[FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC
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				Title: <strong>[FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>27-02-2013, 20:30:23</strong>
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				This will be the OOC topic for Fractal Sky. Generally the main discussion thread. Go ahead and chat your pants off here. ;P<br><br>Character Sheet Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=166979.0)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>27-02-2013, 20:36:13</strong>
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				The Bancho posts first! 'Cause he's cool like that.&nbsp; 8-)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Genbu83</strong> on <strong>28-02-2013, 07:32:27</strong>
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				Golden Boy or the gearhead punk posts second.<br><br>Still not sure on how to spend Refresh to buy powers...I think having 0 or negative refresh is bad, and I don't know how expensive all the powers are. Nor am I certain on how you want them presented.
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				Title: <strong>Step 01</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>28-02-2013, 09:04:08</strong>
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				So, as I mentioned this is Step 01. Character Concept, all great characters start with a great concept. The better the idea you have of the character you want, the easier time you'll have building that character (and the easier time I'll have helping you build that character). Don't worry about systems or mechanics right now, that'll come later.<br><br>So just general questions to guide you: Who is your character? What's his/her ambition? What's the most unique thing about him/her? What causes the most problems/drama in your character's life? If you had to describe your character in only a sentence or two, what would your summary be?
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>28-02-2013, 09:35:14</strong>
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				Ok soo I may have misread, char. concept here correct? Sorry been up for roughly 21hrs and wont get a chance to lay down for atleast another 5 and a half hours.<br><br><br>Like I said don't have a strong asain culture influence so don't really have a name yet that would be respectable but:<br><br>Name:<br>age: 17/ Junior<br>gender: male<br>sexual preference: hetero<br><br>High aspect: Astute protector of the weak/young<br>Trouble: How did I upset you now?<br>Mystic Talent: Biting Wind<br><br>Weapons: staff type/ hands and feet<br><br>Biting Wind: Can be a gust of wind to knock opponent off-balance or literally cause harm if focused enough. Also used as a boost to caster's own speed be it an attack or dodge or something of the like.<br><br>Background: Not a stand out student at school but only because he decided he was beyond the curriculim. Math and science did not challenge him as he slept in those classes and still aced his tests, language he just refused to do the work because it was the same information he'd seen the 5yrs. Though he was quite fond of his art class and would prefer time there over all others. In his spare time he took tae-kwon-do, though not profoundly gifted at it it was good exercise.<br><br>At home his father was a handyman jack-of-all-trades, when not in school he would be working with his father to the point where he thought he could literally build a house from scratch and still pass all the building codes. His mother was a nurse so he also has developed a limited knowledge of medicine but would certainly not want anyone to take his suggestions as fact.<br><br>At his core though he feels the need to protect people who need it but also to make everyone happy, willing to make a fool of himself at times just to make one person smile. But is also deeply hurt when he feels, whether it's true or not, that he has hurt someone else.<br><br>Skills:<br><br>Good: construction/ math and science<br>Fair: charisma(speechcraft)<br>Average: weaponry/hand-to-hand<br><br>Ok I think maybe that's all correct.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Genbu83</strong> on <strong>28-02-2013, 10:04:38</strong>
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				Name: Yakatoshi "Toshi" Nara<br>Age/Grade: 17, Senior(?)<br>Gender: Male<br>Sexual Preference: Heterosexual<br><br>High Aspect: Mister niceguy, King of the Boy Scouts, take me home to meet the parents.<br>Trouble: Hidden temper/combat junkie, has a "girly skill"<br>Mystic Talent: Awakened Form<br>Background: Model Japanese youth.<br><br>Mystic Talent Info:<br>Background Info:<br><br>Refresh: 3<br>Fate: 3<br><br>Weapon(s): Fists (martial arts), familiar with; bokken, katana, dagger, jo, bo, spear, and jitte. Is not a terrible archer.<br><br>Skills: These are limited to five; one Good, two Fair and two Average. There aren’t any stunts as far as it’s known, and Skills aren’t entirely limited to Rapport, Fighting or Stealth. These are just whatever your character’s good at.<br><br>Good (+3): Athletics<br>Fair (+2): Survival<br>Fair (+2): Fists<br>Average (+1): Scholarship<br>Average (+1): Weapons<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>28-02-2013, 10:11:26</strong>
