THESE ARE THE MAIN POINTS FROM THE MEETING.
If you were not present at the meeting, then read up and comment below with your thoughts on everything, or comment on MEETING skype chat [preferred], where everyone who was present commented. Read their feedback too please.
If you did not tell me you can't make it to the meeting and didn't show up at all, then you are considered an inactive and will be booted in two days, unless you talk to me ASAP.
[9/6/14 8:55:19 AM] Drifter:
1 - Inactives.
Time to clean up around here. To the people who've gotten pokes and warnings over a period of time, it's time to step up your game or you will be removed from the group. The group is meant to be for writing for fun, an outlet of awesomeness. If we have to poke you to come and have fun, then you're obviously not having too much fun or motivation to come post yourself. If you ARE super busy with RL then I should be hearing about it so I don't boot you.
Of course I say this all the time, but this time around….it's WAY more serious. Why? Because we're rebooting the whole group.
2 - Ending Canon/Reboot
It's time to end Canon because it's been going on for so long, and we've lost a few key people along the way. Instead, we'll be doing shorter story archs, such as our last Halloween Event for example. That event actually had a proper conclusion. We'll be doing shorter stories and more freestyle, which would better accomodate with people's activity and urge people into more involvement.
[9/6/14 8:57:36 AM] Drifter: We won't completely finish our canon storyline, but we'll end it with a cliffhanger.
[9/6/14 8:58:50 AM] Drifter: In the new, shorter story arches - we can incorporate old elements and new elements we developed with each of our characters. We still will have the freedom to do what we want with our characters so long as it is logical.
[9/6/14 9:01:44 AM] Drifter: Shorter stories that last about a month or two are great, especially for the entrance of new characters and members.
Yes. I will start recruiting again for a sturdier backbone in the group.
Tifa herself is leaving the group due to various reasons, so it's time to rebuild. Initially I was going to resign in this meeting, but I realized I was being stupid to want to leave something I love just because I lost Tifa, one of the people who has founded this place with me from the start.
[9/6/14 9:02:43 AM] Drifter: Wiping canon completely can help is rebuild a better future.
[9/6/14 9:03:07 AM] Drifter: You guys can insert any thoughts in here now, then I'll go over the rest of the list.
[9/6/14 9:04:07 AM] Weiss: How long are we gonna keep Canon going for before shutting it down?[9/6/14 9:06:12 AM] Drifter: It'll stay up for 5 days or so. More or less. Depends on you guys and what you prefer.
[9/6/14 9:08:43 AM] Drifter: Each of us can create cliffhanger endings for each of our own characters, but as for the main plot - leave the cliffhanger to me. I wouldn't worry too much about how we end things.
[9/6/14 9:09:36 AM] Drifter: And the Zolom plot literally demolished the group because it wasn't seen to the end as it should have been. I believe we needed Don but he became too busy.
[9/6/14 9:10:06 AM] Drifter: It was dragged on for too long and people lost interest.
[9/6/14 9:26:20 AM] Drifter:
3 - Admin
Since my admin are either gone or having technical issues, I'm appointing new ones since I need people to deal with inactives with me and keep track of stuff with me. Also need help on updates as well.
I'll be appointing Denzel and Weiss as my new officers, since they both have consulted with me in the past and we need the fresh energy from Weiss to remind us we're alive and now Denzel's been here long enough to see things through with me. I know Denzel and Weiss actually won't poof on me and actually help me get the job done.
I hope everyone is okay with this. :)
[9/6/14 9:27:27 AM] Drifter: They are two of the most active members with us.
4 - Character Selection
Drifter: Is everyone here satisfied with their characters? After I reboot our character list in exactly 2 days, we will have new openings. For example, major character - Tifa. Will be open, you can consider to change your character within this whole week, or pick up a secondary character.
Is anyone interested in this?
Rude: Um... I like playing Rude honestly... but I don't want Barret or Geal no mores. Not sure if I'd want a secondary for reals or not...
Denzel: as for the list thing, dose that mean all the chars will be rebooted minus the main ones we have? (assuming people don't want a switch over of course)?
Drifter: It all depends on each person and what they want.
Lucrecia: About the characters, I love Lucrecia so much and I would like to continue with her... And I think I can rp for Reeve too, as secondary character, it's still a new character for me and I think I can do a lot of things with him :)
[9/6/14 9:44:41 AM] Rude: Are you gonna keep Gen and Cloud Squallers?
[9/6/14 9:46:05 AM] Drifter: Yeah I'll be continuing with Cloud and Genesis.
Everyone else please input their interests on chatacters/How you feel currently with yours.
[9/6/14 9:46:18 AM] Weiss: As for the character thing... I'm not sure if I'll keep Weiss or not. He's fun to play though, so I might keep him... maybe. lol
[9/6/14 9:46:43 AM] Weiss: I'm totally not indecisive about the thing.
