Monsterhearts Character Creation
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				Title: <strong>Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>26-03-2013, 05:15:48</strong>
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				This is thread where we will discuss Strings as well as any other backstory between characters. I am going to be asking three rounds of questions of the characters as well.<br><br>You are free to simply state that someone fits a role in your backstory but you may also request a volunteer. This is how it's supposed to work. I don't assign Strings and you don't always get to pick which part you play in someone else's story. It adds to the fun. You may work out details here or in a Private Message, though I'd like to be kept in the loop somehow. As for the questions, I may ask someone else about your character. You may be asked about someone else's character too. Be creative with these answers!<br><br>So, first things first, once your character has been approved, you are free to post their Strings here and start weaving a delightfully tangled web.<br><br>Other Topics:<br><br>Monsterhearts OOC Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169317.0)<br>Monsterhearts Game Info Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169319.0)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 04:34:20</strong>
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				Guess I'll get us started here?<br><br><em>You have two friends who you can rely on for monster-slaying support. Take a String on each.</em> Anyone wanna volunteer? :)<br><br><em>There’s someone who knows that you’re the Chosen one, and wants you dead. The MC gives them a name and two Strings on you.</em> *grins*
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 04:51:17</strong>
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				I have two strings to take on somebody, because I've been using them to inform my own social cues.<br><br>Somebody, however, knows that the story I tell about my past is complete bull; that person gets a pair of Strings on me.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 05:36:59</strong>
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				So you certainly get to pick that person you've been taking cues from on how to act more human, RSGAlex! I think it'd be interesting if you chose one of the non-human options. :)<br><br>As for the other one, I volunteer Nicki because she's been trained to spot things like this but it's up to you. :)<br><br>Remember, you guys get to pick who gets what Strings on you or who you have Strings according to your backstory. That's how it works. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 05:41:52</strong>
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				True, true. I'm just waiting since I know that there's at least two people whose skins I can't remember, and just wanted to get something out here.<br><br>Think I should say a bit more about Max in the interim?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 05:42:40</strong>
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				I'll volunteer to be part of Nicolette's scooby gang. He's great for drawing aggro, and he's never got plans. :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 06:01:09</strong>
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				Sweet! I could see that working.&nbsp; I am thinking she might have suspected something about him, followed him, and confronted him, offering him a chance to help her rather than end up on her (s)hit list? LOL
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 06:02:20</strong>
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				It could work out really well if she lets Silas eat what she kills. Easy way to hide the bodies. :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 06:04:46</strong>
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				Wow, I hadn't even thought of that! I like it. I did make it clear she's not the hero some would imagine a monster-slayer to be right? LOL
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 06:08:07</strong>
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				Either that, or she's taking recycling to new heights.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 06:10:23</strong>
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				I really like the background tying, but don't want to leave anyone out. Someone has captured Percy's fancy, giving him two Strings on them. But I'd rather see all of the sketches posted before nailing that one down.<br><br>On the other hand, you all love Percy. Or at least he thinks so. Everyone gets one String on him, even if they've only briefly met.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 06:20:35</strong>
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				Oh, and my strings are:<br><br>Someone reminded you what love was, when you thought that death had stolen it away from you forever. Give them 2 Strings.<br><br>Did anyone watch you die, or watch you come back to life? If so, you both gain 2 Strings on each other.<br><br>Like Ebb, I do want to wait on more sketches to go up before making a firm decision, but if anyone thinks they can fit the bill, I'm up for talking about it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 08:48:48</strong>
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				Ryder lacks subtlety, so everyone gets a string on me.<br><br>I've also spent several weeks secretly watching someone from a distance, learning their scent and mannerisms. I get two strings on them.<br><br>But I'll wait until the last of the character sheets are up like the rest of you before picking.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 03:23:12</strong>
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				Hmmmm. Strings.<br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You’ve seen someone swimming, but they either didn’t see or didn’t recognize you. Gain a String on them.<br><br>Someone stole your pelt, knowing full well what that would do to you. How did you learn that they have it? Give them 2 strings on you.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Going to need to think about who gets the sealskin.<br><br>Was I the last one people were waiting for? Or are we missing anyone else?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 03:49:30</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7956522#msg7956522">Quote from: CarnivalOfTheGoat on 28-03-2013, 03:23:12</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hmmmm. Strings.<br>Going to need to think about who gets the sealskin.<br><br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Seems like a pretty trustworthy bunch, all around. I don't think you could make a bad pick.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 04:24:02</strong>
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				So, here's my picks. Assuming everyone's cool with it.<br><br>Percy, you made Silas believe in love again. That's two strings on Silas, Percy.<br><br>It seems most likely that Nicolette saw Silas die and come back to life while they fought some monster. Silas and Nicolette get two strings on each other.<br><br>Cool?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 05:50:14</strong>
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				Aww!<br><br>And while I'd be fine with that, remember it'd give Nicolette 3 Strings total on him. One for being her "Scooby" and the other for having witnessed his death and resurrection. I can see her having very mixed feelings about his new status as a result, LOL. So if you're okay with her having 3 Strings on him, I am too.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 05:57:49</strong>
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				Yup, that knowledge I had. I thought really hard about it, and it just didn't seem like it fit for anyone else. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:03:24</strong>
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				I'm fine (more than fine) with being Silas' inspiration to love again. Would you like to spell that out more, or leave it indistinct? Has Silas seen Percy from a distance, or is there something more intimate?<br><br>In fact, it seems like it would be worth charting out who has slept with who, if any of that has happened pre-game. Percy's pretty much open to anything. It will certainly come up with Morgan's Sex Move, so may as well figure it out from the start.<br><br>And for my Strings:<br>Everyone gets one String on Percy. He's just inherently lovable. And usable.<br><br>Percy has captured someone's fancy; I gain two Strings on them. Carni, how would you feel about this being Morgan? Percy could in turn be the one you saw swimming. Probably nude.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:11:33</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957478#msg7957478">Quote from: Ebb on 28-03-2013, 06:03:24</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Percy has captured someone's fancy; I gain two Strings on them. Carni, how would you feel about this being Morgan? Percy could in turn be the one you saw swimming. Probably nude.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>That would work out fine.<br><br>You all know this isn't necessarily a 'wheel and deal'? ;D Just saying, you can arbitrarily pick someone.<br><br>Like, for example, me deciding that Ryder has the sealskin. Because who doesn't want to be in thrall to a hot-headed young werewolf?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:15:10</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957545#msg7957545">Quote from: CarnivalOfTheGoat on 28-03-2013, 06:11:33</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">That would work out fine.<br><br>You all know this isn't necessarily a 'wheel and deal'? ;D Just saying, you can arbitrarily pick someone.<br><br>Like, for example, me deciding that Ryder has the sealskin. Because who doesn't want to be in thrall to a hot-headed young werewolf?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Ah, you are correct. I arbitrarily pick Morgan! 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:17:05</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957574#msg7957574">Quote from: Ebb on 28-03-2013, 06:15:10</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Ah, you are correct. I arbitrarily pick Morgan!<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>*Laugh* That doesn't make it any less fine. ;)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:18:28</strong>