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				Ok character name forthcoming:&nbsp; Takumi, Onbin (as is proper last name first)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>28-02-2013, 10:13:06</strong>
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				Scrag!! I should also add that I can never get pictures to work in posts, idk why it just never works. So I can either try for links or I can write out descriptions.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>02-03-2013, 08:49:53</strong>
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				Blast, had too many windows open last night and posted to the Interest Check rather then the OOC. <br><br>Ok... Just tossing out ideas now to work out the High Concepts, but if you guys have ideas for character tie-ins to one another this is a good time to work on that as well.<br><br>@Genbu83: What are you thinking of when you think of this wild side, aside from the beast motif? Not sure on how to narrow down your High Concept without knowing more about what role you see yourself playing in the group. Mr. Niceguy can work. I really like King of the Boyscouts if you want to play that one up though, since it implies a moral guy, plus someone with outdoorsy experience.<br><br>@HangedMan: The Determined One is a good start, I'd like to qualify the Aspect a bit more with some like Determined Sentinel, Protector, Knight or Guardian. The Determined part encompasses his focus of will, the second part encompasses the role you see him performing within the group. The one who steps up and draws the line.<br><br>@Selfexiled: Astute Protector of the Weak isn't bad for a High Concept, though based on my impressions of the character I'd like to play up his practical side with the High Concept over his role as a protector in order to differentiate a bit more from Hanged Man's character. Maybe including Handyman or Fixer or something of that sort in the concept?<br><br>That said, if you think that the Protector role is Onbin's bigger focus I have no problem continuing to run with that, since even if both characters have a protective nature they seem to have distinct methodologies and feels to one another.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>02-03-2013, 13:22:19</strong>
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				@Reivenn: How about "The Determined Samurai"? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>03-03-2013, 09:14:44</strong>
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				The Determined Samurai works just fine. What details can you tell me about your Trouble 'Spread Too Thin'?
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>03-03-2013, 13:38:23</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=166977.msg7816039#msg7816039">Quote from: Reivenn on 03-03-2013, 09:14:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">The Determined Samurai works just fine. What details can you tell me about your Trouble 'Spread Too Thin'?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>He tries to do everything himself. He doesn't ask for help, and invariably, he ends up in a&nbsp; bad situation because he'll bite off more than he can chew. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Genbu83</strong> on <strong>04-03-2013, 03:30:02</strong>
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				I will definately play up the king of the boy scouts...hmmm for lack of better literary examples I would say the whole wild aspect of wolverine. Wolverine is a strong determined and skilled guy...but as he gets physical...parts of him are just feral. I was thinking along the same lines with my character. The jekyl/hyde aspect doesn't work. So in the real world...mr. niceguy...he gets alittle too into his martial arts sometiems...or perhaps even hunting. Sort of like the whole "ideal youth" covers teh beast that wants to be on the prowl.<br><br>Nothing wrong with being a noble beast...but still a beast. so his powers might make him a little more of a standout...<br><br>I was looking over anime's with similar ideas and themes...digimon season four sort of works. Powers based on human spirit and animal spirtis. Which might work to beter scale how I want to grow and give a good point of reference...still I really like generator gawl.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>04-03-2013, 03:48:15</strong>
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				So perhaps your Mystic Talent could reflect on a beastly nature? How about something like Beastial Features?
