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ParadoxialStratagem, first posted on 5th Dec 2015 07:05:02 PM, no edits (post #61):

"Aside from you, I can't really think of anyone else who uses characters that wield biotic powers..at least not yet. Maybe that one guy who created the Krogan OC, but again I don't know."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 5th Dec 2015 08:58:20 PM, last edited on 5th Dec '15 9:03:01 PM (post #62):

"Where is everyone else? The only person I'll be sending P Ms to anytime soon is Renewal, as he has not posted on the Main Thread at all, among other things; but still I'm concerned the others haven;t posted anything in about a week. I can't really post anything ATM because I require other people to respond to me. Should I say what's happening with Tali, Garrus, and the like or create new OCs (I can do that and they're accepted right away. But it only applies to me as I'm the GM). I have a dearth of OCs for a GM."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 5th Dec 2015 09:46:17 PM, no edits (post #63):

"Anything that happens in the recruitment convos in the Signup Thread is "gray canon". This means it happens unless otherwise noted, but can be easily retconned at will.

Also, IRP Hanar are asexual (in terms of sexes they have and in reproduction)."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 5th Dec 2015 09:59:51 PM, last edited on 5th Dec '15 10:08:38 PM (post #64):

"I'm making a flexible (for me) system (I can change it at will) to let you know when I'll start sending out P Ms to players that have not responded on the threads at all, especially the Main Thread. The criteria changes depending on the type of character involved and if I need you to respond for a plot we're doing.

• Major canon characters:
  • Not heard anything in 2-3 weeks when it's not urgent you respond:
    • PM to you asking you what's wrong
  • You don't respond to the P Ms I've sent or post to the threads when it's not urgent you respond and I've waited over a 3 weeks to a month for you to respond since your last post on the threads:
    • I'll probably kick you off your assignment, put you in the interested players list if you have no OCs, tell you that I'm kicking you off, and hope you come back someday
  • Not heard anything in 1-2 weeks when it's urgent you respond:
    • PM telling you to respond now and asking what's wrong
  • You don't respond to the P Ms I've sent or post to the threads when it's urgent you respond and I've waited over 2 weeks for you to respond since your last post on the threads:
    • I'll probably kick you off your assignment, put you in the interested players list if you have no OCs, tell you that I'm kicking you off, and hope you come back someday

• OCs
  • Not heard anything in 2-4 weeks when it's not urgent you respond:
    • PM to you asking you what's wrong
  • You don't respond to the P Ms I've sent or post to the threads when it's not urgent you respond and I've waited over a month or two for you to respond since your last post on the threads:
    • I'll probably kick you off your OC, make it mine until some one takes them, add you to the interested players list if you have no other OCs, tell you about this, and hope you come back someday
  • Not heard anything in 1-3 weeks when it's urgent you respond:
    • PM to you asking you what's wrong and telling you I need to post
  • You don't respond to the P Ms I've sent or post to the threads when it's urgent you respond and I've waited over 2-3 weeks for you to respond since your last post on the threads:
    • I'll probably kick you off your OC, make it mine until some one takes them, add you to the interested players list if you have no other OCs, tell you about this, and hope you come back someday

As I said this is flexible and is subject to change. I'm just giving you a guideline. Sorry if it's harsh, but I need people to respond at semi regular times so we keep this moving."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 6th Dec 2015 04:17:43 PM, last edited on 6th Dec '15 4:22:45 PM (post #65):

"Replaying ME 1 again with knowledge of my Rewrite has made me rediscover why I found ME 1 so engrossing in the first place. I also am always reminded why it's my favorite game in the BW ME games. Gameplay is wonky, but passable. Everything else, such as the lore, consistency, worldbuilding, etc. are superior to ME 2 and 3. It's still an average game, but it's above its sequels in most of the parts that matter to me.

I remember the other part I want to say. Parts of my ideas where based off criticisms I heard from other sources on the Internet (smudboy was a good inspiration in particular.). Tell me if you have an ideas you'd like to give me."

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ParadoxialStratagem, first posted on 6th Dec 2015 07:49:41 PM, last edited on 6th Dec '15 7:52:25 PM (post #66):

"Come to think of it, I partially agree with some of your opinions. I mean ME 1 to me felt like the gameplay was still stuck with the KOTOR mindset, ME 2 was an almost carbon-copy of Gears of War 2, and ME 3's gameplay was a decent compromise between the two. Aside from what I've mentioned about Omega, my complaints about ME 3's ending, and how the Asari come across as Creator's Pet the species in my perspective, I have nothing new to offer at the moment other than the fact that the Sentinel class was badly underpowered in ME 1. The pistol was my only other tool for anything where conversation failed, along with limited tech and biotic powers.

Also I suspect most people have been offline this week because it's finals week. Hasn't affected me too much since I ended up finishing early...because I have no life outside of school, family and games ATM."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 6th Dec 2015 10:41:04 PM, last edited on 6th Dec '15 10:55:15 PM (post #67):

"Oddly I like ME 1 more than Kot OR 1 when it comes to personal preferences. Kot OR 2 is a different beast altogether though (I like it better than Kot OR 1 in most areas.) and it doesn't need to be compared as much (esp. as Kot OR 1 vs. Kot OR 2 is Bioware vs. Obsidian. Obsidian in general is a better studio than Bioware in practically all areas.).

