Silent Hill: Isolation (Psychological Horror, puzzle solving) - always open!

[Lockepick]

I would say we go with a hybrid -- and people just work respectfully there! If two characters are paired off in a conversation that doesn't involve anybody else -- they don't have to wait for a full circuit. If three people are in a conversation, then give everybody a chance to reply (unless they mention "Skip me"). If you say set rounds, even with the caveat that you can skip your turn, it pressures people to force a post, which I think leads to burnout. That's just my experience though.

As for a posting speed -- I don't have any preference. I'm happy to go with whatever everybody else is comfortable with. Personally: I luckily have a job where I can be on E all day -- but then on weekends I don't really post at all. The 'twice a week' or 'once per 3-5 days' formula seems to be the best balance of 'realistic' and 'keeps a game from dying' that I've seen -- but I know even that is too fast for some writers (which is fine!).

Also, I'll post this again when it gets closer: but I'll be gone from July 8th to the 16th. I might be able to read and make some quick OOC comments, but I wouldn't expect anything particularly sober eloquent during that time. I'm happy to just have Hudson follow along and be GM controlled if need be though.

[Martee]

Can I be the pain in the ass of the group?  Please?  Oh pretty please?

I'm kidding, a bit.  I'll state flat out I'm new at this sort of thing, so if I get a detail wrong do correct me.  Firm discipline, I always say.  If you're not bruising you're not learning.

The hybrid approach sounds good for the faster group, I think, as it lends itself to a situation where everyone is around and active and can dance in and out as necessary.  Do you think it'll work as well with the slower posting group?  I'd hate to see a situation arise where someone who truly does need the slower pace ends up completely out of the loop because other, faster, slow posters kind of took off with things.  That could be awkward. 

But again, I don't really have much in the way of first-hand experience.  I could be worrying over nothing.  Wouldn't be the first time.

[Lustful Bride]

I just kind of go with the flow myself. So im cool with whatever the GMs work out.

[Remiel]

So I have a confession to make:  when picking groups, I tried to balance the two groups based on who had similar skills and/or dark secrets than consideration for "fast" or "slow".  So, really, we have group A and group B rather than fast group and slow group.

I think a fair response rate to shoot for would be about 5 days, more or less.   I think that's fair.  So we'll go with that for now, and see how things go.  Like I said, as long as you keep the game bookmarked, and check in once in awhile, I don't intend to be too draconian.  It's only when people disappear off the grid completely that I start to get peeved.

As for the scenario that you described, Martee, I think that falls under the heading of "RP Etiquette".   If three people are in a conversation,  it's etiquette for Person A and Person B to wait for Person C to respond.   If the weeks drag on, and Person C hasn't responded...well, I think that falls under the category of "we'll deal with it when it happens."

[Martee]

Gotcha. The previous comments about anyone posting at any time unless things slow down was a bit confusing for me,  but I follow what you're saying about etiquette.  Understood.

[Chreestafer]

Well I was lured here with the promise of cake and puppies and, *proceeds to look around* I see neither!

Haha I'm ok with what ever honestly.  Like I have stated before, I spurts of free time where I sit and wait to post.  Other times I'm to busy I need have my phone remind me to breathe.

[Remiel]

Hey, guys.  The next couple of days will likely be busy for me, but I promise to kick things off sometime this week.

In the meantime, enjoy these pleasant, tranquil sounds of spring!

[Lockepick]

No rush! However long it takes!

[Lady Sakura]

I'm working the night shift for the next 6 days so yeah no rush!

And screw you Otherworld! (response to the sirens)

[GnothiSeauton]

Hey, guys.  The next couple of days will likely be busy for me, but I promise to kick things off sometime this week.

In the meantime, enjoy these pleasant, tranquil sounds of spring!

[blue bunny sparkle]

Hey, guys.  The next couple of days will likely be busy for me, but I promise to kick things off sometime this week.

In the meantime, enjoy these pleasant, tranquil sounds of spring!

Should I take that time to binge watch the show? *whispers* I've never seen an episode...

