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				Title: <strong>Pokémon (Closed)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 07:34:55</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">【⊚】 Main Thread 【⊚】 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318798.0)<br>【⊚】 Info Thread 【⊚】 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318810.0)<br>【⊚】 Interest Thread 【⊚】 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318510.msg15342997#msg15342997)<br>&nbsp;【⊚】 Discord 【⊚】 (https://discord.gg/87adDJ)</span><br><br>Here's the OOC thread. Chat, plan, plot, post pictures, do whatever, this is the thread for it. ^^
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 16:00:30</strong>
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				OOF I THOUGHT I POSTED IN THE OOC &gt;.&gt; <br>Meh bad, regardless I AM FIRST. *stakes flag*<br><br>edit: nice map sketch in the Info thread, you got talents!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 16:25:47</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318811.msg15355731#msg15355731">Quote from: lux89 on 07-04-2020, 16:00:30</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">OOF I THOUGHT I POSTED IN THE OOC &gt;.&gt; <br>Meh bad, regardless I AM FIRST. *stakes flag*<br><br>edit: nice map sketch in the Info thread, you got talents!<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Thanks, I haven’t had a chance to draw in a while so it felt good to try at it again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 18:01:27</strong>
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				Probably should have asked this earlier, but should our characters have previous relations with one another?<br><br>If you would all like, there's this game called Numenera with different character focuses and each one has a connection prompt. I snagged a few from the core book that somewhat pertains to our characters.<br><br>Controller of Beasts: Pick one other PC. That character <br>seems to disturb your creatures in a way that you <br>can’t explain. You know that you must keep your <br>animals away from him if possible, or you might lose <br>control of them.<br><br><br>Crafter of Objects: Pick one other PC. The character <br>has an extra item of regular equipment that you <br>fashioned for her. (She chooses the item.)<br><br>Entertainer: Pick one other PC. This character <br>is your worst critic. Your abilities to help or inspire <br>others don’t function for her.<br><br>Explores Dark Places: Pick one other PC. This character <br>has been your adventuring partner in previous <br>expeditions, and the two of you work so well together <br>that you both gain +1 to any die rolls when you <br>collaborate on the same task, fight the same foe, and <br>so on.<br><br>Fights with panache: Pick one other PC. You’re always <br>trying to impress this character with your skill, wit, <br>appearance, or bravado. Perhaps she is a rival, <br>perhaps you need her respect, or perhaps you’re <br>romantically interested in her.<br><br>Hunts with Great Skill: Pick one other PC. That person <br>once saw you show surprising mercy toward your <br>prey, and now you hope she keeps that information <br>quiet—it might harm your reputation.<br><br>Masters defense: Pick one other PC. This character <br>protected you from harm recently, and you feel <br>indebted to him for saving your life<br><br>Rages: Choose one other PC. You feel <br>strangely protective toward that character and don’t <br>want to see her come to harm.<br><br>Works the Back Alleys: Pick one other PC. The character knew <br>you beforehand and convinced you to leave your life <br>of crime for other pursuits—at least temporarily.<br><br>They're just fun little prompts that can be used and adapted however they need to be. Just thought I'd share them with you all. I'm open to forming connections with anyone :D<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 18:12:39</strong>
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				It sounded like from the intro that we <em>weren't</em> supposed to have prior connections. Which would make a lot of sense, what with every single character being from a different region. I'm up for it either way. But it sounded like we were all going to be getting something that'd push us together in the start of the game.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 18:42:33</strong>
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				If you guys want to have met on the ship that could work, but unless it’s makes sense from your back stories to have been able to meet this is more like strangers meeting and being thrust into working together like the characters in Pokémon usually are.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 19:28:01</strong>
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				Yeah, though you may not meet Officer Sepia on SS Anne either. He's been in Arcaia for some time. <br>I do like the idea of having a bond dynamic as an arc from now forward. Let the plot bunnies hop rampant!!<br><br>Here are some possible bonds for Officer Sepia who spends his time:<br><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><ul class="bbc_list"><li><em>suspecting and pursuing you until you're proven innocent.</em></li><li><em>defending you, a law-abiding citizen, until you're proven guilty.</em></li><li><em>arguing gray areas yet letting you off petty misdemeanors.</em></li><li><em>teaming up to solve/prevent crimes or capture criminals.</em></li></ul></td><td> </td><td><ul class="bbc_list"><li><em>going for walks with you at nights while patrolling the area.</em></li><li><em>ditching plans because a crime was sighted, then makes plans later.</em></li><li><em>escorting you through a dangerous area or time as a bodyguard.</em></li><li><em>treating you as family if you've bonded with a Cacao from your Region.</em></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 19:39:24</strong>
