Yup, lots going on and I think I caught up with my NPC posts. If I missed anyone, do nudge me on here or via PM!

I think there's just one PC that hasn't entered the scene at this point, but I just approved that character for play earlier. Gonna give it 24 hours for them to get an initial post in the scene, and after that I'll have the Prince makes his grand entrance once and for all ;-)

At least Felix gets a Mister.

Long day folks (all the parent-teacher conferences), will get a response up tomorrow in the morning.  Thanks for the patience!

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High school Special Education, I feel this. Two more weeks...

I feel like in this case the improper address looks like an oversight on the part of Ophelia's player trying to catch up on A LOT, when I think the character intended to address politely rather than offensively.  As a player who knows the feeling of being overwhelmed by big threads and not being a lore expert, I feel like Ophelia deserves to be cut a bit of slack for missing a detail like that under the circumstances :P  Not that it's wrong for Sir Tapper to take offense either, but like... I dunno.  I would just hope that a player foible that was opposite of the character's intent doesn't result in a big in-game fight and repercussions from elders about failing manners in the domain or something!

It's kind of a tricky thing because we as players are all "new setting, new cast, who dis?" while trying to play pretty seasoned vampires who would know better than we as players do.  The game is about courtly intrigue in which details about form of address are important, but I think it's worth making some allowances for players trying their best but missing things :P

Or perhaps I got it wrong and Ophelia was totally snubbing our by Sir Tapper, in which case don't mind me!

Also might be worth explicitly noting proper forms of address in the bottom-of-post text so everyone is aware?  Apologies to Angel, but I didn't and don't know what her proper form of address is :/

V.V. isn't the best-mannered kindred around, but she'll address people how they want to be addressed when she's aware of it.  If she means to be rude she'll do it on other ways besides that ;P

Angel doesnt expect the rabble know any better or hold them to Invictus standards. And she's far more likely to stew internally than to correct someone.

And I'd be disappointed if VV started to toss around 'Madame Asutilla'. I mean, Vika's preferred method of address is VV, and I dont see Angel ever using that, so...
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(Sorry for spamming this thread! I feel like it's worth addressing)
Since I can't convey tone over text, OOC I considered the same as a possibility! I figured the hook was fun to play with what is canonically a very minor slight. No Frenzy check was rolled on my end, but I'm also telegraphing the danger that one might be called which is ultimately out of my hands.

There's plenty of room and time for RP, and OOC I'd definitely take "I'm a scared, strange vampire in a dangerous setting with no immediate allies" with a grain of salt over how the character is going to act in other situations/scenarios when he's established and acclimated.

I find the consistent whoopsie with the Invictus title system with the stack of the character's backstory problems fun for characterization (and also OOC humorous). If anything Unaligned and Carthians would bump into some confusion on why it's important/how the code works because it's supposed to be steeped in meaning and requires schooling/training for etiquette. If players DO want their PC extensively tied to other Covenants in their backstory, I'd recommend talking to the ST about Occult/Politics Specializations to reflect that, and also brush up on OOC lore to prevent confusion on their end. IC mistakes can be brushed up to anywhere from Fog of Ages or "I'm nervous and forgot in the moment", like people, characters make mistakes sometimes and that can create different stories and more dynamic interaction.

Vampires in Requiem have a lot of feels and paranoia that doesn't logically align with what a reasonable human being would have. That being said, I understand a human being is on the other end of the fictional character they are depicting! Hopefully my edgy/horror choices in narrative isn't discouraging?

Oh, I'm very much enjoying Sir Tapper being on edge and feeling dangerous!  That's all great and well-played, so definitely wouldn't want to discourage that excellent RP :)

My main worry is of unintended player missteps that go against intended character choices, resulting in in-character consequences.  If it's just Sir Tapper getting irate then that's okay, but if it comes to bloodshed or bringing similar discourtesies before the Prince to ask for formal punishments then that feels like too much :P  Again, specifically in the case of mistakes made by a player who wasn't making an RP choice to be offensive.

