The Gang of Five
Role Play => Role Play Discussion => Topic started by: Amaranthine on August 13, 2009, 03:13:42 PM
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I'm not sure if this has been done already. :p
I was thinking of us playing as ourselves and meeting the characters in LBT. :D
It would start with us doing something like watching LBT, posting on the GOF, or doing anything LBT related. Then we would be sucked into the world that is Land Before Time.
RULES:
1. Post accordingly and respectfully. If you posted once one day, wait for someone else to post and then post again.
2. Play as yourself, either in the form of a “dinosona” (a dinosaur version of yourself) or as your regular human self. You may switch between the two forms, or stay in one form the whole time. You can even change to different dinosaur species if desired or believe it would make a nice plot point.
You can post your bio of yourself in this link:
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112)
3. Don't control another person's character. Stick to your own characters.
4. Play only the maximum of characters that YOU can handle. If you find the amount you are playing too overwhelming, feel free to "set them up for adoption" by saying so in this thread and see if anyone else wants to play the characters. You may use an OC as one of your characters as well.
Rules will be added if needed be.
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CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Belmont2500: longneck (Brachiosaurus: Shorty's species)
Ali (?)
Bron (?)
Ms. Maia (?)
Shorty (?)
Blitz: Swimmer (Mo's species)
Mo
brittanytangle13:
Cancerian Tiger: swimmer (Ducky's species)
Cera
Ducky
Ducky's Mom
Tricia
Chronicler: fast runner
Ruby
FlipperBoidSkua: Therizinosaurus
Giganotosaurus from the fifth movie
Sierra
Thud
Fyn16:
MC CJ's Revenge (Jasper):
Pangea: glider (Microraptor: Guido's species)
Guido
Screech
Ozzy
Strut
Red Claw
LBTfan13: Longneck; Fastbiter
Mr. Three Horn
Zaine (OC)
Rat_lady7: Didelphodon
Hyp
vonboy: Human
Chomper
OCs: Cutter (fast bitter)
Pending:
(?)F-22 "raptor ace": rainbow face
Mr. Thicknose
The Rainbow Faces
(?)Great Valley Guardian: longneck
Grandma Longneck
Longtail (flyer), Cyrix (rainbow face), Crusher (redhorn) (OCs)
Spike
(?)Kor: flyer (Rhamphorhynchus: Rinkus's species); Rainbow face
Grandpa Longneck
Mim (OC)
Petrie
(?)LBTDiclonius: Longneck (Little Foot's species)
Tinysaurises
(?)Redtooth101:
Pterano
(?)Rocky: Dome Head
Characters NOT being played at the moment:
Petrie's Mom
Tria
Rinkus
Nod
Mutt
Hyp's dad
Dinah
Dana
Swooper, the blind flyer from The Hermit of Blackrock
Skip, the talking mammal from Return to Hanging Rock
Rooter
Ichy
Dil
Archie
Tickles
Doc
Dara
Tippy
Mrs. Mama (the longneck from Journey to Big Water)
Loofah
Doofah
Foobie
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It was started by Aves Loooong ago but stalled due to his being very busy, the last post being late May of 2008. The rp, if you want to read it for tips is at: http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...topic=2748.0 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=2571.0) I can't find the discussion thread.
As I've said to others this is one of the types of rp plots that can be done from time to time since as new members who like to rp come in they may enjoy rping in it & were not here for the earlier ones. Same as the idea behind the first Sleep & Remember rp where it is the same as the first LBT movie, but is oc's only.
As you may see if you read it, the folks participating were turned into dinos once they got to the Great Valley. Not sure if that is your idea, if everyone stays human, or a mix.
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^ I was thinking of us turning into dinosaurs also. :)
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Yeah, I wouldnt mind...too bad it cant be restarted or redone....can it?
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No reason I can see another rp with the same basic plot can't be started. Like I said above, and have said before to some other folks, it is one of the 2 rp plots that can be done every year or few years, to let new players have a chance to play in the rp who were not there for the previous ones, or those folks who were & don't mind having fun rping in that sort of rp with that plot again.
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I actually think that Rat_lady7's idea is good athough we would obivously have to refer to ourselves using our usernames and it would be odd to be walking on the street and to be refering to youself like that but anyhow this is a good idea so lets do it ;)
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Thanks. :)
^I guess so, but some people can call themselves by their real names too if they choose to
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Someone may like to be Ali, not sure. If Pterano is there will it be set during the 7th movie, or after the 5 cold times where he can return, or the events in the 7th movie never happened?
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I'd like to play Cera and Tricia, if they have not been taken yet :)
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You got em CT. ;)
I was thinking actually this: Five cold times have not happened, three cold times has passed actually, but the gang and us somehow meet Pterano in the Mysterious Beyond.
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That can fit. I am unsure who to rp as.
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I guess I'll be playing myself and Bron(if he can be in there)
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If its alright, I'd like to partcipate as well in this one.
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If Bron can be there, Shorty would likely be visiting also. Maybe Ali also. To give the players more fc's they can rp as. Up to you though. I may bring in an oc or more of mine.
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ANYONE can join this rp. ^_^ So no worries guys. :)
Ocs are allowed too, but only one oc. I don't want to many characters cluddered up in the rp. :p
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I'll be joining this rp.
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Just 1. I have to pick which of my oc's. Mim, Diver, or Deon most likely, though unlikely Deon since he is a fastbiter, though a friendly one so maybe he is out.
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I will definitely join this. I'll play myself and Chomper. It will be interesting since when I was younger Chomper was my imaginary friend. I am such a dork :lol:
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I never had an imaginary friend. Guess I wasn't smart or imaginative enough to have one. I just use to talk to myself.
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What the hey, count me in too! :) I would like to play Ruby (along with myself, of course).
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I can do Petrie, and for the adults maybe Grandpa Longneck, unless someone wants to do him.
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Sorry guys, I'll be editing and starting that role play soon. I just don't know how soon. :p
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I'd like in on this! I actually have my Dino-sona already!
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I have mine too. ^^
It's there guys if you want to play now. :)
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What characters are still untaken? I'd be interesting in joining...
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I hope Ratlady doesn't mind. I'll post her char list from page 1 here so you folks can see it.
Refer to page 1.
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I'll take Pterano, then. And Tria, if no one else is interested in her.
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I'd like to join as well if that's okay.
I'll play as myself and I guess Grandma Longneck.
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may i join in?
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Sure, you guys can join. :D
Noname, be warned, I shall glomp you during the story when you play as Pterano. :lol
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I may join but I am not sure how I can work my favorite (and first) OC, Deimos, in here.
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Just edited out the char list I did since the official one on page 1 one has been updated.
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I'm gonna RP as Mr Thicknose as well.
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ATTENTION:
Three more characters have been added.
Redclaw, Thud, and Screech. I already took Red Claw.
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Seems unusual some folks turning human. Or is that normal?
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I guess it is "normal"... this whole thing is impossible, fantastical, and definitely not true to reality after all... :lol:
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Where is the Redclaw thing happening? Outside the great valley? just curious.
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I would assume in the Mysterious Beyond. :p
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so when will this RP start I've been waiting for weeks :p
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:D It's already begun!
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I really want to join this RP but most of my OCs are really not compatible with this setting(from a war story and/or are adults).
I can't seem to enter without either wrecking the setting or my OCs.
I'll try and create another OC for this but I'm not sure if I'll join.
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Maybe some of your oc's can be adapted, minus their equipment and such. Or you can pick one of the un claimed Feature Characters if you wish.
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so any idea if LBT14 will be any good(RP post).
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Would it be alright if I play Ducky?
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Sure CT! I was waiting for someone to play either Ducky or Spike. ^^
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I could rp as thud as well. if that's alright.
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I forget who I said I was going to play in this RP I think it was Bron and Obviously myself.
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^You were going to be Bron. :D
And sure F-22, you're Thud! :D
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I have a request...may I play Spike as well?
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^Yeah! :D
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Hey. I'd really love to join this RP, but I'm not exactly sure how much time I'll have on my hands in the future. About how many characters would I need to play as to join, other than myself of course?
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I'd love to join, but I have a few questions. Do we start off as ourselves in the LBT universe? Or do we start in the present, as humans only to get sent to the past and turned into dinosaurs?
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Okay, I think I've got enough info to try joining. Here goes!
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Yeah, so I posted my intro. Is it OK? I know I don't fall through the floor like everyone else, and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
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Hey. I'd really love to join this RP, but I'm not exactly sure how much time I'll have on my hands in the future. About how many characters would I need to play as to join, other than myself of course?
The minimum is two characters, and the maxium would be about 5.
I'd love to join, but I have a few questions. Do we start off as ourselves in the LBT universe? Or do we start in the present, as humans only to get sent to the past and turned into dinosaurs?
Most members are starting as themselves in the present, but you can really start however you want. :)
Yeah, so I posted my intro. Is it OK? I know I don't fall through the floor like everyone else, and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
Please, by all means be different! :D Start however, whatever. ;)
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Alright, so I'll need to pick another character...in that case, I think I'll pick Ducky's mom, if that's OK.
So, are we just making this up as we go, or is there a master plan as to how this'll work out?
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^Not really a master plan. :p I just want people to be themselves in this roleplay and that they would act how they would act in real life. :)
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Sounds cool! I look forward to the next posts!
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Just a heads-up, I think Belmont's playing as Shorty as well.
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Is anyone playing Chomper? If not, I guess I'll take him.
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It looks like Chomper is open.
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I think Emerald is playing as Chomper.
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^Thanks for letting me know jedi.
Just to let you know guys, the maximum of characters you can play is five. And that's even pushing it a lot. Also, if you want to play a character, tell me here, so I don't have to go searching for it in the rp. Thanks and have fun playing, "In the land before time" :)
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Another thing, if you don't want to play this rp anymore tell me and I'll let someone else play the characters you are playing.
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I know I've said that role playing isn't for me, but this one seems like so much fun that I'm considering joining it (assuming it's not too late to do so). Trouble is, I don't know if I could commit myself to spending a long time participating (sooner or later I'll run out of things to add), and I'm not sure how I would handle interacting with the other players (I suppose I could just wing it, though, and act as I would expect myself to act in such situations). If it IS okay for me to join (and those aforementioned issues are not too problematic), I was hoping I could play Guido, and maybe Screech (though that role may be negligible when he is teamed up with Thud and Red Claw, as he has virtually no individuality under those circumstances). Unless I'm required to play a certain number of characters, I think I should probably limit the number of additional ones I use, especially in case I end up backing out at some point.
P.S. I've read everything that's been posted in this RP up to now, so I know what's been happening and understand what to do. I already have an idea for how I'll insert myself into it.
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Ok, just so everyone is clear here...is everyone, except for Pterano, Red Claw, Screech and Thud at the thundering falls or at least near them?
A member pointed out that they were confused where everyone was. So I just wanted to be clear on that. :)
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If I ever ventured into the LBT universe I'd probably bring a tank.
Not to be violent, but for protection from the lethal airborne viruses of that past time to which I am not immune as well as a barrier in case of a sharptooth attack.
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I know for a fact that Littlefoot and his grandmother along with my character and Sam are at the Thundering Falls. As to the others who are playing I'm sure they will reach the falls eventually.
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Grandpa Longneck is at the thundering falls with Mim and Flapper, the 2 he's talking to. I'm not sure where Petrie would be or who he'd with.
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Can anyone play Petrie's Mom? She's the only character right now I think should be played also.
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Ducky and I are already at the Thundering Falls, and Cera and Tricia are back at home with their folks ;).
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Since Petrie seemed to be alone I had him fly over to where my other chars are so he'd have someone to rp with.
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I'm hanging out with the Thundering Falls group now.
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With or near any characters in particular?
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Bron and Ali are in the valley and I'm hanging out with Grandma Longnecks group (Great Valley Gaurdian and F,22 Raptor Ace I believe)
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Due to time restrictions, I can only post once or twice a day. Sorry bout that.
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Would you like the rest of the folks in the rp to post only once or twice a day so you can easily keep up?
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I actually have limited time on the computer myself, so I think maybe everyone should post twice a day or something. :)
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So 2 posts a day only? That sounds ok. It may help everyone else too.
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This topic might help...Aves Post Limit (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=2666)
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It should depend on a case by case bases. In some rp's no post limit is ok. in others there may be a need for a post limit. I do not think there should be a blanket post limit imposed on all rp's. It should be up to the gm of the thread.
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Hey, whatever works for everyone. Don't slow down on my account.
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Nah, if you need the others to slow down on thei rposts that is ok. and I think the gm also needs that, even more reason to do that if 2 need it. It's not biggie to me.
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Well, if everyone's OK with it, then that'd be cool, but I don't want to inhibit anyone. This is going too well for that.
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Guys, I'm going to change the rules from 2 to 4 posts per day.
PLEASE keep it at that minimum PLEASE.
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^ I'm probably about to sound very stupid here, but do you mean 4 posts a day for each person playing, or 4 posts a day total? :confused
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It's for the rp, that you can only post 4 posts a day. I just want to do that so everyone has enough posting range to come up with things and let others be able to post without feeling like everything is going to fast for them. (myself included)
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Would it be arlight if I also rp as both the rainbow faces from the stone of cold fire?
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Yeah go ahead. :D
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What's goin' on with Tria? Has her assigned player forgotten her :unsure:?
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Nope. Just looking for a good time to place her in.
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^Well, right now is a good time. ;)
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Done. She's in.
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I've just read both discussion and rp topics, and I do wonder if there is enough place in this RP for another player? :D
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Well, you can play definitely. ^^ Anyone can, the numbers could go on and on, but not everyone can play the LBT characters, unless some people start disowning them in the rps.
I know Petrie's mom needs to be played, I'm not playing her though since I have enough characters on my plate as it is.
Or maybe you have an OC you would like to put in. Or maybe more characters can be added like these:
Hyp
Nod
Mutt
Sierra
Rinkus
Tickles
Ichy
Dil
Ozzy
Strut
Doc
etc.....
But yeah, you can definitely play Myrkin. :D
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Thanks. :) I think that for the begining (a few days or more) it will be better if I play just myself, since we already have many active characters playing right now.
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:lol You guys moved rather quickly with that last page...I didn't get a chance for Grandma Longneck to speak. But its alright...just for future posts, we might need to slow down. :DD
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It did seem pretty fast to me too. Thought it was just me.
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I think we DO need to slow down. Maybe after one post wait a few minutes so someone else can post.
Four posts I guess are still too fast it seems. Maybe just two posts a day for now until everyone catches up. Just an idea.
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This IS going too fast... I can keep up, but that doesn't mean it is easy to do so... nor can I assume that everyone can keep up.
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^Exactly. So SLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW down people. :p
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Sorry. :oops I just posted twice in a row, because it was taking too much time to write them as a single post, I didn't want to fall behind, and I thought the scene was turning out too long for one post. And the last time I hesitated while trying to stagger my posts in such a way, I ended up getting tossed by Mr. Threehorn. :p :lol
Anyway, my apologies. Sometimes I'm not sure whether I'm one of the RPers who needs catching up or one of the RPers who needs to slow down. :rolleyes
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Pangea, if anything you are doing terrific as an rper. You're going at the right pace, so no need to worry about that. :yes Maybe your posts are a bit too long, but it adds MUCH more material to the rp, and that's good. :)
We are all just trying to find a happy medium here, myself included. I think I went a bit too fast myself, so I'm going to try to slow down too.
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Thanks. It's just my writing style, I'm afraid: slow, but copious.
At any rate, I'm having a blast. :D I thank you again for allowing me to join this RP.
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As it turns out, my computer here at home seems to be the only one with internet access so, I'm constantly being booted off of my own comp. Kinda sad ain't it? And that's why I tend not to respond for two or three hours at a time, cause I'm not here...and sometimes it wouldn't be so bad if I could just get on every once in a while.
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Looking back a few pages, I noticed that Redclaw, Screech, and Thud are planning to invade the Great Valley. Is this still going to happen, because I've thought of a way to have my character take down both Screech and Thud on his own.
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I think so. :p Panagea and ff-raptor, are you two still up for revenge on the valley? :lol
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Yeah but I was planning on me fighting thud.
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You can fight him at first, but then I'll have myself get him to come after me. The reason I want to do this is because I'm hardly known in the Great Valley at the moment, and by knocking out both Screech and Thud on my own I'll become known by almost everyone there for what I did.
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you know maybe at one point we should have a bunch of sharpteeth attack the valley, maybe fast biters and we would have to help the GV dinosaurs evacuate and get rid of the sharpteeth,sounds pretty epic.
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That sounds fun! :DD I say we do it!
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Maybe, as long as it's not a war like other rp threads have done.
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Well let's try this again shall we? I would like to play as myself obviously, and I'm gonna make things interesting and play as Zaine, if I'm able to. Just how freaky would it be to have the creator meet his created character? I was actually thinking of Zaine being pissed off at me for creating him with out a family and stuff idk.
Anyway, the sharpteeth attack sounds epic. What would be really cool since I'm starting late is that out of the blue my character can jump in and help out with the fight. Although I know Martial Arts, I would try to limit my strength against the sharpteeth.
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Realistically, martial arts would not work very effectively against sharpteeth that are Human sized.
Theoretically it may work against smaller sharpteeth (fast-biters) but since they hunt in packs, it's basically a "multi-man brawl" if you will.
However, using a weapon of some sort evens out the odds somewhat.
Note that I am referring only to Humans fighting the sharpteeth. The dinosaurs don't need weapons to defend themselves against sharpteeth.
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Yeah that's what I meant to say. Of course if Red Claw came around I would probably be like "Oh S***" and start running like mad, but say a fast biter came out of nowhere and was by itself I would probably be like "Bring it on b****" and fight it. I might use a thick tree branch like a staff or something.
Again, this is only me I'm talking about, but I probably won't even do any fighting.
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I don't know about this :neutral...are you suggesting that there be a big climactic battle, and then we end the RP? If so, I don't like it.
I still haven't interacted with as many other characters as I had hoped. That was my main reason for joining this RP; to meet and converse with the LBT characters (or facsimiles thereof, at least :p). I was hoping I could just keep doing that. If other RPers want to go off and battle sharpteeth, I probably won't join them (partly because neither my dinosaur nor human form is suited for the task :p). I also wholeheartedly agree with Kor that I'd hate to see a war break out in this RP.
Another thing: isn't Red Claw blind now? (I feel kinda sorry for him, actually.) Unless he gets his vision back somehow, I can't imagine he'd be that hard to dispatch if he attacked the valley.
By the way, sorry I'm not doing so well playing Screech; frankly, I have little idea of what to do with him, seeing as he's practically a background character in the TV series.
Chronicler: I'm fine with sending Screech to get beaten up by you, :p as long as I get a chance to properly meet Ruby at some point.
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truth be told i have no idea if we are even going through with it.
also, it's not going to be some amazing epic fight like at the end of Matrix Revolutions. i'm guessing it would be just some sharpteeth come and attack and we help the GV out.
we could make an adventure to go on as a group or something. that could work out.
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No worries, Pangaea. It sounds like we're just gonna duke it out with some sharpteeth and then continue on living in the valley and getting to know our prehistoric pals better :yes. I seriously don't think the RP will end with a fight :rolleyes:. I'd say let's do this thing. I'm up for kickin' some sharptooth tail myself :lol!
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I really wasn't thinking of a war or anything, it's going to be a short battle, and Red Claw and his cronies of course will fail. But only to an extent...
If everyone else doesn't want a war to happen, then we don't have to do a war. :)
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Cancerian Tiger: I was hoping to catch up with your little group first; ;) I'm dying to have a conversation with you and Ducky (or any member of the gang, really). It helps that you're away from the rest of the pack right now, as it means I'd only need to be worry about exchanging dialogue with a single other RPer (my inability to multi-task would sadly appear to extend to RPs). For now I'm just gonna wait and see what Myrkin will do. Hopefully I'll have another opportunity to interject soon. :p
EDIT: From the looks of the last few posts, I'll have to wait a lot longer than I thought. :(
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Actually Pangaea, Belmont and I just walked away from the group as well. I'm still not entirely sure if Noname is confronting us, or Anna and Ducky, but you can come talk to us if you'd like.
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I'm not confronting anyone... although Tria may fight to defend her daughter if it comes to that.
And we really need to slow down the post count... some of us might find it hard to keep up.
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:lol See and that's where the problem lies with me personally...I'll post once or twice...and then stop for two or three days to let others catch up...but then I get left in the preverbal dust... :DD We need a medium here people! :D
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^Indeed. I still say just keep it at two posts a day and wait a bit to try to let everyone have a chance of posting.
Edit: OR wait a few minutes for someone else to post, then when you feel you can come back into play, post away! (lol, I made rhyme and didn't even intend too.)
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Like Pangea, I would rather have more time for interacting with others, before we get into some serious fight. Besides, you posts the most when I usually sleep, so if we had a battle I would be killed or injured very easily as I wouldn't be able to send a response in time. :p
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hey when I came up with the whole sharpteeth attack idea I wanted it be like the sharptooth attacks from 1&2 except more carnivores and no deaths(at least not to the GV dinos) I think most of the scene would be trying to evacuate rather then take on a couple sharpteeth and no it shouldn't be like a war.
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I think it would be best for the moment if we post-pone the fight scene, for the three of you playing Redclaw, Screech and Thud, you can still enter the valley, but for the moment it would be more of a scouting and searching type of thing.
And for the moment I'm going to bring Longtail into this Rp as well...just cause I've always wanted to meet my own OC :lol
:DD Oh and LBTFan13 I'm sure the Rat_lady will welcome you to her RP.
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I might bring in on of my OC's. I don't know if I will I'm already doing 5 characters.
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Oh yeah, sure LBTfan13, post whenever you can. ^^
About the battle and the characters I REALLY want to find someone that will play Petrie's mom. I'm already playing five characters, but I guess if no one wants her I can play her. I had an idea where she would play a crucial part of this rp.
I'm not putting any of my OCs here, since Angel basically IS me just with a few modifications. Again, I already am playing five characters.
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Well I wouldn"t mind playing another character so I may play Petrie's mother if LBTfan13 dosen't want to.
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So...Screech, Thud, and Red Claw AREN'T invading the Great Valley after all? I'm a little confused. :confused
If they are, and Chronicler's still interested in having his player defeat one or both of the fast biters, I was thinking of sending Screech into the Great Valley, having him meet up with me and Guido, and chase us until we run into Ruby and Chronicler.
Also, I'd offer to play Petrie's mom myself (seeing as I'm not doing much with my other characters right now anyway), but seeing as my timing is so horrible when it comes to posting, I'm concerned that I'll bungle whatever major role you wanted her to play, Rat_lady7. (You've seen how bad I am at anticipating other people's posts. :rolleyes)
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^There IS going to be an ambush, but there won't be a war. :) That's all.
Yeah, sure, do whatever you want to get into the plan. :)
As far as Petrie's mom, I'm just counting how many characters everyone else has.
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Actually, I'll just play Petrie's mom, I have four characters, so now I can have the total. :) Silly mistake on my part. :p
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Just out of curiosity, where exactly is everybody? I'm trying to get Zaine caught up with the others, but I'm somewhere random. I'll probably find my way to some group eventually.
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My 4 characters, Petrie, Grandpa Longneck, Mim and Flapper are still at or near the thundering falls. No idea where anyone else is. My chars are together in 1 group, with I guess no one else nearby as far as I know so far just talking to themselves.
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again... we need to slow down. When characters are unaware of where the others are due to rapid posting, we need to put a brake on it.
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So...Screech, Thud, and Red Claw AREN'T invading the Great Valley after all? I'm a little confused. :confused
If they are, and Chronicler's still interested in having his player defeat one or both of the fast biters, I was thinking of sending Screech into the Great Valley, having him meet up with me and Guido, and chase us until we run into Ruby and Chronicler.
I like that idea. Here's what I'm thinking: Thud attacks f-22, then after a few minutes of fighting, I'll charge onto the scene carrying a big stick and start taking on Thud. Then you can have Screech run into the scene. After a little more fighting, one of the Fast-Biters will break the stick, forcing me to use a back-up plan and luring the Fast-Biters to a nearby cave, where I'll knock them both unconscious. (I won't say exactly how that will happen, you'll have to wait and see)
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Hang on, what's going on?
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Chronicler and F-22 want to fight Thud,that's what's going on.
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Okay, okay, I can see this posting speed is going to be a bigger problem than I thought it would be...so...we all need to come to a mutual decision. While Rat_Lady has already set a limit...I see we may have to really, really enforce it...just to make it easier on everyone.
Guys, I'm going to change the rules to 2 posts per day
*From Rat_Lady*
As a frequent Role Player, I hate to do this...but as it turns out speed posting being a major problem, I am using what little influence as a Moderator and am requesting that everyone from this point on, only post twice in a single day.
Just to keep things easier for those who can't post everyday.
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This is just a thought I had: I've found that I'm having trouble remembering what species of dinosaur everyone else is in their dino forms. After reading through everyone's earlier posts, I think I have a good idea now, but as I can't imagine I'm the only one having this problem, I thought I'd share the list so that anyone else can look at it (if I've made any mistakes, please correct me):
Rat_lady7 – flyer
Kor – flyer (Rhamphorhynchus: Rinkus's species)
F-22 "raptor" ace – rainbow face
Cancerian Tiger – swimmer
Chronicler – fast runner
*Noname –
GVG – longneck
Belmont2500 – longneck (Brachiosaurus: Shorty's species)
jedi472 – swimmer
Emerald – sharptooth (T. rex)
Pangaea – glider (Microraptor: Guido's species)
*LBTFan13 –
Myrkin – fast biter
*no dino form seen as yet
(Rat_lady7, I was thinking that you could copy and post this list at the beginning of this thread alongside the list of LBT characters being played, so that people can go there to see it.)
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That looks like a nice list and a nice idea too.
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I have made my two posts already this day. I'll abide by your request, GVG.
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Whoa, people what happened in the rp? :slap
Eeh, I just want to say that some people are just dropping from everywhere and anywhere and ignoring other players, I don't think that's fair and it's a bit confusing in the plot. :p
And thanks GVG, yeah, we REALLY do need to enforce that.
I'm going to copy your thing Panagea right now.
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It's because we are posting too much... people think Characters are in front of them when they are not... and I believe that many of us don't know where the other ones even ARE... we need to organize this somehow.
The way I do it in my RPs is that I tell the players what the "arena" is at a given part of the plot, and when it is time to move, I have them go somewhere else, and interact in that new area.
And Pangaea, I'm playing as "Thomas", Pterano, and Tria. I have no clue as to what LBT13 is playing either.
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Rat_lady7, it might also help if you edit Pangea's list to have the actual names of the dinosaurs in prethises you know the () marks in case I misspelled the word :p so that way we know which dinosaur each player was, Example: Belmont2500-Longneck(Brachiosaurus).
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I've already posted twice, so Tria and Pterano cannot respond today...
I believe this RP is "overheating", in that we are adding too many posts too fast, and each of us has his or her own idea of what the story is, with no real guidance from the DM... so in addition to posting less, we need the DM to "cool it down", and get all the characters organized.
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That is part of why I have been rping my chars by themselves, I've no real idea where anyone else is.
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Your way Noname confuses me personally even more. Twice I thought you were talking to me or I was talking to you, but you magically disappeared else where...
Okk...so right now I'm with Guido and Panagea, who are near around some place in the valley I think where some rocks are. Mr. Three Horn and Tria are talking where Mrykin was, I don't know if he's there or not...
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I've been able to keep my big RP coherent for over... 290 pages. I think my way works.
And my characters have been talking to their own fair share of magically-disappearing people too. I'll admit that my handling of the situation was no better than the average at times. :blink:
Then again, I don't run the RP...
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And Pangaea, I'm playing as "Thomas", Pterano, and Tria. I have no clue as to what LBT13 is playing either.
There's already a list for the LBT characters everyone is playing (OCs excluded); the list I came up with indicates the species of each RPer's "dinosona" (the dinosaur form they can optionally inhabit in the LBT world). You (along with LBTFan13) have so far played the RP exclusively in your human form, so there is no entry on the list for you. (If you do ever switch to a dino form, then you will be added to the list.)
Rat_lady7, it might also help if you edit Pangea's list to have the actual names of the dinosaurs in prethises you know the () marks in case I misspelled the word :p so that way we know which dinosaur each player was, Example: Belmont2500-Longneck(Brachiosaurus).
Maybe I'm misunderstanding you here, but isn't that exactly what the list is doing? :confused If you mean scientific names, I didn't think they were needed for "basic" LBT longnecks (Apatosaurus), flyers Pteranodon, and swimmers (Saurolophus); everyone already knows what they are.
Okk...so right now I'm with Guido and Panagea, who are near around some place in the valley I think where some rocks are. Mr. Three Horn and Tria are talking where Mrykin was, I don't know if he's there or not...
That's about right, except that we're in the middle of a forest. :p
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I've been able to keep my big RP coherent for over... 290 pages. I think my way works.
And my characters have been talking to their own fair share of magically-disappearing people too. I'll admit that my handling of the situation was no better than the average at times. :blink:
Then again, I don't run the RP...
Ok, I just misunderstood your way of rping that's all...
And what's a DM?
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A "DM" is a "Dungeon-Master." That's the name for the person who runs and manages a role-playing game. It is a common feature of any RP game, at least, one that doesn't want to run into anarchy.
Think of it as a judge in a trial mixed with a storyteller. Since this is your RP, you would be the Dungeon Master. It means that you get to make sure the plot runs smoothly, that internal rules of the RP are obeyed, and that the posts come together to tell as coherent story, rather than being just a bunch of things people say.
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Wait do we have to turn into dinosaurs, or were we supposed to be in our human form? I'm getting confused now and I may have been doing this wrong the entire time :blink:
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I still don't understand your method of organizing the rp...and I don't know how to organize an rp because I am new to rps myself...so....I just don't know what to do and what you guys want....
Wait do we have to turn into dinosaurs, or were we supposed to be in our human form? I'm getting confused now and I may have been doing this wrong the entire time
No, we do turn into dinosaurs, it's just that some people don't and some people do.
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Okay. You would agree that having some structure is better than letting all the posters run rampant, right? Confusion leads to lower-quality RPs, no matter how good the individual posters are.
What I did was to say "okay, now the characters are [here], and have to handle [this]." From there, the posters handled it in their own way, until it was resolved. Then, they moved on to a new location.
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Ok then. Would you prefer that I turn into a dinosaur? Cause if so then I can incorporate it into my next post tomorrow.
Also, I think what Noname means is that since it is your rp, YOU are in charge of it. If somebody is posting too much, you have the authority to tell them to slow things down to let others catch up. If you felt like the RP is getting off topic or anything, you can decide to start over or whatnot.
If you want help with the RP I can always help you out. I'm sure other will be willing to lend a hand also.
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That is more or less what I mean... although I would also add that the DM ought to control the main impetus of the plot, if there is one... like a main goal that the other characters have to eventually work towards.
(8000 posts! :D )
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Okay, I'm going to write a document over what I plan for this rp tonight. So please don't post in the rp, until you have the ok. I need to think this through for a bit.
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Cool. Documented or otherwise, it helps to have a plan. :)
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Sounds good to me. Again, don't be afraid to ask me for help if you need any. I know how stressful running an rp is.
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To answer your request in the RP, Ducky is now back at home for bedtime. Cera and Tricia are with their folks. I'm just wandering around the valley trying to look for a place to make my sleeping spot and keeping an eye on things. In real life, I have always tended to be the last one to sleep in the house, and I stay up very late, so I'm passing this onto my character. Anyhoo, Ducky and Cera manage to sneak out and see what I'm up to. We're then conversing for a while before we get attacked by some sharpteeth (fastbiters). We then fight off the fastbiters, but not without a couple of close calls :yes.
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"Thomas" is in transit, going from one place to another. Pterano is in his makeshift nest. As for Tria, she is looking for her mate, and in a recent post, Topsy has made contact with her too.
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Petrie is flying with his mother back to where her nest is. Mim is heading off to where she normally sleeps, somewhere near where the swimmers normally have their nests. Grandpa Longneck and Flapper are talking and likely to head soon to where Grandpa Longneck's sleeping area is.
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LBTFan13: The way I understand it is, each RPer is transported to the LBT universe as either his or her self (i.e., their human selves) or an equivalent "dinosona" (a dinosaur body of the player's choice), and from then on has the option to switch between the two forms. Some players seem to arrive with the instinctive knowledge that they can shape-shift; others arrive not knowing they have that ability, and must discover it for themselves; some choose not to change at all. It is entirely your choice. I, for instance, chose to arrive as a dinosaur (a red Microraptor; the same species as Guido), and remain a dinosaur, even after my character learned that changing forms was possible. Likewise, you can, if you like, choose to remain a human, and never adopt a "dinosona". (Personally I think being a dinosaur is the second best part of the RP, other than the chance to meet your favorite LBT characters. :D) Again, it's all your decision.
To answer your request in the RP, Ducky is now back at home for bedtime. Cera and Tricia are with their folks. I'm just wandering around the valley trying to look for a place to make my sleeping spot and keeping an eye on things. In real life, I have always tended to be the last one to sleep in the house, and I stay up very late, so I'm passing this onto my character. Anyhoo, Ducky and Cera manage to sneak out and see what I'm up to. We're then conversing for a while before we get attacked by some sharpteeth (fastbiters). We then fight off the fastbiters, but not without a couple of close calls :yes.
If possible, I would really, really, REALLY like a chance to meet up with you three after that. :DD
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^^ I'm sure we could work somethin' out ;).
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Has this RP started yet or are you just planning for it atm?
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Thank you guys, I just need more people to post where they are and what they expect from the rp. Then I'll write it all out.
Has this RP started yet or are you just planning for it atm?
The rp has stopped, it already started, I just want people to stop, slow down, and tell me where they are and what they plan to do.
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Well in that case, Zaine and I are at some clearing right now. If I do decide to develop a dinosa, it will be either a fast biter or a longneck. I've always wanted to be a longneck, but being a fast biter would create controversy with Zaine which could be cool. I haven't decided yet.
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Cancerian Tiger: Great! :D
Oh, and by the way, Guido and I are currently in the middle of a forest (we're looking for fruit for me to eat, as I'm too squeamish to eat crawlers :p), where Amy (Rat_lady7) has just spotted us. Screech (who attacked my character when I first arrived) will run into us while he is sneaking through the forest in search of the gang, and chase us until we encounter Chronicler (who is with Ruby), who apparently has a little something in store for Screech (and possibly Thud as well). Guido and I might need to give Amy some impromptu gliding lessons to help her escape Screech, as the two of us will probably be gliding away from him ourselves.
EDIT: I just had another thought: maybe f-22 and I could have Thud and Screech "recruit" a few other fast biters to assist us in raiding the Great Valley (thus providing CT's characters with the opponents they end up fighting off).
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If you want I can have Zaine and I assist you against Screech. Right now I need a way for my character to meet up with the others, so this could be a perfect timing.
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"Claw" (that's me ;) ) is in clearing in the forest, with Mr. Threehorn. As for what I plan to do: I want to know Great Valley better, learn some useful skills from the people who have more experience in being dinosaurs (not to mention I wish to know how to speak in sharptooth). Then, I will think up something else to do.
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Ruby and I are on our way to Ruby's cave. I just recently picked up a big stick which I'll use to help fight against Thud and Screech.
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"Rick" is with Belmont inside the cave and are about to talk to Pterano.
Longtail is flying home to sleep in a nearby tree! :D We all know how that will end.
And Grandma Longneck is escorting Littlefoot back to their nest for the night.
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I just want people to stop, slow down, and tell me where they are and what they plan to do.
I am with the rainbow faces walking to their sleeping spot. As for thud I plan for him to get close to amy then be cut off by me and after I caculate the size and weight difference I will battle thud which will go on until he gives me a rather large scratch like Doc's. After that Ihe will knock me on the ground and maybe that would be a good spot for The Chronicler to step in and take over fighting thud for me. Oh and Mr thicknose is still at the spot where he was talking to the rainbow faces.
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I am with the rainbow faces walking to their sleeping spot. As for thud I plan for him to get close to amy then be cut off by me and after I caculate the size and weight difference I will battle thud which will go on until he gives me a rather large scratch like Doc's. After that Ihe will knock me on the ground and maybe that would be a good spot for The Chronicler to step in and take over fighting thud for me.
Hmm...your plan seems to conflict a little with my plan. We may need to work something out.
Amy is with me and Guido right now, and as I mentioned I planned for the three of us to be chased by Screech. If you want Amy to be your catalyst for your fight with Thud, then you'd probably also have to fight Screech as well. So here's another thought: My character will draw Screech away from Amy, who will then be attacked by Thud. Then you can step in and go through with your plan, after which Guido and I show up, still being chased by Screech. With both fast biters in one place, Chronicler can then go through with his plan.
Of course, I want Rat_lady7 to have a say in this as well. I imagine she'd want to do more than just run from fast biters and be repeatedly saved by people. :p
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I am with the rainbow faces walking to their sleeping spot. As for thud I plan for him to get close to amy then be cut off by me and after I caculate the size and weight difference I will battle thud which will go on until he gives me a rather large scratch like Doc's. After that Ihe will knock me on the ground and maybe that would be a good spot for The Chronicler to step in and take over fighting thud for me.
Hmm...your plan seems to conflict a little with my plan. We may need to work something out.
Amy is with me and Guido right now, and as I mentioned I planned for the three of us to be chased by Screech. If you want Amy to be your catalyst for your fight with Thud, then you'd probably also have to fight Screech as well. So here's another thought: My character will draw Screech away from Amy, who will then be attacked by Thud. Then you can step in and go through with your plan, after which Guido and I show up, still being chased by Screech. With both fast biters in one place, Chronicler can then go through with his plan.
Of course, I want Rat_lady7 to have a say in this as well. I imagine she'd want to do more than just run from fast biters and be repeatedly saved by people. :p
that sounds good.
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Thanks for thinking of me though! :lol
I'm working on a solution as of now, I just to do some other things right now and then I'll work on the rp. :)
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Thanks for thinking of me though! :lol
I'm working on a solution as of now, I just to do some other things right now and then I'll work on the rp. :)
ok.
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Thanks for thinking of me though! :lol
I'm working on a solution as of now, I just to do some other things right now and then I'll work on the rp. :)
Glad to hear it :yes. I so can't wait to get back to this RP :D!
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I'm inside the cave.
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I think the only one that needs to post is Emeraldstone. Though he's been away for a bit...
Thanks for posting guys, I almost have everything I need. :)
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I’m not sure if anyone saw this idea I shared earlier, so I thought I’d repeat it, just in case:
Cancerian Tiger stated that she planned to have her characters battle some fast biters themselves; seeing as Thud and Screech will already be occupied, my idea to maintain continuity was this: some other (anonymous) fast biters either follow Screech, Thud, and Red Claw into the Great Valley, or are actively recruited by them to help divert the grownups’ attention. Unfortunately for the fast biters, the first characters they meet are CT, Cera, and Ducky...:p
Rat_lady7, CT, what are your thoughts?
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I'm not going to completely dismiss this idea, but Red Claw, Screech, and Thud are usually just together and no one else. :p I thought of the battle just coming in like "that" so then everyone can get back to their lives and we can try to get to know each other a bit more and more through this rp.
So I am with Panagea and Guido, and I end up getting really tired and stressed, so I just tell them I want to try to sleep soon, and I don't comment that I don't know how to fly because I feel ashamed and embarassed that I don't know how to.
Petrie's Mom and Petrie fly back to the nest and Petrie's mom (who I named Rebecca) notices that Pterano was around but she never had a chance to say "hi" to him. So she tries to find him.
Meanwhile, Mr. Three Horn is talking with Tria and Myrkin. He warns Myrkin not to come near him and his family and if he wants to find Chomper, he needs to find him himself.
Meanwhile, Red Claw first goes into the entrance of the Great Valley, smelling his way through. Screech and Thud come through the backway of the Great Valley to find the kids. Thud searches through one way and Screech searches the other.
When Red Claw roars, that's the signal for Thud and Screech to retreat and help him get out of the mess.
Me, despite being tired and weak, I am able to use some interesting moves to get Thud out of my way.
And Panagea, Chronicler, CT, and some others can fight as well to go along with what you guys planned earlier.
(One note I want to make, Emeraldstone hasn't been aviable in awhile, I actually wrote a pm later today and he hasn't responded, so I'm not sure if we should continue this without him or not.)
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I'm not going to completely dismiss this idea, but Red Claw, Screech, and Thud are usually just together and no one else. :p
Yeah, you're right. I prefer it that way too. :p
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well I know at one point Red Claw and his lackeys are going to come into the valley as everyone wants I think its best if they stayed outside the valley and only attacked if we ventured into the mysterious beyond but what I wanted to do is have the Original Sharptooth appear in one form or another like a flashback.
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Panagea sent me a pm about an idea he had and heck, I think it's good:
You join up with me and Guido. We talk for whatever length of time you had planned, and then Screech appears. I recognize him from the run-in I had with him on the Great Wall (way back in the second post I ever made in this RP :p), and he likewise recognizes me. With you having told me by now that you are unable to fly, I distract Screech from going after you by provoking his temper to the point that he becomes intent on catching me instead. You are then free to encounter and outwit Thud on your own. Afterwards, Thud fights with F-22. Once F-22 is finished with Thud, I show up again, still being chased by Screech, at which point Chronicler intervenes and defeats both fast biters in whatever way he had planned. Then you can have Red Claw utter his call to retreat.
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So that's a go?
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So while you guys are all fighting the sharpteeth I guess I'll be off to the side still rping between my two characters, unless somebody needs help against Screech or Thud
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agreed.
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Seems just a few will be fighting sharpteeth, unless the noise attracts some others or someone raises an alarm, either of with, or both, I assume may eventually happen, but that is up to and between the involved players and the gm.
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We should have a natural dasaster happen at one point,like a storm or earthquake,just an idea I had in mind.
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We should have a natural dasaster happen at one point,like a storm or earthquake,just an idea I had in mind.
Seeing as this is my first RP, I am probably quite naÔve in many ways to the art of RPing, but from what I have seen, the amount of planning and RPer synchronization required to orchestrate a major plot device (especially one that is omnipresentói.e., affects all playersólike a natural disaster) is immensely painstaking and time-consuming, and in this case, it somewhat undermines what I perceived the intent of this RP as being: just for GOF members to visit the Land Before Time and have fun. :p
Of course, I can't speak for everyone (and as far as I'm concerned, everything major that happens in this RP is ultimately Rat Lady's decision), but my personal opinion is that we should have no more significant plot events for a while. Maybe when things start to get slow (I personally can see a lot of ways we can have a good time in this RP without any grand scheme), we can consider stirring up the plot pot again, :p but for now, I think we should at least wait until after Red Claw's invasion before we consider any additional developments. If there's one thing I've learned since joining this RP, it's not to plan ahead too far, as things seldom go the way you expect them to. :p
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Good point. Don't want to do to many things at once.
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Those that haven't read yet, please read this thread for a reason why this rp can't be playing yet: http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...6735.0#lastPost (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6488.0#lastPost)
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Is it too late to join in? I might try, if I can come up with an idea. I still need a bit of practice doing RPs...
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Would you rather do an original character, or one from one of the movies? Or are you not sure?
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I'd like to play a made up character, but probably one that doesn't affect the story too much, in case I forget to post. So, a background character. I'm sort of new to RPing, and I wouldn't want to wreck the story.
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There's plenty of time to join, I'm sure.
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Any type of dinosaur that you like the most? Would you rather do a child or an adult? Or maybe a teenage character?
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Don't forget that you also have the option to become a dinosaur yourself.
Maybe you know this already, but the RP is currently on hiatus, and will remain so for two weeks. That should give you plenty of time to come up with ideas.
Also, seeing as you're arriving late, it might help for you to read through some of what other RPers have already posted (the most recent entries, at least), to get a feel for the RP and an idea of what is going on. (That's what Ióa latecomer myselfódid before I joined.)
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Oh, I've already made up a character for the strictly LBT forum (It's on the characters page), but for this one I'll probably play myself turned into a Hollowhorn. Something like that.
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To all players of this RP:
Rat_Lady7 has left for a school retreat (see "Travel/Adventuring" section) and will be gone for up to two weeks. She has asked that we not post in this RP until she gets back. Just thought I'd relay this message so there's no confusion ;).
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Thanks. I guess it's ok to still post in this discussion area, just best not to address any questions to her till she gets back.
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Lol, actually I'm going to be gone for ONE week, which is next week. :p Sorry for the confusion people. :p
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then we don't have to wait that long before we can get back to the RP :lol
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Not long at all. :DD
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BUT...you still can't post until you have the ok, so this week and next week, no posting.
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yes ma'am.
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Hey all,
I'm really sorry, but life has thrown a huge brick wall at my face. Basically, in order to continue my studies and my work, I must drop out of this RP. I apologize for leaving like this, but I really don't have much choice.
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That is most unfortunate. :( You will be missed in this RP. :yes
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That is most unfortunate. :( You will be missed in this RP. :yes
Thanks, GVG. I just wish my first foray into RPing didn't have to end so suddenly.
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Actually this happens more often than you think. Unfortunately our lives outside this site tend to prevent us from doing a lot of on-line based things we enjoy on a daily basis...especially when it comes to school and college work.
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Sad to hear you're leaving, jedi. :( Hopefully you can try RPing again sometime. (I thought you were doing pretty well. :yes)
Mama Swimmer was your only character, right? We'll need someone else to play her now.
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To bad. I hope you'll have the time later to join the rp or maybe another one if you enjoyed rping.
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I can pick Mama Swimmer up! Just tell me what she was doing, and I'll get right on it.
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I believe she was last seen at the Thundering Falls. I just dropped Ducky and Spike off at home, so she should be coming home soon.
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Cool. I'll have her get home to her nest when the RP restarts... that will be in a week?
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I believe Rat Lady said it would be at the end of this week or the beginning of next week. I'm a little unclear on the exact date myself. :confused
Also, if I recall correctly, Cancerian Tiger, you were planning to have yourself and Ducky and Cera meet up during the sharptooth invasion and battle some (presumably random) fast biters. Are you still going to do that? (While I'm nowhere near being in charge here, I think we should all make sure that we understand and are aware of whatever plans each of us may have for this upcoming event before Rat Lady restarts the RP.)
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If I recall she was going back to her nest with Petrie to sleep.
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I can't wait to start back up in this RP. Of course, I still have no idea what to do with my character or how I'm going to meet up with anybody else in it.
Jedi472, sometimes real life has a way of timing itself horribly. Your studies are certainly important so I think you are making a wise decision to concern yourself with them. Maybe once they have eased up a little you can continue RPing, but this is just one of many lessons about time management we learn. So do what you need to do and best of luck to you :D
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true, well its unfortunate that you're leaving Jedi.
LBTFan13,hopefully at the end of this week Rat_Lady7 will give us the green light and we can start posting again.
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I can't wait to start back up in this RP. Of course, I still have no idea what to do with my character or how I'm going to meet up with anybody else in it.
You could just continue talking with your other character for several posts (that's what I've done a lot of with myself and Guido). If I recall, since Zaine's your own OC, you were thinking of bringing up the existential issues a meeting between the two of you would have for him (assuming he finds out you "created" him). That could make for a lot of very interesting reading. :lol
Your RP persona also still isn't aware that he can switch to a dinosaur form in the LBT world. Discovering that ability and learning how to control it could also take a few posts.
And there's always the option of choosing more LBT characters to play. You can look at the list at the beginning of this thread to check which characters haven't been taken yet. (Admittedly, there aren't very many at this point.)
One more thing; you needn't feel obligated to participate in thwarting the impending sharptooth invasion. After it is over, however, there should be many more opportunities for you to meet up with another character or group of characters. From there on in you can just wing it. :p
Hope these suggestions help. :)
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Just in case anyone's interested, I've posted a picture of my dinosaur form in this thread on dinosonas (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112&view=findpost&p=9141505) in the Fanart and Fanfiction section. Feel free to pop on over there to see what I look like as a dinosaur. ;)
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it was pretty awesome.
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A great looking char. A some good ideas like adding in some features of a true micro raptor .
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Thank you both, but I'd prefer that you restrict your comments to the thread the picture is in. I don't want this thread to become any more cluttered up on my account than necessary. :p
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I HAVE RETURNED....
Now.....are you ready?????
Are you sure?????
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Are you certain????
Well....if you are sure, and ready and increidbly bored......then.........
GET READY FOR "IN THE LAND BEFORE TIME" RP!!!!!!!
Just go to the rp, "In the Land Before Time", post once a day, follow the main rules of rping, play as a dinosaur, use your imagination, and all in all, have fun. :D
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Once a day? ok.
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Yes! You're back! Great to see you! :DD
Just go to the rp, "In the Land Before Time", post once a day, follow the main rules of rping, play as a dinosaur, use your imagination, and all in all, have fun. :D
Hmm...once a day sounds a LITTLE on the restrictive side, especially for players who plan on having conversations with other players (I'm envisioning exchanges that go on for weeks on end), but okay.
By the way, this doesn't matter to me, seeing as I'm already staying in my dino form all the time, but you don't necessarily NEED to play as a dinosaur, right? :p Human forms are still allowed?
Are those of us who showed interest in participating in Thud, Screech, and Red Claw's incursion still going for the same plan we had before? Just to refresh everyone's memory, here's a general rundown of what we had in mind last time (It incorporates all the plans individual players previously expressed in such a manner that all can be used without interfering with one another):
ï Amy joins up with Pangaea and Guido. They converse for a while, and then Screech appears, intending to catch Amy. Pangaea manages to provoke Screech into going after him instead.
ï Amy encounters Thud, but is able to outwit him.
ï F-22 fights Thud.
ï Pangaea stumbles onto the scene of Thud and F-22's battle, still being chased by Screech.
ï With Screech and Thud together, Chronicler shows up (or the fast biters are led to him by an unwitting Pangaea), battles both of them, then lures them into the Secret Caverns, where he defeats them.
ï Red Claw roars, signifying the call to retreat. A battered and humbled Screech and Thud leave the valley and reunite with him.
Sound good to everybody? Anyone else want to get involved? Do any of you who are already involved have ideas (new or otherwise) that would conflict with this plan?
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ok, welcome back Rat_lady7,but are sure one post a day is right,it sounds a little too strict,like Pangaea said.
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Let's go with what Pangea said guys, it's good, structured, and ok.
I remember from before we had a hard time catching up with other members when posting, so I'm just keeping to that rule. I apologize if it seems too "restrictive", but I'm just trying to let people get a chance, especially since this rp is just starting up again.
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about the battle with Screech and Thud, Pangaea ,I would like to get involved, after I get finished with the cave scene,but it will play out kind of like this:
1. I hear someone screaming as I walk out of the cave and go to investigate
2. I end up at the place where you and everyone else are getting attacked by S&T and end up taking part in it as well.
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^ Could you be more specific in how you plan to take part? :confused
Also, Screech and Thud can't get too badly beaten before Chronicler comes in. They need to be more or less fighting fit if they're going to be a challenge to him. :p
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Something that confused me while I was reading the posts in the RP. Is there another Zaine besides myself? I saw in one of Noname's posts he mentions a character named Zaine and I was confused if he was referring to my character or not. Just wondering.
I'm so excited this rp is starting up again :D
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well,Rat_Lady can it atleast be two posts a day so we'll have a bit more freedom,however if you want to keep it at one post a day I won't complain.
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^What I'm trying to do is let other people catch up, I want people to take their time posting as they need to.
Actually the challenge of doing that is letting other people post MORE material. I don't have anything against one sentence posts here, but it hardly adds any material at all. So if you guys can, post more in one post, just a enough alright? I'm not trying to punish people or anything, I just want people to be creative here. :)
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While not everything has gone quite according to plan (though perhaps that was inevitable, :p), the sharptooth battle appears to be almost over at this point. Red Claw has already left, while Screech and Thud are being dealt with by Chronicler, who will ultimately defeat them both.
I suppose that once Chronicler is finished with them, perhaps Screech and Thud could be driven out of the valley by an "army" of residents (similar to the end of LBT XI). Of course, I don't know what Chronicler has in mind for them, so this may or may not work out.
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I regret to announce that I must back out of this RP. Please do not be offended because it is a really good RP, but I cannot keep up with this fast pace. Also I'm balancing the other RP I am in, writing my fanfic, and on top of that all of my school work. Anyway, I'm not sure if I will decide to come back to this RP or not, but for now I must cease participation in this particular one. Best of luck to the rest of you guys and I hope things play out well.
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Aww :( Okay. I wish you luck in your other things then. :)
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I also think that we should limit the amount we put into one post. While I don't think a one-liner does anyone any good, I have to admit that it is not easy to read 50 lines either; it is easy to forget specific details, especially when one is already on other RPs.
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I regret to announce that I must back out of this RP. Please do not be offended because it is a really good RP, but I cannot keep up with this fast pace. Also I'm balancing the other RP I am in, writing my fanfic, and on top of that all of my school work. Anyway, I'm not sure if I will decide to come back to this RP or not, but for now I must cease participation in this particular one. Best of luck to the rest of you guys and I hope things play out well.
Oh, :( that's too bad. I liked what you brought to the RP. :yes I understand the school work thing, though. :rolleyes Farewell. You will be missed.
I also think that we should limit the amount we put into one post. While I don't think a one-liner does anyone any good, I have to admit that it is not easy to read 50 lines either; it is easy to forget specific details, especially when one is already on other RPs.
I imagine I'm one of the guilty parties. :p
Sorry, but that's just my writing style. I try to stagger out my posts when I can, but until Rat Lady lifts the one-post-per-day rule, I can't do it too much, or I fall too far behind. My posts tend to be much shorter when I am conversing with other characters, as I can only say so much before I need to give the other RPer a chance to respond. :p (For the most part, I prefer conversations over action scenes anyway.) Right now I am with Ruby and Claw (Myrkin), but sooner or later I REALLY want to meet up with Cancerian Tiger's characters (I talked with Cera earlier, but not long enough to satisfy me). I wouldn't mind a longer chat with Amy at some point either.
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I can understand the long posts feeling to long and some feeling the need. Maybe once the battle is over and chars are in 1 or several places the length may go down, at lest for a while, since there may be a lot of dialog for a while. Till the next crises that is.
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It is a shame that you won't be able to continue LBTfan13 I do wish you the best of luck in your school work and the other RP's. :yes
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No offense to anyone, but I'm now a little frustrated. I've given good details of what I've recently done in the fight, but neither Screech nor Thud have done anything recently. I would certainly like to know why it's taking so long for people to notice this, especially considering how frequently people post there.
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^ Sorry. :oops I just posted a brief scene with Screech (by coincidence, actually; I hadn't even seen this post yet). Frankly, though, I'm not sure exactly what to have Screech do, seeing as i don't know what you have in mind for him and Thud. :p (If you'd prefer to keep it secret, I understand. ;)) I don't know if it's against the rules of the RP, but as I believe I offered previously, you're welcome to control Screech for the purposes of your plan if you find my responses to your posts unsatisfactory.
EDIT: Actually, it turns out that I made the RP post at the exact same time you posted here. :lol
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No need to worry, Pangaea. Now that I've just finished the fight, there's nothing for me to be frustrated over anymore. The main reason I didn't want to tell you what I was going to do is because I wanted that final move to come as somewhat of a surprise to everyone (I hope you like what I did :smile ).
Also, now that I'm done fighting, I no longer have to worry about breaking the one-post-per-day rule.
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^ Yeah, that was pretty funny, :lol and not as complicated as I had expected. (I had anticipated that you would have found a way to make the cave collapse on them or something. But I like this much better.)
So I guess this means that the sharptooth invasion is basically over. (I, for one, am relieved.) All that's left is for Screech and Thud to leave the valley. (I'm going to wait for Rat Lady to post, to give Mr. Threehorn a chance to throw the fast biters out himselfóif he doesn't, I'm just going to have Screech wake up and skedaddle on his own, :p presumably along with Thud.)
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It was a pretty funny move. :lol
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Yeah, it was :spit! I could just imagine what was goin' through their minds...
Screech and Thud (thinking): "Durrrrr...where'd he go?!"
Chronicler (thinking): "Up here, Beavis and Butthead!"
*Knocks Screech and Thud's heads together*
Chronicler (thinking): "Night, night."
Screech and Thud: "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!"
:lol
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hehe, it may have gone like that. :lol
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I actually got the idea for that move from a scene in the latest Bionicle movie. If you want to see that specific scene, it's the first 15 seconds of this clip:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/mR6CWIFJDEU7C (http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/mR6CWIFJDEU7C)
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^ Knowing you, I kinda figured it was inspired by Bionicle. :p Though it also reminded me of something the Three Stooges might do. :lol
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Banging to bad guy's heads together to knock them out is done pretty often at times. Still a funny scene if done right.
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Hehe, nice way of knocking them out Chronicler, just simple as that. :D :DD
Well, once Mr. Three Horn helps you get the unconsious raptors away, we can try to communicate with another and get to know each other a bit through the characters. :yes
And, I'm also changing the post count from one to three maximum posts a day. No more then three.
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My posting will be a bit slow in this RP for the next few days; I have midterms coming up... I'll add posts when I can.
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Question: Is anyone playing Ducky and Spike's mother? If not, I can pick this character up...
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I would also like to know if anyone is going to play Chomper, seeing as the person who was originally playing him, Emeraldsunstone, is likely not coming back.
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Question: Is anyone playing Ducky and Spike's mother? If not, I can pick this character up...
Originally jedi472 was playing her, but he had to leave the RP. Noname offered to take over the character, but I don't think he's posted anything with her in it yet. You could probably PM Noname and ask him if it's okay if you pick up the character.
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I can pick her up. I'll add a post tonight with her. I'll have her move over to where Tria and the children are, just to check up on them.
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What time of day or night is it?
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It's midnight. :yes
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Ruby and I (along with Myrkin) are currently heading back to Ruby's cave to see if Chomper is there. Seeing as the person who originally played Chomper is likely not coming back, I was wondering if anyone is interested in taking over. If nobody is interested, I guess I'll have to take him myself.
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I am asleep inside a pile of leaves near where Anna and Ducky are (Guido is with me, sleeping outside the leaf pile). I was planning to remain asleep until morning comes and everyone else is awake (I still haven't had a substantial conversation with anybody yet :().
Meanwhile, Screech has just woken up after being knocked out by Chronicler and dumped in (what I took to be, based on Rat Lady's description of a place with tree sweets) the Hidden Canyon. I'm waiting for f-22 to have Thud wake up, and then I plan to have Screech find Red Claw again, and report on their (failed :p) mission.
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There may be more chars around once it's daytime, at least I guess there would be.
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If nobody is interested, I guess I'll have to take him myself.
I surely won't oppose that. Go for it, Chronicler. ;)
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Ruby and I (along with Myrkin) are currently heading back to Ruby's cave to see if Chomper is there. Seeing as the person who originally played Chomper is likely not coming back, I was wondering if anyone is interested in taking over. If nobody is interested, I guess I'll have to take him myself.
You might as well go ahead Chronicler, since the former player isn't here at the moment. :p
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what time is it? Seeing that that there's alot of activity in the GV,it can't still be Midnight.
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It's still dark out though, and everyone seems to be trying to go to sleep, which might be a good call to refresh the rp and so everyone can just get to know one another in the rp later. :)
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Refresh it in what way. Jump to morning, or do a part 2 and have the rp continue in that one?
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Jump it to the morning. :p
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Ok, folks could meet then, and everyone would have to sleep sooner or later. Sounds like a good idea.
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That's not what I meant, people can sleep now and then later on meet each other. :p
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You know, I was actually thinking of something similar to that.
Here's what I was thinking; The next morning, the Great Valley residents hold a meeting at that meeting rock (or whatever it's called) where everyone not only talks about the Sharptooth attack that happened the previous night, but also properly introduce each of us to everyone in the Great Valley.
