Richard's Animorphs Forum
Animorphs Section => Animorphs Role Playing => Topic started by: RAFrukh on December 30, 2010, 11:32:41 AM
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Ok, here's the low down(1/10/11)
Ambassador Kage Hamee(Scinlao), his personal security Claxter-Karmesh-Sinopul(Chad29), and Ambassador Acoun's security officer Parag Yhua(Gymn) are waiting for the rest of the Ambassadors in the Ambassadorial senate of the Galactic Accord Union, when they are informed that the Dome-Ship StarSavior –– Ambassador Acoun's escort ship –– has gone down somewhere in the Gressen Rift.
The trio board Ambassador Hamee's ship, the Prodigy, and head out to find them. The source of the distress signal is found on planetoid NR–156927–1 in the Gressen Rift. Landing, SENSORs in hand, the team search for the StarSavior, and are greeted by it's hulking mass on the surface of the planet.
After Claxter gets them in with high-level security codes, they hear footsteps on the bridge. After they all call out, three Andalites come out from the mist on the bridge. They recognize one to be Captain Aldrea-Nerelth-Trene. But she is no longer just Aldrea. She is the soon to be Visser 4, Geriss 1-6-9-3.
When they return to the Prodigy with the unconscious Yeerks, and blow up the Dome-Ship, they detect that the Portal is indestructible(That is not to say it can not be shut off. But no one knows that except the Yeerks). They pick up a lucky Ambassador Acoun, and find a stray Iskoort named Gersarus(J-Angel) has spontaneously emerged from the portal.
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Now that the Yeerks have been exposed, we can initiate the Out Of Context thread! ::We cool:: 8)
Available Characters
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Ambassadors: Andalite, Leeran, Iskoort, Taxxon, Human, Kelbrid(Defector)
Yeerks: 0/4 scientists, 0/? Blue-Band Hork-Bajir
Hork-Bajir Seers: 0/3
Otherwise, you can be a nominal Andalite, Leeran, Hork-Bajir, Iskoort, Taxxon, Human, or a Renegade Kelbrid. Under NO circumstances are you, the player, to incorporate the Ellimist or Crayak into the game. That priviledge is reserved for the Admins: Myself, Chad29, Gymn, and the next person to join.
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Can I be a Yeerk as well as Parag? I'd like to be the other andalite controller.
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Earlier, I had told everyone not to use the name Acoun Kloa. That was earlier. :)
Now that we're on the StarSavior, I need someone(Hopefully a new member) to be Ambassador Kloa.
Basically, Kloa sensed the Yeerks, so he ran. When we land to pick him up, he is out, but whoever uses his character can wake him up. Kage Hamee(Myself) is a personal friend of Acoun. I am not going to specify gender, size or anything else. Whoever takes up Kloa has complete customization, but for name, and that little part where they're my friend.
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@Gymn
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Yes, you mean Yntill's host right? Sure, why not?
:2cents: I think it would be easier if you stuck to Parag. You know, let the Good-guys be good guys. If you start on the 'light side', I think you should stay. Your choice.
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Point there. If it is possible for me to have two characters maybe I could have a normal andalite? I've actually never used one in any of my RPs and I would like to.
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Like I said, it's your choice. Your admin just like me. :)
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Well then I will decide... Yntill!
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Well, then. lol, go right ahead. :P
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Where is Yntill right now?
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Umm...in the dome?
Post Merged: January 03, 2011, 03:33:49 PM
Poor Parag. The way things are going, it looks as if he's not very good at probing! :S
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He is but he didn't probe deeply enough the last time. He also didn't probe to deeply on Kage out of respect. My posts may be sparodic now that school is starting again.
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Ok, it's cool. :)
Can you put the banner in you sigs please? Once we have some good publicity, you can take it out, but for now. Thanks. :)
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Scinlao could you make a new banner without Admin? I'm worried that it might make people think we're admins on the forum.
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I've changed Admin to Exec. If your worried, you should change you banner. ;)
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-pokes head-
i've been invited to join...i will next week, and fail at the job promptly. :P
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We can't wait J...:P
There hasn't been much activity lately so...be careful. We may not last much longer. :'(
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Yeah, I've been waiting on Gymn to keep him from falling behind too much. things are just getting started.
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Good point. Thank you for bringing that out.
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Sorry school started and I have to weight lift for football afterwards and my school blocks RAF. I am going to be off until saturday after tomorrow morning.
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Ok. Thanks for notifying us. :)
Oops, I think I just blew up the poor Ambassador! :o :'(
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They sent him through the portal? He escaped in a shuttle?
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Whoops.
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^Haha^
God Idea Gymn. THE CAUSE IS NOT LOST! :)
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Actually he was talking about the Andalites of the Dome Ship getting reprimanded for letting a small group of Yeerks take over the ship. But of course Claxter doesn't know about the time vortex.
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Aha! He didn't see it then?
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Was it supposed to be visible?
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Actually yes. Kage mentioned that it was probably wise not to let them through the 'portal', whatever it was
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Oh. I forgot.
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lol. Maybe his view was just obstructed?
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I'm reading through the whole thread...and Iskoorts don't use thought speak, I think. :-\
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Animorphs: The Attack, sample.
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This last was directed at the press of a dozen Iskoort, all yammering incessantly.
