Question The "dead."

Elrod's comment on which author killed off the most Whateleycentric characters, made me wonder just whom were they honoring at the memorial ceremony.

Bloodworm, at least Screech would be there. Though he may not be dead.
Folder, Mule and the rest of the Grunts would be there for him, I wonder if Dani was there? He's not really dead.
Apathy, if anyone remembered him.
Heyoka had a bunch.
Nobody, presumably the Goobers and Dream Team showed up

I think those are the only students, or those that were mentioned.

Aunghadhail had various sidhe, and TK.

Eric Mahren, Aquerna had to be really messed up to skip that.
Backdraft was Eldritch there for her?

from the staff

The security guards that were killed.

Am I missing anyone?

Valentine wrote: Elrod's comment on which author killed off the most Whateleycentric characters, made me wonder just whom were they honoring at the memorial ceremony.

Bloodworm, at least Screech would be there. Though he may not be dead.
Folder, Mule and the rest of the Grunts would be there for him, I wonder if Dani was there? He's not really dead.
Apathy, if anyone remembered him.
Heyoka had a bunch.
Nobody, presumably the Goobers and Dream Team showed up

I think those are the only students, or those that were mentioned.

Aunghadhail had various sidhe, and TK.

Eric Mahren, Aquerna had to be really messed up to skip that.
Backdraft was Eldritch there for her?

from the staff

The security guards that were killed.

Am I missing anyone?

I not sure if I would count Eric Mahren...

Are we talking the "official" list of names Mrs. Carson read out, or some "because you know the secret" list of names?

Phoenix Spiritus wrote: Are we talking the "official" list of names Mrs. Carson read out, or some "because you know the secret" list of names?

I think I was going for official dead, along with those we know aren't really dead, like Folder. Mrs. Carson would have listed Folder, even though he didn't die. Now that I think back, she may or may not list Eric, he was supposedly sent to ARC Black.

I don't think there are any reverse situations, where someone did die and they are pretending he's in Tahiti.

And I was going for the 2006-07 school year.

The year wasn't going that bad until Elrod showed up and started killing off people. ::

Just wait till gen2 gets warmed up...

Valentine wrote:

Phoenix Spiritus wrote: Are we talking the "official" list of names Mrs. Carson read out, or some "because you know the secret" list of names?

I think I was going for official dead, along with those we know aren't really dead, like Folder. Mrs. Carson would have listed Folder, even though he didn't die. Now that I think back, she may or may not list Eric, he was supposedly sent to ARC Black.

I don't think there are any reverse situations, where someone did die and they are pretending he's in Tahiti.

And I was going for the 2006-07 school year.

The year wasn't going that bad until Elrod showed up and started killing off people. ::

I only killed off four. Okay, maybe five (but if so, I don't remember the fifth's name).
Officer Hicks
Officer Matthews
Apathy
Heyoka

Valentine wrote: I don't think there are any reverse situations, where someone did die and they are pretending he's in Tahiti.

Tahiti is a kree-ative place, after all.

elrodw wrote: I only killed off four. Okay, maybe five (but if so, I don't remember the fifth's name).
Officer Hicks
Officer Matthews
Apathy
Heyoka

To be completely fair, we killed Heyoka, and it was my idea. Specifically was my idea to kill a lot more people, you talk me down to just Heyoka.

Ametros wrote:

Valentine wrote: I don't think there are any reverse situations, where someone did die and they are pretending he's in Tahiti.

Tahiti is a kree-ative place, after all.

It's a magical place…

Everyone I've killed has been off campus so far, so they don't count.

E. E. Nalley wrote:

elrodw wrote: I only killed off four. Okay, maybe five (but if so, I don't remember the fifth's name).
Officer Hicks
Officer Matthews
Apathy
Heyoka

To be completely fair, we killed Heyoka, and it was my idea. Specifically was my idea to kill a lot more people, you talk me down to just Heyoka.

