Cause our old one was over the 1000 post limit and the site kept bugging me to start a new thread every time I tried to post in the old one.

Duly noted - and it seems like this one could use a post - so here it is.

Hey all - I will be bouncing in and out over the rest couple of weeks with a lot of real life stuff (primarily work, and a vacation with my girlfriend) coming up in June.

Hahaha, have fun with all the RL jazz, I'm currently celebrating liberation from a long year of college (though it was fun, I shan't deny it), so I may be in and out as well at times.

Well, guess I'll have to chime in on the "semi-absent" messages as well.

Some of you know what's going on, and some don't.  I don't really have secrets, and everyone here is a friend.  Things with my mother have gotten exponentially worse here, and it's reached the point where it's at a "if this treatment doesn't work there's not much left to try" phase.  It's incredibly trying, and there's a lot of family stuff up in the midst that's combining with it.

It was manageable, but now that she's moved to remaining in the hospital instead of coming home, I've been staying there more than I've been home.  I don't have any timeframes as to how long I'll be in or out, anything like that.  I'm just explaining why I've been absent, and why I may continue to be absent/sporadic.

I occasionally pop onto MSN (when I get on the computer for those brief chunks of time before I go to bed), so those of you who have access there can reach me there at the following address:  ten000km@hotmail.com


The wheels turn themselves,
_+K

Just checking in, life's crazy busy for me right now, and I assume for everyone else as well...I guess I'm just saying I hope everyone is doing alright and hopefully we get this going again soon...

I am here, but I think RPoL is slow all over.

None of my other games are doing anything.  Especially over the holiday week.

It's the standard craziness of summer - I have not been home for an entire weekend since early June and won't be until mid-August.

Yeah, my schedule has just been crazy busy.  I used to not go a day without checking rpol, now sometimes I'm not even within reach of a computer for a week at a time.  <sighs> It'll all die down eventually.

Checking in randomly, figure it might be good from time to time, heh, see this game go red on the sticky list and what not. Life's pretty hectic on my part, I'm simply trying to stay afloat with the games I'm in...had to cut back on a decent amount of 'em.

Other than that, working a lot, writing scripts, and uhhh....well, watching Firefly with my dad, who hasn't seen all of it just yet.

Hope y'all are well...

~C

link to "Firefly: The Verse"

My new game, not trying to steal thunder from this one, but the inactivity is making me twitch and I've got a powerful hankering to run a Firefly game and have had from a while...so I'm offering you all a shot in on the ground floor. Please RTJ! lol, and be sure to tell me you're from this game...I only recognize some usernames on this site...

So, maybe it's time we started this conversation.

Is this game still ticking?

I've been holding out hope for it...

I'm still around, haven't heard from the boss in a while!

I think it comes down to whether T still has the time for it or not.  I'll say I want the game to keep going, but at the same time, it wouldn't be the same without her running it...

Amen.  I'm just a lackey here.

Who's using the Objects in Space tag...is that you, M?

You should look at M's Firefly game, K.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:42, Wed 10 Oct 2007.

I'm more of an ideas rat.

(Yes, it's M)

Here's what C is talking about:

link to "Firefly: Keep Flying"

And yeah, I'm just being a tad MPD there ;)

I'm in for waiting - although got briefly excited when I say the new message posts.

Also, K if you are up for gaming - we've started a once a week regular game that could use one more person. Under Sci-FI - The Regular Crowd.

Hey Everybody!!!!  So after a really crazy time with moving into a new place, and starting school back up, and the family I work for moving to Australia so having to find a new job, and my aunt having a new baby and the goddamn internet company telling us it was going to take a month for them to get in and set up our cable (grr) I am finally back!!

I apologize for disappearing on everyone.  And of course I'm not letting this game die.  It's Destiny people, its where the rat-pack started, <grins>.  Anywho, I'm off today so I'll be spending a considerable amount of time trying to get myself back up to pace with rpol, seeing which games I can still hang with that didn't take off without me, and of course which ones I have time for since life is a lot busier now for me then it was.  I'll probably get on MSN so if anyone's around you can reach me there.

Man its nice to have internet again.

Okay guys, so I am working on reorienting myself with what the hell is going on in this game (I've unfortunately forgotten some stuff so I'm going into re-planning right now).  I'm gonna try to get us started up again by tonight though.

This is going to involve a time jump so that we can all start fresh and on the same page so be aware of that.  Talk to ya all later and I'll post here when posting can recommence.  Let's try to hit the 10,000 mark before Destiny's two year anniversary, whatta ya say? <grins>

Okay, so I put up the time passing post - I didn't pass too much time, just enough to get them into the black and on their way to Beaumonde.  There is some posting that needs to happen between Rhaef and I before we can have Destiny land.

In the meantime, after some discussion with M we realized that honestly this is the most divided we've ever had the crew so we thought it'd be interesting to just give people time to establish what is going on in their personal lives.

ie. Geoff getting sober again and regaining Wei and Lei's trust, the developing love triangle between Geoff, Wei and Dake, Dake and Kale dealing with their past, Charlie dealing with seeing Rhaef again, and so on ...

Alright guys, now things will hopefully begin to get interesting - after some posting between J and I we'll be ready to bring Destiny in and get this episode really rolling.  (and for the record, just in case its unclear that is Curio that's just entered your cell)

Which means everyone still on board Destiny should be getting some posting in before we land on Beaumonde :)  Just trying to get everyone back into the swing of things - its been a long break.

The mechanical hum of many machines at work filled the room.  It was a comforting sound to the woman seated behind the computer, but no amount of comfort could stop the rising fear in her chest as she heard the clicking sound of the footsteps heading down the corridor.  Each one echoed loudly throughout the room.  After an agonizing wait the sound stopped and a smooth voice spoke from behind her.

"What seems to be the problem?"

The woman swallowed hard and got straight to the point, pulling up the screen so that the man could see the terrifying figures, "It's ... it's the terraforming process, its begun -"

"Who else knows about this?" he asked sharply, cutting her off.

She looked back at him, startled, "N-no one, sir.  It's classified information."

"Good, this cannot get out.  First the Miranda broadcast, now this ..." the man pulled away, his eyes gazing thoughtfully around the room.

"What does it mean?"

"It could mean the end of everything."

The woman turned back to the screen, "So what do we do?  We have to tell someone."

She didn't even hear the sound of the mans weapon being drawn.  He slowly pressed the barrel to the back of her head.  His expression one of pity as he stared down at her, "No.  We don't."

There was hardly a sound as the gun fired, just the soft gasp from the woman as she released her last breath.  Her head slumped down onto the keys.  The man sighed, placing gloves on his hands before gently moving the woman aside and wiping the memory of the computer.

"Sorry, but this cannot get out." he said to the womans dead form.

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Serenity: Oblivion is a Firefly based game set in the 'Verse.  I will be using the Serenity Role Playing Game as the system, so it is ideal for you to own the book.  Some exceptions may be made.

I am an experienced GM on rpol and am very active on the site.  I am looking for dedicated, long-term players (my other games have been running for almost 2 years now so I like folk who are in for the long haul).  If you know you're the type of person that joins a game just to disappear a few weeks later - you need not apply.  This will be a highly interactive, "role"playing game.  Even though there are dice involved I cannot stress enough that I am looking for people who are good writers and are capable of creating in depth characters and playing through in depth interactions.

That being said, I promise a lot of fun and thrilling adventures and can't wait to get started!!  Hope to see some of you out in the black!

Kudos J!  Great post :)

Thanks T - felt good to get back to Rhaef I know best.

It lives!

Nice posts by both of ya!

...does this mean we're back on in this game?

We're trying!

Ya I'm hoping.  M, got me motivated again so we'll see how it goes.  I'm looking for replacement players for some of the characters cause there are still a lot of NPC's and I think we could all do with some new blood.

What do you guys think?  Should I just try to recruit?  Or should I post in Players Wanted that we're looking for replacement players - perhaps take someone on for a trial period or something - obviously if I go this route I'll still be very picky.  Destiny only deserves the best. :)

I think we recruit first - I think we've got at least one good player in a game that C, M and I run, and K plays in. Maybe two - but not quite sure on the reliability of the second.

I'm with J, we recruit, and if that doesn't go well, we put up an ad.

Same here.  I'd rather go with choice stock before we go fishin'.

Mmk, well everyone keep their eyes open.  I think some new blood and less NPC's will help give this game the revival it needs.  Cause I definitely have no desire for this to die.  I got way too many plans for this one and we've come way too far.

