PLOT WITH ME: JUNE 2025
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Welcome to Expiation's CR meme! This is a post where players can plot with each other on the direction they'd like to go for the month, and so on and so forth. There's a form below for you to fill out below, so get plotting!
We're now including an EMP element since it's an app month! We have an APP THIS PLEASE and ENABLE ME PLEASE in the comments below with a form, so if you're interested in participating, use the form and comment under the subject title applicable. Other than that, the regular comments will go as a normal CR meme would! Also, the TDM will be posted in the log comm with old and new characters alike able to top-level on it.
The SOTG for June is HERE. Feel free to browse around if you haven't already, and check out the MAIN NAVIGATION for more detailed info about the game itself.
JUNE TDM/MINGLE
TEST DRIVE/MINGLE: HAPPY PROGRESS DAY
HAPPY PROGRESS DAY?
Well, as stated in the SOTG, there are some visitors from another town, Briorsea! The first week of the month they’re setting up some things at the event center, which look like a festival of sorts. If Chosen snoop, the visitors seem to be open about what they’re doing. They’re going to bring some culture to Aldrip, they say! They’re going to bring their advances to Aldrip, and you’re going to be part of it. They want to test what sort of talent you all have! Are you guys inventors? Do you know how to make anything at all? Anything and everything seems to interest them – so long as you can even hold a nail and a hammer, they’ll be encouraging you to build something. Stretch your mind! They seem to have brought a lot of materials and are okay with characters using them. You can ask in the comment below if you would like to know if they have something specific!
CUE MANIACAL LAUGHTER
Among the booths to make things, there’s obviously got to be a space to perform experiments! What has your character come up with? Please, experiment on another Chosen! They’ll even go so far as to drag volunteers in to match up with characters who want to do the experiments. It’s totally safe, promise. 100% will not end up a rat or get a new limb.
TEST YOUR LUCK
There’s also going to be a raffle for prizes in this, if you’re not really the inventing sort and still want in on the festivities. These prices will vary, but will mostly be in the form of blueprints and materials, as well as some other surprises as well. Comment below if you’d like to sign up!
A MEMORIAL
For those that aren’t interested in such a thing, Kotone and Scott are planning a memorial for those that have left Aldrip. More information will be coming in the form of a network post, but it will be included in the TDM as another form of mingling.
QUEST BOARD
Also as stated in the SOTG, we now have a quest board. Outside of the prompts in the TDM, we have these on there to be offered throughout the month:
MEEP MEEP:
"I heard you guys have those big birds that are as fast as horses here! I think they're called chocobos? I'd like to study their biology, and figure out what makes them such great runners! Don't worry, I won't hurt them. I just need you to gather some of their feathers for me! About 5 will do."|
Reward: a motor engine
GORDON'S PLIGHT:
"I pride myself on having tried every type of fowl in existence, but I've never eaten the one you have here. The black one! It seems different from the ones we have on the islands… If you can get me one of those, along with a good recipe, I'll make it worth your time!"
Reward: Mystery Egg (will contain a new type of bird)
FOR SCIENCE:
"We're planning to organize an innovation festival, a place for all aspiring creators to shine! We even got permission to use the event venue for it, but… it needs a bit of work. Putting up the decorations, getting the stage together, you know the drill."
Reward: a music box containing a familiar tune from receiver’s world
EXPLOSIVE POTENTIAL:
"Apparently there are some plants here that produce cones with volatile properties. I require you to procure some - around 10, I'd say - for a certain experiment I have in mind. Please make sure they're secured and deliver them to the docks."
Reward: a handful of coins and a threat to not mention it to anyone
HEY HO:
"You guys have some caves nearby, right? Lorentia or whatever they're called. Well, I've heard the minerals there can be useful for a type of machine I want to put together! Get me some of those. I could try getting it myself, but I've heard rumors there are dragons living there… Sounds fake, but I'd rather not risk it."
Reward: high grade steel
JUNE BRIDES:
"I'd like to see a reenactment of a marriage ritual from another world! It doesn't even have to be real, just grab a friend and put up a show for us. It won't be binding… probably?"
Reward: a crate of cashmere wool
PLOT WITH ME
Player:Contact:
Anything Else?: Anything you might want us to know? What kinds of things interest you? What's your current favourite fandom? Put it here.
TAGGING PREFERENCES/TIMEZONES: self explanatory!
Character:
Canon:
Canon Point:
Crime: The crime your character was accused of when they arrived.
Background: A brief insight into your character's history is fine here. You can talk about their personality as well.
Abilities: Any abilities that you feel is important to note about your character. Bullet points and concise descriptions are okay.
