Escape From Rockford OOC
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				Title: <strong>Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>05-07-2010, 23:25:24</strong>
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				Here's the place where we can discuss the zombie game<br><br><br>And here's a situational update prepared by Haibane. <br><br><br><br><hr><br><strong>GAME SUMMARY for late arriving players, or players delayed by RL. Use this post to catch up on the latest developments in Rockford, "Playground of the Rockies".</strong><br><br>It's currently around noon on a sunny day in the small city of Rockford which is set somewhere in the Rockies of the western USA. Pop. About 20,000. Map here (http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2789/citylabled.png). The time is the present and this is the real world - zombies and zombie movies are a part of popular culture.<br><br>Local TV news has announced there has been a communications satellite failure. As a result several forms of communication such as the internet, out of town land lines, and out of town cell phone calls, as well as satellite and out of town television have suffered from loss of connectivity.<br><br>Cell phones, land lines, TV and radio within the city limits are still functioning (local exchanges and wireless transmitter masts). The power is on. There is no hosepipe ban.<br><br>There have been reports of rioting (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Haley_Alls.jpg) in the south-western corner of the city, an area generally agreed by everyone to be 'the wrong side of the tracks'. Local news and radio broadcasts do not specify the cause of the riots and so there's lots of confusion as to the why. In recent days quite a number of the homeless and various street bums have gone missing, though this is seen as a good thing by many city residents.<br><br>As the morning wears on the rioters become more aggressive and there are reports of police casualties with rioters biting them and cannibalism. Tear gas and rubber bullets do not seem to be stopping them. A SWAT team in two vans plus a Cobb tank (http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/cnishared/tools/shared/mediahub/09/98/64/slideshow_764989_cobbtank.1011-da_2.jpg) has been dispatched.<br><br>Live gunfire can be heard as far east down Ennerdale as the High School.<br><br>The centre of the crowd of rioters appears to be moving east along Ennerdale Street on the south side of Residential Area 'A'. The 'spearpoint' of the crowd has now reached the intersection with Ema Street and some rioters are moving down Lincoln Street, the road that angles south-east from that intersection towards Residential Area B and Abe's Bar.<br><br>An old apartment building (http://www.globalhermit.com/travelogue/boston/castle-von-apartment-block.jpg) on the corner of Ennerdale and Ema has caught fire. Fire and rescue services are in attendance, with police nearby armed with shotguns.<br><br>DESTINY ASCENCION'S CHARACTER FIRE MEDIC SARAH CALHOUN (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/SarahCalhoun_Avatar.jpg) IS AMONG THE FIRE FIGHTERS HERE.<br><br>The students of Rockford High School (http://www.ncshpo.org/about/images/Kansas/Before%20and%20After/Curtis%20Jr%20High%20School%20Topeka%20KS%20AFTER%20Dec%202003.jpg) further east along Ennerdale have had their classes cancelled and have been gathered into the school's main auditorium (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3402140381_793a098522.jpg) to watch a movie. The school's Principal Carlson (http://www.gazette.net/images/2009_0513/dursou051309_rgbb.jpg) intends to evacuate the school under State Emergency Guidelines when the situation warrants.<br><br>HAIBANE'S CHARACTER STUDENT SUSAN BAILEY (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Su_Avatar.jpg) IS IN THE AUDITORIUM.<br><br>CORVUS' CHARACTER FOOTBALL COACH MICHAEL WINTERS (http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q61/mrgerty/Characters/MichaelWinters-1.jpg) IS ONE OF THE FACULTY PRESIDING OVER THE STUDENTS.<br><br>The school's Vice-Principal Mr. Henry Pinkerton (http://pervegalit.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/ben-stein.jpg) has been mentioned as an NPC as well as several students; two of whom are Sarah Calhoun's younger sisters, Amata and Chloe.<br><br>On the north east side of town at Rockford City College (http://photos.igougo.com/images/p85122-Little_Rock-Central_High_School.jpg) there is so far no disturbance to normal academic life. An NPC, Dr. Kadensky (http://o.aolcdn.com/gd-media/galleries/704/Intro-402.jpg) has dropped some research papers in a mid-corridor collision with RICK957'S STUDENT CHARACTER CAL SNYDER (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Cal_Snyder_Avatar.jpg) IN THE COLLEGE.<br><br>SWANFEATHER'S CHARACTER PROFESSOR LASAIR ROWEN (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/LasairRowen_Avatar.jpg) IS ALSO IN THE COLLEGE.<br><br>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br><br>Notes on what character types are restricted and a rules summary here:<br><br>http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3247111#msg3247111 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3247111#msg3247111)<br><br>Equipment List here:<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>05-07-2010, 23:39:54</strong>
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				SO first off I'd like to ask who's interested and if you have any question? 
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				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>05-07-2010, 23:44:20</strong>
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				Hi<br><br>Depending on how many players this attracts would you start characters off already grouped into, say, three or four pairs/groups (ones where the chars are likely to gather together?) I could see you limiting characters to, possibly:<br><br>students or teachers at the high school<br>law enforcement officers at the police station (could be duty cops or backroom clerks)<br>ordinary joes (perhaps we pick one street in the town and the 'joe' chars all begin together there as they are neighbours)<br>office/store workers (all the same company)<br>the local right wing nutcase private militia (well, maybe not but perhaps 2 or 3 survivalist types)<br><br>That way we'd get a nice diversity of environments and skills but most important we'd have characters in touch with other characters from the get go.<br><br>I'm saying this because I've seen some post-disaster group RPs where characters start widely separated and the game takes ages to get rolling. I'd rather begin at the 'already rolling' stage than RP something equivalent to the first ten chapters of Stephen King's 'The Stand'. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>06-07-2010, 01:01:14</strong>
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				Lol but all of that book was SO amazing, and that is a VERY good question, I shan't be limiting characters simply because I don't like stepping on creativity, so you can be ANYONE with the exception of a few things which I'll list now.<br><br>You CAN NOT be:<br><br>The Mayor<br>The Police Chief <br>A member of the military on active duty(someone home on leave is fine though)<br>Someone who had a hand in the creation of the virus<br><br>Other than that you can be anyone. As far as grouping you all together Once we have characters prepared I'll take steps to insure that characters are grouped together when the shit hits the fan. Also it should be mentioned that the rp will start an undefined(but short) amount of time before the crazy events really start happening.&nbsp; Here's the character sheet for those who would like to see it/get started<br>Image:<br><br>Name:<br><br>Age:<br><br>Personal history:<br><br>Stats Before Equipment:<br><br>Stats Explained:<br><br>Each player gets 50 points to use as he or she sees fit.&nbsp; The stats start at 0 each and the minimum score for each stat is 3(before equipment), the max for Health is 20, and the max for everything else is 10 I.E. you can have a health of 11 but not an attack of 11. The only exception is Ranged Attack, which does not use stat points, it is determined by your equipment only. If a stat is brought lower than 3 after counting for equipment (I.E. a piece of heavy armor brings your agility to 2) that's ok, though having any stat that low is inadvisable.<br>&nbsp;<br>Health: How many points of damage you can take<br><br>Attack:&nbsp; How much damage you’ll do in melee combat<br><br>Ranged Attack: How much ranged firepower you have (does not use stat points, is determined by adding the ranged firepower bonus of your weapons/kit)<br><br>Accuracy: How likely you are to hit the things you shoot at. <br><br>Agility: How likely you are to avoid an attack/outrun what’s chasing you<br><br>Intelligence: How much more likely you make it for your team to succeed, how likely you are to make certain machines work.<br><br>Defense: If hit, how much of the damage is not taken to your actual health<br><br>Perception: How likely you are to notice what’s creeping in the shadows, how likely you are to see a trap before it is sprung.<br><br>Stealth: How likely you are to avoid being detected<br><br>Luck: If good or bad things just seem to happen to you, slightly effects all other stats, effects how likely your team is to succeed.<br><br><br><br>Any questions? <br>
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				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>06-07-2010, 01:35:00</strong>
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				We'll need to see a list of what equipment we can have and presumably the load out will be tailored for, say 'cops' vs ' housewives'.<br><br>I was thinking weird stuff like what time of day would the game begin, for example if I was an office worker then between 9-5 I'll be at my desk and weapons choice would be severely limited. At home I might have a revolver or something locked in a trunk under the bed, so the start time is somewhat important to certain character types.<br><br>Also in your game notes in the other discussion thread you mentioned that the town has uncross-able mountains on two sides and a river on the third, I presume that is so that the military has a controlled environment to trap the test subjects in?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>06-07-2010, 01:39:35</strong>
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				At this point I'm in the process of getting an equipment list set up.
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				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>06-07-2010, 05:31:18</strong>
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				I'm interested. No questions at this time that haven't already been asked. Equipment list and any other rules and I'll get started on my character.
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				Post by: <strong>NosCorventius</strong> on <strong>07-07-2010, 06:01:45</strong>
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				Finished CS Submitted for your approval, Urban: <br><br><strong> Appearance:</strong> (http://media.mmgcommunity.topscms.com/images/07/8c/8a95197d48a3a025f5a927bf50f0.jpeg) but with a touch of grey starting to show. <br><strong> Name:</strong> Edwin Drake AKA "Fast Eddie"<br><strong> Age:</strong> Eddie is 30 but in great physical shape having never partaken of the vices he so often sells.<br><br><strong> Personal history:</strong> Edwin grew up hustling, gambling, and stealing in the back alleys of Las Vegas. Dreaming of the days when the Mob would recognize his talents. Course that never happened, Instead mom met some asshole from the military that uprooted them, dragged them all over the place played "dad" til he got bored and then left. Dropping them in the middle of nowhere, I.E. Rockford, for their trouble. Edwin, or "Eddie" as he prefers to be called, has been trying to claw his way out ever since but, with the cops always hassling him about making a quick buck and a couple of short stints in jail for distribution, racketeering, and prostitution, Eddie hasn't had much luck in keeping his moving money, even if his clients list has kept him from doing a whole lot of time behind bars. Despite Eddies slick and somewhat foppish appearance between jail and a Militarian Dictator of a step dad, Eddie became a rather gritty fighter and an excellent shot. His quick draw accuracy with a gun coupled with his rapid sales pitches earning him the moniker "Fast Eddie."<br><br><strong> Place of Work:</strong> Abe's Bar. Eddie works part time there as a Bartender.<br><br><strong> Home's Location:</strong> Eddie lives in the poorer section of town in an good sized ranch house that though it's seen better days and needs some paint and care, still is rather impressive. <br><br><strong><span class="bbc_u">Stats</span></strong><br><strong>Before Equipment:</strong> 50/50<br>Health: 7(Eddie keeps up with the cardio and boxing, he drinks lightly socially, and never touches pills, smokes, or any of the various poisons he sells.)<br>Attack: 5 (Eddies not a body builder type, he makes up for his lack of strength by fighting dirty and knowing how to cripple people.)<br>Ranged Attack: 0<br>Accuracy: 7 (a semi-trained shooter Eddie is an excellent shot) <br>Agility: 6 (Eddie has spent large sections of his life outrunning cops and dodging bullets)<br>Intelligence: 5 (about average in the smarts department but convinced that numbers way higher)<br>Defense: 4 (can take a hit but not really the stand still and let them smack you type)<br>Perception: 6 (lives by his wits and observations, Got to know who's packin' heat and which customer is a cop)<br>Stealth: 3 (Have you seen the way he dresses? He's supposed to be noticed. By the competition and the ladies.)<br>Luck: 7 (Luck alone has kept him alive more often then not)<br><br><strong>After Equipment</strong><br>Health: 7<br>Attack: 8<br>Ranged Attack: 5 (has a preference for hit and run ranged attacks)<br>Accuracy: 7<br>Agility: 6 <br>Intelligence: 6<br>Defense: 4<br>Perception: 7<br>Stealth: 3 <br>Luck: 8<br><br><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment</span></strong> 20/20<br><strong>Home:</strong> Ranchhouse built in the early 1950’s 11/20<br>Pistol:+3 Ranged Attack, -4pts<br>Knife: Effect: +1 Attack, -1pt<br>Slim Jim: Effect: 1/3 chance of hijacking unoccupied working cars, -5pts<br>Flashlight: +1 Perception, -1pt<br><br><strong>Abe's Bar Equipment:</strong> 9/20<br>Lighter: +1 Luck, allows for unique interactions with the environment., -2pts<br>Duct Tape: +1 Intelligence, Allows for the creation of unique weapons,-2pts<br>Molotov Cocktail: +2 Ranged Attack, Damages 2D3 Enemies at once, -3pts<br>Broomstick: +2 Attack, -2pts
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				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>07-07-2010, 07:43:40</strong>
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				I'm working up a character but I wonder if you could tell us more about the town. What state is it in, how big is it, what's the population, what kind of businesses and such can we expect to find there?
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				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>07-07-2010, 07:44:04</strong>
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				I'm playing, and new character below equipment stuff. 
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				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>07-07-2010, 14:30:20</strong>
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				Depending on what areas of the town people are going to start in I may play a high school girl (it would be nice if one other player played a friend of hers, m or f so they could pair up) or I might play a teacher. Depending on time of day the teacher would be in school or if it was lunchtime she could be in the shops or otherwise at home.<br><br>I want to play someone initially helpless but who in a crisis becomes very resourceful, someone along the lines of Sarah Connor (though maybe without the psychotic killer aspects of the second Terminator film).
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				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>07-07-2010, 20:27:52</strong>
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				Hi<br><br>Just a warning of absence - I am going to be away the next few days, Thursday through Sunday. I'll probably be back Sunday night and get online then unless I'm too tired, so please carry on without me until then.
