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<FTA> Jenna waves! The OOC 'Threadfall and the Holds and
Halls' brainstorming session will be starting in about 5ish minutes
in the records room (@tel #944 - rr) for any interested parties!
L'nan enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
L'nan has arrived.
Fort Weyr> Jenna grins. OOC 'Threadfall and the Holds and
Halls' brainstorming session will be starting in about 5ish minutes
in the records room (@tel #944 - rr) for any interested parties!
Sauscony enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
Sauscony has arrived.
L'nan breaks out the cookies, m&ms, jelly beans, and chocolate
kisses. :)
Jenna woohoos!
Sauscony will stay with tea, thank you though ;)
Redus enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
Redus has arrived.
L'nan beams and gives Jenna a big chocolate kiss. :) *and drops
a watermelon jelly bean into Sauscony's tea* :)
Jenna grins. We'll give it just a couple of more minutes for
stragglers, but thank you all for coming!
Carianna curls up on Redus' lap slowly dropping jelly beans into
his mouth.
Redus hopes there's no black beans.
P'ter enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
P'ter has arrived.
L'nan tosses three jelly beans at P'ter as he enters. :)
Jenylle enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
Jenylle has arrived.
Jenna grins. Okay, well, let's get started. ;) This is terribly
informal and free form. Basically, the idea here is targeted more
at non-riders (but riders, feel free to chime in with the rest
of us!) regarding threadfall roleplay. It's something that, from
a non-rider perspective, isn't focused on in the books, but could
really add a bunch to the RP here on game for everyone I think.
Some ideas that had been tossed out are having a groundcrew training
group that comes to each hold and hall to get some RP training
people, rope drills in practice, and that's just some of the beginning
things. What would *you* guys like to see?
L'nan tosses two cookies at Jenylle.
Carianna watches as others arrive.
Redus chuckles. "Someone needs to fix some exits 'round
here..I don't recall being in the WW's weyr." :)
Sauscony waggles her eyebrows. "That is what you say -now-"
;)
Jenylle grins and nibbles the cookies. "I think that going
into the Holds and Halls, expecially those in our beholden area
is a great idea. They could really use the TPs in the Holds/Halls."
L'nan smirks at Sauscony, then listens to rp-talk.
Redus grins at Sauscony. "Of course...The WL is here."
Carianna smiles "Redus and I are here to let ya's know that
it is doable. We play groundcrew at Reaches with the riders."
Sauscony knows that the smiths would like to teach classes on
the flamethrower/sprayers.
Sauscony snickers at Redus.
Jenylle says "And I'd love the opportunity to be in groundcrew
someday when my character is older :). I've never seen groundcrew
here at Fort. But then again, I was away from the MUSH 2 years
befor returning."
Jenna nods. Since we've got a healer here (wooohoo!) what about
some type of first aid classes? Would you guys be interested in
something like that? -- And here's a thought. What about having
folks from all the areas on a 'training team' that teaches multiple
things for RP? I'm not talking a big huge convoluted OOC Program(tm),
but something fun for RP. Or, flip side, is an OOC program needed?
What do you guys think?
Sauscony noddles. Astin is idle atm, but he has been working
with you all in the past on the SAR-Search and Rescue. I am not
sure where that is anymore, but people associated with it seemed
to enjoy it alot. It was a way that our apprentices could get
involved with the Weyrfolk.
Carianna nods. "Loren will be here tomorrow night to do
one. Reaches runs its own program for groundcrew. I think its
a personal think for each hold and weyr."
P'ter says "Btw, actual threadfall is something I want to
see happen in our coverage area more often. not just here at Fort..
Groundcrew RP opportunities will be provided at every fall, this
is of course, in addition to the training program, but adds some
more RP to the pot."
Jenylle says "I think it might be cool to see it done by
area. I only wish that I knew or saw visitors from the Holds and
halls beholden to Fort. But something OOC is needed to keep non-rider
RP and how we deal with Thread (other than being scared ninny's)
alive."
Boen enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
Boen has arrived.
You say "I'm not sure what the situation is with SAR, we'll
have to ask Leah that. I'm fairly new to groundcrewing specifically,
though I've run Falls before. We actually have one tentatively
planned for this month (posponed from the holiday insanity in
Dec/Jan) over the harper hall. -- You're saying OOC, Jeny? So
folks do want some sort of OOC program, or manual or something?
