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Out of Gas, anyone? {Play-by-Post}

POSTED BY: MEIMEICOBB
UPDATED: Saturday, December 13, 2008 21:57
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Saturday, April 5, 2008 12:11 PM

MEIMEICOBB


I opened up a forum for people to role-play at; not sure how open anyone here is for this sort of thing.

The Link.
http://outofgas.proboards88.com

The Uninvolved.

Never heard of Firefly or Serenity before? It's no matter, just sit yourself down for a spell and just imagine, for a moment, a space odyssey. Not just any adventure, no, but one that rivals the great philosophy of Manifest Destiny, where the world is yours for the taking, only it's the 'Verse ripe for the picking. Those who left the American East for the wild American West would probably think of this whole get-up as one fine shindig, with the fancy spacecraft and all. In general, if you've been looking for something that deals with space, Westerns, settlers, and scary monsters, then you've come to the right place. If you've been looking for a delicate blend of Chinese culture, refined civilization, and maybe some tea and dumplings, then this is the place for you. And, even if you've never heard of the spaceship Serenity, that's all right too. These waves should tell you everything you need to know....

The Secret.

Reavers; everyone has heard of them. They'll... do things to you, horrible things beyond imagination before you die. Most folk, at least in the Core, had believed them to be tales of fiction, something conjured up to scare kids around a campfire. Those closer to the Edge, those on the Rim for years had known them to be terrifyingly real. Now, thanks to the crew of Serenity, everyone in the 'Verse knows that they are not only real, but that the Alliance made them into what they are. It's weakened the Alliance, but it's not destroyed them.

The Aftermath.

In order to relay the message the crew of Serenity had to suffer through a harsh ordeal; many friends were killed by the man known as the Operative in his pursuit of River Tam, though even more were killed in the attack by the Reavers over Kerry. The saddest blow were the deaths of crew members Book and Wash; Sheppard Book was killed when the outpost he was living at was hit by the Alliance, while Hoban Washburne was killed by a Reaver missile. Their deaths echo to this day. Even Serenity herself was injured almost beyond repair, but the Operative, upon being bested by Malcolm Reynolds, repaired her enough for flight.

The Now.

Serenity took dock in a space port on Persephone to make even further repairs sorely needed after crashing on Kerry. River Tam took a new place on Serenity as her pilot, and did the next best job to Wash that she could. Kaylee, after having gotten her new compression coil and several other parts and spares to boot, decided that she needed dedication out of Simon, even though they know life will be rough together. Inara is once again renting the shuttle, though Mal almost insisted that she just use it; she still insists to keep their relationship on a business level. Zoe is hurt by Wash's death and is more reserved than she once was, and she carries a secret that makes her happy and bitter all at once. Mal, well... he finds work as he can, and does his best to keep his crew together. Where-ever they go, he ignores the rising talk of another war between the broken Independents and the Alliance.

The New War.

What is being referred to as "The Message" has stirred up old feelings of animosity between those who lost the war, and created new feelings with those who had once sided with the Alliance. Every port of harbor whispers about an uprising, about teaching the Alliance a lesson, about preventing them from ever meddling with another world again. The Alliance at the very least knows it needs reform, that it has lost a lot of its power over the border worlds, and it's grasp over even Core worlds is slipping.

There is a backbone, however, a force that people do not look at or even consider. Blue Sun, a simple corporation, has a hard grasp over the Alliance, at least, has a hand or two in how things are run. River, for example, was not heatedly pursued by the Alliance, but by Blue Sun; their dollar is invested in her and they like to keep their investments... in check. Money is eventually the bottom line for them, but individuals within the company seek power.

The Future.

Nothing has been started... yet. There is talk, though, and there are many who have a mind to act given the right conditions. The war, the still-threatening Reavers, the Alliance, Blue Sun... the 'Verse is full of danger. Are you lookin' to make your way peaceful-like, or are you lookin' to misbehave?


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Saturday, April 5, 2008 12:38 PM

MOBBEX


I'm open :-) How should I go about joining?

Oh btw your site is absolutely gorgeous!





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Saturday, April 5, 2008 1:35 PM

MEIMEICOBB


You just hit the 'register' button, and go from there. If you need help, just shout out on the chat-box there and someone will walk you through whatever you need.

And thank you, I worked hard to make it look good.




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Sunday, April 6, 2008 10:53 AM

MEIMEICOBB


Gotta say I have to give this a fair and equal bump; I think those of you avid for the play-by-post should definitely give this a looksee. If you have any questions about it just let me know.