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				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 02:24:52</strong>
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				(http://images6.theimagehosting.com/albums/40765/14d5d0f39595979bd020a43ca7d70338.th.jpg) (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=14d5d0f39595979bd020a43ca7d70338.jpg&amp;album=40765)<br>&nbsp; <br><br><br><br><br><br><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Character Sheet</span><br></strong><em>updated with new information and format</em><br><br><strong>Name:</strong> <em><strong>Lasair Rowen<br></strong></em><br><strong>Age:</strong> <strong><em>28</em></strong><br>Personal history: Standing 5’7”, keeps a fit build and is very flexible. A bright blond who’s ample bosom can give anyone their fair share and then some; it just cannot be hidden even if she tried. She's had to learn to work with her assets, wearing plunging neck lines that perhaps might not bold well among her peers. But needless to say it does keep the students interested enough to come to those boring lectures at school. <br>&nbsp;<br>Lasair had drifted from foster home to foster home up until the age of 12. At that junction was when a childless couple, who were prominent scientist in their elite circle of colleagues, adopted her. They believed it was never too late to teach a child about science. Having assumed the last name Rowen, Lasair became an orphan again at the age of 26, when her parents were killed, in what the police report read as a typical car accident. However, much of the evidence that was gathered would define the incident as suspicious. Taking on what she believed was her parent’s last wishes, climbed her way up the ladder toward becoming a Microbiologist, (even sleeping with who ever she must to gain the slightest foothold on that so-called narrow ladder of success.) Now teaching as an assistant Professor at the Rockford City College, is but a hair’s breath away from the glory of becoming a respected PHD. A glory she would gladly pass over for the love of history. Single cell organisms bored her and yet the stuffy world of artifact collectors and dated splendor of masterfully created art works in old museums held her interest far more then a microscope could.<br>&nbsp;<br>Until she finishes her paper knows the hell she’ll endure not being fully respected among her colleagues as a PhD.&nbsp; After work she does what brings her the most pleasure, by visiting the local police firing range to pretends to be blowing the heads of her would be peers to pieces. Though she does not own a gun herself, she has felt the pleasure of having one in her hands time and, time again. Do not let her lack for a voice persuade you to believe she is but a yes girl; quietly she waits for that one moment in time, when it’s all or nothing; only time will tell. <br>Place of work/school/ect.: Rockford City College<br><br><strong>Home's Location:</strong> Area C<br><br><strong>Stats Before Equipment:</strong> 0/50<br><br><strong>Stats After Equipment:</strong> 20/50<br>Health: 10 <br>Attack:&nbsp; 7 (+2) (+1)&nbsp; <br>Ranged Attack: 0 (+2)<br>Accuracy: 4 (+1)<br>Agility: 7 <br>Intelligence: 9<br>Defense: 4<br>Perception: 4&nbsp; <br>Stealth: 3 (-5)<br>Luck: 2<br><br><strong>Equipment list:</strong> <strong>20 points to spend (added status points to list above as a marker for me)</strong><br><strong>Home:<br></strong>Lots of money (cost 3) <br>Phone (cost 3)<br>Keys to Car (cost 6) (-5 on stealth) <br><strong>Job:<br></strong>Backpack (cost 3) Effect: Allows character to carry more items than would normally be possible<br>Javelin (cost 4) Effect: +2 Attack, +2 Ranged Attack<br>Meat Clever (cost 1) Effect: +1 Attack<br>&nbsp;<br><em>((Don’t get me to lying, I just hope I understood the concept of the point system well. If not please be gentle and someone Pm me to better explain it if I’m wrong…. 8-) ))</em></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 02:44:58</strong>
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				<br><br>The city of Rockford (http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2789/citylabled.png) nestled against the Rocky Mountains. Unbeknownst to Rockford’s citizens their city is about to find itself in great danger. A secret organization within the U.S. government has selected Rockford as a sight for a bio-weapons test. A number of rats carrying a deadly virus have been let loose in the city. The virus is designed to destabilize an enemy nation’s population, in that its victims die only to re-animate and attack the living. The tests purpose is to see if the virus is effective as well as to see if it mutates ‘in the wild’ as the virus slowly spreads civil authorities are instructed by the federal government to suppress any reports of the ‘strange happenings.’ The city is cut off from the rest of the world, and quarantined.&nbsp; <br><br><br><br>Our story picks up an unknown number of day's after the virus has been set loose and about a day or so before all hell breaks out.&nbsp; I’m hoping to capture a mix of the Dawn of The Dead and Left 4 Dead type feeling with the story taking place both in ‘safe areas’ which would allow for more emotion/romantic/sexual interaction between the characters and ‘unsafe areas’ where the story would be more action oriented. Basically they’d be hopping from safe house to safe house on their way out of the city. Once again using the chapter system to decide when they would be leaving the safe areas, and having the 'action chapters' end once they've made it to a safe area. The GM's would be playing the part of the ‘infected’ in order to keep the story going/force movement from one safe house to the next.&nbsp; The player characters would for what ever reason be immune to the virus. So things like scratches/claws/bites from infected humans or other animals wouldn’t infect them. There will be plenty of surprises/goodies to keep things interesting. The game would also be what I like to call 'semi-systemic' it would incorporate a seamless system that after the process of character creation (which I can make quite fun) is 100 percent free form as far as the player is concerned,&nbsp; I've created myself for use on E. You can ask Haibane (who is currently playing my other game employing this system) what she thinks of it(hopefully she'll defend it). <br><br><br><br><strong>Character Creation Info</strong><br><br><span class="bbc_u"> Character Sheet</span><br>Here is an updated character sheet which better fits this game.<br><br>Name:<br><br>Age:<br><br>Personal history:<br><br>Place of work/school/ect.<br><br>Home's Location:<br><br>Stats Before Equipment:<br><br>Stats After Equipment:<br><br><br><span class="bbc_u">Home Locations</span><br><br>As you can see on the map there are three residential areas to choose from. Area A is the lower class areas, not quite the ghetto but definitely the poor side of town, area B is middle class housing, and area C is upper class/well to do houses. Each area will effect what your character has the ability to start with in the equipment section<br><br><span class="bbc_u">Places of work/Schooling </span><br><br>The following is a list of places on the map which your character can work at/go to school. As with the home locations these choices will also effect what your character can equip. The list of possible places of employment is:<br><br>Abe's Bar<br>Fire Station<br>Subway Station(s)<br>Police Station<br>Rockford General Hospital<br>Rockford High<br><br><br><span class="bbc_u">Equipment</span><br><br>I really want to try to capture the 'oh shit...those are zombies! I better grab what ever I can find and defend myself!" feeling of zombie stories. As such the equipment list will be a bit different from my previous games. Though if you bear with me I'm sure you'll enjoy it!<br><br>Ok....So each character's equipment list will be separated into two sections, the "at home" stuff and the "at work" stuff, the first represents what they would have at home/take with them every day.&nbsp; The second represents things that they would bring have at work work, so if your character is a police officer who lives in area B he/she can select equipment from both the Police Station list and the Area B list. Each player gets 20 points to spend as they see fit. The cost of each item is labeled. If there are any questions feel free to ask. <br><br><span class="bbc_u">At Home Equipment Lists</span><br><br><em>Area A</em><br><br>(http://www.rashop.us/images/knife.jpg)<br><strong>Knife</strong><br><br>Description: Other than the stick and the rock, the knife is probably mankind's oldest weapon, after all these years it has changed very little. Small compact and deadly when in the right hands. <br><br>Effect: +1 Attack<br><br>Cost:1<br>&nbsp;<br>(http://fullmoonmasks.com/library/3prop-pipe.jpg)<br><br><strong>Iron Pipe</strong><br><br>Description: Found in vacant lots, drug houses, condemned buildings, scrap yards and anywhere else there are pieces of scrap mettle laying around, good for some at home repairs...or for bashing someone's head in.<br><br>Effect: +2 Attack <br><br>Cost 2<br><br>(http://newzar.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/pistol.jpg)<br><strong>Pistol</strong><br><br>Description: A small hand held firearm, great for personal defense...or offense.<br><br>Effect: +3 Ranged Attack<br><br>Cost: 4 <br><br>(http://truhcapital.com/images/ez-jim.jpg)<br><strong>Slim Jim</strong><br><br>Description: A car thief's tool of the trade, useful for 'borrowing' your neighbor's car and taking it out for a spin.&nbsp; <br><br>Effect: Gives character a 1 in 3 chance of hijacking working cars when they are unoccupied. <br><br>Cost: 5<br><br>(http://www.wm.edu/blogs/studentblogs/adreanne/images/Flashlight.jpg)<br><strong>Flashlight</strong><br><br>Description:Portable light, if you're walking in the dark it could prove very useful. <br><br>Effect: +1 Perception<br><br>Cost 1<br><br><br><em>Area B</em><br><br>(http://www.personalsafetysystems.net/comersus7f/store/catalog/taser_c2_blk_lg.jpg)<br><strong>Tazer</strong><br><br>Description: Non-lethal self defense, sends a high voltage surge of electricity coursing through their body.&nbsp; <br><br>Effect: +2 Attack, Has a one in three chance of causing the target's nerve impulse receptors to go haywire causing them to spasm uncontrollably(They are unable to attack on their next chance to do so)<br><br>Cost: 3<br>&nbsp;<br>(http://redmusi.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/iphone_black1.jpg)<br><strong>Cell Phone</strong><br><br>Description: Good for keeping in contact with your family and friends throughout the day....though the reception can be a bit crappy at times.<br><br>Effect: Allows character to communicate with any other character who has a cell phone, and who's number they know, regardless of location unless reception is bad. <br><br>Cost: 2<br><br>(http://www.mccabesports.com/graphics/Bat%20pics/VXWAdult%20Baseball%20Bat.jpg)<br><strong>Baseball Bat</strong><br><br>Description: Sporting equipment, you never know when you friends might want to play a game, also useful if someone shows up and want's to start some trouble. <br><br>Effect: +3 Attack, +1 Luck, Has a 1 in 7 chance of 'hitting a home run' and instantly killing target<br><br>Cost: 3<br><br>(http://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/events/pages//8342/EventImage/616444_car_keys.jpg)<br><strong>Car Keys</strong><br><br>Description: The keys to your car, which you use to move around town.<br><br>Effect: -5 Stealth when in use,&nbsp; Allows character to use their car as long as it is running(Meaning they and any others who can fit into the car are able to travel quickly from one location to the next.)<br><br>Cost 6<br><br>(http://www.whatfriendsdo.com/main/give/images/travelfirstaidkit.jpg)<br><strong>First Aid Kit</strong><br><br>Description: It always pays to have one in your car, while it's not a surgery kit by any means it does have the tools needed to heal minor wounds<br><br>Effect: +2 Health<br><br>Cost 2<br><br><em>Area C</em><br><br>(http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/pr/pro-simmon-icon-hybrid-graphite-golf-club-set-sale.jpg)<br><strong>Golf Clubs</strong><br><br>Description: Your own set of golf clubs, great for hitting the links with your friends, light and balanced they make for the perfect swing.<br><br>Effect: +3 Attack, +2 Agility<br><br>Cost: 3<br>(http://nwamotherlode.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/binoculars1.gif)<br><strong>Binoculars</strong><br><br>Description: The birdwatcher's best friend, allows you to spot that prized bird and be able to brag about it to all your friends....or to see what Ms. Smith is doing over their in her lawn!<br><br>Effect: +3 Perception<br><br>Cost: 2<br><br>(http://weblogs.cltv.com/news/local/chicago/Money%20stacks.jpg)<br><strong>Lots of Money</strong><br><br>Description: You didn't get on the 'rich side' of town by being poor!! If you've got it you might as well flaunt it. Money can open doors where other means never would.<br><br>Effect: Allows character to purchase items from NPC's and to have unique interactions with them for as long as money is considered worth anything(I.E. until things start to get REALLY bad)<br><br>Cost: 3<br><br>(http://redmusi.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/iphone_black1.jpg)<br>Description: Good for keeping in contact with your family and friends throughout the day....though the reception can be a bit crappy at times.<br><br>Effect: Allows character to communicate with any other character who has a cell phone, and who's number they know, regardless of location unless reception is bad. <br><br>Cost: 2<br><br><br>(http://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/events/pages//8342/EventImage/616444_car_keys.jpg)<br><strong>Car Keys</strong><br><br>Description: The keys to your car, which you use to move around town.<br><br>Effect: -5 Stealth when in use,&nbsp; Allows character to use their car as long as it is running(Meaning they and any others who can fit into the car are able to travel quickly from one location to the next.)<br><br><br><br><span class="bbc_u">Job Equipment</span><br><br><br>Abe's Bar<br><br><br><br>(http://www.mouthpublicrelations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/5424.jpg)<br><strong>Bottle</strong><br><br>Description: A glass bottle usually containing alcohol, and a handy weapon for those late night bar fights!<br><br>Effect: +1 Attack <br><br>Cost 1<br><br><br>(http://www.wireframedesign.co.uk/one/piccys/sitepixs/lighter.jpg)<br><strong>Lighter</strong><br><br>Description: The stereotypical symbol of a habitual smoker, regardless of whether you smoke or not you never know when a little fire will come in handy<br><br>Effect: +1 Luck, allows for unique interactions with the environment. <br><br>Cost: 2<br><br>(http://www.keepschoolssafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/molotov_cocktail200.jpg)<br><strong>Molotov Cocktail </strong><br><br>Description: Glass bottle filled with alcohol plus fire equals one toasty target!<br><br>Effect: +2 Ranged Attack, Damages more than one enemy(between 2 and 6) at once<br><br>Cost:3&nbsp; <br><br>(http://themurkyfringe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/porter-cable-nail-gun1.jpg)<br><strong>Nail Gun</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>Description: A battery powered nail gun capable of shooting carpenter's nails at a surprisingly high velocity which is more than high enough to pierce the human body almost as effective as a gun and with none of the noise!. <br><br>Effect: +2 Ranged Attack, +2 Stealth <br><br>Cost: 4<br><br>(http://www.rotblotts.com/template/images/ducttape.jpg)<br><strong>Duct Tape</strong><br><br>Description: It has a light and a dark side...and it binds the universe together! You never know when a little duct tape will come in handy!<br><br>Effect: +1 Intelligence, Allows for the creation of unique weapons when presented with the right materials.<br><br>Cost: 2<br><br>(http://www.thebokeegroup.com/catalog/images/PUSH%20BROOM%20OUTDOOR.jpg)<br><strong>Broom Stick</strong><br><br>Description: The stick minus the broom, good for hitting someone over the head with....if only you had a knife and some tape....<br><br>Effect: +2 Attack <br><br>Cost: 2<br><br>Fire Station<br><br>(http://www.atlasfse.com/images/Axe.JPG)<br><strong>Fire Axe</strong><br><br>Description: Sometimes you have to get through a door to save someone in a fire...and sometimes that door won't open....so you get THROUGH it<br><br>Effect: +4 Attack, Allows character to quickly break down locked wooden doors<br><br>Cost: 4<br><br><br>(http://www.greatlakesfire.com/images/55q3suit.gif)<br><br><strong>Bunker Gear</strong><br><br>Description: Fireproof, tough enough to prevent injury, and heavy. <br><br>Effect: +3 Defense, +1 Health, -1 Agility Provides immunity to fire when combined with Fireproof Mask and Fire Proof Gloves<br><br>Cost: 3 <br><br>(http://www.approvedgasmasks.com/images/av2000mask.jpg)<br>(http://www.thefirestore.com/store/products/20081217094137_Photo2.jpg)<br><br><strong>Fire Proof Mask &amp; Helmet</strong><br><br>Description: Masks worn when going into a fire, they allow the user to protect their face without cutting down visibility <br><br>Effect +1 Defense, Provides immunity to fire when combined with Bunker Gear and Fire Proof Gloves<br><br>Cost: 1<br><br><br>(http://eskaglovesusa.com/images/supermars_s_black_8046-80_bdd8.jpg)<br><strong>Fire Proof Gloves</strong><br><br>Description: The final piece needed to make a firefighter read to enter the flames, they are a bit bulky but they allow for the firefighter to not have to worry about burning their hands. <br><br>Effect: +1 Defense, -1 Accuracy<br><br>Cost: 1 <br><br>(http://albanylawtech.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/headset.jpg)<br><strong>Dispatch Head Seat</strong><br><br>Description: Hooked into the city dispatch's radio system it allows it's user to keep themselves appeased of the city's situation at all times.<br><br>Effect: Provides character with up to date info on where confirmed emergency situations are<br><br>Cost: 2<br><br><br>Subway Station(s)<br><br>(http://willsworkbench.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/crowbar1.jpg)<br><strong>Crowbar</strong><br><br>Description: A great all purpose tool for prying things open.<br><br>Effect: +2 Attack, Allows character to pry open manholes, and other tightly shut objects.<br><br>Cost: 2<br><br>(http://www.rotblotts.com/template/images/ducttape.jpg)<br><strong>Duct Tape</strong><br><br>Description: It has a light and a dark side...and it binds the universe together! You never know when a little duct tape will come in handy!<br><br>Effect: +1 Intelligence, Allows for the creation of unique weapons when presented with the right materials.<br><br>Cost: 2<br><br><br>(http://www.virtuallnk.com/_images/_transportationIconsPreview/Key%20Card-Icon.jpg)<br><strong>Subway/Sewer System Key Card</strong><br><br>Description: Every city employee who's job takes them below street level is issued a key card which allows them to access the areas of the city's underground that the would need to in order to do their job. I times of emergency the cards' access is extended to allow their users full access to the underground in order to keep them from becoming trapped in a bad situation, and to allow them to render assistance in any way needed. <br><br>Effect: Allows character to open any locked subway door, allows character to operate subway trains and other subway machinery. <br><br>Cost: 5<br><br>(http://www.aant.com.au/Portals/0/images/membership/Benefits/Battery%20Service.jpg)<br><strong>Battery</strong><br><br>Description: There are always batteries laying around to power the machines in the subway system. <br><br>Effect: Can be used to help create unique weapons.<br><br>Cost:1<br><br>(http://www.620ckrm.com/blogs/willycole/wp-content/uploads/OutdoorExtensionCord.jpg)<br><strong>Electric Cords</strong><br><br>Description: Spare electrical wiring, easy to find and very useful.<br><br>Effect: Can be used to help create unique weapons <br><br>Cost:1<br><br>(UNIQUE WEAPON) <strong>Stun Rod</strong> (UNIQUE WEAPON)<br><br>Description: Built from parts found laying around the stun rod is a Tazer on steroids! And it's more than powerful enough to be deadly<br><br>Requirements: Crow Bar, Battery, Electrical Wires, Duct Tape<br><br>Effect: +4 Attack, +1 Defense, Has a one in two chance of causing the target's nerve impulse receptors to go haywire causing them to spasm uncontrollably(They are unable to attack on their next chance to do so), Has a one in 6 chance of frying it's target's brain and instantly killing them<br><br>Cost: 4<br><br>(http://johnmarden.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/pipe-wrench-1.jpg)<br><strong>Pipe Wrench</strong><br><br>Description: You never know when you need to do some emergency plumbing!<br><br>Effect: +1 Attack<br><br>Cost: 1<br><br><br><br>Police Station<br>(http://mayhemgifts.com/images/wodden-night-stick.jpg)<br><strong>Night Stick</strong><br><br>Description: The standard issue melee weapon issued to Rockford City Police Officers it can be used to protect yourself from a swinging weapon, or to lay the hurt on someone else. It's quick, clean, and strong...you use this one a perp and he'll know it!<br><br>Effect: +2 Attack, +1 Agility, +1 Defense<br><br>Cost: 2<br><br>(http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/187580/2572149/0/1155121551/Anti-riot_Shield.jpg)<br><strong>Riot Shield</strong><br><br>Description: Riot Shields are issued to RPD officers when large gatherings threaten to turn into riots and mobs, made of a strong Plexiglas material they offer great protection and the ability to push back anyone who tries to shove them around.<br><br>Effect: Defense +2<br><br>Cost 2<br><br>(http://katiehann.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/government-blank-pistol.jpg)<br><strong>9mm Pistol</strong><br><br>Description: Standard issue sidearm for officers of the RPD, it fires 9mm rounds with excellent accuracy especially compared to similar weapons that can be found on the street. <br><br>+3 Ranged Attack, +1 Accuracy <br><br>Cost:3<br><br>(http://www.dreadgazebo.com/gunporn/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/12gaugepump.jpg)<br><strong>Riot Gun</strong><br><br>Description: In times of absolute civil disorder, or other extreme circumstances the RPD's armory is opened up and officers can be issued with several different weapons. The most common of which is the shotgun. <br><br>Effect: +4 Ranged Attack, <br><br>Cost: 5<br><br>(http://www.kilaroo.com.au/files/1890185/uploaded/POLICE%20SNIPER%20VEST%28FRONT%29.jpg)<br><strong>Bullet Proof Vest</strong><br><br>Description: Protective vests used by RPD officers to protect their bodies from both bullets and knives.