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RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Erik Mynhier - 07-16-2014

(07-15-2014, 07:36 PM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:
(07-15-2014, 07:20 PM)Melkire Wrote:
(07-15-2014, 07:12 PM)Erik Mynhier Wrote: FYI I have regained control of the "The Immortal Flames" LS and can now add and drop people as needed. It's original purpose was as a law enforcement for Ul'dah LS, anyone rpings as a Sultansworn, Brass Blade, Stone Tourch, Flame, government official, or contractor was welcomed. I interned to return it to this purpose again in the coming weeks. Care to join it Kage? Or anyone else?

I've always been confused as to why it'd been called "The Immortal Flames LS" when it encompasses more than just that particular branch of service. This occasionally causes some issues when said branches work at cross-purposes.  

I know Coatleque put together an LS specifically for Sultansworn (with high-ranking Flames getting pearls for ease of coordination). Could we not do the same for each service, then have an umbrella LS that not only encompasses all of them but also brings in inspectors/private investigators like Gaspard?

I vote it be called "Guardians of a corrupt and exploitative system" or something equally disparaging.

Name was already taken.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Askier - 07-16-2014

(07-16-2014, 02:07 AM)Naih Wrote: Naih'ir is researching a cure to the water, if anyone else is on that subject of the plot, could you please send me a message here or in game?
I know Tiergan was working on it and there were some others.  I'd be happy to give you any information regarding it if you have any questions.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - McBeefâ„¢ - 07-16-2014

(07-16-2014, 02:16 AM)Erik Mynhier Wrote:
(07-15-2014, 07:36 PM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:
(07-15-2014, 07:20 PM)Melkire Wrote:
(07-15-2014, 07:12 PM)Erik Mynhier Wrote: FYI I have regained control of the "The Immortal Flames" LS and can now add and drop people as needed. It's original purpose was as a law enforcement for Ul'dah LS, anyone rpings as a Sultansworn, Brass Blade, Stone Tourch, Flame, government official, or contractor was welcomed. I interned to return it to this purpose again in the coming weeks. Care to join it Kage? Or anyone else?

I've always been confused as to why it'd been called "The Immortal Flames LS" when it encompasses more than just that particular branch of service. This occasionally causes some issues when said branches work at cross-purposes.  

I know Coatleque put together an LS specifically for Sultansworn (with high-ranking Flames getting pearls for ease of coordination). Could we not do the same for each service, then have an umbrella LS that not only encompasses all of them but also brings in inspectors/private investigators like Gaspard?

I vote it be called "Guardians of a corrupt and exploitative system" or something equally disparaging.

Name was already taken.

Oh well, I guess we can pick something inaccurately heroic, like defenders of the jewel.

Wait we should go for a pun and call it "Just Deserts"

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Aerghwab - 07-16-2014

(07-16-2014, 02:29 AM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:
(07-16-2014, 02:16 AM)Erik Mynhier Wrote:
(07-15-2014, 07:36 PM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:
(07-15-2014, 07:20 PM)Melkire Wrote:
(07-15-2014, 07:12 PM)Erik Mynhier Wrote: FYI I have regained control of the "The Immortal Flames" LS and can now add and drop people as needed. It's original purpose was as a law enforcement for Ul'dah LS, anyone rpings as a Sultansworn, Brass Blade, Stone Tourch, Flame, government official, or contractor was welcomed. I interned to return it to this purpose again in the coming weeks. Care to join it Kage? Or anyone else?

I've always been confused as to why it'd been called "The Immortal Flames LS" when it encompasses more than just that particular branch of service. This occasionally causes some issues when said branches work at cross-purposes.  

I know Coatleque put together an LS specifically for Sultansworn (with high-ranking Flames getting pearls for ease of coordination). Could we not do the same for each service, then have an umbrella LS that not only encompasses all of them but also brings in inspectors/private investigators like Gaspard?

I vote it be called "Guardians of a corrupt and exploitative system" or something equally disparaging.

Name was already taken.

Oh well, I guess we can pick something inaccurately heroic, like defenders of the jewel.