True. Does that count as a half kill for each of us then?

Morpheus wrote: Everyone I've killed has been off campus so far, so they don't count.

Me too. Do they count if Morgana didn't kill them herself,or are they just collateral damage?

Maybe we need a special 'mark' on our avatars or something - to denote our on-campus kills?

Nah, that'd just encourage people like Astro and Mage to run up body counts

elrodw wrote: Maybe we need a special 'mark' on our avatars or something - to denote our on-campus kills?

Nah, that'd just encourage people like Astro and Mage to run up body counts

If I kill 5 characters does that make me an ace?

elrodw wrote: Maybe we need a special 'mark' on our avatars or something - to denote our on-campus kills?

Nah, that'd just encourage people like Astro and Mage to run up body counts

Are you suggesting we need encouragement?

Astrodragon wrote:

elrodw wrote: Maybe we need a special 'mark' on our avatars or something - to denote our on-campus kills?

Nah, that'd just encourage people like Astro and Mage to run up body counts

Are you suggesting we need encouragement?

*gets anime mallet ready* Bad Astro, no senseless killing of characters.

Elrod's just jealous because Laura hasn't killed anyone.
Yet.
::

Astrodragon wrote: Elrod's just jealous because Laura hasn't killed anyone.
Yet.
::

Sweet, innocent little Laura? Kill someone? Would I do that?

I think Laura's like the Chihuahua that killed the Pitbull... so it could happen...

Must... resist... urge... to spoil......

*pulls out a cross* Back my Muse, back! We must keep it to double digits, and no further! No triples in the first story alone, that's the next!

...anyone got any rope? Preferably not the silk kind you find in certain specialty stores; wouldn't want the muse to get ideas.

elrodw wrote:

Valentine wrote:

Phoenix Spiritus wrote: Are we talking the "official" list of names Mrs. Carson read out, or some "because you know the secret" list of names?

I think I was going for official dead, along with those we know aren't really dead, like Folder. Mrs. Carson would have listed Folder, even though he didn't die. Now that I think back, she may or may not list Eric, he was supposedly sent to ARC Black.

I don't think there are any reverse situations, where someone did die and they are pretending he's in Tahiti.

And I was going for the 2006-07 school year.

The year wasn't going that bad until Elrod showed up and started killing off people. ::

I only killed off four. Okay, maybe five (but if so, I don't remember the fifth's name).
Officer Hicks
Officer Matthews
Apathy
Heyoka

But discounting the security guys on Halloween, it's only Nobody and Backdraft. Folder didn't die, Eric didn't die, Bloodworm is probably still alive (if that has meaning where he is). Migraine is still alive, Fireball/Tisiphone survived, Bloodwolf survived.

Nagrij wrote: Must... resist... urge... to spoil......

*pulls out a cross* Back my Muse, back! We must keep it to double digits, and no further! No triples in the first story alone, that's the next!

...anyone got any rope? Preferably not the silk kind you find in certain specialty stores; wouldn't want the muse to get ideas.

*hands Nagrij mithril chains blessed by Kayda and Seraphim* Those should hold your muse, anything less and it might break or wiggle free.

Valentine wrote: Elrod's comment on which author killed off the most Whateleycentric characters, made me wonder just whom were they honoring at the memorial ceremony.

Getting back to the original question, I wouldn't be surprised if there were a few off-screen student deaths of the more accidental/non-malicious variety. Burnout, surprise allergies, disruptive mutations, buggy devises, strayed off the beaten path in the woods/tunnels, suicide, etc. I imagine that those kinds of thing happen more often at Whateley than outright murder, after all.

Dreamer wrote:

Nagrij wrote: Must... resist... urge... to spoil......

*pulls out a cross* Back my Muse, back! We must keep it to double digits, and no further! No triples in the first story alone, that's the next!

