As you can see we have a major plot drop that changes the path of the game. (if you haven’t seen it, check out the NEWS RELEASE, RACHEL SELF-PARA, and the RACHEL/BRODY TEXT MESSAGES). To ensure we’re all on the same page, admin ash and I just wanted to make a few things clear so we can all tell this story together and in a cohesive way!
IC, it is a fact, as far as the characters know, Rachel is officially missing, has always been missing, and Brody is now considered the prime suspect.
The homecoming vandalism and Rachel’s disappearance, are considered two separate cases and are, at this time, not considered to be connected.
It’s imperative to the future storyline, and for the next few months during the Hell-idays (I know, I’m hilarious) that all of our characters are aware of this and react and plot accordingly.
We encourage you guys to use this new path to throw your characters into the overall plot. Investigating, talking about it, even offering to throw your characters in the ringer to be sacrificed in Rachel’s diabolical plan. Please feel free to message Ash or I (or make a discord for both of us to talk to you) to pick our minds about the plot, what is realistic or not, and how to use the plot for your character’s own storyline too.
We would love to see more emphasis and attention to the connections given. The enemies, frenemies, or friends. People your character didn’t quite know as well in high school, who can they be to them now, ten years later, in different places in their life? If you need a refresher, we suggest re-reading not only the CHARACTER BOARDS but also the EXTENDED RACHEL CONNECTIONS and the FUTURE PLOTS of your fellow writers.
PART II:
There will also be a discord channel where Ash and I will add mini-prompts we would like to see filled and written for the overall plot. For example:
Muse A and Muse B visit the Berry residence to get more information about rachel from her disappearance, or maybe tinker around her room to find something. Why are they there? They think the police are moving too slow with the investigation so they’re doing their own poking around? Just being nosy? Maybe worried and feeling sentimental?
This is an admin heavy plot, but our main objective is guidance and keeping that creative spark so we’re happy to offer assistance where we can whenever you’re feeling stuck. Everyone here was chosen because we loved the quality of your writing and your ideas, so we want to help expand on them, and this would be a fun and interactive resource for that.
PART III:
Another element we’re including to build on the mystery of the game, and slight ‘scary’ aspect as we move into the hell-idays (I can’t be stopped ya’ll) is that Rachel is watching. Literally. Rachel (and possibly someone working with her) will be getting their creep on.
Think of the moments in horror movies when the girl and the guy are on the couch, watching a movie, maybe talking or making-out, and you see the quick cut-away of a dark object moving by the window. Or the snap of a twig under someone’s feet creeping along the bushes outside--- that’s what Rachel will be doing. Whether it’s casually leaning against a wall as she eavesdrop on character conversations in disguise, or watching through a window, she could be listening in.
To express that IC, and to ensure that Rachel can only snoop on moments and use the information that you, as the writers, allow access to in paras, discords, and F2Fs we ask that you place an asterisk (*) next to the para’s title, which will give us permission as admins acting as Rachel, to creep on the event, or possibly even intrude in some way.
For example:
BIRTHDAY MUGS
That is the title of my latest thread with Jess’s wonderful Hunter. Since it doesn’t have the symbol on the title, it isn’t open for spying on. BUT, had it been written: BIRTHDAY MUGS* in the title bar, that would mean the interaction is considered ‘fair game’ and could possibly be used in some way for the plot.
When we are given permission, we will work with you to build on what was actually seen and overheard, to ensure that not only is her access to the information realistic but also any future use or callback of the interaction is agreed upon by everyone. After all these are still your characters and above everything, we want everyone to feel comfortable in the creative process. Please refer to the HOW THINGS WORK section for more information.
THATS ALL FOLKS! We love you all, thank you so much for being here with us and making this so fun. We’re excited to see the madness began to unfold, and how all your characters handle it.
We hope you’re enjoying your stay!
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It’s Tuesday, which means this time around we’re going to a Q&A TUESDAY and a couple about me reblogs. I will be reblogging a list of questions, and about me tags. We expect each player to send at least FIVE QUESTIONS to each member - and of course, always feel free to send more! Questions will be tagged and found under, ‘qatuesday’ on the blog. Have fun!
A reminder, we still have the TUESDAY Q&A that doubled as a TASK right HERE. Feel free to have fun with it if you haven’t yet!
It's Monday, which means this time around we’re going to a Q&A MONDAY. I will be reblogging a list with one hundred questions. We expect each player to send at least FIVE QUESTIONS to each member - and of course, always feel free to send more! Questions will be tagged and found under, ‘qatuesday’ on the blog. Have fun!
A reminder, we still have our last TUESDAY Q&A that doubled as a TASK right HERE. Feel free to have fun with it if you haven’t yet!
