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by Leafolawl
Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU:Applegate
Replies: 6593
Views: 1564446

Re: HPU:Applegate

"Ma!" Rena calls, running forward to get to Nettie, going through without a second thought.
by Leafolawl
Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: What have you noticed about the User above you?
Replies: 8785
Views: 1648894

Re: What have you noticed about the User above you?

NHWestoN has four total capitalized letters. It's unclear if this is to show the name contains initialized portions or if it's simply a stylistic choice.
by Leafolawl
Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU:Applegate
Replies: 6593
Views: 1564446

Re: HPU:Applegate

"So we got our plan an' all." the shiba cuts in. "Where do we head to get back home so we can find 'er, or this fox 'spirit'?" she asks, still feeling around in her collar.
by Leafolawl
Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU: Exotic Acres
Replies: 2048
Views: 1203981

Re: HPU: Exotic Acres

Tesla looks around at everyone while fidgeting with the hem of her jacket a bit, then quietly says, " Thanks for the fun day... I think I should go home though. Mom'll be worried. " She shuffles for the door, going to open it before the fact it's too high for her to reach without jumping s...
by Leafolawl
Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:34 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

So I woke up extra early today and got to thinking about a few different characters because that's what I do when it's quiet and I can't really do anything that makes more l noise. Doing this, I realized Einar's character design leaves more room for him to actively decide to leave the guild than you...
by Leafolawl
Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 536
Views: 397062

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

Chailyn steps over to Lance. " I'm sure everyone still has preparations to make for today, but I've written what I think would be a good set of items for what we'll be doing. As you're quartermaster, it's up to you to approve it, " she says in a low voice to not bother anyone still eating,...
by Leafolawl
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:47 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU: Edge City
Replies: 209
Views: 227679

Re: HPU: Edge City

Skya sighs. "Stay close, please. I still need to check with Selina and Nilo. And please don't let me out of your sight." She turns to watch Kai more carefully, looping a leg around her seat and grabbing onto the edge of the table to anchor herself.
by Leafolawl
Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:15 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU: Exotic Acres
Replies: 2048
Views: 1203981

Re: HPU: Exotic Acres

In spite of herself, the small fox smiles at Riggs. "It was still bold to come check the door... especially with your owners out. I'll bring some cactus fruit over some time."
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 29, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU:Applegate
Replies: 6593
Views: 1564446

Re: HPU:Applegate

"Alright then. She's going to have between 2 and 6 spirits working with her. If those spirits are still there when you reach her, the odds will be greatly against you, for they're powerful forces each on their own, but they do have a weakness. Somewhere on their bodies there will be a crystal ...
by Leafolawl
Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:39 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU: Edge City
Replies: 209
Views: 227679

Re: HPU: Edge City

Skya smiles. " That's not an unfair assumption. We do know five of us came here on party invitations, one for a book club meeting, and one on happenstance. That means we have more numbers than they expected. If it is a marketing ploy, it's certainly not a legal one, but that still warrants caut...
by Leafolawl
Sat Oct 26, 2019 7:26 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

I think surprise traits are nice. Personally I find these unexpected bits of personality make a character more fun to play, as well as more interesting and/or well rounded. That said, we tend to want to see the best in our characters, and many consider vanity to be a negative trait. I think it's cut...
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:29 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.
Replies: 1260
Views: 534902

Re: Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.

I got a piece of chewed gum and a paperclip.

How many?
by Leafolawl
Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:49 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 536
Views: 397062

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

Taking the reprieve from the discussing of his evolution, Einar starts to think a moment... then smiles. " You know Baja... maybe I can help you frame your leaving home in a way that's makes you out to be really cool too? " he offers, casting a look down at his salad dish. " ... Oh, i...
by Leafolawl
Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:25 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

I'm upset with myself for only just now catching on to the fact that I have a jolly gloom. How did I miss that for so long?
by Leafolawl
Wed Oct 16, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 536
Views: 397062

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

... Scallop looked over at the rattatta with a puzzled expression. "Two feet? ... don't raticate walk on all fours?" He decided to ignore that little oddity as he turned back to Einar. "He always likes to say it was because he was too lazy to seek out stones, so that left him with ju...
by Leafolawl
Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: HPU: Edge City O.O.C.
Replies: 118
Views: 128374

Re: HPU: Edge City O.O.C.

Hey, just a group-wide check in. It's been about two weeks since anyone has posted, so I figure I should ask and see if I need to clarify something, or if it's simply a moment where there should be a gentle reminder. I know school came back in recently, so that might be a factor, but I still figured...
by Leafolawl
Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:33 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

I actually was thinking about that recently. Where Gameboy has confirmed Atum has been to Basa Lurrak, I've proposed the idea they might recognize him. Einar is four years older than Kimera, or five years older than Scallop. Scallop knew his mom, which means it's likely that the guild masters contin...
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

The uncertainty just falls to one of my earlier points. Telepathy is usually not fully considered (leaving plot holes or unwanted implications), a crutch, or poorly explained. If it's only limited to specifically Pokemon with the move mind reader, Pokedex entries mentioning the species can, or the a...
by Leafolawl
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:25 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: What have you noticed about the User above you?
Replies: 8785
Views: 1648894

Re: What have you noticed about the User above you?