...anyone got any rope? Preferably not the silk kind you find in certain specialty stores; wouldn't want the muse to get ideas.

*hands Nagrij mithril chains blessed by Kayda and Seraphim* Those should hold your muse, anything less and it might break or wiggle free.

Thanks, I need something like that sometimes.

As I plot and plan for year 2, I'm starting to get an idea of the bodies, er - characters, that I'm going to have to kill, if for no other reason than that I want ACE status

Seriously, I'm not sure if I'll have any characters die. Depends on how much I have to offset the silly antics with Danny. The sillier he gets, the more I'll have to kill to keep things balanced according to the Tao

Remember, if you kill them off its your job to buy them the bus ticket to Nebraska...

elrodw wrote: As I plot and plan for year 2, I'm starting to get an idea of the bodies, er - characters, that I'm going to have to kill, if for no other reason than that I want ACE status

Seriously, I'm not sure if I'll have any characters die. Depends on how much I have to offset the silly antics with Danny. The sillier he gets, the more I'll have to kill to keep things balanced according to the Tao

I'm moving to New Hampshire and opening a coffin factory!

Actually, on a serious note taking into account the thread on readership, but do we need to do that?

The original stories had tones that were humorous and light. Even the 'origin' stories that dealt with conflict and loss over manifesting still managed to be 'fun' reads, and from looking at the page views for stories, those type of stories seem to be the most popular.

I'm just wondering if the recent large number of 'bleak' stories with relatively few 'fun' ones might be causing the lose of readers (yes, I know, lump of coal calling the kettle black here).

I'm not saying stop writing the bleak stories, but maybe we might want to increase the number of stories like the Danny / Imp / Mischief ones that are just fun to read?

Its certainly a problem for Gen 2

I know I'm guilty of writing slightly dark stories, but I do try and slip some humour in. And at least have a reasonably happy ending.
The problem is, resolved darkness is a good way to show the development of the character, giving them mountains to climb.

I do have a very silly piece lined up for Morgana, but it doesnt fit into the story till later in the term.

At least we have a slightly more happy fun-filled Elrod, although we do have to make sure he keeps taking the pills.

Phoenix Spiritus wrote: Actually, on a serious note taking into account the thread on readership, but do we need to do that?

The original stories had tones that were humorous and light. Even the 'origin' stories that dealt with conflict and loss over manifesting still managed to be 'fun' reads, and from looking at the page views for stories, those type of stories seem to be the most popular.

I'm just wondering if the recent large number of 'bleak' stories with relatively few 'fun' ones might be causing the lose of readers (yes, I know, lump of coal calling the kettle black here).

I'm not saying stop writing the bleak stories, but maybe we might want to increase the number of stories like the Danny / Imp / Mischief ones that are just fun to read?

Do horror comedies count? If so, I'm staying the course!

Elrod and I could probably do the Monty Python version of Whateley, but would you collective sanity be able to take it?

Well, there is the G2 Wondercute story...

Astrodragon wrote: Its certainly a problem for Gen 2
At least we have a slightly more happy fun-filled Elrod, although we do have to make sure he keeps taking the pills.

I was about to note that sweet, loveable, happy Laura isn't dark or angst-filled...
She's just ... friendly

Morpheus wrote: Well, there is the G2 Wondercute story...

Yes, I know you do horror comedy too, Morph... was talking about mine there.

Astrodragon wrote: Elrod and I could probably do the Monty Python version of Whateley, but would you collective sanity be able to take it?

Jade + Wondercute + The Three Little Witches + Danny + Imp + Mischief

Bring it on!

I couldn't help myself, some hoped for story titles:

The Pink Panther
Parent Teacher Night
Captured Cuti
Painting into a Corner
Goldilocks and the Three Little Witches

Nagrij wrote:

Phoenix Spiritus wrote: Actually, on a serious note taking into account the thread on readership, but do we need to do that?

