OOC2 - RP: "Adventures in Gunrunning" or "Badger's Betrayal"

POSTED BY: Astriana
UPDATED: Friday, January 23, 2004 15:53
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ASTRIANA

Monday, January 19, 2004 4:42 PM

Okay, folks, the original Out of Character commentary thread just got too full and was getting difficult to load, so I'm starting the next one now.

If you need a refresher of what went before, you can reference the OOC1 here:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=17&t=3384

Access the latest story thread here:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=17&t=3478

and the Chat Room here:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/fireflychat.asp

Let the comments begin!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

CIARA

Monday, January 19, 2004 5:09 PM

*takes a big sniff* MMmmMM! Fresh and clean thread!!

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

MANIACNUMBERONE

Monday, January 19, 2004 5:15 PM

a little synopsis to make things easier for me...

Capn, Zoe and Kaylee went into Hara city, Zoe and Mal entered the Hara Cary Bar looking for Thorne, their contact.

Thorne apparently drunk, sobers quickly when he sees them.

The bar is being watched by Alliance, who have other dealings going on nearby.

Wash is on the bridge awaiting news.

Book and Jayne are in the cargo bay, getting ready to do something.

Simon and River and in the infirmary with Niska?

Inara is in either her shuttle or Jayne's room.

ASTRIANA

Monday, January 19, 2004 5:22 PM

Corrections:

BOOK and JAYNE are actually on the bridge, getting ready to step in if MAL and ZOE need help with the Feds.

INARA is planetside, taking care of that needle business.

Suggestion for Ciara and Channain: Perhaps Rowan could hook up with the crew via Inara, since Inara is currently shopping at the docks?

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

MANIACNUMBERONE

Monday, January 19, 2004 5:29 PM

Hard to know what is the best way to get Rowan on board.... Channain's creative though.

...and thanks for the correction.

Inara is planetside. Forgot about her latest post.

Jayne and Book are en route to the cargo bay... how's that for a friendly compromise?

ASTRIANA

Monday, January 19, 2004 5:31 PM

Welcome! That works for me (not that it matters, I'm not even on the ship! ).

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

CHANNAIN

Monday, January 19, 2004 6:19 PM

It's an idea...let me mull it for a bit. I'd've posted Rowan "Out and about" except we had a guest over the weekend, and the computer was in her room.

I could see Rowan *hooking up* with Inara (easy fellas) but not spontaneously. Inara's been very diligent and particular about her clientele, and I doubt she would *pick up* just anyone off the street. Seems to me it doesn't work that way, and I'm a stickler for in-character rules.

Since Serenity has landed, seems like no one's logged her in as taking passengers, so Rowan wouldn't be able to check the kiosks. Ciara, I'm thinking Rowan and Inara meet and interact outside the ship.

Hey lookit! My new avatar is up.

I draw, therefore I am
http://www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=7922

BOOMERGOODHEART

Monday, January 19, 2004 6:55 PM

I just posted a move for Kaylee. Rowan could meet up with both Inara & Kaylee. I imagine Inara might pigue her interest, as she seems out of place among the other people on the dock (more cultured, etc.). She might wonder what someone like that is doing down here, and ask if she's a passenger on a transport ship. Hmmm...it might make sense that way, as Kaylee was the one to find passengers in "Serenity".

Just a thought.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

BOOMERGOODHEART

Monday, January 19, 2004 6:57 PM

Haken, you still haven't put up my new avatar! Oh, ignore me. My head is killing me.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

CAPNRAHN

Monday, January 19, 2004 7:17 PM

Looks like everyone else has the ones I 'made' put on.

Weird ... I'll send him the avatar and see what happens ...

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

CHANNAIN

Monday, January 19, 2004 7:18 PM

thanks Boomer!

I draw, therefore I am
http://www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=7922

CAPNRAHN

Monday, January 19, 2004 7:23 PM

Boomer, sent avatar with a note to Haken ... now "waiting is"

Here is the working link to the Alpha Chat
http://www.fireflyfans.net/fireflychat.asp

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Monday, January 19, 2004 9:00 PM

Yippee! He changed my avatar! Haken, you sweetie! (And CapnRahn for sending it again!)

