CHAT >> Jua says, "We'll start in 2 minutes in the Grand Nexus. "
Naa'tani goes Out-Of-Character (OOC).
You are now Out-Of-Character (OOC).
Kuliwi has arrived.
[OOC] Yaro says, "I don't mean too commandeer the meeting, but I think as staf I should have something."
[OOC] Uchifu returns with coffee.
Naasir has arrived.
Naasir settles comfortably upon a pile of bones.
[OOC] You say, "You will have something. Don't worry about that."
CHAT >> Jua says, "Okay, we're getting started. Grand Nexus."
[OOC] You say, "This meeting entirely improvised. Is everyone present (as in not afk getting coffee?)
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[OOC] Uchifu says, "Nah, I'm typing through the power of my mind whilst in the kitchen. XD"
[OOC] Kuliwi will be idle for much of this, due to RL, but wanted to be here as much as he could.
[OOC] Naasir gnaws on the C of the OOC.
[OOC] Yaro says, "I'm here. Nottrying to be a pain, I just wish I knew some things before the meeting starts."
[OOC] Naa'tani bows before Uchifu and his psychic powers.
[OOC] You say, "Anyone that might be idle for most of it--the log will be posted in the forums and if you wanted to voice on issues, merely reply to the forum thread, listing what issue you're addressing with each thing you want to touch.
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[OOC] Uchifu is awesome that way.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "As a note, just in case you guys don't know my alt, I'm Simba! Hi!"
Nala appears in the Grand Nexus.
Nala has arrived.
[OOC] Naa'tani gives a very leonine rar.
[OOC] You say, "Hey Nala"
[OOC] Nala huwos.
[OOC] Naa'tani snugs a Nala!
[OOC] You say, "Okay, I'm going to start this now. All the feedback from this list is meant to aid our Wizzes in the muck's overall performance. But first of all...how is everyone feeling tonight?"
[OOC] Yaro says, "Wizzy."
[OOC] Naa'tani has coffee, so is much better.
[OOC] You say, "I'm feeling rather perky"
Yaro goes into Administrative WIZ mode (WIZ).
[OOC] Uchifu dittos Naa. Coffee makes everything better. XD
[OOC] Naa'tani w00ts.
[OOC] Nala hugs Naa'tani back.
[OOC] Naasir is fine.
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[OOC] You say, "We've been operating since a bit before May--officially opened in May with a prime group that started RPing prior to the muck's opening. In this time, we've had a major event chronicled, that being the Exile of Zira, and if I'm not mistaken, the Ceremony for Kopa performed by Rafiki. Also, there's been the situation between King SImba and the Clan in the graveyard that's been tended to. Before I continue, does everyone agree to this or have anything to add to events that have been covered?"
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[OOC] Yaro says, "Sounds about right."
[OOC] You say, "giving time for others to voice their responses, if they write paragraphs"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Sounds about right, but I came a bit late into the game."
[OOC] Uchifu nods. I came in late May, can't speak for what's happened before I got here.
[OOC] Yaro says, "Maye a few technical hiccups caused by myself or Mruko..."
[OOC] You say, "I've been here since about Mid-Late April, and what I've spoken on just now is what I know to my best knowledge."
[OOC] You say, "If there's no one else a the current moment that has a response to the above I will move on to Topic #1, if that is fine with people?"
[OOC] Yaro says, "By all means. *Tightens grip on scarymachete.*"
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[OOC] You say, "All right. #1. What is everyone's general impression of the Muck's current Activity and Status?"
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[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Stagnant for a while, slowly becoming a bit more active here, very recently."
[OOC] You say, "Mine is that it has been a bit stagnant with activity here and there, eventually becoming more active than it used to be. We are getting new people, though in some areas we are stagnating more than others."
[OOC] Yaro says, "My impression is that it's been quite active for how young it is. My own game never had this sort of activity at its peak."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "The problem is that, while we're becoming more active, too much of it is in a few areas, in my humble opinion. I really enjoy having large crowds in the Pridelands, but it's too much to manage, at times, and the intraPridal RP can get a bit... well, stale, without some external pressures."
