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Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 25, 2013, 04:40:46 PM
Hey guys,
I'm done with the planning of this RP so we can start now.

Here's the plot:

Something's wrong in the Great Valley: All grown-ups suddenly feel weak and depressed. Though they try to hide it from their little ones the smart Gang finds out about it. Since their illness gets worse with every day there's only one choice left: Sending the kids, who aren't infested, to the Land of Mists where weather has changed meanwhile to get the Nightflowers, who cure almost all known illnesses, for the grown-ups.
There in the Land of Mists, where it's still dangerous, they meet Ali - the little Longneck girl they got to know years ago - again. But things have changed. Ali's not the Ali they knew.
Will they find the Nightflower for the grown-ups? Will they cure their illness? And what's Ali's secret?


Alright! This takes place shortly after the TV-Series.

If there are any suggestions regarding the plot, tell me. It's not the final cut ;)

Despite of that we'll start the character taking: These Characters are available:



Narrator: Ducky123
Littlefoot: LoyfeCycleProtector
Cera: Kor
Petrie: The Anonymous Person
Ducky: Ducky123
Spike: Dosu2Dinner
Chomper:Sleeping-force's-inside
Ruby: StrutEggStealer
Ali: StrutEggStealer
Old One: Dosu2Dinner
Grandma: somerandomfangirl
Grandpa: somerandomfangirl
Topsy: Mr Wonk
Tria: Ducky123
Mama Swimmer: Kor
Mama Flyer: Kor
Redclaw: The Anonymous Person
Screech: The Anonymous Person
Thud: LoyfeCycleProtector

Everyone can have more than one character, depends on the amount of Rpers :)
There might be characters that appear later in the story, I'm not sure about that yet...

Now that everything has been said: Join the fun!!!  :exactly

EDIT: colours:

=character is free
=character is free but someone 'might' take him unless another person wants to take the character
=character has been taken
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on May 25, 2013, 05:02:27 PM
Oohh, interesting plot, Ducky.

I'll probably wait and see how this one does before I give out the plot that I have. Well, I'll probably just wait until it's finished just so we don't cause too much confusion with 2 RPs at once. :yes

I think you know who I'll want... :D

Actually, for now I'll just take Grandma if someone else wants to have Grandpa, I don't mind. If not, I'll take him too.

I really do hope others join in. I think we do need more than just two people in an RP to be honest, just to make it more fun, and perhaps we can also get to know each other better. :yes
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on May 25, 2013, 05:17:49 PM
Not sure who to pick, especially of the gang. I've rped as all of the gang, but most often I've done Ducky or Petrie.  

I do wonder if some of the other characters may be there that the gang met near the end of the movie, guess we'll have to wait and see.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 25, 2013, 05:41:47 PM
So you have decided to use my plot, Ducky123. I'm so happy. :angel

I hope this is going to be a spectacular adventure. But I'm not sure about my own participation in it. It's very likely that I won't be able to post quickly enough, and this may slow down the game. Still, I'll be glad to help you with more plot ideas, if needed.
Just one note: those red and blue letters are a little hard to read. I suggest you to make them yellow instead, for readers' convenience. That's all for now, and have fun!
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: The Anonymous Person on May 25, 2013, 05:47:46 PM
While RPing usually isn't my thing, I had already said to Ducky123 that I'd gladly give this interesting RP a try! Also, if I do this, please excuse any inaccuracy I may have, as I have only seen one TV episode fully ("The Days of Rising Waters"), and have yet to see the rest of them.

Otherwise, I'll do it! I'll play Petrie 'cause he's so cute! I might also do Spike as well unless someone else wants him. I might even be the narrator!
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on May 25, 2013, 05:59:36 PM
Quote from: MurMur,May 25 2013 on  10:41 PM
I hope this is going to be a spectacular adventure. But I'm not sure about my own participation in it. It's very likely that I won't be able to post quickly enough, and this may slow down the game. Still, I'll be glad to help you with more plot ideas, if needed.
You can still participate if you wish, MurMur. It doesn't matter how slow paced you think you'll be. If you want you can have someone to fill in for you until you can post, but I think with the amount of people thus far willing to join I think this will be quite a slow paced RP anyway, just so that everyone can get a fair chance. :yes

And I'm sure you'll get the hang of it, Anonymous! It's kind of like writing a fanfiction with other people in a way. Also, I don't know if knowledge of the TV series will matter too much, so don't worry about that. :DD

I'm glad this RP has captured the interest of more people. It'll be great to roleplay with such a group! :wow
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 25, 2013, 06:14:17 PM
But the problem is that I don't know how such games are played. I've never participated in a roleplay. How it is decided who gets the next turn, for example? And what should I write in my posts? I'd be glad to hear some advice.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 25, 2013, 06:23:22 PM
somerandomfangirl: I totally agree to you :) It is more fun to play with a lot of different people who have different ideas and writing styles, indeed :yes I'd really like to get to know some members better, this was one of my thoughts when I decided to plan this :)

Kor: yep, we'll see. I suggest you to wait a bit until picking your character(s) since you earned a lot of RPing experience :yes

MurMur:  You're welcome :DD
I doubt we'll made 20 posts per day... so pacing won't be a problem I guess. And I see that you're on here daily... so you can post daily here :) If this is going to become too fast, some members with not so much time like me for example couldn't follow the action anymore. Thus I'd suggest that we shouldn't post too much :yes
As I told you already you could take characters that might appear later in the RP so you have some time until then to practise your English, which is pretty good(already told you that as well :P:)

I'll change the colour of the plot to yellow... I have a reason for making the character's names red though ;)

The Anonymous Person: I'm glad you'll try it :)
hehe, I just started today :lol seen the one with Doc and the one with Rhett :lol:
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 25, 2013, 06:32:11 PM
I'd like to play Ruby. Still, I need some advice on how to play.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on May 25, 2013, 06:36:09 PM
I'd love to be Chomper, so I'll take him if no one objects too much.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on May 25, 2013, 06:37:56 PM
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But the problem is that I don't know how such games are played. I've never participated in a roleplay. How it is decided who gets the next turn, for example? And what should I write in my posts? I'd be glad to hear some advice.

Well, someone will post when they feel their character(s) can make a contribution to the plot, like asking or answering a question, or even if they just trip over or something like that. There isn't really a set order for it.

To do a roleplay, all you really need to do is post a couple of sentences showing your character's actions. For example, one person will post:

Littlefoot quickly ran up to the rest of the gang, and he was clearly worried about something.

And someone else (probably Ducky123 in this case :lol) might reply with:

Ducky also seemed worried about something, but was surprised to see Littlefoot running up to her and the others looking the same way.
"Littlefoot, what happened?" she asked.


The post can be as short or as long as you like, from a few words to about four or five sentences. These are just a couple of shorter examples.

If you want to just watch and read what others post for a bit after it starts you might get the idea of it, and I'm sure you'll get the hang of it once you join in. :yes

I hope this helped you a bit MurMur.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 25, 2013, 06:40:31 PM
I'm the narrator of course and Ducky :DD

MurMur: I'm pretty sure Kor can help you... he's an advanced RPer :) I'm not sure whether I can explain that good enough though  :neutral

EDIT: somerandomfangirl: I think that's actually a good try :)

to Loyfe: We'll wait until the person we're waiting for to post posts. If there's no reply for 2 or 3 days someone can 'fill in' --> posts for the person whomm we're waiting for :)
Well, that's what I suggest(could be asked here in this very discussion thread) I hope this is clear enough :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on May 25, 2013, 06:45:21 PM
So is there a limit to how in depth we go for characterization? Like, would giving thought text on how a character would respond to a situation, or if they have insecurities and doubts be too much? Or should it strictly be simple thoughts, reactions, speech, and actions?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on May 25, 2013, 06:49:18 PM
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So is there a limit to how in depth we go for characterization? Like, would giving thought text on how a character would respond to a situation, or if they have insecurities and doubts be too much? Or should it strictly be simple thoughts, reactions, speech, and actions?