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Sunday, April 6, 2008 11:09 AM

MOBBEX


I like the idea a lot, but I don't know if I've grown sufficiently proficient in english (my mother tongue is french) to venture into that kind of writing. I did some play-by-post RPGs before (most notably on these boards), but nothing as serious as what you're proposing. I'm afraid of either sucking or delaying the whole thing :-(





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Monday, April 7, 2008 3:33 PM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by Mobbex:
I like the idea a lot, but I don't know if I've grown sufficiently proficient in english (my mother tongue is french) to venture into that kind of writing. I did some play-by-post RPGs before (most notably on these boards), but nothing as serious as what you're proposing. I'm afraid of either sucking or delaying the whole thing :-(



Well, then you don't know me well enough. ;D I think your writing reads just fine, and I think that with time, and if you take the chance, you'll find yourself a better writer in English than you thought possible. I've got people on my other boards whose primary language ranges from Dutch, Danish, Finnish, and Tagalog (which is from the Philippines). They all started out rough and now write like gems. I think you will do fine.

And I speak and write a bit of French; the translations aren't that hard as most things are cognates. As long as you use the spell-check device (because there is one on the boards) then I think you will doubly do well.


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Monday, April 7, 2008 3:53 PM

MOBBEX


Shiny! I'll start working on my application, then ^.^

'Might take a few days, though.





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Tuesday, April 8, 2008 10:05 AM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by Mobbex:
Shiny! I'll start working on my application, then ^.^

'Might take a few days, though.



No worries then. I'll look forward to the application. Just leave a note and say it's you.

;D


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Friday, April 11, 2008 7:53 AM

MOBBEX


Hey just wanted to tell you that I haven't forgot about you and your project. It's just that I was out of town and only got back home yesterday, so I just got started on my app.

Like I said, it'll take a few days.





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Friday, April 11, 2008 10:57 AM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by Mobbex:
Hey just wanted to tell you that I haven't forgot about you and your project. It's just that I was out of town and only got back home yesterday, so I just got started on my app.

Like I said, it'll take a few days.



No worries! Like I said before, take your time. I'm in no rush.


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Monday, April 14, 2008 2:50 PM

DASHILE


Interesting idea, I'll be over to check it out.

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Monday, April 14, 2008 8:43 PM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by Dashile:
Interesting idea, I'll be over to check it out.



Can't wait to see you there.


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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:41 AM

MEIMEICOBB


It's a shiny bump folks - come on and play, you know you want to.

:D


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Friday, April 18, 2008 10:54 AM

MEIMEICOBB


Time for, you guessed it, yet another bump. Still looking for someone to play Inara, still looking for a Mal, still looking for decent bad guys too.


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Friday, April 18, 2008 11:35 AM

MOBBEX


Hey, it's me again!

Writing a proper application is turning out to be more troublesome than I expected. I might join at some point... no, I WILL join at some point, but for now I'll have to sharpen my english skills some more.


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Friday, April 18, 2008 11:37 AM

COLT999

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:11 AM

MEIMEICOBB


Thanks.

:D

And no worries; I'll help you if you need it.


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Thursday, July 3, 2008 6:24 PM

MEIMEICOBB


Gotta give this a little bump; we're currently looking for a kick-ass Zoe!


>_>

It would actually seem that my work got the betters of me and I failed to get on here, even though I really wanted to.


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Sunday, July 27, 2008 4:40 PM

ENGINEANGEL


hey thought i'd bump this and put in a little ad for my rpg since we're in need of people too, would you mind asking in your rpg meimeicobb if anyone's interested?

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Characters are open! Browncoats is a Post-Serenity (meaning unfortunately no Wash or Book) RPG that was set up in 2006 and is still going strong. We've just recently lost a couple canon characters. Now open are Zoe Washburne and Simon Tam.

If you'd like to see what we're all about, here's the link: http://p100.ezboard.com/bbrowncoatsafireflyandserenityrpg

We also have a up-to-date record of everything that's happened in player time, so you hopefully won't have any trouble figuring things out ( http://p100.ezboard.com/fbrowncoatsafireflyandserenityrpgfrm35.showMes
sage?topicID=45.topic
), and of course, everyone on Browncoats is certainly happy to help :)

Please apply! We'd love to have you aboard!!

_____________

"Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away."


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Sunday, July 27, 2008 4:59 PM

FAITHLOVESPURPLE


Ooh..omg, I've been looking to get back to RPGing again since the site I go to (fantasyessentials.net) has been kinda dead in that RPG forum. So, yay. The writer in me is itching to write again, as it always does.

Um, so, I've been looking at the forum you linked, but I'm still a bit confused on where to start post-wise. A lot of the subforums are at 0, so do I just go to an existing story?

EDIT: Just registered :) (same name as here)
EDIT2: Also, what's this "application" thing?
--Faith

"I can't get it right...get it right...since I met you."

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Monday, July 28, 2008 8:14 PM

MEIMEICOBB


Ooh..omg, I've been looking to get back to RPGing again since the site I go to (fantasyessentials.net) has been kinda dead in that RPG forum. So, yay. The writer in me is itching to write again, as it always does.

Um, so, I've been looking at the forum you linked, but I'm still a bit confused on where to start post-wise. A lot of the subforums are at 0, so do I just go to an existing story?