[OOC] Yaro says, "I agree we need more activity outside the Pridelands."
[OOC] Yaro says, "I am all ears or ideas on how to solve this."
[OOC] You say, "As thus, the activity outside of the Pridelands is a major reason why I started this informal meeting."
[OOC] You say, "Does anyone else have a response to Topic #1 before moving to #2?"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Exactly. The Pridelands seems like the only place with any real activity. We need more in the Outlands/Graveyard, but I think at the moment that might be too difficult."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "The playerbase isn't actually that large, so more people getting Outlanders/hyenas might result in us all playing both sides of our own conflicts."
[OOC] Yaro says, "Could use a lot in the desert too. More meerkats."
[OOC] You say, "I agree. The problem with TLK mucks is they generally do this, leaning heavily on the Pridelanders. Its rather disturbing how many TLK-themed places end up doing this."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods to Uchifu. "I agree, totally, Uchifu. We have, really, a handful of players playing most of the characters."
Nala has disconnected.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "At least, those that are getting good RP time, anyway."
[OOC] Naa'tani eeps! D:
[OOC] Yaro says, "So far I hear 'step up recruiting' and 'don't spread the crrent players.'"
[OOC] Naa'tani puts a blanket around Nala.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Well, not necessarily, Yaro."
[OOC] You say, "We do have limited players at the moment, and Topic #2 goes a little more in depth. While we can't evenly spread our current population of players across everywhere on the muck, we do need some kind of pressure."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "I totally want more players, yes, but I want to really rope players in; get them interested in the game, not just get a character then never connect again."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Yes. I've had some awesome RP here, but it's been mostly with the same people. And don't get me wrong, you all are fun to RP with! But I've noticed it mostly ends up being the same people who create RP."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods to Uchifu.
[OOC] You say, "I'm going to add one more note to this as well. It had to do with where we're advertised. There's this cluster of people that seem to be everywhere..and I mean "EVERYWHERE" in terms of mucks. That needs to be avoided because it does get old (even if you enjoy certain people's companionship on a muck) that every muck is almost populated by the same people."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Personally, I think that everyone gravitates towards the Pridelands because they see all the activity is there. It's a hard cycle to break out of."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Aye, Uchifu. It's a very classic downward spiral. It's where the RP is, so people come there, so do RP there, and more people come there... and so on. It's a magnet effect."
[OOC] Yaro says, "Perhaps a ppopulation cap on the Pridelands?"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Just look at the find list. Excluding all of us in the Nexus, everyone is in the Pridelands except for Ti'Kaa. If you're a guest who sees this, you will likely want to make a Pridelander in order to get more RP. And so it goes--a magnet effect, like Naa said."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "No offense, Yaro, but that never solves anything."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Look at TLK and the disaster that sort of thing created. People just found ways around it."
[OOC] You say, "I'm going to move to Topic #2 which goes a little more indepth with Muck balance. There are subsections of this topic. I wouldn't say a population cap..but an encouragement to play outside the Pridelands as much as within."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Yeah, caps never go over well. There needs to be more incentive for people to create Outlanders/hyenas, not a limit on Pridelander characters."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Aye. I'd rather work for incentives, than just set arbitrary limits."
[OOC] You say, "Okay. Topic #2."
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[OOC] You say, "Subsections, the first one is obvious. We know there's activity in the Pridelands. What are your thoughts on this activity--pretty much people have answered this one. Its heavily active. So. The section area of the muck that we need input on is The Graveyard. What is everyone's thoughts on its activity?"
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[OOC] Naa'tani says, "We need activity in the graveyard. And in the Outlands. And in the Desert. D:"
[OOC] You say, "We'll get to the Outlands and Desert in a moment. <3"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "In a word, lacking.
