismissive sense, and a shameless rapist. Through interactions with Tracy and Infernius in particular - not dismissing or disregarding Trump or Torcuil - and the story that developed, I found her motivations and interests changing. Tracy was kind of like a sister to her, and Infernius,... well I'm still getting to that. Beyond my own attachment/appreciation of the characters, Thez did too and moreso, which was completely unexpected and threw me for a loop on more than one occasion. As a character and as a dissociated identity she literally shifted alignment, because players and characters became important to her. In many ways, Thez was the embodiment of black-pills, but in all the to-do that has gone on she expressed happiness and joy and excitement for the first time ever.
Yes, there's still more.
Torcuil's presence/participation was very mentoring for her, as he's a character who had experienced significant and damaging trauma, but had led him to a completely contrary disposition. Thez knows that Torcuil's attitude is more conducive for social acceptability and that's part of the reason she was not want to be less contrarian in general form, which was always a self-defense mechanism to avoid being attached and/or involved with others, in game or out.
Trump was very much - not universally but as far as the party dynamic - the villain to her, in that he always seemed to be making demands or generally dictate either to the party or to the NPC society. He was not always this way, but that was the overall impression he made, which touched several nerves for me on several occasions as his behavior and demeanor triggered memories of experiences which led me to develop Thez to the degree that she was Thez. Before many long changes and developments, Thez was Gilana "my Dwelf bitch", and the refinements and gameplay that made her into Thez were a parallel of my personal shifting of subconscious/unconscious motivations and responses (whether recent or distant) into conscious ones (read: long-overdue sorting). As a result of all that, Trump often infuriated her and me, resulting in behaviors which I recognize in hindsight were in error, not that that excuses anything.
At the same time, I identify with Trump in his insistence, resolve, and lack of restraint when asserting himself as either the authority or as an authority participating amongst more-or-less authoritative individuals. He is very much like myself when operating in a professional capacity, and he is also very much like individuals I have both hated and also learned greatly from, even if I curse their names to this day (no, Barry is not one of them).
Trump was very much - not universally but as far as the party dynamic - the villain to her, in that he always seemed to be making demands or generally dictate either to the party or to the NPC society. He was not always this way, but that was the overall impression he made, which touched several nerves for me on several occasions as his behavior and demeanor triggered memories of experiences which led me to develop Thez to the degree that she was Thez. Before many long changes and developments, Thez was Gilana "my Dwelf bitch", and the refinements and gameplay that made her into Thez were a parallel of my personal shifting of subconscious/unconscious motivations and responses (whether recent or distant) into conscious ones (read: long-overdue sorting). As a result of all that, Trump often infuriated her and me, resulting in behaviors which I recognize in hindsight were in error, not that that excuses anything.
At the same time, I identify with Trump in his insistence, resolve, and lack of restraint when asserting himself as either the authority or as an authority participating amongst more-or-less authoritative individuals. He is very much like myself when operating in a professional capacity, and he is also very much like individuals I have both hated and also learned greatly from, even if I curse their names to this day (no, Barry is not one of them).
When I started this game, what I wanted perhaps the most was a second start on this side of the Internet. I wanted to escape my discord username. To me, it represented everything I was and accomplished since I started in late April. And I didn't like it. I didn't like me, who I was, or what I had done in the intervening months. So I was happy to come here starting on a clean slate - except of course that I wanted to draw from my infamy as waifu thief, where I had been happy to play the villain.
But unsurprisingly, a change of nane changed nothing. The person I hated over the summer was not changed with a name change. I fell into all of the same faults, all of the sane errors, and arguably worse habits. I had failed. I have failed.
I love you all though, and I wish it were not as it is. I am sorry, GM. I am sorry Tracy's faggot. I am sorry Infernius's faggot. And I'm sorry even to Torcuil's faggot. I would say more, but I don't think my words have meaning
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But unsurprisingly, a change of nane changed nothing. The person I hated over the summer was not changed with a name change. I fell into all of the same faults, all of the sane errors, and arguably worse habits. I had failed. I have failed.