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>04-03-2013, 14:32:10</strong>
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				Ok I can play up the practical side more no problem. Let's see... Astute Tinkering Guardian. Couldn't find images that I liked for the original idea which I may still keep but add to it now with the tinker part, in which case I'll likely never find what I want.<br><br>Form changes to a humanoid with raised plates for skin, closest reference is the ankylosaurus, without the tail or spikes. Maybe some strong brow ridges and no hair. Running with the tinker theme, add clothes with dozens of pockets holding tools and spurius parts. His prefered weapon is a staff so lets make it metal with a wrench head on one end, it'll break down so he can use the wrench in different scenerios and of course the staff itself can be used as a lever.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Genbu83</strong> on <strong>05-03-2013, 02:23:27</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=166977.msg7820058#msg7820058">Quote from: Mingnon on 04-03-2013, 03:48:15</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">So perhaps your Mystic Talent could reflect on a beastly nature? How about something like Beastial Features?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>sounds good...but do you want the beastial features to be organic...or metalic?
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>05-03-2013, 02:35:54</strong>
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				Organic, preferrably.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>05-03-2013, 09:36:04</strong>
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				@selfexiled: Astute Tinkering Guardian, I like it. So, how do you see his Trouble: 'How Did I Upset You Now? Biting Wind I like as a Mystic Talent and I don't see any problems with that or anything to add. It's both flexible and flavorful.&nbsp; Your Skills are a bit off, should be one Good, two Fair and two Average. So you have the right number total, just with one extra in the Good Slot and missing one in the Fair Slot. I'd also suggest 'Oration' as the name of your Charisma (Speechcraft) skill.<br><br>You also get one more Aspect relating to your character's background. This can be pretty much anything that you feel stands out about your character not covered by his Trouble or High Concept.<br><br>@HangedMan: Ok, so it takes on too many obligations and ends up overwhelming himself. I think I can work with that. Let's talk about Restful Vigil. I like the concept, but I'd like to make it more flexible. I want you to still be able to use it as described, but for the Guardian ability to be able to express itself in other interesting ways. So, as I see it he becomes the perfect Guardian, perhaps able to intercede himself against any attacks against whatever it is he has chosen to protect and increasing his own defensive (but not offensive power) against any threats while it is active. Maybe some sort of shielding or armoring component?<br><br>Since we've added Samurai to your High Concept, do you want to retain that with your Background Aspect: Samurai's Strength, Monk's Wisdom? Beyond that your skill layout looks good so I have no questions there.<br><br>@Genbu83: Ok, let's start with Trouble. Taking either of the two suggested Aspects as your Trouble implies that they're the greatest source of drama in your character's life. Combined with what you've mentioned about your character's bestial side, it sounds like you're going for him going too far when it comes to physical actions. So, perhaps something along the lines of 'Gotta Be King', which causes him to compete and do his best to prove himself superior in any physical contest? It'll give him more of a competitive edge then you've been describing him so far, but the other alternative is having him easily provoked due to his temper with something like 'Quick to Anger.' An alternative Trouble might be something that encompasses being 'Impulsive' where planning is secondary and he acts first without really questioning things.<br><br>For his last Aspect, Model Japanese Youth can work, though that's got a lot of overlap with 'King of the Boyscouts' so you might think about drawing upon another as of yet hidden aspect of your character instead. That said, I have no problem if you keep it either. Skills look good, which brings us to your Mystic Talent.<br><br>I like the suggestion of Bestial Features as being his Mystic Talent, which would at baseline imply some sort of Fist weaponry to make his close combat attacks more deadly, with generally increased physical attributes such as strength, speed, agility and endurance. You could make it flexible by having him focus on the traits of a specific 'animal' to adopt, which would determine what traits are specifically enhanced. At the beginning of the game he'd be limited to only adopting one mundane 'animal' at a time. But as the game progresses and he grows in power, multiple or even mythic animals could be used as a template. What do you think about that?<br><br>@Jane: Can you tell me more about your High Concept and what it means to you? Trouble I like and I think I understand, but feel free to elaborate upon your ideas with it. Your Background Aspect looks good conceptually, I'd like to hear you elaborate a little more on your ideas about it though. Skills are fine, so let's talk background. The game's set in Japan, is your character a transfer student or has she lived in the area all of her life?