[OOC] The Pandemic

[Venetia]

THE PANDEMIC - OOC THREAD
a story of surviving the WWII Zombie Apocalypse

Here is where you can discuss things out of character.

http://www.arpgmaker.com/viewtopic.php?f=217&t=70060&start=0
^ The Sign-Up sheet and all background info and map.

 

[Venetia]

If you have any questions regarding the story background or anything else before the game begins tonight let me know here

 

[Glitchfinder]

You know, I gave my character broken ribs because I wasn't expecting the ability to really find a rifle. Besides, being proficient, I could spend time training those who aren't, even if I can't do it myself. As for swinging blunt objects, I'd have to say that nearly 25 years' worth of training in various forms on hand-to-hand and martial arts would have at least given him some kind of ability to resist pain. To be fair, a broken rib is a lot of pain to resist, but I've seen people do more. (And this is personal experience, not "experience" gained by watching some bullshit movie)

Anyway, when do we start?

Edit: When is "tonight" by your standards?

 

[Venetia]

I was going to give people time to fix their sheets and let more people join if they;re willing. I'll probably post the actual-thing thread around 6p EST. Don't quote me on the time directly; I never know when I'll be slammed with work . It'll be tonight though.

Also yeah your character can manage that, just remember that he's got a severe handicap and should act as thus. (i.e. not swinging willy-nilly). Adrenaline is a hell of a drug, don't worry.

Lastly since we have no physicians I may write one or two in. That way your dude can get some treatment to stave off infection, etc.

 

[Glitchfinder]

I was going to give people time to fix their sheets and let more people join if they;re willing. I'll probably post the actual-thing thread around 6p EST. Don't quote me on the time directly; I never know when I'll be slammed with work . It'll be tonight though.

Also yeah your character can manage that, just remember that he's got a severe handicap and should act as thus. (i.e. not swinging willy-nilly). Adrenaline is a hell of a drug, don't worry.

Lastly since we have no physicians I may write one or two in. That way your dude can get some treatment to stave off infection, etc.

That's cool. Although, I'm sure that he'll have broken ribs before, considering the fact that he's been very active over his life. Who's to say he hasn't had a bad fall on a field expedition in the past. Even without prior experience, he should probably be able to figure out how to move to avoid causing undue pain. Anyway, I'd love it if you could write in a doctor or two.

Also, I did envision this character taking a more active role in bolstering the troops than in the front line, which is one reason is chosen profession involves teaching. He'd end up being much more comfortable helping other characters learn to defend themselves than he would feel if he were on the front lines defending against and attacking the infected.

 

[Venetia]

that makes sense. he'll come in handy as people begin to converge and cluster, instead of being all spread out as they are.

 

[Venetia]

Also I wanted to mention that I don't want anyone being a crybaby about actions other people take with your character. Obviously if they do something huge w/o consulting you, like killing/maiming/etc, you can complain, but otherwise try to roll with it.

If something's totally against the grain for what your guy would say/do then just mention it so there can be an edit instead of putting up a game-stopping argument.

 

[Daxis]

I'm pretty sure I can have my character, the Alex guy, and No ID's character, Elvin, meet up, and afterwards, have them attempt to go to the roof to meet up with all the others. What does anyone think of that?

 

[No ID]

I don't mind if you use my character, but just don't let him be the first to die like all the other black guys in horror movies. :box:

p.s. I hope my story wasn't too long. I was typing then I looked up and it was half a page. I'll try to wrap it up sooner in the future.

 

[So fist]

The length is fine No ID. We're a pretty literary bunch 'round here. I like your dialogue it really gives your characters some personality. It would be interesting to see how their dynamic changes when they come across white folks, particularly american white folks that would expect them to assume their place.

 

[Venetia]

GAMEPLAY UPDATE NOTICE 2-25-10

On the map, you will notice a hexagonal-shaped house.
This will now be referred to as Cappella di'Esagono, or Hexagon Chapel.

 

[psiclone]

Do you think it's possible to maybe put the map in the RP thread itself?

 

[Venetia]

yea sure
i'll try to spoiler it every page or so, whenever i post

 

[Venetia]

Darth J, use line breaks!!! I can't read that wall of text you put up.

You're supposed to drop down to a new paragraph:

- On every new subject
- Whenever there is a change in speaker

i.e.

She said, "Hello, my name is Ann."

"Hello, Ann." Frank replied.

Once upon a time there was a dog. He was brown and fuzzy and cute. Sometimes he chased cars.

One day, a pink Ferrari rolled by. The dog looked at it and realized this was its ultimate quarry. It leapt up and began running.

In the Ferrari, the driver noticed the dog. [...]

 

[No ID]

@Daxisheart Your leading the way to the right? So you gotta lead the way when writing the story as well. Because I don't know what your tryna do? Just don't kill me or do anything irreparable yet.

 

[Daxis]

Okay then, I'll lead the way up. They'll be going up the stairway, maybe meet one or two zombies. I don't want to have them meet up with the other characters yet, because I feel pretty uncertain where they are and it wouldn't be easy to interact- I'm planning on getting Alex an Elvin to meet up with Ven's character to then progress the plot to do whatever. I'l probably be able to post in an hour or so, likely less.

 

[No ID]

Daxis, did we come from a stairwell that can lead straight from the bottom floor all the way to the roof? Or is the reason we stopped at the second floor because, we have to find another way to the roof? Also did the zombie enter from the door we just came from, another door, or perhaps an office, or another room on the same floor?

Just so I get the story straight. :smile:

 

[Spoo]

Is it okay if I change John's bio a little? There are some things I'd like to improve on and since backstory hasn't really come into effect yet I don't think it will screw with the game.

 

[Daxis]

No id: It doesn't really matter. I know that back then, there were no electric elevators or whatever, and any man-powered elevator doesn't work anymore, so I just figured a stairwell would lead to the top. Narrate however you narrate- whether it just goes straight up or we have to go to the next stairwell on the 2nd floor, whatever works.

This is why I don't like history. Too much accuracy.

 

[Venetia]

Is it okay if I change John's bio a little? There are some things I'd like to improve on and since backstory hasn't really come into effect yet I don't think it will screw with the game.

yes but let me know what you've changed when you do it so i can verify/approve.


@Daxis/No ID
an electrical feed runs to the hospital and most of the east side of town (I mentioned it in one of my posts), but it would be spotty at best, probably nonexistent, as it's been three months since any generators got any maintenance.

i dont care if you maintain historical accuracy too much but keep in mind the situation. it would be incredibly unwise IRL to board an elevator if you're unsure that it'll be able to get where it needs to go.