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[victoriantype]

Hey everyone, it's Misa. After a lot of thought and sorting things out, I've come to the conclusion that I really need to step back from organized games for a while. My writing has felt stagnate and I've really had to push myself to doing game tags in spite of the great CR I've had going. So effective right now, I'm dropping the game. It feels weird to even type that considering that this has been my home game for about 3 years, but it's not fair to keep holding onto these characters when I'm not having fun writing them. I can only hiatus so much, and I think I've finally hit my quota.

This game has been a huge part of my online life and I've met a lot of great friends through it. I've had a lot of fun playing with everyone and seeing these characters grow but for Alice and Morrigan, they've hit the proverbial ceiling. Erik really doesn't work outside of settings that aren't his universe (not without a lot of retooling and handwaving stuff to explain the jump from "CHRISTINE!" to "I'm a functioning memeber of society who has his personal issues managed").

That means that Alice (the younger one), Erik, Morrigan and Envy and Mercy Holt will all be gone. (Well, the NPCS will be put on a bus to whatever NPC house they're staying at). They'll be leaving gifts:

Alice: Her book collection from the library and written letters to her CR thanking them. Also there are lines about Temper's RL name and how the tunnels worked while she was down there. (with the whole "Mad tea party" thing).
Morrigan: The shop goes to whoever wants it. All of her WIP and finished outfits go to whoever wants them. There are letters to her CR talking about the city as a whole and the items she found in the forest a few years ago. (The lockbox with potions, with directions to where it's hidden in her apartment).
Erik: A letter to older Alice inviting her to Paris and well wishes.
Envy/Mercy Holt: For the entire city, cookie and cake baskets with birds made out of marzipan with notes encouraging the city to keep fighting.

This doesn't mean I'm vanishing from the internet or anything! What, you think this is the ending to "Serial Experiments Lain"? XD I'll still be around on AIM and Plurk, and I'm always open to PSLs or memes if anyone would like to play with my characters.

I just won't be playing them here. Thank you so much for the years of fun and getting to know you guys. It's been a lot of fun.

CR/Plotting/Handwaving Meme

[rubycitymods]

Time for another of these! You all know what to do by now, and we all love some good CR, don't we? You can either ask for/offer CR you'd like to play out... Or you can discuss what may or may not already have happened!

INSTRUCTIONS

♥ Post with your characters, one per comment or a catch-all. If you have any CR in particular you'd like to rally, mention it here!

♣ Go around to other characters and discuss ways your characters may have interacted in handwaved settings. This could be casual meetings at the pub, patrols they may have gone on together, hikes and explorations, or just whatever strikes your fancy!

♦ Come up with some backstory for friendships that might not have gotten played out as fully as you'd have liked. These guys are trapped on a floating island together, 24/7... You know they bump into each other! New CR is highly encouraged - you never know what might happen.

♠ Have fun!

<b>PLAYER:</b> <b>CHARACTER(S):</b> <b>WHO ARE THEY?:</b> (Tell us a little about them! This, like all sections, is completely optional.) <b>CURRENTLY:</b> (What are they up to? It may help others to know where your character usually hangs out or what they're spending their time doing.) <b>CR YOU'D LIKE:</b> <b>CR YOU WOULD <u>NOT</u> LIKE:</b> <b>ANYTHING ELSE?</b>

[March] Test Drive!

[rubycitymods]

Thinking of apping a character but not sure they'll fit in the city walls?

Have no fear, a meme for you is here.

Directions:

• Use an RNG to choose a location and prompt, or wait for someone else to tag.


• Post with your character with their name and canon on top!


• If you'd like, leave contact info for people to get in contact for plotting and other such shenans.


• Tag around! Make friends. Don't be afraid to chat OOC while tagging.

Locations

1.TRAIN STATION - The place where everyone gets dumped off at. Your first view of Ruby City, complete with informational posters telling you all about where you've ended up.
2. THE BEACH - Lovely year-round, though in the winter months, you're probably not likely to dip your toes in.
3. THE BLACK STALLION - A rather quaint bar. Supposedly, the burgers are great, but you don't see anyone immediately who's willing to serve you. Maybe you're meant to get it yourself.
4. THE OBELISK - The tall monolith in the center of the city marks the gathering place of many events, though right now it seems to be cold and dark.
5. THE CLOCKTOWER - Offering an impressive view of the city, several residents come here to clear their heads, if they don't mind braving the narrow staircase.
6. THE COFFEE JOINT - the front windows are warm and welcoming, and it seems there's always someone friendly enough to fix you a cup when you wander through.
7. THE CATACOMBS - Intrepid, aren't you? Those weird holes may beg exploring, but go too deep and you're going to be in a lot of trouble, considering the viciousness of the creatures held within.
8. THE CITY STREETS - All told, Ruby City is a lovely place, once you get past the fact that several of the buildings look derelict and on the verge of falling down. There's no harm in doing a little sightseeing.
9. THE PARK - You thought it'd be a lovely stroll, but the park is anything but friendly, if those approaching wolf-like creatures are any indication.
10. CHOOSE YOUR OWN - Don't like what we've come up with? Feel like picking your own place? There's a whole host of lovely locations to choose from in the City.


Scenarios


1. NEW ARRIVAL - Step off that train, walk down the street. People usually latch on to newcomers to try and help them out. Even if you look shy, the other residents probably won't be!
2. WATCH TALK - Feeling lost? Disoriented? Don't worry, everyone feels that way on their first day. Fortunately - if the signs at the station are to believed - the watch in your pocket can be used to talk to whoever else might be here.
3. BAD WEATHER - Aw, man. Whether it's snow, or rain, or just plain cold, today was definitely the wrong day to get dumped off in a City in the middle of nowhere.
4. A RUN-IN - Maybe you weren't watching. Maybe they weren't. Either way, you just bumped into someone. Perhaps apologies are in order?
5. HELP, IT HURTS - Clumsy, aren't you? Perhaps wherever the train brought you from wasn't so friendly, or you just tripped and twisted your ankle. Either way, you're in a bit of pain. Hopefully someone will notice your booboos and help patch you up.
6. HUNGRY - It isn't very obvious sometimes that restaurants are what they are, especially in a place like Ruby City. Where can a person go to get a bite to eat around here?
7. MISTAKEN IDENTITY - Hey, there's someone you know! --Or maybe not.
8. BEING FOLLOWED - Maybe you're just being paranoid, or maybe you've got a reason to be afraid. Whatever it is, it feels like there's eyes on you...
9. EVENTS - Feel free to look through our event tag!
10. CHOOSE YOUR OWN - Don't like any of these ideas? Feel free to come up with your own!