[Chreestafer]

Should I take that time to binge watch the show? *whispers* I've never seen an episode...

I'm not sure there are Episodes.  I know there are two movies.  Slightly different from the game.

Hey, guys.  The next couple of days will likely be busy for me, but I promise to kick things off sometime this week.

In the meantime, enjoy these pleasant, tranquil sounds of spring!

This gives me time to watch the Movies again to freshen up a bite.  I liked the game series growing up, but I was always a Resident Evil person first, so hopefully the movies will get me slightly caught up on the ordeal.  :)

In other words, take your time! Haha.

[Remiel]

The movies are okay, but not great.  An admirable attempt to pay homage to the games, but, ultimately, predictably, they went in for shock value more than the sort of psychological horror and symbolism I'm going for.

[Lady Sakura]

The movies are okay, but not great.  An admirable attempt to pay homage to the games, but, ultimately, predictably, they went in for shock value more than the sort of psychological horror and symbolism I'm going for.

Agreed the movies are not great in my opinion they should have let a guy play the hero instead of a woman. They also made Alessa's mother Dhalia a saint when it was she that set her daughter on fire to begin with and wanted to use her body as a vessel for a god for their cult

The movie silent Hill Revelation is pretty close to Silent Hill 3 but their are huge differences.

I'm very well versed in all the games, i own them all and have played them if anyone has questions about them.

[Chreestafer]

Agreed the movies are not great in my opinion they should have let a guy play the hero instead of a woman. They also made Alessa's mother Dhalia a saint when it was she that set her daughter on fire to begin with and wanted to use her body as a vessel for a god for their cult

The movie silent Hill Revelation is pretty close to Silent Hill 3 but their are huge differences.

I'm very well versed in all the games, i own them all and have played them.

The movies are okay, but not great.  An admirable attempt to pay homage to the games, but, ultimately, predictably, they went in for shock value more than the sort of psychological horror and symbolism I'm going for.

Agreed, like I said though it gets me in the correct mind set for the story that Remiel has for us :)

On a side note, they were at least better then The movies sad and pathetic excuse for a Resident Evil Series.  I refuse to even associate them to the game that's how angry they make me!  Good news is, rumor has it they're rebooting the series and going to "Hopefully" (and I pray to baby jesus they do) do it correctly and closely linked to the game origins.

[Lady Sakura]

Yes! I look forward to the reboot of that. I did really enjoy resident evil. Have you played 7 yet?

[Lockepick]

I really liked the first Silent Hill movie! I thought it did okay, but it tried to cover too much.

I also liked the first Resident Evil movie, as a stand alone thing. Not the best homage to the game -- but a good movie in itself? I'm a total Milla Jovovich fanboy though, so I'm likely biased.

[Lustful Bride]

I really like Jordan Underneath's reviews of the Silent Hill movies since it explains well why they don't work.

We seriously need an OOC >_>

[blue bunny sparkle]

...the sort of psychological horror and symbolism I'm going for.

Then I'm not watching anything and will excitedly await the surprise of psychological horror and symbolism Remiel has in store!

[Martee]

I only saw the first, and that siren and the dude with the big metal hat/mask and the Final Fantasy sword was enough ><.  No thank you so very much. 

[CandyLips]

I've seen both and played the second game.
Watched my mom play the first when I was younger.

[Lustful Bride]

I only saw the first, and that siren and the dude with the big metal hat/mask and the Final Fantasy sword was enough ><.  No thank you so very much.

Gotta admit...Pyramid head had a rocking body ^_^M <3

[CandyLips]

Gotta admit...Pyramid head had a rocking body ^_^M <3

I imagine he had a butterface. But like... Couldn't find a bag.

[Lady Sakura]

Can't wait to see which monsters you bring out Remiel. Some of those creatures in SH were horrible! Like in Silent Hill 4 the room. Victim 16...was like the ring...oh and the twins...no way man! Or in Origin those creepy dolls and the weird dog looking ones...with the broken neck face thingy *Shivers*

[Remiel]

Oh, you mean good ol' Doublehead?