Just a point of interest, the Episode Index has been updated with the last two episode synopsis - let me know if you guys notice any major events that I left out, I was doing it from memory and its been a while.

Also, I have sent out some invites to the game so hopefully I'll start getting some responses and we can get some new blood in. :)

Gasp, I won't be the newbie?

Also, Happy New Year all you Destiny people! Let's pray we keep flying!

Are we did - or this game going to revive? It'd be sad to see it go - but its be 20 days since any activity....

I think we were waiting to see if we could get some folks in to take over existing characters.

But I'm not posting this 'cause in bed sleeping.  Really.

Not dead, just on hiatus cause I'm still looking for replacement players.  Have one potential for Lei who gets back from vacation within the week and still searching around for a Geoff and Dake.  I really want to get a full crew of actual players before pressing on.

Okay guys, I am very excited to let you all know that we have a knew Geoff who I believe will be an excellent addition to our crew.  We're doing a bit of a trial period right now, just to make sure that the player and character are right for each other - but I feel pretty confident that this new player will be a keeper.

I am still in contact with someone who might take up Lei so that leaves only Dake that needs a replacement player.  Keep your eyes open for people you think would be a good in this game and let me know!

So yes, welcome to our new Geoff!

Welcome aboard (again) Geoff!

*tips the imaginary hat with a wink*  Why thank ya, little lady.

*grins roguishly, ashes his cigarette then takes a drag, exhaling a heart-shaped smoke ring*

_{Hey, I know it's only possible in the cartoons, but gimme a break.}

<blushes>

(I had to look at the code to see a) what you wrote  b) how you got it that tiny... <sub><small> have to remember that one)

Actually, if you highlight the text in your text box, then click on the links below the "Preview" and "Post Message" buttons, it'll do it for you.

_{Like this.}  ^{Or This.}

<nods>

I know I'm notorious for combining Colour and Italics, I never thought to make things so tiny by <sub>ing <small>  (or <sup>ing <small> for that matter)

So, yay!!! We have a new Dake now as well.  Crew is almost full up again!  As you can tell I'm starting to get things moving again now that I have the new players signed up.  We'll also be getting a new Lei sometime in the near future.  The player that will be taking her over is currently on vacation but will be back in the next three days.

So yes, please feel free to start posting again!  And PMing the new players if you want. :)

Perhaps the new little sister will be quicker to forgive... *says hopefully*

Maintenance thing...

Since The Destiny Cargo Bay thread was past 1000 and starting to nag, it's been archived, and Destiny Cargo Bay Part II has been opened.

I've copied over the last three posts since it seemed like a good starting place.

It's good to be back on the air.

Good idea, I did a tiny bit of editing though.  Changed the old thread to "Destiny: Cargo Bay (Archived)" and the new one just into "Destiny: Cargo Bay" so it fits with all the other threads. :)

And that is why you're the boss.

Just so you know, no the new Lei isn't posting yet, I'm going to continue to NPC her though till the new player can join.  Don't want the character completely left out.

'Bout gorram time y'all got around to rescuing me...

Keep yer pants on, ya lucky sod.  'Sides, whatcha got t'complain 'bout?  Yer eatin' better'n the rest o' us.

Yeah! They'll get me cleaning the whole gorram ship before we get to you. And you thought being kept prisoner was tough!!

Oh gentlemen, all I hear is whining...I'm sure we'll get to you when we're good and ready ;)

As for Dake...well, perhaps cleaning might do you some good...starting with a bath...

You offering to bathe with me there Missus?

Oh and I'll be your new Dake by the way. Nice to be making your acquaintance!

Nice to meet you.

And in no way would I come anywhere near you while bathing....

Pleasure's all mine I'm sure.

But in that case, don't be lettin' your mouth make promises your ass can't cash there Missus.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:16, Fri 25 Jan 2008.

I think that was a won't not a can't

Either way, she'd be gettin my hopes up, all this talk of naked bathing.

 Hows about you miss Wei-Li?

Fancy letting the pilot take you for a ride?

Please, lemme smack the kid around some... he needs it.

*growls*

I think restraint would best be shown...the captain will take care of it...I hope.

Why Mister Wolfe, I'm gettin' the destinct impression you do like me very much...

;-)

Huh...how delightful. Someone come get me if Geoff finishes off Dake, otherwise, I'll be in my bunk ;)

Now where'd ya get that impression?  I like ya just fine.  Just I'd like ya 'lot more if'n ya were someone else.

Must've been all the agression.

Oh really? GOt anyone in mind? Cause I'll be anyone you want sugar *Best southern hooker impression*

*quirks a brow upward*  Y'ain't got the parts required.  An' Julia Roberts ya definitely ain't!


_{FYI, just joking around}

<grins> Yay!  I'm so excited to have a ship full again!  And I must say that I am enjoying what you guys are doing with the characters thus far.  So yes, good work its nice to have Destiny up an moving again. :)

I aim to please, boss.

And nah, I ain't no Julia Roberts Geoff. I'm way better than that!

No problem geoff mate, all's fair in love and war as they say

Yup, we're just here to make your life easier, boss.

An' ya might think yer better'n Julia Roberts, but there ain't nuthin' 'bout ya that could be better'n her.  *grins wolfishly*

Yer yer, you just keep telling yourself that wolf-boy ;-)

See, this is JUST how the trouble with Geoff began.  ;)

But wit' me it was honest.  Wit' him it ain't.

<grins>

Once we figured out the fact that on Paquin, flirting was word play and you still had to pass the family background and personality tests before it turned into anything else.

And then there was the station where Wei-Li finally understood, she wasn't on Paquin any more (and the chances of going back were dwindling each day)

But then, just when she figured that out Geoff had to go and...

... It's complicated.

Well I can safely say that what I have to offer you is anything but complicated Missus ;-p

Just simple fun!

Trust me, I'm from Paquin, its all complicated.

Yeah, simple... as in, break 'er heart an' ya won' be walkin' straight ever again.

*growls again, bein' all protective an' stuff*

Oh Mr Wolfe, are you so naive? She's of the female persuasion. No offence Missus, but you're far more likely to break my heart than the other way around.

Tell me Geoff, would you break Miss Wei-Li's legs for the same offence?

<blush>

_{I don't think it was legs he was talking about breakin'}

Wei-Li's a lady, not some two-bit, disgraced skiff racer what killed 'is competition fer nuthin'.

*snarls*

*Stops dead cold, eyes narrow. Voice is barely a constrained angry whisper*

You know nothing, nothing about that. I killed noone. UInlike you, you heathen murdering hun dun.

Only acting dude, not actually pissed off

*smirks, with a touch of a snarl*

Runnin' away from yer mess ain't gonna convince no one that yer innocent.  An' the murderin' I done's been honest.



_{Good.  I didn't want to be going too far.  But, I think this works well for getting their in-game thoughts about each other established, what with them already having spent some time together ship-board.}

<shakes head> looks like I'm gettin' home just in time, even with all the stupid stuff I've done, this ship needs someone who tells it like it is, and puts upstarts in their place.

I don't need to convince you man. You're unimportant.

God on a side note, am I gonna have every bloke on this ship hating me?
I'm starting to think the Dake before me liked to make life difficult for himself.

Yeah should be good. Just playing the cards I've een dealt and all that. I haven't played a character so universally disliked before. Interesting times ahead.

I don't think he's universally disliked... I think it's just those who don't like him.  *chuckles*

He's got Wei-Li and Lei on his side... sorta.  And Dake COULD have had a buddy in Geoff (still could) except the young buck was poaching.  Heh.

And trust me, Rhaef... there's plenty of rancor to go around.  *grins*

<grins> Ya the old Dake had pretty much specifically created Dake as a source of conflict.  Idea was that when he first got on board almost everyone was gonna hate him.  But really Lei loves him, and Wei-Li doesn't think he's bad - and under everything Kale really does care about Dake a lot (which will come out eventually in some episode)

In the meantime though - he just gets to be a lot of fun, haha.

(personally I love playing characters that everyone dislikes, hehe)

Intriguing. I'll look forward to seeing how it goes. But if I'm honest I think getting hated by EVERONE (not in this game, but in general) gets old real fast. The player gets isolated, and the thing is, nobody gives up in the arguments, and it sucks and blows.

But if I have Lei as a friend and maybe...


Well that'd be ok. If Lei is interested of course.

You're handsome, cute in a stubling put your foot in your mouth and regret it a second later, kinda sweet lovable guy who's actually paying attention to me.

What's not to like?