<br><br>Effect:+3 Defense, +1 Health <br><br>Cost:2<br><br>(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/xm84-newstun.gif)<br><strong>Flash Bang Grenade</strong><br><br>Description: Non-lethal crowd control, the flash bang grenade emits a bright flash and a loud bang both of which are strong enough to overload the body's ability to process information, effectively stunning the target for several seconds. <br><br>Effect: Usable once in every separate encounter with enemies, when used between one and five targets become unable to attack for a single round. <br><br>Cost:3<br>&nbsp;<br>College/High School <br><br>(http://cityhallblog.dallasnews.com/Meat_Cleaver.JPG)<br><strong>Meat Cleaver</strong><br><br>Description: There are always knives laying around in the homec and culinary arts classes.<br><br>Effect: +1 Attack<br><br>Cost 1<br><br><br>(http://www.ipmscientific.com/FlskErlnB500%206138-6.jpg)<br><strong>Chemical Flask</strong><br><br>Description: Filled with volatile chemicals the flasks are usually kept under lock and key due to their tendency to go 'boom' when agitated . <br><br>Effect: +2 Ranged Attack<br><br>Cost: 2<br><br>(http://www.robbinssports.com/sporting-goods-store/images/1185140_l.jpg)<br><strong>Foot Ball Pads</strong><br><br>Description: Big and tough the football team uses them to protect themselves from getting hurt while playing, while they aren't as effective as clothes designed to turn back actual attacks they still offer some protection<br><br>Effect: +2 Defense, +1 Health<br><br>Cost 1 <br><br>(http://174.123.135.195/uploads05/69/0/athletic-products-0613643080.jpg)<br><strong>Javelin</strong><br><br>Description: Normally a piece of track and field equipment meant to be thrown, they can prove quite dangerous when in the wrong hands.<br><br>Effect: +2 Attack, +2 Ranged Attack<br><br>Cost 4<br><br>(http://store.bootsnall.com/product_images/isabella-backpack.jpg)<br><strong>Backpack</strong><br><br>Description: Great for carrying more items than would normally fit in your arms or pockets. <br><br>Effect: Allows character to carry more items than would normally be possible<br><br>Cost 3<br><br><br>Rockford General Hospital<br><br>(http://www.mes-usa.com/images/products/cardioline_ep700.jpg)<br><strong>Defibrillator</strong> <br><br>Description: Used to start a heart that has stopped beating, this medical tool has saved many lives since it's invention.<br><br>Effect: Gives character a one in two chance to save a character that has died and bring them back to half health<br><br>Cost: 4<br><br>http://www.biohit.com/upload/lh/img/mech/Mechanical_Stepper_RGB72_web.jpg (http://www.biohit.com/upload/lh/img/mech/Mechanical_Stepper_RGB72_web.jpg)<br><strong>Adrenalin Shot</strong><br>Description: A shot of adrenalin, when used it dumps amount of the natural stimulant into the body giving it's user a great boost of energy and focus, allowing them to move faster, harder, and longer. <br><br>Effect:+1 Health, +1 Agility, +1 Accuracy, +1 Perception, +1 Attack<br><br>Cost: 3<br><br>http://www.jscampus.co.uk/shop/BranchImages/qmul/redkp70wh_cuffed_lab_coat.jpg (http://www.jscampus.co.uk/shop/BranchImages/qmul/redkp70wh_cuffed_lab_coat.jpg)<br><strong>Lab Coat</strong><br><br>Description: A white coat used by doctors and lab technicians it's more of a symbol of knowledge than anything else<br><br>Effect: +3 Intelligence <br><br>Cost: 2<br><br><br>(http://artsyspot.com/img/weird/old-surgical-tools/old-surgical-tools07.jpg)<br><strong>Old surgical Knife </strong><br><br>Description: Several old age medical tools are kept on display in the lobby, along with descriptions of what they were used for. They are crude tools, but large enough to defend oneself with. <br><br>Effect: +1 Attack <br><br>Cost 1<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 03:31:13</strong>
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				Ok am I to understand you are leaving out the Rockford City College as a place of employment....? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 03:41:26</strong>
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				No that was a misstype on my part. Both the college and the high school should be together and their lists are the same. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 03:47:16</strong>
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				(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r60/KristieAndreaParker/Tanya_van_Graan_Starship_Troopers_3.jpg)<br><strong>Name:</strong> Sarah Calhoun<br><br><strong>Age:</strong> 27<br><br><strong>Personal history:</strong> Sarah Calhoun was born on the 1st of May, to her parents, Jillian and Ethan Calhoun. Her father was the Rockford Fire Department Captain and her mother was a nurse at Rockford General. She is the oldest of 3, her two younger sisters, Amata and Chloe are twins, Chloe being 2 minutes older than Amata, which she never hesitates to bring up in arguments. Life growing up for Sarah was relatively easy, but her parents refused to spoil their children. Despite a large bank account, they lived in a middle class working neighborhood, stuck in the middle of a poor, project district and a high end, wealthy neighborhood. Growing up, Sarah had good friends on both sides of the city, poor and rich, and of course within her neighborhood, she and her family were well known. Despite her fathers position, they were better known for July 4th barbeques and hosting parties for any important events, birthdays, weddings and everything. Her parents loved taking part in the community, and if her young, naive and bored mind didn't think so, Rockford was just small enough for that to be important. Common attendees were the Mayor, the Police Chief, illustrious clients on the important most of days, and even some from the poorer district of the city, such as community leaders and important figures in Rockford's community.<br><br>Through high school, Sarah was on a borderline of nerd and prom queen material. She was just rich and pretty enough to hang out with the rich kids, just sexually tempting enough to draw attention, but had only a few personal items, enough to hang out with the poorer kids, and so in the middle she fit in nowhere. Her parents weren't working class, but didn't actively consort with the people similar by income, yet still presented themselves as middle class. This fact alone made Sarah's high school time less enjoyable, but at least no one had a legitimate reason to single her out as anything other than a friendly person with no real social ties. Sarah became a huge lover of role playing games and video games, spending a small chunk of her time enjoying far off, fictional lands, aside from the times she wasn't topping her class with marks and leading the Rockford girls volleyball to its first national championship in its 40 year history. This made her very popular, just enough that she was also voted prom queen come her senior year in two years.<br><br>When Sarah turned 16, to the day, her parents were both killed in a robbery, and her life turned upside down. Moving in with her uncle, she and her two sisters, who were 7 years old, became more of a burden than anything else to her uncle, who was more than happy to take the million dollars left by her parents and spend it on alcohol, drugs, whatever he wanted. On the many nights he brought home prostitutes, Sarah would take her sisters to their only remaining family member, their grandmother. Despite this being a better environment for her sisters, her grandmother was old and borderlining between senile and completely batshit insane, though she had no medical condition, physical or mental, she harmless to her grand daughters and was very loving, but she just couldn't take care of small children all day long.<br><br>Near her high school graduation, Sarah's uncle was arrested for attempting to kill a police officer and Sarah's sisters were sent to live with her grandmother. It was at this time, Sarah decided to join the Army. Although she graduated with a list full of scholarship opportunities, and was one of the best volleyball players Rockford had ever seen, she knew that money was the key to her sisters growing up decently, and other avenues would take too long. Her first year in the Army, she impressed someone enough to be cast straight up to the rank of Corporal and Sergeant only 2 years after that. She was a medic, eventually placed in charge of her company medical capabilities and served in several countries, even going to war once. After 3 years, Sarah found her way to her battalion's fire fighting company, which is where she stayed for 2 more years.<br><br>At the age of 24 and after her discharge from the Army, Sarah returned home after her grandmother died and took custody of her younger sisters, whom were both now 15 and the opposite of what Sarah remembered. Before she'd left, her sisters were both blondes and inseparable. Now, Amata was the blonde, cheerleader popular girl with a list of boyfriends a mile long, a dozen teachers, students and even some locals wrapped around her finger, and a fiery Calhoun temper to top the cake. Chloe looked more like Sarah, brunette, athletic and a total knock out, but unwilling to 'give it up', as Sarah was soon imformed. Her training in the Army and her fathers history in Rockford allowed Sarah a quick and well paying job at the Rockford fire department. Her plans to move and become a product manager for a buddy she'd met in the Army were flushed at her sisters unwillingness to leave, and she took the job, which to her delight, turned out well. Despite the hardships, Sarah and her sisters managed to prop themselves up in the middle class dictrict, only a few blocks from their old home.<br><br>By the age of 26, Sarah had become a well known rescue paramedic, responsible for pulling one of the new Mayor's kids out of a burning building, and many others as well. Sarah had a few short term boyfriends, but her time was spent between work and her sisters, and very little else. <br><br><strong>Personality:</strong> Sarah is a no-nonsense, tends to do the 'right thing' type of girl with an iron will. She hasn't known the meaning of the word quit for most of her life, mostly due to her parents raising her the right way, to be strong for herself and what she believes in, but to try and put the needs of others on the table as well. She's diplomatic, but her time in the Army and the horrors of combat have steeled her to the effects of violence and the many horrors one experiences as an emergency services employee have done much the same. She is fiercely determined and loyal to family and friends. She feels a sense of duty to the city of Rockford and its people, admiring the trust they place her in to help them when they cannot help themselves, and feels an overwhelming sense of self worth, and pride, when she can accomplish this. She takes losses hard, even if she is not at fault, but her experience allows her to move on quickly.<br><br>Off duty, Sarah is a fun loving, if stern, drinking party girl with a love for adventure and thrills. She's open sexually and more than capable to be a little earthquake of a one night stand to shake up some poor guy, or girl's, life but doesn't openly flaunt her prowess in bed. Sarah is usually the one to decide how things go, shes dominant but aware, and focuses more on her job and her family then her own social life, which has decisively suffered because of it. Her accomplishments with the fire department have made her a slightly public figure, and her mothers diplomatic prowess has lent off on Sarah, making her a very good leader and a strong public speaker.<br><br><strong>Place of work:</strong> Rockford Fire Department - Fire Rescue Paramedic<br><br><strong>Home's Location:</strong> Area B<br><br><strong>Equipment:</strong> 9/20<br>Main weapon: Fire Axe<br>Gear: Bunker Gear<br>Fire Proof Mask and Helmet<br>Fire Proof Gloves<br>First Aid Kit<br><br><br><strong>Stats Before Equipment:</strong> 0/50<br><br>Health: 7<br><br>Attack: 6<br><br>Ranged Attack: 0<br><br>Accuracy: 5<br><br>Agility: 4<br><br>Intelligence: 8<br><br>Defense: 3<br><br>Perception: 8<br><br>Stealth: 4<br><br>Luck: 5<br><br><br><strong>Stats After Equipment:</strong><br><br>Health: 10<br><br>Attack: 10<br><br>Ranged Attack: 0<br><br>Accuracy: 3<br><br>Agility: 4<br><br>Intelligence: 8<br><br>Defense: 8<br><br>Perception: 8<br><br>Stealth: 4<br><br>Luck: 5
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 03:49:42</strong>
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				Um, I'm curious, can Fire Fighters have the crowbar, or better yet the halligan tool? Its the fire fighter/police officer swiss army knife of the crowbar. I need something to spend points on, haha! Can we get a helmet, by any chance?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 03:55:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmm send me a picture of the Halligan tool and I'll let you know. As far as helmits go I envisioned that as fitting in with the mask (just couldn't find a good pic) Hence why the mask offers defense points. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 04:17:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://www.freewebs.com/dcfd/twohalligan.gif)<br><br>Thar. Crowbar at one side, I'm guessing some kind of door opening device at the other. Not entirely sure.<br><br>Also, I'll do a little digging to find a decent picture.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 04:22:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Err...the link isn't working??
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 04:27:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				How bout now?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 04:31:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll allow that to be interchangeable with the axe and have the same profile as it, I though I don't want to give a single character type the ability to open almost any door they run into for balance purposes. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 04:34:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alrighty.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 05:09:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				updated my character's profile according to new profile.....again if its all wrong let me know how to fix it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NosCorventius</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 05:15:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey a quick question for you Urban. Does it cost 3 points for each moltov like it would, I'm assuming, for each gun; or am I spending the 3 points for the skill/ability to make a Moltov?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 06:09:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You're spending for the skill/ability to make them. For the sake of simplicity/fluidity/fun/my brain we will assume infinite ammo for any weapons you have.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NosCorventius</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 07:45:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				okay modified my sheet so it's now complete with stats/equipment. <br><br>One other question though with the stats after equipment do those bonuses come and go as you use the items themselves or are they all stacked on top of each other whether your using that item or not unless specified? <br><br>for example i have a base attack of 4 an knife gives me a +1 and the broomstick gives me a +2. so does that means my attack is now a 7 or does that mean if I use the knife my attack equals a 5 and if i use the stick I have a 6? Just trying to make sure I understand the system here before we get started.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 08:00:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Image:<br>(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q61/mrgerty/Characters/7.jpg)<br><br>Name: Michael Winters<br><br>Age: 30<br><br><strong>Personal history:</strong> Michael Winters grew up in an affluent suburb on the outskirts of the "Country Music Capital of The World,"&nbsp; Nashville, Tennessee. The son of a successful construction contractor, Michael worked with his Dad during the summer, the physically demanding manual labor of his job sculpting his young body into a fantasy right out of every girl's dream. The eldest of two children, Michael was very close with his younger sister, Amber. He was very popular in High School, a star athlete on both the football and baseball teams as well as track-and-field. <br><br>Michael was often involved in fights, feeling it necessary to defend his sister's honor, either because of the lewd comments made by some guy who <em>wanted</em> to get inside his sister's panties, or from the mostly accurate and slightly exaggerated recounts from the guys who <em>had</em>. He loved and protected his sister fiercely which did not go unnoticed by his piers and teachers alike. Coupled with his sister's wild and lascivious reputation, this eventually gave rise to some rather nasty and damaging rumors concerning the relationship between he and his sister. Although the rumors were never substantiated, they eventually reached his parents, who apparently must have found some merit to them. Only a few days after graduation, his parents kicked him out of the house and disowned him, cutting him off from any financial assistance. He was 18.<br><br>Michael hitch-hiked across country until what little cash he had was nearly gone, and so at his next stop he decided to find a temporary job. Although it was not his intention, Michael ended up making Rockford his new home, and for several years worked the only job he knew how to do; construction. Michael later enrolled in the local college where he earned a BA in Construction Management, though he was unable to find a suitable job in his field of study. Instead, he was offered a job at Rockford High School as the new head football coach, the previous coach, late in his years, having recently passed away from natural causes. <br><br>Michael excels at his new job and has vastly improved the school's football program, achieving the school's first winning season since 1974 and garnering much praise from the community. As required, Michael also has to maintain a curriculum during the off season and so he filled the previous coach's class schedule as the Health/Sex Ed Teacher. Michael enjoys this aspect of his job as much as he loves coaching football, mostly because of all the beautiful, young, and enthusiastic teenage girls in his classes, many with whom he has conducted his own, private sex ed. lessons.<br><br><br><strong>Place of work/school/ect.</strong> Football Coach / Health Teacher at Rockford County High School<br><br><strong>Home's Location:</strong> Residential Area B<br><br><br><strong>Stats Before Equipment:</strong><br><br>Health:8<br><br>Attack: 5<br><br>Ranged Attack: N/A<br><br>Accuracy: 3<br><br>Agility: 10<br><br>Intelligence: 8<br><br>Defense: 3<br><br>Perception: 3<br><br>Stealth: 6<br><br>Luck: 4<br><br><br><strong>Equipment:</strong><br><br><span class="bbc_u">Home Equipment</span><br><br>Cell Phone - 2pts<br>First Aid Kit - 2pts +2 Health<br>Cary Keys - 6pts<br>Baseball Bat - 3pts +3 Attack +1 Luck<br><br><br><span class="bbc_u">Work Equipment</span><br><br>First Aid Kit - 2pts +2 Health<br>Flashlight - 1pt +1 Perception<br>Football Pads - 1pt +2 Defense +1 Health<br>Backpack - 3pts<br><br><br><strong>Stats After Equipment:</strong><br><br>Health: 13<br><br>Attack: 8<br><br>Ranged Attack:0<br><br>Accuracy: 3<br><br>Agility: 10<br><br>Intelligence: 8<br><br>Defense: 5<br><br>Perception: 4<br><br>Stealth: 6<br><br>Luck: 5
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 08:08:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They are stacked. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 11:14:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No points cost for car keys in the rich person's area? Do I assume everyone has a car there so the keys come at no cost? Or maybe for rich folks the cost would be lower - say a 4 vs 6 because its a lifestyle thing?<br><br>Also - no gun choice for private citizens in the middle/high class areas? Seems a little unusual...<br><br>I presume we can add kit to our inventory by scavenging or looting other stores/premises?<br><br>Still probably going to make a high school girl or teacher. I was thinking a PE teacher but Corvus beat me to that. Still thinking about it... I really want a character who is completely useless and vulnerable to begin with, so yeah... give me some time please.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 11:16:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3260247#msg3260247">Quote from: Urbanzorro on 08-07-2010, 04:31:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'll allow that to be interchangeable with the axe and have the same profile as it, I though I don't want to give a single character type the ability to open almost any door they run into for balance purposes.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Commenting on this a fire fighter would be extremely good at opening locked doors - its part of their training.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 11:22:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3261648#msg3261648">Quote from: Haibane on 08-07-2010, 11:14:56</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br>Still probably going to make a high school girl or teacher. I was thinking a PE teacher but Corvus beat me to that. Still thinking about it... I really want a character who is completely useless and vulnerable to begin with, so yeah... give me some time please.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Oops. :) sorry about that Haibane. I had no idea. I was gonna do a firefighter but DA beat me to it. lol. I opted not to do the sheriff/cop because I wanted to be less powerful against zombies at the start. <br><br>If you decide to go with a high school girl or teacher perhaps we could collaborate concerning our characters familiarity and opinions of each other?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 11:29:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3261660#msg3261660">Quote from: Corvus on 08-07-2010, 11:22:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Oops. :) sorry about that Haibane. I had no idea. I was gonna do a firefighter but DA beat me to it. lol. I opted not to do the sheriff/cop because I wanted to be less powerful against zombies at the start. <br><br>If you decide to go with a high school girl or teacher perhaps we could collaborate concerning our characters familiarity and opinions of each other?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>No, no, first dibs works for me. You go for the sports coach. I may still do a teacher, but possibly someone utterly useless like an art teacher or latin professor or something.<br><br>I might do a cheerleader / dumb blonde with big boobs and a great ass. Useless for fighting zombies but excellent for being passed around as the groups 'Joy Division' during safe house breaks :P<br><br>Having said that I wouldn't mind if the survivors turned 'bad' to some degree and put aside their morals for the sake or surviving so if I did make a cute high school girl who ended up as the groups sexual plaything that would be okay with me.<br><br>In fact... yeah... would be a nice take on the whole 'there is no good way to combine BDSM and zombies in the same RP' idea people have...