Nope, you can honestly put whatever you want, Loyfe. If you want to go into your character's thoughts a bit more, then that's fine, and might actually make it a bit more interesting.

I agree with Ducky123 on asking Kor if you need help, Murmur. I know my explanations aren't really the best. :p
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 25, 2013, 06:51:42 PM
Thank you, somerandomfangirl. That is exactly what I wanted to know. Your explanations are very valuable.
So I have decided, I will participate in this game.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on May 25, 2013, 06:54:08 PM
Oh, that's cool. This is exciting: I've never done a roleplay with more than three people before.  :DD

One last question: if we wanted to add a detail or thought from our own character WITHOUT signaling that we think our character can contribute (aka, not asking for a turn) should we put a little symbol by it to alert everyone that it's just passing detail? Like:

'Wait, since when did Mr. Threehorn care about herds outside the valley?' So and so thought #
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on May 25, 2013, 07:02:44 PM
I honestly don't think that would necessary, Loyfe. If you just want your character to do something even if it doesn't contribute to the plot much, just put it in there. To be honest, anyone's welcome to post what they please. The only thing you really have to do is make sure you do is make sure the story doesn't wander from the plot line we are given, and that's something we need to do together. Yay for teamwork! :D

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Thank you, somerandomfangirl. That is exactly what I wanted to know. Your explanations are very valuable.
So I have decided, I will participate in this game.

Great to hear! And thanks, good to know that I don't entirely suck at explaining things.  :lol
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: The Anonymous Person on May 25, 2013, 07:07:55 PM
Good stuff, considering I've never been involved in a RP either!

BTW, I'm most certainly doing Spike, 'cause I can!
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on May 25, 2013, 07:09:58 PM
Thanks Somerandomfangirl.

Hmm, we're still missing people for three crucial characters: Littlefoot, Cera, and Ali. How many other people are expected to come?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on May 25, 2013, 07:16:23 PM
Quote from: LoyfeCycleProtector,May 26 2013 on  12:09 AM
Thanks Somerandomfangirl.

Hmm, we're still missing people for three crucial characters: Littlefoot, Cera, and Ali. How many other people are expected to come?
No problem. :)

And I'm afraid that is a question I cannot answer. :lol
However, I do expect that there will be a couple more members joining. Perhaps we should give it the next day or so to give members with different time zones a chance to pick characters and stuff. If those characters don't get chosen... well, we'll discuss that later. :yes
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 25, 2013, 07:19:02 PM
^I think three :DD at least...

The Anonymous Person: Sure you can have him... But I'll stay with yellow since I don't know how many people will join this... you already have Petrie so if there are some more people they might want Spike :P: But I doubt that'll be the case :lol so it's a
very likely' from me ;)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 25, 2013, 07:19:12 PM
Somerandomfangirl, I think that you should take Grandpa too. He's your favorite character, right? Also, he and Grandma are always together, so playing them both would be very convenient.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on May 25, 2013, 07:20:18 PM
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However, I do expect that there will be a couple more members joining. Perhaps we should give it the next day or so to give members with different time zones a chance to pick characters and stuff. If those characters don't get chosen... well, we'll discuss that later.

That's a good point. Well, in that case, I might be interested in taking Cera if no one else wants her. But, only if no one else wants her.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on May 25, 2013, 07:25:39 PM
Yes, I was thinking that, MurMur. I just want to see if anyone else wants him first, and if not, then I'll definitely take him. :yes

So Ducky, you can add me as Grandpa in yellow for now. :DD
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Mr Wonk on May 25, 2013, 07:50:24 PM
I would like to be Topsy but like MurMur said I do worry still it's going to be slow placed so why not?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 25, 2013, 08:03:48 PM
I have to rest a little.  :) Thanks to everyone. This is one great council.
I only have one question: Ducky123, do you have a subplot for the grown-ups? They aren't going into the Land of Mists, you know. :angel
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on May 25, 2013, 10:03:06 PM
Rping isn't hard, just post what you think the character would do and say.  YOu can read some threads in some of the rp sections for examples.  You can put a characters thoughts and actions into one paragraph, but dialog is usually it's own paragraph or sentence, like in most books.  

Looks like most of the characters are taken, good signs for this rp.  I can try Littlefoot, unless someone else wants to do him.  Or I can do 1 or more of my LBT oc characters.  I've not done them in a while.  Mim, a rainbowface (though in the strick lbt rps of the past she's adventured with the gang since she avoids the arguments the adults do, though she's around young adult, 18-19ish in human terms. Diver, one of Ducky's twin sisters, and a few others I've not rped in a while.

If more adults are needed I can try one of the gang's mothers.  For mama swimmer I'd have to watch some of the 8th movie to see if I can get a feel of her personality, or if I did Petrie's mother I'd either do the 11th movie and or the tv episode where she's in a lot, forgot the name of it.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: The Anonymous Person on May 25, 2013, 10:11:04 PM
Ducky123 had intended to do this RP without OCs, by the way.  ;)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on May 25, 2013, 10:45:57 PM
That's ok.  There's enough so I could sit out the rp if there's no character for me to take, no biggie.  Hope the rest of you folks have fun.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: StrutEggStealer on May 25, 2013, 10:52:50 PM
I CHOOSE ALI!! :DD
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Nahla on May 26, 2013, 05:32:11 AM
I'm interested in this.

Can I be Littlefoot?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 26, 2013, 05:43:46 AM
MurMur: Actually I don't have a subplot for them :angel I thought that every participant would take one child character and one adult character, but it could be that more people than we have child characters will be part of this RP... The only thing that could happen is that the grown-ups suddenly get cured for some reasons so they'd go after the Gang... I'll think about that :yes

Kor: Actually this is a no OC RP, but sometimes we can't avoid using one ;) If we need an OC that would fit your characters you can bring in them :)

Nahla: I think you can have Littlefoot, Kor is very flexible whom he takes :)

I'm surprised how many people are interested  :wow This will be great fun  :lol
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Nahla on May 26, 2013, 05:49:10 AM
Me and Rammy have our OC RPS but I'm very interested in this one too.

If you need more people Zimmy willing to join in.

Yay Littlefoot! My favorite!  :D
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Dosu2Dinner on May 27, 2013, 04:25:50 PM
I'd like to be Old One.  :lol:
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Dosu2Dinner on May 27, 2013, 04:27:00 PM
Or Spike... :o
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on May 27, 2013, 04:35:55 PM
If you like both why not try to pick both.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 27, 2013, 05:08:25 PM
He will take both :) the Old One won't have a big role I guess :)

Also, what do you think, guys? Would it be better to use some more characters(maybe Petrie's and Ducky's siblings or Tricia could travel with the Gang or using characters that wouldn't add much to the plotline being used so that every participant can have one main character)? likely choices would be Guido or Shorty... Also we could add Mr. Thicknose... he could bring up the idea that will start the whole adventure...

This suggestions are made because somerandomfangirl and Mr. Wonk won't have much to write since their characters will stay in the Great Valley...

So what do you think? I will let you choose... and of course we'd only use one of the two suggested characters :DD
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on May 27, 2013, 05:38:26 PM
Obviously, I wouldn't want anyone getting left out. If it would allow everyone a fair chance to have input in the roleplay.

I will say that, in all likelyhood, not everyone who's going to be signed up for this roleplay are going to appear every single day to this, so even if even if they don't come along, odds are, some character role will be open.