Haken
CapnRahn

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

BOOMERGOODHEART

Monday, January 19, 2004 10:53 PM

CapnRahn, you are one sick puppy! You were grossing me out with the stuff Simon was seeing.

Keep it up!!

By the way--"Procrustean"...is that some kind of bread?

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

CAPNRAHN

Monday, January 19, 2004 11:02 PM

Boomer thanks! I read TOO much Stephen King and Graham Masterson (The Manitou)

Could'na tell if yer kiddin' so here is the def of :
Procrustean: Exhibiting merciless disregard for individual differences or special circumstances ... After Procrustes, a mythical Greek giant who stretched or shortened captives to make them fit his bed.

Sounds like the Alliance, don' it?

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Monday, January 19, 2004 11:14 PM

Of COURSE I was kidding! I have been haunting the Green Room, you know.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

CAPNRAHN

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 12:06 AM

DOH ... too bushed to 'member nuttin...

nuttin-honey ... stoopid commercial.

Now I sound like River!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:46 AM

In keeping with Rowan's assumption that Serenity might be manned entirely by women, I've written Kaylee as not referring to any man by name, or by "him or he". Hope this is ok?

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

CIARA

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:51 AM

shiny, Boomer! That's a pretty neat plot twist ;) wonder how long we can keep the ruse up? *grin*

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

GEEZER

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 2:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BoomerGoodheart:
In keeping with Rowan's assumption that Serenity might be manned entirely by women, I've written Kaylee as not referring to any man by name, or by "him or he". Hope this is ok?

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

Well, no problem with "Jayne" anyway. Pretty androgynous name.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

ASTRIANA

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:23 PM

River: "Jayne is a girl's name."

Too bad I couldn't seem to think of a way to get Zoe back before Mal. Then we could've REALLY kept it goin'...

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

ZACHSMIND

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:02 PM

I just posted in response to Book's recent moves. If there's any need for clarification please feel free to ask me in here. My intent was to purposefully word the radio exchange so that it could be the same guys Book was listening to or it could be a completely different set of guys. Personally I'm thinking a completely different set of guys but y'all can run with it however you wanna.

I have an idea, that's kinda germinated from the afore mentioned radio garble, but the intent will be to allow a greater number of people to participate in this project if they're interested. It may or may not fly I'm just throwing it out there.

What if there's a contingent of Alliance personel who are after Reynolds partially because of his background with the Independents, but also because he's recently showed up on their radar due to extraneous events completely outside Reynolds sphere of vision? I'm talking about a second group, a group of ex-independents and newly recruited patriots, who function like a precursor to rebellion. They got ONE planet out there that they want to colonize solely for independent law - no alliance law allowed. There's no one on that planet right now who is for the Alliance. It's like one of the border planets out there. Rather insignificant one. This group of rebels has been talking about "capturing" Reynolds in a hope of talking him into leading their cause. And of course the Alliance contingent would be working to stop the rebels, and also would probably wanna bring Reynolds in for questioning cuz they think he's already been contacted and is for the rebellion, but honestly Reynolds is completely pleasantly surprised about all this fuss, if he ever figured out what was going on.

Kinda like the Jaynestown plot but a bit more serious. To make this work we'd need at least one newcomer to represent the Alliance forces in question, and one newcomer to represent the Independents. Not like, a big wig, but they'd each be rather respected in their respective chicken pecking orders. Like a major or a lieutenant or something. Enough clout to boss around some underlings but they'd also have to report to people (equivalent of non player characters) too.

The idea may need some fleshing out. We probably couldn't work it into immediate gameplay cuz I think we need to figure out what THIS plot is first and then wrap it up before we get to Act eight. However these voices that Book and Wash are hearing on the radio could be the above mentioned conflicting forces, Alliance versus Independents, who both treat Reynolds as a sorta football for their line of scrimmage.

Or we can just say the voices are talking about a completely different Reynolds altogether and get off this moon asap.

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"Hang on, travelers..."