<I will buy your memories!>
<Come visit my execution parlor!>
<Give me your clothing and I will give you credit!>
<Here! Eat this larva! Let it gestate and we'll split the proceeds between your heirs!>
<You stink horribly! I will cleanse you!>
And to Ax: <Become my partner and we will sell your fur as a gachak poison!>
"What is this, Planet of the Salesmen?" Marco demanded. "Back off! All of you, back off!"
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So yes, they use thought-speak. :).
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Oh, ok, thanks. I was wondering...my Iskoort won't be annoying, much. Now, after I'm done reading, I'll figure out what is what. :P
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Here's a sample chapter: http://www.scholastic.com/animorphs/books/animorphography/samplechap/sample26.htm
And btw, your Iskoort can be an ambassador, a normal Iskoort or pretty much anything else. An interstellar trader with his own ship? A personal security officer from GAU Headquarters on Andalor? A renegade, mercenary, civilian, time-traveler, child, interdimensional stranger, mutant? Anything. But first, tell me which type of Iskoort yours will be: Salesman, or War-Monger form?
Here's what they look like: http://monster-man-08.deviantart.com/art/Animorphs-Races-Iskoort-126195242
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The second, more ferocious looking one. :P
I think I'll stick with something simple--he's a security officer wherever needed.
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It's fine.
:2cents: We already have two security officers: Claxter is Kage Hamee's personal security, and Parag Yhua is Acoun Kloa's body guard. You can still do that, but just bringing the redundant applications to your notice.
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It's fine.
:2cents: We already have two security officers: Claxter is Kage Hamee's personal security, and Parag Yhua is Acoun Kloa's body guard. You can still do that, but just bringing the redundant applications to your notice.
Oh, yeah. A real place has lots of security guards, though. :P
would it be possible if I were a time traveler from the same time as the Yeerks?
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Like I said, that is a possibility. Maybe after the Animorphs made contact with the Iskoort they thought humans could be a prime target for merchandise. Maybe one got there, and accidentally went through the portal. We're still on the planet now. You could say he came through the portal, and my ship will detect your life-signs.
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So one Iskoort would happen to be with the Yeerks to be taken through time? and he'd end up...in the middle of space or something...-thinks- I need a name. A simple one, like Guide. I think Gaston will do.
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You can introduce your character in this thread with this:
Played by:
Character Name:
Character Species:
Age:
Appearance:
Bio:
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The Temporal Portal the Yeerks made ended up on the dome of the Andalite ship StarSavior, and it crashed on the airless waste of the rogue planet. We're picking up Acoun Kloa(NPC) right now. He's in an environmental suit(evo-suit), but your guy would fall out without one. So we would detect his life-signs, and get my ship to you before you die...hopefully. :P
:2cents: Also, you may want to come up with a more inhuman name. Iskoort come from the opposite side of the galaxy. haha
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Sure thing, I'll change it. :P
Played by: J-angel/J
Character Name: Gersarus
Character Species: Iskoort
Age: 17
Appearance: Ordinary War-Monger, except his skin is slightly paler than others and one stalk eye is just a leetle shorter than the other.
Bio:Gersarus is a war-monger Iskoort from Isklar. He was one of 20 Iskoort traveling to Earth in the Iskoort vessel Rae'nir. The ship crashed on the planet, but before humans found the ship, everyone died but Gersarus. He destroyed the last of the shuttle. He accidentally found the Yeerk pool, and found a Martin's Tube (Terran Term)that lead into a high security room containing a temporal portal. Now he has arrived in the year 2063, and is about to play an important role in defeating the Yeerks.
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War-Mongers punch people, but that's about all they're good for. They are annoying –– but all of them are. :P
However, we can allow for character development. We will say that Iskoort can carry on conversations. lol
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Oh, good, let's just say this was a wandering War-Monger who ends up and has no idea where he is.
Yay, I can carry a conversation. ;D
oh, and btw, go post in your member profile thread. >:(
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haha, ok
You can fill out the rest later. I am introducing your character into the thread.
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So I'd be floating around in space or what, unconscious, perhaps..
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Yep.
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Great. So hurry up so I can regain consciousness. :P
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I didn't realise it was supposed to be the Iskoort Claxter saw, so I just made something up.
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Oh, sorry. Should've cleared that up.
Post Merged: January 09, 2011, 04:42:49 PM
Ok, J. You can come in whenever you want.
Also, here's an idea for your bio:
Played by: J-angel
Character Name: Gersarus
Character Species: Iskoort
Age: Your age? Your favorite age?
Appearance: Ordinary War-Monger, except his skin is slightly paler than others and one stalk eye is just a little shorter than the other.
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Okay, his age is now 17. -nodnod-
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Adding it to the first page now...
Also, now would be a good time for that bio. Nothing spectacular, short and sweet is best.
For instance: Gersarus is a war-monger Iskoort from *Iskoort Homeworld*. He was one of *#* Iskoort traveling to Earth in the Iskoort vessel *name*. The ship crashed on the planet, but before humans found the ship, everyone died but Gersarus. He destroyed the last of the shuttle. He accidentally found the Yeerk pool, and found *a way* to get into a high security room containing a temporal portal. Now he has arrived in the year 2063, and is about to play an important role in defeating the Yeerks.
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Hey, I can make my own bios. >:(
That said, I'm using yours. :P
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Uh-oh...lol
Ok then how's this: Gersarus is a war-monger Iskoort from Isklar. He was one of 20 Iskoort traveling to Earth in the Iskoort vessel Rae'nir. The ship crashed on the planet, but before humans found the ship, everyone died but Gersarus. He destroyed the last of the shuttle. He accidentally found the Yeerk pool, and found a Martin's Tube (Terran Term)that lead into a high security room containing a temporal portal. Now he has arrived in the year 2063, and is about to play an important role in defeating the Yeerks.
