natha: (Default)
ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysaooc2018-09-06 05:33 pm
Entry tags:

September CR Meme & Outline

Welcome to the September outline! While outlines aren't exactly the newest thing we've done here, this one is particularly special because it's the first time we're combining the outline with the CR meme. We're hoping this will help alleviate problems with plotting and facilitating CR in the past, as now players know exactly what they're plotting for.

Outlines give players a general idea of what will be coming up in the month, and you're free to interpret it however you like. If you have any questions or would like to start threads early, please feel free to! There shouldn't be any gamewide plot that would restrict players from pursuing their own personal plots; if there were, we will mark it! The upcoming event/intro log will go into detail and have specific prompts and scenarios you may play out, but in general, we would like players to have freedom to play whatever they like. Please look forward to that!

Quests will be released on September 20th and will be the primary method to receive REP from any of the three major cities.

As a final note, CR Memes are open to all players!
SEPTEMBER OUTLINE    

Week One —
The red dwarf sun continues to rise and set as though the calamity had never happened, and the moons Thesa and Alria continue to shine brightly in the nights as though the Natha are still watching. To those that came from Thesa, this event had taken place two lengthy months ago; to the average native, whose time had stood still, it's a catastrophe that is still fresh on their minds.

And even still, life goes on. Olympia goes about their days humbled by Darma's frozen gaze, whereas Wyver is shamed by Ysverai's frozen wrath. It's no surprise that up in Thesa, the newly awakened are preparing to descend to this new El Nysa as well.

The Natha Orbiters are no longer watching, but it doesn't mean that you're out of allies. Nurray of Nadril has offered to utilize Natha technology to set a beacon in her colony. As the colony provides high-speed transportation to both Olympia and Wyver, you might find that it is an ideal location to start off with before venturing out into the once-warring cities. You'll be offered an opportunity to declare one of these cities, Olympia or Wyver, your home.


Week Two —
Event. An eerily still night settles over Nysa on the 8th. All over the isles, an otherworldly hum lilts from up above. Some may hear it in the sky, in the leaves of trees, or between stone edifices, filling the air around them. Most speculate it’s emanating from the still rotten battlegrounds, or the imposing statue of Ysverai. Travel to these locations, and the tone may resonate louder, but it will remain impossible to pinpoint. The sound waxes and wanes until sunlight crests on the horizon, severe orange light bringing an end to the disquieting night.

With the sunlight come the spirits of the dead, their souls restless in the wake of Ysverai’s destruction. They wander the battle fields and city streets alike, appearing anywhere the great dragon’s wail reached. The search for resolution is shared by all of the roaming spectres. Some yearn to see a lover once more, some toil to recover a lost family artifact. Others simply want their remains given a proper grave, or cry for vengeance.

Satisfying each ghost’s desire will put that soul to rest, though there are some who cannot be pacified in such a way. Exorcisms fill in where other techniques fall short, banishing spirits steeped in malaise or incapable of finding their own way. Of course, passages into other realms of existence are two way roads, and the myth of summoning creatures from the other side can be quite the temptation.


Week Three —
Quests. The spirits of the dead might be out and about, but life still goes on, regardless. As the dead in Olympia and Wyver continue to be laid to rest, communications from the north reveal that Magda has gone missing from Nadril. With the disappearance comes a reintroduction - Cree has returned to the Gilded Cage, resuming his position as a leader of the underground. Hard times for the layman are a criminal's most bountiful opportunity, and, as always, Cree is willing to share in his profits. When it comes down to it, there are always things that need doing, and who better than the refugees to handle it? After all, they’re blessed by Thesa. Surely they can help make things easier in these trying times.

The quest board will go live later this month. It will include opportunities for characters to earn REP from Olympia, Wyver, and Nadril, as well as the opportunity to earn money and other artifacts from the Gilded Cage.