I love you all though, and I wish it were not as it is. I am sorry, GM. I am sorry Tracy's faggot. I am sorry Infernius's faggot. And I'm sorry even to Torcuil's faggot. I would say more, but I don't think my words have meaning
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My gaming experience has been that players can and will always act in an unpredictable manner, necessitating a fluidity and agility in the progression of the gameplay story. That experience did not sufficiently prepare me mentally for the degree that this party has defied expectation. I've spent more hours concocting effective explanations and etymological structures, possible encounters, dialogue, etc. - the bulk of which would never have seen the light of day anyhow - which ended up crumpled up in a metaphorically piling-over trash can than I could ever have imagined. Thats not a criticism, or a lecturing statement, its a credit to the ingenuity, creativity, and authenticity of the players and characters here. I revel (mostly, there have been a few oversized-anime, behind-the-head teardrops) in working to develop the structure so that it makes some sense, while engaging in mental gymnastics to respond to character actions in the moment. To say that this game has helped me to evolve as an individual creatively and meditatively (and psychologically Xp) is the understatement of the year, and that's after/alongside the countless developments I've made in and around Mlpol in general, from Apr 1st onwards. This game has resulted in an observable/tangible shift in disposition and overall demeanor which has been observed and commented on by my friends, associates, and colleagues, and I'll be forever grateful for that even if the game grinds to a halt (which, I hope it doesn't). This game literally makes less desirable aspects of living in this world - with all the red and blackpills I've swallowed over the years - worth it to a degree that leaving it (especially in the midst of an unresolved conflict) often results in a feeling of extreme depression, which I am also able to observe and address all thanks to everyone participating as they have.
Yep, still more to come.
Yep, still more to come.
>>33641
And without knowing it, you've hit on another element which I might not have thought to address. I know these text-walls are awfully blog-posty, but I'm not going to assume to speak for anyone else so that's that.
With the advent and development of Mlpol, I've been saying "I love you" to anons who I'll never meet, in the sense of "You guys are great, I like being around and interacting with you in a digital sense". Its been years since the last time I even thought the words, let alone expressed them, outside my individual partnership and that with my cats. With those anons in this thread, I can unreservedly say "I love you", to a degree of sincerity that invokes a sadness that I may never meet you in person. While I know very little about your personal circumstances, I do care about your personal success and think about you - especially you Trump, who I am overjoyed at the thought of you becoming a successful and effective prosecutor/deportation-advocate - often and fondly as I spend hours each day working my own profession and mentally neglecting it to contemplate the game.
Tl;dr Your words do have meaning, and seeing you exclude yourself - though I hope doing so is precisely what you need and enables you to succeed better in relation to whatever obligations/aspirations you are tending to - makes me sad. I hope you will come back, but until then, gambatte.
And without knowing it, you've hit on another element which I might not have thought to address. I know these text-walls are awfully blog-posty, but I'm not going to assume to speak for anyone else so that's that.
With the advent and development of Mlpol, I've been saying "I love you" to anons who I'll never meet, in the sense of "You guys are great, I like being around and interacting with you in a digital sense". Its been years since the last time I even thought the words, let alone expressed them, outside my individual partnership and that with my cats. With those anons in this thread, I can unreservedly say "I love you", to a degree of sincerity that invokes a sadness that I may never meet you in person. While I know very little about your personal circumstances, I do care about your personal success and think about you - especially you Trump, who I am overjoyed at the thought of you becoming a successful and effective prosecutor/deportation-advocate - often and fondly as I spend hours each day working my own profession and mentally neglecting it to contemplate the game.
Tl;dr Your words do have meaning, and seeing you exclude yourself - though I hope doing so is precisely what you need and enables you to succeed better in relation to whatever obligations/aspirations you are tending to - makes me sad. I hope you will come back, but until then, gambatte.
I has sad...
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>>33646
Don't remind me, I'll get to that bit in a minute after I finish some meat-space stuff and do an in-game explain of how Thez is gonna get the party out of this,... nobully but that's a a particularly lethal set of circumstances that have been engendered.
Don't remind me, I'll get to that bit in a minute after I finish some meat-space stuff and do an in-game explain of how Thez is gonna get the party out of this,... nobully but that's a a particularly lethal set of circumstances that have been engendered.