Trekkie appears to favor the character Keene Milton, at least from what I can gather from avatar history.
by Leafolawl
Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU:Applegate
Replies: 6593
Views: 1564446

Re: HPU:Applegate

Rena—with Levi's aid—gets the gauze in place and her arm wrapped up. " Keep the thing, be protected. All Ah needed on that. " She turns her now wrapped arm, opening and closing the paw. " Yeah, that'll keep. Thanks, " The shiba says with a nod to him, before she grabs her knife a...
by Leafolawl
Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:06 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU: Exotic Acres
Replies: 2048
Views: 1203981

Re: HPU: Exotic Acres

Tesla steps away from the top of the stairs. " It's always a threat until the weather passes... We just have to be quick and careful, go to a public storm shelter if needed... Thank you again Riggs, sorry about the emergency visit... and the blanket... " She nervously grabs her jacket, run...
by Leafolawl
Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

I would say it takes a particularly special Zorua, but that's mostly because when you run into these movie Pokemon they tend to be exactly that–particularly exceptional examples of that Pokemon, or ones with borderline divine missions. Of course, that could just be so that the Pokemon can communicat...
by Leafolawl
Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 536
Views: 397062

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

Scallop smiled. He latched onto this opportunity. "You mean the orange guys? You're not wrong about them being rare, but a few of them have showed up here before. Dad's mentioned he kept up a correspondence with one of them, maybe he can ask him to come around some time. They are really cool l...
by Leafolawl
Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

Additionally, if you do decide to try making arcs right now, you have ample time to refine it. I've always been working on ideas myself, including the possibility of another main character after I reduce Chailyn to secondary.

That's for a later time though.
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 01, 2019 11:08 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

Which is itself an argument against them, I would think. Emeras either mimic the effects of held items, orbs, a move, or wands, but they don't do much on their own. It's a convenience for gameplay that I feel doesn't translate well to written media. "Here's a boost, you're losing it after this ...
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:58 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

In the games, Emeras shatter as soon as they’re taken out of the dungeon they spawn in, and it’s completely random which one you find/get from collecting dust (I.E. us GMs get to decide), which I feel is sufficient to keep them from being OP. This, and in universe it's said the power of a mystery d...
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

"Stupid enough" ≠ actually stupid. It makes sense to put the lock on, it's just that he wasn't paying enough attention to his partner. That's a pretty easy to call mistake. If I was bothering to be 100% accurate, I'd have probably gone with oblivious. They introduce the Awakening mechanic ...
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

As far as the fear though, Blaine was just the guy who was stupid enough to ignore the rules and step up to Hagane's door. A heavy, reinforced door that was broken from its reinforced frame and dented. From his perspective, Hagane broke the door down, and then went silent. This, during what could be...
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU: Edge City
Replies: 209
Views: 227679

Re: HPU: Edge City

Skya sighs. "If I don't have it, yes, but give me a moment." She leans forward to address everyone, speaking up. "I'm trying to get these one by one so we're not cross pollinating stories. Facts first, impressions second. Can we all agree there?"
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:54 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 536
Views: 397062

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

" Mom's always said I'd know what to be when it's time to evolve, so I've never given it thought... " is his immediate answer, but then he continues. " It's always looked cool to be able to stand on two legs I guess, but given I'll be with a team day in and day out.... Midday might be...
by Leafolawl
Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:31 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 536
Views: 397062

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

The rock-type starts scowling. " Don't just ignore me; you know exactly what I'm talking about. The only job they could have worked was the guild master's training last night, and no Charizard would be that scared of a fighting/steel-type unless– " "Unless it was far more powerful tha...
by Leafolawl
Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

I understand that. Been on car rides three days long and they tend to make one... uncomfortable.
by Leafolawl
Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:35 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

I meant his post. He shouldn't try to force himself to write.

I'm in the same boat as Buster in waiting on Lego, as Einar is ostensibly talking to Lance.
by Leafolawl
Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

Don't try to force it is all I can ask. It tends to either not work or make it less fun.

Those are cool Lego things though.
by Leafolawl
Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Roleplaying Forums Main Out-Of-Character Thread
Replies: 2432
Views: 1267431

Re: Roleplaying Forums Main Out-Of-Character Thread

Sometimes keeping active helps your body fight it off. Other times, nothing beats a good night's rest.

Either way, hope you get better soon.
by Leafolawl
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:43 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

It's a survival reflex for an Abra. I do think, given that, it's not too extreme to say Alakazams might be good at tuning it out, but it's like sitting in a cafeteria alone. You're aware people are talking, and once in awhile you just pick up on something notable from a nearby table. Maybe they were...
by Leafolawl
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU: Edge City
Replies: 209
Views: 227679

Re: HPU: Edge City

" That is exactly what I'm trying to fix. " she begins softly, sitting next to him. " ... Minus the bowling, but if things turn out to be okay I'm sure we can still go. " She pulls her phone out, giving another glance around. " An email, correct? " ----- " Uh, yeah...
by Leafolawl
Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:35 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

Sorry, I had some flashbacks to some heavily egregious moments of out of character information bleeding into in character. It put me in a pretty defensive state of mind. There's a violation of trust to have it happen, especially when it's done willfully. I really am fine with the three examples of t...
by Leafolawl
Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:05 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil
Replies: 632
Views: 383427

Re: Non-HPU: Pokémon: Explorers of the Veil

But it's not the ability to project thoughts, as the Lucario from the movie or Hagane can do. Telepathy as an ability is a writing fumble, because its implications and implementation aren't always fully considered. There's inherent trust issues, there's oversights in what they can see, there's flims...