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Wherzun place Dark nogo? I titter, That'd be Centrastayshe! Buried deep behind mountains of wrecked traincars, not far from the part of Unnernee that Deep and Dark call home, is Centrastayshe - Central Station. The only accessible part of Centrastayshe is past a flooded area of the tunnel that Dark refuses to enter - he refuses to attempt the swim. He'n a scaredee! Deep, true to her name, dares the dive often, and enjoys exploring the large area. Sure'n be some skellytuns layn 'bout but 's nice 'n big 'n no Dark'n here! As far as she can tell, she's the first person to discover the place in a very, very long amount of time - but there is a locked door on the far end that she can't seem to break through. 'N nossure I wanna! When she puts her ear up against the door, and stays very silent, she can hear a faint growling noise on the other side.
 Guffy Ther's be a kind oldman 'n a skiffer whozalways tryn'a talk'n me aboard. The old man, who calls himself Guffy - at least to Deep - seems to be hunting for ways into Unnernee. He tries to hide this fact from Deep and Dark, but isn't very good at it. Still - he treats them nice, and offers them some small amount of food and water whenever possible. Which, of course, makes them extremely suspicious. He'n's a nice oldman but noshow him into Unnernee nosirree!
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Fancied himself a new castle, did the King.  He came with his big fancy boat with all his riches One man could never kill so many and live, not even me We needed another way, and so Herbert Places where one can make their way down into the Depths Below, where things even more Together, we hatched a cunning plan, and after discreetly slaughtering After a few crews worth of corpses, the Dwellers Below sent a scout to see what was happening. I butchered him, and spread a trail of blood to the Taking King's flagship. After that, the ony thing left was to barricade myself into a tall building and wait out the carnage. When we emerged a week later, the only trace remaining of the King's fleet was the wreck of his flagship, rammed halfway through an apartment complex. It's still there, actually. The Taking King's body was on the bridge, run through with this here harpoon. It was the same one that belonged to that first scout PoultryGeist posted:
Waiting outside, in the water, was Her. She looked more human than any of her kind, but looking in her eyes, she was even less so. She never spoke a word, just looked at us, but it felt like hours of conversation. Then she pointed at the harpoon in my hands, and went back below. I knew what I was asked, and I accepted. What I found, or what found me, was a resposibility. They could have killed me, or worse,
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Raincatcher, the WaterbearerPoultryGeist posted:Who held the Cistern before you came?  Before me, there was Hightide. If not for that man, I would most certainly be dead. And the Shoals would be a much more violent place. You would think that an old, weak man like him wouldn't be capable of much, but the way he used Water and Faith let him walk on even ground with the meanest warlords out there. Back when I met him, I was just another wasteland scavenger. No plans, no skills, no ambitions. I just did what I thought I had to to survive, and that meant drinking the Salt. Slowly, but surely, I was becoming less of a man and more of a monster. The Maelstrom out there was starting to sink its claws into me. Then one day, out in the wilds, I come across this weak, limping old man. And I prepared to do what I thought anybody would do in that situation. I got my weapon out, I got ready to attack, and... He looked right at me. Gave me a look that made me stop in my tracks. He wasn't scared at all. "You. You've been drinking the Salt." There was not an inch of malice in his voice. Not even a little bit. He wasn't like anybody else I'd met out there. But before I had time to even think, there was a gun pressed against my head. "You step the gently caress back! Lay one hand on the Waterbearer and you'll WISH you were dead!" There was someone with him who didn't take kindly to me threatening his source of sustenance. He looked like a bandit, perhaps the opposite of the kind of person you'd expect to hang out with a man of faith. But that's what the Source does. It unites people. And I didn't know it at the time, but Hightide was better at uniting people than anybody else I'd ever know. Not even myself. Like I said, he figured out how to work with all the leaders and warlords out there, on his terms, without even hurting a soul. He stopped wars and ended blood feuds, just by using the power of gentle words and strict enforcement of the Laws. I do mean strict. You would think that a man of his nature would be easy to push around, but if you tried you'd find yourself cut off from his water and his people. Then you'd have to drink the Salt. And do you know what happens when entire communities go Salt-mad at once? They fall apart. They collapse. There's nobody I look up to more than Hightide. Not only is he a guidepost for how I should carry myself as Waterbearer, but if not for him I would have died Salt-mad and feral. PoultryGeist posted:There’s a threat to the Cistern or its people out there, what/who is it? But if something were to happen to destroy people's Faith, that would be different. If enough people lost Faith in us we would no longer be guardians of the Fresh Water, but hoarders of it. Then they might come breaking down our doors and try to take it from us. And then what do we do? In the near term, we would have to give up control or die trying to protect what we have. And then afterwards? Heaven would surely curse us, and everybody in the Shoals would surely perish. Every single one of us.  