(10-12-2016, 11:09 AM)Rila Wrote: Ooh. The idea just came to me that in addition to starting a linkshell, we could set up some sort of plot where an artifact links us together. It would explain why we suddenly have IC pen pals from completely different backgrounds.
Like what if there's some kind of a fractal tome that exists simultaneously in multiple locations? And whenever one version of it is written in, anyone else with a copy can see it? Kind of like a... a magical fantasy Google Docs.
And that way, we can actually exchange addresses ICly and potentially start sending private letters from there. It would also give us the freedom to start communications with multiple people without having to search for an IC plot reason each time.
Am I overthinking this?!
I do feel like this is probably overthinking it--people have been doing pen pal writing IRL for a long time, often to random strangers they found by whatever means. There's a sort of charm in that.
However, for people who want this type of RP but feel like they need further justification for their characters, I think it could work. Perhaps it's the original basis for the list, but in function it's not what everyone is using? Keeping this sort of thing in place for people who want to seek something a little meatier than just exchanging IC letters would be both prudent and interesting.
Ancient Allagan listservartifact starts the whole thing, is perhaps responsible for keeping track of who participates, but is not responsible for all communications?