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I can imagine Threehorn would have a lot to say during such a meeting. :yes
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^lol, yeah I actually am planning to have him argue with my character, saying that she should go away from the Great Valley as soon as possible. He of course gives Pterano a hard time and I guess people can come to defense against him.
And I was thinking of my character learning how to fly from Pterano, Petrie, Pangaea, or Gudio. Gradually of course. :)
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Sounds like some interesting rp.
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And I was thinking of my character learning how to fly from Pterano, Petrie, Pangaea, or Gudio. Gradually of course. :)
Well, you could learn to glide from me or Guido. Technically, we can't fly either. :p (Not that we wouldn't be willing to help. ;))
I kind of like Chronicler's idea of everyone attending a meeting where they introduce themselves. :yes Though I imagine it would be quite difficult to coordinate such an event so that everyone participating in the RP is present at the same location simultaneously.
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I'll be posting regularly again in a day or two; I have most of my midterms done by now... one left. Thanks for your patience.
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if we're gonna have a meeting at the rock circle, I'll be there.
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Looks like I'll be one of the ones mouthing off at Mr. Threehorn :p :smile!
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Maybe not the only one. Though I'm not sure if anyone else will.
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Just a heads-up: a few hours ago, I made the decision to join my parents and brother in attending “family weekend” at my (other) brother’s college, which means I’ll be away from my normal computer for the weekend. I may very well have Internet access down there, but on the off-chance that I don’t, I thought I’d warn you in case I’m unable to post in the RP for a couple of days. As it is, I’m not contributing much (two of my characters being asleep and all), but nevertheless I figured I’d be missed here more than anywhere else on the GOF (though I’m probably flattering myself :p). In any case, if morning comes to the RP in the next few days and I don’t have access to the GOF, I’ll probably be late for the rock circle meeting (assuming we’re having one).
By the way, I didn’t consider this matter significant enough to post in the “Lands Unknown” section, especially since my last such announcement turned out to be a false alarm.
EDIT: Yup, just as I figured, the alert was unnecessary. (Though you were right, Kor: familial socialization has distracted me from my usual GOF activity. :p)
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Thanks for telling us, have fun.
I imagine even if you do have internet access you'd be on less then usual since you'll be hanging out and having fun with your family.
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Looks like I'll be one of the ones mouthing off at Mr. Threehorn :p :smile!
You're not the only one who's going to :lol :p
by the way Pangaea, enjoy your family weekend :)
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Maybe someone can act a bit like Sherlock Holmes or another detective or in that sorta way if Threehorn starts spouting his usual stuff. I'd guess accusing the new comers of letting the sharpteeth in. Someone could make him look like a moron if done right.
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^ Um...what? :confused Pardon my ignorance, but how exactly would detective work apply to such a scenario?
Maybe I'm just too much of a softy, :p but while I'm all for talking back to Mr. Threehorn, I wouldn't begrudge him his dignity (unless he did something to really, REALLY deserve it :p), though if any of the rest of you decide to do so, I won't stop you. :p
Also, seeing as I previously engaged in discourse with Mr. Threehorn, I'll probably hold back from openly formulating a case against him a second time, to give others a chance to argue with him. :p
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Just if he does his typical rants on no or very flimsy evidence. Or one take a defense attorney sort of stance and do that since his rants are often not based on facts but on his feelings and prejudice.
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Well, it's REALLY hard to show someone respect when they're actin' a fool and makin' false allegations against others when they don't even have proof. This sounds like somethin' Mr. Threehorn deserves to get talked down to for :rolleyes:.
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I was wondering. If Redclaw is after Amy and he will focus mainly on her, then the Valleyers could come up with the plan to make a trap for him, using Amy as a bait, and then try to get rid off him (it wouldn't have to be a succesfull attempt). What do you think?
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yeah, and considering Redclaw's vendetta for Amy it would be kind of easy unless he notices the trap.
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Well, it's REALLY hard to show someone respect when they're actin' a fool and makin' false allegations against others when they don't even have proof. This sounds like somethin' Mr. Threehorn deserves to get talked down to for :rolleyes:.
I wouldn’t blame anybody for losing his/her temper with Mr. Threehorn; I agree that he would definitely deserve a good talkin' down to in this scenario, :p and even I wouldn’t necessarily be polite to him (heck, I might even yell at him :P:), but I wouldn’t go out of my way to make him look bad in front of the whole Great Valley, unless that’s what it would take to make him apologize and retract whatever negative statement he had made. Anyway, that’s just what I would do, personally, not how I would expect anyone else to act. Sorry if that wasn’t clear.
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That could be an interesting rp if some did do that rather then ignoring him, silently supporting Grandpa Longneck or going along with what he says like most seem to do in the movies.
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Sooo...when will it be daybreak?
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Well, when everyone posts that they are gong to sleep...then daybreak will come. ;)
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I think most have. Have some not done that yet?
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Yeah. :p
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Which ones? I think Flapper has, but not Grandpa Longneck, since those he's with are still awake.
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so let's hurry so morning can arrive because if it doesn't the Great Valley will no longer live up to its name and would instead be called The Valley Of Darkness :lol
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Well I'm waiting for a few people to come and post.
Rebecca (Petrie's Mom) is talking to Pterano and waiting for the user's response.
And Red Claw is waiting for Thud's and Screech's responses as well. :p
So Kor, you aren't the only one waiting. :p
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Loks like at least half or more are asleep or soon will be.
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^^ Whoops, sorry! I forgot that you'd posted. I just added a response. Screech isn't asleep yet, but he's ready to hit the sack as soon as Red Claw gives him the okay. :p
EDIT: Okey-doke, Screech is officially asleep. :p
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okay until morning I'm not posting anymore since me,Ali,Bron and Shorty are all asleep.
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Having read back through the RP to the points at which each of the characters were last seen, it seems that only four of them are presently still awake:
Littlefoot
Mr. Threehorn
Grandpa Longneck
Thud
Ducky and Spike haven’t actually been shown falling asleep, but presumably they are in their nest right now. (CT, GVG, can you confirm this?). Meanwhile, Mr. Thicknose and the Rainbow Faces seem to have disappeared. :confused
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Yeah, Ducky's gone back to her nest and fallen asleep by now ;).
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I'm just keeping Grandpa Longneck awake since I think he'd go to sleep around the same time as his grandson, not before. Though I may be wrong.
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Well, looks like everyone's asleep (thanks, f-22 :)). My question now is, what should we all do when we wake up? I'm fine with continuing to just wander around talking to everyone else, but I also like the idea Chronicler suggested earlier:
Here's what I was thinking; The next morning, the Great Valley residents hold a meeting at that meeting rock (or whatever it's called) where everyone not only talks about the Sharptooth attack that happened the previous night, but also properly introduce each of us to everyone in the Great Valley.
Rat Lady, you're the boss; what do you think?
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I can confirm that Grandma Longneck, Spike, and Rick are all asleep. So when the GM is ready I'll be waiting her 'morning' post. ;)
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Grandpa Longneck went to sleep with Littlefoot so I think those 2 are, though I'm not rping as Littlefoot.
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@GVG: What's a GM? :huh:
Okay good, so everyone is asleep. :yes
I like the meeting idea. Since the GV dinosaurs usually meet whenever things like that happen.
I like that idea, I just want Mr. Three Horn to made his statements, and maybe have him just be quiet after a very other members put him in his place, if they are brave enough to. :lol:
Then after that, sure, everyone can meet. :)
I'll post having Little Foot wake up first, then everyone else can have their own characters wake up. :)
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@GVG: What's a GM? :huh:
A GM or Game Master would be the equivalent to a Dungeon Master. As the creator of this RP you would be called the Game Master. :) :yes
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Sounds like an interesting plan.
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I was just thinking about how we would notify everyone in the valley about the Rock Circle meeting: I thought that maybe Petrie's mom could fly over the valley and round everyone up (either on her own accord, or as assigned by Grandma or Grandpa Longneck). She probably wouldn't need to visit everyone individually; she could just sort of shout (or screech :p) out the "invitation", and everyone in the RP can decide to heed it or not, depending on whether they wish to attend the meeting.
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well there are three ways to do it Petrie's Mother tell everyone, have random flyers tell everyone or my way, a character overhears a GV resident talking about the meeting and decides to see it for themself.
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It can spread by word of mouth, but flyers may be faster. I assumed in the movies where they had that that they would have flyers tell about the meeting and for some who may be to far to get to the meeting in time they can tell the flyer how they'd vote perhaps.
Petrie's mother may be told then she may tell some other flyers, maybe asking her kids to tell some other adult flyers and they tell some of the adults. That way I assume it could spread fairy fast within a day, since I assume the Great Valley is a Pretty large place.
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I like this plan so far. I'm already planning to say something rather interesting at that meeting.
Hey Myrkin, would you like to take Chomper? I'm having a hard time coming up with ways for him to talk to you.
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Alright. I'll take him.
By the way... Would anyone mind if I introduced Sierra and Rinkus into this RP in not so distand future?
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That would be great although you might have to ask Rat_lady7.
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That's why asked here, because I do hope she reads this topic. ;)
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Rinkus and Sierra huh?
Sure I have no problem with that. ^^
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Just so maybe to let people know who plays who again. (I forget sometimes myself)
Here's the list of people playing their characters:
Panagea:
Guido
Screech
Panagea (his persona, glider)
F-22 "raptor ace":
Mr. Thicknose
Thud
Sam (his persona, raibowface)
Female Rainbow Face
Male Rainbow Face
Emerald:
Shorty(?)
Chomper(?)
Emerald's persona(?Sharptooth)
Belmont2500
Bron
Ali
Shorty(for the time being)
Belmont (his persona, longneck, Shorty's species)
Rat_lady7
Little Foot
Mr. Three Horn
Red Claw
Petrie's Mom
Amy (my persona, flyer)
Cancerian Tiger:
Cera
Ducky
Tricia
Anna (her persona, swimmer)
Kor:
Petrie
Grandpa Longneck
Kor's Persona(flyer, Rinkus' species)
GreatValleyGuardian:
Spike
Grandma Longneck
Longtail (his OC)
Richard (his persona, longneck)
Chronicler:
Ruby
Chronicler (his persona, fast runner)
Noname:
Tria
Pterano
Ducky's Mom
"Thomas" (himself)
Mrykin:
Chomper (for the time being)
Sierra
Rinkus
Claw (his persona, fast biter)
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Just curious, I noticed Ms. Maia was added, is there anyone that wants to play her?
I noticed CT added her, though I kind of would appricate it if someone told me they wanted to add a certain character before they played it.
I apologize for taking her a bit, I just wanted to keep the plot going along. :p
So does anyone want to be Ms. Maia?
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I was thinking of bringing my villian from my fanfic michael voreleone into this and having him team up with redclaw screech and thud.
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Sam, I'm sorry to say that I allow only five characters per person. It's just a way of keeping things together. I think even five is too many characters for a few people to have.
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Just another reminder, PLEASE post three times a day so everyone can have a chance at posting. :) Maybe wait for 15 mins for someone else to post and then you can post next. :)
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Sorry :oops. The scene is just so intense and I forget when to stop posting :bang.
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Is Bron in the RP? I can introduce them... I'll also get back to Pterano in my next posts. I already brought back "Thomas", who is in the same general location as Topsy, Tria, and the characters at the rock circle.
And this would be Bron and his herd, but with a twist...
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Yes, he is. Belmont2500 is playing him right now or at least the list above says that. Just read it and see for yourself. :p
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Yes Belmont IS playing Bron.
And just so others have a chance at posting, let other people that didn't post as much yesterday post today. Again, it's so everyone has a chance.
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Cool. Got it. Just making sure... or at least, just checking, really. We haven't seen much from Bron lately ... or Pterano for that matter! :lol
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^Just so you know Petrie's Mom (Rebecca) is trying to wake up Pterano, who is sleeping like a log...:lol
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Not sure why Petrie's mom in your take on her has a human name... Rebecca. :lol Like naming a Tyrannosaurus "Bob." :DD
I'll have him wake soon enough.
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:spit WOAH!!!! I've been gone longer than I thought. I've got like five pages of text to read through...:DD But that's not going to be a problem, I just have to come up with an appropriate response as to why my characters have been stalled for so long. :lol
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Just curious, I noticed Ms. Maia was added, is there anyone that wants to play her?
I noticed CT added her, though I kind of would appricate it if someone told me they wanted to add a certain character before they played it.
I apologize for taking her a bit, I just wanted to keep the plot going along. :p
So does anyone want to be Ms. Maia?
actually I added her while CT mentioned her in her post.
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I’m really, REALLY confused about the current situation in the RP. That battle scene happened way too fast for me to keep up, and in the process, I think there’s been some confusion over where everyone’s characters are at the moment and what they are doing. Or maybe it’s just me (big surprise there :rolleyes), but in either case, I would immensely appreciate it if we could take a moment to clear up where everyone is right now.
These are the foremost questions on my mind at the moment:
ï Is Red Claw dead, or simply unconscious and/or immobilized inside the pile of rocks filling the gap?
ï Are Sam and Thomas trapped outside the valley on the other side of the (now resealed) gap?
ï Noname, what was the origin of the roar heard in this post (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9152383)?
ï Where the heck did Thud go? I thought he was last seen (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9152289) running away into the bushes, but are those bushes outside the Great Valley, or inside?
For my part, my character has just arrived at the scene of the battle’s aftermath, and has inquired what is going on (sound familiar? :p).
Screech is attempting to uncover Red Claw (from the Mysterious Beyond side of the wall).
Guido is off on his own somewhere in the Great Valley. I could bring him back at any time, but right now, I’d really like a chance to converse with a member of the gang for a while.
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Let's see...
Cera, Tricia, and Ducky are with Mr. Threehorn, and I'm still by the wall tryin' to help the others figure out how to rescue Sam and Thomas. I hope to be able to run into Mr. Threehorn soon, though, for I need to apologize to him :(.
You're always more than welcome to converse with my character, unless there's somebody else you've got in mind ;).
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Well, Red Claw definitely is NOT dead. I don't want to kill off a canon character in this rp, just hurt them. :p
I'm not sure where Noname and Sam are though...and I don't know what the roar was about either...
So, Sam, Vincent, explain yourselves! :p :DD
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You're always more than welcome to converse with my character, unless there's somebody else you've got in mind ;).
Actually, I've been trying to join your group and get a chance to talk to you for a long time, but my attempts have been continually impeded by events like the first sharptooth attack, everyone going to sleep, and the valley meeting. :rolleyes
Well, Red Claw definitely is NOT dead. I don't want to kill off a canon character in this rp, just hurt them. :p
Not only am I glad to get that cleared up, but I'm hugely relieved. Villain or not, I'd hate to see Red Claw die. :p
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The bushes Thud ran to are in the mysterious beyond.
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^Okay, but do you know where you put Sam ff-ace?
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In the mysterious beyond.
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Ruby and I are currently on our way back to Ruby's cave, because I wanted to get out of the rain as quickly as possible. Because of this, Ruby and I are unaware that sam and thomas are trapped in the Mysterious Beyond.
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I have another question about Red Claw: is he completely entombed in the pile of rocks now filling the gap, or is he only partially covered? (I had assumed he was entirely buried.)
Also, I was planning to have Screech (who, by the way, never made it into the Great Valley before the gap was resealed) trying to dig Red Claw out of the pile of rocks. I’m presuming Red Claw was buried while facing into the Great Valley, and so Screech would be excavating him from the tail and hind legs forward. (He would be on the same side of the wall as Thomas and Sam, but he’s too busy digging to bother with them at the moment.)
Unless you (Rat Lady) wanted to take Red Claw out of the picture for a while by just leaving him buried there (like Sharptooth and the LBT VI Allosaurus being stunned for several days before waking up).
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Oh...I better edit my post then. I thought Screech was IN the valley. :slap
Red Claw IS entirely covered, but you can still see a hand below the rocks.
And Red Claw isn't dead, I just don't want him to "come to life" right now. :p
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^ In that case, should I have Screech give up on trying to uncover Red Claw, or just have him take a really, really long time to make any progress? :p (I suppose if Red Claw is visible from the Great Valley side of the rock pile, then Screech would basically have to undermine the entire thing at its foundation to free him.)
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^Yeah, you probably should have Screech give up about now, unless you want to keep at trying to uncover Red Claw...lol
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^ I'll get to it soon. First, though, my character has a little catching up to do in regards to the current situation. :p
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^ I decided to awaken Red Claw, so, heh, you basically do whatever you want with Screech. :p
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I'll be back in this RP soon. Sorry for the delays.
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Is this RP supposedly still taking place in late August 2009, as stated at the beginning? I just want to know because I'm about to tell Ruby and Chomper about Bionicle, and since I didn't see the recent Bionicle movie until mid September, I would therefore not know at the time about what happens in that movie and thus not be able to tell them much about it.
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Techiquely, it's only been a day for us in game in the Great Valley. However, since we basically time traveled in the past...it can be set a certain time.
So, go ahead, you can tell Chomper and Ruby about the Bionicle movie. :)
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Alright, as of the 20th, I should be back in here full force, controlling Pterano, Tria, and myself going by the name of "Thomas."
Had a hectic time with finals...
That, and starting up in DA, FF.net, AND YT all at once... :blink:
You know the time I surged in postings from maybe 2000 to over 10,000? Same stuff will happen on those sites on a much smaller scale...
I couldn't make 10,000 "Deviations" in my life, I think. :lol
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Techiquely, it's only been a day for us in game in the Great Valley. However, since we basically time traveled in the past...it can be set a certain time.
So, go ahead, you can tell Chomper and Ruby about the Bionicle movie. :)
I think you might have misunderstood me. Let me try to word it a different way. Since you said we traveled back in time, did we travel from late August 2009, as stated at the beginning of the RP? Or does that not matter and we could all say we traveled from December 18, 2009 (today)? I'd prefer the first option, since (not sure how to word it here) I'd like to keep the more recent posts in the same continuity as the first few posts.
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I meant it is December now, so you can tell Ruby and Chomper about the movie.
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Alright, but I probably won't get to it for a while. I'm going to tell them about Bionicle from the beginning, and I seriously doubt I could go through all 9 years of the storyline in one afternoon.
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Mind if I join this RP too?
I'll just be a time travelling human though on the way through the temporal vortex to a different time (ie. I want to see the beginning of the earth) so I'll only be passing through.
(http://img.neoseeker.com/ca/command_conquer_red_alert_2_conceptart_5wNne.jpg)
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I suppose, but a lot of the cannon characters have already been taken.
And I do want to stress is that when you play in this rp, it is specfically for members to meet the characters. They can add their own characters too and OCs if they want, but you need to play as yourself in the rp.
The ones that are avaiable if you are interested is:
-Hyp
-Mutt
-Nod
-(I think) Ms. Maia
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Oh my goodness, I am behind here. Sorry about that.
How do you think Pterano, Tria and "Thomas" should get back into things. I'll admit that a lot of real-life stuff cropped up. It takes time away from here. Still, a party is a party, a job is a job... and a kiss is a kiss! XD (Don't bother asking about the details,)
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*shrugs*
Well everyone is basically talking amongst themselves and getting to know each other more, and I know your own character and Sam are in the Mysterious Beyond, so maybe you guys can just go through the wall. There is a hole big enough for you two to go through. Then the wall can be completely closed.
And some other characters can come and fill the little bits and pieces of the wall and that's it. :p
What do you think? What do YOU want to do?
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That sounds like an idea. I'll have them talk and mill about with the others. Pterano and Tria are not as nailed down as "Thomas" is; he is with Sam, but the other two can just show up.
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Actually, Tria was last with Mr. Threehorn, and I think it was assumed that she has been sheltering from the storm in a cave with him, Spike, and Cancerian Tiger's characters. They are all presently outside the cave, along with me, Littlefoot, and I think Ali. Tria could have fallen asleep in the cave, and is still inside, or she could be outside with the others, and has remained silent up to this point.
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Did Topsy do anything in all this time?
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Depends on how long you're talking about. (Since the meeting? Since the storm started? Since going into the cave?) He hasn't done much since leading the others into the cave, though he was the first to notice when the storm was over, and the first to leave the cave afterwards.
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I'll change it to "Tria was with her mate" then. Thanks. It has been too long since I've been active in this. :blink:
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Hey guys, I want to apologize to you guys for delaying this lately.
Some stuff has gotten in the way and I am also trying to cut back time on the computer, since I am on it obsessively as it is. With assignments to do and a new college class, I was just trying to adjust to my schedule.
So, just to refresh my ADD memory, where are you guys now?
And do you have any ideas what you want to happen in the future in this rp?
Edit: I also edited the first point of this topic to have our characters on THE first page. It might be easier that way (at least for me) to just look and see who's who.
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As far as I know, all of these characters...
ï Amy, Littlefoot, Mr. Threehorn, & Rebecca
ï Anna, Cera, Ducky, & Tricia
ï Rick, Spike, & Longtail
ï Pangaea & Guido
ï Flapper, Petrie, & Mim
ï Belmont & Ali
ï Tria & Pterano
ï Claw & Chomper
...have gathered in roughly the same area.
I don’t recall Littlefoot’s grandparents being in the vicinity, but if Kor and GVG don’t have any problem with it, we can assume they just arrived for the purposes of your last post. :p
Screech, of course, is with Red Claw and Thud in the Mysterious Beyond.
Personally, I'd be happy to just continue to hang out and talk with everybody (I'm dying to strike up a conversation with someone else who likes to chat :p), but then, I'm less action-oriented than most people.
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Ruby and I are at Ruby's cave.
If any of you haven't paid much attention, here is what has happened so far: First, I sharpened one edge of a large rock I had found earlier that morning, giving me a good cutting tool. I then used that tool to cut down some bamboo plants I had recently found. Now, I had just returned to the cave to begin using my cutting tool to turn the bamboo into other useful tools. Ruby has chosen to stay with me, even choosing to come with me when I went to cut down the bamboo. So far, I have unsuccessfully tried to convince her to leave me so she could be with her friends.
As for future plans, I noticed that Claw had thought of asking Ruby about that deadly plant. What I'm planing so far is that he asks her about it, but I overhear this and eventually come to suspect something. Once I convince him that I'm good at keeping secrets, he'll tell me the truth about his problem.
Yeah, I really don't have any plans on doing anything with the large groups.
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It's ok with me. I can do Grandpa Longneck as just arriving. I don't think he'd run over to the area, but would go there are his own pace, maybe why he's not been there till now.
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@Panagea: Well, I assumed that because Little Foot was with his grandparents, who are near where everyone else is, so I just assumed they were there.
I was hoping my character could speak with Ruby, mostly because I didn't really talk to that character at all during this rp. :/ And I was thinking somehow Sierra and Rinkus would be found out. I don't know who would want to find them first, but I'm just throwing a random idea there.
I was also wondering is Petrie ever going to meet Pterano again? I mean they do have a strong bond. :p
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"I've no idea where pterano is.
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Well, Pterano IS where Tria and of the others are if I'm not mistaken.
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Where ever that is. I have trouble keeping track of who is where.
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Here's the mental image I picture as of now and how I understand it:
Chronicler and Ruby are in Ruby's cave and all the other characters are near a cave where Mr. Three Horn and his family were, since I had Little Foot saw Cera and wanting to see how she was doing.
Everyone is near a cave, and now Mr. Three Horn and a few others are with him to walk away on some hill to go to the wall.
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Sounds about right, though as far as I know, Shorty, Bron, Ducky’s mom, Mr. Thicknose, and the Rainbow Faces aren’t there. (I have no clue where they are. :blink:) And, of course, Sierra, Rinkus, Red Claw, Screech, Thud, Thomas, and Sam aren’t there either. :p
By the way, the Rainbow Faces (f-22’s characters) aren’t on the cast list you posted at the beginning of the thread.
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You know, I had a feeling I was missing some characters I just didn't know who. :/
Thank you so much for helping me with this Panagea, and everyone else while I was slacking off on this, I feel so bad for leaving you guys like that. :bang
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As for future plans, I noticed that Claw had thought of asking Ruby about that deadly plant. What I'm planing so far is that he asks her about it, but I overhear this and eventually come to suspect something. Once I convince him that I'm good at keeping secrets, he'll tell me the truth about his problem.
And I was thinking somehow Sierra and Rinkus would be found out. I don't know who would want to find them first, but I'm just throwing a random idea there.
Sounds like a plan (or two plans actually). Although, you will have to be very convincing, Chronicler. :p
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I've been wondering, if no one's playing Ms. Maia, I'll play her(and won't demonize her like I did at the meeting but that was all part of the plan).
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Yeah, go ahead.
And I just after speaking with Noname via pm, this is what has been said:
If it was up to me, I would have put more time into that, and into the GoF, but real life comes first. As it is, my activity on the GoF in general should pick up no later than early March.
So, that's what going on, on his part.
I guess just be patient guys. :p
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Alright, I posted again! I'll do my best to keep it up. Just remember that things like this in the GoF get low priority next to the RPs that I run, plus my job, school, law school preparations, church, friends, and family. And there's probably some other real-life stuff that I missed. :lol:
So basically, don't be surprised if another time comes when I have to divert efforts elsewhere. Just giving a fair warning here.
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This information is coming a bit late (seeing as GVG has already made a post responding to Thomas's arrival), but Thomas should be appearing at the hole in the Great Wall. Most of the characters are at the Thundering Falls (which I don't believe is anywhere near the gap), while Mr. Threehorn, Petrie's mom, Grandpa Longneck, Mim, and I think a few random dinosaurs have gone to the gap to find Sam and Thomas and fix the hole. (Pterano and Tria could probably be there as well.) Sam has just come through the hole (having previously been in the Mysterious Beyond with Thomas), so Thomas should have followed him in.
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Ruby and I are at Ruby's cave.
If any of you haven't paid much attention, here is what has happened so far: First, I sharpened one edge of a large rock I had found earlier that morning, giving me a good cutting tool. I then used that tool to cut down some bamboo plants I had recently found. Now, I had just returned to the cave to begin using my cutting tool to turn the bamboo into other useful tools. Ruby has chosen to stay with me, even choosing to come with me when I went to cut down the bamboo. So far, I have unsuccessfully tried to convince her to leave me so she could be with her friends.
As for future plans, I noticed that Claw had thought of asking Ruby about that deadly plant. What I'm planing so far is that he asks her about it, but I overhear this and eventually come to suspect something. Once I convince him that I'm good at keeping secrets, he'll tell me the truth about his problem.
Yeah, I really don't have any plans on doing anything with the large groups.
Just quoting my last post to remind everyone who might have forgotten. The only update is that I've just finished working on one bamboo plant. I am now working on another one so I can give Claw (Myrkin) a useful tool, which I had promised earlier that day to give him before dinner time.
By the way, does anybody have any idea what time of day it currently is in the RP? I would imagine it's sometime in the middle or late afternoon.
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I suspect you don't remind us of this without a reason. Should we begin implementation of this plan now? :-)
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Not right now. Right after I post this, I'll post in the RP about me working on that tool for you. Don't expect me to be like everyone else and go to the Thundering Falls just because I feel like it. No, I'm going to be realistic and stay at the cave.
Perhaps what you can do is remember that I had promised in the morning to give you something that would help you catch fish more easily. (Yes, that is exactly what I had said) If it is close to dinner time, then you could come back to the cave, where you know we are likely to be. I'll probably be finished with that tool by the time you arrive. After giving you that tool, then we can start that plan by you asking Ruby to speak with you in private.
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It's the afternoon actually.
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For those of you that haven't read my post yet in the Hobbies, etc subforum, I will be going to Mexico for a week.
Do leave the rp alone for a week until I get back. :) Thanks.
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Well...Rat_lady’s back, so I assume it’s okay to start the RP again.
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If she's ready.
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Just a reminder: Post at least twice a day so other people can have a chance to post.
Most of us are away at the thundering falls, while the others are where the hole is, and the others are in the middle of the valley. Then Chronicler and Ruby are in Ruby's cave, and of course Red Claw, Screech, and Thud are out in the mysterious beyond.
Please guys, feel free to post...NOW.
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^ Don't you mean, post no more than twice a day?
I'm so short on ideas right now (not to mention my current Internet difficulties) that I don't think I can post twice a day, so it looks like you'll have to kick me out of the RP. :p
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^^^^^^^^^MEGA BUMP^^^^^^^^^
Hi guys, so I realize I have been away from this rp for awhile and I GREATLY apologize for the delays.
Basically, the rules are going to be same, but the difference is that it's GOING TO BE MORE ACTIVE. On my side at least. With summer near, this rp CAN'T fail! :D
Feel free to ask any other questions and whatnot by either posting here, or pming me. :)
Happy RPing!
And to Panegea's ?: Basically for the most part, one member post twice per day, the maximum so everyone can get a chance to post. :)
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Twice a day? Ok. I forgot about that.
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Will do.
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Ruby and I are at Ruby's cave.
If any of you haven't paid much attention, here is what has happened so far: First, I sharpened one edge of a large rock I had found earlier that morning, giving me a good cutting tool. I then used that tool to cut down some bamboo plants I had recently found. Now, I had just returned to the cave to begin using my cutting tool to turn the bamboo into other useful tools. Ruby has chosen to stay with me, even choosing to come with me when I went to cut down the bamboo. So far, I have unsuccessfully tried to convince her to leave me so she could be with her friends.
As for future plans, I noticed that Claw had thought of asking Ruby about that deadly plant. What I'm planing so far is that he asks her about it, but I overhear this and eventually come to suspect something. Once I convince him that I'm good at keeping secrets, he'll tell me the truth about his problem.
Yeah, I really don't have any plans on doing anything with the large groups.
Just quoting myself again to remind everyone about where I currently stand in this RP. I'm pleased to announce that I now have more free time available to continue participating in this RP.
I just read the most recent post I made, (at the top of page 68, which was on February 21 :wow ) and it looks like there's nothing I can do until Claw (Myrkin) arrives at Ruby's cave. I've got a lot of other future plans in mind, but first thing's first and I must finish this one before I can move on to another one.
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Hi, I want to be clear on who is actually playing this RP. I want to be sure so I can get a head count.
I know FOR sure Pangaea, Cancerian Tiger, Kor, and Belmont are playing. But I really would like a head count who is playing. Just say it here and I will put your names on the list.
Great Valley Guardian
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I would still like to play in this RP. I've still got one or two charcters to control.
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Just bumping this to let you guys know the rp is still going and I still want to know who is playing and not playing.
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I still am. I have mine off by themselves for now since I'm confused as to who is where & maybe a minor detail or 2.
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I'm guessing that the other players just aren't seeing this thread. Perhaps it would be more effective to send PMs to those members, asking them whether or not they are still participating (Myrkin in particular, since Chronicler can't progress without him).
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I hope it's not too late to join, is it?
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I wouldn't say that, though quite a few people aren't really playing this rp anymore it seems like. A lot of the characters have been already taken, unless some of the other players are not indeed playing anymore, feel free to say so here.
Tell me what characters you want to play and I will see which ones are aviable for not. :yes
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Well I really can't do much since in the RP I'm still with Mrykin I can try to keep in the rp with the other characters i'm RPing as.
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Myrkin hardly goes on the GOF anymore, so maybe someone should play his characters until he comes back. :p
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I still am. I have mine off by themselves for now since I'm confused as to who is where & maybe a minor detail or 2.
Well mostly everyone is at the thundering falls, everyone else is at the cliff barrier, or rather going away from it. Anna, Guido, and Anna's characters are off near a watering hole where Anna is fishing. And then Myrkin and Chomper are elsewhere catching bugs. Then Chronicler and Ruby are in Ruby's cave just talking.
I hope that cleared up a few things. :)
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Thanks. I thought most of them were scattered all over.
As for the [1] last I heard there is a limit of about 2 posts a day. It's a way for me to keep track of how many posts I've done for that day. Got the idea before where there was another rp that had a limit of 2 posts a day. This way with a mere glance at my last post I can tell how many posts I've done for that day.
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Myrkin hardly goes on the GOF anymore, so maybe someone should play his characters until he comes back. :p
I checked Myrkin's profile, and apparently he last visited the GOF on July 20th. I think he's just been "quiet" lately; he drops by the forum, but doesn't post anything. Perhaps he's forgotten about the RP. If no one's done so already, I personally think the best course of action is to PM him and ask him if he's still playing or not, and what we should do with Sierra, Rinkus, and Chomper if he is not. We'll have a much better chance of finding out than we will if we just keep waiting for him to notice this thread. Same with the other RPers who haven't been active lately.
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^Already taken care of. :) Just waiting for a response.
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I wouldn't say that, though quite a few people aren't really playing this rp anymore it seems like. A lot of the characters have been already taken, unless some of the other players are not indeed playing anymore, feel free to say so here.
Tell me what characters you want to play and I will see which ones are aviable for not. :yes
Not really sure, I figured I'd first focus on the fictional me getting to the LBT Universe. Also I'm gonna be a Dome head (Pachycephalosaurus) any idea which Characters are free, also I was wondering if we could bring back Sharp tooth (From the first film), since there are a few stories about Sharp tooth surviving.
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Heh, that would be epic if the sharptooth came back.
Sure, you can use that character, how would you like to present him? Just so I can get you up to speed with the plot, Red Claw is also in this rp, who is also blind, he's going after my character, Amy for blinding him completely. The others are in the Great Valley are at the falls, at the barrier wall surrounding the Great Valley.
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While I'm not the boss of this RP, I personally disagree with the idea of bringing Sharptooth back. For one thing, I just don't like it. I'm not particularly fond of those fanfictions that bring Sharptooth back; I've always felt that the gang's crowning moment; the one that really cemented their ties as a group, was the defeat of Sharptooth. And it's not very realistic that he would have survived either. He fell off the top of a cliff into a lake (not that huge falls have fazed him much before), was hit in the stomach with a giant rock that must have knocked the wind out of him at least, and we saw his body sinking into the depths. And given that the gang didn't leave the area right away (the next sceneóthough originally intended to appear earlieróshowed Littlefoot on a precipice above the same lake, with no Sharptooth in sight), he evidently didn't climb out anytime soon afterwards either; the gang would have noticed that, and probably tried again to kill him. He couldn't have lasted without air for that long; it seems certain he drowned. As big a fan as I am of Sharptooth, in my mind he's gone for good.
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^I intially didn't really care for the idea either, but I need to realize this isn't just my rp, it's every player's rp. I guess what I really should have said was this:
What do the rest of you guys think? Do you think this bringing the sharptooth back will hinder the plot in some way?
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*WARNING: OPINIONS AHEAD*
As you mentioned, Rat_lady7, we already have Red Claw as a villain for this RP. There’s also Screech and Thud, of course, and Myrkin (whom we don’t know is still playing) introduced a subplot of sorts involving his character being blackmailed by Sierra and Rinkus. Personally I think Sharptooth would overshadow Red Claw, as he can still see (albeit with only one eye) and is almost universally considered by fans to have been a much more impressive and dangerous predator.
Also, we can’t have every post in the RP with Sharptooth in it be about him attacking the Great Valley and fighting the residents; whenever such events have occurred in the RP, most of the players have gotten involved, because some characters have to go and fight the intruding sharpteeth, and for many of those that don’t get immediately involved, it doesn’t make sense for them to just stay where they are and continue whatever they were doing as if everything were normal. Even for the players who didn’t get involved in the confrontations, they would be an inconvenience to them, as many of the other characters whom they would otherwise interact with would be distracted by Sharptooth’s attack.
At any rate, what would Sharptooth do when he’s not attacking the valley? I personally have a hard time imagining him spending his “free time” conversing with other predators the way Red Claw does with Screech and Thud.
Rocky, are you interested in using Sharptooth because you like the character, or do you just want to RP with a sharptooth character? If it’s the latter, perhaps you could create a sharptooth OC to use instead.
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I agree with Pangaea on all points. I'm not a fan of fantasy, and I always prefer a more factual explanation for anything. Based on what we saw, I can definitely say with absolute certainty that Sharptooth is dead. The way I see it, a blinded Redclaw desperate for revenge is antagonistic enough.
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I didn't get any PM, but I noticed this thread. I'm very sorry for not posting for so long, but I needed a bit of rest of Rping on this forum. There was also a thing or two that was getting in the way, but now I will try to post again. Should I bring my character and Chomper to Ruby's cave?
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^I sent you an e-mail, I guess it didn't work. :p
Anyhow, I think you can go if Chronicler is ready. :yes
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OK so I won't bring Sharp tooth back. So any way I'm going to get to work on my intro post.
OK got my intro and a few posts up I was wondering a few things.
Is it OK to control more than one fan, like if I was to bring in another human turned dinosaur.
Also I was wondering if whoever controls Hyp, Mutt, and nod is still active.
I was also thinking maybe we could kill of red claw, screech and thud, and make a new sharptooth antagonist, and have said antagonist kill chompers Parents.
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By the way... I wonder who knows who is human in this RP and who only knows somebody's dino form? Is every human known to all others to be a human?
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I was also thinking maybe we could kill of red claw, screech and thud, and make a new sharptooth antagonist, and have said antagonist kill chompers Parents.
With all due respect, I'm sure everyone else in the RP would be even LESS likely to agree to that then to resurrecting Sharptooth and having him show up. I for one do not want to have Screech (who is one of my characters) killed off, and the already-established villains taken out of the picture to make room for an OC villain. And while I can't speak for her, I seriously doubt Rat_lady7 would consent either.
Still, I assume it would be okay if you wanted to use an OC as a villain (though you'd have to check with assuming it's okay with Rat_lady7 to be sure), provided that he or she doesn't kill off any important characters. Alternatively, you could bring back a different sharptooth from the LBT canon; one whose fate was ambiguous, like the Giganotosaurus from LBT V, or the Spinosaurus from XII.
Is it OK to control more than one fan, like if I was to bring in another human turned dinosaur.
Seeing as Rat_lady7 is the one in charge of the RP, I don't feel “qualified” to tell you for certain (you'd have to hear it from her), but I'd expect that the answer is no.
Also I was wondering if whoever controls Hyp, Mutt, and nod is still active.
No, no one's playing them (or ever has), though again you'd probably want to get permission from Rat_lady7 before you introduced them.
By the way... I wonder who knows who is human in this RP and who only knows somebody's dino form? Is every human known to all others to be a human?
Good question there…it would take a lot of digging through the RP thread to clear it up, and even then, it's not always apparent which form a particular member is at a particular time. The following is what I know:
ïAmy, Chronicler, and I have always only been in our dino forms. (My character has met them both.)
ï My character has also met Anna (CT) and Rick (GVG), but I'm not completely sure if he's seen them in their human forms.
ï You, as I recall, had your character switch to human form at one point, but I don't know how long you stayed that way, so my character may not have seen it (However, he strongly suspects that you are human based on the fact that you are a benevolent, English-speaking sharptooth :p).
ï Amy apparently (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9149827) knows that you, CT, F-22, and I are GOF members.
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Well... I don't remember me switching into a human form and my character doesn't know how to do it yet...
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I'm not sure if mine, Flapper, has seen anyone switch or if he's met any others or not. I guess maybe he has, not sure on any of those counts. In anyway he's remained in dino form his whole time here and would likely remain in dino form the whole time to fit in better.
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*takes a deep breath to take this all in*
Alright, just to answer Rocky, I want to lay down some rules and restate some, since obviously, not everyone has read them.
I'm just going to quote what other people have said to clarify some things, but first I just want to say one thing.
Rocky It's okay if you type another post or in other words double post. If you edit the post, I can't tell if someone did it or not since there is no notification about it, but I can tell if someone has made a new post because I am notified about it. That's just for this rp though, in some other topics that AREN'T rp you may need to edit.
Alright, now I will answer your questions:
Rocky:
Is it OK to control more than one fan, like if I was to bring in another human turned dinosaur.
This is a big no-no in a lot of rps, you don't control another person's character without their permission. But if you want to create another character, by all means you can. :yes
However, there is a condition for this, which I will explain to your next question:
Also I was wondering if whoever controls Hyp, Mutt, and nod is still active.
No one is controlling these characters at the moment, but if you want, you can control them if you want. The maximum of characters in this rp is 4 characters, this is so everyone can have a fair amount of characters to control. Since you only have one right now, you can control those three. But if you want to control another character you have to choose if you want to let go one other character.
I was also thinking maybe we could kill of red claw, screech and thud, and make a new sharptooth antagonist, and have said antagonist kill chompers Parents.
Like I said to your idea about the Sharptooth, we need an agreement with others. My first reaction would be no, since I have an idea with Red Claw.
We need an opinion to see what the other rpers want. Since an rp is indeed a group project.
Alright...now about the human switching.
I know CT's character switches to human and to dinosaur. However, everyone else seems to not be doing this. I have nothing against doing this, there is no requirement on doing this, but I personally just want my character to stay a dinosaur.
I know when Noname was playing, he was human.
I'm going to quote the cast of characters and make a few notes on them:
Pangea:
Guido
Screech
F-22 "raptor ace":
Mr. Thicknose
Thud
Rainbow Faces
Belmont2500:
Shorty
Bron
Ali
Ms. Maia
Rat_lady7:
Little Foot
Mr. Three Horn
Red Claw
Petrie's Mom
Canerian Tiger:
Cera
Ducky
Tricia
Kor:
Petrie
Grandpa Longneck
Great Valley Guardian:
Spike
Grandma Longneck
Chronicler:
Ruby
Noname:
Tria
Pterano
Ducky's Mom
Mrykin:
Sierra
Rinkus
Chomper
Rocky:
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Rat_lady7 – flyer(Pteranodon)
Kor – flyer (Rhamphorhynchus: Rinkus's species)
F-22 "raptor" ace – rainbow face
Cancerian Tiger – swimmer (Changes to human)
Chronicler – fast runner
Noname –Human
GVG – longneck
Belmont2500 – longneck (Brachiosaurus: Shorty's species)
jedi472 – swimmer
Emerald – sharptooth (T. rex)
Pangaea – glider (Microraptor: Guido's species)
Myrkin – fast biter
NEW Rocky-Dome Head
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Well... I don't remember me switching into a human form and my character doesn't know how to do it yet...
You did it in this post (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9149823). I'm not sure when you changed back.
You could probably go back and edit it if you preferred that your character would remain a dinosaur throughout the RP. (No one else seems to have referenced your changing into human form.)
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Could I join in on this, by any chance? Looks like fun. <3
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If I met a talking dinosaur, I think I'd faint. (Let alone meeting littlefoot)
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^^You can if you want, but I don't think we have enough characters for everyone if new members come in. Though Mo is not being played at all, so if you want to play him, go right ahead. :)
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^^You can if you want, but I don't think we have enough characters for everyone if new members come in. Though Mo is not being played at all, so if you want to play him, go right ahead. :)
Well, that's awesome! Ok, I can play Mo. I can do a pretty good impression of him in real life, only I sound like an older version of him though. :lol :D
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If you get low on kid fc's maybe some tinysauruces can be use, or Ali, or Shorty's herd could visit the Great Valley.
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Alright, just to answer Rocky, I want to lay down some rules and restate some, since obviously, not everyone has read them.
I forget: where are the rules listed, if anywhere? It would probably be helpful to have them all in one place.
The rules, as I understand them, are as follows:
ï Post no more than two times a day.
ï Play as yourself, either in the form of a “dinosona” (a dinosaur version of yourself) or as your regular human self. You may switch between the two forms, or stay in one form the whole time.
ï You are allowed to play a maximum of 4 characters besides yourself.
ï You may use an OC as one of your additional characters.
ï You can only control your own characters; no playing as anyone else’s characters.
I'd also assume there are some “unwritten rules”, like no killing off other players' characters.
Please tell me if I am missing any (which I probably am) or if I am mistaken about any of them.
EDIT: Split up this post, because I figured it was too long.
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Rocky:
Is it OK to control more than one fan, like if I was to bring in another human turned dinosaur.
This is a big no-no in a lot of rps, you don't control another person's character without their permission. But if you want to create another character, by all means you can. :yes
So…Does that mean that it would be okay for him to invent a human character who is brought to the LBT world? I think that's what he's asking.
By the way, I was thinking of bringing in Ozzy and Strut at a later date, if that's okay with you, Amy.
Here are some other LBT characters who are not yet being played:
ï Hyp, Nod, and Mutt
ï Hyp's dad
ï Dinah and Dana
ï Swooper, the blind flyer from The Hermit of Blackrock
ï Skip, the talking mammal from Return to Hanging Rock
There are also these characters from outside the Great Valley; if they were to be introduced, an explanation would be needed for what they are doing there:
ï Rooter
ï Ichy and Dil
ï Archie
ï Tickles
ï The unnamed Giganotosaurus from The Mysterious Island
ï Doc (and Dara, his mate)
ï Tippy
ï "Mrs. Mama" (the longneck from Journey to Big Water)
ï The Tinysauruses (Big Daddy, Skitter, Lizzie, etc.)
ï The unnamed Spinosaurus from The Great Day of the Flyers
ï Loofah, Doofah, and Foobie (though I seriously doubt anyone would want to play them :p)
ï Ruby's family
Also, if Noname isn't still playing, that would free up Pterano, Tria, and Ducky's mother.
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I forget: where are the rules listed, if anywhere? It would probably be helpful to have them all in one place.
I think I should have been more specific, they're scattered over this topic. :p And I was thinking of doing that.
The rules, as I understand them, are as follows:
ï Post no more than two times a day.
ï Play as yourself, either in the form of a “dinosona” (a dinosaur version of yourself) or as your regular human self. You may switch between the two forms, or stay in one form the whole time.
ï You are allowed to play a maximum of 4 characters besides yourself.
ï You may use an OC as one of your additional characters.
ï You can only control your own characters; no playing as anyone else’s characters.
I like this set of rules, I think I post em in the very beginning.
I'd also assume there are some “unwritten rules”, like no killing off other players' characters.
Please tell me if I am missing any (which I probably am) or if I am mistaken about any of them.
Nope, you got it right.
My god, I think you are running this rp, not me! :lol
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So…Does that mean that it would be okay for him to invent a human character who is brought to the LBT world? I think that's what he's asking.
I just said that. It's okay to create a human character if you want.
By the way, I was thinking of bringing in Ozzy and Strut at a later date, if that's okay with you, Amy.
Remember, the maximum is FOUR characters. And actually, I was thinking of giving Petrie's mom away to someone that has less characters.
Unless you want to give two of your characters away, you can only play either Ozzy or Strut.
Here are some other LBT characters who are not yet being played:
ï Hyp, Nod, and Mutt
ï Hyp's dad
ï Dinah and Dana
ï Swooper, the blind flyer from The Hermit of Blackrock
ï Skip, the talking mammal from Return to Hanging Rock
There are also these characters from outside the Great Valley; if they were to be introduced, an explanation would be needed for what they are doing there:
ï Rooter
ï Ichy and Dil
ï Archie
ï Tickles
ï The unnamed Giganotosaurus from The Mysterious Island
ï Doc (and Dara, his mate)
ï Tippy
ï "Mrs. Mama" (the longneck from Journey to Big Water)
ï The Tinysauruses (Big Daddy, Skitter, Lizzie, etc.)
ï The unnamed Spinosaurus from The Great Day of the Flyers
ï Loofah, Doofah, and Foobie (though I seriously doubt anyone would want to play them )
ï Ruby's family
Thanks Pangaea, you help a lot! :)
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Well... I don't remember me switching into a human form and my character doesn't know how to do it yet...
You did it in this post (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9149823). I'm not sure when you changed back.
You could probably go back and edit it if you preferred that your character would remain a dinosaur throughout the RP. (No one else seems to have referenced your changing into human form.)
I shook Sam's hand with my dino paw. It might have been a bit tricky, but doable. :D
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Hey guys, I do have some sad news. Noname is unfortunately not playing with us in the rp due to other things. :(
The good news is though, more characters for the rest of us to play! ^^ So these characters are fresh and good to play as of now:
-Pterano
-Tria
-Ducky's mom
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Would it be okay if I picked up Ducky's mother, or shall we wait and see if anybody else would like to play her first :)?
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^Unfortunately, you are already playing the maximum of characters you can play Anna. I understand we don't have A LOT of people playing this rp, but I want to have an equal amount of characters among everyone.
Unless you want to give one of your characters up for another that's fine.
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Aw, geez! I totally forgot about that :slap. Sorry 'bout the confusion :confused.
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^That's fine, in fact as of now:
**ATTENTION**
Those of you with more then four characters, give one up right now.
And just to clear any confusion, If you are playing yourself and THREE other characters, yourself is considered a character. So you have reached that maximum.
Those of you that have less then three, feel free to take some characters from the list. If you want to switch a character, you are free to do so as well.
That is all. :)
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If my fan character from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, Blitz, were a dinosaur, he'd be a fast runner, since he can run at blindingly fast speed. Back on topic, Me? Well... if I were a dinosaur, I'd probably be either a fast runner, or better yet, Mo's species. So, I'll go with being the exact same species as him. I bear a small resemblance to him, so why not?
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To post a bio of your persona, please post it here: http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112)
It's just for us for get a better image of your character. You don't have to draw it, though it might help for some, but it will be helpful for us if there is a bio for your persona. :)
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To post a bio of your persona, please post it here: http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112)
It's just for us for get a better image of your character. You don't have to draw it, though it might help for some, but it will be helpful for us if there is a bio for your persona. :)
Oh crap! Speaking of which, I don't have a dinosaur fan character. Maybe I could come up with one? I'm not all that good at drawing, so... idk about that part.
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To post a bio of your persona, please post it here: http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112)
It's just for us for get a better image of your character. You don't have to draw it, though it might help for some, but it will be helpful for us if there is a bio for your persona. :)
Oh crap! Speaking of which, I don't have a dinosaur fan character. Maybe I could come up with one? I'm not all that good at drawing, so... idk about that part.
You don't have to come up with a fan character if you don't want to. :) Fan characters are allowed, but not mandatory.
And it's okay, you don't have to do it NOW, but it would be good if you did if it helps you. :)
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To post a bio of your persona, please post it here: http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112)
It's just for us for get a better image of your character. You don't have to draw it, though it might help for some, but it will be helpful for us if there is a bio for your persona. :)
Oh crap! Speaking of which, I don't have a dinosaur fan character. Maybe I could come up with one? I'm not all that good at drawing, so... idk about that part.
You don't have to come up with a fan character if you don't want to. :) Fan characters are allowed, but not mandatory.
And it's okay, you don't have to do it NOW, but it would be good if you did if it helps you. :)
Oh.... Well, ok.
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^That's fine, in fact as of now:
And just to clear any confusion, If you are playing yourself and THREE other characters, yourself is considered a character. So you have reached that maximum.
Those of you that have less then three, feel free to take some characters from the list. If you want to switch a character, you are free to do so as well.
That is all. :)
I'll give up Ali then, I never mentioned her that much.
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Alright, here's a bio of my own character (Look at the last post on the last page):
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...0&#entry9200007 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=762.40&#entry9200007)
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I thought the limit was 4. I guess I should try to work some of mine into the rp more maybe.
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^The limit IS four. All I am saying is that if someone has more then one character, give one up now. You have enough characters. Remember, YOU are a character yourself.
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I've got my max number of characters covered (Mo and myself in dino form). :D
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I was wondering are shorty and Bron still in the Great valley?
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Yes, I just haven't mentioned them.
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I've got my max number of characters covered (Mo and myself in dino form). :D
Nice! :)
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I've got my max number of characters covered (Mo and myself in dino form). :D
Nice! :)
Thanks rat_lady! All I need now is a pic of it, not that it's necessary or anything.
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Well... I don't remember me switching into a human form and my character doesn't know how to do it yet...
You did it in this post (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9149823). I'm not sure when you changed back.
You could probably go back and edit it if you preferred that your character would remain a dinosaur throughout the RP. (No one else seems to have referenced your changing into human form.)
I shook Sam's hand with my dino paw. It might have been a bit tricky, but doable. :D
Oh! I just reread your post again, and realized that I had completely misinterpreted it the previous times. :oops You're right; your character has been a fast biter the entire time. Sorry about that. My bad. :oops
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Those of you with more then four characters, give one up right now.
And just to clear any confusion, If you are playing yourself and THREE other characters, yourself is considered a character. So you have reached that maximum.
Those of you that have less then three, feel free to take some characters from the list. If you want to switch a character, you are free to do so as well.
No offense, Amy, but I don’t really agree with, or like, this change of rules. I thought the maximum has always been five characters (including your dinosona); why change it now?
One significant problem is that seven out of the eleven current players (you, CT, Myrkin, Belmont, GVG, f-22, and Kor) already have four characters: That doesn’t leave many people to pick up the surplus characters, especially now that Noname’s dropped out. Even those who do have openings might not want to RP those characters (I barely know what to do with Screech as it is; I don’t know how I would handle Ali, Pterano, Tria, or even Thud).
Some players (Kor for one, I believe) are most comfortable playing with just their own characters, as opposed to interacting with other players. Others, like Chronicler, are happy playing with very few characters, and might not want to be pressured into playing other characters (especially if other members expect to be able to interact with those characters, but the RPers playing them prefer limited interaction with other RPers). Not that you’re forcing anyone to take on characters they don’t want, but I think it would be better to let everyone have a little more freedom in which characters they choose to play, and how many.
Also, some characters might be considered more vital to the RP than others, but RPers may not consider them as desirable to play as more “minor” characters. For instance, Screech is one of very few characters that Red Claw can interact with socially, I feel an obligation to continue playing him. However, basically all I’ve ever done with Screech (and can think of doing) is talk to Red Claw when prompted, eat whenever Red Claw kills something, and vengefully pursue my dinosona when the sharptooth trio attacks the valley. Frankly, I’m not having a whole lot of fun with him (although I’m enjoying it enough to keep going). In contrast, I can think of several things to do with Ozzy and Strut, and in all honesty I think I’d rather play both of them and just drop Screech. This, however, conflicts with my aforementioned obligation to provide Red Claw with someone to converse with. Leaving the maximum character limit at five would negate this issue.
Maybe I’m still naÔve in the ways of RPing, but I don’t see how a maximum of five characters apiece is a problem for this RP. Personally, I think that it would give us much more trouble to lower the limit to four characters apiece. Please don’t take offense at this; it’s just what I think.
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^I'm just doing that so other people can pick and choose other characters if they want. Did I say EVERYONE had to have 4 characters? No. I said the maximum was four characters, not everyone has to have four characters.
Like I said, I know we don't have a bazillion members playing this, but this is just so if people want to play certain characters they can.
You know what, let's have a poll. I want to see what everyone thinks about this.
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ATTENTION
After some talking, it has been decided that there is no longer a limit to our characters. Basically take the ones you want to control.
So because we have so many other characters as it is, just tell me now which characters you want to play and now.
So CT, if you wanted to play Ducky's Mom, go right ahead! :yes
Edit: I've added Pterano and I re-added Petrie's mom. I know someone needs to play her, might as well be me.
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Thanks :smile!
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That’s great, Amy! :) So is it okay if I use Ozzy and Strut in the RP a little later on?
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Naw, yes you can. :yes :D :DD
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Gaaah, you made my heart skip a beat there! :p
Thanks. :)
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I was also wanting to use ozzy and strut later on as well.
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^From my knowledge, you CAN share characters, but that's something you need to work out with Pangaea, considering he called them first.
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Hey, Myrkin, did you happen to have in mind what the cure would be for that poisonous fruit that was given to your character, Claw? I can't come up with one.
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I don't know... Maybe some random red-leafed plant? ;)
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Maybe a red treestar. Those were in 1 episode of the tv series, or the fruit of the red treestar tree maybe.
I took a screenshot of it a long time ago. For those of you who have not seen the tv series or do not know what a red treestar looks like you can see my screenshot at: http://s696.photobucket.com/albums/vv325/K...RedTreeStar.jpg (http://s696.photobucket.com/albums/vv325/Kulstor/LBT/?action=view¤t=RedTreeStar.jpg)
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Red treestar if fine with me, as long as it doesn't taste very bad to sharpteeth. :p
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^ Well, Ruby described the red tree star in “The Meadow of Jumping Water” as being very sweet, so as long as you don’t have a problem with sweet foods, it shouldn’t be that bad. :p
What time of day is it in the RP right now? I had the impression that it was late in the afternoon, maybe a few hours before sunset. One reason I want to know is that I was hoping to have my character meet up with Ozzy and Strut while there’s still daylight.
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^Yeah, it is. :)
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Hey guys,
Just an update, Pangaea and Sam are sharing Thud for a bit so the ball can get rolling in this rp.
Also there is a plan that is primary in the rp in the case of Pangaea's capture. From what I recall in the pm's he wanted to go off on his own and have no interference of the other characters getting him at first.
Edit: AND Ozzy and Strut will come and meet Pangaea and Pangaea will try to convince them to leave, then Thud and Screech capture him, with Ozzy and Strut running away scared.
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Well I've been away from this RP for almost a year now. Interesting. I request the ability to step back in and try to catch up again. I really enjoyed this RP and want to get back into it.
Could I possibly get a quick summary of what is happening right about now? I've tried reading 80 pages and it got a bit confusing for me :rolleyes:
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Ah gee...you've definitely have been away for a bit...
Well let's see...
Red Claw is blind because my character blinded him, so he's out for revenge. He plans a way for Screech and Thud to get my character and he uses himself as a distraction. This turns out very unsuccessful as the Great Valley members beat him up and Screech and Thud are too distracted by other characters to get to me.
They are chased out of the valley and the valley holds a meeting, this turns into a fight for Mr. Three Horn plans to kick me out because I made a hole in the wall for Red Claw's gang to come in and thinks I am doing this to take over the valley. To make matters worse, Pterano is there and thinks I am plotting with Pterano to take over the valley. He also accuses others of taking over the valley being typical Mr. Three Horn. :rolleyes
Then he gets hurt by Noname who shoots a spear at him (Noname unfortunately is not playing with us due to other things he has to do) and wounds him temporarily to stop Mr. Three Horn from attacking others.
Then everyone tries to fix up the wall (minus Mr. Three Horn and other characters) when suddenly Red Claw strikes back again and is at the hole again. My character distracts him for he recognizes my scent even though he can't see and he tries to get where I am, but I jump off (I can't fly yet) and he rams his head at the piece of rock I was on and then the rocks fall all over him which temporaraly keep him down for a bit. Then he drastically rises from the rocks and walks the other way to the Mysterious Beyond, which leaves the hole still vunerable to future attacks from Red Claw.
Meanwhile, Mrykin's character is still poisioned by the fruit Rinkus and Sierra forced him to eat and so he tries to get help from Chronicler and Ruby.
So then we fill up the hole, we go to sleep and then we have breakfast and go to the thundering falls. Some new characters come in and two flyers come in to make a ruckus and Pterano basically tells them to go away very eloquently. :P:
Then Anna is cooking some fish and others are coming in to where she and Ducky are to talk and carp.
If you have any question, please DO NOT be hesitant to ask. I can understand why you would be confused as well as other people. :yes
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Thanks a bunch :D
Where would you prefer for me to come in? Just in any place? Or would you rather I start somewhere else and try to meet up with the characters?
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It really doesn't matter how you come here in this rp, it just matters that YOU ARE in the rp. :yes
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Glad to see you're back in the game :smile.
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Holy buckets! Yesterday was the first birthday of this RP! :wow
By the way, LBTFan13, here are links to all of the posts you previously made in the RP, in case you wanted to reference them or something:
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9137365 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9137365)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9137546 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9137546)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9137720 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9137720)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9142028 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9142028)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9142215 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9142215)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9142440 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9142440)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9142602 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9142602)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9142959 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9142959)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9143278 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9143278)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9143278 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9143278)
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...dpost&p=9143489 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9143489)
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Ok, I'm actually going to post in this now. I think I'm going to have myself turn into a longneck, just so I can actually relate to Zaine. Also, if I were to turn into a dinosaur in LBT it would have been a longneck, or a fast biter I couldn't decide.