Why thank you Missus, I find there's much to pay attention to :-)

Geoff will back down (because I'll make him) but really, the best way to get Dake back on Geoff's good side is to bring it to a head.  They'll throw a few punches, have a drink to toast it and be cool with it.  Ya know, like guys do it.

If you do it in mud or oil, we could sell tickets.

Should be a good money maker.

We'll see if we can't work some motor oil on a hot day after Dake and Geoff have been workin' shirtless... give a little somethin' somethin' to the women folk.

*winks*

I'm sure we can work something out! lol

HOwever I think Geoff has a distinct advantage what with being a killer by trade and all...

I'm just a lowly pilot!

I'll take it easy on ya.  *grins*

My computer access is about to get a bit interesting.  The paternal parental unit (whose computer I've been using) is getting out of the hospital and getting a place up North.  He'll want his computer.  Until I know whether or not his DSL router and such are going with him or staying here, I won't know what to do with my own computer (which is currently downstairs).

Thus, on or around Thursday (Jan 31), my access could become limited to three or four times a week rather than multiple times a day.  If there's something that Geoff needs to do, or somewhere he needs to be, feel free to NPC him along.  Like, don't let my not being able to check RPoL for two days hold up the action.

First off, we now officially have a full crew guys!  Yay!!!  Our new Lei is getting set up right now and will hopefully be joining the posting madness shortly.  So welcome to the game Lei!

Second, don't worry about it Jennifer, I intend on keeping the game at a leisurely pace and not moving too terribly quickly.  But thanks for the heads up and if its absolutely necessary I'll move Geoff as needed.

So now that everyone's here, let's get this episode moving in earnest!

Full crew is GOOD!

Good to have y'all here

Likewise, very much agreed.  We like full crew, definitely.  Now, who do I get to torture uh, greet first?

Hey guys.

I just want to apologize for not taking an active role in the game as of lately.  I've been really lax with a lot of things, and not so much in others.  However, there's really no excuse, because it's disrespectful to all of you.  I'm back, and I'm going back to swinging...but I'm just apologizing one more time.  Either way, for what it's worth, I'm back.


_+K

Welcome back, K!

Evenin, and nice t'meet ya Charlene.

Welcome back, K. We all know what its like to be busy.

Good to see ya back!

Dear new players:

I apologize if you can't understand Charlie-speak, it's meant to be rather crazy.  However, feel free to play on it if you don't, as that's part of the joke.  The only crew who really have a full understanding of it would be Kale and Rhaef, at this point.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:28, Wed 30 Jan 2008.

Hey guys, sorry for the long-arsed delay.

I will try to get posting some time today.

Got a big college Multi camera television rehearsal today and I'm directing.

Did I mention AAAGGGHHH!!!!!

?

Ooh, good luck with that!

>_>

Oh, and perhaps I should introduce myself. ^^

Hullo all. I'm Sammi... and I'm playing Lei, who I only just got around to posting. Sorry if she's a bit funny to begin with, because I'm sure I'll probably take a while adjusting to her character. If anyone has any suggestions or thinks I'm heading off in the wrong direction with her, feel free to PM me! I'm totally open to any advice!

Looking forward to rping with you all. ^^

Totally fair.  I'll give you credit, I'm always terrified of taking over previously run characters for that precise reason.  So high-fives for you!

Yeah - ditto - as one of the others who took over a character - I can relate to finding the character's voice.

Welcome aboard.

Me three, I agree with the others.  Welcome.

Welcome!

Seems like the gang's all here!

You're doing great, no worries, all the new players are.

We'll hopefuly get things picking up soon. Need Dake posts right now though -nudge , nudge- can't land without the pilot. ;)

I for one am FLOORED by how well everyone's doing.  The replacement players have taken over flawlessly and its just amazing!

I am once again glad to be here.  Y'all make playing a joy!

Yay! Lovely to meet you all! It's great to be in a game with such a nice group of players. ^^

We're not all nice.  Some of us are mean, old, rough-shod men in need of a nap.

Not me, of course.  I'm wonderful and sweet and innocent.

*bats eyelashes*

sorry folks, had a really hectic weekend.  should be back tomorrow.

No worries, I too have had a very busy weekend and will continue to have a rather busy next two weeks because its finals time.  I will try to update as regularly as possible but I'm probably gonna be rather spotty for a bit.

*knocks on the door*  Helloooo.  Anybody home?

Just wondering if there's any life left in this game.

The boss is working it back into cycle-- just life's been... hectic to say the least.

Death in the family, I'll get back when I can stand it.

My condolences - my thoughts and prayers are with you C.

Same here. Very much so.

Sincerest empathy.

My thoughts are with you.

Back now, still recovering, but I'm coherent again.

You all are the best.


...I see we haven't moved any. :(
This message was last edited by the player at 06:26, Tue 27 May 2008.

So sorry to hear about your loss, C, I hope all is well.

As to the game, sorry for being AWOL, life just keeps hitting me with one thing after another lately - no rest for the weary.

Anywho, I pushed things along so feel free to jump in and I will try to stay more on top of things from here on out.  Thank you everyone for sticking around.

haha, hey Geoff, I'm going to edit my GM post in the Underground thread.  Totally skimmed the previous posts and didn't pay attention to the fact that Geoff had his back against the wall ....

The picture in my head was him bursting through the door into the center of the room so ya, I'm gonna edit, so check back in a little bit and you can edit your post accordingly.  Sorry about that.

Just so that it's out there, I'll be moving at the end of June/beginning of July to Vancouver.  Details as they approach, but let's just say I finally got one of the jobs I have been shooting for.  I'm not 100% what my internet situation will be like day one, however, so just so it's out there with a good-intentioned heads up.

So in the meantime, someone save Charlie.  Bad news for her.

Yay!  That's awesome, K!  Congrats on the job. :)  And Vancouver's gorgeous - I don't remember it too much cause I was a kid when I went there, but I remember it being beautiful.

Okay, edited.

And, congrats, Charlie.  I'm assuming you mean Vancouver, BC, yes?

Congrats K! That's great news! Waiting for this crew to rescue though - not so good news! However, if someone ever springs Rhaef there'll be hell to pay for whoever kidnapped Charlie.

And yes, Canadian Vancouver.  Is there another one?  Who knows...

Congrats!!!

Rhaef - Well, you've seen how well the rescue's going.

Congrats on the job!

And hey, our rescues always work sometimes!

Charlie - Yes, there's a Vancouver, Washington, just across the bridge from Portland, Oregon.  I'm about two and a half hours West of Vancouver/Portland.

Never been to Vancouver, BC, but I hear it's gorgeous.

It is quite gorgeous, truthfully.  And now that I've finally secured the elusive Work Visa, I can enjoy it to it's theoretical fullest.

Okay everyone, so we are nearing the final showdown in this episode and we have a lot of pieces and different groups wandering around the underground so I'm going to go into "scene" mode where I turn certain characters on and off.  For those of you who have been around, you know the drill, we've done this in previous episodes.  For all the new players this is what happens:

I will post in OOC "CHARLIE, GEOFF, KALE, AND WEI-LI OFF".  This means that those four characters are not allowed to post in the Beaumonde: Underground thread.  Beneath that I will post: "RHAEF AND CURIO ON"  This allows only Rhaef and Curio to post in the thread.

When their scene is done I will post "RHAEF AND CURIO OFF" and post which characters ON next.

* This only applies to characters in the Beaumonde: The Underground thread.  If you are on Destiny you can disregard this post as it does not effect you unless you enter the underground thread *

CHARLIE, GEOFF, KALE, AND WEI-LI OFF

RHAEF AND CURIO ON

RHAEF AND CURIO OFF

KALE, GEOFF, AND WEI-LI ON

Okee-dokee.  All edited and stuff.

GEOFF AND WEI-LI OFF

KALE AND RHAEF ON

RHAEF, KALE OFF

WEI-LI ON

(and in case you didn't notice, Geoff, you are now in the Destiny: Cargo Bay thread and may post whenever you want, Geoff had a pretty bad blow to the head but he's starting to come around now.)
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:12, Wed 04 June 2008.

Hey guys!!  I would like everyone to welcome our new player for Dake to the game.  C recommended her and I think this will be a great fit.  And this means I finally have a full crew with no NPC's!!  So yay!  Welcome!

Greetings.  We girls... er, I mean, guys... gotta stick together.

*snickers*

WEI-LI OFF

RHAEF ON

(grins) Aw, thanks.  And also, hey!  If any of y'all think I'm not playing Dake, uh, Dake enough just let me know.  While I try to fit myself into the char's voice, input is more than welcomed.