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 11:56:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I like where you're going with your character. Cheerleader with big boobs and a great ass that get's passed around sounds like an awesome idea.&nbsp; ;D<br><br>If your character is a high school student (or teacher), since my character is the high school football coach and health/sex ed teacher, perhaps she could be one of the girls he's conducting 'private lessons' with or perhaps she heard about his extracurricular activities&nbsp; from a friend and is she strongly dislikes him since he's such a pervert. They could certainly know each other better than if your character wasn't a high school student (or teacher).<br><br>Forgive me if this sounds kind of elementary, incoherent or poorly worded. It's nearly 5 am here and I've not been to bed yet. I'm tired.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 12:51:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm going to go for a cheerleader, but while she knows your guy Corvus (because he's a teacher), I won't have them in a relationship to begin with, I'd rather not have my girl 'paired' with anyone. He'll be a familiar face in a crisis but that's all.<br><br><strong>Name:</strong> Susan Bailey ('Su' or 'Bales' to her close friends)<br><strong>Age:</strong> 18<br><strong>Gender:</strong> Female<br><strong>Data:</strong> 5' 7" 123lbs 34C-24-35<br>(http://hardknoxsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/jags-cheerleader.jpg)<br><strong>Personal history:</strong> Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life for Su Bailey has been good. Doting parents, more money that she could possibly need, a classic Mustang Fastback GT390 for her 18th birthday, a crib in her parents huge garden - detached from the main house - where she can be alone, do her own thing, and play ZZ Top <em>really</em> loud, straight A grades, a happy disposition and a body the jocks would crawl backwards across broken glass for. Su has everything; she's smart, cheerful, rich, white, privileged and happy. However she is also living in her own little world - she's never had to struggle or fight or want for anything, crime is something that happens on TV and terrorism doesn't know Rockford even exists. You could say in some ways that Susan is complacent and ignorant and wonder how she might behave under chaotic pressure. Let's find out.<br><strong>OOC Note on sexuality:</strong> I'm going to play Su as straight but if any of the women in the game wanted to rape her I'd be fine with her being forced to endure lesbian sex. Of course I hope she gets raped by the men as well... but I just wanted to let you know I was up for that. Some rough stuff is good as well as long as there's no cutting, bleeding, severe punching or bone breaking.<br><strong>Place of work/school/etc:</strong> Rockford High<br><strong>Home's Location:</strong> Residential C<br><strong>Stats Before Equipment:</strong><br><br><strong>Health:</strong> 6 (Su is pretty fit and exercises regularly; gym, swimming and track)<br><br><strong>Attack:</strong> 4 (She has a good move with a knee to the balls of any boy who she doesn't like but that's about it)<br><br><strong>Ranged Attack:</strong> N/A<br><br><strong>Accuracy:</strong> 3 (What? Guns you said? Are you crazy?)<br><br><strong>Agility:</strong> 8 (Su goes clubbing and running and her cheerleading means she's pretty agile)<br><br><strong>Intelligence:</strong> 7 (A bright girl - daddy's proud of his little angel)<br><br><strong>Defence:</strong> 3 (Not such a tough kid health-wise)<br><br><strong>Perception:</strong> 6 (Su is pretty bright all round and good at spotting things like dirty nasty hobos and drunks on sidewalks a half a block away)<br><br><strong>Stealth:</strong> 8 (Getting in and out of home without her mom and daddy knowing and also entering the school at night with some friends to skinny dip in the pool is one of her fortes).<br><br><strong>Luck:</strong> 5 (Su has always been lucky, lucky in everything, the sun always shines in her face and the wind is at her back and the black dudes in their hoodies and creepy looks don't come round her neighbourhood)<br><br><strong>Equipment:</strong><br><br><strong>Cellphone</strong> (cost 2), <strong>car keys</strong> (cost 6), <strong>lots of money</strong> (cost 3), <strong>baseball bat</strong>, (cost 3), <strong>football pads</strong> (cost 1), <strong>backpack</strong> (cost 3)<br><br><strong>Stats After Equipment:</strong><br><br><strong>Health:</strong> 7 (in football pads)<br><br><strong>Attack:</strong> 7 (baseball bat)<br><br><strong>Ranged Attack:</strong> 0 (has no ranged weapon)<br><br><strong>Accuracy:</strong> 3 <br><br><strong>Agility:</strong> 8 <br><br><strong>Intelligence:</strong> 7 <br><br><strong>Defence:</strong> 5 (in football pads)<br><br><strong>Perception:</strong> 6<br><br><strong>Stealth:</strong> 8 (3 in her car)<br><br><strong>Luck:</strong> 6 (baseball bat)<br><br>Can I argue please for a baseball bat in school? Given that Su is a cheerleader she'd be familiar with the sports equipment room and since Corvus' character has gone for a javelin I thought it would be nice to be different.<br><br>Couple more pics:<br><br>http://www.sportsocracy.org/imgs/cheerleader-38.jpg (http://www.sportsocracy.org/imgs/cheerleader-38.jpg)<br><br>http://thefunhusband.com/cheer/NFLCheer5.jpg (http://thefunhusband.com/cheer/NFLCheer5.jpg)<br><br>And some pics for the body type - note: very NSFW!<br><br>http://www.xoxoleahnaked.com/naked-blonde/ (http://www.xoxoleahnaked.com/naked-blonde/)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NosCorventius</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 18:04:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh Eddie is going to have so much fun with Bales!!!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 18:08:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Agree'd, she has incredible.... <em>assets</em>... to bring to the table.<br><br>Or the couch...<br><br>Or the floor...<br><br>*ahem*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 18:35:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmm, well the baseball bat was something that I wanted as an advantage of being middle class...but I'll allow you to keep it, though you won't have the 1 in 7 chance of instant kill. How's that sound to you Haibane? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 22:36:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yep, fine by me. She's no baseball player so that makes sense.<br><br>Urban, can you confirm car key cost for area C residents please? Its not given and Swanfeather has costed them at 2 pts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 22:56:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They are the same cost as the car keys for area B. Didn't notice that I'd missed that. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-07-2010, 23:21:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oopsie. Sorry Swan! Bugger... You can slap Bales around a bit later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>09-07-2010, 19:18:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, its not like working at the schools, hospital, or living in area C offers all that much to choose from in the first place. Please can I be done with this already! *Says the big mouth up in the balcony.* :P&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>*Grumbles* While changing stats ...AGAIN&nbsp; XD 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>13-07-2010, 05:28:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey everyone, thanks for the patience/ lack of complaining. As most of you may know weekends aren't a good time fro me to be able to post. That having been said I'm putting the finishing touches on the opening post right now and should have it up either tonight or sometime early tomorrow. Hope no one's interest has waned. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>13-07-2010, 05:48:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm just curious how/where the various different characters will start so we can link up fairly quickly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>13-07-2010, 06:38:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm still here, Urban. Can't wait to get started. Good question Haibane. <br><br>Is this everyone?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>13-07-2010, 06:43:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3285160#msg3285160">Quote from: Haibane on 13-07-2010, 05:48:33</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm just curious how/where the various different characters will start so we can link up fairly quickly.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I assume we'll all end up at the same place after the bad stuff starts, if we start with things relatively normal and going downhill in front of us, we'll probably meet up at a logical point. Hospital... police station.<br><br>Also, epic no worries Urban, I think everyone is more excited to start rather than getting complainy and such. Heck, if you started it last week, I probably would have posted at a crawl.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>13-07-2010, 06:57:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kk, glad everyone is still interested!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>13-07-2010, 12:49:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3285464#msg3285464">Quote from: Corvus on 13-07-2010, 06:38:47</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Is this everyone?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>We have five players. I really hoped for more given how popular this game was in the voting. I do hope more people show up and at least with this plot new players can enter at any time, right?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>13-07-2010, 14:51:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah they pretty much can as long as they are willing to do a 'well this is where I was up till now' post at the beginning. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>13-07-2010, 22:25:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The IC thread is now up. So anyone can post now. Lets have some fun :D<br><br>http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=75374.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=75374.0)<br><br><br>Any questions can be directed/asked here. Also as the story goes along I'll be editing my first post on this thread to summarize where everything/one is. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 04:54:44</strong>
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				Hi folks, sorry to be such a latecomer, but here's my character.&nbsp; <br><br>Urban, after your PM reply, I dumped the Meat Cleaver (since I was maxed out on Attack) and bought the Cell Phone with my extra points.&nbsp; Hope everything checks out now, but let me know if other edits are needed.&nbsp; <br><br>I'm always up for any subplot discussions or whatever with anybody interested -- establishing background relationships, etc. (assuming that's allowed, of course).&nbsp; Looking forward to playing with everyone.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; <br><br><hr><div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/43/Cal_Snyder_02.jpg)</div><strong>Name</strong>:&nbsp; Cal Snyder<br><strong>Age</strong>:&nbsp; 19<br><div class="floatright">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/97/Cal_Snyder_01.jpg)</div><strong>Personal history</strong>:&nbsp; Calvin Snyder was the original invisible kid, the one who blends into the background wherever he goes, never drawing attention to himself and never standing out at anything.&nbsp; A Rockford native, his one claim to fame in high school was being the only student in the 32-year history of Rockford High to have his picture left out of the yearbook in his senior year.&nbsp; When his Aunt Ginny found out and called to complain, no one on the yearbook staff knew who she was talking about at first.&nbsp; After unearthing a photo and realizing their error, rather than replacing the entire run, they designed and printed out a separate page for Cal's picture and glued it into a fresh yearbook for him.<br><br>Cal was born in Los Angeles, but his mother, a drug-addicted vagrant and petty thief, left him as an infant with his retired grandparents to raise in Rockford.&nbsp; (Out of a habit from childhood, Cal refers to his grandparents as Uncle John and Aunt Ginny, for Virginia.)&nbsp; His idyllic home life has always contrasted sharply with his time among his peers, where he's found camaraderie and occasional dates only among a handful of similar social outcasts, too akwardly matched to even constitute a proper clique.&nbsp; Mostly, though, he has made a home for himself in the world of his imagination, relentlessly devouring library books and amassing a small but choice collection of vintage comic-books and even newspaper strips.&nbsp; He fancies himself an amateur cartoonist but figures he isn't good enough to make a career of it, though the few friends he's shown his work to -- and his Aunt Ginny, naturally -- disagree.<br><br>His grandfather had a long career as a NASA physicist and shared with Cal his love for hard science and math, the latter of which Cal recently chose as his major in his second year of classes at Rockford City College.&nbsp; On John's government pension, his grandparents were never able to spoil Cal with anything but their love and attention.&nbsp; John even took a part-time job as a clerk at a local pharmacy, to help make ends meet as long as Cal is living with them.&nbsp; Cal learned from his grandparents the importance of fair play, thrift, and industriousness, and though he was never the best at anything, including academics, he still scrounged up enough merit scholarships and loans to pay for his higher education.&nbsp; He is determined to get a job good enough to make sure his grandparents can live comfortably in their old age, paying them back some for the sacrifices they've made on his behalf.<br><br><strong>Place of work/school/ect.</strong>:&nbsp; Rockford City College<br><strong>Home's Location</strong>:&nbsp; Area B<br><br><strong>Stats Before Equipment</strong>:&nbsp; (50 total)<br>Health:&nbsp; 7 <br>Attack:&nbsp; 5 <br>Ranged Attack:&nbsp; --<br>Accuracy:&nbsp; 5 <br>Agility:&nbsp; 5 <br>Intelligence:&nbsp; 7 <br>Defense:&nbsp; 5<br>Perception:&nbsp; 6 <br>Stealth:&nbsp; 5 <br>Luck:&nbsp; 5<br><br><strong>Equipment</strong>:&nbsp; (20 total)<br>Area B Equipment --<br>Tazer, +2 Attack, 1/3 chance of causing spasm and losing next attack, cost 3<br>Cell Phone, allows communication, cost 2<br>Baseball Bat, +3 Attack, +1 Luck, 1/7 chance of killing, cost 3<br>First Aid Kit, +2 Health, cost 2<br><br>College Equipment --<br>Chemical Flask, +2 Ranged Attack, cost 2<br>Football Pads, +2 Defense, +1 Health, cost 1<br>Javelin, +2 Attack, +2 Ranged Attack, cost 4<br>Backpack, allows carrying more items, cost 3<br><br><strong>Stats After Equipment</strong>:&nbsp; (65 total)<br>Health:&nbsp; 7 +2 +1 =10<br>Attack:&nbsp; 5 +2 +3 =10<br>Ranged Attack:&nbsp; +2 +2 =4<br>Accuracy:&nbsp; 5 <br>Agility:&nbsp; 5 <br>Intelligence:&nbsp; 7 <br>Defense:&nbsp; 5 +2 =7<br>Perception:&nbsp; 6 <br>Stealth:&nbsp; 5 <br>Luck:&nbsp; 5 +1 =6<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 05:02:54</strong>
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				You're character looks just fine to me. Feel free to start posting. (Everyone else feel free to do so as well.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 05:04:57</strong>
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				I'm working on my initial post. I'll have it posted by tonight.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 05:09:52</strong>
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				Yayness! 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 05:28:21</strong>
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				had to change my image since I accidently deleted my original image with a file I had. I'll come up with a clothed character later; Just put your hand over her body and stare at her face.&nbsp; XD *feels a draft*<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 05:46:38</strong>
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				I doubt anyone will complain
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 05:50:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Chuckles....well she's famous in her circle ...I doubt anyone will too.... XD 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 10:59:33</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3291017#msg3291017">Quote from: Swanfeather on 14-07-2010, 05:28:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">had to change my image since I accidently deleted my original image with a file I had. I'll come up with a clothed character later; Just put your hand over her body and stare at her face.&nbsp; XD *feels a draft*<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>*puts a hand over the top half and stares at her bottom*<br><br>Yep! She'll do fine!<br><br>I found these pics beside the new one you linked to - this was your previous image wasn't it?<br><br>http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=lookingdown.f2c.jpg&amp;album=40765&amp;fullsize=1 (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=lookingdown.f2c.jpg&amp;album=40765&amp;fullsize=1)<br><br>http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=th_lookingdown-1-1.jpg&amp;album=40765&amp;fullsize=1 (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=th_lookingdown-1-1.jpg&amp;album=40765&amp;fullsize=1)<br><br>I always prefer a body shot with a face anyway...<br><br>And greetings to Rick, now we have 3 guys and 3 girls. I hope someone joins as a subway worker, I love that DIY electrical shock gun. It reminds me of the way you build custom weapons in Fallout 3. Way cool.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 19:25:16</strong>
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				CHuckles...actually those came from my new file on that image hosting site...I better becareful on what I put in that file...I reloaded the originals from my comp just yesterday into that free hosting site; after I already made a new selection. Haibane you are quick.... XD 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 19:35:35</strong>
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				*goes eagerly rummaging about elsewhere in Swanfeather's photo collection*
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 05:59:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				You know, I intended to do a short first post, but there just wasn't time for it, if you know what I mean.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; (Brevity and concision takes me twice as long as just spewing stuff out.)<br><br>Urban and everyone else too -- it usually takes me a while to get a sense of how passive/responsive I should be in a new game, as opposed to initiating little plot developments.&nbsp; If I step on any toes unintentionally, please don't hesitate to let me know so that I can make any necessary edits.&nbsp; Thanks!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 08:25:25</strong>
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				I blame the weeeeee hours of about 5am and lack of sleep the night before for my short post. But i'll make it up to you all in the new day today. i hope...gulps....<br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 12:05:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm in a funny mood these days, these long character background posts I struggle to create now. Though I'm sure the phase will pass. So unless Su is needed anywhere I think I'll wait a bit until there are some events or action to respond to before doing another post. I think I encapsulated Su enough anyway there - a rich spoiled brat who is bright and gorgeous but insulated from reality in her own little world. Not a selfish or nasty girl, just... over protected.<br><br>Also, Rick, can I just check with you please? Cal I assume is in his first year at Rockford College while Su will be in her final year at Rockford High. Looking at the city map these two schools seem to share the same campus but are separate institutions, yes? So the two will not know each other - unless Cal knows Su vaguely as a girl in the year below him at some point. I just wondered if there would be even the slightest face recognition for when the game plot may bring them together. Thanks.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 12:37:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Y'know, I've been looking for that map for 3 f-cking days.... and I didn't think to look on the first page.&nbsp; :-(<br><br>*le sigh*<br><br>Off to the edits we go!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 12:38:54</strong>
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				... / Fail!&nbsp; :P
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 13:12:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				LOL, our fire crews are now rushing to help the civil disorder in... Paris, Tx.<br><br>Also, while I could swear Urban said at some point that the College and High School were adjacent I have just been corrected and the College is a fair way away from the HS, so please disregard my last post, Rick.<br><br>So let me get this straight - we have Su Bailey and Michael Winters in the High School, Cal Snyder and Lasair Rowen at the City College; Sarah Calhoun a fire fighter/medic at the FireHouse and a spiv/pusher/dealer and generally all round nice guy, Fast Eddie working at Abe's Bar. Am I warm? Am I? Am I? :P *bounces*
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 13:35:19</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3297506#msg3297506">Quote from: Corvus on 15-07-2010, 12:38:54</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">... / Fail!&nbsp; :P<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Its not my faulllllt!&nbsp; &nbsp;8-)<br><br>Aye, your spot on with Sarah. I'm hoping she gets to do battle with her archnemesis before the zombie apocolypse starts up, but thats more up to Urban than I! :D
