House of Dracula - OOC/Characters
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				Title: <strong>House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>23-10-2014, 01:42:07</strong>
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				This thread is where I'll store the rules and characters for the House of Dracula (small) Group Roleplay. The posting thread is located here (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=216283.0). <br><br><strong>Roles</strong><br>The following roles exist in this setting:<br><br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GMs – Responsible for moving plot, acting out as NPCs, portraying innocents, keeping things moving and interesting (Darius and X – up to 4)<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dracula (played by Darius) <br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brides or Would-be Brides – females interested in rping the bride aspect of the relationship, may begin as innocents (up to 3)<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Vampires – made by Dracula to have companions (up to 2)<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Werewolves (up to 2)<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Renfields – Corrupted servants (unlimited)<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Innocents – random humans who become involved, may be NPCed (unlimited)<br><br><strong>How Powers Work</strong><br>Age Relates to Power: Newborn vampires and werewolves are *just* like ancient mythology depicts them. Vampires are basically really powerful undead when they are first born, and werewolves are basically apex predators (though vampires do not need to kill when they feed). Over time (hundreds of years for vampires and decades for werewolves), they gain control over their powers and abilities and can resist many of the things that they would normally be quite weak to. On top of that, meddling with witches and warlocks over the years has resulted in some vampires and werewolves having a few special abilities, resistances, and traits. Likewise, some strains of vampire may be unique - so if someone wants to join as a "half vampire" we'd use witches to explain that.<br><br>Witches: I would definitely consider allowing witches if someone has a vision and interest. At this moment, I see them as being more NPCs, since magic "breaks the rules" as it were.<br><br><strong>Post Style:</strong><br>The posting style will be utterly free form. If a GM wants to interact with a PC (including adding temptation or action) they can, but it takes place on the PC’s timeline (wherever that is). We’ll mostly try to keep things together, but we all know tracking hours and days sucks – so just have fun. Ideally, we'd like participants comfortable with somewhat meaty (150-250 word+) posts, but we can be flexible.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> To make free form work and prevent everyone from reading text that doesn't apply, please tag some element of your post with the poster (or their character's) name in a bold color. This doesn't mean others can't also react or post a response to your thread, only that your thread prompts that character for some reaction.<br><br>For example:<br><br>(Dracula)<br>Insert cool posty text here that somehow relates to the Dracula character.<br><br><strong>Relationships:</strong><br><br>All is fair in this game. Monogamy isn’t called for, as Dracula considers all monstrous creatures as part of the same “family” and all innocence up for grabs. Thus, even if a female becomes a “bride” it only implies certain obligations, not absolute restrictions on exploration. <br><br><strong>Simplified Character Sheets:</strong><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"><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[b]Name:[/b]<br><br>[b]Age/Apparent Age:[/b]<br><br>[b]Role (see above):[/b]<br><br>[b]Looking for [/b](tell us what sorts of experiences you want – adventure, intrigue, seduction, smut, etc. – so we can ensue everyone is getting what they want. Keep this up to date!): <br><br>[b]Appearance /Picture[/b] (keep pictures at 350 pix, please – let me know if you need the code):</code></pre> </div></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>23-10-2014, 01:42:17</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong>Setting: Modern</strong></div><br><strong>Time and Place:</strong>The House of Dracula takes place in the modern world, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, California - home of politicians, movie stars, the corrupt, the brave, the innocent - and so much more. <br><br><strong>Premise:</strong>The premise of this group roleplay is that Dracula has decided to incorporate himself (and his family) more into the modern world. In order to do this, he's uprooted himself and moved across the world. Characters in this game may be "family members" (anyone supernatural really) or newcomers - Vampire offspring he's never met, Werewolves from a different cursed lineage, Innocents who may be turned or consumed by the household, etc. We may even include witches and warlocks (at some point, or as NPC characters).<br><br>This move may have stressed ancient relationships or aroused and excited others - leading to tension between everyone involved (if they see fit). It also provides endless opportunities for family members to seek new jobs, entry into the movie business (or gangs, etc.), all of which may draw the attention of others, Dracula himself, or NPCs. <br><br><strong>Locations:</strong> The center piece of this roleplay is the Dracula estate, a mansion that has been enchanted to protect vampires against the effects of the sun. Dracula is already resistant to sun's cursed light, but <em>any</em> vampire or demonic creature can live within the domain of the estate without fear of silver, sunlight, or enchanted crosses. The protections also extend to other supernatural beings (werewolves are virtually immune to silver, etc.) As a result of the protections offered, Dracula's home is *the* place to be in the supernatural community. This also affords the characters plenty of reasons to stay there. <br><br><strong>Dracula's Rules:</strong> Living under Dracula's thumb is surprisingly simple - if you live on his estate, you pay him for the privilege (and he charges a lot) or you owe him favors. Favors come in all shapes and sizes and are usually not sexual (and mainly keep things interesting). Individual character's relationships with the estate and Dracula are up to the players and should always be fun above all else.