Hey everyone!

My family is in town for this week since I'm graduating on the 14th so I will probably not be posting very much as I'll be out and about and spending time with family.  Just giving everyone a heads up.

Congrats and Enjoy!

You deserve it boss!

So...

Everyone okay from the flooding that's been happening in the midwest?  J, I'm looking at you especially (after that whole Lake Delton thing...)

Yep - we're good in the Midwest - Rachel and I both live on high ground so the flooding did not get us. Although it is bad over here.

WEI, RHAEF, CURIO, AND LARRY ON

CHARLIE ON as well

Yay me!  I'll wait for the go-ahead.

I'm starting my move thursday afternoon, fyi.  If I can hit any wi-fi hotspots between here and there, i will be updating.  If worse comes to it, expect something solid on sunday.

Yep, we finally got to Charlie again :)  And that's fine, just post when you get a chance, you have that go ahead now so whenever you want to jump in, go for it. :)

Wait.  Where am I in the threads?

EDIT:  Found it, posted before I read ahead.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:58, Mon 23 June 2008.

Okay guys, we are very close to the end of this episode.  However, we need the cargo bay thread to catch up with the Underground right now so if you are a part of the Cargo Bay thread please try to get your posts in, ideally we'll be having you guys come to the rescue soon.

Those of you in the Underground thread don't need to stop posting but just be aware that the last fight isn't going to happen until ya'll get some back up. :)

Back up would be helpful - because bravado and bluster are only so dangerous.

Correct me on the timeline here if I'm wrong.  Rhaef was already gone when Ren died and Acacia left, correct?  That's news to him (when it comes up)?


EDIT:  Also, funny thought.  Even if Charlie was speaking normally, they might think she was still drugged being as she's rather hard to understand.


EDIT2:  Oh, and for the record?  Canada now.  (Awesome.)
This message was last edited by the player at 14:39, Thu 03 July 2008.

Yeah - Rhaef was gone by the time Ren died.

Glad you like Canada - now that its stopped raining its wonderful in Wisconsin too - but what do I do with the half built ark in the back yard?

Ooh, you're right, Rhaef doesn't know about Ren and Acacia being gone.

And glad to hear you're loving Canada, if Patrick and I manage to make a trip out to Washington one of these days like we've been wanting to, maybe we'll stop by up there sometime, that'd be cool.

And the ark comment gave me a chuckle :)

Also, people not in the Underground thread - I need some posting in the cargo bay, can't make a daring rescue if the part of the crew that needs to come to the rescue is AWOL.  Thanks guys!

Posting shortly, boss.

And I'm sure there will be future epic floods and rains, J. No reason to get rid of a perfectly good ark :)

Hey!  Haven't succumbed to the curse of Dake Collins! (i.e., his players go MIA!)  Well, not yet.  I'll try to post today or tomorrow -- sorry for the delay.  Been having some problems.

No problem, just get the posts up when you can.  I understand that things come up.  I'm holding off moving the other thread forward until the cargo bay thread is more up to speed.  So please guys, if there isn't some pressing issue keeping you away,  try to get your posts up cause you're holding up the entire game right now.  Thank you!

Yay! Okay, its action time, just a reminder to everyone, post what you are doing and I'll make posts telling you what happened.  I'll typically try to wait for everyone to get a post up before making a GM post of the results but if you don't get a post up in a reasonable amount of time then we'll just assume you weren't doing anything significant in that round of blows.

Black, can J and I start the tearful reunion?  We promise to go slow while we're waiting for the Cargo Bay thread and all.  Have Curio leave them with their ten minutes or whatever?

Go for it.

Sounds good - kind of in and out - catch they are restricting our web access at work again. But I will get posts up as I can.

While they're not necessarily "restricting" my access up here in my new offices, I'm not going to push it either.  I'll see if I can get this up in a little bit.

OMG I have sprak?  You better check for that.  The last thing I need is futuristic space eye fungus.


(Sorry, it's one of those days.  I should be updating in a bit here...)

Yeah - yeah - typos abound - I apperantly need to edit my posts before putting them up.

Although for a record, its taking multiple readings of yours, K to refind Charlie's cadence and understand what's being said.

Believe me, the accent doesn't come back easily.  Once upon a time, it was easy to type, and it was probably easier for you to read.

Sorry I took so very long with the posting >.<. Things have been all hectic like, as they tend to be, but I should be much more frequently posting now.

Also, while we're on the topic, I love Charlie's accent. It's great! Although for some reason, I don't seem to understand it unless I read it really fast. Heh. That could just be my works-in-a-weird-way brain, though.

No, it's okay.  She generally talks rather fast, as I've always imagined it.

Hey all, got word from Dake's player today. Apparently, her computer got fragged or something, so it's been at a repair shop, hence Dake's inactivity for a little bit. BUT, Dake will be back as soon as possible (once the player gets passwords and such back.)

So, update for ya! Hope everyone is well.

Ah, thanks C, I was wondering what was up, I sent her a PM but hadn't heard back.  So cool, let her know that's okay, do you know a time frame of her returning?  Like, should I NPC Dake during this fight or wait til she returns?

FYI - I am out of town from Saturday 7/26 through 8/3 on a mission trip. So if we do not want to have everyone hurry and then get to the underground and wait - I'd suggest NPC'ing.

Dake should be back within a day or two tops.

Okay, Dake's player PM'd me, she should be able to get a post up by tomorrow so I'm going to wait.  Thanks for the heads up J.  I'm thinking that while you're gone I'll just try and finish up that cargo bay thread so hopefully when you return we can jump into the last part of this episode.

So for all the cargo bay thread players lets try to get this fight done by Aug. 3. :)

Hooray, let's go!

(J, you want to continue on, or you think we've found a good place to pause?  I can do either or...)

Hey guys, so I just posted up more fight results, there's a lot going on right now so please let me know if you're at all confused or need something specified, I don't know how clear I was in my last post or if I missed anything.  So ya, let me know if you have any questions.

The diagram mucho helpful -- thank you!

Cool, glad to know that helped. :)

will be posting asap.  I fell and re-injured my back, so I'm a little slow-moving these days.

Yikes.  Hope you heal up real quick.

Horrible, yes.  But somehow in the true spirit of Geoff himself.

Thank you, thank you.  And yes, it is truly in the spirit of Geoff.  *rolls her eyes*  Sometimes I think I get too much into character.

And, as a heads-up, I'll be getting married and relocating at the end of the month (August), thus my online time will be a bit sketchy for the last week of August and the first week of September, with no online time from August 28th through September 4th.

Wherever we are in game-play, I now suggest NPCing Geoff during that time so that I don't hold up the game.

Wow... you don't do things by halves do you?

1) Hope you feel better soon.  Having had my back go out (and it's threatening to do so now) I can recommend (when you're feeling better) Yoga Zone's yoga for a healthy back.

(It does nothing for the back when it's in the midst of spazms, but it does help build it up to prevent repeat occurances... I just keep forgetting to keep doing it once my back is stable)

2) Congrats and the way around.  (Hopefully the relocating bit is a happy thing)

Da spouse and I didn't get to live together until about 6 months after we were married.  It had a serious degree of suckage, but it made us appreciate being together.

(I can't believe that was 16 years ago!!)

Congrats again and feel better!
M

Wow lots of upcoming marriages in our group, geoff's getting married, J's getting married, I'm getting married . . . crazy. Congrats! And hopefully you feel better soon!

One bullet I've dodged this far. Congrats on getting married, though!

That makes two of us.

Congrats to everybody!

... Wow.  I second (third? fourth?) the congratulations and wish you good luck with your move.  Those things can be pains.


And on another note, I'll post for Dake in the morning.

Firstly, congratulations number one thousand and five, to everyone, on their marriages and all that jazz. How exciting!

Secondly, sucky news about the back-hurtiness. Back-hurtiness is the worst. Hope all is well, and soon!

I am back from an incredible, God blessed mission trip in Boston - and hopefully will be back up to speed in a day or two - once I catch my breath - and congrats on getting married.

Hey, J.  Good to see you're back around again.  The one time I was in Boston, things were randomly exploding (true story).

Randomly exploding?  Explain.

And welcome back J!
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:01, Mon 04 Aug 2008.

