The Gang of Five
Role Play => Role Play Discussion => Topic started by: Ducky123 on October 25, 2013, 01:38:38 PM
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The rainbowfaces return to the Great Valley that is still being attacked and stalked by Redclaw and his minions. They offer each member of the Gang of Seven one wish and one of those wishes changes everything! The Great Valley is no longer their home, their lifes, their food and their destiny changes...
Whatever way they go, in the end they'll have to fight to turn everything back to normal...
Just a rough plan but something I'd like to try :) Details will be revealed later... So who wants to join? :)
PS: A huge thanks to rhombus for inspiring me, it would be a big pleasure if you join. :)
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Sounds good - I'd be interested! :lol
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I would definitely like to join. :) The paradigm shift in the gang's psychology, physiological needs, and worldview would definitely make this quite a bit darker (at least from a psychological perspective) than many of the other role plays I have read through on this site. It will be interesting to see how the characters adapt to their changing circumstances and, likewise, how their parents and loved ones view the situation.
The only concern that I would have is that I have very little experience in role playing on an online forum. But I suppose the only way to gain experience is to simply get started. :yes
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I like the sound of it - wouldn't mind joining if you'd have me :)
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The only concern that I would have is that I have very little experience in role playing on an online forum. But I suppose the only way to gain experience is to simply get started. in-yes.gif
Quite so. It was the same for me when I started out, but once you get into the swing of things it gets easier and more enjoyable. :DD Especially if you're RPing your own inspiration! :lol
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Me!
Me be Littlefoot? Pwease? *puppy dog eyes*
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Welcome aboard to everyone interested :D
I shall reveal more details now and tomorrow (If the forum permits it, that is) I'll start the character taking and such :)
The rainbowfaces return to the Great Valley that is still being attacked and stalked by Redclaw and his minions. They offer each member of the Gang of Seven one wish and one of those wishes changes everything! The Great Valley is no longer their home, their lifes, their food and their destiny changes...
Whatever way they go, in the end they'll have to fight to turn everything back to normal...
The Rainbowfaces read it in the stars: The reign of Redclaw is going to end, and the two must use their unusually great knowledge to make it possible. But who is the one to defeat the monster? The stars reveal it so they travel to the Great Valley to find the destined one. The prophecy sais the destined dinosaur will know its destiny and therefore they just need to offer it a wish and make this wish come true. The prophecy also sais that the destined one is still a kid that will one day get rid of the pest with the help of its friends.
I guess you already got who the destined one is? :p Thank you Tv-series! Well, it's Chomper! Chomper's wish will turn everyone into Sharpteeth (different species) though he doesn't exactly want that to happen. They cannot talk leafeater anymore and must therefore leave the Great Valley (not to mention that the Ground Crawlers are rare in the Valley). From now on they're a pack trying to get used to the way Sharpteeth live.
It needs a few years until they consider themselves old, strong and skilled enough to leave the home they found themselves over time to fulfill their destiny...
Okay, that's enough :lol: I hope this is not too close the brekclub's Sharptooth Valley... if so please tell me, I haven't read it yet.
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No, I think the difference is enough. In Sharptooth Valley, the characters aren't aware of their previous state as leaf-eaters. But this idea seems just as awesome! :lol
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I'm calling Chomper! This time before anybody else does!
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I'm calling Chomper! This time before anybody else does!
Oh...
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Vonboy and Dosu, I know how to decide which of us can get Chomper. Whoever's username begins with 'B' can get him. Oh, would you look at that... :p
I'm just joking, I don't mind who I play as. Guido doesn't count as one of the gang, does he? (I haven't really seen the show so I'm not sure who the members are outside of the main five)
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About whose Chomper, I just remember wanting to be in one of Ducky's other fics, seeing someone else already chose Chomper, and I just decided 'nah'.
Well Bushwacked, on the show it's the original gang of five plus Ruby and Chomper.
It'd be cool if We could still have some Flattoth/sharptooth interaction.
Maybe Grandpa could have some kind of heart-to-heart talk with Littlefoot as a sharptton before they leave on their new journey. (either through Chomper translating, or he has to re-learn flattooth.)
Or maybe something like some other Valley kids goes out and finds them, or they run into Bron's or Old One's herd? (Actually, that'd be CRAZY with Bron and sharptooth Littlefoot :lol )
I don't know. Just having other Valley characters involved somehow, even just temporarily, would be cool.
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I think your idea sounds good, von. Maybe they don't remember their old life but as time goes they regain their memories...
Guido is indeed not an all time member of the Gang. He is in two or three episodes, if I recall correctly. But maybe he can go after them after some time (after he got told what happened), gets attacked and just before he gets killed Littlefoot remembers him and they slowly regain their memories. Guido could bring messages from and to the Valley? What do you think? :)
Alright, I start the character taking now since it already started unofficially :lol
Narrator Ducky123
Littlefoot Nahla (Twoclaw)
Cera Pterano (Fastbiter)
Ducky The Anonymous Person (Fastbiter)
Petrie bushwacked (Sharptooth Flyer)
Spike rhombus (Fastbiter)
Ruby Ducky123 (Fastbiter)
Chomper vonboy (Twoclaw)
Male Rainbowface (Mimus) Pterano
Female Rainbowface (Galli) Ducky123
Redclaw The Anonymous Person
Thud Dosu2Dinner
Screetch bushwacked
Guido bushwacked
Grandpa Zimba
Grandma Nahla
Topsy vonboy
Tria Zimba
Mama Swimmer Ducky123
Mama Flyer rhombus
Mr. Thicknose vonboy
Chomper's Mother Ducky123
Chomper's Father bushwacked
Mr. Thicknose vonboy
Tricia Nahla
other characters we might need later
I'll be the narrator... and, if nobody has any problems with that, I'd like to be Cera :D Though I won't have a problem if somebody else wants her.
You probably know my colour system already? red=character not taken, yellow=character might be taken or more than one person wants to take it, green=charakter's taken
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Yeah, the idea of Guido acting like a messenger sounds good!
Let's see... Petrie's pretty cool, I wouldn't mind playing him. Could I be Screech as well? And Guido, whenever he pops up :D
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Can I be Ruby please? :D And maybe Thud as well?
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Can I be Spike? If the gang forgets how to speak leafeater then it would be interesting to see how Spike adapts to the situation. Will he be able to use the sharptooth language? Will he be effective at using non-verbal cues (which would be very useful in the middle of a hunt)? I see quite a bit of variation in how he could be portrayed.
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My Littlefoot,all mine, mine mine mine mine *grabs Littlefoot and runs*.
Yeah as you see.I claim Littlefoot :lol
Can I have him?
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I think your idea sounds good, von. Maybe they don't remember their old life but as time goes they regain their memories.
That is certainly an interesting idea. Another possibility could be that upon discovering that they have become sharpteeth they simply decide to leave the valley without telling anyone. Perhaps the gang would think that it would be easier on their families to imagine them finally meeting their doom on one of their adventures as opposed to becoming sharpteeth and being force to feed upon their own kind. This viewpoint might be especially strong in Littlefoot and Cera, considering their histories. We could disagree with the logic of that decision of course, but in the heat of the moment I can see them perhaps going that route.
Another possibility that I would see as likely is that the adults see the gang (as sharpteeth) and simply attack and chase them out of the valley without regards to Chomper's words (perhaps they think that he betrayed them and brought sharpteeth into the valley.) This viewpoint would be confirmed (from the adults POV) when their children simply do not return to the valley. This option would definitely add to the drama of the story and, since the adults would believe that Chomper and the sharpteeth (the gang) was responsible for the deaths of their children, could lead to numerous complications later on.
There are many possible options and all of them seem very promising to me.
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That sounds good, Rhombus. I personally don't really like the Gang loosing their memories idea. Mostly because I really LOVE the dark story of them having to change their way of thinking, outlook on life, and their morales. If they didn't know they used to be flatteeth, that would be lost.
I'd like to play Topsy(Mr. Threehorn) too, if you don't mind me having two character's. Depending on how the story unfolds, I could have him simply disowning Cera for being a sharptooth now. Him getting into a huge argument with Tria about it, and them breaking up could be a good side-story too. That's assuming he even KNOWS she's now a sharptooth.
Also, would anyone mind bringing in Chomper's parents? I'm sure they could protect the Gang early on, and teach them how to hunt (Whether they like it or not.)
Oh yeah. Wanna make sure I have Chomper
EDIT: I didn't mean Littlefoot, Nahla. It was a fudge up on my part, Nahla :lol
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Wow, you guys have so many cool ideas :wow
Can I be Spike? If the gang forgets how to speak leafeater then it would be interesting to see how Spike adapts to the situation. Will he be able to use the sharptooth language? Will he be effective at using non-verbal cues (which would be very useful in the middle of a hunt)? I see quite a bit of variation in how he could be portrayed.
True, rhombus. If nobody mind it, it is your decision whether Spike can speak Sharptooth or not :yes
That is certainly an interesting idea. Another possibility could be that upon discovering that they have become sharpteeth they simply decide to leave the valley without telling anyone. Perhaps the gang would think that it would be easier on their families to imagine them finally meeting their doom on one of their adventures as opposed to becoming sharpteeth and being force to feed upon their own kind. This viewpoint might be especially strong in Littlefoot and Cera, considering their histories. We could disagree with the logic of that decision of course, but in the heat of the moment I can see them perhaps going that route.
Another possibility that I would see as likely is that the adults see the gang (as sharpteeth) and simply attack and chase them out of the valley without regards to Chomper's words (perhaps they think that he betrayed them and brought sharpteeth into the valley.) This viewpoint would be confirmed (from the adults POV) when their children simply do not return to the valley. This option would definitely add to the drama of the story and, since the adults would believe that Chomper and the sharpteeth (the gang) was responsible for the deaths of their children, could lead to numerous complications later on.
While the first idea sounds okay, the second one is pretty good. I thought the grown-ups would chase them out somehow. Them accusing Chomper for the 'death' of their children is a great idea.
That sounds good, Rhombus. I personally don't really like the Gang loosing their memories idea. Mostly because I really LOVE the dark story of them having to change their way of thinking, outlook on life, and their morales. If they didn't know they used to be flatteeth, that would be lost.
Good point! I think they should keep their memories indeed, but not the language...
I'd like to play Topsy(Mr. Threehorn) too, if you don't mind me having two character's. Depending on how the story unfolds, I could have him simply disowning Cera for being a sharptooth now. Him getting into a huge argument with Tria about it, and them breaking up could be a good side-story too. That's assuming he even KNOWS she's now a sharptooth.
If we use rhombus' idea that side-plot would not be possible. It's a pretty funny idea though, I admit :D
Also, would anyone mind bringing in Chomper's parents? I'm sure they could protect the Gang early on, and teach them how to hunt (Whether they like it or not.)
Sure, I thought about Chomper's parents. I'll add them to the character list (should we give them names considering how they would call each other when talking to each other?)
Will update the list now
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I'm confused,who is who? :blink: You have two people down for Littlefoot
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I'm confused,who is who? :blink: You have two people down for Littlefoot
It's because you and Vonboy both want to be Littlefoot, so we need to find a way to decide who gets him.
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Yeah, but vonboy already has Chomper and Topsy so you'll get Littlefoot, Nahla :) I just wrote both of you for Littlefoot since two people apply for Littlefoot (besides you were first, Nahla)
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*gasp!* And I'm not aware of this roleplay right away?! How dare me!
Hmm...Ducky's too darn cute for her own good, so I'll take her. I'd like to also take the male rainbowface, and possibly Redclaw.
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I don't know WHY I put down Littlefoot last night. I meant Chomper.
Oh well, I was working overtime last night, and was tired. :lol
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Okay, vonboy :lol
I'll take the other Rainbowface and Ducky's Mother. If anybody wants them too I'll choose other characters of course ;) Same goes to Cera.
Oh, and welcome TAP :wave
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True, rhombus. If nobody mind it, it is your decision whether Spike can speak Sharptooth or not :yes
Okay. I think that I will probably have Spike remain mostly silent even if he is capable of using sharptooth. Old habits die hard. But the fact the he can speak will change the group dynamics somewhat and that could be interesting to explore.
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I'll take Grandma too :D I never played any of the Grandparents before.
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Some of the adult characters still need to be picked (they won't have big part), particularly Chomper's parents. If nobody wants to have them, I might play as one of them, whoever will remain untaken.
There's another thing: Since the GoF turns into Sharpteeth (if possible each one being a different kind), we need to decide on their species. I ain't a big paleontologist so I don't know many species but I at least know of one of our RPers being quite aware of (specially Sharpteeth) dinosaur species. Toby (Dosu2Dinner), I need you :angel
I think we can agree on that the smallest members of the Flattooth Gang should also be the smallest members of the Sharpteeth Gang, can't we?
Moreover, I consider it best if the final call about which species the characters will be lies by the fellows who play them.
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I wouldn't mind playing one of Chomper's parents.
Since Petrie is a flyer, would 'Sharpetrie' also be a flyer or one of the walking type? I can't think of many flying sharpteeth unless they're the type who eat fish - but I don't know if that's the kind you're looking for.
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I guess I could also play Petrie's Mom unless somebody else wants to play that character.
With regards to the species of Spike, I personally think that Carcharodontosaurus iguidensis would be a rather nice fit. It was one of the heaviest and largest known dinosaurs when it reached adult size (but not as large as Carcharodontosaurus saharicus, Tyrannosaurus rex, or Spinosaurus) which would fit in with Spike's need to continuously eat. Speaking of which, I wonder if his enormous appetite might drive him to be the first of the gang to actually be forced into hunting? I would imagine the rest of the gang would put that off as long as possible (perhaps putting off so long that they lose control over their hunting instinct altogether) because killing a leafeater is so antithetical to their previous worldview and moral stances. It will be interesting to see how that plays out in the roleplay.
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bushwacked: Yes, I think Petrie should be a species that can fly (maybe Ichy's species or Rinkus'/Sierras?)
rhombus: You are right, they won't eat unless they're starving. Spike could be the one that finally convinces them (except Chomper, that is) to get their act together and go hunting in order to survive.
I also agree to the idea that their hunting instincts will eventually get stronger than their aversion for eating leafeaters. Whether or not we do it as an act of affect or a planned hunt, we'll see then. I don't mind :)
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Righto, I guess since Sierra seems the most aggressive kind of flyer in the series (I'm using good science here :p), Petrie could become Cearadactylus atrox.
And I like the idea of them trying to resist eating meat as long as they can, but then once they've started they keep getting better at it. Maybe after a while their predatory side could start taking over, and they even start enjoying the hunt?
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And I like the idea of them trying to resist eating meat as long as they can, but then once they've started they keep getting better at it. Maybe after a while their predatory side could start taking over, and they even start enjoying the hunt?
That sounds like an interesting idea. I do not think, however, that they could resist hunting for very long - days at most. In fact, they might find that the longer they put off eating meat (whether from carrion or freshly killed prey) the more unstable and dangerous they would become in their hunger.