<br><br><strong>The Estate</strong><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://www.exoticexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/9.8-Million-Ornate-Mansion-in-California-14.jpg)</div></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>23-10-2014, 01:42:32</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Vlad "William" Dracula<br><br><strong>Age/Apparent Age:</strong> 2000/40 (going with a connection to Jesus with this version)<br><br><strong>Role (see above):</strong> Dracula, Master Manipulator<br><br><strong>Looking for </strong>: Wicked political manipulation, adventure, seduction, smut <br><br><strong>Appearance /Pictures</strong>:<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong><br>Elder/Classical Appearance</strong><br>(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad295/Dariusfallenstar/Male%20Rp%20Characters/tumblr_myp5c2mMPT1rv7osmo1_500_zpse568ea7e.jpg)<br><strong>Modern Appearance</strong><br>(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad295/Dariusfallenstar/Male%20Rp%20Characters/david-gandy_zps8e57403e.jpg)<br><br><br></div></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>23-10-2014, 02:32:50</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Erszebet "Elizabeth" Csaszar "Tsar"<br><br><strong>Age/Apparent Age:</strong> 282/24<br><br><strong>Role:</strong> Bride<br><br><strong>Looking for </strong>: Adventure, intrigue, seduction, smut, action, romance.<br><br><strong>Appearance /Picture</strong>: <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://s29.postimg.org/6ay3s235f/640x640_6673_Princess_2d_fantasy_princess_girl_w.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6ay3s235f/)</div></div>
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				Post by: <strong>deadmanshand</strong> on <strong>23-10-2014, 06:10:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab235/bloodiedporcelain/inspiration/wolfman.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jean-François d'Enneval<br><br><strong>Age/Apparent Age:</strong> 270/late teens or early twenties<br><br><strong>Role (see above):</strong> Werewolf<br><br><strong>Looking for </strong>: Adventure, seduction, smut, occasional scenes of intense and incredible violence<br><br>I could definitely use that code for resizing pictures. Code is not my strong suit. And bonus points to anyone who can guess who my character is.
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>23-10-2014, 06:21:37</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>deadmanshand</strong> on <strong>23-10-2014, 06:28:59</strong>
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				Thank you.
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>23-10-2014, 06:32:35</strong>
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				No problem! Just remember to put your spoiler frames on the outside of that code, sir ;)
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				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>25-10-2014, 07:13:09</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Vanessa West<br><br><strong>Age/Apparent Age:</strong> 18<br><br><strong>Role (see above):</strong> Innocent<br><br><strong>Looking for </strong>: Adventure, seduction, smut<br><br><strong>Appearance /Picture</strong>: (http://i57.tinypic.com/jhsaq0.jpg)
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				Post by: <strong>sansa</strong> on <strong>25-10-2014, 16:16:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae115/meganyoungtx/mehro9597_zps645f4200.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> Arya Grace Powers<br><strong>Age:</strong> 22 years.&nbsp; <br><strong>Role:</strong> Innocent/Soon to be bride of Dracula. <br>She has been been offered as a gift to the great Dracula. <br><strong>Looking for:</strong> adventure. Seduction. Power. Smut. Romance. Violence. Manipulation. 
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>25-10-2014, 16:41:54</strong>
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				Question about the party! Are costumes being worn? If so, throughout the week or just on the main day? I'll be working on a post today - or as soon as I get that clarified.
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>25-10-2014, 17:44:41</strong>
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				Meh, I'm going to assume costumes come later and post. If I'm wrong I'll make corrections.
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>25-10-2014, 20:29:04</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=216135.msg10627093#msg10627093">Quote from: Red Offerings on 25-10-2014, 16:41:54</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Question about the party! Are costumes being worn? If so, throughout the week or just on the main day? I'll be working on a post today - or as soon as I get that clarified.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>There may definitely be a costume gala, but not on the first day, I'd think. 
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>26-10-2014, 00:29:47</strong>
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				&nbsp;:o
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>26-10-2014, 20:29:13</strong>
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				I'm here, I'm just trying to give anyone else who hasn't posted the opportunity to do so.
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>26-10-2014, 20:34:46</strong>
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				No rush love. Giving the shout out so anyone else who wants to join can. 
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>26-10-2014, 20:41:48</strong>
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				Sounds reasonable.
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				Post by: <strong>deadmanshand</strong> on <strong>26-10-2014, 20:43:30</strong>
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				I'll have a post up later today.
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				Post by: <strong>deadmanshand</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:11:17</strong>
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				After looking everything over I think I am going to have to step out of this game. It was advertised as being based loosely off of Dracula Untold and as far as I can see it has nothing to do with that. Add in that our Dracula isn't Dracula and I'm just not interested. I wish you all the best. Have fun.