Wait we should go for a pun and call it "Just Deserts"
Call it this:
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RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Askier - 07-16-2014

Morning everyone.

I'm just posting this to let everyone know that last night we had a mini-event and got the tool that disarms the explosive in the collars. Now removing the collar is a bit more tricky but we can do that too if anyone with a collar wishes it. I just want to say thank you for everyone who attended last night since it was honestly, mostly, improvised.

I'll be posting information about part two after work once I am done tweaking a few things based on feedback I have received. Big Grin

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Kage - 07-16-2014

(07-16-2014, 02:17 AM)Askier Wrote:
(07-16-2014, 02:07 AM)Naih Wrote: Naih'ir is researching a cure to the water, if anyone else is on that subject of the plot, could you please send me a message here or in game?
I know Tiergan was working on it and there were some others.  I'd be happy to give you any information regarding it if you have any questions.
Kage knows that Natalie threw samples at certain now-not-set-to-die-collared peoples?

... that just sounded horribly wrong.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Unnamed Mercenary - 07-16-2014

(07-16-2014, 11:05 AM)Askier Wrote: Morning everyone.

I'm just posting this to let everyone know that last night we had a mini-event and got the tool that disarms the explosive in the collars. Now removing the collar is a bit more tricky but we can do that too if anyone with a collar wishes it. I just want to say thank you for everyone who attended last night since it was honestly, mostly, improvised.

I'll be posting information about part two after work once I am done tweaking a few things based on feedback I have received. Big Grin

Great to hear! I'll look forwards to the update.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Askier - 07-16-2014

Oh forgot to mention earlier. OoC update, several rpers are working diligently on the posion. It is possible cure for posion in water will come by event number two. Just letting people know. Making sure I keep as many people updated as things happen to avoid any confussion.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Kage - 07-16-2014

So after some thought and how hectic everything is, I'm going to have Kage pulled from any type of 'leadership' or 'coordination' type of role (not that he's had any). He'll just act similar to a Free Paladin would.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Askier - 07-16-2014

Okay.  Brainstorm on event number 2 time. WOOT.

 I have been reading threads and posts involving this event very intently and have been doing a lot of thinking on how to make it work in a way that shows I am trying to respect the feedback people have brought up to my attention.  There have been changes to accommodate, but overall, I think this may turn out better. 


Event 2 "Whom Fiddled while Ul'dah Burned?"

Note:  No Ul'dah is not going to be on fire.  Title is cool though.

For this event, the more NPC's we have, the better, as the number of heroes has grown.  Actually the number of NPCs determines if prong three of this event can occur or not.  More on that below.

Prong 1: ((Get back in yer hole, partners!))

A certain Black Mage will be leading a host of voidspawn(think zombies)(the NPCs)created from the remains of the poison victims against the city of Ul'dah.  We will be keeping this prong outside of Ul'dah by the Gate of Thal.  This will be the majority of the event and will be akin to the attack during event number one.  However, there is a catch to this event.  Every time an npc player is defeated, they come back, representing a different voidsend.  The only way to stop the voidsend is to find the Black Mage, whom will be lurking nearby and defeat him and his guards.  Once he is defeated, the void sends collapse.

The idea is that the heroes are working against the clock.  Heroes will probably have 4 hp, the Black Mage may have a higher pool based on how many players are present, and the voidspawn npcs will have 2.

Hero side will be led by Kahn'a again.

Also thought would be kinda fun if everyone kept count of how many voidspawn they killed and the one with the most gets a 1,000 gil from me...I'm poor okay?! lol

Prong 2: ((It's not easy...committing regicide))

A small group of assassins are going to move through the city and try to make an attempt on the Sultana's life.  Please note, they will not get to the room where the sultana is. There will be no Sultana npc.   They are simply going to try to reach the room.  They will be stopped by a small group of heroes.  Heroes will be led by Erik Mynhier, baddies by Osric.  Erik will be picking those he wishes to aid him in this.