In terms of hunting instincts, an idea that I have floating around in my head is that Spike (and perhaps others in the gang if anyone else likes the idea) would enjoy (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HorrorHunger) the act of hunting at a visceral level (his brain would associate hunting with the resolution of hunger) and an emotional level (the act of chasing would elicit excitement) from the very first hunt, but that he would be guilty over his positive response to hunting. In my view, at least initially, Spike would like an unwilling killer, enjoying the kill itself but loathing the fact that he enjoys it. I think that Chomper (and possibly Ruby to an extent) will be instrumental in explaining to the gang (perhaps through stories that are told to sharpteeth and omnivore children?) what it means to be sharpteeth and why they should not feel guilty over what they cannot change.
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^ That makes a lot of sense, especially as Spike is the most 'food-centric' of the group. Nice idea. I'm guessing that as a sharptooth Spike would be more vocal than he is usually?
Actually, that brings up another point - would the characters keep their speech quirks (e.g Ducky's "Yep yep yep") once they've turned? It would probably be easier to keep them, but I dunno if their sharptooth language might change how they talk?
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I'm guessing that as a sharptooth Spike would be more vocal than he is usually?
I am planning on having him be a bit more vocal by his standards (which I know isn't setting the bar very high) but not nearly as vocal as the rest of the gang. I would imagine that much of the content of my posts for Spike will elaborate on what Spike sees, smells, feels, and thinks, although I will have him converse intelligibly with the others after he changes.
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Good ideas there :yes We should use them I think.
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I can be Grandpa and Tria if you's want,just to get them taken care of.
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All characters are taken now. bushwacked and I just need to decide on who gets which one of Chomper's parents :lol (your call, bushwacked)
The main plot is set, ideas can always be brought up :yes
I thought we need to discuss some general things first, before we actually start the Rp itself (and some (including me) still need to pick a species his member of the Gang will turn into).
1. Speed: I thought we should try not to post too fast but also not to slow. Concrete: I suggest doing not more than 2 or 3 posts per day but (if possible) no breaks longer than a week should occur. If the RP goes too fast in your view, don't hesitate to speak up and we'll handel this :yes
2. Post Lenght: I think it's obvious that one-liners don't work well. It would be cool if you try to write at least two or three sentences, preferably a paragraph or two. I know that sometimes a short reply is needed but try to avoid (very) short posts. Besides, you might not always come up with something good. In this case, feel free to ask for help, may it be here in the discussion topic (I hope you check it every now and then :p) or a private request.
3. Filling in: If you can't play your character for whatever reasons, please let me know so we can agree on one of us playing your characters as long as you return :)
4. Questions? Are there more things we need to discuss?
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All sounds good, Ducky.
Erm... I'll go for Mr. Sharptooth in all his roary glory :p
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This might be going too far in dark territory, but Could we use an idea from my fic, in which Valley members voluntarily leave the Great Valley when they can sense they are dieing? (Such as how many animals can tell when they're time is coming, and find a place to die at.)
This could be a thing some members decide to do so they won't leave a big rotting corpse in the valley to spread disease (if they even know about that.) or at least to not attract predators into the valley with a rotting corpse. They might even think of it as a kind of giving back to the community, like "Maybe then some sharpteeth won't hunt down some young dinosaur with a life ahead of them for awhile."
This could open up some really... weird interactions, if you guys wanna go there.
Also, for species fro characters, Ducky probably can't be an aquatic sharptooth, really. Being Mo's species, she'd be really limited in where she could go, and what she could do, and I can't think of any others.
Dosu, help us!!!! :lol
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This might be going too far in dark territory, but Could we use an idea from my fic, in which Valley members voluntarily leave the Great Valley when they can sense they are dieing? (Such as how many animals can tell when they're time is coming, and find a place to die at.)
This could be a thing some members decide to do so they won't leave a big rotting corpse in the valley to spread disease (if they even know about that.) or at least to not attract predators into the valley with a rotting corpse. They might even think of it as a kind of giving back to the community, like "Maybe then some sharpteeth won't hunt down some young dinosaur with a life ahead of them for awhile."
This could open up some really... weird interactions, if you guys wanna go there.
I personally think that your idea would be quite an interesting addition as, like you said, it could open up some rather odd character interactions between the gang and others. Perhaps one of these encounters could help the gang come to terms with their change, as (assuming the gang eventually relearns leafeater or has Chomper along for translation) they would probably hear a different perspective on death and dying from an elderly dinosaur on the cusp of death as opposed to one who has something to lose. I would be interested in hearing what others think about that possible addition.
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^ I like this idea too. This RP is already pretty dark, so in for a penny in for a pound, right?
Maybe there could be a situation where one of the old dinosaurs who goes out to die actually recognises the gang in their sharptooth form somehow? I'd imagine that could lead to an interesting... conversation.
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^ I like this idea too. This RP is already pretty dark, so in for a penny in for a pound, right?
Maybe there could be a situation where one of the old dinosaurs who goes out to die actually recognises the gang in their sharptooth form somehow? I'd imagine that could lead to an interesting... conversation.
One idea that came to me in a dream last night (that we should probably not do in this RP) is this: turn the darkness in the story up to eleven and have the dinosaur in question be one of Littlefoot's grandparents. :o I think that might be too dark even by our standards.
How is one supposed to react when they see a loved one after a long absence who happens to be on their final walkabout to die and you are the possible executioner? I don't think Hallmark makes a card for that occasion. :p
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I vote we kill off Grandpa like that!!!
If not him, then I vote for Mr. Thicknose, and I wanna play him :DD
(By the way, I killed off Grandpa in my fic, so YES I'M EVIL!!! :anger)
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(By the way, I killed off Grandpa in my fic, so YES I'M EVIL!!! :anger)
I think that is where I got the idea from. :yes I went on fanfiction.net to see the story in question (Past O' Rama Season 2) after you mentioned your idea last night. After reading that story (and the prequel) immediately before bed I guess it is no surprise that I dreamed about the subject.
I would have no objection to using the idea that I mentioned if others think that it is a good idea, but I am concerned that my idea might be a bit too dark for what the other RPers have in mind.
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I have no problem with that idea - Grandpa always was trouble... :smile
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If you guys want that to happen, I'll be the last person to vote against it :)
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Nooo not Grandpa,we can't do that to poor Zimmy.
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I vote no for killing Grandpa,and really should it not be MY choice since he is my character? Nearly every fic I read kills off one or both the Grandparents and really it's getting quite old. So my vote is a big nope nope nope
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I was thinking about the actual transformation itself the other day and a few other issues came to mind that could affect how the events immediately following the transformation would occur. I am unsure if we wanted to resolve these issues prior to starting the roleplay or if we wanted to make these up as we go along. I would appreciate anyone else’s thoughts on these ideas.
The timing of the transformation:
If the transformation occurs immediately after the making of wishes by the gang then the interactions of the rainbowfaces and the gang will have to be considered. For one, I would imagine that the gang would not be thrilled (quite an understatement) with suddenly being transformed in that manner regardless of the circumstance. Additionally, if that occurs will one of the gang (I am looking at you Cera) become violent towards the rainbowfaces? If so, then that might be the event that alerts the adults to sharpteeth (the gang) being in the valley.
If, on the other hand, the transformation happens after a delay (perhaps after the gang goes to sleep that night?) then the issue arises how each member is going to be alerted to their new condition. Will one of the gang wake up in the night and notice the change? If so, will the member have the intuition to think that maybe this has happened to the others and to wake them? Undoubtedly if that occurs then one of the gang will scream upon being woken up by another member (because they are being woken up by a sharptooth) and that will alert the adults to the existence of sharpteeth in the valley. This would create a rather more confusing situation than scenario one, because it may take some time for the members to find one another after being chased from the valley and it would also take awhile to realize who is who (as they now all look and smell different.)
The realism of the transformation in terms of the gang’s perceptions:
Smell
Generally speaking, based upon the information gleamed in the television series, Chomper, Ruby, and Spike have the best sense of smell of the gang. This especially makes sense in the case of Chomper and Ruby, as an acute sense of smell is of great benefit in tracking down prey. However, this means that when the gang changes that the remainder of the members will be going from a rather reduced sense of smell to an extremely heightened sense. To put this quantitatively, the difference between the olfactory (smell) acuity of a human and a bloodhound is around 100,000,000 times. The number of olfactory receptor cells are 4 billion in a bloodhound, compared to just 5 million in a human and 100 million in a rabbit. Additionally, many predators have a far larger area of the brain dedicated to the interpretation of smells, further increasing smell sensitivity and differentiation beyond what the raw number of olfactory receptors would seem to indicate. The magnitude of this change is impossible for us to imagine (considering our extremely poor sense of smell) but is probably comparable to a legally blind individual suddenly gaining the ability to see. I can easily imagine the gang being overwhelmed, and perhaps even being rendered unconscious, in the moments immediately following the transformation. Even after the change, relating to one another more on the basis of smell than on sight will be quite a change in perspective – and probably one that we would have to work on detailing in the roleplay.
Binocular Vision
Most herbivores have eyes that are oriented more towards the sides of their heads in order to maximize their range of vision (very useful in seeing predators attempting to sneak up on you) whereas most predators have eyes that are oriented more towards the front (this allows for binocular vision – very useful in gauging the distance to potential prey.) This means that the entire gang (except Chomper and perhaps Ruby) is going to have depth perception for the first time. This would probably make the gang very worried (as their range of vision would be much less and the paranoia that comes with being prey would take a while to subside) and confused (I can easily see one of the gang not realizing what the object is in front of their face before realizing that it is their snout.)
Spike’s Vision
In the case of Spike, he is depicted as being colorblind in the TV episode “Through the eyes of a Spiketail” (his vision appears to be in shades of purple) and therefore I guess we could consider that attribute cannon. Although the shift in his sense of smell will not be as great as the rest of the gang, he would probably be affected by a change in his sense of vision. He will be going from seeing 100 different shades (only rod photoreceptors functioning with 100 different sensitivity states) to 100,000,000 colors (100 times as many as humans assuming that dinosaurs had the same number of cones as most modern birds – 4 different types of cones equals 100 x 100 x 100 x 100 different sensitivity states or approximately 100,000,000 colors.) I can easily imagine him being amazed at the amazing ësong’ his vision is giving him (he would have no concept of color as this is his first time seeing it – so referring to the colors as tones in a song is probably the best description he could give it) until finally recognizing that he is on two feet and has sharp claws and realizing what has transpired.
So what does everyone else think about some of these ideas? Should we leave some of them out or simply explain them away as being handled by the magical transformation? I would like to hear the thoughts of others on this matter.
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I just noticed Nahla's and Zimba's posts after I posted my message. Since there are objections to killing off Grandpa Longneck, perhaps we should have Mr. Thicknose be the dinosaur to die in the walkabout instead? Vonboy has already offered to play that character in the event that he was added for that purpose.
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Yeah, I'd be okay with Mr. Thicknose being up for the chop - go for it Vonboy! :anger
I think putting in details about what the transformation is like would add a nice layer of detail, like what you said with the smells, vision etc. Attempting to learn the sharptooth language should be pretty interesting too.Would they also find it a little harder to move at first if their body changes, especially if they go from four legs to two?
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Attempting to learn the sharptooth language should be pretty interesting too.
I was under the impression that they would automatically be able to speak the sharptooth language but forget how to speak leafeater. Although the gang attempting to relearn leafeater might be interesting, especially with their modified vocal structures. Perhaps in the process we can hear the story about how Chomper learned leafeater, since it was never elaborated upon in the films or television series.
Would they also find it a little harder to move at first if their body changes, especially if they go from four legs to two?
That is something that I was wondering as well. I would imagine those who were already bipedal or flighted would have an easier time, but Littlefoot, Spike, and Cera will have to adapt to a bipedal stature unless they become quadruped sharpteeth. If some adaptation is required then it would be wise to factor that into the transformation scene (giving them enough time to adapt to their new legs) otherwise they will be unable to run away from the adults.
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Guess we should have asked Zimba first, oh well. I'll be playing Mr. Thicknose, the main dish this evening. :lol
I guess we should talk about Chomper too. Should he still be the kinda childish/innocent kid he was in the TV series, or should he be a little more older/mature?
What about his hunting skills? Are they going to be well developed already, or do we play him as a young sharptooth that never hunted anything bigger than bugs and maybe lizards before? Is he going to already be okay with hunting and eating leafeaters, or maybe he was never interested in it (didn't want to learn) before he left his parents to move into the Valley?
It might be interesting if he tells the sharptooth gang he's never actually hunted flatteeth before, and now they have to all learn it together. It might put more pressure on the gang if even Chomper is still not reconciled completely with what he is yet, and he's not pushing the rest to reconcile either.
There's a lot of ways Chomper is played out in fanfiction, so we'll have to decide how he's going to be here.
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I'm sure you'll be a tasty treat
I kind of like the idea of Chomper starting off like he is in the films, then hardening as the story goes on and he has to actually hunt leafeaters. It sounds like it could turn into a dinosaur version of 'Lord Of The Flies', without the island :p
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I had an idea for a scene in the roleplay that would only work if Chomper had some hunting experience. Since it would be a major scene if we decide to do it as I envision, I don't really want to announce the details of it openly. I think that I will run it by you in a personal message vonboy and you can tell me if you like the idea or not.
Edit: It says that your personal messages are full, so I sent you an email instead.
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I'm impressed :lol:
The timing of the transformation:
If the transformation occurs immediately after the making of wishes by the gang then the interactions of the rainbowfaces and the gang will have to be considered. For one, I would imagine that the gang would not be thrilled (quite an understatement) with suddenly being transformed in that manner regardless of the circumstance. Additionally, if that occurs will one of the gang (I am looking at you Cera) become violent towards the rainbowfaces? If so, then that might be the event that alerts the adults to sharpteeth (the gang) being in the valley.
If, on the other hand, the transformation happens after a delay (perhaps after the gang goes to sleep that night?) then the issue arises how each member is going to be alerted to their new condition. Will one of the gang wake up in the night and notice the change? If so, will the member have the intuition to think that maybe this has happened to the others and to wake them? Undoubtedly if that occurs then one of the gang will scream upon being woken up by another member (because they are being woken up by a sharptooth) and that will alert the adults to the existence of sharpteeth in the valley. This would create a rather more confusing situation than scenario one, because it may take some time for the members to find one another after being chased from the valley and it would also take awhile to realize who is who (as they now all look and smell different.)
I think this is something we may need to vote on. I personally would be fine with both versions since both offer a great conflict potential and such.
Smell
Generally speaking, based upon the information gleamed in the television series, Chomper, Ruby, and Spike have the best sense of smell of the gang. This especially makes sense in the case of Chomper and Ruby, as an acute sense of smell is of great benefit in tracking down prey. However, this means that when the gang changes that the remainder of the members will be going from a rather reduced sense of smell to an extremely heightened sense. To put this quantitatively, the difference between the olfactory (smell) acuity of a human and a bloodhound is around 100,000,000 times. The number of olfactory receptor cells are 4 billion in a bloodhound, compared to just 5 million in a human and 100 million in a rabbit. Additionally, many predators have a far larger area of the brain dedicated to the interpretation of smells, further increasing smell sensitivity and differentiation beyond what the raw number of olfactory receptors would seem to indicate. The magnitude of this change is impossible for us to imagine (considering our extremely poor sense of smell) but is probably comparable to a legally blind individual suddenly gaining the ability to see. I can easily imagine the gang being overwhelmed, and perhaps even being rendered unconscious, in the moments immediately following the transformation. Even after the change, relating to one another more on the basis of smell than on sight will be quite a change in perspective – and probably one that we would have to work on detailing in the roleplay.
