Activity Check!

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Activity Check

As we do every year, we're playing things differently this month, as we know that December is a busy month for everyone and RP often has to be put on the backburner for a while. What we're asking from you for this month only is a simple check-in, just to make sure we know you're still around and interested in the game!

Next month, you will be able to use threads from both December and January to meet activity.

If you owe double activity from the previous check, feel free to post it if you have it! If not, it will carry over to the next check on February 5th.

All we need from you for this activity check is for you to fill in the form below, so we know you're still here. If you have any drops or problems that need to be addressed feel free to add them in and we will deal with them accordingly. Please respond to this post by Monday, January 9, 2017.

We would appreciate is if everyone could please check their Player and Character information to ensure that everything is correct (ie. methods of contact, canon points, missed broken links/images). This would be a massive help and we will certainly love you for it.

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Characters:</b>

STATE OF THE CITY - JANUARY

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STATE OF THE CITY
January 2017

GENERAL OOC INFO:

Hello again, Ruby City-ites, and happy new year! We made it!

Thanks to all of you for being with us as we celebrate another year of Ruby City--you are all an integral part of keeping this game running at its best! We'd like to take this time to remind you that we are always looking for input on how to make your RP experience better, so please stop by the Suggestions Post and drop us a line if you'd like--all comments there are screened. The Plot Submission Post is also always open. Got an idea for a game-wide plot? Hit us up?

The mod team would also like to thank those of you who've submitted feedback and suggestions already. It takes a village to run a DWRP game, as the famous saying goes, so that feedback is invaluable! Thank you also for being patient with us as we figure out what's working, what's not, and how best to move forward into the future as a lean mean roleplaying machine.

A couple more links, and then we'll get to the good stuff! Our General CR Meme is up again; we encourage you to check it out, be brave, ask new people for CR. Nobody here bites--probably. And if you're feeling that new character itch, why not check out January's Test Drive Meme? Better yet, do that and drag a friend along with you--the more the merrier!

GAME INFO:

NPC Profiles

WHAT'S HAPPENING
☆ Following up on some advice received from one of our players, we are going to look into ways to make venturing outside of the city walls more appealing.
☆ We will be bringing the calendar up to date and planning out events in advance to add some more excitement and anticipation!
☆ Over the next month, we will be making changes to the tagging system and adding canons to our tags.
☆ We are intending to take an active role in the enableme meme going forwards and we hope that you will join us and help us out by letting us know who you would like to see in the game!
☆ We are also working on revamping the Test Drive Meme, in an effort to entice new players!

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As usual, some things change while others stay the same. Also as usual, the thing staying the same is the lead for Kindness, even though it received no points this month. Charity is fast closing in, though, and with enough generous-hearted folks in town, perhaps the numbers can turn.

On the monthly side of things, however, is a landslide win for Wrath. The effects of this will be very present: residents will not necessarily be more aggressive, but they will experience a higher level of anger over things that may not have annoyed them previously. In addition to this, they may isolate themselves more, feeling annoyed by people who may even be friends.

Of course, the extent of effects are up to player discretion, and, as usual, remember to include a vice-virtue with your Activity! As the points rack up, so do the larger city-wide effects, opening up new opportunities for characters and players alike.

EVENT LIST FOR THE MONTH:

January 6th This Ain’t Pizza Planet

There's a brand-new installment along the pier on the boardwalk! On January 6th, visitors to the boardwalk will notice a new crane game has been installed, nestled between old rides and long abandoned stalls. Or maybe it's always been there? It certainly looks old and rusted enough. Maybe they've just never paid it much mind til now. Regardless: the crane game is up and running, ready to be played.

Should your character decide to give it a go, they'll find this crane game is a little different than ones they might have played before. For one: it runs on riddles, not money. Secondly, you don't get to pick your prize, though you are guaranteed one. Much like the Emporium, the crane game is designed to give your characters some extra things! The difference here is that they've no control over what they get, or even how good the item they receive is. They've got as much chance of getting something useful-- like a grappling hook-- as they do something . . . more bizarre (haven't they always wanted a hand-stitched framed Minion meme to put over the hearth?).

The game can be played once every two weeks, and each item is randomized. Go try your luck!

January 20th - January 25th Hit On All Sixes

In retrospect, the morning of January 20th may seem to the citizens of Ruby City like something of a double-cross. In the moment, though, it’s just another day--in the Jazz Age! The Roaring 20's! With the horrific first world war finally come to a close, life has never been better. The economy is booming, the arts are flourishing, and society seems determined to spend the next decade not taking a damn thing seriously. There's a joyful mania about the city, something that encourages even the most straight-laced character to try and just live a little. While Prohibition still rages on, it's not so hard to find a drink: just head down to your local speakeasy and slip the man in front the right password.