ASTRIANA

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ZachsMind:
The idea may need some fleshing out. We probably couldn't work it into immediate gameplay cuz I think we need to figure out what THIS plot is first and then wrap it up before we get to Act eight.

Gotta agree, it sounds like a really cool idea. Also gotta agree that we pro'ly shouldn't try to work it into THIS game, 'cause of the aforementioned wrapping up before Act 8 issue.

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

CHANNAIN

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:05 PM

Okay, I wasn't going to give this up until later, but I thought with the way ZachsMind is running, I better pipe up.

Rowan's biggest secret does involve the Independent cause - or more accurately, she played a fairly involved part in it. I mentioned "the cause" just now in my latest post, so I am alluding to her role already and I'm thinking ya'll have figured out where I'm going - you're a pretty bright bunch.

She's not one of them that did the bossing around - at least not of the fighting troops. Her role was behind the scenes, supporting the Independent movement through subversive online communication. Think "Eyes Only" on Dark Angel, only geared toward the Cortex rather than broadcast TV, and you've got the idea. She was never identified, and prefers not to be since she's still sending things out from time to time it, and that's the main reason why she keeps moving - to stay under the Alliance radar.

I was actually going to use all this for a fan fic once upon a time. Decided to use it for this format instead. Now that I see we're going to wrap up the current storyline before Act 8, I'll keep it in the background - maybe Rowan will make it into the next RP? It'll be more fun to toy with the boys a little anyway.

I draw, therefore I am
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MANIACNUMBERONE

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:15 PM

I like these idea's. I didn't know we were trying to limit ourselves to 8 acts, or I might have made slightly less-involved posts. I think we can work this into the present plot, if we all work together. The key is narration, I think.
I love seeing people use their narrative skills as well as play their regular character... it sure does add depth and excitement to the game.

I wonder if we might need to impose a minor set of guidelines-- just to keep the game going? I know sometimes people are too busy with personal things or work sometimes... that's all understandable, but if we could get everyone to post at least once a day that would sure help to move things along. Thoughts?

I don't want to tramp on anybody's flower garden, I can accept it if we decide not to try to impose a few guidelines of play. It is all for fun after all.

ASTRIANA

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:27 PM

I agree that if we could have some sort of guidelines for posting, that might be a good idea.

Also, I don't think we ever established a specific amount of time for play. It was mentioned at one point that if we were going to approach it like an episode, that we would have the teaser, Acts 1-5, and an epilogue of sorts for that format; however, the way it's been going so far is that we call it a new Act whenever we start a new thread. (Not necessarily based on action, although for the first couple, it seemed to pan out that way.)

We should probably decide how long we'd like this particular game to continue so we can identify how much more involved it could/should get before it's brought to a close and another adventure begins.

My only frame of reference for this from real life RP, and there the Game Master (GM) gives the guide for time frame, because he/she has a specific scenario in mind that they want to take the gamers through. I don't have any idea how it works when there's no GM.

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

GEEZER

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ZachsMind:
I'm talking about a second group, a group of ex-independents and newly recruited patriots, who function like a precursor to rebellion. They got ONE planet out there that they want to colonize solely for independent law - no alliance law allowed. There's no one on that planet right now who is for the Alliance. It's like one of the border planets out there. Rather insignificant one.
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"Hang on, travelers..."

Great minds DO run in the same channels. Now just where do you think a Conex full of military equipment would come in handy? I hadn't twigged on the "kidnap Mal as leader" idea, but had been considering a new Independent moon/planet being set up in secret being the client for Thorne's weapons. I wonder if the stuff in the two small crates at Dock 4 could be useful to them too?

The kidnap stuff would be interesting to develop, but I agree, some other time. Maybe just drop hints in 'Badger's Betrayal' of the new Indie planet.

BTW, do we need to get to the betrayal part pretty soon? The baddies have been on a pretty long break.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:47 PM

Agreed, the baddies have been away for a while, particularly Early. Hmmm....what has he been up to, I wonder?

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

CAPNRAHN

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:45 PM

Yep, we need to have a 'bare bones' synopsis or act breakdown (for those aspiring screenwirters) and decide if the "episode" will be a solo, double triple etc.

