[Nexus] OOC 35: Winter is Coming

[Marcivo]

Ah, it bears mentioning that this isn't the first time I've participated in message board PbP. Once upon a time, I was very active on the original Wizards PbP community - that is, before it all succumbed to madness*.

Things move much faster here, and the forums are structured differently. I suppose it'll just take some getting used to.


*Converted from 3.5 to 4E**
**Disclaimer: I don't actually have anything against 4E

[ThirdEmperor]

And the color scheme is much easier on the eyes as well.

[Mindfreak]

With Captain Elementium disabled, and with his previous lengthy insistence regarding his intent to murder everyone's face off, there isn't really any compelling IC reason why anyone in their right mind would give him the chance to repair himself.

Because he'll give you a pizza!
Two pizzas!
...with stuffed crust.

[Slii Arhem]

STUFFED CRUST! You can eat it in reverse! *gromnomnom*

In addition to the advice TE gave, maybe ask for a scene with someone in this thread once you have your character concept solidified so you aren't waiting around for someone to bite on your opening post, which can get sort of disheartening. It'll also probably give you a better idea of what thread you'd like to post in to accommodate who you're playing with, and picking from the many dozens of Nexus threads has been daunting for some new players.

And in general, if you haven't read the FFRP guidelines and Nexus stuff posts then that's always a good place to start. They're both linked in the sig of our very own happyturtle, as well as the opening post of this thread unless I'm mistaken. Some of the unique challenges when jumping into non-structured RP can be found there, as well as jumping into Nexus-based non-structured RP which is crazier than titmice on crackers.

And have fun!

[Beans]

*pokeys C'Nor to Temperament Corps*

[happyturtle]

I guess that's my cue! *points to sig below*

Also, feel free to steal this smilie when you're having trouble getting noticed. Sometimes players skim threads and can miss a lone little post by someone new.

[Mindfreak]

You can eat it in reverse!
Amazing things aside...
Who exactly has musically inclined characters?

[Dark Elf Bard]

You can eat it in reverse!
Amazing things aside...
Who exactly has musically inclined characters?

ME ME CHOOSE ME I DO

[Deathkeeper]

You can eat it in reverse!
Amazing things aside...
Who exactly has musically inclined characters?

He's still too new to have shown it yet, but Jace is. The campaign that was about half of his source material had me sing lyric-appropriate songs in-character at least once per month. Plus he and his familiar both own an instrument.

[Ashen Lilies]

I'm back! It seems that stuff has happened. Yaaaaaay stuff.

[Morcleon]

I'm back! It seems that stuff has happened. Yaaaaaay stuff.

Yes, stuff has happened.

Yay, people using the "yay, [noun]" template.

[Lady Serpentine]

You can eat it in reverse!
Amazing things aside...
Who exactly has musically inclined characters?

Me. I've got two bards, possibly a spellsinger, depending on if Beans is still up for that, and several who are good but have no formal training.

[Devixer]

Rebo, did I miss a post from you in Outside?

[Earl of Purple]

Deadtime now. Goodnight, sleep tight and don't let the Hoko bite.

[ThirdEmperor]

*Pokes Orchestra to Inside*

[OrchestraHc]

TE: I can't any posts of yours past my last one here-->

Obligatory Sewer Level

"Because we can't just go wherever and leave it floating around." He says trudging through the muck. "Also, still your idea. I hope that's not getting boring. I intend to repeat it whenever you get snippy about being down here."

He also has no intent to fight the guards. He doesn't kill for free. Ever. They should be able to keep ahead of them for now.

This one is on page 47.

[ThirdEmperor]

Dangit, I searched three times over and I still missed that. >.<

Working on a reply now.

[ThePhantom]

You can eat it in reverse!
Amazing things aside...
Who exactly has musically inclined characters?

Well, he's mainly a ncp, but I have the music shop owner.

[Hattish Thing]

Kris on a Stick, have you posted in Inside, or am I just blind?

[ThirdEmperor]

By the way Phantom, I've got a character who'd join in that treasure-hunt plot of yours.

[CapedLuigiYoshi]

...So, uh, hi. I'm CLY. I'm a person, a person with an interest in RP stuff. Particularly this one. Seems interesting enough.

Assuming I can decide how to start things off, of course. I mean, I've got a character in mind (for however much a self-insert actually counts as a character...), but not a clear idea how to start things up. Suggestions?

[The Bushranger]

Welcome aboard!

Don't worry about self-inserting; my first character was pretty much a Walter Mitty version of me (as a half-ghost, but...) and I'm pretty sure Kerfuffle had "himself" early on too. Among others.

The traditional start is in a tavern, of course; that'd be Trog's Tavern. Alternatively you could send someone to the mall (Mallside)!

[Time for Never]

...So, uh, hi. I'm CLY. I'm a person, a person with an interest in RP stuff. Particularly this one. Seems interesting enough.

Assuming I can decide how to start things off, of course. I mean, I've got a character in mind (for however much a self-insert actually counts as a character...), but not a clear idea how to start things up. Suggestions?

As a rule of thumb having your character begin in one of the inns is never a bad idea. There's usually a handful of other players in there that you could interact with at any given time. If you have your characters already planned out with what direction you want to take them in you could always have them join of the several organizations. For instance, if you plan on creating a dastardly villain AMEN would be a good place to put them in. A kindly and altruistic person would fit well in GLoG.

tl;dr - Inns or one of the Acros would be a solid decision.

[Deathkeeper]

There's two drinking/socializing establishments and two very general areas that you can adjust to suit your needs. Plus plenty of PCs willing to give directions, mine included. There's a character directory once you get all your ideas down.
Also, my Jace is a (sort of) blatant self insert, with his familiar just being a cuddly, snarkier version of the same person, so that's fine.

[Lady Serpentine]

There's two drinking/socializing establishments...

Four, actually. There's Trog's, the BDD, and the DFI for ones with their own threads, and Hollow Hill is a quiet place in Inside that, despite primarily catering to fae, doesn't have any problem with others so long as they don't cause trouble.

[Time for Never]

Four, actually. There's Trog's, the BDD, and the DFI for ones with their own threads, and Hollow Hill is a quiet place in Inside that, despite primarily catering to fae, doesn't have any problem with others so long as they don't cause trouble.

There's also Sawyer's Inn in Riverside iirc

[CapedLuigiYoshi]

Well, that's certainly a nice welcome. And one that provides much in the way of choices... Though knowing myself Cly, I'd have to say Mallside might work somewhat better than a tavern.

So, yeah, I'll get to making an introductory post.

[Deathkeeper]

Four, actually. There's Trog's, the BDD, and the DFI for ones with their own threads, and Hollow Hill is a quiet place in Inside that, despite primarily catering to fae, doesn't have any problem with others so long as they don't cause trouble.

I was referring more to separate topics, but indeed, I forgot BDD.

[Felandria]

*pokes C'nor again*

[CapedLuigiYoshi]

...Maybe starting at this time of day wasn't such a good idea...

Edit: Yeah, bad idea. It's pretty late here, so I might as well call it a night.