I think I'm going to have us approaching the Thundering Falls.
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I case if anyone hadn't noticed, I've recently had my character toss something behind his back, not noticing that it hit someone. Who is this someone? I thought it would be interesting to have it be a character played by someone besides me. It doesn't matter which character you use, just have him or her get hit and possibly yell at my character for throwing that thing.
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ATTENTION ALL PLAYERS:[/b]
As you all have probably heard, Rat_lady7 has decided to leave the GOF (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=8329) (hopefully it will only be temporary), entrusting me and The Great Valley Guardian with the "In The Land Before Time" RP.
Having been an active participant and supporter of this RP for over a year now, I have no intention of letting it die, and will do my best to keep it going. So please, all of you continue posting and enjoying yourselves in this RP! :)
Rat_lady's dinosona (Amy, the flyer) will, of course, be leaving the RP. My thought was that she would leave with Pterano (who, in a recent post (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9204274), agreed to teach her to fly), possibly to the Mysterious Beyond. Sometime this week I plan to post this event (either a post I wrote myself, or one which I post on Rat_lady's behalf, depending on whether or not she responds to the PM I sent her). This will take Pterano out of the picture as well, reducing the number of characters to pick up for Rat_lady.
I was thinking of taking over Red Claw, thereby controlling all three members of the sharptooth pack and making their actions easier to coordinate, though I am willing to negotiate with anyone who wants to play him and believes that he or she can keep him in character and maintain his objectives in the RP.
The other characters now open for playing (at least until Rat_lady returns) are:
Littlefoot
Mr. Threehorn
Tria
Rebecca (Petrie's mother)
While I'm willing to play any number of these characters if no one else takes them, it would be rather difficult for me, and I'm not sure I'd know what to do with all of them (especially Littlefoot and Tria). So if anyone would like to or is willing to pick up any of these characters, please speak up. Thanks. :angel
Apart from the character changes, the RP will continue as normal. The plan is still as follows:
ï My character (Pangaea) leaves the others and meets up with Ozzy and Strut.
ï As Pangaea attempts to convince the egg stealers to leave the valley, Screech and Thud (who have found a path into the valley) attack. Ozzy and Strut run off, while Pangaea is captured by Screech and Thud.
ï Screech and Thud bring Pangaea to Red Claw, hoping to use him as bait to draw Amy out of the valley (not knowing that she has left).
ï Someone (possibly Guido, Petrie's mother, or a character belonging to another player who volunteers) who has witnessed Pangaea's capture from afar, informs the other dinosaurs, prompting them to form a rescue party (consisting of anyone who chooses to participate).
ï Eventually, the group faces off against Red Claw, Screech, and Thud, who see that Amy is not with them. (It's possible that Chomper could even tell them that Amy has left, and tricks them into leaving to search for her in the wrong direction.) Nonetheless, the valley dinosaurs have to fight to get Pangaea back. Hopefully they succeed. :p
Again, you are all encouraged to continue posting, and to share any ideas you might have for the RP. Thank you. :yes
GVG, do you have anything to add?
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I know it's going to be tough without Amy, so I want to offer my assistance if you ever need it. I'm really saddened that I joined back so late, because I would have loved to interact with Amy's character. Of course, now it doesn't seem like that's going to happen.
If you and GVG feel bogged down by this at all, please do not hesitate to ask me for help. I am more than willing to assist the two of you in whatever way possible.
I can certainly take up Littlefoot if you need me to. I would just need to know where he is at the moment and what he's been doing so far.
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I was going to take Littlefoot if no one else wanted him, but I'll let LBTFan13 have him.
Also, I would appreciate it if someone takes Petrie's mother soon, because my characters have just started interacting with her, and for once I don't want to have an entire conversation with just myself.
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Last I know Littlefoot was with Petrie, my char, not sure where they were or who else was there with them.
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I know it's going to be tough without Amy, so I want to offer my assistance if you ever need it. I'm really saddened that I joined back so late, because I would have loved to interact with Amy's character. Of course, now it doesn't seem like that's going to happen.
If you and GVG feel bogged down by this at all, please do not hesitate to ask me for help. I am more than willing to assist the two of you in whatever way possible.
I can certainly take up Littlefoot if you need me to. I would just need to know where he is at the moment and what he's been doing so far.
Thank you very much, LBTFan13. :) I enormously appreciate any help you can offer.
If you'd like to take Littlefoot, that's great. :DD Since you asked about his location, I suppose I might as well give a rundown of where all of the characters are at this time (as far as I know):
ï Littlefoot, Anna, Ducky, Pangaea, Guido, Flapper (Kor), Petrie, Claw (Myrkin), Chomper, Rocky, and Belmont are around Anna's campfire (by the volcanic cracks at Grandpa Longneck's storytelling place in LBT VI). Amy and Pterano are also there, though I'm planning on having them both leave soon.
ï Mr. Threehorn, Tria, Cera, and Tricia are somewhere near the Thundering Falls.
ï Rick (GVG), Longtail, Rob (LBTFan13), Zaine, and Spike are together somewhere in the valley (I don't know the exact location).
ï Chronicler, Ruby, and Rebecca (Petrie's mother) are at a pond somewhere in the valley.
ï Red Claw, Screech, and Thud are in the Mysterious Beyond, as are Ozzy and Strut (whom I have yet to introduce).
I don't know the locations of Sam (F-12), Mr. Thicknose, the Rainbow Faces, Mim, Sierra, Rinkus, Mrs. Maia, Shorty, Ali, Bron, Ducky's mother, or either of Littlefoot's grandparents.
Also, I would appreciate it if someone takes Petrie's mother soon, because my characters have just started interacting with her, and for once I don't want to have an entire conversation with just myself.
I suppose I'm good with playing Petrie's mother. I can think of a couple of things to do with her, though if someone else wants her I'll gladly give her to them. That just leaves Mr. Threehorn and Tria for someone to pick up.
By the way, one thing I think everyone should know (if they haven't figured it out already) is that I'm not very spontaneous when it comes to RPing; I'm not so good at striking up conversations with other characters or coming up with ideas for major events in the RP, so it's really helpful if the rest of you can contribute ideas to the RP, and give me feedback on how I'm handling it. Also, when interacting with one of my characters, try to end your posts with a prompt of some kind if you want me to respond; it makes things that much easier for me.
Sorry, I hope I'm not coming off as too bossy or anything here. :unsure: I'm just nervous about running this RP.
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You're not bossy at all, Pangea. ;)
Do any of you have some idea what to do about Sierra and Rinkus, once me, Ruby and Chronicler find the cure?
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You're doing great so far, Pangaea. I doubt I could run this RP as well as you could (based on my experience).
I would like to add on to the current plans, just so you're aware. My character, Ruby, Chomper, and Claw (Myrkin) plan to leave first thing in the morning to go to Ruby's old home to find a cure for Claw. Before they leave, however, they hear about the plans for a rescue party to save Pangaea. At first, they refuse to join, stating that Claw is in just as much danger. But when the person who found out about Pangaea's capture tells them where they went, Ruby realizes that it's close to where she used to live. Realizing that they could solve two big problems in one day, the group of four decides to join the rescue party.
How does that idea sound?
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Thanks, both of you.
Sure, Chronicler, that'll work. :yes
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Pangea, I know how stressful it can be to run an RP, especially to fill in for somebody who has left. But believe me, you are doing a fine job so far and you are not coming off as bossy or whatnot. It's only natural to want to try and get things organized after just starting on something, even though this RP has been going on for a while now.
My advice is to take it one step at a time, and you'll be fine ;)
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Thanks, Rob. :) (It's okay if I call you that, right?)
I forgot to say before: I'm not sure what you could do with Sierra and Rinkus, Myrkin. Did you have a reason in mind for why they are in the valley and trying to spy on the residents? One possibility that comes to mind is that they could meet up with Ozzy and Strut at some point, and try to convince them to help them with whatever they have planned.
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Ducky's mother is at her nesting area, and my character and Ducky are headed that way. So far, I plan on Cera sneaking off to find me and Ducky and tell us about this rescue mission ;).
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Well... I planned for them to be in the Valley to rest before they go looking for something, which could turn out to be responsible for teleporting humans into LBT universe. What do you think of this?
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Your idea is intriguing Myrkin, although if I remember correctly, it is never really explained what exactly brought the humans into the LBT world. But I'll give the idea a bit more thought and we'll see if it'll work.
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I had my own idea on how everyone finds out about how the humans were brought to the LBT universe. We all know that the two Rainbowfaces are likely aliens (or something else, based on my theory that you all probably know about by now). Anyway, maybe a day or two after after our current plans, my character suspects them of hiding something, so he follows them like some crazy conspiracy theorist. Eventually, he sees them vanish in that pillar of light we remember from the end of LBT7, so he jumps into it before it disappears, sending him somewhere with them. After that, well, I haven't put much thought into it yet.
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Frankly I’m more comfortable with keeping it mysterious as to how our characters were brought to the LBT world. (I figure we all probably have our own ideas at this point, anyway.) This RP is “In The Land Before Time”, after all; personally, I’d rather we keep it there. :p
No one has yet volunteered to pick up Mr. Threehorn or Tria, and I’d really prefer to not go much further with the RP until someone does. I could take them if absolutely no one else wants to, but I don’t think I’d be able to handle them very well (I’ll be playing nine characters, for one thing, not counting my dinosona).
By the way, I’ve been a real slacker as far as posting in the RP lately. :bang Just wanted to apologize for that. :( Since Rat_lady7 still hasn’t responded to the PM I sent her, I’ll try to write a post today in which her character leaves the valley. Then I’ll try to at least get my character on the road to meeting Ozzy and Strut and getting the capture-and-rescue event underway.
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I could take one or both of them, if no one else wants to rp as them. I do have 4 characters I'm doing.
I guess it's nighttime there & most of the kids are going to bed?
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Are you sure about that, Kor? I was expecting that Mr. Threehorn would play a rather large role in the upcoming rescue mission (probably being one of those who leads it), and I recall you mentioning that you’re more comfortable having your characters interact mainly among themselves, rather than doing a lot of interacting with other players’ characters. I wouldn’t want to pressure you into doing something you weren’t comfortable with.
Also, I may have misworded myself before: I think I could play Mr. Threehorn and Tria for the duration of the rescue mission, but I wouldn’t know what to do with them afterwards. If you’d prefer, Kor, I could give them to you once all the action is over, so you wouldn’t have to be at the center of attention so much in the upcoming event. Or someone else could take them.
By the way, it’s not quite nighttime yet, though it’s getting close. The sun should be just about starting to set. (It would probably be at least twilight by the time the rescue party leaves to save my character from Screech, Thud, and Red Claw.)
P.S. Sorry for taking longer than I said I would with posting. :oops I found out that there was still a possibility I could talk with Rat_lady about what to do with her character, so I made one more attempt to contact her. I’m starting to doubt that she’ll respond though, so I’ll continue to work on that post (which I’m finding incredibly hard :bang). Sorry again for the continued holdup. :(
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You want ot take Mr. Threehorn? Ok. That's ok with me.
I don't mind interacting with others, it's just that some rp's I find it hard to tell who is where and with who.
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Just wanted to apologize again for taking so blasted long with posting. :oops :bang After this, I'll try to post in the RP much more frequently, hopefully once a day at minimum, at least until I've reached a point where I'm not holding up everyone else. (You know, I used to not want to participate in RPs because I was afraid of stalling them; I never expected to be stalling an RP that I had been put in charge of. :p)
Okay, Kor, I guess I'll take Mr. Threehorn and Tria for the duration of the rescue mission (unless someone else jumps in and says they'd like to take them). After that, I can give them to you if you still want them.
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Not to bother you, Pangaea, but, in case if you had forgotten, my characters are in a discussion with Petrie's mom, who you are controlling. I can't make another post until you have her say something in response.
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Sorry about that. I wasn't sure what to have Petrie's mom say in response to your last post, so I guess I was hoping that you would post again and speak to her a second time. :oops (Like I said before, this is why I'm not a very good RPer; I need a lot of prompting. :rolleyes) Anyway, I've posted a response now.
Please, by all means let me know if you are ever expecting one of my characters to do something and I do not appear to be responding. I don't want to inconvenience anyone.
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Don't mind me asking, but what time is it (In the RP)?
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The sun is setting right about now. It'll be dark by the time my character is captured by the fast biters and word gets out about it.
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First off, I want to say that I'm so, so sorry for being such a freakin' slow and unreliable RPer, :bang :bang :bang and that I feel really bad for keeping all of you waiting so long. :( :oops
Anyway, things are ready now for those who are interested to gather for the rescue mission. I've just had Mr. Threehorn give an “alarm roar” that the valley dinosaurs typically use in an emergency to summon everyone within earshot to their location. Any GOF members who aren't with a valley resident at the moment could just go to find out what is going on (Mind you, not every character in the RP would need to show up; mainly just those who end up joining the rescue party).
I was thinking that the grownups might bring Chomper along to track down Screech and Thud, but would probably tell the rest of the kids to stay home. The gang could still sneak after them if anyone wanted, though. ;)
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Don't worry about it Pangaea ;)
Everybody has things in their lives that bundle up on top of you, so it's understandable.
I was thinking of having myself switch back to my human form for the rescue party, but there was something else I wanted to run by. Would it be possible if I switched my dinosona? I think I'd prefer to become a fast biter over a longneck, and I didn't think about it until now.
What I was actually thinking of was having my character become trapped in a fast biter form and not be able to switch back to human form. Maybe during the fight I get only minorly injured and that causes me to turn into a fast biter, I don't know. Just an idea I had.
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I was thinking of having myself switch back to my human form for the rescue party, but there was something else I wanted to run by. Would it be possible if I switched my dinosona? I think I'd prefer to become a fast biter over a longneck, and I didn't think about it until now.
What I was actually thinking of was having my character become trapped in a fast biter form and not be able to switch back to human form. Maybe during the fight I get only minorly injured and that causes me to turn into a fast biter, I don't know. Just an idea I had.
To my knowledge, Rat_lady7 never set any specific rules for how the human/dinosaur forms should work, so I don't think there's any problem with it. :) In fact, I think it's a really interesting idea (your character being injured by Screech or Thud and taking on a fast biter form).
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Okay, so the rescue party is finally on its way.
Red Claw, Thud, and Screech are holding Pangaea captive because Red Claw is hoping that his real target, Amy, will be one of those who comes to rescue him. Unbeknownst to Red Claw (and in fact to everyone except Pangaea), Amy has left the Great Valley, so his gambit has already failed. Chomper could transmit this information to Red Claw, though Red Claw probably won't believe him. The group will have to rescue Pangaea by force in any case, but I have hardly any details planned. (I do think it should be another player's character who gets Screech to drop Pangea.)
With six RPers (not including myself) facing off against just three opponents (all played by me), I'm a little concerned that it'll be difficult for everyone to play a significant part in the upcoming action. If any of you had ideas or plans for what you wanted to do with your characters, it would be good if you could share them here. :)
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Since I plan on getting injured, that could cause me to opt out of the fight or something, or I get knocked out. Otherwise, we could have more fast biters come by to have something for all our characters to fight.
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I plan on getting injured but fighting until the end as well as helping some of the injured or defensless GV inhabitants get to safety.
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Here's an idea I recently came up with. Before the fighting begins, Chomper suggests talking to Screech and Thud about letting Pangaea free. The negotiators for the rescue party will be Chomper, Ruby, Chronicler, and Claw (Myrkin), with Chomper being the translator. I haven't thought about how the talks will fail, but they will fail. (They have to, otherwise we won't get to the fight scene.)
How does this idea sound?
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sounds good.
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I, too, like the idea of bringing in several more fastbiters. Each of us could determine how many fastbiters we would like to go up against.
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Here's an idea I recently came up with. Before the fighting begins, Chomper suggests talking to Screech and Thud about letting Pangaea free. The negotiators for the rescue party will be Chomper, Ruby, Chronicler, and Claw (Myrkin), with Chomper being the translator. I haven't thought about how the talks will fail, but they will fail. (They have to, otherwise we won't get to the fight scene.)
Sounds good to me! :yes There's a convenient reason for the negotiations to fail as well: Screech holds a grudge against Pangaea for attacking and humiliating him during the sharpteeth's first attack on the valley; even if Chomper managed to convince Red Claw that Amy is gone and that he has no reason to keep Pangaea captive, Screech would refuse to release him. (The rest of the group would have to strike quickly afterwards, though, because Screech would have no reason not to begin exacting his revenge on Pangaea either).
Since I plan on getting injured, that could cause me to opt out of the fight or something, or I get knocked out. Otherwise, we could have more fast biters come by to have something for all our characters to fight.
At first I was unsure about the idea of bringing more fast biters in, but it occurred to me that Red Claw would be expecting a rather large force of leafeaters to arrive, and would need a means of distracting them all if he were to get a shot at capturing Amy. How about I have Thud round up an unspecified number of other fast biters (using the promise of a large meal to motivate them to cooperate), who attack the group when the conflict begins, immediately following the failed negotiation attempt?
I had an additional idea that I might as well share: perhaps Screech could be the one who injures Rob. Rob could confront him with not only the intent of furthering the group's mission, but with the reasoning that Screech would be a somewhat safer opponent for him to confront, given that he's holding Pangaea and thus can't use his hands to fight. However, Screech manages to give Rob a shallow wound with one of his sickle claws, thus putting him out of commission. Unfortunately for Screech, this also punches Anna's berserk button; seeing Rob get injured, she whales on Screech and takes him out, freeing Pangaea in the process. I dunno if it sounds silly or anything, but what do you think of that?
Anyone else have any special things they'd like to do?
EDIT: I'm still not sure what role the gang could play in the rescue.
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I do have one suggestion... although I'm not sure how I'd pull it off. :D Well in any case we all know about Longtail's infamous anger issues. With so many of his friends bound and determined to be involved in this upcoming fight, we all know someone is bound to get hurt... and his control over his emotions is usually on a thin thread as it is.
If anyone thinks this idea needs to be revised or changed feel free to say so. :)
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Well, my character hasn’t really had a chance to meet Longtail personally (he’s seen him, but never spoken with him), but if Longtail is close to Rob, then I could see him as the other most likely individual to K.O. Screech. :p Or he could attack Red Claw; that might be even better, since I didn’t really have any idea of how they would ultimately drive him off (besides intervention from the gang). I would imagine that having a crazed, sharp-beaked, razor-winged, whip-tailed flyer flapping in his face (threatening his remaining functional sensory organs) would prove a major distraction for Red Claw at least, motivation to turn tail and run at most.
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Once the fight break out, what are our rules of engagement? Can we throw some sharp pointy things (like a harpoon) at Red Claw and other sharpteeth? :D
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Unfortunately for Screech, this also punches Anna's berserk button; seeing Rob get injured, she whales on Screech and takes him out, freeing Pangaea in the process. I dunno if it sounds silly or anything, but what do you think of that?
Sounds good to me :lol. Longtail can certainly deal with Screech if he feels up to it, though ;).
EDIT: I'm still not sure what role the gang could play in the rescue.
The Gang could catch up just before the fight breaks out. Unable to contain themselves, they jump in to help and blow their cover. Petrie could drop rocks on the fastbiters. Ducky, Littlefoot, and Spike could launch rocks with their tails or whtever parts they typically use. Cera could, well, use her horn :lol.
K.O. Screech
Um, does that mean he's gettin' whacked :unsure:? Whacked as in killed, not whacked as in the more slapstick context, that is.
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I like these ideas Pangaea :D
And K.O. simply means knocked out Anna. Screech isn't going to be killed, just simple knocked out.
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^Thanks. I understand that, but I've heard some people use it in a killing context and I wasn't sure :oops.
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I've only ever heard K.O. being referred to as knocked out. Guess it may have a newer term nowadays.
Petrie can do that, and drop twigs also. To cause distraction if nothing else.
There are various things folks can do during the battle.
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It seems like slang comes and goes or the context changes so quickly, it gets hard to keep up with it all :rolleyes. I've heard KO said as "Keeled Over" or "Killed Off". I also put two and two together with Pangaea's suggestion that my character "take him out". Sorry 'bout the confusion, I sometimes put too much thought into things :bang.
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Hey it happens, no worries ;) Everything can get taken so out of context nowadays.
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Now that I think about it... it would take a great deal of courage... and possibly some stupidity for Longtail to attack Redclaw. Although I would also like for Longtail to meet and interact with Pangaea, and fighting Screech would be a far easier opponent. So I believe I'll have Longtail help free Pangaea.
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To add on to my idea, I think that all four of the negotiators should talk to the Fast-Biters, with Chomper being the translator. What ultimately causes the talks to fail is when Chronicler accidentally says something that insults the Fast-Biters (and since Chomper also isn't aware that it was an insult, he translates it so the Fast-Biters know what he said).
As for what I'll do in the fight, here's what I've thought out so far. Chronicler starts off using his bamboo pole as a beating stick against many Fast-Biters, but he quickly realizes it's not enough. He and Ruby then climb up a cliff to take the safety of the high ground. From there, they start trowing rocks at the Fast-Biters. They start small, then use larger rocks. Near the end of the fight, Chronicler decides to push a massive rock off the edge of the cliff, intending to hit Redclaw. Chronicler and Ruby eventually succeed in pushing the massive rock off the cliff, which hits Redclaw in the leg, preventing him standing up for a while.
How do these ideas sound?
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I'm sorry I haven't been participating in the rp guys school has really taken it's toll on me but and I forget if I've already asked this but could some take over rping as me in the rp until I can get back to it?
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Chronicler, your idea on the negotiations failing is rather ingenious. To have your character insult Redclaw and Chomper accidently translating is a great way to begin a fight. And even the way you plan to injure Redclaw holds some rather well thought out strategy to it.
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That could be a reason, or Redclaw could be pretending to go through with the negotiations while the fastbiters get into a good position to do an ambush and attack.
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I like that idea Kor. Red Claw would most likely trick us into a fake sense of security by going through with negotiations, and then when the fast biters are ready he springs the trap on us.
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Thanks just sounded like something I thought he would do.
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Sorry about my absence for the last couple of days. My Internet connection crapped out on me for some reason. <_<
And I’m so sorry about the confusion regarding my use of “K.O.”. :slap :oops I’d only ever understood it to mean “knock out”. I didn’t realize it could also mean “kill off”. :o Shoulda worded myself differently. :rolleyes
Yeah, all canon LBT characters in this RP are pretty much off-limits to being killed. Random, unnamed dinosaurs are okay, though, so if anyone had planned on having a few anonymous fast biters die in the fight, they can do that (I personally I don’t like to see even nameless sharpteeth get killed, but that’s just me).
Once the fight break out, what are our rules of engagement? Can we throw some sharp pointy things (like a harpoon) at Red Claw and other sharpteeth? :D
If there are projectiles handy, I don't see why not. Just don't severely injure Red Claw, Screech, or Thud. ;)
Now that I think about it... it would take a great deal of courage... and possibly some stupidity for Longtail to attack Redclaw. Although I would also like for Longtail to meet and interact with Pangaea, and fighting Screech would be a far easier opponent. So I believe I'll have Longtail help free Pangaea.
Okay, then. Longtail vs. Screech it is. :)
LBTFan13 and Cancerian Tiger, if you like the ideas I suggested (Rob attacks fast biter, fast biter injures Rob, outraged Anna clobbers fast biter), how about having your characters interact with Thud instead?
And these are some good ideas I’m hearing. :yes So I guess we’ll have Red Claw humor the party with the negotiations to give the “hired” fast biters time to get into position (He’s not exactly the type you’d expect to agree to negotiation in the first place anyway :p), and when Chomper mistakenly translates the insult, it incites an attack that effectively signals the rest of the fast biters to strike.
I suppose the idea of taking out Red Claw with the boulder could work as well (though I’m wondering, if he can’t even stand after being hit, what would there be to keep the valley dinosaurs from just trampling him into the ground?), but now I’m thinking it might work. Just so that the gang has more to contribute, how would you feel about them helping to push the rock off the cliff, Chronicler?
I'm sorry I haven't been participating in the rp guys school has really taken it's toll on me but and I forget if I've already asked this but could some take over rping as me in the rp until I can get back to it?
No one blames you for your lack of RP activity, f-22, :) but GOF members can only be played by themselves. I'm afraid your RP persona will have to remain absent until you have time to play him again.
EDIT: ëFraid I won't be making my next RP post tonight. :rolleyes I have to get a good night's sleep and still be up at least an hour before noon tomorrow.
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As long as they're willing to climb up a tall steep cliff, sure, I'll let the gang join. What I was thinking was that, at first, there would be no way to push that massive rock off the cliff. However, Chronicler notices that by removing the smaller rocks underneath it will make it unstable and easier to push off the cliff. Even though he is aware of the risk of getting crushed, he decides to go for it.
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Mighty fine idea, plus this whole thing would be pointless without the gang being involved in some way.
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As long as they're willing to climb up a tall steep cliff, sure, I'll let the gang join. What I was thinking was that, at first, there would be no way to push that massive rock off the cliff. However, Chronicler notices that by removing the smaller rocks underneath it will make it unstable and easier to push off the cliff. Even though he is aware of the risk of getting crushed, he decides to go for it.
My thought was that the gang would already be on top of the cliff, having climbed to higher ground in order to keep better hidden as they follow the rescue party. This would also mean that they would be in a safer place when the fast biters attack.
Is that idea all right with everyone? Or did anyone have their heart(s) set on letting the gang be more involved in the fray?
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No, that idea sounds good to me :yes. So does the one regarding Thud :lol.
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All of them sound really good Pangaea :D
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Those sound like a good idea to me. :yes
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^ Thanks, all three of you. :)
By the way, I envisioned the opening through which the party leaves the valley as being the same one the spiketails used in LBT VIII (which Littlefoot, Petrie, Cera, and Mr. Thicknose followed them through): a narrow pass between two mountains, at the top of a slope at the edge of the valley that goes up to the Great Wall. In my last post I had Mr. Threehorn (who is at the front of the group) arrive at the opening.
Also, GVG, who is the individual that Grandma Longneck sees up ahead of the group? :confused
One more thing I thought I should mention: I was originally planning that the confrontation would take place in a canyon, but now I'm thinking that it would make more sense for it to be in a low, open area closely surrounded by cliffs and mountains; still a relatively confined space, but with more places for hiding fast biters to jump out from.
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Okay, for the benefit of both the recently returned Rat_lady7 and any RPers who want to be sure they're on the same page as everyone else, here is a summary of recent events, and plans for the near future:
Pterano decided to return to the Mysterious Beyond, Amy coming with him so that he could teach her to fly. They told only Pangaea, who saw them off to the edge of the valley (Pterano and Amy planned to spend the night in a cave at the edge of the Mysterious Beyond before heading out the next day). On his way back, Pangaea encountered Ozzy and Strut, who had just entered the valley. While attempting (unsuccessfully) to convince them to leave, Pangaea was attacked by Screech and Thud, who captured him and took him back to Red Claw. His capture was witnessed by Guido, who told the other valley dinosaurs. An emergency meeting was held and a rescue party organized, consisting of Mr. Threehorn, Rebecca, Guido, Anna, Rob, Rick, Longtail, Chronicler, Ruby, Claw (Myrkin), Chomper, Flapper (Kor), Littlefoot’s grandparents, Mim, Belmont, Bron, and a few random valley dinosaurs. The group followed the fast biters’ trail out of the valley (through the pass used by the spiketails in the eighth movie), with Chomper tracking and Rebecca flying ahead to scout. On the way, they were joined by Cyrix (one of GVG’s OCs, a rainbow face). Cera, Ducky, Spike, and Petrie, Littlefoot, and Zaine secretly followed them. Meanwhile, Red Claw sent Thud to gather other fast biters to aid in their attack by surrounding and ambushing the group. (Red Claw’s hope is that Amy will be one of those who attempts to rescue Pangaea, and that he will have a better chance of catching her with the rest of the group busy defending themselves from the fast biters.)
The plans for the confrontation so far are that Ruby, Chronicler, Claw, and Chomper will attempt to negotiate with Screech and Thud (Chomper serving as translator). As the “hired” fast biters are not yet in position, Red Claw agrees, hoping to delay them a bit longer. During the meeting, Chronicler says something insulting that Chomper mistakenly translates, which infuriates Thud, who attacks. This signals the other fast biters to strike, and the battle begins. These are the plans so far for what happens in the fight:
ï Rob fights Thud, but receives a shallow wound from his claws which incapacitates him. However, seeing Rob get hurt infuriates Anna to the point that she attacks Thud and knocks him out. Meanwhile, Rob’s injuryófor some reasonócauses him to change into a fast biter.
ï Longtail attacks Screech and manages to free Pangaea.
ï After fighting off a few fast biters, Chronicler, along with Ruby, scales a nearby cliff and begins throwing rocks at the fast biters. Eventually he, with some help from the gang, manages to cause a huge boulder to fall off the cliff, which hits Red Claw in the leg/foot, making him temporarily unable to stand.
Either after the battle or during the negotiations before it (whicle still being held captive by Screech), Pangaea informs the others present that Amy has left the Great Valley. One idea I had is that he would have Chomper relay this information to the sharpteeth and give them false directions to find Amy, but realistically I doubt Red Claw would believe him.
It might not be too late to have Pterano and/or Amy play a part in the battle, Rat_lady7. Perhaps they could be attracted b the commotion, and Pterano flies in and does something heroic during the battle, which improves the valley dinosaurs’ opinion of him enough that he decides not to leave after all.
Also Rat_lady7, if and when you return to the RP, which of your characters do you want to have back? (I don’t mind continuing to play a few of them.)
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Maybe when Thud tries to claw him he could try to bite him and only causes a scratch or some of Thud's saliva may somehow get into the claw wound, or a bit of blood if someone wounds Thud. Just maybe a bit of why Rob changes to a fastbiter since he get a bit of one's dna in him. Or it could be left a mystery why he changed like he did.
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Thank you for writing this Pangaea, it makes my contribution to this rpg a bit easier. :yes And thank you so much for taking this over, you don't know how much that means to me. :D
And thank you GVG (Happy Belated Birthday btw :celebrate ) and LBTfan13 for helping Pangaea along with the rp. And everyone else, thank you for your patience with me in this rp.
Well I definitely want myself back! ^_^' (:lol)
Pterano, Red Claw, Petrie's Mom, and Mr. Three Horn I want back.
Little Foot I honestly don't know what to do with since we have other characters that are a bit more central in this rp than him. And to be honest, I really like LBT13fan's portrayal of Little Foot. :yes
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I'm thinking when the battle takes place, my character meets with Red Claw and they have one on one. I don't think I'm going to transform myself into a fast biter or anything, but I still want some sort of closure with me and Red Claw.
I'm thinking of Pterano trying to help the Great Valley dinosaurs in some way, like how you said. And he tries to win Mr. Three Horn's trust in some way.
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I do like the plan of misinterpretation and Thud getting mad, so therefore, it starts the battle, pretty suspenseful. :yes
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Thank you for writing this Pangaea, it makes my contribution to this rpg a bit easier. :yes And thank you so much for taking this over, you don't know how much that means to me. :D
You are very welcome. :) It's been tough, and I'm sure the other players will be relieved to have you back, given how frickin' slow I've been at getting anything done in this RP, :rolleyes but it's been a pleasure and an honor. :yes I hope that at some point you have the opportunity to read the posts I have made in your absence and tell me how I did.
Well I definitely want myself back! ^_^' (:lol)
Pterano, Red Claw, Petrie's Mom, and Mr. Three Horn I want back.
Okey-dokes. :) Would you like them back right now? I'm not in the process of doing anything with them at the moment: Mr. Threehorn is leading the party with Guido riding on his head, Rebecca is currently up ahead of the others scouting, and Red Claw has just sensed the group coming, and is trying to think of a way to stall them so that all of the fast biters have time to get into position (Chronicler, Claw, Ruby, and Chomper will end up providing this for him with their offer to negotiate).
You can also take Tria back, because I have had no clue what to do with her. :blink:
I'm thinking when the battle takes place, my character meets with Red Claw and they have one on one. I don't think I'm going to transform myself into a fast biter or anything, but I still want some sort of closure with me and Red Claw.
Closure…does that mean that this will be the end of Red Claw's attempts to kill your character? (You're not planning to kill him off, are you? :unsure:)
I do like the plan of misinterpretation and Thud getting mad, so therefore, it starts the battle, pretty suspenseful. :yes
What about Chronicler's plan of incapacitating Red Claw with the boulder? Would you rather your character be more involved in defeating him?
By the way, Kor, I think your idea about Thud “infecting” Rob sounds interesting, though of course it would be up to LBTFan13, and I think I'd leave it ambiguous as to whether Thud's saliva had anything to do with Rob's transformation or not.
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You are very welcome. :) It's been tough, and I'm sure the other players will be relieved to have you back, given how frickin' slow I've been at getting anything done in this RP, :rolleyes but it's been a pleasure and an honor. :yes I hope that at some point you have the opportunity to read the posts I have made in your absence and tell me how I did.
I'm actually reading them right now. :yes
Okey-dokes. :) Would you like them back right now? I'm not in the process of doing anything with them at the moment: Mr. Threehorn is leading the party with Guido riding on his head, Rebecca is currently up ahead of the others scouting, and Red Claw has just sensed the group coming, and is trying to think of a way to stall them so that all of the fast biters have time to get into position (Chronicler, Claw, Ruby, and Chomper will end up providing this for him with their offer to negotiate).
You can also take Tria back, because I have had no clue what to do with her. :blink:
Not right now. I'll definitely post something in the rp tomorrow though. :)
Yeah, I was going to take Tria too, but she's kind of one of those "up in the air" characters where I will still play if no one else wants to play her.
Thanks again. :)
Closure…does that mean that this will be the end of Red Claw's attempts to kill your character? (You're not planning to kill him off, are you? :unsure:)
No...and no, what I plan is my character to try to attempt to meet with him and try to in some way "talk" to him. Techinquely, my character IS a carnivore, so I'm thinking just attempt to "talk" to him.
No, Red Claw is here to stay, I just want these two characters to converse in some way.
What about Chronicler's plan of incapacitating Red Claw with the boulder? Would you rather your character be more involved in defeating him?
Yeah, more or less. Chronicler has the right away to do that. I'm thinking maybe around that time I come in and have that "counseling" with Red Claw.
By the way, Kor, I think your idea about Thud “infecting” Rob sounds interesting, though of course it would be up to LBTFan13, and I think I'd leave it ambiguous as to whether Thud's saliva had anything to do with Rob's transformation or not.
Hehe, why am I suddenly thinking of Spiderman as I am reading this? :bang :DD
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Amy, it is a pleasure to have you back among us in the RP. It was also a pleasure to work with Pangaea on this RP as it has gone quite well so far ;)
If you would prefer it that way, I can certainly keep Littlefoot. That can make things easier on your part so you don't have as many characters to control as before.
Kor, your idea about how Rob gets infected is very amusing :D
I'm actually thinking of Spiderman as well reading it. I think it's really creative and would be a nice explanation of how I became a fast biter.
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You are very welcome. :) It's been tough, and I'm sure the other players will be relieved to have you back, given how frickin' slow I've been at getting anything done in this RP, :rolleyes but it's been a pleasure and an honor. :yes I hope that at some point you have the opportunity to read the posts I have made in your absence and tell me how I did.
I'm actually reading them right now. :yes
Great! :DD
No, Red Claw is here to stay, I just want these two characters to converse in some way.
Okay, that's a relief. Just checking.
What about Chronicler's plan of incapacitating Red Claw with the boulder? Would you rather your character be more involved in defeating him?
Yeah, more or less. Chronicler has the right away to do that. I'm thinking maybe around that time I come in and have that "counseling" with Red Claw.
So you're thinking that Chronicler will disable Red Claw with the boulder, and then you take the opportunity to try to communicate with him? Sounds good to me. :yes Unless you think that it would feel “deeper” somehow if it were just you talking to Red Claw, maybe Chomper could reprise his role as translator so that Red Claw understands your message.
Amy, it is a pleasure to have you back among us in the RP. It was also a pleasure to work with Pangaea on this RP as it has gone quite well so far ;)
Rob, you are far too kind. :oops
By the way, I share Amy's opinion that you have done a great job RPing as Littlefoot. :yes
Kor, your idea about how Rob gets infected is very amusing :D
I'm actually thinking of Spiderman as well reading it. I think it's really creative and would be a nice explanation of how I became a fast biter.
Okay, then, I'll have Thud bite your character instead of scratching him. :p
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You can also take Tria back, because I have had no clue what to do with her. :blink:
Not right now. I'll definitely post something in the rp tomorrow though. :)
Yeah, I was going to take Tria too, but she's kind of one of those "up in the air" characters where I will still play if no one else wants to play her.
Thanks again. :)
I trust it is okay if I take Ali back seeing as noboby wants to play her,also, it is indeed a pleasure to welcome you back to the RP.
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I like the idea that the exact reason why Rob changes is ambiguous instead of the reason known.
As for closure withe Redclaw maybe she can help fix/heal his eyes or one of his eyes or something. Maybe using herbs, leaves or something.
Glad to have you back in the rp.
I don't recall if Flapper is with the group or not, if not I may say he was trailing the group or something.
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Thank you guys, it's good to be back. :D
And thank you LBTfan13. :)
As far the closure thing, healing him would defeat the purpose of this plot, the battle, the revenge, everything. And plus that blindness isn't exactly the easiest thing to heal. :p Even in the world of LBT it's not magically healed.
However, thank you for making the suggestion Kor. :yes
And Belmont, sure you can take Ali. :yes
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Since Rob is going to turn into a fast biter permanently, I thought of something interesting, as a side plot of some sorts.
Let's say once Rob becomes a fast biter, the herd turns against him. They deem him a threat to everybody and try to get rid of him from the herd, in particular Mr. Threehorn. The other newcomers as well as Littlefoot and the gang all try to convince otherwise and maybe Pterano argues to keep him in (or Grandpa Longneck since he seems to be the voice of reason). So instead of kicking him out of the herd, Rob is isolated from everybody, put some place where the grown ups can keep tabs on him like a prisoner. Some of the newcomers and Littlefoot/Zaine/other children sneak past the grown ups to see Rob and break him out and try to prove that even in his new transformed state he is still good.
It sounds crazy, yes, but I thought it would be interesting. What do you guys think?
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We definitely have quite a bit of subplots in this rpg. :p
Well, I think that's pretty realistic, I mean, I would be pretty freaked out too if a creature was able to morph into another species and I would find it hard to believe if someone said "It's really me, I just transformed into another species." :p
Pterano I had planned to be a little away from what was going on. I'll post it in the rp, but anyhow like that idea so far, though again I worry that we might have too many subplots going on at once.
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The various sub plots may conclude themselves over time. Some faster then others.
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I understand your concern Amy, and like Kor said some of the sub plots may end in the near future.
I'm not saying we have to go through with it the moment the battle ends. I just threw it up for thought of something we could pursue later on.
You go with whatever feels right for you Amy, and we'll follow it ;)
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Just so everyone knows, the plan was that no fast biters should attack until Chronicler, Ruby, Claw, and Chomper try to negotiate with Thud (possibly Screech and even Red Claw as well) and talk them into returning Pangaea. Eventually Chomper accidentally translates something insulting, which angers Thud, causing him to attack, and the other fast biters mistake this for the signal to strike, and all heck breaks loose.
As long as I'm posting, here's an updated version of the list of planned events in the upcoming battle:
ï Rob fights Thud, but receives a minor bite injury which puts him out of action and causes him to permanently change into a fast biter. However, seeing Rob get hurt infuriates Anna to the point that she attacks Thud and knocks him out.
ï Longtail fights Screech and manages to free Pangaea. Screech is knocked out as well.
ï After fighting off a few fast biters, Chronicler, along with Ruby, scales a nearby cliff and begins throwing rocks at the fast biters. Eventually he, with some help from the gang, manages to cause a huge boulder to fall off the cliff, which hits Red Claw in the leg/foot, making him temporarily unable to stand.
ï At some point in the battle, Amy and Pterano arrive. Pterano may end up doing something heroic, which earns him some respect from the valley dinosaurs. Once all of the fast biters have been defeated or fled the scene, Amy attempts to converse with the incapacitated Red Claw (possibly using Chomper as a translator).
ï The group returns to the Great Valley, but some of the dinosaurs are now suspicious of Rob after watching him turn into a fast biter, and put him in isolation so that they can keep an eye on him.
ï Eventually, everyone goes to sleep for the night. (Blitz expressed interest in joining this RP once it is daytime again, so if he's still interested, then I think we should move to the next day as soon as possible once the action is over.)
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Sounds really good! Can't wait to get started :D
If we get to a point where we are waiting for Chronicler to start negotiations, I could certainly have Rob attempt negotiations and take control of Chomper for that little bit.
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Sorry...I thought that they could attack right then and there....
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Just so you know, I was thinking of waiting until Redclaw actually showed himself to the group before I had Chronicler explain his idea of trying to negotiate with him. At this point, I had thought of possibly not bothering to wait and just go for it, but I don't have the time to participate tonight. If you could go through with having Redclaw show himself by the time I'm ready to continue RPing tomorrow evening, I would appreciate that. Of course, we still need to hear from Myrkin before the negotiation can actually begin.
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I am ready when you are. :)
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So am I.
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I'm ready too! :D
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Ready for battle, sir ;)!
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Ok...NOW I think I'm ready. :yes
After this though, I lead the rp again right?
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:DD Of course you can lead the RP again. If it's easier for you, Pangaea and I can continue to coordinate with you on any major plots. :)
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I would also be willing to help you out with anything Amy. I know you are still getting used to being back, which can be a lot of pressure to take an RP like this back up, so let me know if I can assist you in anyway ;)
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Looks like we're all ready to begin.
Here's what I was thinking on how the negotiation would work out. After convincing Mr. Threehorn to let Chronicler, Ruby, Chomper, and Claw go ahead with the negotiation, they begin speaking with Redclaw. First, they demand Pangaea's release, but that goes nowhere. Next, going with the idea of a compromise, Chronicler offers a trade: Pangaea's release for one of their own. Redclaw obviously wants Amy, but due to her absence, the deal is off. The two sides then start to argue. Eventually, Redclaw questions why he should listen to them, to which Chronicler makes a few statements, including unintentionally calling Redclaw "inferior". Chomper, too young to know the meaning of that word, mistakenly translates it, causing Redclaw to be insulted and order the attack to begin.
How does this sound?
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Wow, this is one of the most interesting ideas I've seen granted I haven't seen them all but still quite impressive.
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That sounds hysterical :D
I say go for it
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Sounds like that can go very well and is a good idea.
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Sure, I think that plan could work. :)
And thanks GVG and LBTfan13. :)
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Sorry I disappeared for a couple of days there. My frickin’ Internet connection blipped out on me again. :mad (It happened while I was preparing to post in this thread, actually. What are the odds? :rolleyes)
After this though, I lead the rp again right?
I had assumed that control of this RP had gone back to you as soon as you started posting in it again. :blink:
In any case, I offer my continued support and assistance on this RP as well. :yes
Here's what I was thinking on how the negotiation would work out. After convincing Mr. Threehorn to let Chronicler, Ruby, Chomper, and Claw go ahead with the negotiation, they begin speaking with Redclaw. First, they demand Pangaea's release, but that goes nowhere. Next, going with the idea of a compromise, Chronicler offers a trade: Pangaea's release for one of their own. Redclaw obviously wants Amy, but due to her absence, the deal is off. The two sides then start to argue. Eventually, Redclaw questions why he should listen to them, to which Chronicler makes a few statements, including unintentionally calling Redclaw "inferior". Chomper, too young to know the meaning of that word, mistakenly translates it, causing Redclaw to be insulted and order the attack to begin.
How does this sound?
I had previously envisioned the insult being a more general one (i.e., not directed specifically at Red Claw, but offensive to all three sharpteeth), and Thud impetuously attacking in response (which the other fast biters would mistake for the signal to attack). This new idea sounds better, actually, but I was still hoping that Thud and Screech would have some part in the negotiations (especially since Chomper has conversed with Thud before; to me he seems like a natural choice of ambassador).
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I had originally planned that Chronicler's group would be negotiating with Screech and Thud, and the insult enrages Redclaw enough to start the attack. But when everyone wanted to have the roles of Redclaw and Screech & Thud reversed, I just went along with it. Do you think my original plan was better, or should we go with what seems like everyone else was thinking? (Personally, I think my original plan made more sense, so I agree with what you were previously thinking.)
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I think we should do whatever would be realistic in regards of the LBT universe. We can have Chomper and Claw talk to Screech and Thud and Red Claw, who hears them from faraway, he comes into the conversation and when Red Claw finds out that Amy is no longer with them, he decides to strike the deal off, but then someone, like Chomper says something insulting, like something about Red Claw's blindness, which sets Red Claw off and tells the fast biters to attack.
When the battle goes on, Red Claw gets wounded by Chronicler and then Tria and Amy come in. My character and Red Claw have a sort of mental communication, but Red Claw doesn't want to hear any of it. He keeps trying to attack me, but I am able to get away. He then threatens that he will have Pangaea killed and I fight with him to save Pangaea.
I was thinking with Pterano to save Mr. Three Horn from a flock of fast biters and Mr. Three Horn takes a bunch of other dinosaurs, including our controlled characters to join Three Horn to draw Red Claw away.
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Wow this thing sounds interesting.
Now I wish I had joined here sooner :cry
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I think we should do whatever would be realistic in regards of the LBT universe. We can have Chomper and Claw talk to Screech and Thud and Red Claw, who hears them from faraway, he comes into the conversation and when Red Claw finds out that Amy is no longer with them, he decides to strike the deal off, but then someone, like Chomper says something insulting, like something about Red Claw's blindness, which sets Red Claw off and tells the fast biters to attack.
I'm going to assume you didn't read all of my plans yet, so I'll explain them again.
Chronicler, Ruby, Chomper, and Claw (Myrkin) will be the ones to negotiate with Screech and Thud, with Chomper being the translator. First, Chronicler simply demands Pangaea's release, but that offer is obviously rejected. Curious to know some things and get answers, Chronicler asks what the Fast-Biters want. They say Redclaw wants Amy, but Chronicler tells them to make a different offer, since Amy isn't there. I think at this point will be where Redclaw comes in to call off the deal, as well as question Chronicler's group on why he's even bothering to speak with them. Chronicler argues with Redclaw, eventually calling him "inferior", which is also translated by Chomper, who is too young to understand the meaning of that word. I would imagine calling Redclaw such a word would be enough to insult him to the point that he orders the attack to begin.
Seeing as you understand that I'll also have Chronicler injure Redclaw during the fight, I think I don't need to explain any further.
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I DID read them, but I guess I forgot some of the plot points, sorry.
That sounds good though. :) I really would have the insult empathize on Red Claw's blindness though, since that is a very touchy subject for him. That's the reason why he wants revenge in the first place. :yes
Edit: Wow this thing sounds interesting.
Now I wish I had joined here sooner
You CAN join if you want, but I would join right after this whole plot with Red Claw comes to a close. With the whole battle and whatnot.
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I really would have the insult empathize on Red Claw's blindness though, since that is a very touchy subject for him. That's the reason why he wants revenge in the first place. in-yes.gif
Maybe calling him inferior could anger him strongly, but he would keep (barely) his self-control, hoping that Amy would show up or to give fastbiters more time to take their positions. Mentioning his blindness could be the last straw that would cause him to attack.
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^^Actually "empatize" is the wrong for it. It had an "-ize" at the end, but anyway, really hint on that.
And I like your idea Mrykin. :yes That would sound like something my interpretation of Red Claw would do.
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I really would have the insult empathize on Red Claw's blindness though, since that is a very touchy subject for him. That's the reason why he wants revenge in the first place. in-yes.gif
Maybe calling him inferior could anger him strongly, but he would keep (barely) his self-control, hoping that Amy would show up or to give fastbiters more time to take their positions. Mentioning his blindness could be the last straw that would cause him to attack.
Okay, I can agree to that. Chronicler would call Redclaw inferior, then you could have either Claw or Chomper insult him on his blindness. I guess that can give you something to do for the negotiation. (I admit, I kind of planned it to give me more involvement. I need to remember there are other people in this RP.)
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I just hope that Red Claw will act in a way, which will ensure that everybody will be in right mood to insult him. ;)
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Sounds good so far about the attempt and negotiation and such.
Should I assume Flapper is with the main group or is following behind them or the kids?
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^Did you intend to have Flapper with Mim and Mr. Three Horn's group?
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That may be easiest.
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I think I left out some key details when describing the original plan earlier. :oops If we want to go with the most realistic scenario and please everybody, I ought to rectify that:
The idea was that Red Claw needs more time for all of the fast biters to get into attack position, so he sends Thud and Screech to stall the leafeaters. When they are given the offer to negotiate, the pair (along with Red Claw, who could probably hear it from a distance) decides that this would be a good way to buy time, so they accept. When the insult is accidentally translated, one or more of the three sharpteeth attack. Earlier, when I was playing Red Claw, I had him mention that he had told the fast biters to strike when he, Screech, and Thud did; the attack in itself is the signal. So whether the character is so angered by the insult that he lunges without thinking, or decides that the fast biters must be ready by then anyway, his attack is what causes the battle to begin.
A couple of my personal opinions: First, I think it would make sense if Chronicler's group came forward to meet with Screech and Thud, with both Red Claw and the herd remaining at a distance. It would allow them to meet on relatively equal terms, without a posse of leafeaters or a huge sharptooth threatening either side. Keep in mind that Screech is burdened by Pangaea, and Chronicler has a bamboo pole and Claw on his side, so the two groups would be pretty evenly matched in a fight.
Second, I prefer the idea of a single accidentally translated insult starting the fight. (Can Claw speak/understand Sharptooth? I was under the impression that he couldn’t, and if that's the case, then Chomper would need to mistakenly translate two insults, which seems excessively incompetent to me.) Obviously, if the insult that starts the fight relates to Red Claw's blindness, then he would be the one who reacts to it. It could be that Claw mentions Red Claw's blindness, it is translated by Chomper (if I am correct that he cannot speak Sharptooth), and Red Claw hears it from afar and charges towards the group in anger. Personally, I think that may be the best way to go.
What do the rest of you think?
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I'll read this when I am done with school, right now I can't read the whole thing. Stay tuned.
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Just a little announcement to everybody in this RP: Next Friday (Nov. 19), my family and I are going to Florida for a week, and even if I have Internet access down there, I probably won't have much time to be active on the GOF. So it might be a good idea for us to finish the battle before then. Afterwards, I could have my characters fall asleep (or stay asleep, in the case of Screech and Thud :p) for the duration of my absence. It would be convenient, since I had suggested earlier that everyone have their characters go to sleep shortly after returning to the valley, so that we could move the RP to the morning (the same thing we did last time).
Chronicler and Myrkin, since your characters and mine are going to be interacting closely during the negotiations (and most of the other RPers can't do much until after they are over), do you think we could try to start them as soon as possible?
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And if the battle is not finished by then maybe they can be knocked unconscious or something.
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^ That's 's why I'm hoping we can start the battle soon; the plan is that Thud and Screech to be knocked out in the fight (by Anna and Longtail respectively). I'd just have them remain that way while I am gone. Also, Rat_lady7 would have to agree with this, but since Red Claw is going to be temporarily unable to walk because of an injury he receives, I was thinking that he could just stay where he is and go to sleep in the same place (though he needn't wait for them to wake up before he recovers and starts walking around again).
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I think I have a way of fitting my character into this good. He could be looking at the negotiations from a distance out of share curiosity and see's when it goes bad. When you guys return to the Great Valley he could secretly follow seeing that Chomper who is also a juvenile sharptooth is allowed in, then we'll see where things go. How that sound?
Here's his profile http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...8824.0#lastPost (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=8547.0#lastPost)
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I have to finish a very important assignment that's due tomorrow, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow evening to continue in this RP.
Besides, I'm still waiting for Mr. Threehorn to approve the idea of negotiating, and for Screech and Thud to actually show themselves, so regardless of my unavailability today, I'll still need to wait a bit more before I can continue in this RP.
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I'm still waiting for Mr. Threehorn to approve the idea of negotiating, and for Screech and Thud to actually show themselves, so regardless of my unavailability today, I'll still need to wait a bit more before I can continue in this RP.
Actually, I think Mr. Threehorn has already given you permission to go ahead with it (see the first part of this post (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=9213241)). I didn't know about Screech and Thud, though. :oops I'll make a post right now that will remedy that.
Myrkin, are you around? We're going to need you very soon!
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^What he said. :p
I apologize ahead of time for not being present in this rp this week. I think I need to post my schedule on what time I am going to be on here. :bang
I also have NO IDEA what's going on, so stay tuned for my response.
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If Myrkin is doesn't reply soon enough, I would be willing to take control of Chomper so we can at least get the battle started. I know you expressed concern with your impending absence Pangaea, so I would be willing to help get things in motion.
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Okay...from what I understand,
We have Claw and Chomper talk to Thud and Screech and try to negociate something with them, but after awhile, something happens where Chomper interpetes an insult, regarding Red Claw's blindness and Red Claw orders an attack. The Great Valley dinosaurs and fast biters attack each other and they try to rescue Pangaea.
Chronicler injures Red Claw temporarily and I come in at that time and I have one on one with Red Claw.
I REALLY hope I understood it correctly.
If not, then I'll be a monkey's uncle! :p
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As far as Red Tooth's comment, I think that could work. :) When the battle ends, your character can come into play and you can have time to interact with the other characters. :yes
Are you going to include your other characters into the rp?
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Redtooth, I don't know if this is actually a rule or not, but the basis of the RP is that members of the GOF are (inexplicably) transported to the LBT world. Everyone who has entered the RP so far has played as themselves, most of them having transformed into LBT-style dinosaurs (Some players, like GVG and Cancerian Tiger, can switch from a human form to a dinosaur form, while others, like Amy and me, remain dinosaurs the whole time). Aren't you going to do that as well?
Hang on a bit…I'll post another summary of where we are right now in the RP and what's coming up. ;)
EDIT: I forgot…
I know you expressed concern with your impending absence Pangaea, so I would be willing to help get things in motion.
Thanks, Rob. :)
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Well Nat is almost always where ever Fang is so I guess he;ll be there but as for the two others, I don't really think so I was saving them for just the right situation.
As for me sure I'll play as myself if need be plus being transported to the LBT universe is the idea behind this and is very interesting.
Two questions.
*I assume the characters(humans) know of the movies and what not and are transported to the universe where it's all real.
*If I'm correct there are two characters in human form, but I kinda lost track of who.
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For some reason I assumed that Red Tooth's character WAS him. :p LOL.
But yeah Red Tooth you need to include yourself in the rp. You can be just a dinosaur through the whole thing, change from your dinosaur form to human form, or stay human. (Personally, I think the dinosaur form is a lot more fun ;) )
@Pangaea: Okay, I'll be waiting.
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Well Nat is almost always where ever Fang is so I guess he;ll be there but as for the two others, I don't really think so I was saving them for just the right situation.
As for me sure I'll play as myself if need be plus being transported to the LBT universe is the idea behind this and is very interesting.
Two questions.
*I assume the characters(humans) know of the movies and what not and are transported to the universe where it's all real.
*If I'm correct there are two characters in human form, but I kinda lost track of who.
Just so you know, Redtooth, you don’t need to use your OCs, but you can do so if you like. :) Also, just ask if there are any LBT characters you were interested in playing that no one else is already using.
Question #1: Yes.
Question #2: There are currently four active players who have both dinosaur and human forms. These are the forms they are in at the moment, last I checked:
ï The Great Valley Guardian (Rick): Currently in human form. His dinosaur form is a brown Saltasaurus, an armor-backed longneck. (image (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112&view=findpost&p=9203201))
ï LBTFan13 (Rob): Currently in human form. (Eventually he will change permanently into a dinosaur form: a fast biter.)
ï Cancerian Tiger (Anna): Currently in her dinosaur form: a green swimmer. (image (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112&view=findpost&p=9212133))
ï Belmont2500 (John): I am not clear on which form he is in right now. His dinosaur form is a brown Brachiosaurus (the same kind of longneck as Shorty from LBT X).
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Okay, here's the rundown of what's going on right now, and the plans so far for what's coming up:
The group of Great Valley dinosaurs and GOF members who are on their way to rescue Pangaea is approaching Red Claw’s location. It consists of:
ï Mr. Threehorn
ï Rebecca (Petrie’s mother)
ï Grandma Longneck
ï Cyrix (GVG’s OC)
ï Rob (LBTFan13; currently in human form)
ï Chronicler
ï Ruby
ï Claw (Myrkin)
ï Chomper
ï Anna (Cancerian Tiger; currently in swimmer form)
ï John (Belmont2500; I don’t know whether he’s in human form or longneck form)
ï Bron
ï Flapper (Kor)
ï Grandpa Longneck
ï Mim (Kor’s OC)
ï Guido
ï Mr. Clubtail
ï some random Great Valley dinosaurs
Following the rescue party along the top of a nearby cliff:
ï Rick (The Great Valley Guardian; currently in human form)
ï Longtail (GVG’s OC)
ï Spike
ï Zaine (LBTFan13’s OC)
ï Littlefoot
ï Cera
ï Ducky
ï Petrie
ï Ali
Also following, at a greater distance, are Amy (Rat_lady7) and Tria.
Red Claw, Screech, and Thud have gathered a large number of fast biters to surround and attack the rescue party at Red Claw’s signal (when they see him attack, they are to do so as well). The rescue party is not aware of this, though they do suspect something. At the moment, the fast biters are still getting into position, so Red Claw has sent Screech and Thud ahead to stall the rescue party (At the moment they are within visual range).
Chronicler has suggested to Mr. Threehorn that he, Ruby, Claw, and Chomper attempt to negotiate with Screech, Thud, and Red Claw to get Pangaea back.
The following is what is currently planned for the fight. There is still some uncertainty on the exact details of some events; I have highlighted these in orange, and also included my personal ideas and opinions.
ï Screech and Thud are given the offer to negotiate (Chomper translating for both sides). They agree, secretly deciding that this would be an ideal way to keep the group busy until the ambush is ready. My suggestion is that both Red Claw and the rest of the rescue party remain at a distance during the negotiating scene; close enough to overhear the discussion, but not close enough to be an immediate threat to the opposing side.
ï When one of the sharpteeth (either Screech or Red Claw, depending on whether Red Claw remains at a distance or approaches the negotiating party) expresses his frustration with the negotiations, Chronicler and/or Claw mutters an insult, which Chomper mistakenly translates. Chronicler thought that calling Red Claw “inferior” would be a good choice, as Chomper wouldn’t be familiar enough with the word to know that it was insulting. An insult referencing Red Claw’s blindness might also work. Personally I don’t think both should be used.
ï Red Claw is enraged by the insult, and gives the signal to attack. As I said before, my idea was that he would be a distance from the group, but close enough to hear the insult, and that he signals the fast biters through the action of charging towards the group, rather than through any spoken command.
ï The fast biter “army” attacks from all sides, and the characters battle them in whatever way their respective players decide. As I envisioned it, there is no specific number of attacking fast biters. Players have the choice of defeating them by scaring or driving them away, knocking them out, or even killing them. No named characters may be killed.
ï Rob and Thud fight, until Thud manages to bite Rob (I was thinking that he would be bitten in the arm). The wound is not severe, but it nonetheless incapacitates Rob and, for some reason, causes him to change into a fast biter form (from which he is subsequently unable to change back).
ï Anna sees Rob get injured, and becomes so enraged that she thoroughly pounds Thud and knocks him out.
ï Longtail joins the fray, facing off against Screech. He manages to knock Screech unconscious and free Pangaea. Both Screech and Thud remain unconscious until morning comes to the RP.
ï At some point during the fight, Amy and Tria arrive.
