Splinter game: Sailor Moon - Afterwards.

[Anastasia]

This mainly applies to Ami-chan, Haruka-chan, Natsume-chan and maybe Azurite.

As you know, some of the newer PCs would like some more time to flesh out their characters. That's fine, I'm game. What I want to know is:

1. Post based of some sort or IRC?

2. What exactly do you want from the game. Think this one over carefully.

3. What sort of tone do you want?

4. Are there any NPCs in particular you want to deal with?

5. Catch-all: Any commets or other things you'd like to suggest.

Thank you, and once we lay this out...we can rumble.

[Liddo-kun]

1. Post based of some sort or IRC?

I prefer IRC, but with my scheduling fubar'd as it is, I may have to go... *shiver* post based of some sort....  -_-;

2. What exactly do you want from the game. Think this one over carefully.

Would some closure and some fun count as an answer?

The issue with Viluy is still flying around in circles sans resolution and tweaking with that can of worms could yield... 'fun' results.  Or as Rei-chan likes to say:  TEH ANGST!

The idea being kicked around between Ami and I regarding possible drama involving Vily, Ami and Haruka sounded fun as well.  I still haven't a clue how that is going to work out or how things will get in gear, but again...  <Puppet Rei-chan> TEH ANGST!  ^_^

3. What sort of tone do you want?

<Puppet Rei-chan> TEH ANGST!

Being one tone I want to see in the game, but general fun is also nifty and welcome.  WAFF, comedy, etc.  ^_^

4. Are there any NPCs in particular you want to deal with?

The Witches in general.  I haven't done much with them outside of the intro I did when I first started the game.  Specifically Tellu, Cyprine, and Ptilol, but of course, who can forget Eu-chan.  Especially since I was denied her with the omake blowup....  >_>

Artemis is always a blast, but if he can't be fit in, no biggie.

5. Catch-all: Any commets or other things you'd like to suggest.

Oh, I've got loads, but I'm unable to organize my thoughts at the moment regarding these ideas so I'll either edit this post or just stick another post on here when I get home and can answer coherently.

[Anastasia]

Make it another post. I'll get to these tomorrow once yourself and Ami have spilled your thoughts out.

[Bean Bandit]

-1. Post based of some sort or IRC?-

Either works for me. Post based is fine, though it's a touch hard to get used to. I'd prefer IRC...Though, a less frenetic schedule than the main game would be nice. >_>

-2. What exactly do you want from the game. Think this one over carefully.-

I'd like some resolution to my inadequacy issues. But not resolving the issues themselves (At least, not completely)...rather, I'd like to see Ami finally admit she needs support and help from her friends to make progress in that area.

I'd also like to flesh out my personal relationships. Not only with the Senshi and Witches, but with mom and Artemis.  Also, I wouldn't mind exploring a relationship, if it seems feasable, but don't take this as insistence on finding someone suitable. I'm happy to let whatever seem most natural happen, whether it's backing off from her hormones, or settling down with someone I cares about.

And...some comedy. >_> My parts have been pretty heavy on the brooding...though that's my fault for approaching the character this way...but some more lighthearted stuff in addition to the brooding would be nice. <_<

(I just KNOW I'll have more later, but at the moment, blast it, I can't think of anything X_x)

3. What sort of tone do you want?

Nothing too angsty, or too silly, but a nice mix of drama and comedy? (Wow, I don't want much, do I? This is all negotiable if I'm asking too much. >_>)

4. Are there any NPCs in particular you want to deal with?

Yes. Primarily Artemis and Mom, But yeah, the Mugen crowd...Ugh, If I list them all, we could be here awhile. So...yeah, Artemis and Mom.

5. Catch-all: Any commets or other things you'd like to suggest.

No ideas at this time, but I'll pester you as they come, if you like. >_>;

Thank you, and once we lay this out...we can rumble.

[Midnight Sun]

1. Post based of some sort or IRC?

I prefer IRC myself. I like the feel of real-time interaction over the delayed responses of a message board.

2. What exactly do you want from the game. Think this one over carefully.

Well, first I'd have to thank Ebi-chan *huggles Usagi-chan plushie* since, due to his efforts, he's started Natsume down the path I was imagining without me having to actually say anything.

Natsume wants to be this great swordswoman/heroine/warrioress/kaiju-slayer, but doesn't really seem to know how. Theres A LOT more to it than just killing a bunch of monsters, and I thought it would be cool if a lot of her development centered around that. Usagi explaining to her that being a senshi isn't nearly as glamorous as she'd like to believe was a great start.

*coughs*

Also, to be quite honest, I'm not too good with romance and things of that nature, >_>. So I'd leave it entirely to the GM's discretion of they want Natsume to be paired with anyone or not.

3. What sort of tone do you want?

SM canon, and consequently the RPG, has always been centered firmly in sci-fi (aliens from beyond the stars, mad scientists, past civilizations, alternate universes, massive cosmic powers, etc etc etc), and that's cool, but I've always been more of a connoisseur of the supernatural myself. So I'd partial to more sorcery, emonology, and esoteric martial arts elements in the plot (I kind of had ideas involving an immortal samurai with a cursed sword, and later on an ice maiden).