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But I like the Iskoort planet having no name. It makes it easier to remember, especially since I'm tired now. :'(
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Ok, uploaded the bio to the first page of the Thread.
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Sure thing. Oh, you hit 100 percent activity.
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HEY, you beat me... :spam:
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And you hit 555 posts. Since I'm on a computer w/out shift--I'm using caps lock and copying/pasting question marks and exclamation marks, I can't do thought speak yet. -headdesk-
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Oh. Here you go: <> ? : "
Ok, so I was thinking: After some time, we manage to get the Yeerks out of the controllers' heads. But back by the portal, some of the Earth's atmosphere leaked through, and settled on the moon making it habitable as long as the Yeerks brought the same number of plants as hosts to balance oxygen and carbon dioxide. The they set up a base there with artificial oxygen/carbon D. exchangers, and nitrogen balancers. They also set up a Yeerk pool, and a shield impenetrable to a blast from 1990's dome-ship shredders(They don't know just how far into the future they've gone.). This all happens on our trip to and back from Andalor. The portal would be inside the facility.
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Dumb question, but which facility?
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The Yeerks create the base once the planet becomes habitable...but I guess we have to come up with a name for it?
Hmm...what about Gelp-Kair pool facility? Gelp-Kair pool? Gelp-Kai facility?
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Kelp-Gair. :P
Ok, I like this idea. So they live on the moon...and we find them?
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Eventually, yep. Then we'll go back, hop off the ship with, :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: , signs. :XD:
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Uh-huh. :P So we're going back to the GASU..
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GAU HQ. :)
J, I've added yo to the Executives list. If you wish, you can put this banner in your sig: http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g437/Scinlao/RAFTemporalTerrorIIIExec.png
Make sure to add [IMG] brackets :P. If you want a smaller one, they're on the front page of the OOC thread.
Post Merged: January 10, 2011, 02:27:19 PM
<It's been nearly a century. there is no empire. All that's left of loyalists is small bands that think they can bring back what they lost. The Council is long dead, and you don't control any habitable planets in the galaxy. The war is over. the empire is no more.>
I changed my post Chad. Sorry, I made it deeper. lol
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Yep, I know how to work with signatures. :P
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I got your pm and I would join if not for this tincy, wincy, ever so slightly, but extremely important, teeny, tiny detail......I have no idea what's going on. I read the summary on the first post here....but I've never heard if these terms and creatures....heh...
....Yeah I joined a site based from a book series and I have never read the series... I had been invited because I love to roleplay. If not for that I would join in a heartbeat. Just not sure if I would fit in.... I do appreciate the thought though. ^_^ :pwease:
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Read the whole thing and then join. -winks- But, if there's something you need to really know..we can help ya.
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Actually, J was hesitant about joining because he thought he would "promptly fail." Notice the quotation marks. :P
And probably most of the Execs –– Gymn, Chad, J, and Myself –– could give you the summary of events. And I think you've probably seen an Andalite, or something.
Hey, if you decide to join, I think you'd probably be great for the role of "Visser 4". It's a Yeerk named Geriss 1-6-9-3 and his female Andalite host, Aldrea-Nerelth-Trene. I could fill you in on that. I've been taking that role on for now, since nobody else took it... *shrugs*
Also, here is a list of terms and such: http://www.hiracdelest.com/database/full-dictionary.htm
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I got your pm and I would join if not for this tincy, wincy, ever so slightly, but extremely important, teeny, tiny detail......I have no idea what's going on. I read the summary on the first post here....but I've never heard if these terms and creatures....heh...
....Yeah I joined a site based from a book series and I have never read the series... I had been invited because I love to roleplay. If not for that I would join in a heartbeat. Just not sure if I would fit in.... I do appreciate the thought though. ^_^ :pwease:
Wait...you've never read the series? You've never...these words have no meaning to me. What is this? What is going on I don't know my brain cannot compute........
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*throws cold water*
SNAP OUT OF IT CHAD!
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Thanks. I needed that. It's too bad the ebooks are gone. I hope you get a chance to read the series, Myth.
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Likewise. K.A. is such an amazing Author.
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Amazing does her no good. :P
*pours ice down Chad's back*
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Hey! I didn't need that!
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Your brain was not computing. :P
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Scinlao already threw water on me, and I recovered. Thank you.
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Aww...D: Oh well.
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Scinlao, I need you to tell me what Parag would find out when probing for info on the portal.
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What do you mean?
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Parag is probing Visser four's mind for info on how to destroy the portal.
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Oh, ok.
Something like..."unplugging" it. You have to unplug it, then destroy the poles on the other side. But then, you'd have to stay on that side.
However, the Yeerks are going to install biofilters in the doors to the Kelp-Gair facility, and INSIDE are the Yeerk pool and Temporal portal. There are also 4 Blue-Band guards at each door. So, as you can imagine, it'll be a little difficult to enter. :P
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Everything good is hard to enter. *wails*
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BlueJ? lol
And perhaps I've been misinformed...but last time I checked, the Yeerk pool was NOT a good thing. haha
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Blue jays! :P
No, the pool was one of the bad stuff. :P
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I'm assuming it's so stagnant because Gymn is our best player. :P
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Gymn, get yourself here. :P
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Me Me – :)
It's all good, lol
I'd just like a reply to my last post... :S
Heavenly Me – :angel:
Do whatever you want!