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 13:56:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				LOL, DA, I <em>did</em> have the map and I still got it wrong. I think I must be getting into character rather too much...<br><br>(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q61/mrgerty/Equipment/3138984_1_full.jpg)<br><br>That looks like one mighty fine zombie squisher right there. Nice choice of transport Corvus.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 15:30:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hi, just so I can understand the setting a bit more - this is our real world, yes? So in this game universe there are horror films that depict zombies; so everyone will 'get it' once its clear that the situation is a zombie attack. Or do you want to play it so that there is no such thing as any zombie mythos in this universe and the characters have no concept of a animated corpse? Thus everything is new and weird to them.<br><br>Which is it please?<br><br>Also... how do you feel about players running two characters? I've been looking again at the police equipment and its very tempting to create a police officer so I can use it...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 16:16:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes this is 100 percent the contemporary world. So zombie mythology would exist, I also have no problem with people playing more than one character though I will set the max at 3 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 22:40:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Haibane, you had mentioned something about whether Su and Cal might recognize each other ... As you noted, the campuses are separate, and Cal is in his second year of college, but that means he was still at the high school during Su's first two years there.&nbsp; With Su being hot and popular, I expect he would have ogled her a few times, like all the other males at the school, and he would know her name.&nbsp; With him being so little known and unpopular, she wouldn't have a reason to know him, but should at least recognize his face as someone from school, I think.&nbsp; Also, if later on you wanted to pursue a subplot, we could decide they knew each other from some class where he assisted the teacher, when he was a senior (4th/last year) and her a sophomore (2nd year) -- just a possibility to consider, I doubt we'll even run into each other for some time.<br><br>I'm assuming none of the other characters are young enough to have spent time at the high school in the last six years, but if not, they too might recognize my character and vice versa.&nbsp; DA, your character perhaps?&nbsp; I don't recall everyone's ages off the top of my head.&nbsp; I'm assuming the high school is relatively modest in size, since the town isn't gigantic either, so everyone learns each other's faces within a year or two at most.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 23:04:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				*nods in general agreement*<br><br>Being English I'm a little unsure of the American education system (and the terms you use to describe different years and such) and at what ages Junior High schoolers move to High School and then to College. I'm assuming College is our equivalent of University? In the UK only 10% of students go on to Uni so its a pretty elite culture here.<br><br>Would the town's fire department do demonstrations and safety talks at High Schools or is that sort of thing reserved for Junior High? If so that might give Cal and Su a reason to recognize Sarah as well.<br><br>It doesn't look like anyone is going to be in a close relationship with anyone else here except possibly our perverted Phys Ed coach being drawn to Su so presumably when the poop hits the fan and we're thrown together we'll all just lean on each other as needed.<br><br>I'm not sure that in a town of 40,000+ people you'd recognize many faces, certainly in Britain that's not the case. I'm no judge of how more close-knit American communities may be but I suspect not.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>15-07-2010, 23:50:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, Sarah is 27 and she's been out of high school for around a decade, and in the Army for most of that. So, if someone had a good memory(Or knew her father, whom was a community figure, or follows the girls lacross team at RHS) they'd know Sarah relatively well. I don't know about English high schools, but American high schools can have bomb scares and small fires, and since the fire department is so close to the high school, its not hard to assume there would be some kind of interaction. Also note, that most fire departments in the US operate a large portion of ambulances in smaller cities, as most fire fighters are trained paramedics as well. I think its on level to believe that yes, there'd be cross interaction between the high school and the FD.<br><br>I don't know the standard age, but I graduated from HS at 17 and I transitioned from junior high at 14(I was a year ahead, but fell back a year in high school). Most states have high school starting around the 9th or 10th grade, 13-15 in range of age, and most graduates move on from high school around 17-18, give or take for failure to advance year by year basis.<br><br>I honestly viewed Rockford as a 15,000 or less small city, more like a big community in comparison to a standard city. Only one high school, only one police station and one fire department... can't be more than 20 thousand people, I'd say.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 00:06:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Haibane -- just FYI, Americans who go usually enter college at about age 18 and finish at 21 or 22; four years is average, but longer or shorter isn't unusual.&nbsp; Most Americans graduate from high school, because they're legally required to attend school until late in their teens; I don't know if an actual majority go to college or not, but it's extremely common, sounds like it's far more common here than in the UK.<br><br>I think a town of 40,000 in the U.S. is small enough that it's <em>possible</em> but not at all likely that a few characters might recognize each other randomly, but no more than a few; it's much more likely that they would share acquaintances, mabye knowing the same high school principal or certain old teachers, perhaps going to the same doctor or dentist, shopping at a few of the same stores and recognizing those employees a little, or watching the same local high school football games.<br><br>However, I'm assuming the high school is closer to 1000 students -- fairly average for a medium-size American town -- so, within a couple years of going there, all the faces (but not all the names) are familiar/recognizable.&nbsp; 1st year is Freshmen, 2nd Sophomores, 3rd Juniors, 4th and last is Seniors, graduating at 17 or 18.<br><br>Just read DA's post -- more or less in agreement with what I've said here.&nbsp; However, it might be nice to know if the town is closer to 20K or 40K in population (Urban?); 20K makes it much more likely, but still no certainty, that more characters should know something of each other.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 00:14:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				There seems to be a lot more 'going up a year' and 'sliding down a year' in the US education system. In the UK its pretty much fixed and you move on as you get older regardless. Really bright kids being advanced a year are a rarity.<br><br>I've made Su 18 and placed her in her final year of HS. She's too bright to have slipped back a year so if I have made a technical error I will either have to adjust her age or put her in the college instead. Sorry about my gaffe.<br><br>Thanks for the information DA and Rick. In the UK we have Colleges as well but they are places of a lower standard of higher education if you get my drift - often focusing on vocational courses. In that regard our Universities possibly equate to the likes of MIT, Yale, Harvard, Princeton and such. Pretty high brow elite learning centres for the gifted.<br><br>I'm pretty sure that at some point Urban said Rockford was a 40,000+ city in which case the map probably does not show it all but merely compresses the action into part of it for reasons of the GMs mapping sanity I had assumed.<br><br>Urban can you confirm how big the place is? Although it doesn't really matter too much I suppose.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 01:07:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I see Rockford being closer to 20k rather than 40k. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 03:30:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				If everyone's looking for a way to have our characters at least be familiar with each other, here's what I came up with: <br><br><strong>Michael:</strong><br>Michael knows who Su is since he's the perverted High School Football Coach and Su is one of the sexiest girls he's ever seen.<br><br>Michael could know Cal because Cal was in his Health/Sex Ed. class a couple of years ago?<br><br>Michael could recognize Sarah because she taught the CPR class that all high school teachers are required to take and re-certify every year?<br><br>Michael could recognize Lasair because he took a few college classes with her during his time at Rockford City College (RCC)?<br><br>Michael could recognize Eddie because... hmm... this is a tough one... because of an encounter he once had with Eddie when Eddie came up to the girl (a former student of Michael's) who was soliciting Michael while stopped at a red light. Eddie began yelling and physically abusing the girl, whereupon Michael got of his truck and intervened, becoming involved in a physical altercation with Eddie?<br><br><strong>Susan</strong><br>Su knows Michael because he's the football coach and she's a cheerleader for his team? Plus, he's a handsome older guy too?? ;P<br><br>Su could know Cal because he tutored her in Algebra II during his senior year/her sophomore year?<br><br>Su could recoginze Sarah because being (Captain of?) on the cheerleading squad, she took it upon herself to take the CPR Saftey class administered by Sarah?<br><br>Su could recognize Lasair from her time spent touring RCC's campus in preparation for attending RCC in the fall semester?<br><br>Su could recognize Eddie ... ya know, I don't think Su WOULD recognize/know Eddie. Hmm...<br><br><strong>Cal</strong><br>Cal could know who Su since he most likely fantasized about her on more than one occasion during his junior and senior years and because he tutored her in Algebra II during his senior year/her sophomore year?<br><br>Cal could know Michael because he was in one of his Health/Sex Ed. classes sometime during High School?<br><br>Cal could know Sarah because she responded to a call at his house a while back when "Aunt" Ginny fell and broke her hip?<br><br>Cal could know Lasair because he's taking one of her classes at RCC?<br><br>Cal could know Eddie ... again ... I don't think Cal WOULD recognize/know Eddie. Eddie, such a trouble maker!<br><br><strong>Sarah</strong><br><br>Knows Michael ... see Michael's list above<br><br>Knows Susan ... see Susan's list above<br><br>Knows Cal ... see Cal's list above<br><br>Knows Lasair ... maybe she went to High School with her and they were friends or enemies or just acquaintances?<br><br>Knows Eddie ... No, she doesn't. LOL. Sorry Eddie, I can't come up with anything that would work well.<br><br><strong>Eddie</strong> ... short list<br><br>Knows Michael ... see Michael's list above.<br><br>Wouldn't know anyone else, at least not that I can figure.<br><br>On the other hand, it might be more fun if most everyone DIDN'T know each other, so that it's mostly a bunch of strangers. <br><br>As for other characters, I don't mind it at all, though I don't think I will play another just because I'm not as talented or as quick a writer as most of ya'll. I'm playing a fraction of the number of games as some of you and I'm struggling to just to keep up with those. Lol.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 03:38:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				You're wasted here, man. You should be writing soap scripts.&nbsp; XD<br><br>Eddie could know Su because lots of cell phone pics are circulating round the internet of her and he's got a good 'shopped one of her head on a nude body.<br><br>Sarah could know Eddie because she went back to the firetruck at the end of a prank call one day and caught him acting suspiciously near the trucks open cab where the first aid kit and drugs are kept.<br><br>Cal could know Eddie because he saw him casing the house next door last week.<br><br>Michael could know Eddie because he stops for a beer in Abe's Bar occasionally.<br><br>And of course Lasair knows Eddie because he started out as one of her lab rats and the resulting life form was a complete failure and she threw him out.<br><br>Oh yeah and I think we all should be aware that it looks like Principal Carlson has been got at by the zombies already.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 03:53:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh yeah, I forgot he worked at Abe's Bar! The beer idea is good. <br><br>Sarah could also have responded to an emergency call to treat Eddie for injuries sustained during a bar brawl.<br><br>He could also know Lasair from the firing range where they both go to practice their skills with the handgun.<br><br>Oh NOES! Not Principal... (scrolls down to recheck the name) Carlson!&nbsp; :P
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 03:55:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lol I swear I didn't do it on purpose. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 04:34:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey, Urban. Not sure if I just missed it but, some of the streets you mentioned in the last post, I can't find them on the map, namely Union and Lincoln Streets. Wasn't sure if this was intentional and you would clarify later or if was an accident.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 04:51:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">On the other hand, it might be more fun if most everyone DIDN'T know each other, so that it's mostly a bunch of strangers. </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Wow, Corvus, I'm just impressed with how closely you've been paying attention to everyone else's posts, in order to come up with all those interesting ideas.&nbsp; :)<br><br>I just wanted to say that I personally prefer that only a few of us know each other, at most, just for believability's sake.&nbsp; Even in a small town, it wouldn't make sense for a sextet of former acquaintances to just happen to come together.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 05:43:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks Rick. Though I must admit, I actually had to go back and re-read some of the character sheets to recall some of the details.<br><br>As far as everyone knowing each other, I'm in agreement with you, Rick. I think it's okay for a few people to know each other but, for all of us to know each other and then end up being together as a group of survivors would seem a bit ... peculiar.<br><br>I wish we could get a few more folks interested in the game too. I'm of the same mind as Haibane that having about 9-10 good writers in this game would be a blast!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 06:01:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Those streets are unlabled, if there is an issue/someone needs to have their current location told to them I'm willing to help them out and show it. Now lets see some posts ;D 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 07:28:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				guess that ruled me out when you mentioned good...eh I'll try
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 07:36:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nonsense. I was by no means referring to anyone here as being a poor writer. That would be hypocrisy. :p I simply meant it would be good to get more people involved, people who don't write like this:<br><br>'I smiled at you and you liked it so I runned my hand thru your hair and kissing you you lips. I maked you nekkid and then I made sex to you.'<br><br>Hehe, Okay, that's a particularly BAD example, but I trust everyone gets my point, yes?&nbsp; ;D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 08:28:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				sure thing, but I worn you now I have to write at the o'dark hundred time frames like 0200 or 0300. So if I start, let's say ...ekm, looking like that example Corvus be gentle and Pm me to edit post a tad....I make no such promise on grammer...if my word 2007 hasn't caught it ...I'm too lazy to see it...(ROFL)... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 08:46:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I maked you nekkid and then I made sex to you.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Actually that got me a little hot.&nbsp; :)<br><br>Urban, I took a guess that you were setting up something in your post, so I attempted to follow through on it.&nbsp; If I totally miscalculated and messed your plans up completely, or if you didn't even mean for me to respond to that bit, let me know.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; <span class="bbc_u">If</span> I guessed right, there are a lot of ways to go with what's been set up so far, but if you want things to develop in any particular ways, we should probably PM or chat here a little.&nbsp; Or, I could just run with it.&nbsp; Your call, I'm flexible.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 11:42:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3303021#msg3303021">Quote from: Corvus on 16-07-2010, 07:36:27</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">'I smiled at you and you liked it so I runned my hand thru your hair and kissing you you lips. I maked you nekkid and then I made sex to you.'<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Wow. What's their name? Need to invite them to our group. So hawt.<br><br>Yep, I'm all with not knowing anyone except perhaps as slightly familiar faces here and there.<br><br>Corvus, you've made Winters the football coach. I'm not sure that's a good idea since it brings him and Su into much more closer contact than I think I'd like. I've mentioned a Coach Zimmerman so as to head that situation away. Is that okay? Would it be normal at a high school to have a general Phys Ed teacher and then the football team have its own coach? Presumably Rockford High's team does competitions at least at county level, maybe state level so probably a full time coach is needed? I'm not sure on these things.<br><br>Also I recall Winters tried to make a cell phone call and couldn't get a signal. I'm sure Urban has said that our cell phones are working, at least within the city limits, otherwise most of us will have just wasted two equipment points.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:08:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3303451#msg3303451">Quote from: Haibane on 16-07-2010, 11:42:14</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Wow. What's their name? Need to invite them to our group. So hawt.<br><br>Yep, I'm all with not knowing anyone except perhaps as slightly familiar faces here and there.<br><br>Corvus, you've made Winters the football coach. I'm not sure that's a good idea since it brings him and Su into much more closer contact than I think I'd like. I've mentioned a Coach Zimmerman so as to head that situation away. Is that okay? Would it be normal at a high school to have a general Phys Ed teacher and then the football team have its own coach? Presumably Rockford High's team does competitions at least at county level, maybe state level so probably a full time coach is needed? I'm not sure on these things.<br><br>Also I recall Winters tried to make a cell phone call and couldn't get a signal. I'm sure Urban has said that our cell phones are working, at least within the city limits, otherwise most of us will have just wasted two equipment points.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Yeah, I goofed on the cell phone thing. I thought I had goofed earlier on my opening post with Michael's sister, but Urban pointed out that the news report was time stamped at 7:43 and my phone call was at 6:00 am which means technically that the land lines could have still been functional at the time of Amber's call. The cell phone call later on, my bad. I"ll fix it... or we could just chock it up to extemely busy circuits due to the "riots" and everyone trying to call loved ones on that side of town to see if they're okay.<br><br>As far as the football coach thing, I had worked that into my background profile from the very beginning. It'd be kinda difficult to edit all of that and change the background at this point. I never mentioned Phys Ed. coach. I had posted in the initial character sheet that he's the head football coach and health/Sex Ed. teacher. I said Health/Sex Ed. only because that's how it was when I was in High School. You took half a year of "Health" and the other half was "Sex Ed."<br><br>I think Su could be a cheerleader and Michael could be the football coach and she still not be any more familiar with him than if he were the Phys Ed coach. Or, maybe she's a basketball cheerleader. There are often different cheerleading squads for the two sports.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:10:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I think its fine that Winters is the football coach, just make Zimmerman the cheerleading coach, and lets say Rockford High is a competitor in state sporting events. Su being a cheerleader and Winters being the football coach, they wouldn't have time to even share words let alone develop a relationship. Cheerleaders are always coached by a separate coach, the football coach knows plays, formations and drills... not doing proper dance routines and organized rallies.<br><br>Also, there are some cheerleader squads that aren't... cheerleaders, organized dance and such. Most cross over, cheerleaders use football/basketball seasons to train routines for championship competitions, thats how we did it in my high school, at least. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:16:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hm. Not sure what to do now. Sorry. I'll think some more.<br><br>I doubt the cheer leading coach would be so crass as to call one of his girls 'tubby'. Seems far too insensitive to me.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:21:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3303495#msg3303495">Quote from: Haibane on 16-07-2010, 12:16:14</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hm. Not sure what to do now. Sorry. I'll think some more.<br><br>I doubt the cheer leading coach would be so crass as to call one of his girls 'tubby'. Seems far too insensitive to me.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Ha, my coach talked down to cheerleaders all the time. Insults, threats of being kicked off the team, weight deadlines... its not as you'd think it'd be, for looks, but some of the stunts required a lot of athletisism for 15-18 year olds, so the bar was high.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:27:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*nods nods*<br><br>Right, right. Zimmerman is the cheer leader squad coach then. That's settled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:33:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Great! Glad that's settled. And I had another big post with helpful tips and info to help you reach a conclusion. LOL. Is Coach Zimmerman a she?