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Xathan

#120
June 04, 2013, 12:02:05 AM
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Do any of my players specifically want to avoid reading a bigoted character use a particularly nasty racial slur that starts with the letter N? I have one in the mental pipeline and I just realized that it may be really unpleasant to read that sort of hate speech, even in the contexts of a fantasy.

I've actually struggled with language with John - he SHOULD be, at the very least, using the less offensive but still derogatory term, or referring to people as "boy", or other offensive language for other people - it's tricky.

That being said, I've read numerous books by modern day authors that use what can, politely, be termed "period speech." I don't have a problem with it so long as A) it makes sense B) fits the character and C) isn't gratuitous. So I've got no problems here.
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LD

#121
June 04, 2013, 12:31:13 AM
Could you please include links to all the game threads in the first post of this thread; it might be helpful.

Thank you for the explanation re: Juliet.

Raelifin

#122
June 04, 2013, 12:45:35 AM
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Could you please include links to all the game threads in the first post of this thread; it might be helpful.

Added. You should also be aware that I have links to all the City threads in my signature.

Raelifin

#123
June 07, 2013, 10:17:44 AM
As much as I'm psyched to start writing this turn's update, I've extended the deadline at the request of a player.
Please don't use this as an opportunity to put off assignments for another couple days if you're not busy. The earlier that assignments are posted the more time I get to brainstorm and write.

If anyone is still unable to find the time needed by Sunday night, please let me know.

Raelifin

#124
June 08, 2013, 02:10:51 PM
Three cheers for BasnetI for being the first player to send events!

LD

#125
June 08, 2013, 02:13:12 PM
You can start writing events for me if you feel motivated; I'm not changing anything. (to confirm with you) :)

Raelifin

#126
June 08, 2013, 02:31:28 PM
Good to know! I've already started with the rough drafts of all the players, actually, but confirming finality is helpful.

Raelifin

#127
June 13, 2013, 02:51:25 PM
Progress Report: I've worked out the consequences of all Turn 6 events except for 1 artifact that I need to write.
I've written the primary fluff for Vic, Juliet, Saitoro, John, and half of Bastien's turn. The fluff this turn is pretty huge, and I admit that I might be going overboard (and having fun while doing it).

So I still have to finish Bastien's fluff (probably today), and write secondary things like room descriptions and summaries of minor points. Even if I were to work on it non-stop, I doubt that I could get all the events written in the next two days. And, alas, I have a vacation coming up. On Saturday I'm getting on the airplane and will probably be unable to seriously write until Tuesday, when I'll still be on vacation, but I'll be less busy. I'll try to get the events finished up and the turn posted by a week from now, but I don't see it happening before then.

Just wanted to keep everyone in the loop and explain why this update is going to take longer than was probably expected. If there's anything I can do for anyone, particularly to keep their interest up during the wait, lemme know. Thanks for patience. :)

LD

#128
June 14, 2013, 08:24:38 PM
oh :(.
Over the last week I've been brainstorming my next write-up. Hopefully I remember it all. Have a good time on your trip.

An idea for another character (I know you are done introducing them for the moment)- U.S. Prohibition-Era detective, very fundamentalist and anti-alcohol firebrand

Raelifin

#129
June 21, 2013, 11:43:16 PM
Ok, blah. I apparently have less time/motivation to write when on vacation than I thought I would. I'm very close to finishing the update but I'm guessing that I won't have it done until early next week, after I get back home. >_>

Raelifin

#130
June 25, 2013, 03:46:40 PM
AT LAST, IT HATH COME! THE UPDATE IS RISEN!

Again, I'm sorry for how long this one took. I thought I could hammer it out before I went on vacation, but I didn't manage my time right. Then on vacation I did barely any work. ^_^
Next update should be quicker. I'll probably scale down some of the fluff, I won't be on vacation, and I got someone to help me organize my notes. Let me know if you have any questions/feedback.

LD

#131
June 25, 2013, 10:02:56 PM
>>Then on vacation I did barely any work. ^_^

That sounds as it should be.

Thanks!

LD

#132
June 25, 2013, 11:11:07 PM
That's quite an update. I just got through all the text :). Very impressive.

BasnetI

#133
June 27, 2013, 10:58:14 PM
Nice update

OMG! That Journal entry made my day

Raelifin

#134
June 28, 2013, 12:21:14 AM
I'm glad you both like it! :D
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