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				He's been in Arcaia? I thought the point was that we were all just arriving and unfamiliar with the location. Hrm.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 19:47:13</strong>
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				I’d say he’s newly arrived. And being an officer he has yet to leave Landing Port. Does that sound okay lux? He’s been here maybe a few weeks to months getting established as an officer and is just starting out with his duties? With his family relocating there they’d have likely just stayed in Landing Port.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 20:03:59</strong>
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				Technically his family is not relocating there. The Cacaos spread out years ago, to all other Regions. <br>BUT yes if GM's ok with Arcaia being lenient on a new migrant signing up as Officer of Landing Port.<br>Months would be more "realistic" but I'm not too picky with logic. He could just have a great resume.<br><br><br>edit: LOL Zeln is a BAD BOY, Officer Sepia's possible Rival? xD
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 21:46:54</strong>
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				Selena wouldn't be too proud to get a guide or bodyguard if she needs to cross an area that is home to high level and aggressive Pokemon.<br><br>I'm working on my first post now, but Selena would've been seen working out with her Riolu on the decks during the voyage.&nbsp; Her Riolu is very energetic, and she's often doing her best to keep up with him.&nbsp; Her Shinx's fur has glowed brightly on 3 occasions during the trip; when the ship's horn first blew, when they stopped at Goldenrod, and when it encountered a scary looking Pangoro.&nbsp; - Just some hooks that might have caught other passengers' attention.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 21:36:36</strong>
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				Derp, didn't realize I'd been accepted @_@<br><br>@Lux89<br>Zeln's technically not a criminal, as he was never officially arrested or criminally charged with any offenses. But with both his parents locked up in prison, and indications that he was a member of Team Rocket, it wouldn't be surprising if authorities had labeled him as a person of interest. In that sense, I think the "suspecting and pursuing you until proven innocent" could be an interesting dynamic between the two characters. <br><br>Additionally reading what Aribeth just said, I think it could be fun to have Zeln insist on travelling with her (or anyone else), and Sepia being suspicious that Zeln's trying to steal someone's pokemon. <br><br>Also, on the issue of Sepia being an Arcaian police officer (and this is just my opinion);<br>Unless Lux89 is set on having Sepia being in Arcaia, I think sending him in as reinforcements could be one way of handling things. ThunderSplash mentioned how "strange rumors have been cropping up about some extremely aggressive pokémon" in Arcaia, and to deal with the heightened level of public safety, it wouldn't be a stretch to have other regions send in some sort of backup to maintain order. <br>Alternatively, Sepia could be higher ranking than your regional Jenny and tasked with chasing down criminals across regions? Zeln's probably not important enough by himself, but if Sepia was trying to investigate Zeln's grandfather and noticed that Zeln was running an errand to Arcaia, that could serve as a motive? I will admit though that I feel like I'm pushing the Sepia/Zeln interaction too much... Totally not saying that because of this guy.<br>(https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/0/01/Global_Police_agent.png/300px-Global_Police_agent.png)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 21:46:14</strong>
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				I think they're fantastic hooks, that make it all come together more cohesively. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 23:01:19</strong>
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				Yes, that makes a lot of sense! I think we will be going in that direction, transferring from Orre to Arcaia in the same line of work! <br>I had assumed that we would have gotten our Starters from Professor Pine (which was why Officer Sepia was set in Landing Port). <br>Instead, everyone already has their Starters. With Sepia a newly settled Officer, it makes sense he'd be already there employed.<br><br>I'm currently writing a post of him near the marina, expecting the Trainers on S.S. Anne to meet with Prof Pine, so he <em><del>exploits</del></em> joins <br>their adventure. Perhaps one look at Zeln just gives him all the more reason to keep a watchful eye out for his shenanigans! ;)&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>I dig that dynamic, I agree would be interesting to see how that unfolds. Lol love the screenshots <strong>"I'm a GLOBAL POLICE agent!"</strong> 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 23:11:01</strong>
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				Yeah, with that guy and also Looker who’s been around since Diamond and Pearl I’ve always wonder how this “global/international police” thing worked in the Pokémon universe.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 23:19:04</strong>
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				Detective Pikachu was such a good movie. Left me traumatized.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 20:28:18</strong>
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				Question: Is there an established posting order currently or are we freeflowing until [Insert GM Plot Device Here]?<br><br>Asking for a friend &lt;_&lt;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 21:01:42</strong>