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[OOC] Naa'tani says, "The hyenas are really key to having any good inter-group plots in a TLK-based environment."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "As are the Outlanders, but they're still licking their wounds, so to speak."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Reading over old logs, it looked like the Graveyard had some good RP going before when Shenzi was in negotiations with Simba over hunting rights. And then it slowed down a LOT as time went by and the agreement was reached. ('Course, I wasn't around then, so I may be way off-base.)"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Problem is that Shenzi's connections have slowed, Banzai's gone, and Ed is off-and-on at best. The trio is necessary to having Graveyard RP."
[OOC] Uchifu nods.
[OOC] You say, "My thoughts on the Graveyard is that of all the regions outside the Pridelands, it has pretty much done the most to have some sort of pressure on the Pridelands. Shenzi's handling of this group has been pretty good. There's a significant reason to be cautious about the Graveyard because of the activity in it. It has slowed a little, but recently has seen a tiny bit more activity. Jua's been stirring up something with Shenzi recently, acting as a sort of mouthpiece for Simba in doing things his lionesses would likely frown on if he did it."
[OOC] You say, "there is the issue of Banzai..he hasn't been around in a LONG time."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Shenzi's awesome. I just wish she could be around more."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Banzai's being recast, if I recall. We just need someone to come forward to play him."
[OOC] You say, "In all honesty, I am tempted to try Banzai. Pumbaa isn't a bad character to play, but the issue with him is that without Timon he's kind of hard to play."
[OOC] Yaro says, "I am sorry I gave up Timon."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Granted, we could try and come up with something to boost Graveyard activity that doesn't require the trio...but it's hard to do anything big without the matriarch's input."
[OOC] You say, "Banzai can probably act on his own, but Pumbaa is kind of reliant on Timon."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods. "I'm trying, but it's hard to organize much when trying to take on Simba as well." D:
[OOC] Uchifu can try and help ya, Naa! Of course, I haven't got a hyena. I'd offer to make one but I don't want to stretch myself thin with too many characters. D: Maybe I could get one of my current alts involved somehow to at least help Graveyard activity, if not hyena activity.
[OOC] Naa'tani nods. "You've got a ton of characters to deal with as it is, Uchifu; I totally understand."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Though, we'll take all the help we can get!"
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[OOC] You say, "The next area of Focus - What is everyone's impressions concerning the Outlands?"
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[OOC] Uchifu has three at the moment, but in the past I /know/ I've had a habit of stretching myself so thin I turn transparent. XD Heck, Maku gets way more RP than my other alts as it is...
[OOC] Uchifu says, "On the topic of the Outlands..."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "It looks to me like they're even quieter than the Graveyard is. :/"
CHAT >> Yaro Kasear says, "Mav."
[OOC] Yaro says, "I could make a hyena. Tosca's rathher dusty."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "The big issue is with players taking on a ton of alts is that they get burnt out quick; and I don't want that happening to you guys!"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "I know I get burnt out fast if I try to stretch myself too thin."
[OOC] You say, "we don't want people taking on too many alts."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods. "I could do one more, but I don't know where it would be best served."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Exactly! I'm trying to avoid that. I /might/ make another at some point, but I really should get my non-Maku characters more active first."
[OOC] You say, "On the Outlands. There is no reason to fear the place because of so little activity within it. There is an added effect that it seems hardly populated, which does make it a bit creepy..but there's simply not enough activity."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "I don't know much about the Outlands, I'm afraid."
[OOC] Uchifu nods. You could go tromping through the place and nobody would say boo because nobody is actually /there/.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "From what it looks like, it's mostly FCs Rping; Vitani, Nuka, and Zira."
[OOC] You say, "The most active one I've seen is Nuka. The least active I've seen is Zira."
[OOC] You say, "Though it is a bit more understandable somehow that Zira is not so active. She is the leader..and prefers minions to do things."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Yeah, I don't think I've seen Zira connected since I've joined. She must pop on sometimes since there was a log posted with her a while back, but she seems to not be around much at all."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "The minions have got to get their orders from somewhere, though. XD"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "She's in a different time zone, mainly, Uchifu."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Ah, that'd explain it."
