#event rp

[shadowtoons]

Over here thinking though to do an Christmas party Barnaby throws rp owo

[sobremesarp]

🎃 HALLOWEEN EVENTS 🎃

Spooky, scary skeletons have arrived to Sobremesa—and with them come several fun events and features roleplayers can take advantage of for a limited time!

On October 31, 2023 only:

Characters will find themselves trapped in a costume of their RPer's choosing for 24 hours! This can include fandom-based costumes like Jedi robes, Batman's suit, etc. If characters try to take the costume off entirely, it will simply reappear on them within a minute; however, they can make small adjustments like loosening a collar, taking off a hat, etc.

Characters' pets can also find themselves in a costume! These costumes also cannot be removed, as they will simply respawn if someone tries to take them off; however, please avoid costumes that may harm the animals or inflict unnecessary discomfort. They will disappear after 24 hours, just like for the characters.

Until November 1, 2023:

Massive corn mazes can be found sprinkled throughout the woods and fields of both Sobremesa and Asemerbos. Once characters are deep enough in, to the point where its not easy to backtrack, they will suddenly lose all superpowers (just like how it'd be if they walked into Sobremesa, the Colosseum, etc.). They will then have to make it through the rest of the maze powerless. Participants should stay alert! The zombies, cordyceps, and feral animals currently roaming both dimensions also tend to get trapped in the maze.

A haunted mansion can also be found in the center of the Asemerbos city, filled with illusions of pumpkinheads and skeletons partying it up. Endless food, drink, and music can be found in all the rooms and halls, accompanied with abundant spooky decor. Characters should still remain alert though. It's dark and loud inside, making it easy for monsters or those with malicious intentions to slip inside.

As always, these events and features are optional! If you don't want your character in a costume, they don't have to be; the God of Tricks likes their random games.

Want to join in on the fun? Join Sobremesa today—a multifandom roleplaying forum on fanfiction.net. Must be 18 or older to join.

[theshepherdazem]

The air is fire and each inch of her body aches. Magicks twist and churn as they run rampant, consuming even their own creators. Why is the Star crumbling? What caused such a perfect world to be mired in destruction?

She must find those dear to her, to assure herself of their wellbeing. Though something in her tells of unforetold despair, of the Star's end, she would fight to keep it safe.

"[Reader]! Thank the Star I've found you. Are you unharmed?" Her hand grips [Reader's] arm with desperation, eyes darting up and down to see any hurt they may have suffered.

[creepbeast]

So, in our RP channel we have some kind of event about mutated monsters hunting for the souls and magic of others.

And I wondered, what If Passive!Nightmare got of these creatures tamed. There is the result of my.. Er.. 3-4 hours work? —

[scealaiscoite]

.☽༊˚ prompts for helping bathe an injured loved one

¹⁾ sitting on the edge of the bathtub and letting them lay their head against your thigh as the fatigue starts taking hold

²⁾ “i know, i know it hurts but hold on for just a little longer and we’re done, yeah? think you can do that for me, pet?”

³⁾ helping them lean up so you can wash their back, and pretending not to notice them shaking in your arms

⁴⁾ “you needn’t be so gentle, y’know. if today wasn’t enough to break me, i doubt an ill-applied handful of shampoo will.”

⁵⁾ using your soapstuffs because the familiar scent will, hopefully, help calm them

⁶⁾ “i can’t believe it took a night like that for you to let me help you with something.”

⁷⁾ having never seen them in a state of undress before and so, trying admirably hard to avoid looking directly at them in such a vulnerable state

⁸⁾ “so mr/mrs surly and serious likes having their hair washed for them, hm? don’t worry, i’ll keep your secret.”

⁹⁾ climbing into the bath/shower with them, more for the physical comfort than practicality

¹⁰⁾ “i wish the first time you saw me like this could’ve been under better circumstances.”

¹¹⁾ stripping down to the same level of undress as them in an effort to try and make them feel more comfortable

¹²⁾ “can we- can we just stay here, like this, for a minute? please?”

¹³⁾ using as gentle a touch as possible to clean them off and feeling your heart break each time they still suppress a pained whimper

¹⁴⁾ “it’s just me now. you don’t have to be brave anymore.”

¹⁵⁾ trying to towel them dry but ending up just cradling them to your chest with the towel pressed aimlessly between you

[styllwaters]

Rejoice! Qhuavan arthropods (sea crawler bugs) be upon you

[ch-errybloosm]

. .☘︎ ݁˖ 𓍢ִ໋☕️✧˚ ༘ ⋆

. 𓊆ྀི❤︎𓊇ྀི ⋆.⃝̥◌ॱ꒰ॢ˘̴͈́꒵˘̴͈̀ॢ꒱ॱ◌̥⃝̣ ⋆

. ᯓ★୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ ִֶָ𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ🐇་༘࿐

. ﹏𓊝﹏ 𓇼 ⋆｡˚ 𓆝⋆｡˚ 𓇼

a pack of symbols for @daddldee <3.

