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To be honest I don't care nearly enough about this to argue anymore. I will say that the presence of all the 40k stuff lends itself to other people wanting to add more non-Sanderson and non-original elements into the rp. If you get to have your random magic system, why can't someone else, etc. But again, I don't really care enough.

A Kraken, well, lol, that is definitely something interesting. Now that I think on it though, a semi-tidal environment could be pretty fun. If my idea is approved, I'll contact you with a few questions. :]

Oh, is this set-in-stone canon, or just your suggestions? I'd be happy to work with you on this but there are some things that might need to be jostled around or re-worked for the plot ideas I and others may have, unless this is actual canon for how the entire subterranean world works. The "flooded" portion especially is something I would definitely want to alter, so that people can move around down there without drowning

I'm not sure what you mean by this. I just meant that there is a cavern network under the city. I haven't planned on connecting it to a wider, global system, that seems far too large and chaotic to manage for a single Era plot arc.

I think these should be given a strict number limit per 40K PC character, if you want my actual opinion. I understand that they sort of come "as a package" but keeping an entire other magical canon on tap simply to justify lots of NPC lackeys is a bit of a stretch.

Honestly I find this assertion to be a bit unfair. The vast majority of active DA characters fit within the 150 point limit, have actual limitations/weaknesses, and don't simply stroll through the rp with no issues, obliterating plot lines and doing whatever they please. They can (and do) get hurt, run, hide, experience pain, struggle and exist to further the storyline instead of waylay it. If people have qualms about a select few characters then that's one thing, but the entire DA is hardly a giant cabal of demigods who get to skirt any and all consequence.

Maybe we could simply make a moratorium on new characters using all this WHK40(??) stuff. I am of the opinion that trying to jam another author's magic system suite into this rp only leads to confusion, but the point about lasting effects in established canon is valid. Instead of trying to somehow unknit them from the world or the AV lore, maybe we just limit them to what they are now, no new people using them, and if those space marine characters are killed or retired then perhaps we can discuss phasing out the whole thing at a later date.

@AonEne I'm still endlessly pleased and surprised that the Lita-face is a meme x)

This problem is easily solved through more writing. I wouldn't want people to get the idea that I'm badmouthing the DA. Perish the thought!

Ah, apologies, the quotes were meant to indicate derisive sarcasm. I agree wholeheartedly. The DA has infinitely more souls than TUBA ever will.

Ah, cool. That could be interesting - TUBA, the "friends of the people," trying to oppose a civic project that lots of the "normal folk" of the city are in favor of because it messes with their domain...

I'm glad people have been liking it! It's worth noting that I didn't/don't plan on having the excavation/exploration interfere with the TUBA tunnels, though we could always work something like that in if you wanted But yeah, I was thinking more along the lines of discovery of already-existing cavern networks and systems pretty soon into the plot, which wouldn't cause destruction to any current city infrastructure. TUBA could still oppose it of course, but just for your OOC information, I wasn't planning on messing with the TUBA tunnels in the plot.

Maybe we shouldn’t be voting with joke answers? I feel like it will only add to the workload of everyone on the mod team if people are voting counter to their actual vote. This is a hectic time for the mod team and I don’t think we should be adding to their stress, even if it’s all in good fun.

Hello! I’ve been percolating a few ideas for a bit and I decided to throw my hat in the ring for an Era 4 main plot. This is something I’d love to have feedback and collaboration on, if people like the idea. Here is the general premise: After the events of Era 3, the city is going to be in a state of disrepair with a lot of people out of work. To help get the city back on its feet, a public works project is proposed: an Alleycity subway system. With a brand new deep crater and canyon outside the city () the starting point of excavation has already been done! The plan is to begin digging beneath the TUBA tunnels. When excavation begins, it is revealed that there is an elaborate and complex system of natural caves, caverns and tunnels running beneath the city, and these need to be explored and mapped before the system can be built. What is found down there is definitely open to suggestion and interpretation, there are lots of ways that could go. What I enjoy about this idea is that something like this would affect the city at every level. Should someone want to, the issue could be argued in the government, it could spin off a criminal embezzlement/activity route based on project funds, and then of course the people down there working or scouting or whatnot. Lots of options. I have a few conflicts and points of interest that I cooked up to be found down there but I’m not married to any of them. I’d love for people to be involved in deciding what direction it would go. In addition, it could dovetail nicely with any kind of reality weirdness/side effects of the Altered world plot for Era 5 starting to manifest. I also know that some people have expressed a desire to have a plot that didn’t revolve around the city, but also didn’t want to be cut off from all the plots and characters based in the city. I think this would be a good way to have both proximity to the Alleycity as well as a chance for new exploring, smaller groups and individualized plot lines.

Again, I could be wrong. So it could in fact be MY bad.

Agreed on both these accounts. I think that this could be a really interesting side-plot thing this next Era, especially for characters that are scholars, spies, or otherwise not combat-focused, more observation-focused. Also, since it would be so free-form, each person who wanted to interact with and explore this could create their own side-effects, and no one would be stuck waiting on another to create something cool to interact with. However, and I could be wrong here, but I don't actually think it's supposed to be shocking when the universe resets, at least not initially. I was under the impression that it would seem totally normal - it's only when things begin breaking down that you get the internal/external turmoil of two versions of the universe vying for existence.

Actually though, to be productive, I also believe that @AonEne and @Blessing of Potency had some kind of idea for Era 4, and I for one would like to hear about it so we're all on the same page with all of our Era plot options.

Well hello there :3 First of all, ten thousand welcomes, traveler! We are so glad you're here! I hope you enjoy the Shard and all it has to offer. I also consider myself a Lightweaver. Liars unite We over in the RP section would love having you, and if anyone tries to humiliate you I will spike reprimand them sternly. Even if you decide not to join us there, have the best time on the Shard! It's a silly place, but it's a good place. Welcome to the cult.

Likely yes!

Posting here so this doesn't get lost in the PM string. I've locked my RP Doodles Gallery to invite-only, currently deciding whether or not to continue hosting my content here on the Shard or not and I'd like to have a bit more control over it in the meantime. If you want access just PM me, if not then feel free to disregard this. Cheers :] Edit: if I've drawn a character of yours you will be on the view list automatically

*elaborate bow*

It had to be done.

This also really confuses me. WoT I kind of get, because Brandon finished the series, but the rest is really random. I'm good, but thanks for the offer!