[OOC] You say, "I think she's in Europe now, isn't she?"
[OOC] Naa'tani nods.
[OOC] Naa'tani prods some of the people who haven't said anything. "Kuliwi! Naasir! Kibibi! What do you guys think about ths status of the MUCK?"
[OOC] You say, "If they don't respond here, they will be able to on the forum. I'll work on all that when I post the log
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[OOC] You say, "The next area of Interest is the Savannah - I'm only bringing this one up because it is a more recent development and may have been missed entirely by players. The Savannah region near Pride Rock will be the site in which the AWD pack is founded, just to let you know."
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[OOC] Uchifu says, "The eastern savanna?"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Have they talked to Simba about that? XD"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Because Simba... might want to know if a whole pack is being formed in his lands. X3"
[OOC] You say, "The Southern Savannah primarily, but the entire Savannah is likely to become their territory. I've been discussing it with Sinyaa mostly. And no--that is why I've been asking you about a scene with Simba, Naa. XD"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Aha. XD Then we do need to."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Simba will probably say 'Nuuuuu', at least at first. XD"
[OOC] You say, "The AWD pack will remain small. Its not meant to be huge. There will be a pop cap on it because AWDs are a dying species."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Makes sense."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "The whole thing? That'll mostly affect new dogs who come along, right? Cause if they're gonna try and drive out /all/ the competing predators in the region, Uchifu is not going to be thrilled. XD"
[OOC] Naasir has felt, to some degree, that the graveyard pack does not have the capital to be 'feared' or 'respected'. Shenzi had some ideas about this, but its very tough when we seem to be so "weak" (in a perceived sense).
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[OOC] You say, "I doubt that Jua would claim the entire Savannah. The Southern Savannah is what he's eyeing given a few dogs have shown up."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods to Naasir. "Yes. I totally agree. In TLK, there seemed to be hundreds of hyenas to counteract the lions. It's reverse on the MUCK... dozens of lions, only a small handful of hyenas."
[OOC] Naasir says, "Not to mention the Elephants, who are basically invincible compared to us, you see."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods.
[OOC] You say, "Concering Lions..there's way too many. No one would be living here if there were that many. XD Because there's be nothing to eat"
[OOC] Naa'tani nods to Naasir.
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Well, if there were hundreds of hyenas like there were in TLK that would also be too much for the region to support. XD"
[OOC] You say, "that's also true"
[OOC] Naa'tani nods. "Aye, Uchifu. But there needs to be enough hyenas to, at least appear to, counteract the Pridelanders."
[OOC] You say, "If there was a large pack of AWDs..which I'm not going to permit with Jua..they'd be killing probably all the prey because AWDs have an 85% success rate XD"
[OOC] Naasir says, "They couldn't be supported in the movie either, hence the battle
the point is though, that if the hyenas are supposed to be a foil or villain, that they have to be able to act as one. Or at least to constantly be concerned about, when allied with Outlanders."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "I think the reason that there were hundreds of them in the movie is because they were portrayed like ragdolls. When...real spotted hyenas are pretty scary. XD"
[OOC] Naa'tani nods.
[OOC] Naasir says, "Alternatively, we could all be pathetic wretches who accept Simba, and accept hunting lands, and be like any other animal that isn't a lion."
[OOC] Naasir says, "but that might not be as, oh, interesting."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "We've got a plot in the works that will get the hyenas very involved."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "But, it's not going to work if there's no hyenas."
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[OOC] You say, "All right. Next area of Focus - The Desert. This might be your realm, Yaro, given you're kind of in charge of meerkats."
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[OOC] Uchifu says, "Well, if it's got room for non-hyenas, Uchi needs something to do! Though he's still kind of miffed about the whole drought thing..."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Bring Uchi to the graveyard!
