empatheias_ooc | Mod Announcement: June

— MONTHLY MOD ANNOUNCEMENT: JUNE —

A lot of things have happened with more to come. But fortunately none of the heavy stuff will happen this month.

» CALENDAR

The main calendar spreadsheet has been updated here.

But here are the basic dates to keep up with:

6/01: Canon and Original Character Applications open.
6/04: Applications close; Reservations close; Intro log posted.
6/05-06: All applications should be processed by the end of this period.
6/17: Test Drive.
6/24: Activity Check starts; Reservations open.
6/30: Activity Check ends.
7/01: Applications open.

While we don't have any large events planned or scheduled this month, there are some player plots and minor "plot progressions" happening.

» ACTIVITY CHECK RESULTS

Below are the following who were either removed from the Activity Check or dropped out of the game. The list includes all characters who left the game throughout the month. The following names will also be posted in a visible place within the residential area where most of the characters are residing. This list reflects the names that are also on the wall.

Camilla |

grossartigmond
Caesar Salazar |

pineapplesalmon
Dhaveiras Lavellan |

irabelas
Lithia Spodumene |

nolongerasleep
Rex Salazar |

deusrexmachina
Enoch |

warriorscribe
Sae Kurosawa |

sisterbutterfly

The following received strikes and must pass this month's Activity Check to remain in the game.

gapsandnaps

gochuugoku

healing_wish

mahoukillabro

muscle_maniac

nannying

not_jubei

pinkidealist

If there are any mistakes, please let us know ASAP!

» JOBS & TASK BOARD

The Task Board has been updated so characters can start taking on odd jobs if they are so inclined. Details as to how the Task Board works and sign-up can be found here. In addition, there is a Job List sheet that list out more permanent jobs available for characters. These are different from the Task Board jobs as they can be used as part-time or full-time jobs and do not have any specific time period. If you want your character to have a job, that's it. This is also where we will list character run businesses. So if you have one or are thinking about one, there will be a place where it can be referenced and looked at. You can even make tasks relating to your business.

We'd also like to give a very big shout out to everyone who threw in wild suggestions for the task board! (About 11 pages worth.) You'll probably recognize a fair number of them on there, and while not all of them could be used this time, they will definitely make an appearance in the future.

» EMOTION TRACKER UPDATE

The Emotion Tracker has been updated with brand spanking new sheets. Anyone who posts after this announcement will be added to the current sheets (so any late tallies from the previous month can still be counted).

Yeesh. You guys tried really hard, but somehow the tracker eked into the positives. Barely. While you are free to look at the entire sheet, here's a (lazy) screenshot of what matters:

As expected, Aiada is doing good and the event should also help with the healing process. Sosyne and Thras are probably frowning a little (especially Sosyne), and the rest are more or less stable. But it was definitely very close until the very end. Go go, late submissions!

» AIADA'S TORMENT: RECAP

Since a lot of things have happened in the past month, here's a brief recap of what happened:

Earthquakes.
Angry ghosts possessed people.
City and people got wrecked because of said ghosts.
Aiada revealed herself; little sprite helped.
Teams spread out over the island to purify obelisks.
Everyone did a good job, island was saved.
City was defunct for the last few days of the month.
Aiada went to rest.

There were a few other things that were revealed during the event, such as those temple ruins actually having a name now (Calinede Temple) and Aiada apparently helping keep the island afloat. But due to the chaos, it wouldn't be surprising if such things were put on the backburner.

In terms of how things are now...well, judging from the ET, things are not completely back to normal. The negativity from the month is still lingering, so while power is restoring, it's still not reliable. At least heat is working, so water isn't always freezing cold—although there may be random moments in the shower when it's suddenly ice, so might want to take baths instead.

Otherwise, in terms of repair, many of the smaller roads are still cracked and in disrepair, but most of the major roads have been patched and repaired. The city is also starting to go through all of the current buildings and reinforcing them. There's been too many earthquakes and attacks in the past two years, and many of the buildings are getting older. So while newer buildings just need some repair and reinforcement, work will have begun to tear down most of the old buildings (mostly in the slums) and inspect other current buildings.

Most businesses are still cleaning, and a few may have found that they were broken into during the chaos. Crime reports will have an increase as home and business owners report missing goods. There will also be growing frustration amongst the populace. They are not sure who to blame: the Arehtei or the dead.

And speaking of the dead, only three Otherworlders died while at least fifty native Empatheians died. The causes are spread between unfortunate accidents, Otherworlders, possessed natives, and criminals who took the opportunity to perform their own crimes. This is only going to add to the outcry and once again, the natives will be on edge.

The only difference between this and previous attacks is that the natives understand that this is not completely the Otherworlders fault. Certain actions ~~coughPridecough~~ did not help, but most of the ghosts had been killed either naturally or by other natives in the past. Nor are the Otherworlders in control of their lives and the lack of permanence in their death. So while there will certainly be a good number of natives once again bitter toward the Otherworlders, the numbers are more contained to those who had already harbor such ill feelings.