ï Pterano also appears, saving Mr. Threehorn from a group of the fast biters (which gains him enough respect that he decides to stay in the Great Valley after all).
ï With too many fast biters to fight, Chronicler and Ruby try to escape by scaling a nearby cliff. At the top, they meet the gang (and whoever is with them at the moment), who are attempting to aid in the battle by dropping and throwing rocks at the fast biters. They too begin throwing rocks at the fast biters.
ï Chronicler decides to attempt to take out Red Claw. He sees an enormous boulder on the edge of the cliff, which he and the others attempt to push down. The rock turns out to be too big for them to budge, but Chronicler digs away at the cliff edge in front of it, enabling them to push it over.
ï The boulder rolls down and hits Red Claw in the leg, bruising it so severely that he collapses and is unable to stand. At this point, most of the “hired” fast biters have been defeated or driven off, and those that remain flee the scene.
ï Amy attempts to talk to Red Claw in the hopes of reconciling things. I had suggested that Chomper translate for her, but Rat_lady has not yet indicated whether she would prefer it to be one-on-one.
ï With the battle over, Chronicler, Claw. Ruby, and Chomper leave the main group to find an antidote for Claw (whom Rinkus and Sierra had earlier force-fed a poisonous fruit).
ï The group returns to the Great Valley. However, some of the dinosaurs (including Mr. Threehorn) are suspicious of Rob after seeing him turn into a fast biter, and isolate him in order to keep an eye on him.
ï I had suggested earlier that everyone’s characters go to sleep shortly after returning home, so that when they wake up it will be morning again in the RP. Another member (Blitz) has expressed interest in joining the RP, and stated his preference to enter when it is morning.
ï Also, I thought that Red Claw could go to sleep where he fell, and when he wakes up in the morning, he finds the pain in his leg to have gone down enough that he can stand again.
ï Redtooth101's character(s) may enter the RP at some point following the battle.
Please correct me if I've made any mistakes or omitted any information!
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Should we approach Screech and Thud now?
By the way... I've almost forgotten that Claw is still poisoned by fruit he was forced to eat by Sierra and Rinkus. Chomper, Chronicler, Ruby and me were supposed to go the place, where the cure can be found. I guess it has to wait till after the battle, right?
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I would say now would be a good time to start Myrkin :D
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ï John (Belmont2500; I don’t know whether he’s in human form or longneck form)
I'm in human form at the moment.
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I see. Well I can introduce my characters just after the fight since they where watching from a distance and chose to secretly follow the group. Fang my OC want's to follow because he saw other sharpteeth with the GV dinosaurs and is a bit inquisitive, me as a Sharpbeak urges him to follow because I saw other humans.
Then they can actually interact with the others come morning. That sound good?
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Thank you, Pangaea for providing a nearly accurate summary. However, there's a few details I mentioned that I think you might have forgotten.
- Redclaw or Screech and Thud mentions why they are even bothering with the worthless negotiations, which Chomper translates. This causes Chronicler to say a few things in anger, ending with the "inferior" insult, all of which is also translated by Chomper.
- When Ruby and Chronicler reach the top of the cliff, they start by throwing small rocks. They then decide to throw larger rocks, some of which might seriously injure a few Fast-Biters. Then Chronicler decides to take down Redclaw, and that's when he notices the massive rock at the edge of the cliff.
I think that's all that you missed from what I planned. Anyway, it looks like I now have every reason to continue my part in the RP right now. I'll go do that right now.
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Thank you for posting this Pangaea, I don't think you missed anything else from what I can see.
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Might as well just double post now:
@Pangaea: Oh and Tricia is outside of the valley too.
And as far as Chomper translating for me, well I had another idea for me and Red Claw. I planned to use mental communication with Red Claw, since I see that he's hurt badly and I basically thought what better person to speak with the villain is the character that he is taking revenge on. (Or at least trying to)
@Redtooth: That sounds good, though what is a Sharpbeak? :p Unless that is a typo of "Sharptooth". But anyway, that plan sounds good to me.
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A sharpbeak is like Ichy from the 4th movie.
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Should we approach Screech and Thud now?
I'd really like it if we could finish the negotiation scene this weekend, so yes, let's start it immediately if possible. :yes
By the way, just an idea I thought I'd throw out there: Myrkin, if you aren't going to be able to post in the RP that frequently, maybe Chronicler could temporarily take partial control of Chomper, just so he won't need to wait for you to post just to do something really minor involving Chomper (like saying “Chomper translated…”).
By the way... I've almost forgotten that Claw is still poisoned by fruit he was forced to eat by Sierra and Rinkus. Chomper, Chronicler, Ruby and me were supposed to go the place, where the cure can be found. I guess it has to wait till after the battle, right?
I completely forgot about that! :blink: Thank you for reminding me, Myrkin! I'll add that to the summary.
I'm in human form at the moment.
Thank you, Belmont. :) I'll edit my last two posts.
I see. Well I can introduce my characters just after the fight since they where watching from a distance and chose to secretly follow the group. Fang my OC want's to follow because he saw other sharpteeth with the GV dinosaurs and is a bit inquisitive, me as a Sharpbeak urges him to follow because I saw other humans.
Then they can actually interact with the others come morning. That sound good?
I think you should first introduce your RP persona arriving in the LBT world and reacting, then maybe meeting your OCs. You've seen the ways other players have made their entrances, right? (If not, just check the first few pages of the RP.) Some of them start out in our universe and describe their transportation to the LBT world; others just wake up in the LBT world, having already been transported.
Thank you, Pangaea for providing a nearly accurate summary. However, there's a few details I mentioned that I think you might have forgotten.
- Redclaw or Screech and Thud mentions why they are even bothering with the worthless negotiations, which Chomper translates. This causes Chronicler to say a few things in anger, ending with the "inferior" insult, all of which is also translated by Chomper.
- When Ruby and Chronicler reach the top of the cliff, they start by throwing small rocks. They then decide to throw larger rocks, some of which might seriously injure a few Fast-Biters. Then Chronicler decides to take down Redclaw, and that's when he notices the massive rock at the edge of the cliff.
I think that's all that you missed from what I planned. Anyway, it looks like I now have every reason to continue my part in the RP right now. I'll go do that right now.
You're welcome, Chronicler. I'll just add those details to the summary (Looks like I made a writing mistake anyway. :blink)
Might as well just double post now:
@Pangaea: Oh and Tricia is outside of the valley too.
Whoa, didn't know about that. :blink: I thought she was wandering around IN the valley.[/s]
EDIT: Oops, sorry I read CT's post over again and she's in the valley...nevermind. :p :oops
Oh. Okay, thanks for telling me. ;)
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^Oops, sorry I read CT's post over again and she's in the valley...nevermind. :p :oops
And Redtooth, while Pangaea is right that other members have made the experience to turn from human to dinosaur, your first post doesn't have to start with you being at home or anything of the sort, or a dramatic change, post about how your "dinosona" comes into the rp anyway you would like, but just remember to put how you would react into your post when you realize that you are a dinosaur.
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And in other news, I edited the beginning of this topic to include Redtooth101 in the list of people playing. :)
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Myrkin, if you aren't going to be able to post in the RP that frequently, maybe Chronicler could temporarily take partial control of Chomper, just so he won't need to wait for you to post just to do something really minor involving Chomper (like saying �Chomper translated��).
Yeah, sure. That will speed up some events.
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Alright, I can do that. I'll temporarily take Chomper for the negotiations. I'll let you know when I'll give him back to you, since I currently have no plans on what to do with him for the battle itself.
Anyway, I just need to wait for Screech and/or Thud to respond to the first request before I can make the next one in the negotiation.
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Pangaea, we're ready when you are. :)
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Sorry for being off the GOF yesterday. :slap
Chronicler, I don't know how long you were planning for the negotiations to last, so just let me know when you're ready for me to have Screech express his frustration with them. ;)
Myrkin, I'm assuming you can still have Claw speak during the negotiations (Just wondering: can he only speak Leafeater?).
Rat_lady, are you going to have Red Claw be the one who is enraged by the insult and initiates the battle by charging at Chronicler's group? (Personally I think that's the best option. ;))
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As of where we currently are, here's how I thought it would go: Chronicler's group eventually realizes the Flyer that Screech and Thud want is Amy. Chronicler shouts towards the group of leafeaters, asking if anyone knows where Amy is. When everyone says no, Chronicler tells the two Fast-Biters that they'll need to choose someone else. Screech states that Redclaw wants only Amy and nothing else. Due to Pangaea frequently struggling, Screech questions why he is even bothering with the negotiation, as he sees it as nothing but a waste of time. When Chomper translates this, Chronicler tells the Fast-Biters a few things about what humans have been able to do, ending his rant by calling them inferior compared to humans. Chomper translates the entire rant, unintentionally insulting Redclaw or Screech and Thud, causing the battle to start.
Does this sound good enough to you?
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Myrkin, I'm assuming you can still have Claw speak during the negotiations (Just wondering: can he only speak Leafeater?).
He can only speak leafeater for now, but I plan on asking Chomper later, if he can teach me/Claw sharpteeth.
Chronicler tells the two Fast-Biters that they'll need to choose someone else.
Wait a moment... Will Chronicle be actually willing to exchange other dinosaur for Pangea? :huh:
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Rat_lady, are you going to have Red Claw be the one who is enraged by the insult and initiates the battle by charging at Chronicler's group? (Personally I think that's the best option. ;))
Of course, he's sensitive about those things, especially now that he is blind. Though I am thinking of him going on some psychopathic episode, such as when he first hears the response, he's frightfully calm at first, but then when he finally comes to the group, he raises his voice and tells the others to attack.
When Chomper translates this, Chronicler tells the Fast-Biters a few things about what humans have been able to do, ending his rant by calling them inferior compared to humans. Chomper translates the entire rant, unintentionally insulting Redclaw or Screech and Thud, causing the battle to start.
Does this sound good enough to you?
I realize this response was more directed at Pangaea, but I just wanted to say that I like that idea. Again, I'm going to try to have Red Claw have a more calm demeanor at first, but then after a sentence or two of him in this episode, he then tells the fastbiters to attack.
Personally, I think this adds a much more ominous and psychological character trait in Red Claw. I mean he's already portrayed as insane as it is in this rp.
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As of where we currently are, here's how I thought it would go: Chronicler's group eventually realizes the Flyer that Screech and Thud want is Amy. Chronicler shouts towards the group of leafeaters, asking if anyone knows where Amy is. When everyone says no, Chronicler tells the two Fast-Biters that they'll need to choose someone else. Screech states that Redclaw wants only Amy and nothing else. Due to Pangaea frequently struggling, Screech questions why he is even bothering with the negotiation, as he sees it as nothing but a waste of time. When Chomper translates this, Chronicler tells the Fast-Biters a few things about what humans have been able to do, ending his rant by calling them inferior compared to humans. Chomper translates the entire rant, unintentionally insulting Redclaw or Screech and Thud, causing the battle to start.
Does this sound good enough to you?
Well, to be honest, I'd expected that the insult would be delivered less dramatically; that your character would be frustratedly saying a few words to himself and the others in his group, and Chomper thinks he's supposed to translate it. However, it sounds like you're thinking that in the midst of a rant directed at the fast biters (one that he WANTED Chomper to translate), your character is the one who makes the mistake of saying something insulting, which Chomper then translates because he had been told to.
I suppose I don't have any actual problem with it (notwithstanding my personal view that no speciesónot even humansóis superior to another), though I prefer the scenario of a mistaken translation to one of speaking without thinking. The whole thing seems like less of an accident to me, almost like your character is deliberately trying to irritate the fast biters.
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I just thought of a way to explain the reason behind Chronicler giving such a rant. You see, I always want to get a good night's sleep, and if anything interrupts my sleep or prevents me from going to sleep as early as I'd like to, I get a little cranky and frustrated. I already had Chronicler say that he originally didn't want to go with the rescue party because he wanted a good night's rest before helping Claw's situation the next morning. Basically, Chronicler is now acting without thinking due to the fact that he's not getting as much sleep as he would like.
I'm not sure if you'll like this idea or not, but I find it the most plausible reason for the things Chronicler is about to do. Especially since I really do have an obsession with maintaining a perfect sleep schedule.
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Just to clear things up, Ducky has been played by me all along, and Spike has been played by GVG all along ;).
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As I said I changed my post.
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I just thought of a way to explain the reason behind Chronicler giving such a rant. You see, I always want to get a good night's sleep, and if anything interrupts my sleep or prevents me from going to sleep as early as I'd like to, I get a little cranky and frustrated. I already had Chronicler say that he originally didn't want to go with the rescue party because he wanted a good night's rest before helping Claw's situation the next morning. Basically, Chronicler is now acting without thinking due to the fact that he's not getting as much sleep as he would like.
I'm not sure if you'll like this idea or not, but I find it the most plausible reason for the things Chronicler is about to do.
Sounds pretty good to me. I'll just go with it. :yes
Especially since I really do have an obsession with maintaining a perfect sleep schedule.
Maybe I should ask you for some tips. :p
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As I said I changed my post.
Hey Kor, I just want to say I apologize that my post made you feel that way. I guess if one can look at my post they could intrepet anger, but really I'm so sorry. :(
I don't want you to not play this rp anymore or anything, I was just doing my job.
I apologize again.
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Okay, I have just posted Chronicler's comment that will trigger the start of the fight. Now that the negotiation is over, I'm giving Chomper back to Myrkin. (Like I said, I couldn't come up with anything to have him do once the fight starts.)
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^Great! :) And what an amazing post it was! :blink:
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Amy, if you still wanted to have Red Claw initiate the battle, you should do it now. Otherwise I'll have Thud do it in my next post.
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Hey, Pangaea, do you still want us to finish the fight before you leave on Friday? I'm just asking because for my most recent post in the RP, I had originally planned all of it for two separate posts, but I decided to save some time by putting the two planned posts into the one that you see.
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Pangea, could Claw try to free you from Screech paws? Claw could think that with fight breaking out Screech might want to get rid off Pangea, since there is little reason to keep him alive. It could be unsuccesful rescue attempt, since Longtail is supposed to that later.
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Or if he's to far away maybe throw something at Screech to try to get him to drop or let him go?
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Hey, Pangaea, do you still want us to finish the fight before you leave on Friday? I'm just asking because for my most recent post in the RP, I had originally planned all of it for two separate posts, but I decided to save some time by putting the two planned posts into the one that you see.
At this point, I don't have a whole lot of confidence that we'll be able to wrap things up in time, but I guess I'd like to try to get as far as we can. (I'm pretty sure I'll have Internet access in Florida, but the laptop I've always used to visit the GOF when I'm away from home has been acting screwy lately, and I don't want to leave everyone hanging if Murphy's Law takes effect and it stops working.) Thanks for your concern. :)
Pangea, could Claw try to free you from Screech paws? Claw could think that with fight breaking out Screech might want to get rid off Pangea, since there is little reason to keep him alive. It could be unsuccesful rescue attempt, since Longtail is supposed to that later.
I don't see why not. Mind you, GVG's last post already had Longtail preparing to attack Screech, so you'll want to get it done quickly.
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^I'll try to post something tonight. I apologize for not posting as often here. :(
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Just an update: It turns out that I will have Internet access down in Florida, but as I said before, our laptop hasn't been working too well, which may limit my GOF activity. To say nothing of all the other things that will keep me off the computer while I'm down there.
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That's good the know, Pangaea.
Now that I don't feel like I have to rush through the RP anymore, I would like to wait until the group at the top of the cliff at least acknowledges the arrival of Chronicler and Ruby, before I make my next post.
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Do you think we're posting to fast for you to get caught up when you do return? That is something to consider.
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I'm sorry it's taking so long for them, mainly me. I'll post my response really soon
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Hey, I am considering joining but I have no idea which OC I can use and how I can enter.
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Yeah you can join. :) Just be sure to have yourself either as your "dinosona" or as a human. Here's the link for posting yourself:
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112)
You might want to join right after this plot is complete though. "The Battle" plot I mean. It's just so we can wrap things up here. :yes
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& if you read the first page or so of the rp you may get ideas for how others had their characters introduced if you need ideas.
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I thought I should repeat some information I shared in my most recent vacation post (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=8588&view=findpost&p=9215087): I am staying at a hotel that charges for Internet service, :mad and to my knowledge we are only paying for one day of it. This means that, after this evening, I will probably not be able to post in the RP until Thursday at the least, possibly late Friday night or even Saturday.
Since the RP apparently hasn't been all that active in the last day and I don't really have anything to post right now, I'm going to at least take the opportunity to ask a couple of questions of the other RPers:
ï Myrkin, do you wish to have Claw and/or Chomper fight with Screech any longer?
ï GVG, do you want Chomper and Guido to let go of Screech before Longtail faces off with him? I could have Screech dislodge them by himself, or an/other fast biter/s (controlled by me, you, Amy, and/or Myrkin) could help him get rid of them.
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� Myrkin, do you wish to have Claw and/or Chomper fight with Screech any longer?
Claw is currently chased away by another fastbiter, so he won't be fighting Screech. As for Chomper, it depends on what GVG will say.
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Hmmm.. to be honest, it would be wise for Screech to dislodge his current opponents, because when Longtail attacks, he won't want his friends nearby in case of collateral damage.
Now as to how to accomplish this is up for debate. However considering Pangaea won't be able to post for a while, we can still converse and decide until Pangaea can comment again.
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If you've been following my vacation thread (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=8588), you'll know that I had a bit of a false alarm regarding the limitations of my Internet access. :oops However, tonight will probably be the last night I'll have a chance to post in the RP until Saturday (possibly late on Friday).
Anyway, I'll post in the RP right now and have Screech dislodge Chomper and Guido, leaving him free to be attacked by Longtail.
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Well, I'm back, and I'm more than ready for Longtail to attack Screech.
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Glad to have you back. :yes
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I hope I didn't move too quickly with my role in the fight, which I have just finished. All I can do now is wait for everyone to end the fight and head back home to sleep for the rest of the night.
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I'm just waiting, too. We'll have to see what Amy does next ;).
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We also need GVG to post. I can't do anything until Longtail attacks Screech.
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He may be busy or something. have you sent him a pm?
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I'll do that right now.
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Well, what GVG can do is injure my fastbiter and then safe Pangaea.
Oops, I just read the post, nevermind. :p
Then I'll just have my character do what she wanted to do with Red Claw.
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Thought I should mention that at this point, my character still hasn't been freed, though Screech is distracted because Longtail's latched onto his head. I was going to wait for GVG to post again in case he wanted to have Longtail himself actually defeat Screech, but since he hasn't had much time for the RP lately, I'm wondering if instead I should have Screech get knocked out in some other way, like ramming into a wall (though Longtail would have to let go of his head at the last minute), being hit with a rock, slipping down a hill, running off a ledge, or even tripping over Red Claw or being accidentally struck by another dinosaur. What should I do? :unsure:
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I could have my character attack Screech in his new fast biter form, which would actually give him something to do in the fight. Rob freeing Pangaea would give a motive for some of the GV residents to argue that he is not dangerous despite being turned into a fast biter.
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Sounds like a good idea.
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GVG had previously said that he wanted to have Longtail fight Screech to give him a chance to meet and interact with my character, though with GVG being so busy that might not work out. I'd really like to hear from him about this, regardless of whether or not he has time for any amount of posting.
Not a bad idea, LBTFan13. I suppose that if your character attacked Screech while he still had Longtail on his head, then both of them could take credit for saving my character.
Amy, do you have any opinions, suggestions, or preferences?
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I say go for LBTFan13's plan if GVG can't make it posting. I think we need to wrap up this part of the plot quick so other people can play this rp. :yes
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I agree with Amy. The battle has been going on for a while now, so we should get it done as soon as possible so others can join in at a much easier pace. I can wait another day before posting my character's attack. If GVG doesn't post, then I will. Otherwise, I can wait until Rick posts something. I understand he had something planned, and I don't want to take that from him if he still wants to do it.
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I concur. I'll send GVG another PM to let him know.
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Maybe the 3 of you can talk here or via pm to plan out what you want your characters to do.
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I would like to take this time to apologize for my lack of activity recently. My new job has been running me through the ropes for the past four weeks now, scheduling me whenever they feel like it, and all that standing around/stocking boxes of materials is taxing and tiring. :oops But still that is no excuse and I would like to sincerly apologize once more for letting this drag on so long.
While I'm at it... I would like to thank Pangaea for keeping me up with the decisions of this RP group. I owe him a great deal. So THANKS PANGAEA! :cheers
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^I wouldn't be hard on yourself, I too have been making this rp drag quite a bit due to a time schedule I have online and when I can be on it.
Anyhow, thank you for posting, and hopefully soon enough we can wrap up this battle. :)
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I would like to thank Pangaea for keeping me up with the decisions of this RP group. I owe him a great deal. So THANKS PANGAEA! :cheers
You're very welcome, GVG. :yes
By the way, just so I don't get my character involved in anything else before you're finished with what you wanted to do, did you plan to have Longtail continue interacting with my character after saving him?
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Yes, I would like for Longtail to interact with Pangaea. It would only be natural, although Pangaea might want to snap Longtail out of his anger triad with Screech. :DD
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Well looks like the battle is over and it seems it's coming to a good point where I can introduce my characters in a while right?
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It could be a good time. Depending on various factors.
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Personally, I think it might be a good for all people that wanted to start in this rp to start soon. I'll probably get my characters (minus Red Claw) back into the valley myself.
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Do you still want to have everyone's characters go to sleep so that we can skip forward to morning in the RP, with new players entering after that?
In any case, I agree. My characters and I are ready to go home.
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Yeah, that's fine too.
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Since we're almost nearing the end of this stage in the RP and will soon reach the next morning, I'm wondering if there are any plans for what will happen next. I've got a few ideas, but I'll wait and see if anyone else has their own.
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Personally I think it might be a good idea to wait for the new players to integrate themselves into the RP, and see what develops from there.
Also, as I recall, LBTFan13 had the idea for a subplot involving the valleyers' reaction to his character becoming a fast biter.
There's also the storyline of Chronicler and Myrkin's characters finding a cure for Claw's poisoning, and Sierra and Rinkus's presence in the valley. (Although, since Myrkin doesn't post very often, it might be difficult to give Sierra and Rinkus a central role in the RP.)
While I haven't been very good at posting regularly in the RP, I wouldn't mind doing something with Ozzy and Strut as well. (I thought it might be fun if Rinkus and Sierra roped them into helping them with whatever they have planned, but again there's the problem I mentioned before of Myrkin's GOF activity.)
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My idea was to have the herd react adversely towards Rob's change in body. I was suggesting that Mr. Threehorn try to kick Rob out of the valley, but maybe somebody like Grandpa Longneck or Pterano convince him otherwise, in which he would then have Rob isolated from the herd, possibly under guard by some of the grown-ups. Littlefoot and his friends as well as the rest of the newcommers would then have to sneak in to see Rob and prove that he is not a threat to the valley.
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Maybe an are with a lake, pond, or river so he can eat some fish, as one type of food he can eat.
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Hi! :wave
I just took notice of this and the RP itself and it sounds like fun! Mind if I join the RP too with some of my OCs and my dinosona? I'll be willing to play the Giganotosaurus from the fifth movie and the Spinosaurus from the 12th movie if they haven't already been taken from your list of unused characters....
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@Rob: Actually, Mr. Three Horn already saw you Rob very early in your transformation in the rp when Anna was talking to you. I just made him not concerned because of Anna speaking with you. It's like...he has seen and heard so many unbelievable stories already when the members came, so now he's just literally throwing his "arms" up in the air and basically saying "I give!"
So I'm planning for him to be more on your side rather then on the others.
Unless you want me to edit what I said in the rp so we can go along with your plan, that's fine too.
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Yeah...when IS Claw coming back? I have Petrie's mom on the search for him, but I don't know what Mrykin's plans are and I don't to control anyone's characters at this point. :-/
@FBS: Yeah, you can join, and you can use those characters, as far as I know, no one is using them.
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I do want to know though...the people that wanted to join like what...a few months ago, are they still going to play? I think when they're ready they can just come in now. I don't want to get so picky about the time of them coming in. Whether we're asleep or not, it doesn't really matter.
As far as other plans, feel free to post them here and I can overlook them and see how we can incorporate them.
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Hey, um...Rat_lady 7? there room for one more? I'd like to join too. If it's all right with you I mean. If I can join, I guess I could play the tinysaurus's. yeah I know they're really not that big (get it? :lol) with a lot of people here, but they sit all right with me, and I don't really have ony OC's that I would want to bring in, but I could do a dinosona for myself. That's yourself as a dinosaur right? Yeah, I'm just asking. But it's all right if I can't. Thanks.
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I just took notice of this and the RP itself and it sounds like fun! Mind if I join the RP too with some of my OCs and my dinosona? I'll be willing to play the Giganotosaurus from the fifth movie and the Spinosaurus from the 10th movie if they haven't already been taken from your list of unused characters....
Hey, um...Rat_lady 7? there room for one more? I'd like to join too. If it's all right with you I mean. If I can join, I guess I could play the tinysaurus's. yeah I know they're really not that big (get it? :lol) with a lot of people here, but they sit all right with me, and I don't really have ony OC's that I would want to bring in, but I could do a dinosona for myself. That's yourself as a dinosaur right? Yeah, I'm just asking. But it's all right if I can't. Thanks.
Yes! New players! :DD
Just so you both know, I don't think you're required to play any characters besides yourself unless you want to, since most of the major LBT characters are already being played. I'm pretty sure Amy would like a list of the OCs you'll be playing, though, FBS. And also what species both of your dinosonas will be. ;)
I do want to know though...the people that wanted to join like what...a few months ago, are they still going to play? I think when they're ready they can just come in now. I don't want to get so picky about the time of them coming in. Whether we're asleep or not, it doesn't really matter.
I've been wondering about that too. :unsure: I do remember that Blitz told me that he wanted to introduce his character in the daytime, and he was still interested in participating when I asked him in early November. As for Redtooth101, he's apparently still hanging around the GOF, but I've noticed that he hasn't been as active lately. I'm still going to try to get my characters to sleep in the next post or two, so that we can move to morning as soon as possible.
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I just took notice of this and the RP itself and it sounds like fun! Mind if I join the RP too with some of my OCs and my dinosona? I'll be willing to play the Giganotosaurus from the fifth movie and the Spinosaurus from the 10th movie if they haven't already been taken from your list of unused characters....
Hey, um...Rat_lady 7? there room for one more? I'd like to join too. If it's all right with you I mean. If I can join, I guess I could play the tinysaurus's. yeah I know they're really not that big (get it? :lol) with a lot of people here, but they sit all right with me, and I don't really have ony OC's that I would want to bring in, but I could do a dinosona for myself. That's yourself as a dinosaur right? Yeah, I'm just asking. But it's all right if I can't. Thanks.
Yes! New players! :DD
Just so you both know, I don't think you're required to play any characters besides yourself unless you want to, since most of the major LBT characters are already being played. I'm pretty sure Amy would like a list of the OCs you'll be playing, though, FBS. And also what species both of your dinosonas will be. ;)
So, does this mean I can join? Well, if I can, I'm going to be a longneck, more likely an Apatasuarus (like Littlefoot or Ali) and I'm going to be colored like Ali, only with brown eyes. And as for my personality...I'll make that up as I go along. So I don't have to play any of the characters that weren't picked? Hmmm, I'll see to that as I go along as well. I don't know if I want to or not. Probably not because I'm not that good at roleplaying, this'll be my first one. If I'm in that is. Thanks for the information Pangaea. :)
EDIT: Just so you know though, I'm not giving out my real name on here. Sorry guy's.
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We can do whatever's easier for you Amy. If you want to edit your original post then I'm fine with that. If you want to just continue the way it is now that's fine too. I'll go with whatever ;)
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I'm going to be a longneck, more likely an Apatasuarus (like Littlefoot or Ali) and I'm going to be colored like Ali, only with brown eyes. And as for my personality...I'll make that up as I go along. So I don't have to play any of the characters that weren't picked? Hmmm, I'll see to that as I go along as well. I don't know if I want to or not. Probably not because I'm not that good at roleplaying, this'll be my first one. If I'm in that is. Thanks for the information Pangaea. :)
No problem. ;)
Since creating a dinosona is basically just giving yourself a dinosaur form, the simplest way to go as far as developing a personality is to just use your own. :p My personal approach has always been to act as I'd imagine I would in whatever situation the RP puts me in.
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I'm going to be a longneck, more likely an Apatasuarus (like Littlefoot or Ali) and I'm going to be colored like Ali, only with brown eyes. And as for my personality...I'll make that up as I go along. So I don't have to play any of the characters that weren't picked? Hmmm, I'll see to that as I go along as well. I don't know if I want to or not. Probably not because I'm not that good at roleplaying, this'll be my first one. If I'm in that is. Thanks for the information Pangaea. :)
No problem. ;)
Since creating a dinosona is basically just giving yourself a dinosaur form, the simplest way to go as far as developing a personality is to just use your own. :p My personal approach has always been to act as I'd imagine I would in whatever situation the RP puts me in.
Yeah... so what exactly happens now? By that I mean when do FBS and I start posting? Do we just...post when we go to the great valley where it's left off at in the thread or do we wait? I'm a little new to the whole RP thing.
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Yayz!!!! Thanks Rat_lady7 and Pangaea!
I would love playing the Spinosaurus and the Giganotosaurus character especially, maybe even the 9th movie's magical liopleurodon if you guys ever go near the Big Water. :^.^:
I'm pretty sure Amy would like a list of the OCs you'll be playing, though, FBS. And also what species both of your dinosonas will be.
I'm typing up my Dinosona to post on the appropriate thread Rat_lady7 provided and I'm working on a drawing. OC-wise, Serena can make an appearance, as can my OC gang!
Yeah... so what exactly happens now? By that I mean when do FBS and I start posting? Do we just...post when we go to the great valley where it's left off at in the thread or do we wait? I'm a little new to the whole RP thing.
I have the same questions! Am I allowed to just get warped randomly into the LBT world right in the middle of the crowd? Randomness is probably a good way to introduce myself! :lol
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To answer your questions, when we started this RP we all kind of posted out how we were warped to the Great Valley. I don't think you necessarily have to do that though. You could just post that you woke up in the Great Valley or something along those lines.
At this point in the RP, the majority of the characters are returning to the Great Valley after a large fight and rescuing Pangaea from Red Claw and his fast biters. Most are going to sleep, but others are still up and about.
That should hopefully bring you up to snuff of the basis of what's happened recently. If you would like to know what has happened since the beginning of the RP, I'm sure somebody here would be willing to provide that.
I hope this helps you guys! We'd be more than happy to have you RP with us.
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I kept it simple and had my character just wake up in the great valley. If he was warped or whatever it was while he was deeply asleep. So that is one simple way of getting there.
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When you guys wake up in the morning, I can join in!! Waking up in the Great Valley will definitely surprise me for sure!! :D
Maybe someone can give a summary of what happened. I was going to read the RP in its entirety, but then I saw it had more than 90 pages :wow !! That's a lot for me to cover in a short time. :smile
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Sorry for not posting but the end of semester is not optimal time for rping and to be honest I didn't have much motivation to post lately. Sorry for that. I will try to improve my actvity.
My idea was to have the herd react adversely towards Rob's change in body.
He is in fastbiter form now, isn't he? I'm not sure if Valleyers have much reason to distrust Rob more than Claw or Chomper. They've seemed to be pretty fine with them.
Yeah...when IS Claw coming back? I have Petrie's mom on the search for him, but I don't know what Myrkin's plans are and I don't to control anyone's characters at this point. :-/
What if Petrie's mom and Chomper found the chasm Claw had fell into and after some more searching they eventually find him lying unconsciously at the edge of the river? Then they all could go back to the Valley. Maybe Claw could be hurt in some way by the fall. I don't know... What would you say to some memory losing? Or would it be a bit too clichÈ?
While I haven't been very good at posting regularly in the RP, I wouldn't mind doing something with Ozzy and Strut as well. (I thought it might be fun if Rinkus and Sierra roped them into helping them with whatever they have planned, but again there's the problem I mentioned before of Myrkin's GOF activity.)
That might be fun. We would have to discuss this together naturally, so we won't try executing contradictory ideas. ;)
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So we just wake up in the great valley and find you guy's when morning comes around? Sounds simple enough. Waking up in the valley will sure suprise me! Thanks for the info LBTFan13! Much appreciated. :D I've read (okay skimmed <_< ) through it and I like how it's turning out. 96 pages!? :wow Holy, that's a lot.
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Finally :DD I've been following this and like the whole plot. Can I wake up in the valley too? Although I'll portray myself as a sharpbeak.
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Okay, I posted my dinosona on the correct thread so you can find it there.
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All new members at this time are welcome to join, just let me know which characters you want to play, post your dinosona (basically a persona of yourself as a dinosaur, or in this case, an LBT character), plan your own way to come into the rp, and volia, you're in the game! :)
@LBTfan13: Personally, I would rather stick with what I was originally going to do, I find it unfitting that Mr. Three Horn would still be a stubborn old man at this point, I mean, he's still his character, he's just...more accepting now.
@Mrykin: It's all good, I'm just glad you were able to post now. Feel free to do what you want to do, though I find amnesia is a bit cliche myself. :p
Alright, that could work. And if I remember correctly, YOU'RE playing Chomper right? Or was Chronicler?
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As far as a summary, well...I'll give it my best shot, but here it goes:
A few land before time fans on a peculiar forum go millions of years in the past, or in millions of years in the LBT universe and meet the cast of LBT characters. They have their own adventures and deal with all sorts of calamities, such as predators, natural disasters, dealing with the fact they are in another universe, and dealing with the mistrust of the other dinosaurs around them.
One of them, a flyer (me) comes into this world meets with Red Claw, the main predator of where the fandom has left off. In order to safe herself as well as some other dinosaurs she has met, such as Pterano, she blinds Red Claw, and while Red Claw no longer can see, he has this burning hatred for her and will not stop to anything to fulfill his taste for revenge.
When the characters finally meet in the Great Valley, some mistrust is being spread among the dinosaurs regarding this and wondering who these members are. Then something happens where Red Claw and his duo comes in to find Amy, and they find a way in the valley. (My character left a part of the wall open, since I fell from it, being weakened from fighting with Red Claw) Mr. Three Horn tries to kick me out, but others try to stop him and then we fix the wall.
However, Red Claw does not give up at all...so he organizes a plan to get me somehow. This included bait, an incentive (for Screech, since he has some grudge towards him for irrtaiting and annoying him), and calling many other fastbiters to take down everyone in the valley so Red Claw could take me hostage.
Pangaea was bait for an organized plan to get my character outside the valley, into the jaws of Red Claw.
Other members come out to find Pangaea. Chronicler tries to make plans in order to get Pangaea and accommodate with the fastbiters. Out of anger and frustration, he blurts out that human beings are more superior species and this makes Red Claw angry. Poor naive Chomper translates this and the war starts.
Pangaea ends up being saved and the Great Valley dinosaurs win the battle, but now, lives on both sides were lost and this leaves Red Claw unsatisfied and just thirsty for more.
Now the dinosaurs are going back and LBT13fan has turned into a fastbiter and some dinosaurs are mistrusting him due to the recent attack of the fast biters.
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That sounds good to me Amy. Yeah it would make sense for him to be a bit more accepting nowadays.
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Okey-dokey. So we can post anytime now? All right. I've already posted my dinosona in the correct thread, and as I said, you can find it there. And I might play the Tinysaurus' seeing as they aren't being used by anyone else. And I might only play Lizzie and Skitter, and maybe Rocky and Dusty. Thanks for the summary Rat_lady7. It was very good, and let me know what's going on.
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Absolutely, I'll just compile the list of characters you are going play and your set to go. :)
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Thanks for that. :) Okay, we can just post anytime now? Sorry if I'm being annoying, I'm just new to the whole RP thing and I'm wondering waht goes on, but I think I get it. again, thanks.
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No worries, just stick to the rules of the rp, have fun, and feel free to ask any questions if you're confused about anything.
[sarcasm]NOW I COMMAND YOU TO POST....NOW![/sarcasm]
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We've been saying for a while now that all of our characters are going to go to sleep soon, so that time in the RP can skip ahead to the next morning (and to avoid giving our characters an unrealistic sleep schedule in which they're wide awake and energetic 24 hours a day :p). The idea is that new players can join then, so that they won't need to have their characters go to sleep shortly after they enter. However, it's been taking a lot longer than planned to reach this point of universal bedtime, and while we're very close now, Amy has been considering just letting new players start posting whenever, so that we don't have to keep them waiting any longer.
The first thing I'm going to do once I'm finished typing this is to write a RP post in which my characters go to sleep, in the hopes of furthering the original plan (which I personally still think we should go with, if possible). But Amy's the one in charge, so I think it's really your choice.
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*is so eating popcorn while reading the story summary* Wow!! This truely is awesome!!! Such a great plot!! You're certainly a very brave Flyer, Rat_lady7!! :smile And I must obey your command!!! :^.^:
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(Writing via itouch)
^:lol I love it!
Thanks FBS, and you too can post anytime really, you don't have to wait for us. Pangaea pretty much hit the nail on the head. I just say that considering how long it seems to be taking us, which is admitedly my fault, not really being productive in this rp, to post us going to sleep.
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So I can practically post right now that it's morning and everyone's waking up to start a new day of perilous, traumatic adventures? :lol
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No, it ain't morning yet, it's just, I don't see any reason now for new users to NOT post, but no, it's not morning, it's actually close to midnight.
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Thanks FBS, and you too can post anytime really, you don't have to wait for us. Pangaea pretty much hit the nail on the head. I just say that considering how long it seems to be taking us, which is admitedly my fault, not really being productive in this rp, to post us going to sleep.
Honestly, it's probably just as much my fault, if not more. I was a dismally infrequent poster when you left me in charge of the RP. If I were more spontaneous, and better at moving things along, we probably would have finished the battle scene weeks earlier. :rolleyes I'm sorry for that. :oops
By the way, I agree with FBS; that was a really good summary you wrote! :o
P.S. I am in the process of writing a post right now. It's just taking along time, as is typical of me. :p (I'm considering splitting it in half and making two separate posts.)
P.S.S. Really the main argument I have to wait for morning (and I really would like to get to that point as soon as possible) is that it makes more sense in the context of the story for the characters to go to sleep. Everyone ought to be pretty worn out from the night's events, and it's past the gang's bedtime. There's a lot more interacting to be done in the daytime.
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@Myrkin: It's all good, I'm just glad you were able to post now. Feel free to do what you want to do, though I find amnesia is a bit cliche myself. dino_tongue.gif
So I thought. Besides... Claw already needs to be cured of one disease, so no amnesia this time. :p
Alright, that could work. And if I remember correctly, YOU'RE playing Chomper right? Or was Chronicler?
It's me playing Chomper.
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Okie-Dokes! I was just asking! :) Thanks again for letting us play and answering our many questions! :D
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Same goes for me too you guys! :) Thanks a whole bunch!...Again! :lol
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Just bumping this topic to ask our members who is done and ready for the rp to be morning. For those that aren't ready, please post your entry as soon as you can to get this part done.
P.S Sam (ff-raptor ace) and I have been pming and he has been considering going back to this rp, he has a plan to be captured as well in the future.
So on this note, I'll wait for others to be done posting and write here if you are done.
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I mean I'm ready to move on. If others wanted to do anything else with my characters I can certainly post again, but I've done everything as far as closure to the day for my characters. We can assume that Rob eventually made it back to the nest with Littlefoot and Zaine.
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I figured you were ready Rob, I just wanted a head count of everyone else, that's all. :)
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I'm ready. As I said in my last RP post, all of my characters are asleep now. ;)
By the way, if and when f-22 returns to the RP, does he want to have Thud back? (I'm happy to continue playing him if he'd prefer.)
Judging by GVG's most recent post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&view=findpost&p=9217280), all his characters are still awake. I think we should send him a PM to let him know that most everyone is back in the valley and going to sleep. As for Rocky, I don't know if he's still playing. :unsure:
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Awesome. :)
I hope you didn't send any messages to them yet, because I did with GVG and Sam.
Rocky I was about to do as well.
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Don't worry, I haven't. ;)
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I think most of mine are. Petrie is talking with his siblings but he's at his family's nest so likely to go to sleep soon I'd guess.
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*is so stalking this forum!! :lol *
Oh! :add
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Awesome, just one questions though...where do I post my character :confused
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Awesome, just one questions though...where do I post my character :confused
Here: http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...opic=6357.40 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112.40)
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Thanks Bel, if you don't mind me calling you that.
I'll post my characters in a while.
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^^Thank you for doing that Belmont. :)
Though I must ask, do you mean your dinosona or fancharacters? For fancharacters there are other sections in which you can put them in.
Ehhh never mind, I see you already posted your fan characters in the "Character Profile" thing. ^^
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The official characters I'm playing, Red Claw, Tria, Mr. Three Horn and Amy are taken care of. I just need to hear a response from Mrykin in the rp and Rebecca will be taken care of. :)
Then more rp news for the others:
Sam would like Thud back and I quote on how he wants to get back in the rp:
I guess i could see it working since my character has been by himself since i last posted in the rp so i could wander out of the valley turn human and get captured by the sharpteeth soon after.
Yeah. Personally I think we should wait on this whole kidnapping/save stuff since our characters (and probably our members) are wiped out from the intense fighting and raging war of saving Pangaea. :p
Edit: BAH. Forgot Pterano! :slap I'll fix that up quick.
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My apologies for triple posting, I just want to restate what I said in other posts.
If you are finished with your posting for this plot and already have your character asleep or on "pause" until morning, PLEASE.PLEASE.PLEASE. post here that you are done.
If you ARE NOT done, then PLEASE post in the rp as soon as you can.
That is all, thank you for your time.
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Wow...I liek posting...:p
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Wow...I liek posting...
*replies, just cuz I can!* Posting iz fun!!! :lol:
Question:
Will you guys ever get near Big Water, and if so will it be possible for me to play the LBT 9's magical liopleurodon? And also............ You know what roles the Giganotosaurus and Spinosaurus can play in the story? I've been wondering that for a few days and I feel like an idiot cause I can't think of anything that might be good enough... :oops
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^To be honest with you, I'm not quite sure, as far as the big water one.
However with the Gigantosaurous, I had this idea that maybe he would meet with Red Claw and his group and they make a deal. I'm guessing the guy wants something to do with Chomper and Little Foot and Red Claw can try to get me if those two plot something together.
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I know that Blitz was planning for his character to enter the RP in the Big Water, where he meets Mo, and later travel upstream to the Great Valley to interact with the other players. If he's still planning to participate, maybe you could talk with him and see if you could arrange for the Liopleurodon to interact with his characters.
I suppose it would also be possible for some of the characters to temporarily leave the valley and travel down to the Big Water (perhaps following the same path the gang took in LBT X). It's a bit of an iffy idea, since I don't think all of the players would want to go (and it would thus split up the main cast), but I'd be willing to contribute Pangaea and Guido at least. :yes Maybe we could meet up with Blitz's characters there, and return to the valley with them. :idea
If we go with that idea, then I think maybe the Giganotosaurus (we should think of a name for him: Giga? Gigano? Giganto? :p) could show up at the Big Water or on the way there. (For all we know, he swam back to the mainland after being swept away at the end of LBT V; maybe he's still hanging out along the coast.) Perhaps the Giganotosaurus could follow us home, and then meet up with Red Claw.
I like the idea of the Spinosaurus and Giganotosaurus allying themselves with Red Claw. On one hand, I could see Red Claw feeling pretty tough with two of the biggest sharpteeth in history as his partners. On the other, I imagine he might be a bit jealous, even inadequate, that he's working with two sharpteeth who are just as big as him, but lacking his handicap.
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However with the Gigantosaurous, I had this idea that maybe he would meet with Red Claw and his group and they make a deal. I'm guessing the guy wants something to do with Chomper and Little Foot and Red Claw can try to get me if those two plot something together.
Awesome!! I did have the brief thought of Red Claw and the Plated Sharptooth meeting at least, but dismissed it cuz I wasn't sure if you would like that Rat_lady7. Great to know you had the same basic idea with the added genius of them working together!! :DD I can imagine the Giganoto being hateful towards Chomper and his parents as well as Littlefoot and the gang.
I know that Blitz was planning for his character to enter the RP in the Big Water, where he meets Mo, and later travel upstream to the Great Valley to interact with the other players. If he's still planning to participate, maybe you could talk with him and see if you could arrange for the Liopleurodon to interact with his characters.
I'mma go on a quoting rampage now! :P:
I hope he participates. Maybe the Magical Liopleurodon (I swear, that's my new nickname for him.....Curse you Charlie the Unicorn!! :lol ) follows them up the larger water-paths, or just travels upriver himself (though I can't think of a reason why he'd do that). *immediately turns spazzy* Ooooooo!! Maybe then I'll get the chance to mock him and say how he's gonna guide us all to Candy Mountain!! :lol: Just kidding! ....Or am I...? *shifty eyes before going back to being serious*
It's a bit of an iffy idea, since I don't think all of the players would want to go (and it would thus split up the main cast), but I'd be willing to contribute Pangaea and Guido at least.
Awwww, thanks for even considering doing that! I'll definitely keep that offer in mind!
we should think of a name for him: Giga? Gigano? Giganto?
:lol :lol :lol Those are definitely fun suggestions!! But it does make me think! Hmmmm.....
Perhaps the Giganotosaurus could follow us home, and then meet up with Red Claw.
That sounds really good (better than what I had in mind of a coincidental, by-chance meeting) and it fits in well with your previous ideas for Blitz (on the hopes that he'll come...)
I like the idea of the Spinosaurus and Giganotosaurus allying themselves with Red Claw. On one hand, I could see Red Claw feeling pretty touch with two of the biggest sharpteeth in history as his partners. On the other, I imagine he might be a bit jealous, even inadequate, that he's working with two sharpteeth who are just as big as him, but lacking his handicap.
Red Claw needs a hug! :D I did often wonder (and wrote about) how Red Claw (with Screech and Thud) would stand up against the LBT 5 Giganoto, who had the upper-claw on both of Chomper's parents. Thinking of the odds, I'm just glad that in this RP, they'll be allies!
Sorry if I'm pestering you guys; I'm just excited right now that I'm taking part in my first true RP discussion here! :)
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Wow now that sounds like an idea. And if you guys are doing the team up thing...can I be the Spinosaurus please :smile I would sooooo love to be him...if it is a he.
Sorry I'm taking so long to make my character, I'm kinda slow right now for some reason.
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I'm playing the Spinosaurus, but noticing your eagerness, I'll be more than happy to share or let you play him instead. And if it's okay with Rat_lady7! :D
And I'm sure the spino is a he, as Littlefoot said the rock won't hold "him" for long.
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Well, look who's back stalking the page...Just kidding. :lol: I love posting too!
I like the idea of the Giganto and Redclaw becoming allies. I think the Giganto probably has some ill feelings toward Littlefoot and the gang. I'd be willing to contribute to coming to the Big Water with my dinosona only to be attacked by the magical Liopluerodon. (that does have a nice ring to it. :lol ) If that's all right with you FBS. I'm happy to help. :D
Woot! My first RP discussion! I love being included in this! Thanks!
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I is a stalker to this topic! :D
I'd be willing to contribute to coming to the Big Water with my dinosona only to be attacked by the magical Liopluerodon. (that does have a nice ring to it.) If that's all right with you FBS. I'm happy to help.
Yayz!! The chances of having the Magical Liopleurodon (it does have a nice ring, doesn't it? Charlie the Unicorn forever!!) in the RP is increasing! Thanks for the generous thought, LBTDiclonius!
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Your very much welcome FBS, I'm happy to do it. :) Woo! Stalkers unite! (I'm just kidding...or am I? *shifty eyes*)
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First of all, my apologies for not posting here for this week. I'm getting back to my schedule of being on the forums at least twice a week or less, just a self made thing I am doing for myself, but anyway, I believe I can answer your questions and comments.
I'm playing the Spinosaurus, but noticing your eagerness, I'll be more than happy to share or let you play him instead. And if it's okay with Rat_lady7! :D
And I'm sure the spino is a he, as Littlefoot said the rock won't hold "him" for long.
Just reposting from the front page of the above statement:
You can't control another person's character unless you have their permission, other then that, stick to your own characters.
Awesome!! I did have the brief thought of Red Claw and the Plated Sharptooth meeting at least, but dismissed it cuz I wasn't sure if you would like that Rat_lady7. Great to know you had the same basic idea with the added genius of them working together!! I can imagine the Giganoto being hateful towards Chomper and his parents as well as Littlefoot and the gang.
Never be afraid to post any ideas for the rp, this type of role play game isn't solely for one person to play, it's for everyone. Though realize while not everyone is going to agree with you solely on your descions and plans for the rp, it should never stop you from posting ideas.
I like the idea of the Spinosaurus and Giganotosaurus allying themselves with Red Claw. On one hand, I could see Red Claw feeling pretty tough with two of the biggest sharpteeth in history as his partners. On the other, I imagine he might be a bit jealous, even inadequate, that he's working with two sharpteeth who are just as big as him, but lacking his handicap.
My thoughts exactly. Red Claw would be at his most vulnerable and powerful with these two around.
Also, Red Claw isn't exactly a sane character in this rp due to his obsession with revenge, so he might not be "there" with these characters. I plan to have him turn against some of these characters eventually while on his journey to madness.
Yayz!! The chances of having the Magical Liopleurodon (it does have a nice ring, doesn't it? Charlie the Unicorn forever!!) in the RP is increasing! Thanks for the generous thought, LBTDiclonius!
xD IT'S A LIOPLEURDON CHHHHHAAAARRRRRLLLLLIEEEE.
I know that Blitz was planning for his character to enter the RP in the Big Water, where he meets Mo, and later travel upstream to the Great Valley to interact with the other players. If he's still planning to participate, maybe you could talk with him and see if you could arrange for the Liopleurodon to interact with his characters.
I suppose it would also be possible for some of the characters to temporarily leave the valley and travel down to the Big Water (perhaps following the same path the gang took in LBT X). It's a bit of an iffy idea, since I don't think all of the players would want to go (and it would thus split up the main cast), but I'd be willing to contribute Pangaea and Guido at least. Maybe we could meet up with Blitz's characters there, and return to the valley with them
That's definitely an idea, and as far as other characters leaving the valley towards big water, I had this idea about how some of these characters could get to "Big Water". One of the characters, Claw, is poisoned with some vegetation that Rinkus and Sierra lodged in his throat, and I was thinking maybe, JUST maybe the character comes to find out that the cure for it is not in the Great Valley, but near the ocean. Some characters want to go along with him. (Including me, since I would be missing the ocean quite a bit.) Then they meet Mo, the liopleurdon, and other characters that live in the ocean.
That's if Myrkin would take to that idea, Claw IS HIS character anyway.
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Hmm... A long journey to the Big Water with many dangers along the way. Small chances of finding cure and big chance of dying... Yeah, lets do this! :)
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So what about Chronicler? Are he and Ruby still helping Claw? (I know they've gone back to the valley at this point.) Ruby had mentioned (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&view=findpost&p=9201620) that the cure was in the Mysterious Beyond, should Claw maybe just get it while he's still there?
Just two cents from me: I personally don't think we need a dire situation to get a group of characters to travel to the Big Water. Some characters might want to leave the valley, or just go to see the Big Water as long as they're in the LBT world. This would make it more “optional” for players to send their characters there, anyway; no need to send a huge posse or escort along with them. Not that I'm trying to discourage anyone from sending their characters along, but I don't think we have much reason for ALL of them to come.
To be honest, I'd really like it for my characters to do some more interacting with other players' characters, and I think it would be a lot easier with a smaller group of characters (especially when they share a common objective). I hope this doesn't sound selfish or anything, but I'd rather not have the entire cast of the RP go off again on a dramatic mission, at least in this instance.
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I agree with Pangaea on this one. I think we are all still getting over the fight scene that we don't need another large incident or event to occur that would require everybody to go and partake in. That's mostly the reason why I agree with Amy's decision to scale the idea I had for my character to be isolated under the grown ups eyes down. I think maybe later on when everybody has gotten back into the casual form of the RP, we could implement something on a larger scale plot wise, but for the time being I say we take it slower.
Pangaea, if you would like I would be more than happy to have my characters interact with yours. I think they could come up with some interesting dialogue together, and I haven't really gotten the chance to interact with you in the RP yet.
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So what about Chronicler? Are he and Ruby still helping Claw? (I know they've gone back to the valley at this point.) Ruby had mentioned (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&view=findpost&p=9201620) that the cure was in the Mysterious Beyond, should Claw maybe just get it while he's still there?
Yeah...I forgot about those two...:bang
Just two cents from me: I personally don't think we need a dire situation to get a group of characters to travel to the Big Water. Some characters might want to leave the valley, or just go to see the Big Water as long as they're in the LBT world. This would make it more “optional” for players to send their characters there, anyway; no need to send a huge posse or escort along with them. Not that I'm trying to discourage anyone from sending their characters along, but I don't think we have much reason for ALL of them to come.
Could you please show me where I said ALL of the characters should come? I don't remember saying that at all...I'm just saying some characters can come if they wanted to.
To be honest, I'd really like it for my characters to do some more interacting with other players' characters, and I think it would be a lot easier with a smaller group of characters (especially when they share a common objective). I hope this doesn't sound selfish or anything, but I'd rather not have the entire cast of the RP go off again on a dramatic mission, at least in this instance.
No, it's not selfish and I don't mean it like THIS instance, I'm just giving that idea up as an option.
Again, it was just an idea, I'm not saying that's what we should do.
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I'd be willing to contribute to this idea. Maybe I could end up at the Big Water or something since I have not made my first post on the RP yet, so for me, anything's possible. And I don't believe that Rat lady said ALL the characters were going, just a group of them, but not all. So, once again, I'll contribute to this, and maybe end up near the big water, meet some other characters of the RP, then journey back to the great valley with them, or something like that... <_<
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Just two cents from me: I personally don't think we need a dire situation to get a group of characters to travel to the Big Water. Some characters might want to leave the valley, or just go to see the Big Water as long as they're in the LBT world. This would make it more “optional” for players to send their characters there, anyway; no need to send a huge posse or escort along with them. Not that I'm trying to discourage anyone from sending their characters along, but I don't think we have much reason for ALL of them to come.
Could you please show me where I said ALL of the characters should come? I don't remember saying that at all...I'm just saying some characters can come if they wanted to.
I never said you did. I was just bringing it up for…I guess you could say preventative reasons. :p To tell you the truth, back when you first shared your idea that my character would be captured by Red Claw and need rescuing, I didn't expect that everyone in the RP would get involved. Not that I'm complaining, but I found that, despite my character temporarily becoming a major plot point, I was able to do a lot less interacting with other players than I'd expected. I think a big part of the reason is because virtually the entire cast was together in one place, with everyone interacting with one another. I guess it’s really my fault, but I’m just lousy at approaching other players to interact with them, so in a smaller group, there’s better chances that someone else will prompt me. I figured it was better to mention this before a lot of people volunteered to send their characters to the Big Water just so the group isn’t too small, to let them know that that might not be necessary. Sorry for any misunderstanding.
Pangaea, if you would like I would be more than happy to have my characters interact with yours. I think they could come up with some interesting dialogue together, and I haven't really gotten the chance to interact with you in the RP yet.
Thank you very much, Rob. :) If we end up going on the trip to the Big Water, though (provided the group is small as I am hoping), it should be okay for you to focus your characters on the subplot involving your dinosona. ;)
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Wow, how did I miss this entire convo with all my stalking? :blink: :DD
A small, moderate sized group sounds reasonable to me too! We can have a lot more stuff going on with that! And Pangaea....When I enter the rp, it would be a huge honor to interact with your characters!!! And yours too, Rat_lady7!! Squee!! I can't wait!! *spazzes out*
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Ditto on that one FBS! ;) Sorry if I'm pestering you guy's, I just like being in the discussion and contributing to this RP. Yeah, a small group sounds reasonable, and a lot more things could happen because you wouldn't have to wait for too may people to post what happens. So, I like it, and once again am willing to contribute my character. Any problems with me maybe ending up near the big water, get stuck in the battle with the magical liopluerodon, interact with the characters, and journey back to the great valley with you guy's? How does that sound?
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I like that idea!! The magical liopleurodon battle sounds epic!!! And a group traveling to Big Water together gives my dinosona a chance to meet the giant swimming sharptooth too!! I'll be bringing lotsa confusion for the big guy with my talk of how he'll guide us to candy mountain!!
Magical liopleurodon- ROAR!!!
He has spoken!! He has told us the waaaaaaaaaay!!! :lol:
Don't worry people, I'll be keeping my spazziness down to a minimum in the RP if you want! :DD
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I'm sorry if I twisted your words around Amy. I now don't recall you saying the entire cast go to the Big Water, and I was just caught up in offering my opinion on the idea. I misspoke and I apologize ;)
Pangaea, were you planning on having your characters go to the Big Water? I hadn't decided yet on whether or not I was going to have my characters go on the trip, but if you are and would like to interact with my characters then I could certainly follow through with that.
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So very sorry for the delayed response. Work has not been kind to me. :oops Still no excuse... I'm posting my reply in the RP now. And yes we can proceed to morning for those of you who would like to. Again sorry for the drop off the radar, and I'll try to give a heads up if it happens again. :yes
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Well I posted my dinosauna...if that's how you spell it. The bio kinda sucks but it'll have to do for now :D
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Just a side note, I'm way ecstatic that people that were gone for awhile are posting here again! :D :D :D
And to respond to others...
Pangaea said:
I never said you did. I was just bringing it up for…I guess you could say preventative reasons. :p
Okay. It just looked like you said I did when reading your response at the time.
Then said:
To tell you the truth, back when you first shared your idea that my character would be captured by Red Claw and need rescuing, I didn't expect that everyone in the RP would get involved. Not that I'm complaining, but I found that, despite my character temporarily becoming a major plot point, I was able to do a lot less interacting with other players than I'd expected.
Okay, I do believe that now new people are getting involved in the rp, there will be more chances for that. In fact, you saying this gives me an idea for a poll I want to post here. *plots*
THEN said:
I think a big part of the reason is because virtually the entire cast was together in one place, with everyone interacting with one another. I guess it’s really my fault, but I’m just lousy at approaching other players to interact with them, so in a smaller group, there’s better chances that someone else will prompt me.
Ah, okay. Thanks for telling me how you felt about that.
TTTHHHHEEEEN said:
I figured it was better to mention this before a lot of people volunteered to send their characters to the Big Water just so the group isn’t too small, to let them know that that might not be necessary.
Again, thanks for letting me know. :)
FBS said:
A small, moderate sized group sounds reasonable to me too! We can have a lot more stuff going on with that! And Pangaea....When I enter the rp, it would be a huge honor to interact with your characters!!! And yours too, Rat_lady7!! Squee!! I can't wait!! *spazzes out*
:DD Your enthusiasm for this rp boosts my ego quite a bit. :lol ^^ Not that I need it bigger then it already is. Hehe.
LBTD said:
Any problems with me maybe ending up near the big water, get stuck in the battle with the magical liopluerodon, interact with the characters, and journey back to the great valley with you guy's? How does that sound?
I don't see any further problems with this, just stick to the rules, treat other players with respect and have fun. :yes
And another side note: ALL CREEPY, UNHEALTHY, OBSESSIVE STALKING of this discussion or anything that has to do with this rp is HIGHLY appreciated. :D
LBTfan13 said:
I'm sorry if I twisted your words around Amy. I now don't recall you saying the entire cast go to the Big Water, and I was just caught up in offering my opinion on the idea. I misspoke and I apologize.
Pangaea said:
Sorry for any misunderstanding.
It's alright. I apologize as well for any misunderstandings myself.
