[Nexus] Nexus OOC IX: Its Why They Pay Us The Big Bucks

[Darkcomet]

I have a list of characters that I wouldn't mind being eaten/killed in some other way:

1. Riv
2. Atheor
3. Neurosis Kid
4. Chezzy

I suspect I may be getting to killing 4.

[ThirdEmperor]

Go ahead and try. He's a lot weaker now, especially as he can only teleport if no-one's watching.

[Lix Lorn]

Oh snap, thats the same as my list!

ZING
(giggles)

[Project_Mayhem]

Schrödinger's cat style?

Made me think actually - what are peoples opinions on character death? I try and play Raz organically, so even though I'd be annoyed if he died, I'd probably roll with it. I deliberately made the trolls unkillable. Because they aren't srs, and I like them.

Alex however, is a bastardly bastard, and deserves to die. Take a shot if you think you can

[Darklord Bright]

What power level would you guys give a 600 year old mist-fey with the ability to mask her true appearance on the material plane and turn into/shadowdance in fog? Actually, come to think of it, before I solidify any powers, maybe you guys could help me work out what powers a malevolent spirit of the mists should have, so I don't step on anyone's toes. Just because I wanna play evil for the first time in a freeform doesn't mean I want to be a jerk about it.

[Gullara]

One of my characters just died actually. I had plans for him too, but it only made sense for him to die.

[Beans]

I'mma probably be on less tonight as I have plot restructuring to do for Prophet 9. Gah.

[ThirdEmperor]

Exactly.

As for character death, I do my absolute IC best to avoid it, but OoC, I'm fine with losing everyone but Dalev, as he's needed for the Riverside plot. See, the Experiment, who lasted a little over a posts, five of which where him bleeding out.

[Artemis97]

I think I've come to a decision!

How about Shaydon, the earth spirit?

[Project_Mayhem]

Scratch one cat.

BAAOOMMM

[KerfuffleMach2]

I think I've come to a decision!

How about Shaydon, the earth spirit?

Sounds like a plan to me.

[ThirdEmperor]

You forget, he has revival by cannibalism.

[Darkcomet]

That is why I am currently obliterating the corpse.

[Project_Mayhem]

I didn't forget that.

I merely have no idea what you mean Explain?

[horngeek]

You forget, he has revival by cannibalism.

Given that the Empire seems to be immolating his body, that doesn't exactly help him.

[ThirdEmperor]

The three two Chezzy bros are essentialy all different personas of the same being, the Chezzy Overmind, as we shall call him, who is three two demi-planes melded together. The Chezzy Bros. can revive each other... By eating the remains, causing a mini singularity which a few hours later collapses into the previously dead cat.

[Earl of Purple]

Cultists: Can, and do die. Takes some killing; one was killed by a paladin he tried to capture for torture until they embraced blackguardhood and the other was killed by an agent of Hell. Only exceptions are Elezibethele and Defelent; they're the second most important and I'd prefer not to have to resurrect them. I won't ressurect Terrowin, should he die. sort of.

Dam'Bul dies regularly, but since all it takes is an easy ritual to bring him back he's rarely gone for long.

Nephrim will die for an OoC week, during which time she regrows her body. When that period is over, she'll be back. If plotcloned, the plotclone would survive until the end of the plot.

Other characters: Will die if somebody tries hard enough to kill them. Morbit will probably be killed eventually, when somebody realises its long-term aims and its got more powers.

[The Alexandrian]

Additionally, nobody other than Chezchire's dead bro would be crazy enough to try to eat his corpse.

May I suggest burning the corpse then sprinkling it with ATP Reductase.

[ThirdEmperor]

He has another bro. Arquim, who doesn't really see much play anymore. Course, seeing as their are only two left, I'm gonna have to start playing Arquim to so they can be put down for good.

[Darklord Bright]

My characters die when I think it makes sense for them to in that situation. Trix nearly died because she was latched onto and biting an exploding golem, for instance. She was only saved because half a dozen people ran over to help her.

That said, I hate killing characters - I just hate it when people won't let their characters be subject to their own mistakes and actions, and so I extend it to my own characters. No matter how important someone is, they're killable barring extreme circumstances.

[The Alexandrian]

Regardless, Chezzy's bro isn't around to save him, and nobody else will.

Eating other PCs hmm...
How creepy, but you should totally go for it. It could try to consume either of my characters, but it would have to follow Hamnet for awhile across rooftops to properly stalk him, then face the darkness which is brooding within him.

[Artemis97]

I don't like killing my characters, at least, not without hope that they'll be brought back somehow. However, I will gladly let them be beaten to within an inch of their lives.

>.> I'm known for being mean to my characters.


Kerfluflle, any preference on where Renault should meet Shaydon?

[KerfuffleMach2]

That's all up to you, Artemis. Whenever you want.

Right at this moment, my posting will probably slow down. Doing presentations in class.

[ThirdEmperor]

I see character death as just another part of RPing said character. The only time I object to them dieing is when they've only been around for enough posts to count on you're hands.

[Reinholdt]

I don't like killing my characters, at least, not without hope that they'll be brought back somehow. However, I will gladly let them be beaten to within an inch of their lives.

>.> I'm known for being mean to my characters.


Kerfluflle, any preference on where Renault should meet Shaydon?

I used to be more ok with killing my characters I think. I think I've gotten too attached to them though.
Beating the stuffing out of them is fun, however!

That's all up to you, Artemis. Whenever you want.

Right at this moment, my posting will probably slow down. Doing presentations in class.

Admiral's Outside whenever you're ready Kerfuffle. Finish up your work first though.

[Project_Mayhem]

I'd feel awkward killing sniper Rein, cause he'd clearly get off on it

[ThirdEmperor]

From what I've seen, I don't think anyone could actually perma-kill Butler. If he ever died, I bet there would be a war over who got to resurrect him.

[Darklord Bright]

I get too attached to characters to want them to die. If they're fun to play, I shouldn't want that to end! Which is why I have such a problem playing evil. I would love to do it, I just know I'd hate someone doing that stuff to my characters, you know? One of the perils of empathizing with fictional characters.

[Morty]

I'd kill my characters, but I always have more things I want them to do... >.>
Also, *pokes people to the bandit camp*. Kinda quiet there.

[Reinholdt]

I'd feel awkward killing sniper Rein, cause he'd clearly get off on it

...
Yeah. He probably would...

From what I've seen, I don't think anyone could actually perma-kill Butler. If he ever died, I bet there would be a war over who got to resurrect him.

Evil people seem to avoid doing stuff to him like he's the bane of their existence.
He used to be kidnapped once or twice a month though.