Sorry to everyone that's had fun with Tim, but I just... haven't been hearing his voice for this game, and I feel like I've been character-squatting for a while, since I don't really do much with him.  It's been a great couple of years, everyone, and I'm sorry to bow out.

So--good night, and good luck, everyone.

I know general consensus is SHIT STOP POSTING ABOUT THIS, GUYS but I do have some stuff that I think we all agreed on previous posts and I want everyone to see, because a lot of this is "Does your character have no military skills but still want to get in on some Ohm-bustin' ackshun? Look no further." Pending IC organization shake-downs with the election of a new captain and also podpops, we'll need to fill the following positions. ♥

FIGHTER COMMAND
- Captain of the carrier Quarter
- Helmsman of the Quarter
- Bridge staff for the Quarter (x3 but can have as many as possible!)

OPERATIONS COMMAND
- Quartermaster
- Quartermaster's assistants?
- Bridge staff (x8 but can have as many as possible!)

ICly I imagine that no one will let anyone be the Quarter's captain or helmsman without military experience.

Bridge staff for both Stacy and the Quarter are currently imagined to be communications positions, and will ICly work in shifts so there's not a lot of OOC pressure! I think that these will be really great positions for characters who don't have military experience to get involved in ship defense, and bridge crew should come with built-in IC interaction. Quartermaster can probably also get by without military experience!

If you're interested, please drop a line here. ♥ It'll make my job a lot easier if you all swarm this post with enthusiasm and stuff and sign up!

Yo. I utterly fail at all things possible. ANYWAYS.

I had a really lame idea or something. :> Since there are new puppies on board, would anyone be looking for them to be trained (I could probably IM about this, but I am so unfamiliar with people here). Because yes, Riza is an excellent puppy trainer and really does love them. And her mun is much too amused by her puppy training ways.

Basically, they'd get a strict training. Hayate was taught in this way... and he's a pretty capable pup now. He's somehow--canonly-- shown how to attack an enemy when needed (lunge and grab by the base of the neck where they can't reach him) and even can dodge gunfire. Considering his mistress, however, that's not too unreasonable.

If you're unfamiliar with the canon, Riza trains like THIS.


I know horrifying, right?

But it results in this sort of training!

Also, the shock about his name being "Black Hayate" is because Hayate is a militaristic weapon. It's not too surprising however, considering "Hawkeye" is based off an aircraft and all FMA military have weapon/aircraft last name.

They just joke Riza is bad at naming things.

OKAY THAT'S IT. BACK TO YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED SPACE TRAVEL.

A'ight, so, work at Borders Books & Music has been exhausting considering they're putting me on closing shifts (the entirety of this last week and this next one), as well as training me giving me sheets to read and homework to do as a eReader Specialist, and all as we're doing this restructuring thing and elections and other things of import.  While I may be slow, I'm open to plotting, AIM, and junk through email--even if I'm tired and cannot see straight (which really has been this whole week).  When I do my longer shifts, I'm taking my netbook in, so I'll have an electronic finger in the pie when I can.

My slowatus just makes me slow, not hiatusing, so...you'll still get my best.

( Cut for snowflakes. )

Okay I know I said no more planning/discussion posts from me, but I lied. Evidently there are enough people who don't feel comfortable bringing issues up non-anonly, so I am going to try to start some discussions for them, with the intent of getting things out in the open so we don't have stuff seething under the surface which inevitably explodes with drama.

Since not all of these are my own personal concerns, I am making an open post, so that everyone can add their voices/their concerns to it. This is not going to be an exhaustive list, it is just meant to be a jumping off point.

Here's the list to get us started:

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This lovely person has several suggestions for non-combat things to do on the ship.

The tavern does need entertainment of a sort. Music, acting, stories, anything of that nature goes. As mentioned in the wiki link, it even has a stage meant just for such activities.

SO.

Any characters that would be inclined to provide entertainment for their fellow crewmates, feel free to do posts at any time. With Hisk helping out, the tavern is open more often, and it can provide some great CR.

ALSO I HAVE A PROJECT FOR ENGINEERING.

Currently, the only real light source in the tavern besides the artificial sunlight of the City is oil lanterns and candles, and eventually (aka soon), the oil and candlesticks are going to run out. Kang is... a little uneasy about installing electricity, but as long as the light fixtures can be designed to keep the medieval feel of the place (you know, stuff like this and the ones that look like wall sconces), he'll be okay with it. He wants to keep it looking as much like home as possible, but he knows humans can't see as well as he can in low light/darkness. >:

Edit: Kit and Fiver mentioned maybe bees being in Hydroponics. Bees mean honey. Bees also mean wax for making candles.

Also, candles can be made from tallow, which comes from rendered cow or sheep fat. If we get the livestock thing started up, that's another little business that can pop up.

Aaaaand make that two projects. Putting a giant refrigerator for booze in one of the neighboring buildings. Wyn~

Um. Um. HI. :D I'm Alison (lacus) and I'll be playing Ranka Lee from Macross Frontier. I'm completely new to this game (and this style of RP) so please bear with me while I figure out what the hell I'm doing.

My app is on her journal if you want any info on her. I... don't know what else I'm supposed to put here. I look forward to playing with you guys! \o/