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Yes you can choose Zebra, and rolling admissions for now.

Masterweaver wrote:Yes you can choose Zebra, and rolling admissions for now.

Excellent. When shall we expect the first post then?

I might have one final change to make depending on people's *looks at Stairc* thoughts on my idea for a Changeling Utility.

...The campaign is up, StairC. You can post at any time.

Ramsus wrote:I might have one final change to make depending on people's *looks at Stairc* thoughts on my idea for a Changeling Utility.

I love it.

Masterweaver wrote:...The campaign is up, StairC. You can post at any time.

Ah, I figured you were just setting the mood and we'd get something extra. Well then, expect a post at some point.

Yay! Ok then, swapped in Quick-change and removed Cunning Disguise. I can always pick that up later. Once we level up. Depending. *shrug*

Edit: Even if it was for entirely self-serving reasons I'm glad I've finally contributed something besides criticisms to the project.

Ramsus wrote:Yay! Ok then, swapped in Quick-change and removed Cunning Disguise. I can always pick that up later. Once we level up. Depending. *shrug*

Edit: Even if it was for entirely self-serving reasons I'm glad I've finally contributed something besides criticisms to the project.

*laughs* I'm glad for every great idea, no matter what the reason!

Alright, I'm tossing a character together now, though I've decided that I'm going Zebra instead of Goat.


That means if I fail to post in a reasonable amount of time, it's because my thesaurus isn't giving me good rhymes.

Hey Mirror Image,

I hope it's okay to have two Zebras, because I already called one and made a character sheet. I really don't want to make another.

Where are the other players' character sheets by the way? I could find Stairc's, but I can't find anyone elses, so I can't tell if my character's going to be beneficial for the team comp. I can always go for a more offensive attack set if need be, but right now I'm more of a mix of support/offense.

Here's the link to my current character. Hopefully you guys can access it easily. It's been a while sense I had reason to use Google Docs.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ploTvU5ncHgb3uKIrzyCI2YpzF340sLDIWLhdeLfVgA/edit

Ah, didn't see you call Zebra. Go ahead and take it. I was having issues with Goat simply because there aren't enough generic talents to suit my idea. Guess I'm going Buffalo then.

Sweet. I want to see Buffalo playtested anyway.

Our sheets should all be in this thread one way or another. Some of us just aren't using google docs (perhaps because we don't know how and are too lazy to learn).

Edit: Oh deer gods. Is it really going to be a thing where ALL zebras rhyme all the time?
Edit 2: We have a lot of persuasion on this team don't we?
Edit 3: We have two elements of Laughter? There is so no way that will end poorly I'm sure.

Ramsus wrote:Our sheets should all be in this thread one way or another. Some of us just aren't using google docs (perhaps because we don't know how and are too lazy to learn).

Edit: Oh deer gods. Is it really going to be a thing where ALL zebras rhyme all the time?
Edit 2: We have a lot of persuasion on this team don't we?
Edit 3: We have two elements of Laughter? There is so no way that will end poorly I'm sure.

I don't THINK you'll have to rhyme constantly, but it's play-by-post so there's no reason not to give it a shot at least.

Oops... I accidentally cut this post.

If you want to know what I posted here, look below.

XandZero2 wrote:Wow, before now, I had no idea that the "Spoiler" things were actually drop-down bars. You learn something new every day.

But yeah, thanks for giving me the Zebra MI. Also, if you guys think I should change anything on my character to better synergize with the team, let me know. I didn't notice any healing/reviving abilities on anyone yet - so hopefully my character will be of use (:

On a final note, if anyone has a problem with two Elements of Laughter in the party, I can always change mine. I think that element best fits Z-Rock's personality though.

Twice the laughter is twice the fun. I approve. Also, your character looks great.

Stairc, that's good to hear.

I just thought of something else I wanted to ask about though - and that's the ground rules for a play-by-post (since I haven't done this much before and I'm equal parts excited and ignorant - a dangerous combination, to say the least):

1. Okay, so for one thing, how are we going to do random chance in a play-by-post? Are we going to tell the GM what we're planning and have him crunch numbers, or will it be more of a free-form "just don't get carried away" kind of thing?

2. Also, I wanted to ask everyone's thoughts about taking control of someone else's character. Is it okay to control them in your own post as long as the player's cool with it? Probably should avoid making any big decisions for them too, but I was just wondering what the call was on that.

3. Finally, is there a reasonable time we should give for people to comment on our posts before we post something new? I ask because I know that the few times I've played this type of RP in the past, at times the more over-eager among us have kind of taken the reigns of the whole adventure by posting over and over again without giving others time to respond (usually I was the culprit - but that's neither here nor there).

XandZero2 wrote:1. Okay, so for one thing, how are we going to do random chance in a play-by-post? Are we going to tell the GM what we're planning and have him crunch numbers, or will it be more of a free-form "just don't get carried away" kind of thing?