<br><br>Conceptually I like the Mystic Talent, but I'd like to tweak it some. Enhanced personal charisma is awesome, but I'd like it to be somewhat active rather then simply aura she has. So, some sort of trigger like locking eyes, a touch, singing, dancing, etc. I'd be fine using it as an aura simply for defense though, making opponents hesitant to attack or harm her for the most part.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>05-03-2013, 11:33:50</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">If you and Mignon don't mind, I have some questions regarding the setting. From what I understand so far, our characters are meant to be childhood friends having a reunion. My character sadly doesn't fit in that situation, but I'll figure something out especially if the initial setting is the highschool where they study. From what I gather the intial realm where the story begins is Earth - will they be travelling to Alithrone after or before their Mystic Talent is activated? </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>The initial setting is the town of Saisei itself, the high school included. So far there is only somewhat of a place the high school has in the RP - it was initially planned that the RP would take place just after the first day of the school year has ended. That would mean that much of the RP would take place after each day of school has ended.<br><br>And the party will first arrive in Alithrone after their Mystic Talent is activated.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>05-03-2013, 14:31:13</strong>
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				@Reivenn Samurai's Strength, Monk's Wisdom, I will keep as is. <br><br>As for Restful Vigil being more useful, you won't hear me complaining about that&nbsp; :-). How about, hm... If it's active, he is able to make a 'jump' (actually&nbsp; closer to teleportation than physically moving) that puts him directly in the way of an attack, or in the middle of the persons path; in some way putting him literally in-between the 'threat' and the 'target' that he is defending. <br><br>If that's too powerful, or, not powerful enough, then here is an alternative/additional idea as well: What if whatever 'threat' sets him off, he can make parry and disarming maneuvers with extreme proficiency? Either automatic success, or just getting a substantial bonus on a roll to do those things (But only against an applicable target, of course). 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>05-03-2013, 15:05:45</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Takumi, Onbin<br><strong>age/grade:</strong> 17/ Junior<br><strong>gender:</strong> male<br><strong>sexual preference:</strong> hetero<br><br><strong>High aspect:</strong> Astute Tinkering Guardian<br><br><strong>Trouble:</strong> How did I upset you now? Always afraid to offend someone he is hesitant to argue or jump into verbal conflict. Generally waits for someone else to make the decisions so sa not to insult someone.<br><br><strong>Mystic Talent:</strong> Biting Wind<br><br><strong>Weapons:</strong> staff type/ hands and feet<br><br><strong>Biting Wind:</strong> Can be a gust of wind to knock opponent off-balance or literally cause harm if focused enough. Also used as a boost to caster's own speed be it an attack or dodge or something of the like.<br><br><strong>Background:</strong> <br>Not a stand out student at school but only because he decided he was beyond the curriculim. Math and science did not challenge him as he slept in those classes and still aced his tests, language he just refused to do the work because it was the same information he'd seen the 5yrs. Though he was quite fond of his art class and would prefer time there over all others. In his spare time he took tae-kwon-do, though not profoundly gifted at it it was good exercise.<br><br>At home his father was a handyman jack-of-all-trades, when not in school he would be working with his father to the point where he thought he could literally build a house from scratch and still pass all the building codes. His mother was a nurse so he also has developed a limited knowledge of medicine but would certainly not want anyone to take his suggestions as fact.<br><br>At his core though he feels the need to protect people who need it but also to make everyone happy, willing to make a fool of himself at times just to make one person smile. But is also deeply hurt when he feels, whether it's true or not, that he has hurt someone else.<br><br><strong>Skills:</strong><br><br>Good: construction<br>Fair: Oration/ math and science<br>Average: weaponry/hand-to-hand<br><br>Uhm think that covers all my changes that I want. As far as an additional aspect, I don't feel ike there is anything missing form the character... Oh wait.<br><br>He also is a horrible flirt, not horrible as in bad but will flirt with nearly anything feminine.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>06-03-2013, 10:28:29</strong>