GVG:
So very sorry for the delayed response. Work has not been kind to me. Still no excuse... I'm posting my reply in the RP now. And yes we can proceed to morning for those of you who would like to. Again sorry for the drop off the radar, and I'll try to give a heads up if it happens again.
*does the YAYYAY dance*
Apologies accepted. Life happens. :yes
Redtooth sez:
Well I posted my dinosauna...if that's how you spell it. The bio kinda sucks but it'll have to do for now
[sarcasm]You spell it MR. FLUFFYKINS. git it rite!!!111!!! :anger[/sarcasm]
(http://www.crownvic.net/cowman/spelling.jpg)
Actually I saw already, but thank you for posting here that you did it.
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In fact, you saying this gives me an idea for a poll I want to post here. *plots*
Oh noes!!! She be plotting stuffs of evulz!!
Your enthusiasm for this rp boosts my ego quite a bit. ^^ Not that I need it bigger then it already is. Hehe.
Your welcome!!! :D
And another side note: ALL CREEPY, UNHEALTHY, OBSESSIVE STALKING of this discussion or anything that has to do with this rp is HIGHLY appreciated.
I'm glad to know that!! :DD *continues the creepy stalking!!*
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Don't worry, I'll be highly respective on here. Now, back to my stalking. :lol
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Gah…How do I manage to take so long to post in this thread? :rolleyes
Pangaea....When I enter the rp, it would be a huge honor to interact with your characters!!!
Same here. :smile I am very much looking forward to it. :yes (I already have an idea for how my characters will react when they see your dinosona for the first time. :lol)
Pangaea, were you planning on having your characters go to the Big Water? I hadn't decided yet on whether or not I was going to have my characters go on the trip, but if you are and would like to interact with my characters then I could certainly follow through with that.
Yes, I was. However, you don't need to worry about sending your own characters along just to give mine someone to interact with; from the looks of the post by FlipperBoidSkua that I quoted above, that won't be a problem. :lol That's certainly not to say that I wouldn't like to interact with your characters given the opportunity (and believe me when I tell you I am very grateful for your offer :yes), but don't let me be a factor in influencing your decision of what to do with your characters. Just come if you want to. :)
Well I posted my dinosauna...if that's how you spell it.
It's dinosona; the word is a combination of “dinosaur” and “persona”. ;)
By the way, I sent a PM to Blitz to let him know about the impending new day in the RP, and to tell him about some of the new plans. :angel (Amy, you didn't do that already, did you? :unsure:)
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[/QUOTE]It's dinosona; the word is a combination of “dinosaur” and “persona”
Thanks for the correction. And by the way I may be a bit awkward at first, never been that good at entering RPs, and I'd love to interect with anyone's character really :lol
Edit: I fail at using the Quite thing 0.o
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It's dinosona; the word is a combination of “dinosaur” and “persona”.
Thanks for the correction. And by the way I may be a bit awkward at first, never been that good at entering RPs, and I'd love to interect with anyone's character really :lol
Any rpers of all types are welcome in this rp. I'm a newb when it comes to rping myself, with two years of practice. So don't worry about feeling awkward about posting. :yes
By the way, I sent a PM to Blitz to let him know about the impending new day in the RP, and to tell him about some of the new plans. (Amy, you didn't do that already, did you?)
I don't think so...if I did I completely forgot. :slap But thank you anyway for pming him. :)
Another note, not that I AM against interacting with anyone's characters, I'm quite the opposite, I just wanted to keep a plot up and running without it getting run down or boring for anyone, but if most people just want the interaction for now, that's all fine and good. Maybe I'm expecting too much too fast. :p :lol
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I fail at using the Quite thing 0.o
Just click the “Quote” button on the upper right-hand corner of whatever post you want to quote; you'll get a screen with two boxes: one containing the text of the post (which allows you the option of deleting all but the specific part of the post you want to quote), and one above it in which you can type your message.
Alternatively, you can just copy the text you want to quote and frame it with the [QUOTE ] [ /QUOTE] tags. (Make sure the one with the slash comes last, and don't actually use spaces when writing the tags.)
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Another note, not that I AM against interacting with anyone's characters, I'm quite the opposite, I just wanted to keep a plot up and running without it getting run down or boring for anyone, but if most people just want the interaction for now, that's all fine and good. Maybe I'm expecting too much too fast.
Don't be ashamed of wanting to keep your RP on a specific track. :DD We as fellow members only offer ideas and suggestions for sub-plots to this game, you however as the GM get to make the final call. ;)
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^ Me too, we signed up for this RP so we should respect your opinions for where it goes. Don't be ashamed, it's your RP after all. :yes
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^^It's not so much I feel ashamed, it's just...a realization, an eye opener. I realize with different people playing this, a group game, we are bound to have different ideas and perceptions of how to go about this rp, I just was a little driven into what I wanted to do you know?
Anyhow, one final note before the new posters can post here. Is everyone ready for the rp to begin again? I made a summary to what was going on in the rp topic and what will happen, but I just want to see if everyone else is ready. I know those of you that made your characters "sleep" are ready, but I just want to know if everyone else is as well. Thank you and happy posting. :)
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I'm ready! Of course, I'm alway's ready.
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Ready. Can we assume that Claw and Chomper has already returned to Ruby's cave, so everyone can awake in their homes? :)
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With all my stalking, I think I'm ready too!!! :lol
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^^LOL. Oops I sent you a message already about it. :p lol
Yeah, that's a good idea, I say. Then Petrie's mom can come back and be with her kiddies. :-3
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Ready and awaiting the order to move out captain.
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Although I feel like the threads comprising the fabric of my sanity are being gradually teased apart like the upholstery of a chair in a room filled with OCD cats :p (not because of anything to do with this RP, but life in general), I certainly don’t want to keep the new players waiting any longer. :angel (No word back from Blitz yet, by the way. :unsure:) My characters might sleep in a bit, however, :P: and unfortunately to say, Pangaea will still be feeling guilt and depression over the deaths in the previous night’s battle (which he feels responsible for; sensing that the valley dinosaurs think the same is one source of motivation for him to go on the trip to the Big Water). A meeting with a spazzy Therizinosaurus should do him some good, though. :lol
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A meeting with a spazzy Therizinosaurus should do him some good, though.
Even better is that this spazzy Therizinosaurus lives to try and cheer people up!! Yayz!!! And btw........I LOVE your OCD cat metaphor!!!!
*has read Rat_lady7's last post on the RP and starts feeling another spazz attack come up* Is.....is it time?.......
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^Me too, as far as the OCD cat metaphor thing. I have to admit though, it took me awhile to understand it. :p
Pretty much, I just want to see what Chronicler and some others have to say before we post again. :yes
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^Woot! Thats nice to know FBS! P.S. Is it time to start posting?
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Pretty much, I just want to see what Chronicler and some others have to say before we post again. :yes
:3
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Pretty much, I just want to see what Chronicler and some others have to say before we post again.
Kay!!! Whoooooooooooooooo!!!! As soon as I see the words "You can post!" or anything along those lines, I'll be on that RP like a spazz on chocolate!!! Mmmmmmm, chocolate.....
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YES!!!! Finally!!! You mind if I go random on you? SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! Thanks again! :)
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I'm ready to continue. I've spent my waiting time working on my fanfic, so if you were wondering where I've been all this time, that's why.
Anyway, I've mentioned in the poll that I have some ideas on what I could do next. I first came up with one idea, then I came up with another which forced me to decide which one I should do, and now I've figured out a way to include both of them at once.
First of all, a reminder of how Claw will be cured. Chronicler, Claw, Ruby, and Chomper have to go to the place where Ruby's family lives to find the cure (which I've decided will be a few orange treestars). It takes them all day to get there (Half way there, they have to find a way across a break in the land cause by a recent earthquake).
Once Claw is cured, here's what my current plans are:
(This is the second idea I came up with.) First, Chronicler is getting very desperate to get back home, so later in the evening, he asks to be left alone for some time while he vents his anger. While he's on his own, he encounters a Fast-Biter who, like Chomper, can speak perfect Leaf-Eater. Chronicler sees this as an opportunity for himself. Suspicious that the Rainbowfaces might be responsible for bringing the GoF members to the LBT universe, he asks the Fast-Biter to find and capture a Rainbowface and get as much information out of him as possible, and in return, he would offer the Fast-Biter knowledge of various battle tactics used by humans.
(This is the first idea I came up with.) The following day, Ruby gives Chronicler a tour of her old home. During the tour, Chronicler discovers a surface deposit of iron ore atop a small hill. He decides to bring some of it back to the Great Valley and, using the Smoking Mountain as a natural forge, create a simple sword. So, with some help, he hollows out a log to carry the iron and digs out enough of the iron to mostly fill the log. Stating there's no time to invent the wheel, he decides to tie vines around the log to use as handles to help carry the log, though it obviously requires two people to carry it.
(This is a very recent idea I came up with.) On their way back to the Great Valley, Chronicler and Ruby are carrying the log with iron down a slope of loose rocks when Chronicler slips on the rocks and falls. At first, he is more concerned about the load of iron being dumped on the ground. But then he sees his leg is bent in a way seems extremely painful. Ruby helps fix Chronicler's dislocated leg, but he is unable to go anywhere, so Ruby asks Claw and Chomper (I'm assuming they're still with us) to hurry to the Great Valley and get help to carry him. While they're gone, a pack of Fast-Biters find them. Against Ruby's wishes, Chronicler tells her that she has no choice but to fight them off herself, using his bamboo pole.
These are all the ideas I have at the moment. I'm not sure if anyone finds them interesting, but since you wanted to hear them, here they are. Let me know what you think.
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I'm ready to continue. I've spent my waiting time working on my fanfic, so if you were wondering where I've been all this time, that's why.
That's fine, heh, you saying that now makes me want to go back to my fanfiction as well.
Anyway, I've mentioned in the poll that I have some ideas on what I could do next. I first came up with one idea, then I came up with another which forced me to decide which one I should do, and now I've figured out a way to include both of them at once.
Alrighty! *reads on*
First of all, a reminder of how Claw will be cured. Chronicler, Claw, Ruby, and Chomper have to go to the place where Ruby's family lives to find the cure (which I've decided will be a few orange treestars). It takes them all day to get there (Half way there, they have to find a way across a break in the land cause by a recent earthquake).
Good, thank you for reminding me about this. I wasn't sure how the cure for Claw was going to go about, but thanks, this makes sense.
Now for your plans:
(This is the second idea I came up with.) First, Chronicler is getting very desperate to get back home, so later in the evening, he asks to be left alone for some time while he vents his anger. While he's on his own, he encounters a Fast-Biter who, like Chomper, can speak perfect Leaf-Eater. Chronicler sees this as an opportunity for himself. Suspicious that the Rainbowfaces might be responsible for bringing the GoF members to the LBT universe, he asks the Fast-Biter to find and capture a Rainbowface and get as much information out of him as possible, and in return, he would offer the Fast-Biter knowledge of various battle tactics used by humans.
Just checking, Do you plan to meet this fastbiter outside of the valley, or in the valley? I realize you, Ruby, Chomper, and Claw will be outside of the valley, but...I wasn't too sure if you were going to stay outside the valley for awhile or you were going to go back and forth.
I also want to say, Sam is playing the rainbow faces if I'm not mistaken, you might want to tell him about this plan so he knows you plan this capture.
(This is the first idea I came up with.) The following day, Ruby gives Chronicler a tour of her old home. During the tour, Chronicler discovers a surface deposit of iron ore atop a small hill. He decides to bring some of it back to the Great Valley and, using the Smoking Mountain as a natural forge, create a simple sword. So, with some help, he hollows out a log to carry the iron and digs out enough of the iron to mostly fill the log. Stating there's no time to invent the wheel, he decides to tie vines around the log to use as handles to help carry the log, though it obviously requires two people to carry it.
Bringing swordsmanship to the RP huh? ^^ The host approves of ANY form of combat skills. hehe As long as it isn't some tank, battle ship, or any of that industrial warfare. It would be a little out of place I think...:lol but I could be wrong.
(This is a very recent idea I came up with.) On their way back to the Great Valley, Chronicler and Ruby are carrying the log with iron down a slope of loose rocks when Chronicler slips on the rocks and falls. At first, he is more concerned about the load of iron being dumped on the ground. But then he sees his leg is bent in a way seems extremely painful. Ruby helps fix Chronicler's dislocated leg, but he is unable to go anywhere, so Ruby asks Claw and Chomper (I'm assuming they're still with us) to hurry to the Great Valley and get help to carry him. While they're gone, a pack of Fast-Biters find them. Against Ruby's wishes, Chronicler tells her that she has no choice but to fight them off herself, using his bamboo pole.
[SARCASM]Ah gee, more members being tragic and injured heroes. :p[/SARCASM]
I say that's fine, would you want any of us to come to the rescue, or would you rather fight them off alone?
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Just double posting again. :p
Alright, the ones I really haven't heard from yet are:
Blitz
Rocky
Belmont200
Serris
I'm going to take a guess that ff-22 raptor ace is ready, but he has to tell me.
Other then that, I say we are pretty ready to go. :)
Edit: I also edited and added more content to the whole "dinosona" rule. You ARE allowed to change your species if playing a dinosaur version of yourself if desired or believe it would add a good, solid plot point in the rp. :yes
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Once Claw is cured I plan on him telling the elders about Rinkus and Sierra. Hmm... Maybe I should talk to them before we go looking for the cure, since that's something they would like to know about.
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Edit: I also edited and added more content to the whole "dinosona" rule. You ARE allowed to change your species if playing a dinosaur version of yourself if desired or believe it would add a good, solid plot point in the rp. :yes
Just some thoughts on the updated dinosona rule: While I don't object to the option of changing your dinosona species, I think it's something that could easily be overused, especially for plot purposes. It seems to me that the core of this RP is the relationship between the resident dinosaurs and the GOF members, with the latter having so far been generally accepted, but not entirely trusted, by the majority of the former (not including the gang and other major LBT characters whom various players have “bonded” with). The basis of this mistrust, as I see it, is the newcomers' strange behavior, mysterious origins, uncanny knowledge of their hosts, and the previously unknown species (humans) many of them identify with. I feel like this would be downplayed if the changing of dinosaur species became a widespread and prominent ability among the GOF members (for instance, if a player began changing his/her dinosona species indiscriminately). And subplots involving a character's change into a different kind of dinosaur could get old quickly if too many of them were created.
Maybe a condition of the rule should be that if a player wants to change his/her dinosona, he/she should bring it up in this thread, describing the nature and circumstances of the change and proposing how it will impact the plot.
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Shall we continue.
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Rat_Lady 7: Allow me to answer the questions you have for my ideas.
Since it takes all day to get from the Great Valley to Ruby's family's home, I was thinking that the group of four would arrive by late afternoon or early evening and Claw is given the cure right away. They decide to stay there for the night, during which Chronicler goes off on his own and encounters the talking Fast-Biter. Also, I wasn't thinking of the two particular Rainbowfaces in the valley. Chronicler knows how difficult it would be for the Fast-Biter to capture one of those two, so he's assuming there are many other Rainbowfaces like them that just aren't in the Great Valley.
I'm only planning on making one sword, and using it as a weapon of intimidation with no intention of harming anyone (hacking off some tree branches with ease would be a great demonstration). Also, I guarantee there will be none of that industrial-type-weaponry, mostly because they all require gunpowder, which is much harder to make than you might think. Getting the key ingredients, hard as that may be, is the easy part; the hard part is mixing them together in the correct amounts. Even if you did know what the correct mixture is, which Chronicler doesn't, it would still be very difficult to get it right. In other words, there will be no guns or cannons in this RP at all simply because the gunpowder would be far too difficult to make.
For the final idea, I already mentioned that Chronicler, who is unable to go anywhere, convinces Ruby to fight the Fast-Biters the way he would have done so. Ruby does a good job at first, but it's ultimately too much. A rescue at the last possible minute is what I had in mind. As for who will come to the rescue, I think I'll let Myrkin decide that, since Chronicler sends Claw and Chomper to get help.
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Just some thoughts on the updated dinosona rule: While I don't object to the option of changing your dinosona species, I think it's something that could easily be overused, especially for plot purposes. It seems to me that the core of this RP is the relationship between the resident dinosaurs and the GOF members, with the latter having so far been generally accepted, but not entirely trusted, by the majority of the former (not including the gang and other major LBT characters whom various players have “bonded” with). The basis of this mistrust, as I see it, is the newcomers' strange behavior, mysterious origins, uncanny knowledge of their hosts, and the previously unknown species (humans) many of them identify with. I feel like this would be downplayed if the changing of dinosaur species became a widespread and prominent ability among the GOF members (for instance, if a player began changing his/her dinosona species indiscriminately). And subplots involving a character's change into a different kind of dinosaur could get old quickly if too many of them were created.
I see your concern, but to be honest, I don't think too many people here (currently in this rp) have that "I do what the heck I want" mindset and just change species without warning. If that becomes a problem, then I'll simply make that rule stricter.
Maybe a condition of the rule should be that if a player wants to change his/her dinosona, he/she should bring it up in this thread, describing the nature and circumstances of the change and proposing how it will impact the plot.
Now this is something I would assume the players here would do anyway, rather then just winging it and doing what they want. Again I appreciate the fact you are voicing your opinion about this, but I don't think a lot of the players here have that "I do whateva I want!" attitude.
Shall we continue.
In a moment. And by you posting here, I assume you are ready to go along with the rp?
And PLEASE vote and comment here: http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=9156 (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=9156)
Since it takes all day to get from the Great Valley to Ruby's family's home, I was thinking that the group of four would arrive by late afternoon or early evening and Claw is given the cure right away. They decide to stay there for the night, during which Chronicler goes off on his own and encounters the talking Fast-Biter. Also, I wasn't thinking of the two particular Rainbowfaces in the valley. Chronicler knows how difficult it would be for the Fast-Biter to capture one of those two, so he's assuming there are many other Rainbowfaces like them that just aren't in the Great Valley.
Ah I see.
I'm only planning on making one sword, and using it as a weapon of intimidation with no intention of harming anyone (hacking off some tree branches with ease would be a great demonstration). Also, I guarantee there will be none of that industrial-type-weaponry, mostly because they all require gunpowder, which is much harder to make than you might think. Getting the key ingredients, hard as that may be, is the easy part; the hard part is mixing them together in the correct amounts. Even if you did know what the correct mixture is, which Chronicler doesn't, it would still be very difficult to get it right. In other words, there will be no guns or cannons in this RP at all simply because the gunpowder would be far too difficult to make.
:oops eh...I didn't think you would do any industrial related weponry, I just said that more as a joke, but also to let others know that in this rp, we should try to make it as realistic to the LBT world as possible, while having our own selves be ourselves in dinosaur form or as human beings. And yeah...I can imagine making gunpowder being quite difficult...:p
For the final idea, I already mentioned that Chronicler, who is unable to go anywhere, convinces Ruby to fight the Fast-Biters the way he would have done so. Ruby does a good job at first, but it's ultimately too much. A rescue at the last possible minute is what I had in mind. As for who will come to the rescue, I think I'll let Myrkin decide that, since Chronicler sends Claw and Chomper to get help.
Cool then. I think I would like to be one of those characters myself, since I would like to interact with Ruby and yourself. :yes
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Just some thoughts on the updated dinosona rule: While I don't object to the option of changing your dinosona species, I think it's something that could easily be overused, especially for plot purposes. It seems to me that the core of this RP is the relationship between the resident dinosaurs and the GOF members, with the latter having so far been generally accepted, but not entirely trusted, by the majority of the former (not including the gang and other major LBT characters whom various players have “bonded” with). The basis of this mistrust, as I see it, is the newcomers' strange behavior, mysterious origins, uncanny knowledge of their hosts, and the previously unknown species (humans) many of them identify with. I feel like this would be downplayed if the changing of dinosaur species became a widespread and prominent ability among the GOF members (for instance, if a player began changing his/her dinosona species indiscriminately). And subplots involving a character's change into a different kind of dinosaur could get old quickly if too many of them were created.
I see your concern, but to be honest, I don't think too many people here (currently in this rp) have that "I do what the heck I want" mindset and just change species without warning. If that becomes a problem, then I'll simply make that rule stricter.
Maybe a condition of the rule should be that if a player wants to change his/her dinosona, he/she should bring it up in this thread, describing the nature and circumstances of the change and proposing how it will impact the plot.
Now this is something I would assume the players here would do anyway, rather then just winging it and doing what they want. Again I appreciate the fact you are voicing your opinion about this, but I don't think a lot of the players here have that "I do whateva I want!" attitude.
Fortunately, I think you're right. I'm more concerned about people who join this RP in the future doing those sorts of things. Sorry; I didn't mean to insinuate that any of the current players (that includes Blitz, Redtooth, FBS, and LBTDiclonius) were like that. :oops
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A rescue at the last possible minute is what I had in mind. As for who will come to the rescue, I think I'll let Myrkin decide that, since Chronicler sends Claw and Chomper to get help.
Unless Claw and Chomper decide to take a nap. After all, Chronicler might not be the only one who needs to maintain perfect sleep schedule. :p
So, should Claw tell everybody about Rinkus and Sierra before going to find a cure? How elders would react to this news?
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^Well, that would definitely add another plot point as well. Though you have to remember that Pterano only knows them by name and the others would not know who they were unless you gave descriptions of them.
I remember my character getting a weird vibe from your character, if I heard that, then it would make sense to why I felt like that.
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A rescue at the last possible minute is what I had in mind. As for who will come to the rescue, I think I'll let Myrkin decide that, since Chronicler sends Claw and Chomper to get help.
Unless Claw and Chomper decide to take a nap. After all, Chronicler might not be the only one who needs to maintain perfect sleep schedule. :p
Did you read both of my previous posts? This all takes place on the day after the group of four spends the night at Ruby's family's home. On their way back to the Great Valley, Chronicler slips and breaks his leg, which is why Ruby asks Claw and Chomper to go to the valley and get help. This doesn't takes place at night, far from it actually. Besides, all of this won't be happening until the day after the one we are almost about to start, so this plot could be months away. :neutral
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And speaking of that, when are we going to start? Is everybody ready yet?
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Sleeping for one or two hours during a day isn't something unheard of, far from it, but this is not the point. The point is, that part you are quoting was a joke or at least it was intended to be one. Oh well... (notes to himself) That one didn't work well... Never say it again... (stops noting)
By the way... Why Ruby, Chomper and Claw will be unable to get Chronicler moving? I mean... If his leg is broken, they can help him walk. If he has fallen to some hole, they can help him get out, as difficult it may be.
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Please read my previous posts. Earlier that day, Chronicler finds a surface deposit of iron ore, so he decides to dig out some of it and bring it to the Great Valley. You can have Claw and/or I have Ruby offer to help carry him after he breaks his leg, but he is so determined to get to his next project that he refuses to leave without the iron. (And they weren't carrying small handfuls, they had hollowed out a log to carry as much as possible, as requested by Chronicler.)
Anyway, like I said, we likely won't be able to get to this plot for months. Our characters still need to spend an entire day just to get to Ruby's family's home so Claw can be cured. Everything else after that will take place the following day, so that should give you an idea of how far ahead we really are talking about.
Edit: A note to everyone, it seems I can't tell the difference between joking and serious talk, :confused so if you want to joke with me, either clearly mark that you're joking or don't joke at all.
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I am probably considering turning into something like a Oviraptor. The name of this form will probably be Ovius.
I also play as Deimos (Utahraptor OC).
As for the name of my "Human-self"..."James" will do as I am not giving out my real name.
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Added and edited cast list. :yes
Thank you for responding Serris. :)
And you guys have my okay to play now! :D
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*so jittery with excitement that I start foaming at the mouth* Does that mean........?
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Yeah, go ahead.
Remember the rules,
Treat each other with respect,
and have fun. :D
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*tries sooooooooooooo hard to keep myself in check* ......................... *fails miserably* SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!! Can't wait till LBTDiclonius gets the news!!! WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! *dies*
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Now, how do I start this in a civilized manner...
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES!!! YESYESYES!!!!!!! Finally! I got the news FBS. ;) Thank you!
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Show time :D
I suck at openings though :lol
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Question to Rat_lady7:
When do you want me to bring in the other sharpteeth to ally with RedClaw? I'm horrible at picking up subtle hints and get confused waaay too easily, so can you tell me when you want them in? :oops
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I can't speak for Amy, but considering that she has yet to even wake up her characters in the RP (nothing wrong with that, mind you), I don't think you need to worry about it just yet. :p
By the way, I've begun thinking of a possible subplot in which Screech and Thud start to question Red Claw's leadership due to his deteriorating sanity and increasingly risky attempts at revenge, perhaps eventually leaving him (though it needn't necessarily be permanent) to settle their scores with the valleyers on their own. :idea I was thinking that this would perhaps provide more “room” for Red Claw to interact with the Spinosaurus and Giganotosaurus characters. (I'm thinking that the presence of two much larger and more dangerous sharpteeth might even be part of the reason Thud and Screech decide to leave.)
Speaking of the Spinosaurus and Giganotosaurus, I have a few questions on them myself:
ï Is the plan still to introduce the Giganotosaurus when the group of characters visit the Big Water, and have it follow them back to the valley?
ï Is Redtooth101 or FlipperBoidSkua playing the Spinosaurus?
ï Do the Giganotosaurus and Spinosaurus have names yet?
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Well it was FBS's idea so I'm just waiting for the okay that I have permission to play the Spinosaurus.
By the way, quick question. From what I'v seen here, since this is the LBT universe from here then OCs created by us are real in the RP, right?
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You know, Pangaea, your idea of Screech and Thud settling scores with the valley gave me an idea. What if my character does a one-on-one fight with whichever one bit him (I forget which one actually bit Rob). It doesn't have to be a war or anything grand like that, but say your character approaches the valley, Rob recognizes its the one who bit him, and the two have a fast biter brawl, just the two of them. It would give you and I more of a chance to RP with each other, and it could be interesting.
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By the way, quick question. From what I'v seen here, since this is the LBT universe from here then OCs created by us are real in the RP, right?
That seems to be the case. The way others (namely GVG and LBTFan13) have handled it so far is that their OCs are part of the LBT world (with the other LBT characters interacting with them as if they always were) and have no knowledge of their creators, but the GOF members who created them know everything about them that they designed themselves. (Am I making sense?) However, since different people are playing different characters and don't know all about everyone else's OCs, it's probably best that you don't refer to events in fanfictions (for instance) in which your OCs interacted with the LBT characters.
You know, Pangaea, your idea of Screech and Thud settling scores with the valley gave me an idea. What if my character does a one-on-one fight with whichever one bit him (I forget which one actually bit Rob). It doesn't have to be a war or anything grand like that, but say your character approaches the valley, Rob recognizes its the one who bit him, and the two have a fast biter brawl, just the two of them. It would give you and I more of a chance to RP with each other, and it could be interesting.
Hmm…that might work. :idea I think that event could also serve to improve your character's reputation in the eyes of the valley dinosaurs, since you'd be defending the valley against a known and genuine threat.
P.S. It was Thud (the green fast biter) that bit you. :p
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I can't speak for Amy, but considering that she has yet to even wake up her characters in the RP (nothing wrong with that, mind you), I don't think you need to worry about it just yet.
Yeah, I just wanted to know ahead of time, so I'm not caught unawares!! :D
By the way, I've begun thinking of a possible subplot in which Screech and Thud start to question Red Claw's leadership due to his deteriorating sanity and increasingly risky attempts at revenge, perhaps eventually leaving him (though it needn't necessarily be permanent) to settle their scores with the valleyers on their own. I was thinking that this would perhaps provide more “room” for Red Claw to interact with the Spinosaurus and Giganotosaurus characters. (I'm thinking that the presence of two much larger and more dangerous sharpteeth might even be part of the reason Thud and Screech decide to leave.)
That's an awesome idea!! A difficult choice for the two raptors to make: a great risk is taken even questioning Red Claw, but following him mindlessly might still get them killed. A great dilema to put them in!! Absolutely genius!! And you're right; the presence of two huge sharpteeth might add a bit of urgency to their leaving, plus they'll no doubt be (and possibly feel) a bit useless if Red Claw had allies more powerful than two Fast Biters. I'm feeling sorry for Screech and Thud now...
Is the plan still to introduce the Giganotosaurus when the group of characters visit the Big Water, and have it follow them back to the valley?
As far as I know.....Yup, yup, yup!! :DD It's an awesome idea and still beats the 'having-him-pop-out-of-nowhere' idea!! :smile
Is Redtooth101 or FlipperBoidSkua playing the Spinosaurus?
Well it was FBS's idea so I'm just waiting for the okay that I have permission to play the Spinosaurus.
I'm quite willing to let Redtooth101 play the Spino!! He seems as enthusiastic at playing the Spino as I am to be playing the Giganoto!! :)
Do the Giganotosaurus and Spinosaurus have names yet?
I'll let Redtooth101 think of a name for the Spino since he now has my permission to play the lovable sail-backed carnie!! ;)
Giganotosaurus-wise............ I got nothing.... I'm trying to keep to the LBT tradition of naming him for his species, but can't think of a good non-comical-sounding one from Giganotosaurus ("Plated Sharptooth" doesn't give much to work with, and I even looked up the scientific name to see if that'll give me ideas, to no avail....). Maybe a physical feature, but with him being the only Giganoto we see, I dunno if he has any difference in appearance..... Gah!! :unsure: But no worries, something will come to me eventually!! :DD
Also.........A Fast Biter vs Fast Biter fight sounds soooooooooo cool!! When it happens, I'll be reading intently with a bowl of popcorn!! :lol:
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I can't speak for Amy, but considering that she has yet to even wake up her characters in the RP (nothing wrong with that, mind you), I don't think you need to worry about it just yet.
Yeah, I just wanted to know ahead of time, so I'm not caught unawares!! :D
I can understand that. :yes Believe me, I have the same problem with recognizing when other players are ready for my characters to do something. :rolleyes I've been doing okay so far, though (as far as I know), and unlike me, you seem to be too enthusiastic about posting in the RP to procrastinate. :p
That's an awesome idea!! A difficult choice for the two raptors to make: a great risk is taken even questioning Red Claw, but following him mindlessly might still get them killed. A great dilema to put them in!! Absolutely genius!! And you're right; the presence of two huge sharpteeth might add a bit of urgency to their leaving, plus they'll no doubt be (and possibly feel) a bit useless if Red Claw had allies more powerful than two Fast Biters. I'm feeling sorry for Screech and Thud now...
Thanks. I’m glad you like the idea. And you’re not only exactly correct in understanding it, but you’ve actually expanded upon my reasoning of why Red Claw’s new partners would give Screech and Thud motivation to leave. :wow
Giganotosaurus-wise............ I got nothing.... I'm trying to keep to the LBT tradition of naming him for his species, but can't think of a good non-comical-sounding one from Giganotosaurus ("Plated Sharptooth" doesn't give much to work with, and I even looked up the scientific name to see if that'll give me ideas, to no avail....). Maybe a physical feature, but with him being the only Giganoto we see, I dunno if he has any difference in appearance..... Gah!! :unsure: But no worries, something will come to me eventually!! :DD
Um…I have a slightly absurd suggestion for the Giganotosaurus's name: Carl (from Giganotosaurus carolinii). Yeah, it doesn’t exactly convey the image of one of Earth’s largest terrestrial predators of all time, but hey, you had a super-sized theropod with an anticlimactically unintimidating name in the third Ice Age movie. And perhaps there could be a humorous aspect to his character; that he’s embarrassed by his own name. (Speaking of the Giganotosaurus’s character, check out this question (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=8986&st=60&#entry9224907) I left for for you.)
If you don’t care for that name, here are some other ideas (including some alternatives to basing it off his species name):
ï Giga, Gigan, Gigano, Giganto, Gant, or Ganto, all permutations of the first part of Giganotosaurus’s name. (Some of these I suggested before.)
ï Anton or Antonio (Giganotosaurus), which have the bonus of being rather commonly used names in Argentina, where Giganotosaurus was discovered.
ï Carco, from Carcharodontosauridae, the family Giganotosaurus belongs to.
ï Coria, after Rodolfo Coria, one of the paleontologists who first described and named Giganotosaurus.
ï Calvo, after Jorge Calvo, another Argentine paleontologist who studied Giganotosaurus.
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You can also drop the i and the g from the first part of the species name to get Gan. Should be enough name ideas Pangea gave you to pick from hopefully.
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I was thinking of naming the Spinosaurus 'Stromer'. Reason being that was the person who found it, well at least the Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus. The other species was found by someone called Russel but that name doesn't sound as cool.
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I can understand that. Believe me, I have the same problem with recognizing when other players are ready for my characters to do something. I've been doing okay so far, though (as far as I know), and unlike me, you seem to be too enthusiastic about posting in the RP to procrastinate.
Yeah, I probably won't be procrastinating too often with a RP this fun!! :D
Thanks. I’m glad you like the idea. And you’re not only exactly correct in understanding it, but you’ve actually expanded upon my reasoning of why Red Claw’s new partners would give Screech and Thud motivation to leave.
Further proof that we are clones!! :lol
I was thinking of naming the Spinosaurus 'Stromer'. Reason being that was the person who found it, well at least the Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus. The other species was found by someone called Russel but that name doesn't sound as cool.
Stromer definitely sounds cool!!
I've looked through Pangaea's list of possible names and Kor's suggestion for most of the night and day and I've slimmed it down to the following:
Gigano
Anton
Ganto
Gan
It's hard to choose, but I'll be thinking all throughout class tonight. Hopefully, I'll have the final decision made!! Squee!!
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I was thinking of naming the Spinosaurus 'Stromer'. Reason being that was the person who found it, well at least the Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus. The other species was found by someone called Russel but that name doesn't sound as cool.
I like Stromer. :smile I think you can go with that. :yes Glad to see I inspired you, too. :lol
I've looked through Pangaea's list of possible names and Kor's suggestion for most of the night and day and I've slimmed it down to the following:
Gigano
Anton
Ganto
Gan
It's hard to choose, but I'll be thinking all throughout class tonight. Hopefully, I'll have the final decision made!! Squee!!
My personal opinion is that “Gan” is a bit too short; for some reason I think of the Giganotosaurus as having a two-or-three syllable name. (Thanks for contributing, though, Kor! :)) I'm also realizing that maybe I don't like “Anton” as much as I thought; I feel like a name beginning with a hard “G” sound somehow suits him more. (By the way, I pronounce “Giganotosaurus” with a “J” sound at the beginning instead of a hard “G”, so it occurs to me that many of the names I suggested could be pronounced differently from how I imagined them. :unsure:) Of course it's your decision, FBS. ;)
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Question to Rat_lady7:
When do you want me to bring in the other sharpteeth to ally with RedClaw? I'm horrible at picking up subtle hints and get confused waaay too easily, so can you tell me when you want them in? :oops
*Is not bothering to read the other posts after this one right now.*
I'm not entirely sure at this point. I need to wake up my characters first and see everyone else's plans and what they are doing in the rp.
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I feel like a name beginning with a hard “G” sound somehow suits him more. (By the way, I pronounce “Giganotosaurus” with a “J” sound at the beginning instead of a hard “G”, so it occurs to me that many of the names I suggested could be pronounced differently from how I imagined them. ) Of course it's your decision, FBS.
Interesting points and I'm definitely taking them into consideration. And yeah, I'm not too sure which pronounciation the "G" is supposed to have: I hear some shows use it with a "J" sound and others with the actual "G" sound.
But alright, I'm thinking all the time, all the time thinking and I think this :p : The name of our beloved Plated Sharptooth shall be.......Gigano!!
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The name of our beloved Plated Sharptooth shall be.......Gigano!!
Sounds good to me! :smile Would that be pronounced “Gig-a-no” or “Gy-gan-o”? (Personally I favor the first option.)
By the way, has anyone heard from Blitz? :unsure: I've been PMing and e-mailing him, but he hasn't responded (and I know he's been on the GOF recently). It wouldn't hugely affect our plans if he's decided not to join after all, but it would sure be useful to know in case he does want to interact with the characters who visit the Big Water (which is where FBS and I were thinking Gigano would be introduced).
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Sounds good to me! Would that be pronounced “Gig-a-no” or “Gy-gan-o”? (Personally I favor the first option.)
Yeah, I like the first one too; the second makes me giggle for some reason. :lol
As for Blitz.... I'm afraid I won't be of much help there. :(
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Awesome namefor the Gigantosaurus FBS! ;)
Blitz? Haven't heard from him lately.
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Well it was FBS's idea so I'm just waiting for the okay that I have permission to play the Spinosaurus.
By the way, quick question. From what I'v seen here, since this is the LBT universe from here then OCs created by us are real in the RP, right?
Good, thank you for doing this.
As far as the OC thing, well sure, otherwise Pangaea's character wouldn't be alive in the rp. :p :lol MOST OCs are welcome in the rp, but they have to be some prehistoric character in some shape or form. :yes
And as far as Blitz goes, I haven't heard of him either. I just sent him that one pm to vote and post and I just left it up to him to respond or not. I do PREFER though that he could at say something (AND this goes for anyone else that is playing in this rp or rather any rps I create) and let me know either way if he's playing or not. It's better to say no and lose interest of the rp then to leave the gm hanging I say. I'm not a mind reader. :p
Awesome, Gigano it is. :yes
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Just to let everyone know, I'm waiting for Myrkin to post in the RP before I can make my next post. Also, I want to ask if anyone wants their characters to meet and/or speak with mine before I send them out of the valley on their mission to help Claw.
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Thank you for posting in this topic and at the moment my characters don't have any further plans to speak to your characters yet.
*nudges Myrkin to post in the rp*
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Just a request, I remembered someone saying that some characters are able to go from human form to dinosaur form. So could my character also transform but rather than human to dinosaur I was thinking Cearadactylus to Spinosaurus but still a 'teen-aged' one?
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Your dinosona is yourself in a dinosaur form, whatever species you decide it to be. If you believe your dinosona changing to another species will be part of a crucial plot point, type it here in this discussion.
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I think he's asking whether, instead of his character having a human form and a dinosaur form, he can have two different dinosaur forms that he can alternate between.
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Hey, Rat_Lady7, have you read that PM I sent you last week? Do you think you can send me a reply? I just want to know what your thoughts are on the plans and ideas I currently have for this RP. :yes
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So it's been a while since I last posted in the RP, mainly because my main interaction has been with GreatValleyGuardian and he seems to be MIA at the moment.
I'm just going to post that my characters left the current scene, so anybody please feel free to start interacting with my characters, especially Rob since he's going to be feeling kinda lonely because of all that's going on around him.
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Hey guys, just to let you all know, we might have a pontenial new player coming in. The member, vonboy, posted in the RP recently and I directed him in the right direction to ask if he could join or not. Seeing as it's not up to me, I can't make the decision, I'll let Rat lady do that. But, I'm just giving you guy's a warning so if he posts here, you'll have some early notice. ;)
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Yeah, can I join? I don't know what species of dinosaur I want to be able to turn into. Right now, I was just going to have it where I can't turn into a dinosaur, or at least I don't know how to yet.
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I'm sure you'll be more than welcome to join. We always enjoy bringing new players into the RP, and Amy is very chill and cool to work with, so you'll be fine ;)
If you need any help with figuring out your character you can always ask one of us to help you out.
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^^Thank you LBTDicionius for directing vonboy here. It's important that all members read this thread and its rules before entering the rp.
*puts on RP GM hat*
Hey vonboy, and welcome to the Role Play Discussion and Members Meeting the Characters thread! This is the topic to ask questions you have of the rp, make comments, plans, and read and review the rules here.
I'll just copy and paste the rules on the first page so you can get started.
1. Post no more than two times a day.
2. Play as yourself, either in the form of a “dinosona” (a dinosaur version of yourself) or as your regular human self. You may switch between the two forms, or stay in one form the whole time. You can even change to different dinosaur species if desired or believe it would make a nice plot point.
You can post your bio of yourself in this link:
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357)
3. You can't control another person's character unless you have their permission, other then that, stick to your own characters.
4. The maximum of characters doesn't really matter right now.
5. You may use an OC as one of your characters.
Now I'll copy and paste the amount of the canon characters that are not played at the moment:
1. Hyp
2. Nod
3. Mutt
4. Hyp's dad
5. Dinah
6. Dana
7. Swooper, the blind flyer from The Hermit of Blackrock
8. Skip, the talking mammal from Return to Hanging Rock
9. Rooter
10. Ichy
11. Dil
12. Archie
13. Tickles
15. Doc
16. Dara
17. Tippy
18. "Mrs. Mama" (the longneck from Journey to Big Water)
19. The Tinysauruses (Big Daddy, etc.)
20. Loofah
21. Doofah
22. Foobie
I think that should about cover it. However, you have anymore questions, comments, etc. feel free to post here or pm me. Other then that, have fun, follow the rules, respect your fellow players, and bow to your game master errrm...mind your game master. :D Whatever works.
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Since the next part of my current plans for this RP include my character meeting Ruby's family, I was wondering if I could play those characters. (Besides a father and mother, Ruby also has a younger brother and a younger sister, but that's it.)
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Is it okay if I join too?
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You're welcome there, Rat lady! ;)
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@Chronicler: Certainly! *adds and edits*
@Jasper: R&R the rules, ask questions if desired, and fill out your dinosona or if not just play as yourself. :)
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I just wanted to copy 'n paste a plan Chronicler and I were discussing over pm. This is what the conclusion was:
When the captured group fights back at the Fast-Biter army, my character tries to make his escape, knowing that traitors always get the worst punishment. His hopes of using the Rainbowface to escape sci-fi style turns out to be futile. As the tide of the battle turns against the Fast-Biter army, the talking Fast-Biter decides to call off the deal by throwing my character at the group while he, Screech, Thud, and the rest of the army flee. My character is then dragged back to the Great Valley and everyone is told of his treachery. Virtually everyone avoids him, but after a few days, some help from Ruby, and helping to defend the valley from another attack, he eventually regains everyone's trust. Meanwhile, the Fast-Biter army ends up competing with Redclaw to attempt to take over the Great Valley.
I personally like this idea, it gives more ground for Red Claw to work with, and it allows him to deal with all of these sorts of new challenges with some benefits.
It also allows Chronicler's characters to be a bit more on the center stage for a bit, like other's have been. :)
Read, comment your thoughts, and review this, what you think should happen.
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@Chronicler: Certainly! *adds and edits*
@Jasper: R&R the rules, ask questions if desired, and fill out your dinosona or if not just play as yourself. :)
Okay and thanks. I think it's time for my character giant CJ to make his debut though I hope I'll be able to make him compatible in this story.
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When the captured group fights back at the Fast-Biter army, my character tries to make his escape, knowing that traitors always get the worst punishment. His hopes of using the Rainbowface to escape sci-fi style turns out to be futile. As the tide of the battle turns against the Fast-Biter army, the talking Fast-Biter decides to call off the deal by throwing my character at the group while he, Screech, Thud, and the rest of the army flee. My character is then dragged back to the Great Valley and everyone is told of his treachery. Virtually everyone avoids him, but after a few days, some help from Ruby, and helping to defend the valley from another attack, he eventually regains everyone's trust. Meanwhile, the Fast-Biter army ends up competing with Redclaw to attempt to take over the Great Valley.
How will this happen? What will to these events?
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So I got to ask. We take turns posting or we post at will until we hit the maximum number of times posted?
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When the captured group fights back at the Fast-Biter army, my character tries to make his escape, knowing that traitors always get the worst punishment. His hopes of using the Rainbowface to escape sci-fi style turns out to be futile. As the tide of the battle turns against the Fast-Biter army, the talking Fast-Biter decides to call off the deal by throwing my character at the group while he, Screech, Thud, and the rest of the army flee. My character is then dragged back to the Great Valley and everyone is told of his treachery. Virtually everyone avoids him, but after a few days, some help from Ruby, and helping to defend the valley from another attack, he eventually regains everyone's trust. Meanwhile, the Fast-Biter army ends up competing with Redclaw to attempt to take over the Great Valley.
How will this happen? What will to these events?
I'll post more of our discussion here:
Chronicler, Ruby, Claw, and Chomper spend the entire day going to the home of Ruby's family, since it is the only place where Claw can find the cure for his problem. After talking with Ruby's family, Chronicler wanders off on his own in the evening. He is furious about not being home and declares that he will do whatever it takes to get back home, then he encounters a Fast-Biter than can speak both sharptooth and leafeater (called a "double-speaker" in the LBT world). The Fast-Biter reveals that he is alone because sharpteeth typically shun double-speakers as wimps, and he want's to prove them wrong. Realizing that both of them are desperate for something, Chronicler proposes a deal. Suspicious that the Rainbowfaces were responsible for bringing the GoF members to the LBT universe, Chronicler asks the Fast-Biter to capture one and get answers from him. In return, Chronicler will give knowledge on human combat that would benefit the Fast-Biters. They agree and walk away before anyone can notice them. It is the beginning of Chronicler's plot to betray the Great Valley.
After Screech and Thud decided to ditch Redclaw, they decide to join forces with the talking Fast-Biter when he convinces them that they will be guaranteed to be the most powerful Fast-Biters in the world, thanks to a traitor in the Great Valley. One night, Chronicler finds a secret location at the edge of the valley to meet with the Fast-Biter. Although he had successfully captured a Rainbowface and got some answers, Screech and Thud lost patience and killed him. As a result of getting little knowledge, Chronicler gives little knowledge to the talking Fast-Biter. However, it is enough for the Great Valley to get suspicious the next day. They realize someone is betraying the Great Valley, but nobody knows who it is (possibly further increasing tensions between the Great Valley residents and the GoF members). Things get even worse when Chronicler's sword goes missing and is revealed to have been given to the talking Fast-Biter by the traitor (everyone is still unaware that it's Chronicler).
@Jasper: I saw your entry in the dinosona thread. That's not really what I meant. You can post yourself as a dinosaur in that thread, but please don't post other characters, post those in the correct threads. Thanks.
As far as posting, simply take turns on it. One will post then another will post, then another.
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When the captured group fights back at the Fast-Biter army, my character tries to make his escape, knowing that traitors always get the worst punishment. His hopes of using the Rainbowface to escape sci-fi style turns out to be futile. As the tide of the battle turns against the Fast-Biter army, the talking Fast-Biter decides to call off the deal by throwing my character at the group while he, Screech, Thud, and the rest of the army flee. My character is then dragged back to the Great Valley and everyone is told of his treachery. Virtually everyone avoids him, but after a few days, some help from Ruby, and helping to defend the valley from another attack, he eventually regains everyone's trust. Meanwhile, the Fast-Biter army ends up competing with Redclaw to attempt to take over the Great Valley.
How will this happen? What will to these events?
I'll post more of our discussion here:
Chronicler, Ruby, Claw, and Chomper spend the entire day going to the home of Ruby's family, since it is the only place where Claw can find the cure for his problem. After talking with Ruby's family, Chronicler wanders off on his own in the evening. He is furious about not being home and declares that he will do whatever it takes to get back home, then he encounters a Fast-Biter than can speak both sharptooth and leafeater (called a "double-speaker" in the LBT world). The Fast-Biter reveals that he is alone because sharpteeth typically shun double-speakers as wimps, and he want's to prove them wrong. Realizing that both of them are desperate for something, Chronicler proposes a deal. Suspicious that the Rainbowfaces were responsible for bringing the GoF members to the LBT universe, Chronicler asks the Fast-Biter to capture one and get answers from him. In return, Chronicler will give knowledge on human combat that would benefit the Fast-Biters. They agree and walk away before anyone can notice them. It is the beginning of Chronicler's plot to betray the Great Valley.
After Screech and Thud decided to ditch Redclaw, they decide to join forces with the talking Fast-Biter when he convinces them that they will be guaranteed to be the most powerful Fast-Biters in the world, thanks to a traitor in the Great Valley. One night, Chronicler finds a secret location at the edge of the valley to meet with the Fast-Biter. Although he had successfully captured a Rainbowface and got some answers, Screech and Thud lost patience and killed him. As a result of getting little knowledge, Chronicler gives little knowledge to the talking Fast-Biter. However, it is enough for the Great Valley to get suspicious the next day. They realize someone is betraying the Great Valley, but nobody knows who it is (possibly further increasing tensions between the Great Valley residents and the GoF members). Things get even worse when Chronicler's sword goes missing and is revealed to have been given to the talking Fast-Biter by the traitor (everyone is still unaware that it's Chronicler).
@Jasper: I saw your entry in the dinosona thread. That's not really what I meant. You can post yourself as a dinosaur in that thread, but please don't post other characters, post those in the correct threads. Thanks.
As far as posting, simply take turns on it. One will post then another will post, then another.
I'll modify that post I made after I get back from doing something that is.
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Well, since Rat_lady7 wants to tell everyone about everything we discussed, I might as wall post all the plans I had mentioned (at least the ones that we will apparently go through with).
Chronicler, Ruby, Claw, and Chomper spend the entire day going to the home of Ruby's family, since it is the only place where Claw can find the cure for his problem. After talking with Ruby's family, Chronicler wanders off on his own in the evening. He is furious about not being home and declares that he will do whatever it takes to get back home, then he encounters a Fast-Biter than can speak both sharptooth and leafeater (called a "double-speaker" in the LBT world). The Fast-Biter reveals that he is alone because sharpteeth typically shun double-speakers as wimps, and he want's to prove them wrong. Realizing that both of them are desperate for something, Chronicler proposes a deal. Suspicious that the Rainbowfaces were responsible for bringing the GoF members to the LBT universe, Chronicler asks the Fast-Biter to capture one and get answers from him. In return, Chronicler will give knowledge on human combat that would benefit the Fast-Biters. They agree and walk away before anyone can notice them. It is the beginning of Chronicler's plot to betray the Great Valley.
(I'll admit it may have been influenced by Bionicle, but I'm quite fond of a plot that features a traitor.)
The next day, Chronicler discovers a surface deposit of iron ore. Intending to turn the iron into a sword, he digs up enough iron to fill a hollow log that he and Ruby carry with them back to the Great Valley. Along the way, Chronicler slips and breaks his leg. Refusing to go anywhere without the iron, he asks Claw and Chomper to go back to the Great Valley and get some help. While they're gone, a pack of Fast-Biters attack, and with Chronicler unable to stand, Ruby has no choice but to fight them off herself. She is able to hold them back for some time, but they're too much for her alone. The help from the Great Valley arrives at the last minute and saves them and takes them back to the Great Valley. Chronicler is forced to not go anywhere for a day while his leg heals. After that, he takes some of the iron to the Smoking Mountain and successfully forges a crude sword.
(The rest of these plans are so far ahead in the RP that they might as well be spoilers to anyone but you.)
After Screech and Thud decided to ditch Redclaw, they decide to join forces with the talking Fast-Biter when he convinces them that they will be guaranteed to be the most powerful Fast-Biters in the world, thanks to a traitor in the Great Valley. One night, Chronicler finds a secret location at the edge of the valley to meet with the Fast-Biter. Although he had successfully captured a Rainbowface and got some answers, Screech and Thud lost patience and killed him. As a result of getting little knowledge, Chronicler gives little knowledge to the talking Fast-Biter. However, it is enough for the Great Valley to get suspicious the next day. They realize someone is betraying the Great Valley, but nobody knows who it is (possibly further increasing tensions between the Great Valley residents and the GoF members). Things get even worse when Chronicler's sword goes missing and is revealed to have been given to the talking Fast-Biter by the traitor (everyone is still unaware that it's Chronicler).
(I haven't thought of what will happen here, but I'll let other people deal with it.)
Later on, the GoF members, along with the gang and others, are out in the Mysterious Beyond, but are ambushed by the talking Fast-Biter, who has now formed a pack comparable to an organized army, all of them armed with swords of their own. He takes all of the group prisoner, except for the traitor. It is at this time that Chronicler reveals himself as the traitor, much to everyone's (especially Ruby's) horror. The pack had indeed captured another Rainbowface, who Chronicler hopes to use to get back home. Eventually, after traveling some distance, the prisoners decide to fight back, despite the long odds.
When the captured group fights back at the Fast-Biter army, my character tries to make his escape, knowing that traitors always get the worst punishment. His hopes of using the Rainbowface to escape sci-fi style turns out to be futile. As the tide of the battle turns against the Fast-Biter army, the talking Fast-Biter decides to call off the deal by throwing my character at the group while he, Screech, Thud, and the rest of the army flee. My character is then dragged back to the Great Valley and everyone is told of his treachery. Virtually everyone avoids him, but after a few days, some help from Ruby, and helping to defend the valley from another attack, he eventually regains everyone's trust. Meanwhile, the Fast-Biter army ends up competing with Redclaw to attempt to take over the Great Valley.
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can I ask, am I the only person in this story who was not in a dinosona form when I entered it? I think maybe we could work in some kind of reason why I was never a dinosaur and why I can't change into one. Does that sound like it could be a good plot point to work with?
what do you guys think?
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^We had others that came in human form, sometimes they even change from dinosaur to human form in the story, it really can go either way.
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And I pretty much still thinking of a dinosaur that has not been taken yet. I'm looking towards plesiosaurs more, but looking for ones that have not been taken yet.
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Would it be possible for me and jasper to meet chomper before they leave on that quest for ruby's parents?
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You'll have to ask Myrkin, he's the one who's playing Chomper here. However, with the current plans I have, if you do want to meet him, it'll be very brief, and my character would likely try to talk you out of coming along.
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It would be fun to have some arguing, with your character trying to keep me out of it. I think that could be interesting. I'll PM myrkin about meeting chomper.
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Well, since Rat_lady7 wants to tell everyone about everything we discussed, I might as wall post all the plans I had mentioned (at least the ones that we will apparently go through with).
Chronicler, Ruby, Claw, and Chomper spend the entire day going to the home of Ruby's family, since it is the only place where Claw can find the cure for his problem. After talking with Ruby's family, Chronicler wanders off on his own in the evening. He is furious about not being home and declares that he will do whatever it takes to get back home, then he encounters a Fast-Biter than can speak both sharptooth and leafeater (called a "double-speaker" in the LBT world). The Fast-Biter reveals that he is alone because sharpteeth typically shun double-speakers as wimps, and he want's to prove them wrong. Realizing that both of them are desperate for something, Chronicler proposes a deal. Suspicious that the Rainbowfaces were responsible for bringing the GoF members to the LBT universe, Chronicler asks the Fast-Biter to capture one and get answers from him. In return, Chronicler will give knowledge on human combat that would benefit the Fast-Biters. They agree and walk away before anyone can notice them. It is the beginning of Chronicler's plot to betray the Great Valley.
(I'll admit it may have been influenced by Bionicle, but I'm quite fond of a plot that features a traitor.)
The next day, Chronicler discovers a surface deposit of iron ore. Intending to turn the iron into a sword, he digs up enough iron to fill a hollow log that he and Ruby carry with them back to the Great Valley. Along the way, Chronicler slips and breaks his leg. Refusing to go anywhere without the iron, he asks Claw and Chomper to go back to the Great Valley and get some help. While they're gone, a pack of Fast-Biters attack, and with Chronicler unable to stand, Ruby has no choice but to fight them off herself. She is able to hold them back for some time, but they're too much for her alone. The help from the Great Valley arrives at the last minute and saves them and takes them back to the Great Valley. Chronicler is forced to not go anywhere for a day while his leg heals. After that, he takes some of the iron to the Smoking Mountain and successfully forges a crude sword.
(The rest of these plans are so far ahead in the RP that they might as well be spoilers to anyone but you.)
After Screech and Thud decided to ditch Redclaw, they decide to join forces with the talking Fast-Biter when he convinces them that they will be guaranteed to be the most powerful Fast-Biters in the world, thanks to a traitor in the Great Valley. One night, Chronicler finds a secret location at the edge of the valley to meet with the Fast-Biter. Although he had successfully captured a Rainbowface and got some answers, Screech and Thud lost patience and killed him. As a result of getting little knowledge, Chronicler gives little knowledge to the talking Fast-Biter. However, it is enough for the Great Valley to get suspicious the next day. They realize someone is betraying the Great Valley, but nobody knows who it is (possibly further increasing tensions between the Great Valley residents and the GoF members). Things get even worse when Chronicler's sword goes missing and is revealed to have been given to the talking Fast-Biter by the traitor (everyone is still unaware that it's Chronicler).
(I haven't thought of what will happen here, but I'll let other people deal with it.)
Later on, the GoF members, along with the gang and others, are out in the Mysterious Beyond, but are ambushed by the talking Fast-Biter, who has now formed a pack comparable to an organized army, all of them armed with swords of their own. He takes all of the group prisoner, except for the traitor. It is at this time that Chronicler reveals himself as the traitor, much to everyone's (especially Ruby's) horror. The pack had indeed captured another Rainbowface, who Chronicler hopes to use to get back home. Eventually, after traveling some distance, the prisoners decide to fight back, despite the long odds.
When the captured group fights back at the Fast-Biter army, my character tries to make his escape, knowing that traitors always get the worst punishment. His hopes of using the Rainbowface to escape sci-fi style turns out to be futile. As the tide of the battle turns against the Fast-Biter army, the talking Fast-Biter decides to call off the deal by throwing my character at the group while he, Screech, Thud, and the rest of the army flee. My character is then dragged back to the Great Valley and everyone is told of his treachery. Virtually everyone avoids him, but after a few days, some help from Ruby, and helping to defend the valley from another attack, he eventually regains everyone's trust. Meanwhile, the Fast-Biter army ends up competing with Redclaw to attempt to take over the Great Valley.
I hate to say it, but I have a lot of problems with these ideas. (I feel obliged to include my standard clause that I know full well that my opinions do not outweigh anyone else’s, and I intend absolutely no offense or ill will.)
Firstly, I would really, REALLY, emphatically prefer that there not be a war in this RP. This RP is already dark and violent enough for me; the last battle (which also involved an army of fast biters) was pushing it. Forgive me for being a LBT purist, but an army of sword-bearing sharpteeth intent on subjugating the Great Valley crosses the line WAY too far.
Also, I think Chronicler’s character is already the subject of some resentment for his rant preceding (and, perhaps in some valleyers’ eyes, provoking) the earlier sharptooth battle. While I certainly don’t have anything against Chronicler’s wishes to be more involved in the RP, is something as dramatic as his character deliberately betraying the valley and all the other characters really necessary for such a thing? It seems a stretch that the valley dinosaurs would EVER trust him again after that sort of thing.
I might need a refresher on the purpose and intentions of this RP; I always interpreted it as primarily a means for GOF members to imagine ourselves visiting the LBT world, meeting and interacting with LBT characters and each other. Assuming I’m not wearing a pair of rose-colored glasses here, wouldn’t this subplot idea have too much of a (negative, in the context of the RP) impact on too many players?
Finally, I don’t think it’s written as a rule anywhere, but aren’t we supposed to be playing as ourselves in this RP? Chronicler betraying the entire valley seems awfully out-of-character (or else there’s something about real-life Chronicler I don’t know :unsure:).
That’s not to say that I think all of these ideas are bad. I like the idea of the “double-speaker” fast biter, and think it’s something we could work with. Chronicler, rather than your character being intentionally traitorous, what if his deal with that fast biter had some sort of pretense, like that the fast biter could not directly share any of the information given to him with any other sharpteeth (only using it to make himself a more efficient hunter, etc.), or that he had to promise would be that he would not harm Ruby’s family or any of the dinosaurs in the Great Valley? Basically, the “double-speaker” would end up being the traitorous character (preferably in some way other than leading a horde of Mesozoic barbarian warriors into battle against the Great Valley). One idea is that they could use iron tools to excavate a tunnel into the Great Valley that would enable them to sneak in and out and “harvest” valley prey in secret. (Yeah, my ideas aren’t very creative or interesting; I just would really prefer it if we could tone down the humanlike warfare and deliberate betrayal of every friend and benevolent character in the RP.) The valley dinosaurs would still blame Chronicler’s character for it, and he’d have a more realistic chance of redeeming himself.