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				So, right now I'm thinking that Max has taken social cues from Ryder. Specifically, as a guide on both how to be more subtle (don't do these things that get attention, like fighting), and how to be a bit more naturally outgoing. The advice sometimes conflicts.<br><br>Also, unless somebody wants to know that Max is a pile of lies, I guess that Nikki could know. (That won't stop me from coming up with ways that others could have found out.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:23:51</strong>
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				I think it's a case of Percy's thinking everyone loves him <em>just happening</em> to be true when it comes to Silas. It's probably not a <em>sexual</em> love right at the time when the game starts. Silas looks at Percy and Percy just doesn't seem as dull and pointless as everyone else and makes Silas feel just a little less cold and bitter and that, maybe, just maybe, a hug from Percy would be a warmth that would make everything inside Silas that is cold and distant melt away.<br><br>Silas is totally cherry. He's never even been kissed.<br><br>I know this isn't 'wheel and deal' time, but I wouldn't feel super-comfortable just saying "I PICKED YOU. TAKE MY STRINGS. TAKE THEM LIKE ONE OF MY DIRTY FRENCH GIRLS." you know? I mean, it's true we signed up for that when we signed up for MonsterHearts, but I just feel better leaving the option to refuse open.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:32:34</strong>
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				That is how it is supposed to work in most cases. But I am not unreasonable- if you have an issue with String assignments or would like to turn something down, please talk to me. It's just a game- our game. <br><br>Also, I vote for a String update.<br><br>Nicky has 3 Strings on Silas- one for being one of the people who helps her fight the bad guys, two for having witnessed his death and resurrection. <br><br>Silas in turn has 2 Strings on her.<br><br>Nikki is aware that Max's past is a lie and has 2 Strings on him, though I'd be fine if another player wants these or Max's player chooses to reassign them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:36:21</strong>
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				I don't mind much either way, but I may end up posting my list of quarter to full assed rationals for why any particular character knows.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:40:21</strong>
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				Just to be clear, when Nicolette saw Silas die, it doesn't need to be the <em>first</em> time he died, right? I was imagining it was just <em>a</em> time he died and got better.<br><br>Update!<br><br>Nicolette: 2 - She saw me die and get better once.<br><br>Percy: 1 - He's cute and lovable.<br><br>Max: <br><br>Michelle: 1 - Just not very subtle, that girl.<br><br>Morgan: 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:43:12</strong>
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				Oh, thanks for reminding me about Percy and Ryder's string.<br><br>Hm! I suppose that could be true too if that's how you wanted to play it. :) That'd work quite nicely.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:45:34</strong>
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				That sounds great to me, CH. I think Percy is definitely the "dance like no one is watching" type, which is probably confounding but attractive to some. Let's say that hug hasn't happened yet, okay? Because if/when it does, I'd like to see it on-screen.<br><br>I'm editing my character sheet posting as we go. Here's what I have so far:<br><br><strong>Strings:</strong><br><br>Nicolette:<br><br>Silas: 2 (Percy has reminded him of what love is.)<br><br>Max: <br><br>Morgan: 2 (Percy has captured her fancy.)<br><br>Ryder:&nbsp; 1 (Ryder lacks subtlety.)<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:51:08</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957620#msg7957620">Quote from: Cold Heritage on 28-03-2013, 06:23:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I know this isn't 'wheel and deal' time, but I wouldn't feel super-comfortable just saying "I PICKED YOU. TAKE MY STRINGS. TAKE THEM LIKE ONE OF MY DIRTY FRENCH GIRLS." you know? I mean, it's true we signed up for that when we signed up for MonsterHearts, but I just feel better leaving the option to refuse open.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Understood and totally respected. :) Just keep in mind that this game doesn't so much flirt with disaster as plunge headlong over the guardrail into the abyss while dousing itself with gasoline and juggling torches. The first strings we start with will probably create a lot of tension (I like that they're called strings and they do that, and you use them to exert 'pull' on people. Very clever.) so it isn't just 'who do I know?' or 'who do I want to have that power over me?' <br><br>Past a certain point, it's 'how can I make this mix more explosively fun and chaotic?' ;)<br><br>I'm considering taking my 'seen swimming' string on Nicolette. But of course, a string should have more pull than just 'seeing' someone...Another weak point in the Selkie sheet, I think...Consider the other strings we're bandying around, and what a string does...Lets you unduly influence someone, gives you some hold over them. <br><br>Mel, would it be off the charts for her to have seen Nicolette swimming back from either (1) taking on some aquatic monster, or (2) having chased some non-aquatic bogeyman into the sea?<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Morgan's current String List</div><div class="spoiler_body"><ul class="bbc_list"><li>1 string on Ryder (lacks subtlety) - (Suggestion: Morgan asked Ryder something about her problems with her father (because Morgan Just Doesn't Get It) which went off so well that Ryder very nearly slugged her in public.)</li><li>1 string on Percy (Everyone loves Percy, at least Percy thinks so.) - (Hmmmmm, need to think about that one.)</li><li>1 string on Nicolette - Saw her swimming back from making some sort of aquatic kill.</li></ul></div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Other people who have Strings on Morgan</div><div class="spoiler_body"><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Percy has 2 strings on Morgan (Percy has captured someone's fancy) - Morgan is infatuated with Percy...and he knows it (else it's no real string to dangle her by).</li><li>Ryder has 2 strings on Morgan (Ryder has Morgan's Skin) - Hmmmmm, how did THAT happen? Ideas?</li></ul></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 06:52:02</strong>
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				As it stands (assuming nobody objects/wants) Max has<br><br>Ryder: 3 (Easy to Study)<br>Percy: 1 (He's so loveable.)<br><br>And people have on Max<br>Nikki: 2 (You are made of lies.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 07:00:30</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957783#msg7957783">Quote from: CarnivalOfTheGoat on 28-03-2013, 06:51:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Mel, would it be off the charts for her to have seen Nicolette swimming back from either (1) taking on some aquatic monster, or (2) having chased some non-aquatic bogeyman into the sea?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>No, I don't think it would be too much to assume that. :) Though I note that Max doesn't have many Strings on him.&nbsp; ::) LOL<br><br>Also, I was going to get the setting up today but... didn't happen, for which I apologize. I am still working on it and think it's going to be awesome. I will be choosing stats for you all to highlight tomorrow, hopefully have the setting up tomorrow or day after.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 07:02:40</strong>
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				I attribute the lack of strings on him to him having a head full of straw. :p
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 07:04:08</strong>
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				I am totally thinking of the song from Pinocchio! LOL
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 07:05:05</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957783#msg7957783">Quote from: CarnivalOfTheGoat on 28-03-2013, 06:51:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br>Mel, would it be off the charts for her to have seen Nicolette swimming back from either (1) taking on some aquatic monster, or (2) having chased some non-aquatic bogeyman into the sea?<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Having just watched "Cabin in the Woods" last night... <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">I'd be very much amused if Nicolette had just finished dispatching a Merman.<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 07:08:35</strong>
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				Ahahahahahaha! That's awesome, I may use that.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 07:12:11</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957838#msg7957838">Quote from: writersmelody on 28-03-2013, 07:00:30</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">No, I don't think it would be too much to assume that. :)</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Alrighty, Nikki it is, with blood in the water. ;)<br><br>Hm. That would've been a heck of a title for a Selkie move... &lt;_&lt;<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957877#msg7957877">Quote from: Ebb on 28-03-2013, 07:05:05</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Having just watched "Cabin in the Woods" last night... <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">I'd be very much amused if Nicolette had just finished dispatching a Merman.<br></div></div></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Ahahahaha, perfect. XD<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957838#msg7957838">Quote from: writersmelody on 28-03-2013, 07:00:30</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Though I note that Max doesn't have many Strings on him.&nbsp; ::) LOL</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I thought about Max, but he just didn't strike me as the 'swims in some fashion that might later prove embarrassing,' while Nicolette offered possibilities way beyond 'saw you skinny dipping, you know...'
