Posted April 13, 2020, 8:29 a.m. by Civilian Gavroche 'Twist' Dawkins (Govenor (incoming)) (Russell Watt)
Posted by Captain Parker Xavier (Lt. Governor) in OOC: Brainstorming - Everyone PLEASE READ and COMMENT, Murder Mystery
Posted by Ensign Valkris MacLaren (Security Officer) in OOC: Brainstorming - Everyone PLEASE READ and COMMENT, Murder Mystery
Posted by Civilian Michael “One” Halloway (Governor (outgoing)) in OOC: Brainstorming - Everyone PLEASE READ and COMMENT, Murder Mystery
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Hey crew!So I just want to update you all briefly and get input on what is going on for Oed. We currently have 8 active posters. The PRSIM Lacuna was meant to be all inclusive, but it seems that with our current posters/crew, it isn’t quite what it originally was meant to be. I’m still going to see that PRSIM through, as it is meant to be part of the main Oed plotline. What Oed needs is perhaps a PRSIM or sidesim that utilizes each player (that’s not a lot to be fair).
This sim does NOT have to require us to use our main characters for Oed. For example, Sidney ran a great sidesim a couple years ago involving a murder mystery. It really got others posting and was full of twists and turns. The catch was, each of us created a minor character to be a part of that sim only. It kept people posting and well within limits. It also really gave us something to post to, even if we got stuck in our own sidesims or PRSIMS.
I think it would be great to do something that gets everyone involved like that again. Again, it doesn’t have to be part of the main plot for any of our characters, necessarily. But it ought to be able to allow all of us to respond to it. I think it would be really neat!
Here’s what I would like to know.
- What sort of sim would you like to see?
- Are you interested in running a sim like this.
- What other ideas would you like to add?
I would really love to hear from all of you and see if there’s some interest in this. In the mean time, I am looking into recruiting some new blood for Oed. And we may have a look at a new MOTD in the near future. :)
Thank you and I look forward to your replies!
-Tony
I wonder if another murder mystery would work. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to run it..but would particpate.
Tyra
Nothing brings people together like a common enemy, just a thought.
James
Both ideas are good. I’m hoping maybe we can get some more input from others before I try to do something.
-Tony
I am willing to create another Murder Mystery if wanted. As other ideas maybe a Hunger Games like sim where it could be virtual. You just would have to be willing to let your character die off at some point. Like a weird contest.
Sidney
A school camp on one of the moons or the Vren stirring up trouble, or the Vren stirring up trouble for a school camp on one of the moons …
Russell
In addition to the previous post …
Re: A common enemy - that was the purpose of the Vren in the first place. An outside force that operates in the shadow that claims this area of space for themselves. Much like the Romulans were early on.
- RussellWhat sort of sim would you like to see?
I like the idea of a mystery of some sort and some epic clash.Are you interested in running a sim like this.
I will help run it, but I rather not solo it. I’ve already run one sort of mystery and it burnt me out a bit on doing something like that.What other ideas would you like to add?
I might as well put out the ideas I had in my head.The first idea was taking a little inspiration from comics. Namely those in the marvel verse and the Skrull arcs. For anyone not familiar with that, the Skrull were shapeshifters. They began to replace certain heroes and figures with their own. We could do something similar, but if we do… it will require everyone to communicate, plan, etc. It’s also easier to pull people into the plot when a neighbor or friend doesn’t act right. Or someone attempts a replacement and they fail.
From the earlier conversation… I fee like this was done though. >_>
The other idea is that OEDV becomes… infested with some new type of creature. Which is causing a lot of trouble from attacking people, spreading a disease, etc. This would fit the common enemy thing without being a human enemy.
-Janice B.
I like it all. I cannot run anything myself. Husband broke his back and I have surgery coming up myself. Bit of a handful, all of that. However, I am willing to participate. Also, anything that gets Astrid out and about or making friends is good.