That said, I do agree that it would be better to make sure that no one gets left out. Mr. Thicknose makes sense, as he'd know more about diseases than any of the gang... but, you'd need an explanation for why he isn't sick.
You can't have Shorty in the mix without Bron somewhere in the background, so if we include him Bron might have to be one of the sick ones left back in the valley.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on May 27, 2013, 06:05:45 PM
Pat also could be one of the adults since though he doesn't appear after the 10th movie he could be around.  Also I guess Sue with her mate could pop up to visit, assuming one assumes Grandma  & grandpa longneck gave her directions on how to get to the great valley for some reason.

I see no reason why one of Petrie or Ducky's sibblings could not be rped.  I use to rp one of ducky's twin sisters in a few past lbt rp's from a while ago.  

Also another character that likely would be in the great valley somewhere besides Guido would be a squirrel type that appears in a tv series episode.  I'd have to watch the episode again to get his name.

Skip, that is his name, from Return to Hanging Rock.   He is invited to go to the great valley to live, though the episode ends he does look happy at the thought so one could say he did go.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 27, 2013, 06:19:22 PM
sure the appeariance of shorty would automatically cause the appeariance of Bron ;) and yes, Bron would be sick, too.
Thicknose would be sick as well though. Despite he could give the children some wise advices before they start their adventure...
I think I'll PM the members that haven't taken a main character yet and see what their opinions are...

Good suggestions so far
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Mr Wonk on May 27, 2013, 07:31:31 PM
Yay I'm Mr Threehorn. :DD
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 28, 2013, 05:51:19 PM
The RP will start on Friday!!!
I think it is clear now who takes whom...
Kor will play as Cera and I will take Tria unless someone else wants her :)

If there are any more questions, suggestions or disagreements let us now :yes
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 28, 2013, 05:57:33 PM
Good news!
But what about the exact time?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 28, 2013, 06:00:26 PM
uhm... let's say afternoon for me and the European people... so evening for you MurMur and morning for the US people
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 28, 2013, 06:06:59 PM
Very well.
But what to do if several people decide to post at the same exact moment? This may cause "conflicting storylines", and this is something to be avoided.  :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Mr Wonk on May 28, 2013, 06:56:59 PM
Looking forward to Friday! :DD
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on May 28, 2013, 11:10:21 PM
Friday morning for those in the US? In that case, I might miss a little of it at the begining. I have a test that morning. I should have my computer with me, so I can jump in as soon as my test is finished, though.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 29, 2013, 12:14:30 PM
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Very well.
But what to do if several people decide to post at the same exact moment? This may cause "conflicting storylines", and this is something to be avoided. smile.gif
Good point, MurMur. I recomment everyone to look into the 'online users' list. If someone is posting you'd see it there. You also can look whether other members are reading the thread though that's not a very good criteria..
If it happens, you might edit your post..

Well, if all of you try to be on when it starts then we might have this problem  :lol
I really don't want the RP to be too fast since some members don't have so much time like others(me for example)
something around 10 posts per day would be enough I guess :yes
I hope I can hold my promise to start it in time :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 29, 2013, 01:21:43 PM
I think that 10 posts per day is too much. Some people won't be here all day to post 10 times, while others will be. This may cause "game usurpation" by quick-posters.  :)  I recommend 1-2 posts per day. This is a slow game, after all.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 29, 2013, 02:41:52 PM
you might be right, MurMur... but 1-2 would be too slow if you ask me... I just don't want to do this too fast... if a certain character is needed we'll wait until the person posts.

For example:

Narrator(Ducky123): While the adult argued, the kids played Swimmer and Splasher. Petrie's the Splasher.
Petrie(The Anonymous Person): I get you, hehe.
Littlefoot(Nahla): Don't be too sure 'bout that, Petrie.
Ducky(Ducky123):

So if I'd be away for two days or so you'd wait until I post. Though in some cases other characters can say the same things...
However, in this case Ducky would be the best choice to reply...
Ducky: You will not catch me, no, no! I am a goooood swimmer, I am, I am.
.
.
.
and so on...

It depends on how the RP goes... in the case above we only need short dialogues, but in other cases some longer posts would be better, especially if actions or long explanations in dialogues are needed...

I hope you got what I mean..

anyway, the amount of Roleplayers alone will slow down this enough... if it's too fast lt me know and I'll slow this down somehow... :)


Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 29, 2013, 02:52:39 PM
I understand. Still, people shouldn't go overboard with posting. We don't want to scare away slow-posters, because otherwise they will quit, and the game will collapse.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Nahla on May 30, 2013, 04:56:18 AM
Can someone be my backup for Littlefoot?

I'm having major computer problems right now so might not make it sometimes.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on May 30, 2013, 09:23:18 AM
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Can someone be my backup for Littlefoot?

I'm having major computer problems right now so might not make it sometimes.

If I myself don't miss to much because of my test, I wouldn't mind filling in for Littlefoot if you can't make it Friday. Sorry to hear about your computer problems.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 30, 2013, 09:56:09 AM
I think that's a good idea, Loyfe :)

It's sad that you have trouble these days, Nahla  :( Somerandonfangirl and Me miss you on Skype ..

Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: The Anonymous Person on May 30, 2013, 08:08:48 PM
I'm very excited about this! I'll hopefully be able to get on this RP ASAP. See you there.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on May 31, 2013, 12:01:34 AM
Yes, we can be careful to not post to fast.  With the number in this rp it may happen if we're not careful.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 31, 2013, 08:31:04 AM
Alright! The RP has started(name's 'The Great Plague, a new adventure')

I'm really happy that we are so many roleplayers  :wow 10 to be exact.

If there are any things to discuss like plot suggestions or questions about the RP itself ask here, not in the actual RP, also if you need someone to fill in due to lack of time ask here. If the pace is too fast let me know so that we can slow down the pace(again: I think 10 posts per day should be enough)

Another possible question might be whether it's your characters' turn or not. If you're not sure about that you can ask here as well.

If there's more we have to take care of let me know :)

Said enuff! Let's have fun :smile
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on May 31, 2013, 01:28:00 PM
Sorry for not joining the game right now. I need to wait for some time, so I can watch how the story unfolds.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on May 31, 2013, 02:13:42 PM
no problem... Ruby could be in the mud pool while the gang plays Sharptooth Attack :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on June 01, 2013, 01:30:57 AM
If you notice any errors in my posts, please let me know. :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on June 01, 2013, 05:12:30 AM
hehe :D sure I (others as well) can tell you if there are any :) But don't worry too much about that, English isn't my native language either :lol and I'm pretty sure that I make mistakes, too :yes :angel
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on June 02, 2013, 05:27:59 AM
Ducky123, I need to tell you that I'm leaving this game.

The game itself is wonderful, but I have my reasons to leave. One such reason is that I have to cut my activity at this board. I feel that I spend too much time here without actually contributing anything useful, and that kills my own creative projects.

I wished to make this board a better place, but I failed.

I'll continue to post those funny images in the caption section, and I'll also visit once a week to post something else, just for fun, but that's it. Sorry.

Still, you can always ask me if you need some more plot ideas.
Give Ruby to LoyfeCycleProtector if he agrees. This way, he can play as both Ruby and Chomper, which is very convenient.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on June 02, 2013, 05:45:58 AM
Okay, that's no problem.

In my opinion you contribute to the GoF... Without you the Caption This section would be kind of dead and you made some interesting topics. You also revived some interesting  topics for which I have to thank you because I wouldn't have found them since I don't revive much of them lately( though I used to)
Every member here makes the GoF a better place, trust me.

About who'll get Ruby I suggest that someone who doesn't have one of the main characters yet or somebody completely new should play her, nothing against you, Loyfe, but since Chomper and Ruby are closest to each other you'd sometimes roleplay with yourself which is annoying(experienced it in the past)
As long as we haven't found somebody who can take Ruby I'll play her.


Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: MurMur on June 02, 2013, 05:49:26 AM
Very well.
Thanks.  :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on June 03, 2013, 06:52:30 AM
I wish you luck in your absence, MurMur.

About the Ruby thing... Ducky123 and I were talking about this on Skype and he had suggested that I take Ruby now. I understand that this is a confusing transition, but as long as nobody else wants her, I'll probably be playing her from now on. :yes
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on June 03, 2013, 11:36:12 AM
Alright :) As long as nobody wants her you can play her( it was fun to play her though I only played her for one day :lol )

After Kor and Mr Wonk played the scene between Topsy and Cera the Gang can meet again and talk about their experiences with the grown-ups( I think we don't need to play the scene with Chomper and Ruby further... Chomper may say something along the lines 'ahh, that was tasty' and that'd be it, when they meet the others again...)

EDIT: forgot Tria :DD I start the scene for you two ;)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on June 03, 2013, 11:42:33 AM
Gotcha. I agree, the Chomper Ruby interaction should end where it's at-- I only kept it going so long because nobody else seemed to be posting
.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on June 05, 2013, 10:12:13 AM
StrutEggStealer plays Ruby now, I hope it's okay, somerandomfangirl?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on June 05, 2013, 10:36:39 AM
That's perfectly fine with me. Strut PM'd me earlier about it to ask me, and I don't mind giving Ruby over to her. :yes
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on June 07, 2013, 05:54:01 PM
Just need to make an announcement to our new member, brittanytangle13.

First off, it's nice to see that you have taken an interest in this RP, however, I'm afraid that we need to know who you are planning to play in this and we need to clarify that everyone knows what is going on. I must stress that this is a strict no-OC RP, and the characters on the list have all been taken. If you wish to have one of these characters and play as them, then feel free to PM that member or ask about it here to see if they will let you have them.

Again, I'm afraid that somebody can't just burst into an RPG without telling anybody else, as this can cause confusion amongst the other players. If you do wish to participate, then let us know here so that Ducky123, myself, and the other players can sort something out for you. :yes

Don't take this as having a go at you, but we need to make sure that this RP runs as smoothly as possible.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: brittanytangle13 on June 07, 2013, 06:02:04 PM
me? oh yes! i will use my lbt series OC brittany the human girl
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on June 07, 2013, 06:06:06 PM
Congrats on finding our site, brittany! Unfortunately, the Great Plauge roleplay is a non-OC roleplay, so only characters that have been introduced in universe can be role-played as.

However, if you enjoy roleplay, I encourage you to start your own. You simply need to start your own roleplay topic in the roleplay section with a story in mind, and find people who want to play.

Once again, congratulations on joining the GOF!
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: brittanytangle13 on June 07, 2013, 06:07:58 PM
ok!
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on June 18, 2013, 04:46:21 PM
I need to know your opinions about something, guys :)

Should we let the grown-ups stay hard like a bricket or should they admit their sickness?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on June 18, 2013, 06:15:43 PM
Well, let's list what would actually be functionally different. If they admit that their sick, then the gang goes off with their blessing, maybe the adults could provide foreshadowing to the trials ahead, and they'll at least have directions from the valley to the Land of the mists. It's simple and direct, gets the journey started quickly, and is probably the more in-character option of the two.

Now, consider the other option: what If they steadfastly refuse to admit that they're sick, no matter how blatantly obvious it is? Well, that begs the obvious question: why? A possible reason could be that the adults know the gang will go searching for a cure, and-- if we do decide this is the same disease as the one from movie four-- they'd know the gang would try to go get some night flowers from the land of mists. Now, considering the gang has sucessfully done this before, the only reason I can think of that they'd try to hand-wave their illness is if they knew something terrible was happening over at the land of mists at the time that they'd rather risk the illness than let their kids go over there. If that were the case, the gang would leave without their blessing, which can open the possibility of the adults finding indirect means of stopping them: maybe enlist help to go and fetch them before they reach the land of mists. That would have someone well meaning but antagonistic hounding them on their journey to get the night flower, and would emphasize the desperate lengths the adults want to go to keep their kids out of the land of mists.

... Or something like that  :lol whatever the route afterwards, we can assume that the adults not admitting their illness would create some sort of complication for the gang. So the the question is: straightforward and simple, or more complicated and dynamic?

I for one, don't particularly care. I'll follow the route with the best story, and either route can be worked into something interesting.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on June 18, 2013, 06:23:35 PM
I totally agree, Loyfe :)

Honestly, I don't care which plot we'll use either. But I slightly tend to the more dynamic and more difficult yet.
Thanks for your thoughts :D

What about he others? What do you think?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on June 29, 2013, 08:29:12 AM
Still waitin' guys  :wave

Someone has to do the next post btw :lol

I try to make Ducky think a lot while the action - pulling the log out of the stream (which can be done with some drama :yes)- takes.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on July 05, 2013, 07:49:54 AM
Two announcements:

1.) Well, as you may have noticed Nahla returned. However, Loyfe did such a great job as Littlefoot that I asked Nahla whether Loyfe can play Littlefoot and she agreed on that.
So Littlefoot is officially yours, Loyfe :yes

2.) We were about to pull the log out of the stream but started to discuss again... I think we should stop the discussion and let them do the action now :) I don't want to stay in the Valley for too long.

BTW: I could narrate a little part of the action, actually. I have something interesting in mind ;)

EDIT: As you may have noticed Nahla made a strictly LBT no OC RP like this one. If anyone of you is willing to join hers, too, it would be cool :)
Nahla's RP (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=12508) :) Check it out!
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on July 05, 2013, 03:12:58 PM
Wow, thanks! Also a huge thank you to Nahla for allowing me to have this great role. I'll do my best to make the best contributions with Littlefoot as I can  :DD

Edit: I'd be interested in seeing what Ducky123 has in mind.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on July 11, 2013, 11:02:08 PM
I assumed Cera, Chomper & Ruby were at the same tree.  Are they at different trees?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on July 11, 2013, 11:43:47 PM
Chomper's at the same tree that Cera's at, so imagine there's only one tree. However, I did envision this tree as something of a skinny, tall sapling, but apparently one triceratops, one tyranosaurus, and one oviraptor are incapable of dislodging it from the ground, leading me to believe that said sappling's roots strech down deep enough to tickle the top of the earth's mantle, or this tree is made of wooden wolverine claws.

So basically, how big is this tree that's getting pushed down?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on July 12, 2013, 08:15:23 AM
Maybe about 5 metres/15 feet..?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on July 16, 2013, 04:32:33 AM
Why are all the nice Rp's always filled already  :cry

*has a sad now*
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on July 16, 2013, 05:03:27 AM
I assume that means you want to join?

I'm sure someone who has two characters is willing to give one to you :)

So LoyfeCycleProtector has Littlefoot and Chomper atm and
StrutEggStealer has Ruby and Ali atm.

Ali isn't in the RP yet but she will soon.