If we keep in the episodic format, there are 6 to 7 'acts' ... Teaser, Acts 1-4 (or 5) and Coda for each episode.

For episodes that arc together it would be (2 parter as example) Teaser, Acts 1-10, Coda and so forth.

It allows us or the GM/Director to plot out what direction us/they want to go. AKA as a STORY/PLOT ARC. Some shows only have an 'A' ARC and 'B' ARC in every episode. Others, like Farscape and Firefly, try to have PLOT ARCS that interact with CHARACTER ARCS.

CHARACTER ARCS usually play out over many episodes ... Teela knows what I mean!

Character Arc Example
River's condition and rememdy is a good example. She has little 'bits, then there whole episodes that 'expose' what the smaller arcs hit and foreshadow at. "Ariel" and "Objects in Space" are the examples of 'whole' episodes that explain more about Rivers' condition.

Savvy?

BTW ... I found something that I was looking for as a prop ... the glasses part of the glasses/case thing in Simons' posts'. It was a prop idea I had before I even saw Firefly.

I'll have to post a pic later!

*PIC PLACE HOLDER*

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

CIARA

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:02 AM

Maniac said: I love seeing people use their narrative skills as well as play their regular character... it sure does add depth and excitement to the game.

I find narrating for other characters a bit daunting. I'm usually afraid to do it, because I think the RP'er will think I'm trying to step on their creative toes.

So it's ok to narrate a little bit of people's part in the story?

I'd appreciate a little guidance on this subject ;)

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

HUMBLE

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:13 AM

ZACHSMIND-I'm so totally into your idea. Perhaps we could have Mal abducted and "recruited" by Independents or questioned by Alliance intel after landing on New Hikido? This could be premise for new RP adventure without breaking continuity of current story. Perhaps addition of new characters as well as usage of established ones. Yes! I'm liking it. Think we should draw up some sort of general outline of new RP adventure though. To keep story moving along and introduction of characters in a logical progression. Maybe could focus on other characters interaction and Mal takes a back seat in story?

TEELABROWN

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:22 AM

Quote:
We will grow...cash crops. Don't know, but the Fox networkers will be forced to work it. We can have fun with Shan Yu in their copious free time. It'd be delightful, Emperor Humble.

Yeah, Humble and I have great plans of World Domination. I'll get them for you, if you ask.

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

MANIACNUMBERONE

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ciara:
Maniac said: I love seeing people use their narrative skills as well as play their regular character... it sure does add depth and excitement to the game.

I find narrating for other characters a bit daunting. I'm usually afraid to do it, because I think the RP'er will think I'm trying to step on their creative toes.

So it's ok to narrate a little bit of people's part in the story?

I'd appreciate a little guidance on this subject ;)

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

It can be daunting, and I wouldn't do it to much extent for already existing cast members. I would say that you can take a little leeway with their reactions to what you say and give them an occasional few words to help everything out, but for characters who are non-cast, we should go crazy and have fun... like talking to the Alliance people or a bartender or dock worker or port control or any number of things.

GEEZER

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:21 AM

Quote:
...but for characters who are non-cast, we should go crazy and have fun... like talking to the Alliance people or a bartender or dock worker or port control or any number of things.

[Raises hand] Me, me, me! Let me try!

"Keep the Shiny side up"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:29 PM

I have an idea for a Kaylee side-story...not something she goes off and does, so much as something she can do in relation to Serenity. Any objections to me taking a little creative license?

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

CAPNRAHN

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:52 PM

Not from me!

I am guilty of already working on a character arc (side story) for Simon.

But it will play out over several 'episodes'.

I hope you folks'll like it.

That is what made Firefly (for me)... character arcs that didn't have to be wrapped up in the 40 or so minutes alloted.

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

CAPNRAHN

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 2:01 PM

... BLOODY DUPLICATE POST ...

MANIACNUMBERONE

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 5:54 PM

By all means, take creative liberties! I can't wait to see what develops. Weehoo!

BOOMERGOODHEART

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:59 PM

Thanks for the words of encouragement! Actually, this idea came from my hubby, and I've decided to run with it. It will slowly unfold over time. Hope I can keep up with all of the excellent story-tellers here!