Amber
If we all work together on one or another of those ideas, it might ease the stress on everyone. Mainly using a OOC thread, like we have here, to communicate, give feedback, present ideas and even pitch cause and effect ripples for our various thread. So the thread feels more united without depending on one person and I think it might allow all of us to get in some story ideas/character development as a group.
Right now, the main question this:
What idea do we want to do?
To be clear, this means any ideas that were shot out as possible stories in this thread. Not just mine.
-Janice B.
I can do the murder mystery. They are relatively short and can involve everyone easily. My basic idea would be that everyone is suddenly in a modern top level p enthouse kind of setting. Top floor is locked out and everyone is stuck there. There is a body discovered. The twist is that no one knows who they are. Like a mass amnesia and they have to find out who the body is and who killed the person. While creating their own supposed identities and names etc..
If you like this let me know so I can build it up. I am traveling right now but have access to a computer every couple of days. It might take me 2-3 days to come up with everything in my head as well.
Sidney
I love it Sidney, thank you for this. As a big fun of murder mysteries in whatever form they come, I am really looking forward to it.
Amber, best wishes for you and your husband, and prayers as well. I plan for my new Governor (who has just had his first IC post) to get around and meet people, and also to run mini side sims for you to get you out and about and outside your comfort zones.
Janice, I agree that we need to run with the one idea as the focusing point for this. I also think we need to be making more use of OOC threads overall. If anyone requires a stand in character for something, let’s post it so that the rest of us know. If someone else wants to take on the character needed, leave a message in the thread following the character and leave one of your own. I’ll show you what I mean in a different thread.
Russell
I would be down for a murder mystery, so count me in. Let me know when you get it up and running. Being tossed into something is always fun and keeps the characters from escaping or avoiding it. XD
All right Russell, I suggest linking the thread back here, so we can easily see which one you mean and there’s no confusion. Please?
-Janice B.
OK. I can start it after March 20th but no sooner. I will update everyone as I get it ready.
Sidney
Sounds great Sid! I look forward to it myself! :)
I’ll post more soon, but just wanted to let everyone know I’m still around. Just dealing with a lot at the moment as I get back into the swing of things.
-Tony
If you need any help with this, give a shout out! I know a lot of us will be willing to help and contribute to the OOC stuff, especially getting our characters involved. I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it! dances a bit
-Janice B.
OK I am starting on this today Basic premise is this:
Group of persons wake in a large beach home/compound on the beach side hill over looking what appears to be the ocean of some place. As they get their orientation they find a body in one of the rooms. He/She is dressed like them in casual clothes. Things to consider
How to identify each other (names?)
How was the victim killed? Ideas?
Should we go modern tech or old tech?Obviously some elements depend on how many people join. I want your input so this is a joint side sim. So let me know on the points above or suggest other ones. Remember in this sim the personality you give your character and even supposed who they think they are might be changed along the way by me as they start to remember who they are. So expect some tinkering to your character that you would normally not see in a sim. Not much, but for this sim it will be necessary.
Sidney
Citizens of Oed V,
The mystery has started, thanks to Sidney. Please join in, you will, of course, be posting under your character, however it doesn’t need to be as your character. Probably best if it isn’t your character, for who you play may be next to die, or may be involved in the murder, or may have a reason to want the victim to die. And I really would have to strongly reconsider the suitability of any characters who have been involved in a murder to be able to continue on in the cabinet/starfleet chain of command on Oed V.
For the actual mystery thread go to Memories on the Beach: https://www.star-fleet.com/core/stf6/oedv/notes/72454/ read through and post your character waking up
Sidney has included a link to the front of that building in that thread.
This thread I’m posting in at the moment will continue to be used as the OOC thread for the murder mystery. Sidney has posed three questions
How to identify each other (names?)
Names/appearance/species?
How was the victim killed? Ideas?
apparent suicide by apparent self-inflicted wounds? obscures actual method of death?
Should we go modern tech or old tech?
modern tech
Russell
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