I'll PM you to discuss this further, I'm pretty sure we find a way for you to join :yes
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on July 16, 2013, 12:05:51 PM
I think that sounds fair. It'd be really cool to have someone else in the role play. Hmm... would Chomper be alright for you, Sleeping-Force?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: StrutEggStealer on July 16, 2013, 02:42:08 PM
I can give up Ali, if you would like to play her - come to think of it, I haven't seen LBT IV in a while, so my memory of Ali's mannerisms is most likely a little sporadic :DD
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on July 16, 2013, 02:53:02 PM
I'd prefer Chomper, if you guys don't mind  :oops
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on July 16, 2013, 05:05:52 PM
Well then, I decree that Chomper is now yours. Take good care of him; he's my favorite character after all. You might want to read through the entire roleplay to get a better sense of where you're starting.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on July 16, 2013, 05:17:19 PM
I'm glad to announce Sleeping-force's inside as the new player of Chomper :lol

As for the plot: The next thing to happen would be the council at the Rock Circle, after Littlefoot is saved of course.
I think I could use my might as narrator to lead the RP a bit towards this council :)
Any voices against this? :p

So to any who only play one or more grown-ups: Watch the RP since you'll be needed soon ;)

I'll update the list tomorrow I guess due to a schedule overload :lol
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on July 17, 2013, 03:24:00 AM
:smile  :smile YAY!!!! :smile  :smile

Well, I don't mind, at least  ;)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on July 17, 2013, 01:04:14 PM
Hey, everyone. I've suggested an idea to Ducky123 about the story having a 'dark' version of Ichy and Dil in the form of a koolasuchus and a quetzalcoatlus that will hunt the gang in the Land of Mists (possibly competing with each other and with a returning duo of characters to eat the gang).
Me and Ducky123 would like to know what you guys think. Does this sound like an interesting idea?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on July 17, 2013, 04:59:52 PM
Well, I like the idea :p

Also, I just remembered I'm going to be gone for most of the weekend, so can someone drag Chomper off of Littlefoot if I can't manage to do so? I guess him bouncing on the guy the entire weekend isn't that particularly healthy either :p
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on July 17, 2013, 05:03:34 PM
Sure. Just send me a private message when you leave, and I can take over for Chomper until you get back. No sweat  :smile
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on July 18, 2013, 04:06:13 PM
Perhaps it's handier if I tell everyone? xD

Gonna be gone from now till Sunday Evening (mine, that is, no clue what that is on this forum OTL). I'll tell you guys when I got back ;)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on July 21, 2013, 09:46:25 AM
BACK!!!

*steals back Chomper* Mine! :DD

:blink: *is chased by furious parents* HELP!!!
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on July 21, 2013, 01:28:30 PM
Note: Grown-ups and Gang meet now, the grown-ups should be concerned about their kids' safety bla bla bla and so on first and then the Gang tries to find out more about their illness but they won't say anything... Try to keep them in-character although they're ill (so they may be grumpier and so on) :)

Yeah.. that's the schedule for the next week(s) :P:


Quick note to all of you who may be unsure what and whether to post: Don't worry so much. I guess I already talked to the adressed people so yeah.. just reminding you ^^

Oh, and WB Sleeping-force's inside :celebrate

Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on July 25, 2013, 08:00:21 PM
I think it's about time one our roleplayers who has control over an adult starts off the rock circle discussion scene. I feel it's kind of stuck right now on the gang just talking to each other while waiting for the grownups to walk over to them.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on July 26, 2013, 05:26:44 PM
I can get started on that.  I would have last night but Thursdays I'm usually busy so a bit out of it at night so didn't feel up to trying to think of a post for one of the adults I rp.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 03, 2013, 07:32:45 PM
Well, we're kinda stuck again as Loyfe kindly pointed out to me.

Perhabs we should collect some ideas how to continue their journey first before we continue the actual RP.
Also, I have the feeling that some of you keep staying out of this for the most time. I know that one doesn't always know what to let their respective characters say, do and think (admittingly I quite don't know atm myself). If this is the case, you can always ask either one of the other Rpers or here in the thread so that everyone can submit their help :)

I'd really like to write a really good and excited story and for that I need everyone :) Just poke me if there are questions!

Anyway, how should we continue this scene? Any ideas? I'll give my two pence on it sometime later today (it's 1:30AM here :smile)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on August 03, 2013, 09:49:20 PM
The adults may want to talk to each other then talk to the kids, if they can reach a decision.  

Also the gang may talk among themselves and decide to head out, especially if the adults are taking to long.  

Just a few ideas I had.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 03, 2013, 09:54:49 PM
I really like Kor's idea. It'd especially be interesting if the Gang decides to leave while the adults are talking and the adults have a legitimate reason why they can't go to the land of mists-- like, they know something is going on over there that the kids don't or something.

Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on August 03, 2013, 10:49:45 PM
Could be Some farwalkers told them.  I'm sure the'd share some news of things they had seen.  If I recall correctly that's how mr Thicknose said he learned a lot of what he knows, listening to farwalkers, when he was a kid.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 04, 2013, 05:14:12 AM
That's a good idea, Kor!

The Land of Mists might be hostile to the Gang at times so the grown-up's concerns may be right.
Whether the Gang meets the grown-ups again or not is completely up to you, I enjoy it wither way and either way it'll work :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 04, 2013, 04:46:44 PM
Alright, so what IS going on over at the land of mists? We've been circling this subject for awhile now, and we still haven't really decided what is going on over there that:
1) Turns an already dangerous swampy area into a place so dangerous that the adults would never let their children go there.
2) Will would create a long term conflict that would keep the kids there, regardless of whether they find what they were looking for or not, and
3) Would allow an avenue for Ali to be involved in the story.

Any ideas?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 04, 2013, 05:34:17 PM
My idea is that the LoM is not that hostile anymore but it'll still be a dangerous place to travel through.
Ali's herd will be there (and how about their grown-ups being ill as well?) but the night-flowers won't.
They will meet old and new enemies to be confronted with of course (guess who)...
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on August 04, 2013, 10:04:39 PM
Sounds like that could work, if Ali's herd's adults are sick that could make sense that they would go to the Land of Mists.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 05, 2013, 06:35:17 AM
Right...  :idea that's the reason for them to be in the LoM in the first place :)
That'd be one reason why Ali won't be the Ali they know (but there's also another one only the one that plays Ali will be told about to make this more interesting both for you and any Readers and followers of this RP :))
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 05, 2013, 09:40:38 PM
Okay, so what's in the land of mists that would provide some sense of hazard? Otherwise, it'll just feel like a retread of the Land Before Time 4. Something new has to be there to change the experience of the land of mists from before. The adults being there and being sick would certainly help, so is there anything we can add to that? I did put fourth the idea of a Koolasuchus and Quetzacoatlus possibly being antagonists along with Ichy and Dil; is that still provoking interest, or should we scrap them and think of something else?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 06, 2013, 05:41:46 AM
I'm still interested in this idea, Loyfe :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 06, 2013, 11:28:16 AM
That's good to hear, but to follow up on that: would that be enough for a story? What else, if anything, should we add?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 06, 2013, 04:53:49 PM
If you think the story will end with the Gang finding the Night Flowers in the LoM curing all plagued dinosaurs, you're wrong. I have a rough plot in mind which, in fact, MurMur suggested in a PM. Ichy &Dil and the two villains you have planned will be a dangerous thread and they'll be each others opponents as well what makes the whole thing more interesting plus I'm sure there is quite some room for humorous posts :)

I don't think I need to tell you what that all is about, need I? :unsure: Knowing the whole story in advance is not what I personally prefer. Sure the end will be a happy one but the way to that end will be hard and many challanges have to be overcome. Characters will find themselves in situations in which they're endangered of dieing more than once (we already had one, 'member? ;)).
I'm not the guy who actually wants to know spoilers though I'm telling far too many myself  :slap

I hope this is answering your question, Loyfe.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 06, 2013, 09:28:24 PM
Oh of course. I wouldn't want to know the plot ahead of time. I'm just wondering, is enough out in open now that we can finally move forward. I think your right: it probably is. We just need someone who roleplays one of the adults to break the ice and get things moving forward again.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on August 06, 2013, 10:27:22 PM
Break the ice in which way?  Just curious.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 06, 2013, 10:53:24 PM
Just makes a post that will allow the story to continue. It's still at a standstill.

