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Relm Zephyrous · 03-06-2010, 06:40 PM

Well, even if I might be stepping your toes a little, I'm sure its not entirely all bad. Might work out for the best as a lot of the other roles are being dually filled, the heavy and medium mechs to an extent 'muscle' in on each other at least as much as we do. Ninja'd by RMB, who managed to help my point of between the two of us there is virtually nothing that can't be attained. Besides, if we're far far out and away from 'home' its wise to have more than one person with an advanced way of contacting home base.

I'm sure I 'could' analyze those things as well but that would require actually commandering the mech, getting so far inside it I can operate it as my own. But my role is support, giving supplies necessary, my 'own' way of fighting which is centered around disabling and taking controls and using them for our own purposes, and complimenting what you already do.

In short, its a totally different way of tackling things so that its not an absolute necessity to actually break through the shielding.

Geminex · 03-06-2010, 06:53 PM

Fair enough. Excuse my paranoia. ^^

So now... we have a sniper, a spy, two support mechs, one heavy artillery, one heavy combat and, I think, two medium mechs?

I think we might be good to go.

Red Mage Black · 03-06-2010, 07:21 PM

So do I. Even with so many people, we still don't have half as many as if this was an Avatars RP.

Edit: I'll also be getting the intro up soon, so people know.

krogothwolf · 03-06-2010, 07:32 PM

I was just wondering if we are going to be considered a squad all together, and if so, do wee need someone among us to be considered the commander?

Overcast · 03-06-2010, 08:00 PM

Yeah, but then Avvy almost seems like a mandatory thing if you are messing about these days. It has built up this habit of somehow staying alive no matter what happens, it is always accepting anyone willing to step in at the time, the minimum power requirements to be normal are absurd at the very least, and you get to play as your avatar. It is reliably fun stuff.

Anyway, on the current readout we have two slackers(Spencer and Len) who probably won't be commander. One violent dude who probably doesn't have the patience to command(Hector). A maverick who probably lacks the discipline(Marcus). So what we have left of current characters to lead are the Professional(Ali), the Analyst(Ryan), and the Saint(Max). Dunno if Max has the coldness for this either so blah blah blah overthinking it.

Dracorion · 03-06-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Overcast

Dunno if Max has the coldness for this either so blah blah blah overthinking it.

Yeah, probably not.

Then again, it's hard to tell what someone's fit for when the form doesn't include personality. The only indication you get is the bio.

Relm Zephyrous · 03-06-2010, 09:52 PM

Mind if I derail the conversation back on topic?

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Originally Posted by Overcast

So what we have left of current characters to lead are the Professional(Ali), the Analyst(Ryan), and the Saint(Max). Dunno if Max has the coldness for this either so blah blah blah overthinking it.

Max might not have the coldness for it, Ryan might not either as self admitted. So taking from here this leaves us with Ali. Of course, we have Nemesis as well which I'm thinking this analysis was done before I was really factored in. Nemesis would have the character for it and such and could definitely fill the role.

But I'm not thinking a 'leader' is necessary, at least not for everything. For example:

Nemesis could be in charge of the strategic layout and changes on the fly, as she'll be able to keep tabs on where everyone is and what the overall view of the battle is since she's not engaged in combat herself, and is gaining information.

But overall more long term directives could go to Ali, like managing who guards who and what the pre-battle plan is and situations where she isn't distracted by actually being elbow deep in warfare.

Ryan as suggested could be second in command for both of these roles, enough non-combatant to be able to help manage the situation while time is an issue, but also having a hand in the preparation. He could also be used to relay 'witty comments' from Ali to Nemesis when control goes from the former to the latter.

And there we have a quasi-council already beginning to form. This is just a simple idea of my head working through it all, of course anybody who really has a way of adding in either stage can do so.

Geminex · 03-06-2010, 08:05 PM

Like I said, if we get an officer, I don't think Ryan would be suitable, due to his character.
Second-in-command would be good, though.

And what is the Avatar RP anyway?
I've checked it out once or twice, but there's no explanations. Just incarnations of forumites doing crazy things.
I understand that the "Avatar" bit comes from the fact that the characters people are playing are themselves (sort of), but is there a plot? Was there ever one? Is it possible to join?

