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I thought we were following our own narrative where the events of the show don't really affect us.

EDIT: If I'm wrong though, count me among those excited about the chance to write my character experiencing such mayhem and chaos. Oh man, Robert will be so devastated to see his new home burned to the ground just like his last one.
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I thought we were following the show's cannon just at a reduced rate of speed to emphasize character development and stuff. 

As proof I went back to the OP to look at the RP description.

[Quote=Original Post]
Basically this roleplay will follow the story line of RWBY: Volume 1. With added emphasis on school life and training for the tournament, which will later be revealed in Vol. 2, the RP will revolve around character development and will be open to plot changes and ideas from everyone who participates. There is no real script you have to follow, this is just supposed to be really fun.  Move at your own pace to create your character and their story; do not expect to be hampered by deadlines, frustrating timeskips, or scheduled events.
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The last sentence cause ironic laughter.

It just occurred to me that given our current speed of like a week per year it'll be fifty two years or so before we get to Beacon's Fall.