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Announcements!

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Gatekeeper
GM, 239 posts
Sat 13 Dec 2008
at 11:11
  • msg #1

Announcements

The new Five Coils announcements thread. From now on I'll use this instead of General OOC to post game-wide announcements, such as new (or leaving) players, Storyteller absences or game hiati, special chances to get extra xp and so on.
Gatekeeper
GM, 240 posts
Sat 13 Dec 2008
at 11:16
  • msg #2

Re: Announcements

[Moved from General OOC]

Hello players. :) Starting to get toward the final stretch of the purge/Water District plot.

Since the "Lower Residential" thread tended to have more frequent posters, they're actually just about to make it to Floor B26. They'll likely pause a couple days (real time) to give the "Hymn" thread some time to catch up, since I do want the two threads to get to roughly the same point in game time. The "Hymn" group still has a few tough spots left to work through.

My hope is to get everyone through Water District before the holidays, but I'm not totally sure we'll make it. If not we can just save the finale for afterward, that's fine too. In the meantime, I've started the 'Player-Contributed Creativity' thread to give those who are paused (or waiting through slower holiday posting) something to do.

Extra experience earned from each creative contribution will be anywhere from 2-4 xp. Good way to build up some experience for stunt-learning or upcoming training time.
Gatekeeper
GM, 241 posts
Sat 13 Dec 2008
at 11:17
  • msg #3

Re: Announcements

Upcoming slow periods:

Dec 17 2008 - My 4th wedding anniversary. :) I will be gone the entire day.

Dec 22 2008 to Jan 2 2009 - My sis is visiting my husband and I for the holidays. I WILL still be posting, but posts may come slower than usual during this time period.

I won't expect posts during Christmas/New Years Eve of course (though if you do post that's fine too. Hey, not everyone likes or celebrates these days.)

However, if you know you'll be gone for an extended period of time during the holidays, post in General OOC or PM me. Thanks. :)
Gatekeeper
GM, 248 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2008
at 03:57
  • msg #4

Re: Announcements

Apologies. Posts may come late, I am having RL issues.

I will try to post at least once in each thread before the 17th though. Just giving a warning in case I don't follow through posting tonight.
Gatekeeper
GM, 253 posts
Wed 17 Dec 2008
at 01:34
  • msg #5

Re: Announcements

Ok, next posts from me coming on Dec 18th evening most likely unless I sneak one in before bed.
Gatekeeper
GM, 273 posts
Sat 20 Dec 2008
at 23:37
  • msg #6

Re: Announcements

On December 22nd (starting next Monday) I will be slowing down the posting speed until after New Year's Day. That means the fastest I will post is every other day... but I may go even slower if I see that people need the time for holiday activities.

Since we're still in the countdown time, that means everyone will have to slow at least a little. (Can't really have any idle chat when you're trying to beat the count, sadly!) When January comes around, I'll be back to regular posting speed, and we'll finish off the purge plot. I'm pretty eager to allow PCs the chance to stretch their legs, take in their surroundings and interact without all that immediate danger in the way.

If you've not yet written a First Age incarnation for your character, I may end up writing one for you into the game at some point -- so you might want to take the time to come up with that before Jan, if nothing else. Of course, maybe you DO want me to specify it. That's also fine! :D
Gatekeeper
GM, 284 posts
Wed 24 Dec 2008
at 20:36
  • msg #7

Re: Announcements

Merry Christmas for those who celebrate it! :)

Hope you are all enjoying time with family and friends. I had hoped to get posts done last night, since all the threads are ready for input from me... but I just had absolutely NO time to do it, and I have my sis here to entertain.

I dunno when I'll get to post next, probably not until late on the 25th or when I wake on the 26th. we'll see!
Gatekeeper
GM, 285 posts
Thu 25 Dec 2008
at 17:23
  • msg #8

Re: Announcements

Christmas bonuses for all: Gain a free Charm, any Charm that you have prerequisites for.

Or if you prefer you can gain a free Combo made with Charms you already have.

Let me know in PM which you choose. :) And note it on your character sheet.
Gatekeeper
GM, 297 posts
Wed 31 Dec 2008
at 14:57
  • msg #9

Re: Announcements

Apologies everyone, I am not going to be able to post again until January 2nd. I'm very, very exhausted. Not used to sharing space with relatives, as much as I love 'em. So it's been a huge challenge to get any inspiration to write at all.

I'll TRY to slip in a post for B26 earlier than that, because that group already got skipped over several days (sorry!) But after putting all my effort on moving the other thread and coming up with detailed visuals for them, I don't want to end up writing something half-assed for B26. I promise you're top on my priority for next post though!

In any case, happy new year to all, when the time comes! :) hope you all have a grand 2009.

P.S. Just a reminder, don't forget to tell me via PM what your Christmas charm and/or combo is. That offer is good whenever you're ready to choose it, so if you end up waiting months for a 'I need a charm, quick!' moment to use it, that's fine. Just don't wait till next Christmas to do it. :D
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:04, Wed 31 Dec 2008.
Gatekeeper
GM, 299 posts
Fri 2 Jan 2009
at 21:15
  • msg #10

Re: Announcements

My sis has left and hubby and I have the apartment back to ourselves, whew! Still really tired, but I'm starting to work on posts now.