And this brings me to a man by the name of God-Killer. He's the type of man that my friend Clearwater has told me lots of stories about. There's one of him in every era: he is a force sent by the Gods Above, or maybe by the Evils Below, to test and challenge our Faith. He is, in the simplest terms, the ultimate unbeliever. The voice of Heresy and Faithlessness. That which seeks to destroy all that is Holy, and defile all that is Good. He is not just our enemy, but the enemy of anybody that believes in anything more than humanity's basest, cruelest instincts. Of course, that's how you'd describe him from my perspective. I hear he considers himself a... 'challenger' of the status quo. A man who destroys ideologies and beliefs that "should have drowned with the rest of the Old World". He thinks that things like Faith and Civilization are "outdated", and that people these days should be "thinking for themselves." And he's got himself a band of like-minded savages who try to impose their will upon the world like they're helping. There's a... troubling rumor I've heard of him. I've heard that he's heard of us, and that he drinks of the Salt every day just to spite us. To "prove us wrong." And that's not troubling in and of itself -- there's people I've unfortunately seen who have tried the exact same thing and died. But I started hearing these rumors many months ago. If he's really been doing that all this time, he should very much be dead by now. If not from the Salt, then from the Maelstrom. I don't believe it's possible... but every now and then I can't help but wonder if he's figured out something I have not.
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Picks will be coming midday tomorrow*, so if there are any last-minute apps nows the time. *Given that I can pick from 3-fuckin'-games worth of awesome apps
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Alright folks. I really wish I could keep all of these awesome characters, but I know my limits. Thanks everyone that app’d, I never expected this sort of turnout. But now the time has come for the curtain goes up on the characters of this story: Specialist Sinclair, James R., the Quarantine played by Tricky Raincatcher, the Waterbearer played by Takanago Rox Kit, the Gunlugger played by Brainamp Gallow, the Maestro'd played by Josef bugman Deep, the Child-thing played by Frgrbrgr Hoping the game thread will go up on Sunday/Monday. I’ll be posting a NPC/location sheet and maybe even a map soon. In the meantime, Hx and Sinclair roll for your Weird. Oh, and a Discord for folks to chat in.
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Oct 28, 2016 17:07
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To Everyone: 'Ey, is yoo'n growler?
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 Frgrbrgr posted:To Everyone: 'Ey, is yoo'n growler? I ask: -Which one of you once gave me water in the wilderness, real or metaphoric? -Which of you, like me, serve the source? Additionally, I'll recommend that you all take a look at the Five Commandments at the end of my first post if you haven't already to get an understanding of what the Cistern expects of people. These are laws that have been around the Source since before my time, and I will be doing everything in my power to see that they are enforced. In short: I. Don't dishonor the Gods Above II. Don't bring outside grudges into the Cistern III. Do no harm to others, commit no intentional violence IV. Don't lie V. Do not ever break any deal you have sworn to keep See the original post for full wording and their related punishments. Takanago fucked around with this message at 22:19 on Oct 28, 2016 |
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 When the world's psychic maelstrom entered your head, you were able to receive it without succumbing to it. You have Weird -1. Which of you did I meet when I first emerged from the USS America? Deep: Hx+1 Everyone else? I'm not from here and I don't understand. Rox, Gallow, Raincatcher: Hx-2 --- Deep: What are you even talking about? Growlers? Tricky fucked around with this message at 18:20 on Oct 29, 2016 |
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Oct 28, 2016 19:25
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 Hx Which one of you once left me bleeding, and did nothing for me? Which one of you has fought shoulder to shoulder with me? Which one of you is prettiest and/or smartest? Everyone else gets Hx-1. Frgrbrgr posted:To Everyone: 'Ey, is yoo'n growler? How'd you know?
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Oct 28, 2016 21:16
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Brainamp posted:
I think Sinclair would fit the bill pretty well -- he's got that ruggedly handsome thing going on complete with the benefits of modern dentistry!
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Oct 28, 2016 22:48
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Tricky posted:Which of you did I meet when I first emerged from the USS America? Deep did. And probably wasn't that helpful! Brainamp posted:Which one of you once left me bleeding, and did nothing for me? Deep volunteers to, if you'll have her indifference. She probably stole something from you and ate it too.