[9/6/14 9:46:43 AM] Weiss: lol
[9/6/14 9:51:31 AM] Denzel: I'm fine with Denzel..derpin it like a boss and all. But..i'll honestly have to think on Aerith for a bit. @__@
[9/6/14 9:52:40 AM] Denzel: I'll still be playing her, don't get me wrong just have too see about stuff. brain work please >>
[9/6/14 9:54:36 AM] Weiss: Well since it's a reboot, I wouldn't mind taking Zack as my main and Weiss as my secondary, so long as that's fine with you peeps.
[9/6/14 9:56:09 AM] Drifter: Cool beans
[9/6/14 9:57:33 AM] Drifter: So Angeal, Barret, Cid, Tifa, and Nanaki are all open for grabs.
Denzel: Well..if it's okay with Rude and Gen, I wouldn't mind taking him up as a third. Until someones found. Of course, only if it's okay.
5 - Halloween Event
[9/6/14 10:02:21 AM] Drifter: Halloween is coming.
[9/6/14 10:02:31 AM] Drifter: Propose ideas for the event noaw! [VIA SKYPE MEETING CHAT GROUP. There are many suggestions for the lot of you to read, but I'll just post my own idea here for now.][9/6/14 10:40:40 AM] Drifter: As for the people who didn't make the meeting WITHOUT telling me (you had a week to let me know you'd be here) that means you're on the inactive list and will be booted in 2 days if you don't talk to me asap.
[9/6/14 10:40:56 AM] Drifter: That includes Don, Marlene, and Zack
[9/6/14 10:41:59 AM] Drifter: http://ff7-rp.weebly.com/halloween-event.html
[9/6/14 10:43:25 AM] Drifter: I have a strong urge to push for a theme which involves Camping in Nibel mountains, a one by one murder/disappearace occuring within the camp group.
[9/6/14 10:43:47 AM] Drifter: Of course I'll be yours truly, the villain - unless someone chooses to be my accomplice
[9/6/14 10:44:00 AM] Rude: :)
[9/6/14 10:44:42 AM] Lucrecia: I love the idea !!!
[9/6/14 10:45:46 AM] Weiss: Accomplice? Should that come to fruition I would be happy to be one one them. Rude's lil cross word description said I like to go for the kill. ;D
[9/6/14 10:46:00 AM] Rude: lol
[9/6/14 10:46:10 AM] Drifter: LOL
[9/6/14 10:46:25 AM] Drifter: Sounds good, of course i'm open for further suggestions but my hearts set on this scenario.
[9/6/14 10:46:41 AM] Drifter: I will be putting a poll on the halloween page some time this month, there will be three choices to choose from. So continue to brainstorm, for i am reading everything.
If you were not present at the meeting, then read up and comment below with your thoughts on everything, or comment on MEETING skype chat [preferred], where everyone who was present commented. Read their feedback too please.
If you did not tell me you can't make it to the meeting and didn't show up at all, then you are considered an inactive and will be booted in two days, unless you talk to me ASAP.
[9/6/14 8:55:19 AM] Drifter:
1 - Inactives.
Time to clean up around here. To the people who've gotten pokes and warnings over a period of time, it's time to step up your game or you will be removed from the group. The group is meant to be for writing for fun, an outlet of awesomeness. If we have to poke you to come and have fun, then you're obviously not having too much fun or motivation to come post yourself. If you ARE super busy with RL then I should be hearing about it so I don't boot you.
Of course I say this all the time, but this time around….it's WAY more serious. Why? Because we're rebooting the whole group.
2 - Ending Canon/Reboot
It's time to end Canon because it's been going on for so long, and we've lost a few key people along the way. Instead, we'll be doing shorter story archs, such as our last Halloween Event for example. That event actually had a proper conclusion. We'll be doing shorter stories and more freestyle, which would better accomodate with people's activity and urge people into more involvement.
[9/6/14 8:57:36 AM] Drifter: We won't completely finish our canon storyline, but we'll end it with a cliffhanger.
[9/6/14 8:58:50 AM] Drifter: In the new, shorter story arches - we can incorporate old elements and new elements we developed with each of our characters. We still will have the freedom to do what we want with our characters so long as it is logical.
[9/6/14 9:01:44 AM] Drifter: Shorter stories that last about a month or two are great, especially for the entrance of new characters and members.
Yes. I will start recruiting again for a sturdier backbone in the group.
Tifa herself is leaving the group due to various reasons, so it's time to rebuild. Initially I was going to resign in this meeting, but I realized I was being stupid to want to leave something I love just because I lost Tifa, one of the people who has founded this place with me from the start.
[9/6/14 9:02:43 AM] Drifter: Wiping canon completely can help is rebuild a better future.
[9/6/14 9:03:07 AM] Drifter: You guys can insert any thoughts in here now, then I'll go over the rest of the list.
[9/6/14 9:04:07 AM] Weiss: How long are we gonna keep Canon going for before shutting it down?[9/6/14 9:06:12 AM] Drifter: It'll stay up for 5 days or so. More or less. Depends on you guys and what you prefer.