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				@Jane: Thank you for the clarifications, I think that clears any questions I have about your Aspects and locking eyes with a target to Mesmerize them works just fine. Mignon answered your question for the most part, but I'll clarify it a little further: The opening scene will take place introducing an NPC Emissary from Alithrone, a short combat will take place, after which the aforementioned Emissary will identify the Player Characters as having the potential for great power. She'll awaken the character's latent talents and then lead them back to Alithrone. At least that's the general plan we concocted at this point.<br><br>As for working Elizabeth in, working out character ties is the next step. So figuring out exactly when Elizabeth arrived in town (preferably at least 2 to 3 years earlier, if not earlier then that) would be the first step. From there we'll figure out how she ties into the other characters. Just need to make sure she has established ties with everyone so not only she feels like she's part of the group, but the group feels like she's part of it despite being something of an outsider in the country.<br><br>@HangedMan: I am fine with the jump ability and the enhanced parry as long as its in defense of someone else. As the game progresses if you think of more ideas feel free to share them as well. Otherwise, I think that's good.<br><br>@Selfexiled: Ok, the flirting can be an Aspect, but just to clarify for you Aspects are actually game traits that you'll invoke during play to improve actions that fall in line the Aspect. Astute Tinkering Guardian for instance can be invoked to improve craft or repair actions (Tinkering) or actions to defend someone else (Guardian) or actions to notice details (Astute). They can also be used to cause problems for the character enabling you to restore Fate most notably with a character's Trouble Aspect.<br><br>Ok, so, Onbin is very conscious of not offending people. Perhaps we can tweak this a bit to make it a bit more proactive in use where he is not simply conscious of being inoffensive, but good manners are essentially hardwired into him because that's the way he was raised. So, his Trouble might become 'Always Polite' which might be problematic if he's forced to observe the proper protocols with an enemy who is also 'behaving' politely.<br><br>If you want the flirting to be his last Aspect we need a phrase to encompass it like 'Lady's Handyman' or 'Falling for the Ladies' or something that sounds less cheesy or maybe even more cheesy.<br><br>@Everyone: Make sure to post your character sheets to the Character Sheet Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=166979.0) if you haven't done so already. If you have done so, make sure to Modify your post to reflect all of the changes that have been discussed.<br><br>Also, make sure to add a written physical description of your character to your character sheet with a separate written description of your character's Soul Form if you have not done so already.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>06-03-2013, 11:12:26</strong>
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				I modified my character sheet. I believe I got all the changes. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>06-03-2013, 15:39:24</strong>
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				Ok made changes to character sheet I hope they're acceptable. If not then back to the kiln and anvil.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>08-03-2013, 07:53:53</strong>
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				@Selfexiled: I didn't mean you needed to include the Lady's Man part in your Trouble. You essentially have four Aspects: High Concept, Trouble, Mystic Talent and Background. So the Trouble (being polite) I intended to be separate from the Lady's Man aspect to give you the full four. That said I kindof like the combination... but you're still down one Aspect now.<br><br>@Everyone: So, most of the character sheets are almost done, which means now we need to flesh out the relationships within the group. I'm assuming Ishimaru lives near or at the Old Temple in the northern part of town with his uncle. As that's the only established location, might be easiest to build up everyone else around there. So, let's start brainstorming things and throwing out ideas, especially if you'd like any particular characters around town or particular locations in town. At the moment we just have the Temple, Cake Shop and an old park near the elementary school and the suburbs where (most) everyone played as children.<br><br>You can all see as much as one another's characters as I can, so let's start interweaving stories.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>08-03-2013, 13:59:12</strong>
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				Yeah, Ishimaru and his guardian live in the temple. <br><br>Thus far, the only real idea I have is one that I've worked out with Jane already, which, in its simplest form, is that Ishimaru met her when she had only recently moved in. He offered to show her around the town, help her get her bearings, so to speak; helped her out with a bit of the subtler aspects of the Japanese language. She can expand on it a bit more, too. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>09-03-2013, 11:36:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=166977.msg7846092#msg7846092">Quote from: TheHangedMan on 08-03-2013, 13:59:12</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Yeah, Ishimaru and his guardian live in the temple. <br><br>Thus far, the only real idea I have is one that I've worked out with Jane already, which, in its simplest form, is that Ishimaru met her when she had only recently moved in. He offered to show her around the town, help her get her bearings, so to speak; helped her out with a bit of the subtler aspects of the Japanese language. She can expand on it a bit more, too.