Week Four —
Ysverai’s scourge is a tragedy that will go remembered for centuries, tales of the calamity already woven by song and ink alike. The great nations of Nysa, while looking to the future and working to restore their former glory, recognize the need to maintain their pasts - not as Olympians or Wyvers, but as Nysans. A great memorial has been proposed between Simwe and Shanrian, both leaders looking to their own people for contributions. Supplies, manpower, and creative direction are all sought after, an effort to create a monument that resonates with everyone who gazes upon it. The endeavor commemorates not only mutual loss, but a shared devotion to a future in which such catastrophe will never come to the people of Nysa again. The leaders will also be seeking suggestions as to where to put it.

With this memorial, the remaining souls that have been haunting all of El Nysa will be finally put to rest.
CR/INTRO MEME    
Handle. What do you go by?
Preferred Contact. Your Discord/Plurk/etc.
Friending Policy. Is it okay for players to add you? Would you prefer a heads up?
Interests. Talk about what you're into or what others should expect when they friend you on Plurk or elsewhere. Feel free to link to your Muselists.
Tagging Habits. Your timezones, tagging speed, etc.

Character Name & Series. Self-explanatory.
Character Age. Self-explanatory.
Photo Reference. Link
Permissions. Link
Personality Blurb. Briefly explain your character's personality. What kind of person are they?
Desired CR. What kind of CR are you seeking? Are you interested in negative or positive CR? What kind of CR would benefit your character and/or achieve or your RP goals?
Offered CR. Alternatively, what sort of CR would your character be able to offer? This is a good place to (briefly) talk about their abilities, too.
Rooming Plans. Starter housing is provided for newly displaced (essentially, newly accepted characters) for the first month of their time in game. However, you can use this space to speculate where you'd like your character to live, or secure some roommate shenanigans. Go wild!
Game Plans. El Nysa is full of endless possibilities. Sooner or later a decision of where their alliance will lie must be made... unless they decide to no sides. What are your plans with this setting? Will they start a business? Will they explore El Nysa, and discover more of their secrets? Will they choose sides? Are they more Wyver or Olympia (given your current knowledge)? What are your REP goals? This is big picture conversation.
Event Plans. Feel free to use this space to chat about your plans, potential top levels, and other ideas!

Anything Else? Obligatory gif?


wheresmyfingerbones: (i think i feel weird about r'hllor)

Devi | Davos Seaworth

[personal profile] wheresmyfingerbones 2018-09-08 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Handle. Devi
Preferred Contact. devimelete@plurk b/c i honestly forget html
Friending Policy. Add me by all means!
Interests. Lately a lot of ASOIAF meta stuff. I occasionally do link dumps on news b/c I like NPR.
Tagging Habits. All over the damn place. Sometimes I say I will do tags but then never follow up until two days later. I'm terrible it, but I do try to keep at it, as erratic as it may seem.

Character Name & Series. Davos Seaworth | ASOIAF
Character Age. never stated but uh........46.
Photo Reference. behold
Permissions. boom
Personality Blurb. A REALLY NICE GUY. I CAN'T EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH. he's one of the kindest characters in canon, which is pretty telling in this book series. super loyal to his king. knows how to smuggle shit. will call you out like a bitch if you act like a bitch.
Desired CR. I have no idea. old man jokes??? old man advice? Davos can barely understand how or why much people like him half the time so
Offered CR.
want ship advice? THIS GUY CAN HELP.
want smuggling stories? THIS GUY CAN PROVIDE.
want political advise? HE'LL GIVE NONE, cause you ain't his king sorry no hard feelings yall

Rooming Plans. no
plans other than starter housing. he's used to roughing it so he'll take what he's given and not complain a bit.
Game Plans. Thing with Davos is that he's gonna be firmly loyal on his own king/people from home. . . depending. So it might be part of his character arc to have no choice but to get involved in some way.
Event Plans. listen I'm gonna play this by ear and this time pay attention close enough so i don't get accidentally swept like last time so I really got no plans what-so-ever on this front.

Anything Else?
no i'm very lazy on the gif hunt sorry
quintessent: (or a genuine scam?)

[personal profile] quintessent 2018-09-08 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Agreed! I really enjoy their CR so far (and i love your sassy tiefling) so I'm looking forward to tagging you more!
impavid: (Default)

[personal profile] impavid 2018-09-08 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
WELL IF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE DONE IT, then I suppose worst case we're all wrong together which can only be right!!