Plans: What kinds of things do you want to do in the game? Any kind of CR you want to specifically pursue? Any special character discovery or exploration you want to do? This is the place to put all of that.
How can you run into my character? What's their daily life like? Do they have a job? Do they have other habits or routines?
???: Questions? Comments? Memes? Put them here.
audio; un: shades
Jun. 1st, 2025 05:32 pmlaserguy posting in expiationnet[Not that the camera’s picking up on this, but Scott’s with Kotone and both of them are hovering over his tablet. They’ve been thinking about this for a while, especially after the disappearance of both Claude and Miller, and after discussing with each other about the idea…]
So, uh. Does anyone remember how Claude mentioned about holding a remembrance for all the people that disappeared? I know he’s gone now… but I think it’s a good idea still and we should go through with it.
[Especially since so many of them have ‘returned’ home now. Disappeared. Scott would like to believe that everyone is safely back home. At least it helps that when he vanished from this place, he did go back home and experience a bunch of things. But anyway…]
We’re thinking about holding it at Richard’s Inn. [And he definitely agreed, 100%. Uh-huh.] We’ll probably manage some food and drinks, but it would be helpful if you brought something too. Kotone can’t cook that much.
[Don’t make his girlfriend cook in the kitchen for hours on end okay!!]
If everybody brings a little bit, I think it'll be really fun! [Ah, yeah, unsurprisingly, there's the sound of Kotone's voice, neither confirming nor denying that she could cook that much.] Remembering people who are gone doesn't have to be sad. It would be nice if we could all eat together and share some of our favorite memories.
[Scott almost wants to add something really corny like ‘we can make new memories!’ But he refrains. No, that’s too much!!] And along with that, it might be nice to write down names and brief memories of them. You know. Have it in writing and for others to read. Like a book.
[Kotone hums, the sound of her voice getting a little louder as if she's leaning closer to Scott. Without him having to say he wants to make new memories, it seems she's having the same idea.] It might be nice if we could exchange something, too. You know, 'cause it's not just about the people who are gone, but making sure we can remember everyone who's still here, too. I could get the stuff from the Sewing Club, maybe…
Yeah, just a small something for the other person to hold onto. [He helps, concluding Kotone’s thoughts. Is there that obvious warmth in his voice as he looks at Kotone? Maybe. Yeah gross, don’t worry, they’re about to wrap up.] So yeah, bring food. Or if you have any extra thoughts, let us know.
[ooc: Replies will be given by either Scott or Kotone or both!]
So, uh. Does anyone remember how Claude mentioned about holding a remembrance for all the people that disappeared? I know he’s gone now… but I think it’s a good idea still and we should go through with it.
[Especially since so many of them have ‘returned’ home now. Disappeared. Scott would like to believe that everyone is safely back home. At least it helps that when he vanished from this place, he did go back home and experience a bunch of things. But anyway…]
We’re thinking about holding it at Richard’s Inn. [And he definitely agreed, 100%. Uh-huh.] We’ll probably manage some food and drinks, but it would be helpful if you brought something too. Kotone can’t cook that much.
[Don’t make his girlfriend cook in the kitchen for hours on end okay!!]
If everybody brings a little bit, I think it'll be really fun! [Ah, yeah, unsurprisingly, there's the sound of Kotone's voice, neither confirming nor denying that she could cook that much.] Remembering people who are gone doesn't have to be sad. It would be nice if we could all eat together and share some of our favorite memories.
[Scott almost wants to add something really corny like ‘we can make new memories!’ But he refrains. No, that’s too much!!] And along with that, it might be nice to write down names and brief memories of them. You know. Have it in writing and for others to read. Like a book.
[Kotone hums, the sound of her voice getting a little louder as if she's leaning closer to Scott. Without him having to say he wants to make new memories, it seems she's having the same idea.] It might be nice if we could exchange something, too. You know, 'cause it's not just about the people who are gone, but making sure we can remember everyone who's still here, too. I could get the stuff from the Sewing Club, maybe…
Yeah, just a small something for the other person to hold onto. [He helps, concluding Kotone’s thoughts. Is there that obvious warmth in his voice as he looks at Kotone? Maybe. Yeah gross, don’t worry, they’re about to wrap up.] So yeah, bring food. Or if you have any extra thoughts, let us know.
[ooc: Replies will be given by either Scott or Kotone or both!]
Extra mod announcement
May. 29th, 2025 02:23 amexpiationmods posting in expiationoocHello all players of Expiation. The spring really came in like a wrecking ball and the mod team has noticed that the game has significantly slowed down during these past few months. We would like to get some further feedback which direction the game should go. The poll from March did give us a general idea of what the players might like, but we would love to hear in more detail what do you guys think works in the game and what doesn’t. Let’s get the conversation going! How are you feeling currently in the game? Are there mechanisms you’d want to implement in the game? What kind of events do you want to see more and what less. This also included general feedback towards the mod team.
