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EDIT: PLEASE, EVERYONE, DO NOT CONTINUE EVENTS PAST PIRATE WEEK UNTIL THIS IS DISCUSSED WITH MOST PLAYERS. I know that it doesn't end until a few days from now, but I want to make SURE that most players have the choice to talk to me about what's contained here, as it will probably affect the future passing of time in CU.

If you guys have any ideas on how to possibly improve CU, let me know in the suggestion box. But also, I want to make a note for everyone~!

After the Blythe kidnapping thread events, I wanted to note that players may request that the days slow down more noticeably. My intention was to keep time loose in this game so that players could decide when to speed up or slow down themselves, but this isn't turning out too well. During plot-heavy events, whether characters are involved or not, i'm willing to have time go more slowly to ensure that things get worked on without forcing things too far ahead.

As an example, if we're undergoing a particularly plot-heavy period of time in CU, I AM willing to slow things down. If people need an actual representation of time being slowed so that people follow this better, we can do something where each day becomes one third of a day - and characters are not to go too far ahead. Time would still be loose, and characters could post things that go on early, noonish or late in the day regardless of which day it was, but people wouldn't really be welcomed to move ahead of that particular day yet.

I don't think the game is very friendly towards very involved threads right now, and I'm willing to think of ways to alter this somewhat with all of you. If you have any ideas, share them, and we can think about them. =3

Ah, and these suggestions can be shared here, the earlier link was for unrelated things as a reminder. XD

Just to let everyone know, there's now a character template to use for character information on the CU Wiki. I'd really, really appreciate it if people used this template more often. Simply sharing the application doesn't give as much information as following the template will - and it is a wiki, isn't it? It might be more fun to learn more about characters.

There is also information on the trials on the CU Wiki as well. I don't think there's any new information except a tiny bit, but it's better organized than the page of information on the trials here.

Also, for those who haven't confirmed for their characters to be involved in the trial yet - please do so soon!

In case some people don't confirm, though - is anyone willing to have their Niflheimer be part of the representative list as an 'understudy' of sorts?

From now until Metatron and Lucifer's official return to their respective headquarters in a few days, characters will be able to hear mysterious, occasional shrieks that echo hauntingly throughout the realm.

The real reason behind it, which no character will know (though those who can sense things and get visions, like Blythe, may get occasional images of a creature being formed, struggling into existence, but not from a womb... ) is that Sphinx, a character for the trial of the mind, is currently being created by Metatron and Lucifer.

These sounds may sound like a variety of things to people, but the closest way to describe the noises are like haunting bird shrieks that make you want to glance over your shoulder just to make sure there aren't any monsters behind you. Characters can liken the sounds to other things, I just thought it might help if I tried to give some kind of vague description.

Have fun with it. =3

Balam has started to notice them, and L as well, here, for those who might be curious.

Extra trial information here. The representatives have been changed slightly. Originally I was going to keep the first roster and replace Will with Okita, but that won't work because of the trial dates.

Players who do not get a character in as a representative this time will eventually have a turn! Every character will take part in one of the trials at some point.

Please reply to this entry and let me know if you're okay with your character being part of the trial officially, finally now. xD If you do not want a character that's on the roster in this particular trial, let me know now or forever hold your peace? D=

The riddles will not be shared until the day Sphinxie (see the above link) shares them in an IC, ceremonial-type thread, but this is a good update. However, if players would rather I share the riddles (I won't share the answers yet) now, before the characters even know about them, then i'll consider putting them up somewhere soon. Just don't tell other people the answers if you figure it out somehow, because it might ruin the experience for them.

So! Questions? Concerns? Comments? Confirmations on the rosters? Feel free to start asking me about anything and everything now.

Holy crap! I forgot to post this yesterday!

Sorry, sometimes the mod is a doofus, forgive me.

schroedinger has joined the game today, and he'll be given room 208 in Niflheim.

Due to the current events in the game, it is no longer possible to infiltrate Asgard if you're a member of Niflheim.

Metatron has altered his wards on the house. Any member of Niflheim who tries to enter will feel as though they are trying to walk through/spell their way through/whatever a wall. But this isn't really a big deal, because there's tons of other areas for Niflheim/Asgard interaction. But with Niflheim being as...intent on doing stuff inbetween trials...Metatron has seen it best to do this.

There will be one exception for a character that will be appearing soon because of the canon ability of that character to appear anywhere and nowhere. He'll be able to appear on the steps of Asgard and simply walk through the barrier (though he will not be able to cause harm to those inside.) But i'll announce that character tomorrow or Tuesday.

EDIT: Tristan doesn't count since he's already inside, I believe...?

Hello guuuuuuys~!

Yes, your mod has been updating the RP site since like...3 AM. So this part MIGHT come out a little silly. Soooo. I was wondering.