Oh and we still need a Lei and Dake post before I post again. :)

I was in Boston (this is almost 4 years ago) and they were having some problem with the sewers.  I don't know if they were doing gas work or what, but there were warning signs all over that told us to caution "minor explosions."  Then, the third day that I was there, we were getting food at a McDonalds and a manhole cover literally burst up about two feet in the air and into the street.

Long story short, Boston = Explosions.  In my book.

Hey, Into the Black -- check your Private Messages please!  You must've missed the last one I sent.  ^_^

And, whoa.  Yet all I can think is:  The Ninja Turtles must've been fighting a mighty battle.

So sorry Dake about not getting back to you.  PM response up.  So once we get your and Lei's post I can move on :)  We're close to the end guys!  Yay!  That'll make us on our 7th episode soon, which will be a lot of fun, I planned something much more light-hearted and fun for this next one. :)

Okay guys, Dake and Lei, you have a day to post.  I'm moving the game again tomorrow night and will just assume they're not really doing much so that we can keep moving forward.

Alright, post up.  I'm going to be going to my parents house for the next week however so my posting will probably be limited.  Just a heads up.

*skids in*

Ahhh I'm so sorry. Life's been hectic and every single time I've got a couple of seconds to check in, WHAM. Something comes along and comes up before I get a chance to post. So sorry for holding you guys all up.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:16, Mon 11 Aug 2008.

Just as a heads up, starting tomorrow, I may or may not be incommunicado until Tuesday. Why, might you ask? Because I'll be in New Jersey, right outside of New York City, working on American Idol.

So, if worse comes to worse, posts from me will stop around noon tomorrow and won't pick up again till Tuesday.

American Idol?   Cool, what are you working on?

I've just heard from C - unfortunately he can't access RPOL where he is so he won't be able to post until he gets back.

M

ANNNND BACK. Updates later as I'm also exhausted. 9-12 hours of sleep for 3-4 days of work, three of which there was at least 12 hours of work involved.

Okay, yay, got some posts up.  Sorry guys for the long delay.  Things were rather busy and will probably continue that way for a bit.  I'm in the process of moving out of my apartment and starting my student teaching and credential program.  So bear with me :)

I'm gonna be out of town for the first part of this week.  Sorry!  And thanks.  If it becomes totally necessary to post for Dake in order to move things along before Wednesday, then please NPC him.

I, too, will be away from computer access/internet access from tomorrow (8/26) through the following Thursday (9/4).  Getting married and moving.  And, I still have some packing to do.  Argh!

Hey guys, so we are almost done with the fight in the cargo bay.  Geoff, once you get a chance to log in again I'd appreciate if you could get a post up and then we can move on things should be coming to a head pretty quick in Curio's office so back up will probably be needed.

Here we go!

Yay! Cargo bay fight is over, time to move on to get Rhaef and Charlie out of there :)

If your character is currently in the cargo bay - we are waiting on posts from you.  Fighting's over but we still have to get everyone ready to head into Curio's lair.

I'll try to get a Dake post up later tonight after class or tomorrow during the day.

Hey guys and girls, yet another death in the family, I'll be out of commission for a little bit. I'll get back to posting to you all as soon as I can.

This is kind of my official announcement. Due to certain developments in my life, I'm currently on walkabout to take time to think things through. This does not mean that I'm quitting RPoL (well, at least not now), but my time spent on here will be cut back drastically. Thus, you all may see my posting rate slow. Thank you for understanding, I'll be back when I'm back.

So.  Check out this crazy thing that I just hit across.

http://wandering-witch.com/

This is the site where all of the portraits are stored.  You can view them all in one page and just get their tags.  I know, it's incredibly lame for me to be tagging on this (because I, sadly, find it rather interesting), but I've already done that when I let people in on the hyphenit link after the last crash.  I think M already dropped this one:

http://status.rpol.net/

...which, if she did, means that I'm not alone.  And thank god for that.

Yikes, sorry I've been gone so long you guys.  Life has been kicking my ass lately.  I was moving and then Patrick and I got into a car accident (we're both fine but it was a huge hassle) and the Masters program I'm in is just sapping all of my time up.  But of course I will never leave Destiny so I am definitely still going but I may not be posting as often.  I'll try to get us back on our feet tonight though so I should get a few post up and get us moving.  Thanks for your patience.

http://www.firefly-tvs.com/guide.htm

This was given to me to read by my GM in another Firefly game, but I found it VERY interesting and figured I'd pass it along to all of you. Somebody (multiple people, actually) has taken the time to write out a virtual Season 2 for Firefly, episode by episode!!!

Okay I kinda pushed things along with Kale's last post so that we can get the cavalry on its way, please post accordingly :)

I will be out of town, thus away from a computer, from Monday, October 13th, through Wednesday, October 22nd.  I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Feel free to NPC me to keep the game going.

You know the drill guys, multiple groups in one thread.

KALE, GEOFF, CONNOR, and WEI-LI ON

CHARLIE, RHAEF, and CURIO OFF

(Charlie, you can be on if you run into the rest of the crew, but if you're going to post out by yourself then wait until I go to you)

If the group splits up, someone can find me.  If not, then I'll just meander on my own.

RHAEF and CURIO ON

WEI-LI, GEOFF, KALE, and CONNOR OFF

----------------------

Okay sounds good K.

Good thing that Charlie is out of the loop.  I will be crossing the border into Seattle for the weekend, and don't know if I will have wi-fi with where I'll be at.  So fyi, might not hit any updates until sunday afternoon.

Have a save trip!

RHAEF and CURIO OFF

CHARLIE ON

Hey gang.  My laptop is finally starting to brick on me, and it's through some pure cosmic force that i'm getting it to work.  I should be picking a new one up at the end of the weekend.  I will be posting, but on a handheld device, which makes long posts...well, that much longer.  Thanks for bearing with me.

CHARLIE OFF

WEI-LI, KALE, GEOFF, and CONNOR ON

And new Laptop ahoy, i'm back.

Yay, glad you've got your new lap top!

and ...

KALE, CONNOR, GEOFF, WEI, and CHARLIE ON

RHAEF and CURIO still OFF

CONNOR, KALE, CHARLIE, WEI, and GEOFF OFF

CURIO and RHAEF ON

I feel ashamed that I had six egregious spelling and typographical errs in that last post.  Hope no one minds I edited them out, having just re-read them.

Son't wory abourt it.  Speling erors happen tooo everyon.

Everyone is ON.

I was gonna take some more time with this but honestly, I just want us to finish this episode sometime this year so in the interest of moving things along the crew ran down the hall when they heard gun shots and now their here.  We can do this last fight scene and make our quick getaway, do some wrap up dialogue and we're ready for episode 7 :)

Of course you all know the drill with combat but just a reminder.  Post once what you do and once most characters have posted I'll do a GM post to give the outcomes of all yer actions.

Hey, I need a post from Charlie and Connor before I put up a GM post.  Just need to know if you guys have burst into the room as well or if your chilling in the hallway.

Still need to know if Connor is in or out :)

Happy Thanksgiving.  And on that note, I'm letting you know that I will probably not be around this weekend.  Family is in town and I'll be spending time with them.  I'll catch you all next week.

Hey guys, just letting you all know that with that holidays and all I am at families house and have unreliable internet and very little free time to be posting so I probably won't be around much until after Christmas.

Happy Holidays!

Hey guys.  Sorry for being away a bit longer then expected.  My family stayed into town after Christmas and then there as New Years fun to be had.  Anyway, I'm back now.  Happy New Year's everyone.

Also, Happy Birthday to Destiny.  We are now on our third year for this game which officially began January 1, 2006 with Kale's post in the dining hall.  I think that's pretty exciting.  I was thinking that perhaps as a 'yay for Destiny' thing we could maybe schedule an evening sometime in the next week where we all get online and open up chat and do a mad posting and chatting night like the old days.  What do you guys think?  And if that sounds good what evening would people be free to do that?

As long as it's not the 4th, I'm in.

Uhm... time zone consideration notwithstanding, evenings are notoriously bad for me as I spend time with the husband.  I think I could swing something Monday, the 5th.  6th through 8th we're busy and 9th we're recovering.

I'm in Mountain time zone; just for information sake.

My week is pretty ridiculous.  Let me get back to you once I know if it's just work over the next few days.  I can say, like C, that sunday won't work.

I'm pretty much swamped, sunday, monday, and wednesday are out for sure - other days can look hazy as well.

Joel

haha, okay, it's looking like this might not work out.  It's okay.  It was just an idea that I thought might be fun.  But if everyone's busy its no big.

