HPU: Sunset Plateau OOC

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:39 pm

Um... Hunter? kinda waiting for you...

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:58 am

Sorry. Didn't warn you guys in advance I was in a game jam this weekend I have posted.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:14 pm

Er, no, i mean I've been waiting for a reply from this scout:

xhunterko wrote:"May I help you?" A panda scout of medium build, with long whiskers, asked Bowser from behind.

Buster wrote:Bowser's ear twitched slightly, the only sign that he hadn't expected the voice. Right, I'm downwind, anyone behind me would be hidden... Clumsy. Turning to look behind himself, he sees the unfamiliar animal. He's never encountered a red panda before, mistaking the scout for some kind of odd colored raccoon.

"Perhaps." He answers plainly, "This place is very different from Sausalito, I'm still learning the layout."

...for over a week, while I've seen you post in other places in the mean time.

HoundInATree · Post by **HoundInATree** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:22 pm

That last post just gave me an idea to play around with...

Civilization · Post by **Civilization** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:59 pm

For another one of my art projects we had to make a figurine/ statue thing.

So, I made Meeko from this RP. (Really wanted to show you guys this!)
Figured I will stick to butchering clay before I continue butchering paper.
I so hope he doesn't explode in the kiln.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:05 am

That looks great, Civ! Well done!
If you want to make any of my characters next you'll be very welcome!

SuperStar · Post by **SuperStar** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:48 am

That's actually pretty good Civil! Now I know how to properly visualize him,

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Fri May 01, 2015 7:57 am

Uh... hunter? Waiting for you again...

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Fri May 01, 2015 9:23 am

No you are not. There ARE other people that need to roleplay to.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Fri May 01, 2015 10:33 am

True, Hunter, but her character is only interacting with a panda scout at the moment since there's no other characters around. So she is waiting for you.

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Fri May 01, 2015 11:35 am

According to the post, I thought the question was self observant, not a continuing conversation. Considering the closing statement. However, instead of making a new post, I edited this one:

https://www.housepetscomic.com/forums/v ... 32#p683332

For you.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Fri May 01, 2015 1:14 pm

I can see how you might have interpreted Buster's post in that way. Thanks for your quick response.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Fri May 01, 2015 11:33 pm

It's kind of hard to come up with dialogue to interact with an NPC who seems to have all the personality of a signpost... But fine, I get it, I'll have him go somewhere else.
Still it's not as if I have many options at the moment. >.<
Plan 'A' got derailed, Bowser doesn't know the diner exists yet (also I don't actually know where it is in town, so I'm not sure if it's close enough to him to be somewhere he could just stumble across without seeming forced), doesn't know anybody here, and isn't the type to just barge into a stranger's home without a reason. So short of acting out of character or abusing meta-game knowledge, I'm stuck with whoever's outside and nearby...

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sat May 02, 2015 1:19 am

The diner isn't marked on the map but as I recall it was straight down the road from the Leones' place.
Em, sorry we didn't wait for you though. I'll be more careful in future. Scotty, Moon and Elio haven't entered the house yet though so you could have Bowser meet up with them on the doorstep if you want. Or I can have the mail-man meet up with Bowser and direct him to the diner or to somewhere else if you'd rather. Up to you.

Admittedly though, your last post didn't have much for xhunter to respond to. Perhaps if Bowser was that curious he could have asked another question? Or he might have sniffed at the panda - tried to work out who and what he was, or something like that? I know it's sometimes difficult but if you can try to always put something in your post that the other person can respond to then it makes responding a lot easier and makes the game more fun for the both of you.

HoundInATree · Post by **HoundInATree** » Thu May 07, 2015 5:23 pm

I'm going to post as soon as I can figure out what to post. Having a small bit of writers block as to what to say or do while waiting on food.

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Wed May 13, 2015 5:26 pm

I often forget I'm the AGM here. So.

ATTENTION PLEASE: The time now is 1 pm. And if I can make this call, since it does not want to be role played by anyone and is hanging people up, the pets in the diner have gone through the order process and have received their orders. If there are no objections to the mini time skip and no one wanted to have more conversation in that minor period. Which, depending on the order, can be anywhere from 15-45 minutes. Let me know if there are any objections. Or if I can't make this call.

HoundInATree · Post by **HoundInATree** » Wed May 13, 2015 6:27 pm

Sounds good to me, how long should we give for any objections before posting after the time jump?

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Wed May 13, 2015 6:46 pm

At least until a majority of players have commented on the time skip. Until then, post as normal.

Civilization · Post by **Civilization** » Wed May 13, 2015 6:50 pm

I'm okay with the time skip.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Thu May 14, 2015 12:51 am

Since you're AGM I'm happy for you to make that call, xhunter.

I'm happy to go along with it too.

69eist · Post by **69eist** » Thu May 14, 2015 1:31 am

I'm fine with it.

Neon Icy Wings · Post by **Neon Icy Wings** » Thu May 14, 2015 10:31 am

I hold no problem with a time skip.

hypernovatic · Post by **hypernovatic** » Thu May 14, 2015 10:46 am

No objection here.

SuperStar · Post by **SuperStar** » Thu May 14, 2015 9:01 pm

Timeskips are one of my favorite things in story telling!

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Fri May 15, 2015 6:03 am

To confirm, this skip is just to get everyone their food. The conversation can continue on as normal.