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				I was just waiting for everyone to get a first post in before we just go hog wild. But unless a situation calls for it like a major plot point there isn’t a restriction on posts. And for right now unless Sepia has a way of being on the SS Anne and wants to get a post in before we move along we can wait. Or if Sepia will be waiting on the docks we will move things along to make sure everyone is involved soon.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 21:06:30</strong>
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				I'll post tonight then.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 23:13:11</strong>
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				Yee posting soon at the dock!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 23:43:09</strong>
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				I’ll hold off until you post then Aribeth. Sounded like Selene wanted to challenge Daniel so I’ll let you go first.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 23:56:16</strong>
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				I've gotta help a list Snorunt first!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 01:05:48</strong>
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				Gotcha, well then looks like Daniel has a cute blonde in her future.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 19:49:16</strong>
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				Glad to hear that there won't be any real restriction on posts. I've always thought it was a bit odd when people put in rules that prevented people from being active. Kind of like a "Be excited for the roleplay, but not too excited else it might make others uncomfortable" type of thing. Common sense is generally more than enough to get by on. I mean we're all adults here right?<br><br>Since people seem to be planning their next interactions, I'll probably write up a second post with Zeln wandering around sometime tomorrow. Though if I see an opportunity to invade someone elses interaction, I'll probably take it.&nbsp; ;)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 20:12:10</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318811.msg15361365#msg15361365">Quote from: Zayk on 10-04-2020, 19:49:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Glad to hear that there won't be any real restriction on posts. I've always thought it was a bit odd when people put in rules that prevented people from being active. Kind of like a "Be excited for the roleplay, but not too excited else it might make others uncomfortable" type of thing. Common sense is generally more than enough to get by on. I mean we're all adults here right?<br><br>Since people seem to be planning their next interactions, I'll probably write up a second post with Zeln wandering around sometime tomorrow. Though if I see an opportunity to invade someone elses interaction, I'll probably take it.&nbsp; ;)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>100% agree 👍<br><br>By the way,&nbsp; I'll be making a few runs today. Picking up some computers for my niece &amp; nephew so they can do their school work. Loved the post, btw. Selena is so nice. Must be the breeder in her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 20:22:12</strong>
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				There may be instances where an order needs to be followed, say like some huge battle where everyone should get a turn before moving forward, but other than time’s like that where it is absolutely necessary I say post as much as you are able to. I don’t want to squash your creativity. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 21:02:14</strong>
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				Yeah, that makes sense. Not exactly sure what to expect when you foreshadow there may be 'huge battles' somewhere on the horizon though. Think the common sense approach covers situations like that, but I guess this is the Internet, and it wouldn't be the first time something's needed to be bolded, underlined, and carefully worded.<br><br>Selena does seem pretty sweet, though props to Zephy for using their Snorunt to snag the first reciprocated player to player interaction. I'm really curious as to how that interaction will be playing out. (Nothing like rescuing a crying pokemon to develop that initial friendship). Also curious about Rivena and Daniel's interaction, since I think Rivena might be able to tease out a bit more info on Daniel... actually might need to go back and re-read her since I seem to have forgotten everything about her... wow, mind blank. <br><br>Oh, and I also love how Sepia's attitude waking up on a workday is "Let's go make some arrests."&nbsp; :D<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 22:46:23</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318811.msg15361365#msg15361365">Quote from: Zayk on 10-04-2020, 19:49:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Glad to hear that there won't be any real restriction on posts. I've always thought it was a bit odd when people put in rules that prevented people from being active. Kind of like a "Be excited for the roleplay, but not too excited else it might make others uncomfortable" type of thing. Common sense is generally more than enough to get by on. I mean we're all adults here right?<br><br>Since people seem to be planning their next interactions, I'll probably write up a second post with Zeln wandering around sometime tomorrow. Though if I see an opportunity to invade someone elses interaction, I'll probably take it.&nbsp; ;)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I've had a few 6 person games get out of control when 2 people with no self control post two pages of interactions in a single afternoon.