For the record I am having an absolutely insanely busy week.  By the time I get home I'm so exhausted that I just want to sleep - but instead have to do hours of homework and lesson planning.  Next week should be a bit better but I'm still going to be rather busy, so I just wanted to let everyone know that if games lull for a little I'm not deserting them, I just simply don't have time to spend writing posts.

Alrighty, lot's of updates all around.  Maybe, just maybe we'll be able to finish this episode ... someday ... ;)

So you know I'm visited family this week so my internet time is very limited, hence my not being around.  If I get a chance I'll try to get some posts up but most likely I won't be posting much until next week.

Okay, I'm putting it to a vote: WHO SHOT CURIO?

Kale
Geoff
Rhaef
Larry
Connor
Wei-Li
Charlie

Maggie Simpson?....

Nah seriously, I like the idea of everyone on Destiny - or Lei - give her a completely random River moment.

Well I know Connor was thinking about it, but a shotgun doesn't leave much in the way of surprise Curio face when it goes off.

My vote is Kale or Larry.

I think it would be highly implausible that Lei would go from being weaponless and inside the ship to executing a dude (River moment aside).

Kale would do it to save Rhaef the trouble and let him escape with his hands free of Curio's blood (not to mention the crap with Curio hunting him down, blah blah blah). Or Larry would do it because he sees there's no winning in this situation and that Curio has gone off the deep end, and the only way to restore the order in this little guild of thieves and murderers is to find a new direction with a new leader (hrm, wonder who that could be...)

Those are just my very long winded two cents though.

My point with Lei was more a "let's throw a complete left-fielder" in for discussion purposes.

Honestly, my initial vote would be for Charlie - but I know that there has been discussions that would suggest that this is not a direction for the character go.

Rhaef could do it - but personally I actually like him simply walking out of his old life.

I do not think Larry - Larry would be inclined to shoot Rhaef first then Curio.

Which leads me to Kale - and for C's convincing reasoning - I say go with Kale.

Okay, it looks like we're leaning towards Kale cause Geoff's player also voted for Kale in a PM.  Anyone else want to weigh in on this?  Otherwise I think I'm going to go that route.

As fun as Charlie would be, she's already shot someone and cried about it.  Let's not run that route again.

I'm going to wage in here.  I think Kale or Geoff would make good on it.

The one thing I wonder about is the fact that Kale didn't kill Kyron even after everything he did to the crew.  (including kicking me!)

Even as I think about it, I realize that Kyron was no longer a threat.  In this case he knows that a) Curio will keep coming after them b) he can't be trusted and will strike at them any and every chance he gets.

If it's down to Geoff and Kale, I'd say Kale with Geoff ready to back him up for one reason and one reason only... I don't think Geoff would risk hitting Kale.

Kale it is then :)  I'll try to get that post up now.

New episode time, eh?

Almost, and its about time :) We'll just wrap things up a bit on the ship and then move on yay!

FINALLY XD

Okay so when people get a chance please do post.  I'm trying to wrap things up.  Once the ship takes off I'm going to take a little time to finish up some conversations (I know that there at least needs to be a Kale/Rhaef one before the episodes over) and then we will be moving on!

I have most things set-up and ready to go for the next episode which will be much more light-hearted then what we've been doing so far for a nice change of pace.  I have a few of these planned for the next few episodes before we start diving back into the main plot and the more nitty gritty stuff.

I put up the synopsis for Episode 6 in the Episode Index thread for people to read, let me know if I'm missing anything important or botched something up.  This episode has taken so long that I was having trouble remembering everything!  Anywho, hope everyone is doing well and yay!  We'll soon be starting Destiny's 7th episode.

Three years, and we've made it half way through a first season, a third of the way through a normal one, lol ;D. Let's keep up the good times!

I know, right?  How cool is that?  I'm thinking we'll make this season like a normal first season and do about 12-14 episode before the season finale :)  So yeah, we're halfway there, and with the next few episodes being more fun and lighthearted I'm hoping well breeze through them a bit quicker.

Sorry guys that not everyone had a chance to post in those last few moments of the thrilling escape, but I wanted to move on and wrap this episode up so it can be assumed that your character was doing what they were supposed to :)

Sorry.  I've been a bit scattered these last few days, I had to make a last minute trip to Seattle.  I'm on my mobile, I'll post when I get home tonight.

No worries, K.  Just get one up when you can.  I'm thinking I'm going to wrap up this episode tonight so everyone that is going to post try to do it at some point today or this evening.

I was going through the index today - this episode took us 2 years!  We finished 5 episodes in 1 year and then 1 episode in 2 years, yikes.  I think this next one should go smoother though and be more fun.

Also, we have lost our Dake and Lei again <sigh>  If you know of anyone who would be interested in taking over one of these characters let me know.  I definitely need a really solid player for Lei (hopefully someone that will stick around for the remainder of the game).  I'm a little more lenient with Dake, if we really can't find anyone I'll consider letting a new character come into play.  But I'd like to try for a replacement first, I like his character and I like how he's tied to Kale so my preference is to keep him.  Anywho, just PM me if you know of someone.  Thanks!

And unless I have any objections I'm going to end the episode here.  Give me a bit and I'll post up the new episode opener.  Good job everyone!  One more episode down!

Alrighty, I have our 7th episode up and ready to start.  The crew is currently docked on Santo and planning to meet with Callie and Allie - the Sin Twins - soon to get a job.  Like I said in the opener, its probably been about 3 weeks since the events of the last episode, enough time for things to have calmed down a bit.  Of course there are still loose ends, like Rhaef and Charlie are probably still figuring out where they stand and the love triangle with Wei, Dake, and Geoff is still all sorts of complicated.  If you feel the need you can PM each other about anything that may have happened during the time jump.

So feel free to start posting!

Oh, and one brief reminder, Destiny has multiple pages, if you do not see the thread you want to post in, just go to the next page :)

FYI: I did not include this in the opener but during the 3 week time jump Connor informed the crew that he would be leaving the ship at their next port.  A close friend of his was in need of his talents for an extended period of time.  Few know that part of the reason was also the fact that Destiny's jobs tended to be a sight more "colorful" then Connor was used to or ready for.

Okay so we need the Dake/Wei-Li conversation to pick up, and the Rhaef/Charlie conversation to pick up.  We have other characters in route to those locations but I don't really want to cut off the dialogue in the those rooms by the appearance of other characters so if you are one of those characters try to throw some posts up when you get the chance :)

Sorry swamped for time here - got a post up - but going to be gone most of the weekend on a much deserved vacation.

No worries, I totally know how it gets.  Have a great vacation and thanks for getting a post up!

Okay guys, so we have a new Geoff!  Welcome to the game!  I gave him the welcome PM and tried to point him in the right direction to get started but of course any support you guys can provide would also be helpful I'm sure.

I am still looking for possible Dake or Lei replacements so once again, if you know anyone, send them my way.  Thanks.

And welcome to the game Geoff!

Thanks for the warm welcome :)  Here's hoping I can do a halfway decent job of taking over for Geoff's original player, hehe.

Okay, so extra exciting news, we have a new Dake as well!  Welcome to the game!

I've given him the run down but like I said before it'd be great for you guys to help point him in the right direction or perhaps send a PM to make sure you guys are on the right track concerning your character relationships.

So welcome to both Geoff and Dake!  Yeah, we almost have a full crew!

Glad to be aboard.  Now...if I can only figure out where to start posting. :)

You're in the Dining hall ;)

Thank you, M'lady.  I was slowly getting there...I think.

Sorry about the no post showing I have going on.  I got stuck late at work the last couple of days and really didn't feel like trying to interact without a proper (read: not tired) look at the game.  I will get something up by tomorrow.

Okay guys, if you don't mind, once Rhaef joins everyone in the dining hall I'm going to do a fast forward through the meal to help keep things moving along.  So, if you have anything that you want to post during this meal do it now.

Sorry been swamped of late - just got a post up - but it might require a little dancing by you T cause I did not read the OOC before posting.

J

Your post works fine.  Just bring him into the dining hall as well and then I'll do the time jump if there are no objections.

I did and edited it out the last question Rhaef had for Kale.

Are people waiting on something?  Why isn't anyone posting anymore?

I figured I'd wait until Connor responded to Kale before getting a post in.

Sorry.  I'm traveling today.  I'm also trying to read through real quick and find out what interaction DC and Conner had so I can post something appropriate.

I'm assuming everyone must be busy but I'd like to encourage you guys to try to get at least one post up each week.  I really don't want this episode to drag on forever like the last one did.