[rthym]

⠀⠀⠀ ᡕᠵ᠊ᡃ࡚ࠢ࠘ ⸝່ࠡࠣ᠊߯᠆ࠣ࠘ᡁࠣ࠘᠊᠊ࠢ࠘𐡏~♡ ⠀⠀Just ⠀Another ⠀⠀Girl ⠀⠀ ☦︎

[awwriri]

⠀ 𝟶𝟺 ⠀⎯⎯ #⠀ ⃝♥︎̼ ⠀ My ⠀Brown-Eyed ⠀Girl,⠀ And ⠀You, ⠀My ⠀Brown-Eyed ⠀Girl ⠀ ᜊ

[is-the-battlemech-cool-or-not]

> message recording begins: "All right, so, uh, I'm here. ... Nah, that's not enough... (clears throat)

I'm Savannah "Fursona" Caruso, leader of the Fursona's Fusiliers mercenary unit. You may have heard of us, but if not, it's understandable; we haven't done all that much since Fortress Republic and The Wall went up. Fought in the Battle of Terra, I guess that's notable. But most of our success was prior to the Republic, the 4th Succession War, the Clan Invasion, the Jihad.

As far as size, the Fusiliers are roughly two RCTs in size - 72 Mechs, 72 Combat Vehicles, 12 AeroSpace Fighters, a battalion of PA(L) "unarmored" infantry, a battalion of Battle Armor infantry, and two platoons of Space Marines. Got ourselves two modified Colossus class DropShips, and our pride and joy, the Argo. Relic of the first Star League, civilian exploration vessel. She's got her very own Grav Deck, and is the only DropShip with the MCDS, Multiple Collar Docking System; lets us attach two other DropShips to the Argo, and daisy-chain 'em along through a jump.

I've been asked by... heh... Commanding General Hazen - seriously, Mysty, wow, talk about a promotion, huh?

Anyway, I've been asked by her to "make myself available for queries or interactions". We've gotten settled in here in the Islington system finally - heh, hard to find the Argo a big enough docking berth on the station...

In any case, you wanna ask me stuff or come talk to me, I'm free and clear. Just look for the busty muscle mommy wolf-chick in a silver one-piece heeled jumpsuit. I'm kinda hard to miss.

- Commander Savannah "Fursona" Caruso

[hello-from-nrc-infirmary]

Vern's Hometown: Centennial Celebration

Book 4: Rhapsody of Seasons

Chapter 2: Countdown

The town square has been converted since earlier. Heat from a large bonfire fights back the night air. Long benches and tables are now organized, bread and hor dourves lining their centers. Vern shifts nervously as he glances around the area. His gaze hovers on the main table, counting the seats carefully.

"Don't worry, we get that table this year," Folia points to a table just to the side of the main.

"Yup! We said we needed room for your guests," Shirley chimes in.

Vern glances away and struggles to pull out a handkerchief. He quickly dabs around his eyes. "I-I umm... th-thank you..."

"It's nothing. We got it set up so you won't be next to Victor."

"I could kiss you," Vern mutters under his breath.

"You're welcome," Folia lightly chuckles, "shall we?"

Vern can only manage a nod. The crowd easily parts for them to reach their seats. Familiar snowy hair gives him pause. A chill crawls over his skin as an unwelcome spell spirals around him. The cool night breeze across his thighs is a warning. The skirt is too short, the bodice is too tight.

"Hey, sweetheart," the winter sprite grins, "you looked a bit ruffled."

Vern's fingers twitch, "how... generous. Unfortunately, white doesn't suit me."

Ooc// when Vern says: "I could kiss you"... it's a figure of speech. It's a way to express extreme gratitude.. Do you guys like having me post the song(s) I write these to?

Song: Counting Stars OneRepublic

@castaway-achlys @nightonthemountain @nrcbookclub

Book 1: [1] [2] [3]

Book 2: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5A] [5B] [6] [7]

Book 3: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Book 4: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

[with-my-calamitous-love]

What about bsd Chuuya with number 3. And congratulations with 700 my love!!!! 💖

i gotchu!

“and he laughs at all my jokes!”

