Kapu was right though, I am planning on making a weather events log/list/whatever, and yes, it does not Rain on Dust.

I will explain just a little. I have plans for far into the future, merging with another world I had created. On that world water is deadly, and since Dust will be technically located within that world, rain on Dust would also be deadly. I have an explanation for why it does not rain on Dust, but that is to be explored in story. I also have an explanation for why it just rained.

I read an article recently about using ionizers of negative and positive charge, and how they could be used to coax negative and positive air particles to separate, carrying dust particles upwards, and creating clouds that absorb moisture. Now I figured this was all too technical and such, and this is a fantasy world.

Aeshma/Alex can attract rainclouds based on this ionizing theory (large amounts of static electricity)
I figure that Bento, oh windcaller, could make it rain if he really wanted to by whipping the air around enough until it became dense and absorbed moisture. I also figured that mister Ivan "A" could do the same, in principle, by stirring up a large amount of dust into the atmosphere.

Basically anybody with wind, earth(dust/sand), or electricity powers can make it rain, short of just straight controlling weather phenomena altogether.


So to recap, it does not rain on Dust. It is a wondrous, momentous event. The current storm ranges from all of Russel City, to a few miles south and south east.


Also, be aware. If you read the recent submissions under "History", the video post is going to turn the people against the Immortals. What this means is I no longer expect so many friendly faces. This new information is going to make people scared, and fearful even more so of the Immortals, to the point of being hunted rather than just looked down upon.


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It has been asked that I make a statement on the events with Kapuchu and Monochromatic Rainbow, so I will do so, only this once.

To sum it up, Kapuchu, Mono, and I had our.. creative differences. What neither of them could seem to understand is that this is my roleplay, and I will run things how I wish. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding something. If I want something just because it's cool, I will probably implement it, because who doesn't like cool things and ideas? As a GM, I fully understand that it can be difficult getting along in another GM's roleplay, especially when he makes the mistake of giving you the false ideal that you have more power than you do. No more Co-GMs for me, not for some time anyways.

Character Wise, let me explain my decisions here. Yes, I did get a little wishy-washy with the whole native alphabet thing, but ultimately I went with public opinion. It was something I had never encountered before, and frankly I wasn't sure how to proceed on this new idea. Everybody makes mistakes. I owned up for that. We had differing opinions on how Vladimira's power actually functioned, from fluid-like manipulation, to clay-like, to what I was thinking, more of a forceful crumpling/bending/uncrumpling. In the end I tried to compromise by letting her have it as a special ability, to mold metal almost clay like, despite the powerful implications of that. Mono was also unhappy that I made a statement about the metal being manipulated weakening slightly, and I repeatedly made it clear that this was just really an aesthetic thing I was talking about. She forced a numerical value out of me by repeatedly badgering me and refusing to understand that the statement literally had zero effect on her character, so yes, I did say it becomes 25% weaker because I was fed up. However, I intended to make it clear that I had only said that because of the continuing argument and attempt at forcing information out of me that I did not have a clear definition on, especially when such a thing was unneeded.

This was after multiples arguments on what creative ideals I was thinking about. There is a difference between opinions, being constructive and blatantly arguing with me, even after I tried to end the argument. Did you see the entire thing? No, I kept it away from the OOC because I felt it had no place here. Did you see the parts that reinforced Kapu's attempt at slandering my name and status as a GM (despite his thinly veiled compliment), Yes. Did he release my personal information to the public through screen captures? Yes. Did you see the whole scope? No. Did you see the parts where I admitted the actual mistakes I had made, or the compromises I tried to make, or the times I tried to end the argument before it got to the point of complete and total frustration? No. 

So lets get something very clear, right now. If you do not like how I run things, to not continue to badger me until you manage to sway me from my position. Ultimately, I will go back to what -I- want to do, not what you want. The great thing is, this is completely voluntary. You do not have to be here. I appreciate you being here, but that in no way entitles you to a share to hold on to. See, Kapuchu and Mono treated this like it was a Council, and I was just head councilman for show. I was the ideal man, but when I had an idea they didn't like, they usually refused to let the point drop and argued until I got pissed off. Not to sound like a child, but this is the only way I can phrase this. This is my roleplay. This is my world. This is my idea, I have complete and utter creative freedom and the power to do anything I please. If I want flying llamas that spit acidic poison that also sends you on a drug trip, by god I will do that. (Don't get your hopes up on that, I was just making a point.)

When I come to somebody and ask them what they think about something, I do not expect to be argued with until you get your way. You do not get to choose how this roleplay is run, I do. Furthermore, what Kapuchu and Mono failed to draw the line between is Realism vs Fantasy. Many of the problems they had were because it wasn't totally 100% realistic, at which point I countered with "How realistic is it for Alex to shoot lightning from her hands again?". Get what I'm saying? I'm the only person who can draw the line between too realistic and too much fantasy. I prefer a little creative fantasy honestly. It's imaginary, make believe, with a large tablespoon of realism. If I want something realistic, It's because that's how I want it to fit into my world. If I'm alright with something being unrealistic, fantastical, whimsical, whatever, that's because I feel it fits in my world. 

I'm not bad mouthing either of them, and if I did it's due to my abrasive filterless personality. They are exceptional roleplayers, with great ideas between the two of them. The real problem was the disagreements with my ideas and trying to force their perspectives on me. "You can't do this.." because, or "That can't happen.." because. Honestly, I'm sad to see Kapuchu go. Perhaps in time we can repair this friendship, he was my first real friend on here. He's been with me through the first rendition of World's Collide, Deadland, Shadow's Solace, His rendition of World's Collide (his 1st, not 2nd.), and Dust. It's disheartening, but I feel like a creative weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I'm not longer threatened with their displeasure, and I once more have creative control back over my own roleplay. 

To be clear, I will always hear your ideals. From time to time, I may come to you and ask your opinion on something. If I feel something should be some way, then that's pretty much how it's going to be. You can make your case, and if you persuade me then sure, but repeated attempts at arguing my decision are not helpful. I absolutely love it when you express your creative freedoms and ideals, and if I have an issue with something I will come to you.

Since Kapuchu brought this out into the public, you all are welcome to your comments, discussions, and opinions. Please try to refrain from bad mouthing anybody, I said try. If you do it unintentionally then it can be edited. I will answer all questions and concerns publicly in favor of transparency. I have nothing to hide, except my secrets. Hehe :)

I'd also like to apologize. I don't know why Kapuchu felt the need to do what he did, instead of just respectfully leaving. But it happened, I hope we can all move on from this together.