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 07:18:15</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7957754#msg7957754">Quote from: Ebb on 28-03-2013, 06:45:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">That sounds great to me, CH. I think Percy is definitely the "dance like no one is watching" type, which is probably confounding but attractive to some. Let's say that hug hasn't happened yet, okay? Because if/when it does, I'd like to see it on-screen.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Oh, definitely.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 08:28:02</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7952884#msg7952884">Quote from: Yggdrasil on 27-03-2013, 08:48:48</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Ryder lacks subtlety, so everyone gets a string on me.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>re: the Lacks Subtlety string -- perhaps Morgan asked Ryder something about her problems with her father (because Morgan Just Doesn't Get It) which went off so very badly that Ryder almost slugged her in public?<br><br>Also...Any ideas on how Ryder would get Morgan's skin, Ygg?<br><br>I notice that (so far) Morgan has 2 strings on her from 2 people...Both tied for 'who has the most strings on Morgan'. Since this affects who chooses one of her stats to be highlighted, how does that work out?<br><br>As I understand it, person with the most strings on your character chooses one of your character's stats to 'highlight' and you gain experience when you roll against that stat successfully. Then the MC chooses another stat to highlight for each character. It doesn't say in the rules what happens if two people are tied for having the most strings on your character...<br><br>Rock/Paper/Scissors? Discuss until agreement is reached? Chocolate pudding-wrestling, two falls out of three?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 16:49:14</strong>
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				Honestly? I don't see Ryder stealing the seal-skin from Morgan, but maybe she hid it for safe keeping for her instead? They both have secrets to hide, and it'll give each other a leg-up on one another and some vague trust to start with. Eventually, I'm hoping to find someone to play a 'best friend/longtime friend' role' so that she has a bedroom window she could crawl into when her uncle turns into a creep again.<br><br>But she'd definitely try to punch someone out if they're talking about her dead parents.&nbsp; ;) Could be when they first met.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 17:51:30</strong>
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				Maybe Ryder procured it from the person who had the sealskin before her?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 21:12:40</strong>
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				Since it seems you all have your Strings pretty well figured out, I am going to start Round One of questions. Please answer these in character. I know some of this is already covered but still...<br><br><em>What is your living situation? (Who do you live with? How do you all get along?)</em><br><br><em>Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?</em><br><br><em>What do you do for fun?</em><br><br><em>What's the best memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br><br><em>What's the worst memory you have of the school year so far?</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 21:26:36</strong>
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				<em>What is your living situation? (Who do you live with? How do you all get along?)</em><br><br>"I live with my dad, it's just the two of us. It's... hard. I know he loves me and he worries but if I don't do what I do, no one will. No one else can. He doesn't get it but I don't blame him. He's my dad. My job is to protect the world, his job is to protect me."<br><br><em>Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?</em><br><br>"Uh... no. I'm rarely in one place long enough anyway and most of my time is taken up by studying or training or hunting."<br><br><em>What do you do for fun?</em><br><br>"I don't know. Movies are fun I guess. I like to read. I don't have a lot of time or disposable income to spend on things like that."<br><br><em>What's the best memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br><br>"I scored an invitation to this party at some kid's house while his parents were out of town. There were so many people there, I think some from nearby schools. Drinking and fighting and other debauched activities. Eventually it got busted and I was taken home in the back of a police car. Dad even grounded me. It was awesome being able to be a normal teen for once."<br><br><em>What's the worst memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br><br>"Seeing Silas die. I knew that he wouldn't stay down but... knowing that I was partially responsible for putting him in that position this time got to me."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 22:07:11</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7959226#msg7959226">Quote from: Yggdrasil on 28-03-2013, 16:49:14</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Honestly? I don't see Ryder stealing the seal-skin from Morgan, but maybe she hid it for safe keeping for her instead? They both have secrets to hide, and it'll give each other a leg-up on one another and some vague trust to start with. Eventually, I'm hoping to find someone to play a 'best friend/longtime friend' role' so that she has a bedroom window she could crawl into when her uncle turns into a creep again.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>In that case, maybe it would be better to hand that string off to someone who will use it against her. It goes beyond the usual 'string' and becomes a core part of the character's mechanic...The token that can be used to force the character hard, strings or no strings...Works better if Morgan doesn't have easy access to it, best if someone has it who will actually use it against her. It goes beyond 'I know what you are and I'll tell everyone' territory and into 'I have a piece of you.'...Somewhat like the infernal's relationship with their demon, they really can't ignore it or blow it off. It has their <em>soul</em>. Except it's in the hands of another player's character rather than the MC.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">People can steal your pelt, but never destroy it. When someone withholds your pelt and demands you do something for them before they’ll give it back, carry 1 forward to doing that. If they don’t return your pelt, take a String on them.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>If you want Morgan to trust Ryder somewhat regardless of that, I'm fine with that. Morgan is almost freakishly naive for her age.<br><br>Hmm, yeah. In the interests of promoting mayhem, CH...How would you feel about Silas having acquired Morgan's skin? And do you have any ideas about how you would see that happening? (Preferably in some fashion that doesn't suggest 'I'm just keeping this safe for the other monster.')<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7959226#msg7959226">Quote from: Yggdrasil on 28-03-2013, 16:49:14</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">But she'd definitely try to punch someone out if they're talking about her dead parents.&nbsp; ;) Could be when they first met.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Ahhhh, it was laate at night when I was writing that and I got my creepy paternal figures confused! How about her living and icky uncle, worse still?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 22:37:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b4/MorganMacLear2.png)</div><em><strong>Morgan MacLear</strong><br>What is your living situation? (Who do you live with? How do you all get along?)</em><br><br>"Hmmmwell. I live with my parents? No. <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Foster</span> parents. They're...Nice? I guess? Kind of old? Don't really get me. We argue. Sometimes. Hyper-Christian. Sometimes fuss about making me go to church. I don't really see a point." <br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">(Especially when the ocean talks to me, and their dead god...doesn't.)</span><br><br><em>Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?</em><br>"I got on the swim team? Ummmm. But they don't like me more. Much? Too fast. Thought we're s'posed to swim fast."<br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">(I said I could slow down, but that made them like me even less.)</span><br><br><em>What do you do for fun?</em><br>"I like the beach, most. I get...collect shells? And I like to I swim. People say it's too cold. The sea. The Sound."<br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">(I think they might be serious, too.)</span><br><br><em>What's the best memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br>"Swimming...even if I have to put up with the awful stinging water I have to swim in. Oh, uhm, and there's this guuuuy." Pale skin flushing amazingly red. "But I don't, uhm...."<br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">(I don't think he really sees me and I'm scared to talk to him.)</span><br><br><em>What's the worst memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br>"Thought Ryder was gonna, uhm, kill me. But we're good now. I think?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 22:47:46</strong>