I'm also thinking we should set a date for this roleplay. If any of the older players can confirm the date that'd be great. If not, I'm thinking early spring, so something like late March or early April. Does that sound okay?

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri May 15, 2015 9:01 am

late spring be it!
and time skip is just fine

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Sun May 17, 2015 3:25 pm

Would like at least 1 or 2 more posts on the time skip since there are 12(?) players here.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sun May 17, 2015 7:37 pm

I'd like some more thoughts on setting the date too, please.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Sun May 17, 2015 8:54 pm

Makes no difference to me one way or the other. Ir's going to take a few minutes to walk there either way.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Mon May 18, 2015 12:54 am

Hlaoroo wrote:I'd like some more thoughts on setting the date too, please.

Hmm, would April 15 do?

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Mon May 18, 2015 7:12 am

For those wondering, the current day began here:

https://www.housepetscomic.com/forums/v ... start=5800

SuperStar · Post by **SuperStar** » Tue May 19, 2015 5:53 am

BY Bahamut... We have been at this day for over a year!

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Tue May 19, 2015 7:39 am

*weirdo sound effect*
TIME SKIP ACTIVE!

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 2:00 pm

SuperStar wrote:BY Bahamut... We have been at this day for over a year!

Yes, and I think I know why.

Come on, everyone. Where are you all?

Valerio, xhunter, Civilization and I are only a quarter of the players here. That leaves 8 of you who aren't posting.

This RP won't work if you all don't make an effort to keep active. Please try to post more than once a fortnight. I'd like to see everyone posting once a week at the very least. I know some of you are busy and I know some of you have a lot on your plate. I get that. I'm busy and I have a lot to deal with too. I think that one post per week is not an unreasonable request though.

If there's something that you're finding off-putting here then please tell me so I can fix it. If there are players you're having issues with then please let me know. You can do it completely anonymously. Or if you're not comfortable with me or something I've said or done you can talk to any other mod on the forums and they'll pass on your feedback without telling me who you are. If you're stuck for ideas on what to post then make a post here in the OOC. That's what this thread is here for.

I want you guys to be happy and to enjoy this RP as much as I do so if there's anything I can do to help you guys then please do help me to help you and communicate with me.

I can guarantee that all of us, me included, will enjoy the RP far more if we all put in a little more effort to post actively and communicate with each other when we're struggling and encourage each other when we're doing well.

So what do you guys say? Can you help me with that? Can you guys put in the effort to make this RP the best it can be for all of us?

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 3:00 pm

Oh good. Someone said something before I did as AGM.

But yes.

Where y'all are at? And basically what Hlaroo said.

Civilization · Post by **Civilization** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:00 pm

Well, um... Er, well... I think the problem might be that, well... xhunterko's and Valerio's character are together and they can post as soon as the other one does... And uh... Well Hlaoroo's and my character are going back and forth... It's probably hard for the others to get involved... Er, and, well, I've just been imagining them eating their food... I'm not really giving much to work with for the others and that's my fault... Well, ah, that's just what I think...

Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:08 am

I'm sorry, I've just been a really lazy RPer for this neighborhood. It tends to happen when almost every character is in the same place, but I should be trying harder.
It doesn't help that my character's pathological need to help people is pretty much her only defining characteristic and Chris has kinda been stealing her helping thunder with Meeko

also some narcolepsy so let's just say she keeps falling asleep

HoundInATree · Post by **HoundInATree** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:42 pm

Hlaoroo wrote:Come on, everyone. Where are you all?

A Co-Op.

Hlaoroo wrote: If you're stuck for ideas on what to post then make a post here in the OOC. That's what this thread is here for.

This, so much of this. Currently I'm ok, but I haven't known how to get involved properly for most of this quiet time.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:41 am

RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:It doesn't help that my character's pathological need to help people is pretty much her only defining characteristic and Chris has kinda been stealing her helping thunder with Meeko
also some narcolepsy so let's just say she keeps falling asleep

Well, if you want to rework Jess' character sheet to make her more of an individual or more easy to play then you're welcome to.

HoundInATree wrote:This, so much of this. Currently I'm ok, but I haven't known how to get involved properly for most of this quiet time.

Simple. Have your character say or do something. They can knock a drink over or drop an ice cube down someone's collar for a joke. They can ask how the food is or comment on something another character says. You'll never be involved if you don't post though. That's the point I'm making.

Civilization wrote:Well, um... Er, well... I think the problem might be that, well... xhunterko's and Valerio's character are together and they can post as soon as the other one does... And uh... Well Hlaoroo's and my character are going back and forth... It's probably hard for the others to get involved... Er, and, well, I've just been imagining them eating their food... I'm not really giving much to work with for the others and that's my fault... Well, ah, that's just what I think...

Thanks for the feedback, Civ. You make some good points. Would you other players like xhunter, Val, Civ and I to slow down a little to give you more of an opportunity to post? If so, please say so.

Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:34 pm

Hlaoroo wrote:
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:It doesn't help that my character's pathological need to help people is pretty much her only defining characteristic and Chris has kinda been stealing her helping thunder with Meeko
also some narcolepsy so let's just say she keeps falling asleep
Well, if you want to rework Jess' character sheet to make her more of an individual or more easy to play then you're welcome to.

If I rework her it'll probably be gradually while playing, that way I know if the change works