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>And expand on it I shall&nbsp; ;D<br><br>Basically Ishimaru has been the first reliable "contact" she had since moving with her family to Japan and in two years time she had the opportunity to meet the rest of the group as well (perhaps individually, under various circumstances - at school, business related family visits, by chance etc - that is if you want to keep the whole idea that the members of the group have just recently reunited) and form a relationship with each of the members. Being quite the social butterfly, that isn't too far-fetched. She just might know (or think she knows) Ishimaru a bit more than the rest. <br><br>If Mignon is ok with the idea, I suggest that Elizabeth met Fuyuko at the Cake Shop (being a sweets lover herself) and was impressed with Fuyuko's cooking skills. Elizabeth's house/mansion would be located near the Temple and the Cake Shop. <br><br>Coincidentally, she meets Takumi at school and takes an interest in him from a "professional" point of view - being a female Casanova herself, she finds that aspect of his personality intriguing, without having a romantical or otherwise similar interest in him. It would be interesting if they develop a competitive relationship - if Selfexiled finds the idea appealing as well. <br><br>Regarding Toshi, I'll expand on that a bit later, after getting a view of his complete character sheet.&nbsp; :-)<br><br>One question though, is everyone going to the same school or different ones? <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>09-03-2013, 11:51:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=166977.msg7851745#msg7851745">Quote from: Jane Storm on 09-03-2013, 11:36:59</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> <br>If Mi<strong>n</strong>gnon is ok with the idea, I suggest that Elizabeth met Fuyuko at the Cake Shop (being a sweets lover herself) and was impressed with Fuyuko's cooking skills. Elizabeth's house/mansion would be located near the Temple and the Cake Shop.<br><br>One question though, is everyone going to the same school or different ones?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>That would be fine. And everyone would be going to the same school, since there's really one elementary, junior and high school each.<br><br>As for the other two, I think Fuyuko might have known them since elementary?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>11-03-2013, 14:47:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				@Reivenn: That's fine I'll leave one blank it's no big. Don't have to fill every wicket to make a good character. Of course if you have suggestions I'll consider them.<br><br>@Jane Storm: Since Elizabeth is a pretty face Onbin would likely gravitate towards her anyways and everyone likes a kindred spirit. Perhaps it will become a game to see who can produce the greatest flirt or pick up the most lovers. (Granted it is highschool so the 'lover' part is purely used as a description of girl/boyfriend.)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>11-03-2013, 16:19:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Basically that is what I'm aiming for as well, self.&nbsp; ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>11-03-2013, 16:52:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Splendid! Then we shall get along swimmingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>12-03-2013, 10:23:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				@Selfexiled: Alright, we'll leave that blank for now then :) If during play something suitable occurs to you, we can write that in at that time.<br><br>So, seems like we have the group pretty much ready to go. If you're still around Genbu pipe in at anytime... Otherwise, are there any questions about anything?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>12-03-2013, 13:19:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I've got no questions. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>12-03-2013, 19:33:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, when will it start&nbsp; :D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>13-03-2013, 09:55:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				We shall begin right now: http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=168244.new#new (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=168244.new#new)<br><br>Go ahead and posts your arrival in the scene, I'll give everyone a chance to chat with one another a bit after that before I advance the action.<br><br>A few ground rules. Make sure not to post actions for anyone except for yourself and leave enough room in your posts for other people to respond to any actions you might take. Also now that we've begun, I'll try to post once a day to advance the plot M-F. Weekends I'll check in, but I won't necessarily post.<br><br>If you're going to be unavailable to post for an extended period of time, please, please, please send a PM or post a message here. Also never hesitate to ask questions here about anything, be it mechanics, a confusion over something someone has posted or if you just need clarification.<br><br>Beyond that, I hope everyone has fun!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Genbu83</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 09:41:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thought I bookmarked this thread. i was wonderng why i hadn't had any updates on my character archetypes. from what i read Reivenn, you have a solid grasp on what I'm going for.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 10:00:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You live! We started up the story, feel free to show up if you'd like assuming that your character was running late.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 21:00:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yay for more characters!