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


icingonthecake: (scheming)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
i can hit your inbox, sure! would Ren have owned up to his name in that thread?
icingonthecake: (funny story)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
i'm still down for doing something with these two, even though i have utterly failed to find an opportunity in the past. >.>;
icingonthecake: (pensive)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
god, i know Keith and the previous Lance were in a ship, so i can imagine a brand new Lance would make things kind of awkward. Axel kind of knows how it feels to have a friendship kind of. completely change. like it's happened a few times, actually. so if Keef needs an ear, Axel is happy to have his bent. he's got u bro.
icingonthecake: (yeah i don't think so)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
puns aside, i really would like to keep doing stuff with these two. like even if the CR isn't particularly positive, i enjoy the kind of antagonistic but begrudging respect of magical abilities dynamic we have going on.

i'm also down for more stuff with You as well, now that they're both not babs anymore!
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[personal profile] stargatemedic 2018-09-09 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
What a kind-hearted man! WTG, Steve.

We'll have to find a way for all this chatting and gentle warnings and things, and also if Peter needs an on-the-sly medic, she seems to be filling that role for people.
icingonthecake: (grin)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
i should find out tomorrow if i got the rental i'm after, so hopefully i'll be able to actually plan some stuff for September. i should PP you cuz i kind of have a funny idea for when they first actually meet in person.
jesus_is_gundam: (Me and My Gundam)

[personal profile] jesus_is_gundam 2018-09-09 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
Celestial being takes their color coordinating VERY SERIOUSLY. Except they don't, but Setsuna would still kinda... blink at the notion of the red paladin in a blue uniform.

icingonthecake: (eh heh heh heh)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
Axel has a penchant for befriending young wayward dweebs. if Peter would like to be added to his brood, i'd be down.
icingonthecake: (funny story)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
quiet, whippersnapper.

okay seriously tho, we should find a time to do seashell things. just sayin.
icingonthecake: ([gag] glaring)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
Axel is always up for a good straight man to his complete and total dork.
icingonthecake: (funny story)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
i feel bad the Nadril thread kind of petered out, but i'd still love to do something with Thor, he's my fave superhero of all time okay.
companioning: shindig (Default)

[personal profile] companioning 2018-09-09 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
I'd like that too!
icingonthecake: (eh heh heh heh)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
i love a good straight man to play off Axel's absurdity. i am 100% canon blind here, but i feel like Axel + android would be hysterical. Axel would absolutely go out of his way to try and get him to laugh.
icingonthecake: (grin)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
i'm down to have these two bump into each other again sometime! not sure what we could do but i am interested cat anyway.
icingonthecake: (grin)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
Axel was pretty good pals with Urbosa before she left, so i'm sure Mipha's name came up once or twice even if we never had a chance to bump into one another. i'd be totally down for the bumping to happen.
learntthehardway: (I've been walking through)

[personal profile] learntthehardway 2018-09-09 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
We can totally do this! I feel like her and Diana would have a lot in common with the whole being able to kick butt thing. And Inara is always open to new frands.
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[personal profile] learntthehardway 2018-09-09 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
I'm totally cool with that! She will be super confused but that's okay. I think my Diana is from a different canon point too.
icingonthecake: (don't be dumb)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Axel is a very pretty man who wears eyeliner and never leaves the house without his hair looking fabulous. please feel free to misgender him.
icingonthecake: (funny story)

[personal profile] icingonthecake 2018-09-09 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
i know we only had the one thread like 84 years ago and it kind of petered out, but i still love Davos and i'd still love to do stuff with him.
learntthehardway: (Default)

[personal profile] learntthehardway 2018-09-09 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
Aww Steve, she'll feel bad about not remembering being there! But I'm totally cool with them being pals, she's gonna need it once she figures out her Steve is in stasis.
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[personal profile] reinerouge 2018-09-09 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
she used to be super happy and now she's not. i am excited at the thought of her waring up to him (no pun intended)
reinerouge: (Default)

[personal profile] reinerouge 2018-09-09 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
it's gr8 when you want it
def want some badass cr with gabe
fiendennor: (16)

[personal profile] fiendennor 2018-09-09 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
Wonderful!

Honestly, Diana's probably going to get a little puppy crush on her because... well, duh. Who wouldn't? SHES JUST SO DAMN GORGEOUS AND GRACEFUL please pity her Inara, her poor gay little heart can't take it.

But yes, I'd love more of them! Diana also had an interesting discussion with River so there's potential there, especially since River namedropped Inara as someone looking out for her.
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[personal profile] fiendennor 2018-09-09 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
Yes! I'd love more of them in that respect. And more of the non-bitties! You will still play frisbee as an adult, Axel!
fisherwife: (He painted a swimsuit on me.)

[personal profile] fisherwife 2018-09-09 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
I'M NOT SURE YET. it depends on when it goes up and how much energy i have... I'll definitely try to though! someone's getting princess-carried. somehow. some way.

but yes SURFING. mipha doesn't actually know how to surf on a board or anything, but she'll have fun learning?? she's always just totally tickled by humans wanting to be out on the water IT'S GREAT.
Edited (finish your thoughts before you hit send, self) 2018-09-09 02:15 (UTC)

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