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Oct 28, 2016 22:55
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Tricky posted:I think Sinclair would fit the bill pretty well -- he's got that ruggedly handsome thing going on complete with the benefits of modern dentistry! A drat sight cleaner than most of the bastards around here too. Hard to argue with a pearly smile like that. Frgrbrgr posted:Deep volunteers to, if you'll have her indifference. She probably stole something from you and ate it too. Little wretch. Not just that, but a thief too. Also that was me saying yes to Rox being a wolf earlier.
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Josef bugman posted:Which of you is my favourite? Clearly, the tiny scamp that hangs out outside and eats practically anything you throw at her. (Up to you  )
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Frgrbrgr posted:To Everyone: 'Ey, is yoo'n growler? Takanago posted:Most certainly not. Don'trust 'm Cistern boyos. Dey'n hav'd too manyrules. Raycatcha da wors'one. 'E smells ron'. Tricky posted:Which of you did I meet when I first emerged from the USS America? Deep: Hx+1 Jaym be'd a niceman. I'd fin'im wandrin' roun' da Shoalies 'n 'e was'n jo'in. I leddim ta Mistagalla's Cloudba 'n showed'im some grubbins. Jaym smellsnice. Brainamp posted:Which one of you once left me bleeding, and did nothing for me? Melikes Roxxie - she'n stronggirl 'n fites hard. Too baddabout dat she'died. Good ting tho cuz I finna snackies innaboots. Tast'd goodyum! Note: Deep thinks Rox died, hence stealing something from her and leaving her to die. What a shock this'll be! Josef bugman posted:Don't intend to be, storms been brewing too long to say who is, whelp. Mistagalla! 'E gimme sum grubbins 'n wata summatime 'n treats menice.
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BEHOLD MY MIGHTY ART! A rough map of the Shoals. Folks with places can let me know where they are. There's plenty of blanks for more things so don't worry about making up new areas/buildings/hazards. The Sisters - Massive columns of ‘crete and steel, screen the Shoals from the worst of the Riptide The Jumble - Filled with mostly collapsed ruins and rickety shanties. Maze-town - Area of more intact buildings, connected by bridges and walkways. The Taking King’s former seat of power. rear end in a top hat Atoll - Massive circular ruin covered in coral and Salt-sick Gofish - Shallow area with few buildings. The Fishing Fleet get angry if you cause damage here Dawn Islands - Honest-to-Maelstrom solid land jealousy guarded by its inhabitants. Blue Hole - Luxe town built around a deep abyss. NPC Sheet is here: Various Folks. Let me know if I missed any NPCs mentioned in your apps edit: Added a Hx tab to the Folks Gsheet, feel free to fill in blanks/correct my mistakes PoultryGeist fucked around with this message at 02:23 on Oct 29, 2016 |
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Brainamp posted:A drat sight cleaner than most of the bastards around here too. Hard to argue with a pearly smile like that. Rox is a born killer with the gear to match. I can see it in her eyes. The eyes of a vet. No reason to step on her toes if I can help it -- I'm not here to make enemies. God knows I'm having enough trouble without making more for myself. Frgrbrgr posted:Jaym be'd a niceman. I'd fin'im wandrin' roun' da Shoalies 'n 'e was'n jo'in. I leddim ta Mistagalla's Cloudba 'n showed'im some grubbins. Jaym smellsnice. Yep. Sounds about right. Woke up from the longest nap of my life and the closest thing I've got to a friend out here -- wherever we are -- is this half-feral scamp. She calls herself Deep, I think. I have a bit of trouble following what she's saying when she gets excited. Showed me this place, a bar of sorts, that seems to be something of a gathering spot for the locals.
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Josef bugman posted:Gallow Those were really just terrible days. I really have nothing to be proud of from back then, but I have much to be thankful for. Fish-mouth and his folks were such a terrible crew to hang out with -- it's really a miracle that I didn't share their fate. And I have you to thank for that, don't I? If I didn't drink so many of your drinks, I'd have stayed out in the wilds just drinking from the seas and the gutters. Your place might be no Cistern, but it's sure a lot better than most of the alternatives out there. Better an alcohol problem than a Salt problem, right? I just wonder what made you tolerate me for so long. It's not like you're the one running the charity. Frgrbrgr posted:Deep There must be something we can do... PoultryGeist posted:BEHOLD MY MIGHTY ART! Cistern is one of the tallest surviving buildings in Maze-town.
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Ok, so the Hx spreadsheet has been filled out, so let’s get a’Highlighting. Deep is highlighted by Sinclair Sinclair is highlighted by Deep Rox Kit is highlighted by Sinclair Gallows Glass is highlighted by Deep Raincatcher is highlighted by Gallows
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PoultryGeist posted:Ok, so the Hx spreadsheet has been filled out, so let’s get a’Highlighting. Deep is going to need to be Sharp to keep ahead of the Growlers. And Rox? I'm just hoping that she'll keep her Cool.