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:37:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh, Destiny? Hows the bit about Amata and Chloe in my last post? I know you had said it was okay to mention them but I wanted to make sure that bit fits within your idea of Chloe and Amata. Let me know if I need to edit anything. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:47:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That's a negative ghost rider... I can't find it!<br><br>Ah-HA!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 12:52:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;:o Son of a ..... I just noticed that it didn't post!&nbsp; &gt;:( God dammit! Well, fortunately for me I have the Lazarus addon for Firefox that allows me to find stuff I've typed ... I"ll have it posted pronto, 'Magic'&nbsp; ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 13:45:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Excellent post Haibane! This is getting interesting!&nbsp; ;D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 13:52:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aha! Lazarus brings yet another fine post back from the dead. Best plug-in invented. *cheers*<br><br>Zimmerman is male. And probably irrelevant too, I only mentioned him to use as a device to impart that Su's life centres around important issues like her dress size&nbsp; ::)<br><br>I hope, Urban, that last post was okay and that I'm not pushing the story on too fast. I was really just trying to describe the action using elements that you already told us were present at the scene. The fact that the SWAT tank has a water cannon is my guess. I hope I'm right.<br><br>Its quite creepy, we have a shooting club a mile or so outside our village and when the wind's in the right direction you can hear the soft <em>pok, pok, pok</em> sound of the guys firing at the targets, and as I was writing that end bit I heard them doing exactly that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 18:17:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Bit of a heads up, I will be at the river with friends for a good portion of the day. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 18:21:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Get some! Haha!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 13:39:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I could have posted again by now but I was concerned that Nos might lose track of things if there were too many posts before he got around to his.&nbsp; Does anyone else think that we should wait around? or should we just keep going?&nbsp; I don't want to rush anyone, but I also don't want to slow anyone else down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 13:47:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I do know that Nos has a fair bit on his RL plate at the moment - I don't know the specifics but he is very slow posting in another game I'm in with him (both scenes his characters are in).<br><br>I think this game lends itself to a player arriving late and just jumping in. I think it would help if Urban wrote up a 'story so far' summary and held it as the first post in this OOC, that way new or delayed players would at least have some help finding their feet.<br><br>I'd even be prepared to write up the summary and keep it up to date.<br><br>We don't know how long Nos may be delayed so my vote is for carrying on since some of us may begin to get cooler enthusiasm while we wait for one person. I'd rather have to (and be more than willing to) spend effort helping one person get up to speed than have 2 or 3 others go off the boil towards the game because it was too slow.<br><br>I also would respectfully request our esteemed GM start getting players to meet up and interact - as I said in the beginning I'm no fan of posting in a vacuum without other player interaction - my 'The Stand' opening analogy. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 13:53:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Anyone else want to chime in about whether we should slow down or just keep going?<br><br>I wanted to mention that I'm a huge fan of what Haibane suggested about having a summary to help out people who are joining or are temporarily absent.&nbsp; I'm a very slow reader, so I don't feel comfortable joining games unless there's a summary or a fairly small number of background posts to read, in order to participate.&nbsp; And I'm also a fan of having new participants now and then to replace departing ones or just liven things up.&nbsp; Just my two bits ...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 13:58:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I think we should keep going, Nos probably won't miss a whole, whole bunch if gone for a while for RL stuff. I imagine it'll take us at least a few pages to get to the action stuff, and maybe we can leave room open to interpretation about who exactly is among us.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 15:13:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, I was kind of concerned about leaving Nos behind as well, but after talking with him via PM and reading what Haibane has said, I say we press on. I'm also a fan of the 'summary so far' post and I nominate Haibane for the job.&nbsp; ;D<br><br>On a side note, I would be thrilled to see more players join us so... recruit? Just make sure Urban approves them first. I wanted to invite someone so I asked Urban first, he read some of their stuff and approved their joining. It wasn't until after he approved them that I asked if they wanted to join, sadly they declined. They said their RP plate was too full at the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 15:20:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The summary is nearly done. I have found some pics of the High School, City College and a potential apartment building DA's character is at. I'll add them in and if you guys/our esteemed GM thinks they don't fit they can be replaced. I'm adding character avatars too, so if people want to use them in posts as well, be my guest.<br><br>Two days ago I already sent a group PM to everyone in our discussion group who rated 'Dead Reckoning' highly and who has not yet joined. I can only assume people are busy and or away on vacation now that school's out. I haven't checked the A/As forum though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 15:25:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That's fine with me Haibane. I always enjoy the visual aids you bring to a game. I'm sure you'll recall that I did provide a picture of auditorium where everyone in the High School is supposed to be gathered. I look forward to putting a "face" with Rockford.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 15:30:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yup. I need to make sure they agree with Urban's view of the city though, so I want to stress that none can be considered final until he accepts them (damn these time zone differences!).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 16:21:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Summary for you Urban. For copy/pasting into your first post at the front of this thread. I'm happy to keep it updated as significant new stuff happens. Shout if the location images are not suitable.<br><br><hr><br><strong>GAME SUMMARY for late arriving players, or players delayed by RL. Use this post to catch up on the latest developments in Rockford, "Playground of the Rockies".</strong><br><br>It's currently around noon on a sunny day in the small city of Rockford which is set somewhere in the Rockies of the western USA. Pop. About 20,000. Map here (http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2789/citylabled.png). The time is the present and this is the real world - zombies and zombie movies are a part of popular culture.<br><br>Local TV news has announced there has been a communications satellite failure. As a result several forms of communication such as the internet, out of town land lines, and out of town cell phone calls, as well as satellite and out of town television have suffered from loss of connectivity.<br><br>Cell phones, land lines, TV and radio within the city limits are still functioning (local exchanges and wireless transmitter masts). The power is on. There is no hosepipe ban.<br><br>There have been reports of rioting (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Haley_Alls.jpg) in the south-western corner of the city, an area generally agreed by everyone to be 'the wrong side of the tracks'. Local news and radio broadcasts do not specify the cause of the riots and so there's lots of confusion as to the why. In recent days quite a number of the homeless and various street bums have gone missing, though this is seen as a good thing by many city residents.<br><br>As the morning wears on the rioters become more aggressive and there are reports of police casualties with rioters biting them and cannibalism. Tear gas and rubber bullets do not seem to be stopping them. A SWAT team in two vans plus a Cobb tank (http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/cnishared/tools/shared/mediahub/09/98/64/slideshow_764989_cobbtank.1011-da_2.jpg) has been dispatched.<br><br>Live gunfire can be heard as far east down Ennerdale as the High School.<br><br>The centre of the crowd of rioters appears to be moving east along Ennerdale Street on the south side of Residential Area 'A'. The 'spearpoint' of the crowd has now reached the intersection with Ema Street and some rioters are moving down Lincoln Street, the road that angles south-east from that intersection towards Residential Area B and Abe's Bar.<br><br>An old apartment building (http://www.globalhermit.com/travelogue/boston/castle-von-apartment-block.jpg) on the corner of Ennerdale and Ema has caught fire. Fire and rescue services are in attendance, with police nearby armed with shotguns.<br><br>DESTINY ASCENCION'S CHARACTER FIRE MEDIC SARAH CALHOUN (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/SarahCalhoun_Avatar.jpg) IS AMONG THE FIRE FIGHTERS HERE.<br><br>The students of Rockford High School (http://www.ncshpo.org/about/images/Kansas/Before%20and%20After/Curtis%20Jr%20High%20School%20Topeka%20KS%20AFTER%20Dec%202003.jpg) further east along Ennerdale have had their classes cancelled and have been gathered into the school's main auditorium (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3402140381_793a098522.jpg) to watch a movie. The school's Principal Carlson (http://www.gazette.net/images/2009_0513/dursou051309_rgbb.jpg) intends to evacuate the school under State Emergency Guidelines when the situation warrants.<br><br>HAIBANE'S CHARACTER STUDENT SUSAN BAILEY (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Su_Avatar.jpg) IS IN THE AUDITORIUM.<br><br>CORVUS' CHARACTER FOOTBALL COACH MICHAEL WINTERS (http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q61/mrgerty/Characters/MichaelWinters-1.jpg) IS ONE OF THE FACULTY PRESIDING OVER THE STUDENTS.<br><br>The school's Vice-Principal Mr. Henry Pinkerton (http://pervegalit.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/ben-stein.jpg) has been mentioned as an NPC as well as several students; two of whom are Sarah Calhoun's younger sisters, Amata and Chloe.<br><br>On the north east side of town at Rockford City College (http://photos.igougo.com/images/p85122-Little_Rock-Central_High_School.jpg) there is so far no disturbance to normal academic life. An NPC, Dr. Kadensky (http://o.aolcdn.com/gd-media/galleries/704/Intro-402.jpg) has dropped some research papers in a mid-corridor collision with RICK957'S STUDENT CHARACTER CAL SNYDER (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Cal_Snyder_Avatar.jpg) IN THE COLLEGE.<br><br>SWANFEATHER'S CHARACTER PROFESSOR LASAIR ROWEN (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/LasairRowen_Avatar.jpg) IS ALSO IN THE COLLEGE.<br><br>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br><br>Notes on what character types are restricted and a rules summary here:<br><br>http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3247111#msg3247111 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3247111#msg3247111)<br><br>Equipment List here:<br><br>http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3259724#msg3259724 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3259724#msg3259724)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 01:26:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks for the summary and avatars, Haibane.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Used them both in my newest post.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 01:52:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And what a super post it was too, especially the non-Euclidean thingymummies.<br><br>I'm not a huge fan of the OOC footnotes though, I'm one who prefers to see those here among all the other OOC stuff.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 02:20:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ya, sorry for mixing the OOCness and the ICness.&nbsp; I'll try to make sure that doesn't happen again.&nbsp; I avoid such notes usually, but it seemed the only way to make sure no one thought I wrote those math bits myself.&nbsp; They were cool-sounding, weren't they?&nbsp; :)&nbsp; I have no effing idea what they meant.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 03:04:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You should such up about admitting such things, we'll all think you're effing awesome if you can RP like that and be a rocket scientist!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 03:05:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Out of interest, what did you just edit?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 05:02:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Great work Haibane! The only picture I may have some trouble with is the college, simply because I see it as being several smaller buildings rather than a single one. That having been said if I find a suitable replacement pic I'll use it and notify everyone. Until then I'm happy to leave it as is. Also I've been approached by someone who is interested in the game but was not a part of our original discussion. I have no problem people who weren't part of the discussion joining so along as they have a posting ability that won't detract from the game. That having been said I'd like to ask the opinion of everyone else on the subject. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 05:15:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No issue on the subject...<br>&nbsp;<br>Here are a few home town style campuses as an image to be considered; not sure if they meet the concept in mind. <br>&nbsp;<br>1. http://platinumprotect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/college-campus.jpg (http://platinumprotect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/college-campus.jpg)<br>&nbsp;<br>2. http://www.bing.com/travel/content/static/br-images/image-aHR0cDovL2JsdWJlZGJ1aWEwMTo4My9pL0Q1L0M0QjJFN0Q5NUIzRjhCQjEyRDEyNUU3MDQzM0Y3Mi5qcGc.jpg (http://www.bing.com/travel/content/static/br-images/image-aHR0cDovL2JsdWJlZGJ1aWEwMTo4My9pL0Q1L0M0QjJFN0Q5NUIzRjhCQjEyRDEyNUU3MDQzM0Y3Mi5qcGc.jpg)<br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 11:08:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Out of interest, what did you just edit?</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I think I added a missing "of" on that particular edit.&nbsp; I'm a rather obsessive post-tweaker, or post-post-tweaker.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Shortly after I put something up, I'll tweak the grammar, syntax, typos, etc., but the basic content doesn't get changed, so no one needs to re-read anything.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Also I've been approached by someone who is interested in the game but was not a part of our original discussion. I have no problem people who weren't part of the discussion joining so along as they have a posting ability that won't detract from the game. That having been said I'd like to ask the opinion of everyone else on the subject. </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Thumbs up from me.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; As I mentioned before, I like having fresh faces now and then.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 13:30:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Who is the new person please Urban? (Send name in a PM if you'd rather).<br><br>I like that second campus Swanfeather but it looks a bit East Coast to me. But yeah, feel free to change it, or anything else in that post, Urban, its your game as I said. I'm not happy with the High School picture either actually, I have this feeling it should be a more modern structure, something in concrete and glass from the 60s or maybe brick and glass from the 70s.<br><br>Did you like the edited Haley Alls picture? I had fun with that.<br><br>I saw this when looking and liked it. Reminds me of Principal <del>Skinner</del> Carlson doing his evacuation thing:<br><br>http://www.imcdb.org/images/136/516.jpg (http://www.imcdb.org/images/136/516.jpg)<br><br>Or this for the HS:<br><br>http://learningfromdogs.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/high-school.jpg (http://learningfromdogs.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/high-school.jpg)<br><br>College campus maybe?:<br><br>http://www.tbcxinc.com/images/buildings/american_fork_junior_high_1.jpg (http://www.tbcxinc.com/images/buildings/american_fork_junior_high_1.jpg)<br><br>Another possibility:<br><br>http://www.bustler.net/images/uploads/k12_award_lpa_01a.jpg (http://www.bustler.net/images/uploads/k12_award_lpa_01a.jpg)<br><br>And I found this which could be used as the HS field house where Su and Michael left their cars:<br><br>http://www.ats-sd.com/images/projects/LincolnHighSchool.jpg (http://www.ats-sd.com/images/projects/LincolnHighSchool.jpg)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 21:40:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ooh. Crap. This doesn't look good people...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 21:54:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And what ever might that be deary? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 21:56:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The banging on the HS doors, is that the main building doors or the actual auditorium itself? If its the auditorium I'd hope that's an external fire door or something, not the internal ones.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 22:06:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It is the main building doors. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 23:56:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok I'll let it go that the college students are panicing even when they have had a fairly calm morning other then what is on the news, the east side has been all this time quite and going on as business as usual.<br>&nbsp;<br>But the fact the College just told students to go home and then say, stay away from the west and south west side of town....ummm...leaves me to point out (realistically) that now you have students unable to go anywhere if they live in those areas of town where the rioting is going on. None of them are suddenly going to have a dorm room available to them. Which means the school just stranded how many students?<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Anyway ....in such emergencies....a college or large building is normally designated as a safe building in such crisis....if the high school is no longer one of those safe buildings; then the hospitals and so on down the list fall under those emergency guidelines. <br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 00:32:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'd like to offer some pics for use in our game, if you guys don't mind.<br><br>I know this is a small picture, but why not use this picture for the high school. I don't see why it couldn't be a newer school, plus this one even says "Rockford High School" on it. ;D<br><br>http://www.vjarch.com/portfolio/Images/9904HS-Frontdoor.jpg (http://www.vjarch.com/portfolio/Images/9904HS-Frontdoor.jpg)<br><br>Here's a good pic we could use for the public library, should we ever need one.<br><br>http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBcPewGn-Ub_i1ntqz6IMl5C7ohJGBYqC0d8MfDTUz8ai58EI&amp;t=1&amp;usg=__zdGWcp4OTPbrq975c3m47p9q2Vc= (http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBcPewGn-Ub_i1ntqz6IMl5C7ohJGBYqC0d8MfDTUz8ai58EI&amp;t=1&amp;usg=__zdGWcp4OTPbrq975c3m47p9q2Vc=)<br><br>and lastly, here is more of what I was picturing for the field house. Gravel or crush run in the parking lot area and you can imagine a baseball field behind the building and a practice football field to the right, in front of the field house. I imagine the school a ways off to the left of this picture.<br><br>http://lhsalums.com/images/fieldhouse.jpg (http://lhsalums.com/images/fieldhouse.jpg)<br><br>Urban, I have no problems at all with some fresh faces to the story. I trust your judgement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 00:35:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				All these things are very true for a populace/group that is well prepared, as the whole 'lets just play this pre-recorded tape' thing that the college does before actually giving any sort of useful information illustrates Rockford City College is anything but prepared, they never expected anything like this and therefore never figured on having to REALLY plan for it. Right now its a 'we don't know what to do' situation in the deans office. Hence the whole contradicting instructions, the 'ok just wait here till someone else tells us what to do,' and the "I don't know what you should do so I'm just going to be VERY vague with your insturctions" <br><br><br>As far as the panic goes, while it is business as normal as far as classes go. Most people in the town would have heard about everything by now, or at least parts of it. Like 'Huge riot,' police unable to gain control,' 'it's in your neighborhood and therefore possibly hurting your family,' 'the rioters are eating people', ect. This compounded with the emergency siren suddenly going off would be more than enough in my opinion to stir up some panic in a group of people who's nerves are already on edge every day (like it is in most colleges). <br><br><br>Also....there actually is a town named Rockford????? where is it? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 00:40:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It's in Illinois
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 00:51:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				http://www.ci.rockford.il.us/ (http://www.ci.rockford.il.us/)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 00:53:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Really...and I used to live in Illinois....I lived in Chicago though so I really didn't know about many other places in Illinois. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 04:36:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok not saying another word....