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				Living Situation? Well, it's me and some of father's old co-workers or subordinates (I never asked the specifics, but perhaps I should), in the still useable parts of the house. I suppose that we get along well enough.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Truth Value</div><div class="spoiler_body"> True enough. He's glossing over the actual details, say how getting along is his way of saying that they're studying him, and he's mostly ignoring them when he can.</div></div><br>I'm not the best member of it, but I am part of the Astronomy club.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Truth Value</div><div class="spoiler_body"> No lie here. </div></div><br>I kinda wish there was a chemistry club, because I do like the subject. Oh, I also like to read and people-watch. Almost forgot that.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Truth Value</div><div class="spoiler_body"> Also true, if the actual reasons for doing so are ones that he doesn't share.</div></div><br>Lesse, my best memory of the school year so far? Hmmm. Can't say I... no, no no. Wait. I just remembered! It was when I heard that the chemistry class will get to use some chemicals like, say, strips of magnesium later on.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Truth Value</div><div class="spoiler_body"> False. He's lying like a rug.</div></div><br>The worst memory is easy. It was when I burn the hell out of my hand. Had to bandage it for a week and everything.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Truth Value</div><div class="spoiler_body"> Other than leaving out why his hand was burned, i.e. experimentation on his body, this is mostly true. Cases could be made for some other ... incidents, but Max wouldn't mention them because, well, they involve things he rather' not speak about.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 23:47:27</strong>
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				<strong>Percy Smith</strong><br><br><em>What is your living situation? (Who do you live with? How do you all get along?)</em><br>Well, there's my dad, Doctor Thomas Smith, DDS. And my mom, Melissa. She runs and partly owns a little bookstore out by the waterfront, mostly for tourists. It loses money, but it's not like we're in danger of losing the house or anything. I have an older brother Evan who graduated from high school last year and isn't sure what he's doing next. We don't have a lot in common, to put in mildly. Everyone gets along, but sometimes it feels like I'm staying at the world's most boring Bed and Breakfast. Friendly, clean, but not a lot of connection there. The three of them go to church on Sundays. When I stopped doing that we had what passes for a fight in our family -- a ten minute discussion followed by two days of silence, then we never talked about it again.<br><br><em>Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?</em><br>Oh God yes. I admit, I kind of go crazy every year with the sign-ups. Let's see, there's the yearbook, the newspaper, the glee club, student government, drama club, tennis team... I'm sure there's more. It keeps me busy, lets me rub shoulders with people all over the school. <br><br><em>What do you do for fun?</em><br>I wish I had more free time for fun! Well, there's parties, of course. I like being around people. I just like people, period, I guess. I drink a little, and I've smoked a little pot -- mostly it just made me hungry. And then there's well, (whispering) ess...eee...echs. But a gentleman doesn't talk about that. Much.<br><br><em>What's the best memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br>There was this Saturday night, in the woods. A surprise kegger, with a campfire and everything, even though it was still summer hot out. People were dancing, drinking, smoking, just really having a good time. People started drifting off into the woods in pairs. As for me? Well, let's just say that three is a magic number, hmm? Teresa, Jason and me. We didn't make it last until the sun came up, but it sure felt like it.<br><br><em>What's the worst memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br>Next Monday, in the cafeteria. The bitch wouldn't even look me in the eye, and that bastard had the gall to call me a fag. Like, hello? Do you suck cock with that mouth? I should have killed them. <em>Could</em> have killed them. Did I say should? Ooops. Figure of speech. Anyway, they're dating now. Hope nothing goes wrong there, such a cute couple.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>29-03-2013, 04:54:15</strong>
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				<strong>Silas Hansson</strong><br><br><em>What is your living situation? (Who do you live with? How do you all get along?)</em><br><br>I live with my parents. I have a room in the attic. It's stuffy as fuck in the summer. <br><br>I've got an older sister and younger brother. Mom and dad pay more attention to them, which is fine with me. Nobody really notices me, so it's alright. I don't get into conflict with anyone. <br><br><em>Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?</em><br><br>No. I meant to try out for baseball this year, but I didn't actually go do it. Just couldn't be bothered . . .<br><br><em>What do you do for fun?</em><br><br>Nothing.<br><br><em>What's the best memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br><br>There was this one time I thought the captain of the football team looking at my dick in the showers. He knew I caught him looking, and after school that day he and a bunch of the linebackers beat the shit out of me, so I'm pretty sure I'm right. It's funny, because he's got the hottest girlfriend. She's like this Swedish blonde bombshell, with legs that go on forever with the biggest breasts and biggest ass. And she's stuck with a guy who wants the D. It's funny and sad and - hey, don't fucking judge me.<br><br><em>What's the worst memory you have of the school year so far?</em><br><br>I had to sit beside the weird girl from the swimteam on a field trip bus ride. <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7960525#msg7960525">Quote from: CarnivalOfTheGoat on 28-03-2013, 22:07:11</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hmm, yeah. In the interests of promoting mayhem, CH...How would you feel about Silas having acquired Morgan's skin? And do you have any ideas about how you would see that happening? (Preferably in some fashion that doesn't suggest 'I'm just keeping this safe for the other monster.')<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I'm okay with it. Maybe it happened when Morgan saw Nicolette kill a sea monster? After Morgan saw it, Silas jumps her, and comes out on top in a struggle, which ends with Silas in possession of Morgan's pelt. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>30-03-2013, 09:13:03</strong>
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				Ryder's Strings. (I just want to make sure this is accurate, and that I didn't miss anything.)<br><br>Everyone gets a string on me, because I'm a bitch.<br><br>Also, I'm stalking Percy, (I get 2) and I find him alluring. (I get another 1... which makes 3. I can count.)<br><br>I'm the Scooby out of the Doo gang. (Nikki gets 1)<br><br>Max is stalking me, so he has a total of 3 strings on me. (Right?)<br><br>... Is that right? I think I got everything. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>30-03-2013, 09:33:27</strong>
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				<em>What is your living situation?</em>&nbsp; Hell. I'd rather have a bag of wet shit from a sick dog right now than to spend one more night in that tin-shack. Maybe cut off my own knee caps with a rusty knife and fill them with fire-ants before sewing them shut? Does that answer your fucking question? <br><br><em>Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?</em>&nbsp; I'm the Captain of the varsity soccer team, other than that I working full time at a warehouse.<br><br><em>What do you do for fun?</em>&nbsp; Fun? I think I only every really have fun when Nikki lets me chase things with her. <br><br><em>What's the best memory you have of the school year so far?</em>&nbsp; When this stupid survey was over. <br><br><em>What's the worst memory you have of the school year so far?</em>&nbsp; When this stupid survey began. Are we finished here?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>30-03-2013, 17:32:53</strong>