&nbsp; &nbsp;It's total BS to come home from work to find the scene you've been looking forward to posting for all day has passed you by because people don't want to wait a few hours. <br><br>In general, I agree that it should be common sense, though.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 23:25:38</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318811.msg15361683#msg15361683">Quote from: AribethAmkiir on 10-04-2020, 22:46:23</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I've had a few 6 person games get out of control when 2 people with no self control post two pages of interactions in a single afternoon.&nbsp; &nbsp;It's total BS to come home from work to find the scene you've been looking forward to posting for all day has passed you by because people don't want to wait a few hours. <br><br>In general, I agree that it should be common sense, though.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I understand that. I’ve been on both side of that unfortunately, and for the most part I will only step in two tell people to slow down if it becomes necessary. But hopefully we will all just get along and make sure everyone is able to RP at a pace that is comfortable for them. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>11-04-2020, 09:19:45</strong>
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				Are we using Gen 8's move list?&nbsp; I know every time they put out a new game some moves get reorganized, or even removed completely.&nbsp; I also know you wanted us to limit our Pokemon's moves to things they'd learn before level 13, or so.&nbsp; Which move list do you want us to pick from?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>11-04-2020, 13:47:45</strong>
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				It can be either gen 8 or gen 7. I’m not terribly picky and I know not all pokemon have been added to sword and shield yet so it’s whichever is most recent.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>11-04-2020, 22:42:43</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318811.msg15361683#msg15361683">Quote from: AribethAmkiir on 10-04-2020, 22:46:23</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I've had a few 6 person games get out of control when 2 people with no self control post two pages of interactions in a single afternoon.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Yeah, that sounds like a typical case of people with little to no common sense. I could probably understand it a bit more if they were in an exclusive situation (like being tucked away in a bedroom with just the two of them). But even then two pages does sound pretty ridiculous. With that said I've been in a lot of group games where people emphasize on patience so much, that nothing ever happens in the roleplay, and people get bored and quit. I understand that life happens, but only being able to post once every few weeks really bogs the fun factor down.<br><br>Speaking of which, a few things came up today for me today, so I probably won't be posting. Not feeling particularly inspired on required to post at the moment either. So if people are able to post, please go ahead and do so. I'm really enjoying reading everyone's posts so far, and personally feel like it'd be a shame to shove my way into something and ruin an already interesting interaction. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 02:34:28</strong>
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				Also, to let you guys know, though at the moment only Rivena would probably know this, though Arcaia does not have its own native pokémon there are some Arcaian variants of pokémon. They shall be discovered as we go along though sadly I do not have any art for them. Don’t have the time to draw them and may not have the skill either but I will do my best to describe them when they appear.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 02:42:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sounds fun!<br><br>Are our Pokemon limited to 4 moves?&nbsp; It seems in the anime some Pokemon sometimes have more.&nbsp; Also, anything about egg moves?&nbsp; <br><br>With the system we're using, it doesn't seem like moves are all that important.&nbsp; Just wondering more for continuity and style than anything.<br><br>Finally, going to try to get a post up tonight.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 03:06:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318811.msg15363561#msg15363561">Quote from: AribethAmkiir on 12-04-2020, 02:42:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Sounds fun!<br><br>Are our Pokemon limited to 4 moves?&nbsp; It seems in the anime some Pokemon sometimes have more.&nbsp; Also, anything about egg moves?&nbsp; <br><br>With the system we're using, it doesn't seem like moves are all that important.&nbsp; Just wondering more for continuity and style than anything.<br><br>Finally, going to try to get a post up tonight. <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Fortunately our lord and savior @Thunder Splash feels as though the 4 move limitation is too unrealistic to be useful. Therefore, we are allowed to use any moves are Pokemon would be able to learn up to level 10. Just be reasonable &amp; responsible :D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 03:13:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Right. I will add a level cap to the main page soon and your Pokémon can know any move they could naturally know up to that level. Egg moves are a possibility if you hatched the Pokémon yourself. And the moves are more for flavor, when a fight happens after the two contested rolls are made the fight can the be role played out for fun and flavor. But if multiple Pokémon are used it’s a new contested roll for each time a new Pokémon enters the battle to see who will win if say it’s a battle between trainers who have more than 1 pokémon each.