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IC Downtime Explanation + General Interest Gauge
As of this post Taxon is officially down for both IC and OOC maintenance, with the tentative restart date of September 1. I have integrated some game plot elements involving the Other Aliens from a few months back, which also sets the stage for the future developments outlined in the body of the game HMD.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR CHARACTERS: Basically everyone is on a pause glitch, and whether or not this will be noticed by the population is something we'll decide together. If they go unnoticed, it will be because the aliens just fudged everyone's memories so no one thinks it's odd that it is suddenly September.
SPEAKING OF CHARACTER MEMORIES: I am working it into the whole hack-crash-unplug thing that some records were lost, which would account for drops. Now, I know people have lost significant amounts of CR and that many long-standing plots have gone without resolution, which can make playing on difficult. Taking that into consideration, I'm okay with characters getting reset however the player thinks is needed. That can be explained IC-ly as their data having been damaged during the hacking, but the aliens being able to restore them with a backup copy.
Quick reminder: mod applications are over here. I may move up closing them to tomorrow evening in the interests of getting the ball rolling, so if you've been considering it then I encourage you to take the leap!
I want to start getting an idea of who is going to be staying on after the reorganization. Many of you have checked in in my last post, but I was like to hear from everyone one way or the other. I know some folks are on hiatus and I am definitely making allowances for that. You don't have to comment with this, just let me know by the end of the month.
Lastly: I'd like to talk about the future plans mentioned above, as I plan on carrying them forward. What do you like, what do you have questions on, any suggestions for stuff?
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR CHARACTERS: Basically everyone is on a pause glitch, and whether or not this will be noticed by the population is something we'll decide together. If they go unnoticed, it will be because the aliens just fudged everyone's memories so no one thinks it's odd that it is suddenly September.
SPEAKING OF CHARACTER MEMORIES: I am working it into the whole hack-crash-unplug thing that some records were lost, which would account for drops. Now, I know people have lost significant amounts of CR and that many long-standing plots have gone without resolution, which can make playing on difficult. Taking that into consideration, I'm okay with characters getting reset however the player thinks is needed. That can be explained IC-ly as their data having been damaged during the hacking, but the aliens being able to restore them with a backup copy.
Quick reminder: mod applications are over here. I may move up closing them to tomorrow evening in the interests of getting the ball rolling, so if you've been considering it then I encourage you to take the leap!
I want to start getting an idea of who is going to be staying on after the reorganization. Many of you have checked in in my last post, but I was like to hear from everyone one way or the other. I know some folks are on hiatus and I am definitely making allowances for that. You don't have to comment with this, just let me know by the end of the month.
Lastly: I'd like to talk about the future plans mentioned above, as I plan on carrying them forward. What do you like, what do you have questions on, any suggestions for stuff?
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2) I'm loving the backup copy data idea. Fits very well with the setting.
3) I'll get back to you on the monthly glitches when I've had coffee. It's 7:14 PM and I'm about ready for bed. What is wrong with me?
... ... ... oh, right, it's getting dark outside already. More or less 24/7 sun up really messes with your head. o_o
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2) Thank you, I'm glad it works!
3) *awaits* Glitches and aliens and holes in the barrier, oh my :3
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torture our characters withexplore over the next few months.(By the way, I was thoroughly amused by the aliens using the tried and tested technique of switching it off and back on again to get the city working again. It's definitely my default plan!)
As for the future plans, I love them just as much now as I loved them when they were proposed. If I wasn't going in to my last and scariest year at uni, I'd definitely be applying as a mod to get more involved. As it is, I'll just stand here and wave my pom poms.
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BwhahahaYes, completely agreed.(That idea? Came from my roommate, bless her soul.)
Pom pom wavers are important, one must never underestimate their bolstering support /clings
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2) I approve of this explanation and, depending on how the rest of the cast goes, may end up using it. Not sure yet.
3) the future plans look fine to me, too. Just as long as the heavy things aren't in November, I am good to keep on trucking here ♥
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2) Yeah, you guys are who I was worried about so I'm glad to give you an out if needed. Let me know if y'all need any other help sorting things.
3) November we will be taking a little breather to prepare for mistletoe and...actual missiles, apparently. Good times o7
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2 ) ♥ it's a lovely out, and I'm sure will be reaally helpful. Will do!
3 ) Awesome |D it's never dull around here.
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I can't really say much, since Party hasn't really interacted with anyone, so I'll leave that for everyone here~
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Both my guys will probably not have their memories altered (anymore than they already are, whoops) so /camps with you.
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2. I think I'm going to have to go for this option for Caroline. Even though she's only had an intro post, she lost really close CR and I don't really know how to continue on with her intro without that cast mate being around anymore. And I don't think anyone wants an upset Caroline over the loss of Stefan this early in the game. So I have a feeling I'll be taking the backup copy route. Unless the cast want to do something in particular.
3. Future plans are cool. I'm not going to be picky with months since I'm busy until I think December or something. If I can get in, I'll get in. :) But everything is looking good and thank you for doing all of this. ♥
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2) Absolutely fine, whatever you feel will make playing easiest. We'll probably have a big catch-up informal State of the Taxon before restart so everyone can get their plotting needs looked to.
3) You're welcome! I think it's a busy time for most folks, so everyone should be getting and giving allowances as things move along.
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As far as the planned-out future glitches go, none of them had really captured my fancy initially anyway, so I can take or leave them. I am more looking forward to the metaplot things that are upcoming.
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As it is, I'm really more worried about the game plot stuff anyway. Glitches can be tweaked or tossed as needed. Well, most of them can >.>
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2) My characters are both still fairly new as in I haven't gotten them deeply involved in plot as I should, so I am not sure what I'll do about this, but I think this is a great option to have.
3) I'm staying on with both Anita and Connor. <3 All the future plans look cool to me.
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2 & 3) Good to know, and thank you! Glad to have you still :D
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Definitely cool with future plans! Other than that, I just jumped in so that's about all I have. With Irene heading right for CT I might be out of commission for the next few days depending on how the power thing goes. But looking forward to getting the ball rolling when Taxon starts up again!
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