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				Because I'm good at reading people, I'm picking up that Ryder is kind of a hot-headed bitch. There are subtle signs, if you look for them.<br><br>Which I think is great. The more things set to explode in our little dysfunctional high school the better.<br><br><br>Ygg -- according to the rules as I read them, you automatically wolf out if you take 4 harm (basically, if you're physically injured to the point of near death). But it's up to you and the rest of the group if you can wolf out at other times, like voluntarily, or when you're stressed, or at that time of the month. (I mean the moon, of course.) What would be most fun for you?<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>30-03-2013, 18:42:57</strong>
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				I'd like to be able to wolf-out at will, if others are willing. I think that could lead to a lot of interesting confrontations in the future. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>30-03-2013, 19:52:52</strong>
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				Presumably when Ryder wolfs out by choice she does not become her Darkest Self? That was the distinction that was to be decided as I understood it. That has some pretty important ramifications for being a werewolf - though the Werewolf doesn't have a Darkest Self that's all that bad.<br><br>Oh, and you get to add 1 to any one of Ryder's stats, Yggdrasil. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 05:23:48</strong>
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				As the MC, I will give that some thought. I do see the potential there but it might take some of the drama away from being your Darkest Self. My thought right now is that it isn't something she can control yet. She could learn during the course of the game, as part of the growing up process perhaps.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 05:33:12</strong>
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				And I believe she chose to add her 1 point to Cold to make it 0.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 05:42:05</strong>
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				And so she did! Forgive me, please. :(<br><br>But, hey, how does this nickname work for you? Nicocoa. Hot Nicocoa, Silly, and Red Ryder. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 05:43:35</strong>
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				No problem. :) <br><br>LOL! Nicocoa could work. Saint Nick or Old Nick too...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 06:32:23</strong>
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				I'm willing to keep her shifting as an uncontrolled element, something that happens when she looses her temper or something, that'd be just fine and still fun to play with. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 06:56:48</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7975130#msg7975130">Quote from: Yggdrasil on 31-03-2013, 06:32:23</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm willing to keep her shifting as an uncontrolled element, something that happens when she looses her temper or something, that'd be just fine and still fun to play with.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Okay, so basically all the time, then? :-)<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 06:57:43</strong>
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				...and? Don't get in her way and you'll be fine.&nbsp; :-)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 07:11:36</strong>
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				Thanks for your flexibility, I think it'd be more fitting with the game if control was something she learned later. :)<br><br>So I think all the Strings are figured out now, if you'll please edit your posts in the Game Info thread accordingly. I will be posting another round of questions tomorrow evening I think. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>31-03-2013, 14:16:45</strong>
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				I am really liking the way this is turning out. If we run with all or most of the stringy nastiness being fairly recent, fresh and raw, the possibilities are already absolutely delectable.<br><br>Poor little ingenue Morgan would get to wander in to school with a shiner and a bruised lip and insist that she fell down or something.&nbsp; ::)<br><br>re: shifting...Mel is of course the final arbiter but it seems to me that if a scene would be enhanced by Ryder trying to drive herself into a rage and go wolfy, well...<br><br>Whatever enhances the scene most catastrophically, right? ;D<br><br>Oh, speaking of strings...CH, would you mind modifying your strings in the Game Info forum so it's a tiny bit clearer which are strings ON Alex as opposed to strings Alex HAS on others?<br><br>And everyone check their string numbers against each other? Some of them don't seem to add up?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>01-04-2013, 04:40:42</strong>
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				Yes please, that'd be helpful. I'll be going over everything too tomorrow evening, I doubt I'll have the time on this holiday to do much more than post this, LOL.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>01-04-2013, 04:53:35</strong>
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				On my character sheet the strings are only ones my character has on other people. It's been edited to say so.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>03-04-2013, 19:47:34</strong>
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				I've checked on the String situation and it all adds up to what's on everyone's sheets and what's been discussed here. That means, another round of questions later today. <br><br>For stat highlighting, here is what the MC has decided. They are going to be negative stats most likely, to encourage creativity and deeper thinking about the skin. Remember, you get XP whenever you roll with a highlighted stat. You don't have to get a 10-up.<br><br>Morgan- your highlighted stat is Hot. I'd like to see you becoming more comfortable in your current form and using its allure to get your way.<br><br>Ryder- your highlighted stat is Cold. I&nbsp; would like to see her gaining control and dealing with people in a non-physically violent way.<br><br>Max- your highlighted stat is Hot. As you become more comfortable with your "humanity," I'd like to see you exploring all that others have to offer.<br><br>Percy- your highlighted stat is Volatile. What happens when a Fae loses their temper? Let's find out!<br><br>Silas- your highlighted Stat is Dark. You die and come back on a regular basis. Why wouldn't you gaze into the abyss to contemplate the meaning of life and death? :)<br><br>Nikki's highlighted stat is also Dark. Gaze into the abyss and it gazes back into you, right?<br><br>Please indicate this on your sheet by either underlining or italicizing the selected stat. Now, those with the most Strings on another character get to choose which other stat to highlight and give a brief explanation of why. <br><br>Silas, please choose which other stat aside from Dark you'd like Nikki to highlight.<br><br>Ryder, please choose which other stat aside from Volatile you'd like Percy to highlight.<br><br>Max, please choose which other stat aside from Cold you'd like Ryder to highlight.<br><br>Percy, please choose which stat aside from Hot you'd like Morgan to highlight and which stat aside from Dark you'd like Silas to highlight.<br><br>Morgan, please choose a stat aside from Hot for Max to highlight.<br><br>Nikki has the most Strings on Max and Silas but since I already chose one for them to highlight, I have designated the highlighting to the player with the next highest amount of Strings in Silas's case and given the ability to select the other highlighted stat for Morgan so she gets a chance to share in the fun for Max. :)<br>&nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>03-04-2013, 20:00:09</strong>
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				I'd like Morgan to creep out the kids on the bus even more. Highlight Dark.<br><br>I'd love to see the Scoobies get into a fist fight. Silas, highlight Volatile.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>03-04-2013, 21:06:10</strong>
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				Ryder, would you kindly underline Hot? That way you're at your best when you're dealing with people, one way or another. :P
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>04-04-2013, 01:13:15</strong>
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				Alrighty, Dark and Hot highlighted. Hmmm.<br><br>I think I'd like to see Max being rewarded for more Volatility.<br><br>Explosions are fun, ergo Volatile things are fun.<br><em><br>We all know Fata Morgana:<br>She keeps herself to herself.<br>She likes the sound of explosions.<br>You know some people need nothing else.<br>She has a volatile nature,<br>Moves in a dangerous way.<br>All the creatures around her<br>They keep quiet lest she blow them away.<br>Singing wak-diddle-iddle-aye, down here,<br>The underwater boys.</em> (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtP3aSip8F8)<br><br>Could. Not. Resist.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>04-04-2013, 05:07:22</strong>
