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[Void Emissary]

I plan to free him from his current life if he leaves his cell.

 

Sound like a deal breaker?

 

Knowing you, Kughii, I fear the many meanings of the phrase "free him from his current life".

[ARROW404]

Yeah okay but Star Trek references with nothing else in the post or saying "You will fail." is not on-topic. I guess Spam is a better term than off-topic. And I've been adding on-topic stuff to all my posts(okay except one). And lets quit telling each other strategies for something that may or not happen, because someone will be probably get accused of meta-gaming.

If you were referencing my post with that, it was a Doctor Who reference.

 

But yeah, having multiple characters descend on a prison containing somebody they have no connection to because you, OOC, want the person to break out, is metagaming. But if they have an IC reason (that isn't just justification for what you, yourself want), then that's fine.

[Hitoshura]

Huh. Seems like they all have an IC reason. To get out, because they obviously don't like being trapped in a claustrophobic place. Though not a too logical one.

[Van Hohenheim]

well..dang. we need a reason. we could say we need him for the exploration for Xa-Koro...but how would we have communicated?

[ToaKapura1234]

Or you just all hate Hahli and want to make her mad?

[They]

Hey Velox.

 

 

Anyway, I find no problem with making Hahli mad.

Heck, Iraira likes making Hahli mad.

 

But please, don't do it. I would fear for the Koro.

[Van Hohenheim]

ha, hating Hahli would make a good idea. but why this particular per...nevermind. we'll just get the first guy we see (probably you)

[ToaKapura1234]

Free us all, maybe?

[They]

Sure. I'm sure Iraira would be happy to "free" all the prisoners in a four-hit kill-shot combo.

 

She loves combos.

Edited May 24, 2013 by Kughii

[Van Hohenheim]

Iraira likes to do anything related to killing, huh? =P

[ToaKapura1234]

I clicked on you sig to see Iraira's profile but it linked me to the old topic. Who is Iriaira?

[ARROW404]

Well..dang. we need a reason. we could say we need him for the exploration for Xa-Koro...but how would we have communicated?

But yeah, having multiple characters descend on a prison containing somebody they have no connection to because you, OOC, want the person to break out, is metagaming. But if they have an IC reason (that isn't just justification for what you, yourself want), then that's fine.

 

Honestly, I hate it when people use their characters just as tools, manipulating them just to do something that they, the writers, want, rather than what the characters would actually do. Forgive me for being judgmental, but I think it's poor form and a very bad writing habit.

[They]

Who is Iraira? Hmm.. Good question. If you go to the profiles section, you can search there.

 

 

Thanks for the update on my signature! I will do that really soon so you don't get sent to last season's characters.

[ToaKapura1234]

I agree with Draezeth. To me, this whole thing's been a joke, hence why I called it off topic. But if you guys want to free me, it would not fit my character at all to stop you.

[ARROW404]

That I can agree with.

[25K Now!]

Back in my day, jailbreaks simply required you to dig out a wall with a spoon.

 

None of this fancy nonsense.

[They]

Jails weren't submerged in your day then?

[Voutok S'Tythe (Ray)]

Alright, let's speed up the peace talks in Pala-Koro so we can get back to the prison and join the inevitible breakout party =PI foresee bloodshed, if this action is taken. Much, much bloodshed. I do not anticipate it being Voutok's. Or Suran's. Or the Sonics Skakdi's. Or either of the Commanders'/Captains'. Maybe an NPC or two, and definitely any of the unarmed and weakened prisoners and potentially the poor, Marine-underestimating slug-possessed fellow(s)....What? Keeping morale up is always healthy for soldiers going into "battle"! ...Ok, I'm just joking about rushing through the peace talks...I'm sure the well-trained Marines who are ALREADY there can handle it >=)

[25K Now!]

Wait, break out in Ga-koro?

 

Not yet, the trial hasn't begun!

[Relapse]

@Kapura Dude, let's be real. You've spammed way more about being on topic than we've actually been off-topic. It needs to stop. PM me if you still have any thoughts.On a personal note, I need more divers! I have two or three, but I'm aiming for a larger team. The whole dive is a false front for something way bigger, I will warn.

Edited May 24, 2013 by Bane of No Isles

[ARROW404]

That's a good point.

 

But you break-outers just be glad you aren't going to be dealing with the Ussalry. This way, you at least have a chance to not be totally, completely and utterly decimated.

[Voutok S'Tythe (Ray)]

Wait, break out in Ga-koro? Not yet, the trial hasn't begun!

That's what I would say. If only criminals could be more patient or understanding of the idea that "Doing Good Things = Marines" and "Bad Things = > Marines" Edited May 24, 2013 by Voutok S'Tythe (Ray)

[Hanako Herupa]

Well Bane of No Isles I definitely have a character available that could be a diver, and a plausible reason why she would want to do such a thing.

 

Currently I have some notes on the whole riddle but I am reluctant to share anything until I believe I have something more concrete to share with you all.

 

We all need to understand that logically after the whole debacle with the Daedra. Then with the Rahkshi attack soon afterward that the Marines would be very serious about their work. Their Koro was attacked and betrayed in the worst of ways. Ga-Koro is not going to be an easy target, karz, none of these Koros are going to be easy targets. Look at the writers who are writing the characters. They all are veteran RPers (two of them are BZPRPG staff) and most of the people on their side are also experienced.