I don't think we need to do it that detailed. I'm all for including it though. They'll have to get used to it.
Same goes to binocular vision and Spike's vision. Good ideas but I don't think doing them too detailed will be good.
I was under the impression that they would automatically be able to speak the sharptooth language but forget how to speak leafeater. Although the gang attempting to relearn leafeater might be interesting, especially with their modified vocal structures. Perhaps in the process we can hear the story about how Chomper learned leafeater, since it was never elaborated upon in the films or television series.
They forget how to speak leafeater. Consequently, they speak sharptooth. It would indeed be interesting to think about how Chomper learned leafeater. He didn't hear every leafeater word from the Gang for sure.
That is something that I was wondering as well. I would imagine those who were already bipedal or flighted would have an easier time, but Littlefoot, Spike, and Cera will have to adapt to a bipedal stature unless they become quadruped sharpteeth. If some adaptation is required then it would be wise to factor that into the transformation scene (giving them enough time to adapt to their new legs) otherwise they will be unable to run away from the adults.
I think that point is the most important of all points you mentioned. This would speak for a surreptitious disappearing (preferably at night) rather than being chased out of the Valley, actually.
I'll be playing Mr. Thicknose, the main dish this evening. dino_laugh.gif
Alright, you are hired :lol
I guess we should talk about Chomper too. Should he still be the kinda childish/innocent kid he was in the TV series, or should he be a little more older/mature?
Well, at the beginning he'll be rather immature but as time flows (there'll be leaps in time) he'll grow more mature and serious, life in the Mysterious Beyond is hard after all.
What about his hunting skills? Are they going to be well developed already, or do we play him as a young sharptooth that never hunted anything bigger than bugs and maybe lizards before? Is he going to already be okay with hunting and eating leafeaters, or maybe he was never interested in it (didn't want to learn) before he left his parents to move into the Valley?
That depends on how you and everyone else would like it to be... I consider the following idea as quite good: Chomper does know how to hunt, theoretically, he just never did hunt. What do you think? :)
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I don't think we need to do it that detailed. I'm all for including it though. They'll have to get used to it.
Same goes to binocular vision and Spike's vision. Good ideas but I don't think doing them too detailed will be good.
I agree that we shouldn't be that detailed. Besides, I have no idea how we would incorporate an explanation of olfactory receptors and cone photoreceptors into the story. :confused That would sound like the type of narration that we would get from Mr. Thicknose. :lol Perhaps that is why he is on the menu for later. :p My intention was just to describe to the other RPers the magnitude of the change that we are talking about and how that might potentially impact the gang.
I think that point is the most important of all points you mentioned. This would speak for a surreptitious disappearing (preferably at night) rather than being chased out of the Valley, actually.
If we want to save the plot points that the "Chomper betrays the gang, but not really" storyline made possible, then I suppose that we could combine the idea of a surreptitious disappearing with the adults thinking that Chomper betrayed them. For example, perhaps the gang decides to leave the valley at night after discovering their condition, but Mama Flyer notices that Petrie is gone and raises a general alarm. The adults would then be alerted to the loss of their children. In the process of looking for Petrie, Mama Flyer might catch a glimpse of Chomper leaving the valley with his pack (the gang) and when she informs the adults of this a bit later the adults would jump to conclusions (that Chomper had betrayed them).
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If we want to save the plot points that the "Chomper betrays the gang, but not really" storyline made possible, then I suppose that we could combine the idea of a surreptitious disappearing with the adults thinking that Chomper betrayed them. For example, perhaps the gang decides to leave the valley at night after discovering their condition, but Mama Flyer notices that Petrie is gone and raises a general alarm. The adults would then be alerted to the loss of their children. In the process of looking for Petrie, Mama Flyer might catch a glimpse of Chomper leaving the valley with his pack (the gang) and when she informs the adults of this a bit later the adults would jump to conclusions (that Chomper had betrayed them).
We could incorporate the fact that they're still getting used to their new bodies with how they're discovered sneaking out at night. Say, maybe to escape they need to sneak past a nest of sleeping dinosaurs and because they're still getting used to their new vision or method of walking, they accidentally alert the adults that way. Could be a nice way to introduce the difficulties they initially find in their new bodies. And it could be a better way of making the adults think the worst of Chomper - maybe one of the gang could stumble into a sleeping child, so the first thing the adults see when they wake up is a group of sharpteeth stumbling around their kids?
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We could incorporate the fact that they're still getting used to their new bodies with how they're discovered sneaking out at night. Say, maybe to escape they need to sneak past a nest of sleeping dinosaurs and because they're still getting used to their new vision or method of walking, they accidentally alert the adults that way. Could be a nice way to introduce the difficulties they initially find in their new bodies. And it could be a better way of making the adults think the worst of Chomper - maybe one of the gang could stumble into a sleeping child, so the first thing the adults see when they wake up is a group of sharpteeth stumbling around their kids?
I think that this would be an excellent idea! However, I think that if they do stumble upon a child then it should probably be one of a smaller species, because if the gang is having difficulty moving around then they could be easily chased down and trampled by an adult of a larger species. If they alert a nest of smaller dinosaurs, on the other hand, then they could have time to make a hasty escape before the rest of the adults arrived.
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Okay :D Sounds good!
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I think that this would be an excellent idea! However, I think that if they do stumble upon a child then it should probably be one of a smaller species, because if the gang is having difficulty moving around then they could be easily chased down and trampled by an adult of a larger species.
Yeah, that's good, I hadn't thought about that. Plus, if the dinosaurs they disturb are smaller / younger, they could exaggerate and make the gang sound much more vicious and threatening than they actually are (or at least at that point in the story) when they're reporting it to the adults.
That brings up another point, how big would the gang be once they've turned into sharpteeth? I'm guessing they'd grow a little, but wouldn't be full size?
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I was under the impression (based upon Ducky's comments on this story having 'time jumps' into the future) that they would be roughly the same size and that the roleplay would follow their progress as they grew up. The only difference initially would be that they would go from being young leafeaters to young sharpteeth.
I find your idea interesting, however, in that if some of the gang could grow somewhat in size (namely Ducky) it would open up some additional possibilities in terms of what species the gang could turn into. If Ducky remains roughly the same size, for example, then she would have to become a rather small species of sharptooth in the roleplay, but if she could increase in size to match the rest of the gang then she could potentially become a larger species.
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Ah, I'm sorry, I didn't see that there would be jumps in time. The only reason I said about them getting a little bigger was because that way they could start hunting bigger prey sooner - but it would be actually be pretty interesting to see them grow as sharpteeth against a longer timespan.
I don't want to go against what Ducky had planned though, and it could still work either way, so I'm happy to go with however you guys want to play it :)
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I was under the impression (based upon Ducky's comments on this story having 'time jumps' into the future) that they would be roughly the same size and that the roleplay would follow their progress as they grew up. The only difference initially would be that they would go from being young leafeaters to young sharpteeth.
Yes, that's exactly what I meant plus I thought once the gang have found a kind of territory and being trained by Chomper's parents, we could just do one or more shifts in time in order to make progress with the plot and to avoid boring scenes :yes
Ducky will indeed grow compared to her size as hadrosaur. Still I thought she should turn into a smaller kind of Sharptooth (some kind of Fastbiter species would be most accurate in my view).
Oh, and maybe they could stumple around either Mrs. Maia's young ones or Ducky's siblings?
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Count me in. If you guys are open to another member joining. :)
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ount me in. If you guys are open to another member joining. smile.gif
Welcome. :wave I am currently assigned Spike and Mama Flyer in the roleplay. I would offer you Mama Flyer as a character, but I imagine that she will only have a very minor role after the beginning of the roleplay. Perhaps one of the others would be willing to lend you a character?
Oh, and maybe they could stumple around either Mrs. Maia's young ones or Ducky's siblings?
Sounds good to me. Mrs. Maia and Ducky's mom are among the most maternal residents of the valley so their children being threatened by sharpteeth would definitely start quite the commotion!
Edit: Just to clarify Belmont, you may have Mama flyer if you want her. It is just that she may not have much of a role in the roleplay after the transformation occurs.
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Well, welcome aboard :lol:
Many of us play plenty of characters so is there anybody willing to offer Belmont one of his/hers? I sure will do so if necessary :yes
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Count me in. If you guys are open to another member joining. smile.gif
First, you must howl at the moon three times and spin in a circle, as per the initiation ritual :p
I think I said I'd play Chomper's dad - you could have him if you'd like?
EDIT: I could also hand you the reins for Guido if he'd interest you more
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I had an idea that I wanted to run by everyone. It is a bit more specific than the general ideas that we have been working on thus far, but I thought that perhaps some elements of this idea might be useful even if we discard the general premise. Assuming that the transformation happens at night (was that what we all agreed or did we never reach consensus?) could we possibly use a nightmare in order to signal the moment of transformation and to give the members of the gang pretext to wake up in the middle of the night?
Here is a rough synopsis of the idea that I had: Each of the characters would have a nightmare with similar themes or recurring symbols. Perhaps they are being chased by the sharptooth species that they are turning into, for example. In the process of the nightmare each will come across six blocked pathways and one open pathway with visible indications that the rest of the gang had already gone through the other six blocked-off pathways. In the process of running through the one open pathway, a rockslide will occur preventing them from going back the way that they came. In following the path they will eventually come across a large chamber with a dead body and a pool of water. Upon inspecting the body they will discover that it is their own corpse (as a leafeater) and when they look at the pool of water they will see their reflection as a sharptooth. I figure that by modifying the details of each nightmare, each roleplayer could elaborate upon the character traits of their respective characters and their unique set of fears and motivations.
So what does everyone think? Even if we decide not to use this idea on the gang in general, I am thinking about incorporating such a nightmare in the case of Spike in order to elaborate on his character traits a bit more (desirable, in my opinion, because he is functionally mute in the films.) If anyone is interested in seeing what I had in mind in a particular example, I have written down a basic idea of what I had in mind for Spike's nightmare if anyone wants me to send them a copy via personal message.
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I guess I'll take Bron and if possible, Dil.
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I had an idea that I wanted to run by everyone. It is a bit more specific than the general ideas that we have been working on thus far, but I thought that perhaps some elements of this idea might be useful even if we discard the general premise. Assuming that the transformation happens at night (was that what we all agreed or did we never reach consensus?) could we possibly use a nightmare in order to signal the moment of transformation and to give the members of the gang pretext to wake up in the middle of the night?
Here is a rough synopsis of the idea that I had: Each of the characters would have a nightmare with similar themes or recurring symbols. Perhaps they are being chased by the sharptooth species that they are turning into, for example. In the process of the nightmare each will come across six blocked pathways and one open pathway with visible indications that the rest of the gang had already gone through the other six blocked-off pathways. In the process of running through the one open pathway, a rockslide will occur preventing them from going back the way that they came. In following the path they will eventually come across a large chamber with a dead body and a pool of water. Upon inspecting the body they will discover that it is their own corpse (as a leafeater) and when they look at the pool of water they will see their reflection as a sharptooth. I figure that by modifying the details of each nightmare, each roleplayer could elaborate upon the character traits of their respective characters and their unique set of fears and motivations.
So what does everyone think? Even if we decide not to use this idea on the gang in general, I am thinking about incorporating such a nightmare in the case of Spike in order to elaborate on his character traits a bit more (desirable, in my opinion, because he is functionally mute in the films.) If anyone is interested in seeing what I had in mind in a particular example, I have written down a basic idea of what I had in mind for Spike's nightmare if anyone wants me to send them a copy via personal message.
I think that sounds awesome! I really like the symbolism, like the rockslide meaning there's no way back for them, and their body showing the 'death' of their old way of life. When you say the nightmare signals their transformation, I'm guessing you mean they wake up as sharpteeth? If that's the case, maybe we could have them wake up on their own as if they'd been sleepwalking, giving a reason as to why the change didn't alert their parents? Or maybe even all waking up together in a cave similar to the one in their dreams, which also happens to be in the Valley? If the others like the nightmare idea, that is.
I'd definitely like to read the idea you had for Spike's nightmare. I'm getting some ideas of my own, too.
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I think that sounds awesome! I really like the symbolism, like the rockslide meaning there's no way back for them, and their body showing the 'death' of their old way of life. When you say the nightmare signals their transformation, I'm guessing you mean they wake up as sharpteeth? If that's the case, maybe we could have them wake up on their own as if they'd been sleepwalking, giving a reason as to why the change didn't alert their parents? Or maybe even all waking up together in a cave similar to the one in their dreams, which also happens to be in the Valley? If the others like the nightmare idea, that is.
I like your proposed ideas. In particular, by having them sleepwalk it would explain why their parents were not (immediately) alerted. Although, I am unsure if they should actually wake up in a cave or not.
'd definitely like to read the idea you had for Spike's nightmare. I'm getting some ideas of my own, too.
I have sent a copy of my idea to you via personal message. Please let me know what you think. I am new to writing fiction so I would appreciate any constructive criticism that you could offer.
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I like rhombus' idea, I don't mind the sleepwalking idea. It'd make sense, we just need to decide on a place for them to meet then :)
@Belmont2500: I posted a list of characters on the first page, neither Bron nor Dil are going to be in this RP :(
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I'm trying to think of somewhere which isn't too close to a way out of the Great Valley, and which would mean they'd have to sneak through the valley to get out. How about in the 'Secret Caverns' where Ruby and Chomper live (I'm going by the wiki here :p). That way, it could be a way for the gang, Chomper and Ruby to meet up and escape?
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I'm trying to think of somewhere which isn't too close to a way out of the Great Valley, and which would mean they'd have to sneak through the valley to get out. How about in the 'Secret Caverns' where Ruby and Chomper live (I'm going by the wiki here :p). That way, it could be a way for the gang, Chomper and Ruby to meet up and escape?
That sounds like a good idea. That would allow them to meet up without being seen by the adults, but they would still have to mount a risky escape to leave the valley. This would also open up the possibility of the gang beginning to confront the reality of their situation (new walking methods, being overwhelmed by their senses, and the emotional impact of becoming the 'enemy') and to at least become calm enough to attempt an escape. I would imagine after immediately waking up (especially if we use the nightmare idea) the gang will be extremely overwhelmed and emotionally distraught.
I also would imagine that after finding out that they are speaking sharptooth, that the gang will want to track down the Rainbowfaces in the hope that they could reverse the process or at least explain the situation to their parents. Should the Rainbowfaces still be in the valley on the night of the transformation, or should they leave the valley after granting the wish?
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They'll be out of the Valley at that time, otherwise they might get chased down :p But what if they're still watching the Gang?
We finally need to actually start the RP itself soon because I know how slow it might be in the end :rolleyes: We can continue the discussion of course but everything needed for the very first scene (the Rainbowfaces realizing the prophecy) doesn't need any more discussion, does it? Are you ready guys? :p The Anonymous Person?