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Genbu83</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 22:23:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=166977.msg7953005#msg7953005">Quote from: Reivenn on 27-03-2013, 10:00:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You live! We started up the story, feel free to show up if you'd like assuming that your character was running late.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sounds good, how do you want me to write up my mystic talent.<br><br>As far as trouble and main aspects I like what you wrote and it is close enough to what I was thinking anyhow. i'll do a quick repost and edit of my last character sheet and we can go from there. i'll catch up on the main thread and jump in momentarily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 22:35:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Write up a general description of what you see Bestial Features doing for him, with maybe a few example 'forms' that he relies on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Genbu83</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 23:49:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Name: Yakatoshi "Toshi" Nara<br>Age/Grade: 17, Senior(?)<br>Gender: Male<br>Sexual Preference: Heterosexual<br><br>High Aspect: Mister Niceguy, King of the Boy Scouts, "Take me home to meet the parents."<br>Trouble: Hidden Temper/Battle Lust, "Cooking is for girls"<br>Mystic Talent: Inner Beast Unleashed <br>Background: Model Japanese youth.<br><br>Mystic Talent Info: Inner Beast Unleashed. Toshi's body becomes more of a hybrid. His form shifts to take on aspects of another creature augmenting his own abilities. One of the drawbacks is keeping the animal instincts from overcoming his own mind.<br><br>When active, generally the hybrid form is used for combat. Increased strength, speed, durability, claws and biting, and whatever modes the beast may give. <br><br>Though there are utiliarian uses to shifting. easier to hunt, swim, be stealthy and such. Regaurdless of the shift, only a hybrid form can be taken, The more powerful hybrid or the more beast like toshi becomes, the greater the danger of losing himself. At least for now.<br><br>Background Info: A senior this year, "Toshi" is preparring for the dreaded exams. Which though his grades are well enough, still require a bit of studying. Much is expected of him though as always, and there is pressure for the young man to take time away from the martial arts clubs and join an academic club or two to help better prepare for the tests this fall. He's already had to cancel a camping trip and bow out of an exibition, but so much is expected of him...<br><br>...The other side...his beasts...freedom...are just beyond the veil...<br><br>Refresh: 3<br>Fate: 3<br><br>Weapon(s): Fists (martial arts), familiar with; bokken, katana, dagger, jo, bo, spear, and jitte. Is not a terrible archer.<br><br>Skills: <br>Good (+3): Athletics<br>Fair (+2): Survival, Fists<br>Average (+1): Scholarship, Weapons<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">mundane</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/Orean357/My%20pics/swordnatepic.jpg)<br>(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/Orean357/beastlymasataka.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">hybrid forms</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/Orean357/vamp_zps309aec63.jpg)<br>(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/Orean357/halfsharks_zps78f17b03.jpg)<br>(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/Orean357/HalfDragon_zps66ba374c.jpg)<br>(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/Orean357/wolf_zps2b409127.jpg)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 08:46:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looks good, are there any additions to the setting you'd like? Also, if you have suggestions for tie-ins/relationships with the other characters beyond the base expectations go ahead and post those ideas here to work them out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>10-04-2013, 12:32:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Welp, time to whip out the thread to present this to Jane. Second time I've posted this today as well:<br><br>Guinness "Brilliant" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBh895KdXAU#)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>10-04-2013, 13:05:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Bhahaha, I was afraid it has something to do with "you've taken it too far" =)) Thank you Mingnon&nbsp; ::)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>10-04-2013, 22:10:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Heh... That was pretty clever. Nice job.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>16-04-2013, 11:55:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Posted again.. hopefully, I didn't jump too far ahead. If I did, or if the whole vending machine thing isn't groovy or what-have-you, let me know. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>16-04-2013, 21:00:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No problem, the post seems fine to me.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>30-04-2013, 21:51:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I suppose the story will move to Alithrone, right? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>01-05-2013, 09:06:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That is the plan, the last turn sortof threw me a bit though. Originally our intention was that there would be jumping back and forth between the two worlds. I'm debating if there's a way to still follow through with that, without having to retcon things.