Also, I personally prefer the cause of our characters’ transportation to the LBT universe remaining blissfully ambiguous, but if Chronicler’s character’s rainbow face theory turns out to be just a red herring, I don’t have a problem with it. In fact, I think that sort of thing (trying to find out how our characters got to the LBT world, but failing to find out the exact cause) could make for an interesting subplot.
That’s about all I can come up with to say on this matter at the moment. (All I can do now is wait for other RPers’ feedback with a strong feeling of anxiety… :unsure:)
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I'm just bumping this topic right now.
*slams mod hat on*
PLEASE SLOW THE *BLEEP* DOWN ON THE POSTING. K THANX BYE.
Seriously, I cannot keep up with you guys, I understand the excitement of joining an rpg, but PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE WITH SUGAR AND A CHERRY ON TOP, post only as much as it says in the rules.
@Chronicler: Uh...I didn't mean to put the whole convos here, I just wrote down the ideas we agreed on and I hoped it would be okay.
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Sorry for not replying earlier. After reading over your comments, Pangaea, I find myself agreeing with you on many points. I guess this just further proves how much I tend to need second or third opinions. (My original set of plans were even more out-there, but Rat_lady7 convinced me to drop the sci-fi elements.) If anything, this just makes me feel a little embarrassed for coming up with such wild ideas for what apparently should be a tame RP :oops .
Instead, I'll try to expand on the ideas that both you and Rat_lady7 seemed to like, specifically the double-speaker Fast-Biter. Here's what I'm thinking so far: After the Fast-Biter questions the second Rainbowface, he realizes that Chronicler's beliefs are false, meaning there are no acceptable answers to give him. To get what he wants, the Fast-Biter decides to lie to Chronicler, and gets rewarded with a sample of iron, to help him find more of it, and a brief look at the sword to give ideas of what to do with the material. The Fast-Biter eventually makes his own weapon made of iron, and uses it to catch prey at a rate that was never before possible, effectively convincing Screech and Thud to continue working with him. Word of this spreads to the Great Valley, and they realize that only a human could have given that Fast-Biter such a weapon. Later on, when the Fast-Biter tries an attack on the valley, Chronicler has long since lost patience and demands to see the Rainbowface, even though this makes everyone realize that he was the traitor. The Fast-Biter contently admits that he lied, which makes Chronicler furious. Despite fending off the attack with his sword, Chronicler comes close to being an emotional wreak for not only betraying the valley but also getting betrayed himself. It is only with a lot of effort and help from Ruby that things eventually get better for Chronicler.
I'll avoid trying to think further ahead, lest I come up more of my wild ideas without realizing it. Please let me know that what you think of my ideas, so far.
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That sounds good to me. Very believable. More like a series of unfortunate events.
Other humans are going to need a role in this too. You can't be the center of attention :b
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Sorry for not replying earlier. After reading over your comments, Pangaea, I find myself agreeing with you on many points. I guess this just further proves how much I tend to need second or third opinions. (My original set of plans were even more out-there, but Rat_lady7 convinced me to drop the sci-fi elements.) If anything, this just makes me feel a little embarrassed for coming up with such wild ideas for what apparently should be a tame RP :oops .
Instead, I'll try to expand on the ideas that both you and Rat_lady7 seemed to like, specifically the double-speaker Fast-Biter. Here's what I'm thinking so far: After the Fast-Biter questions the second Rainbowface, he realizes that Chronicler's beliefs are false, meaning there are no acceptable answers to give him. To get what he wants, the Fast-Biter decides to lie to Chronicler, and gets rewarded with a sample of iron, to help him find more of it, and a brief look at the sword to give ideas of what to do with the material. The Fast-Biter eventually makes his own weapon made of iron, and uses it to catch prey at a rate that was never before possible, effectively convincing Screech and Thud to continue working with him. Word of this spreads to the Great Valley, and they realize that only a human could have given that Fast-Biter such a weapon. Later on, when the Fast-Biter tries an attack on the valley, Chronicler has long since lost patience and demands to see the Rainbowface, even though this makes everyone realize that he was the traitor. The Fast-Biter contently admits that he lied, which makes Chronicler furious. Despite fending off the attack with his sword, Chronicler comes close to being an emotional wreak for not only betraying the valley but also getting betrayed himself. It is only with a lot of effort and help from Ruby that things eventually get better for Chronicler.
I'll avoid trying to think further ahead, lest I come up more of my wild ideas without realizing it. Please let me know that what you think of my ideas, so far.
Don't worry about it. Sorry if I came off as harsh there. :oops
Your revised idea sounds much better. :yes I have an idea to add to it, to give the fast biter a reason to attack the Great Valley: since Screech and Thud are seeking revenge on a number of individuals in the valley, the talking fast biter goes to them to ask for help finding and extracting the iron for the sword (and subsequently making it), promising to help them attack the valley and capture/kill their targets in return.
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(Accidentally double-posted, so I moved part of my first post here.)
I suppose now's as good a time as any to discuss what I’ve been thinking of doing with Ozzy and Strut. A while ago I discussed an idea with Myrkin involving Rinkus and Sierra persuading Ozzy and Strut to help them with whatever goal they have in mind. More recently, however, I had a very different idea: that they would be a part of the group that goes to the Big Water. Though I’m hoping to have them engage in some of their typical bumbling attempts at egg-thievery around the valley first, my thought was that my character would convince them that they’d have better egg-hunting opportunities down at the Big Water, in the hopes of getting them out of the valley before any of its residents decides to go with a more orthodox (read: violent :p) method of dealing with egg stealers. The trouble is, I'm not sure what to do with them afterwards (i.e., at the end of the group's visit to the Big Water). I'm open to suggestions (and requests, if any other players wanted a chance for their characters to interact with Ozzy and Strut as they bumble about the valley :lol).
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suppose now's as good a time as any to discuss what I’ve been thinking of doing with Ozzy and Strut. A while ago I discussed an idea with Myrkin involving Rinkus and Sierra persuading Ozzy and Strut to help them with whatever goal they have in mind. More recently, however, I had a very different idea: that they would be a part of the group that goes to the Big Water. Though I’m hoping to have them engage in some of their typical bumbling attempts at egg-thievery around the valley first, my thought was that my character would convince them that they’d have better egg-hunting opportunities down at the Big Water, in the hopes of getting them out of the valley before any of its residents decides to go with a more orthodox (read: violent ) method of dealing with egg stealers. The trouble is, I'm not sure what to do with them afterwards (i.e., at the end of the group's visit to the Big Water). I'm open to suggestions (and requests, if any other players wanted a chance for their characters to interact with Ozzy and Strut as they bumble about the valley ).
Oooo, them joining the Big Water group, I looooove that idea!! Gives me maximum interactive-ness with them!! :lol: Wo0t!!
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Ozzy and Strut are joining the big water group? Awesome! I'm with FBS up there, love the idea!
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Yeah, I thought you two would be big supporters of that idea. :lol
I've also been thinking about when and how we should get started on the trip to the Big Water. I have no problem waiting for as long as anyone else wants, but it's something I figure we should discuss early nonetheless. I have some suggestions, but was hoping to hear other people's ideas first. :angel
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I'm not too sure. Personally, my method of knowing when it's time to go to Big Water is when someone literally says to me: "Hey, you wanna go to Big Water?" :lol
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Um since, Rat Lady has left the forum, who do we hand off her characters and who do we elect as the new GM?
Also, I am stuck without CT interacting with my characters.
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Attention All RPer's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unfortunately, Rat_Lady (a.k.a. Amy) has decided to leave GOF indefinitely. We wish her the best of luck in whatever she pursues with her life, and we will always be here for her if she ever decides to come back.
This now leaves the RP unattended to. There are couple options we have here to chose from in terms of what we want to do with it:
1. We can start over with a new RP, giving us a clean slate. I don't know what Amy was planning to do with her characters or with others, so it may get a little hectic trying to figure everything out. Starting the RP over would start everybody on the same page, and then we could come to an agreement about what we want the plot as well as any subplots to be. We can also redistribute characters as we see fit. This would lead to a new discussion board as well, so we wouldn't get the two confused with each other.
2. We can continue the RP as it is going, but under a new GM. If we go with this choice, then I propose that Pangaea runs it with myself providing assistance. Pangaea already has experience with running this RP when Amy first left, and I would be more than happy to help moderate things and keep everything in line and running smoothly.
3. We can close the RP indefinitely. This would be a last resort option, but if we cannot come to an agreement on what should be done then it may be best to just end it here. I personally don't want to do this option, but I'll leave it out there anyway.
I know this must be a shock to everybody, especially the new RPer's, but I do not want to see this RP die off after everything it has been through. I'm going to send Pangaea a PM about my suggestions and we can discuss it more here.
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I think rebooting this RP with a clean slate is the best option because it looks like things have kind of been a clusterf---.
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I'm afraid a long, deliberative post from me on what to do next is going to have to wait for the moment, given how I'm feeling right now, but I at least wanted to step in to say the following:
I know this must be a shock to everybody, especially the new RPer's, but I do not want to see this RP die off after everything it has been through.
I couldn't have put it better. Too many of us have plans for what we want to do with this RP, and I do not want to see it die or restart, nor do I intend to. I'll contact Rat_lady7 and find out what she wanted to do with her characters, and hopefully we'll be able to proceed as planned. And though I'm hardly happy about it, I will step up to the position of GM, accepting LBTFan's offer to assist with more gratitude than I can express in writing. (Honestly, Rob, I can't thank you enough. Personally, I think you'd be as good a choice for replacement GM as me, if not a better one).
I'll follow up on this later.
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I'm with Pangea, I wouldn't want to see this RP be stopped or restarted. I'm having a lot of fun with it, and I'd like to see it continue.
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Rat_lady7 left?! :blink: ...............NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!! :(
I'm with Pangaea and vonboy here; I think it's best to continue the RP as there's probably lotsa people (including me :P: ) who have ambitions, hopes, and dreams on what they wanna do and I don't want it to have to be changed or restarted.
Thank you Pangaea for stepping up to the plate and to you too LBTFan for offering your assistance. I could offer some help too, but unfortunately I have very little experience to offer... :unsure:
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It seems the general idea is to continue the RP. We can wait for others to put forth their opinions before we make any official decision.
Pangaea, if you would rather not be GM of the RP, then I can certainly do it and you can assist me. The main reason why I nominated you is because you probably had the most contact with Amy out of all of us. I never really talked to her about the RP that much. However, I can understand if you'd rather not run it, but I do think you would make a great GM (you already have ;) ).
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Rat_lady7 has left? How? Why? Why so sudden? :blink:
I support Pangea as new GM for the same reasons stated by LBTFan13. :)
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So i guess the rp is on hold for a few days while we figure out what to do. no posting in it right now, right?
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...WHA!?!?! Rat lady...left! Well, I wish her luck in whatever it is she wants to do.
Anyways, I want this RP to keep going from where it stands now. A lot of new RPers (including me) do have ambitions, opinions, and plans on how they wnat this to go, so I don't think we should spoil that and lets just keep it going. I also am in favor for Pangaea or LBTFan13 or both to take control, from what I've seen, they're both awesome RPers and they seem to know how to run this one. :yes I would also like to assist, but I don't know if my little expeiriance with RPs would help. FBS, you took the words right outta my mouth. :lol:
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Yeah, let's refrain from posting until we get a better idea of what we are doing.
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We can continue this rp, or not restart it but do a sort of chapter 2 with a brief summary on what has gone before maybe, or just continue where this one stopped at, after the talk of who'll be the gm, with maybe an assistant gm or 2 and who will run Amy's characters, and any open FC, sort of stuff.
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I agree that posting should stop for a bit until we have a solid idea of who's taking Rat lady's characters and who's going to take charge of this.
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NEXT TIME GADGET!!!
:p Sorry wrong forum... anyway, this bit of shocking news to me only means I personally have to get what remains of my hectic life under control. Between my job, and Pokemon: White I've been delayed with my online interactions.
However with the recent news of our GM leaving indefinitely I too suggest we put this RP temporarily on hold until a conclusive decision is brought up. However I also have to agree with LBTfan13, it would seem that Pangaea would know the most about where the plot would be going.
I will be PMing several members to get an idea on what should be done.
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I'm personally shocked that Rat_lady7 has left. What happens to the RP, well personally I would continue it since it's already at 108 pages and starting this all over would of been for nothing. That's my two cents there.
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Sound like Pangea is REALLY busy with real life things, so I understand if this RP has to be put on hold for awhile.
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Sound like Pangea is REALLY busy with real life things, so I understand if this RP has to be put on hold for awhile.
Happens a lot to people these days. There will be times I only show up here for a few days a week and then I'm on fanfiction.net most of the time. I know that's not a real reason not to be here, but it does take some time off from the forums here.
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So I just received a PM from Amy and she wishes for her characters to be completely omitted.
This leaves the following characters open to be distributed if people are willing to take them:
Mr. Three Horn
Red Claw
Pterano
Petrie's Mom
Tria
I am willing to take Pterano and Mr. Threehorn (if somebody wants one of them please let me know). The other three are up for grabs for whoever wants them.
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so if amy is gone, who is Redclaw going to be after for revenge? will we just take that out too?
and I'd like to take up another charecter to control. It's kind of boring only controlling myself. Could I possibly control Redclaw?
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When I heard that Rat_lady7 has left the RP again and that Pangaea would take over again, I decided that I think I should help him run the RP. After all, I recently came up with some interesting ideas, and my real-life problems are nothing compared to what he has to handle. Seeing as LBTFan13 has thought of that first, I'll just say that I'll be willing to lend a hand if necessary. :yes
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If the new gm feels he needs help maybe he can have 1 or more assistants. If there are more then 1 plots maybe each one can help with that, or with locations, like great valley rp, great beyond rp, ect.
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I was about to make my next post in the RP, but seeing we are puttng it on hold for now, I'll respect that. I would hate to see this either rebooted or closed indefinitely, so let's hold our horses until we can all figure out and agree on what's next.
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Ok, so it seems like the general vote is to keep it running from this point on. What we need to do then is figure out what we are going to do plot wise. I know there are a bunch of ideas for plots and subplots, so we need to organize them in an orderly manner so we aren't running around trying to figure out what the heck is going to happen.
If somebody knows where the plot was going, it would be really nice if you would either PM myself or post it here in the discussion board.
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as far as I know. Chomper, Ruby, Claw, and maybe other characters were about to take a trip to find Ruby's parents to find a cure for claw's illness.
I think after they leave, I'll go around the Great Valley some more looking for other GOF members to talk to and learn more about whats going on.
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I know that a group of members were going to the Big Water, but that's about it, I do not know much else of what is going to be done in the RP. It really looks as if Amy's leaving is causing this RP to be on standby for a while.
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Sounds like 2 different groups of rp or 3. 1 for those remaining in the great valley, 1 for looking for a cure for Claw and 1 for going to the Big Water?
It may be easier if the gm feels like he needs help he may want an assistant to help with 1 or more of those sub plots.
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As far as I remember, the Big Water plot is up in the air, but I know that Chronicler had a strong idea of what he was hoping to go through. We need to lock in what he wants to do with his side of the story and whether or not he wants to start it anytime soon or not.
I know Pangaea and I talked very briefly about a fight between Rob and either Screech or Thud (whoever bit him which lead him to becoming a fast biter). I'm not sure if that idea is still plausible, but it depends on what Pangaea decides. I wouldn't mind doing it because it would help quell the doubts about Rob. It wouldn't be a full scale war like before, just a one-on-one fight. Again, it's up to Pangaea whether or not we should go through with it or not.
If anybody has any other plot ideas they would like to bring forward, feel free to post them here and we can discuss them. It seems like we may focus on the Big Water sub-plot next if anything, but again that's up for discussion.
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I had this idea in my head of playing some of the music from the first LBT movie to Littlefoot. (Maybe I have a Ipod on me that still had some charge left?)
Since we've already revealed to a lot of the Great Valley characters that they are a fictional story in out universe, I think this might work. I think it could be something really emotional for Littlefoot, Especially if I played "We'll be together" for him.
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I’m so sorry for making everyone wait so long! :bang Forgive me, please; as you know I’ve had a lot on my plate recently, and have been stressed to the point that I think I’m dipping into depression. :unsure: I am still willing to be the GM of this RP (and I am very grateful for any and all help that is offered to me; thank you Rob and Chronicler :yes), and would like to get it back up and running as soon as possible.
I’ve been talking with Amy/Rat_lady7 via e-mail, and she has described to me the plans she had for her characters before she decided to leave. I think these will help us in deciding who will take over which characters and what we should do with them (thus providing us with guidelines for moving ahead in the RP). The following are the plans she shared for each of her characters (slightly modified from their original wording):
Mr. Threehorn and Tria:
Mr. Three Horn and Tria are speaking of how safe their daughters actually are in the valley. Mr. Three Horn is anxious about it, while Tria is trying to be more relaxed and sound about it.
Mr. Three Horn respects the newcomers more, in fact he ends up liking them and I planned for him to stick up for Rob when the dinosaurs call him out for being a sharptooth. However, he still distrusts Pterano to an extent and doesn't care for my character at all.
Tria ends up more or less deeply respecting the newcomers, but is wary around Chronicler and Pterano because of their previous actions. Like the mother that she is, she makes sure her daughters are safe and she is around them when these two characters are around.
Pterano and Rebecca (Petrie’s mother):
Rebecca is conversing with Pterano about where he and Amy were when the attack came up. Pterano wants his sister to know he had no ill intention with Amy and he simply did not feel welcome in the valley anymore.
Pterano wonders where Amy went off to, but realizes that Amy is probably drained from what happened. So he ends up trying to find his place in the valley. In the meantime, he could spend more time with Petrie and his other nieces and nephews.
Rebecca of course does what she does as a mother and looks after the kids, but she also takes part in the valley's issues and the things that happen. She also seems to be having a conflict between trusting Pterano and loving him as a brother.
By the way, Petrie’s sister, Terry, who appears in Amy’s last post with Pterano and Rebecca, is an OC of hers who does not need to be played by anyone.
Amy (her dinosona):
I'm scratching out the idea of obliterating myself from the RP completely. Amy tries to converse with Anna and the others but finds herself more to herself and alone. She then goes to the Thundering Falls to try to catch some fish, with funny results as the fish seem to get the best of her.
I definitely don't want her to leave the valley, I want her to stay in it, but what I was thinking about Amy is that once she is done (eventually) eating her breakfast, I would take her in some cave away from everyone else and have her sleep, being emotionally drained from what has happened. So maybe have her sleep for most of the day and have her be more of a “background” character rather then a major character.
Red Claw (who at the moment is making his way back to the site of last night’s battle, searching for food as well as Screech and Thud; Screech has already vocally informed Red Claw of his and Thud’s location):
I do want Red Claw to have a point where he finally cracks completely and appears to have quit plotting revenge on my character. When he teams up with the other characters (the Giganotosaurus and Spinosaurus), he could be the insecure oddball leader of them, and the others treat him like he has gone off his rocker (which is actually the case). However in the end while it looks like he is no longer looking, he wants revenge on my character, but even more so Screech and Thud for leaving him. At this result, I think there needs to be a point where he just doesn't trust anyone anymore.
The following are links to Amy’s last two posts, which should be useful for setting the starting points for whoever takes over her characters. The first (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&view=findpost&p=9228222) deals with Pterano/Rebecca and Mr. Threehorn/Tria (as well as Amy); the second (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&view=findpost&p=9229521) with Amy and Red Claw.
Given to how slow I am at writing posts, I decided that I’d post this information now so that you can all look at it while I’m working on my next post, in which I’ll recap ideas that have previously come up as well as sharing new ones.
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Well, I didn’t plan on taking a whole day to type it, :wacko but here’s a rundown of the events that have been planned or suggested for this RP, divided into separate subplots.
Subplot 1: Red Claw
I had an idea (inspired by something GVG said to me in a PM) that Red Claw will be infuriated at having been defeated by the leafeaters the previous night, and, as his sanity spirals down the drain, vows to kill them all. (This way, Amy wouldn’t need to be the main target of Red Claw’s attacks anymore, and could afford to become a background character.)
I was also planning that Screech and Thud, who have already begun to lose faith in Red Claw’s leadership as he becomes more and more unhinged and obsessed with revenge, eventually abandon Red Claw to seek revenge on their own. This prompts the increasingly irrational Red Claw to swear revenge on them as well.
Red Claw eventually meets the Spinosaurus from the 12th movie (played by Redtooth101, who I believe has decided to call him “Stromer”) and the Giganotosaurus from LBT V (named “Gigano” by his player, FlipperBoidSkua), and decides to recruit them as allies for his cause. Unfortunately, the constant presence of two sharpteeth who are even larger and more powerful than him (not to mention fully sighted) gives Red Claw feelings of insecurity and paranoia, further aggravating his descent into madness.
I’m not sure whether to have Screech and Thud leave Red Claw before or after Gigano and Stromer join up with him; on one hand, I like the idea that the intimidation factor of the two giant predators contributes to the fast biters’ decision, but on the other hand it may be a long time before both of the sharpteeth are there, and Screech and Thud might have to split with Red Claw sooner if they are to interact with other players’ characters when they are needed.
Subplot 2: The Big Water Group
A small group (which I know will at least include my, FlipperBoidSkua’s, and LBTDiclonius’s dinosonas, as well as Guido, Ozzy, and Strut) leaves the valley to visit the Big Water.
I’m not entirely sure yet what motivates them to leave; part of it could be that Pangaea feels responsible for the valley dinosaurs who died the previous night coming to save him from Red Claw, Screech, and Thud, and fears that the surviving dinosaurs blame him for it as well. So he decides to temporarily leave the valley
An idea Amy and I discussed is that Sparky (FlipperBoidSkua’s character, a Therizinosaurus) inadvertently frightens one or more valley dinosaurs (perhaps children who then tell their parents) who have never seen her kind before and are unaware that she is not dangerous. The incident is exaggerated through word of mouth, and eventually comes to the attention of Mr. Threehorn. When he finally meets Sparky, he too is alarmed by her enormous claws and unfamiliar appearance, and his still slightly overzealous concern for the valley (coupled with what he has heard about Sparky “attacking” another valley dinosaur) leads him to jump to the conclusion that Sparky is dangerous and must be ousted from the valley. My character protests and tries to convince Mr. Threehorn that she is harmless, to no avail. I’d rather not reveal all of the details of what ends up happening, but let’s just say that Pangaea decides to beat Mr. Threehorn to the punch and tells him that he and Sparky will leave the valley…for entirely different reasons, leaving Mr. Threehorn with some food for thought.
At some point before they leave, the Big Water group runs into Ozzy and Strut again, and Pangaea convinces them to come with, claiming that there is easier food to be had down by the coast.
Not much of what happens between the group’s leaving the valley and arriving at the Big Water has been decided yet, but I thought that they would travel along the same route that the gang took in LBT IX, probably with some humorous “filler” scenes (I had one in mind involving the crickets that swarmed the gang in the movie) along the way.
It is during this journey that Gigano (the aforementioned Giganotosaurus) is introduced (having presumably made it to the mainland after LBT V and been stalking the coast ever since), and begins following the group. Ultimately he tracks them back to the Great Valley, where he meets Red Claw. I had the idea that the group could run into Red Claw just before they reach the valley, but then Gigano catches up to them and has a short confrontation with Red Claw. On the plus side, this allows the group to escape, but Red Claw ends up being impressed by Gigano’s persistence and combat skills, and asks him to become his ally.
While at the Big Water, the group also encounters the Liopleurodon from LBT IX, which presumably makes several killer-whale-style ambush attacks from the water’s edge.
Subplot 3: Chronicler
Chronicler, Ruby, Claw (Myrkin), and Chomper leave the valley to find a cure for Claw (who was poisoned earlier by Sierra and Rinkus) in the area of the Mysterious Beyond where Ruby’s family lives. At the same time, Chronicler, who is desperate to return home, tries to find out how the GOF members were brought to the LBT universe in the first place. He suspects that the rainbow faces from LBT VII are responsible, so he attempts to seek one out for questioning. He meets a fast biter who can speak Leafeater (and is an outcast because of it), and asks him to capture a rainbow face for him, in exchange for information on weapons and battle strategies that will give the fast biter superior status among his kind. Chronicler also discovers a deposit of iron ore, and brings some back to the valley, using the Smoking Mountain to forge it into a crude sword. The fast biter returns to him, having caught and questioned a rainbow face (but not received any evidence that Chronicler’s hunch was true), and gives him false information in exchange for an iron ore sample, an opportunity to examine the sword, and some other information that enables him to manufacture his own sword.
At some point, the talking fast biter meets up with Screech and Thud (who have already left Red Claw) and convinces them to help him. (I had the idea that he asks for their aid in creating a sword of his own in exchange for helping them “assassinate” the individuals they desire revenge against, but I don’t know yet if Chronicler approves of it). Eventually they launch an attack on the Great Valley, with the talking fast biter wielding a sword of his own. This leads to a confrontation (and eventual swordfight) with Chronicler in front of the other characters, in which Chronicler is revealed to have given the fast biter the aforementioned weapons/combat information, appearing as a traitor as a result.
Subplot 4: Rob the Fast Biter
This last subplot, which, as far as I know, takes place mainly in the Great Valley, has not been as thoroughly delineated as the others I have described. It basically involves Rob’s (LBTFan13) character coping with being a fast biter (having mysteriously become stuck as one after being bitten by Thud during the previous night’s battle). Many of the valley dinosaurs mistrust him and fear that he will turn on him as a result of his change. (As I mentioned in my last post, Mr. Threehorn is actually one of the valleyers who is on Rob’s side.) At some point, Rob engages in a one-on-one battle with Thud (the same fast biter who bit him, which helps to redeem him in the eyes of the valley dinosaurs. (I’m not sure exactly where this will fit in with the events of the other subplots I have described; it could be before or after Screech and Thud abandon Red Claw. I’ll leave it up to Rob to decide.)
I’ll let Chronicler and Rob fill in the details I missed or glossed over in the last two subplots. ;)
Any questions or suggested additions? Once we decide on who will take which characters (that’ll be the subject of my next post), I think we can go back to playing. :yes
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Wow!!! That's definitely more detailed than what I could explain!! AWESOME!! I love them all; I barely kept myself from spazzing out whilst reading it and only kept calm-ish because my sister's sleeping. :DD
I love these subplots ( :lol crickets!! I already lovin' that!!) and I can soooo see everyone spreading rumors about me in the Great Valley just cause I'm different(ah man, it's like preschool-to-12th-grade all over again :smile ). And then, Mr. Threehorn having a little 'talk' with us... Mr Threehorn...the dino-equivalent of my dad.... Yipes!! :blink: I love it!! I can't wait for all this to happen!! *has a silent spazz attack*
Ooooo!! Plus being in the Mysterious Beyond gives me a greater chance of seeing all my favorite characters!! It's a win/win situation!!
Red Claw, Stromer, and Gigano working together is still kick.....butt....AWESOME!!! *REEAAALLLLYYYY wishes there was a spazzing emoticon* Though I do wonder what accomplishments they would make while in alliance with each other. Hmmm....
And one MORE thing: Yay to the magical liopleurodon!!! :lol:
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I personally like all the idea's, Pangaea, they seem well thought-out and in my opinion seem very straight forward and to the point, so I think we can pull them off. Okie-dokie, we might have our plot-points, and once we figure them out, we'll be able to get back into this thing and start posting again. Sounds good to me. ;)
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I wonder which plots my 2 oc's could fit into. Mim and Flapper, if any. I'm sure Petrie will go whichever his friends are going into.
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Pangaea those ideas are fabulous. ;)
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There is one sub-plot I had going with Amy before she left involving my OC Longtail and his insecurities and anger issues. That is where Amy would've accidently bumped into him, and upon explaining his problems she was going to calm him down, and help him see a more rational side to address what to do about his personal problems. However with Amy now gone indefinitely, I'm not sure how well this plot will hold up.
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Maybe someone else can bump into Longtail or something similar and the sub plot can progress in a similar way as it would have with Amy.
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That might work Kor, but now it raises an interesting question. Which member of the GOF would have the courage to try and talk to a emotionally unstable, easily angered, half sharptooth whose been known to bite first and ask questions later. :DD
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Here's an idea Rick: What about Littlefoot? He really hasn't interacted with many characters beside Rob and Zaine, and I'm sure he would be able to think of something to say to calm Longtail down. Or if you want a little more conflict, you could have Longtail and Rob speak with each other.
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Sorry for not replying earlier, I've just been a little busy recently.
I agree with all the ideas we have so far. Now, to fill in the stuff Pangaea missed on my subplot.
My character and the talking Fast-Biter, at the end of their first meeting near Ruby's home, agree to meet again in three days near Saurus Rock, due to being an easy place for both of them to reach.
As my character's group is heading back to the Great Valley with the iron, they are heading down a mountainside when my character slips, accidentally dumps the load of iron, and dislocates his leg. Refusing to go anywhere without the iron, my character asks Claw and Chomper to go to the Great Valley to get help. Eventually, a pack of Fast-Biters appear. My character is unable to stand, so he convinces Ruby that she will have to fight them off with his bamboo stick. She is able to hold them off for some time, but it's not enough. The help from the Great Valley comes at the last minute and they drive off the Fast-Biters. After getting carried back to the valley, my character is forced to spend the entire next day sitting in the cave to allow his leg to heal.
The following day is when my character forges his sword, which means that it is the following night the he meets with the talking Fast-Biter for a second time. Although he has enlisted help from Screech and Thud and they did capture a Rainbowface and question him, Screech and Thud lost patience and killed the Rainbowface. My character asks the talking Fast-Biter to find and capture another Rainbowface, and this time keep him alive. For not getting much information, my character also gives a little information: use rocks. The talking Fast-Biter understands the message and uses the strategy of pushing boulders off a cliff to injure prey. Word of this unheard of strategy eventually reaches the Great Valley.
The three Fast-Biters eventually capture and question another Rainbowface, but he doesn't have the information my character seeks. Desperate for whatever knowledge my character can offer, the talking Fast-Biter decides to give false information to my character when they next meet, which is at night at Saurus Rock three days after the previous meeting.
I don't know how much time will pass between that third meeting and the attack. Once my character finds out what's going on, he realizes something isn't right. Having lost patience a while ago, my character asks the talking Fast-Biter to take him to the Rainbowface to confirm the information, even though this causes everyone around them to realize that my character has been a traitor. The Fast-Biter contently admits that he lied. This enrages my character enough to engage the Fast-Biter in a sword fight.
Obviously, that leaves a few days with nothing for my character to do. I've thought about what kind of a hobby my character could do during this time, but I'll mention it when we get to that point. For now, I'll try not to come up with any more ideas.
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Ya know, having both Littlefoot and Rob would certainly serve to both give Littlefoot more interaction time, and let Rob see further into what truly drives Longtail's mind. That would certainly work.
And to Chronicler I know the rainbow faces your fast-biters encounter are meant to be one off characters, but maybe, just maybe if you'd allow it, the next Rainbow face they could capture would be Cyrix. It would allow him to interact with other characters, and based on the description you gave, Cyrix certainly wouldn't know anything about what your character is looking for. Just some food for thought. :smile
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As my character's group is heading back to the Great Valley with the iron, they are heading down a mountainside when my character slips, accidentally dumps the load of iron, and dislocates his leg. Refusing to go anywhere without the iron, my character asks Claw and Chomper to go to the Great Valley to get help.
Claw may rather insist that the group should take Chronicler back to the Valley first and then return for iron, since protecting the life is more important.
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You know, that's not a bad idea, GVG. It seems interesting. Of course, once the Fast-Biters are done questioning Cyrix, the talking Fast-Biter tells him they would let him go as long as he promised not to tell anyone about this event, being careful to not reveal who it is that's demanding those answers. He does this because he knows there's a chance Cyrix could escape, so it would be best to let him go anyway, but also making sure that the information is kept secret.
Myrkin, although that would make sense, I think we should realize that this is something the characters didn't expect and don't have much time to think. We've been planing this event for about a month now, I think, and now you finally come up with that idea. That shows me how realistic it would be for none of the character to even consider that idea in such a spontaneous situation. I'm not sure if that made any sense, but basically I think the original idea is good enough as is.
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Sorry for being gone so long guys, been at the hospital. My pc's been on ever since so that's why I was still online :lol
Anyway I must say I find all these plots very interesting...and as I side not my eyes not hurt from reading all those comments at once.
Right now my OC is just engaged in small talk which leaves him open to near any plot available. From the looks of it he may join the Big Water gang just for the fun of it.
Stromer, the Spinosaurus seems more difficult to place into the plot, perhaps since Gigano is already following the Big Water group I could have him follow the group that goes to find a cure for Claw?
I'll be happy to fill in character slots which are needed for the plot to progress.
Just as a side note I was thinking of giving my OC a special ability, the ability to transform into a Spinosaurus but this is only triggered via anger.
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Now that sounds like a good idea Chronicler. And I can guarantee that Cyrix will try at least once to escape before he's let go. And while Cyrix is one of the best at keeping secrets, he would certainly be conflicted with keeping this one, simply because it's a fast-biter asking the questions. But I say we go with it. :yes
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Correction, Chronicler, I finally SPEAK about this idea. :p
And it is equally probable (in the same period of time) for our characters to come up with this idea as with idea of leaving you behind and going for help.
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Sorry to keep everyone waiting again. :slap
Contrary to what my lack of posting might suggest, I really want to continue this RP. I don't believe it's vital that we assign all of Rat_lady7's former characters to new players before we continue, so I think we could start posting again at any time if everyone agrees, and continue to discuss the plot and untaken characters in the meantime.
Rob, do you think you could take Mr. Threehorn? Or would someone else like to play him?
I'd like to take up another charecter to control. It's kind of boring only controlling myself. Could I possibly control Redclaw?
I hate saying no to a request like this, :oops but I had been planning on picking up Red Claw. I've played him before-the last time Amy left the RP in my hands-and he's just about the only one of her characters who I think I could handle well. (I feel like I should take over at least one of Amy's characters, as part of the responsibility of becoming GM.) The others-Mr. Threehorn, Rebecca, Tria, and Pterano-I'm afraid I just couldn't be spontaneous with; basically I'd end up neglecting them.
I had this idea in my head of playing some of the music from the first LBT movie to Littlefoot. (Maybe I have a Ipod on me that still had some charge left?)
Since we've already revealed to a lot of the Great Valley characters that they are a fictional story in out universe, I think this might work. I think it could be something really emotional for Littlefoot, Especially if I played "We'll be together" for him.
I don't mind if you use this idea, though. :)
I have to leave now, I'm afraid, but I'll be back this evening to address other recent posts.
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There's no need to apologize Pangaea. I understand how hectic life can be sometimes, so just try not to stress yourself out too much over this. I can certainly take Mr. Threehorn Pangaea ;)
I won't take Pterano if you would rather have somebody else play as him, since I will have four characters now. Otherwise, I can certainly take him as well. I agree that since you've already had experience playing Red Claw that it would be more convenient for you to have him (no offense to whoever wanted him originally).
I like the idea of playing "If We Hold On Together" for Littlefoot, but I'm guessing he would know all the other songs since he sang them all (correct me if I'm wrong). You could play them anyway just to show how much of an impact the gang's adventures have made on everybody.
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I'd be happy to take Pterano if no one else will, I enjoy playing his character.
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Sorry for another delay. :oops When will I learn not to promise to post by a specific date? :rolleyes
My character and the talking Fast-Biter, at the end of their first meeting near Ruby's home, agree to meet again in three days near Saurus Rock, due to being an easy place for both of them to reach.
As my character's group is heading back to the Great Valley with the iron, they are heading down a mountainside when my character slips, accidentally dumps the load of iron, and dislocates his leg. Refusing to go anywhere without the iron, my character asks Claw and Chomper to go to the Great Valley to get help. Eventually, a pack of Fast-Biters appear. My character is unable to stand, so he convinces Ruby that she will have to fight them off with his bamboo stick. She is able to hold them off for some time, but it's not enough. The help from the Great Valley comes at the last minute and they drive off the Fast-Biters. After getting carried back to the valley, my character is forced to spend the entire next day sitting in the cave to allow his leg to heal.
The following day is when my character forges his sword, which means that it is the following night the he meets with the talking Fast-Biter for a second time. Although he has enlisted help from Screech and Thud and they did capture a Rainbowface and question him, Screech and Thud lost patience and killed the Rainbowface. My character asks the talking Fast-Biter to find and capture another Rainbowface, and this time keep him alive. For not getting much information, my character also gives a little information: use rocks. The talking Fast-Biter understands the message and uses the strategy of pushing boulders off a cliff to injure prey. Word of this unheard of strategy eventually reaches the Great Valley.
The three Fast-Biters eventually capture and question another Rainbowface, but he doesn't have the information my character seeks. Desperate for whatever knowledge my character can offer, the talking Fast-Biter decides to give false information to my character when they next meet, which is at night at Saurus Rock three days after the previous meeting.
I don't know how much time will pass between that third meeting and the attack. Once my character finds out what's going on, he realizes something isn't right. Having lost patience a while ago, my character asks the talking Fast-Biter to take him to the Rainbowface to confirm the information, even though this causes everyone around them to realize that my character has been a traitor. The Fast-Biter contently admits that he lied. This enrages my character enough to engage the Fast-Biter in a sword fight.
Sounds good to me, Chronicler. :yes
At what point do you want your fast biter character to meet Screech and Thud? (I’ll have to make sure they split from Red Claw before that point.) I had the idea that it would take a little convincing for him to get Screech and Thud to help; I envision Screech as having the mindset that it’s obscene for a sharptooth to kill with anything other than its own teeth and claws, and only reluctantly agrees to help when the “double-speaker” fast biter offers to help them achieve their revenge. Thud would be a bit more open-minded, but still of the “what’s in it for me?” view.
By the way, the time frame of your subplot alerts me to another issue of being GM: the passage of time in the RP. The bulk of the events in the RP so far have taken place over just two days (it is currently the morning of the third day). Since several players seem to have more of a premeditated idea of what they’re going to do in the RP than in the past (plus the fact that, if time in the RP continued to pass at this rate, it would be a couple of years before your character and the talking fast biter get to battle :p), I think I might have the days go by a little faster than they did previously, keeping to the pattern of having everyone’s characters go to sleep and jumping ahead in time to the next day.
The trouble is, I don’t want the passage of days to be so fast that players who post more slowly aren’t able to get in a day’s worth of activities, but I don’t want there to be cases of players reaching the point where they’d planned to put their characters to sleep for the night long before other players, resulting in extended periods of waiting for those other players to wrap up. (Somehow I’m having a really hard time phrasing this; does everybody follow what I’m saying? :unsure:)
I can be flexible as far as my characters go; the timeline for my plans doesn’t really have any marked dates, and I think the Big Water trip should take more than one day anyway. So at the moment (at least until other players share their plans, if they have any), the timing issue isn’t a serious concern, but I think it is something we should be aware of as a potential problem.
Sorry for being gone so long guys, been at the hospital. My pc's been on ever since so that's why I was still online :loll
Yikes! :blink: Didn't know about that. Good to have you back. :)
Right now my OC is just engaged in small talk which leaves him open to near any plot available. From the looks of it he may join the Big Water gang just for the fun of it.
Stromer, the Spinosaurus seems more difficult to place into the plot, perhaps since Gigano is already following the Big Water group I could have him follow the group that goes to find a cure for Claw?
You're welcome to send your character along on the Big Water journey. :yes As for Stromer following Claw’s group, you’ll probably have to take that up with Chronicler.
Were you planning to play Stromer for a while before he meets up with Red Claw? Speaking of which, do you have any ideas as to how that meeting will happen? (I think it would be best if Stromer joined Red Claw after the latter has teamed up with Gigano.)
Just as a side note I was thinking of giving my OC a special ability, the ability to transform into a Spinosaurus but this is only triggered via anger.
Sure, you can do that. :yes Were you thinking that your character would have some degree of control over the transformation (e.g., could he suppress the change if he were in flight or inside a small space?) or would he automatically become a Spinosaurus whenever angry and change back as soon as he calmed down?
There's no need to apologize Pangaea. I understand how hectic life can be sometimes, so just try not to stress yourself out too much over this. I can certainly take Mr. Threehorn Pangaea ;)
Thanks, Rob, for both your understanding and your willingness to take Mr. Threehorn. :smile
I won't take Pterano if you would rather have somebody else play as him, since I will have four characters now. Otherwise, I can certainly take him as well.
Based on what Amy told me, Pterano's bearing on the plot is apparently less significant than that of Mr. Threehorn and Red Claw, so it doesn't matter as much who takes him. (The same seems to be true of Rebecca and Tria.)
I'd be happy to take Pterano if no one else will, I enjoy playing his character.
Sure, Redtooth, you can take him. :) Do you need any pointers or reminders as far as what Pterano has done in the RP so far and where he's at right now? (This would mainly be for continuity purposes.)
Has this RP been paused for two weeks already?! :wow I'm up for continuing it if everyone else is!
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I'm open for it.
Do folks want a summary of events so far? I'm not sure if some may like that but though someone may.
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You're welcome to send your character along on the Big Water journey. As for Stromer following Claw’s group, you’ll probably have to take that up with Chronicler.
Were you planning to play Stromer for a while before he meets up with Red Claw? Speaking of which, do you have any ideas as to how that meeting will happen? (I think it would be best if Stromer joined Red Claw after the latter has teamed up with Gigano.)
I was just thinking of a way to have Stromer run into Red Claw is all. I agree to the idea that Gigano should meet him firs and now I just need to figure out how to make them meet in a less violent manner than say, someone walking in on the other's meal.
Sure, you can do that. Were you thinking that your character would have some degree of control over the transformation (e.g., could he suppress the change if he were in flight or inside a small space?) or would he automatically become a Spinosaurus whenever angry and change back as soon as he calmed down?
If he tries hard enough he could postpone the transformation and if calmed could avert it all together, how does that sound?
Sure, Redtooth, you can take him. Do you need any pointers or reminders as far as what Pterano has done in the RP so far and where he's at right now? (This would mainly be for continuity purposes.)
I'd like that please, never hurts to have good information.
Finally, I'm ready to start this thing :D
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A'ightie, then. Let's do this thing :smile!
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I'm certainly ready to continue if everybody else is. I think we have effectively come up with a good foundation as to where everybody is and where we feel the RP should go.
Again Pangaea, I"m here to help you as your GM assistant. You need anything, just let me know. I got your back on this one ;)
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All right! I'm ready to get this show son the road again. ;)
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I'm ready when you are. ;)
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I iz ready too!! :DD
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I'm ready too!
I just want to know what Littlefoot will be doing over the next day or two, because I want to be with him one night to play him the music.
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I'm ready to play!
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Sup everyone I'm ready as well.
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I'm afraid I've got a few writing assignments to do for the next two weeks, so I might not be posting much for some time. Besides, I'm not as frequent a poster in this RP as others, so it shouldn't be too big of a deal for now.
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For those of you who haven’t seen, I posted in the RP less than two hours ago: it is now officially reopened. :DD
I'm certainly ready to continue if everybody else is. I think we have effectively come up with a good foundation as to where everybody is and where we feel the RP should go.
Again Pangaea, I"m here to help you as your GM assistant. You need anything, just let me know. I got your back on this one ;)
And I appreciate it immensely, Rob. Thank you. :)
By the way, I understand you've been under a lot of stress lately yourself, so don't worry yourself too much over this RP, either.
I agree to the idea that Gigano should meet him firs and now I just need to figure out how to make them meet in a less violent manner than say, someone walking in on the other's meal.
It could be that Red Claw and Gigano just happen to run into Stromer, and invite him to join them. Or, if you wanted to start playing Stromer sooner, perhaps he could have a few run-ins (even minor confrontations) with Red Claw even before Screech and Thud leave him, but Red Claw doesn’t get the idea to “recruit” Stromer until after he meets Gigano, and actively seeks him out afterwards to request an alliance. (The trouble with this idea is what you would do with Stromer in the meantime, after you introduce him but before he joins Red Claw.)
Sure, you can do that. Were you thinking that your character would have some degree of control over the transformation (e.g., could he suppress the change if he were in flight or inside a small space?) or would he automatically become a Spinosaurus whenever angry and change back as soon as he calmed down?
If he tries hard enough he could postpone the transformation and if calmed could avert it all together, how does that sound?
Sure. Please pardon me if I seem like I’m forcing ideas on you or something; obviously, it's your dinosona and you can do what you want. Just if you haven’t quite decided yet what you’re going to do with it, I thought I could help you brainstorm.
Sure, Redtooth, you can take him. Do you need any pointers or reminders as far as what Pterano has done in the RP so far and where he's at right now? (This would mainly be for continuity purposes.)
I'd like that please, never hurts to have good information.
Pterano first entered the Great Valley two days ago, seeking safety from Red Claw (who had attacked him at the time). Mr. Threehorn strongly objected to his presence, and demanded that he leave. Amy, some other GOF members, and a few members of the gang convinced him to let Pterano stay, though Mr. Threehorn remained suspicious of him. (For most of the first two days, Pterano essentially had only a background role in the RP.) On the evening of the second day, he informed Amy that he was feeling unwelcome in the valley, and had decided to leave. Amy asked to come with him, deciding that she felt similarly uncomfortable. She only told Pangaea that the two of them were leaving. Shortly afterwards, however, she changed her mind and returned to the valley while Pterano was asleep. When Pterano woke up and found her gone, he went looking for her, eventually finding her at the site of the battle between the valley dinosaurs and Red Claw’s temporary fast biter mega-pack. He arrived just in time to save Mr. Threehorn from some fast biters. Pterano proceeded to further aid in the battle by distracting Red Claw while Mr. Threehorn fought him, until he was knocked out by a swipe from Red Claw’s tail. After the battle, Mr. Threehorn woke Pterano up, and a sympathetic Iguanodon named Iggy (another of Rat_lady’s temporary OCs) carried him back to the valley. The next morning (the current day of the RP), Pterano returned to his sister’s nest, where he explained to Rebecca that he was hoping to find a way to redeem himself.
By the way, in Rat_lady7’s characterization of Pterano, he prefers silver swimmers (fish) to green food and tree sweets. Pterano hasn’t flown since being injured, but it’s probably due to being too sore and weak to fly, as opposed to being outright incapable of it. As described in this post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6441&view=findpost&p=9231649), Rat_lady7’s plans for Pterano were to have him try to find his niche in the valley and further prove that he is trustworthy, perhaps spending more time with his nephews and nieces in the process.
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hey, is it too late to jump back in?
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Gonna take me some time for me to fully get into that character and get in tune with the ideas but I think I can get it right.
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I'm not sure where Petrie was or who he was with. I remember the other characters I was doing but not him for some reason. Does anyone else remember?
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hey, is it too late to jump back in?
No, not at all! Welcome back! :)
As I recall, you last posted just before the beginning of the big hostage-rescue-battle subplot (which was last night in RP time). You'll need some kind of explanation for what your character has been doing since then. Perhaps he went to sleep before the whole thing happened?
I'm not sure where Petrie was or who he was with. I remember the other characters I was doing but not him for some reason. Does anyone else remember?
Petrie was in the same area as Pangaea, Guido, Sparky, Nana, and Daniel.
Speaking of whom, FlipperBoidSkua and LBTDiclonius, are you going to post anytime soon? (This (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&view=findpost&p=9232548) was my last post; do you need my character to prompt yours better?)
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^ I just posted, I was waiting for the right time to come in, I guess. Thanks for reminding me. ;)
Don't know where FBS is though.
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As Guido, Daniel and some of the others? Ok. I'll try to do a post and try to remember who he's with.
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:oops Sorry!! I'll post pronto!! My laptop got a virus and wouldn't let me on the internet for a while!
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Very annoying when that happens.
Wonder if I should have petrie just go and find 1 of his friends since he seems alone. Not sure of my other characters.
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School's got me so tied up right now. Sorry guys I'll try to post more often.
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^ That's okay; I think that's the case with a lot of players. (At least, I'm hoping that's the reason there's been so little activity in the RP lately. :unsure:)
By the way, a question to Rob and (especially) GVG: I notice that you seem to have a subplot involving Longtail going on, and was wondering how you were planning this to affect/relate to the rest of the RP. No offense, and not to stifle your creativity, but I kind of feel like the plot of the RP should remain centered on the GOF members and main LBT characters.
I should add that I know very little about Longtail's story, and nothing about his relationship to this “Crusher the redhorn” character who has been introduced. (What is he exactly? A threehorn?) I don't know anything about Crusher himself, either, though I can see him as perhaps having a role in the RP outside of his interactions with Longtail. He seemed contemptuous of the newcomers in the first post he appeared in; maybe he could become a new advocate for kicking the GOF members out of the valley?
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I've been waiting for Serris to respond since his characters are interacting with mine. I have no idea if he is still in this or not :unsure:.
As for the idea of Crusher trying to kick us out, I'm not sure about that. Don't we have enough problems (and angry residents) to deal with already? Besides, I don't think Grandpa Longneck (or even Mr. Threehorn, considering he's okay with the newcomers) would just let some outsider waltz into the valley and try to take charge of anything, but that's just my opinion :p.
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I've been waiting for Serris to respond since his characters are interacting with mine. I have no idea if he is still in this or not :unsure:.
Ah, that explains a lot. Have you tried sending him a PM?
As for the idea of Crusher trying to kick us out, I'm not sure about that. Don't we have enough problems (and angry residents) to deal with already? Besides, I don't think Grandpa Longneck (or even Mr. Threehorn, considering he's okay with the newcomers) would just let some outsider waltz into the valley and try to take charge of anything, but that's just my opinion :p.
The thing is, precisely because Mr. Threehorn's more supportive of the newcomers now, the faction of the valley that wants us to leave (or just dislikes us) no longer has a face; there's no specific character advocating for them. Crusher may not be the perfect choice for that roleóI agree completely about how Grandpa Longneck and Mr. Threehorn would probably reactóbut even if he technically has no authority in the valley, I think that if the resident dinosaurs saw someone who shared their views about the newcomers and was trying to enforce them, they might very well support and follow him.
Again, it would be really nice to have some exposition on Crusher; to know who he is associated with, whether he holds any authority among them, his relationship to the other characters, whether he's arrogant enough in his personality to attempt to influence valley politics, etc.
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I haven't been here in awhile, anyone care to fill me in on RP events?
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I'm sorry I haven't really responded to anything here. Last couple weeks have been a little hectic for me.
To tell you guys the truth, I really don't know where GVG is going with this little subplot. I asked him to post in the discussion thread about it before, but he probably forgot about it. I can send him a PM again and remind him that we can't let it get out of hand or too big, and also to post what he had in mind here so everybody knows what's going on.
I'm sorry if it seems like we went rogue on this. He kind of surprised me with it and I just went along with it to see where he was going with it.
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I'm kind of with Littlefoot and a lot of other characters that seem to be getting into an argument. I can't really do much until GVG and LBTFan do more with their subplot. Maybe I can find a way to contribute to that big confrontation that's ensuing.
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Sorry for not being active recently. I've been busy catching up on a few things at home this week. Now that I've got nearly all of it out of the way, I can get back to this RP.
I took a quick look to help remind me where I currently am. Basically, my character and Ruby are beginning their journey to Ruby's family's home. However, I find myself waiting once again on Myrkin before I can make my next post.
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I haven't been here in awhile, anyone care to fill me in on RP events?
Sorry for not addressing your question sooner, Belmont. I suppose the good news is, you haven't missed much. The RP has been fairly uneventful recently (something that I can't help but feel is partly my fault). Here are the present whereabouts of the characters as far as I can ascertain:- FlipperBoidSkua’s Therizinosaurus dinosona (Sparky), LBTDiclonius’s longneck dinosona (Nana), RedTooth101’s Cearadactylus dinosona (Daniel), my dinosona, and Guido are approaching the Thundering Falls.
- LBTFan13’s dinosona is with Mr. Threehorn, Longtail, and GVG’s OC Crusher (don’t know what species he is) by the Great Wall. Littlefoot and Cyrix are watching them from a distance along with Jasper and vonboy’s characters (both human).
- All of Cancerian Tiger’s characters are gathered in one place, where they had been talking to Serris’s fast runner dinosona (James) and his Utahraptor OC Deimos (Serris hasn’t posted in a while, and it is not clear whether he is still participating).
- Chronicler, Ruby, Claw, and Chomper are leaving the Great Valley to find a cure for Claw’s toxic-fruit-induced-illness.
- Red Claw, Screech, and Thud are still at the site of last night’s battle, feeding on the carcasses of the casualties.
- Amy (who has been played by me since Rat_lady7 left the forum, and will no longer be a major character in the RP) is fishing near the Thundering Falls.
- Ozzy and Strut are wandering around the valley looking for eggs to steal.
To tell you guys the truth, I really don't know where GVG is going with this little subplot. I asked him to post in the discussion thread about it before, but he probably forgot about it. I can send him a PM again and remind him that we can't let it get out of hand or too big, and also to post what he had in mind here so everybody knows what's going on.
Sure, Rob, that would be very helpful. :yes
That reminds me: Anna, have you or anyone else found out yet if Serris is still playing? I can send him a PM and ask him if you haven't done so yourself already.
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Here's an OC I'm going to have in my fanfiction soon that I'd like to bring into this RP soon as well.
Name - Cutter
Gender - Male
Species - Fast Biter (same as Screech and Thud)
Appearance - Green in color, and about the same age and size as Chomper.
Personality - Kind of shy. Not really a hunter, he usually just eats insects, and what his two older brothers catch. He only speaks sharptooth.
I would like to bring him in and have him meet Chomper and his group when they're in the Mysterious Beyond. Then maybe have him tag along for a while. Him and Chomper are supposed to already know each other, but they haven't met in a long time.
Does that sound ok?
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You have my approval, Von. :yes You'll just have to take it up with Myrkin and Chronicler now.
"Saura" actually is the feminine form of "sauros" in Greek, so out of those two choices for the name, I'd go with "Sauro". Personally, however, I'd try to keep thinking of a name, seeing as "Sauro" could be given to just about any dinosaur, but in my opinion doesn't really fit a raptor too well; most of them don't even have the "-saurus" suffix in their names.
Speaking of OCs, I felt like revising my earlier thoughts on Crusher. Not too long after posting my ideas about involving him more in the main plot of the RP, I sorta changed my mind about it; I guess I'd prefer to stick with canon characters as the major antagonists. (It feels kind of awkward bringing an OC in out of nowhere as the new villain.) After reading some of GVG's recent posts involving Crusher, I'm thinking now that it might not work to force him into the antagonist mold anyway. Some more information about him and the rest of the Longtail subplot would be appreciated, though.
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Okay yeah, I kinda dropped the ball on this one. :oops
First off, in dealing the the arrival of Charger, I was originally planning on him telling the truth, with him and the rest of their herd wanting their current leader dead. I still plan on the characters having a long, involving discussion on what should be done. Truth be told, I had not planned on being any sort of fighting. Just alot of talking at this point.
If any of the other members would like to step in or start asking questions about what's going on it would certainly be alright with me.
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Yeah, I'll keep looking for a name for him. I'm just so bad at name making. It'll be about 3 weeks before I post the episode he appears in, and at the rate this RP is going, Chomper won't be in the Mysterious Beyond for a month or two :b
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I guess it would be okay for you to bring in your OC, vonboy. Just let me know what you are planning so that I can figure out a way we can fit everything together.
For reasons I will soon explain, I think it would be a good idea to let you in on a little history on how this RP has been going, specifically about how we've handled Chomper. When we started this RP, Chomper was played by one of the newer members (I forget who). Later on, after we had concluded that that member was no longer active, I took Chomper, since no one else wanted him and I figured that it would be easy for me since I already had Ruby. When day 1 in the RP ended, I asked Myrkin to take Chomper, since I could not figure out what to do with him, and his character, Claw, seemed to spend more time with Chomper.
The reason I'm mentioning this is because I have a feeling that you might want to take control of Chomper, since you say that your OC and Chomper have known each other for a while. I just think it would be easier to show that if you had Chomper instead of Myrkin. Of course, you'll have ask Myrkin if you could take Chomper.
As for why I would suggest this, my reason is that since I gave Chomper to someone, I feel like I have a say in what might work best.
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I would like to bring him in and have him meet Chomper and his group when they're in the Mysterious Beyond. Then maybe have him tag along for a while. Him and Chomper are supposed to already know each other, but they haven't met in a long time.
Does that sound ok?
If they already know each other, then indeed it would be easier if you had played Chomper. If you have plans for him and your OC, then I don't mind giving Chomper up. ;)
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Yeah, I'd LOVE to take control of Chomper for awhile.
Like I said before, I'm awful at making up names. Does anybody have a better name for my character than Sauro? Also, another thing about him I forgot to mention is that he can only speak sharptooth.
I'm still thinking of what I will do with that character. My idea right now is to try to get him accepted in the Great Valley as well, which would be very hard because of his speech deficiency.
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Just wanna let you all know, especially the people I'm interacting with. There's a large chance I'm gonna get grounded soon and when I'm grounded, I'm usually denied internet access. Just wanna warn you that my replies might be slowed down (When I'm grounded, I try to sneak on the computer as often as I can)! :)
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I just want to clear up a little confusion I'm seeing in the RP recently. Just so everyone understands, Chomper is currently out in the Mysterious Beyond with Ruby, Chronicler, and Claw. I've seen some people in the RP say that Chomper is elsewhere, and I just want to make it clear that they are mistaken. Again, Chomper is out in the Mysterious Beyond, and I think vonboy will be playing him from now on.
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Like I said before, I'm awful at making up names. Does anybody have a better name for my character than Sauro? Also, another thing about him I forgot to mention is that he can only speak sharptooth.
Well, here's a few ideas I managed to brainstorm:- Cutter – References an action a sharptooth would do with its claws or teeth. Also complements Chomper's similarly action-based name.
- Tory – From "raptor", meaning "seizer".
- Dromie – Pronounced with a long O; from Dromaeosaurus; means "running".
- Nych – Could be pronounced like "Nick" or "Nike"; from Deinonychus; means "claw".
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I think I'll go with Cutter :DD That sounds like a good name, and I haven't seen it around anywhere on this forum before. I'll get my character into this RP now.
EDIT: I"m also taking control of Chomper, since Myrkin gave the O.K. Thanks Myrkin! :lol:
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You're welcome, vonboy. ;)
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Once again, I must clarify something, seeing something in a recent post in the RP.
As he walked through the greens, he caught the smell of a sharptooth, a couple of fast biters, and a fast runner.
It should be one Fast-Biter and two Fast Runners. My character, Chronicler, is the second Fast Runner, while Myrkin's character, Claw, is the one Fast-Biter. My advice for you, vonboy, is that, if you have some time available, I would recommend reading through the whole RP. I wouldn't suggest you read every single post, but just enough so you can get an idea on who some of the characters are and what they have already done.
Also, I think I failed to mention that I was planning for something to happen to Chronicler's group on the way to Ruby's old home. At one point, they are walking through a small canyon when they come to a split in the ground that's too wide to jump across. There's a dead tree that could be pushed over and used as a bridge, but it's on the other side, so now the trick is to get at least one person to the other side. Chronicler decides to use his bamboo pole as a pole-vault to reach the other side, and he barely makes it. He then pushes the dead tree over to allow everyone to cross.
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Just a quick question, vonboy. Has your OC, Cutter, met any of the gang besides Chomper before?
If yes, then that's why I've chosen to wait so long to post in the RP, because I'd like to see in the next chapter of your fanfic how they react to meeting him and what they think of him.
If no (and this also applies to you fanfic), then I'll go ahead and post in the RP tomorrow. (I don't have enough time today, at this point.) Remember, one of the characters I play in this RP is Ruby, so I wasn't sure what exactly I should do.
