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Role Play => Role Play Discussion => Topic started by: Amaranthine on December 14, 2016, 09:45:07 PM

Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on December 14, 2016, 09:45:07 PM
This is the general discussion thread for all out of character shenanigans. Questions about gameplay, asking for joining in, asking for certain characters to play, or discussion of the events in RP will all be put here.

Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on December 14, 2016, 11:06:39 PM
Just an update, for anyone that hasn't seen it yet, I have two threads up for anybody to check out before the game begins.

Canon Character List (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=15317), the list of all available and taken canon characters.

Pre-Game Voting #1 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=15311), where you decide how our characters exist in the LBT universe before the game begins.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: rhombus on December 15, 2016, 02:40:33 AM
I would like to request Ruby as a character.  I could also play Petrie and some of his siblings unless someone else would like to take him.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Fyn16 on December 15, 2016, 04:50:45 AM
I wouldn't mind being Bron, assuming he shows up.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on December 15, 2016, 05:18:14 AM
Done and done. :)
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on December 15, 2016, 05:42:23 AM
Self-Insert "Dinosona" Thread (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112.90&#entry40005102)

This is where members post their bios and fanart of their self-inserts so we can know who everybody is.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: The Lone Dragon on December 15, 2016, 10:41:23 PM
I would like to take Ducky's mother and I could take a few of Ducky's siblings.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on December 16, 2016, 02:10:27 AM
You got it!
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Belmont2500 on December 17, 2016, 01:48:53 PM
I think I'll play Ms. Maia, Old One and the Male Rainbow Face.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on December 18, 2016, 04:20:07 AM
Done!

Also just to add, I've decided to let go of Hyp's dad in favor of Rinkus. So Hyp's Dad is up for grabs if anyone wants him.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Belmont2500 on December 19, 2016, 12:16:20 AM
Also, may or may not bring my OC - Sophos, into it, depending on if I can find out how to integrate him in a way that wouldn't reveal certain events that I have in mind for him via a future story.

He's not related to any of the canon characters.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on December 19, 2016, 05:28:47 PM
^As long as you know your limit to how many characters you can play and keep the playercest* to a minimum, I don't see a problem with OCs coming in game. With that said, your comment makes me want to bring up a concern I do have for this game. It's something I remember happening a lot back in the old RP and I think it's worthy of bringing up here. This applies to everybody playing btw, not just you Belmont, so when I saw "you" I mean a collective "you".

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Playercest, or only playing by yourself with your characters chosen.*

While playing themselves, some members played their favorite characters and just stick with that. They would branch out sometimes when the plot called for it, but there was this thing of always going back to your favorite characters and sticking by with them. This is fine if you're just writing a fanfiction, but you're out in the open on a public forum, writing with other members that want to interact with different characters too. It's not fair for everyone else if you're hogging these characters and not reaching out to pursue the story onward. That doesn't mean shy or more introverted characters have to be OOC and reach out like how an extroverted character would, but there are ways around that while retaining your characters.

This game is all based on self-insertion. I mean heck, that should be clear from the set up coming in that's exactly what it is going to be. Just remember, at the end of the day, while you are playing yourself, it's still a character with strengths, weaknesses, quirks, and their own backstories, even if they might be reflective of your own. How my character is going to react in this set up isn't going to be reflective of me 100% of the time, especially if I'm adding an LBT history in her story.

I was guilty of playercest, taking too much of the spotlight, and other common newbie mistakes back when I was an itty, bitty rper. This RP was the first I ever ran those years ago and I've learned a lot from RPing on other different platforms since then. I also should add, this is going to be my first group RP in over a year. Since I usually RP one on one over GoogleDocs or Tumblr these days.

In short, keep in mind this is a collaborative writing activity, everybody gets their turn, and stick to the basic rules of all Role Plays.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Fyn16 on December 21, 2016, 03:30:03 PM
I'll chime in and add a few more I'd like to play. However, if someone else wants these characters, I will relinquish them to that person.