PyrosNine · 03-06-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Geminex

And what is the Avatar RP anyway?
I've checked it out once or twice, but there's no explanations. Just incarnations of forumites doing crazy things.
I understand that the "Avatar" bit comes from the fact that the characters people are playing are themselves (sort of), but is there a plot? Was there ever one? Is it possible to join?

There's one going on right now, check the wiki. and it's own discussion thread for further answers to questions.

I do warn you, it's not um, newb friendly, so to speak. People who don't have a clear and evident forum personality tend to get ran over in the mayhem, with few exceptions.

Geminex · 03-06-2010, 08:37 PM

If not for the fact that I don't have a clear and evident forum personality I would take mild insult to the implied suggestion that I don't have a clear and evident forum personality.
Though I could always create one. On the forums I'm actually less... distinguished (murderous) than in real life.

Though now I at least know where all those posts in the RP forum are generated and why there are so many high-post-count, low-rep users about.

And I see what you mean when you say non-new friendly. How much of it would I have to read to get a faint idea what's going on?

03-06-2010, 07:21 PM	#3
Red Mage Black Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Where the Sun isn't so warm. Posts: 2,673	So do I. Even with so many people, we still don't have half as many as if this was an Avatars RP. Edit: I'll also be getting the intro up soon, so people know. Last edited by Red Mage Black; 03-06-2010 at 07:23 PM.

03-06-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
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03-06-2010, 08:00 PM	#5
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	Yeah, but then Avvy almost seems like a mandatory thing if you are messing about these days. It has built up this habit of somehow staying alive no matter what happens, it is always accepting anyone willing to step in at the time, the minimum power requirements to be normal are absurd at the very least, and you get to play as your avatar. It is reliably fun stuff. Anyway, on the current readout we have two slackers(Spencer and Len) who probably won't be commander. One violent dude who probably doesn't have the patience to command(Hector). A maverick who probably lacks the discipline(Marcus). So what we have left of current characters to lead are the Professional(Ali), the Analyst(Ryan), and the Saint(Max). Dunno if Max has the coldness for this either so blah blah blah overthinking it. __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

03-06-2010, 06:40 PM	#1
Relm Zephyrous Who am I again? Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 595	Well, even if I might be stepping your toes a little, I'm sure its not entirely all bad. Might work out for the best as a lot of the other roles are being dually filled, the heavy and medium mechs to an extent 'muscle' in on each other at least as much as we do. Ninja'd by RMB, who managed to help my point of between the two of us there is virtually nothing that can't be attained. Besides, if we're far far out and away from 'home' its wise to have more than one person with an advanced way of contacting home base. I'm sure I 'could' analyze those things as well but that would require actually commandering the mech, getting so far inside it I can operate it as my own. But my role is support, giving supplies necessary, my 'own' way of fighting which is centered around disabling and taking controls and using them for our own purposes, and complimenting what you already do. In short, its a totally different way of tackling things so that its not an absolute necessity to actually break through the shielding.

03-06-2010, 06:53 PM	#2
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	Fair enough. Excuse my paranoia. ^^ So now... we have a sniper, a spy, two support mechs, one heavy artillery, one heavy combat and, I think, two medium mechs? I think we might be good to go.

03-06-2010, 08:05 PM	#8
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	Like I said, if we get an officer, I don't think Ryan would be suitable, due to his character. Second-in-command would be good, though. And what is the Avatar RP anyway? I've checked it out once or twice, but there's no explanations. Just incarnations of forumites doing crazy things. I understand that the "Avatar" bit comes from the fact that the characters people are playing are themselves (sort of), but is there a plot? Was there ever one? Is it possible to join?

03-06-2010, 08:37 PM	#10
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	If not for the fact that I don't have a clear and evident forum personality I would take mild insult to the implied suggestion that I don't have a clear and evident forum personality. Though I could always create one. On the forums I'm actually less... distinguished (murderous) than in real life. Though now I at least know where all those posts in the RP forum are generated and why there are so many high-post-count, low-rep users about. And I see what you mean when you say non-new friendly. How much of it would I have to read to get a faint idea what's going on?