My Little Pony: The Staff of Truth (OOC Thread V)

[Emmerlaus]

What s the backstory of Zecora?

Btw, we are ready for your next post.

His family has to test against COVID 19, he is quite anxious about this. Just a heads up.

[igordragonian]

This and more.
Yeah.

On other matters-
I think we desrpatly need to recruit.
And ... I think I'll change my focus to other character- maybe Money Bags.
I feel like Deepwood has been though his character arc- he cranky but isn't paranoid and jerk.
I dunno.

[Emmerlaus]

This and more.
Yeah.

On other matters-
I think we desrpatly need to recruit.
And ... I think I'll change my focus to other character- maybe Money Bags.
I feel like Deepwood has been though his character arc- he cranky but isn't paranoid and jerk.
I dunno.

Or introduce a new character! You decide

We had someone here who was interested. No news about him?

[BlueHamsterBean]

Or introduce a new character! You decide

We had someone here who was interested. No news about him?

I'm still willing to jump in if you like: I was waiting to see if you thought there would be a more convenient time to introduce a new character or not, but I don't think I communicated that well.

I would still need to figure out what kind of character to play; what positions in the castle could be filled?

[Emmerlaus]

I'm still willing to jump in if you like: I was waiting to see if you thought there would be a more convenient time to introduce a new character or not, but I don't think I communicated that well.

I would still need to figure out what kind of character to play; what positions in the castle could be filled?

Personnaly, I wouldnt even mind if you replace one of the existing NPC LOL

It would be easier to tell you what you cannot do... We have a cook, a "partyplanner/teacher", a guard... Thats for the PC. Igor made a ranger that is mostly minotoring the Everfree Forest.

You could be a maid/butler, a gardner, an architect expert... You could be so many things. We are not restraining you. So you would just need to find a concept you like and most of all, would not mind to growth. Because potential growth is important in roleplay.

[BlueHamsterBean]

Personnaly, I wouldnt even mind if you replace one of the existing NPC LOL

It would be easier to tell you what you cannot do... We have a cook, a "partyplanner/teacher", a guard... Thats for the PC. Igor made a ranger that is mostly minotoring the Everfree Forest.

You could be a maid/butler, a gardner, an architect expert... You could be so many things. We are not restraining you. So you would just need to find a concept you like and most of all, would not mind to growth. Because potential growth is important in roleplay.

Haha! Good to know.

That does help condense my options: thanks! One thought I had was that I could play an earth pony attorney: perhaps the castle could hire him to negotiate the new legal situation of the land and ensure the safety of the palace. When he's not fighting cases for the castle, he could begin teaching the princesses law; I imagine they had to learn those skills somewhere.

As for growth, I'll need to think about that some more, but I have the beginnings of a couple ideas. One thought inspired by Sherlock's brother Mycroft could be social anxiety of a sort: he starts off agoraphobic and semi-antisocial, but can get better through his work with the castle staff. What do you think?

[igordragonian]

Ah
with this station in mind we can drop you almost right away.


Hmm,, sure. it works.
I think Deepwood and Bubbleguard are a bit like that on some scale, but maybe that will give an intresting angle to it.

[BlueHamsterBean]

Ah
with this station in mind we can drop you almost right away.


Hmm,, sure. it works.
I think Deepwood and Bubbleguard are a bit like that on some scale, but maybe that will give an intresting angle to it.

It's part of the reason it came to mind.

After some further thought, I'm thinking this character might be something of a high functioning NEET: they have an unmatched knowledge of pony law (of all three kingdoms), but pretty much has a small panic attack whenever they have to leave a building. They do leave their house for work, but they avoid taking a lot of jobs because of this anxiety. As for the anti-social bit, I'm thinking maybe less anti social and more kind but extremely awkward and nervous... except when on a case, in which case they are in their element and comfortable until the job is done (then the anxiety catches up and they need a lie down).

As for the name, I was thinking Lettersprite.

Also, how much xp do we start with in this game? I glanced through the RIM rules, but I didn't want to make any assumptions.

[DaOldeWolf]

Haha! Good to know.

