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Post by Maeve on Jan 22, 2009 13:07:20 GMT -5
This peasant witch? *glares at Firouz* Watch it you mad scientist, I could fry you with one of my fireballs in a heart beat!
Now, concerning the Bryn-Dermott-Maeve-Rumina back story, I really love the idea Doubar posted previously (Jan,20-7:11 pm)and I think that deep inside her heart, Bryn should be good. I honestly believe that even if there is evil blood running in her veins, she has spent too much time on the good side to even consider turning against her friends.
I also think that the Bryn-is-Rumina's sister storyline should be revealed at some later point in the rp-g, leaving Maeve some time to be skeptical about Bryn's presence on the ship. Then, when Rumina breaks the news to the crew, I think things are bond to get ugly...Maeve not trusting Bryn at all, Sinbad not wanting her to harm her because he believes she's good, Bryn confused about who she really is...(she could be afraid to hurt the crew with her powers since she can't really control them...)
Oh dear, I'm sure I forgot to talk about a lot of things but there are too many good ideas coming from everybody, and I can't yet make up my mind...
*off to read all the previous posts again*
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Post by firouz on Jan 22, 2009 19:02:17 GMT -5
Don't worry, I have my exploding sticks. Anyway, you already threatened that to Sinbad, but you never did it. Never underestimate the power of science.
Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. Bryn is born evil, and at a young age is evil, but not as evil as Rumina. For example, Turok is the most evil, Rumina, his oldest daughter, is the next, and Bryn, his youngest daughter, is the least evil of the three. Bryn is still born evil and grows up being evil like her family. But when she is taken by master Dimdim (already explained), she thinks of him as her father (just like a stepfather, except Bryn does not remember her biological father). Dimdim cares for Bryn as his own daughter, and is torn when Bryn runs away (because she fears Maeve, explained above). Sorry to make Maeve the bad guy. Dimdim never mentions Bryn to Maeve, and thus Maeve does not know her, and she has never met her. This also explains why Dimdim knew Bryn and why he had so much faith in her. Remember, Dimdim says "Fight the dark powers, Sinbad. You will find Bryn a powerful asset in your travels." And yes, Bryn turns good (that is the only thing she knows) and refuses to join the dark side (even if Rumina is her sister).
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Post by firouz on Jan 22, 2009 22:57:45 GMT -5
Oh, and this has not much to do about the plot, but can you please bring back the old Sinbad, the one with the red headband, baggy blue pants, white long-sleeved shirt (usually rolled up the sleeves), and blue vest with red lining. I can't stand the leather pants. As one puts, he looks like a pirate.
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Post by Doubar on Jan 23, 2009 2:02:50 GMT -5
Aye, I totally agree with you there, Firouz. I like the old outfit much better, too. Although I fear Sinbad will be dissapointed.  And about your request: sorry, to ask but what did you mean by: Fight Maeve, I don't know. I get love to see Maeve defeat him. I don't mind consoling Maeve. Might be due to my language skills but ... ah ... got to ask if you're talking about your idea of having Maeve fight against Sinbad once they know who Bryn really is. Just tell me if I got that right and then I'll send you my opinion this afternoon. *says bye for now and runs of to uni* |
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Post by firouz on Jan 23, 2009 4:04:01 GMT -5
Yes, that is exactly what I mean. Instead of "just" I accidentally wrote "get." Therefore, I meant to say that "I just love to see Maeve defeat him." We all have to drag Maeve down below from killing Sinbad, and I get to console Maeve. After all, she seems to listen to me best. Maybe I can give her some logic.
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Post by Sinbad on Jan 23, 2009 5:16:30 GMT -5
Okay, this is probably becomming a bit longer again, even though I´ll try to keep things short and precise, since a lot of what is being discussed here can be sorted out pretty easily. First of, I think there are some things I need to say in general. These are not meant as me trying to stop detail plotting etc., but I think they are necessary to get things into a little more order and a little bit more into the direction of rping. 1) We need a plot, but maybe the word plot is misleading. Unlike when you are writing a round robin or planning a novel at long hand, not every detail has to be mapped out or rather, not every detail should be mapped out. Therefore what we need is a) an outset and b) character background. a) I think we covered that by now. In basic words: The crew is sailing the oceans again after the end of season two, we can set the start of our rp just a few days after that even. Maeve is not with the crew yet, but Rumina is starting to get them back together. Since she can not destroy Maeve right now (she is under Dim Dim´s protection), she wants to get Maeve back into the open. A year back, she tried to get Maeve when she was separated from the crew, but Dim Dim was there first and took her to his dimension. When Rumina attempted to get hold of her, her spell backfired and weakened her, forcing her to take a year off and regain strength. Now, at the point where our game is about to begin, there is the reunion of the crew and Maeve, caused by RUmina. Also, Bryn is still with the crew. No one but RUmina knows that she is Rumina´s sister. This secret will be uncovered later in the game. I definitely want this to wait a bit and have things to get started and evolve for a while first. this is very important. This is our basic plot. We do not need more right now. Everything else will happen in in game plotting between the characters at the given time. The only thing we still need to decide (I guess I have lost an overview on that) is a very brief description of how Maeve gets back to the crew. b) character background is up to the individual players. There has to be a certain point of consensus between players if a player decides for a background that involves another character, of course. Which means for example (taking an example that is not in our plot), if I wanted Sinbad´s background to be that he knows Rumina and Bryn are sisters, I would have to talk to the players playing Bryn and Rumina and get their okay first and find a way how this is possible. In short: there has been a lot of detail discussing about Bryn here already, which is good