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 04:41:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				.....hope I didn't come off as testy. I really didn't mean to. I just try to always give my train of thought when someone asks a question. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 15:45:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				My two bits about panic or lack thereof:&nbsp; If anything, I'd guess that there'd be even more freaking out going on than what we've seen so far in the game.&nbsp; Reports of public cannibalism and unstoppable mass riots in small American towns don't happen too often.&nbsp; Plus the loss of long-distance phone and especially <strong>TV </strong>for more than half an hour would bring most American towns to their knees.&nbsp; Just sayin'.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; <br><br>Any college would probably have enough public spaces like food courts, recreational lounges, and the like, to accomodate a large number of stranded students.&nbsp; I expect most of them would hole up someplace where they can watch the TV reports.<br><br>Generally speaking though I think it's great that everyone here is trying to make the story as realistic-seeming as possible.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Not all RPers put much thought into stuff like that, and it's tricky to pull off in a zombie game, even when everyone's working at it.<br><br>I put another plug up about this game in the Group Games OOC thing, just 'cause I'm still surprised more people from there didn't join.&nbsp; Also I thought that nifty picture deserved more exposure.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; I overlooked it the first time it was posted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 16:07:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, from what Urban wrote about the crash and the buses and so on I decided this isn't going to be a much in the way of a comedic zombie game. Maybe we can fit in some lighter moments later on, I'd like to have the atmosphere lighten up later at some stage simply because dark games that are grim and unrelenting all the time I find a bit wearing. They do my nerves in.<br><br>That said I think Urban wanted total chaos, so that's what I did in my high school auditorium post. I've seen some news reports of some pretty grim scenes of crowds in panic in enclosed spaces and its not nice. I think back in the 80s or 90s there was some Dutch night club fire and many people were trapped at the locked fire escape doors. It was harrowing. So yeah, I decided to go with that kind of scene.<br><br>As to the what is happening over at the College I think a lot of students would not be so panicky and would hang around in the food halls and such wherever there was a public TV screen. Also at the College the rush to get out would be nowhere near as bad as at the HS auditorium since there students are in so many separated lecture halls and there will be many more exits available.<br><br>Some people would panic but many might just hang about with their friends and think its rather cool, so, yeah I'm somewhat with Swanfeather on the levels of implied panic over on the east side, I'm sure its nowhere near as bad as elsewhere.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 16:19:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This is true I'm not trying to go for the whole "Shaun of the Dead" approach that having been said any good story needs comedic relief and I'm sure we will squeeze some in ;D 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 05:53:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				JESUS! This group sure can crank out some <strong>BEEFY</strong> posts! That was some good reading Haibane. I'm a little confuzzled about the layout of the school, though I'm not how important that will be. Perhaps you could grace us with another one of your ever helpful maps of the school? :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 13:17:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Rockford-HS-Schematic.jpg)<br><br>This is very simplified and not to scale and leaves out lots of detail. I should think there are several staircases, one at the main entrance probably, one near the cross-roads corridor and possibly another at each end of the 'classroom' wing.<br><br>X is where Su and her friends are having crawled under the stage and come out via the old staff lounge.<br><br>Z shows Zombies hammering the main door down and entering.<br><br>Upper floors with many more classrooms not show.<br><br>Zombies and escaping students possibly already mixed up just east of the main entrance.<br><br>EDIT: Haha, duh, I'm stupid. In my post several instances of north and south, east and west were reversed so no wonder you couldn't work out the plan. I've now fixed the post though you don't need to read through it all again, the plan above should make it all clear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 08:47:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I need to get trapped in burning buildings more often, cause I have no idea how a building fire progresses.<br><br>:&lt;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 14:09:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You guys full? Because this seems interesting. I'll toss a profile up, and you let me know if I can be of some use.<br><br>(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OMLYyLC8HTo/Sy_Hw6sAZvI/AAAAAAAAsZw/ITgYTRqt0N8/s400/1-hot_guy.jpg)<br><br>Name: Calvin Winslow<br>Age: 17<br>Stats: 6’ and 185 lbs – African-American<br>Sex: M<br>Home Location – Area B<br><br>Personal stats 50/50<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Health – 9 (w. FB pads=10)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attack – 6 (w. baseball bat=9)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agility – 9<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranged Attack – 0<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accuracy - 0<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intelligence – 7<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Defense – 5 (w. FB pads=7)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Perception – 6<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stealth – 5<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Luck - 3 (w. baseball bat=4) *home run chances 1 in 7*<br><br>Equipment 16/20<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Baseball Bat (+2)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cell Phone (+3)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bookbag (+4)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;First aid Kit (+6)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Football Pads (+1)<br><br>Student of Rockford High – Football Team, Track Team, Freshman Mentor Program. Mid level karate experience.<br>Currently Dressed: Gray army fatigues and a long sleeved faded black shirt. He also sports a one sling book-bag and hi-tec magnums for foot-wear.<br><br>Calvin lives with his mother, who has just given him her ultimate trust by leaving him alone for a week while she’s attending a meeting and vying for a big promotion. He has proven himself as trustworthy as possible, only having a few friends over to watch the tv and generally hang out. He has shot down any ideas of parties while hi mom’s away, with the often-used mantra “This is my big shot, guys. I can’t screw this up”. A senior in Rockford High, he has been angling to go to school out of state, while his mother wants him close to home. If he can get through this week, then that gives him another point to argue. If he can prove himself responsible, he knows he can convince her that he’s ready.<br><br>Life’s a breeze at school. Although he isn’t the “big man on campus”, he gets along with most of the other groups in school. Generally, he’d be considered a guy everyone thought was “cool”. He didn’t need cheerleaders to do his homework, he challenged his teammates on the field, and though he had no girlfriend right now, he was pretty sure it wouldn’t be hard to get one…at least judging by the sly looks he got in the hallway. When your life was as full as his, the opposite sex only became a distant fantasy the mind conjured up while daydreaming. His life isn’t perfect, by any means, but he has managed to cut his own piece out of it…and that was important to him. So here he is, with an acceptance package from 4 schools out of the 6 he tried, and a school class schedule he could sleep through…his not-so-perfect life was looking pretty damn sweet…<br><br>Until the zombies showed up.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 14:41:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3336874#msg3336874">Quote from: Destiny Ascension on 22-07-2010, 08:47:45</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I need to get trapped in burning buildings more often, cause I have no idea how a building fire progresses.<br><br>:&lt;<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>You're doing fine. That was an awesome post. I have no idea how buildings burn either but even if there were technical errors in there it hardly matters; your post had me enthralled from start to finish.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 21:25:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, I agree. Excellent post DA. I need to post another again ... I'll try to have one up soon. It takes me some time to write up a post on par with everyone else here. Outstanding posts by everyone so far! Another great game Urban!<br><br>Very good character write up, Writersblockade. UrbanZorro is the man you need to talk to. Good luck. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 21:36:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3338768#msg3338768">Quote from: Corvus on 22-07-2010, 21:25:20</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">It takes me some time to write up a post on par with everyone else here.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> No need to sweat about it at all. Really. Just post in the way you feel comfortable. When the action gets going my posts will get a lot shorter and punchier, especially when Su is <del>being raped</del> interacting with the other characters.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>23-07-2010, 05:07:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				WritersBlockade - please would you remove the OOC comment from your post, first line. These things bug the heck out of me and completely wreck the mood of a good IC post. We have an entire thread right here for OOC comments. Thank you.<br><br>EDIT: Also - you're going to hate me soon I think - please would you edit the post so it is written all in the past tense. There are chunks in present tense and I really struggle to enjoy a post where the tenses are mixed up. It deflates the quality of the writing considerably. I have this particular grammatical fault listed as one of my 'offs' and I can't role-play opposite people who write that way. Thanks ever so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>23-07-2010, 12:19:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*smiles* okay, no offhand ooc posts, and make sure I go past tense on responses. Got it. I've got no reason to hate you yet. I'll just format my responses that way in the future.<br><br>EDIT: Okay. Tried to clean it up for ya. Read it over and see if that's more your style. That way I'm formatted for the future.<br><br>Edit Edit: No use adding another post. Haibane, if you were looking for a chance to run into each other, it would more than likely be outside while Todd's trying to lead the girls to his car. I'll be off the compy for all of Saturday, and most of Sunday, so I'll make sure I get a better mark on where people are once I'm back in. Cheers!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 03:46:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just a heads up, I'm currently preparing the next "world" post, I won't change the situation of characters who haven't taken action yet so as not to make it hard on their players. So in short if you'd like to have some more stuff to post about please make sure you've posted before I get the next 'world' post up. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 04:15:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm working on another post right now Urban. I'll try to have it up ASAP. For some reason this one's been kinda difficult for me to put together. I apologize for the delay.<br><br>Haibane. I LOVE the new avatar.&nbsp; :-* Super Sexy.<br><br><strong>Edit:</strong><br><br>Urban, would it be okay if I made a small change to my character's equipment list? I would like to swap out the javelin for a baseball bat and a flashlight. I imagine him having a bat behind the back seat of his pickup and a flashlight in the glove box. It just seems more fitting for him to have a bat than javelin. If not, that's fine too. I'm easy. ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 04:27:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I wanted to throw out an idea to you, Urban. I would like the opportunity to purchase an attack bonus for my character's karate experience. I would imagine someone like Destiny could benefit from the opportunity as well, due to her character's military experience. The one thing I didn't want to have happen was to have the freeform RP bogged down by stat calculations, but I didn't think the modification would hurt what was already in place. Turn it over a little, and let me know what you think.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 04:29:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That's perfectly fine Corvus, as far as your idea Writersblockade I'll give it some thought ;D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 06:47:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Got a post up just now, although there's no need to necessarily work Cal into your post, Urban, since you started your post already.<br><br>I do have two quick questions:<br><br>1) Are cell phones working inside Rockford, just not for long-distance?&nbsp; Or neither?&nbsp; I wasn't clear on that.<br><br>2) We've been told that the virus that led to the zombi-fication started out in rats that were deliberately released into Rockford, but do we know how the virus spread to the humans?&nbsp; I'm particularly curious about whether there could be zombies in Rockford outside of the rioting crowd that has been gradually moving across the town.&nbsp; Could there be other humans in the population starting to show preliminary symptoms? if so, who would be susceptible, and what would the early symptoms look like?&nbsp; Of course, if this isn't something we're supposed to know about yet, then never mind.&nbsp; Thanks!<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 07:06:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				1: Yes they work inside Rockford but not long distance<br><br>2: All in good time, All in good time.<br><br>&nbsp;Also go ahead and put your post up before I do mine, working your character in is as simple as putting another line across and then responding to what's going on in his area. <br><br>Edit: Oh wait you already have lol. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 16:28:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*laughs* great post, Rick. Breasts are always a good way to get someone's attention! Up until now, I hadn't realized that there was another Calvin in the overall RP. I can change my character's first name if you want, or I can just have him be known by a nickname. Considering you were here first, I figured I'd let you decide.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 17:24:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm totally amazed at how damn good the writing is in this game. DA's building fire, Swan's professor trying to escape, Corvus' perverted teacher saved by a miraculous trampling, Rick's awesome bare tits distraction. This is all so good. I must try harder.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3348857#msg3348857">Quote from: Writersblockade on 24-07-2010, 16:28:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I hadn't realized that there was another Calvin in the overall RP. I can change my character's first name if you want, or I can just have him be known by a nickname. Considering you were here first, I figured I'd let you decide.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> Its not an uncommon name and having two characters named the same is fine for me, quite believable, and in a way nice because it is so rare in an RPG. The "Oh, you called your character Bob, I'll call mine John, then" syndrome in RPs is a bit silly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 01:52:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmm, I overlooked the name issue when I read your posts, Writersblockade.&nbsp; (BTW I too have been impressed with <em>all </em>the writing in this thread ... It's particularly nice to see such interesting stuff from a relative newcomer to E.)&nbsp; I don't see any need to worry about the names now; somewhere down the line, if it becomes an issue, we can go the nicknames or middle names route.<br><br>Speaking of names, is there a short version of your name that you find acceptable, Writersblockade?&nbsp; My lazy typing fingers would appreciate it.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; "WB," perhaps?<br><br>Say, DA, I also have been engrossed with your firefighting descriptions, in fact I assumed you had personal experience to go into such vivid detail.&nbsp; Is that wrong?&nbsp; If so, it makes the writing even more impressive.&nbsp; :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NosCorventius</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 08:38:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Quick question before I put my post together...I still think even given the state of things eddie is too selfish and uncaring to focus on anything but making a couple bucks out of the situation so I want to have him drive the car to the towns local junkyard and chopshop. Been looking at he map and just above Residential area A is a darker patch that looks like it has several building and possibly a small pond located between Euston and Park st. Can I use that? Looks like a cool place to bring Eddie to terms with the situation at hand as well as a likely place for a seedier business. Wanted to ask you first about it though before I just took it over as its your city and if you have a place you think is better then I'll gladly follow your lead.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 18:32:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm going to say just south of Ennerdale, and above the power plat would probably be a better location. Simply because you don't really put a junk yard/bad area that close to the city's mall. Hope that doesn't screw over your plans? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 18:43:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I know this is not the appropriate forum for this but I count several of you as friends and so I thought I'd ask here since I'm being lazy and don't feel like looking for the appropriate thread. <br><br>Has anyone sent me a PM in the last.. ooooh ....16 hours? Ive sent out several PMs to various people and I've since seen these people online but I've not received one PM and it's beginning to make me wonder if my PMs are somehow not getting through to me all of a sudden .... or like I'm just being ignored. :'( (insert sad panda face here) Either option sucks but I would prefer the former since that's something that can hopefully be corrected. <br><br>Anyway.... sorry to clutter the OOC forum with this guys.<br><br>Oh, I'll add this relevant question for you Urban. Did you have a certain place you planned for us all to meet up? If so, are you going to funnel is in that general direction, or had you just planned to let us figure it out and react accordingly?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 18:45:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I've got a plan in place to funnel you all to a couple of locations, as far as which one each character heads to. That depends on the player ;D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 19:24:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3353727#msg3353727">Quote from: Corvus on 25-07-2010, 18:43:15</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Has anyone sent me a PM in the last.. ooooh ....16 hours? Ive sent out several PMs to various people and I've since seen these people online but I've not received one PM and it's beginning to make me wonder if my PMs are somehow not getting through to me all of a sudden .... or like I'm just being ignored. :'( (insert sad panda face here) Either option sucks but I would prefer the former since that's something that can hopefully be corrected.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Did you send me one? Sometimes I just delete PMs if I don't consider a reply is needed, and not for any malicious or 'can't be arsed' reason.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 19:35:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3353980#msg3353980">Quote from: Haibane on 25-07-2010, 19:24:07</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Did you send me one? Sometimes I just delete PMs if I don't consider a reply is needed, and not for any malicious or 'can't be arsed' reason.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>No sweety, but I should PM you more often with stuff that would make you want to reply just so I could ogle your delectable new avatar. My WORD how I would love to have sexy stocking covered thighs wrapped around my head for a while! Whew! Is it getting hot in here? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>26-07-2010, 00:21:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Not sure how the timing works for our particular situations. It doesn't look like we get many posts over time, so I'm not sure how I should play my character. Since he was already outside and looking for a car, he'd be in a good position to see what was going on with Michael, and would not have hesitated to jump on the back of the coach's truck. At the same time, he could also be in a good spot to meet up with Haibane and her scooby doo team of bat wielding misfits. As we will be gradually moving towards the same place, would you mind if Cal found his way on the back of Michael's truck, Corvus? I got an itch to post soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>26-07-2010, 01:01:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes, the Michael truck looks a good place to dive in the back I think Corvus may even have given you a direct opening there WB. I'm aware I need to do another Su post as well... I'm also well aware I owe several of my RPs posts... *sigh* So I can only apologise for the delay.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>26-07-2010, 02:32:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3355640#msg3355640">Quote from: Writersblockade on 26-07-2010, 00:21:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Not sure how the timing works for our particular situations. It doesn't look like we get many posts over time, so I'm not sure how I should play my character. Since he was already outside and looking for a car, he'd be in a good position to see what was going on with Michael, and would not have hesitated to jump on the back of the coach's truck. At the same time, he could also be in a good spot to meet up with Haibane and her scooby doo team of bat wielding misfits. As we will be gradually moving towards the same place, would you mind if Cal found his way on the back of Michael's truck, Corvus? I got an itch to post soon.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I have no problems with that WB. I think it would be more than appropriate for one of Coach Winters's star (wide receivers?) to see the coach and jump in.<br><br>Rick, I forgot to mention it earlier but I loved your last post. I agree with the others too; nothing like a few nice pair of tits to calm the masses in a gooey Puddle-O-Goo. It made me laugh. Nice work. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>26-07-2010, 03:44:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks Corvus, glad you liked.&nbsp; I've been enjoying your stuff too.&nbsp; Your character seems to be living every man's fantasy.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Oh, those sexy schoolgirls ...!<br><br>Also your current avatar makes me question my sexuality.&nbsp; Bit disturbing for a straight guy.&nbsp; :o&nbsp; I gotta spend less time at Elliquiy ....