At the latest, posts will be done by tomorrow, but after that I can definitely keep up with a 5 posts/week rate. Let me know via PM or OOC posts if you will still need more holiday/vacation time. :)
Gatekeeper
GM, 303 posts
Sun 4 Jan 2009
at 05:15
  • msg #11

Re: Announcements

A rare game announcement (which I will try not to make a habit of):

My other game, Outcastes on the Open Sea is currently seeking players. It is a Dragon-blooded game in the West, as the name suggests, but I've recently opened the game up for god-blooded or half-caste characters if anyone finds that of interest.

The premise is a lot more open-ended and generally lighter-hearted than Five Coils -- it's something of a seafaring adventure. The problem I've had with Outcastes on the Open Sea so far is mostly that it's rather sandboxy, and it's hard to find self-motivated players to take all the hints and hooks I try to give to inspire new goals.

I'm currently looking for 2-3 active players of:
- Dragon-blooded (I already have at least one of each aspect, so whether you are accepted as as DB in the game really depends on how unique your concept is)
- God-, Elemental-, Demon- and Ghost-Blooded
- Half-Caste Solars, Lunars, Sidereals
Gatekeeper
GM, 310 posts
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 21:57
  • msg #12

Re: Announcements

May not be able to post today, worn out from some work I've been doing.

But if not tonight I should be able to get back on track tomorrow.
Gatekeeper
GM, 314 posts
Thu 8 Jan 2009
at 17:34
  • msg #13

Re: Announcements

Stress seems to be getting to me and I seem to be falling ill from it. :( So the new thread may not get posted until the weekend, though I will post to finish off the other ones, and distribute more experience.
Gatekeeper
GM, 318 posts
Sat 10 Jan 2009
at 03:41
  • msg #14

Re: Announcements

So... we're entering the final stage of the Water District.

Because groups are not entering the Gatekeeper Core at precisely the same moment, I am going to *gradually* open access to the thread to a broader group of PCs.

The order will be something like this:
Higura, Nanaret
+Third
+Tycho, Saffron and Turtle
+Danae, Dashu, Denu and Xurizu (who are last not because they did poorly, not in the slightest, but they had the most fighting in the way. They've also got the most loot, so be nice to 'em. :D)

Yes, that means there will be a huge amount of people in the same thread at once--unavoidable, because passing the Gatekeeper is the ONLY way up to the next floor, anyway. I will try to keep things in order by giving specific goals to be done, since after all you've got something like 3 minutes to do what you came for.

Because of the specific order, though, you might have a little while to wait to post. I apologize! But if you guys post promptly we'll get things moving along. :)
Gatekeeper
GM, 327 posts
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 06:20
  • msg #15

Re: Announcements

Everyone but the final group (Danae, Dashu, Danae, Xurizu) has access to enter the Gatekeeper Core thread. There's no more than 30 seconds before they enter, and people are generally doing dramatic actions, so it shouldn't be more than a couple more posts.

Also, I've gotten word from Tycho's player that he may be unable to post for a time due to RL obligations for the next several days. So, I will be posting for him (in general terms, mostly, though I have permission to use my judgment as to what he might help with) if necessary to move the plot forward.

Thank you for your patience :)
This message was last edited by the GM at 06:24, Tue 13 Jan 2009.
Gatekeeper
GM, 335 posts
Thu 15 Jan 2009
at 21:43
  • msg #16

Re: Announcements

Next post may not come till Fri! We will see :)
(edit - mostly because bad headache is bad)
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:46, Thu 15 Jan 2009.
Gatekeeper
GM, 343 posts
Sun 18 Jan 2009
at 19:14
  • msg #17

Re: Announcements

Further posts may be coming late today, or tomorrow!
Gatekeeper
GM, 352 posts
Sat 24 Jan 2009
at 06:37
  • msg #18

Re: Announcements

As Loremaster said, I've been ill. I'm starting to get my energy back, though. I will be updating this weekend.

So the end of Water District should be this coming week. I'd hoped it'd be last week but my body thought otherwise, apparently! I apologize for the slowness. I've been really pushing to ensure this is one of the faster moving Exalted games out there, but it doesn't always work out that way (particularly since I am mostly working alone. Loremaster assists me with brainstorming, but I'm doing 95% of the writing.)
Gatekeeper
GM, 366 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 01:11
  • msg #19

Re: Announcements

Next post will be late tonight, I'm RPing in a game I recently joined.

And it's real time (on OpenRPG) so hard for me to concentrate on both that and writing the monstrous post I will need to make to resolve all your actions right at this moment. :D

(It's a Dark Heresy game, BTW, run by a very good friend of mine. Not that anyone needed to know but I'm playing a hiveworlder assassin and am pretty excited to start!)
Gatekeeper
GM, 380 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 22:40
  • msg #20

Re: Announcements

Rewards for Water District are in. +20 xp to all.

I've still got to post the finale for the Water thread, of course, and open the new thread to everyone. But that should happen by Midnight EST early morning sometime.

When you start considering what you'll train, also let me know your total training time. For a while, events will be posted in an dramatically sped up time scale (quite a contrast from 30 minutes played in 4 months! :P) but there will be an upper limit as to how much time you can spend resting without proceeding upward (likely 1 or 2 in game months).

More details will come as I think of them.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:56, Fri 30 Jan 2009.
Gatekeeper
GM, 386 posts
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 11:03
  • msg #21

Re: Announcements

I've started putting old OOC group threads into group E -- if for some reason you want to see them, let me know and I'll add you to E.
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