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

ASTRIANA

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 8:10 PM

Hey folks! RavenWhyteWing has asked to join our little adventure as another passenger. His character is a Blue Sun defector. He's pretty new, so I've sent him instructions for how to post to this thread (and the IC thread). We should be hearing from him regarding some character info/integration soon.

Yay! *claps hands*

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

HUMBLE

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 8:22 PM

(DOH!)Empress-Ixnay on the Zorld Yomination-ay! (Whistles and looks around innocently.)(DOH!)

TEELABROWN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:15 AM

Quote:
(DOH!)Empress-Ixnay on the Zorld Yomination-ay! (Whistles and looks around innocently.)(DOH!)

Hey, we should invite our fellow browncoats. Just, yeah...*whilstles very innocently...because I can look very innocent*

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

HUMBLE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:12 AM

Lady, I must question the wisdom of letting even our comrades-in-arms, our fellow Browncoats, in on our plans for you-know-what! Some of them may be Fox confederates. How do we know whom we can trust? The glow of your ever-trusting soul warms the cobwebs of my heart, but I beseech you Empress, trust no one in this matter!(Look of earnestness on face.)

Take that Shakespeare!!! Hooo-Ahhhh!!

TEELABROWN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:16 AM

Quote:
Take that Shakespeare!!! Hooo-Ahhhh!!

Yes! Eat it Shakespeare!

Anyhoo, I'll hold back...for now. We'll just slowly reveal these...ideas, yeah, ideas...when we feel that the time is right...

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

HUMBLE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:43 AM

You are, as ever, the calm in the eye of the storm Empress. Wise beyond your years. Methinks your plan is a wise one. We will indeed bide our time and strike like a lightning bolt out of the blue yonder when all is in readiness!(Laughs a sinister laugh. OOOOH-WAAAAA-HAAAA-HAAAA!!!! Curles the ends of black mustache and smiles.)

I should save some of this stuff for RP play. Some of it is pretty good! Yes?

BOOMERGOODHEART

Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:45 AM

I am completely in the dark. Luckily, I'm here a lot so I can usually find my way.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

TEELABROWN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:47 AM

Quote:
I am completely in the dark. Luckily, I'm here a lot so I can usually find my way.

Well, you should be, until we say there's light. That's the way it is.

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

TEELABROWN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:49 AM

Quote:
You are, as ever, the calm in the eye of the storm Empress. Wise beyond your years. Methinks your plan is a wise one. We will indeed bide our time and strike like a lightning bolt out of the blue yonder when all is in readiness!(Laughs a sinister laugh. OOOOH-WAAAAA-HAAAA-HAAAA!!!! Curles the ends of black mustache and smiles.)

I should save some of this stuff for RP play. Some of it is pretty good! Yes?

You should save some. But the mustache is a suprise...and the lightning will open forth great things...depending...*starts humming*

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

HUMBLE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:08 AM

Yeah, I surprise myself sometimes. Ain't I somethin'? Now, you were saying, "depending"? (Hmmmmm. Anxiously awaiting next pronouncement of plan. Sure to be devilishly clever and intricate in design.)

TEELABROWN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:15 AM

Depending on the person, dear Humble. For execs, it will be diyu, for browncoats, heaven.

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:17 AM

I'll probably be gone for two days or so. Been sic as a dog and tomarrow a friend needs me to run him up to northern Indiana for job interview - his car broke yesterday. Bleah ... buncha other garbage going on too.

Seem like this year has been overfull of hurdles for about everyone I know! :crap"

If it sits well with the story, let Simon sleep on the Cryrobox in the Infirmary and remember, Niska is still INSIDE the Cyrobox ...

... If the story needs Simon : Maniac or Teela - I think you know the direction I was moving Simon. Could you help me out, if the story needs him?

[b}Manaic
Niska info: sketchy & cryptic -painful to recall ... and Simon gets a migrane when he trys to remember the info too hard. Other than that ... have at!

Teela
Heh, we talked about the Simon arc ... if you need to run Simon. You know what to do!