I'm posting all that I can but I need the rest of the cast to post as well to move things forward. Thanks! :)

Sorry T - like you thought be swamped, but got my post up now.

J

Alrighty, let's get posting people!  I hate being the nagger but I want to see this episode moving along :)

Hey guys.  Can we solidify dialogue colors real quick?  It's a funky pet peeve of mine but I like dialogue in color and I like each character to have a different color and to stick to it.  Right now a lot of people either keep changing their dialogue color or they are using one that is already in use.  So here are the people that have been consistent and what their color is.  If you are not on this list, please post here and claim your color.

Kale
Charlie
Wei-Li
Lei
Geoff

So Rhaef, Kyoko, and Dake need to pick colors that are different from everyone else and stick to the color that they pick.  Thank you.  Sorry to go all anal on ya.

Red seems to be what Dake has been using.

Red has always been Rhaef's color for as long as I can remember - but if i need a new color - just specify it.

J

Rhaef's color has changed a few times that I remember he was black, then green, then blue I believe and then red.  I don't mind what color people choose I just ask that you guys pick one and stick to it. :)  Whatever you guys want to work out if fine with me.

Looking back, Dake might have started out Orange and I just couldn't tell the difference.  I'll use orange.  Doesn't bother me either way.

Okay so:

Dake
Rhaef

Is that good?

Roger, boss.

I guess I'll take DarkGreen then.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:55, Mon 08 June 2009.

Alright then colors are set:

Kale
Rhaef
Charlie
Geoff
Wei-Li
Kyoko
Dake
Lei

Now let's get back to posting and move this story along!

Alright so right now we need Geoff to just get the guns and the guys can head off to get the job.  People back on the ship are free to move about as they please.  I encourage you to strike up conversations get some character development going. :)

Sorry for the delay, folks, but post is up.

In the midst of prepping dinner and visiting with family here - but I will get a post up before i crash tonight - promise.

J

I will endeavor to do so as well!

Okay, now I need Geoff and Rhaef to follow Kale into the Santo thread so I can move things forward on the ship and at the casino. :)

Been out of town all weekend - and now playing catch up at work - will try to post tonight.

Hey there.  I'm going on vacation tomorrow for a week in Colorado.  I will not have internet access during this time.  I will try to pop in once more tonight and see if I can update anything so that the game can continue in my absence but giving you all a heads up.

Hey guys.  I'm back.  While on vacation in Colorado my body decided that would be the perfect time to get apendicitis, so ... I had to into surgery and have my apendix removed.  Seriously not fun.  I've been in recovery the past few days trying to get well enough to make the 13 hour drive back to California.  I'm here now though and starting to feel a lot better.  Sorry about the long absence though.  I'm going to try and make updates now.  Hope everyone else is well!

Hope you are feeling better T. Sorry to hear about getting on vacation - that stinks.

Boss, you never do anything by halves do you?

Glad to hear you're feeling better!  Stay safe!

M

Reminds me of when I went back to Minnesota for christmas, and I broke my ankle on the first day back.  Glad you survived it!

You all and having bad vacations ;)

Good to hear you're alright, T!

Thanks guys.  I am definitely feeling much better now.  It was not fun there for awhile though <sighs>

Anywho, fun stuff with the twins :)  I like how its going - Geoff you should jump in there!

Also, people back on the ship ... we're kinda at a stand still there so let's get some posting going.  Dake can take Lei to the arcade.  Wei-Li and Kyoko can accompany or maybe Wei can seek some advice from Kyoko about the big date that's coming up :)

Yay, something to do!

Ha, I was just thinking.  You could have Charlie join in too and have a some "girl talk" time since I just realized that only the ladies of the ship will be around with the guys gone getting the job and Dake taking Lei out :)

Sounds like a plan to me, let's get this party started :P

Charlie and Kyoko talk?  I remember last time...


....Kidding.

Where is that starting at, then?

haha, yeah me too ... fortunately we no longer have a crazy person playing Kyoko, haha.

People on the ship, if you do intend on playing out any scene you need to get to it quick.  The deal in the Casino is winding down now and the guys will be heading back to the ship.  Please try to get your posts up now.  Thanks!

Okay guys, lets get some posts going, especially people on the ship.  It's looking like there's not going to be time now to take a trip to the arcade because the business deal is almost over unless I just do a time passing post that says they went, had fun, and now are back.  Let me know if you guys need something from me!

Alright, things are going to be wrapping up really soon at the casino so I'll probably do a time passing post on the ship, but I'm really disappointed that no one was posting.  We kinda gave up some really great scene opportunities.  I was looking forward to seeing Dake and Lei at the arcade where she would have been undoubtedly superb at every game and I was considering having some little guy have a crush on her.  And the girls talking to innocent Wei-Li about her impending date with flyboy.

I would really like to encourage you guys to start getting posts up. Part of what makes Destiny so interesting is the character development we used to have going on.  I think that last episode or so hasn't been as much fun because the only thing that was really happening was the main story arc I had planned.  I'd like to see some of the subplots developing more.

Once the group at the Casino gets back though we'll launch into the main storyline, so please be prepared to start posting then.  Thanks :)

Sorry, Boss.  I've been a bad person.  I know that the interaction Dake was stalled partially because of me.  I'll try to be a better poster in the future.

J hand an idea that if people back at the ship are at all interested in playing out any of the scenes there we could have Kale, Geoff, and Rhaef go scope out the location for the job and then return.  So let me know.

Also, I really need some posts people.  Starting on Monday I'm going to start NPCing characters if you don't get something up - even if I have to NPC everyone to get something moving.  So please, take a few minutes and try to get a post up.  I don't want this game to die and I'm really hoping for this to be a fun episode but it can only be that way if people are participating.  If there is something that you need from me to help you along, or if you don't like what's happening in the story and need something else to peek your interest more and get you to post please let me know and I'll see what I can do.  I want this to be fun and not a chore so ya, I'm always open to discussion!

Kinda can't force much action in the Cargo Bay, so NPC away, I guess?

Wait, so is that a vote for 'no, I don't want to try to do a scene back at the ship'?  Let me know people if you want to actually play stuff out there or if you're totally over it and just want to move on.  Lot's of people logging in but no one is posting or letting me know what they need to get them to post.

I'd be more than happy to be confused but I don't really see a place or way to start it since part of the source of the confusion is still within earshot.

Let me translate the above message.

Wei-Li's player (me) would be more than happy to play more, but if there is not time or a way of getting her somewhere where she could coninue with the confusion and discussion than moving on with a group post is also fine.

I'm voting for moving on via a few GMly posts. K hasn't logged in since July, and this have definitely slogged down in the cargo bay.

This week has been crazy at work and with a move coming this weekend.  I hate to say it, but I vote for a group post.  I most likely will not be able to post after Wednesday until Monday.  If something comes up tomorrow (such as a not-group post), I'll post up a lengthy post tomorrow night.

Okay sounds good. I'll do a time passing post in the cargo bay and wrap things up at the casino so the guys can return.

Alrighty, time passing post has been put up in the Cargo bay and Kyoko's shuttle as I figure that's where you guys will be starting.  I'll be NPCing Charlie for the time being as I have not heard from her in a while.  The guys at the casino are free to make their exit now and head back to the ship.

Let's get this thing moving again guys! :)

Hey, does anyone know what happened to K?

Not a clue :C

Greetings all.  I'm getting over the flu and hope to be posting tonight

I've been NPCing K cause I don't know what happened to her, but I'm at a stall cause I need other people to post, namely Dake, Geoff, or Rhaef. :)

Tonight!  I promise!

My apologies.  I know I've really held things up.  I'm going to make a huge effort to stay a bit more active.

*sigh* it seems we always stall out at interesting parts :C

It's a mystery.  I always like those three-D freeze scenes where you can walk around the frozen person.

Maybe if we start playing with them while their frozen... you know.. have a fruity drink with a parasol suddenly appear in Dake's hand... pick up all of Charlie's wrenches and suspend them in the air then quickly step back to where we were so they all suddenly clatter to the ground...

Oops, looks like I'm the one who's going to have a drink suddenly appear in my hand... I'll go remedy that.

Yeah, it was me too.  But I did a Charlie post and a Kale post that should get us back on track :)

For anyone interested I'm starting up a Star Trek game:

Captain's Log Stardate 61235.4

My crew and I have held our position on the outskirts of the anomaly for the past two weeks at Starfleet's request but still have come no closer to deciphering the data stream emitting from it.  Whatever it is, it has been transmitting non-stop since the moment we arrived.  The computer has been recording everything but even with so much data to work with my officers are at a loss.  There is nothing in the database that even remotely resembles the phenomenon we are faced with and no way to translate the data we're receiving into anything that we understand.