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				Nicolette, highlight Hot. Just so you won't feel left out by being the only girl who didn't get Hot highlighted. Everyone should mark experience for causing awkward, embarrassing boners or she-rections.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>04-04-2013, 07:35:51</strong>
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				Duly noted! :) How interesting that Morgan and Nikki ended up with the same highlighted stats, LOL.<br><br>Anyway, for the next round of questions! If one of you wants to volunteer to come up with four questions for Nikki like the ones I'm posting for all you, I'd appreciate it! These are open-ended; there's no wrong answer. So get creative and have fun! Please answer these ICly like you did with the first round. These are to help flesh out the world and the NPCs.<br><br><strong>Morgan</strong><br><br><em>Why does the bus driver creep you out?</em><br><br><em>Who did you see dumping something in the Sound and what were they dumping?</em><br><br><em>Who's the kid who sits next to you in homeroom and why do they miss so much school?</em><br><br><em>Who's the class president? What's the rumor about them?</em><br><br><strong>Silas</strong><br><br><em>Who's the foreign exchange student? What's weird about them?</em><br><br><em>Who's the kid that sits in front of you in homeroom and what do they do that really gets on your nerves?</em><br><br><em>Why did the chemistry teacher get fired?</em><br><br><em>Who did you catch the janitor spying on?</em><br><br><strong>Ryder</strong><br><br><em>Why did the kid sitting behind you transfer to a different homeroom class?</em><br><br><em>Who did you catch making out with that nerdy kid who sits in the front of class and why was it shocking?</em><br><br><em>What's the story about the kid that went missing three weeks ago?</em><br><br><em>Who's the principal's kid and what's their reputation?</em><br><br><strong>Max</strong><br><br><em>Who is the significant other of the kid that went missing three weeks ago? How are they taking it?</em><br><br><em>Who's the school's drug dealer?</em><br><br><em>What did you catch the kid who always sits in the back of class doing last weekend?</em><br><br><em>Who's the most popular kid in your class and what rumor did you have to hear about them that has to be false?</em><br><br><strong>Percy</strong><br><br><em>What is the name of the rich kid everyone pretends to be friends with?</em><br><br><em>Who's the kid that sits next to you in homeroom and what do they get away with that no one else does?</em><br><br><em>What did the kid who sits in front of you in homeroom do to humiliate you?</em><br><br><em>What's the story about how the kid behind you broke their arm? Why are they lying about it?</em><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>04-04-2013, 18:03:46</strong>
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				Dem questions, wow. So much explosive potential.<br><br><strong>Why does the bus driver creep you out?</strong><br>Everybody stares at me, and our bus driver glares at everyone. But there's something about Mister McTierney's eyes that are less pretty and far stranger than most other humans. Nobody gets away with anything on our bus (I never knew people did on the others until I got on the wrong bus one day). Some days I think he sees right through me.<br><br><strong>Who did you see dumping something in the Sound and what were they dumping?</strong><br>Lots of people around here dump things in the Sound, but probably the most interesting would be Father Andersson, youngest of the three priests at the Catholic church two blocks down the street from school. That girl <em>did</em> wash ashore three days later but I'm pretty sure it wasn't ever connected to him.<br><br><strong>Who's the kid who sits next to you in homeroom and why do they miss so much school?</strong><br>Daniela Stepford. Her father lives up in the mountains to the South and is a real headcase. Came and got her from school once because 'the end of the world was coming'. Like that very afternoon. Apparently it stood him up. Even when he isn't dragging her off, she skips political science a lot because the teacher disagrees with her theories about the Illuminati and aliens in the government. I'm not sure I believe them myself, but who am I to talk about what is and isn't real?<br><br><strong>Who's the class president? What's the rumor about them?</strong><br>Karen Schultz. I don't believe the stories about half the football team and her, because as far as I can tell boys can't keep their mouth's shut that well...But the one about her and her private tutoring lessons from the principle's wife, well. It's funny how that one keeps going away and coming back, and have you noticed how the guys she's dating seem to date other guys? It's also interesting how she never gets in trouble for anything, isn't it?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>04-04-2013, 20:00:15</strong>
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				<strong>What is the name of the rich kid everyone pretends to be friends with?</strong><br>Chester Black. An only child -- of <em>course </em>-- and richer than the Queen of Sheba. I don't even know what kind of a job his father does, except that he's out of town a lot. "Business", I guess. Anyway, Chester is spoiled rotten and has been since he was born. On his tenth birthday they had a circus, like a for real full circus with a giant tent and everything, out on their front lawn. Everybody who was even close to his age was invited, even though most of us had either never met him or never bothered talking to him. Every year since then it's been a different gigantic party, but the guest list has been cut down to kids who actually bother to pretend to like him. Which is everyone now, because last year that meant a free private Harry Beats Sally concert. Sweet.<br><br><strong>Who's the kid that sits next to you in homeroom and what do they get away with that no one else does?</strong><br>You mean Benjamin Wilson, right? The <em>black</em> kid? It's okay -- Port Angeles isn't known as the whitest little town in Washington for nothing. 0.8% African American in the last census. You go, Port Angeles! You'll crack that 1% barrier in no time! Anyway. I don't know if it's like 'we don't want to discriminate' or what, but I've seen that guy just get up in the middle of class and walk out, and nobody says a thing. Just picks up his stuff and goes, and the teacher doesn't even look up. Not just once either, it's like every week. Everybody else sees this, right?<br><br><strong>What did the kid who sits in front of you in homeroom do to humiliate you?</strong><br>Oh, you mean Nancy Simmons. Okay, <em>arguably</em> I just might have been the one to get the 'Fancy Nancy' thing started, but that was like four years ago! Not my fault it stuck. And I didn't know she was the kind of person to carry a grudge for that long. Have to kind of admire her for that, at least. Anyway. So from time to time, when the spirit moves me, I write these silly little poems. They're not even poems, it's just doggerel. Not for public consumption, right? Mostly off in the woods. So Fancy Nancy gets a hold of one of these somehow, and instead of just throwing it away like a decent person or giggling over it at some goddamn little immature slumber party or something she decides she's going to go sign my name to it, run off a bunch of copies, and leave them lying all around the school. Yes, you probably saw it. Yes, the mighty oak tree represents a penis.<br><br><strong>What's the story about how the kid behind you broke their arm? Why are they lying about it?</strong><br>Well, the story is that this guy, his name is Braylon isn'tthatjustsoprecious? Winters, was skateboarding out at Oakton Mall -- you know, the one that's all but closed down, with like four stores left on life support? Story is he was doing a trick down the broken escalator and took a spill. Only it was the middle of the night, because he wanted to practice without anyone watching him fuck up, and so there were no eyewitnesses. So it's basically just shit he made up. I guess I'd make up shit too, if I'd gotten my ass kicked by a twelve year old girl. At least she looked like she was around twelve, what with the pigtails and the little pink and white dress with the ruffles. Just between you, me and the wall, I don't think she's exactly normal.<br><br><br><br>And how about if we each throw a question at Nikki? Here's mine:<br><br><strong>Who was voted 'Most Likely To Succeed' in last year's Junior class, and what have you learned that makes that very unlikely?</strong><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>04-04-2013, 21:14:56</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg7999424#msg7999424">Quote from: writersmelody on 04-04-2013, 07:35:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br><strong>Max</strong><br><br><em>Who is the significant other of the kid that went missing three weeks ago? How are they taking it?