 

Killing an Akiri isn't impossible, but it requires a lot legwork, and I mean a lot of it, even then you will have to improvise. Plans are not perfect as Tuck's Guide says. Don't get discouraged though.

 

Sometimes all it takes is a pebble to start a landslide.

[ARROW404]

Then there is blood in the water, and the sharks will come.

[EmperorWhenua]

Hey guys! A few housekeeping notes I feel should be mentioned.

 

1. Please remain on-topic. This goes for everybody. This is a general discussion topic about the game, not people, trends, jokes or telling people they're wrong. If you have a disagreement with someone, especially a roundabout one, do it privately or, if you deem it serious enough, PM one of the staff to handle the matter when one of us gets online. Being a vigilante isn't condoned but being a role model and mentor is highly encouraged.
2. There is something I should bring up that really needs to be common sense: There are risks for the actions characters make. If you go into the Charred Forest you can get lost, if you chase a shark you can be bitten, if you try to refuse to pay for a drink you might be caught, and if you try to kill an Akiri you can be arrested. For everything you do there is a risk like there is a reaction for every action. Our characters move about in a world and, in a proverbial way, affect things they interact with all the time, meaning characters can have profound effects on things. Likewise those things can bite back. So, from now on, keep those risks in mind before you do something and ask yourself, is [insert action here] really worth it? Because if it isn't it's probably not worth doing. If you do get caught doing a heinous act you can expect due action, too, which leads me to my third point.
3. Akiri can give the death sentence. This seems unfair in that a regular player can apparently kill other characters without permission or approval but I disagree. Akiri have the right to execute others because they are the village leaders and are the justiciars of their cities and possess all the powers needed to dispense justice. The trick here is that it must be used responsibly and only as a component of justice, meaning they can't just say, "You, with the fruit, you're on death row." It's a right, a power vested in them to help them run their towns and possess the teeth to do so. Now, again, it seems unfair to be able to do so seemingly without permission from the player with the now-sentenced character. I would think that if a player knowingly did an in-character crime with full awareness of the ramifications of whatever the plot was and was aware that there could be consequences if things didn't go well for him that is permission enough. Committing an act is giving permission for the akiri's punishment later down the road. This, so far, only applies to dealing death to other characters, however, and would need further review if it is to be expanded to other aspects, but for now, to keep this simple: If you do something really bad and are caught and the town's akiri deems it worthy of death penalty the akiri's player can kill your character as punishment.

 

That's it for now. Have fun and don't die.

[Friar Tuck]

EW, I couldn't agree more. Thank you for that post, it was sorely needed. Gotta say, you're doing a wonderful job here. Glad to have you on-board.

 

So yes everyone, please listen to him. I can quite assure you ninety-nine times out of a hundred Nuju and myself will agree with him and his statements; there is a reason we picked him as our new staff member. On to a lighter note:

 

Back in my day, jailbreaks simply required you to dig out a wall with a spoon.

 

None of this fancy nonsense.

100% Pure Win. ZHX, that was perfect. Thank you.

 

You get a Tuck Point. What they do I have no idea, but you just got one. Someday I'll figure that out.

[25K Now!]

So ... are Tuck Points redeemable?

 

Anyway, on the topic of death sentences:

 

Is it possible for one to be rescinded?

[Geardirector]

I don't know what anyone else is doing, but i'm sending character over to that lighthouse.

[Toatapio Nuva]

Me too. Planning to send Kirgan.

[Makuta Almanax]

I don't care how the trial goes, really. I just like being a sadist to my characters.

[Geardirector]

I don't care how the trial goes, really. I just like being a sadist to my characters.

There's already a game for that, it's called The Sims

[EmperorWhenua]

Anyway, on the topic of death sentences:

 

Is it possible for one to be rescinded?

It's up to the akiri.

 

There's already a game for that, it's called The Sims

Also people, this is a good example of an off-topic spam post. Thank you, Gear, for your exhibition and I hope nobody follows your lead.

 

(Seriously people, cut it out.)

[- JL -]

Is there a post that links straight to the description of the underwater prison?

[shadow pridak money gang]

The trick here is that it must be used responsibly and only as a component of justice, meaning they can't just say, "You, with the fruit, you're on death row."

 

 

You win this time, Grochi.

 

-Tyler

[25K Now!]

EW is Grochi?

 

Oh god, it all makes sense now.

 

Anyway, when is the trial going to begin?

[shadow pridak money gang]

No, no, no, it's because I was gonna execute Grochi's characters for the fruit th--

 

Forget it. Everyone has a misfire someday. : (

 

About the trial...tonight good for everyone? Yeah? Yeah.

 

-Tyler

[25K Now!]

"Tonight" has a different connotation for me.

 

Although if it's in my morning I'll be busy whacking people over the head with hockey sticks to be posting.

[Toatapio Nuva]

The people here have their own morning's I assume. Whatever "tonight" is, I hope it doesn't mean night to me cause I won't be available then. But we can always just wait for other players to give their answers. There's no hurry.

Edited May 24, 2013 by Toatapio Nuva

[Techn0geist]

I propose that whenever important events are scheduled to occur, we use EST. It's probably the simplest time-zone to keep track of, and it's not too hard to set another clock to it, or even keep a mental track of the time difference wherever you are.Good idea, bad idea, Zeal (very, very bad) idea?

[Toatapio Nuva]

Not very appealing, since that means it would always be night for me.