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[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Naa could use a spottycat chariot to cart him around.
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[OOC] Kibibi quietly notes that she's paying attention, but backreading - will comment soon.
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Problem with him is, I play him like a real leopard. Solitary. And roving. Which does not lend itself to much RP. XD He might not actually try to eat Naa if he met him, though!"
[OOC] You say, "the Desert. Your thoughts guys :3 We have one more area before going to the next topic"
[OOC] You say, "My thoughts on the desert are as thus: Welcome Amigo, to the land without end. The desert and death are the clost of friends. We sing of his courage in our mythos and song but pay close attention, he won't be here long.... Because there's hardly anything there at the moment as a desert probably should be. But...how is that meerkat colony going Yaro?"
[OOC] Naa'tani was riding through the desert on a leopard with no name...
[OOC] Kibibi says, "If you don't mind, I've got two comments on things already discussed?"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Sure, fire away, Kibibi."
[OOC] You say, "go ahead Kibibi"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "#1 Shenzi - she's a good buddy of mine, I gave her a rather harsh talking to a bit ago and she's gotten much more active as of late. I plan on watching her like a hawk to make sure she keeps it up.
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[OOC] Naa'tani smiles and nods. "Shenzi's awesome, and I know she's been trying harder to be around recently. I just miss her, because she's so awesome, and because the clan hinges so much on her!"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "#2 the Outlands - My plan for Afiriti for the near to mid future is to put her in the Outlands. In fact, as soon as she figures out that she's in the pridelands she will flee in terror. XD There's a problem with RP in the Outlands during the US evening - it would help if others could plan on joining her?"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "And that's all I needed to say.
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[OOC] Uchifu says, "Maku wouldn't stay because there's nothing to eat, but he can kip over to visit?"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Of course!"
[OOC] You say, "Moving on the last area since the Desert is silent"
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[OOC] You say, "The Oasis. Your thoughts on this one?"
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[OOC] Kibibi says, "Irrila is trying to start what she hopes to be an eventual third pride, but I'm going to have to be brutally honest here..."
[OOC] Naasir thinks viable factions need to be created.
[OOC] Kibibi says, "I don't think it's going to work."
[OOC] You say, "My thoughts. I don't think a third pride should form when there's issues just having the second primary pride active. It would start becoming like TLK Muck again..lion prides everywhere."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods. "Two Prides is already more than enough."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Maybe, in time, another one would be unsustainable, but for now, with our playerbase, it would just be cannibalistic."
[OOC] Naasir says, "We should fix the factiosn we have before creating new ones
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[OOC] Uchifu agrees.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "I agree with naasir; we need strong, viable factions before we start getting new ones."
[OOC] You say, "The AWD faction will be weak in numbers, but strong in individual dogs. Probably the smallest faction on the entire muck."
[OOC] Kibibi nods, "I think that the focus needs to be on the pridelands, the outlands, and the graveyard. Until we have those set, activity in the other areas is nice, but not important."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods. "The AWD faction is fine as a small faction, as long as it's sustainable, but it's almost more a subset of the Pridelands, like the elephants are."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Mostly the Outlands and the Graveyard at this point. The Pridelands seem pretty self-sustaining for now."
[OOC] You say, "That is true. The AWD is technically a subset of the pridelands. I just hope to handle it a little differently than the elephants. Jua, while unbreakably loyal to Simba, is also acting the role of a third party. By example, his talks with Shenzi borderline overstepping Simba's authority depending on how its looked at."
[OOC] Naasir says, "As you know, the small factions will be fiercely loyal Pridelanders, so really, its just a lot of kisskisshughug. This does not make for good plots
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[OOC] Kibibi says, "You don't see the elephants as a third party?"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Aye. The AWDs are treading a fine line."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods to Naasir. "Amen."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "The elephants are, yes, Kibibi."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "But they're pretty clearly allied with Simba, and Simba doesn't want to change that anytime soon."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "I'd like for them to get on good terms with the hyenas, actually."