So... four of us still need to pick their Sharptooth species (Nahla, The Anonymous Person, Dosu2Dinner & Me). As for me, I've talked to Dosu yesterday. However, we couldn't really agree on some species so far so here are my thoughts what kind of species Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky & Ruby could be... (I'm not aware of many species)
Littlefoot: I thought he could be a Tyrannosaurus rex since he and Chomper consider themselves as brothers, sort of.
Cera: Something big and strong! Are Allosaurus or Spinosaurus good choices?
Ducky: Well, she should be rather small. Maybe Utahraptor or Deinonychus? Or a species that likes to swim???
Ruby: Something medium-sized, probably a species that is pretty intelligent.
The secret caverns would work, another option would be a place deep in the woods but the SC's are fine :)
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They'll be out of the Valley at that time, otherwise they might get chased down :p But what if they're still watching the Gang?
Sounds good. It might be interesting to have the Rainbowfaces watching them from afar. Perhaps they could intervene indirectly at certain points later on in the roleplay?
We finally need to actually start the RP itself soon because I know how slow it might be in the end :rolleyes: We can continue the discussion of course but everything needed for the very first scene (the Rainbowfaces realizing the prophecy) doesn't need any more discussion, does it? Are you ready guys? :p The Anonymous Person?
I am ready whenever everyone else is. :)
Ducky: Well, she should be rather small. Maybe Utahraptor or Deinonychus? Or a species that likes to swim???
Utahraptor ostrommaysorum was one of the largest species of the family Dromaeosauridae, reaching 23 feet long and weighing about 1000 lbs. So, although that would make Ducky small as a child, she would be rather large growing up. Deinonychus antirrhopus, on the other hand, would be quite a bit smaller. I have included a picture for comparisons sake.
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p708/rhombus997/Dromie_scale_zps6ed1fcd3.png)
Ruby: Something medium-sized, probably a species that is pretty intelligent.
I actually think that Utahraptor might be a good fit here. The smartest dinosaurs, inferred by cranial size and structure, was probably the Troodontidae, but they were rather small compared to the other species we have been discussing.
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p708/rhombus997/Stenonychosaurus-scale_zps80a93123.png)
I guess while I am at it, I might as well give everyone an idea of Spike's species looked like so that it is easier to describe in the roleplay.
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p708/rhombus997/Carcharodontosaurus_BW_zps9d919c40.jpg)
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Thanks rhombus, that's very useful! :)
Ducky: Unless TAP doesn't want Ducky to be a Deinonychus antirrhopus, I'd say yes :)
Ruby: Dosu suggested Troodon as well :D But it's too small to be of much use against the mighty Redclaw :p So Utahraptor (aka Fastbiter) then? Dosu?
Sounds good. It might be interesting to have the Rainbowfaces watching them from afar. Perhaps they could intervene indirectly at certain points later on in the roleplay?
Yeah, maybe we can do that at some point in the RP. They'll follow the Gang undoubtedly then :yes
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As long as it does not result in abandoning "The Great Plague", I am up and ready for the RP whenever anyone else is.
A deinonychus, eh? I can handle that easily. Such a species sounds reasonable for size.
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I'm ready to get started whenever the others are, Cap'n! I guess we just need to wait for Nahla and Dosu to choose their species.
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Just out of curiosity before we begin, are there any conventions in the forum about how to indicate thoughts and dreams separately from overt actions and words? I know that some roleplays on the forum appear to have used italics to indicate thoughts and dreams and I just want to make sure that I am following the same standards as everyone else. Since Spike is functionally mute as a leafeater much of his early dialogue is simple going to be his thoughts and perceptions.
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Italics are fine for thoughts and the like, I think. At least, that's what I use and nobody's called me out for it yet.
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^ Thanks for the reply. That is probably the convention that I will follow unless Ducky has something else in mind. I suppose that it doesn't matter what font is used really as long as everyone follows the same standards.
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Let's light this barbeque!
Um, I mean let's get started already! :p
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That's fine, rhombus :)
It won't mean abandoning 'The Great Plague', TAP :) I'm waiting for especially Loyfe & one or two others to post.
Right, if nothing gets into my way, I'll make the first post tomorrow :)
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Utahraptor sounds fine. ;)
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Added the Sharpteeth species to the list, also TAP and I agreed on names for the Rainbowfaces (Mimus & Galli).
I'll start the thing in a bit :yes
I still need some advice though :bang Which species might Cera be?
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I'm guessing since it's Cera you'd want something pretty bulky and powerful... How about a Majungasaurus?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majungasaurus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majungasaurus)
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Good one! :lol It even has a small horn-like thing on its head :blink:
Cera's a Majungasaurus then :yes
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Hey I might not be able to post much due to being busy,there has been death in the family,plus I am quite sick so in and out of doctors. Nahla is my fill in,so if my characters are needed and Im not around Nahla steps in for me.
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I'm really sorry Zimba, my condolences and I hope you feel better soon.
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I am terribly sorry for your loss Zimba. I hope that you have a quick recovery.
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A loss in the family is always a hard thing to get through.
Hope you can get through it.
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Okay Zimmy, I'm sorry :( Nahla fills in then.
Right, here's what I have in mind for the next scene(s)... Ideas, additions and suggestions are welcomed like always ;)
The Gang (plus Guido to introduce him, kinda) play a game (how about Run & Hide?) in the evening. If you don't mind it, we could do it detailed. I think a good ol' game is rather funny and easy to write plus everyone can get into this RP :yes Maybe every character will be the one with the task of catching one of its friends once? (Who shall be first? Ruby? Since she's hard to catch...) Then the grown-ups call them.. the usual thing.. Adding a little good-night-scene and the day is over. The next day will be the one that changes everything... Another reason for doing the playing scene detailed because it's the only time (aside from the grown-ups arguing, worrying etc.) they'll be in the Valley. :p
Discussion's open :p Anonymous and I will be finished with the Rainbowfaces' scene soon :)
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Sounds good to me. I do have a question on scene transition however. Should the next scene in the roleplay simply jump from the Rainbowfaces' scene during the night to the kids playing a game in the middle of the next evening, or should the next scene be the gang waking up, eating their morning meal, and then proceeding to play the game? It seems the first option would get into the action a bit quicker, but that the second option would be a more gradual transition - going from night to the very next morning.
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That sounds good to me!
I think maybe having the scene switch straight to the gang would be a little better; like you say it would get us right into the action. It could start with, say, Littlefoot (since he's the main character) going over the rules of the hide and seek game they're about to play - that way it'd set up the scene nicely and we could all be together from the get go? Of course, there'd be some form of description letting everyone know the time had skipped from night to the middle of the next day. But I'm good with however everyone else wants to start it off :)
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I would prefer the scene jumping straight to the game as well :yes , but I am open to the other possibility if the others think that second option would be a better idea.
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I'm open for your option as well, rhombus, though I do prefer mine :)
About the beginning of the game, I have already written an introduction describing the location and the characters as a sort of lead-in. The one of us who plays the 'catcher' at the beginning of the game (Ruby? I wouldn't mind Littlefoot being the first) will start the actual game. E.g, Ruby looked around wondering where everyone hid...
I'll try to post what I have written already (I might chance some facts depending on what we decide on) tomorrow after school in order to give everyone enough time to speak up their mind :) So it'll be afternoon for Europeans and morning for the Americans (and I guess late evening for Aussies?)
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Alright, I'll look forward to reading it in the afternoon :)
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Just two quick questions:
1. Are y'all confortable with the speed of the action? I personally wouldn't mind some more speed though it's really fine considering that we all do have a life (I guess :p).
2. Would you like me (or anybody else for that matter) to PM you if it's your turn to post in the RP? Maybe after three days of inactivity? This would also apply for my other RP (don't wanna doublepost)
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Yeah, maybe some more regular posting would be a little better, though obviously if someone has a lot going on it's understandable why they might not have the time. Maybe something like, at least a post every few days? (I do have a life - honest! :lol)
And yeah, if I don't post for a bit and it's my turn, I won't mind if someone PMs me to give me a nudge along :)
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Okay :) How about the others? Oh, and it's Anonymous' turn if I recall correctly. :yes
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1. Are y'all confortable with the speed of the action? I personally wouldn't mind some more speed though it's really fine considering that we all do have a life (I guess :p ).
In my opinion, I think that a modest increase in the pace of action would be good. At least, like bushwacked said, a post every few days.
2. Would you like me (or anybody else for that matter) to PM you if it's your turn to post in the RP? Maybe after three days of inactivity? This would also apply for my other RP (don't wanna doublepost)
This sounds like a good idea to me. If it ever becomes my turn in the RP and I don't post within a day or two then it will be because I am more than likely unaware that it is my turn. So a helpful nudge in the form of a PM would be much appreciated on my end.
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I think the Gang should agree to Chomper, or maybe we'll simply have the grown-ups calling for their young ones since they're playing in the evening... whatever you guys prefer :yes
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^ Either way sounds fine to me. Perhaps their parents could begin calling them home while they are debating which game to play next?
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Sounds good to me :yes
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So it looks like the gang are all heading home for the night. What is the next item in the agenda for the RP? Does the gang simply wake up the next day or is something else planned?
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I'd really like to go ahead and get the story going. Ex. go ahead and get the Gang changed asap. Maybe have Chomper make his wish, and everyone changes tonight. I mean, if we go over another day before they change, that could be months of RPing.
I don't wanna forceful, but it's just mostly been boring so far. I wanna get into some action and drama already.
What's everyone else think?
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I am open to whatever everyone thinks is a good idea.
A concern that I have with having the wish tonight, is that if the rainbowfaces were to enter the valley now and offer Chomper's wish then that would mean that the other children would not be present to witness the event, as the other children have already left with their parents or grandparents. If they all made a wish the night before, then they could assume that the wish turned them into sharpteeth and thus have enough foresight to meet up with the other "changed" members. But if they were not present (except for chomper, of course) then they would have absolutely no context for why they have been changed. Of course, if they all end up sleepwalking to a common destination (which I seem to remember us talking about earlier, but I am not certain if we agreed to anything or not) then that would resolve that difficulty. Another way to resolve that difficulty, I suppose, is to have each of the gang individually decide to seek out Chomper after the change. This would be a reasonable decision by each of them, in that if one suddenly changed into a sharptooth species it would be logical to seek out the only other sharptooth in the valley for assistance.
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Sure, I'd be up for that. And yeah, looking back I think most of us said the sleepwalking idea would be good - where they all have a dream, similar to the one rhombus mentioned earlier, and wake up near to where Chomper and Ruby live. That would mean after the initial confusion (putting it lightly :p), they'd still need to try and sneak out of the valley.
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I guess it's kinda too late to join this RP, huh? I've been reading it with passing interest over the past few months, but wasn't sure if I wanted in or not. After reading the ideas you have for it at least, it does sound pretty fun. :) I guess all the slots are filled though. :p
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^ I am currently playing two characters, Spike and Mama flyer. If you are interested, you may take over Petrie's mother. :yes Spike is the character that I am really interested in exploring in this RP.
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I'm sure there'd be some characters free for you - if you want him, I'd give you Guido?
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Bushwacked: Unfortunately I've never seen Great Day of the Flyers (I know... I know... I'm a heretic :cry ) so I have no idea about Guido or his personality. :p I appreciate the offer though.
Rhombus: I'll consider it, but only if you're sure, since... I don't want to impose.
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^ It's alright, I don't mind at all. I simply chose to take Mama flyer because no one had taken her and we were hurrying to try to start the RP. She is all yours if you want her. :yes
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So it looks like the gang are all heading home for the night. What is the next item in the agenda for the RP? Does the gang simply wake up the next day or is something else planned?
Next day sounds fine :) I'd say the Gang meet somewhere and the Rainbowfaces appear out of nowhere (like in LBT 7 maybe? Whoosh, and there they are? I don't want to prolong this any longer (I totally agree to you, von. Was just waiting for Ruby to do something but... yeah)).
I guess it's kinda too late to join this RP, huh? I've been reading it with passing interest over the past few months, but wasn't sure if I wanted in or not. After reading the ideas you have for it at least, it does sound pretty fun. smile.gif I guess all the slots are filled though. dino_tongue.gif
You could have one of the Rainbowfaces for a start :yes Later, we might introduce OC's (in a year at the current pace :bang) so you could get involved right into the action... Or you could have one of Chomper's parents who will be important later...
I am open to whatever everyone thinks is a good idea.
A concern that I have with having the wish tonight, is that if the rainbowfaces were to enter the valley now and offer Chomper's wish then that would mean that the other children would not be present to witness the event, as the other children have already left with their parents or grandparents. If they all made a wish the night before, then they could assume that the wish turned them into sharpteeth and thus have enough foresight to meet up with the other "changed" members. But if they were not present (except for chomper, of course) then they would have absolutely no context for why they have been changed. Of course, if they all end up sleepwalking to a common destination (which I seem to remember us talking about earlier, but I am not certain if we agreed to anything or not) then that would resolve that difficulty. Another way to resolve that difficulty, I suppose, is to have each of the gang individually decide to seek out Chomper after the change. This would be a reasonable decision by each of them, in that if one suddenly changed into a sharptooth species it would be logical to seek out the only other sharptooth in the valley for assistance.
I agree. The "wishing should happen the next day. It'll probably be the only event of the day - we'll move right to the actual "change of species" after that. When the Gang awake (should we do it similar to how rhombus described it in his fic "The Seven Hunters"? ---> The Gang having sleepstories?
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I guess my only reservation about Mama Flyer is she might not be a very active character soon after the transformation. :p BUT... I could totally get behind a rainbowface, given I loved them in 7. :DD
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I'd be eager to hand you my Rainbowface, though I'd also like to keep her :p
How about you, TAP? Would you mind to hand over Mimus to Pterano?
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Not at all. I picked him mainly because nobody else had him at the time. Also, I feel Pterano here would be more descriptive than I am.
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Very well :)
So I suppose the Rainbowfaces should have a scene entering the Valley. I think it's best to have them enter it in the morning, then the Gang meeting up, then the Rainbowfaces revealing themselves to the Gang, and offering all of them one wish.
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All right, that works for me! :yes I'll have Mimus enter the Great Valley the next morning. :yes
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It'd be cool if we make it to have at least a post every second or third day :) This continous slow pace in the RP kills the flow of the story and possible plot ideas are forgotten very easily. There may be more fill-in's in the future to prevent that...
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I reckon you guys don't want another long scene of the gang playing so I'll just make it short :yes
Pace is much better now :exactly
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I just would like to point something out and make a few suggestions.
1. I have analysed the amount of posts each poster has done (not counting the Rainbowfaces' scenes since there has to be a response sooner or later anyway; while there doesn't have to be one in scenes with multiple characters present.). The outcome is just about what I had expected to see:
bushwacked: 15: (I'm very happy with you, albeit you still have to post in the current scene. Well, you should at least.)
rhombus: 17: (There is nothing to complain about... having the biggest amount of posts in the Gang's scenes and playing Spike, a rather unimportant character compared to Littlefoot for example, states the obvious...)
