Hello! I know our interest check as a ton of information so I'm glad you didn't jump dump it all in here since it would be a bit overwhelming. I think we need to focus on discussion and also prioritize them since some information we can easily figure out when the IC has kicked off. Also, if you make me a co-GM, I could edit your posts (in the OOC only for instance) if you're ever busy and you could edit mine if needed. If you'd rather not, that's fine too but I don't want editing and organization to fall solely on your shoulders, is what I mean. :)

Now, I really like your regeneration/recycle idea, I think it's a very good description of what we were going towards so I'm on board with that. In terms of comparing Rathe and Earth, should we just visualize two spheres side by side? Or do we want them somewhat parallel to hint towards some locations or geology mirroring one another? I'm kind of leaning toward them not being parallel because it's probably less complicated that way and that certain channels with highly contained energy/magic (cherry trees, for example) are the connective pathways.

The next conservation of reality, is fine with me but just to double check that I'm on the same page: A human from Earth may find themselves as another race in Rathe. I think I get that and that it's pretty randomized. And if someone from Rathe goes over as another race, they'll likely become a human but the alternative is vanishing from existence entirely. Do I have that right?

I think our first focus should be the factions? I think a general history and major players will be all we need before we start making characters. I think when we kick the IC off, we can go back and further detail the factions' layout and such. And of course, we probably need to go over skill sets with magic, maybe a basic idea of currency/economy in Rathe, but we generally know things are on the down slope, so to speak so food/supplies/etc won't be as readily as normal.

Should we try to go over a basic history of cycles between the two worlds? Should we assume one faction or maybe both together, decided to doom Rathe in the past, hence the prosperity being horded by Earth? 

And we did want to focus on the weather and seasons too.

So...I think if we tackle each topic on its own, it'll be easier to brainstorm and focus.

Tomorrow I'm in class for four hours but before then I commute an hour each way. When I get home I usually don't go online unless it's pressing. But during class I can usually be online for a few hours, unless we have to do group/busy work or watch a film. And of course I have Tue off but I may go into the city to see a movie. But since two essays are done, this week looks a lot less congested for me. I hope things are going well with you and all your goals. I know you're even busier than I am so thanks again for getting our OOC started. *laughs*