[OOC] You say, "Or rather Jua is. He's giving Shenzi "compensation" for being manipulated by Scar. He killed two gazelle and dragged them to the Northern Border. Its an unauthorized attempt to ease tensions between Simba's Pride and the Hyenas."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "The only ones I don't see the elephants getting along with are the Outlanders, because they hate Scar so much."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "But if it helped in plotlines anyone wanted to come up with, I could totally see the elephants becoming less close to the pridelanders."
[OOC] You say, "Are we ready to move on to the next topic on the list?"
[OOC] Naasir says, "Just know that Hyenas cannot be a good viable opposing foil faction if they are perceived as beggers and wretches (ie, harmless). That's all
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[OOC] Naa'tani says, "I think that the elephants will find themselves in enough conflict in the upcoming plot, Kibibi.
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[OOC] You say, "Topic #3 was about everyone's concerns for Muck Advancement, but we've pretty much covered that haven't we?"
[OOC] Uchifu is curious about this plot. Guess that means it's working! XD
[OOC] Naa'tani grins and eyebrowwiggles. "Good! You'll be affected by it soon enough!"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Should I be intrigued or worried? XD"
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[OOC] You say, "Topic #4 is - What is everyone's concerns about the importance of Feature Characters?"
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[OOC] Naa'tani says, "BOTH. >
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[OOC] Uchifu says, "Although Uchifu's range goes outside the Pridelands' boundaries. *ponders* He might come back to something very interesting in progress. XD"
[OOC] Jua pokes people.
[OOC] Naa'tani pokes Jua.
[OOC] Kibibi says, "My only worries about the FCs is that a lot of them seem to be caught up with RL right now."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Myself included. D:"
[OOC] Naasir , is an OC. I feel that FC's are best used to advance the setting forward and not to be visible (as a group) all the time constantly.
[OOC] Uchifu thinks FCs are nice to have around, but also that RP shouldn't hinge on them. Then again, this is a TLK MUCK so I may be somewhat in the minority. XD
[OOC] You say, "> RP should not hinge on FCs is my thought"
[OOC] Naa'tani nods. "I agree. RP should not hinge on FCs."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "And yet, it will."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "As it's a TLK MUCK."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "In mucks without FCs, often times more things happen because there's less waiting for other people to lead RPs. There's some because some characters are just plain more important to others, but a lot less. OCs should be encouraged to do stuff on their own initiative."
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[OOC] You say, "Topic #5. Are there any proposals for Minor Plots?"
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[OOC] Naa'tani nods. "I fully agree with you, Kibibi."
[OOC] You say, "same"
[OOC] You say, "But yes. Anyone have proposals about Minor Plots?"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Honestly, that's something for OCs to decided."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Well, if anyone wants something to brainstorm off of, I've got a billion and a half notions of what could be involved in a tiny plot, but no actual ideas."
[OOC] You say, "Just to see what ideas people have
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[OOC] Uchifu ponders. I think it would be good to brainstorm ideas. Well, lemme see...
[OOC] Uchifu says, "What exactly constitutes a minor plot, anyway? Would that be something like the dog pack forming? Because most of my ideas are bound to just revolve around various directions I could take my own characters in, since I don't want to step on anyone's toes. >.>"
[OOC] You say, "in a way the dog pack's forming is a minor plot as it doesn't affect the entire muck as something like.....assassinating Simba would. XD"
[OOC] Jua shuts up
[OOC] Naa'tani eyes Jua...
[OOC] Jua had to give an example ;_;
[OOC] Naa'tani grins. XD
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Generally just anything that involves only a section of the muck. We have a few good 'assets' - the active players have a lot of pridelands lions, hyenas, elephants, AWDs... anything I'm missing? We should be making good use of what we have."
[OOC] Jua starts writing Death Notes in the dirt...
[OOC] Jua ...eats a potato...from the ground.