As Liddo/Haruka can gleefully attest to, I'm something of a simple minded moron, >_>. So I guess if I were to describe my ideal tone in terms of anime/manga conventions....I guess I'd have to say the 80s shounen action/horror genre. Sort of like Demon City Shinjuku and Devil Hunter Yohko thrown into a blender....sorta....kinda....I think...damnit. -_-;;;;;

4. Are there any NPCs in particular you want to deal with?

Being the only 2 NPCs I interact with regularly, I'd like to involve Kurumi and my grandfather a bit more, possibly flesh out their characters more as well. Since Natsume and Kurumi differ so wildly from their personas in the Ranma OAV, I don't really need to worry about keeping them close to canon, but what I did want to retain was the close bond they seemed to have. I thought it would be interesting, if they had past selves during the Silver Millenium anyway, to address the contrast of their relationship to the fact that Venus doesn't have a moon...

I wanted to get into Natsume's grandfather the most. Other than being an aged, experienced, swordsman, we really don't know a lot about him. In regards to what was mentioned in the answer to the second question, I wanted to delve into his past and what he had to do to become the man he is today. The idea I had in mind is that he had to do a lot of less than honorable things in his past to gain the strength he has as a swordsman (I'm going by what he's supposed to represent, and not his performance in dice-controlled combat, which was obviously less than stellar. >_>;;;;). He likely pissed off a lot of the wrong people, and it will eventually come back to bite him, or more likely Natsume, in the ass. In order for all this to fit, I juggled with the idea of him being a lot older than he looks, but that's up to the GMs really.

5. Catch-all: Any commets or other things you'd like to suggest.

Getting into the origins of the Mugetsu Seijin Ryuu would be cool. As the name suggests, its not exactly as 'holy' as many are led to believe. Other than...I've spouted everything I could think of at this point.

[Anastasia]

Sorry about the short delay, I'm a complete airhead. I need viable IRC times to decide if this will be board or IRC based

Also, Haruka and Ami's postgame objectives are obviously slightly holding until we get this set up. >_> I'll refrain on going into a discourse on the rest of it until I have said tiems and I know to work with a board or IRC setting. Probably should have included this from the get go, but I'm an airheaded ditz. ^_^

EDIT - EST times, please.

[Bean Bandit]

Viable IRC times! (Assuming EST = PST+3hours. I think that's right, I can never remember.)

Any weekday morning@ 9:00 AM to 1:00 pm (Give or take)

Monday Evening @ 8:00PM to 11:00PM

Saturday Morning @ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

>_> I am also slightly flexible, so if there's a time you want that's not here, ask me, and I'll let you know if I can swing it.

[Anastasia]

Okay, replies.

1.  While I haven't seen all the times yet, personal experience is leading me to believe a post based game may be good for the lesser story line, with IRC sessions for bigger events.

I'm thinking fairly well written and longish posts, more like a penned short story(Couple o' hundred words a post, perhaps), aiming for style and character reflection. Thoughts?

2.  Basically what everyone is looking for is PC resolution. That's coooooooool. I'm thinking two threads for it at first, a threat with Natsume and perhaps another PC(May want to drag Usagi or Rei into this) and the Ami/Haruka ish thread, merging them as it goes on. Or something, I'm still working it out.

3. A drama/comedy mix seems to be something of the order of the day for that.

Hmmmm, if you're interested in that, Natsume, perhaps you'd pair well with Azurite? His character reflects some of that nicely.

4. Re: Midnight. Hm. That's a lot, and I'd rather do this part of it in a face to face discussion. Some plot elements, basically.

AS for the other two? Looks like Arty-chan, the Witches, and family members. Haaaaaaiiii!

Okay. Once we hammer this out and find out when/if Panda will return, we'll start taking moves to get this going. Feedback is appreciated if you want to give it.

[Liddo-kun]

Viable IRC times:

Monday through Friday

11 AM to 3 AM

Saturday and Sunday

10 AM to Whenever

The time schedule for the weekday is, of course, under the best of circumstances - work willing.  I'm definitely open after work is done, which is 8 PM-ish on the Right Coast.  My weekends are totally open as long as something doesn't come up that I have to do.

Speaking of weekends....  *stabs East Coasters on behalf of lost sleep*

Damn you all for taking my weekend sleep time away from me!!  O_O

*cough*  Aaaaaaaanyways.

>_>

<_<

As far as having to go post based, if we must, that's fine.  Although if you thought my IRC posts were somewhat ragged, well...  "Wait 'til they get a load of me" as the line goes.

And for the style of the posting (short story-ish), care to point me to a good example of what you're looking for?  So that I may take notes and ripoff any nifty stylistic points I observe....  ^_^

Oh, and of course, no post is complete without the gratuitous... *stabs Dune*  ^_^

[Anastasia]

Heh. We'll work it out, I'm sure. >_>

As for the style?

http://pishoque.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=313

This is a small example of what I have in mind. Longer posts, as I said, working with the character on a fundamental level, showing insights, feelings, growth, etc etc. (I bear no disclaimer past the first couple of posts used for example. Dunno how it went, never got around to reading it to the end)

Something that lets you get 'into' the character more than the somewhat reaction based IRC style of gaming, I suppose.

[thepanda]

I live, sorta kinda.

1. Post based of some sort or IRC?

I'm game either way. By the time you read this I should be heading home, but if not post based works wonders for me.

2. What exactly do you want from the game. Think this one over carefully.

It'd be easier to ask what I don't want from it. >_>
Azurite is severly underdeveloped at this points so while some are seeking closure I'm searching for just the opposite. Expanding his character is probably top priority for me.

3. What sort of tone do you want?

Comedy/drama with light angst if any. I'd rather not find out how his sister died in game. >_>

4. Are there any NPCs in particular you want to deal with?

Couldn't say, really. He hasn't really encountered anyone else, so...

5. Catch-all: Any commets or other things you'd like to suggest.

I can get behing the whole scifi/supernatural switch. Sorry I don't have much to add. I'm trying to catch up on what I've missed yet again. ;_;