The idea of a manual has been tossed around by Kate and I before,
since Kestrel's disappeared off the net. ;)"
Redus says "It's nice scheduling a 'Fall at other areas
and letting them know there's going to be one to give them the
opportunity to play it, whether it's GC or just playing 'scared'..Then
the riders stop in and visit/check GC sucess etc...""
Aisha enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
Aisha has arrived.
Jenna waves to the new arrivals. We're OOC here, having a discussion
about threadfall for non-riders. You're welcome to chime in with
ideas. We're terribly informal, so just shout 'em out. ;)
Aisha gins, "Certainly we would be glad to help."
Boen smiles," yes, i was wondering what would hapen to non
riders caught in a threadfall.
P'ter waves to Boen. "Hi Boen, you found us" "Good
question. Its safe to say that anyone 'caught' in a threadfall,
unprotected, would stand a high chance of dying.
P'ter says "However, ground crew seem to be able to survive,
as of course do those under non organic protective materials,
stone, metal etc."
Boen grins yes probably ,
You say "Something else to think about, what are the 'jobs'
during a fall for non riders in general? Some things that have
been mentioned in the books are: actual ground crew (hauling flamethrowers/sprayers
around and killing burrows), runners (messages back to the central
coordinating area, usually a hold/hall in the damage path), healers/first-aid
(dealing with various things up to/including threadscore), comfort
stations (putting out drinks, supplies for healers, riders, etc)
- what else can folks see as hooks for RP?"
P'ter raises his hand, "I've also a question to ask."
You say "Go for it, bossman. ;)"
P'ter says "How is it do you think that ground crew can
be out in fall and not get killed? Must we assume that the dragons
get the major part of the thread allowing the ground crew to dodge
incoming clumps and then burn the burrows? Or something else?
I'd like your input as it effects how we would design an IC fall"
L'nan tosses out, "Don't forget sacking firestone!"
L'nan always thought groundcrews went out AFTER the Fall passed...
P'ter smiles, "I can think of something to add to your list
of non-rider threadfall activity Jenna."
Redus says "From what I've read, the GC goes out after the
leadng edge has passed, thus having been met by the flying wings,
and mostly flamed."
P'ter nods to L'nan, a fair point, but I remember at Igen they
were out in the thick of it. I wasn't sure how canon that ever
was
Sauscony nodsnods. "I thought there was an all clear -after-
threadfall and the doors and shutters are opened. Before then,
they sit inside with little knowledge of what is going on outside."
Jenna nods. That'd also come up in some prelim discussion. There
are examples of folks both hiding in the hold until Fall is over,
and out in the thick of things with flamethrowers to get airborne
thread and sprayers to get the burrows, helped by lizards. Canonically,
I personally think we'd be okay, and it gives more RP for everyone
involved, and a chance for riders/non-riders to enteract during
fall, even if it's just letting thread past to the ground for
ground crews to get. I kinda think it should be up to the area
leaders where the fall is taking place as to how they want to
have that sort of thing run.
Carianna tosses out what she's learns at the other weyr. "Headwoman
and Steward are the keepers of the tanks, therefore there is RP
with the tank checking and preparation. The ongoing string of
Candies deal with firestone sacks, Weyrlings are the elevators
to the riders, Residents and other weyr staff work the grounds
while the dragons fight overhead as a team, HEalers and DHL prepare
for incoming ect.."
Boen nods, I have to go now im going to code my runner.
Boen steps out of the room.
Boen has left.
P'ter says "Dragonhealing is an important part. The dragonhealers
can expect to be very busy"
P'ter says "Hopefully not /too/ busy.""
Redus says "And residents can help the DHLs with those tasks
too."
Aisheth nods his huge head to that, "Yeah, not /too/ busy."
Carianna still shakes remembering her first alone DHL aftermath
:)
L'nan sticks out his tongue at Aisheth while he's not looking.
:)
P'ter has known a couple of DH aftermaths turn in angst ridden
farces however ... its something to watch out for, but is beyond
our current topic.
Sauscony says "But that will also depend on the drahonhealer.
Same thing with healer foo. *nods* to P'ter. Exactly."
Aisheth is surprised that L'nan can stick his tongue out while
not looking, why, that's two things at once! ;)
L'nan adds that maybe riders who's dragons are hurt but not so
badly as needing their rider present, can go out with GC's, can't
they?