You're not obligated to do anything!
Evil Me – >:D
so, yea...
GET THE KHYD OVER TO THE THREAD! ALL OF YOU!
Silly Me – :P
:P
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Uhm, what should I do then?
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Sorry guys. I've been busy and what RAF time I have has gone towards Intro Rando and Bookclub. I'll try to keep up.
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Well, sorta welcome back.
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Haha. :)
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:stone: :zombie2:
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Ok, ok, ok, WELCOME!!
:rofl:
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Deal with it, CJ. ;)
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:okay:
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:okay:
Good minion.
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Hi there, room for one more?
Played by: Ryan
Character Name: Xero Ermanda
Character Species: Human
Age: 53
Appearance:
Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Weight: 203 pounds
Build: Muscular
Hair: Black with streaks of gray, standard army cut.
Eyes: Black/dark brown depending on the light.
Important features: A large slightly curved scar above his left eye, and a massive scar going from his left shoulder to his right waist.
Bio:
Personality: He isn't the most moral person, but in his business that can be a good thing. He is a good friend to have, if you can gain his trust. That's the tricky part, since paranoia also comes with the job. He cares about few material possessions, and only his weapons and ship matter. He treats his weapons like his children, and they have been reliable for his entire 30+ year career as a bounty hunter turned soldier. He trains every day and wouldn't turn down a good mission, combat or otherwise.
History:
He lived an unhappy childhood, being relentlessly mocked for his study of guns, swords, and combat. This was because he was a very small child, and they mocked his ambition of becoming a fighter. He didn't mind though. It made him strong. Strong of mind, and of body, from defending himself. He pushed himself to overcome every obstacle that was thrown in his path. He began learning martial arts and swordfighting at a young age, later learning about guns. His parents are dead, they died before he was born(Father) and during his birth(Mother). He has no family or friends that are noteworthy, though he has contacts, but they don't really count. He entered the mercenary business when he was 18 because it was what he knew best, not for revenge or some other motive. During his 10 years as a killer for hire, he developed many contacts in the shady underworlds of various places in which he carried out his missions. He also earned himself a reputation, and what comes with that? Enemies. He is an excellent hand to hand fighter, and also with swords. His accuracy with guns is also quite good, and he prefers pistols to rifles. He keeps a rifle anyway, as it can be useful. After around ten years of mercenary-ing, he turned his life around and joined the legitimate military. He rose through the ranks over the years, completing mission after mission. He stayed determined throughout it, and wound up becoming a highly decorated war hero and general. Most people know his name and some 'legends' that he assures them are true, sometimes jokingly and sometimes not. He was offered a spot on this diplomatic mission, which he readily accepted.
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8D :cookie:
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8D :cookie:
Is that a yes?
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8D :cookie:
Is that a yes?
SORRY, lol! I didn't see that post. That was for BlueJ.
Yes, there most definitely is room for one more! :XD:
Give me a little while to work your character into the plot...
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Sounds good. Should be fun. Any other military types here?
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Chad29 is an Andalite called Claxter-Karmesh-Sinopul. He's a security officer in the Union HQ.
Parag Yhua is Gymn's Leeran character. He's Ambassador Acoun Kloa's bodyguard.
I put your character in the list on the main thread. I shortened your bio a little, because we have to keep things fitting together. But you can reveal the rest of his nature later in the thread. I just have to introduce you now...
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Welcome to the thread! :)
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Just a note, even on peace missions he keeps his weapons. Part of his paranoia is to always be ready.
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Fair enough. Welcome to the forum too, by the way. XD
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Thanks, nice to be here. This is the first RP site for Animorphs that was still active, took me a whe to find such a site.
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Welcome aboard, Ryan! I'm the resident annoyer! :P So...deal with it. >:( But, by the way, I love your name too. And...welcome again!
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Haha, It's ok you'll learn to live with it Ryan. ;)
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I'm sure I shall.
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No you won't. >:(
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If I can live with my little brother and sister I can live with you. =P.
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*considers that*
It depends how old they are. :P
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They're 13. The obnoxious kind.
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*stores that information*
It'll be useful. And, if you don't mind, how old are you?
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I'm 15, but mature for my age. Fairly smart but somewhat lazy.
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Hah. *nods* You should make your own profile thread. *points thumb in Member Profile thread area* Or use chat. Or PM. Or something. Anything...but....s omething.
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somewhat lazy.
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Haha, sounds like me. Except I'm 14. :)
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=P. Only thing I suck at is Spanish. I'm rubbish at it. I'm really good with ancient history. Surprisingly, I am not very good at English even though I can write a decent RP. I suppose they're two separate types of writing, though.
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I can say a complete sentence or 2 in spanish but that's it... I don't mind history, but the history I'M good at it Paleontology. XD
I've always been good with language... only problem I still have really is that stupid i-e vs. e-i problem. :S . lol
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How about science? I am pretty good at biology and chemistry, which are the only sciences I've taken so far in high school.
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Like I said, Paleontology. I'm mostly into zoology, biology, and technological advance. I'm really into Plasma & Ion sciences, although it is confusing. :D
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Here, you may find this interesting. It's an excerpt from an article on how some time in the future we could become immortal. I found it interesting.
Really, the only thing keeping you from having the lifespan of a vampire or a Highlander is an enzyme called telomerase.