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Well, in this RP I was just going to have it where he's only met Chomper before. I kind of have to change it up a little I think to make him fit in this RP. In my Fanfic, the Gang only meets him for a scene, and they don't get to talk to him. They basically stay back while Chomper talks to him in sharptooth for awhile.
I won't post the episode of my fanfic that he's from until friday, but I have it written already if you want me to PM it to you for a read.
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No, I don't mind waiting two more days. I've got more than enough things to keep me busy until then.
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Hmm this sounds interesting. I'm looking forward to the next update.
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It's clear to me that this RP is at a bit of a standstill right now. Normally, my first instinct would be that I am to blame for not doing a good enough job as GM (though I won't completely disregard that as a potential factor), but looking at the situation objectively, I think a large part of it is that several key players have had less time to post lately due to distractions and obligations in real life (which is completely understandable), leaving players who had been in the middle of interacting with their characters having little to do.
I'm hoping that most of the people who are busy in real life right now will have some free time soon, allowing us to proceed with the RP. I was still wondering, however, if there's anything I could do as GM that would help to move things along. Would it do any good if I raised the limit for the number of alloted posts per day per player, so that less frequent posters could have longer exchanges with other players on occasions when they had plenty of free time for posting?
I suppose it might also be good to know who's still participating in the RP, and how regularly they think they'll be able to post. I'm hoping to have fewer instances of two players' characters starting a conversation, which ends up being left hanging because one player isn't sure whether the other is just taking a long time to respond, has forgotten to post, or has left the RP altogether.
So, can I get a show of hands, please? :) Who's still playing, and how often do you think you'll be able to post? (Every day, every weekend, once a week, as often as whoever you're interacting with, etc.)
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I'm still in, but my characters are stuck like Chuck as of now. If nothing happens soon, I'll figure out another course of plan :idea.
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I'm still in for this RP as well. I'm simply waiting for a response from a fellow member as well. :smile But I'm certain the RP will keep going.
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I'm still in this RP too. Don't worry about me. :yes
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Still here. And just about everyday
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I'm still here.
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Still alive.
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The CJ is still here and isn't going any where.
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I'm definitely still in on this RP. Again, it's been a little hectic for me back at home, but I'm ready to continue :D
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Still alive and well.
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I'm still here, though I think I can explain why I haven't been as active as I had expected. The main reason is that I'm simply dedicating more of my free time to my fanfic rather than this RP. Not to mention the GoF awards going on right now, and I have yet to vote on any fanfic for the Fanfiction Award yet.
Besides, the group my characters are in is now being run by three people (me, vonboy, and Myrkin). I guess one reason for my recent hesitation is that I didn't want the conversations to be done by just me and vonboy. I kind of held back to give Myrkin a chance, though at this rate, I might just stop doing this kind of favor and just keep on going with the RP.
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WASSSSSSSSUUUUUUUPPPPPP!!!!!
I'm still here and I'm still playing!!
Warning: RANT AHEAD
I've been busy lately during the day between school and work and chores....and my body's strange change in its biological clock and making me sleep for the majority of my free time and making me go to bed earlier than usual, which sucks because most of my fun of the internet is done at night... Anyway, I usually try to visit every day and adding responses to the RP shouldn't be much of a problem!!
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Hey, everyone, just a quick announcement: Serris has informed me that he is no longer playing in this RP. That leaves Kor as the only recently active player who has yet to confirm whether or not he is still participating.
I'm desperately hoping that we can bring this RP back to life when it is once again convenient for everyone who is still taking part in it. (My own Internet access will be severely limited until after the 22nd, when I return home from my vacation.)
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Now that the Fanfiction Award voting is over, I'd like to get back into this RP. However, after reading through where I left off, I've noticed that I was the last one in my group to say or do anything, so I'll have to wait for someone, yet again.
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In case anyone was under the impression that this RP had been put on hold (it never officially was), I'm here to announce that it's open for posting now.
If anyone has come up with any revisions or new ideas for your upcoming plans in the RP, now would be a good time to share them.
For a while now I've been rethinking my original plans for what will prompt my character's group to set off to visit the Big Water. One idea I came up with was that the Ozzy and Strut are discovered by one of the resident dinosaurs, and their presence brought to the valley's attention. Pangaea and Sparky, having sympathy for the egg stealers, offer to help them escape from the valley, thus beginning the trip to the sea. (My original idea was that the primary reason for our characters leaving would be an argument with Mr. Threehorn, but now I'm thinking that it didn't make much sense the way I had planned it, and would be a little melodramatic.)
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*forces myself to be calm from my random spazz attacks*
I don't really have any particular plans of my own yet, but I'm really excited to meet some of my favorite characters and my interactions with them (yes, I'm looking at you, Ozzy...And definitely you too, Thud).
Your ideas are always awesome and well-thought out in my opinion. I'm more than willing to follow through with any of your plans. I, for one, would certainly stick up for those little Egg Stealers!! And that current plan of helping Ozzy and Strut will most likely have less of a chance of putting us all in a depressing mood. Pangaea's character is already saddened by the previous battle/hostage situation and my character can take a while to get over negative emotions. I think less stress on the characters will be guaranteed in this new version you brought up, Pangy. :yes
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I'll just restate my ideas, in case if anyone had forgotten.
My group is currently going through a small canyon. About halfway through, the come across a split in the ground, probably due to an earthshake, and they have to find a way to get across. I won't give any details, but what happens is that Chronicler barely makes it to the other side, then pushes over a dead tree to allow the rest of the group to get across. The group arrives at Ruby's old home just before sunset and Ruby takes them to the tree where they get the cure for Claw.
There's much more that I'm planning, but I'll stop there for now, since my current plans spread across many days in this RP.
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I'll take Hyp
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I'll just restate my ideas, in case if anyone had forgotten.
My group is currently going through a small canyon. About halfway through, the come across a split in the ground, probably due to an earthshake, and they have to find a way to get across. I won't give any details, but what happens is that Chronicler barely makes it to the other side, then pushes over a dead tree to allow the rest of the group to get across. The group arrives at Ruby's old home just before sunset and Ruby takes them to the tree where they get the cure for Claw.
Wouldn't it be better, if Ruby was the one to do it? After all, she is quite used to running and jumping, as she had been living in dinosaur form through her entire life. ;)
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There's a reason for that, and the answer is in the details, which I won't reveal until we actually get to that point. (Though I do believe I've already talked about this plan in further detail some time ago. I guess you could say I'm trying to stop being so direct. :p )
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Sorry for double posting, but I'd like to ask: What time of the day are we currently at in this RP? Is it still morning, or is it closer to noon? :unsure:
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At the moment it's late in morning, but not quite noon. Maybe around 10 AM in human time. :p
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Thanks, Pangaea. I noticed activity in the RP has been slow recently, so I was hoping to help pick up the pace myself. Usually, I can't just go for it, due to how my plans are timed. In this case right now... I'm trying to decide on that. I'm not sure whether to just go for it now or wait a little longer before I make my next post. :unsure:
By the way, I've recently been thinking of tons of possible plans for this RP, but it's all over such a long-term stretch of time that I think it's best to not simply spill it all out at once. I'll reveal each piece as we move along.
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Sorry for the absence, on vacation. So, what's up with the RP?
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As far as I can tell, not much. I just checked the RP and it looks like there have been only 8 posts after your latest one on July 28, so I'm sure you can catch up on your own.
You know, I've just noticed that I seem to be taking up most of this discussion these days. True, I had volunteered to help run this RP a few times before. I've been thinking recently that maybe we're lacking a clear plan. Perhaps I can offer more ideas? Or maybe I'm just too focused on speeding up progress around here? :unsure: (that's pretty much what killed the only RP I ever started.)
Then again, now that I'm back in college, I don't think that even I can be here more often than most of us. :unsure:
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I’m sorry. I’m sure a big part of the lack of activity is my fault for not posting. :oops
Personally, Chronicler, I don’t think we need to worry too much about a lack of planning. I know that you and I (and, by extension, the other players whose characters are accompanying ours on our respective trips to the Mysterious Beyond and the Big Water) have fairly good ideas of what we’re going to be doing in the near future of the RP. However, we have yet to hear much from those players whose characters are remaining in the Great Valley (to my knowledge, these include: The Great Valley Guardian, LBTFan13, Cancerian Tiger, Jasper, Belmont, and Kor, if he’s still playing) as far as what they plan to do. (No offense of any kind meant, of course.) It would be nice to know if any of you had any plans in mind, though I’m not demanding by any means. :angel
For those who would find a memory refresher helpful, this post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6441&view=findpost&p=9231824) post (made way back in March :blink:) outlines the plans originally devised for upcoming events in the RP. Granted, Chronicler has added onto Subplot 3 considerably (here’s (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6441&view=findpost&p=9232483) one of his updates), and in Subplot 2, my characters’ motivation for leaving the Great Valley is now different (see this post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6441&view=findpost&p=9248064)), and there are some other updates to be made, but I think most of what we planned back then still applies. (I could make an updated version of that post if necessary, to reflect changes and additions to the plans.) I’m still uncertain on when I should have Screech and Thud break ties with Red Claw (I feel like I should do something with those three soon).
Rest assured, I will be posting in the RP soon (I’m in the midst of writing a post, and just need to find a way to convert all my danged thoughts into something coherent :bang), and with luck I’ll……no, better stop there; don’t want to provoke Murphy’s Law like I do every other time I promise something. :rolleyes
P.S. Forgive me if I seem a little…disjointed in my writing. I need some sleep…
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Argh! I'm so sorry; I can't believe it took me four days to write that RP post! :bang Anyway, I have finally posted in the RP. Be warned, it is an extremely long post (part of the reason I took so much time to write it), but it's also a fairly important one, which I'm hoping will help jump-start some action in this RP, knock on wood. Basically, I've set into motion the chain of events which will lead to a group of characters* traveling to the Big Water.
*This group will contain Pangaea, Guido, Ozzy, Strut, and Sparky for sure; I don't know how many other players who had considered sending their characters along are still present and/or interested.
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I was very impressed with the length of your post, Pangy. I was like "whoa....AWESOME!!!" Great job, buddy!! :DD
I think it's great we're trying to move things along. Maybe that'll get people to be more active here. Plus, it's nearing the end of summer vacation time, so maybe that'll help too!!
SQUEE!!! I'm love this SOOOOOOOOO much!!!!
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It's nice to see some activity in this RP, despite how busy everyone seems to be these days. However, I can't help but notice that I'm the only one in my group to have done anything recently. :unsure: If this is what happens when I'm not in the main group, then maybe I should stick to the Great Valley, after my current plans. :unsure:
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Well then, now that I have attempted to make a return, hopefully I can do more in the RP than I have in recent months. Hopefully GVG is still around because I know he and I were in the middle of something.
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Yes, of course my good friend... I am always here... lurking, watching, stalking from the shadows! *insert evil laughter* So if everyone is ready we may continue.
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Whoops…should've checked this thread before sending PMs to players who hadn't posted in a while. :slap Sorry about that, GVG. :oops
Anyway, I've sent reminders about the RP to vonboy, Myrkin, Kor, Jasper, and (needlessly) GVG. Everyone else still here? Cancerian Tiger? LBTDiclonius? Redtooth? Belmont?
Also, does anyone need a refresher on what's going on in the RP right now, and what's coming up? I'd like to make sure everyone's on the same page, though I also think we shouldn't give away too much of our respective plans; it might take some of the fun out of the game if every detail of what we'll be doing is known to everyone ahead of time. :p
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I'm here, just lurking around like someone up there. *Smiles evilly*
Anyway, school's a pain, eh? I'll post in the RP as soon as I can, also when I get out of my bad case of writers block. Either way, I'm still in this. :)
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I'm still here, too. I've just slowed down in response to other players not posting as often. I've even noticed in some instances where my post is the last one to have been made for days or even over a week, and I hate to double-post :rolleyes. I'm still in on the action, though :smile!
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I am still here and refresher on what's going on in the RP would be great. :)
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Okay, here's an overview of the current whereabouts of most of the characters, and brief summaries of what various:
Ozzy and Strut have just been spotted by a random valley dinosaur (a hollowhorn, A.K.A. Parasaurolophus), who has proceeded to raise an alarm that there are egg stealers on the loose. Said egg stealers are currently running for their lives. :p
Pangaea, Guido, Sparky (FlipperBoidSkua's Therizinosaurus dinosona), Nana (LBTDiclonius's longneck dinosona), Daniel (Redtooth101's Cearadactylus dinosona), and Belmont were near the Thundering Falls, but upon hearing the alarm most of them have rushed off to find the posse they expect will be forming to find the egg stealers, hoping to save Ozzy and Strut from being harmed. Instead, they will run into the egg stealers themselves. With some persuasion (and after receiving permission from Mr. Threehorn and/or some other valley elder) they will end up escorting the egg stealers out of the Great Valley and taking them to the Big Water.
Rob (LBTFan13's fast biter dinosona), Littlefoot, Mr. Threehorn, Zaine, Rick (GVG's longneck dinosona), Longtail, Cyrix, Crusher, and Von are conversing somewhere in the valley, and have just heard the egg stealer alarm.
Anna (Cancerian Tiger's persona/swimmer dinosona), Ducky, Cera, and Tricia are exploring the caves along the valley wall. They have heard the alarm, but are not responding to it.
Chronicler, Ruby, Claw (Myrkin's fast biter dinosona), and Chomper are in the Mysterious Beyond, on their way to Ruby's old home to find a antidote for Claw (who has been poisoned by a toxic fruit). They are too far away to have heard the alarm.
Red Claw, Screech, and Thud are still at the site of last night's struggle between the valley dinosaurs and Red Claw's fast biter "army", regaining their strength as they feed off the casualties of the battle. Red Claw's last defeat has finally pushed him over the edge, and he has sworn revenge against all of the dinosaurs who survived his onslaught. His new objective is to sneak into the valley and hunt them down one by one. He will eventually recruit the LBT XII Spinosaurus (Stromer, played by Redtooth101) and LBT V's Giganotosaurus (Gigano, played by FlipperBoidSkua) to his cause, while an increasingly uneasy Screech and Thud will ultimately leave the pack and become involved in Chronicler's story arc.
I think that's about it. Please tell me if you have any questions or if I missed something.
By the way, GVG, could you please tell us exactly what kind of dinosaur Crusher is, and share a little bit of background information on him? I'd be grateful, as I've been completely lost on the significance of nearly all of his dialogue so far. :oops
Also, CT, were you at all hoping for more chances to interact with some of the other players? If you wanted, your characters' explorations could take them into the Mysterious Beyond, and we could have a short subplot where Screech, Thud, and Red Claw stumble across them (if Redtooth was interested, perhaps Stromer the Spinosaurus could be involved as well).
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Thank you, Pangea. That explain quite enough. :)
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Of course Pangaea I would be happy to explain!
Crusher and the rest of the herd he belongs to are technically called Monoclonius.
(http://planetdinosaur.com/dinosaur_list/images/monoclonius_sk.jpg)
The reason Crusher and his herd are called Redhorns are for the simple fact that the horn on their nose is pigmented red as if covered in blood.
As for Crusher himself, well, when he was a hatchling growing up in the Mysterious Beyond wasn't easy, and as it was before, that herds kept to themselves. However it quickly became obvious to Crusher even as a hatchling that the heir to lead their herd who went by the name Korr. Befriending the leaders he quickly began to learn how cruel Korr was, and only after a few cold times, began to plot his best friends downfall. However that proved difficult even in the hazardous wasteland of the Mysterious Beyond as earthshakes, floods and even several close lightning strikes failed to finish off Korr, he realized he was going to need help, and that's when he remembered another old friend, this one a threehorn who lived in a place called the Great Valley.
I hope that's enough info. :DD Let me know if ya need more!
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Hi guys.
I just want to let you know that I had a chat with Pangaea, (which I recently responded back to) and I would really like to be back to join this rp again.
The absence gave quite a breather to other things, but now I think I have grown up a little and would like to finish what I have started.
I read the current plot and how it's going and I would like to say that I REALLY like it. Red Claw is amazingly much more threatening, like Azula threatening (for those that follow Avatar) and really everyone just seems to be doing a great job in this.
I'll be playing as me naturally, but I will also play Tria and Petrie's Mother as well (Rebecca). Everyone can have their own characters.
Anyhow, thank you so much for being so patient and I really want to make it up to all of you for these continued absences.
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Squeeee!! Welcome back, Rat_lady!! I'm glad to know your doing well!! *hugs!!!*
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Welcome back! I'm so happy to see you return here :D
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Thank you guys. I will post at least twice a day here so I can keep up with everyone. And again, when everyone is in school right now, it will be easier for me to catch up, considering that it would be slower then it could be. So, thank you again.
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You're welcome! Glad to have you back!
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Funny enough, I was just about to ask in your "Ask Me" thread if you're gonna join back in the RP or not. Glad to see you're back :DD.
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I thought you left the forum for good,Amy.
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apparently not..which is a good thing..
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I'm so lost, sorry guys, College has not been kind to free time.
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Here (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6441&view=findpost&p=9257087), Redtooth. :) Hopefully this will bring you up to speed on where we're at (It's just a few posts up, but I'm giving you the link anyway :P:). You shouldn't have too much trouble catching up on what's happened since then.
GVG, thank you so much for the information about Crusher. That really clears up a lot. :DD
And welcome back to the RP, Amy. :D Please feel free to share if you had anything in mind for your characters to do, and if there are any groups or subplots already present that you'd like to be a part of. :)
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Thank you guys, I'm happy to be back. :)
^I have to admit, I'm a bit uncertain of how the whole thing with your character with the egg-stealers will unfold, since they ARE considered villains in the LBT universe.
Are you planning to get kicked out of the valley with that tactic so we can meet other characters outside the valley? Or do you have a plan in mind that I did not read or entirely missed?
Also, if it's alright with you Pangaea, I would like to take Hyp. I'm having this new kick with his character, so I'll be more than happy to take him. :yes
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I'm back. I was formerly Jasper and now I have returned.
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Thank you for letting us know, as well as creating a welcome topic in the welcome area. :yes
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Well, welcome back Jasper :)
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Your welcome, but as for this RP all I have to say is let's boogie.
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I have to admit, I'm a bit uncertain of how the whole thing with your character with the egg-stealers will unfold, since they ARE considered villains in the LBT universe.
Are you planning to get kicked out of the valley with that tactic so we can meet other characters outside the valley? Or do you have a plan in mind that I did not read or entirely missed?
Actually, my character's plan is to persuade the egg stealers to willingly leave the valley, escorted by him, Sparky, Guido, and whoever else wants to come (provided they think they can stand being around Ozzy, Strut, a weirdo, a spazz, and Guido for a few days :p). Their destination will be the Big Water, where Pangaea hopes Ozzy and Strut will be satisfied eating the eggs of sea turtles and other seaside reptiles that abandon their nests after laying (and hence do not grieve for lost offspring). Our characters are indeed concerned about being accused of aiding the LBT world's equivalent of criminals, so they will be notifying someone in charge (e.g., the gang's parents/guardians) of what they are doing and where they are going. Mr. Threehorn and Littlefoot will be among the characters who find Pangaea's group in the forest with the "captured" egg stealers; you could have Rebecca get involved, too, if you like.
Also, if it's alright with you Pangaea, I would like to take Hyp. I'm having this new kick with his character, so I'll be more than happy to take him. :yes
No problem! :) What about Mutt and Nod? Did you want to play them, too, or just have Hyp be apart from them for once?
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Actually, my character's plan is to persuade the egg stealers to willingly leave the valley, escorted by him, Sparky, Guido, and whoever else wants to come (provided they think they can stand being around Ozzy, Strut, a weirdo, a spazz, and Guido for a few days :p). Their destination will be the Big Water, where Pangaea hopes Ozzy and Strut will be satisfied eating the eggs of sea turtles and other seaside reptiles that abandon their nests after laying (and hence do not grieve for lost offspring). Our characters are indeed concerned about being accused of aiding the LBT world's equivalent of criminals, so they will be notifying someone in charge (e.g., the gang's parents/guardians) of what they are doing and where they are going.
Ah, okay. Thank you for explaining it to me.
Mr. Threehorn and Littlefoot will be among the characters who find Pangaea's group in the forest with the "captured" egg stealers; you could have Rebecca get involved, too, if you like.
Right now, I'm thinking of Mama Flyer (Rebecca) to just interact with a few characters before heading back to the nest. She's a mother, she would not want to stay away from her kids for too long. ;)
No problem! :) What about Mutt and Nod? Did you want to play them, too, or just have Hyp be apart from them for once?
Thanks. I wasn't sure if there was anyone else wanting to be him, so I thought I would ask. And I'll just be him for now. I'm actually thinking of him joining you, Sparky, and the other characters, so I can interact with different characters at once, and so Hyp can truly express his "daring" side. Hehe.
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BTW, I edited a few things on the first post. Let me know which things I need to update and if you have any questions regarding what I posted.
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Guys I'm not aware of what the rules are since I forgot, but I'm going to ask these questions. Are any of the characters allowed to have weapons like swords, knives, or pepper spray for that matter? What about any form of technology like i-pods, tape recorders, cellphones, etc...?
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^Please read the beginning of this topic to refresh your memory, or if you prefer, you can just read these:
RULES:
1. Post no more than two times a day.
2. Play as yourself, either in the form of a “dinosona” (a dinosaur version of yourself) or as your regular human self. You may switch between the two forms, or stay in one form the whole time. You can even change to different dinosaur species if desired or believe it would make a nice plot point. :yes
You can post your bio of yourself in this link:
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112)
3. You can't control another person's character unless you have their permission, other then that, stick to your own characters.
4. Play only the maximum of characters that YOU can handle. If you find the amount you are playing too overwhelming, feel free to "set them up for adoption" by saying so in this thread and see if anyone else wants to play the characters. ~*NEWLY EDITED*~
5. You may use an OC as one of your characters.
The idea is to play ourselves as characters in the rpg to interact with the LBT universe. If you brought weapons like knives and all that, you can do so, gameboys and cell phones I'm hesitant with because this is a different universe where those things don't exist and therefore would not have proper connections like satelites, dish networks, etc, so if you were to try to use something like a gameboy, it probably wouldn't work in that universe. :lol
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^Please read the beginning of this topic to refresh your memory, or if you prefer, you can just read these:
RULES:
1. Post no more than two times a day.
2. Play as yourself, either in the form of a “dinosona” (a dinosaur version of yourself) or as your regular human self. You may switch between the two forms, or stay in one form the whole time. You can even change to different dinosaur species if desired or believe it would make a nice plot point. :yes
You can post your bio of yourself in this link:
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=6357 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6112)
3. You can't control another person's character unless you have their permission, other then that, stick to your own characters.
4. Play only the maximum of characters that YOU can handle. If you find the amount you are playing too overwhelming, feel free to "set them up for adoption" by saying so in this thread and see if anyone else wants to play the characters. ~*NEWLY EDITED*~
5. You may use an OC as one of your characters.
The idea is to play ourselves as characters in the rpg to interact with the LBT universe. If you brought weapons like knives and all that, you can do so, gameboys and cell phones I'm hesitant with because this is a different universe where those things don't exist and therefore would not have proper connections like satelites, dish networks, etc, so if you were to try to use something like a gameboy, it probably wouldn't work in that universe. :lol
Okay thanks for pointing that out to me I just don't want to break any rules or anything. Yeah your right some of those things wouldn't work since satellites wouldn't be invented until 65 million years later. :lol
Although things with batteries can work though I will say that.
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I just wanted to apologize for the holdup with the RP. FlipperBoidSkua told me recently that she was having problems with her computer, and her Internet access is severely limited (Don't worry about it, Sparky; I just hope you can get the problem fixed soon! :)). Unfortunately, I had planned my characters' next course of action to be prompted by her dinosona catching up with Pangaea, Ozzy, and Strut, so this kind of holds up the entire "taking egg stealers to Big Water" subplot. :oops I'll see if I can alter my plans to move things along at least a little further, so that once FBS returns, we'll be able to move forward as quickly as possible.
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Thanks for letting us know about that.
However, I kind of wish Chronicler's subplot wasn't as stalled as the others, mostly because I had placed a sense of urgency in my latest post (two weeks ago). Frustrating, yes, but I understand there's not much I can do about it. I'll just have to do some more waiting.
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@Pangaea: I'm pretty much in the same boat you're in Pangaea. So no worries there. I just posted now so anyone who waited for my posts...well...they're there. hehe
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I'm back!! My laptop still isn't fixed but it's gotten into a weird habit of working on specific hours of the weekend :huh: . Luckily, my home computer's now free for most of the day and I plan to take full and utter advantage of it!!
*looks at e-mail* Look at that, I have been held up so long that I'm no longer getting e-mail notifications from this site. I feel sad now... :(
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Sorry, everyone; I should have posted here sooner. :slap
I've been waiting to give FlipperBoidSkua a chance to respond to my last post before I posted again, and because of my insane obliviousness to the passage of time, I didn't act sooner on any concern that it had been too long. :oops
Chronicler, did you want me to PM vonboy and/or Myrkin (they're the only other players in your group, right?) and ask them if they were still participating in the RP, and if so, if they could please post soon? Or would you rather do it yourself?
Likewise, if there's anyone else who is waiting for another player to post, please speak up. I'm not sure if it's a GM's responsibility to contact RPers and ask them if they're still in the game, but I'm willing to take on that task.
Also, if there are any players who want to do something in the RP, but don't know what, all you have to do is ask, and we'll work something out. For example, Belmont, were you hoping for a chance to interact with someone else's characters? Did you have any ideas for something you wanted to do?
Again I apologize that I'm utterly failing at my job as GM. :bang I'm glad that at least a few people are still posting (though I'm guessing that some players are simply unable to because of my incompetence in keeping things moving in the RP). I really don't want this RP to die, not when there are so many things I and other players still want to do in it. :(
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I don't know if I should post or not yet, so I'm just hanging back and waiting.
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Hi! Once again, my e-mail fails to give me updates from this site.... I dunno how to fix that :oops
Mostly though, I've been waiting to see if Nana was going to make a reply. I've been feeling like I've been monopolizing the convo with Mrs. Flyer and stuff. But to get the RP going, I'm gonna reply!!
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Whoops! Sorry for my lateness! School's like that, you know? Anyway, posted in the RP, and I'm still in it!
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Yes, Pangaea, vonboy and Myrkin are the only other people in my group. I'd ask them myself, but I fear that my messages might end up seeming too demanding and impatient. (Besides, my PM inbox is getting extremely full, and you probably know by now how hesitant I am to delete past messages.)
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Yeah, I've been taking a long time to post, but it's because I'm kinda unsure as to how to continue. I kinda want to have Cutter's brothers come in for a little bit, which was why I had Chomper smell some fast biters nearby a few posts back. Then I saw that I didn't put either of them in this thread. Not sure if I was allowed to bring in a character without posting about it here first. (IDK, this RP just seems a bit more rigid and structured than the other big RP I'm in right now.)
After all that, I wondered if I should even post those two in here, because they'd be minor characters that would probably only be seen once in this RP, and I wasn't sure if adding a bunch of your own OC's was frowned upon or not. I've just been hesitant to post, because I kind want to bring them in, but been hesitant to, but also not really wanting to post too much before I lose a good chance to use them.
If anyone can make sense out of that mess of words, that's what I've been going through with this RP.
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Yeah, I've been taking a long time to post, but it's because I'm kinda unsure as to how to continue. I kinda want to have Cutter's brothers come in for a little bit, which was why I had Chomper smell some fast biters nearby a few posts back. Then I saw that I didn't put either of them in this thread. Not sure if I was allowed to bring in a character without posting about it here first. (IDK, this RP just seems a bit more rigid and structured than the other big RP I'm in right now.)
After all that, I wondered if I should even post those two in here, because they'd be minor characters that would probably only be seen once in this RP, and I wasn't sure if adding a bunch of your own OC's was frowned upon or not. I've just been hesitant to post, because I kind want to bring them in, but been hesitant to, but also not really wanting to post too much before I lose a good chance to use them.
If anyone can make sense out of that mess of words, that's what I've been going through with this RP.
Hi Vonboy It's me. It's me. It's MC CJ. When it comes to posting I'm pretty much waiting for you Vonboy. It's okay that you haven't been posting for a while. I had the same feeling when I first decided to do this. I didn't know what to post and I was nervous. I feel what your going through. :)
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Oh boy, I have catching up to do. :slap
@Pangaea: Thanks for doing that Pangaea. Personally, I was sort of just waiting it out since we are near around the holidays. I did not want anyone to feel like they had to post RIGHT then and there. But thank you anyhow. :) :nod
@Vonboy: Thank you for expressing your concerns. At the moment, there really is no limit to how many characters a player can choose. The only issues are how many you can handle and what you would plan to do with them. You can definitely add them if you want, I would just need to edit your list of characters to play at the first page and you'll be set. :)
@Everyone else: Thank you for posting this week. :)
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Yeah, I've been taking a long time to post, but it's because I'm kinda unsure as to how to continue. I kinda want to have Cutter's brothers come in for a little bit, which was why I had Chomper smell some fast biters nearby a few posts back. Then I saw that I didn't put either of them in this thread. Not sure if I was allowed to bring in a character without posting about it here first. (IDK, this RP just seems a bit more rigid and structured than the other big RP I'm in right now.)
After all that, I wondered if I should even post those two in here, because they'd be minor characters that would probably only be seen once in this RP, and I wasn't sure if adding a bunch of your own OC's was frowned upon or not. I've just been hesitant to post, because I kind want to bring them in, but been hesitant to, but also not really wanting to post too much before I lose a good chance to use them.
Rat_lady beat me to explaining the rules of how many characters you can play (thanks, Amy, I couldn't have said it better ;)); I thought I'd add that there's no problem with playing "temporary" characters who disappear after a short time (maybe just as long as they aren't canon LBT characters from the list at the beginning of this thread). I've played several characters like that myself already. :p
To address your other concernóabout whether you should post here first before bringing in a new characteróI think it never hurts to do so, but whether or not you actually need to depends a little on the character. Personally, I think that a player seeking to RP as a canon LBT character from the cast list should always mention it in the discussion thread ahead of time. While perhaps it's not as crucial for a player to announce that they will be bringing in an OC, it can helpful to other players if they are provided with some background information about the character, especially if said OC has a backstory relating to other characters in the RP, original or otherwise. (For example, when GVG first brought his OC Crusher into the RP, I knew nothing about the characteróhis history with the other OCs he was interacting with, whether he was an antagonist, or even what kind of dinosaur he wasóand had no idea what role he was going to play in the story. GVG's eventual post explaining Crusher was invaluable in clearing things up.) As for minor, "one-shot" OCs like the ones you are thinking of using, Vonboy, I don't think it matters whether you mention them in the thread or not.
A message to everyone: if you ever have any sort of problem or concern that is keeping you from posting in the RP (you’re waiting for someone else to post first, you’re unsure of whether you should/can use a certain idea, etc.), please do post about it in this thread (or PM me about it if you’d rather it remain more private/secret). This is not a demand, but I think it would be an effective way to communicate such issues so that they can be resolved quickly, and the RP kept moving. My reason for proposing this? I was amazed by how many of you posted in the RP and/or explained your reasons for not posting sooner after I voiced my own concerns in this thread; I think it solved a lot of problems, and gave me a lot more confidence that there was still life in this RP (I was really beginning to worry that the thing was on the verge of death).
Thank you all. :)
Pangaea
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I'm still waiting on vonboy to get Chomper across the gap.
Hey, Pangaea, how long specifically do you plan on your group being outside of the Great Valley? I've recently been thinking that both your group and mine would return on the same day, even meeting up with each other at some point along the way. What I have in mind is that the two groups would see each other from some distance, mine climbing down an unstable mountainside with yours in a valley between the mountains. Remember that I was thinking of Chronicler injuring his leg by losing his footing and falling down the mountainside? I was thinking that could happen just seconds after the two groups see each other, making them all rush over to join up and return to the Great Valley as one group. How does this idea sound?
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So sorry for not being around to post! :bang Darn holidays…
Hey, Pangaea, how long specifically do you plan on your group being outside of the Great Valley?
I was planning on at least one or two nights (an unrealistically short amount of time for a trip to and back from the Big Water, but time passes so slowly in this RP that I don't think we can afford this kind of realism). Unfortunately, seeing as we haven't even left the valley yet (and my plans generally progress at the speed of a glacier), I have my doubts that we'll be back by the same time your group's mission is done.
I've recently been thinking that both your group and mine would return on the same day, even meeting up with each other at some point along the way. What I have in mind is that the two groups would see each other from some distance, mine climbing down an unstable mountainside with yours in a valley between the mountains. Remember that I was thinking of Chronicler injuring his leg by losing his footing and falling down the mountainside? I was thinking that could happen just seconds after the two groups see each other, making them all rush over to join up and return to the Great Valley as one group. How does this idea sound?
Theoretically I suppose it could work, but again, I have no guarantees that our group will be in the right place at the right time, so it might be safer for you to have an alternative plan ready in case things don't work out.
I'm hoping that our group can leave as soon as possible; LBTFan13 had expressed interest in having Mr. Threehorn and Littlefoot catching up to us; this will almost certainly lead to an uneasy scene in which they react to seeing Ozzy and Strut (and vice versa) as well as Sparky. I've sent LBTFan13 a reminder message, and I'm hoping that he will bring his characters in shortly, assuming he is still playing.
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Holiday with no internet, plus a short Winter break. Man, I hope I didn't get left behind.
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Wow, I've really been away from this for a long time.
I have already you an email Pangaea about my intentions to remain active on GOF, and that includes this RP. I am still highly interested in bringing Threehorn and Littlefoot into the egg eater plot that's happening now. I'm gonna do a read through of posts leading up to the most recent point so I can get caught up, and then I will jump in.
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So sorry for the unneccesary delay in my activities here. I've been feeling mentally unwell, and still am. But I'm pushing myself to continue my activities on the internet in general. Hope you guys still want me back...
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It's all good FBS. Most of us are in school/work these days and real life stuff comes first. :)
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Sorry about my lack of activity here, life had taken its toll on me for awhile, hopefully I'll get some time to participate in this RP fully, just like days past.
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Like I said in the "How are you Feeling?" topic, my computer melted, and It's probably not gonna get fixed/replaced anytime soon. I'm mostly posting from y Wii console now, so it takes a lot longer to type.
I'll still stay active in this RP though, even if my posts are shorter.
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I'm SO sorry for not posting in so long, and for being so slow to get our characters out of the valley! :bang
Keep in mind, the RP should still be considered active even when I'm not (unless I say otherwise), and I encourage you to remind me if you're waiting for me to post and I haven't done so in a while.
By the way, I'm curious at this point: how many players/characters are going all the way to the Big Water along with my group (consisting of Pangaea, Guido, Strut, and Ozzy, plus Sparky)? Keep in mind that my character is basically going to be leading the group, and alternating your posts with mine the whole way could get very tedious (it's pretty much a given that any RP subplot I'm heavily involved in is going to move at a snail's pace, as I've amply demonstrated over my entire tenure as GM :rolleyes). I wouldn't blame you if some of you would prefer to have your characters remain in the valley and do your own thing rather than be stuck with me all that way.
I suppose this would be a good time for a roll call. So who's still playing, and what are your plans for the RP?
Thanks, and sorry again for my inefficacy as an RPer.
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I'm still interested in bringing Littlefoot and Mr. Threehorn along, and I also am thinking of bringing Rob and Zaine as well. The subplot with GVG's characters doesn't seem to be going anywhere, considering he hasn't been on in a while, so I may have the two of them join up as well.
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The CJ is still around. Just waiting on when someone will post that's all.
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I'm SO sorry for not posting in so long, and for being so slow to get our characters out of the valley! :bang
Keep in mind, the RP should still be considered active even when I'm not (unless I say otherwise), and I encourage you to remind me if you're waiting for me to post and I haven't done so in a while.
By the way, I'm curious at this point: how many players/characters are going all the way to the Big Water along with my group (consisting of Pangaea, Guido, Strut, and Ozzy, plus Sparky)? Keep in mind that my character is basically going to be leading the group, and alternating your posts with mine the whole way could get very tedious (it's pretty much a given that any RP subplot I'm heavily involved in is going to move at a snail's pace, as I've amply demonstrated over my entire tenure as GM :rolleyes). I wouldn't blame you if some of you would prefer to have your characters remain in the valley and do your own thing rather than be stuck with me all that way.
I suppose this would be a good time for a roll call. So who's still playing, and what are your plans for the RP?
Thanks, and sorry again for my inefficacy as an RPer.
I'd like to share the blame if it's all the same to you. I too have not been very active on the forums lately, so I definitely need to share the blame here. Not that you should be blamed for anything but still.
Edit: Characters Available:
Myself
Tria
Petrie's mom (Rebecca, my fanname for her)
Hyp
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*raises hand for the role-call* I'm here and I'm soooooooo excited!!!! SQUEEEEE!!
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I'm here. I'm playing myself and IIRC Rinkus and Sierra.
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I'm still around, just be en REALLY busy with work and school lately.
I'll try to make an RP post as soon as I can. Sorry for keeping you guys waiting.
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Sorry guys, y'know what, I really can't do this anymore. It's not fair to you guys or Pangeaea that I flip flop like this. So, yeah, I'm out of this rp.
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Hello everyone, this is your GM speaking.
I think it’s fair to say that I have done a less-than-stellar job performing the responsibilities expected for said role, especially in the past few months. I could make excuses based on the fact that there have been a number of changes and events in my personal life to which I’ve had to adjust or make time for, but I still feel guilty about the RP and feel that I have been neglecting it. :oops
I think a lot of the problems I’ve been having with the RP are because I’m just not any good at being in charge. As anyone who knows even a little about me is probably aware, I am very timid and awkward when it comes to interacting with most people; plus I don’t like making decisions that others disagree with. So far I’ve pretty much just been telling people to “do what you want to do, as long as it fits in with the rest of the RP”. As a result, I’ve barely been “leading” the RP at all, and my characters seldom interact with those of other players.
I confess that I’ve never seen this RP as having or requiring much of a central, overarching plot; I’ve mostly just thought of it as an opportunity to put yourself in the Land Before Time world, meet your favorite characters, and have a good time. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that, personally, though I understand that others might not be satisfied with the generally lighthearted tone I prefer. (I don’t mind a little darkness here and there, but if I had my way, there wouldn’t be any more mass battle scenes with dozens of anonymous dinosaurs losing their lives.) I apologize if I’m being overly candid here.
To make things clear, I am not closing the “In The Land Before Time” RP. There are still things I want to do in this RP, things I have been planning and looking forward to for as long as a year and a half. I want like to continue the RP, and I should be ready to start posting again soon (I’ll be rather busy from now until Tuesday, I’m afraid), but first I think it would be prudent to find out who among you, the players, are still participating, and what your plans are. Does anyone else still have plans or ideas in mind for the RP that you want to see come to fruition?
My deepest and most sincere apologies for my mistakes and shortcomings as GM,
Pangaea
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Seeing as I'm the only one who even posted in the RP within the last month, I think it's clear that I'm still willing to participate. Even after all these months, I'm still thinking of going through with the plans I made (except I now finally have something definitive in mind for what kind of cure Claw will need). I haven't really thought much further, mostly due to how slowly we've progressed.
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I'm still here. I'm just waiting for these other sharpteeth to make their move. :)
What kind of cure you have in mind, Chronicler?
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I'm still interested in participating. Just need to get my footing back on GOF. I've already sent you my response to your PM Pangaea and I still stand by it ;)
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You know I'm still in!! :DD
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Hello again.
I have another announcement to make regarding the RP, this one specifically concerning the “Big Water” subplot, wherein Ozzy and Strut, having been convinced by my character that there is better egg-hunting to be found at the edge of the Big Water, are escorted there by a small group of valley dinosaurs and GOF members.
As I stated in my last announcement, I personally prefer a more lighthearted and playful tone when RPing; while I’m not against incorporating some dark elements, I dislike excessive violence, angst, and grimness. I certainly won’t force these preferences on the rest of you, but at the same time I’ve been longing for an opportunity to RP the way I want to. It is for this reason that I devised the Big Water subplot; to give myself and whoever else was interested a vacation of sorts from the darker RP storylines that up to this point had been prevalent.
My vision for the Big Water subplot was that it would be primarily about Pangaea and Sparky’s interactions with Ozzy and Strut as they attempt to influence the two egg stealers to become more amiable to them and their other favorite LBT characters, while at the same time taking the opportunity to explore the prehistoric wilderness. Ozzy and Strut themselves are going of their own free will; they will NOT be a threat to the other members of the group, and do NOT need anyone to keep them in line. I also would rather not have any of the adult Great Valley dinosaurs come along; Pangaea and Sparky are leading the group, and it would be redundant to have a more "qualified" authority figure in attendance (not to mention that it would suppress the natural exuberance and/or attitude of the other characters).
If you’re an Ozzy and Strut fan who wants an opportunity to hang out with our two favorite egg stealers, or if you’re looking for a comedic adventure full of hijinks and encounters with Mesozoic wildlife (mostly small creatures that Pangaea and Sparky try to catch and observe, and occasionally large ones that we try to observe, and then run from :p), then this is the subplot for you. This is NOT the group to join if you like constant action and peril, or you're just looking to give your characters something to do. The Big Water subplot is only recommended if you are acutely interested in what it has to offer.
I just want to make sure that everyone who may have wanted to participate in this subplot knows what they are getting into. If you were previously interested in joining, and are now having second thoughts, that’s more than okay. It’s hard to say this without sounding selfish (which I definitely do NOT want to be), but I have an easier time RPing when there are only a few other players to interact with; I get to talk with their characters more often, with less concern that I am inadvertently monopolizing them and keeping other players from their own fun. That said, I am not excluding anyone from participating, but I do think a lot of players would enjoy themselves more in a different subplot than the Big Water one.
While the Big Water subplot is going on, I would really like there to be something happening in the Great Valley that will give the players whose characters are staying there something to do. I’m concerned that a lot of players who were thinking of joining the Big Water group wanted to do so because they felt there was nothing for their characters to do in the Great Valley. I’m sure it would make things better for everyone if we rectified this.
I would like to use Red Claw, Screech, and Thud for something, but I'm concerned that their attacks on the Great Valley dinosaurs are getting a little old, so this time I've come up with a different idea. Red Claw will yet again send Screech and Thud into the valley; not to attack anything, but to spy on the inhabitants and find out when and where they are most vulnerable (sleeping spots, etc.), so that Red Claw can surprise them the next time he does attack. I was thinking that the fast biters wouldn’t be discovered right away, but characters will eventually begin to suspect their presence (perhaps from finding footprints, hearing their movements or catching glimpses of them in the undergrowth, or even detecting their scent). Once word spreads that Screech and Thud are in the valley, Great Valley residents and GOF members alike begin assembling into groups to find the fast biters (either to capture them or drive them out of the valley), seal up unguarded openings in the Great Wall that they might have entered through, and so on. Does anyone like this idea? Suggestions, feedback, and requests on how you'd like to be involved in this storyline are welcome! I want no player in this RP to be left without something to do. :angel
I sincerely apologize if anything I have said in this post came off as overly forward, selfish, or control-freakish. I really want this RP to be fun and enjoyable for everyone participating. I don't want to limit anyone's freedom, but at the same time I feel that everyone (including me) should be able to pursue their idea of enjoyable RPing in a setting that is comfortable for them. (I hope this makes sense; it's so difficult to put into words…)
Thank you all for listening, and I hope we can get this RP back on the road soon.
Pangaea
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I apologize for being inactive on the RP for awhile. But I'm planning on doing this again.
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Sorry for being so inactive, everyone! You know how life is.
Anyway, I'm still in this and going through with the Big Water subplot. I'll try to be a bit more active on here. :)
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Hey, I'll be in if you guys and gals need someone! I take it this takes place while the gang's still kids, right? I'd be using Fyn as my character, so I want to know how old he has to be.
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:wave Hi, Fyn! Happy to see another member interested in joining the RP! I'm sure Pangy would love to have you onboard! Yes, the gang's still kids and, although I am in NO way in charge of this RP, I don't think your OC has to be any particular age! :D
Anyway, Pangy, I love that idea you got with Screech, Thud and Redclaw! Although I won't be there to witness the event happening (I'm assuming it takes place during the Big Water journey?), I'll be having fun reading it! Unless...
:unsure: Um....I don't wanna sound grabby or greedy or anything, but... I feel like I'm not playing enough canon characters and I'd like a shot at it. Pangy, is it okay if I get the chance to play Thud for a bit? I don't mind if you rather not, I'm just asking cuz it'll give me some involvement in other plot-lines. :)
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Right, then. Just let me know when this starts and I'll give it a shot! (This is my first time).
Fyn's a few weeks older than Littlefoot, so there's his age category. As far as his location, I'd say variable, but primarily the Great Valley. If Fyn doesn't fit into this, I may end up doing another OC. Someone a bit older, perhaps (ooh, now the wheels are turning...) :idea
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... and created another OC I have! I proudly introduce Such (pronounced s-oo-k). For the full details on this Suchomimus OC, visit this link...
http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=11391 (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=11391) (he's at the bottom of the page).
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Right, then. Just let me know when this starts and I'll give it a shot! (This is my first time).
Fyn's a few weeks older than Littlefoot, so there's his age category. As far as his location, I'd say variable, but primarily the Great Valley. If Fyn doesn't fit into this, I may end up doing another OC. Someone a bit older, perhaps (ooh, now the wheels are turning...) :idea
Welcome to the RP, Fyn! :smile FlipperBoidSkua is right; I'm ecstatic to have a new player participating. :DD
Both of your OCs sound terrific. You're welcome to use both of them in the RP. :yes How are you planning on introducing them?
If you don't mind me offering a couple of ideas for Such, perhaps the characters traveling to the Big Water could run into him along the river outside the Great Valley. Such could either join them, or he could find out from them about the situation in the Great Valley and go there.
Also, seeing as this RP is about GOF members randomly appearing in the LBT world, are you going to have a dinosona (a dinosaur persona of yourself)? You could appear as one of your own OCs, create a separate dinosona so you can meet our OCs, or just play as a human (some players’ dinosonas can switch between a human and a dinosaur form; you could do that, too).
You're welcome to PM me if you'd like more information about the RP and what's happened in it so far. :) (Or I could just explain everything in this thread, in case other players need a refresher.)
:unsure: Um....I don't wanna sound grabby or greedy or anything, but... I feel like I'm not playing enough canon characters and I'd like a shot at it. Pangy, is it okay if I get the chance to play Thud for a bit? I don't mind if you rather not, I'm just asking cuz it'll give me some involvement in other plot-lines. :)
Hmm…actually, that's not a bad idea. I agree; you could use some more parts (in fact, I don't think you're playing any characters besides your dinosona at the moment! :blink:), and I've done more characterization for Screech than I have for Thud (who wasn't originally played by me anyway). Sure, Sparky, you can take Thud. :smile
That reminds me; there are several canon characters who are not being played at the moment due to their former players dropping out of the RP:- Petrie
- Spike
- Grandpa Longneck
- Grandma Longneck
- Tria
- Pterano
If anyone wants to pick up any of these characters, please let me know. I’ll gladly supply you with a summary of the character’s previous actions in the RP, so that you can be sure you’re up to date. ;)
Finally, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has recently posted in the RP or expressed interest in its continuation. For a time I was truly afraid that this RP was on its deathbed. Thank you all so much for helping to bring it back to life. :D
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Right, then. Just let me know when this starts and I'll give it a shot! (This is my first time).
Fyn's a few weeks older than Littlefoot, so there's his age category. As far as his location, I'd say variable, but primarily the Great Valley. If Fyn doesn't fit into this, I may end up doing another OC. Someone a bit older, perhaps (ooh, now the wheels are turning...) :idea
Welcome to the RP, Fyn! :smile FlipperBoidSkua is right; I'm ecstatic to have a new player participating. :DD
Both of your OCs sound terrific. You're welcome to use both of them in the RP. :yes How are you planning on introducing them?
If you don't mind me offering a couple of ideas for Such, perhaps the characters traveling to the Big Water could run into him along the river outside the Great Valley. Such could either join them, or he could find out from them about the situation in the Great Valley and go there.
Also, seeing as this RP is about GOF members randomly appearing in the LBT world, are you going to have a dinosona (a dinosaur persona of yourself)? You could appear as one of your own OCs, create a separate dinosona so you can meet our OCs, or just play as a human (some players’ dinosonas can switch between a human and a dinosaur form; you could do that, too).
You're welcome to PM me if you'd like more information about the RP and what's happened in it so far. :) (Or I could just explain everything in this thread, in case other players need a refresher.)
:unsure: Um....I don't wanna sound grabby or greedy or anything, but... I feel like I'm not playing enough canon characters and I'd like a shot at it. Pangy, is it okay if I get the chance to play Thud for a bit? I don't mind if you rather not, I'm just asking cuz it'll give me some involvement in other plot-lines. :)
Hmm…actually, that's not a bad idea. I agree; you could use some more parts (in fact, I don't think you're playing any characters besides your dinosona at the moment! :blink:), and I've done more characterization for Screech than I have for Thud (who wasn't originally played by me anyway). Sure, Sparky, you can take Thud. :smile
That reminds me; there are several canon characters who are not being played at the moment due to their former players dropping out of the RP:- Petrie
- Spike
- Grandpa Longneck
- Grandma Longneck
- Tria
- Pterano
If anyone wants to pick up any of these characters, please let me know. I’ll gladly supply you with a summary of the character’s previous actions in the RP, so that you can be sure you’re up to date. ;)
Finally, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has recently posted in the RP or expressed interest in its continuation. For a time I was truly afraid that this RP was on its deathbed. Thank you all so much for helping to bring it back to life. :D
Actually, what you said about Such was spot on! That's exactly how I was planning on introducing him. As far as my "dinosona" goes, it's gonna have to be an Amargasaurus, for sure. Technically, Fyn was my "dinosona" in a sense, because I tried to base his personality and experiences off of my own (albeit considerably dramatized). It should be fun to "meet" him...
Also, if you need me to, I wouldn't mind doing Grandpa Longneck, either.
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SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thankyouthankyouthankyou!! *Glomps epically!!!* Eeeeeeeeee, I get to play one of my fave characters! I'm gonna die of awesomeness!!! *seizes up and keels over, dead, before being inexplicably resurrected again*
Is there anything about Thud I should know? Has he done something important enough in the RP that I outta know about (I do attempt to read the RP in its entirety, but I can't do it! :lol It's too long!!)? I notice you said you haven't really developed him as a character, but is there something you want to share about his personality traits, or is he free game for my usual interpretation?
Sorry if I'm bothering you with all these questions, I'm just so excited!!!
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Hello everyone! I am back and on the attack haha, sorry for my absence but I plan on being active once more.
Oh, and as I said a long time ago. I'll play Pterano if you need me too.
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Hello everyone! I am back and on the attack haha, sorry for my absence but I plan on being active once more.
Glad to have you back, Redtooth! :smile Have you decided whether Daniel still coming along on the Big Water trip?
Also, if you need me to, I wouldn't mind doing Grandpa Longneck, either.
Oh, and as I said a long time ago. I'll play Pterano if you need me too.
Just to clarify, technically we don't need someone to play Grandpa Longneck, Pterano, or any of those other characters. The main reason for them to be in the RP is that they are fairly significant LBT characters that one would expect to show up, especially in the face of large-scale threats and other issues affecting the entire Great Valley. So no one should feel like they have to play those characters unless they want to. That said, I do appreciate your willingness to pick up these characters, :) and if you're certainly welcome to do so if you think you will enjoy it.
Which reminds me…
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thankyouthankyouthankyou!! *Glomps epically!!!* Eeeeeeeeee, I get to play one of my fave characters! I'm gonna die of awesomeness!!! *seizes up and keels over, dead, before being inexplicably resurrected again*
Is there anything about Thud I should know? Has he done something important enough in the RP that I outta know about (I do attempt to read the RP in its entirety, but I can't do it! :lol It's too long!!)? I notice you said you haven't really developed him as a character, but is there something you want to share about his personality traits, or is he free game for my usual interpretation?
Sorry if I'm bothering you with all these questions, I'm just so excited!!!
Wow, I didn't expect that would make you so happy. :lol
Thud's most important recent contribution to the RP was during the mass fast biter battle of the previous night, when he bit Rob (then a human with an alternative longneck form) on the arm, inexplicably causing him to permanently transform into a fast biter. Thud himself didn't see the transformation, as he was knocked unconscious by Cancerian Tiger's character (in her swimmer form) as soon as she saw her friend getting hurt. Like Screech, he is also becoming increasingly uncertain of their alliance with Red Claw, as the sharptooth's sanity continues to deteriorate and he leads or sends the fast biters on ever more hazardous crusades in the name of vengeance.
My personal interpretation of Thud's character is that he is clumsier (hence his name :p), and slightly less serious about following Red Claw's orders in comparison to Screech. In some respects, however, he is also a somewhat more cautious and practical predator, more likely to back down from a fight if he realizes he is outmatched (that's probably how he'll react to Anna if he recognizes her the next time he sees her). He can't quite comprehend Red Claw or Screech's obsessions with revenge; large amounts of food and opportunities to scare other creatures are more appealing to him. Though Screech is often rude and sarcastic towards him, Thud is used to it and usually just brushes it off, and the two share a strong pack-bond. Also, while I'm not sure the two will meet in the RP anytime soon, Thud still holds a respect for Chomper for helping him in "Escape from the Mysterious Beyond" (he's kept it a secret from his packmates, of course).
That's how I've played Thud so far; you can incorporate those traits into your portrayal of him for continuity's sake, but I've always liked your characterization of the fast biters in your fanfictions (especially "One Time Thing", which I strongly feel has been an influence on my portrayal of them in this RP ;)), so I'm sure you'll do a good job playing Thud whatever you decide to do.
P.S. I think I will pick up Rebecca (Petrie's mother) and possibly Petrie and Spike, if no one else wants to play them.
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Alrighty! So... when do we start? Again, this is my first time trying this, so I'm completely clueless. I'll try my best, though!
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Well, unless someone would be so kind as to put me up to speed with what's going on in the Great Valley, then for the sake of not being confused then I'll have him out there with that group.
Oh hey Fyn, I got an idea. If this is okay with everyone, I imported a character here that I use in this other RP with a friend of mine. His name is Becker, he's a Baryonyx. When I saw your Suchomimus character, I got inspired to bring him. And possibly, they could be in the same area?
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Well, unless someone would be so kind as to put me up to speed with what's going on in the Great Valley, then for the sake of not being confused then I'll have him out there with that group.
Oh hey Fyn, I got an idea. If this is okay with everyone, I imported a character here that I use in this other RP with a friend of mine. His name is Becker, he's a Baryonyx. When I saw your Suchomimus character, I got inspired to bring him. And possibly, they could be in the same area?
Absolutely! I have no doubt there's more than enough fish to go around. :smile
But seriously, I think it would be an awesome idea.
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Alrighty! So... when do we start? Again, this is my first time trying this, so I'm completely clueless. I'll try my best, though!
The roleplay's already started under "In the Land before time" thread in the Random Role Play section, and although I'm not in charge (I love emphasizing that :DD ), I don't think you have to wait to introduce your characters once Pangy approves them. :)
Thud's most important recent contribution to the RP was during the mass fast biter battle of the previous night, when he bit Rob (then a human with an alternative longneck form) on the arm, inexplicably causing him to permanently transform into a fast biter. Thud himself didn't see the transformation, as he was knocked unconscious by Cancerian Tiger's character (in her swimmer form) as soon as she saw her friend getting hurt. Like Screech, he is also becoming increasingly uncertain of their alliance with Red Claw, as the sharptooth's sanity continues to deteriorate and he leads or sends the fast biters on ever more hazardous crusades in the name of vengeance.
My personal interpretation of Thud's character is that he is clumsier (hence his name ), and slightly less serious about following Red Claw's orders in comparison to Screech. In some respects, however, he is also a somewhat more cautious and practical predator, more likely to back down from a fight if he realizes he is outmatched (that's probably how he'll react to Anna if he recognizes her the next time he sees her). He can't quite comprehend Red Claw or Screech's obsessions with revenge; large amounts of food and opportunities to scare other creatures are more appealing to him. Though Screech is often rude and sarcastic towards him, Thud is used to it and usually just brushes it off, and the two share a strong pack-bond. Also, while I'm not sure the two will meet in the RP anytime soon, Thud still holds a respect for Chomper for helping him in "Escape from the Mysterious Beyond" (he's kept it a secret from his packmates, of course).
That's how I've played Thud so far; you can incorporate those traits into your portrayal of him for continuity's sake, but I've always liked your characterization of the fast biters in your fanfictions (especially "One Time Thing", which I strongly feel has been an influence on my portrayal of them in this RP ), so I'm sure you'll do a good job playing Thud whatever you decide to do.
Doesn't sound too different from my usual portrayal, so it won't be too hard adding a few of your characterization's quirks (like the clumsy part, I LOVE that! :lol ). I can see some of the stuff you took inspiration from and I feel honored that you might've been influenced by my stpories *hugs!* This is gonna be sooooo awesome!!
:lol Fyn and Redtooth, I just realized: Fyn wants to play a Suchomimus and Redtooth wants to play a Baryonyx, and he also has the role of LBT 12th's Spinosaurus character.... What's with the love for that specific family of dinosaurs? :lol: I'm tempted to add in an Irritator just to contribute to the trend!! :p
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Yeah, Irritator would be pretty awesome. I've just realized that I seem to only pick dinosaurs with sails for preferred characters... interesting.
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Alrighty! So... when do we start? Again, this is my first time trying this, so I'm completely clueless. I'll try my best, though!
Well, basically, you begin by having your dinosona find himself in the LBT world (in whatever location you like). The two most popular methods thus far have been for the player's character to wake up in the LBT world after falling asleep in our world, or to be pulled through an interdimensional portal (often in their computer screen). If you have a different idea, however, you can use that instead.
By the way, as far as I know, GOF members who come to the LBT world as humans, or with the ability to switch between human and dinosaur forms, generally have whatever clothes and possessions they had on them when they were transported, which disappear if and when they take dinosaur form. If your character is permanently a dinosaur, you don't need to worry about this.
If you have any other questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask me, either on this thread or by PM. :)
Well, unless someone would be so kind as to put me up to speed with what's going on in the Great Valley, then for the sake of not being confused then I'll have him out there with that group.
Well, the only thing that's really happening in the valley at the moment is that there's a group of characters congregated around Ozzy and Strut, whom Pangaea has blindfolded and promised to lead out of the valley to the Big Water so long as they cooperate. Besides the Big Water journey and the separate subplot The Chronicler has planned (which should eventually reconnect with the main story but I don't think is open for other players to join at the moment), the only other event I'm aware of is the "Screech and Thud spy on the Great Valley" story arc I'm developing.
In your last post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&view=findpost&p=9265552), your character had spotted the group from afar while resting in a tree after some attempts at flying. (You had earlier been traveling around the valley with Pangaea, Guido, Sparky, Nana, and I think a few others, but lost track of them when everyone went running to find the egg stealers.)
Oh hey Fyn, I got an idea. If this is okay with everyone, I imported a character here that I use in this other RP with a friend of mine. His name is Becker, he's a Baryonyx. When I saw your Suchomimus character, I got inspired to bring him. And possibly, they could be in the same area?
I suppose that's all right. :) Is Becker going to be friendly like Such, or antagonistic like Stromer, the LBT XII Spinosaurus? (Are you still going to be playing that guy, by the way?) Or somewhere inbetween; a sharptooth who generally sees leafeaters as food, but can be convinced to become friends with some?
