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A BELATED VALENTINES KISS MEME
Feb. 18th, 2017 09:04 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
shri
1. Post your character!
2. Kiss people of your own volition, DARE people to kiss people, or whatever else it takes to make it happen.
3. Kiss people.
4. Fun and profit.
5. Be very serious RPers
FAST-PENTA EXAMPLES
Feb. 11th, 2017 06:17 pmbarrayarmodsSo since fast-penta interrogations are happening here and there, a few people have asked more detailed questions about the state of mind fast-penta puts the subject in, and Read suggested putting together some excerpts straight from the books. So here are two examples of a fast-penta interrogation -- one from the perspective of the subject, and the other from the perspective of the interrogator.
( excerpt: ethan of athos )
( the mountains of mourning )
( excerpt: ethan of athos )
( the mountains of mourning )
vorbrattaI said I was going to make a poll out of this, and I wasn't joking.
Art is just as much a competitive sport as it is, well, art among ghem ladies, and each exotic requesting a little makeover for the party was a challenge to all of them. So, naturally, a winner must be decided, so that the ghem ladies in question can be appropriately smug and triumphant about it.
(This is only being posted with Sonia's account because she's the only one with a paid which is APPARENTLY REQUIRED FOR MAKING POLLS)
( and here are...your contestants! )
Art is just as much a competitive sport as it is, well, art among ghem ladies, and each exotic requesting a little makeover for the party was a challenge to all of them. So, naturally, a winner must be decided, so that the ghem ladies in question can be appropriately smug and triumphant about it.
(This is only being posted with Sonia's account because she's the only one with a paid which is APPARENTLY REQUIRED FOR MAKING POLLS)
( and here are...your contestants! )
MOD UPDATE: RESERVES & APP CAP
Feb. 7th, 2017 08:56 ambarrayarmodsHEY GANG! Comin' at ya with some fresh mod updates. First, the OOC info/signups post for Feb II's plot will go up on the 14th. We'll be wrapping up the last of the traitor plot business and really delving into the game's two biggest plotlines: the development of the wormhole device, and whatever the hell is going on in the gene labs.
Secondly, reserves will open on the 19th with 6 slots, which brings the game cap up to 30. Based on how the game has gone so far in terms of workload and activity, we've decided that 30 characters is the hard cap for the game and this month's app round will be the last round for the foreseeable future; if people drop, those slots become open again. Given how quickly reserve slots have been snapped up each round so far, if people would prefer an app queue rather than conventional app periods with very limited slots, I'm happy to instate that in place of our current reserves system -- this game is only slotted to run for another 5-7 months, so I don't know how much interest there would be in that, but if you would like an app queue please feel free to let us know.
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment!
Secondly, reserves will open on the 19th with 6 slots, which brings the game cap up to 30. Based on how the game has gone so far in terms of workload and activity, we've decided that 30 characters is the hard cap for the game and this month's app round will be the last round for the foreseeable future; if people drop, those slots become open again. Given how quickly reserve slots have been snapped up each round so far, if people would prefer an app queue rather than conventional app periods with very limited slots, I'm happy to instate that in place of our current reserves system -- this game is only slotted to run for another 5-7 months, so I don't know how much interest there would be in that, but if you would like an app queue please feel free to let us know.
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment!
A drop?? After a week?? Yes, unfortunately
Feb. 5th, 2017 02:35 pmskelepunI FEEL LIKE THE WORLD'S BIGGEST ASS, but school ramping up + a potential new job with marvel(??? wish me luck??) means I'm not going to have the time to devote to this game the way I want to. If I can't commit fully to a RP, it gives me more anxiety and pleasure. And even though all my threads have been INCREDIBLE, I find myself in a position of choosing between a fun, welcoming community with an amazing talent for writing... and keeping my GPA/paying my rent/taking advantage of new opportunities.
I KNOW MOST OF YOU BARELY KNEW ME, and none of us had hugely important CR, but that is why I've decided to do this now before he's fully integrated into things.
GOOD LUCK, I'll definitely be keeping tabs on you guys! You're all too talented to not keep reading!
I KNOW MOST OF YOU BARELY KNEW ME, and none of us had hugely important CR, but that is why I've decided to do this now before he's fully integrated into things.
GOOD LUCK, I'll definitely be keeping tabs on you guys! You're all too talented to not keep reading!
HOT OR NOT MEME.
Feb. 5th, 2017 12:42 pmpigsfeet
because what the hell else are you doing on superbowl sunday
RULES
- POST YOUR CHARACTER. toplevels for all.
- LINK SOME PICS of them at their hottest! or... nottest.
- COMMENT AROUND with whether or not your character wants the d.
CR MEME: EPISODE II
Feb. 3rd, 2017 06:50 pmpigsfeet
We've got new people, we've got old people, the only thing we haven't got is a CR meme. Oh wait-
You know what to do.
[ february ooc mingling post ]
Jan. 29th, 2017 01:31 pmbarrayarmodsHey all and welcome to For Barrayar! We'll be getting the OOC info/signups post for the first half of February's plot up soon, as well as the February Game Update (which details the weather and each side's status and resources for the month), but in the meantime, please feel free to introduce yourselves and get your mingle on! Tell us about yourselves, what you're looking forward to and what you're hoping to do in this game, and just generally get down and friendly with each other. And if you haven't joined the Discord server and would like to, hop on in.
The February I log will go up on the 1st. And if you haven't had a chance to look at the culture pages and want some extra reading material, those go into more depth about the Barrayarans and the Cetagandans.
