[OOC] Essence of the World II: Tears do Fall

[Fallenreaper]

Mikael said
I know things are looking slow right now, and on my part, I apologize for delaying my joining here. I did, though, have one major issue that happened to me just a couple days ago (I think). Basically, I lost all my progress on my character sheets, my plot notes, and such... as well as a lot of other unrelated data. I guess that's what I get for putting all my eggs in one basket (in this case, a USB drive that refused to be read and was erased in my attempts to recover files). but I am dispirited. Regardless, I'll struggle through, and will be starting things from scratch and what I can remember.

I KNOW THAT PAIN!!!! I've had it happen to me, only it wasn't just a UBS port, but also my Laptop! Damn thing crashed due to OS, so until I can pool the money to get a new one, I'm without it. Though I suggest making several copies and posting them in many different areas, like google doc,a pirate pad or something like it, and on the site too. It's hard to get into the habit but believe me, once you do, it's helpful.

*hugs Mikael and tries to cheer him up*

[Mikael]

-nods- Thanks. yeah... I'll be doing a bit better at backing things up from now on...

[Wind Wild]

Mika I get your pain but don't forget that what truly matters is the IC and how your character unfolds and evolves in it. A CS as I see it is just an outline of the ideas you want to develop and build upon. And all tjose are a product of your own mind anyway. So my advise is don't struggle to make a perfect CS, make a sketch of your character and then let it stretch its own wings and show you who they are IC.

[Krauxis]

^This. I feel like a CS is just a skeleton that you submit for your own reference, the reference of the GMs (which is also you) and as a quick guide for someone who is interacting with your character. There's no pressure to craft a master history or some grand tale, and 90% of the time anybody even looks at your sheet beyond the first time, all that wall of info is just gonna be glossed over or worse, it could even get in the way. A cool CS is cool (by definition) but I know I personally would like to actually read a post or two by you rather than just a reference for what your posts could be y'know? :p

And if your plot notes and stuff haven't stuck in your head and you don't remember them in full, maybe it's a good idea to reinvent them anyway. Consider it an opportunity :D

[Nevis]

Has Icthys been active at all for the last, what, two weeks? Should I just go ahead and work on getting Nen to a different city to find other-player interaction?

[yoshua171]

Krauxis said
^This. I feel like a CS is just a skeleton that you submit for your own reference, the reference of the GMs (which is also you) and as a quick guide for someone who is interacting with your character. There's no pressure to craft a master history or some grand tale, and 90% of the time anybody even looks at your sheet beyond the first time, all that wall of info is just gonna be glossed over or worse, it could even get in the way. A cool CS is cool (by definition) but I know I personally would like to actually read a post or two by you rather than just a reference for what your posts y'know? :pAnd if your plot notes and stuff haven't stuck in your head and you don't remember them in full, maybe it's a good idea to reinvent them anyway. Consider it an opportunity :D

While I do agree with this in part, I must note that Pretty much all of Mikael's characters were established in Season 1 and thus have been posted as. While the IC is certainly priority he can't entirely gloss over the CSes given that info has been established and thus should be contained therein. Still though, whatever floats ones boat.

[Mikael]

Thank you for your encouragements and thoughts, mates. <3 They've made me feel a lot better actually, which I find surprising. I'm usually too stubborn. ^^;

Nevis: I suggest you carry on and not bank any collaborative efforts on anyone who hasn't really been active here. You can always return to your ideas when they show up, but don't let it hold you back from progressing our IC thread. =)

[Fallenreaper]

yoshua171 said
While I do agree with this in part, I must note that Pretty much all of Mikael's characters were established in Season 1 and thus have been posted as. While the IC is certainly priority he can't entirely gloss over the CSes given that info has been established and thus should be contained therein. Still though, whatever floats ones boat.

True, that bit is important, but it's not like he can't add the details after he gets the basics. Though that's not meant to be rude tbh, merely a thought.Besides, only a few PCs, namely those who interacted with his PCs in Season 1 would know the history and from the sounds of it, I have a feeling you all haven't forgotten it. :p Mainly cause it sounded like it was fun.

Though I understand it's a pain and can suck, yet so is having to wait to join in the fun and stretch out your PC's legs to get a feel of them bites too. *knows through experience...*

Also to anyone who can answer this: Is there any way to gauge or get an idea of a demon's/angel's strength/speed/ etc of how much stronger they might be compared to humans? I only assume they are due to the fact they see humans as either prey/toys or in need of protection/lower species. I tried to figure it out on my own with little success so I had to ask. XD

[Mikael]

Fallen's asked a good question.

For reference (if anyone finds it useful), Hodge (a flesh construct) from last season could throw a semi truck half a mile and be accurate at it. IIRC, he had 7 legs, 4 major arms, 12 minor arms, and countless misc arms/hands. countless eyes and mouths, was 30ft tall, 20ft long, 10ft wide, and weighed.... 50+ tons.

[Glitchy]

Any word on where Slade has been? I'm still in a limbo waiting for his ya or nay on Brysen and Graham.

[Fallenreaper]

Not sure if this helps but look what I found...
http://web.archive.org/web/20130912132751/http://roleplayerguild.com/showthread.php?214275-Essence-of-the-World-OOC

[Mikael]

Glitchy: I've alerted Slade to talk to you about it.

Fallen: That's... very useful. -looks- Thank you! I've been wanting to see that thread again forever.

[Glitchy]

Holy Cow! It's a time machine! Now I can search up that old roleplaying site I used to frequent when I was a kid. Nostalgia wave activate.

[Fallenreaper]

Mikael said
That's... very useful. -looks- Thank you! I've been wanting to see that thread again forever.

Rtron's still trying to figure out how I manage it. I even tormented him with an old Anjiru post...hehehee.

[slade]

Glitchy, you're characters are alright with me.

[Nevis]

Okay, I was afk all day today. What players are in what cities? I prefer to know where Nen is going to end up heading before I post (and as I'm moving to get involved with other players...).

[Mikael]

Well, Nevis, on the 3rd OOC post (by Celaira), there's a link to a site where we have our data backed up and presented. There's also a Who is Where section, but it doesn't seem to be filled out yet. I'll go through the CSes and see if I can figure out people's starting locations.

Of course, people are free to volunteer their own information. As for my characters, whose CSes I'm still working on, two of them will start in and near Kenan; Rowdy Ralice and Caeldrin, respectively.

[Fallenreaper]

Mikael said
Well, Nevis, on the 3rd OOC post (by Celaira), there's a link to a site where we have our data backed up and presented. There's also a Who is Where section, but it doesn't seem to be filled out yet. I'll go through the CSes and see if I can figure out people's starting locations.Of course, people are free to volunteer their own information. As for my characters, whose CSes I'm still working on, two of them will start in and near Kenan; Rowdy Ralice and Caeldrin, respectively.

I can help!!! I know a few, though if they are wrong, correct me please!
Though I swore I sent you a link with a PiratePad that has details on Plots happening, namely cause I don't have Skype.

Kenan: Emmet/Olivia (NPC), Zi, Tristan, Fang and Domino Rtron's Luciana (Though Emmet will leave due to Olivia being kidnapped heading to Loom to save her, and I think Fang and Domino will be leaving too but for a different reason.)
Loom: Both Ichthys's PCs- Cecil Lancaster & Miera the Mountain and Nevis's, Rtron's Lucien
Hell (Assume or at least they are together. >_>) Szayeis, Lisara (NPC), Aeris Kasio

[Celaira]

We dun fucked up in the IC man, shiet.

[yoshua171]

Welp, managed to get a post with Szayeis up. Your suffering begins soon~ *smiles evilly*