Dosu2Dinner: 5: (at first, you have been active but you have not posted in a fair while... :()
Ducky123: 16: ( - )
The Anonymous Person: 7: (Like Dosu, you have been active at first but it's a constant negative climax... I would really like to see you posting a little more often)
vonboy: 13: (Well, especially since the past month, your activity has increased :) You keep reminding me to keep this rolling)
Nahla: 5: (Playing Littlefoot, undoubtedly the most important character of the Gang, does require a little... more regular posts)
Zimba: 1: (Well, I can't complain since you have only adults who have not really had any importance yet)
I honestly do not have the aim to bash those who haven't posted much... especially recently. I want to point it out in order to allow changes to occur. I don't like the long breaks, and I'm not the only one who has this opinions (no names :angel). Besides, I'm clearly not in favor of the really unreasonable differences in the amount of the posts about certain characters (comparison: Littlefoot-Spike)
We therefore need a plan, a rule that ensures that there won't we gaps of more than a few days and we need to ensure that every characters gets a reasonable amount of "screen time". As for how I imagine this to work, It's either a more regular posting schedule of everyone (you should be able to post at least once in a week) or a rule that states that you will be allowed to fill in for any character if the holder of that character has not posted within a certain period of t“me, although it is their character(s) turn.
I'll take that for granted if nobody voices their disagreement. It's only for the good of this RP, mind you :)
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I agree fully with your assessment and suggestions, Ducky, particularly the latter of the two. For the sake of fairness to all RPers, those players who have committed to a bigger character should make the commitment to post at least once a week, but should probably be posting more, just to keep this roleplay rolling. :) I don't think you're targeting anyone, but you are saying what needs to be said in order to keep this RP moving, so I think this is a fair assessment for all involved.
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I agree with your assessment as well. Of your two recommendations, I would also favor the second suggestion that you made. :yes The RP certainly has moved slowly for the most part, interspersed with short bursts of activity. I think that you have been fair in your assessment of the situation, as it is certainly something that needs to be addressed if the RP is to move at a reasonable pace.
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I'd also be up for the second option you suggested. It wouldn't have to be a permanent thing, just until the person who's busy is able to start posting more regularly. But at least then, the RP could keep moving forwards and wouldn't get stuck.
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I'm being the second option, too. Some people might not like their character being played by someone else, but if it keeps the RP from grinding to a halt, it's for the better.
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Funnily, only those who are active enough anyway replied... Well, I can't help it. I consider this rule as accepted and therefore coming into effect :)
People may fill in for a character if the person responsible for this very character doesn't post within three days (the number of days might be changed depending on the situation), albeit it is clearly this character's turn (or hasn't said or done anything in a while)
Will also send this in a group PM to all participants of this RP :)
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Two things I want to ask/suggest:
1. Should we reveal what all members of the Gang wished as in a short talk about the wishes they made? It would take place as soon as the Rainbowfaces will have taken their leave again. If we do, we will have to let them come true as well, not only Chomper's... :p
2. Having read what rhombus made out of this idea of having the Gang turn into Sharpteeth, I feel that we should have all members of the Gang turn into Fastbiters... Then we could use the Fastbiter strategies more effectively (having Chomper as the "killer" and the others as scouts, chasers and back ups).
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I think that the first idea would be nice. I have a pretty good idea what Spike's wish is going to be. :p
With regards to the second idea, I have no particular preference. We could also have most of the gang turn into fastbiters but have a few be something else (Petrie as a flyer and Littlefoot as a T Rex, for example). In that circumstance, they would simply have an aerial scout as one of their scouts and an extra "tank" besides Chomper (Littlefoot, in this example). I am curious to hear what the others think. :yes
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Sure, I have no problem with revealing the wish :)
And yeah, I'm with rhombus, having a few different types of sharptooth in the group sounds like it'd be fun - and we could still keep the idea of different roles in the group (aerial scout, chaser etc).
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I like the idea of having a few others outside of fastbiter. :yes If Littlefoot turned into a T-Rex, that'd certainly allow him to see things through his good friend Chomper's eyes. :yes
We can reveal the wishes in dialogue too, I have no problem with that, but yes, I suppose they would have to come true as well if that were the case. :p
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I'm all for Littlefoot being a T-rex, aa like cal put it, he'd see things though his best friend's eyes.
Could we go over what the others wishes might be, then? :)
Chomper would obviously be something like "I wish I had some sharpteeth friends."
Spikes could be "I wish I could speak."
Littlefoot's might be "I wish my friend Chomper never had to leave me."
Petrie's "Me wish me more brave!" :p
Can't think of what the other's could be right now. Any ideas?
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^ Well, you already guessed Spike's correctly :p
As for the others, I have a few ideas that I would be interested in seeing what the other RPers thought.
Cera's could want to be stronger and braver. (as a true threehorn would be...)
Ruby's could want to understand Chomper better, as she is his caregiver and has to be cautious and understanding of his situation. Alternatively, she may want to be a faster runner, as that would be an instinctual motivation for any fast runner.
I can't actually think of what Ducky's could be at the moment.
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Darn you vonboy, you mind reader, you guessed Petrie's too!
Hmn, Ducky's one is quite tricky, I'm trying to think of something she'd really want. Maybe to grow in size so she isn't as small and vulnerable? :unsure:
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Well, if nobody objects, I would like to change Cera's species to Fastbiter nonetheless since I know how to play Fastbiters (I have a fairly good imagination of how they would look like, of how they might fight, interact etc... not sure about other species that are unheard of in the LBT series). Littlefoot being a "tank" (nice choice of wording :D) and Petrie being the aerial scout sounds fine. Spike's species is probably rather tall and strong but slower on its feet, I take it?
Ducky and Ruby are Fastbiters. However, Deinonychus' were considerably smaller than Utahraptors if I'm not mistaken. Ducky wouldn't be a good hunter due to her innocent and sweet personality anyway so that wouldn't be a problem.
I personally just prefer the all Fastbiter idea (except Petrie being a sharptooth-flyer obviously and Littlefoot being a t-rex) because I know now how rhombus has done this in "The Seven Hunters" and it works pretty well. I'm fine either way :)
As for the wishes:
Littlefoot: vonboy's suggestion is good. Another option would be something like "Our friendship will last forever and never break"
Cera: As for Cera, I have a few ideas in store :smile Obviously, one option is wishing to be strong and tough. A second option would be that things don't change anymore (which wouldn't be a good option, knowing what will happen in the night :p). A third and better choice would be wishing that her dad is a better father for Cera. Last but not least, Cera could - hardheaded like she is - simply wish to have a cool day of playing (possibly wishing she'd win all games :smile) or wish the Rainbowfaces away (like "I wish to never see thise creeps again)
Ducky: She could wish that the world becomes more peaceful since she strongly dislikes fights and quarrels. (That wish could actually come true by the Gang spreading a "only kill if necessary" message among the Sharpteeth)
Petrie: I have nothing to add that hasn't already been said.
Spike: See above... He could have wished to have food in abundance but since Spike is smarter than his usual behavior indicates, wishing to be able to communicate with words rather than with gestures is a pretty good option (and compatible with our previous plans). :yes
Ruby: Ruby could wish to become as wise as Mr. Thicknose one day :angel
Chomper: Well... somebody gotta get it started, right? :p I'm not sure if he should wish to rid the world of Redclaw or to never have to leave his friends due to growing too big to stay in the valley... The latter option might get a certain threehorn very mad :bolt
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^ I rather like your revised idea Ducky. In the event that it is adopted, I would consent to making Spike a Utahraptor like most of the others. :yes We would have to remember to revise the species list, however.
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^Well, that would be my job I reckon :p Let's see what the others think.
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I think it's a fine idea, and I'm definitely behind the Littlefoot being a T-rex thing. :yes The wishes sound good as well, and it seems like we were on the same page for a lot of them. XD My idea for Littlefoot's wish was pretty much exactly that. :)
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Littlefoot is currently controlled by Pterano and Ruby is currently controlled by me since the original posters haven't posted in a fair while, just to clarify it ;) They can be taken back at any time by their original players of course.
^ Cool then :smile People may use my suggestions, suggestions of others (I think von and rhombus suggested some ideas) or use their own.
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Shall we just move on to the "change of species" scene? I reckon you don't want another game of "Sharptooth Attack" :p
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Works for me :yes
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Sounds good to me. :yes
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No, I think another game is what we need... I'm kidding, works for me too :p
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That'll work. :yes
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Wow, that were some fast replies :wow
I'll have the next post posted by tomorrow :) Let's get this rolling again.
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Here's what we have discussed earlier (much earlier :smile) with some additional ideas that are coming up as I write this and reread our ideas.
Of course, we could more or less stick to the way rhombus handled the change but wouldn't that be kind of unoriginal? :p I therefore suggest some changes while sticking to the (already favoured back then) idea of having the gang chased out by their very own parents plus any other dinosaurs residing in the valley.
The gang might wake up at their respective sleeping places, possibly having dreamt something having to do with the change. They have to deal (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=11461&view=findpost&p=22044446) with many physical changes as rhombus had pointed out and they will be terrified in their very personal way.
One of the main points that may be argued about is: Dreams or waking up without having any? I'm fine either way. Another pretty powerful idea that Pterano had in a chat earlier is to have them sleepwalk around (possibly dreaming?) until they meet at a certain place, waking up simultaneously. That way, it might be a little chaotic though :smile Suggestions for possible meeting places were the Secret Caverns and some place in a thick forest (so they're kind of safe from getting spotted too soon)
What do you think?
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Yes, to further elaborate on my idea, the sleepwalking would bring them to the same spot, and they would face each other in a circle before waking up, and this way, they all see each other upon awakening and get the full impact of the shock factor. :smile
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I'm assuming that if we have them sleepwalking, there'd need to be some kind of dream for each of them, otherwise the reveal of their transformation might seem a little quick. I still like the idea of them being chased out of the valley by the other, normal dinosaurs - would we still go with the idea that, since they're not used to walking around in their new bodies, they accidentally stumble into a nest of younger dinosaurs, leading the adults to wake up and think they're attacking?
Also, how did rhombus handle the change in his story? I haven't had much time to read it, and I don't want to accidentally copy him :p
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I rather like Pterano's sleepwalking idea with all of them arriving at the same place, although I would find either possibility interesting. Pterano's idea would be quite different from what I used in my story, and could result in a much faster build-up to the gang being forced from the valley then what happened in my story (which took 3 chapters.)
With regards to dreaming I am open to either possibility but, like bushwacked said, it might feel a bit rushed if they sleepwalked and there was no intervening dream. :yes
Also, how did rhombus handle the change in his story? I haven't had much time to read it, and I don't want to accidentally copy him :p
To summarize the events after the 'change' in my story:
1) Each of the gang was confronted with a graphic dream where they were chased (by their eventual species) and they sought refuge within a cave. They were eventually confronted with several paths, all of which were blocked except for one. After another chase (this time by the others members of the gang - now all sharpteeth) they are brought face to face with their own corpse. They then look into their own reflection in a nearby stream and see their new sharptooth form greeting them.
2) Upon waking, each one of them finds out about their change in different ways. For example, Littlefoot sees that he has sleepwalked some distance from his nest and decides to travel back, only to collapse onto the ground. Then he notices the change.
3) The gang then begins to join up and look for the others. Ducky and Spike were already in the same area so they form a group. Cera comes to the conclusion that the others must have changed too and begins her journey. Petrie eventually finds Littlefoot and those two also find the others. The reassembled gang of five then proceeds to journey to the Secret Caverns in order to find Chomper and Ruby.
4) Chomper is surprised to smell fast biter in the cave and hears Ruby whimpering. He panics and tracks the sound down to find Ruby (Now as a fast biter) crying. Thinking that the fast biter must have killed or injured Ruby, Chomper confronts her. Ruby then has the unenviable position of either proving her identity or becoming Chomper's first victim in the Great Valley...
Due to the different agent causing the change (Fate? in this RP as opposed to a ancient alien artifact that crashes into the Great Valley in my story) and the different options available to the gang (they initially try to undo the wish that they made to the artifact in my story, but this will not be an option in this RP) I don't think that there is much risk of repeating elements of my story in the RP. However, if anyone wants to borrow an element from my story and incorporate it into this RP then I am perfectly fine with that. :yes
If you want to make sure that you don't copy me, however, here (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9990125/7/The-Seven-Hunters) is a link to the relevant chapter in my story. The events described above continue in chapters 7 and 8.
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I agree with the others that if we try my idea, there needs to be a really compelling dream. Perhaps a compromise can be found, as my idea initially is a bit quick, and rhombus's from the story might be a bit long. So middle ground? They each share a really compelling, well written dream that I just picture as evoking a lot of "wow" factor if we write it well enough. :yes This dream induces sleepwalking in the group, and they begin heading to a more secluded area.
Now if we use my idea of them standing in a circle facing each other, I had two ideas for that:
The first is they awaken during the transformation, and the second is they awaken after it's completed. I'm kind of leaning towards the latter myself, just because imagine their reactions waking up and seeing sharpteeth facing them, and not realizing of course that they themselves are sharpteeth. :smile
So yeah, what's everyone think?
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I would prefer the latter option as well, as I can easily imagine the humorous reaction (from an outsider's perspective) of them seeing that they are surrounded by sharpteeth and then trying to hide or get away, only to wonder why the sharpteeth are trying to do the same. Their gradual realization and dawning horror at the implications would be quite fun to write. :yes
The only question that I would have is how a unified dream should be written? Should it be written as a cumulative effort and posted as a single post from the viewpoint of one character? Or should it be broken down into several segments, which can be modified to show each character within the dream (for example, showing Littlefoot being chased by a threat and barely escaping, then jump cutting to Spike wondering how he got away, then jump cutting to the next character, etc.)? There are many possibilities that we could follow in developing a potential dream. :yes
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Yeah, that's what I was picturing too. :smile The humor of that scene followed by the dawning horror of it all, heheh. :smile
I don't think I like the big post with one character's perspective, just because I don't like overshadowing all characters in favor of one, BUT I do think that latter idea is intriguing, rhombus. :yes This way, it gives us all a chance to shine by writing a particular passage of the dream, and gives equal focus to all characters. I don't see many other ways to do a unified dream unless they all had a separate dream. This way too we can work out a coherent dream that flows nicely. :yes
One idea I definitely would like to incorporate though is transitioning from dream to reality. Like a kind of fade out type thing where as they gradually come awake, they aren't sure if they're still dreaming or not, but then realize with a sudden jolt that it's very real, and they're somehow surrounded by sharpteeth.
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I'm in favor of everything you two were in favor of so far :yes I assume the sleepwalking idea is favorisised by the others too (otherwise speak up! :yes). I also fail to set up an alternative idea to the idea of writing ONE dream together. It will probably be very difficult to plan that but the outcome is going to be worth it!
Regarding the dream: I think a smooth transition from dream to reality (like, they dream to be surrounded by Sharpteeth and they wake up to notice that it is real ;)) is indeed a very good idea. The exact content of the dream will be tougher to agree on, I suppose. I suggest that every member of the gang should have a sort of "scene" (so there would be 7 of them) and that we should set a sequence (like, who will post first, second etc...).
I don't have a particular idea in mind at the moment but maybe you do? I'll think about it and let you know asap (that is, if my brain comes up woth something useful :smile)
We also discussed about the species of the Gang some weeks ago... Is everybody fine with the following species (I don't remember any resistance against my idea back then...):
Littlefoot: t-rex
Cera: Fastbiter
Ducky: Fastbiter
Petrie: Sharptooth Flyer (probably Ichy's species)
Spike: Fastbiter
Ruby: Fastbiter
Chomper: t-rex (obviously :p)
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I'm fine with those species, Ducky. Littlefoot as a T-Rex, will makes things more interesting, and a little bit different from Rhombus's story. Like Cal said, it'll also let Littlefoot feel more of what it's like to be Chomper.
