@lotherio said in Mourning a character, how do you do it?:
@hobos said in Mourning a character, how do you do it?:
Sometimes I still think about Famous Outlaw and am real-life inspired by things that Famous Outlaw said.
Famous Outlaw pulled on my heartstrings forever. Famous Outlaw is a fantasy character in a fantasy world but perfectly meaningful to me.
Dang, now I want to hear tales of this rakish rogue.
Famous outlaws are the best characters. I'm not biased at all.
I am Canadian too, so I have to recommend Letterkenny as a prelude to Shoresy, seeing as how the latter is a spin-off of the former.
I'm on season 2 now. It's fucking brilliant. 
@ghost it may not be my experience but it's a really valid point nonetheless.
MUSHing did used to be partly about that, for me, so I can see where you're coming from with it. In the last year or so, though, it's become solely about the stories to tell. Creating a character with deep impact on the story was one of the best feelings, and watching that impact play out was rewarding. In the last year I kept OOC interaction to a bare minimum and was much happier for it when telling the story.
But I know that's not everyone's experience and I appreciate you posting this up for the diversity of viewpoint.
I know some people can lose a character and be fine. But I am fucking devastated and looking for others' input. How do you (or do you?) mourn character death, IRL?
A friend suggested writing a small letter or short blurbs (just for your own edification, not to be seen) to all the characters (PCs and NPCs) who influenced and shaped your character, and I thought that was a really great suggestion.
You know, in case you ever wanted to hear Nickelback's 'Rockstar' as a slappin' sea shanty. You can thank me later when you can't sleep because it's stuck in your head 
It's what the world needs more of, @il-volpe. Thank you for being that shining beacon.
I take heart that the newer generations seem to be so much better (in general) about acceptance and equality. My daughter recently started wearing skirts after a period where she hated them. She came out to show me her new skirt, twirling and so pleased, and I said, offhand, "Ooh girly flippy skirt, so cute." And she gives me a withering look and says "Clothing isn't gendered mom."
Totally right (god it's hard to admit to your teen when they're right) and I thanked her for pointing it out to me and resolved to be more mindful. A silly comment I never would have thought twice about, but for her pointing it out to me. It's needed and important. Glad you were recognized for your Pride.
But capturing and honoring the spirit... that's essential. I am concerned the new Tolkien adaptation will be too... generic fantasy for me to enjoy.
We'll find out in only 80 days. Aure entuluva!
@devrex said in Of Dreams and Nightmares:
@ganymede Given how brain-fried everyone is...modern settings often seem the best bet. Less heavy lifting on "what do? What RP? How does world work?"
I don't know. These days I want to be anywhere but our modern world.
@arkandel said in MUs That We Would Love To Make (But Won't):
I haven't played on a MUSH in years.
And yet, each time I read a book I like my mind goes "hey you know what this would be great for? A MUSH setting!".
Time to pick a book and play again
@sixregrets I felt the same way after reading the Farseer books from Robin Hobb. I'd love to play in that world. Or Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastards series world. OR about a hundred other really cool worlds I've read about and want to make a character in/tell a story in.
@silverfox said in Critters!:
Hansel (black) and Gretel (tortie) are four weeks old and healing from being super sick really nicely
Oh no! Poor kitties 
but happy they're healing and props to you for getting them there
Not directly MUSHing related so I stuck it in Tastes Less Game'y, but it could have application in MUSHing too (though book writing and MUSHing are different in so many ways). I'm interested in writing resources you all have found valuable, if you'd care to share them.
I've been watching Brandon Sanderson's BYU 2020 lecture series on Sci-fi and Fantasy writing, and I've found it tremendously helpful for improving my writing on a book series I've been working on of late. He covers areas like world building, plot and character, among other things.
Another thing I've found helpful/inspiring are these "mood" playlists on YouTube. Music For Writing, a playlist for girls who should have been written by jane austen, Dark Academia Classical Music, you're studying in a haunted library with ghosts, among others.
Oh good, something to fill the hole Derry Girls left in my heart! Thanks for the heads up
Right now, it's Shoresy. Also, The Next Thing You Eat; I love David Chang's documentaries.
Apparently I'm a terrible Canadian because I've not heard of Shoresy but I'm going to watch it now! Thanks @Ganymede
Also, it's not TV but what I've been watching this weekend is Brandon Sanderson's BYU writing sci fi and fantasy series on youtube. Free, highly recommend. I've learned a great deal to improve my writing.
@runescryer said in Good TV:
Obi-Wan Kenobi...
It's live, and it's spectacular
Oh good, something to fill the hole Derry Girls left in my heart! Thanks for the heads up
Unrelated but inspiring, I've been watching a bunch of Emily D. Baker on youtube. She's very open about her ADHD diagnosis and struggles to make it work within her career (lawyer/legal analyst). Highly entertaining, if anyone is bored and wants a breakdown of high profile law cases alongside great empathy and understanding. Unsurprisingly, the majority of it right now is Depp v. Heard but if you dig back further there's a lot of other great content too.
@faraday said in RL-Friendly Game Design:
@ghost said in RL-Friendly Game Design:
I'm a writer. I want a collaborative writing system with some rules attached.
This, 100%. Also, I'm too old to learn fancy new tech things.
However, I do think it would be cool to have a platform like what Ghost is talking about, because I know I've played with some people who could take functions like that and make interactive story with it. I think it's something I'd love to watch others do. I bet it would look awesome and be very entertaining.
@ganymede said in RL-Friendly Game Design:
(Just kidding: I concur that planning important get-togethers and keeping them short is a good policy to keep for non-sexy-time RP ... and sexy-time RP.)
Do people plan sexy-time RP? Like. "Thursday nights, we bone."
Big scenes are a major pain in the butt. I used to put months of RL prep work into them. And even then, I would generally get a 'council' of other players ICly to help out. Sometimes it was really great. Sometimes not so much.
I hate when the answer is 'it depends', but... it depends. When it comes to plot (and not just large social scenes) player buy in is key, I think, to how many people can work well in a big scene. A really engaged group makes it light work, makes it easier to handle more people and make each person come away feeling like they've told a part in a great story.
Edited to add: which brings me to a question that maybe should be a thread of its own but, how do YOU make a group engaged in your plot? Tips and tricks?
@devrex Oh, I believe what she said was that she didn't want to read our replies (to her last post) not that she didn't read them. But I could be misinterpreting.