<br><br>My best idea at the moment is that the text never went through obviating the need for any drastic explanations upon the first return. I'm open to other ideas though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>01-05-2013, 09:32:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'd go with this one :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>01-05-2013, 11:59:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright, so, it's probably my turn now to make a post... but honestly, I can't think of what to write. Or,&nbsp; I should say, I can think of what to write; I just can't make it longer than two or three sentences (which seems barely worth the post). 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>03-05-2013, 08:09:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright, we'll go with that then. Sorry for the delay, moving things ahead again. Onward to adventure!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 09:40:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So, how's everybody doing?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 09:48:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm doing fine. Haven't really seen much oppertunity to post though. ._.;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 10:00:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, hopefully this new post will help stir things up, and get rid of the stagnancy. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 09:53:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Everyone, I've got to break the bad news.<br><br>I have finally lost interest in participating in Fractal Sky, even though the RP was in fact my idea. I'm not going to point fingers though; it was mainly my own fault if anything. Though the RP's pacing can also be blamed.<br><br>With that though, I hope everyone has better luck than myself with this RP. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 13:50:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Honestly, the last few posts have been a struggle for me.&nbsp; I was hoping it'd pick up, and my interest would be renewed, but... I'm going to drop out as well. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 07:12:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*pouts* well I'm not willing to give this up before it really starts. This has a great deal of potential and I'm up for some recruiting. Reivenn, self, whaddaya say? (and Hanged, we'll just see about that *cracks whip* ) 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 08:53:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Losing half the already small player base is a bit problematic. Leaning towards shelving things... But, I also can't argue with Jane's enthusiasm. Where do you stand selfexiled?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>28-05-2013, 14:06:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I will continue on if the story continues on. It's hard enough to find new plays that interest me, and half of those have already 'died' I wonder sometimes if I'm bad luck for plays...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>29-05-2013, 09:41:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The majority of games fail due to lack of interest in my experience. Kindof just what happens. Ok, so continuing on then.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>29-05-2013, 10:39:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hold on, shouldn't we recruit some more players first? Or is everyone happy with Npcs?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>01-06-2013, 09:08:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hrm... That is an issue I suppose. I was just gonna push forward. I didn't think too hard about what to do with Masato and Fuyuko. NPCing them both definitely isn't something I would want to do long term though. Most folks prefer to play their own characters rather then take over existing ones though.<br><br>And if we do open recruitment again, there's always the possibility that we might need to work in more then two additional people. I'm not sure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sephiriel</strong> on <strong>01-06-2013, 11:49:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, Hanged will join again if we're going to have more people. I really don't mind the coziness of just having you and Self, there's plenty to do with NPCs as it is ::) If you have little time on your hands for recruitment, I can happily oblige. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reivenn</strong> on <strong>05-06-2013, 23:09:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I’ve been quiet the last few days and for that I apologize. Initially I thought if I pushed through, I could keep the momentum going, but a sense of obligation to continue simply isn’t enough to sustain the energy required to run a game. As you can tell from the lack of posting on my part. For the moment, the spark is gone for me and I'm just kindof going through the motions, which isn't fair to anyone.<br><br>So, again I apologize, but I think I need to put Fractal Sky to rest for now. If I decide to revisit it at some point, you’ll see a post in the Group Roleplay Thread.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [FATE-FS] Fractal Sky OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>06-06-2013, 15:43:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok then. Sorry it has fizzled out for you.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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