For Chomper's dream, all I can think of is He's chasing the rest of the Gang, with the sharptooth versions of the Gang, and they're saying things sharpteeth would normally say. After they kill the leaf-eater versions, he'll hear all of his dead friends cheering, and turn around to see that they're now sharpteeth. Everybody else fine with that dream idea?
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Honestly, that's a great idea! :wow
I guess it'll be best if everyone goes after himself and Chomper will... ehh who will he chase? Himself? :lol And Petrie will hunt in the sky I guess?
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I do like the sound of that idea as well. :yes
Here I was getting ready to come up with a big, impressive plot that we could break down into seven fragments, but that idea works too. :yes
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I like that dream idea. One idea I had for Petrie's dream a while ago is that he could be flying at night with his brothers and sisters around him, and eventually he notices that one by one they're disappearing. When he's on his own, he notices a shadow passing overhead, and he looks up to see a sharptooth flyer overhead, stalking him. Panicking, he tries to fly away but the flyer keeps even with him, and just as the flyer shoots down and Petrie turns up to look at him, he recognises that it's himself (but all sharptoothy), and that's when he wakes up. Dunno if it sounds any good, thought I'd see what you guys think of it.
I dunno if Petrie should be Ichy's species, it's not really that threatening. I was thinking he could be a cearadactyl?
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I also like vonboy's dream idea. :yes The question that I have is will the dream scenes be from the viewpoint of the sharptooth version of each character or from their leaf-eater form? Or will it switch from one to the other after the "kill" happens? If it is from the latter option, then I have some interesting ideas for Spike's scene in the dream.
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Maybe initially leaf-eater then switches, but then, as they continue towards their circle, their minds realize this isn't right, and reject it a bit, and they're leaf-eaters again, but this time, the sharpteeth are closing in from all directions as they begin gathering in the circle. What were your ideas, rhombus? :)
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Well, if I were to be assigned the scene in the dream immediately after the 'kill' (assuming that we follow vonboy's idea and the dream doesn't end there) then I could have Spike thinking that the "red food" will taste great based upon what he tasted in the killing bite (after killing leaf-eater Spike in the dream), only to realize that something isn't quite right in this dream before it suddenly cuts to Chomper for the final dream scene. My proposed scene for Spike would help show the very confused mental state of the gang due to the nature of their dreams and also foreshadow some of the darker elements that will eventually permeate the RP. :)
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I approve of that idea. Sounds really good. :yes
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Here I was getting ready to come up with a big, impressive plot that we could break down into seven fragments, but that idea works too. in-yes.gif
What was your idea anyway? :)
I like that dream idea. One idea I had for Petrie's dream a while ago is that he could be flying at night with his brothers and sisters around him, and eventually he notices that one by one they're disappearing. When he's on his own, he notices a shadow passing overhead, and he looks up to see a sharptooth flyer overhead, stalking him. Panicking, he tries to fly away but the flyer keeps even with him, and just as the flyer shoots down and Petrie turns up to look at him, he recognises that it's himself (but all sharptoothy), and that's when he wakes up. Dunno if it sounds any good, thought I'd see what you guys think of it.
Not bad, but it wouldn't fit vonboy's idea, all provided we're going to use it ;)
I also like vonboy's dream idea. in-yes.gif The question that I have is will the dream scenes be from the viewpoint of the sharptooth version of each character or from their leaf-eater form? Or will it switch from one to the other after the "kill" happens? If it is from the latter option, then I have some interesting ideas for Spike's scene in the dream.
I think they should start the dream as the prey and then switch to the hunters as soon as their leafeater self is killed by their sharptooth self. Though wouldn't that sort of ruin the final surprise when they wake up? They would have to wake up right after the switch I guess... :unsure:
Maybe initially leaf-eater then switches, but then, as they continue towards their circle, their minds realize this isn't right, and reject it a bit, and they're leaf-eaters again, but this time, the sharpteeth are closing in from all directions as they begin gathering in the circle
Another option I consider good :yes It'd work that way for sure. Though, if that was to happen,
would their leafeater selfes actually end up getting killed or not? If I understood that correctly, the scene switches from the leafeaters getting chased to the meateaters hunting, then surrounding the leafeaters completely --> switch back to leafeaters --> switch to Sharpteeth again --> waking up and facing each other in horror?
I dunno if Petrie should be Ichy's species, it's not really that threatening. I was thinking he could be a cearadactyl?
That's Sierra's species, right? Hmm, if they have a highly increased sense of sight, that'll be completely fine :) Sight should be Petrie's trait and airial scouting his task.
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I think they should start the dream as the prey and then switch to the hunters as soon as their leafeater self is killed by their sharptooth self. Though wouldn't that sort of ruin the final surprise when they wake up? They would have to wake up right after the switch I guess... :unsure:
If I understood that correctly, the scene switches from the leafeaters getting chased to the meateaters hunting, then surrounding the leafeaters completely --> switch back to leafeaters --> switch to Sharpteeth again --> waking up and facing each other in horror?
Now that I have had some more time to think about it, I was wondering if perhaps the proposed dream should be simplified somewhat? Although I still think that my Spike idea had some merit, I believe that the final switch back to the sharptooth perspective might make the dream sequence a bit overlong and could ruin for the mood we are trying to convey. Perhaps it could go: leafeaters running --> sharpteeth hunting --> sharpteeth surrounding the leafeaters --> the final attack on the leafeaters from the perspective of the leafeaters --> awaken in horror as sharpteeth.
If the dream was handled in this way (omitting the final switch in perspective to the sharpteeth) it would not reduce the shock of the transformation, as they would go straight from the dream "deaths" of their leafeater selves to their new forms, but at the same time it would show the dream from all of the different perspectives. This would also give the gang the chance to experience the "death" of their old way of life from a leafeater viewpoint. Perhaps as they experience their slaying at the claws and teeth of the sharpteeth, they could feel something intangible beginning to slip away from them but they cannot tell exactly what it is...
Regardless of how we decide to structure the dream, another thing that we need to determine is how we are going to split up the writing of the dream. Will each character have a post or two within each perspective shift (i.e. everyone posts themselves as leafeaters running, then the perspective shifts, then everyone posts as a sharptooth hunting, etc.) or will we divide up the writing duties so that the dream is in a number of segments and each character has one post to elaborate on a specific portion of the dream?
I look forward to hearing what everyone thinks about these ideas. :yes
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I'm in favor of your idea rhombus :yes The switch from being teared apart by sharpteeth to becoming sharpteeth themselves is indeed very powerful.
As for the how to: We could indeed all write a (rather long) post for each switch but we could also do it in a more interactive way which would mean more and shorter posts...
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I like Rhombus's addendum much better I think. This way, we still maintain the surprise of it all and can get the full impact from that scene.
Ducky, basically the idea I had was they all share a similar dream-story that would take them to the gathering place, BUT, hearing the new add-ons from Rhombus, I think we should go with that idea instead. :yes It'd have a much bigger impact I think than say just a long storyline that'd lead them all to the circle.
Also, just a heads-up, but on the 8th, I'm gonna be away for about a week leading my first tour, so my posting might slow down drastically at that point. I can't give an accurate estimate yet on just how frequently I'll be posting, if at all, so we'll just have to see where it goes and what I can and can't squeeze in. :)
I like the interactive idea of shorter posts myself. :yes
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I'd be okay with how everyone else wants to do the transformation scene :) I'm a little confused though, it'll be all one long dream, with each of us taking it in turns to go over the next part?
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Yeah I was thinking a collective dream, but different experiences of course, since some are turning into different sharpteeth. The general details that would remain the same are they're being chased by a sharptooth, they all head to the same area, and it ends with them being surrounded on all sides.
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Ah, I see. Sure thing, that sounds like it could be fun :yes I suppose we'd also need to figure out the posting order beforehand?
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Yeah, sort of :p At least at the first scene of the dream (the gang encountering their sharptooth selfes), we could set up an order. In general, I think it is very important to wait for the others to catch up before moving on to a new scene. That way we'll avoid mixing up the order of things :yes
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I agree with everyone here in that I think I would prefer shorter, interactive posts in the dream sequence as well. :yes
At least at the first scene of the dream (the gang encountering their sharptooth selfes), we could set up an order.
That sounds like a good idea, in my opinion. I have no particular preference in terms of where Spike falls in the initial order.
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Has anybody an idea as for the order? I'm having trouble to think of anything creative lately :oops
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I suppose that I could begin the sequence unless someone else wanted to do so. I actually had a scene in mind where Spike is eating a bush (go figure :p ) when he notices a certain green fast biter taking an interest in him... Beyond that I suppose that we could either randomly assign the order or we could do a first-come-first serve order, where an order list could be posted (1-7) and everyone picks which slot they would like. As far as I am concerned, like I said before, I would be happy anywhere in the order. :yes
One question that I had, however, is this: are all of the characters going to be participants in the same dream (all of the gang running from their sharptooth selves and possibly having the gang interacting with themselves) or are they all going to be in their own variant of the dream (kind of like what I did in my story)? If I understood correctly, we were doing the second option.
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I thought that they are all together during the dream. However, they're not interacting with each other as they are too busied running - respectively hunting - :smile I just think that this way works very well because, in the end, they're going to wake up all together, so why not being together in their dream as well? Interactions like talking are only slowing us down I suppose.
Just my opinion, I'd be more than happy to hear yours :yes
Regarding the order... I think that I will start with a narrative part, just explaining and describing the situation a bit. Then *we're playing our respective characters (I actually think the order is not THAT important as long as we make sure that everybody has posted before we move on to the next stage).
*Do you think we should start with their Sharptooth selfes? Perhaps not playing them "in-character" but from a narrator's view? Or should I do that in my introduction post?
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I thought that they are all together during the dream. However, they're not interacting with each other as they are too busied running - respectively hunting - :smile I just think that this way works very well because, in the end, they're going to wake up all together, so why not being together in their dream as well? Interactions like talking are only slowing us down I suppose.
Just my opinion, I'd be more than happy to hear yours :yes
That sounds good to me. :) I was just unsure how we were constructing the dream based upon the discussion on the dream thus far. Making all of the characters appear in the same dream would also make this dream different than what I had in my story.
Regarding the order... I think that I will start with a narrative part, just explaining and describing the situation a bit. Then *we're playing our respective characters (I actually think the order is not THAT important as long as we make sure that everybody has posted before we move on to the next stage).
Sounds good to me. :yes
Do you think we should start with their Sharptooth selfes? Perhaps not playing them "in-character" but from a narrator's view? Or should I do that in my introduction post?
Either way sounds good to me, although I think that I would prefer if that happened in the introductory post. That way when we start writing from the sharptooth point of view later on in the dream it will seem more jarring and disturbing. It will show the contrast from the innocent gang and their vicious sharptooth counterparts.
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Just letting everyone know I'm off on my first tour tomorrow, and I'm not sure what posting capabilities I'll have yet. :) I'll be back late Sunday night, and I don't know if I'm taking my laptop, but I'm bringing my new tablet along, so we'll see if I can squeeze anything in or not. :)
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That's alright :)
I doubt I'll get a chance to get this RP rolling again before Friday or so anyway :yes
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Is everybody ready or are there questions? I'm going to write the introductory post in a bit :)
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Sorry about not being active,but rarely visit here these days (busy with job and stuff). I check the RP and most of the time I'm not really needed so meh :/.
Ducky,when I'm needed can you just message me on Facebook? That way I'll be sure to get the message faster then if you just message me on here.
Cause I just checked the latest post and someone else posted for Littlefoot? so I guess I missed my cue. I'm confused.....or did you replace me for Littlefoot or something that I was not told? CONFUSED
So yeah when it comes to alerting my lazy butt,via FB is best for me.
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Since the RP was pretty much on a hiatus, I decided to allow people to temporarily take over other characters and fill in for them until they're back. Pterano has done that for Littlefoot. I'll remember messaging you on there whenever it's Littlefoot's turn (and we haven't had a chat in a while so that's going to happen soon anyway, I hope :p)
Just a little reminder: Anonymous (Ducky) and vonboy (Chomper) and I (filling in for Ruby) still have to post before we can switch to the view of the leafeaters :)
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Are there any posts you plan to make about your character in his/her sharptooth form? If not, we can move on to the leafeaters noticing their predators :p As soon as we have all posts of this scene, I think sharptooth-Littlefoot should give the order to attack.
Oh, and just reminding you: Nahla has Littlefoot back, so don't be confused :lol Though we might need to find Pterano a main character to play since he's doing a very good job. If nothing works out, I might abandon Cera and take Ruby instead (Dosu has quitted due to lack of time anyway) so he could have Cera (he already told me that he wouldn't play Ruby due to poor knowledge about her character...).
Right, I'll set up a post from the leafeater's POV tomorrow :)
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As much as I hate to do a triple post...
...we're still waiting for Ducky to do something and Cera. I haven't made a post for Cera yet because I am still wondering whethr Pterano would like to play her or not. I'm fine with any character so I really don't mind letting her go ;) Ruby is cool too after all :D
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Oh, sorry! I didn't think you were asking me to take over, as it sounded like you were looking for a solution before asking me to take Cera, but if you're making a formal request, and completely fine with that decision, I will do so. :yes
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I don't see any other option unless somebody quits. And nobody wants anybody to quit this roleplay :p I'm the only one holding two characters currently (due to taking over Ruby from Dosu who left) so it's only fair to ask somebody else to take one of them :)
There is no need to be sorry as I indeed didn't ask you to take over directly but considering it :) So can I take your word? Are you playing Cera from now on, Pterano?
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I will if you're giving her up. :yes
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She shall be your character now :) I'll edit the list.
After you have posted, Littlefoot (Sharptooth) may order the attack :smile
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I'm no good at starting attack scenes first leave me alone :lol
But I did my best,and I'll improve. I can change something if needed I just wrote what ever was in my head at the time.
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It's alright :) I think we can write about the hunter and the prey at the same time like you did, Nahla.
BTW: Whom is Chomper chasing? Chomper isn't with the (leafeater) Gang since it would be odd for Chomper to chase himself :lol:
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Some of you still have to post, yep, yep, yep :yes
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I'll post something shortly after getting home today, oh yes I will! :D
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Yes, I know I need to post. Been very busy with my tours as of late, and I'm about to go out on the road again, so I'll post as soon as I can. Sorry for the delay.
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What is the next step in the RP, if you don't mind me asking? Are we ready to move onto the next sequence of the dream or are we still waiting on some people to post before we move on?
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Personally I'm ready to move onto the next sequence, but I thought we might still be waiting on one or two more people. Although maybe it wouldn't hurt to move on a bit further :p
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Vonboy needs to post. I told him but he didn't respond thus far :(
EDIT: Two more days... Then somebody may fill in... the constant waiting is getting on my nerves a little :/
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That sounds fair, hopefully he'll have time to post before then.
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Sorry for keeping you guys waiting. I made a post.