So if you've decided you want to live until squid evolve to start swinging from trees, the first thing you should know is that while we accept aging as an unquestioned constant of the universe, it really isn't. The breakdown in our cells that causes us to get frail and wrinkly is a specific set of defects that science is just now starting to pin down. By all rights we shouldn't have to get old. After all, nature has plenty of examples of animals that suffer the whims of weather and disease, but if left alone in a germ- and disaster-free habitat would effectively live forever (including tortoises, certain jellyfish and some plants).
With us, there is that enzyme, telomerase, which acts like the little plastic thingy on the end of your shoelaces for your DNA -- it keeps the ends of your DNA from unraveling. Unfortunately, every time your cells divide, some of this is lost, meaning you are breaking your body's ability to regenerate itself every time you grow or heal. Medical scientists are finding ways to either rejuvenate telomerase or prevent its loss in the first place. If they succeed, that could effectively halt or even reverse the aging process. At that point, youth could not only be wasted on the young, but also completely blown on the elderly, who would likely forget all their hard-earned wisdom with their reinstated endurance and sudden return of fully functioning boners.
And one way or the other, the answer to aging is in our genes. And gene therapy -- that is, manipulating the genes inside our cells to treat disease -- is already a thing. It's just a matter of getting better at it. Futurists Ray Kurzweil and Dr. Terry Grossman think that eventually we could not only block disease-causing genes, but even introduce new genes that, in addition to preventing aging, also make awesome augmentations like changing your eye color or making you glow in the dark.
None of these techniques will save you from a fiery car crash, obviously, but the point is there is no reason to think of a lifespan as something that has to end in 80 or even 800 years, barring deadly intervention from a jealous husband.
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That is very interesting! Do you personally man will be able to find a way to do this? That we will ultimately be our own saviors?
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It's only a matter of time. We'll find it eventually. We already know what we have to do, at this point it's just figuring out how to do Telomerase implants/prevent it's loss.
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Ah. Personally, I'm a religious person. I believe that while man can do some good, ultimately we will need God's help to revert to a perfect state.
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EEP! Religeon! =P. I'm pretty non-religous but i'm(sometimes literally) dragged to church every week. It's infuriating. My parents have no respect for any of my choices. >_<
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Hmm... sorry you feel that way. Are you atheist, or just antiactive?
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I'm a weak atheist, and i cant seem to break the habbit of saying stuff like "God dangit!" and variables of that when bad stuff happens. I guess that once you're raised one way it's hard to stop using words the way you used to >_>.
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Haha, I've never sworn in general, but I can imagine it so. :)
btw, this is the Prodigy:
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Nice ship.
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:)
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And we're back on topic. :P
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And we're back on topic. :P
We'll never be on topic. :awesome: :awesome: :awesome:
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NEVER!!!
:rofl2: :nonono: :hork: :taxxon: :yeerk: :controller: :jake: :rachel: :tobias: :horkf: :andalitef: :andalite: :disgrace: :bored: :pwease: :>_<: :headbang: :wiggle: :happybirthday: :bow: :razz: :drools: :idea: :razz: :offtopic: :shredder: :point: :kirby: :starwars: :stone: :beatass: :poke: :sos: :futurehiro: :lurk: :zombie2:
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btw, nobody is really goin to get stuck within the Yeerk war. Just to remind you. Don't worry, your characters aren't in trouble.
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Well, ok, for all intents and purposes they are. But not in that way. ;)
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*shakes head* Be careful who you mess with it. When I get in my modding mood, I can get slightly irked. :P
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:disgrace: Be careful who you mess with it. When I get in my modding mood, I can get slightly irked. :P
Bring it on Iskoort! :P
The war-makers were easily beaten by 4 humans, one grizzly bear, and an Andalite in the book.
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You shut up! I just have to finish reading...and if y'all want to get off-subject, you could stick to Member Profiles. :P
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Hey, one of my friends may join soon. She'll prbably take the role of Visser 4/Geriss 1-6-9-3/Aldrea-Nerelth-Trene.
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Is she already on RAF?
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Yes.
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Obvious question: Who is she?
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SHE is ME. yeah i'm here now!!! any plots planned in the future i should know about, like, is there anything planned to happen later on in the rp??
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Welcome to the thread, AND the forum Aldrea/Cayla!
I'm assuming you've read the whole thread, as I suggested. Can't wait to see your creative writing! :)
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yeah me either!!! but it will probably be seriously innacurate bc i am new to the animorph universe. :-\
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Touch the morphing cube. >:D
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^lol
Has anyone seen the AWESOME new smilies!?
:hork2: :andalite2: :andalitef2: :horkf2: :taxxon2: :mothership: :bladeship: :domeship: :andalitefighter: :bugfighter: :visser3:
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Where's Gersarus? :P
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StephJ now!? Quit that!
He's on the ship too. Your part of the crew.
Post Merged: February 03, 2011, 10:57:59 AM
Cool! My first rule quotation:
Aldrea, on the RP forums you contro your own character. Taking control of another character is like being a fraud almost. Please leave my characters to me.
also, Hork-Bajir do not have thought-speak anyways. They talk in "Normal Speech."
Thank you. :)
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Don't feel bad though, Aldrea. :P
You should be Steph-lao! :P
All right, I'm on the ship, but I was just wondering since I wasn't sure where everyone else was.
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Yea, Aldrea it's fine. Just make sure not to do it again. :). OR I'LL SLASH YOU WITH MY BLADES!! :hork2:
lol, jk. I don't have blades! ;)
And J, you are just roaming through the ship I guess. In retrospect, I didn't plan this thread out very well... :S. And it seems there are a lot of stephs around recently.