Redus says "But, that's back at the Weyr that all this is
going on, yes? A 'Fall over Boll wouldn't see DHLs and comfort
stations etc *at* Boll. At Boll it's simply GC and the possible
'follow up' by 'Fall riders to make sure things are ok."
And the bluerider blows a raspberry at Aisheth, hah! :P
Carianna nods. So can Preg female riders :)
P'ter ahs, "Well if you have a dragon that cannot sustain
flight, it is just possible that they would land at Boll. But
yeah, I get your point Redus.
Aisha smiles, "We should get some people to work on makeing
numbweed."
Jenna nods. Definately dragonhealers. Here's the way I personally
look at ground crew stuff: It's a MUSH. There's always going to
be some compromises to books to allow for more playability and
enjoyment for the players (females on browns/blues is a darned
good example). Personally, I think that having ground crew out
during fall is a great way to getting two groups that don't always
have interaction together. Now, would they be out in leading edge?
No, not likely. After leading edge has passed, and the wings are
getting most of the stuff in the sky? Why not? -- Ground crews
back in Dragonsdawn were originally out in the thick of things
before there were dragons. They only started buttoning up in Fort
after they lost power packs to the sleds. Later, ground crews
were scarce in the 9th pass books because a lot of tech was lost.
They had to build a flamethrower from the tapestry at Ruatha.
;)
P'ter nods to L'nan, "As far as I'm concerned, they can
at this Weyr. Other weyr's may be different?"
Aisha grins, "Agenothree might come in handy too."
Zalkin enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
Zalkin has arrived.
P'ter grins at Jenna, thinking its neat to make a flamethrower
out of tapestries, why, that cloth stuff is flammable! Sorry,
inane English humor.
Jenna pokes P'ter. ;)
Zalkin slips in discreetly :)
L'nan throws blue m&m'
Sauscony says "But the other side to that Jenna, is that
you are missing out on an RP opportunity. The waiting, wondering
what is going on outside. The shouts, the screams all adding to
the tension inside. Just -what- is going on?"
P'ter says "Seriously though, I support the idea of GC out
in thread and have run my threadfalls in that manner, with threadfall
delibrately skipping the wings to fall and burrow. We can be sure
to see more of that in the future."
L'nan sighs, and rethrows blue m&m's at Zak. And pipes up,
"Then, some NPC riders could be @emitted by folks on GC,
too.. that could be fun. I dunno."
Redus says "Good point Sauscony. There is that."
Flare scolds L'nan.
P'ter hmms, "As GC would be made up of many folks on many
varied knots, do we need a GC channel to be set up? a GC knot
as it were, so folks could cordinate their RP?
Redus has seen Sauscony do the 'waiting' at 'Reaches actually.
:)
Aisha nods, "That would be helpful.
L'nan oohs and thinks that's a good idea, P'ter. *bats at Flare*
Sauscony says "Or would FTA work? *grin* at Redus, she is
used to waiting. ;)"
Jenna nods, though Fighting height I thought was a bit too high
to really give any indication to the hold as to what was going
on outside? But I hadn't thought about that aspect. I really do
think it should be up to the area leaders of the place the fall
is in. Maybe a mixture of two would be good? Fall RP can last
up to 2 hours (yes, I've actually seen it go that long before),
and then to have ground crew after that, most folks are dead beat
tired. ;)
P'ter says "I use the flight, or FortDragons DTU to coordinate
fall, make OOC comments, ask questions. I think GC would need
something similar?"
Carianna suggests "The first wave could be underscored by
the beforehand meeting to ease folks out at the same time. That
along with Flamethrower vs Agenothree tanks is looked upon differently
at each hold and weyr."
Flare chitters as L'nan angrily.
Jenylle sorries for the idle.
Sauscony would not object to another channel. no. ;)
Aisha smiles, "The dragons should have some sort of formation
when they fly thread shouldn't they?"
Jenylle thinks the fort weyr channel is perfectly normal to use
for GC. It is an Ic use of channel, to facilitate RP :)
P'ter says "there are many formations, depending on the
type of fall, the weather, the construction of the wings and colours
of the dragons etc. Those formations are what the wingleaders
do."
Aisha nods in understanding.