Hope to 'see' you folks soon!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

TEELABROWN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:22 AM

Gottcha loud and clear Capn...we moved Simon...

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

HUMBLE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:29 AM

Your words are the ambrosia of the gods, Empress! So it is said, so it shall be done! Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity to all Browncoats. Fox executives, burn in Guay!!!

TEELABROWN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:49 AM

Yes, yes, Humble...but first we'll have to have some sort of plan to actually get started...

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

HUMBLE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 4:04 AM

Teela, Teela, Teela. I do so dislike getting my hands dirty with the mundanities of planning! I'm more a care-free spirit! A 'rennaisance anarchist' if you will! The pesky details will take care of themselves. Oh, I suppose we could form a braintrust or thinktank on the matter if you insist, great Lady! I am but an instrument of war, wield me as you will!

ASTRIANA

Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:28 PM

LOL! *shakes head* Y'all are just too much.

Okay, Here's the new thread for the RP.
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=17&t=3478

Plus, we really need to settle on a title... "Badger's Betrayal" or "Adventures in Gunrunning"?

Personally, my vote is for "Adventures in Gunrunning", as it seems this story ain't so much about just Badger's dealings...

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

GEEZER

Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Astriana:
Plus, we really need to settle on a title... "Badger's Betrayal" or "Adventures in Gunrunning"?

Personally, my vote is for "Adventures in Gunrunning", as it seems this story ain't so much about just Badger's dealings...

I'm all for "Adventures in Gunrunning". If we can find a Badger to betray us later on that's fine, but seems that running guns is the storyline so far.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

CHANNAIN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:28 PM

Hi Maniac -
Looking forward to conversing with you in the RP!

I draw, therefore I am
http://www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=7922

CHANNAIN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:44 PM

Hey Humble -

Just wanted to let you know you're creating all manner of fun for me too. I'm looking forward to not instantly getting along with Mal.

I've got a scenario going in my tired little brain about Mal and Rowan's next encounter. I'm thinking he finds her in the kitchen after they've already lifted off, cooking something delectable. Since he frequently suffers from Saffron-a-phobia, I'm thinking he would see her A) stowing away and B) trying to ply him with food as somewhat less than honest.

(you *heard* the sarcasm there, right?)

What do you think?

Also, I'm not one to write dialogue for other characters. I'll be posting a little more frequently for the next few days, though. Figured I better start getting a tad more active.

I draw, therefore I am
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MANIACNUMBERONE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 5:18 PM

Hi Channain,

I hope the Rp Convo we started can lead you in the right direction... we sure want to get you on board. It's hard to take advantage of you otherwise.

GEEZER

Thursday, January 22, 2004 5:48 PM

Anyone got a preference as to what's in the two crates at dock 4, or would you prefer it to be a surprise? I've got a couple of ideas perculating.

I know you introduced them, Maniac. Did you have something in mind, or were they just a McGuffin? How big were those crates, anyway? I know they said small, but is that whisky case small, coffin small (been done ), loaded pallet small, or however big I need them to be? I may have to stea...ummm..borrow a truck to get them to the ship.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:09 PM

I know I have to change my avatar, but I have a great passenger for you folks. I'm Brink Helsing, and I'm a defector of the Blue Sun organization

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

MANIACNUMBERONE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:19 PM

I don't mind a lick if you make those crates any size you need Geezer. I initially was thinking a little smaller than a washing machine size, but what works, works.

RavenWW, your character might benefit from being in some sort of partnership with Thorne/Geezer, as he also was Alliance. Perhaps you two can be working together or some such? ... or maybe you're related and Thorne never goes off-world without taking his brother? (ha ha!) Or you might be tailing Thorne because you think he's someone who can help you... that would lead you near Serenity. Whatever you like is fine with me. Be creative.

ASTRIANA

Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:30 PM

Maniac, that's a great idea! Having them be connected in some way makes getting Raven into the game a lot easier!

Raven: Suggestion for an avatar - if you want to put a person pic there, great; how 'bout if you kept the Blue Sun logo and just the international "no" symbol (the big red circle with the line through it) over it? (just a smart alec idea)

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:40 PM

Raven, what type of look do you want for your Avatar?