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PoultryGeist posted:Sinclair is highlighted by Deep Oi man Jaym haddum bucklies onnis shirt 'n I ated 'em. Dey tastied Weird. A'so Mistagalla summatime givey me da Hot foodums. PoultryGeist posted:BEHOLD MY MIGHTY ART! Da' secret to finding Unnernee? Is hided in Da Jumblie.
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 PoultryGeist posted:Raincatcher is highlighted by Gallows Going to have you mark up Sharp here my friend. You've got a good few "friends" heading your way and you are going to need your God to notice them. Josef bugman fucked around with this message at 01:41 on Oct 31, 2016 |
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Rox: Life is Hard, and you need to be too Deep: The future is coming, are you Weird enough to survive? Sinclair You’re in a strange lan, best keep your Cool Gallows: Its coming. Are you Sharp enough to survive another turn of the wheel? Raincatcher: Your people need you to keep your Cool Boys and Girls, Ladies and Gents, its time for the curtain call! A few things to remember: -Apocalypse World is a hosed up place, but don’t get creepy about it. -Sex may happen. We’ll just fade to black and deal with the aftereffects. The game thread is here.
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Hey folks,. Just checking to see if we're running into holiday/end-of-semester time crunches or other such issues.
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PoultryGeist posted:Hey folks,. Just checking to see if we're running into holiday/end-of-semester time crunches or other such issues. Deepie be postin' ent no lazyfishee
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Dec 6, 2016 01:08
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Yep, I'm still on board!
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Still here too, just got hung up from a combination of laziness and trying to catch up on schoolwork before the break.
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Hey, sorry about that. I've been a bit busy since my new job started but mostly I've been distracted by other things which isn't a good excuse. I'll have a post up soon.
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No worries, it can be a hectic/distracting time of year
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So I'm gonna try and keep this going, and do a re-recruit to bolster the roster. Who-all is still with us?
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I'm still in!
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Sorry, but I think I'm out. I think I'd just end up being slow again, especially since I'll be going on a several week vacation next month.
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A Recap You live here:   The Old World ended not burnt in fire, but drowned in Salt. Now the remnants of humanity live on flotillas or wreckage-reefs or maybe a few bits of solid land still above the waves. The Shoals are the remnants of a Old World city, bits and pieces poking up and offering shelter from the Maelstrom. But now two changes threaten the status quo. The Taking King, who had beaten the various freaks and fucks of the Shoals into a kind of peace died in the last ‘Storm. And the same ‘Storm delivered the Demon America, relic of the Old World, to the edge of Maze-town. Now the Demon’s howl has echoed across The Shoals, stirring the feral Salt-drinkers, hateful Fin-walkers, and worse from their holes. The Taking King’s lackeys are jockeying for position, and gunfire and explosions are heard near Boaspire what will you do? So I’d like to try and beef up the roster a bit, hopefully adding 2 more PCs. Active PCs are: Specialist Sinclair, James R., the Quarantine Deep, the Child-thing The game thread isn’t too long, but a summation so far: Sinclair has been trying to make amends with the Fishing Fleet for the damage the USS America caused while drifting, and coming to realize the world and ship he’s woken up to is far weirder than the Old World. Deep has discovered that the Demon America is powered by horrible beasts, and may have some unfriendly stowaways. There are also several groups of highly armed assholes running around making friends and shooting enemies. (Game Thread Link) PoultryGeist fucked around with this message at 01:08 on Mar 2, 2017 |
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I think I might have apped for this the first time around. Still interested! Let me see what I can do! Tentatively wanna make a Show, but Imma read the game first
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I'm also still up for playing my first app. But I can make a new one too.
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SHY NUDIST GRRL posted:I'm also still up for playing my first app. But I can make a new one too. I have the info for the original apps so if you'd like to use Siren again that's cool
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So...what exactly is a finwalker if one wanted to play one? Obviously they breathe underwater but are they like kevin costner in waterworld mutants? Or like mermaids/men? Or even more monstrous? Also I might do a battlebabe instead of a Show
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Error 404 posted:So...what exactly is a finwalker if one wanted to play one?  Finwalkers Some are more fish-y, some are more human-y, but Shoal-folk view them as dangerous freaks of some sort. I mean, living in the Salt? The possibly-mythological sea witch known only as Her may be their leader. The NPC called Fisher of Men may be Fin-blooded.
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