[OOC] Uchifu says, "F'instance, 'I think it would be really awesome is Makuruhi found a flamethrower' only affects me. (Well, and anyone he used the flamethrower on...) 'I think it would be really awesome if Makuruhi and Naa'tani found flamethrowers and went around the Pridelands charbroiling everyone' would not only be stepping on toes, it would be smashing them to bits. XD Just as a ridiculous example."
[OOC] Naa'tani XD
[OOC] Naa'tani wants to see Maku with a flamethrower. XD
[OOC] Naa'tani especially wants to see Maku and Naa with flamethwoers. Dude. XD
[OOC] You say, "That makes me think"
[OOC] You say, "Nuka + Napalm."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Just keep the deadly weapons away from Afiriti."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "We would take over the Pridelands, the Graveyard, AND the Outlands. And then set it all on fire. XD"
[OOC] Naasir says, "Unless this has become Space Lion King, I think its just amusing."
[OOC] You say, "Nuka + Napalm = Apocalypse Meow."
[OOC] Naa'tani facepalms atta pun. XD
[OOC] Kibibi chuckles!
[OOC] You say, "Which is the name of an Anime/CGI series in North America, originally titled Cat S#@t One."
[OOC] You say, "*Manga/CGI"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Anyhoo..."
Kuliwi has disconnected.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Yes, back on topic."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "A good thing to think about is any alts you have that you don't use enough; what could they get themselves involved in that would generate RP?"
[OOC] Jua has talked with Wan about a possible scene with Uvuli.
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Well a scene is good - a tiny plot is better.
"
[OOC] Naa'tani notes he must be departing soon.
[OOC] You say, "Next Topic is - Anyone have Major Plots?"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "As such, if you'se guys got any questions for me, or whatnot, ask now!"
[OOC] You say, "Can I go on a date with you, Naa?"
[OOC] You say, "*shot*"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "I have an idea for one, but I'm not sure if it would conflict with the one already being planned."
[OOC] Uchifu
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Name the time and place, big boy.
"
[OOC] Naa'tani loves having men fight over him.
[OOC] Uchifu challenges Jua to a duel!
[OOC] You say, "A fight between men over Naa would be like Michael Jackson getting in a fight with a priest."
[OOC] Naa'tani swoons at Uchifu, gives him his kerchief.
[OOC] Uchifu hrms. Well, Maku is pliable enough that he could get involved in anything from, say, evilness with the hyenas to Rafiki teaching him some meditation techniques to get him to calm the heck down. XD It's Uchifu and Majaliwa that are less easy to get involved with things, of my characters.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "What's your idea, Kibibi?"
[OOC] Uchifu wears the kerchief a la Balto!
OOC] Kibibi says, "I think that the muck needs more than one land that is a good place to live - and building more grid would be a stupid idea, so I think it would be a good plotline that one of the other areas gets improved."
[OOC] Naa'tani nods.
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "That would, actually, potentially work quite well within what we have planned."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Specifically, the graveyard - improving the outlands would interfere with anyone's attempts to recreate TLK2 and it would probably bring a lot of RP to the hyenas, and they need that."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Aye!"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Good.
"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Yeah, I agree that would be a good idea!"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "The elephants would probably be involved too - IRL they dig waterholes...
"
[OOC] Naasir says, "Q: "bringing a lot of RPs to the graveyard" usually means "A few hyenas get overwealmed by a mass of lions, elephants and bears, oh my.""
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Naaah, not if I have anything to say about it, Naasir.
"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Well, it would have to be carefully planned out, of course.
But that's the idea."
[OOC] You say, "So if elephants "dig" the Waterhole, do they also have their own version of the "fistbump"? *shot*"
[OOC] Naa'tani is gonna smack you, Jua. XD
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Kibibi. Smack Jua, please."
[OOC] Kibibi saves Naa the trouble.
[OOC] Jua is smacked.
Majaliwa appears in the Grand Nexus.
Majaliwa has arrived.
Majaliwa smacks Jua as well.