I have a drenn-load of actor and actress pics... any you would like as your Avatar? Just name 'em!

BTW, did I go too far with the first part of Simon's nightmare?

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:47 PM

something with a few tattoos, I s'pose. . .orr I oucld just use the emblem, and have a self-description

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

ASTRIANA

Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:49 PM

Dark, light, Niska's dude Crow-like, something Celtic, ?

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:52 PM

Astriana: Hummm ... Brad Pit (as a Pikey) from "Snatch"?

I have that DVD and can get my own pics from it, been meanin' too anyhoo.

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:53 PM

Celtic, yeah, good way to put it. But something formal, as well, with darker clothing

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:05 PM

ok, here goes.
Brink Helsing is a white, thirty-something looking man of mals hieght and build. He wears a black trenchcoat, similar to Simons, but with red inside, rather than white as a shirt. He has visible tattoos up his neck, with some sort of design. He has black hair, and eyes that are blood red (reasons will become apparant later). He looks like a vampire would in this day and age, and carries a pistol and a short stick about the size of a policemans nightstick.

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

ASTRIANA

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:11 PM

Hmmm... I think Capn's work has been cut out for him!

*throws down the gauntlet*

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

GEEZER

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:17 PM

Perhaps Brink could be an acquaintance of Thorne, but not a partner. If he works(worked)for Blue Sun, he and Thorne might have run into each other around the docks and warehouses. This assumes that Brink has been living on Hara, and isn't just passing through on the run. Otherwise hard to make the connection.

Either way, might have Brink hanging around Dock 4 trying to get off-planet when the heist goes down. Then he can save a crewperson's bacon and thereby earn some credibility that would give Mal a reason to help him get out of town on Serenity.

Just a suggestion.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:17 PM

AHEM ... Alter a pic of James Marsters (Spike) for him to have black hair/red eyes (iris or sclera (whites)?) and PS 'fake' some tats ...

Ye of little faith!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

MANIACNUMBERONE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:18 PM

Which program do you use to get screen caps from DVD's CapnRahn?

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:36 PM

Maniac
The only one I have is called PowerDVD by IPower. It is OK, but I am in the market for something a bit better.

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:39 PM

Either until we finally leave the dock, or Mal comes down to talk to Kaylee, she's going to be installing her new toys into Serenity. Figured there's only so much description I can do about it, so that's what she's doing.

Welcome back, SerenitysSon! We've missed Jayne.

CapnRahn--Feel a bit better today, honey? Hope so!

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:44 PM

Sounds good, Rahn, thanks

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:46 PM

Heeeeerrs James!

Good enuff to start with?

I have others, but this one was a good upper-body shot.

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

SAINT JAYNE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by CapnRahn:
The only one I have is called PowerDVD by IPower.

PowerDVD by CyberLink, no? That's the only I use, too. I tried for weeks to get some open source DVD players working on my Linux box, but I am a failure.

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:54 PM

Oh, it says by IPower in the info, but I may be reading it wrong. I-Power may be the website for P-DVD.

... not much into linux, I can ask a friend of mine who does and has P-DVD.

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:55 PM

CapnRahn, please don't tease us poor women with a shot of James like that. The man is so freakin' hot! *swooning*

Wait a tic...I never swoon.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:00 PM

And a 3/4 shot (Sorry Boomer)

Boomer, you best be glad I canna find the pic of James from 'Fit' magazine ... just a tiny thumbnail...

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:04 PM

Hmmm....Jamesy-boy seems to have a bit of bulge in the drawers. Heh. Drawers.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

ASTRIANA

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:06 PM

Ooooh! I like this shot better for Raven, actually! (Not that my opinion is really necessary, of course! ) Shows off the duster/trenchcoat, and has that lovely brooding quality.

Too bad it wouldn't show the eyes too well... :pout:

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

GEEZER

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BoomerGoodheart:
Hmmm....Jamesy-boy seems to have a bit of bulge in the drawers. Heh. Drawers.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

Rolled up sock, no doubt.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:12 PM

BLOODY DOUBLE POST

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:12 PM

I like to have a head shot and either a 3/4 or full body for pics...