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Thanks von :)
Now that all of the leafeaters are trapped somewhere and the meateaters are about to strike, I believe we should end this quick. Means: I'll write a post tomorrow stating that they're trapped and about to be finished off and that the Gang happen to meet somewhere in the Valley in reality (did we agree on a place back them btw?)
Any objections? Just my plan anyway. Feel free to suggest changes :)
EDIT: Accidently put this in the wrong thread at first :bang Well, it's 3am :p
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No problems, Vonboy :) And yep, that plan sounds good to me!
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Sounds good to me.
What is the place? If it was decided,I might of missed it if there is a special location they all meet at.
If not decided maybe that big rocky thing?
Yeah you'll be like
"Nahla,girl what the hell is the big rocky thing you speak of?"
Yeah I'm helpful,but I don't believe it has an official name.
What I mean is that place the gang use in LBT to talk about their parents and where they see the egg stealers?
Just throwing ideas out there *shrug* or maybe just a random clearing or something.
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Nahla, girl what the hell is the big rocky thing you speak of? I think we said something about them meeting near those cave thingies where Chomper and Ruby apparently live (since I don't watch the show this might be wrong), but I don't know if we actually agreed on it. Maybe someone'll know what the hell I'm speaking about :p
I'd be up for the big rocky thing if people prefer that :)
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What is the place? If it was decided,I might of missed it if there is a special location they all meet at.
It's already been discussed that it's a hillock with a large open clearing at the top so they can face each other when they wake up. :) It's far enough away from the center of the GV that no adults will see the awakening.
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Right, I remember now. Thanks for reminding me. I might have an idea how to include Nahla's suggestion later. The place, as seen in LBT 2, is a great vantage point and sort of allows them to stay hidden so it *might* be a place they would be looking for after regaining their senses :p
I'll have the next post up in a bit :yes
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Still waiting for vonboy :yes
Well, guess it's time to tell you my plans for the next scene now that the dream sequence is over. (thanks for reminding rhombus :)) The Gang will awake, facing each other. You can probably tell that they will be scared when they wake up at an unknown location, facing a bunch of predators after having dreamed of some :p So, my idea is that there's a lot of chaos and confusion until they realise what happened.
Here are some aspects you might want to include into your posts:
1. Some of them change from being quadrupedal to being bipedal so they need to get used to that first
2. They might inspect they own body... let your description skills flourish! :lol
3. They'll be overwhelmed by the smells they can now detect extremely well.
4. They might start to start thinking about what has happened and where this might lead to :)
Well, I'm gonna do the narrator once vonboy finishes the previous scene. Then I think we should give everybody a chance to have one post of their character awakening until the order doesn't necessarily need to be kept. Though it would be nice if all characters have a similar screen time :yes
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Sounds good :) Though I'll probably include other stuff for what Petrie notices when he wakes up, might get a little samey if we all put the same descriptions and observations.
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Sure, these are only things people can base their post on but they don't have to... it's only a little inspiration, yep, yep, yep :)
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Oops, I'm dumb - I read it wrong and thought that's what you wanted us to put in the posts :p
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Seems good,I have a pretty good idea of what my post will be come my turn I just hope it somewhat fits with everyone eleses without pretty much copying,
Oh in the dream part,Littlefoot is dead if you were wondering cause I didn't really make that clear,I just didn't know we were meant to write the deaths as well,so I just wrote the killing blow being made.
Why no one explain these things to me...I'm too dumb to realize on my own :lol
But yeah,his dead..as is everyone else..how dramatic xD.
So if vonboy wants to join the sharptooth in eating my character in a dream,he is free to do so xD
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I already have an idea of what I will post when it is time for Spike's awakening, but I can change the details if necessary to coincide with the posts of everyone else. The one thing that I am concerned about, however, is that my planned description of Spike's awakening is relatively large for an RP - at around 700 words in length. I figured that that was the necessary length for me to describe what sensations Spike was going through both immediately prior and immediately after opening his eyes for the first time as a fastbiter, but if that would be considered too verbose by everyone else then I suppose I could break it up into 2 posts.
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I'd be okay with it :) Mine might be a little lengthy too, but I've done RP posts around that long before and nobody chewed me out for it so I suppose it's alright :p
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^ Thanks for the response. :) My followup posts will not be that verbose, but since so much is going to be discovered by the characters in such a short time I guess that it is reasonable if these initial posts are a bit on the long size. :yes
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Vonboy???
If he doesn't post soon, somebody can fill in.
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If nobody else wants to take him, I guess I could for a bit just to get the story moving again.
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Guys, why does it always takes the very same people so long to post? Without me steadily reminding you, you probably wouldn't even post at all. Taking a character in a roleplay also means that you have a sort of responsibility to keep checking whose turn it is to post and what is being discussed in the discussion thread (well, there isn't much to discuss for we hardly make progress...). Those players who really take that responsibility serious are the ones suffering from your inactivity because they really want to roleplay, to push forward the plot...
This doesn't mean I'm mad... I'm only a little disappointed.
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Hey guys, had we actually decided what we want to happen once all the characters have woken up? As in, whether we want them to sneak out undetected, or get chased out after they somehow alert the other dinosaurs? I thought of a way Petrie might cause a disturbance and wake the adults which I could put in my next post, but if some of you had other ideas and wanted to be more sneaky about it, I could change up my idea slightly :)
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Guys, why does it always takes the very same people so long to post? Without me steadily reminding you, you probably wouldn't even post at all. Taking a character in a roleplay also means that you have a sort of responsibility to keep checking whose turn it is to post and what is being discussed in the discussion thread (well, there isn't much to discuss for we hardly make progress...). Those players who really take that responsibility serious are the ones suffering from your inactivity because they really want to roleplay, to push forward the plot...
This doesn't mean I'm mad... I'm only a little disappointed.
You want an answer? I don't feel I'm capable of matching the detail of the posts that have just been written. They're all exceptional, but I'm feeling blocked and stymied. Creatively I just don't feel up to the task, but I suppose I could give it my best shot... though someone else feel free to take my transformation post. I'm only holding everyone else up at this point...
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Hey guys, had we actually decided what we want to happen once all the characters have woken up? As in, whether we want them to sneak out undetected, or get chased out after they somehow alert the other dinosaurs? I thought of a way Petrie might cause a disturbance and wake the adults which I could put in my next post, but if some of you had other ideas and wanted to be more sneaky about it, I could change up my idea slightly smile.gif
Glad you mention it :) Well, I thought that the Gang should have some time to figure out what actually happened and (for those having been quadrupedal before) how to walk properly. I do remember Nahla coming up with a good idea... She suggested to have them hide at the place the Gang hid in LBT 2 when they were angry about their parents treating them like babies. I believe they should hide there and THEN one of them can screw up and they're being discovered. :yes How does this sound?
You want an answer? I don't feel I'm capable of matching the detail of the posts that have just been written. They're all exceptional, but I'm feeling blocked and stymied. Creatively I just don't feel up to the task, but I suppose I could give it my best shot... though someone else feel free to take my transformation post. I'm only holding everyone else up at this point...
Okay, that's alright. I, myself, am not always as creative when writing my posts as I would like to... Just try when you feel better in terms of creativity. As long as we're waiting for Nahla, you're not holding us up.
I really don't like to say this but I got to be honest: You can't do worse than vonboy... I'm really sorry von, but your post is too short. Please try to make it at least a paragraph with a few sentences. A one-liner is just too weak in a situation like this :oops And by saying this, Pterano, it's totally okay if you make a shorter post (you don't have to be as detailed as everyone else). I'd only like you to write at least one paragraph, okay, and you can wait a little longer for your creativity to return? I won't force you of course (hey, I'm just trying to do a good job at leading this RP and I would like the result to be decent at least :smile) but I would appreciate it. :yes
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Glad you mention it smile.gif Well, I thought that the Gang should have some time to figure out what actually happened and (for those having been quadrupedal before) how to walk properly. I do remember Nahla coming up with a good idea... She suggested to have them hide at the place the Gang hid in LBT 2 when they were angry about their parents treating them like babies. I believe they should hide there and THEN one of them can screw up and they're being discovered. in-yes.gif How does this sound?
Sure, that sounds okay, although I'm not so sure that at the moment Petrie would be calm enough to sit down and take the time to try and understand what's happened to him and his friends. I could always break my idea down into a couple of posts to give everyone else enough time to do that :yes
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Pterano: If you like me to fill in for the time being, then I will do so. If there's no inspiration/motivation/time on your end currently, that's totally understandable as I've already said :yes It's just a suggestion of course...
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Goods posts everyone! :yes It's finally beginning to become enjoyable, yep, yep, yep! The current situation is a good situation for single Rpers working together (as has been done already by some of you :)). If you have an idea concerning your character that include other characters (like if rhombus would like Spike to interact with Ducky ;)) then message the person playing the character(s). It's only a suggestion though and the reason as for why I will wait with my post for now :)
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I've been just reminded by vonboy that the grown-ups wake up from the warning of Mama Flyer and... are worried. I think they should meet up at the Rock Circle, discussing/arguing as usual and then deciding to comb through the valley.
The Gang (Petrie should return to them) continues trying to convince Chomper of their identity and then Petrie arrives and tells them what happened and then they decide to hide somewhere. The place from LBT 2 seems well suited. Eventually, Mama Flyer spots them from the air and the Gang takes the escape route Ozzy and Strut used in LBT 2.
How does this rough plan sound? :)
EDIT: For all who don't remember who they are playing as: Click here! (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=11461&view=findpost&p=22043794)
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That idea sounds okay to me :) Mama flyer saw Petrie flying away, so it would make sense that she knows the general direction they'd be in.
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Sounds like a good plan. :yes I might submit another post tonight of Petrie's mom emitting the alarm call and trying to alert the adults of the direction where Petrie flew off.
Update: On second thought I will wait until some of the others have had a chance to post.
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I just realized I have got Grandma too,that I can work with.
I was thinking maybe I could try and get Littlefoot try to talk to Chomper more,or at least kinda freak out when he realize the the fastbiters are the rest of the gang,but now not so sure if it will be needed.
Also,Zimba is Grandpa. Would you like me to remind her about it? I think Zimmy has forgotten since she actually hasn't got a turn in this RP at all. Poor Zimmy.
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That idea sounds okay to me smile.gif Mama flyer saw Petrie flying away, so it would make sense that she knows the general direction they'd be in.
Indeed. So changing location can save them for some more time that they an use to cope with their change... or learning how to walk for those who haven't been two-footers previously :p
Besides, they have a pretty good view on things from up there :yes
Update: On second thought I will wait until some of the others have had a chance to post.
Yeah, give the Gang some more time... at least until Chomper is convinced of the identity of the fastbiters surrounding him :p
I just realized I have got Grandma too,that I can work with.
That's why I put the link to the character list there ;) I didn't know which parent I was playing either until I checked (Mama Swimmer yay! :D).
I was thinking maybe I could try and get Littlefoot try to talk to Chomper more,or at least kinda freak out when he realize the the fastbiters are the rest of the gang,but now not so sure if it will be needed.
Sounds good to me :) Freaking out is totally appropriate in such a situation :p Imagine you are changed into a spider. I reckon you'd freak out too :smile
Also,Zimba is Grandpa. Would you like me to remind her about it? I think Zimmy has forgotten since she actually hasn't got a turn in this RP at all. Poor Zimmy.
Yes, I was going to ask you to do this but you were quicker than me :p It's probably best if you two work together a little. Zimmy has also Tria if I recall correctly. Ask her if she still wants to play her as well because I seem to remember that Tria was kind of left so she took her. She would have to work together with the one playing Topsy (don't remember who it is right now).
Also, this goes to all concerned mothers here: When heading to the Rock Circle, bring the children along. Or the Gang might catch a few of them while nobody is looking :lol
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Oh yeah,I checked and I indeed have both Grandpa and Tria.
vonboy has Topsy acording to the list I'm sure we can work together just fine.
Nahla and will will be just fine,and since her and me talk to each other all the time as it is,it'll be easy for us to discuss the Grandparents interactions with each other and their reactions to what happened to Littlefoot.Plus she and I are the only girls in this group,girls need to stick together (joking)
I do think Grandma would be the more emotional one out of the two while Grandpa would have to be the one who has the seem to remain strong. But I'll have to talk to Nahla about that.
Since in the real world females tend to me more emotional.
And that is coming from a woman,we tend to be more emotional and protecting so I feel the loss of her grandson would hit Grandma harder then Grandpa. But like I said,that is Nahla's choice.
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I'd be happy to work something out with you concerning Topsy and and the grownups. You on skype much?
I could play Mr. Thichnose a little with the other grownups, too. I mean, gotta get some use out of him before we kill him off. :p
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I do think Grandma would be the more emotional one out of the two while Grandpa would have to be the one who has the seem to remain strong. But I'll have to talk to Nahla about that.
Since in the real world females tend to me more emotional.
And that is coming from a woman,we tend to be more emotional and protecting so I feel the loss of her grandson would hit Grandma harder then Grandpa. But like I said,that is Nahla's choice.
True, Grandma is more emotional. Grandpa is usually the one arguing with Mr. Threehorn/Topsy while Grandma, if doing anything at all, is only supporting her mate. Tria is a little more likely to make points of her own (which could quite possibly contradict Topsy's :p)
I could play Mr. Thichnose a little with the other grownups, too. I mean, gotta get some use out of him before we kill him off. dino_tongue.gif
Agreed! :exactly I'll add him to the character list.
EDIT: How about Guido waking up from Mama Flyer's call, bushwacked?
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How about Guido waking up from Mama Flyer's call, bushwacked?
Yeppers, sounds good. I'll maybe wait for another post or two before I go again if it doesn't take too long, just so as much can be said as possible before they feel they need to run.
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Just thought I'd mention, earlier today I had an idea for a plot point that could happen later on in the story. Since the main group is going to meet Redclaw somehow, I thought it might be an interesting situation if, once he realises the pack is actually the gang, Redclaw starts trying to use them as his way into the Valley, since they'd know all the entrances, ways in and stuff like that. Could lead to some pretty cool parts where the characters are having to question where their loyalties lie and all that.
Just an idea for later, thought I'd see what you guys thought about it :yes
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Yeah, that'll work :yes
It'd be like Redclaw telling them either to work together with him, which would mean telling him about the secrets of the Great Valley and of course doing the "Dirty jobs" for him like killing Sharpteeth he hates, or to feel his insatiable rage --> death.
That would certainly prove to be a very interesting scene ^^
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I'd be happy to work something out with you concerning Topsy and and the grownups. You on skype much?
If you mean me,Rarely,I'm only on during the afternoons in Australia which would be in the middle of the night/ early morning for you..I think.
If we need to discuss something your best off just pming me on here to be honest,it'll be slower but this way we won't have to worry about the massive timezone difference.
Nahla and I are currently trying to decide what we can do with Grandma and Grandpa,we'll let you know when we figure something out so you can see and tell us it's all okay.
And I like the Red Claw thing ^^,though I really have no say in it since I only play as adults that stay in the valley.
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I'd be happy to work something out with you concerning Topsy and and the grownups. You on skype much?
If you mean me,Rarely,I'm only on during the afternoons in Australia which would be in the middle of the night/ early morning for you..I think.