You say "I could see arguements for and against the channels.
Folks at boll may not want to be spammed by fall chatter at Healer,
but they can always go quiet. That's something for area leaders
to discuss, I think. ;)"
P'ter adds it would have to be Fort Area, not the Fort Weyr,
as we are going to hold fall outside of the Weyr's domain.
Jenylle nodsnods. Fort Area.
Redus says "Tho only a select few at the outer areas are
often added to the FTA knot."
Aisha smiles, "The majority would have to agree."
P'ter says "I could post a suggestion of such use of the
FTA knot /to/ the FTA knot and the area leaders, see what sort
of responses we get?"
P'ter hmms, "It isn't the case that /anyone/ that holds
a knot of anywhere within the Fort Coverage Area is allowed the
FTA knot?
Sauscony ors. Make it a game wide channel for other weyrs to
use as needed?
Jenna nods. Excellent idea, P'ter. I think it is, but folks haven't
all asked to be on it. Might also drive to get more folks on it
and tie the Fort community closer together?
P'ter shudders at the idea of creating a game wide channel. :)
P'ter nods to Jenna, I agree with that. It may well get more
on and tie us together a bit
P'ter says "That is a good thing"
You say "Or, that's another possibility - NC doesn't really
have a game wide channel. I've seen it work lots of places, but
the spam could be interesting. ;)"
Redus says "My alt was on the FTA knot cuz I was staff,
to keep up on what was happening in the 'area'. The Area leader
thought it best to not add everyone at the time."
Aisha nods in agreement.
Sauscony adds healers as they are added to the healer knot.
P'ter says "As we are keeping this threadfall RP within
the Fort Area for now, and it concerns those really, only within
the Fort Area, I can see FTA as being the easier and more practical
option for now."
Jenylle nodsnods.
Carianna asks, "Ok what about visitors like Redus and I?
If we want to help how would that work?"
P'ter does a check ...
Aisha lloks at P'ter for an answer.
P'ter says "You are both on FTW, so as far as I'm concerned,
that means you are part of the fort area right? So you can have
FTA too without any qualms on my part. What do you folks thing
of that logic?"
Jenna grins. Bloody brilliant? ;)
Jenylle giggles.
P'ter says "I mean, knots are supposed to be an aid to create
and maintain roleplay ... and that is a use we are suggesting
of FTA"
Carianna has learned long ago to never argue with a Weyrleader
unless it's her brother :)
Aisha grins deciding it is time for her to go, "Bye evryone."
P'ter needs to go put more wood on the fire, I'll brb
Sauscony thinks that anyone that RPs a lot in the coverage area
should have the knot. But that is just me ;)
Aisha steps out of the room.
Aisha has left.
Zalkin hopes someone is logging :)
Carianna always logs.
Redus laughs. "Yeah, you can do that...But does it help
the RP of a Fall? As a visitor and if Redus was around during
a Fall he'd *want* to help..GC being one thing...But should I
know eveything that's going on not 'officially' being from the
area? I think I should be paying attention to the scene and not
a knot." He nods. "What Sauscony said is kinda what
I'm getting at."
You say "Okay, to kind of recap, what I'm seeing coming
out of this is that there's a bunch of different takes on how
non-rider RP can be run during fall. Which is great, because there
shouldn't be one 'right' way. ;) And there definately seems to
be an interest in doing it, and a wide variety of opportunities
for RP in fall and outside of it for non-riders. Folks are interested
in using the knots to coordinate, and as a way to bring the fort
community closer together. So let's circle back to a question:
would it be helpful to have some sort of OOC guide to non-rider
fall RP that starts off with: the area leaders decide what aspects
of this they want to play, but here are a bunch of options and
here's some of them and some 'canon' explainations? - get everyone
in all areas involved in making bits of it?"
Jenylle says "Yes, I think so. Like something that's +info
accessable, is that what you mean?"
Carianna says "I'd shy away from that for the pure fact
that I like the spontaneity of the RP. I'm not good at following
scripts. :)"
Sauscony nods. The healer's role is pretty well defined, unless
there are suggesstions/comments from here?
Jenna shakes her head. "Not really a script, but suggestions
of jobs that folks can do, what the limits are - I have a question,
Sauscony? Say Jen's out getting a burrow, and gets an agenothree
burn. Could someone who wasn't a healer, but who'd maybe done
a healer first aid thing, help, particularly if there wasn't a
healer ICly available?"