With things slowing down and the game becoming smaller, the mod team has been considering shifting our focus to be more personalized towards the existing player base and characters. For an example: The mod team has plans for the upcoming months that would focus more on world exploration, which would allow characters to visit various places and other cities. If this is something that your character would be interested in, please let us know so we can start working on including them in the plot.
We originally planned this announcement to be part of the State Of The Game post that goes up on the weekend, but decided to bring this up now so that we can start the conversation as we move towards the summer's adventures.
With things slowing down and the game becoming smaller, the mod team has been considering shifting our focus to be more personalized towards the existing player base and characters. For an example: The mod team has plans for the upcoming months that would focus more on world exploration, which would allow characters to visit various places and other cities. If this is something that your character would be interested in, please let us know so we can start working on including them in the plot.
We originally planned this announcement to be part of the State Of The Game post that goes up on the weekend, but decided to bring this up now so that we can start the conversation as we move towards the summer's adventures.
UN: LethalProtector | Video
May. 26th, 2025 01:52 pmdecodex posting in etraya( featuring eddie in his cabin, looking the most camp counselor he's ever been. but! he appears to be in good spirits! )
Right, so, a couple things:
One, don't eat the chili.
( moving right along. )
Two, just because it's plastic doesn't mean it's recyclable. You see this number in the little triangle? ( indeed, he shows a milk jug to the camera. ) That means something. Don't worry, I didn't know all the specifics, either. 1 and 2? Good to recycle. 3? Totally not recyclable. All the other numbers are like a sometimes thing, and that's not very helpful. It's a flawed system. We don't love it.
Three, we've seen some kids sneaking off into the woods at night. Yeah, don't do that. Bad idea. Anything could be out there. And if you see salt lying around outside the cabins, maybe don't touch that, either.
Four, if anyone needs swimming lessons, we can... do that. We can help. Water can be kind of a lot.
( this also extends to counselors. people who know how to swim are also welcome; eddie just needs to go for a dip. )
And, uh, last but not least... does anyone else feel like this whole summer camp thing is portending our doom?
( or is eddie just a worrywart— )
Right, so, a couple things:
One, don't eat the chili.
( moving right along. )
Two, just because it's plastic doesn't mean it's recyclable. You see this number in the little triangle? ( indeed, he shows a milk jug to the camera. ) That means something. Don't worry, I didn't know all the specifics, either. 1 and 2? Good to recycle. 3? Totally not recyclable. All the other numbers are like a sometimes thing, and that's not very helpful. It's a flawed system. We don't love it.
Three, we've seen some kids sneaking off into the woods at night. Yeah, don't do that. Bad idea. Anything could be out there. And if you see salt lying around outside the cabins, maybe don't touch that, either.
Four, if anyone needs swimming lessons, we can... do that. We can help. Water can be kind of a lot.
( this also extends to counselors. people who know how to swim are also welcome; eddie just needs to go for a dip. )
And, uh, last but not least... does anyone else feel like this whole summer camp thing is portending our doom?
( or is eddie just a worrywart— )
May 2025 AC warning list
May. 25th, 2025 12:58 amexpiationmods posting in expiationoocWhat's up party people!
The summer is almost here! But before we can jump into having beach parties it's time for the monthly activity check warning list! The deadline for AC is on Saturday 05/31 (11:59 PM eastern time). If you aren't sure whether you've already submitted your AC please check the list below.
( Read more... )
The summer is almost here! But before we can jump into having beach parties it's time for the monthly activity check warning list! The deadline for AC is on Saturday 05/31 (11:59 PM eastern time). If you aren't sure whether you've already submitted your AC please check the list below.
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CLOSED; DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS
May. 20th, 2025 02:33 pmopheliac posting in expiationlogsWho: ragna, jinx, & silco
Where: the last drop
What: family dinner that gets out of hand
Warnings: schizophrenia (from jinx) & violence (from silco)
( When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Unless you don't have any water or sugar. And then you just eat the lemons. )
Where: the last drop
What: family dinner that gets out of hand
Warnings: schizophrenia (from jinx) & violence (from silco)
( When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Unless you don't have any water or sugar. And then you just eat the lemons. )
TEXT | UN: Laura
May. 20th, 2025 12:17 pmshoplifter posting in etrayaIt's going to be my birthday soon. I picked one a few months ago, but I don't know how it works when it's time to celebrate them. I have left everyone 'invitations' on their doors, though.
[And true to the text's word, if people wander out of their cabin or approach it, they'll find a piece of paper taped to the front:]