ETA: The log will probably go up on the 2nd due to time constraints because the OOC post went up late and I unfortunately have a day job.
Also, please note the tagging system -- all of your characters should already have tags (and if they're missing, please let me know), and there are also location tags for the guerilla camp and the Cetagandan base, so please use those for your logs too!
The February I log will go up on the 1st. And if you haven't had a chance to look at the culture pages and want some extra reading material, those go into more depth about the Barrayarans and the Cetagandans.
ETA: The log will probably go up on the 2nd due to time constraints because the OOC post went up late and I unfortunately have a day job.
Also, please note the tagging system -- all of your characters should already have tags (and if they're missing, please let me know), and there are also location tags for the guerilla camp and the Cetagandan base, so please use those for your logs too!
HOW'S MY DRIVING: JANUARY
Jan. 25th, 2017 07:57 ambarrayarmodshow's my driving?
We'll be posting HMDs near the end of every month. Feel free to comment below with your character and a request for crit, but HMD is optional for players.
This is also especially a platform for player to mod feedback. We really want to hear how you're feeling about the game so far and our first plot event. Please tell us what you liked, what you didn't like, what was the most fun, what would you like to see more of, what you don't want to see in future events. This game format is something new I'm testing out for the first time, and your fun is pretty much our number one priority, so we want your feedback so we can make the game run as smooth & fun as possible!
We'll be posting HMDs near the end of every month. Feel free to comment below with your character and a request for crit, but HMD is optional for players.
This is also especially a platform for player to mod feedback. We really want to hear how you're feeling about the game so far and our first plot event. Please tell us what you liked, what you didn't like, what was the most fun, what would you like to see more of, what you don't want to see in future events. This game format is something new I'm testing out for the first time, and your fun is pretty much our number one priority, so we want your feedback so we can make the game run as smooth & fun as possible!
ACTIVITY CHECK: JANUARY
Jan. 25th, 2017 07:54 ambarrayarmodsIt's activity check time! AC will remain open through February 2nd and all check-ins should be posted by midnight PST. Only one (1) proof of activity is required for AC. Five (5) comments in a single thread started during this month (including through the AC check-in period) count as one proof.
If you were on hiatus for two weeks or more during activity period, activity requirements for that month are waived and you only need to check in to AC with a note that you were on hiatus. If you fail to make AC, you can take a strike instead. That strike is removed if you make AC the following month. Two strikes mean a drop; this means that you will only be dropped from the game if you fail AC two months in a row.
bonus activity
If you were on hiatus for two weeks or more during activity period, activity requirements for that month are waived and you only need to check in to AC with a note that you were on hiatus. If you fail to make AC, you can take a strike instead. That strike is removed if you make AC the following month. Two strikes mean a drop; this means that you will only be dropped from the game if you fail AC two months in a row.
bonus activity
Checking in to AC will earn your character +1 LP. However, you can submit additional proofs for bonus AC in exchange for +1 LP per proof. Each additional proof of 5 comments must come from separate threads, and you can earn up to 5 extra LP with bonus AC, making for a maximum of 6 LP per month via AC.
Once you've been checked in and have your new LP, head on over to the loyalty perks page and shop around! You can request new perks as soon as you have the LP for them.
INAUGURAL CR MEME.
Jan. 9th, 2017 09:13 pmpigsfeet
Since we have the planning post for the first log where both sides can touch each other coming up soon, I thought it'd be a good idea to do a general cr + friending meme. Hop in!
mod update
Jan. 5th, 2017 09:58 pmbarrayarmodsHey guys, Madi here! Just got a couple of updates for you folks. I wanted to let you know that I'm working on updating the FAQ and Premise pages clarifying the game's plot etc, and this should be done tomorrow!
Also, we are instating a cast cap of 5 characters per canon in the interest of keeping the game cast diverse. We are in no way unhappy with any of our current cast -- you guys are all fantastic, seriously, keep up the good work -- but we realized that keeping the game cast diverse is important to the tone of the game. And this cap may be raised in the future depending on how things go in the game.
I know a bunch of you were working on enabling castmates into the game, and I know this might put a damper on some of them, and I apologize. MORE FUN is always my goal, and the decision was something I'd mulling over for a couple of days, but still, I apologize for any lost fun. It feels somehow inappropriate to use emoticons in this Official Mod Post but please imagine that I ended that sentence with :c.
That said, I really hope that doesn't discourage anyone from interest in the game. This setting is great for a really wide variety of characters, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing fresh faces in the coming app round. (Please imagine I ended that sentence withc: I am pretty hype.) Reserves open on the 20th, and as always, I am happy to help any prospective players with any details of humanization/depowering etc! Anyone can feel free to pp me at ![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
runawayballista with any game concerns, and if you have any questions I would be happy to answer them!
Also, we are instating a cast cap of 5 characters per canon in the interest of keeping the game cast diverse. We are in no way unhappy with any of our current cast -- you guys are all fantastic, seriously, keep up the good work -- but we realized that keeping the game cast diverse is important to the tone of the game. And this cap may be raised in the future depending on how things go in the game.
I know a bunch of you were working on enabling castmates into the game, and I know this might put a damper on some of them, and I apologize. MORE FUN is always my goal, and the decision was something I'd mulling over for a couple of days, but still, I apologize for any lost fun. It feels somehow inappropriate to use emoticons in this Official Mod Post but please imagine that I ended that sentence with :c.
That said, I really hope that doesn't discourage anyone from interest in the game. This setting is great for a really wide variety of characters, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing fresh faces in the coming app round. (Please imagine I ended that sentence with