You say "And maybe not +info, Jeny, just because of DB bloat.
I was thinking more along the lines of a webpage kinda thing,
with pointers in +help and +info maybe?"
You say "What do folks think about that? Good idea? Bad
idea? Unnecessary?"
Redus says "Of course someone is going to help. Qualified
GC know how to treat that sort of injury initially until a healer
is available."
Jenylle nodsnods. "I dont think its like following script.
It's like, hmm. Well, at woodcraft there's a list of woods and
what there uses are and who might have access to such woods, sorta
some guide to help pan out the RP in a canonical way"
Sauscony considers. 'That would depend on the degree of a burn.
A light burn that only required numbweed. Where we get concerned
is when non healers begin to administer fellis or technically
difficult healing.
Zalkin lifts a hand.
Carianna nods with Sauscony.
P'ter says "Just like a rider can do basic burn first aid
on his dragon. Its in the Weyrling training. So perhaps we should
note that GC training includes the /immediate/ care of a threadfall
burn to a fellow GC member. If nothing more than putting in a
recovery position and protecting the victim from further burns
till help arrives ... what do you think of that Sauscony?"
Redus grins. "A good GC member carries a waterskin to flush
an area that may have been in contact with agenothree."
Jenna nods. That's sorta where I'm getting at. A guide for folks
- I've never played a healer before, so I wouldn't have known
that sort of thing (well, aside from Fellis being locked away,
but a lot of new folks wouldn't know that). Some of the stuff
we may be taking for granted as older players may not be as evident
to newbies. -- Go ahead Zak, we're informal here. ;)
P'ter grins too, "An intelligent GC member stays very very
very near the lake. ;)"
Carianna says "Groundcrew works in groups of two to prevent
just that. :)"
You say "That's another thing that folks might not know:
working in groups of two. ;)"
Zalkin grins. "Has the part about young character been discussed
or is it still to come? I've never played GC so I'm not sure about
what children are supposed to do (ICly or OOCly) meanwhile.
P'ter says "I didn't know that!"
Aisheth baps P'ter on the head with his snout. Stupid!
Jenylle excuses herself again to idle a tad.
Redus chuckles.
Carianna has played the younger side too and has many helpful
ideas for that. :)
Zalkin grins at Carianna :)
P'ter thinks .. just off the top of his head, that groundcrew
minimum age would be same as DH minimum age, which is the same
as craft mimimum age .. which is around 12 turns?
Carianna nods
Redus says "Yup..as long as they can pack a tank.""
Sauscony noddles. Riders do know basic first aid. Also, if you
want to RP having an NPC healer there, there is no problem with
that either. (I think there are a couple of NPC healers posted
to fort.)
Carianna adds, If the player is a mature Little 10 could be given
consideration. Cari wasn't :)
You say "Works for me on the kidlet issue. ;) One thing
I'd seen done was organizing the littles to help organize water
and wine, set out healing supplies, sacking stone, that sort of
thing."
Zalkin ahhs and nods. "Just what I needed to know, thanks
:)"
You say "I think the fact that everyone has questions like
this might mean that some sort of Rp guide might be needed. What
do you guys think?"
P'ter counts off other duties for littles on his fingers, "Digging
wells, cleaning latrines, cleaning up after thick tail in the
infirmary, making left handed hammers, cleaning the chimneys .."
Hmm, have I forgotten anything? ;);)
Sauscony believes she has seen one. I could be mistaken though.
P'ter nods to Jenna, "sounds good to me."
Zalkin nods to Jenna. "The idea of a webpage sounded good
:)" *sticks his tongue out at P'ter*
You say "Kate and I scoured the net, looking for one. Kelset
was the one that had one, and it's long gone, after Kate checked
with him. He was supportive of the idea of rebuilding a new one
though. ;)"
You say "One being a groundcrew handbook kind of thing.
;)"
Carianna says "At 5 turns old I was burying greens in the
bowl. At 6 turns I was helping with the finger sandwiches that
hungry riders and gc would be looking for. 7 turns had me fetching
herbs for the medicine needed. Ect.. Many RP value for littles
even if it's riding with the dragonrider on a practice drill dropping
dyed ropes :)"
P'ter gasps, "The rope /died/?" - "When did this
happen? We only have the one."