Now that I think of it, I think I may have ptsd from a D&D Underdark game I played in looooong time ago where my low-status character was executed for using the incorrect name for the city they'd resided in their whole life because it was the name of a previous regime... but I had used the name in the game's setting lore thread, which hadn't ever been updated :P  That's kind of an extreme example, but I think maybe I worry about stuff like this more than others because of it!
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One-hundred percent the case here, but I'm happy to just roll with the punches in this regard. It's an honest on my part and, given Ophelia's current position, can easily be the  same on her part. Also, mistakes like this I see as opportunities to do things like offer boons, which is 100% part of Kindred society, and can push forward both plot and relationships when called upon in interesting ways.

There are very few IC mistakes (short of outright murder and blatant intentional disrespect) that can't be recovered from, and I'm adaptive enough to work through chuffs like this, especially this early in the game. I'm very excited at your response SIR Tapper, as it is a polite narrative reminder of a mistake that's cool.

Woof, respect mate.  4/5 Social Studies, 8th Social Studies, and 9-12 Social Studies (granted, I've taught everything from Macro to Psych to all manner of history).

But yeah, last week for us thank goodness.  But the kiddos are all gone, so it's just teacher stuff right now.

And this is why I’m standing next to one I’m familiar with after Ms. Shines dramatic display of self control. :)

And the Prince has entered!

Anyway, I know some of you are overwhelmed with the sheer amount of posts and people (both PCs and NPCs) involved in that Court thread. At this time, any who would want to stick around and continue to RP in that scene, you are welcome to to do so and I'll keep it open until things stall out or people feel like they are ready to move on.

For those of you that would prefer to leave the scene, you are welcome to do so as well. Your characters have answered the Prince's summons, they've heard what news he had to share and why he called everyone to get together at the Elysium that evening.

I know some of you have learned of some plot hooks here and there that you may wish to follow up on, while some others have your own personal plots/goals you'd like to chase after. Some of you want to just have some private scenes, or smaller gatherings with members of your respective Clan/Covenant. No matter what you choose to do, any scene/thread that you get involved in after this Court one will take place AFTER the gathering at the Elysium in terms of our IC timeline, meaning any info your characters learned about during that Court scene can be used/discussed in any follow up scenes.

If you are unsure of what to do next, feel free to nudge me via PM and we can discuss. I'll also be opening some other OOC threads that will be specific to Clans/Covenants, so folks can also discuss things there and make any plans that may not involve everyone :)

Got any questions? Send them my way!

I think I just want to have Ophelia introduce Ricka to the Harpy, but I kinda don't want to do it on-screen... if that's okay with Ricka, I guess? I do want to post to apologize for Ophelia's faux paus with Tapper, at least though.

But I'd like to move on to a scene with other Carthians discussing this... incident, and/or start investigating these missing homeless people, especially since the prince pretty much just ordered me too, lol.

You can read his words however you want to :)

...Anyone free for a social thread?

Not the same night.

Don't know what you mean by that! I meant a different scene after court since it was mentioned we can.

I think Ophelia is tied up in a different scene during the same night of Court -- that's what the player meant. ICly, there's another scene they are involved in only like an hour or two after Court is over xD

And yes, people can have other scenes whether they choose to leave the Court thread (like Ophelia just did a little while ago) or the player chooses to remain in the thread. As previously mentioned, all other scenes will take place AFTER the Court scene in our IC timeline, I know its a bit confusing, but such as the nature of play by post! :)

Folks feel free to use this thread, PMs or your respective Clan/Covenant OOC planning threads to propose any sort of scenes you may wanna try to do next--whether those are purely social for the sake of RP, or if you are looking to do something more plot-related (be it personal plot or plot related to some of the hooks some folks have been exposed to during Court already).

Any questions, feel free to send them my way!

Holy Hell.  Gone for a few days and everything speeds on.  Dang.  I can officially say I have no clue whats going on anymore.

It did not help too much to be able to be here, not for me at least.

Prince told the neighboring domain got wiped out. Rest is all kinds of banter and personal discussions. There are new threads opening for some clan meetings and probably covenant meetings too.

Anything you want is fine with me, my dear. I'm eager to meet our Harpy, though she makes me feel like a scruffy urchin. One day, I'll be like her!

In reply to Ricka Sloane (msg # 381):

Oh you redheads are a special breed.

Both Daevas... now we just need to get you as a Circle member and you would outmatch her.

I think there were only a few posts you were involved in. I think I came over and said hi to the keeper and you, then the Prince made his announcement, then me and a couple people spoke to the Keeper.