Also about the Asari being the Creator's Pet in BW ME, esp. ME 1, I agree with you and we should remove that IRP. Still does not give me reason that I should remove their abilities and traits that they had in ME 1. We just have to deal with it.

I have some ideas I want to discuss, but they're so long term that I don't feel like putting them on the Discussion Thread yet. PM me if you want to hear them or discuss them."

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watdakstomp, first posted on 7th Dec 2015 08:57:17 AM, no edits (post #68):

"[up] I have never played any of the Kot OR games so I don't really know what you are talking about anyway.

About activity: My finals week is next week so I don't have to worry that much yet. And I can almost never post on a sunday."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 7th Dec 2015 10:48:36 AM, no edits (post #69):

"I'm having a bit of issues coming up with a name for the ship Tali joined after she finished her Pilgrimage. I can come up with one myself, but I help would be nice. I want to avoid going Neema for her."

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watdakstomp, first posted on 7th Dec 2015 11:01:45 AM, no edits (post #70):

"[up] The Nar Calin, maybe?"

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 7th Dec 2015 11:05:15 AM, no edits (post #71):

"[up]Thanks. Your idea helped with my idea for the Carva. Also, is Tali's father going to keep his old name of Rael'Zorah or should we get creative? All I got for his name ATM is Admiral Zorah."

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watdakstomp, first posted on 7th Dec 2015 11:18:23 AM, last edited on 7th Dec '15 11:26:50 AM (post #72):

"[up] Your welcome.

If I remember correctly his actual name (not his ship name) was never revealed in ME 1. Maybe Rayneaz for a new name."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 7th Dec 2015 11:49:40 AM, last edited on 7th Dec '15 11:49:52 AM (post #73):

"[up]Thank you again for the suggestion. I'll keep it in mind, though I don't have to decide right away. And this is the reason I'm asking for a new name if we want it — I knew ME 1 does not give out his name."

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ParadoxialStratagem, first posted on 8th Dec 2015 01:33:23 PM, no edits (post #74):

"A couple of suggestions (although the first statement is actually a question) just came to mind regarding the rewritten universe of this RP:

1. Do you plan on keeping with the consistency of the lore regarding Salarian asexuality and not have the Asari be the "magical exemption?" (Thought this one was an obvious given, just wanted to be sure).

2. If the Collectors from ME 2 ever show up in this RP, could we possibly not have them be so anthro-centric and actually be a threat to all sapient lifeforms, not just humanity? One of my few gripes about Mass Effect 2 was how it seemed to forget that humans weren't the only relevant species in its universe."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 8th Dec 2015 02:28:02 PM, last edited on 8th Dec '15 2:32:49 PM (post #75):

"1. Yeah, that's a good point. I can't necessarily stop Salarian players from wanting relationships with Asari or want to do them. But as that kind of thing needs my permission anyways, I guess I can control it. I guess the Hanar wouldn't be turned on either (if they even have sex organs) speaking as they're asexual reproductive IRP. I don't know if I can avoid the Mary Sueism "can sleep and reproduce" with anything part of the Asari though.

2. As it stands, there are no Collectors, at all. Too much of a plot hole to allow them to even exist.

Also, I would really like it if someone took control of at least Liara and/or Kaidan. Tali and Garrus are also up for grabs, but remember I get the one not taken first (also there's the fact I like them both and like playing them). I almost feel like taking Garrus or Tali for myself right now and let the other be open to another player when they're wanted."

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watdakstomp, first posted on 9th Dec 2015 05:43:54 AM, no edits (post #76):

"[up] If I tried to play one of the I would only play them for a short amount of time until someone else wants. Plus I would butcher how they act very very terribly. Anyway I do have plans for at least one more character currently, so after the intro I'll post the character sheet."

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ParadoxialStratagem, first posted on 12th Dec 2015 04:50:27 PM, no edits (post #77):

"I know it's only been a few days, but I've been waiting for Sociopath to respond and since it's almost been a week I can't see any harm in improvising a new post."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 12th Dec 2015 10:13:39 PM, no edits (post #78):

"For the next couple of days, I will highly unlikely be able to update. I need to crunch things out for my last college week. I hope not to be even on TVT for these days so I don't get distracted."

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King Feraligatr, first posted on 17th Dec 2015 07:48:36 PM, last edited on 17th Dec '15 7:49:07 PM (post #79):

"Renewal isn't responding and Heroic told me he has some problems in a PM. We may be reduced to 3 players when everything is said and done, if I shouldn't just gut the RP outright."

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ParadoxialStratagem, first posted on 17th Dec 2015 07:53:12 PM, no edits (post #80):

"Man I hope this RP isn't scrapped, I was looking forward to it. Probably didn't help that a lot of people have been talking about Finals Exams for the past two weeks."