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>26-07-2010, 04:06:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				@Haibane - You don't need to apologize. I'm personally getting used to forum RP, which makes me have to be more patient with responses. On the other hand, I can say that all of you have been worth waiting for when it comes to the posts. Fantastic.<br><br>@Corvus - Yeah, Calvin's a receiver. I would have posted that if we had time before the zombie mayhem, but that's what ooc's for! To the truck!<br><br>@rick - Sometimes you just have to man up and admit another guy is sexy. Corvus' avatar is one of those times.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>27-07-2010, 18:54:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry about the delay on the post everyone. But it's up now :D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>27-07-2010, 22:16:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The complexity of your posts is pretty awe-inspiring, Urban.&nbsp; You're juggling every one of the plotlines simultaneously!&nbsp; I've run a game or two before but never tried anything like that.&nbsp; Can you also tapdance and chew gum while you're at it?&nbsp; :)<br><br>Quick question for you, can I give Paul actions and/or further characteristics, or should I leave him all to you?&nbsp; Either is fine, just wanted to check before I posted.&nbsp; Thanks!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>27-07-2010, 23:10:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You should leave Paul to me. And thanks for the compliment. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>04-08-2010, 22:21:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry about the delay on the post everyone. Though I'm pretty sure I hit up on every story that has had a player post. If I've missed your character please let me know and I'll update my post. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 04:06:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, since I've not been asked or given permission too GM my NPC's...May I ask why you insist on doing so at liberty upon me?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 04:14:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I apologize I'd thought that was why you'd left it so open. I'll edit my post. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 04:19:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Post edited, I apologize for it's shortness but I honestly have nothing else I can add to your end of the story at this point, the only npc I've really got to fiddle about with is the student and there is only so much he can do now that attempt to take Lasair's car got shut down so fast, and it isn't time for a news update yet. Though in all honesty I really enjoy your writing ability so I'm sure you can fill it out. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 04:26:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Right now its kind of a lost point to change...you worked hard on it; I can accpet your line of action at this point. But in the future please ask me or<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font"> PM me if you feel a need to GM something along my story line. I bring it up only as this was not the first time. I apologise if your accustomed to such posts that are open ended to step in but I do not do that for attention. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">No harm ...big guy its solved...leave the post as is I can still work with it and rather like it. So you did me a favor even though i had to ask why.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 04:34:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lol...well crap I already deleted it, and didn't have it saved if it's all the same to you I'll leave it edited. (I'm very bad at rewriting things I've already written, they never come out anywhere near as good the second time around)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 04:41:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That is cool ..I saw that note after I posted ...I sent you a PM...and will do my best to replace such a nice post.....I am in finals at school so since I effect no one at this time but myself I'll post when I can this week.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 05:01:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright, sounds good. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 07:19:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				How are we handling combat?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 13:59:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The same way as in my aliens game, simply play it free form and I'll handle the system behind the scenes. <br><br>So for those of you who aren't familiar with the game, instead of writing, "She swings the axe and chops his head off" try something along the lines of "She swings her axe with all her might, aiming for his neck" and I'll fill in the rest with my post. <br><br>Any questions? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 14:09:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes, what's the northernmost capital city in the world?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 14:21:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmm not sure
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 14:42:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74467.msg3417924#msg3417924">Quote from: Haibane on 05-08-2010, 14:09:49</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Yes, what's the northernmost capital city in the world?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Reykjavik, Iceland
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 15:03:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yep. You get your Trivial Pursuit slice of cheese.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>08-08-2010, 03:25:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I did a somewhat-shorter post this time because I assume we aren't expected to keep doing the really long ones all the time, right?&nbsp; Also I'm getting a bit worried that the effort to work up such epic posts might be slowing our game down.&nbsp; Not that I'm complaining or anything, I'm still enjoying the proceedings immensely.&nbsp; :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>08-08-2010, 04:02:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				lol personally, I just put down what I see. If all I see at the time is a 3-4 line paragraph, then it is what it is. Besides, your "short post" is about my average. So you've got that going for you!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-08-2010, 14:58:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hi everyone<br><br>I'm sorry but I'm a bit swamped with RL stuff at the minute and combined with yesterday's bad news about a friend, I can't really find the mood or energy to write at E at the moment. Please would you be a little more patient with me for a bit?<br><br>Sorry *hugs*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>08-08-2010, 18:25:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*hugs haibane* You're okay darlin. Take some time if you need. I'm not going anywhere and in fact I'm enjoying the break in the game for a bit. Though, I'm ready to start back whenever.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>08-08-2010, 23:23:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That's perfectly fine Habine.*hugs*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>10-08-2010, 13:21:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hi<br><br>I don't think I'm going to be posting on E for a while. Sorry, life's being horrible to me again at the moment and if I were to post it would most likely be limited to the 1 or 2 games I feel most connected to.<br><br>Please NPC Su for a while so that the game doesn't stall. At least she is now with Calvin and Mark so she can tag along. All her friends are expendable. I'd like her car to survive though ;)<br><br>I'm sorry, I just do not think I'll be getting back to writing with any regularity any time soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>10-08-2010, 13:28:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Awww.&nbsp; :'( That's horrible news, Haibane. {{HUGS}} I hope things look up for you very soon. Take as much time as you need hun, just try and come back to us. You will be sorely missed. You're undoubtedly one of the best writers I've had the privilege of meeting here on E. Take care of yourself hun. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Question Mark</strong> on <strong>11-08-2010, 10:02:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*sprawls on futon*<br><br>Don't mind if I do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>11-08-2010, 16:02:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Take care of yourself Haibane *hugs*&nbsp; hope everything works out for you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>28-08-2010, 16:49:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hi everyone.<br><br>I'm sorry I had to take a break but life was being an idiot. It still is... I'm just coping with it a little bit better.<br><br>I've been back at E a while but only playing in simple games where I don't need to think, and simple games where I don't need to think is what I need more of. That being said, this one isn't one of those due to its huge posts, slow pace and fairly complex structure.<br><br>Please may I suggest something?<br><br>Can we cut to the chase if that idea has any support? What's been happening so far is all introduction as I see it and I said back on page one of this discussion that I didn't really enjoy those sorts of games that are like the opening chapters of 'The Stand', where the characters don't get together for ages. I still feel like we are still at that stage and continuing in that vein holds little appeal for me, I have to be honest and admit that.<br><br>Can we do a big cut and get most of the players together somehow, or at least get them into two groups perhaps and have them begin to react to the situation instead of just running?<br><br>I'm ready to post but the scene in the hospital is another of those irrelevant padding bits I think. Syeda's condition is irrelevant, her injury was just a device to get us to this point (she was actually trampled on in the rush to get out of the school auditorium and my thought was she has some internal injuries), so right now my tendency is to leave the NPCs to be with Syeda and plant Su outside the hospital with Cal and Mike and say "Okay, now what?"<br><br>So... assume that is my post ;)<br><br>This game needs some incentive for the characters to be in the action I think, the whole logic so far has been 'run, run, run away' and I'd like to write posts involving something different. Also, key for me now is shorter posts too. Sorry.<br><br>What do people think?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>28-08-2010, 18:49:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Actually, I would have to agree. The set-up has been done nearly as best as possible. I would be more than happy to place my character in the hands of the GM as to how we get to where we need to be together, or in two groups. That would mean we have a better chance of posting off of each other. I know some of the characters have had to post primarily by themselves, which makes me feel bad. Interaction, especially with a story of this nature, is what it's all about. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>28-08-2010, 19:20:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				We have Su, Michael and Calvin already in one location. I think if Sarah, Cal and Lasair could be brought together that would be a start.<br><br>Nos Corventius I know is very busy IRL and has retired from one of my other games so we could leave his guy to rejoin at some future point if he feels inspired to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>29-08-2010, 03:42:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm in complete agreement here. I'll be honest, the posting up to this point has been phenomenal... but it's taking it's toll on me as well. I'm getting to the point where I dread making a post because it just takes so much work and effort.<br><br>We can't be phenomenal forever! lol. I'm ready for some mush shorter, but equally as fun to read/write posts... and let's start working together as a team. Plus some good sex scenes would kick ass too. ;) 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>29-08-2010, 05:28:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What they say is true, size does not matter, it's your technique. Shorter <del>penises</del> posts can be just as interesting and give you as much enjoyment and fun as longer ones.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>29-08-2010, 10:24:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				True, but those longer <del>penises</del> posts have a way of getting people to those hard to reach places, and different <del>positions</del> story archs. Either way, I believe in laying out only what is needed. Sometimes you just have to cram it all in, and sometimes you can just let out a bit at a time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NosCorventius</strong> on <strong>29-08-2010, 19:18:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh yes I say we do some cramming and move into group scenes as well. I'm actually here for the next two days so please lets get as much play time in as we can.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 05:01:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey everyone, sorry about the delay :( between college starting back up and my muse being a total B.I. and only wanting to focus on one thing I've been having quite a bit of trouble getting a post out for any of my games. That having been said I feel like I've got her back under control and if interest still exists for this game I will post up a quality (or as close to quality as I can get ;) ) post ASAP. Once again sorry about the delay and feel free to let me know here on the OOC thread if you're still interested. Or if you're not. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 05:48:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Definitely interested but as I said above, shortening posts, getting the characters together into at most 2 groups and doing something other than run away would be good.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 06:44:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm game on my end!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 06:54:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm on board
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 07:35:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm still interested. But I would also love grouping up and interacting more... and shorter posts<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NosCorventius</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 07:57:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I think I already gave my opinion. I'm looking to end my fight with Jimbo and then move into a bigger group too.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 08:26:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey, I've fallen behind on Elliquiy stuff in general lately due to being busy in RL.&nbsp; But, I intend to stay involved in the game, and I'm keeping an eye on things and will try to post again soon.&nbsp; <br><br>I'm always eager for more player interactions, I just wasn't sure who was going to decide about where and how our characters run into each other.&nbsp; Urban, didn't you maybe mention once that you had plans to corral us together at some certain locations?&nbsp; Or do we each have a free hand in deciding how to end up meeting each other?&nbsp; I'm happy to go with whatever, just not wanting to interrupt any GM plans.<br><br>Personally I like having the freedom to do either short or long posts, whichever we feel like doing at any given time, or to suit the circumstances of each scene.&nbsp; I was worried that the lack of short posts was slowing the game down big-time, so I'd like to see more short ones, but on the other hand, I'd like for us to still have the freedom to do long posts also, when we feel like it.&nbsp; Just my $.02.&nbsp; :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>03-09-2010, 08:57:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				all about short posts for me
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>10-09-2010, 18:27:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Urban - are you there? Can we put some life back into the game?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>11-09-2010, 01:38:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*smiles* Good to see your back in the mood Haibane!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>13-09-2010, 16:43:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In order to get my zombie fix I just tried joining another group game but the quality of RPing there was... not what it is here so I walked straight out again. I would really, REALLY like to see this game carry on but with shorter posts and more intimate action rather than so much of a Big Picture.<br><br>Conversely I would also like to do a game very closely based on, or even following High School of the Dead where a story perfectly balances zombies, combat, humour and sexystuff. HOTD is pretty much my ideal for a zombie game and I would love for this game to head in that direction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>13-09-2010, 19:36:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I have never seen HOtD but it sounds good based on your description. I agree, and would love to see this game continue. **Looks around for Urban and wonders if the game still slated to continue** Urban?<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>13-09-2010, 20:23:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nice new avatar Mr. C.<br><br>I think I am going to scoot straight off and do a very quick and dirty Bales post and we'll see what happens.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 00:52:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*huggles Haibane* HoTD is currently my ultimate Zombie fix, outside of trying to find The Walking Dead comics that I have missed. If we went in that direction, it would be most excellent!<br><br>You know Corvus, you keep throwing out those handsome man avatars, and I'm going to have to try and top them!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 01:07:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Handsome Manvatars... hehe. Couldn't resist. I had one that I really liked but I got in trouble.... and I didn't think it was as bad as one I had asked to make sure it was okay. *Shrugs* I keep dancing around avatars but... I think I've found one that I feel represents my online persona nicely... hehe. I RP alot in the socail threads so.. that's supposed to be "Corvus" ;).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 01:28:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The current one with that odd blueish-greenish sheen to the skin looks like a zombie, albeit a rather sexy one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 01:53:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nomnomnom. This is a dirty zombie. He doesn't eat brains He has a strict diet of ... women's yummy bits. ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 02:31:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I was almost sure you were going to say cock then. Which would have been yummy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 02:54:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				HAHA&nbsp; XD Hibane!You're being a naughty girl! Keep it up and I'll have to spank that sexy ass of yours. ;) You know.. I think I should do that anyway. :P
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 06:41:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eat cock first and spanks after. I want to watch you...&nbsp; 8-)<br><br>Also, umm, even while Urban is taking a break I see no reason why we can't post.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Michael Corvus</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 06:51:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Honey, I hate to disappoint you but... cock don't go into this guy's mouth. How about if I eat some pussy instead? Then spank? Will that work?<br><br>I agree with you on posting, dispite Urban's apparent Hiatus. Hopefully he will return soon to direct us and guide us.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 11:46:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*laughs at the two of them* I'll cook up a post for later. I say we keep it flowin'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>14-09-2010, 14:17:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I hope you don't mind, Writer, but I went back into my post and removed Calvin's name from it where Su refers to him. I don't know if they were introduced before but I was both 'out of it' IRL at that stage of the game when Su's car met up with Michael's truck, and Su was pretty much entering her 'out of it' phase too by then, so if there was an introduction she missed it. Shall we play the introduction bit now? Is that okay?<br><br>Todd knew him, though I don't know how, but while Su will have seen him around campus and they may have even exchanged nods once or twice Su doesn't know him. I think she probably moves in different social circles. Remember she still has her rather inappropriate and sexy dusty-blue sundress on and sandals.<br><br>Also you missed a [url ] tag off your link.<br><br>Corvus - alright, sounds like a deal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>15-09-2010, 01:12:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll work off of ya, Haibane. Let me go fix zee post.<br><br>EDIT: Haibane, if you wouldn't terribly mind, unless it's the way her character sees Calvin, could you replace "coloured" with something else? If it is the way she sees him, then leave it on. It's irksome, but not totally off-limits, especially when it's a part of the character. I'm also prepared for worse than that down the road.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-09-2010, 03:45:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What alternative would you suggest? It wasn't really her character... though she is white and middle class and protected from real life by her social circle. And most likely, like all of us to some degree, it is a racial thing. I meant nothing by it but if it's offensive and you can suggest something else that works I'll change it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>15-09-2010, 03:59:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*laughs* black kid would be fine. Coloured makes me wanna look out my window to make sure nothing's burning. I can understand the upbringing, but I wanted to be sure it wasn't a character situation is all. I appreciate the adjustment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-09-2010, 04:06:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				To me 'kid' is someone younger and is kind of - well not derogatory - but isn't an expression you'd use to an equal.<br><br>And 'black' definitely has a racist edge to it which is worse again.<br><br>Can you please help me understand what is wrong with 'coloured' specifically? I know its not a perfect word in this context but its a general usage word, at least here in Britain. It generally doesn't imply racism.<br><br>I'm not being difficult, honest, just a bit puzzled - also happy to talk this over in PMs if you'd prefer?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>15-09-2010, 04:17:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It's okay. Think of it more as a personal quirk. It doesn't drive me into some murderous rage, but that particular word is like someone scratching a black board with their fingernails. Yeah, you'll live through it, but it's not enjoyable. <br><br>The characters themselves are both in high school. depending on their outlook, they could both be seen as kids. I could just as easily roll with Black Guy, African American, or fine lookin' brotha. I would just ask that coloured not be used. A particularly nasty character could run the gambit of all kinds of off-color, not too nice things, and the above word would still set me more on edge than anything else. It's very much a personal issue. You'll probably find very few people who would react to it like I would.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-09-2010, 04:21:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay, I'll think of something else. I thought you might be concerned about the racial implications but if its a personal thing then I quite understand without understanding - if you understand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Writersblockade</strong> on <strong>15-09-2010, 11:24:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*smiles* I'm picking up what you're putting down, Haibane. Thanks for the help.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>23-09-2010, 14:16:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Much as it pains me to do it I'm taking this one off my bookmarks now. If anything happens to restart it, please drop me a PM. It was a great game, a great world you built Urban, I still want to do a zombie RP, just maybe a bit more focussed at a lower more personal level.<br><br>If that idea appeals to anyone else, please PM me.<br><br>*hugs to you all*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 01:32:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey everybody -- my apologies for not posting to this game for so long, I've been having problems getting any writing done lately ... but now I'm totally wanting to play again, and it seems things have stalled out here.&nbsp; :(<br><br>I know Haibane is still interested in doing a zombie game of some kind, so I'm wondering, who else here still wants to play a game together?&nbsp; I don't know if we'll be able to keep this one going or not -- wouldn't want to use Urban's ideas without his participation, or at least his permission -- but if there's a few of us willing to keep playing together, we can come up with something zombie-fied that will be fun for whoever is still interested.<br><br>So, who's game?&nbsp; :)&nbsp; *raises the first hand*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 01:39:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll bookmark this and see what happens.<br><br>Thanks for the PM Rick *hugs*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 22:23:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So, hey!&nbsp; C'mon guys!&nbsp; Big fun! ... Zombies, and stuff! ... Hup!&nbsp; Hey!&nbsp; Whaddya say? ... Uhm ... guys? ...<br><br>*listens to echo*<br><br>&nbsp;;D<br><br>*goes back to waiting, stays optimistic*<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 22:27:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And Bales gets her kit off in Ch.2!&nbsp; ???
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Destiny Ascension</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 22:28:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				lolwut<br><br>&nbsp;;D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NosCorventius</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 17:39:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm up for it Rick. Just let me know the details when its up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhoswen</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 02:30:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I have been in the shadows watching. My character this far in the game had no affect directly on the group's desire to post, or not to post. It honestly didn't mattered when I posted since I was not connected with the group as yet in this story. It was done purposely to avoid slowing the group down during my RL issues. I wished not to have to make excuses for my absences. But a disappearing GM caused me to lose interest in this thread. Remedy that flaw and I will give 100%. So no I'm not gone, just slowly dying....Darn Zombie bits...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Escape From Rockford OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rick957</strong> on <strong>28-09-2010, 01:29:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just wanted to say thanks to those of you who responded.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; After some recent developments, it looks like I have enough games on my plate to keep me busy for the time being, without needing to start anything new myself.&nbsp; (Although everyone here is welcome to try my ongoing group game if it interests you, the link's below!)&nbsp; <br><br>Also a big thanks to everybody here for playing this game with me; although its lifespan was unexpectedly brief, I enjoyed the heck out of the few rounds of posts that we had.&nbsp; Hope to cross paths with each of you again in another game sometime.&nbsp; See ya around!
			</dd>
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