OOC7 for the "Adventures in Gunrunning" RP

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CHANNAIN

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:58 PM

As I recall, that was indeed the plan, Astriana. As you well know, writing one character is hard enough - writing two is an incredible investment of time and energy. Geezer has been doing well thus far - as you did writing Zoe and Wash, and Capn with Simon and Niska, but we do need a new player to write Mal separate and apart from Thorne.

The plan was that Geezer would continue to write Mal through the end of this episode, then a casting call would go out, similar to the one that sucked me into this happy little group.

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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GEEZER

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:48 PM

Yep. I'd as soon get out from under Mal at the end of AinGR and either have Thorne hang around for another episode (my preference) or crank up a different guest character. I just don't find Mal that interesting. Seems to be the least complex regular character. Sort of like he's a prop for the others to use to advance the story. Hmm. Mal a prop...Malaprop? Nah.

And to answer my own general questions above:

1) I believe that the next episode should start it's story right after AinGR, and probably on or near New Hokkaido, but be stand-alone. Some of the character arcs can continue to develop, but the mission/adventure/trip/etc. should be different. (maybe something Thorne can join in, just for the fun of it, before returning to Hera.)

2) For the next RP, I'd really like to do a tight, TV episode-type, just for the challenge. A short 25 post Teaser to set the plotline; four Acts of maybe 100 posts, each Act building to a climax; and then a 25 post Coda. It'd be interesting to see if we can get it done with those constraints. Also like to do a comedy episode some time, but that's for another day.

3) I have no problem with guest stars, or swapping lead roles around, for that matter. All I'd ask is that any new characters give us a backstory and a feasible way of introducing them without throwing the plot-line off the rails. Guess it'll depend on where the action takes place. Not much room left on Serenity right now, but if we're planetside could have a whole bunch.

Everyone keep those opinions coming in, so pre-planning can occur.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

GEEZER

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:54 PM

[director mode] Just a continuity question. ROWAN seems pretty banged up. Any chance she'll recover, or her bumps and bruises turn out to be less than they appear, in the hour it'll take to get to Serenity Valley? Maybe she's more hung over than hurt? [/director mode]

"Keep the Shiny side up"

CHANNAIN

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:41 PM

She'll recover. It's mostly a concussion with blood loss mixed with Tequila. She's had insomnia for awhile now, though, which is why Simon had to use the drugs he did to put her under. I have a dream sequence coming up for her.

Awfully sweet of you to be so concerned for her welfare, Geezer. I do have plans for a story arc for her, but if the RP doesn't warrant it, I'll probably pour it into my next fan fic.

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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ASTRIANA

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:05 PM

Quick and (almost) silly question: How are we spelling (and pronouncing) the new planet?

New Hikido (new hi-KEE-doh) (hi - "i" as in lick)
New Hokkaido (new hoh-KEYE-doh) (keye - "keye" sounds like "eye").

We've had some spellings either way, and I was just curious...

(Also, for those that don't know, Serenity Valley is located on the planet Hera - like the goddess.)

Timeline question - Will Zoe and Slight be coming to the infirmary during Simon's ministrations to Rowan, or just after? Let me know, so I don't post before Capn can finish the infirmary scene.

~A~

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

GEEZER

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:53 PM

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Originally posted by Channain:
She'll recover. It's mostly a concussion with blood loss mixed with Tequila. She's had insomnia for awhile now, though, which is why Simon had to use the drugs he did to put her under. I have a dream sequence coming up for her.

Awfully sweet of you to be so concerned for her welfare, Geezer. I do have plans for a story arc for her, but if the RP doesn't warrant it, I'll probably pour it into my next fan fic.

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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Just want to see if she'll be up and about for the lead(or laser)-slinging escape from the Valley, or just lazing in sickbay while everyone else does the shooting.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

CAPNRAHN

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:21 PM

Channain
Right on the nose! Simon will insist she sleep due to the apparent fatigue she suffers, not just her injuries.

That sets up a later scene for Rowan and Simon to talk about her insomina.

In addition, if pressed, Simon will adminsiter a stimulant if there is a need for another 'gun-toter'.

Astriana
About Zoe and Slight:
How about they get there in time to see the Simon and Inara finishing up?

How about this setup - Zoe stops Slight from opening the door, they she looks in to see if the surgical procedure is still in progress.

Then 'while they wait' Slight and Zoe can do some exposition.

You could coordinate with Raven and do a 'blended' post, if both of you are ameniable to it.

Geezer & the GunRunners
Wow, I didn't realize that sounds like a 50s or 60s style rock band name - till I typed it!

Ok, as I really like Geezer's post limits for the teaser and coda - here is my revised submission definitions of Episodes, Movie, MiniSeries etc:

{Episodes,Movies and MiniSeries all have Teasers and Codas in addition to the Acts}

Teaser = 30 seconds to 5 minutes film length or appox. 10 to 45 posts

Coda = 30 seconds to 8 minutes film length or appox. 10 to 80 posts

1 Episode = 35 to 46 minutes of film length AKA 5 acts which is appox. 500 posts (considering appox. 100 posts per act}

1 Movie = 120 minutes AKA 12 acts or appox. 1200 posts.

1 Miniseries = 180 minutes of film length, 18 acts which is roughtly 1800 posts.

How does that sit with everyone?

ASTRIANA

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:31 PM

Shiny! Sounds like a plan. Raven, when you see this, please either e-mail me (htempe@hotmail.com) or leave a message here of when you'd be available to work on the blended post.

~A~

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

CHANNAIN

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Geezer:
Just want to see if she'll be up and about for the lead(or laser)-slinging escape from the Valley, or just lazing in sickbay while everyone else does the shooting.

Quote:
Posted by CapnRahn
Channain
Right on the nose! Simon will insist she sleep due to the apparent fatigue she suffers, not just her injuries.

That sets up a later scene for Rowan and Simon to talk about her insomina.

In addition, if pressed, Simon will adminsiter a stimulant if there is a need for another 'gun-toter'.

Having such a sharp eye, she'd be good with the lead/laser-slinging. She'd have to borrow a weapon from someone, though. She's never carried her own, in case she ended up somewhere they weren't entirely approved of. Can't afford to get arrested.

What if she wakes up something like 5-10 minutes before the landing at Serenity Valley? would that be long enough to clear out the cobwebs from a psychotropic? Even if it isn't, she still might hear Ru's voice in her head, telling her to go for it. Not to mention the dream is going to leave her emotional and cranky. If it's Alliance she's shooting at, she might be more than a little motivated.

There will be time for sleep - and possibly more ruminating - on the way to New Hikido.

BTW, I'm spelling it "New Hikido" because that's how Humble spelled it, and it took me a bloody long time to learn to do it that way.

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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RAVENWHYTEWING

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:18 PM

I just have my quick question-should Wash land after about three or fourr posts? I just wanna check

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