The kids have done their part and gave told their parents that they're worried about them and they want to help. The adults HAVE to react to this in some way before anything else can happen, even if that reaction is to ask the kids if they can have a discussion amongst themselves.
The first poster will give the incentive for what action the rest of the adults are to follow.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on August 06, 2013, 11:38:53 PM
ok, I edited my post, which was the last there.  Not sure if it would help.  I did get an idea that may start the debate/arguing among the adults.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 06, 2013, 11:43:16 PM
Yep, that should definitely work. You rock, Kor  :DD

Now things should finally get rolling.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 07, 2013, 02:34:32 PM
I took the liberty to analyze some things :smile You may use some of the reasonings Tria had done.

Thanks for starting it, Kor :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 09, 2013, 11:47:23 AM
Well, I'm leaving beautiful, beautiful Utah for a week on a vacation to Belize, and I'm pretty sure their internet connection isn't the most top notch in the world. Someone will have to take my place as Littlefoot in that time. Any takers?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 09, 2013, 12:15:01 PM
As long as nobody else wants him, I can take Littlefoot though I doubt I'd have much to do considering our current speed (nobody's gonna post? again?).

Belize? That's a beautiful place I suppose :) Enjoy your vacation, Loyfe :exactly
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 09, 2013, 12:34:30 PM
Sounds great, Ducky  :DD Thanks!
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on August 09, 2013, 02:33:13 PM
My problem is that as far as I know, Chomper isn't one to talk much during discussions of adults :/

So all I could post would be stuff like 'he watched them argue'... If anyone can think of something I could post, I'd do it :3
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: somerandomfangirl on August 09, 2013, 02:34:58 PM
Yeah, sorry for not being too active in this, guys. I'm especially busy this week so I won't have much time to do stuff in any RPs, so someone will have to take the grandparents off my hands, too.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 09, 2013, 08:07:36 PM
Sleepy: you're completely right with your statement about Chomper. Though I was actually wasn't glaring at you but at SRFG and Mr Wonk who shew inactivity here...

somerandomfangirl: I see, we'll manage that :yes Anyone's willing to take the Grandparents or one of them? Sleepy, you perhabs? I know you like them :DD
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: The Anonymous Person on August 09, 2013, 08:31:26 PM
If I decide to do any more posts involving Petrie, I will be able to do so until Monday this week. Afterwards, I will be busy for the week, as I am involved in marching band camp, which lasts from 8am to 4pm, starting Monday and ending on Friday. Outside of band camp, I will be reading Harry Potter books. However, since Petrie isn't as important of a character as everyone else, there may not be a need for anyone to post. If that is not the case, somebody else can take Petrie for that week. I will let you all know again on Sunday evening to confirm this.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 09, 2013, 08:51:08 PM
Hello from the airport :D

If no one else takes them by the time I get back, I'll be happy to take Petrie or one of the grandparents.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 10, 2013, 07:04:35 AM
Perhabs we can handle it like this: If you have something in mind for either the Grandparents, Petrie (Monday - TAP announces his return) or Mr. Threehorn (assuming Mr Wonk isn't really around these days..), feel free to post it.. Littlefoot will be mine until Loyfe returns from his holiday (if you have an acceptable connection, time and desire to play Littlefoot you may do so possibly letting me know :)

Good, that you announce that TAP :yes

So.. since many of us seem to be busied or in 'Unknown Lands' I just hope we can slowly make progress on the grown-up's discussion.. :)
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 15, 2013, 11:06:50 AM
Anyone may fill in for Mr. Threehorn :) We need some quarreling :lol

Oh, and the Gang will head off to the LoM whatever the grown-ups decide, I guess
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 18, 2013, 07:32:09 PM
Ah, back and ready to go! I see some progression has gone on since I was gone.
Did Petrie and Grandpa Longneck get taken up? I see a post by Ducky under Grandpa, but it says he's filling in.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 19, 2013, 10:03:48 AM
Anonymous is back so he has taken back Petrie and I was filling in for somerandomfangirl Grandma, Grandpa and Tops are not taken due to whatever reasons atm...

Welcome back btw :wave How was your vacation?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 20, 2013, 12:00:09 AM
I'd be interested in picking up Tops, if no one else objects.

And thanks, it's great to be back. I'm going to post a thread eventually telling about my trip.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 20, 2013, 08:00:55 AM
Cool! :)

Yeah.. pick him up... I'd like to get the Gang out of the Valley asap
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 22, 2013, 03:29:00 PM
The Gang made it! :lol: Well done guys ;)

Loyfe created a very good question in his last post: Should the Gang start their journey right now or should they head off in the morning?

I thought they should better rest and relax the rest of the day so that they can head off, strengthened.
Besides, we could include some emotial 'farewell scenes' :)

What do you think? Can we do it like that?

Uhh, I need to figure out a plot for their travel to the LoF... it would be boooooring if we just go on when they are at the LoM, wouldn't it?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on August 22, 2013, 04:35:48 PM
I'm all for waiting until the morning to depart. I like the idea of an emotional farewell scene. Should Littlefoot have any dreams in the night?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on August 22, 2013, 05:50:46 PM
Hmm, it's up to you I think :) I wonder if everyone could have a sleepstory... just an idea. Insomnia is another thing you guys could use for your characters.

Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on August 22, 2013, 08:56:50 PM
I think it makes more sense for them to rest the night and set out in the morning so they have a whole day of light to travel.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on September 10, 2013, 03:29:42 PM
So, this scene's completed  :cheers

What's going to be next? Well, we could do some 'sleep well' scenes but I think they are not necessary. Loyfe, I think you had an idea back then about Littlefoot having a dream. I think it would be cool if some characters had a sleepstory.
Pros? Cons? :smile
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Ducky123 on October 10, 2013, 02:50:02 PM
Yeah... everyone's on their way to the meeting point but... uhm where will this very meeting point be? The Rock Circle? The Thundering Falls?

Another question: Do you think we should include some action or some talking while they're wandering through the wasteland?
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: Kor on October 10, 2013, 08:54:22 PM
Those could be good ideas.  Makes sense they would not remain totally silent the whole time, and never know when some danger or difficulty may pop up or happen.
Title: The Great Plague RP Discussion thread
Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on October 11, 2013, 06:28:42 PM
Obviously something should happen along the way. The story would be lopsided if there was such a huge amount of build up in the beginning only for a instant commute to happen.
This is why I set up the Koolosuchus and the Quetzalcoatlus-- an extra dimension if it's ever needed. Maybe they could come into play somewhere during the trip from the great valley to the land of mists. What's the landscape going to be? What kind of sites are there on the way to the land of the mists?
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Post by: Kor on October 11, 2013, 06:59:05 PM
There is a water fall and the cave they went through.  

I got one screen shot from LBT 4 of that.  The top of the water fall, a second or so before Ali & Littlefoot appear onscreen.  Not a very good screenshot.  

http://s696.photobucket.com/user/Kulstor/m...tml?sort=3&o=24 (http://s696.photobucket.com/user/Kulstor/media/LBT/Places/LandvalleyofMists.jpg.html?sort=3&o=24)

I have the movie on dvd and can take screenshots if anyone wants.
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Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on October 11, 2013, 08:34:55 PM
Yes, but we have to get to the cave first. Maybe we can have something interesting happen then.
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Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on October 13, 2013, 09:44:03 AM
Just going to throw that in here:

So sorry for not being around here!!! D: Uni left me darned busy and then internet wouldn't let me into the forum ;A; Gonna try being more active again. Sorry for any inconvienience Chomper's absense might have brought :'(
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Post by: Ducky123 on October 14, 2013, 02:39:34 PM
Sleepy: It's alright :) We decided this RP should be rather slow so 1 week breaks are no problem at all. I'd PM you if Chomper is urgently needed and find a person to fill-in if needed.