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If you slash her, something will happen to you! :P
Fine, I'm somewhere aboard the ship...what have you on this ship?
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Since when was she YOUR friend? lol
Um...sickbay. Mess Hall...bridge...obs ervatory...engine room... I think.
Oh, and quarters
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Well, I'm a knight in shining armor, kiddo. :P
Where's Gersarus's quarters?! He's angry with the terrible hospitality!
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*BURSTS OUT LAUGHING*... :rofl: :woot:
Was that out loud???
Anyways... you're a recent, unexpected member of the crew. You don't have an ASSIGNED quarters, but all the quarters not in use will be locked.
That reminds me, we all have quarters on this ship, Chad and Gymn.
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Fine, Gersarus will soon be exploring the ship to find himself somewhere to say. And then he'll demand food. You're starving him, ya know. :P
*pulls out sword and aims it at CJ*
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Go get some food at the mess hall... take a right in the hallway behind the bridge, then turn left, pass the observatory, then left, then right, then take your second right, straight through airlock 009, and there you are. :)
Oh, and I have no idea how to change my name in the first place. :s
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Wait, yes I do.
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Go to Profile>>Forum Settings, and there it is. Voila!
All try to remember all those instructions. :P How does Gersarus know them? He'll just explore.
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Dude, I just told you to walk out an airlock. :XD:
Post Merged: February 03, 2011, 02:23:07 PM
Hey guys!
If any of you aren't extremely busy or want to have another character on another forum, please head over to the HG2G thread. It's getting very lonely. :'(
Or else: :bugfighter: :bladeship: :bugfighter: :bugfighter: :mothership:
:bugfighter: :bugfighter: :bugfighter:
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Ehh...I'm busy as I am.
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Ok, kewl. that's fine. Have a dome-ship.
:domeship:
In case you couldn't tell, I like the new smilies. :XD:
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Kage, what the hell? Why did you walk out on Xero before he could talk.
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Because Visser 4 was talking to him.
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I'm gonna have to drag you out of the room and tell you you're a terrible interrogator.
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I'll post...soon!
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caleb!! first post on this page!!!! getting a little possessive are we? :P XD JKJKJK
ok, and yeah sorry again for writing dialogue for your char. i am used to writing multiple chars. for example:
“Is this how your race acts?” Salia asked.
Asher sighed. “Some of us do. I have never really been like that. I am more reserved.”
“Oh. How interesting.” She said.
“My sister, on the hand, does this all the time. She drives me crazy.” Asher confided. Salia looked at Asher, giggling at what he said, but stopped herself.
“I have to go, Latimer needs me.” She said nervously. Without waiting for a response, she left. Asher stood there for a minute, confused.
“That was weird,” he finally said after a few minutes. “But apparently, nobody else saw that.” he said as he saw me and Zane still arguing about the Ipod.
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Sorry about that Kage. Your character is a bad interrogater >_>.
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We all have weak points. :P
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ok, this idea is likely very stupid, but i am going to suggest it anyways. yeerk need a host to survive right? so if visser 4 gives aldrea back, he would need a new host. but who? what if there was a mutiny aboard the ship, and one of THEM became visser's new host??
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Pick Gersarus! :P
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No, Iskoorts already have Yoorts in their heads. A Yeerk couldn't fit.
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I know, I know. But it would be fun though.
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Poor Gymn, I think we should slow down a little guys. He's going to come back and have to read a lot of pages.
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oh ok, yeah thats true staying on the same page would be good. (no pun intended XD )
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*time freezes*
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Speaking of TEMPORAL anomalies. :P
"Gremeth" thought we could use a scientist in our venture:
Played by: Vogefac
Character Name: Enan Rhohawk
Character Species: Human
Age: 29
Appearance: 5' 6", Brown Hair, Caucasian, Blue eyes
Bio: Investigator Enan Rhohawk is a scientist from Earth. His title does not denote crime scene forensics, but rather his professionalism in researching, categorizing, and identifying scientific phenomena. He had close ties with Cassie Chambers' lineage, Galaxy Chambers. He and her spent a lot of time working on biology together, and that was where Rhohawk got his interest in science jumpstarted. He has a photographic memory, but is not very sure of himself.
I also thought Rhohawk sounds cooler than Vogefac, so it's my new username.
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ok, this idea is likely very stupid, but i am going to suggest it anyways. yeerk need a host to survive right? so if visser 4 gives aldrea back, he would need a new host. but who? what if there was a mutiny aboard the ship, and one of THEM became visser's new host??
They do not require hosts. They need specialized sun rays every three days, though.
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*gasp*
I forgot about that!!!!
Would anyone object to replicators? Maybe by now Andalite, Humans, and Hork-Bajir seers have invented replicator technology(it has been decades since the Yeerk war)? We could create a small yeerk pool and kandrona emitter.
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Use the ones we captured? Reverse engineering =P
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Gersarus must pay a visit to Kage soon.
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^Cool! :P^
And ryan: We hadn't captured a Yeerk pool to my knowledge. :wow:
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Tell me when I can go. Gersarus has quite a few questions.
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Well, Kage and Rhohawk should be heading to the bridge now. Depends on where you are. I am guessing NOT on the bridge, based on the fact that Kage told you to stay there. :P
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Surely we got one within the decades of searching Yeerk planets.
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Yea, but why would we have one in the Prodigy?
I think I'm misunderstanding you.