James head shot... which would be good to alter for the Avatar, if you like it.

Astriana
En gard mon cheri, I see my swift ripost has you weak in the knees! Do you yeild!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:36 PM

thanks, all

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

ASTRIANA

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:45 PM

Capn: Not so fast, monsieur. I shall not yield until the entire challenge has been met. It seems to me that there is the matter of the eyes and hair to be decided yet. I seem to recall that Mr. Raven requested black hair, red eyes, and some lovely tattoos...

(Raven: Not for nothin', but some Celtic knotwork tats would be awesome!!! *swoon*)

...only when the avatar is completed to Raven's satisfaction (and the appropriate swoons have been made) shall I yield to you!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:54 PM

Ah, but I did not promise the alteration!

But the challenge is still valid!

Note the first change!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

ASTRIANA

Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:57 PM

Ack! I can't open it!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:00 PM

Bugger ... I suppose a PSD (stoopid Photoshop) wasna the best to put up and now the JPG won't shift over to raven3.jpg I hosted/posted ...

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I HATE PhotoShop ... I want MicroGrafx back... gorramit!

This is why I dinna offer to alter...

buggering,camel humping, wolverine urine drinking, smeg swilling STOOPID program.

I usually have NO problem with figgering out how to use programs ... EXCEPT ANYTHING from Adobe... they must hate me!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:04 PM

heh heh. . .I tried using paint to alter. Nuff said. Although the eyes look cool

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:04 PM

heh heh. . .I tried using paint to alter. Nuff said. Although the eyes look cool

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:12 PM

Again, trying veryhard to alter wiht pain, and got the eyes good, but the hair will take some work, as there's the black background. Don't want Jims top of his head disappearing into the abyss!

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

RAVENWHYTEWING

Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:16 PM

I give up-I'm no good at doctoring photos

I do the job, (click) and then I get paid.

ASTRIANA

Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:19 PM

That's okay. CapnRahn has accepted the challenge to alter the pic... let's see what he's got.

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

CAPNRAHN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:20 PM

No worries .. I am gonna dig out my MG 6 and do it ... just because I HATE PHOTOSHOP!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

HUMBLE

Thursday, January 22, 2004 10:26 PM

CHANNAIN-Yes, I look forward to more interaction between Rowan and Mal. It's fun putting RP characters off-balance. I like the unpredictable way Mal behaves sometimes and misunderstandings creat good conflict.

I hate when someone writes my dialogue as well. If I do write for others I try to limit to minimal physical actions in keeping with gist of storyline. Like to get as many other character interactions going as possible.

I liked the way Book stepped in so deftly with Rowan. Good timing and nice insight into story. Also, I like the idea of winning Mal over with food. But try this one on for size: Mal is walking towards Simon's quarters to check on him and runs into a scantily-clad Rowan fresh from taking a shower? An encounter of the sexiest kind ensues? Maybe causing conflict with Inara?

BOOMERGOODHEART-I'd like to interact with Kaylee character more. I've sent Mal with River in tow to meet with Kaylee in Engineering. I used Chinese somewhat and some swearing, but not a whole lot, and nothing too dirty. Hmmm. Kaylee might just be interested in some of our new arrival as well? Yes?

The story is really getting interesting. Look forward to new developments and plot complications. Maybe someone has an idea(s) for next adventure? Maybe continuing where this one leaves off or new unrelated caper?

CHANNAIN

Thursday, January 22, 2004 10:41 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by HUMBLE:
But try this one on for size: Mal is walking towards Simon's quarters to check on him and runs into a scantily-clad Rowan fresh from taking a shower? An encounter of the sexiest kind ensues? Maybe causing conflict with Inara?

Okay, I could do that. now when you say *encounter* how far would that go. Are we talking about heavy flirting that Inara overhears, or the *wild thing*? Considering our similar views on writing dialogue for other characters - it could get kinda... interesting, and maybe in an uncomfortable way for everyone else.

Considering the recent conversation with Book, I think Rowan's role on board ship will be more in the engine room than the kitchen, although there will be a billiards setting in the kitchen at some point.

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