Zalkin chuckles and would have issues riding with a dragonrider
:)
Redus thinks the rope was just hanging by a thread, P'ter.
P'ter looks glum. "oh dear."
Carianna says "The possibilities for littles is endless
with the removal of greens and white washing hte bowl then someone
adding a bit of color to brighten it..."
P'ter says "Removal of green stuffs is something I've /never/
seen RPed. I think that is a great idea"
P'ter says "And I have a question ..."
Carianna adds Keeping in mind this is prelude to the actual fall
:)
You say "Shoot. :)"
Zalkin knows who he'll be bugging when the time come :) *apologetically
bows to Carianna* :)
P'ter says "At the Weyr itself, we have the feeding grounds
right? And just what do the animals there eat? Its grass .. right?
erm .. right? You can't tell me we stock enough hay and other
feed in the Weyr to supply all the animals we would need to feed
all the dragons. Tehre must be grass in the feeding grounds ..
right?"
Carianna points out to Zalkin her posted log on her web sight
of Greens in the bowl at 6 turns old. ;)
Jenna would think so, yeah, P'ter.
You say "Hydroponics not withstanding, it just makes common
sense."
P'ter says "So, I've always been puzzled, just how do you
protect /that/, it would spread like wild fire if it were hit.
Plus how does that sit with the no green stuff in the bowl rule?
I guess its the exception to the rule."
P'ter shrugs, "There is always one."
Carianna asks How much Thread actually gets passed the riders
and dragons overhead?
Redus says "And the GC would be sweeping the area too."
P'ter says "Depends on the person running the fall (if we
are talking OOC)"
Jenna grins at Carianna, Would depend on the competency of the
riders IC, and yeah, what P'ter said. ;)
P'ter says "A good threadfall organiser will have poses
not just for the riders, but for the ground crew too"
You say "I think the answer to that one might be in how
many times Fall actually comes right over the weyr, P'ter. We
play it on game that it does, just for conveinence. but in the
actual threadfall charts from the books, it's not so cut and dried.
;)"
Carianna smiles as she nods to Redus. "True. On average
there is about two ground hits per ground crew members during
a fall to help cut down spam.
Jenylle catches up on the conversation.
L'nan sorries for the idle, I suddenly realized that my paper
isn't getting done without me! Darnit! I've got to go, all...
somebody logging this?
Carianna nods to L'nan
Jenna is, as is Carianna. ;)
L'nan grins. "Coolio.. send me a copy, Jenna? Thanks..."
*snugs all*
L'nan goes home.
L'nan has left.
Redus doesn't mention he's logging. He is, just doesn't mention
it.
P'ter says "In that case Redus, we shall forever be in the
dark"
Danielle enters from the Weyrwoman's weyr.
Danielle has arrived.
Danielle sorriws and is here.
P'ter says "And don't log my spelling mistakes! ;)"
P'ter waves to Danielle
Danielle says "Awwww! But that is the funnest part. ;o)"
Redus laughs. "Oh..You're no fun P
Redus' musta been closed.
Jenylle says "So what sort of stuff do we put into the guide
then?"
Jenylle says "Or whomever will be making the guide :)"
Carianna says "How about holding off until after the Lesson
on the Equipment to have a full understanding before thinking
up the guide?"
You say "Heya, Dani! So, where are we at the moment? As
a quick recap: Most folks are with the idea of getting non-rider
ground crew stuff going on, everything from dragonhealing to firestone
sacking and everything in between. Folks also seem to like the
idea that it's left to the area leaders as to if the ground crew
does 'waiting' intense RP, or goes out in the thick of things.
And folks also seem to like the guide idea."
You say "What I'd personally love to see from the guide:
multiple area involvement. Sauscony? What do you think about a
healers section?"
You say "And yes, waiting until after the IC event for equipment
kinds of things is an excellent idea. But there's a bunch that
I think might go into a resource like this. What do you guys think?"
P'ter sighs, "Alas folks, I have to go."
Danielle patpats P'ter.
Jenna snugs a WL. Thanks for coming!
Jenylle nodsnods. "The equipment thing is obviously gonna
be a big chunk, but the other things we talked about, maybe an
approximate GC age, what littles or ppl not directly on GC can
do to help, I think CArianna had some awesome suggestions there
and they should be included."