If we need to discuss something your best off just pming me on here to be honest,it'll be slower but this way we won't have to worry about the massive timezone difference.
That won't be problem for me, then. I work a graveyard shift job, so I'm always up in the middle of the night/early morning hours. Also, PMing me would beaproblem, since It'salwsy so full. I always have to go through and delete stuff, and I just don't like doing that. Some of those PM's I wanna keep to look back at later. :/
We wouldn't have to be at the same time on skype, either. You could leave me a message on there, and I could get back to it later.
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That won't be problem for me, then. I work a graveyard shift job, so I'm always up in the middle of the night/early morning hours. Also, PMing me would beaproblem, since It'salwsy so full. I always have to go through and delete stuff, and I just don't like doing that. Some of those PM's I wanna keep to look back at later. :/
We wouldn't have to be at the same time on skype, either. You could leave me a message on there, and I could get back to it later.
Well now I feel stupid,I did not think of that..pfft.
Search up equussarah the one person who comes up is me.
Also acording to the list,theres no Tricia. . Shouldn't she be in a least one scene or something since she is Cera's sister and Tria and Topsy's daughter?
Just a suggestion,bring Tricia for a bit,I do think she'll be pretty upset over her big sister. But you guys can choose that,it's already clear I'm far from the smartest in the group.
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Is there anybody volunteering to play her? I really like the idea of Tricia trying to figure out what happened :smile Whoever wants to play her would have to decide whether Tricia is already capable of talking (or doing some "baby-talking" at least ^^). She could even play a role later in the RP... Maybe doing things together with Guido? Guido seemed to be quite fond of her in LBT12 after all :DD
Also, PMing me would beaproblem, since It'salwsy so full. I always have to go through and delete stuff, and I just don't like doing that. Some of those PM's I wanna keep to look back at later. :/
Yeah, I always have to do that as well <_< I'm copying the messages into Microsoft Word and collect them in a file... Those I want to keep at least.
And I like the Red Claw thing ^^,though I really have no say in it since I only play as adults that stay in the valley.
Everybody has a say here btw ;) If you have an idea concerning other characters than the one(s) you are controlling, feel free to speak up your mind :smile
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She could even play a role later in the RP... Maybe doing things together with Guido? Guido seemed to be quite fond of her in LBT12 after all dino_happier.gif
Sure, I wouldn't mind having Guido work with her somehow :yes Maybe we could have it so she's slightly older, could make slightly more sense if she's going to be trying to find her sister (if that is what's going to be happening with her).
And yeah, we all have input - it's everyone's RP, after all :)
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I'll play her,unless Zimmy was hoping too since she suggested it,
I think it would help if she could say at least baby words,otherwise who ever players is going to have an awful time trying to type some baby gibberish and everyone else trying to understand it.
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I'll play her,unless Zimmy was hoping too since she suggested it,
I think it would help if she could say at least baby words,otherwise who ever players is going to have an awful time trying to type some baby gibberish and everyone else trying to understand it.
She all yours,I don't want to play her anyway. I was just suggesting,then I was going to dump the suggestion on someone else-which happens to be you.
And yes,at least basic talk or make her older then the hatchling in the series..maybe like a toddler or whatever the LBT version of a toddler would be. And maybe have her want to go and look for her sister and bring her home?
So guess,Tricia is all Nahla's...that means I have to work with her even more..I did not think that through..theres no escaping this girl.
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Alright, Nahla plays Tricia then :)
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I made a post for Littlefoot trying to convice Chomper,now he just needs the others to back him up in trying to prove who they are.
I'll leave that too the rest of you now.
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Hey guys, two things I need to talk about:
1. Will Chomper be convinced by his friends now or later (or during their running to the hiding place from LBT 2)?
2. Should they follow Cera or try to make her stop? I was very close to posting last night but figured I should maybe discuss this first :)
I think they should stop her and escape all together (Petrie is going to make an appearance soon I reckon). Also, it might be better if they held a quick discussion WHERE to run
vonboy and The Anonymous Person should post before the others write their next responses, Anonymous preferably being the first since Ducky is supposed to be trying to prove her identity to Chomper and convince him of that :yes
EDIT: I also think Littlefoot should be the one mentioning the hiding place (after all, Nahla brought up the idea some time ago ^^)
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If Cal wants, Cera can run into Petrie as he's trying to make his way back and then after an exchange between the two, they could get back to the group together while at the same time the others try to convince Chomper? Could be better than doing one then the other.
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So, the Gang is following Cera now I guess. Whoever has a grown-up to play, can post from now on. They're gonna gather at Petrie's (former) home where Petrie *accidently* attacked his sis since the call came from there.
I'll post now :)
EDIT: Keep in mind that Littlefoot, Cera & Spike are still having huge trouble adapting to being two-footers now ;)
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Sounds good :yes
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Uhm guys? Don't you wanna post? :lol
The adults need to get up in order to walk to the source of the alarm call (Mama Flyer's home aka. Petrie's former home). The others can't post unless you do ;)
Topsy, Tria and the Longnecks need to do something now...
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Sorry,computer troubles on my end.
I don't have time right now as I have to leave for work in a few minutes,but I'll post for Grandpa this afternoon and Nahla agreed she'll have Grandma follow after him.
Just hang on for a couple more hours and I'll have something up,I got the weekend shift blah.
Sorry :angel I too want to get this RP going.
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Since The Anonymous Person hasn't posted for a while, I'm letting Zimba take control of Ducky until he's free to start posting again.
When you are free Anonymous, just let us know on here.
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Actually, I can post anytime. I was just waiting to see what was happening between the adults before I brought Ducky back into the story. In addition to school and other life duties, of course. :p
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That's alright, something should happen with the adults fairly soon and you should get your chance then :)
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Zimba has the next Ducky post. I want the story to keep moving at a good pace, and she really wants to be able to contribute more. You can keep posting as Ducky afterwards Anonymous, but I don't want this to be a situation where nothing happens for days.
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OK. :)
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Someone can have my character. I haven't been all that active for which I apologize and I'm going to be away all of next week, so until I get back (or if you want to permanently reassign Cera) I'll be out of action.
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No worries, Pterano. Zimba, you can take Cera if you'd like until Pterano's in a position to post again (or unless David makes a different decision when he's GM again :p)
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(or unless David makes a different decision when he's GM again dino_tongue.gif)
Which happens to be from now on :p
Well, I have yet to comb through 1731 messages in the group chat but I'm pretty sure you've done your job very well, bushwacked. Sometimes, a kick in the butt is necessary, seemingly ;)
As for what happens to Ducky, I actually don't mind who posts as long as somebody does (or did? I'm checking the discussion thread and the skype chat first before I look at the actual posts :p). I would like to encourage you, Anonymous, not just to wait and see what's gonna happen but to post and see how others react or share your thoughts with us when you have an idea what Ducky could do. Your posts are usually fine :yes Just go ahead and post ;)
As for your (temporary, I shall hope and assume) absense from the RP, Pterano, that's totally fine with me though I'd hate to lose you... Admittedly, I'd like to take Cera myself but since Zimba doesn't have one of the main characters yet, she shall have control over Cera for the time Pterano is out of action :)
Just one more thing:
I want the story to keep moving at a good pace
I don't want this to be a situation where nothing happens for days.
I do agree with bushwacked here totally! So... keep posting guys :p
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Announcement:
While I realize that I can write and post on RPs well, and that I, in reality, have plenty of time to post (when not involved with homework or ECAs), I simply don't have the motivation to sit down and do so, at least for the moment. After a while of thinking, I have decided to step down from this RP for now. I hope I am not slowing any of you down since I haven't posted on this here RP for who knows how long, but I feel this is the best choice for me at the moment.
I will announce when/if I will be up to post again, but for the time being, someone else can have my characters. Until then, I'm out of the game.
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Alright, that's okay :)
For the time being, Zimba can play Ducky. That is unless she doesn't want to.
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Hey guys,sorry bout I'll be unactive for a few weeks,
My grandmother has suffered a heartattack and they are transferring her to a special care unit in a Sydney hospital,I'll be going down there with the rest of my family to be with her,we'll be staying in a hostel on the hospital grounds and there will be no wifi unless I go into the city it's self,plus I won't even be bringing my laptop so I would have to go to an internet cafe.
Someone else can take my characters in the meanwhile,I'll be able to jump back in soon but right now I need to be with my family.
I'll let you all know when I'm able to post again,but for now if my characters are needed someone can fill in.
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I am terribly sorry to hear about you grandmother's situation, Zimba. :( You are indeed correct that family must count first in situations like this. I hope that your grandmother has a speedy recovery.
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Sorry to hear about that Zimba, I hope your grandma gets better soon!
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Fingers crossed for a quick and complete recovery of your grandma, Zimmy! I'm sure she'll be happy to have you around :yes
I will take Ducky for the time being unless Anonymous wants to have her back. If nobody wants to have Cera (and Pterano doesn't want to take her back), I could take her as well though I'd prefer not to play half of the main characters ;)
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^ I could take Cera for the time being until Pterano wants her back, if you would prefer.
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Alright you have the job ;)
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Hey guys my grandmother is recovering steadily but I had to come back home as they only have be so much time off work.
I'm able to take my characters back now,I won't be super active because of work but I will be able to post,though I may be a day or two slow. If that is okay.
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Welcome back, I'm glad your grandmother's doing better.
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Welcome back, Zimba! I am glad to hear the hopeful news about your grandmother. Hopefully her recovery continues at a steady pace. :yes
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Very well! That's good news :yes
It was fun playing Ducky. Are you happy with my post and the direction I wanted to lead the action (my idea was to bring the group together despite what Cera said...)? Since nobody posted yet, I can still make changes to my post if somebody requests it :)
I suppose it's now Spike's turn to reply to Ducky. I also think that it's time to hear from the Longnecks again. After all, we've only had Topsy and Tria chasing after the Gang so far but what about them? ;)
If you guys have discussed things in our Skype group, I'd love to be told about it since I still can't get Skype to work on my phone :bang
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I love where this is going guys. However, I just thought of something. While the wish or whatever it was may have changed the Gang of Five and Ruby into Sharpteeth, Chomper is, presumably, still the same as always.
He can go back to the Great Valley, speak Leaf Eater, tell their families what the hell has happened, and at least ensure that they can come back and maybe get fish for their journey without being whacked by the grownups.
After all, the Great Valley residents aren't trying to kill Chomper, are they?
[Note: Now I see, Topsy did blame Chomper for all of this.]
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I love where this is going guys. However, I just thought of something. While the wish or whatever it was may have changed the Gang of Five and Ruby into Sharpteeth, Chomper is, presumably, still the same as always.
He can go back to the Great Valley, speak Leaf Eater, tell their families what the hell has happened, and at least ensure that they can come back and maybe get fish for their journey without being whacked by the grownups.
After all, the Great Valley residents aren't trying to kill Chomper, are they?
[Note: Now I see, Topsy did blame Chomper for all of this.]
Can you please stop posting in this? You are not one of the members of this RP therefore you are now allowed to randomly burst in.
You keep interrupting our RP no matter how many times you are told, we rather keep our RP thread full of the story, not these random interruptions. It is really getting on our nerves and we are now sick of it. We don't want to be rude, but please do not post here again unless your accepted in the group, and right now we do not need anyone else as all characters are taken.
What happens gets discussed by this group as a whole, we plan the storyline together. You are not part of this group, sorry to say but it's the truth, you are not allowed to post here, if you do wish to leave us a suggestion post it in our discussion thread but also remember we do not have to consider your idea at all, we don't exactly accept plot changing ideas from random people who ain't even in the RP or know what has already been discussed.
I ask you again, please stop posting in here. It's cluttering up our thread and it's really starting to tick everyone in this group off.
You may wait for other people to join your RP or ask around for an existing RP open to members, this RP is closed and we are not accepting new members, as all characters are taken and we are happy with the group size as it is.
Can all these random interruptions posts be deleted by some chance?
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What have I told you about not popping into this RP again?! :anger
I'm sorry but this is now your third violation and I doubt the admins will be as forgiving as last time. Reported! :slap
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Sorry about interrupting the thread. At first, I thought that it was ok to post as a character as I was so new. Later, I knew not to post as a character, but had the mistaken impression that it was ok, much like you could with fanfics, to discuss stuff on the role play thread itself.
I kind of upset some people. I do wish that they'd remove my two posts there as they are ruining the thread there, for which I greatly apologize. :oops :oops :oops :oops :oops
At least now, I finally understand how things go here. It took me a while to figure out how role plays go. First I thought they were like fanfics. Then I thought that you could post as a character in them. Then, I thought that, like fanfics, you could still discuss stuff there, even if you couldn't comment as a character.
What unpleasant memory was Petrie thinking of when he says something like "murder her. ..... slice...."?
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I split this thread from the RPG section. I am now going to merge it with the existing discussion thread on the RPG "A sudden change of species".
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That's okay Littlefoot&AliTogether, just make sure you don't do it again since it can really disrupt the flow an RP has going.
Just after Petrie got turned, he accidentally cut open his younger sister as he was trying to get her to calm down, which is what he was remembering.
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Hey guys, I'm way to busy right now don't even have time to get on my computer.
Can someone take my characters for a while? I have no time what so ever. I'm working double shifts to get extra money for Christmas so between that and buying presents, seeing family etc.
Do what you want with them, just keep them alive :p
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Oh man, I love this idea so much. I would love to join if there are any characters open, and if someone might be willing to give me a re-cap of what's happened so far, possibly through private message.
Though I will also slowly catch up on reading through the RP thread :oops
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I'd be good with you joining up if David's cool with it :) Could also send you a re-cap of the major points too ;)
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You wanna join? That's a great surprise :D I'm sure we can figure something out. Currently, there is one character we have to fill in for (Ducky) plus one of us (rhombus) is playing two main characters (Cera & Spike) so I'm sure you could play one of these.
Do you have a skype account? The RP discussion is usually done there as we all have skype :p
I hope this motivates all of us to keep it alive and post more regularly :angel The last post has already been a month ago :(
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I would be happy to play Cera, if that's alright with Rhombus!
I do have a skype username. How far in advance do you tend to schedule the group discussions?
I look forward to contributing :smile
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Sure, DarkWolf, you can take control of Cera. :) As for the group discussion on Skype, that happens at any and all times. We can always see the messages later even if we aren't on Skype at the time that they are posted. It is the same way for GoogleDpcs, though we are trying to set up a time for somewhat regular meetings on GoogleDocs so that we can all collaborate in real time.
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Welcome aboard :p
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Sure, DarkWolf, you can take control of Cera. :) As for the group discussion on Skype, that happens at any and all times. We can always see the messages later even if we aren't on Skype at the time that they are posted. It is the same way for GoogleDpcs, though we are trying to set up a time for somewhat regular meetings on GoogleDocs so that we can all collaborate in real time.
Alright! Well, I got Skype up and running again (and remembered my password :lol ). Does someone need to invite me to the group? Haven't used Skype in years, so I don't know all of the nuances yet :oops
Welcome aboard :p
Thanks!
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Um, you could send me a contact request. My skype name is in the members Skype users thread in the after midnight board.
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9267466 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=8770&view=findpost&p=9267466)
Not posting it hear, as I don't want bots or whoever to see it, and only members can view that thread.