Loyfe: We'll use the two characters you suggested! The question is where they'll meet... Probably in the cave?

The surrounding area is wasteland if I recall correctly. While moving through this wasteland, they could talk about worries of them, or maybe Ali? :)

Even though I'm on holidays I'll be able to check the Rp(s) :)
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Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on October 14, 2013, 03:30:33 PM
Well, hopefully I'll be back now, so that won't be needed, Ducky. Though thanks for the offer :)
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Post by: Ducky123 on October 22, 2013, 01:59:19 PM
(Thanks phone for crashing! :mad Lost the post...)
Hey guys, I need your input because I'd like this RP to be democratic. Everyone has a say so say something ;)
First, we need a meeting point since Littlefoot and his Gang failed to agree on one :p How about the Thundering Falls? They could get a drink before starting their dangerous journey after all :)
Second, we need to plan the happenings during their travel to the Land of Mists... I thought we could let them run into Redclaw like they always do :p Like it? :) Then we could include a little discussion about how to get rid of Redclaw (provided they survive :p). After a while one of them pipes up and starts a talk about Ali (Littlefoot's Grandparents could have told Littlefoot that their cousins have returned a while ago or... hey, that's better... once a year they return to gather  Nightflowers (Old One knows a way to make a medicine out of them that prevents illnesses in advance (like an inoculant)) so the Gang can only HOPE they'll meet her. That would actually fit with another idea I have... So what do you think?
Third, an idea I got from one of Maltes fics: They need to cross a rift that has been built during an earthshake (alternatively, to make it more exiting, the earthshake could happen while they're talking about something (Ali? Redclaw? Something not mentioned yet?))
We can discuss possible happenings in the cave when we get there...

I count on you, my fellow RPers :yes Any idea is generally welcomed, needed and appreciated! ;)
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Post by: Kor on October 22, 2013, 03:24:37 PM
Also the Thundering Falls would likely have some green food so some who need to eat as well as get a drink can do that also.  

Nice ideas you have.  The earthshake would add some action and such to a scene that may start off quiet, just them talking, maybe getting a drink and or some food.  I can see Ali's group as either just arrived or maybe they visit the Land of Mists once a year or so to eat some night flowers to prevent a disease.  Could explain why none of the longnecks but Grandpa Longneck got sick in the 4th movie.  Littlefoot & Grandma may be immune and the other longnecks may have been to eat some nightflowers before they went to the Great Valley.  

Red Claw and or his fastbiter minions chasing them for a bit could make sense since they are near the Great Valley.
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Post by: Ducky123 on October 23, 2013, 11:31:37 AM
Okay, so if nobody has any arguments against the Thundering Falls, it'll be their meeting point. I'll wait until tomorrow and then post as the narrator to start the next scene, their journey starts :)

Your explanation for Ali's herd being at the (still hostile) Land of Mists sounds quite good. We might use it :)
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Post by: Dosu2Dinner on October 25, 2013, 05:46:43 AM
Thundering Falls sounds alright. Not entirely sure how long their journey should be, though encountering someone or something on the way seems legitimate.

Though perhaps Redclaw has been brought down by this illness too. Not sure, I may have forgotten a few details about what's already happened.  :bang
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Post by: Ducky123 on October 25, 2013, 10:43:56 AM
Hmm, Redclaw being ill? Good idea but don't we want it be exciting and dangerous? An ill Redclaw is no threat at all after all..
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Post by: Kor on October 25, 2013, 12:21:32 PM
& I don't think the gang would want to help cure him.  And would he eat nightflowers?  Not that it's a bad idea.  His fastbiter lackeys would have to find out the cure somehow, maybe from hearing the gang talking, though none of them understand flattooth.
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Post by: Ducky123 on November 07, 2013, 02:29:49 PM
Just for information: I did not abandon this one just because I'm currently planning another RP :) Just waiting for the rest of the Gang to do smth :lol:
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Post by: Kor on November 07, 2013, 09:58:47 PM
I thought some did not post due to being busy in school or something.
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Post by: Ducky123 on November 08, 2013, 01:23:39 PM
^Which is very correct.
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Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on November 16, 2013, 04:21:37 PM
I'm a bit unsure what Chomper could do right now. I need some Ruby-action here (unless I missed that).
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Post by: Ducky123 on November 16, 2013, 05:30:54 PM
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Ruby tilted her head. "Loser? Not me!" She started off, her longer legs carrying her farther. Ducky had a head start, but Ruby was quickly gaining.
Guess you missed this :yes

The Gang is currently having a race towards the Thundering Falls (I actually intended a race between Ducky & Spike only but it's more fun with everyone joining it :lol) so you might join the race :)



I hope you guys don't mind the currently sluggish progress :p We're all busied I assume...
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Post by: Sleeping-force's-inside on November 17, 2013, 04:47:50 AM
AFHJDSKHGJSDG, I did miss that! OTL

*rushes to post something*
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Post by: Ducky123 on November 28, 2013, 02:50:58 PM
Where are y'all?  :unsure:
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Post by: The Anonymous Person on November 28, 2013, 04:43:41 PM
I'm still here and should probably be the next one to post anyways. If only the others weren't as busy...
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Post by: Kor on November 28, 2013, 04:50:43 PM
I'm still here.
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Post by: Ducky123 on November 28, 2013, 05:06:11 PM
^I've just been a little worried because the RP is really slow atm and I knew some probably just didn't notice that it's their turn to post. So I tried to get this RP some attention so you'd notice (and hey it worked ;)) Well, Dosu, Sleepy and Strut have yet to post (though Spike is probably loosing so you might be the last, Dosu) and Loyfe isn't around these days due to computer problems and a lot of work.
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Post by: Kor on November 28, 2013, 06:24:18 PM
If some take to long you can try pming them that it's their turn.  & of if they are having problems with coming up with an idea to post give some suggestions maybe.
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Post by: Ducky123 on November 29, 2013, 05:35:34 PM
Yeah, I'll do that, probably :) As long as Loyfe is in Lands Unknown I'm still going to fill in for him..
I thought Chomper & Ruby should be the next ones to arrive, then Littlefoot and then Spike...
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Post by: Kor on November 29, 2013, 06:33:25 PM
Sounds like good ideas to me.
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Post by: Ducky123 on December 08, 2013, 11:02:37 AM
I think it's best to move on to the next scene now. They'll be in the Mysterious Beyond where those rocks are (like in LBT 4).
The question is what they'll be doing/talking about... We've discussed this a while ago (it's on page 7-8 I believe) and our results were:So what do you think should be happening first? I'll just tell you what I have planned and then you might (dis)agree on it and you may add ideas :yes

First one of them might pipe up with worries (eg. "Will we find any Night Flowers?") Then, all of a sudden, Redclaw finds them chasing them around for a while. Hiding behind a big boulder, they trick him discussing about how to get rid of him. Then they're talking about Ali for a while (they don't know she'll be there After a while, a sound sounds, Gang is wondering who uttered it --> earthshake --> tiny rift  opens --> similar scene to LBT 2 if you know which one I mean.
At last, they arrive at the waterfall and the cave in the evening...

Oh, and we need to find people who will play Redclaw; Screech and Thus, and later on we need Loyfe's villains + Icky & Dil.
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Post by: Kor on December 08, 2013, 11:50:45 AM
I think Red Claw may pop up first since as I recall he seems to live near the Great Valley and the kids run into him often when they leave or are exploring a cave system and find it leads out of the Great Valley.
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Post by: Ducky123 on December 13, 2013, 12:39:24 PM
Where is everyone? We need to pick Redclaw, Screech and Thud, otherwise we can't move on.
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Post by: The Anonymous Person on December 14, 2013, 11:18:12 AM
Sorry, I've been busy lately. I'll take Redclaw and possibly Screech, and someone else can do Thud.
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Post by: Ducky123 on December 16, 2013, 02:23:53 PM
Though I'd highly prefer to see Thud being played by somebody else, I'll play him now until somebody else is offering their services, if at all...