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It doesn't really matter, I'm bluffing. I'm assuming that Aldrea wants the Yeerk gone. It just has to look like a Karona pool.
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Actually, Geriss 1-3-6-9 is a main character.
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Fine, so get back!
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I thought we were tying to get rid of her/him/it.
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Uh...no. Not just yet.
I'd like a Yeerk character on our side. A lot of plot development is enriched simply because a character is a controller.
...unless anyone else has some objections?
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I'm dropping out. Sorry guys! I can't keep up.
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Uh...no. Not just yet.
I'd like a Yeerk character on our side. A lot of plot development is enriched simply because a character is a controller.
...unless anyone else has some objections?
She/he/it's not exactly on our side. The logical thing is to save the captain and kill the Yeerk.
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I'm seriously confused here now. :huh:
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Ok, bye Gymn! :( sorry we've been going a little fast, huh? :-X
Well, ok, the remaining people, we can have a vote on which way the story should go: Should the Yeerk, Geriss, die? Or should he + Aldrea the Controller become a main character along with Claxter, Kage and so forth?
I say we keep the Yeerk. Just as an interesting plot twist. Besides, with Gymn gone, Aldrea could be our only controller. And most really good threads have controllers in them as main characters.
I'll tally the votes once everyone has voted.
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Kill the yeerk, keep Aldrea.
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(btw, ryan, you're now an Exec.)
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A what? Not sure what that is(still newb at this site).
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I think we should just get rid of Geriss and leave Aldrea. *nods*
Exec=Executive of this RP.
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OoooooooooooooOOOoo OOoooooOoooohhh. Cool.
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You're welcome. ;)
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Yep. Since Gymn left, we had an Exec role open.
Leave Aldrea J? As in leave her on Andalor? Or leave as in leave her on her own without Geriss?
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Leave her as a main character without the Yeerk.
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That's what I thought.
Now we just need aldrea a/o Chad to vote
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Leave her without Geriss. One Andalite.
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it would be easier to have Aldrea in the story without the yeerk, it is hard for me to incorporate her into the story at this point.
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So...goodbye, Geriss!
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Alright. Majority wins. We will find a way to remove Geriss from the plot line. Whether that be starvation from lack of Kandrona, or some... other means. :P
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We'll do something!
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but info is needed before the yeerk goes i think. u think??
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Well we can't get rid of the portal just yet, but a little info, yes.
Xero can interrogate him.
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Thats good, because in my current plan the Yerk dies. If the plan works, that is.
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Kewl. Initiate the plan!!!
XD
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Aldrea hasn't responded yet.
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uhhhhh, responded to what exactly????
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To the main thread. You haven't posted in a while. The next to last page contains a paragraph where xero begins to interrogate your character. Respond to that.
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AAH how'd i miss that?!?!
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That's a pretty minuscule response... >_>
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Haha, well she is new to the forum.
aldrea could you try to add some..flare to your post? lol
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=P. Indeed.
I was thinking of starting a Fantasy settinged game on this site, as I don't see any that the character I want to play would fit. Would any of y'all like to join such a game?
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Sure! But please post this in the General Role Play here: http://animorphsforum.com/forum/index.php?board=23.0
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I know. I looked around there for a while and wasn't that interested by any of them.
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Ok. I'd be willing to join. :)
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Once it's up I'll link it here.
Edit: Would you mind if I used a different, easier to organize site?
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you can count me in on that too. well if you want me anyway.
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I can't tell you what to do with your thread. Go ahead. I'll still be willing to join. :)
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g437/Scinlao/RAFTemporalTerrorIIIExec.png
^You can put this in you sig if you want Ryan. just make sure to put IMG bracktes. lol...I forgot once... :S
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Good News: The game is almost ready.
http://rpol.net/game.cgi?gi=45251&date=1297225663
Bad News: Gotta make an account on a different site.
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Done! :)
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You can apply now if you want. You have alot of freedom in character creation. Feel free to make up a race or group or location.
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What's the thread called?
You are Game Master?
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Game Master and Xero. The request access button is in the bottom right.
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I'm sorry to say but this forum is confusing the Khyd out of me...
:-\
So I post my to-be character(s) bio in the Your Character/RTJ subthread, the homeworld of my to-be character(s) in the Current Important Locations subthread, my to-be character(s) government in the Current Groups subthread, and my to-be character(s) species' in the Current Races subthread?
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No. They all go in the RTJ. Also there are no other worlds. You can make up a species or place on the world that exists thugh.
The other threads are just lists.
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Aaaw... :'(
Ok, so how do I reply? I can't find the new post button
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There should be one in the bottom right and next to my post on the right. I have yet to add you so you can only post in the Request Access message yo started.
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Okay, I think I get it now...
*mindlessly spins around post with sign on it....*
:thanks:
Can you add me?
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You should make the character first. Also i am on my kindle for posting right now so adding people is difficult. I will add you when i get home and am using my ipod.
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ok, thx.
But I can't create a character if I can't post, right?
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Yes you can. You can post in your Request Access. Copy and paste the Character format and fill it out. If you make up a group or race please describe it. That goes for locations as well.
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...oh yes... um... DUH!
Sorry...
btw, Ryan, Aldrea posted. If you could continue the plot, that would be great, we're waiting on you. :)
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Dang, how'd I miss that. Also Rhohawk your character is good but I need a description of:
A. Your made up race.
B. Their government.
C. The name of their capital city.
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Oh yea sorry, you did tell me that. :P
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=P. You had to tell me to post here. Just returning the favor.