:lol Fyn and Redtooth, I just realized: Fyn wants to play a Suchomimus and Redtooth wants to play a Baryonyx, and he also has the role of LBT 12th's Spinosaurus character.... What's with the love for that specific family of dinosaurs? :lol: I'm tempted to add in an Irritator just to contribute to the trend!! :p
Would the Irritator be a character who's easily irritated, or would a character with a very irritating personality? :p Seriously, though, as awesome as spinosaurids are, let's be careful not to go overboard with characters. Remember, we don't want our group to get too big. ;)
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Alright! I have now officially entered the world of LBT. My first two posts are now up!
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Would the Irritator be a character who's easily irritated, or would a character with a very irritating personality? Seriously, though, as awesome as spinosaurids are, let's be careful not to go overboard with characters. Remember, we don't want our group to get too big.
:lol :lol :lol I was thinking the latter!! The character would've been so annoying that scientists millions of years later would be irritated with him!! :DD But nah, I probably won't bring in my newly improvised character into the RP yet! He'll need more development! :p
Oh!! I just had the thought involving a familiar group of my OCs: how would you feel about a very brief cameo meeting Tiki, Tero, Teryx, Clubbie, and Cookie? They'll be looking for the Valley and run into our Big Water group. Just a brief cameo for me to spazz out to, the OCs ask for directions, then go off on their way. I'm not sure if I'll be using them again in the RP (I ain't got any plot ideas for them to take part in, unless you or anyone else might have an idea), but it seems like a little treat. Whaddya think, Pangy? :D
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Would the Irritator be a character who's easily irritated, or would a character with a very irritating personality? Seriously, though, as awesome as spinosaurids are, let's be careful not to go overboard with characters. Remember, we don't want our group to get too big.
:lol :lol :lol I was thinking the latter!! The character would've been so annoying that scientists millions of years later would be irritated with him!! :DD But nah, I probably won't bring in my newly improvised character into the RP yet! He'll need more development! :p
Oh!! I just had the thought involving a familiar group of my OCs: how would you feel about a very brief cameo meeting Tiki, Tero, Teryx, Clubbie, and Cookie? They'll be looking for the Valley and run into our Big Water group. Just a brief cameo for me to spazz out to, the OCs ask for directions, then go off on their way. I'm not sure if I'll be using them again in the RP (I ain't got any plot ideas for them to take part in, unless you or anyone else might have an idea), but it seems like a little treat. Whaddya think, Pangy? :D
Sure, I have no problem with that. :) Sounds perfect. I do seem to remember you saying a long time ago that you wanted your OCs to show up in the RP at some point. And heck, if they're only going to have a minor appearance, you can use that Irritator character once you develop him a bit more if you like. :p
EDIT: Sorry, I may have gotten a little caught up in the moment there. :unsure: Let me revise that last statement by saying that I'll still be open to letting you use your improvised Irritator character once you develop him a bit, but we should make sure to have an idea of what exactly to do with him so he's not just a superfluous character. I'm still concerned about having too many characters in this RP.
Alright! I have now officially entered the world of LBT. My first two posts are now up!
Looks great, Fyn. :D Just so you know, though, it's daytime in the RP (around noon). Sorry, forgot to tell you that. My bad. :oops
EDIT: Oh dear, new page. :o Wow, there's been more new activity in this thread lately than I thought.
For anyone joining (or re-joining) us late, check the beginning of the previous page (52) of this thread for information and updates on the story arcs in this RP. ;)
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I will indeed still be playing Stromer, if that's alright with everyone. And in case you're wondering, Spinosaurs are my favorite type of Dinosaur haha.
As for Becker, his main meal is fish so he can very well get along with herbivores. Thought young ones are tempting to him haha.
In fact, here's his profile. He's an old character of mine, used him in private RPs with a friend of mine long ago.
http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=8824&st=0&#last (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=8824&st=0&#last)
I think I'll have Daniel once again land on Sparky's head haha.
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I felt the urge to add an OC for Pangaea's upcoming story arc.
May I introduce:
Name: Ayah
Gender: Female
Species: Quetzalcoatlus northropi
Age: Adult
Appearance: (http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab202/Belmont2500/quetzalcoatlus.jpg)
Personality: A strong willed and fearsome huntress, Ayah was considered by many to rule the skies. She was known for being almost ruthless when it came to hunting her prey, but also paying respect to them.
Brief Description: Ayah was born in the mysterious beyond. She never knew her parents as she was orphaned at an early age. But her years alone hardened her and she eventully taught herself how to survive, how to hunt and how to fly.
Ayah had always roamed fairly close to the Great Valley but (despite her leisure of being able to swoop down and snatch potential prey) she has never gotten too close to it, as she knew that most carnivores who attacked the place barely made it back. She also rarely takes sides, however, when she heard of a possible attack on the Valley, she knew it would be a great opporitunity to hunt as most of the herbivores would be distracted.
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^ Umm…I'm not sure how to say this without sounding exclusionary, but I'm not so sure about these characters. For one thing, we already have our antagonists for this story arc: Screech and Thud (with Red Claw behind the scenes). I don't think it's necessary to throw more villains into the mix, nor do I really want to. Zerod is also a far more violent character than I feel comfortable with having in the RP. Ayah doesn't bother me as much, but I still don't think we need another antagonist for the Great Valley storyline. Also, logistically speaking, I don't see how Ayah could know about Screech and Thud secretly entering the valley to plan an attack that only they and Red Claw know about, especially if she doesn't even like to go near the valley. Not to mention the leafeaters will hardly be more vulnerable to attack; if anything, they'll be more on the alert than ever. Sorry, but I just don't see how we can fit her into the current story arc. You're welcome to get your current characters involved if you want, though, Belmont; all you have to do is give me some requests or suggestions as far as what they can do.
Now, like I said in an earlier post, I would never think of forcing the players in this RP to pursue only the kinds of activities and subplots I like. The purpose of this RP is for everyone to enjoy themselves, and to be able to do so freely. However, I do feel that there should be a limit on the kinds of characters and subplots that appear in the RP. For example, I'd prefer not to have slaughterfests, or excessively brutal characters who kill just for the sake of killing.
Also, while technically there's no limit to the number of characters a player can have, I think we should be careful not to introduce too many new characters into the RP. The more characters you have, the harder it is to keep track of them all. It can be difficult to remember where everyone's characters are and what they are doing as it is.
I'm sorry; I hope I didn't offend anybody with this post. :unsure:
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The entire purpose of those two characters was actually just because I thought it would be cool to add a Quetzalcoatlus northropi in the story. The reason I said that character never got close to the Valley is because I wanted a reason as to why no one had seen her up to the point where she would have appeared. Also she isn't so much an antagonist as much as simply a neutral character.
As for Zerod, the plan was to include a villian that rivaled, if not surpassed, the Tyrannosaur from the original film. Someone that pretty much has it coming, he was also meant to be the antagonist in Ayah's storyline.
The main reason I introduced these two was to at least have one original character in the RP to call my own but if don't want these two in the RP, I understand.
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From 8th till 16th September I'll be on vacation, so I might not be able to post then. Not that I'm much more active now, for which I apologize. :(
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No problem, Myrkin. :) I'm glad to hear that you're at least still playing.
I'm waiting for LBTFan13 to post (I may send him a reminder via PM), then I'm hoping to move the Big Water group out of the valley as quickly as possible. We've been stalling long enough. :p
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Sorry if I wasn't around. Busy with two other things, quite literally I might add.
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In case if anyone is wondering, I'm still participating in this this RP. I just figured that I could let the current activity roll by so that I don't get ahead of everyone. I had planned for Chronicler's group to arrive at where Ruby's family lives by sunset, and since it's currently around noon, I've got some waiting to do. (Besides, Vonboy's latest post left me a little confused, so I have no idea how to respond. :unsure: )
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What confuses you so much, Chronicler?
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Sorry if I wasn't around. Busy with two other things, quite literally I might add.
Oh, sorry. I thought you had left the RP, but didn't check with you to be sure. My bad. :oops
Do you need to be brought up to speed on anything? Be sure you read this post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6441&view=findpost&p=22006394) detailing the two main story arcs* that are taking place in the RP at this point.
*not counting Chronicler’s subplot, which I don’t believe is open to new participants at this time.
Good to see you’re still in the game, too, Vonboy. Do you still want to be a part of the Big Water group, or will your character be staying in the Great Valley?
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I'll stay in the Great Valley.
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What confuses you so much, Chronicler?
Reading through the last few pages, it looked like you had Chomper say something to the Fast Biters that seemed kind of unrelated to what was happening.
Basically, where we were at the last time I posted was that you had Cutter reluctantly rejoin his brothers, who warn the group to get out of their territory, which Chomper translates so the group knows. Ruby and Chronicler agree with the demand, since the group is already in a hurry to pass through the area anyway, due to Claw's condition.
After that in your latest post... I think you had Chomper say something to the Fast Biters, and it just seemed way out of context. Not to mention, that comment was apparently addressed to the Fast Biters; characters that you are playing.
So what confuses me is that you had Chomper say something that doesn't make sense, and the only player who can respond to your latest post is... yourself? :wacko Yeah, I'm very confused now. Just read through the last few pages of the RP and you'll see what I mean.
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I do remember playing several characters myself for this, and now that I've regained my valley legs, I would like to keep the subplot inside the valley going. However picking up from where I last left off would take a day or two of reading and while that would by no means be boring, it would take a bit more time than I'd prefer.
If its not too much trouble, a quick recap of what is happening insdie the valley would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi, GVG! :wave
I got your PM; writing my response has just been going a little slow due to continuous real-life distractions. :oops I'll just post it here.
I have to say, I was so convinced that you had permanently left the RP that I put Spike and Grandma Longneck up on a list of unplayed characters for other RPers to pick up. :oops The good news is, no one did, so you're free to go back to playing them if you want. :)
Here's the recap you wanted, along with an overview of the upcoming plans for the Great Valley storyline: :)
Ozzy and Strut, who had entered the valley last night, ran into Pangaea after a series of unsuccessful nest raids (the last of which resulted in a hollowhorn announcing their presence to the entire valley). Not wanting the egg stealers to be hunted down and attacked by the valley dinosaurs (or to remain in the valley and continue to be a threat to the valleyers' eggs), Pangaea offered to take them out of the Great Valley and lead them to the Big Water, where he hopes they will be content eating the eggs of turtles and other reptiles that do not form strong parental bonds with their offspring. The egg stealers agreed, just before several other GOF members and Great Valley residents arrived at the scene. Pangaea and the other Ozzy and Strut fans in the group managed to convince the native dinosaurs present (namely Mr. Threehorn) to let the egg stealers leave the valley without any further hassle. Blindfolding Ozzy and Strut with leaves and leading them by a vine (ostensibly to make them look like they had been captured and restrained so that no other valley residents who saw them on their way out would attack them out of panic, but in reality as extra insurance that they would not try to run away if surprised, and to disorient them so that they would have trouble finding their way back into the Great Valley), the group that would accompany the egg stealers to the Big Water began making their way out of the valley, escorted by Rob and Mr. Threehorn, with Littlefoot leading them to the beginning of the route that he and his friends took in LBT IX. Hopefully LBTFan13's next post will have them arriving at their departure point, after which Pangaea, Ozzy, Strut, Guido, Sparky (FlipperBoidSkua), Nana (LBTDiclonius), Daniel (Redtooth101), and Miles (Fyn16) will proceed on their own.
Meanwhile, Red Claw (whose deteriorating sanity has led to him branding all of the valley dinosaurs who were present at the previous night's battle as "enemies" whom he must kill in order to protect his reputation as the most fearsome of sharpteeth) has assigned Screech and Thud a new task: to enter the Great Valley undetected and identify the sleeping spots of the dinosaurs on his "hit list", so that he will be able to sneak into the valley himself and kill them as they sleep. Screech and Thud have agreed, out of fear for what Red Claw might do to them if they didn't, but have privately begun to debate whether or not it is worth it for them to continue putting their lives at risk by following Red Claw's orders. (As of this point, they have not yet entered the Great Valley.)
My plan for the fast biters is that they will succeed in avoiding detection for a while once inside the valley, but as time goes by, some of the more observant characters will begin to become suspicious, finding footprints, detecting faint whiffs of fast biter scent, hearing the occasional snapped twig, rustling bush, and whispered fast biter vocalization, and perhaps catching one or two extremely brief glimpses of them. Eventually a small meeting is held, discussing the evidence of fast bitersópossibly Screech and Thudóin the valley, and asking the question of what they are doing. Rob, whom Screech and Thud have not yet seen in his fast biter form, offers to find Screech and Thud and become a double agent of sorts, posing as one of the other fast biters involved in the mass ambush from earlier who wants to help them (claiming a head injury as the reason for his less-than-perfect grasp of sharptooth language and behavior :p), when of course in reality he is acquiring information on what they are up to, and providing his friends and the valley dinosaurs with a means of tracking Screech and Thud's whereabouts, ultimately leading them into a trap. Since I want to give everyone who is interested a part to play in this story arc, I'd like to leave further details up to the other players.
The Big Water subplot is probably not a relevant, being largely disconnected from the central story, but you can read this post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6441&view=findpost&p=22006394) for further information on it.
On another note, GVG, what were you planning on doing with those other OCs you had brought into the RP before? I suppose you could bring them back if you really wanted to (and if it would still work for LBTFan13), though if you decided to do so, could you please tell me (by PM if you prefer) what you had in mind for them? I remember being completely confused last time about who your characters were and what they were doing in the Great Valley.
Sorry, that recap might not have been nearly as quick as you wanted. :unsure: I hope it was helpful, at least. :)
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You mean this, right?
<Well, I smell some leaf eaters nearby, guys. They probably would just rather try they're luck with that than a couple of sharpteeth.> Chomper pointed out.
I didn't even realize I made Chomper say that in Sharptooth, as it was meant for the rest of the group. I changed it back to regular leafeater, with the ""'s.
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Thank you so much for bringing me up to speed Pangaea. And yes, I'll be taking back Grandma Longneck at least for now as well as my OC characters. And now all that's left is to post in-game. Well... here goes everything!
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Sorry if I wasn't around. Busy with two other things, quite literally I might add.
Oh, sorry. I thought you had left the RP, but didn't check with you to be sure. My bad. :oops
Do you need to be brought up to speed on anything? Be sure you read this post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6441&view=findpost&p=22006394) detailing the two main story arcs* that are taking place in the RP at this point.
*not counting Chronicler’s subplot, which I don’t believe is open to new participants at this time.
Good to see you’re still in the game, too, Vonboy. Do you still want to be a part of the Big Water group, or will your character be staying in the Great Valley?
It's okay. Thanks for bringing me up to speed on the story. As for what I will do. I think I will stay with Vonboy's character in the Great Valley since I did meet up with him the first time. ;)
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EDIT: Decided to move this post to the next page, so that it would be more visible.
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Okay, the members of the Big Water group are now in the process of taking their first steps out of the valley. (Sorry this announcement is a little late; I wasn't entirely sure it was necessary.)
As I believe I mentioned in an earlier post, it would be great if everyone involved in this subplotóPangaea, FlipperBoidSkua, LBTDiclonius, Redtooth101, and Fyn16ówould post at this point; sort of a roll call, I guess you might say. Fyn and I are already accounted for (and I know FBS is still taking part, though she hasn't posted in a few days) but I'd like to know that LBTDiclonius and Redtooth101 are still participating, if you guys don't mind. :)
Okay Pangaea thank you for clearing that up. Posting right now.
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Okay, the members of the Big Water group are now in the process of taking their first steps out of the valley. (Sorry this announcement is a little late; I wasn't entirely sure it was necessary.)
As I believe I mentioned in an earlier post, it would be great if everyone involved in this subplotóPangaea, FlipperBoidSkua, LBTDiclonius, Redtooth101, and Fyn16ówould post at this point; sort of a roll call, I guess you might say. Fyn and I are already accounted for (and I know FBS is still taking part, though she hasn't posted in a few days) but I'd like to know that LBTDiclonius and Redtooth101 are still participating, if you guys don't mind. :)
Okay Pangaea thank you for clearing that up. Posting right now.
Actually, CJ, you didn't have to post, since your character is staying in the valley. It's only those five players whose names I mentioned who I am asking to post (not that I don't want other players to keep on posting ;)).
By the way, you and all other members whose characters are remaining in the Great Valley are free to request or suggest roles for those characters in the "fast biter espionage" story arc.
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Okay, the members of the Big Water group are now in the process of taking their first steps out of the valley. (Sorry this announcement is a little late; I wasn't entirely sure it was necessary.)
As I believe I mentioned in an earlier post, it would be great if everyone involved in this subplotóPangaea, FlipperBoidSkua, LBTDiclonius, Redtooth101, and Fyn16ówould post at this point; sort of a roll call, I guess you might say. Fyn and I are already accounted for (and I know FBS is still taking part, though she hasn't posted in a few days) but I'd like to know that LBTDiclonius and Redtooth101 are still participating, if you guys don't mind. :)
Okay Pangaea thank you for clearing that up. Posting right now.
Actually, CJ, you didn't have to post, since your character is staying in the valley. It's only those five players whose names I mentioned who I am asking to post (not that I don't want other players to keep on posting ;)).
By the way, you and all other members whose characters are remaining in the Great Valley are free to request or suggest roles for those characters in the "fast biter espionage" story arc.
Aye aye captain.
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*pokes* Hey, everybody. I know I've been on and off on this site, but truthfully, this RP is one of the main reasons I still come here. And I've noticed an utter lack of activity the past few months. Is everyone still interested here?
Now, I'm not the GM, so you don't have to acknowledge me or this little concern I have. But it will put me a bit at ease to know if this RP is still considered active. :unsure:
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(Ironically, Sparky, I was just about to make a post voicing pretty much the exact same concerns you had.)
This RP is far from over if I have anything to say about it. And as long as at least one other player in the Big Water group is still participating, then that subplot at least can continue. (Other characters in the group whose players are non-active at the time will be assumed to still be present, just quiet. :P:)
Unfortunately, as far as the rest of the RP is concernedónamely the "fast biter espionage" story arcóthere's not much I can do without other players contributing.
I'm holding out on the hope that everyone has just been too busy with jobs, finals, holidays, and the like to have been able to post in the RP much over the last few months (which I can completely understand). Hopefully some of you are still participating, however sporadically.
As usual, I apologize for anything and everything that may have been my fault as far as RP inactivity goes (for whatever that's worth).
And to anyone else who has ever or will ever be uncertain about the status of the RP, I'd just like you all to know that unless I ever say outright that the RP is over, you can always assume that it is still active. That's a promise.
Your humble GM,
Pangaea
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Okay, I'm a little late, but I'm happy to say that I'm still in this, even though I haven't been all that active on here. But, it's a new year, and I'm not all that busy right now, so hopefully I can post more often on here. :)
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As is usually the case for me, I'm still active, but I've already done as much as I can. My plans still stand, even though I may have to start reading over them again and again for reminders, at this rate. :neutral
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I'm still around folks. Sorry I've been inactive. You can read my latest post in the how are you feeling thread to see what's going on. Mostly retail work sucks in the holidays :/
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I'm posting just to show I'm still around and ready to go whenever everyone else is ready to move forward.
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Same here.
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Thank you, everyone. Updates like these are what make me happy (or at least ease my concern). :)
Sad to say, it looks like Redtooth101 hasn’t been on the GOF since October. I’m hoping that he’ll be back eventually, but until then let’s assume that his character is still with the Big Water group, and has been riding on top of one of the larger characters the whole time. (Right now I believe he’s on Sparky’s head, but if at any point she needs to be extra spazzy for some reason, she can pass him to Nana, or it can be assumed that he’s hopped onto dino-form Fyn, and so on.)
By the way, Fyn, when and how would you like to have Such reveal himself to the Big Water group? I’d envisioned two possible scenarios: either our group runs into some sort of danger and he comes in to help bail us out (like in your fanfic Let Your Heart Guide You), or that we come to a split in the river and are trying to figure out which path to take, and he shows up to offer us directions. (That’s just what I thought of; you may have a better idea.) Personally I imagined him not showing up until the next day, but if you’d like to introduce him sooner, we can probably work that out.
Also, Fyn, you’re now free to state that some time has passed since our characters took their first steps out of the valley. ;)
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Sure thing. I like the first option for Such, by the way. Any idea on what the group should be attacked by?
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I never got any confirmation on this, but are you still confused at all Chronicler? I'm really sorry it's taken me this long to reply again.
From what I remember, I was trying to add in some conflict with Cutter, eg, he wants to hang out with his old friend, but his big Brother's, who are his closest things to parental figures now, aren't exactly approving of this. I was also trying to not take so long with this, like trying to get through this conflict as efficiently as I could so the group could still keep going.
Later on, I'm planning on Cutter running away from his Brother's, and trying to rejoin the group.
I'm sorry I didn't talk about this in this thread too. I'm not exactly sure how much are we actually supposed to have planned out to act out before hand. and how much just... happens. This RP seems to be running a lot more... differently than the past RP's I've participated in on this site, just on how slow-paced it is, and how much discussing people are doing in this thread beforehand. :/
Are you wanting to go at a any faster pace, Chronicler. I mean I realize it's literally taking like a year to go through this day-long journey. :blink:
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Before I write up a response, Pangy, I have a question. Seeing how it's apparently night-time now (judging from Fyn's post; tell me if I'm wrong and it's the late evening or something ;) ), does that affect the passage of time for everyone else, like Screech and Thud?
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Er…sorry, Fyn; my fault for not clarifying: :oops I expected that the "time skip" would only be a couple of hours, to mid/late afternoon, so that the sun would still be in the sky, but the Big Water group will have had time to travel a little distance away from the valley. (I planned on our characters being able to do a few things on the first leg of their journey before nightfall.) I foolishly assumed that that was what you had in mind as well, :oops since that seemed to be what you had in mind the last time you included a time skip in your post (the one you deleted after I mentioned that I wanted to wait for other players to post). I'm sorry again; the passage of time in the RP (and making sure it happens in a way that works for all the players) is something I perpetually have trouble with. :oops
Sure thing. I like the first option for Such, by the way. Any idea on what the group should be attacked by?
…Good question.
The first idea that came to my mind was, like your story, a bunch of giant centipedes that come crawling out of crevices in the rocks along the river. (I dunno, I guess I just really liked that scene; giant myriapods are cool!)
The second idea was a Sarcosuchus-type bellydragger (like the one in LBT X), probably subconsciously inspired by a story I wrote a long time ago where a group of characters are attacked by a Sarcosuchus and saved by a Suchomimus (What are the odds, huh? :huh:).
A third idea would be to have Stromer, the LBT XII Spinosaurus Redtooth101 is playing, show up. The obvious problem with this is that Redtooth isn't around right now (and we have no idea when or if he'll be back :() I suppose someone else could play Stromer for the time being (if I remember correctly, FlipperBoidSkua was originally going to take him before Redtooth requested the character), but I'm not sure about it. :unsure:
Anyone else have any ideas for what sort of predators or antagonists Such should rescue the group from?
Before I write up a response, Pangy, I have a question. Seeing how it's apparently night-time now (judging from Fyn's post; tell me if I'm wrong and it's the late evening or something ;) ), does that affect the passage of time for everyone else, like Screech and Thud?
Well, unless Fyn has a problem with it, it should still be about two or three hours till sunset at this point in the RP. When night does come, however, yes, it will be nightfall for everyone in the RP.
Screech and Thud, however, will probably be staying up much later than everyone else, given their mission to spy on the valley dinosaurs and identify their sleeping places.
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Fine by me. It's possible my character's just tired from transformation. I'll specify that it's not night yet.
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I wonder what I can do. Maybe I could tell Von and the others in the valley about my character's past and give them some answers as to why he reacted the way he did to Ozzy and Strut. I can also finally have my character transform later on, but into what is something I'm thinking about.
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Well hello everyone...it's been a while.
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Welcome back, Redtooth. :)
Now, I might have said before that I wanted to wait until the next day for our group to meet Fyn16's character Such the Suchomimus, but since I'm a little afraid that this RP is moving too slowly for everyone, I'd be okay with speeding things up a notch and having him show up sooner.
Fyn, are you all right with the idea of Redtooth's character Stromer the Spinosaurus being the predator that attacks our group, and that Such saves us from? For that matter, are you okay with that idea, Redtooth? (Let me know if you need me to fill you in on anything.)
There's one little scene I have in my head that I'd like to get over with first, if that's okay. I was thinking that shortly after the Big Water group starts moving again, we would come across the rocky waterfall that Mo had to jump over in LBT IX. My character is the first to attempt the climb down the "stepping stone staircase" to reach the bottom of the waterfall and…well, let's just say that hilarity ensues. :p
Personally, I'd be fine with Stromer and Such appearing at any time after that. Maybe Stromer could even attack while the rest of the group is still at the top of the waterfall (While said waterfall isn't very high, the rocks on the edges that serve as footholds or stepping stones leading to the bottom are too small and slippery for everyone to climb down at once), so Such has to hold off Stromer long enough for the rest of the group to escape.
These are just my suggestions. As always, I'm open to ideas and input from other players. :)
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Hi! Although I'm technically taking a short break from this forum, I just wanna say that this RP is exempt from that. I'll still take part in it whilst I'm dealing with my RL issues.
Also: Hi, Redtooth! We be missing you!
I personally approve of the Stromer attack on the group and Such's rescue, but I know that it's not really my approval that matters.
The only plan I got is my abduction/adoption of my new little mammal pet that doesn't really impact anyone but myself, and the brief meeting with my OC gang, whom I'm hoping will have a more prominent role when they reach the Great Valley, but I can't think of anything on that topic.
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I know I'm double posting, and I'm sorry but... Is this RP still going? It's become terribly inactive and I'm getting very worried. Is everyone okay? :unsure:
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Dodgammit, sorry for dropping off the face of the forum again. :bang
I know I'm double posting, and I'm sorry but... Is this RP still going? It's become terribly inactive and I'm getting very worried. Is everyone okay? :unsure:
This RP is still going as long as I have anything to say about it. I suspect that part of the reason so few people have posted (besides being preoccupied with other things) is that no one has any clear idea of whose job it is to give the story its next push forward. I suspect that the fault is predominantly mine, given my chronic reluctance to post anything that would potentially inconvenience other players by forcing them to interrupt their characters' current activities before they were ready. In other words, I have a mortal fear of inadvertently turning into a control freak.
I'll make another post right now which will hopefully contribute to moving things along, at least for the Big Water Group. And if everyone thinks it will help, I'll try to be more proactive in progressing the events of the RP. (Just bear with me if I jump the gun at any point and push the story ball forward before you're ready for it; I'll try my best to fix my mistakes whenever possible.) Sorry again for all my screwups as GM, everyone. :oops
I feel like we should also have a show of hands; see who else hasn't given up on this RP yet. C'mon, speak up! Who's still playing? :angel
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I'm in as always! Looking forward to your post!
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I'm still in, and my excuse for my inactivity in this RP is still the same: waiting for the others. Specifically in this case, I've got almost nothing for my characters to do until sunset, so I anticipate I'll still be waiting a little longer.
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I'm afraid I no longer have enough motivation to play in this RP and I don't think I'll regain it in any foreseeable future. I'm sorry about that. :(
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I'm afraid I no longer have enough motivation to play in this RP and I don't think I'll regain it in any foreseeable future. I'm sorry about that. :(
Oh well. That's a shame, but no hard feelings. Thank you for telling us, Myrkin.
By default, this means that the subplot of Claw journeying to find an antidote is over with. Chronicler, how do you and vonboy want to change your plans to accommodate for this? My suggestion would be that you state in your next post that your group ran across the antidote plant, Claw ate it and was cured, and returned to the Great Valley, while your characters continue on for whatever reason you choose.
I suppose this also means that Sierra and Rinkus are free for the taking. I do seem to recall one or two other players wanting to do something with them… (I’m looking at you, Sparky. ;))
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I'm still in on this one. It seems the RP section has been so stagnant until now that I had lost interest in this section (I'm not on here very much to begin with), but I'd still like to see this RP through.
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By default, this means that the subplot of Claw journeying to find an antidote is over with. Chronicler, how do you and vonboy want to change your plans to accommodate for this? My suggestion would be that you state in your next post that your group ran across the antidote plant, Claw ate it and was cured, and returned to the Great Valley, while your characters continue on for whatever reason you choose.
Well, this won't be the first time I've had to explain away a no-long-active character. If I remember correctly, Chomper has now been played by four members, of which I was the second. I forget who the first person was, but I remember taking over Chomper and have him explain why that guy's character was no longer around. (I simply had him tell the others that the guy had "other business" to take care of.)
I don't know what vonboy thinks, but I think I have a relatively good idea close to what you suggested. But like I said, the time of my group's arrival will be at sunset, so I'll wait until you say that time has arrived before making my next post there. At least this should give me some time to refine my ideas.
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Uh oh, DJ MC CJ is still in this RP. I'm ready whenever it's ready to start back up again. I check back frequently to see what's happening with the RP. Don't worry Pangaea it happens to all of us.
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Hello.
I'm just curious, do you guys have someone that has listed the players they are playing in game? I've been getting back into rp lately, although it's more on DreamWidth and tumblr. Do you guys think you could have room for one more rper? I'm going to reread this and see what has happened in the rp.
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^ Hi Amy, nice to hear from you! :wave
I'm afraid we don't have a list of current players. Sorry, I probably should have made one. :oops I just didn't know where to put it so that it could be readily viewable by the players, since it would need to be updated now and again and I obviously can't edit the first post in this thread. I could create a separate thread dedicated to displaying the members currently participating, I guess. If I did that, do you suppose you could edit your post at the beginning of this thread to contain a link to it? Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the thread tonight, and possibly not even this week, as it may turn out that I'll be too busy during that time to spend much time on the GOF, if any. (See here (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=12307) for explanation.)
You're certainly welcome to return to this RP if you wish. :) Will you be playing the same character(s) as before? (I forget if someone else is currently playing Pterano…) Your dinosona is probably wandering somewhere in the valley, perhaps asleep.
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hey guys :)
The title of your RP caught my interest and I might want to join, of course only, if there is a character free whom I can take.
Can someone explain what the RPG roughly is about? I'd appreciate that and I hope I can help to revive this RP :)
~Ducky123 :wave
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I choose Hyp's dad because Hyp's dad is the father of Hyp. :lol I also choose myself. :lol
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^ Hi Amy, nice to hear from you! :wave
Good to be back. :)
I'm afraid we don't have a list of current players. Sorry, I probably should have made one. :oops I just didn't know where to put it so that it could be readily viewable by the players, since it would need to be updated now and again and I obviously can't edit the first post in this thread. I could create a separate thread dedicated to displaying the members currently participating, I guess. If I did that, do you suppose you could edit your post at the beginning of this thread to contain a link to it? Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the thread tonight, and possibly not even this week, as it may turn out that I'll be too busy during that time to spend much time on the GOF, if any. (See here (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=12307) for explanation.)
It's not a problem, I'll re-edit the cast on the first page. I'll just have a moment to look over who is playing who.
That sounds like fun. Good that you'll see a few GOF members and the bats.
You're certainly welcome to return to this RP if you wish. :) Will you be playing the same character(s) as before? (I forget if someone else is currently playing Pterano…) Your dinosona is probably wandering somewhere in the valley, perhaps asleep.
As for characters, I think I'll restart and redo my species, since I've been away for so long. I'm thinking of having myself in some amnesiac state where I don't remember my prior experiences in the valley, even if certain characters remind me of those said experiences. The way I can remember is by body memory or dreams.
Some if them I'll probably want back, like if Hyp's not taken, I'll definitely take him.
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I'd also like to go permanent Longneck for this RP. I'll figure out a way to do that somehow.
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hey pangaea! can i join this role play? :wave
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The title of your RP caught my interest and I might want to join, of course only, if there is a character free whom I can take.
Can someone explain what the RPG roughly is about? I'd appreciate that and I hope I can help to revive this RP
It's pretty much your slice of life "what if" RP. The GOF members being removed from our world and into the Land Before Time universe and how they interact with the environment and characters. There isn't really an over-arching plot from what I can see, but we as players can create our own plots for the RP.
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okay :)
I think I won't join it... but I wish you much fun and success with this RP :yes
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can i join this RP please?
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^Sure, since Pangaea gave you permission to join in this thread. (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&st=2520) Just follow the instructions and rules he gave you and the rules at the beginning of this thread and you should be set.
Do you have any questions about this RP?
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^ Hi Amy, nice to hear from you! :wave
I'm afraid we don't have a list of current players. Sorry, I probably should have made one. :oops I just didn't know where to put it so that it could be readily viewable by the players, since it would need to be updated now and again and I obviously can't edit the first post in this thread. I could create a separate thread dedicated to displaying the members currently participating, I guess. If I did that, do you suppose you could edit your post at the beginning of this thread to contain a link to it? Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the thread tonight, and possibly not even this week, as it may turn out that I'll be too busy during that time to spend much time on the GOF, if any. (See here (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=12307) for explanation.)
You're certainly welcome to return to this RP if you wish. :) Will you be playing the same character(s) as before? (I forget if someone else is currently playing Pterano…) Your dinosona is probably wandering somewhere in the valley, perhaps asleep.
Where is my dinosona? :blink: I think my dinosona is finding Hyp. :DD :p :lol :smile
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Well, after disappearing from this RP for the 2nd time without so much as a 'Farewell' I figured I should probably come back. Besides, I've missed this RP.
So what events have taken place since I posted last?
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I probably should have posted a notification like this earlier (I forget that not everyone visitsóor has access toóthe "After Midnight" section), but up until at least Saturday, I may not have the time to post in this RP, its discussion thread, or most other threads on the GOF. The full details can be read here (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=12307); the long story short is that I am attending an intensive scientific workshop at a national park in Arizona with a schedule that runs from 7 AM to almost midnight, with only short breaks for meals and stretching our legs between otherwise back-to-back lectures and field trips. I've been keeping an eye on the GOF, but I'd really like to be able to enjoy this experience to the fullest, using the break time to enjoy the local wildlife and spectacular scenery. I am leaving the RP running since I am seeing members who have been gone a while beginning to post again, but I am afraid some of you may need to wait until the end of the week (possibly even longer) for me to answer your queries. I apologize for this, and hope you understand.
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I suppose this also means that Sierra and Rinkus are free for the taking. I do seem to recall one or two other players wanting to do something with them… (I’m looking at you, Sparky. )
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^So...is it safe to say you want to take Sierra, Rinkus or both? :P:
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aw rats! :bang rat_lady im so sorry i didn't responed back so soon.
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^So...is it safe to say you want to take Sierra, Rinkus or both?
I feel I can do Sierra better than Rinkus, so I can take just Sierra. Plus, given that those two interact a lot with each other, I don't wanna end up talking to myself most of the time! :D
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I'll keep the characters I'm doing under my name.
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BTW, if no one is going to take Rinkus, I'll take him. I love playing manipulative characters and he could do the trick without him being too overbearing or a "big bad" like Red Claw.
I also remember wanting Hyp to go outside the Great Valley with everyone that is going to Big Water, so I guess I'll just assume he's with that group right now? I don't want to post him there yet
Edit: Adding another question
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I would like to keep my characters as well. Actually now that I think about it... I might have to go back to the first page and see who exactly I'm RPing as. ^^;
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UGH, I can’t believe me! :bang I have been in such a rut lately! :( I am so, so, so, so sorry for not attending to this thread weeks ago! :oops :slap
Let me see…I’ll try to address everyone who’s posted updates or queries in the last couple months:
brittanytangle13: Are you still interested in playing? If so:
ï What characters (if any besides yourself) would you like to play in the RP?
ï Are you clear about the rules of the RP and what it’s basically about?
ï Did you have anything particular in mind as far as what you want to do with your character(s) and who you want to interact with?
We want new players to be aware of where everyone's characters are so that they don't have their character(s) start off in the Great Valley and then take a short walk over to talk to a group of characters who are supposed to be miles away, for instance. On that noteóand this is probably a stupid questionódo you need an explanation of where everyone’s characters are at the moment?
Belmont2500: Incredibly enough, there hasn't been any activity in the Great Valley to speak of since your last post (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=6542&view=findpost&p=22010761), though a few hours may have passed. By the way, just out of curiosity, why did you decide to "reboot" your character? Not that there’s anything wrong with it, but you needn’t feel like you should start over with your character just because other a few other players are doing something similar.
Rat_lady7: Sure, you can take Rinkus. :) And as far as Hyp goes, would you be okay with the idea that he followed the Big Water group without being officially "invited"? Basically he would show up and the group realizes he's been following them since they left the valley, but they have no choice but to let him come along. Hyp hasn't been an active character in the RP for a long time, so I think if he's going to suddenly appear in the Big Water subplot, then he deserves a proper introduction.
Blitz and The Great Valley Guardian: Whoa, I didn't know you two were still interested in this RP! :o That’s good news!
One more important thing: I’ve created a new thread (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=12609) to serve as a list of current RP participants and the characters they’re playing. It’s still a work in progress (I may add the RP rules there as well), especially since some players have made changes to their character rosters that I haven’t been very good at keeping track of. :oops If each of you could find the time to take a look at your entry on the list, and tell me if I have something wrong or if there are any other changes I should make, it would be much appreciated. :)
Also, I think it would be less confusing for everyone if we kept all of our RP discussions on one thread*, so if you don’t mind, please don’t post in the character list thread. Thank you!
* If anyone else thinks otherwise, please do give me your input.
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Wow, I've really not been here for a long time.
I definitely want to try and get back into this, but I'll definitely need some help.
As of now, I don't feel I can really be consistent enough to control four characters, so I'm going to allow somebody else to take Mr. Threehorn and Littlefoot. Rob and Zaine I will continue using.
I'm going to have to do a lot of reading to catch up on everything here.
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After a while of absence, I'm back! Can't exactly say how long that'll last, though.
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Wow, I suck. I say I want to get back into RP, be more active here and I inconveniently just disappear without a further notice. Let's see if I can remedy this period of inactivity.
Rat_lady7: Sure, you can take Rinkus. And as far as Hyp goes, would you be okay with the idea that he followed the Big Water group without being officially "invited"? Basically he would show up and the group realizes he's been following them since they left the valley, but they have no choice but to let him come along. Hyp hasn't been an active character in the RP for a long time, so I think if he's going to suddenly appear in the Big Water subplot, then he deserves a proper introduction.
Yay!
That was pretty much my thought process about him. I would eventually wanted him to be figured out, but just momentarily spy on them. Heh.
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Is this groove train still a rollin? If it is, that's cool as I will be around shortly.
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I just want to say that I *finally* made a post. And just so I am clear with what's going on right now:
*Red Claw's sanity is deteriorating, so Screech and Claw go and leave him.
*The Big Water Group is taking Ozzy and Strut out of the valley elsewhere and also want to explore the Ocean. Hyp tags along unnoticed, but is noticed later on.
*Some characters have changed species, such as my character.
*Are we still playing this game like we are still in 2009?
If there's anything else I am missing, please tell me, because I really am lost on what is going on in this rp at the moment.
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I'm still in, as always!
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*enters thread, shuffles awkwardly* :unsure:
Wow…I had no idea anyone still had any interest in this RP.
Honestly, I’d thought that the “In The Land Before Time” RP was done for, seeing as it’s basically been at a standstill since last summer. Not only were there not many people posting, but several of the key players were only present on the GOF for short, random intervals that seldom coincided with one another. In other words, we never had all of our actors onstage at the same time, so the show couldn’t go on. Namely, we needed Redtooth101 around to have his Spinosaurus character attack the Big Water Group, and much of the Great Valley subplot revolved around LBTFan13’s characters. Even
FlipperBoidSkua (one of the major participants in the Big Water subplot) fell off the map for several months. I’ve recently been able to communicate with her again, but I don’t know yet if she’s coming back.
Of course, I’m sure I’m at fault for not being active enough myself (and am appropriately ashamed of it :oops). Honestly a big part of my recent absence from the GOF has been due to my guilt for all of the members I feel I’ve let down. Since the RP was virtually inactive and it appeared I was unneeded on the GOF, I had no reason to come back. :neutral As always, for what it’s worth, I’m very, very, very sorry. :(
I just couldn’t bring myself to actually close the RP (and a good thing too, if people are still interested in it); I don’t like burning my bridges when I leave them behind. I guess I’m still willing to continue this RP, though I cannot promise that I will post with any degree of frequency. However, I am tracking this topic (along with the thread for the RP itself), so I’ll get an e-mail every time someone posts. I’ll be watching this RP, even if you can’t see me. ;)
I just want to say that I *finally* made a post. And just so I am clear with what's going on right now:
*Red Claw's sanity is deteriorating, so Screech and Claw go and leave him.
Screech and Thud haven't abandoned Red Claw just yet, but his latest orders have got them thinking about it. At the moment they are at the edge of the Great Valley, waiting until nightfall to sneak in and locate the sleeping places of the dinosaurs who survived the previous night's battle with Red Claw. Their presence will eventually be suspected by the valley residents, and the plan was that LBTFan13’s character (Rob the fast biter) would volunteer to find and “join” them, pretending he was a regular fast biter so that he could find out what Screech, Thud, and Red Claw are up to.
*The Big Water Group is taking Ozzy and Strut out of the valley elsewhere and also want to explore the Ocean. Hyp tags along unnoticed, but is noticed later on.
*Some characters have changed species, such as my character.
Right, and right. :yes (Though feel free to change your character back to their original species, if you prefer.)
*Are we still playing this game like we are still in 2009?
I think that should be up to each player's personal preference. The LBT world in this RP is completely independent of our world; we have members who "left" the real world in 2009 and in 2012, and "arrived" in the LBT world within two or three days of each other. I don't think we should be too concerned about keeping the real-world timeline consistent. Personally, I play as if the life my RP character left in the human world is the same life I’m living right now. In other words, in the summer of 2010 I played as if it were the summer of 2010, in the fall of 2011 I played as if it were the fall of 2011, and so on.
If there's anything else I am missing, please tell me, because I really am lost on what is going on in this rp at the moment.
Duhhhhhhhh… *spends several seconds staring blankly into space* My memory has rusted up somewhat in all the time I’ve been gone, but I can’t think of anything else at the moment.
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Btw, I'm using color coded font since everything would look like it was all one big quote.
*enters thread, shuffles awkwardly* :unsure: Wow…I had no idea anyone still had any interest in this RP.
Well, I'm definitely still interested if anyone wants to still continue this. If not, that's fine, I have a few suggestions that might work to everyone's advantage here.
Honestly, I’d thought that the “In The Land Before Time” RP was done for, seeing as it’s basically been at a standstill since last summer. Not only were there not many people posting, but several of the key players were only present on the GOF for short, random intervals that seldom coincided with one another. In other words, we never had all of our actors onstage at the same time, so the show couldn’t go on.
Yeah, that what it seemed like. A lot of people were waiting on others, but the ones that needed to respond didn't, so it made this rp stagnant.
Namely, we needed Redtooth101 around to have his Spinosaurus character attack the Big Water Group, and much of the Great Valley subplot revolved around LBTFan’s characters.
Redtooth101 played Pterano too didn't he? And from I remember you played me and Pterano for a bit when I decided to up and leave the GOF for awhile, having us go in the Mysterious Beyond. I don't know if Redtooth was followed up on that one, or he just did his own thing with him. And you mean Rob/LBTfan13 when you say that right? Yeah, I haven't seen him around at all.
Even FlipperBoidSkua (one of the major participants in the Big Water subplot) fell off the map for several months. I’ve recently been able to communicate with her again, but I don’t know yet if she’s coming back.
Yeah, I haven't seen her around either. Neither here or on any other sites. I know she was working for the Navy or something right? That might explain her inactivity on the internet all together.
Of course, I’m sure I’m at fault for not being active enough myself (and am appropriately ashamed of it :oops). Honestly a big part of my recent absence from the GOF has been due to my guilt for all of the members I feel I’ve let down. Since the RP was virtually inactive and it appeared I was unneeded on the GOF, I had no reason to come back. :neutral As always, for what it’s worth, I’m very, very, very sorry. :(
I already said it in our Skype conversation, but I'll just repeat it here too.
You really don't owe anyone here an explanation or anything for your lack of activity or response. RP and anything GOF related is supposed to be fun, not like work obligations. And I'll take part of the blame as well. I said I would post and be active on here when I didn't follow up that promise. So I'm partly at fault here too.
I just couldn’t bring myself to actually close the RP (and a good thing too, if people are still interested in it); I don’t like burning my bridges when I leave them behind. I guess I’m still willing to continue this RP, though I cannot promise that I will post with any degree of frequency. However, I am tracking this topic (along with the thread for the RP itself), so I’ll get an e-mail every time someone posts. I’ll be watching this RP, even if you can’t see me. ;)
Again, I definitely want to finish this rp and continue with you guys if people are still interested, but it not, I wonder if it would be a good idea to close this topic and start anew. Not necessarily have the same plot/format as before, but tweak things around to make it a little different/more structured if we need it. I've had one member say they left the RP because it got too confusing where everyone was and how it was going. And I can see their point. If I didn't have the history of this RP and people like you Pangaea to back up the history on this, I'd be lost.
Some suggestions I thought of were:
*I think the muncesting (players playing the characters among and with themselves) should be taken down a notch. From my experience in rp, while muncest can happen and still will happen depending on the circumstances of the characters, it really isn't all that fun (and very predictable) if you rp one character and then another major character. It makes it seem like you just want a certain result to go your way. I'll take me for an example.
Now, I love Pterano, and when I was going through my obsessive Pterano faze, I would have wanted to ship myself or something with him, and if I had rped him, I could make sure that would be exactly what happened. But it wouldn't be any fun for anyone else that wanted to rp with Pterano or my character if I just mostly focused on that. This is pretty much why I declined taking Pterano as a character before.
*Changing species I think can get a little confusing for other players to keep track and should only happen when it's absolutely necessary. (Like maybe a character faces something, goes through a change and the player can choose to change the species.) Or something like that. Especially if people seem to just be changing species back and forth without warning. It just gets confusing and people end up wondering who is who.
*I wonder if there should be some predestined fate thing for our characters. Not really a prophecy. Like we put ourselves, ocs, etc through certain situations in order to have them grow (hence why I think it would be a good idea to only change species if it's earned or needed). Again, I'll use my character as an example.
The thing my character seems to have the most trouble with is authenticity, knowing when to give certain information, letting people in, and when to hold back information when it's necessary. She's had some issues in the past that has made her reluctant to expose *exactly* how she feels. She tries to be honest, but sometimes her pride and anxiety can get the best of her. So in a way, I demoted my character to a more realistic species to her personality. A flyer would just be too easy of a choice, that's what she would want, but that's not necessarily what she is. ;)
*Limit the amount of ocs and characters people play. Again, this mostly is under the whole muncest thing, we really should only play the characters we can handle. And while I would love to put an oc in this rp or any really (I have one in the works I'm REALLY excited about putting out there) I want to be sure that I would have as limited contact with them as possible. And this of course would depend on how many people are actually playing the game.
Screech and Thud haven't abandoned Red Claw just yet, but his latest orders have got them thinking about it. At the moment they are at the edge of the Great Valley, waiting until nightfall to sneak in and locate the sleeping places of the dinosaurs who survived the previous night's battle with Red Claw. Their presence will eventually be suspected by the valley residents, and the plan was that LBTFan13’s character (Rob the fast biter) would volunteer to find and “join” them, pretending he was a regular fast biter so that he could find out what Screech, Thud, and Red Claw are up to.
I see. Yeah, I haven't seen Rob around for awhile.
Right, and right. :yes (Though feel free to change your character back to their original species, if you prefer.)
I think that should be up to each player's personal preference. The LBT world in this RP is completely independent of our world; we have members who "left" the real world in 2009 and in 2012, and "arrived" in the LBT world within two or three days of each other. I don't think we should be too concerned about keeping the real-world timeline consistent. Personally, I play as if the life my RP character left in the human world is the same life I’m living right now. In other words, in the summer of 2010 I played as if it were the summer of 2010, in the fall of 2011 I played as if it were the fall of 2011, and so on.
There is idea on one game I played on a journal site. What would happen is when a character comes in the game, they would progress, age, and whatever during the game, but if they went home, they would just go back to the time they entered the game and watch themselves make the usual choices outside the game like they're watching their life like a movie.
I don't know if that makes any sense, but I think that would be an interesting way to portray our characters and just have them have deja vu moments where they go, "Wow, I really made those choices, when I could have done this instead." That's how I'm going to play my self insert anyway.
Duhhhhhhhh… *spends several seconds staring blankly into space* My memory has rusted up somewhat in all the time I’ve been gone, but I can’t think of anything else at the moment.
Thanks, seriously, you've been an amazing help organizing this game and letting people know what's what.
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Good day, just wondering if I can join back in because I've missed doing this RP with you all. :)
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^You'll need to take it up with Pangaea, but I don't really see a reason why you can't join in.
At the risk of repeating myself or anyone else, the problem is this rp has remained inactive for some time. Some key players seemed to have just fell off the face of the GOF and the rest of us were waiting for their responses. So you can join back in, just don't expect too much activity right away.
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Man, I would love to make a comeback here. Even if it's just once a day to post here. This was the first site I've joined after all. If this is still going on, I'm onboard. Question is where am I? I'm with the Big Water group right?
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If you need somebody to replace the members that aren't active anymore, I'd be willing to give it a try... I'd need somebody to tell me what's going on in the RP though so my posts make sense and aren't out of context :)
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Redtooth101 played Pterano too didn't he? And from I remember you played me and Pterano for a bit when I decided to up and leave the GOF for awhile, having us go in the Mysterious Beyond. I don't know if Redtooth was followed up on that one, or he just did his own thing with him. And you mean Rob/LBTfan13 when you say that right? Yeah, I haven't seen him around at all.
Yeah, LBTFan13 is the member I meant. :oops
You really don't owe anyone here an explanation or anything for your lack of activity or response. RP and anything GOF related is supposed to be fun, not like work obligations.
Well, I really hope everyone else feels the same way, because clearly I still can't balance my GOF activity with my everyday life. :bang Thanks for your faith in me, Amy.
Again, I definitely want to finish this rp and continue with you guys if people are still interested, but it not, I wonder if it would be a good idea to close this topic and start anew. Not necessarily have the same plot/format as before, but tweak things around to make it a little different/more structured if we need it. I've had one member say they left the RP because it got too confusing where everyone was and how it was going. And I can see their point. If I didn't have the history of this RP and people like you Pangaea to back up the history on this, I'd be lost.
I have to say I'm reluctant to just restart the RP. I feel like I've been working on my characters and their stories for too long, and honestly I wouldn’t know what to do if we were to start again from square one (assuming I had the time or energy to invest in doing so). To put it bluntly, I probably wouldn’t be able to continue participating in the RP, and we’d have to find a new GM.
*I think the muncesting (players playing the characters among and with themselves) should be taken down a notch. From my experience in rp, while muncest can happen and still will happen depending on the circumstances of the characters, it really isn't all that fun (and very predictable) if you rp one character and then another major character. It makes it seem like you just want a certain result to go your way. I'll take me for an example.
Now, I love Pterano, and when I was going through my obsessive Pterano faze, I would have wanted to ship myself or something with him, and if I had rped him, I could make sure that would be exactly what happened. But it wouldn't be any fun for anyone else that wanted to rp with Pterano or my character if I just mostly focused on that. This is pretty much why I declined taking Pterano as a character before.
Makes sense to me. It will probably be harder to tone it down in my case, however: reflecting on my own history within the RP, a considerable proportion of my posts consisted of interactions among my own characters. It’s probably because I’m just so stinkin’ awkward interacting with other players (a lot of my past player-to-player interaction posts I find downright embarrassing), and it was so hard for me to get involved in other players’ activities that I turned to entertaining myself with my own characters. I did have fun doing it, but I may be an unusual case.
*Changing species I think can get a little confusing for other players to keep track and should only happen when it's absolutely necessary. (Like maybe a character faces something, goes through a change and the player can choose to change the species.) Or something like that. Especially if people seem to just be changing species back and forth without warning. It just gets confusing and people end up wondering who is who.
I definitely agree on this. I think another reason I'm such a poor GM is that I'm so reluctant to say "no" to players who ask if they can do something like change their dinosona species. It's part of my personal phobia of turning into (or being seen as) a control freak.
*I wonder if there should be some predestined fate thing for our characters. Not really a prophecy. Like we put ourselves, ocs, etc through certain situations in order to have them grow (hence why I think it would be a good idea to only change species if it's earned or needed). Again, I'll use my character as an example.
The thing my character seems to have the most trouble with is authenticity, knowing when to give certain information, letting people in, and when to hold back information when it's necessary. She's had some issues in the past that has made her reluctant to expose *exactly* how she feels. She tries to be honest, but sometimes her pride and anxiety can get the best of her. So in a way, I demoted my character to a more realistic species to her personality. A flyer would just be too easy of a choice, that's what she would want, but that's not necessarily what she is. ;)
In case it's not obvious already, I'm terrible at characterization, and even worse at character development. In reflection, I don't think I've ever taken the RP seriously enough, story wise; for me it was just a chance to put my character in the LBT world and have some carefree fun. (I enjoyed RPing because it was far more socially engaging than just writing a fanfic, and far less predictable.) I never considered character development or an overly premeditated plot to be all that important, since I figured we were all just entertaining ourselves, not trying to create a story for others to read. (Wow, would it even be possible for me to sound more ignorant or naive? :slap)
I have had a lot of fun in this RP, both before and after I became its GM, and I would never want to change that, but I think now that when I first joined this RP, I had a poor idea of what RPing entailed. The fact that the RP seemingly hit its current, player-repellantly glacial pace when I took over as GM and started attempting to design and manage subplots reinforces my feelings that I am no good at running an RP effectively. :(
*Limit the amount of ocs and characters people play. Again, this mostly is under the whole muncest thing, we really should only play the characters we can handle. And while I would love to put an oc in this rp or any really (I have one in the works I'm REALLY excited about putting out there) I want to be sure that I would have as limited contact with them as possible. And this of course would depend on how many people are actually playing the game.
Again, this makes sense to me. I feel like I've spread myself thin playing so many characters in so many places. The problem is, again, that I am reluctant to just drop any of the characters I am now juggling, both because I've become so personally attached to them, and because they're all involved in the currently ongoing subplots in one way or another.
There is idea on one game I played on a journal site. What would happen is when a character comes in the game, they would progress, age, and whatever during the game, but if they went home, they would just go back to the time they entered the game and watch themselves make the usual choices outside the game like they're watching their life like a movie.
I don't know if that makes any sense, but I think that would be an interesting way to portray our characters and just have them have deja vu moments where they go, "Wow, I really made those choices, when I could have done this instead." That's how I'm going to play my self insert anyway.
Sorry, I'm having another one of my "stupid" moments here… :oops …I don't think I understand the concept you're describing. :confused
Thanks, seriously, you've been an amazing help organizing this game and letting people know what's what.
You’re welcome. :) I still feel like I’m the slowest, least efficient, most negligent GM ever, so it’s nice (and pretty surprising) to hear that someone thinks well of me.
Good day, just wondering if I can join back in because I've missed doing this RP with you all. :)
I don't think you ever officially left the RP, so certainly you can come back. Your last "regular" post was here (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=22010761), then it looks like you tried starting over again here (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=22028432). All I know is that you're in the Great Valley.
Man, I would love to make a comeback here. Even if it's just once a day to post here. This was the first site I've joined after all. If this is still going on, I'm onboard. Question is where am I? I'm with the Big Water group right?
Actually it looks like (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6296&view=findpost&p=22010136) you're still in the Great Valley. That's just as well for you, since the Big Water subplot isn't going anywhere fast.
If you need somebody to replace the members that aren't active anymore, I'd be willing to give it a try... I'd need somebody to tell me what's going on in the RP though so my posts make sense and aren't out of context :)
Sure, Ducky123, you're welcome to join. :) Only if you think it’s something you’ll enjoy doing, though. I wouldn’t want you to join just to help keep the RP afloat.
It’s been so long since I actually posted in the RP that I’ll need to check for myself of which characters are still being played at the moment and who is currently interacting with whom. I know that most of the characters are in the Great Valley at this point, except for one group who is traveling to the Big Water.
Sorry if this isn’t very helpful. Please tell me if you’re looking for more specific information on the RP.
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I have to ask, but where are we? I'm kind of lost as to where my character is in the story. Any information on what's going on, send me a PM. I'm ready to get posting once more.
Okay, after careful reviewing, I discovered I stayed in the valley. Dang, it's been a while since I've posted anything. 2012, :o Well I hope to change that.
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Considering that it's been over 9 months since the last time anyone posted in this topic (and ten days short of a full year since anyone posted in the RP itself), I think it's safe to say that this RP has quietly been discontinued. Just as well for me, as I'm no longer willing to devote any time to an RP. If people are still interested in the idea behind this particular RP, I would recommend a reboot. (I'm sure there are some newer members who would be interested in trying something like this.)
If I remember correctly, this RP originally started back in mid-2009, so to see it last as long as it did, almost five years, is actually quite remarkable, in my opinion.
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Considering that it's been over 9 months since the last time anyone posted in this topic (and ten days short of a full year since anyone posted in the RP itself), I think it's safe to say that this RP has quietly been discontinued. Just as well for me, as I'm no longer willing to devote any time to an RP. If people are still interested in the idea behind this particular RP, I would recommend a reboot. (I'm sure there are some newer members who would be interested in trying something like this.)
If I remember correctly, this RP originally started back in mid-2009, so to see it last as long as it did, almost five years, is actually quite remarkable, in my opinion.
It likely has looking at the lack of activity, but I have not seen any signs it's been discontinued. It's unfortunate, but at least it lasted as long as it did. A reboot would be interesting.
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Unfortunately, it is probably safe to say that the "In The Land Before Time" RP has indeed fallen by the wayside, due to the unavailability of several crucial players and my own flagging enthusiasm in keeping it going. The RP was always going to end this way, I think, right from the moment I took up the post as GM. I hate conclusions, especially ones that put a permanent end to something by saying, "That's it, it's over. The end. Nothing more's ever gonna happen." I never like to close the door to the possibility of a continuation someday, no matter how tiny that possibility may be. Hope springs eternal, I guess.
Sad to say, at this time even I have little to no motivation to continue this RP. Most of my previous activity was invested in The Big Water subplot, which has dried up (so to speak) in the absence of FlipperBoidSkua and other key players. If those members (and other former participants) were to return with the express intention of continuing the RP, perhaps I would be willing to revive it. For now, however, I suppose I may as well officially declare this RP closed, at least for the time being. :neutral
Sorry to disappoint you, MC CJ's Revenge. :( As The Chronicler said, you are welcome to start a new RP with the same theme as this one (GOF members entering the LBT world). Just be sure to establish it as a separate RP from this one, so the players don't accidentally post in this RP or its discussion thread. :goodluck
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I have to ask, but where are we? I'm kind of lost as to where my character is in the story. Any information on what's going on, send me a PM. I'm ready to get posting once more.
Okay, after careful reviewing, I discovered I stayed in the valley. Dang, it's been a while since I've posted anything. 2012, :o Well I hope to change that.
I'll admit, even if we did continue this, I would be at a loss where I am as well as the characters I chosen, due to so many changes that came about with this rp.
If people are still interested in the idea behind this particular RP, I would recommend a reboot. (I'm sure there are some newer members who would be interested in trying something like this.)
I'd opt for this. When I first started it, I had no idea what I was doing, it was more of a free for all, a sandbox rp if you will, but I realized that doesn't seem to transfer very well into forum format, especially since the number of participants started to grow. In fact, I remember people left because they didn't know where they were or what was going on.
Just be sure to establish it as a separate RP from this one, so the players don't accidentally post in this RP or its discussion thread.
^This.
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I'd be on board with a reboot. Geez, judging by my older posts, I did have some batpoop crazy things going on. I suppose the night shifts fueled by excess caffeine made me wonky. I'd be cool playing as my modern self, who is way more mature and has a lot more life experience.