The original stories had tones that were humorous and light. Even the 'origin' stories that dealt with conflict and loss over manifesting still managed to be 'fun' reads, and from looking at the page views for stories, those type of stories seem to be the most popular.

I'm just wondering if the recent large number of 'bleak' stories with relatively few 'fun' ones might be causing the lose of readers (yes, I know, lump of coal calling the kettle black here).

I'm not saying stop writing the bleak stories, but maybe we might want to increase the number of stories like the Danny / Imp / Mischief ones that are just fun to read?

Do horror comedies count? If so, I'm staying the course!

Of course!

I've yet to see a story without the comment "More Jade!"

Phoenix Spiritus wrote:

Astrodragon wrote: Elrod and I could probably do the Monty Python version of Whateley, but would you collective sanity be able to take it?

Jade + Wondercute + The Three Little Witches + Danny + Imp + Mischief

Bring it on!

I couldn't help myself, some hoped for story titles:

The Pink Panther
Parent Teacher Night
Captured Cuti
Painting into a Corner
Goldilocks and the Three Little Witches

Some more possible titles.

Kidnapping the Dragon
We're Off To See The Wizard
The Cutie and Cthulu
Cutie and the Beast
The Cat and The Mouse
Whistle While You Work
A Boy and His Cat

Phoenix Spiritus wrote: Of course!

I've yet to see a story without the comment "More Jade!"

I thought you were writing Hank, not Ayla.

Valentine wrote:

Phoenix Spiritus wrote: Of course!

I've yet to see a story without the comment "More Jade!"

I thought you were writing Hank, not Ayla.

Why would Ayla want "more Jade"?

How about this video for Laura and the Labs??

www.theregister.co.uk/2016/10/29/nasa_sh...a_real_battery_fire/

I'm trying to wean Hikaru off killing, or trying to fry herself...

Though I'll admit the current story I'm working on is mostly ... dark.... in the sense, that the only reason it's not a classic honky tonk Country song, is no dog is involved in IT... (and therefore, I couldn't kill the poor doggie...)

But, most of my planned stories after that, either are 'neutral' (not quite sure how to classify the Kenshin upcoming focus one, but no deaths, and ends on some humor, planned) or pratfall type stories, and some humor scenes, plus a vignettes that would be... well, more humor based. Really on my end, I have no real 'dark' stories planned after the story I'm working on..

Phoenix Spiritus wrote:

Valentine wrote:

Phoenix Spiritus wrote: Of course!

I've yet to see a story without the comment "More Jade!"

I thought you were writing Hank, not Ayla.

Why would Ayla want "more Jade"?

No, you wrote "Of course!"

Astrodragon wrote: Elrod and I could probably do the Monty Python version of Whateley, but would you collective sanity be able to take it?

Mitch hung his head in pain not even looking at the tray of food in front of him as the sounds of his classmates enjoying their lunch. "So Mitch, what's got you down in the dumps?" his tablemate asked.

"We were warned that we'd have a difficult Sim session today," he managed to say after gathering his thoughts, "but none of us expected Gunny'd put us up against Team Wondercute!"

"Nobody expects Team Wondercute!" came the inevitable chorus around him.

Mitch groaned and sank lower in his chair.

bergy wrote:

Astrodragon wrote: Elrod and I could probably do the Monty Python version of Whateley, but would you collective sanity be able to take it?

Mitch hung his head in pain not even looking at the tray of food in front of him as the sounds of his classmates enjoying their lunch. "So Mitch, what's got you down in the dumps?" his tablemate asked.

"We were warned that we'd have a difficult Sim session today," he managed to say after gathering his thoughts, "but none of us expected Gunny'd put us up against Team Wondercute!"

"Nobody expects Team Wondercute!" came the inevitable chorus around him.

Mitch groaned and sank lower in his chair.

NOBODY expects Team Wondercute! Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless insanity.... Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless insanity...and an almost fanatical devotion to annoy Gunny.... Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again.