Vell, you can roll to try to do something, but the GM will describe the results. If I need to have you roll something like perception, I'll probably roll it myself.

XandZero2 wrote:2. Also, I wanted to ask everyone's thoughts about taking control of someone else's character. Is it okay to control them in your own post as long as the player's cool with it? Probably should avoid making any big decisions for them too, but I was just wondering what the call was on that.

In general, avoid controlling another player's character.

XandZero2 wrote:3. Finally, is there a reasonable time we should give for people to comment on our posts before we post something new? I ask because I know that the few times I've played this type of RP in the past, at times the more over-eager among us have kind of taken the reigns of the whole adventure by posting over and over again without giving others time to respond (usually I was the culprit - but that's neither here nor there).

I usually post two or three times a day, but that's me. This is really a matter of personal preference. At this point I want to wait until all players introduce themselves before I GM anything more. However there are a few ground rules:

1. No Ping Pong. XYXY doesn't work. XYZXYZ is a bit better, but make sure that W gets to participate.
2. Do try to post at least once a day once you start posting. Trust me, on forum boards once a week can kill a campaign. Also read all the posts posted.
3. Rules are made so that you THINK before you break them. If you have a DANG GOOD REASON, you can violate rules, but it had better be dang good. Else the GM is gonna break out the big meanies.

I think I'm about satisfied with my character now. Note to everyone, in MW's game - you can't change your character after it starts; so make sure you've got something you like. That's why I delayed my first post, I wanted to make sure I had him where I wanted him.

On another note, here's the character I'm running for my guest star appearance in Lapis Lazily's game.

Wouldn't it actually be up to MW if we can change stuff about our characters after we start? Not that I'd assume he'd allow it either but, certain GMs are ok with changing basically anything as long as it hasn't been important yet and others are against changing anything at all once a game starts.

In response to Xand's questions.
1)The GM is probably rolling unless A) He trusts us to roll for things ourselves and state the result or B) someone implements some kind of built in rolling into the forum (I know some forums have this like the GitP forum). Though off-screen rolling is always going to end up handled by the GM anyway.

2) Yeah, even in the case someone says they're cool with you controlling their character for something, it only pertains to that one specific instance and should never be taken as an allowance to continue doing so.

3) I've always gone with just whatever makes sense. If it makes sense for two characters to continue talking while they wait for the other players to give input it's usually fine but, they still do have to wait for everyone else. So, if you say something which all of the characters in a game could respond to, generally you can't move on from that scene until everyone has. That way you don't end up with things where someone had something rather important to say/do and was skipped.

Edit: Nice Stairc, lol.

Exactly Ramsus. MW made it very, very clear that he's utterly against changing characters after the start over Skype last night. Hence the delay in my posting till now. I just wanted to let everyone know so it wouldn't come as a surprise later. Personally, I love letting people fiddle with abilities - so I didn't want anyone following the Mystery at Winter's End campaign to assume that the same thing would apply here.

Also, Posted.

1) Yep, I expect the GM will roll in most cases. Just faster.

2) No major actions or dialogue of course, but minor things (like crashing into somepony hiding behind you) are usually alright. Always try to err on the side of caution with this.

3) Same as above. I also prefer to split the party when possible in such games and plan for it, running in two different threads. A pair of 2-player-threads go much faster than one 4-player thread and lead to more enjoyment for everyone. But in general, only plot-important moments tend to be worth waiting for the other person for. They can always just be staring poetically off into space.

EDIT - Thanks Ramsus. It was a lot of fun to make. I just joked about running a character called Pony Stark and then the whole group insisted it had to happen.

You know that you now have to make Pinkie Hulk right? Because, "You wouldn't like me when I'm Happy." is just.... heehee.

Ramsus wrote:You know that you now have to make Pinkie Hulk right? Because, "You wouldn't like me when I'm Happy." is just.... heehee.

*laughs* That could be awesome.

Steed Rogers: "Pinky, I think now might be a good time for you to get happy."

Pinky: "That's my secret Steed... I'm always happy."

Later...

Gilda the Moderator: "Enough! You are, all of you are beneath me! I am a moderator you dull creature, and I shall not be pranked--"

Pinky flattens Gilda under a barrage of confetti from her party-cannon

Pinky: "... Puny Mod."

Argh. Laughing. Too. Hard.

Ramsus wrote:Argh. Laughing. Too. Hard.

*laughs* I try. Thanks for the idea.

Hmmm, PonyTrax? Has potential.

...and now I am mildly tempted to have Outcast introduce herself with a different name to each character.

Think I'll let someone else post and just include my response to multiple people at once as opposed to giving in to temptation and posting every other time, even if I can. Afterall, XYXY is agreed to be not good and XYXZXZXYXZX is probably not much better. =P