OOC Thread

[Wired*Nun]

Trey, wait for ideas as long as you want before exercising your captainly perogatives.

There are EVA suits available, and some kind of grappling device might be jerry-rigged, and/or the thruster exhaust idea might be tried. Those are the ideas so far as far as I can tell.

[TreyKincaide]

I was going give it until Monday so anyone who wants can throw something out.

[David]

Approximatly how large is the container, and about how fast is it tumbling?

[Wired*Nun]

It's about the size of Folly's cargo bay, and wouldn't fit through the doors. It's tumbling at about 20RPM.

[Wired*Nun]

Trey, you might want to have Abi explicitly order the crew to execute a plane e.g., Xavier get suited up, Arthur prepare a spare attitude thruster and a way to attach it, etc. Be captainly. Otherwise people tend to flounder.

[Wired*Nun]

David appears to have dropped off the face of the earth. If he doesn't post by tomorrow, I'll automove him to get on with the salvage.

[TreyKincaide]

Okay. I'm in Seattle for the weekend. I'll definately be back by Tuesday, but I do have access here at the hotel.

[David]

Hi, sorry for not being around for the past few days. Been real sick. Getting better now. Thank you for automoveing Xavier for me.

[Wired*Nun]

Hasn't happened yet, really. Will you be posting this weekend?

[David]

Yes.

[Wired*Nun]

Okies, will wait.

[Wired*Nun]

Haha, vacuum case. Vacuum cases are not actually needed for firearms for the reason in the rulebook. Anyone that knows a thing about firearms realizes that the oxidizer is included within the powder, ever since they started making machined cartidges in the 1800s. That is, no external oxygen is needed to fire a weapon. Sometimes game designers don't do elementary research.

That being said, temperature will drop in a vacuum pretty fast, and if a firearm gets cold enough bad things can happen i.e., metal gets brittle, firing pins break, springs don't spring very well, etc.

So, a "space case" will still be standard equipment if you think you will need to fire your weapon outside of atmo. Without one, you can fire the weapon but it will have a much higher incidence of jamming, breaking etc., depending on how simple or complex a weapon it is.

[TreyKincaide]

I have returned. :)

[Wired*Nun]

Welcome back, MacArthur.

[Wired*Nun]

I'm going to post an important post tonight, but I need to be home with some reference materials to do it. Feel free to do any catch-up posts but expect that this post and some other notplaying issues will be important to take a look at and care of.

[Wired*Nun]

Sorry I did not get to the posting last night...will do it today.

[Wired*Nun]

I realize that in automoving the story forward I short-circuited the decision-making processs to a certain extent, ending up with this little tussle between Abi and Yu. Just RP though it, and I accept responsibility, since I didn't anticipate Yusheng's objection.

Sorry about that.

[Fulmen]

I edited my previous post. We are headed towards Higgin's Moon.

[LynMars]

Going to be out of town all week for Spring Break, and likely no internet access for any of it, since my parents are technologically backwards. So yeah!

[Wired*Nun]

Once the Captain arrives, Sam will explain the situation offering the following input, "It appears to be civilian and approaching the cargo container for investigation. Should I try to hail them?"


WTF? Are we playing Star Trek, LOL?

Firefly manual, chapter 5 section 3 "Quasi-Legal Salvage: When approached by an unknown ship, RUN! RUN AWAY! IT JUST CAN'T GO SMOOTH!"

[TreyKincaide]

I love that post, samirah! Sorry to be confusing. I'll post soon--probably tomorrow morning--when I figure out what type of spacial construct to narrow the search to. Right now there are too many options.

[Wired*Nun]

In rereading Abi's words, it looks like at first reading that she is throwing the problem in Yu's lap, though I think Trey meant to convey that Abigail was asking Yu to work with her together to think of something...

Given the possibilities, and all I really have to work with is the rulebook and the various show materials (visual guuides, etc), if it was in the show I have it somewhere, if not, it has to be made up. There is no geography beyond a few sketchy diagrams of orbits, which unless I want to keep a computer model of a system composed of hundreds of worlds, I'm just going to ignore for story purposes.

So, I need something from a player, whether it's the Captain or whatever, that gives me a storyline to lay out. I'm not going to make that decision. For example:

- We head to the nearest moon no matter what it is

- We head to the nearest dead moon and try to hide out in the the geography

- We head to the nearest Core world, intending to confront the Alliance about this outrage

- We head to the nearest Rim moon of XXXXXX where the populace doesn't like the Alliance

- We look head to the border planet of XXXXXX and get in contact with XXXXX to try to figues out what's going on

- We head for the nearest independent space station and try to mail off our cargo

- We head for a Rim World inteanding to find some slavers to sell our new cargo to

- We look for a remote but habitable moon to set up a military encampment from which to begin a New Independence movement

- We get on the Core-Tex and start trying to figure out what is happening since the Miranda broadcast, intending to join up and help any breakaway factions
etc...