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i responded to ur post Ryan. and ty Rhohawk for helping me with the tech talk :P
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The idea for The Combarra™ was a joint venture of Kaleb and Cayla Enterprises™
jkjkjk, :P
But seriously, me and Aldrea worked on The Combarra together. She came up with the idea and the kind of weapon, and I drew it and it's mechanics. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andalites/5435800457/lightbox/)
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Kaleb and Cayla Enterprises........ . it has a nice ring to it :P
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lol
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XD see ya on STO :)
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[size=100pt]EVERYBODY LOOK AT THIS!!![/size][/i][/u][/color]!
Ok, I think we're getting a little carried away here...
Aldrea: Ya know, I don't think anyone else can find context in: XD see ya on STO :)
... so, could we keep the conversation on something everyone will understand?
Ryan: Is there any particular reason your character is ALWAYS finding a way to be better than others'?
He says "Excuse us just a second." before dragging the weaker Hork Bajir out...
I could tell that the Hork Bajir was bluffing when he threatened me. I couldnt believe how stupid he was acting. And just when I was thinking that maybe Hork Bajir weren't all foolish. He didn't know what he was doing and he ignores the person that does. So that's what a Seer is. Couldn't see what I was doing. I walked back into the room, disappointed but not angry. "I know you didn't mean that...
And though I respect that it's classified, I have to remind you that I'm a General and you're a Ship Captain. I outrank you. By a lot.
He sighs and smiles. "And I still outrank you, oh great Ambassador." he says jokingly, but not mockingly.
"You know you couldn't pull it off captain. It would be suicide for you. I have a chance though.
"Is there a ship nearbye that contains a fighter? Ive done much more difficult missions before. 24 anythings cant take me down. I know my capabilities. Im a much better shot than any blue bands."
Not really mad, just curious. And a little unnerved.
Also, we're starting to get way ahead of Chad and J guys. We should wait for them to get back.
And yes, the title for this post is glitchy.
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Well i dont mean it like that. He just thinks that way. Hes a professional killer and has been his whole life. You and Aldrea are smarter than him and hes physically stronger. His whole thing i that he can fight. And the outranking thing was his version of a joke(his sense of humor is a little skewed).
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Aha. Thank you for the clarification.
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Well i dont mean it like that. He just thinks that way. Hes a professional killer and has been his whole life. You and Aldrea are smarter than him and hes physically stronger. His whole thing i that he can fight. And the outranking thing was his version of a joke(his sense of humor is a little skewed).
think we should have Xero explain that in the actual rp??
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ATTENTION!!
I am officially postponing the thread while we wait for Chad and J. Once either of them posts, the thread will be officially restarted. Thank You.
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Didn't they quit?
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Didn't they quit?
No, that was Gymn.
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I'll..uhm...uh...get back. What's happened?
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Parag left after Acoun died. Claxter is about to leave. Aldrea was freed. Xero Ermanda and Enan Rhohawk joined our crew. The Yeerks built a facility surrounding the pool and portal impenetrable to Prodigy's tyyra beams. Aldrea revealed to Xero and Kage the existence of a massivley powerful weapon on Mareneoi, the planet where the Yeerks are, that they must get.
Am I missing anything?
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Xero Ermanda and Enan Rhohawk are? :P
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Xero is ryan, and Enan is me. :)
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Also Xero is more of a hardened and trained killer than a diplomat.
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Where has Gersarus been this whole time? :P And...where did the Yeekrs build the pool?
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Gersarus has been... iiiinnnn...uh, the mess hall?
And the yeerks built the pool on mareneoi.
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Pretty long time in the hall. :P And everyone else is where?
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I think we're on the bridge.
You guys ready to resume?
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I guess so. Just tell me what to do. :P
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Sure.
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J, gersarus is a spontaneous fellow. You do whatever YOU want. lol
Here we go. I'll take claxter for now.
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Fine. :P I'll have a post up...soon-ish. :P Don't wait on me. Remind me which colors are which please.
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What happened?
:s
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*points finger at everyone but him*
That's what happened.
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:'(
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*hands him a tissue*
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*wipes eyes*
Thanks J. :XD:
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Where's Ryan? And Aldrea?
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I have no idea... :(
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Here, but very busy. My other games are falling behind too.
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At least we know that you're around. :D
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oh i am too ive been waiting for TT to start up again. in the meantime, i have been busy with my own thread while i was waiting.
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Fair enough.
You're own thread, Aldrea? What would that be?
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Maximum Ride spinoff in the general rp section. and a few other general topics
Post Merged: March 16, 2011, 06:44:45 PM
soooo, is TT back in action yet or not???
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Added a Poll. Vote at your leisure.
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I'm sorry for my lack of posting. On sunday, i took over a game from a friend on a different site. I had been playing it, and he was doing a bad job as GM anyways. Most people were inactive(as i am on this forum).
Anyways, it has gone from around 400 posts to over 1000 posts in that time. Yeah. I've been busy.
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That's fine, it looks as if we might shut this thread anyway. :(
The poll is 2 votes, 100% negative. Who's voted already? We still need two votes.
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Split 50/50 now.
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Ok, let me get some admins over here.
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I say we keep TT. Random, but I joined RAF because you asked me to join TT. :) It was just getting to the climax.
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Well, at an indecisive tie of 2 to 2, I rule we pull the gemm plug. Nobody's posting anyway. Goodbye TT. Maybe we can resurrect it some other time. When I put in an actually thought-out plot-line.
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T.T that figures.