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:17:59</strong>
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				Huh. Well, cool.<br><br>I tried to be as transparent as possible with the choices made and asked for feedback (with time for everyone to comment) along the way. Including the way powers worked, the political situation, and the nuances and differences from the movie. That said, I'd prefer you to be happy and passionate about the idea rather than forcing it. <br><br>Be well! 
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				Post by: <strong>deadmanshand</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:26:30</strong>
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				Honestly the biggest issue for me was the Dracula not being Dracula thing. I know some people like that approach but it galls me. I can't do it and I just hadn't had a chance to sit down and read everything thanks to my better half's rather serious medical issues till today. 
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:33:30</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=216135.msg10633986#msg10633986">Quote from: deadmanshand on 28-10-2014, 00:26:30</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Honestly the biggest issue for me was the Dracula not being Dracula thing. I know some people like that approach but it galls me. I can't do it and I just hadn't had a chance to sit down and read everything thanks to my better half's rather serious medical issues till today.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>You're cool man. <br><br>To be fair, Dracula in Untold wasn't really Dracula either, imo, considering he got turned by *another,* older, vampire - which is far from cannon. Still, no hard feelings. 
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:45:07</strong>
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				Well, we've got you still! :)
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				Post by: <strong>sansa</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:47:17</strong>
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				I'm still in :p hehe 
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:49:00</strong>
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				To be fair, I have absolutely zero problem being the only dude. I just don't want it to seem like I built this to be a harem roleplay, because it's not. If anything, I was establishing cannon so the so-called "Brides" could get their own fun time in. <br><br>Still, thanks ladies - your support warms the cockles of my...cockles. 
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:55:54</strong>
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				Honestly, it being you is just fine by me. If anything, you might be spread thin. Bahahahah.
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				Post by: <strong>sansa</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 00:58:47</strong>
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				Haha :p well if need be, I can play a male character. Not my strong suit but I'm willing to. Heck, I can bring in the vampire character in my back story of Arya. 
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>28-10-2014, 01:03:55</strong>
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				I think we're fine for now :) You ladies seem tolerant of somewhat shorter (but more frequent) posts, so I can probably keep up.
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 02:50:02</strong>
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				Okay, so I'm kind of bored. And also stuck because I don't know what else to do. Elizabeth and Arya are talking but beyond that, I don't know. I understand things shifted a lot when that dude backed out so I'm just being up front.
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 03:07:31</strong>
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				Understood. Well, if it's dead we can let it go :)
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 03:22:43</strong>
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				What's your vote? 
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 03:29:39</strong>
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				We can poll for more. I can inject more npcs. We can break off and just do 1 on 1 for those who want. Or start a whole new group. Thoughs?
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				Post by: <strong>sansa</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 03:34:24</strong>
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				I think instead of dropping the game, we need to jump somewhere that everyone can enjoy.. There are some good characters but there is a lull right now cause nothing exciting is happening. So.. Let's get the game rolling so that no one is bored?...<br><br>I mean I'm open to 1x1 As well I just hate to drop what could be great fun 
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				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 03:37:22</strong>
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				I agree with getting the ball rolling as well. And maybe doing something to bring in more participants. Building on the setting and such.<br><br>I am also going to put in a vote for starting a new group, if it's really needed, whether it maintains the Dracula theme or not. As it is right now, Dracula Untold has so far only been in theaters, and I can only guess that it isn't TOO accessible right now. That thought could just be me though.
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:17:11</strong>
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				I agree with the ladies. I wouldn't want to really drop this. But maybe either moving on from this scene to another OR trying to develop the plot a little to entice others might in fact be a good idea. I'll go with whatever.
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				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:18:32</strong>
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				Alright, well I definitely don't want to be a dictator - I've tried introducing a few threads, but we definitely need more chefs than me. Here are the facts:<br><br>1: I love the characters.<br>2: I love all of your abilities as writers.<br>3: I enjoy these themes.<br>4: I want everyone to have fun. <br><br>How we approach this is up for a vote. We could:<br><br>A: Poll for more players, advertising that there's room for more cocks in the hen house. <br>B: In the meantime inject more action or intrigue (I'd add some npcs, maybe?)<br>C: Do some personal recruiting for guys we know are skilled and are interested in these themes.<br><br>Or:<br><br>A: Rebuild the seeking thread with similar ideas, but a different focus/themes.<br>B: See who bites. <br>C: Do 1 on 1s in the meantime.<br><br>Or:<br><br>A: Call it.<br>B: Explore 1 on 1s or smaller groups. <br><br>Votes?