(chuuya nakahara)

people often think they have chuuya all figured out.

chuuya nakahara, the mafia executive. chuuya nakahara, the gravity manipulator. chuuya nakahara, the ruthless, stone-cold killer that could crush you with the snap of his fingertips.

chuuya nakahara, who loves stupid, corny jokes.

his days at work are exhausting. endless paperwork, bloody messes he’s tasked with cleaning up, and the ever increasing stain on his morality that accompanied being a warden of the night. he didn’t want to think that this was him. but he made a vow to protect the city and to protect you.

but that doesn’t mean you can’t protect him in your own, silly way.

“doll.” he groans, stepping into your shared bedroom. its 2 in the morning, and he’s just finished writing off some deal with a country he can’t pronounce. you can tell by the circles under his eyes and his ruffled orange hair.

“come here.” you invite him, patting the space on the bed next to you. you’re ready to just hold him, to stroke his hair and kiss the taste of darkness on his lips away. and he loves you for it, but he has something different in mind as he flops down onto the bed next to you.

“…tell me one of your jokes.” 

he sighs, getting his head comfortable in your lap.

you ponder for a moment. would that really make him feel better?

you eventually relent: “chuuya?”

“hm?” he asks, his eyes still closed from the relaxing head message you’ve blessed him with. he could melt into your touch forever.

“how do you build suspense?”

“i don’t know. how do you build suspense, doll?”

“……..”

“….oh, fuck you.”

he laughs, getting the punchline. you chuckle alongside him, the vibrations from his voice sending wavelengths of love through your fingertips. he looks beautiful from this angle. many people knew chuuya nakahara- the calculated, well dressed mafioso. you knew chuuya- the blushing, messy haired love of your life laying comfortably next to you.

he pushes himself off of your lap and takes you in his, wrapping his arms around you in an embrace you wouldn’t trade for the world. he’s got hands that make hell seem cold. the way he laughs, the way his eyes gleam, he’s like a poem you wish you wrote.

you spend the rest of the night telling him dumb dad jokes, and he laughs at every single one. simply because its you.

[sobremesarp]

NEW EVENT ROLEPLAY.

In honor of National Tofu Day, we will have a special event roleplaying topic that will take place all of September 2023 for any characters you want to participate with! All information and rules can be found at the beginning of the topic, which is linked HERE.

La Selva Malvada: The Wicked Jungle. The God of Stone, the God of Water, and the God of Earth have grown bored waiting for their time in the spotlight, and have selected several Sobremesa and Asemerbos residents at random to partake in a sudden, survival-based "game" they have prepared especially for them. All participating characters will spawn at random at one of these gods' shrines, in a strange jungle full of danger and surprises. The characters will spawn powerless and weaponless, as if they just spawned in the Sobremesa dimension. They will spawn in camouflage cargo pants, black t-shirt, and combat boots only. They will now have to survive for a month.

Please use ⁠the event-rp-plotting channel on Discord, or the Our Community topic on the forum, to discuss and plot anything involving the event with others! Use that topic or the thread Contacting the MODs within that Discord channel to ask the MODs any questions about the event specifically, to ask MODs to roll for your characters, etc.

TOPIC OPENS AUGUST 27, 2023.

[bonefall]

Hey, what makes a character a 'plot device but not a character'? And how do you not do that? I'm trying to do it on purpose but also I need to still make them interesting because it's on purpose, yknow?

A good skill to pick up is to learn to criticise criticism itself. A "plot device" is simply a thing that moves the plot along, it's a neutral literary analysis term! Usually, when people are angry that "a character has been used as a plot device," it doesn't mean they hate plot devices. It means they're gesturing at something deeper.

Runningwind and Bumble are equally plot devices in their deaths. They are both killed by the antagonist to escalate political tension. Runningwind is rarely "accused" of just being a plot device, and yet, we're talking about Bumble for the same thing.

So, why?

Well, Runningwind is just a background character, but in life, he was a part of the community. He was characterized as impatient but responsible. Yet, he wasn't SO important that he died with a bunch of unresolved plot threads.

He is mostly an extension of the entity of ThunderClan. His killing by Tigerstar, and the fear and paranoia that settles on the group after this, feel like a progression of the story insteas of something forced.

Bumble, on the other hand...

Is hated immediately by Gray Wing, when she's established as Turtle Tail's friend. Bumble's abuse at Tom the Wifebeater's hands invites even MORE investment. The rejection is shocking and upsetting. There's a story there about our main characters being imperfect; jealous, bigoted, and judgemental.

But, she is simply killed off. Everything they set up for this character is gone with little personalized fanfare. It's not a tragedy with a lesson about cruelty, or something anyone regrets.

It's just... plot. Gray Wing whinging that no one will like his shitty brother now that his body count is 2.

