City of Light - Discussion

[Trygon]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/Terrible_Trygon/CityofLight1Thread.png



ALL CHAPTERS

Chapter 1 (http://www.astronomican.com/showthread.php?16732-City-of-Light-Chapter-1)

Chapter 2 (http://www.astronomican.com/showthread.php?19369-City-of-Light-Chapter-2)




I decided that I will make a thread for discussing City of Light, so that we do not crowd the main thread up. I won't give up any information besides what I have given already, but you are free to ponder a bit. Many questions are likely to pop up as it progresses, I'm sure.

[Trygon]

A list of questions that have been raised by events so far and Honsou's Journal.


What is 'A'?
Where is the facility?
How long has 'A' been locked away?
Who are Subject 2 and Subject 7?
Why are they being kept in the facility?
Why does Honsou distrust Kellen?
Who is the Head of Adminstration?


And, just to give you a preview of the future; yes, you will find more entries from Honsou's Journal, which will reveal important bits of info for later.

[Honsou]

Wooo, I can has mention :grin: Why do I get the feeling that TT intends to kill me off in some horrific way? :grin: Also, stolen from Bioshock, perchance? ;)

[Trygon]

Never played Bioshock in my life, so I wouldn't know.

As for me killing you off... Your just going to have to find out, eh? ;)

[Honsou]

Well I'll be watching mate, I'll be watching ;) I still think it should be in a general RP section, but have some rep for innovation anyway :happy:

[Trygon]

Honsou; general RP section doesn't exist yet. :p Hopefully our call for one will be heeded, however. Then I will have it moved.

[Honsou]

That's why I was pointing it out... to drive the point home. We clearly need one ;)

[Zorganist]

Can't you shoot bees from your arms in Bioshock?

Can A do that?

[Trygon]

No he can not.

Anyways, strange plot twists are about to happen. Well, depending on wither or not you investigate the cell room further.

[Trygon]

Who is in Cell 4? Who was in Cells 6 and 7?

Also here is a none URL'd copy of the wall graffiti from Cell 7.

Center Wall
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/Terrible_Trygon/mentalwallupdated.png

Left Wall
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/Terrible_Trygon/mentalwall2.png

Right Wall
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/Terrible_Trygon/mentalwall3update.png

[Trygon]

Right, we have reached the first encounter. A girl has been taken hostage by Subject 7! And a lasgun is in your face, ruining your ice lolly granted calm.

There is a way to easily get out of this situation, for those that are smart. Was speaking to a few folk about it. Seems Astronites are dumb. So I will give ye a clue; the solution lies with what you already found out in one of the earlier rooms.

[Trygon]

The official date of City of Light has been revealed as 3rd May 2107.

Also, you’re very welcome to guess the identity of the characters in the photos.

[Inquisitor023]

As you know, I've got everyone bar the man in red armour.

[Captain Kellen]

Big with angelic wings - Kellen
Small stature with hidden face - Honsou
In the cell using his teeth for drawing - Hawk
The man in red armour - Kharn
The man in the lab coat - Quarky Gideon / fire harte

I figure I got... nodda!

[Inquisitor023]

You got two. I now know them all too!

[Trygon]

Three you mean. He also made up a guy at the end.

[Captain Kellen]

Thank you, thank you, and for my next trick I will leave the thread...

[Trygon]

For those wondering why CoL is now referred to as 'Chapter 1', this is because it will be split into a few threads to avoid having a cramped giant thread. Might I also add that the current Chapter is quickly reaching its climax. There will be a few encounters and some mystery solving yet though.

[Trygon]

A note; so far you might notice that some Astronites that have shown up have had their appearance based off their avatar. However, let it be said; A is not Fedicus. Not in any way, shape or form.

[Trygon]

Retcons:
Crucifexes on Cell 7's walls exchanged for Hammers.
Lasguns changed to Electrolaser Shock Guns (duel modes (stun and kill), short ranged, light weight weapon. Same power pack charge sources as lasgun. Shortened name 'Electrolaser').
All direct Christian references in Kellen's office removed. He is still a angel-like character though.

Basically, the City of Light universe has it's own religion and own weapons from now on.