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MelodyCake</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 09:08:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I thought I'd start with saying an official hello here! <br><br>Look forward to joining in, will aim to do so either later today or early tomorrow.<br><br>I do want to say though Thunder! I actually really liked the added touch of the map you drew up, so hearing you are considering making some new Pokémon's native to the region sounds like it is going to be very fun to see :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 09:19:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Woo native pokemon? That sounds pretty exciting, definitely something to look forward to. <br><br>I've got a quick question about moves though; when we're talking about 'moves' we're generally talking about combat right? I'm mainly asking since I'd like my Sandshrew to be able to dig holes in the ground at some point, but noticed the battle move isn't available until level 20~30. I can understand not having access to big moves like summoning a sandstorm or causing an earthquake, but if it's physically possible, it should be fine right? Also asking for things like birds flying around and water pokemon doing stuff like surfing on water. <br><br>Also welcome to the group MelodyCake, look forward to seeing Makaio around. Sad to see applications for this are now closed (even if it's the right thing to do), but I'm glad to see you managed to sneak your way in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 14:13:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=318811.msg15363998#msg15363998">Quote from: Zayk on 12-04-2020, 09:19:37</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Woo native pokemon? That sounds pretty exciting, definitely something to look forward to. <br><br>I've got a quick question about moves though; when we're talking about 'moves' we're generally talking about combat right? I'm mainly asking since I'd like my Sandshrew to be able to dig holes in the ground at some point, but noticed the battle move isn't available until level 20~30. I can understand not having access to big moves like summoning a sandstorm or causing an earthquake, but if it's physically possible, it should be fine right? Also asking for things like birds flying around and water pokemon doing stuff like surfing on water. <br><br>Also welcome to the group MelodyCake, look forward to seeing Makaio around. Sad to see applications for this are now closed (even if it's the right thing to do), but I'm glad to see you managed to sneak your way in.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Things like flying, swimming, and burrowing are all totally fine for when a battle is happening or if they are doing it out in the world as well. For battle we will consider moves like fly, dig, surf, and so on more powerful and offensive than the act of simply doing those things. But we can also consider it that once they know the move they can bring their trainer with them as well. So once Sandshrew cans learn dog for example they could then dig a hole big enough and fast enough for Zeln to follow them into the hole to travel or escape from somewhere if needed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MelodyCake</strong> on <strong>13-04-2020, 11:36:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks Zayk! I'm glad I managed to get in as well, excited to see where things go from here. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>13-04-2020, 17:52:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Delays. Delays. So many delays! Welcome to game, MelodyCake! :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 01:45:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gonna try and get a post out later tonight. Today's been... weird lol
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 02:38:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Welcome to the game, Melody!!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MelodyCake</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 12:07:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Thanks Aethyrium and Aribeth! I'm glad to be a part of the group, look forward to writing with all of you =3
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 19:58:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright! Let's make some awesomesauce!<br><br>Great opener MelodyCake. Loving the dynamic between Makaio and his 'mons! 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 20:46:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I’ll try and get some posts up tonight. Been a bit busy with school. Online college hasn’t skipped a beat with all the craziness going on around the world.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 23:25:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Totally understandable! <br><br>Also: welcome MelodyCake!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>17-04-2020, 10:51:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Is everyone okay? Been a few days since there was any activity in here, so I figured I'd waltz in here and give everyone a general poke. Feeling a bit worried since it seems like people went in, greeted each other, and then ran out of things to do. If everyone is just busy with life stuff, that's fine too. Just wanted to keep things rolling.&nbsp; :P
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>17-04-2020, 14:07:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am quite alive. Just waiting for replies! Of course anyone else who is stuck is welcome to bump into (trip over?) us and get involved.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>17-04-2020, 16:26:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm here.&nbsp; Should have a post out today
