Greetings all, grey here obviously. So Mathim, Degenerate Art and I have set up a PM conversation to coordinate what the Invaders will do in this RP. In that conversation we’ve come to two conclusions: 1. That the RP has gotten off to an excellent start but 2. It seems to be in danger of stalling and dying (which would be a shame.) FWIW we think the former because everyone has come up with some great characters and put down solid introductory posts, and the latter because the posting has been rather sporadic. (A quick caveat: The latter point is simply an observation and not an attempt to point fingers or put pressure on anyone in any way. We understand that RL comes first, the holiday season can be especially busy and that communication about the start of the IC thread also may not have been the best.)
So in an effort to get this promising group RP back in gear and with Mathim’s blessing (as the OP/GM) we’re asking folks to do two things in response to this post (which I’m going to also PM to all the participants, to make sure it’s seen by everyone):
1. Let us know if you’re still interested in this group RP by replying either to this OOC thread post, to the PM or (best option) adding another post to the IC thread itself. This will let us know if we still have a critical mass for the RP, need to replace or write around anyone etc. If you don’t want to continue that’s certainly your call, no questions asked and if you just want to ghost away that’s fine too – if we haven’t heard from you by Monday or so, we’ll just figure you’re no longer interested.
2. If you are still interested, please keep in mind that the general flow of this RP (as envisioned by Mathim and based on the original source material) will be as follows:
a. Setting the scene via some introductory posts. This step has largely been completed in a very solid way.
b. Dad leaves the house, ostensibly for work, when he thinks it’s appropriate but ideally sooner rather than later; this is absolutely critical, because it is what will trigger the next step. (In conjunction with this Mom optionally might want to tell/remind the Kids they don’t have to go to school today, but that’s not a big deal.)
c. Shaun (the leader of the Invaders) initiates the home invasion, kicking off the main part of the RP.
d. Dad pops his Viagra and returns to the house whenever he wants to, only to discover that it’s not just Mom waiting for him. (Uh oh!)
Sound like a plan? And if you have any questions about any of the above, just ask!
P.S. In the course of our chatting, us Invaders have realized the above structure may be a tad overcomplicated for BMR, and that if it were to be tried again it’d probably be best to simplify it. Live and learn and all that, but for right now we’d like to see if we can get this off the ground as is. Cheers!