Carianna says "Take car P'ter."
Jenylle snugs P'ter.
Redus waves, "See ya P'ter."
Care even :)
Redus grins, "Take the bike, P'ter..Don't listen to Cari."
:)
Danielle chuckles.
Jenylle giggles.
Aisheth doesn't let P'ter take either bike or car, instead, he
takes P'ter. He picks P'ter up in his teeth and takes the Weyrleader
off, the human figure kicking and screaming, "But I oiled
you yesterday!"
Danielle giggles.
Danielle gets the image of the donkey and the dragon from Shrek
and waves to P'ter.
Carianna laughs
Redus says "Oooo..That's a good image. :)"
You say "There's ideas too for the weavers and harpers to
get involved. I mean, what do folks doing ground crew *wear* anyway?
;)"
Redus says "A tank."
Carianna laughs again. "Clothes they don't mind getting
very dirty."
Danielle would imagine leathers close to what the riders do?
Sauscony would think whatever is normal for thei char to wear?
Redus always forgets that part.
Sauscony says "Leathers would be -hot- in the summer though."
Danielle nods. "Yes, but riders do it in the skies."
Sauscony says "But they duck between now and again."
Jenna grins and was thinking leathers as well, though maybe not
the full head to toe protection riders do. Something for the weavers
to have some input on, I'd guess. I'd say there's a lot that can
be put into this guide by all the areas that isn't just the mechanics
of RPing ground crew. ;)
Danielle nods. "I was thinking like rider gear, but not
the full cover up type."
Carianna doesn't think clothes are an issue unless your talking
flaring sleeves that could tangle in the equipment. some females
don't wear trous.
Sauscony waves and needs to head out. Good luck with this.
Sauscony steps out of the room.
Sauscony has left.
Danielle says "Thinking a leather jacket and maybe pants
or something. You'd want to have fabric between you and thread
too."
Redus usually goes from work to GC so it's whatever he's wearing
at the time.
You say "I was thinking of it as a way to get weavers involved.
Maybe in mending/repairing wherhide for RP, and have their input
on the guide if they're interested. Bad idea? Good idea?"
Jenylle says "I think its good idea. Good thing to think
about."
Jenylle says "I'd think there'd be SOME protective gear
worn."
Redus says "Put it to the Weavers and see what they come
up with. May not be a 'GC suit' but they should some ideas."
Jenylle envisions herself at a GC fashion show.
Jenna grins. Well, we've been at this tossing ideas around for
nearly 2 hours now. Any other thoughts before we wrap up?
Jenylle says "What about groundcrew leaders? Would there
be such a thing?"
Carianna thinks that falls to the Headwoman and Steward of the
weyr.
Redus says "Boll has a GC Steward actually."
You say "IC or OOC? ;) I think it depends on the area and
what they want? We have some OOC leaders here at Fort."
Jenylle says "but in TF would headwoman actually go out
in the GC? It seems like Headwoman might be the person a groundcrew
leader might report to"
Redus says "Then 'competent' GC members head up teams and
are responsible for certain areas, as assigned by the GC Coordinator
(ie. HW)"
Jenylle says "I was just wondering if it'd be both, an ooc
and ic position. I mean, obviously the GC leader'd probably have
other duties when there's no threadfall and such, but just wondering
if its a real position here or anywhere, as it seems to be at
Boll from what REdus says"
Jenna nods. That makes logical sense.
Jenylle says "Just curious :)"
You say "Any other last thoughts? I need to grab food before
the next round of discussions. ;)"
Jenylle giggles.
Jenylle says "I gotta laundry idle again anyway :("
Carianna really doesn't know about that other than what she's
experienced at Reaches. Rilsa teaches the GC and Jace is who we
report to.
Danielle is just willing to help out as needed. =o)
Redus chuckles. "Go eat and launder..Things will be a whole
lot more clear in the next couple days with the classes and the
practice."
You say "Okay, well, if that's all, then I think we're done.
Thank you guys *so* much for coming and brainstorming!"
Danielle sorry she was late and didn't get to offer much up.
Carianna asks, "6pm is a repeat of all this?"
Jenna nods. But more rider-centered. What do they want to see
in Fall RP. Yes, I'm a masochist. ;)
Jenna is being dragged bodily to eat, and so is idle for a bit.
;)
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