[9/6/14 9:08:43 AM] Drifter: Each of us can create cliffhanger endings for each of our own characters, but as for the main plot - leave the cliffhanger to me. I wouldn't worry too much about how we end things.
[9/6/14 9:09:36 AM] Drifter: And the Zolom plot literally demolished the group because it wasn't seen to the end as it should have been. I believe we needed Don but he became too busy.
[9/6/14 9:10:06 AM] Drifter: It was dragged on for too long and people lost interest.
[9/6/14 9:26:20 AM] Drifter:
3 - Admin
Since my admin are either gone or having technical issues, I'm appointing new ones since I need people to deal with inactives with me and keep track of stuff with me. Also need help on updates as well.
I'll be appointing Denzel and Weiss as my new officers, since they both have consulted with me in the past and we need the fresh energy from Weiss to remind us we're alive and now Denzel's been here long enough to see things through with me. I know Denzel and Weiss actually won't poof on me and actually help me get the job done.
I hope everyone is okay with this. :)
[9/6/14 9:27:27 AM] Drifter: They are two of the most active members with us.
4 - Character Selection
Drifter: Is everyone here satisfied with their characters? After I reboot our character list in exactly 2 days, we will have new openings. For example, major character - Tifa. Will be open, you can consider to change your character within this whole week, or pick up a secondary character.
Is anyone interested in this?
Rude: Um... I like playing Rude honestly... but I don't want Barret or Geal no mores. Not sure if I'd want a secondary for reals or not...
Denzel: as for the list thing, dose that mean all the chars will be rebooted minus the main ones we have? (assuming people don't want a switch over of course)?
Drifter: It all depends on each person and what they want.
Lucrecia: About the characters, I love Lucrecia so much and I would like to continue with her... And I think I can rp for Reeve too, as secondary character, it's still a new character for me and I think I can do a lot of things with him :)
[9/6/14 9:44:41 AM] Rude: Are you gonna keep Gen and Cloud Squallers?
[9/6/14 9:46:05 AM] Drifter: Yeah I'll be continuing with Cloud and Genesis.
Everyone else please input their interests on chatacters/How you feel currently with yours.
[9/6/14 9:46:18 AM] Weiss: As for the character thing... I'm not sure if I'll keep Weiss or not. He's fun to play though, so I might keep him... maybe. lol
[9/6/14 9:46:43 AM] Weiss: I'm totally not indecisive about the thing.
[9/6/14 9:46:43 AM] Weiss: lol
[9/6/14 9:51:31 AM] Denzel: I'm fine with Denzel..derpin it like a boss and all. But..i'll honestly have to think on Aerith for a bit. @__@
[9/6/14 9:52:40 AM] Denzel: I'll still be playing her, don't get me wrong just have too see about stuff. brain work please >>
[9/6/14 9:54:36 AM] Weiss: Well since it's a reboot, I wouldn't mind taking Zack as my main and Weiss as my secondary, so long as that's fine with you peeps.
[9/6/14 9:56:09 AM] Drifter: Cool beans
[9/6/14 9:57:33 AM] Drifter: So Angeal, Barret, Cid, Tifa, and Nanaki are all open for grabs.
Denzel: Well..if it's okay with Rude and Gen, I wouldn't mind taking him up as a third. Until someones found. Of course, only if it's okay.
5 - Halloween Event
[9/6/14 10:02:21 AM] Drifter: Halloween is coming.
[9/6/14 10:02:31 AM] Drifter: Propose ideas for the event noaw! [VIA SKYPE MEETING CHAT GROUP. There are many suggestions for the lot of you to read, but I'll just post my own idea here for now.][9/6/14 10:40:40 AM] Drifter: As for the people who didn't make the meeting WITHOUT telling me (you had a week to let me know you'd be here) that means you're on the inactive list and will be booted in 2 days if you don't talk to me asap.
[9/6/14 10:40:56 AM] Drifter: That includes Don, Marlene, and Zack
[9/6/14 10:41:59 AM] Drifter: http://ff7-rp.weebly.com/halloween-event.html
[9/6/14 10:43:25 AM] Drifter: I have a strong urge to push for a theme which involves Camping in Nibel mountains, a one by one murder/disappearace occuring within the camp group.
[9/6/14 10:43:47 AM] Drifter: Of course I'll be yours truly, the villain - unless someone chooses to be my accomplice
[9/6/14 10:44:00 AM] Rude: :)
[9/6/14 10:44:42 AM] Lucrecia: I love the idea !!!
[9/6/14 10:45:46 AM] Weiss: Accomplice? Should that come to fruition I would be happy to be one one them. Rude's lil cross word description said I like to go for the kill. ;D
[9/6/14 10:46:00 AM] Rude: lol
[9/6/14 10:46:10 AM] Drifter: LOL
[9/6/14 10:46:25 AM] Drifter: Sounds good, of course i'm open for further suggestions but my hearts set on this scenario.
[9/6/14 10:46:41 AM] Drifter: I will be putting a poll on the halloween page some time this month, there will be three choices to choose from. So continue to brainstorm, for i am reading everything.