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				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:25:28</strong>
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				Option 2, A for me.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:29:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll go with the second option myself. Perhaps create a side-thread for worldbuilding.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:31:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Works for me. Now we just need to figure out a more appropriate theme.<br><br>Traditionally, a more "Underworld" style game would be accessible....
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:32:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What do you mean by that? A more mythical underworld or a gangs kind?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:33:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=216135.msg10643634#msg10643634">Quote from: Dariusfallenstar on 31-10-2014, 04:31:04</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Works for me. Now we just need to figure out a more appropriate theme.<br><br>Traditionally, a more "Underworld" style game would be accessible....<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I agree. I don't mind the setting I suppose either. But it's always so damn hard to get people to play werewolves/lycans.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:39:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				We could definitely do a more, "factions\mafia" based supernatural group - werewolves versus vampires, etc. <br><br>And I'm always happy to play a werewolf. Versatility and what not. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:50:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I was actually sort of hoping for the mythical underworld kind. Plus I was confused.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:54:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mythical how?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 04:56:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Like some sort of secret world, either in the alternate realm or afterlife sorts of senses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 13:00:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alrightyroo. Safe to say this is dead, regardless of what happens next.<br><br>Sorry y'all. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 13:05:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright then. Just let me know what else you can come up with group game wise?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 13:10:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sure thing, though I doubt I will do so for a while.<br><br>I just don't yet have the skill to pull them off properly. I had this really neat vision for Dracula - with a modern interaction in a cool setting, with intrigue and rich character development all around (with some nice smut). Given numerous factors, what we ended with was people being bored and without direction. I'm just not sure how to balance injecting plot/NPCs with giving people the freedom to post more frequently (and thus avoiding taking forever to do anything). Until I have a better, more universally appealing idea, with more buy-in from the community, I think I'm done with group stuff. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 13:11:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Understandable.<br><br>Yeah, I saw the potential in the few posts I did, but yeah there wasn't too much draw. :/<br><br>I do have my own group game idea, but yeah, that could be a bit before I put it out there as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 15:21:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=216135.msg10644389#msg10644389">Quote from: Dariusfallenstar on 31-10-2014, 13:10:14</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Sure thing, though I doubt I will do so for a while.<br><br>I just don't yet have the skill to pull them off properly. I had this really neat vision for Dracula - with a modern interaction in a cool setting, with intrigue and rich character development all around (with some nice smut). Given numerous factors, what we ended with was people being bored and without direction. I'm just not sure how to balance injecting plot/NPCs with giving people the freedom to post more frequently (and thus avoiding taking forever to do anything). Until I have a better, more universally appealing idea, with more buy-in from the community, I think I'm done with group stuff.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I had to hit the sack last night. Much too late for me to get into a discussion. <br><br>Now that I'm a bit more rested and clear-headed, I want to make a point.<br><br>The role play would have been fine if we had been able to get more people to join. Its premise was designed to have more than one faction. It definitely did lead much more away from Dracula Untold than what it originally promised too. I think when people who have seen Dracula Untold see a role play that mentions using parts of it, they expected much more of those elements. I didn't care one way or the other if it followed the Dracula Untold element or not because I haven't even seen it. So, to sum it up, your idea would have been fine if more people had been willing to join.<br><br>As someone who has created several role plays, I can tell you that the forum role play community is a fickle beast. It can be very hard to predict what people will want. I even had a neo-punk vampire versus werewolves story that attracted quite a bit of attention. I had issues with people posting on a regular basis, so I had to axe it. You just never know with these forums.<br><br>I think the vampire thing has been done to death - pardon the pun. So <em>when</em> you do a vampire role play and you want to appeal to more than three people, you have to present it on a different, shiny platter. It was originally potentially shiny because the Dracula Untold thing is new and you talked about it. But then you did move far away from that.<br><br>Now, here's the deal, you can create a new role play, for just the handful of us, which means it is focused more on smaller platform and doesn't clearly require several people to make it work.<br><br>OR, you can create a role play to try and bait more people, in which case you need to have a more distinctive plotline, not just a setting and you need to dress it up. And even then it can still be a gamble because you never know what these people want.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 15:35:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Good thoughts.<br><br>I moved away from Untold because the movie was all back story and the group voted modern, which was left up for grabs. Regardless, great points. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>31-10-2014, 15:50:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I understand. Like I said, I really didn't mind. But like for that other guy, he totally had an issue because that was apparently the sole reason he joined.<br><br>I like playing with you well enough. So, I will volunteer my assistance, should you want it. If you want to try something different.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>02-11-2014, 01:25:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hi all,<br><br>Just wanted to knock one more time to see if this is dead?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dariusfallenstar</strong> on <strong>02-11-2014, 01:37:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looks like it hun. Thanks for participating! 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: House of Dracula - OOC/Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Red Offerings</strong> on <strong>02-11-2014, 01:41:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright, no problem, thanks for having me!
			</dd>
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