The crew is looking forward to our rendezvous with the USS Polaris and I must say, so am I.  It's been more then a little maddening to stare helplessly at the compiled data and have no idea what to do with it.  Perhaps a fresh perspective will help.

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Star Trek: USS Polaris is a game set following the events of Voyager and Deep Space Nine.  Technology has advanced some and the interest in deep space travel has increased due to the explorations of the starship Voyager.  The USS Polaris is a small vessel specifically designed to analyze unknown phenomenon and explore new reaches of space.

Recently a strange anomaly appeared out of nowhere in the Beta quadrant.  The USS Vargas stumbled upon it and immediately began receiving a never ending stream of data.  They contacted Starfleet and were instructed to stay put and record all the data that they were receiving and work on deciphering it.  In the meantime Starfleet decided to send the USS Polaris on a course to intercept and contribute to the analysis of this strange phenomenon.

What they do not know is that soon the signal they are picking up will stop and the USS Polaris will truly go where no man has gone before - the Andromeda Galaxy.

This game is designed to be more realistic and gritty then your typical Star Trek show and truly reveal the hardship of being stranded with no hope of returning home.

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If you are interested in joining check it out here: link to another game

Did some rereading, wow, there was some interesting things going on way back when. Any chance we're going to be getting this up and going again at full steam? If not, I'm gonna try and kick up one of my own, I just need to know where to alot my time

I know, I love this game, it really is fun to go back and reread stuff.  There were some really great things going on - still are just at a much slower rate :)

I'd love to see the game really take off again, but I doubt it will.  As long as its still moving though at some rate I'm happy.  But if you're wanting to start up a new one that'd probably be fine, I don't think this will ever take up our time like it did in the good 'ol days ;)

Fair enough, open invite to anyone from here once I kick up, though I'm imagining it'll be pretty competitive. There's been an influx of solid players recently on RPoL ;)

You noticed that too :)  I've been pleasantly surprised that my last few games that I've started up have had pretty solid players.  It's nice.  But anywho, should be fun I always love a Firefly game :)

Hey guys, anyone at all interested in a Star Trek game?  Just started and I already lost my Captain and I had made his character a pretty integral part of the storyline so I'm in need of a replacement.  If you're interested or know anyone who might be here's the link: link to another game

Vincent Toprey is the character I'm in need of a new player for.

link to another game

Heads up, I won't be around much from now until Monday.  My bridal shower is this weekend and my mother and sisters will be in town so I probably won't be on rpol much.  Just letting you all know.

Have fun T

And I'm back.  The shower was a lot of fun although now its right back to all the planning madness.

Not too much I can post at the moment though so just jump in when you guys get the chance! :)

I'm starting up a new game so here's the info if anyone is interested:

The Host is a game based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer and although having read the book is a plus it is not a prerequisite to joining the game.  The Background and Introduction threads should help you get an idea of the world that the story takes place in.

This is a freeform game with a HEAVY emphasis on writing and good storytelling.  I am looking for creative players who enjoy writing and are interested in telling a story with me, not just playing a game.

So please, check out the game and I look forward to hearing from you!

link to another game

Haha, I hope your game goes well, but I can't take part in a game based off Stephanie Meyer's work. I honestly got halfway through The Host before returning it, because I felt, while the idea was interesting, the woman cannot write at any level above that of fan fiction. Her work lazy in some aspects, and sloppily contrived in others. Hell, most of the stuff here in Destiny is far superior to her work, the rest of it being simply better.

Sorry, couldn't help myself. Also, gotta ask, what are the plans for this game? We gonna try and get some new blood for any suddenly open players? I'd love to see this game moving beyond a limp.

Ya know, I absolutely cannot stand the Twilight series and so it took a long time for my future sister in law to convince me to read The Host but to get her to stop bugging me I finally did and I was surprised that I enjoyed it.  I do agree that her writing style is sometimes a bit cringe worthy but I really liked the concept and thought it would make for a fun game.

As to finding replacements I'm really hesitant.  Charlie's a really important character and I haven't met a player yet that I feel could do her justice.  K was awesome and we'd need a truly excellent player to fill her shoes.  Lei's the only other character up for grabs but she's also hard to replace 1) because most people don't want to play a kid, and 2) she has a lot of backstory that is very important to the entire arc of this game so new players have a lot to digest when they take her over.  So I think we'll just keep limping along until I find suitable replacements.

Ah, for some reason, I thought we had more gaps than that. Honestly, at this point, we're probably better off NPC'ing Charlie until (IF :C ) K comes back. Otherwise, OTHER PEOPLE, POST DAMN YOU!

Well - C - we try to post but in my real life is still fairly overwhelming considering a normal work week for me is between 50 and 60 hours plus 7-8 hours of commute time over five hours a day. Plus they have got much more restrictive and tracking internet usage at work which also makes it harder to post there as well.

So I try to post as much as I can but I tend to have to do a lot around the house of the weekends and in the evening and as such RPOL is one of the things that can tend to suffer - if that is a reason to let me go - so be it - I do what I can and to be honest this is still a leisure activity and my real life responsibities will come before it.

That's my thoughts - thank you for listening.

J

Hey it's all fine by me.  Real life gets busy, I know that.  And as long as Destiny is moving at all I'm happy.  This game has lasted way longer then anything else I've ever been in on rpol and it only makes sense that the pace slows after a time.  Like said, I'm fine with just limping along :)

And I agree C about Charlie, I'd rather hold out that miraculously K will reappear then find someone else to play her.  I'm fine with NPCing her for now.  Charlie's such an old character that I feel I have a least a decent grip on her character.

Oh man, there's going to be a fight up on the bridge now, mwhahaha.  Awesome. ;)

I figured I wasn't posting as often as I should so I decided to kick it up a notch. >:D

And I'd like to point out that I had not read the post by Wei-Li before I posted mine.  This should be interesting...
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Figured I'd better update this before it became too late.  My wife is due to have our third child anytime in the next two weeks.  When that happens, I probably will be offline for a couple of days.  Most likely only while we're at the hospital (I can stay 24 hours a day...yay!).  I will start posting again as soon as I get back.  When the time comes, if I don't get a chance to post here, I'll update Objects and Wei-Li so they can at least let anyone who is waiting on me know.

How exciting!  Congratulations!  Thanks for giving the heads up.

Okay, I was gone for the weekend but it doesn't look like there's anything needed from me at the moment so when you guys get a chance check the threads and see if you need to post :)

Apparently I didn't miss anything.  :)  My little boy was born March 4th at 9:30 am.  That was a long night.  But I'm back now...who's turn is it?

Okay, just so everyone knows its crunch time for the wedding.  It's only 1 month away!  Due to this I have been very busy.  Most of my free time is going to getting wedding plans and preparations in order.  Please, try to bear with me.  I have not forgotten about the game, but my posting will be sporadic for the next month or so, but by mid-May I should be back to a normal posting rate though.  Just wanted to make sure everyone knew what was going on.

So the wedding was last weekend and it was absolutely perfect!  So beautiful and a lot of fun.  Here's a few pictures, we haven't seen ones from the actual photographer yet but one of our friends was taking a lot of the pictures that the photographer was taking so we have a few right now.







We take off tomorrow morning for our honeymoon cruise in Europe (Norway, France, Ireland, and Scotland) and we'll be back May 16th.  I'll get back to rpol sometime after that.  Hope everyone is doing well!

You two look amazing. Congratulations again, and go enjoy yourselves!!!

C pretty much said it all!  Enjoy, be safe.  We'll be here.

Hello all!  Well, I am back from the honeymoon, via a detour in Philadelphia where I got to meet up with C! (thank you again so much for letting us crash at your place, I had so much fun!)  After sleeping almost all day yesterday, due to the crazy time change differences I am trying to get back into the swing of things so over the next few days I'll hopefully start getting updates posted in all my games.

Europe was amazing and we had such a great time although I am grateful for the warmer weather in California, it was so cold over there!

Welcome back - glad you enjoyed the honeymoon. Have fun with all the paperwork that is coming up.

Hey guys, quick vote.  Do you want to jump to the next day ready to start the job or do people want to play things out? (ie. Rhaef and Charlie's outing, Kyoko and Lei's lesson and so on).  Let me know! :)

I'm all for skipping ... if not let me know and I'll find something for Wei-Li to do...