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>17-04-2020, 17:12:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still here as well. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>17-04-2020, 18:01:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Same! I'll wait til the ship comes in
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MelodyCake</strong> on <strong>17-04-2020, 20:25:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks for the welcome Lux! <br>And thanks for the compliment ZephySempai.<br><br>I'm also still alive and well :P<br>Good to hear everyone else is, got a little bit worried that I might have thrown everything off, since the only one that posted since I joined was ZephySempai xP<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>18-04-2020, 08:18:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Had some stuff come up and didn't get the post out that I thought I'd have time to do.&nbsp; Sorry.&nbsp; Will definitely have it out Saturday.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>20-04-2020, 21:40:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Finally got a reply out! sorry for the long wait. Work started back up again...<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1c/1e/b2/1c1eb2766a80ea1c730b696d79b6e5ff.jpg)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>22-04-2020, 18:02:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Anyone heard from our lovely GM? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>22-04-2020, 18:04:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I just poked at him. Hopefully we'll hear back soon. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>23-04-2020, 01:54:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm glad to hear that someone's taking the initiative, I was going to message the GM yesterday myself... but it completely slipped my mind. If they've already been poked at, I suppose it wouldn't be wise for me to pester them by messaging them now.<br><br>Just read the latest post, and I have to say.... thank you Aethyrium! <br>I felt really tacky and unoriginal shoving Rivena over again after Daniel had already ran into her, but the "She just wanted to be on her feet again!" actually made me laugh. Hopefully it won't be a constant thing for her... being swept off her feet. <br><br>Hopefully the upcoming shipwreck is just a silly little thing, and not a metaphor for what'll happen to this roleplay if Thunder doesn't get back to us.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>24-04-2020, 15:02:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				My suggestion for the group is this: continue posting as normal, assuming Daniel has sort of moved into the background.<br><br>I sent another message to Thunder, and told him that if we hadn't heard from him by the 26th, that I would step up and assume control of the game - provided that all of <strong>you</strong> are okay with that. I'm excited about what we've got here, and I'd hate to see it die. So I am quite willing to push it forward. Then, of course, should Thunder return I'll happily turn control back over to him. I can't promise anything I do with it will be what he would have done, I have none of his notes. But I'm confident I can do something compelling in any case. Of course, if the majority here would rather not go that route we can just let it fade off. That would be unfortunate though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>24-04-2020, 16:51:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Im cool with the above. Thunder rounded up a solid group and made a cool setting. I'm jealous. Hate to see it die, some I'mgame to stick around and help out if you need anything. Looking forward to it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>24-04-2020, 18:37:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Dont want to see this die.&nbsp; I'll play as long as I have ppl to write with.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>24-04-2020, 23:55:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll need to think things over a bit in my head... since I'm not very keen on the idea of someone taking over at the moment.<br><br>Generally speaking, I've never seen these sort of instances turn out for the better. And to be completely blunt and upfront, I do feel like continuing without Thunder would only be dragging out the game's inevitable demise for a few days/weeks. By Aethyrium's own admission, they don't have Thunder's notes/plans, and even if they do come back the roleplay might have taken on a completely different path to what was originally planned. I think my biggest drawback is the admission that control would be returned to Thunder if they were to come back. It's a nice gesture, but the transition of power back and forth makes everything seem so clumsily done and could get really messy. <br><br>Sorry for being the naysayer in this.&nbsp; I do respect Aethyrium for stepping up though, and think they could turn this into something interesting...but I just find the whole thing about someone taking over (even babysitting) to be a bit unnerving. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>26-04-2020, 15:23:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay friends, I think it's time to make a decision as a collective as to what we want to do.<br><br>It's been over two weeks now since we heard anything from Thunder. The way I see it we have three potential options. I'm excluding the option where we continue blindly hoping that Thunder returns at some point, because it's not really something I'm willing to do (feel free if you want to though).<br><br>1. The game fades quietly into the night. Sad, but easy.