EDIT: Just registered :) (same name as here)
EDIT2: Also, what's this "application" thing?
--Faith

_____________________________________

I'll message you over at the site, but it's pretty easy to get started. Granted, the setup is different than you're probably used to, but after you read the rules and all the forms and the like, copy the application form and paste it into a new thread in "Earth-that-Was" board. If you have any more questions, please feel free to message me there too, or say hello in the chat box. We don't bite, promise, and I'll be more than happy to help you figure your way around.


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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 7:01 AM

PRUE


Looks rather interesting. Can you tell me exactly what roles are left in game to play?

Prue

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:03 AM

FAITHLOVESPURPLE


Thanks for the info...I feel a little silly I didn't see that before I'll definitely be working on my character this week, and I'll probably be applying for an OC since I'd hate using the slang, to be honest, haha. Otherwise, I would've been happy to apply for Zoe.

--Faith

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:25 PM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by Prue:
Looks rather interesting. Can you tell me exactly what roles are left in game to play?

Prue



The canon list states that the following characters have not been claimed:

Alliance

- Hands of Blue
- Adelei Niska

Neutral

Serenity Crew
- Malcolm Reynolds, Captain
- Zoe Washburne, First mate
- Passenger (OC)
- Passenger (OC)

- "The Operative"
- Jubal Early
- Saffron ?? "Yo-Saff-Bridge"

Independent

- Sheriff Bourne
- Fess Higgins
- Monty Walters
- Patience _______


Core

- Durran Haymer
- Gabriel Tam
- Regan Tam
- Atherton Wing

Border

- Magistrate Higgins
- Badger
- Fanty and Mingo
- Petaline


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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:00 AM

PRUE


see that was the one thing that was confusing. thanks for letting me know. the person I write apparently is claimed. oh well that happens i suppose. good luck with the game.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:19 AM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by Prue:
see that was the one thing that was confusing. thanks for letting me know. the person I write apparently is claimed. oh well that happens i suppose. good luck with the game.



Well, who do you usually write for? On my site, a character challenge is always accepted.


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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 7:45 PM

FAITHLOVESPURPLE


Oh, I got your message--totally forgot, haha :)

And fyi, just posted my application ^_^ Hope to be part of your little operation! *fingers crossed*

--Faith

"I can't get it right...get it right...since I met you."

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Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:37 PM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by FaithLovesPurple:
Oh, I got your message--totally forgot, haha :)

And fyi, just posted my application ^_^ Hope to be part of your little operation! *fingers crossed*

--Faith

"I can't get it right...get it right...since I met you."



Love what I'm reading so far.

I hope others are inspired to join up as well... there are some beautifully talented writers here and we'd love to have you at Out of Gas.




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Tuesday, August 5, 2008 3:41 AM

PRUE


Okay...so the reply didn't go through. *glares at her laptop*.

I usually write Inara.

Prue

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Saturday, August 9, 2008 4:03 AM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by Prue:
Okay...so the reply didn't go through. *glares at her laptop*.

I usually write Inara.

Prue



My computer seems to hate me too, no worries... I didn't get a notice of this message until just now.

You can write other characters, though, right? We'd love to have other Companion characters, or even Petaline who runs the Heart of Gold, or perhaps YoSaffBridge, since she's got companion training too... and I mean, for as interesting as Inara is, I personally think YoSaffBridge would be a lot cooler to play, a lot more tragedy in her past and more villainous plots to play out.

XD


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Saturday, August 9, 2008 9:26 AM

PRUE


I could but I do not find petaline to be the least bit interesting,she was an extremely minor character for one episode that was my least favorite.

As far as Saffron. I love the villianess and currently do write her,elsewhere but like anything I do not see Saffron as a longterm story character. She's good for villian plots then what?

No like I said I usually write Inara,its who I am most comfortable with and with whom I do the best job.

If she ever opens up feel free to contact me.


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Friday, December 5, 2008 8:04 AM

ISAHIAH


Hi! I posted on this thread a while back under a different name. I'm still interested in joining, I only have one question: what's your policy on original (as in new, fresh, and minty) characters?

I'm asking since I'm not too sure about picking up one of Joss & Co's parts (I guess my reverence for their work is simply too immense).


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Sunday, December 7, 2008 12:32 AM

MEIMEICOBB


Quote:

Originally posted by Isahiah:
Hi! I posted on this thread a while back under a different name. I'm still interested in joining, I only have one question: what's your policy on original (as in new, fresh, and minty) characters?

I'm asking since I'm not too sure about picking up one of Joss & Co's parts (I guess my reverence for their work is simply too immense).



That's all right. :) We actually really like original characters since they add a lot of creativity to the verse.


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Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:39 PM

ISAHIAH


Cool! I'll see if I can think of a concept for a character. I still have your application template from last spring (I think, let me check... yup) I'll fill it up and... well I noticed your site is locked, do you want me to post it here?

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Saturday, December 13, 2008 9:57 PM

MEIMEICOBB


The site's not locked, you simply have to join in order to post.

:)


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