Prong 3:  ((There's a kitty, fiddling, on the roof! ))

So long as there are enough npcs for prong one, I will be rping Jin'li playing a fiddle as he walks around Ul'dah. He will be able to be stopped by anyone who sees him and recognizes his appearance.  I'm sure a fight would be inevitable.... lol.

Please note, if prong 3 does happen, it is possible to win prong 1 by dealing enough damage to Jin'li that he has to summon the Black Mage to him to teleport him away.

However, if there are not enough NPC's for prong 1, I will be attending as a voidspawn NPC on Askier to help balance the sides and Jin'li will need to be dealt with at a different time.  I'm think a small group of three to five pc's looking for Jin'li would be acceptable because once he is found, I can only rp fight so many on my own. Rolleyes lol.  If anyone is interested in organizing a search for Jin'li and selecting up to 4 others to do so, please send me a pm.


That is the outline I have for the moment.  I will be making tweaks to the combat rules ever so sightly based on feedback from event 1. and probably give the heroes 4 hp each and the npcs 2 hp since they can keep "re spawning"

Please post your thoughts below and I'll have the official rules posted tomorrow.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here))(Under Construction)) - Unnamed Mercenary - 07-16-2014

I like this plot idea. 

At least at the current time, Franz/Unnamed Mercenary has probably traded sides (at least morally), but this wouldn't be public information to anyone but Kage and Natalie. (Kinda hard to keep a secret when you live with them ICly)

As such, he'd probably either be following Kage around, unless a certain hyuran woman has "other" plans for him, that he cannot disobey.

...I'll also see if I can convince the friend that wanted to observe to possibly NPC a voidspawn (if she's awake at that time). She may have fun.


Edit/Addition: I think Kage's been looking for Jin'li/having Brass Blades under his control look for Jin'li

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here)(()Brainstorm on event 2 is up)))) - Kage - 07-16-2014

(07-16-2014, 06:17 PM)Unnamed Mercenary Wrote: Edit/Addition: I think Kage's been looking for Jin'li/having Brass Blades under his control look for Jin'li
Correction: Kage's not actively looking for him. I'm under the assumption that after Kage spoke with Erik, Erik sent to him the sketch of Jin'li. Kage has also gotten a sketch of Jin'li from someone else. As such Kage has spread the sketch around the Brass Blades ranks. They're not actively searching but they are on the lookout and have a high awarenesss level for him.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here)(()Brainstorm on event 2 is up)))) - Tiergan - 07-16-2014

If you have to many heroes at this point, I can always grab one of my bajillion alts (I-I don't have altitis! I can quit at any time!) and be a bad guy for a while.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here)(()Brainstorm on event 2 is up)))) - Melkire - 07-16-2014

Concerns:

1. I had to escort a survey team last week, resulting in a grueling night shift that kept me away from roughly 6pm PST 'til 8am PST the next morning. This upcoming week, starting Thursday and possibly working over the weekend, I may have to work extra and/or night shifts again. tl;dr: I might not be available at the scheduled 8:30pm Central for this event. I will be finding out tomorrow what my schedule looks like for Saturday.

2. How / in what way are the heroes in Prong 1 going to (be able to) break away from fighting voidsent to locate and track down a Black Mage? Are they going to wait 'til one party clears away their voidsent, then send that party off to investigate?

3. Given that the Brass Blades are on alert, you might want to plot a route that keeps as clear of them as possible, Askier. Same will have to go for Flames/Sultansworn if that sketch/information gets passed along to them as well. And wear a hood or something. Tongue


4. @ExKage:

You and I should probably get together as Kage and Haruko to exchange information at some point before Saturday, as the former has info on Epinoch and the latter has info on Melkire.


EDIT:

5. Does anyone find any fault with / reason to object to a swarm of voidsent outside the Gate of Thal? The last time around. we discussed poisoning NPCs in a brainstorming thread, and people still got upset over that. I'd like to check with everyone and see how people feel about something on this scale. Likewise for an assassination attempt on the Sultana.

RE: Blood on the Sands Episodic rp event (Sign up here)(()Brainstorm on event 2 is up)))) - Ragnar - 07-16-2014

Since Alexei's out of commission for a bit I'll come as a zombie.