</em><br><br><em>Who's the school's drug dealer?</em><br><br><em>What did you catch the kid who always sits in the back of class doing last weekend?</em><br><br><em>Who's the most popular kid in your class and what rumor did you have to hear about them that has to be false?</em><br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Question 1: The S.O. of MacMilligan? That's "Chunky" Whassisname. You know, built like a linebacker, but just goes home after MacMilligan's done with ... that music stuff? Well, anyway, MacMilligan is probably more worried about him going missing than about him. Probably because MM did something stupid and doesn't want anyone to find out. I'll bet you a drink and fries that somebody already knows and's going to lean on MM.<br><br>Question 2: You want one of the Lee kids. I honestly have problems telling the three apart, and frankly don't care to. I think it's the middle one. You know, the one with the dyed black hair and stupid-ass contacts. Does he even look at himself in the mirror? Bah, nevermind. Now, if it isn't the middle one, than you want the tall one. Year younger than the twins, but taller than just about anyone else at school. Hell, could be taller than anyone in town, now that I think about it. If it's not either of them, then it's the short Lee, and well, good luck. I think he's got problems, you know, seeing as he's the older twin, but is also the shortest of the whole bunch.<br><br>Question 3: Wait, that was the same person? Remind me to, uh, not sit too close to her, and ah, wear stuff that won't burn too quickly. Perhaps I should also go and memorize the fire routes. (<em>Look, if you didn't get it, she was burning things. Catherine Brown was burning things, and I don't want to be next.</em>)<br><br>Question 4: Huh. Are we talking about 'looks' popular, or is? I think the answer to the first one is that Black kid, last name Black. I don't really care about about him, but one of the Astronomy Club guys would not shut his trap about the party, and didn't really help out with setting up the telescopes, and I COULD JUST STRANGLE HIM. For actually is. .... I guess it'd be that Charity gal? I hear that she's pretty well liked. She's like, High Queen of the theater kids, and apparently actually a nice person. Look, I only know about her because the theatre kids are going to be using one of our telescopes and I got to be the person that checks in on them. So, I figure if I hear that much about her, she's gotta be popular, right?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>05-04-2013, 05:52:24</strong>
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				<strong>Who's the foreign exchange student? What's weird about them?</strong><br><br>Hendrik Labuschagne. He's from South Africa. There is nothing weird about him at all, I guess, except for his accent. I think he might be into Nicocoa, since she always grabs his attention when they're in the same room. What? No. He's not like, fucking racist. I mean, I dunno. You go look for the Klan hood in his locker, jackass. He was dating Ben Wilson's sister for a while, but they broke up. Or not. Don't see them together anymore so that's what I figured. So where's my chicken tenders, friendo? You promised me chicken tenders for answering this question. Why aren't you giving me my chicken tenders, <em>now</em>?<br><br><strong>Who's the kid that sits in front of you in homeroom and what do they do that really gets on your nerves?</strong><br><br>That's Harvey Deebleman. He's a goth. He wears black and has make-up and thinks the Crow is the fucking coolest thing ever. And he's always writing these poems about death and unlife. Guy's got no fucking clue what it's like when some fucker with a giant hook on a t-handle gets you in the gut and just yanks on it. I mean, you ever see your own intestines? It's not cool, man. Not cool. But he thinks it is. He listens to Type O Negative and acts like dying is the coolest thing since sliced bread. Well, he's fucking wrong! <br><br>The pizza bagel is the best thing since sliced bread, for the record. <br><br><strong>Why did the chemistry teacher get fired?</strong><br><br>He was mismanaging his budget for classroom supplies. It is alleged that he was buying himself dragon dildos and posting vids of himself unboxing and using them at school. Which is ridiculous.<br><br>I mean, who even knows if dragons have dongs? They might just press cloacas together and then they - what? What? It's a perfectly biologically sound method of reproduction and most lizards don't have real dicks.<br><br><strong>Who did you catch the janitor spying on?</strong><br><br>It's not like I was trying to be En-Silas-pedia Brown or anything, but I caught the janitor spying on the math teacher. Doing what? Hmm. Well. I don't wanna say. How do you like them apples?<br><br>As a question for Nicolette:<br><br><strong>What did the school cook bring back with him from Viet Nam, and why is he so passionate about food?</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>06-04-2013, 11:59:49</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg8004623#msg8004623">Quote from: Cold Heritage on 05-04-2013, 05:52:24</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">The pizza bagel is the best thing since sliced bread, for the record. </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Hee! My answers seem so drab now.<br><br>For Nicolette: <strong>Who's the person keeping the dirtiest little secret in Homeroom, what do you know about it, and why aren't you telling?</strong>
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				Title: <strong>There Was Supposed to be an Earth-Shattering Kaboom...?</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>09-04-2013, 21:27:44</strong>
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				Hey everyone, it's just been a handfull of days since anyone but me posted. Touching base, making sure folks are okay and interested. This was really starting to shape up nicely (...Well nicely is not the right word!) I thought. <br><br>Looks like Mel hasn't been on since Saturday. Hopefully all is well!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>09-04-2013, 21:36:09</strong>
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				I'm still very interested, and hope everyone else is too. I think the setup so far has been great.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>09-04-2013, 22:13:59</strong>
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				Still here, still interested.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>10-04-2013, 00:08:31</strong>
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				I am Sinistar. I hunger.<br><br>(Still here.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>11-04-2013, 02:36:31</strong>
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				A-yup
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CarnivalOfTheGoat</strong> on <strong>13-04-2013, 18:14:44</strong>
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				Hoping Mel is okay...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>13-04-2013, 22:30:13</strong>
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				I hope so too. She's probably just a busy girl.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malrunar</strong> on <strong>13-04-2013, 22:43:21</strong>
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				I wouldn't be surprised if she was just busy with school. It's spring break for some, finals for others. She and I both have full schedules, so she's likely occupied with life.&nbsp; :-)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RSGAlex</strong> on <strong>15-04-2013, 05:06:33</strong>
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				It's always best to be occupied with life, I feel.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>19-04-2013, 02:14:58</strong>
