Q'Barra: Into the Emerald Forest - Attempting to Revive!

[Urko]

Yep, those three characters had a great dynamic going. I hope we can keep that somehow.

 

[Guest 11456]

I'm here.

Tailspinner
with
Eff Flat

 

[Urko]

Yay! That's three. I will start a new OOC thread tonight to start looking for recruits to assume the roles of Erin, 'he has no name,' and Old Borden (or new characters).

 

[Pebele]

if I may, Urko, I would like it to be made clear what the posting expectations are this time around. it got to the point originally that the game crawled along with no posts for far too long. I understand that things come up and such, but still, I think it's fair to expect players to commit a certain amount of time to the game.

and perhaps ask players to be sure that they don't have excessive vacations or such coming up. I realize maybe I'm being picky or rude, but I really would hate to see this game die a second time.

also, I'm willing to create a new character if you'd rather start fresh. I agree with what Yeoman said earlier about it being difficult to envision why Sanae would carry on. I can make it work, but I thought I'd offer to create a new character as well.

~Pebele

 

[Yeoman]

I agree with Pebele. I would like to see a more definite and solid expectation of posting minimums. I am very sympathetic to the fact that Real Life does come first, but I don't think it's too much to ask for even a quick one-liner in most circumstances. there were multiple instances previously where players would disappear without warning for long periods, and it seriously made my interest wane.

I am also quite torn over keeping Xavier as a character. I don't know if it would be possible to capture the same chemistry if another player were to take over the character of Erin and/or No Name; and it will be next to impossible for me to get in to character to continue Xavier without the return of those characters. I have no problem creating a new character to pick up the story. I realize that could be extra work, but I think it may be worth it in the long run.

 

[Urko]

Pebele: In the new setup thread (in progress - I've had internet access issues) I'm asking prospective players to commit to 4-5 posts per week minimum. Some possible motives for Sanae to stay: desire to keep her word (she did sign a contract), belief in Aldinis' warning of some lurking evil, protecting innocent lives (the plantation workers). But, see below.

Yeoman: I understand what you mean about the chemistry of the previous configuration. It is possible that could be lost with new players.

How about this: Any of the old players who prefer to create a new character, go ahead and do so. I'll invent some disaster that has wiped out any characters that are not continuing, sending you back to Novilderth for reinforcements (whether new hires or fortuitous wanderers who just happen along).

New setup thread soon.

 

[Guest 11456]

Eff Flat will continue. He was never tied to any of the other characters much so a complete new group would be fine. Also, it looks like Doghead might be back in action soon. Do you think he will come back to this game?

Tailspinner

 

[Urko]

Tailspinner - I'm glad to see Eff Flat continuing. As you said, he had no real emotional ties to the rest of the group. If we do have a last survivor imparting what happened before to the newcomers, he is an excellent candidate.

I emailed doghead, haven't heard back from him yet. I hope he decides to rejoin too.

edit: New Mid-Game setup thread is up. Let's retire this one and move all discussion there.