We are now moving on to the next scene :)
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Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on December 31, 2013, 11:32:33 PM
Hey guys. Back from my bathroom break. Sorry that I've been gone for all these months, but I think I'm ready to take on roleplaying duties again. Mind if I have a character to play?
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Post by: Ducky123 on January 01, 2014, 05:33:45 AM
Good day to choose for a come back :DD I'm glad to see you return. Littlefoot is still yours (I just played him for the time being as you told me) and I wouldn't mind if you play Thud because I honestly don't know how to play Thud :lol

Progress has been slow so you really didn't miss much :yes
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Post by: Ducky123 on January 03, 2014, 06:48:18 AM
I think we should move on to Redclaw's attack.
TAP, you may introduce him now.
Loyfe, will you take Thud or shall I take him?
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Post by: The Anonymous Person on January 03, 2014, 09:37:30 AM
I shall do that as soon as I can.
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Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on January 03, 2014, 07:25:47 PM
I can take thud no problem.
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Post by: Ducky123 on January 09, 2014, 02:35:43 PM
I think we should have Redclaw chasing them around for a while, then the Gang hides behind a big boulder and Redclaw fails to notice it so they shake him off.
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Post by: Ducky123 on January 29, 2014, 01:38:10 PM
Anonymous, if you're too busied to play Redclaw, I'll do so... this is getting too slow-paced :bang
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Post by: The Anonymous Person on January 29, 2014, 02:23:09 PM
*sigh* I'll post right away.
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Post by: Ducky123 on January 29, 2014, 03:05:14 PM
^didn't mean to annoy you but we should move on with the story. Sorry.
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Post by: The Anonymous Person on January 29, 2014, 03:30:34 PM
I was frustrated by several other minor things at that point. No need to apologize.  :)
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Post by: Ducky123 on February 16, 2014, 07:55:42 AM
Where are you?  :unsure:

No post in a long time...
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Post by: The Anonymous Person on February 16, 2014, 10:18:00 AM
IKR? If no one's posting atm, I guess I will. I'll just have Redclaw try to seek them down, but since they cannot see them...well, you'll see ASAP.
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Post by: Kor on February 16, 2014, 09:42:29 PM
Sounds like that could work & get the rp started up again.
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Post by: Ducky123 on February 17, 2014, 09:44:45 AM
I guess the real problem here is that, aside from us three, the players aren't around much lately... I just hope they'll post eventually. Don't wanna push them, work's more important than a RP.

Anyways, some Redclaw action might indeed help to revive this :)

EDIT: It'd be cool if we make it to have at least a post every second or third day smile.gif 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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Post by: LoyfeCycleProtector on February 18, 2014, 09:19:02 PM
Ducky, you have my permission to bug me as much as you want. Busy or not, sometimes I need a reminder to MAKE time. Anyway, I'll get a post set up.
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Post by: Ducky123 on February 19, 2014, 01:36:15 PM
Alright then, hehe :p

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Post by: Ducky123 on March 04, 2014, 03:04:21 PM
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EDIT: It'd be cool if we make it to have at least a post every second or third day smile.gif 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...
Well, since it doesn't seem to work without me PMing everybody (I haven't PMed anybody, mind you), I consider it necessary to adapt the rule I recently employed in the RP "Sudden change of species". It'll basically allow anybody to fill in for any character whose turn it is (who has not posted for some days). I don't like this but the RP is too silent. Neither does it make much fun if you keep have to wait so long, nor to have such a slow progress (I mean, seriously, would you want to play a sharptooth attack that can be written in about 2 pages on here in 4 months?).
Maybe, if you are too busied to keep in touch (I know this might apply to at least two players), you may consider very carefully if you would like to stay in at all. I mean, what's the point in RPing if you're on here only once a month (I'm exaggerating a bit)? Some people may consider this "joining a RP and vanishing" attitude (I'm exaggerating again) rude. I don't think like that but I have heard from some people in other RP's that they do so.
I'm really sorry for this constant pushing, but leading a Rp isn't waiting for the people to reply for weeks in my book :p I'll wait a week or so, giving you time to reply. Then I will decide what to do next :unsure:

~Ducky123~
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Post by: The Anonymous Person on March 04, 2014, 06:17:38 PM
Yeah, about that...

Although I did not explicitly state earlier on, I was pretty much in agreement with your rule on the "Sudden Change of Species" RP, and frankly, I think the same rule should to this one as well, slow-moving as it is. Of course, I do suppose it must be my fault to not post lately.

While I was still contribute to the "Sudden Change of Species" RP as much as possible when necessary, someone else will have to take over my characters on this RP until I find that my creative mind for RPs are fully functional again, as schoolwork (not to mention other events) have been pushing me away from ideas. I will come back to this RP again as soon as I feel ready (which of course will be anytime, as you said), to make it short. My apologies for any inconveniences.
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Post by: Ducky123 on March 04, 2014, 07:02:13 PM
I'm happy that you just spoke up :)

If creativity is your problem, it's probably the best decision to take a break. You can always message me if you don't know what to post... Just not posting isn't helping, I think...

Anyway, apology accepted :) Who wants to fill in for Petrie and Redclaw + Screech until Anonymous will be back?
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Post by: Kor on March 04, 2014, 07:45:41 PM
I can do Petrie easily.  If you need someoen to do the others I can, I'd have to read over the past posts to get the feel for how Anonymous was doing the characters.   I do hope Anonymous can return to regular posting soon.   I can understand not having ideas what to post.  Happens to most if not everyone, at least now and then.
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Post by: Ducky123 on July 25, 2014, 02:07:32 PM
Of the many people I PMed some weeks ago, only two replied. I wonder if it makes any sense to continue this RP, especially since some players are pretty much gone. I'm playing with the thought of making this a fanfiction instead... Though that would have to wait until I have my other stories finished... or at least one of them.
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Post by: Kor on July 25, 2014, 02:33:56 PM
You can do that.  The other ideas is continue this as is.  Or start this as a new rp, not from scratch but from where the original one got to, summarizing the events that went on in the first one and start the new one from there.
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Post by: The Anonymous Person on July 25, 2014, 07:33:33 PM
I wholeheartedly agree with Kor. You can do any of the options suggested, although personally I would love to see it turn into a fanfic.
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Post by: Ducky123 on July 28, 2014, 05:19:43 AM
I'd like to see this continued but I reckon we would have to change some character taking (temporarily at least) since some people haven't been active a lot lately... We should at least decide upon who's going to fill in for the time these members aren't active. Otherwise we won't be able to get the RP rolling again  :exactly

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Narrator: Ducky123
Littlefoot: LoyfeCycleProtector
Cera: Kor
Petrie: The Anonymous Person
Ducky: Ducky123
Spike: Dosu2Dinner
Chomper:Sleeping-force's-inside
Ruby: StrutEggStealer
Ali: StrutEggStealer
Old One: Dosu2Dinner
Grandma: somerandomfangirl
Grandpa: somerandomfangirl
Topsy: Mr Wonk
Tria: Ducky123
Mama Swimmer: Kor
Mama Flyer: Kor
Redclaw: The Anonymous Person
Screech: The Anonymous Person
Thud: LoyfeCycleProtector
I suppose we will have to choose people filling in for LoyfeCycleProtector, Dosu2Dinner, Sleeping-force's-inside, somerandomfangirl and Mr Wonk. I wouldn't mind new people joining either :)