stuff. I think it is time for me to start character introductions which everyone else should do as well. I will make a start and post one for Sinbad. A character intro involves the character´s backround. Firouz, this would mean you post your background story for Bryn in that area, opening an own Bryn thread. Background of characters belongs to the respective characters, it´s not part of actual plotting like the basic outset of the plot is. Another very important note: I can post the plot (that I had under a) today, in a new thread so everyone knows where we can start off at. We then have to each post our character bios. But: it is very important to leave it at that. It means we have a basis and then we let our characters interact. There are many possible outcomes. I have been rp-ing for two and a half years and therefore know that characters do not always react the way you plan them to react or expect them to react. Therefore, for example I can not say how Sinbad would react when he gets to know Rumina and Bryn are sisters. It depends on his mood when he gets to know that, it depends on interaction that has taken place before then. Therefore, I do not want to plan that far ahead, it would be untypical for an rp. We should not take away the “free will” of our characters.  This may sound stupid and some of you may think: hey, it´s fiction, they do not have free will. I say, yes, in some way they definitely do because you do not have control over the whole story but about your character only. I created a character once who I intended to become a baddie. Her background provided a strong reason to turn to the dark side for revenge. She turned out to have her own head. She got in there, got lulled in but at some point decided to get out again because of the circumstances. This means, even though we play these characters, their paths can take unexpected turns. They are influenced by other characters just as we are influenced by other people in our lives. One last thing: The plot looks good to me so far. Next point will be each of you posting character intros and each of us reading other people´s character infos and see if they are in line with the game and sound okay. Character backgrounds are up to the specific players. They can fill the gaps not covered in the show so far. If Bryn´s player wants her to be original evil, so be it. If he wants her to be originally good, fine. It just has to be logically concluded from her background story. And therefore also goes one very important rule: no interfering with reactions please This is definitely not meant as ruffling you guys up nor is it meant as a reproach, I just know some are new to this rp-ing thing and therefore it´s important to get you used to the basic rules  If you have any questions on this ask me, but basically you can apply real life here. You are yourself, you can not talk for others. And: Looks things are nearing the point where we are ready to start. But, we can not start until we have at least one more baddie. We can cover Rongar with an the non player account to some point or someone else takes him over, but we do need baddies before we start. Has anyone heard of magicalmoonstar these days? |
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Post by Doubar on Jan 23, 2009 15:01:07 GMT -5
about MMS: haven't heard anything.  And then: *salutes* Aye, aye captain. Although it might be that my character intro has to wait until next week as another exam's waiting for me ... >_< @firouz: Guess, we have our answer now. |
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Post by Sinbad on Jan 23, 2009 15:04:08 GMT -5
about MMS: haven't heard anything. I shall send her an e-mail if she has not logged in till Sunday. @doubar: That´ll be okay. As I see it the bios that need most construction as in finding consensus are Dermott, Doubar, Maeve and Rumina. Firouz, you and me are rather well off in that sense |
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Post by Doubar on Jan 23, 2009 15:23:06 GMT -5
Nha, think I won't have much difficulties as Doubar got to know those three not any earlier than Sinbad and Firouz did. So he won't be involved in the whole triangle. |
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Post by Dermott on Jan 23, 2009 15:59:28 GMT -5
Agreed. I'll question the players involved with my backround before posting anything related to Dermott's intro |
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Post by Sinbad on Jan 23, 2009 16:02:24 GMT -5
Good |
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Junior Seaman
"I meet many peasants in my line of work. I dispose of them all the same way."
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Post by Rumina on Jan 23, 2009 18:08:34 GMT -5
I'm fine with everything. For now, I've been a tad vague in Rumina's bio... lucky me, she forgets everything she doesn't care for, her sister included. ;D |
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Post by Sinbad on Jan 23, 2009 18:11:53 GMT -5
Good I like your bio. On a downside, it shows me I have to work on my detail knowledge. |
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Junior Seaman
"I meet many peasants in my line of work. I dispose of them all the same way."
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Post by Rumina on Jan 23, 2009 18:34:53 GMT -5
I'm glad you like it  I just have one more question captain: where can I add Cicero? I didn't know where to nominate my beloved kitten from hell *_* And I'm waltzing right to Rumina's lair *mwahahaha* |
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Post by Sinbad on Jan 23, 2009 18:46:38 GMT -5
Add as in add in your bio or add as a character? If you want to add him as a character I guess you could describe what he does alongside with Rumina´s account. If you want him to take over a more active role, I can add him for advertising |
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This may sound stupid and some of you may think: hey, it´s fiction, they do not have free will. I say, yes, in some way they definitely do because you do not have control over the whole story but about your character only. I created a character once who I intended to become a baddie. Her background provided a strong reason to turn to the dark side for revenge. She turned out to have her own head. She got in there, got lulled in but at some point decided to get out again because of the circumstances. This means, even though we play these characters, their paths can take unexpected turns. They are influenced by other characters just as we are influenced by other people in our lives. 
If you have any questions on this ask me, but basically you can apply real life here. You are yourself, you can not talk for others. 