<br>2. I (or, anyone who is interested really) takes the reigns and pushes us forward in the hope that Thunder just got swallowed temporarily by life and will return in shortish order. If Thunder were to return, I would hand the game back to him and offer assistance as a co-gm if desired.<br>3. I (or, anyone who is interested really) takes the reigns and pushes forward, accepting responsibility for the game going forward. If Thunder were to return, I would just talk it out with him and state what we came up with collectively (Zayk's concerns, more or less) and continue to run the game - offering to let him co-gm, so I can incorporate his notes but not change the 'feel' of the game going forward.<br><br>I don't know that I have a preference between 2 and 3. I wasn't <em>intending</em> to run this game (obviously, I didn't make it :P) but I'm happy with Rivena, so happy to do so. I'm willing to follow the consensus here. I'm most unthrilled about option 1, but it's also not my game so I'm not going to go after trying to keep everyone involved if instinct says otherwise.<br><br>So.. Vote vote! Let's figure it out. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>26-04-2020, 16:11:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I vote for option 3.<br><br>Stay optimistic, but honest. <br><br>Both 2 and 3 sound like the diplomatic options for attempting to continue on. Plus we all can relate to and understand sudden absenses, and wouldn't want to just take a game from someone. But nobody wants a good game to die, not even a gm.<br><br>Hoping for the best and excited to absolutely DOMINATE any gym lewder that challenges <em>us!</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>27-04-2020, 04:00:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				3, but wouldn't be opposed to 2.&nbsp; We all know Pokemon.&nbsp; &nbsp;It isn't going to change the game a ton if pokemon x (not to be confused with the game) can be caught in location y.&nbsp; <br><br>We've got enough information to do the first 2-3 locations.&nbsp; Right?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>27-04-2020, 22:35:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So we've got Aethy/Aribeth/Zephy all preferring option 3.<br><br>I'm either leaning towards option 1 or 3, depending on what's going on with the rest. Thunder's obviously disappeared, but I haven't seen much of Lux89 or MelodyCake since the idea was raised. If 50% of the group is bailing, we'll either need to reopen applications or close it off I think.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>27-04-2020, 22:50:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I just booped lux, so hopefully we can hear what he thinks soon.<br><br>Melody, however, hasn't been online in a couple days now. If Melody and Thunder are the casualties, I think we're probably safe to still continue, that leaves 5 total players yet (provided lux is on board, which sways Zayk). 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lux89</strong> on <strong>28-04-2020, 05:36:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hello everybody, I am very sorry, I have to leave. D: Real life just got busier for me, it's kinda avalanching. Won't be fair of me to overpromise. But it's been really interesting so far, enjoyed all your writing and I was super looking forward to write. Ugh. If things calm down, and this still runs, I'll be back. So sorry you guys. D: 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>28-04-2020, 13:09:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If we make the assumption that MelodyCake is gone, due to not being online. Losing Lux, and Thunder too, that leaves us at 4 if Zayk is willing to stay. Which is sufficient by me. However, given that he's said losing that many kinda kills it, I think the verdict here is that we're going to let it die. Unfortunately.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZephySempai</strong> on <strong>28-04-2020, 15:41:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Damn. We didn't even make it off the boat. Oh well. Im still game for opening up recrutiment for this or even doing a reboot, but I'm also cool with whatever you decide @Aethyrium. You've already gone further out of your way than you needed to and you're awesome for that. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>28-04-2020, 17:20:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Up to you guys.&nbsp; The show only has a party of 3 normally.&nbsp; Having a larger roster doesn't necessarily make a game better.&nbsp; We were going to split off and go our own ways anyway
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zayk</strong> on <strong>29-04-2020, 01:33:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unfortunately, I'll have to withdraw myself from this as well; since I primarily joined for the group roleplaying aspect, and am not particularly interested in doing a 1x1 of this scale with an extra person or two tacked on to the side. <br>Again, I do appreciate and respect you for stepping up and offering to run this for us Aethyrium, but all things considered, I think there's a bit too much baggage lying around and particular issues for me to truly enjoy this idea now. Sorry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aethyrium</strong> on <strong>29-04-2020, 01:49:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In that case, I think I will bow out as well. I'll consider opening one of my own, but that wasn't really my intent so I need to give it some thinking. It was fun while it lasted, thanks everyone. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pokémon Light and Shadow: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>29-04-2020, 02:44:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yup.&nbsp; Y'all take care.&nbsp; Hope to write with you again 
			</dd>
		</dl>
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