Anyway Atlantis has several flavours of canon

i) Before Canon I was In Afghanistan and shit, it was Sad and People Died
ii) Oh boy, Aliens Are cool, So Is This City, We Blew All Our CGI budget on this Three Minute Scene of it coming out of the ocean that we re-use constantly
iii) Oh no, it turns out space has badguys and they're into Goth Trenchcoats and Villainous Monologues. Let us shoot them and walk through creepy hallways
iv) There is a Space Crisis of some sort, People Are Shooting, Lights Are Blinking, Everyone Is Yelling

Edit: I forgot

v) We have visited a strange planet and there is a comedic or dramatic misunderstanding, Oh No
Edited (oh also this) 2018-09-08 22:56 (UTC)
1701: ( commission / dnt ) (Default)

[personal profile] 1701 2018-09-08 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
i do enjoy a good medieval!! :> jim's got a bit of an attitude about the whole concept of monarchs and non-elected leaders in general but he'll probably be less inclined to be a jerk to an eighteen year old, lol.
shipoftheseus: (is this shit for real)

[personal profile] shipoftheseus 2018-09-08 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
beau is absolutely a moron also. i have a type.

AND MAN, TREAD CAREFULLY, MOLLY. this rock is 400 pounds of issues in a 10 pound bag.
1701: ( commission / dnt ) (Default)

[personal profile] 1701 2018-09-08 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
it worked out a little smoother when "the past" of earth stopped in the 1960s but time has relentlessly forged ahead, making the timeline increasingly strange lol

hard agree! maybe there'll be an opportunity for them to meet again on thesa ooorrr... ? something like that. jim's most often in wyver.
kingforboth: (well okay)

[personal profile] kingforboth 2018-09-08 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
At the very least I'm sure they'll have an interesting discussion about it! Kelson has no concept of elected leaders. And it's not like he's never had anyone be a jerk too him. LOL His entire reign has been rather tempermental. People are jerks XD
redweb: (trois)

[personal profile] redweb 2018-09-08 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure! I make... no guarantees that will go well, but I'm all for finding out! And hey, yes, show her the good bars pls! Also try and make her be social with people, it can only be great. Also given how old she is I imagine she's probably at least conversant in the pop culture of most eras, if he wants someone who's old enough to talk 80s. (It was 80s, right? I have no clue what I'm talking about, whoops.)

He is totally welcome to flirt, she might even flirt back a little, who knows. She also might give him incredulous looks, it sort of depends.
america: (276)

[personal profile] america 2018-09-08 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
oH TRUST

he will 👍
america: (107)

[personal profile] america 2018-09-08 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
lskdjsdg aww claire you always say the sweetest things LMF

but it's true, her testament is indeed true. he has a lot of strong muscles and he's good at moving furniture around.

SO YES i'm absolutely down for some chatting and maybe some GENTLE WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR "GOOD FRIEND" RUMLOW s m h
america: (112)

[personal profile] america 2018-09-08 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
abSOLUTELY you may and SHOULD have both of my boys. steve and nat as cross-universe friends would make my freakin' life. nat is one of steve's closest friends, and her going back into stasis before they even had a chance to really catch up and talk about the Weirdness of El Nysa is a regret i will live with for the rest of my days. but yeah, meeting another 'verse's nat will be a balm to that. especially when she knows his friend bucky? you know, not his bucky, but the other equally fantastic, other-verse bestie? yeah. him.

ALSO YEAH introductions to pegs will absolutely happen. she can come over for dinner some time. c':

and as for pete - absOLUTELY spider-mentoring would be amazing. peter's still got a few years more to go before he's a fully leveled up spider, and he could really use some superhero guidance. i'm 100% down for this!

let me know when you get your posts up and i'll dive-bomb into them. c:
spideys: (136 ❖ step right up. ( spidey ))

[personal profile] spideys 2018-09-08 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
SERIOUSLY

BUDDY

YOU'RE THE FIRST PERSON I'M GONNA HAVE TAGS WITH ON THIS LOG OK

THAT WAY THIS THING GETS DONE bc by george its been how many freakin months and we still haven't interacted ... im starting to think you don't like me or something. #lowkeyoffended

but no, also ... prior and richie being roomies is a hilarious image and i love it and abSOLUTELY spider-man is just gonna be like all up in this weirdo group dynamic.

and also yeah, steve and richie still needs to happen.