From January 20th to the 25th, characters will believe that not only have they lived here in this bigger, better, up-and-coming version of Ruby City their entire lives, but that their current present is in the 1920s. There will be a plotting post set up on January 16th (including a few role sign-ups and information on the mid-event shindig), to leave you plenty of time to arrange both your character’s role in the setting and some established CR with other characters.

Until then, start thinking of where your character might fit into this alternate-universe setting! What is your character’s moral alignment? What kind of role might they play in the bustling city--do they run the underworld or keep their head down as a law-abiding citizen? Do they approve of all these newfangled societal mores, or are they real mad about it? The sky's the limit. If you're stuck for inspiration, here are some helpful links!

• Culture of the Roaring 20s


• Prohibition


• 1920s Fashion


• 1920s Music


• 1920s Slang

STATE OF THE CITY:

Weather Report

WEATHER:

The weather continues unseasonably warm. A little colder than December, but not by much. Snow persists despite the fact that it's very clearly not cold enough for snow most days--maybe the city just wants you to have more snowball fights? Who can say. This is a very capricious place.

Later in the month, towards the beginning of February, the weather starts getting downright nasty. Not dangerous, just gross: some freezing rain and sleet, like the snow wasn't bad enough. On the other hand, after that weather clears, there are a few really nice, sunny days. Enjoy them while they last, everyone!

FLORA AND FAUNA:

It is well into the middle of winter now, and nature behaves (mostly) according to natural laws, inasmuch as they apply within a universe such as the one that Ruby City inhabits. With the unseasonable warm weather interspersed with sharp dips in temperature, the animal life in its various forms and levels of sentience seems to be a little… confused. On warmer days the nature-spirit-type beings might be glimpsed, though they will certainly be moving sluggishly and will be very disoriented if approached.

It won’t be unusual over the winter to find some strange beasts trying to take refuge in various parts of resident’s homes. While some will choose to take up in empty buildings and apartments, other will be drawn to the warmth and food opportunities that the inhabited spaces provide. Most of them are harmless, though some are most certainly not. Just how comfortable are you with finding Spiders of Unusual Size hiding underneath your porch steps?

The wendigo that began haunting the streets last month has still not been dealt with, either through being careful to not draw too much attention to itself or simply through people not noticing that their loved ones are behaving a little strangely. By now, it may have taken root in several different hosts, and could be circulating within a group. If cautious, it may go undetected for longer, but the longer it is allowed to feed on the city residents, the stronger it will become...

STORES AND SUPPLIES:

Did you know that January is Egg Month in some parts of the world? Worlds. Multiverses. Including Ruby City. There will be no official notices about this, but whether you like it or not, January will be Egg Month for your character, because boy howdy are there a lot of different types of eggs in supply this month. You want an ostrich egg omelet? Good luck, they're pretty tough, but you'll be able to find one this month. Looking to get a head start on Easter? Terrible idea, but you'll have the supply!

In the week leading up the 20th, there also starts to be--well, a really specific type of cuisine. Ready made hors d'oeuvres (think deviled eggs (EGGS), crudites, stuffed mushrooms), pigs in a blanket, lemon cakes, and cold fried chicken. What's that about? Well, it's probably not important.

Other than that, all cooking and baking standards are in good supply. No need to worry about shortages this Egg Month!

MOD CONTACT:

Fiona hardtostarboard || AIM@LittleBritTeacup
Ingrid togamint || SKYPE@Taekotogami
Anne passiones
Kit ankeel

Moderator Plurk: rubycitymods

PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Suggestions Post

Permanent Links
Phoenix Wright’s Records
Spiral Training School Information

Anything you want to let everyone know about? Let us know!

CLOSING STATEMENT:

This should, all fingers crossed, be the last late SotC that you see barring Terrible Circumstances. Christmas and New Year left us a fumbling slightly for time - an unfortunate side effect of festive holidays.

With our shiny new mods giving us a team that is far better equipped to meet the needs of the game, we are already seeing things improve and are very excited indeed for things to continue in this vein! We are very happy to have seen the quality applications coming in, as well as the activity around the game itself! It is an absolute joy to see everything happening throughout Ruby City.

As usual, the January activity check is a check in only. In addition to this, you will be able to use threads from December through to the end of January for the activity check which goes up in February. However, please don’t forget to check in on the post! While it is only an interest check, we will still treat a lack of response as idling out of the game.

Thank you for sticking with us, we appreciate each and every one of you. Until next time!