Everyone (not just Trey) needs to try to imagine themselves in that situation. What input would you give? What would you want to do? What would you be desperate to know, what would you care about?

A couple of players can't carry this game forever, folks. Please give some inputs.

[Candleman]

I'd say we do a combination: We head to a Rim moon where the Alliance is frowned upon so that we have less questions asked about our cargo, and we get on the Cortex to figure out what's going on about this Miranda broadcast.

I think those are the two biggest problems right now--The Miranda broadcast and our cargo. If we can settle somewhere far from prying eyes but with enough civilization around to replenish our stocks and get a feel for the response to the broadcast, we'll stand a better chance of making informed decisions.

Arthur has had enough of the Alliance, but he's not keen on fighting any war anytime soon.

[Wired*Nun]

Thank you, Candleman. Any more inputs?

[TreyKincaide]

I'll throw out some ideas probably tomorrow. Today's a bit rushed. I have to have 4 motions submitted by 4pm today on top of going to class.

[LynMars]

I'll try to think of something. Just before Break, I removed a lot of stuff that was causing some serious stress for me, and I'm still deflating a bit from that. Starting to get back in my groove slowly but surely.

[Fulmen]

Sorry, I've had a very busy last 3 or 4 days. Expect something from me tomorrow night.

[TreyKincaide]

I agree with Candleman on the next move. I think we should find a well traveled space lane to high our tracks run up stream and then head to a remote Rim world to restock, find out what's going on with Miranda, and deal with our cargo.

[Fulmen]

Candleman's idea seems pretty good. Getting out of the area and laying low for a bit while collecting ourselves seems like a solid plan.

[David]

I agree.

[Wired*Nun]

FYI, work is busy and I'm less than ready to post in the evenings...hang in there, it will ease up.

[Wired*Nun]

All right, there was 10 days available for people to post between Trey's last post and now. My large post should have prompted at least basic activity from most everyone, at least one post (other than Trey who already did).

From my perspective it seems like the players have lost interest in the game. I'm not going to carry it by endless automoving.

Please post and let me know whether you are still interested enough in this game to continue. If it's just a matter of needing more time and RL being busy, we can take a break in hopes of reviving it later. But if it's your #19 priority in a busy life, let's just either let it go, or each player should just man up and bow out, letting the active players play.

[David]

I am still interested.

[Candleman]

I am deeply sorry for my absence; I went on a weeklong trip to visit colleges and failed to inform anyone at all. School has also been somewhat time-consuming, as it ever is, but I admit that laziness on my part has been the root cause.

I do very much enjoy the game, however, and I hope that we can continue. I've made another post which I hope makes up for my tardiness.

[Wired*Nun]

Thanks for responding, guys. I will keep on with it as long as I get some play from people and it's fun.

Just to reiterate something that I believe I said in some form in my play style and philosophy thread, but maybe this is more explicit: While it's not a hard and fast rule, I expect that most of my posts, especially the posts like this one that move the story forward in summary, should be answered by a post from every player, even if it's just a summary of your character's activity or thoughts during that time.

If nothing else, this reassures the GM that you are still there and his efforts are not falling into a void. But it also keeps the back-and-forth going and prompts others to post in return.

It's the difference between a dinner party where the conversation's flowing, and one attended in silence. For me, it's an important part of the game.

- P.S. Having just read the two posts by David and Candleman...maybe I should chew your asses more often. Excellent posts!

[Wired*Nun]

Work and home is crazy busy right now. I keep trying to get to posting but I can't.

[Wired*Nun]

Does anyone live near Santa Barbara, CA or Colorado Springs, CO? I will be traveling to both places in May.

[Wired*Nun]

Rains, pours, dry spell. I'm working in a tomb today, great time to catch up.

[Vortigern]

I count eight current crew members. Is this correct? I'm curious, at this point, with six crew cabins how everyone is arranged/appointed on the ship?

Right now I was guessing my guy, if/when he comes in, might try and work out some sort of deal for the shuttle like Inara from the series... but now I'm curious as to the general arrangements.

[Candleman]

If it helps, Arthur could have a cot set up in the engine room, since he finds the sounds of the engine peaceful. That clears up at least one spot. I also thought Greta slept in a passenger cabin, but I could be wrong.

[Wired*Nun]

Yusheng is in the "captain's cabin," now the owner's cabin, her home.