ITS GONNA

HAPPEN

TRUSS ME DADDY
spideys: (135 ❖ guilty as charged.)

[personal profile] spideys 2018-09-08 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
allura you are so kind and sweet thank you for the welcome

he will be unable to pay for any broken windows BUT HE SURELY WILL TRY TO MAKE UP FOR IT with plenty of apologies and maybe some surveillance free-of-charge????

but also Y E S that's one of my fave tropes tbh, and like, half the reason why i love playing spidey/peter. he keeps his secret identity so close to the chest, but he's also really bad at keeping this secret and eventually it's bound to get out, either by accident or some kind of confession.

I THINK THEY COULD BE REALLY CUTE FRIENDS! c:
america: (Default)

[personal profile] america 2018-09-09 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
cries!!!

steve knew diana before a previous iteration of her went into stasis! team-ups and the like. c': he was also bffs with her boyfriend who ... is also in stasis, so there's just a lot of feelings here.

he'd be so happy to see her back, even if she doesn't remember anything ... but he's used to it! he'll be glad to kinda guide her a bit if she needs an instant pal!
warhorns: (Default)

[personal profile] warhorns 2018-09-09 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
he's actually more concerned about your hair, bro. that can't be natural
warhorns: (while you're here in my arms)

[personal profile] warhorns 2018-09-09 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
I'd love CR with both of them! I think Robb would really appreciate how empathetic Inara can be once he gets to know her, and he'll be 100% impressed with how tough Diana is!!!
quintessent: (their king to the fray)

[personal profile] quintessent 2018-09-09 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
Ahhhh I'm excited! She'll be so confused why he was keeping it secret like ???? why... I have been nothing but polite to the both(?) of you...

(and yes I love that trope so much! In the very first rp I joined my character befriended Jonathan Crane while being antagonistic with the Scarecrow and it was great.)

But yes please they need to be friends, please teach her more about human stuff too.

Also I'm going to add you on Plurk if that's okay!
warhorns: (when we tearing it up (you know))

[personal profile] warhorns 2018-09-09 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
#stannissucks
icingonthecake: (grin)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
excellent. crime for good reasons is the best kind of crime. let's go be idiot vigilantes together or something. or maybe just go get some pizza.

i'm moving this month, but hopefully it won't be horrible and i'll be able to do stuff! so i'll look for an opportunity to have these two bump into one another.
spideys: (Default)

[personal profile] spideys 2018-09-09 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
HAHAHA he'll try to explain it .... he's sorry ... cries ... but yeah, there are some p legit reasons for his attempts at secret-keeping. moooostly of the death-related kind??? you must reach lvl 2 friendship to access backstory.

AND YEAH HUMAN STUFF

wait till he shares trashy human food with u allura

yes yes ofc it's okay! i added u back! c:
icingonthecake: (grin)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
yay nerds! i've only watched like three episodes of Torchwood, so idk a whole lot about it specifically, but i did watch several seasons of New Who, so i'm at least familiar with the universe in general. Axel would honestly think protecting the universe from supernatural shit is cool as hell.
icingonthecake: ([gag] glaring)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
BRING IT, WITCH.
icingonthecake: (laugh)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
hello! i'm totally canon blind to Blood+, but Axel is always up for new friends! especially if someone is in need of cheering up okay, he will aggressively be a dork at you until you smile.
kingforboth: (Default)

[personal profile] kingforboth 2018-09-09 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
Kelson needs more old men in his life.

Honestly. Being surrounded by all these young people is weird. XD
icingonthecake: (funny story)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
i'm down for either or both! who says super tight friends can't have petty arguments, amirite? it's all fun and games until you can't agree on what noise a laser gun makes.

and i think i may have found an apartment, so hopefully the move won't be horrible and i'll be able to do stuff this month after all. i'm def gonna try!!

Page 34 of 47