That does help condense my options: thanks! One thought I had was that I could play an earth pony attorney: perhaps the castle could hire him to negotiate the new legal situation of the land and ensure the safety of the palace. When he's not fighting cases for the castle, he could begin teaching the princesses law; I imagine they had to learn those skills somewhere.

As for growth, I'll need to think about that some more, but I have the beginnings of a couple ideas. One thought inspired by Sherlock's brother Mycroft could be social anxiety of a sort: he starts off agoraphobic and semi-antisocial, but can get better through his work with the castle staff. What do you think?

That is quite appropiate considering the timing of the episode.

Ah
with this station in mind we can drop you almost right away.


Hmm,, sure. it works.
I think Deepwood and Bubbleguard are a bit like that on some scale, but maybe that will give an intresting angle to it.

Your epiode might show why its necessary to get a pony specialized on the field of the law. Fitting!

[igordragonian]

Actually it amazing. I can present you in the next or after next post.

My idea, is Starswirl somehow know the right candidates for the job.
(Oldwolf probably know how)
And well, he send Agony and Bubble to hire him. The Pillars Of Light need Starswirl, and he can't deal with bearucracy right now-
Sure. He can turn the goverment apparaisers into ducks. But this will probably create more problems then it solves.

Also, we can use an attorney to teach the princesses about legalities, and maybe as the local nobility to judge cases, and in general new story options.

How does it all sound?

[BlueHamsterBean]

Actually it amazing. I can present you in the next or after next post.

My idea, is Starswirl somehow know the right candidates for the job.
(Oldwolf probably know how)
And well, he send Agony and Bubble to hire him. The Pillars Of Light need Starswirl, and he can't deal with bearucracy right now-
Sure. He can turn the goverment apparaisers into ducks. But this will probably create more problems then it solves.

Also, we can use an attorney to teach the princesses about legalities, and maybe as the local nobility to judge cases, and in general new story options.

How does it all sound?

This sounds fine to me; what about the rest of you? If this sounds good, how soon should I have a character sheet done then? Should I assume everypony starts at the adult level of experience (60 points)?

Hmm, I wonder where Lettersprite would be living before Starswirl nabs him. Probably a packed city so he doesn't have to be outside of a building for too long, so perhaps Canterlot? He may have gone there for law school and decided to stay, perhaps having grown up in the country having to be in the great outdoors for looooong periods of time. He probably hid under a tarp the whole time on the trip to Canterlot to emulate a building, aha.

[Emmerlaus]

Do I need to roll to see the shadowy figure or its more an ominious thing for next scene (that I should let it go for now)?

[igordragonian]

Just omeniouse thing.
It isn't part of the plot.

Just Luna being mysteriouse.

What about my idea for Bluehamster?

[Emmerlaus]

Just omeniouse thing.
It isn't part of the plot.

Just Luna being mysteriouse.

What about my idea for Bluehamster?

Tea Agony was covering that to be honest but she's not a specialist at it. And she was away from the 3 nations for a while now so her knowledge is not up to date. Its the occassion for her to focus on her magic studies. though.

Its fine by me. I suggest the lawyer come from Eart Pony nation allies, associated with Earth Pony royalty who already sweared royalty to the Princesses.

[BlueHamsterBean]

Tea Agony was covering that to be honest but she's not a specialist at it. And she was away from the 3 nations for a while now so her knowledge is not up to date. Its the occassion for her to focus on her magic studies. though.

Its fine by me. I suggest the lawyer come from Eart Pony nation allies, associated with Earth Pony royalty who already sweared royalty to the Princesses.

I'm fine with having Lettersprite hail from an earth pony nation; what would some of the more populated cities in their lands be?
Also, I thought the princesses were a secret, but what you said above seems to imply otherwise: are there kingdoms that have allied with them? Sorry if this should be common knowledge: I haven't read the entirety of the previous adventures.

[Emmerlaus]

I'm fine with having Lettersprite hail from an earth pony nation; what would some of the more populated cities in their lands be?
Also, I thought the princesses were a secret, but what you said above seems to imply otherwise: are there kingdoms that have allied with them? Sorry if this should be common knowledge: I haven't read the entirety of the previous adventures.