More than that, in the discussion of women in particular, "Fridging" was coined to give a name to the way women characters often don't get their stories told at all. There is a CULTURAL trend of female characters facing disproportionate violence, for the sake of advancing male plots.

Bumble has a lot going for her. Petal had a lot going for her. Turtle Tail had a lot going for her. Bright Stream had a lot going for her. When they died, they took their potential with them.

It's not always wrong to kill off a character of high potential, mind you. In Gurren Lagann, Kamina's death is sudden and shocking, leaving a massive hole in the hearts of the cast that never heals. Grappling with that loss, but also letting his memory fuel them, is a major theme of that story.

All that to say... there's no formula for avoiding it. You've gotta identify what the deeper issue is, in your specific narrative.

I can't say for certain what that will look like for your story, but here's some things I keep in mind;

When you make characters who exist to die, make sure they're people before you axe them.

Ask yourself; what about them does the cast miss?

If they just miss them because they were (pre-existing relationship), go back to the drawing board.

Fluttering Bird as an example. Who was she? Dead sister. Why do they miss her? Dead sister. No traits until after her death.

Runningwind was short-tempered and helpful. Kamina was a valuable leader who made people believe in a brighter future. Swiftpaw was fiesty and desperate to prove himself. The better characterized, the more profound the loss usually is.

If this is a female character who is dying just to serve the plot, be aware of cultural bias and tropes. How is the gender ratio looking in your cast? Is this happening disproportionately with your girls?

Note how Quiet Rain's litter had both a boy and a girl, but the girl was chosen to be "weaker" and wither away.

And how most of the time in DOTC, whenever a man had to be upset, a girl would get killed for it.

If you ever feel like the character on the chopping block is NOT a full character, ask yourself why it needs to be a character at all. You don't need to spend narrative time building out someone when a literal object of high value might suffice.

"My sister died when I swore to protect her and I can't face my family" = Old. Tired. Ive seen this.

"I lost my heirloom sword when I swore to protect it and I can't face my family." = Fascinating. Why was the sword so valuable? Will they really not take you back? How did you lose it?

When you do kill off "high value" characters, try to make sure you're not leaving too many plot threads hanging. Or at least make a point of how they will never get closure.

[ask-mikitama-suzuki]

Rp event: Royalty au!

(for if they haven’t met her yet)

*Your muse has stumbled upon the kingdom of princess Milo. They have heard rumors of the princess’s beauty and kindness towards all she talks to*

(for if they have met her)

*Your muse has decided to pay princess Milo a visit and as they approach the castle they hear the sounds of fighting beyond the gateway* “I’m sorry but it is unsafe for you to enter the castle at this time. Please come back another time.” *A guard says to your muse, knowing they are a friend of the princess*

(for if your muse is royalty)

*Your muse has decided to pay princess Milo a visit and as they approach the castle they hear the sounds of fighting beyond the gateway* “Your majesty it isn’t safe here, you need to leave.. I’ll tell her majesty you came to see her as soon as things are safe once more..” *A guard says to your muse, knowing they are a friend of the princess*

(for Milo’s parents)

*The evil wizard Haruki is trying to infiltrate the castle to get to Milo. Neither your muse, nor her bodyguard Tatsuo, have seen her since your muse declared the castle under lockdown for Milo’s protection*

tagging: @ask-croissanti (I’m thinking Takahiro could be at the castle trying to get in to kill Milo-) @ask-paradox-and-friends @ask-shou-endo @aces-rp-blog @ask-ayuna-katsuki (you can ignore this since you’re not feeling well and since i already sent in a starter recently) @ask-yuna-handa (we can do this after the certain parts in our other rp happen hehe:3) @pinkwisteria @ask-liam-and-co and anyone else who wants to join:D

(I couldn’t help myself- i was gonna wait until tmr to post this-)

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

"Is everything alright?"

{Kik Wright stands, unsure, near the entrance of the Waylon place. In one of their hands they are carrying a hatchet. If they were sent away, they wouldn't fight, but the thumping power of the Black and White had startled their disciple, who had run to make sure that all was well.}

"What the fuck was that? Is anyone hurt??"

(just jumping into the action, only respond if you'd like :) - @starlighthome74 )

[[Physical violence]]

The hatchet startles all of them. Blinky kneels over an unconscious T’noy with a growl, teeth bared and steeling himself for impact.

Stay back.

In one move, he leaps off the couch and slides his pocket knife out of his shoe, springing it open.

I’m warning you.

Breathing heavy and ragged, he slips behind Kik in an instant to clamp a hand over their mouth. The knife presses near the top of their throat, not striking yet but dangerously close. There is nothing but primal anger in Blinky’s eyes.