[Captain Kellen]

All direct Christian references in Kellen's office removed. He is still a angel-like character though.

I'm touched...

(Let the jokes begin!)

CK

[Trygon]

Don't worry. You won't be a Blood Angel softy. No nipple armour for you.

[Trygon]

Penny's dropped.

[Teh_Frm4terer]

*dies*

Honestly.

Did. Not. See. Coming.

[Ossai]

Remember people, we have not come across this adders person yet so our character cannot be shocked about this revalation as he has no idea what is happening. Confused maybe.

[Inquisitor023]

Of course we can be shocked... A Huge Angel just knelt to you.

I'd be shocked.

[Anne Marie]

When will CoL's plot advance again?

[Trygon]

Soon. I might throw in an update tonight. It was tricky figuring out where to go next.

[Trygon]

Astronomican Currency; Rep = R, Penny = P (ie: Kitchen Knife Set - R9.99p)

[Trygon]

CITY OF LIGHT CHAPTER 1 IS NOW OVER.



Before we begin Chapter 2, use this time to decide what items you intend to take and what items you intend to leave behind. Here is a look at the Inventories and available items.

ADDERS' INVENTORY
Hand Items – Mk1 Astral Lancer
Bag Items - Mk1 Astral Lancer Power Plant
Other – Honsou's Hood, Electrolaser Shock Gun with Bayonet (1 Power Pack (0 Shots))

THE DIMENSIONAL REAPER'S INVENTORY
Hand Items - Master-crafted Celestial Sword
Other - Hair Pin

ELEVATOR FLOOR ITEMS
Wallet 5 (R89.23p), City Map


You may also ask questions, but I cannot guarantee straight answers in order to preserve the story.

[Ossai]

Why does the elevator floor have the wallet? Take that with dim.

EDIT: THats what I get for reading the discussion before the actual RP. Take the map and walled with Dim.

[Trygon]

When Trygon was cut in two, he dropped stuff everywhere. The City Map and the Wallet fell into the elevator, the rest is lost.

[Acoustico]

I think that you should drop the Mk1 no? It would too big to walk with it in the cities, the Electro Laser is smaller and can be carried without anyone seeing, (please fix me if I got my dimensions wrong :P) it would recharged in the sun (it's las, no?)

And did Trygon die? I didn't really understand that part...

EDIT:
Oh ok just saw you commented, don't mind me :)

[Trygon]

I think that you should drop the Mk1 no? It would too big to walk with it in the cities, the Electro Laser is smaller and can be carried without anyone seeing, (please fix me if I got my dimensions wrong :P) it would recharged in the sun (it's las, no?)

And did Trygon die? I didn't really understand that part...

EDIT:
Oh ok just saw you commented, don't mind me :)

The Electrolaser Shock Gun is not a lasgun. They exist; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolaser Though this is a more advanced version of course. It is a rifle sized weapon, and was big enough for Dim not to be able to carry properly, if that helps. It also doesn't charge from the sun. You charge the power cells from the mains.

As for Trygon, he probably did not die. If he could survive being skewered with swords and cut in half, then he should be capable of surviving having half his face punched off. Administrators and Moderators appear to be hardy creatures.

[Inquisitor023]

Why leave anything...?

[Acoustico]

Why leave anything...?

Because leaving the sewers and going out to the city with an electrolaser or the Mk1 would be a completely normal thing to do, and it won't raise any suspicion ^^

Aummm you also need Honsou's hood to hide your face..

[Trygon]

I'll leave this a bit longer, but the moment existing suggestions start to get seconded, I am going ahead with creating the Chapter 2 topic. I don't want to keep everyone waiting for too long.

[Katherine]

If the exit leads out to a deserted alley or someplace with a lack of people then there may be the possilblity of hiding the weapons somewhere so at least they have some stash of weapons if the two getting in a muddle. If not just leave the gun and swords. Keep hold of the rest of the stuff.

[Ossai]

I am sorry, but I think in Astro one would be able to at least wander about with swords. The gun maybe not, but the swords.

[Inquisitor023]

I say don't leave anything, but that is just me.

[Trygon]

Alright; we will keep the lot.

I will start work on Chapter 2's opening post right now.