The Earth Pony nation sent a spy, our previous nurse. They allied themself with Starswirl and the two Princesses as long as they could be below her in minarchy. They actually agreed that a monarch is much needed to order everyone around.

The Unicorns are against it and same for Cloudsdale.

Cloudsdale is pretty much ruled by a dictator. His daughter is far more understanding but also very warrior like in mentality.

As for the Unicorn, we didnt establish a city fo rthem yet but I presume it would be drestroyed anyway once Canterlot is established?

[BlueHamsterBean]

The Earth Pony nation sent a spy, our previous nurse. They allied themself with Starswirl and the two Princesses as long as they could be below her in minarchy. They actually agreed that a monarch is much needed to order everyone around.

The Unicorns are against it and same for Cloudsdale.

Cloudsdale is pretty much ruled by a dictator. His daughter is far more understanding but also very warrior like in mentality.

As for the Unicorn, we didnt establish a city fo rthem yet but I presume it would be drestroyed anyway once Canterlot is established?

This is all good to know: thanks for explaining!

Being a citizen of the earth pony kingdoms would make more sense. Cloudsdale sounds like a mess at the moment, but a military government fits the characterization of the pegasi before the hearthswarming union.

I already feel bad for the current capital of the unicorn lands...

[igordragonian]

I always imagined Trottingham for some reason.

Didn't remembered the spy thing to be honest.

Oldwolf?

[Emmerlaus]

Sorry I thought I had answered the roleplay.

So glad to have the next two days off... I needed it badly.

[igordragonian]

Beside the previouse questions... Oldwolf, did you establish HOW Starswirl pick the staff?

[DaOldeWolf]

Nope, I have never. Its just established that he decides the staff members by himself. BubbleGuard has never taken part in the decision, he is just the one that complains when they finally arrive.

[DaOldeWolf]

*pokes thread* We still going there, right?

[Emmerlaus]

*pokes thread* We still going there, right?

Igor being absent on his other roleplay threads too.

[DaOldeWolf]

Oh no....

Is the new interest still here with us?

[BlueHamsterBean]

Oh no....

Is the new interest still here with us?

I'm still here, and I wouldn't worry too much about Igor: he posted in a Mythweavers PbP I'm in with him yesterday.

I'm guessing he's a bit busy or something.

[igordragonian]

Just crazy irl
really sorry.

[igordragonian]

Emmeralus- can you summarize the lore you have established about the earth ponies?


Bluehamster- at this point the crunch isn't too important to us, but also convient.
But if possible, give me what I need to know, so I could set the next scene and also we as group would learn.
I know the gist of it, but something more organized if possible.

[BlueHamsterBean]

Emmeralus- can you summarize the lore you have established about the earth ponies?


Bluehamster- at this point the crunch isn't too important to us, but also convient.
But if possible, give me what I need to know, so I could set the next scene and also we as group would learn.
I know the gist of it, but something more organized if possible.

No problem: I just finished the semester, so I should have a little more time than before.

I have the link to rping is magic, but I don't know how much XP I'm supposed to start with. Also, do you all have any tips for making characters?

What other than a character sheet would be convenient for you to know/have?

[Emmerlaus]

Emmeralus- can you summarize the lore you have established about the earth ponies?


Bluehamster- at this point the crunch isn't too important to us, but also convient.
But if possible, give me what I need to know, so I could set the next scene and also we as group would learn.
I know the gist of it, but something more organized if possible.

For their lore, they just accepted the need of a higher ruler as the best thing considering how the 3 nations were behaving but that might change now that it seem like the 3 nations might come to an agreement. I don’t even remember the name of the royal ponies I made lol!

[igordragonian]

Bluehamster- well I think we are in 60 XP 0r 65?

and well, simply what you feel we need to know, or leave conveintly open what ever you want to leave open.

More directly, where Agony and BlueGuard will find you, or doing what and so on.


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You maybe remember in what episode you presented them?