Majaliwa has left.
[OOC] Kibibi laughs! "I love my aunt."
[OOC] Uchifu bows!
Simba appears in the Grand Nexus.
Simba has arrived.
[OOC] Simba brutally mauls Jua.
Simba goes home.
Simba has left.
[OOC] Naa'tani O:-)
[OOC] Uchifu high-fives Naa!
[OOC] Naa'tani high-fives!
Rafiki has arrived.
Rafiki has arrived via MEET.
[OOC] Rafiki wacks Jua with his stick!
Rafiki goes home.
Rafiki has left.
[OOC] You say, "XD"
[OOC] Naa'tani hi-gives Uchi and Kibibi. X3
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Poor Jua. XD"
[OOC] You say, "The next question is this"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Oh man, this reminds me of that old Mel Brooks movie..."
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[OOC] You say, "I've raised this one a few times ICly with Jua and I'm not sure if anyone else has. Does anyone feel the Muck needs a chart of Wet and Dry seasons? Because right now it seems to be somewhat of a mystery on when those are."
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[OOC] Kibibi agrees. "I would so much love a proper calendar, even though I get a lot of vibes that other people like the idea of being flexible with time."
[OOC] You say, "I'd say it wouldn't be like something that says "OMG everything is getting older!" but rather the weather forecast for a period of time, having no relevance to the aging of characters."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "It makes things complicated when you can't say what time of year it is very well."
[OOC] Kibibi says, "I believe that, given the age of the FCs, it's around the end of the wet season/beginning of the dry?"
[OOC] You say, "I have no idea. That's why I am asking for people's impression on it. But I'm inclined to go with that"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Well, having a calendar of the seasons would be useful. I wouldn't want anything too complicated, though, like a program that tells you the time of day and the humidity percentage down to the last nosehair. A bit of wiggle room for variety is good."
[OOC] You say, "Today was the last day of the Season of Elephant Fistbump. Tomorrow is the first day of the Season of Elephant Mud Graffiti."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "And now, farewell!"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "Nighters!"
[OOC] You say, "Gnight you"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "G'night!"
[OOC] You say, "*=3"
[OOC] Naa'tani snugs around!
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "I WILL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS, UCHIFU."
[OOC] Kibibi snugs Naa!
[OOC] Uchifu says, "WILL I HAVE A VUVUZELA?"
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "YES."
[OOC] Naa'tani says, "TWO."
[OOC] Uchifu says, "AWESOME."
[OOC] Naa'tani waggles his eyebrows furtively.
Naa'tani has disconnected.
[OOC] Jua blows Uchifu, the Vuvuzela.
[OOC] Uchifu says, "...This is going to look great on the forum log. XD"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Also, BZZZZZZZZ."
Asante has arrived.
Asante has arrived via MEET.
[OOC] Asante says, "Hi."
[OOC] Uchifu waves.
[OOC] Asante says, "So what's going on?"
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[OOC] You say, "The last topic tonight is...are there any general concerns about RP in general or the muck in general that hasn't been covered yet?"
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[OOC] Asante says, "Ok. Thanks Jua."
[OOC] You say, "you're welcome. a log of this entire informal meeting I will post up tomorrow. But if you have anything to add, feel free"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "I can't think of anything that hasn't been covered."
[OOC] Uchifu nods. Though I do think that brainstorming session would be a good idea. That'd be something to do separate from the larger plots.
[OOC] You say, "sounds good"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Generally the best sub-plots happen when a group of active people get together and come up with an awesome idea that trickles down to other characters.
"
[OOC] Uchifu says, "Well, we're active people. Now we just need an awesome idea!"
[OOC] Kibibi says, "Well, as I said earlier, I'm stumped on ideas. Though I'm likely willing to donate my characters to any such cause, so feel free to come up with ideas involving them."
[OOC] You say, "got it. I'm going to closethis informal meeting as of now since we've covered just about everything. I will clean up the log and post it on the forums tomorrow. <3"
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