Greta was in the small passenger cabin since she started off as a passenger intending to crew.

Sam, Arthur, Abi, Earl, Will, Xavier...that's six.

If we have to make room for someone else, we can have them double up or use more passenger cabins.

[Wired*Nun]

Lats I heard from Lyn is that she will drop out of the game. So, expect Greta to be gone somehow during the trip to town.

[Vortigern]

Mmm. Now would be a good time to make friends with a certain Mr. Leong....

[ -Ducks!- ]

[TreyKincaide]

Hey all. I have 3 finals starting on Monday. My posting will slow down for the next week.

[Wired*Nun]

No problem. Thanks for letting us know.

[Wired*Nun]

I was all ready to get to posting today when I got an e-mail dredging up some interpersonal drama with a tabletop game I am playing in, and it knocked me for an emotional loop. One of those things where you never knew it was a problem until it was too late and the people involved (except me) have already hardened their positions to the point they don't want to work it out.

Sigh.

I'll need to talk it out with my lovely wife and get back on an even keel, sorry. Hopefully I'll be tuned back up tomorrow.

[Wired*Nun]

Since Trey is busy with law school finals, Sam or Yusheng could interject something at this point if they like...I believe he won't be posting until Sunday or so.

[Wired*Nun]

I'm still wiped out from traveling and such, and have to travel again next week. I may post on Tuesday at work, but best to expect nothing until Monday after that.

[Wired*Nun]

I'm baaaack. The wedding went splendidly, the trip went well, and I'm more or less recovered.

[Wired*Nun]

Feel free to start posting, folks.

[David]

Just to let you all know, finals start tomorrow, so I will not be able to check for updates as often until late next week.

[TreyKincaide]

I'm getting ready to try my first real jury trial on Monday so life's incredibly hectic right now.

[Wired*Nun]

Very well. RL strikes again!

[Wired*Nun]

I'm in a class most of the week. Doesnt much matter because we are waiting for everyone but David to post anyway...

[Vortigern]

I thought I was also in a state of anticipation?

[Wired*Nun]

OK, you get a pass...I know Trey is very busy now, he is the most critical poster we are waiting on right now...

[Wired*Nun]

I have family visiting, more things to keep me from posting...sorry, probably get going again Monday. Monday is when everything mroe or less returns to routine.

[Wired*Nun]

Need posts from Arthur, Bo.

[Candleman]

I'm sorry for my long silence, but school wrapped up this past week so I'm just getting out of the whirlwind of paperwork, goodbyes and other things that come with that. I'll try to get back on my feet shortly and have a post up.

[Wired*Nun]

Sorry for the hiatus. Work got busy then we went (are) on vacation, expect posts next week when I get back to work.

[Wired*Nun]

I'm also experiencing a dry creative spell. I know when the thought of posting gives me a headache that I need to just lie fallow for a while. Never know how long that will be, I am sorry I don't have a better explanation.

[David]

Happens to all of us from time to time.

[Wired*Nun]

Just wanted to update everyone. No tragedy or drama, but my wife has been sickish lately and combined with work pressures and RL in general that's shut down my desire to post. But it's still bubbling in the back of my brain and I haven't abandoned the games. The concept of posting is starting to feel less like drudgery and more attractive. I'm hoping that will translate into getting back on track by next week. Please hang in there with me.

[David]

Still here, ready and waiting.

[ikay]

Hi all,

I've e-mailed Dave to see how he's doing. Unfortunately he still doesn't feel up to posting, although he hopes this will change. He says to apologize to everybody here.

I don't know about all of you, but I've been there as well. Sometimes the mere thought of posting is too much. So I understand and I'll keep waiting, no problem. If he picks up again – great! If not – pity, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.

Anyway, now you all know what’s going on :)

Marieke (Ikay)

[Wired*Nun]

I apologize again for taking so long. I've concluded that GMing tabletop is bad for my online GMing. I get creatively exhausted, especially when I am GMing WOD in both media, for example.

Another GM will be taking over from now on so I will be thankfully reduced to simply playing for a while. This is a good thing.

I am not sure if I am going to reanimate the Serenity game. I feel like it's the least cohesive and least interesting to me, so for now, this game is on permanent hiatus. That way I'll be able to focus on the other two.

[Candleman]

I understand. I get the same way when I play in too many games; I can't focus on one game enough and I feel like I'm not putting enough in.

You were a great DM, I must say. Probably the best I've played with in terms of how you run your games. If you ever need a player, I'd love to be a part of your story.

[Wired*Nun]

To the admins: please archive the game if you have room on the server, if not, please notify me.