» AIADA'S RETURN

Sometime within the next two weeks, there will be something like a Q&A session with Aiada and perhaps one or two of the other Arehtei to help explain a few things. The goal of this session will be to explain more about not only Aiada's situation, but also more about the island. Whether these answers will be helpful or just add more questions, we'll have to see.

Now, we do know that many would likely want to speak with the Arehtei, but she is weak and there's only a handful of us who will be able to handle an onslaught of questions. So like before, we're throwing a lottery. Since there will be at least one other Arehtei on hand, we are going to allow up to twenty threads. While anyone is free to sign up, we are going to have some preferences. All Arehtei reps have priority, followed by Aiada's aligned, and then anyone who has not spoken with an Arehtei yet. We are also going ahead and saying that while some chit chat is okay, we would prefer for the threads to focus on the actual topics. This is just so we don't get bogged down while threading.

It should be noted that not everyone will speak to Aiada (because that would be way too much work for one person). Aiada aligned will have higher chance to speak with her directly whereas non-aligned will be covered by one of the others.

» SPEAKING OF DEATHS...

That was definitely a thing. What was it? Guess we have to wait until Kylo comes back. Although maybe a few of the other people who have recently died may have something to share as well...

Hint for now is that you probably don't want to die or kill anytime soon.

» PUZZLE DEVICE

There is something about to happen with the puzzle device and the group has been informed and on their way to make it happen. That's about as much as we'll say here as it will be up to the group to relay the results. But yes, things are happening and the result of that will be the start of other things.

Yeah, that's very vague, sorry! Once the stuff has been ICly released, we can give more detailed notes.

» REST OF THE MONTH

For those wondering, we do not have anything planned that will be invasive or destructive. Most of what will happen on our end are just more things to move the plot along to prepare for July and other things for the future.

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That's it for now! It may seem a little sparse on details, but there will be a lot happening this month. If you have any questions, concerns, or want things clarified, please comment here.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Reminder that only up to twenty (20) characters will be allowed. If you have multiple, only select one character. Priority will given to Aiada aligned, all Arehtei reps, and those who have not had a chance to speak with an Arehtei before.

Player: Ash
Character: Zelos Wilder
Alignment: Piphron
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: No
Rep? No
Questions: not as of now!

Player: Sam
Character: Nagito Komaeda
Alignment: Peromei
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Y
Rep? Y
Questions: None.

Player: skarme
Character: Al Elric
Alignment: Sosyne
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: N
Rep? N
Questions: N/A

Player: Len
Character: Hajime Hinata
Alignment: Piphron
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Y
Rep? N
Questions: Nope.

Player: Greer
Character: Kunikida Doppo
Alignment: Sosyne
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: N
Rep? N
Questions: he wouldn't really be going into this very happy with aiada and he probably won't leave happy either but he'd still listen? i'm still not sure if that's okay though...

Player: Darkfeather
Character: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Alignment: Peromei
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: No
Rep? No
Questions: Not right now!

Player: Cam
Character: Silver
Alignment: Aiada
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Y
Rep? N
Questions: None!

Player: Mako
Character: Sonia Nevermind
Alignment: Aiada
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: N
Rep? N
Questions: I don't have many questions, but Sonia does for Aiada

Player: AF
Character: Papyrus
Alignment: Piphron
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: N
Rep? N
Questions: Papyrus is... Papyrus, so feel free to give priority to other people over him, because his side of the conversation would be like "YOU'RE VERY PRETTY DO YOU WANT TO COME TO THE PARTY I'M HOSTING LATER, IT'S FOR PIPHRON, DO YOU THINK HE'LL COME TOO WHAT KIND OF THINGS DOES HE LIKE AT PARTIES DO YOU KNOW" etc., etc., etc. last month what last month never happened we're not talking about it. And that is... probably not what you guys want to deal with? So if he doesn't get a slot to chat that is fine by me, but he would like to talk to her so here I am. :|b

Player: Steve
Character: Junko Enoshima
Alignment: Peromei
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Yup
Rep? Nope
Questions: N/A

Player: Peace
Character: Gold
Alignment: Aiada
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Y
Rep? N
Questions: Nope!

Player: Dani
Character: Hizumi Mizushiro
Alignment: Aiada
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Y
Rep? N
Questions: nah

Player: Grif
Character: Emizel
Alignment: Peromei
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Y
Rep? Y
Questions: Nah.

Player: Ryoko
Character: Kylo Ren
Alignment: Aiada
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: N
Rep? N
Questions: ... He's not going to have a whole lot of questions, but he sure does have some Words to say.

Player: Pixle
Character: Eikichi Mishina
Alignment: Aiada
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Yes ~~video games were promised~~
Rep? No
Questions: Nope

Edited 2016-06-05 03:55 (UTC)

Player: Dal
Character: Shuu Tsukiyama
Alignment: Aiada
Have they spoken with an Arehtei before?: Y
Rep? Y, for Aiada
Questions: Not for the time being, no!

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