[Trygon]

PROTIP: As Adders and Dim progress through City of Light, even without their memories they will slowly start to regain some of their powers and abilities. Active powers are listed in the Inventory and may be used at any time. However, using your powers too much will alert beings that can pick up on energy signatures to your presence, such as Administrators, Moderators, etc. Use them sparingly Astronites.

[The Dim Reaper]

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/The_Dim_Reaper/chara_kenpachiedit.gif

Well well well, it would appear that I'm all grown up. I'll have to change my avatar to something more fitting :happy:

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/The_Dim_Reaper/animefemalegirlhairillustrationpink-05db16c3ad59acc996cac36140377523_h.jpg

[Trygon]

Alright, we will go with that. Also; you willing to throw any ideas for us regarding outfit and name (because calling you Dim in public isn't going to end good)? Seeing as you aren't a passing character, I think you should have some say in these matters.

[Trygon]

I am talking with Dim regarding stuff about Dim, but I will post soon. Also; City of Light has not been Archived. We are having lots of trouble moving threads in and out of the City of Light board, but this issue will be fixed soon.

[Trygon]

Finished art of The Dimensional Reaper as of current CoL.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/Terrible_Trygon/DimReaper-Coloured-Fullsize.jpg

I would do a fluff write up, but due to the nature of CoL, I can't do that or I'll be ruining the story. The background will be exposed as time passes and a summery with additional info will be done when CoL is finished.

The artist is katsh (http://katsh.deviantart.com/). She runs a excellent operation, and was very flexible throughout the process. Next up is Adders, though he will be done with a different artist.

[The Dim Reaper]

Now that is looking nice Trygon. Tell Katsh I said great job :grin:

Cheers,

Dim

[Trygon]

Retcons:

The entirety of 'Personal Documents'. The folder should now be counted as being empty. Its contents were a horrible addition to the Roleplay and are best forgotten.

Lily the Gardener. The idea of a Daemon Sword that turns into people is dumb and cheesy and I regret adding it into CoL from TCOTA. The name 'Lily' is a pants name for a Daemon Sword, and 'The Gardener' only made sense with the original fluff in TCOTA, which doesn't fit into CoL. The sword will still exist, but under a different name and without all the morphing stuff. Daemon Weapons will remain living weapons, however the only communication will be between the wielder and the weapon.

[Trygon]

I just went through all of Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 and changed all mentions of Kellen to Kaellen.


Totally worth it.

[Ossai]

Bet that took ages.

[UltraAdam]

What does adders look like? I just can't picture it right. Hope you have an update up soon!

[Trygon]

Adders is just a fairly normal dude except his head is the Astro servo skull (http://www.astronomican.com/images/BP-Black/statusicon/forum_new-48.png) with a lower jaw attached.

As for updates, I am holding off a little, as there has been a lot of discussion about what to do. I'll probably hit both at the same time.

[Trygon]

So, things have been very quiet around here. Which, of course is my fault entirely. I am considering archiving City of Light and shutting it down. It is something I am not happy about, but the simple fact is that I really have had no ideas for how to join the dots between the various pieces of plot. That and a lot of the events and people that formed a large part of the plot are history. It is no longer relevant to current Astro and much of the meaning will likely be inevitably lost.

So what does this mean? Well, CoL will probably be put to bed. I will run RPs on Astro in the near future, however I will make them far more self-sufficient. I have learnt from this that I cannot run a RP like this without eventually losing interest or the will to carry on, which is a fate of most large RPs here. I will also make them much shorter. Going in for the long run has proven to be unrealistic so far, so quicker Roleplays seems to be the way to go.

As for now, I will probably be returning to watching the site and working the Mod Board, but I'll come up with something good in due time. I always eventually do. And maybe it will be something I can actually finish.

[akiel"the conqueror"smith]

:sad:

this expression says it all. but i understand why this fate must befall my favorite rpg.

[Anne Marie]

Nothing lasts forever.

Homer Simpson: Everything lasts forever.

How I wish Homer's line were the truer of the two statements. But it's understandable that this has happened, even if the RP was beginning to gain momentum again. I look forward to your next RP whenever it's postd, Trygon.