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				Here are the answers to your wonderful questions!<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg8001552#msg8001552">Quote from: Ebb on 04-04-2013, 20:00:15</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Who was voted 'Most Likely To Succeed' in last year's Junior class, and what have you learned that makes that very unlikely?</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"That would be <em>Nathan Osborne</em>. To all appearances he deserves the title; he does get good grades and is involved in a lot of extracurricular activities. But I found out that he blackmailed or threatened a lot of students to earn his votes. Some of them mentioned curses? He does claim direct descent from one of the people accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trails."<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg8004623#msg8004623">Quote from: Cold Heritage on 05-04-2013, 05:52:24</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>What did the school cook bring back with him from Viet Nam, and why is he so passionate about food?</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"The way he explained his love of cooking is actually kind of sweet. He says he loves to take the different ingredients, some of which might be nasty on their own, and combining them into something greater than the sum of their parts. To take something that may not be pretty to look it and turn it into a beautifully presented dish. To him it's an art. And he brought back a new spice of some kind but he hasn't tried it out yet."<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=169322.msg8010642#msg8010642">Quote from: CarnivalOfTheGoat on 06-04-2013, 11:59:49</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Who's the person keeping the dirtiest little secret in Homeroom, what do you know about it, and why aren't you telling?</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"Ooh, that's a tough one. But I'll bite. &lt;I&gt;Nenetl Lopez&lt;/I&gt; is of Mexican descent and- you know, I don't think I'll bore you with the details of what I know about her background or how I found out about her secret. I know she's half-human but what the other half is I haven't figured out yet. That's only a small part of it though. She's on the fringes of this cult, working her way in deeper.&nbsp; I've seen some strange doodles in her notebooks and seen her spending a LOT of time with confirmed members of the group. I've got bigger things to deal with than a group of misfits looking for a little excitement but maybe I should do some digging."<br><br>*****<br><br>And now for Round 3! Again, you're all free to come up with a question for Nikki. Try to make it about another PC. ;) But as you can see, it doesn't necessarily have to be.<br><br><strong>Silas</strong><br><br><em>Who's piqued your appetite and what makes them so appealing to you?</em><br><br><em>What's a rumor you've heard about Percy?</em><br><br><em>Who's got a crush on Morgan?</em><br><br><em>Who can't resist trying to get under Ryder's skin at every turn?</em><br><br><strong>Ryder</strong><br><br><em>Who seems to be wary of Max and what's the story you've heard about why?</em><br><br><em>Who is the kid that has a crush on the kid that has a crush on Morgan?</em><br><br><em>Who claims to have slept with you? Is it true?</em><br><br><em>Who treats Silas like he's personally responsible for everything wrong in their world?</em><br><br><strong>Percy</strong><br><br><em>Who's the kid who's convinced Silas is into something bad and wants to save him from it?</em><br><br><em>Who has a crush on Ryder and why do they bug you?</em><br><br><em>Who's your most recent significant other and how did it end between you?</em><br><br><em>Who's the kid that keeps trying to befriend Morgan?</em><br><br><strong>Morgan</strong><br><br><em>Who's been following Percy around?</em><br><br><em>Who seems to idolize Max and why?</em><br><br><em>Who's been spreading rumors about Nikki? What are some of those rumors?</em><br><br><em>Who reminds you of the ocean and why?</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>19-04-2013, 02:32:37</strong>
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				Great questions, Mel.<br><br>For this latest round, do you have a preference between our coming up with brand new people vs. plugging in NPCs that have already been established by previous rounds? Basically, is the cast list big enough now, or would you like it to get even bigger?<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>19-04-2013, 02:52:43</strong>
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				Why, thank you!<br><br>I am not averse to you using existing NPCs but you are also free to come up with new ones! Whatever you think would be most interesting. :) <br><br>Some of these NPCs may make regular appearances, others may show up sporadically, and some might just remain in the background most of the time to add flavor to the world. Some may meet grizzly ends- we could do what we did in another game of MH I've played and take bets on who gets killed by the Chosen first, LOL, or eaten by the Ghoul- which would leave room for others to emerge. Ultimately this game is about YOUR characters. These NPCs are a vital part of your character's stories and may be woven in or cut out as the tale continues. :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>19-04-2013, 04:52:06</strong>
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				<strong>Who's the kid who's convinced Silas is into something bad and wants to save him from it?</strong><br>I guess every school has one, though they're probably thicker on the ground down South. Ours is Terrance Wheaton. His father's a minister. Preacher? Vicar? I don't even know what they call themselves, but an evangelist, anyway. Church isn't for me, but I get that some people are into it. This one's different. Weird. And the whole little whitebread clan make damn sure you don't forget it. The school shut down the 'Religious Studies Club' after it was pointed out anonymously that the Wilsons were basically holding a prayer meeting in the music room once a week, and that kind of thing is sort of a no-no. So now they just grab you in the hall, or at lunch, or when you're trying to walk home from school. Terrance is the oldest one in high school, and so the worst, but his creepy younger sisters following him around with their matching bibles and ankle-length skirts... ewww. <br>Anyway, Silas is their target now, God help him.<br><br><strong>Who has a crush on Ryder and why do they bug you?</strong><br>That would be Mr. Dent, who teaches US History (including at least one lecture on the 'War of Northern Aggression', if you get my drift). Lives alone, crew cut, starched white shirt, and he's happy to tell you all about his years in the Army without ever really giving you any details. I think it's all an act. So this isn't general knowledge, <em>per se</em>, but I might have been snooping around his desk one day during detention and I just might have come across a photo of Ryder. It looked like it was taken from across the cafeteria and then like blown up and cropped out or whatever? <br>So yeah, I find that a little bit creepy. Wouldn't you? I put the picture back, though. I've got enough problems without that creep's attention.<br><br><strong>Who's your most recent significant other and how did it end between you?</strong><br>Ooooh, such grown-up terms! Well, I guess my last real 'significant other' was Katy Pierson. Short, cute, with one of those pixie haircuts, and very shy. I think we both had a good time, it was about three months or so? We slept together, it was her first time even though she said it wasn't. Then she got really clingy, and I got -- yes, I know this doesn't reflect really well on me or anything -- got kind of bored, and so we broke up. She said she was okay with that too, but she hadn't gotten any better at lying. I don't think she's dating anyone now. We don't talk much. I hope she's okay.<br><br><strong>Who's the kid that keeps trying to befriend Morgan?</strong><br>Harvey Deebleman. Sorry, I think he wants to be called 'Black Raven' or something now? So, Deebleman, the goth kid. No big surprise here, but underneath the half gallon of makeup he's pretty shy. I'd be surprised if Morgan even knew he cared. And now that I think of it, I don't think it's even a sex thing (although she is pretty hot). Guy just wants a friend. Maybe I should take another shot at that; last time I'm pretty sure I came on too strong, and now he avoids me.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Monsterhearts Character Creation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cold Heritage</strong> on <strong>21-04-2013, 01:27:13</strong>
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				<strong>Who's piqued your appetite and what makes them so appealing to you?</strong><br><br>"Katy Pierson." Silas says quietly, looking down at his lap. "There's something about her. She's just . . . so cute and loveable. I really want to just take her in my arms and hold and tell her that everything's going to be okay and that I'll protect her." He shifts uneasily. He takes a few shaky breaths. "And then there's the part of me that just wants . . ." Silas shifts again, looking away. "I don't want to talk about this anymore."<br><br><strong>What's a rumor you've heard about Percy?</strong><br><br>"Bad things happen when you promise him and don't deliver. That skater kid who fell and hurt himself? It's said he took a spill after he made Percy a promise he couldn't keep." Silas said in a withdrawn, disinterested tone. He smiles for a moment. "Heh. 'Percy-cution.'"<br><br><strong>Who's got a crush on Morgan?</strong><br><br>"Daniela Stepford. I took this information from her with my reptilian Zionist mind control powers." Silas says in a complete deadpan.<br><br><strong>Who can't resist trying to get under Ryder's skin at every turn?</strong><br><br>"Karen Schultz. I offer this without speculation as to motives."<br><br>As a question for Nicolette:<br><br><strong>Who do you think you'll have to kill first: Silas or Morgan?</strong>
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