-Elsie
-Ozzie
-Strut
-Willing to play various Sharpteeth, including members of the Raptor pack
-If OCs end up being in play, I may bring Fyn, Zaura (both Amargasauruses), or Sol (a Suchomimus)

And I'd be willing to take Littlefoot if no one else will.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Cancerian Tiger on December 21, 2016, 07:45:20 PM
Unless Ducky123 or any other big fan of hers wants to play her, I'll be more than happy to play Ducky again❤.

Of course, I call dibs on Cera❤.  And, there'll be me, too :p.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Belmont2500 on January 04, 2017, 01:34:58 AM
As for the vote, I picked Amnesiac. As cliched as this will sound, I do find the idea of a character gradually learning of memories of, in this case, another life and how the respective character handles it(along with others around him/her) to be interesting.

But I'm personally on board with either of the two ideas.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on January 04, 2017, 03:54:54 AM
Apologies for the slow update folks. My mental health has been kicking my butt along with some other things going on. This RP I'm planning to happen, the process is just...slow right now.

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Unless Ducky123 or any other big fan of hers wants to play her, I'll be more than happy to play Ducky again❤.

Of course, I call dibs on Cera❤. And, there'll be me, too

I'll add them in a sec, but I do want to talk to you over pm about taking these two. Not right now since I need to head to bed soon.

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As for the vote, I picked Amnesiac. As cliched as this will sound, I do find the idea of a character gradually learning of memories of, in this case, another life and how the respective character handles it(along with others around him/her) to be interesting.

But I'm personally on board with either of the two ideas.

The poll is still open until the game begins. For simplicity's sake, I want everyone to do the same one as everyone else so this RP is more organized.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on January 14, 2017, 02:55:39 PM
Bumping this topic to letting everybody know the poll is still open! Just let me organize a few things and we can begin the RP!
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: rhombus on January 14, 2017, 03:07:48 PM
Well it looks like we still have quite a few canon characters that have not yet been taken.  So, in the event no one else wants to take them, I am open to taking Ruby's parents, her siblings, and Chomper in addition to what I have already claimed (Ruby, Petrie, and Petrie's siblings). I have written dialogue from Ruby's family in my fanfics so I think I have a pretty good handle on those characters.

Update: After discussing it with Ratlady, I will have my OC, Ruby, and her entire family.  This means that Petrie and his siblings are fair game for anyone who wants to play them.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Belmont2500 on January 29, 2017, 09:14:57 PM
Quote from: rhombus,Jan 14 2017 on  02:07 PM
Well it looks like we still have quite a few canon characters that have not yet been taken.  So, in the event no one else wants to take them, I am open to taking Ruby's parents, her siblings, and Chomper in addition to what I have already claimed (Ruby, Petrie, and Petrie's siblings). I have written dialogue from Ruby's family in my fanfics so I think I have a pretty good handle on those characters.

Update: After discussing it with Ratlady, I will have my OC, Ruby, and her entire family.  This means that Petrie and his siblings are fair game for anyone who wants to play them.
I suppose I may be able to take Petrie until someone else wants him. As for the siblings, not sure.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amaranthine on February 13, 2017, 09:34:50 PM
Well, I better bite the bullet now.

Hey everybody, I know I've dropped the ball on this RP. I wanted to get it rolling but RL is just too chaotic right now.

If someone wants to continue this RP, please go for it, I just can't right now.

I'm sorry but I'm not participating in this.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Belmont2500 on March 04, 2017, 04:20:49 AM
Quote from: Rat_lady7,Feb 13 2017 on  08:34 PM
Well, I better bite the bullet now.

Hey everybody, I know I've dropped the ball on this RP. I wanted to get it rolling but RL is just too chaotic right now.

If someone wants to continue this RP, please go for it, I just can't right now.

I'm sorry but I'm not participating in this.

I understand, I've been in a similar situation myself.

A bit of a shame  but I have considered possibly pushing on with this RP, though I am unsure whether I'll be able to handle managing it. Probably won't post as frequently. But it's worth a shot.
Title: "In the Land Before Time 2.0" OOC Discussion
Post by: Amara on April 13, 2018, 05:59:00 PM
I am gonna need Doc and Pterono for my rp, once I get people willing to do it with me. I can take both, but if anyone else wants them, go ahead.