Alright. To start this off, I'll say I am not sure that Fae would respond to Trump's directives in the manner that she did, but there are several reasons why she would. Beyond that, Fae's onslaught would have been sufficient to take him down, though had I been present Thez would have jumped in on Torcuil's behalf. Its a sticky situation that can't be undone by GM edit so I'll just let it have played out as it did and, though NOT without misgivings, I'll say that Thez was distracted examining the room and looking/thinking of a way out of the situation and couldn't respond quickly enough (both from shock and disbelief). In response to the situation (more to the meta than the actual gameplay desu, she's detachedly watched characters kill eachother before since she knows party-infighting death is far from final in this world) she grabbed what she felt she needed and went about it the only way she knew how: tactically, surgically, head on, and on her own. She knows that undead have particular abilities and skills which can have a lasting effect on a character's death, so to avoid the possibility of any of happening - as this was most assuredly a trap - she also knew it was formulated without appreciating her skills and abilities, especially when she's serious,... which she is deadly so at the moment.
And so, she kicked in the south-west door and wasted no time taking full advantage of some of her abilities/tools which the party has seen and knows, as well as a few others she's been saving "for a rainy day". As the door swung shut behind her, the GM smiles wryly, as she completely failed to notice that the modified Glaive stuck in the rock, and the party could have dug their way out with it.
A while passes, almost entirely soundlessly, except for an occasional and highly muffled 'thud' being detectable from another area.
And so, she kicked in the south-west door and wasted no time taking full advantage of some of her abilities/tools which the party has seen and knows, as well as a few others she's been saving "for a rainy day". As the door swung shut behind her, the GM smiles wryly, as she completely failed to notice that the modified Glaive stuck in the rock, and the party could have dug their way out with it.
A while passes, almost entirely soundlessly, except for an occasional and highly muffled 'thud' being detectable from another area.
>>33652
The edges are the only part she cares about. I was going to have her do it anyway; themood just wasn't right...
The edges are the only part she cares about. I was going to have her do it anyway; themood just wasn't right...
>>33653
Can has, those blades have been with Thez for fucking ever - including some bad memories - which is part of the reason she tried to give them to Tracy previously
Can has, those blades have been with Thez for fucking ever - including some bad memories - which is part of the reason she tried to give them to Tracy previously
And since I'm being all transparency, those blades were originally one blade, which was broken early on when Thez went to bad places.
>>33641
Ah fucking hell, I forgive you.
I love you to, and I guess fighting will be a part of this game. As long as we come come teoa resolution I guess we'll be fine. No homo but seriously
>>33630
Plz gib more adorable ass shit
>>33640
>people actually like my character
HORRAY I HAVEN'T FAILED
>>33644
>and on that day, manly tears where shed
Y'all are fucking fun ass group. I don't wanna see us get torn apart over some shitty ideas...
ESPECIALLY MY shitty ideas
Ah fucking hell, I forgive you.
I love you to, and I guess fighting will be a part of this game. As long as we come come teoa resolution I guess we'll be fine. No homo but seriously
>>33630
Plz gib more adorable ass shit
>>33640
>people actually like my character
HORRAY I HAVEN'T FAILED
>>33644
>and on that day, manly tears where shed
Y'all are fucking fun ass group. I don't wanna see us get torn apart over some shitty ideas...
ESPECIALLY MY shitty ideas
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>>33662
You, I've been hoping you might show, if just for a bit. Don't go anywhere if you don't mind me saying.
>>33661
I haven't explained why yet, but yes, the next part involves everyone getting out of Court City and making their way back to the Tower. Thez will have revived Torcuil with the stick, and though there might be a bit of awkward in the air, everyone is free to operate as desired, while Thez pops herself in the microwave.
>>33656
Stahp, I am deliberately avoiding favorites by having everyone be a favorite, for different reasons and in different senses, but Torcuil is equally there.
You, I've been hoping you might show, if just for a bit. Don't go anywhere if you don't mind me saying.
>>33661
I haven't explained why yet, but yes, the next part involves everyone getting out of Court City and making their way back to the Tower. Thez will have revived Torcuil with the stick, and though there might be a bit of awkward in the air, everyone is free to operate as desired, while Thez pops herself in the microwave.
>>33656
Stahp, I am deliberately avoiding favorites by having everyone be a favorite, for different reasons and in different senses, but Torcuil is equally there.
>>33669
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGXvmb0oOUw
i told an irl friend about the campaign and link him[/p
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGXvmb0oOUw
i told an irl friend about the campaign and link him[/p
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>>33673
>tfw my friend is on the "anyone who like mlp is a gay pedophile" bandwagon
>when I told him about the 4cuck april's first joke he thought it was terrible and stupid
I need new friends
>tfw my friend is on the "anyone who like mlp is a gay pedophile" bandwagon
>when I told him about the 4cuck april's first joke he thought it was terrible and stupid
I need new friends
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