( The Mod's Request! )
I was just wondering if anyone would like to help offer me organizational suggestions as far as that goes. I might alter what you suggest a little, but I really would like any and all tidbits of aid on this, for those who are willing. =3

Alright, that "weekend break too busy to do anything but watch over you guys" took a few extra days, unfortunately. Ah, life and its many tasks~

Still, i'll be back tomorrow and start responding to any thread where it's my turn. XD If any of my characters are in an unfinished thread with you and it's not my turn, we can discuss whether or not you want to close it/discuss what happened or if you want to keep going with the thread.

Metatron will have an important post up soon - he's very disappointed in Asgard right now D=
Buut he'll be doing his best to help out.

Also, I believe today is Inquisitive Day, a Malfunction Day, in case anyone wanted to take part in it. If you miss out on it, feel free to backdate responses/journal posts or do a thread that takes place today later.

EDIT: Also, I want to make it clear to everyone. Asgard is a safe haven like Metatron said long ago. Unlike Niflheim that has its tough people on its own to protect it themselves, Asgard is a place that, yes, you can do no real damage inside of. Sure, an Asgardian might slap another Asgardian, but that's about it. No heavy damage - and even if you tried, Asgard would instantly fix itself and heal any wounds via Metatron's power. I haven't been able to look over threads as much as I've wanted, but it was something I always thought I'd made obvious but in retrospect may require clarification despite stuff i've said about it before. XD

The reason? Because Niflheim and Asgard are simply meant to be that - safe havens. The only thing is that Lucifer expects people to be able to fend for themselves, and Metatron tries to protect his team as best he can without making their decisions for them. There's lots of other territory outside of Niflheim and Asgard, after all...xD

I'll start off by saying that I am aware this is probably perceived differently for each and every player here. We come from different cultures, different backgrounds - sometimes tv ratings aren't even the same for us. But in CU, there is a particular rating system that i've mostly figured out.

I'll include G, PG, and PG-13 here as well. Keep note - this is just for the game, to make sure that things have a more organized rating list. Also, I welcome questions or requests for further clarification - feel free to describe a scene and ask about what ratings it might have as an example, too. I'm just having trouble thinking of good examples right now.

( Explanations )

EDIT: LAKDLASLADHALSD Your mod forgot Glitch and Walter, so the list is going to change. I'm SO SORRY, everyone! But. If any other names are missing, please let me know. I'm so embarrassed. Dx

EDIT #2: Powers are affected by whether or not they come from the physical genetics of a character. If, say, someone gets Balam's body, because Balam is a demon currently in a human body that was created for him, they would get none of his powers, because his powers were transferred into it because of his soul. If someone gets, say, Mitch's body then because Mitch's powers come from his genetics whoever is in his body will have that power for a day. Another example would be that there is no particular implication in the game that Alice Elliot's powers come from her genetics. Things that come from the soul or the mind or whatever will go with the original owner, rather than remain in the body. Does that make sense?

Bodyswitch Day was originally going to be yesterday, but it's going to be pushed to Saturday, June 14th.

For those curious, the current list is here. Any particular, last minute requests WILL be considered, but be aware that you might not get exactly what you want. I'll try to make things pleasant for everyone, though.

Also, I feel it necessary to clarify certain things about Bodyswitch Day.

( Bodyswitch Explanation and List )

Again, feel free to request or suggest something. I'll try to make things fun for everyone, but with so many characters, I might not be able to fulfill every request. Just don't be shy about asking~!

I want to announce a few things for the party thread, since it was planned in advance (and talked to about with me...>=3 Thank you, Mitch-player!)

1. Metatron will provide people with the attire they desire - or their wardrobe will (as Metatron tried to build it so that what they need, it provides.)

2. This particular thread has SPECIAL PERMISSION and even if your character(s) is in two threads already, they are able to post in this thread.

3. Asgard really IS a safe haven for Asgardians. Any attempts to cause general distruction will likely result in poofs of flowers and cushions to erase any harmful situations. For example: Those who attempt to come into Asgard bearing weapons will either find themselves transported instantly back to Niflheim, or their weapons will poof IRREVERSIBLY into flowers and sparkly glitter.

No, this does not mean Jazz will die like a glam rock star, just to cover that. xD A body is different.

From now on unless you're already in the game, the application has to be absolutely stellar. xD I say this because I will not ever "refuse" new people if their applications prove themselves to be wonderful but I also don't want CU to swarm with eighty or more characters. Heheh.

We have two new characters, though, that will come into the game tomorrow. Monday. They have not been added to the Places of Interest or the Quick Add YET, but they will be soon.

For Hell we have Walter Sullivan (holy_assumption) from Silent Hill 4. He will be rooming with Balam in Room 207.
For Heaven we have Glitch (synapse_glitch from Tin Man. He will be rooming with Will Graham in Room 303.

Welcome! My computer is misbehaving TERRIBLY at the moment but I am determined to get edits and character replies done tonight/tomorrow morning. I'm not really sure what's up with my computer at the moment but i'll try to fix it soon...xD Anyway, because of the computer problems I wanted to say that when I DO manage to get the updated lists and everything up, I'll mention it in an edit to this post. =3

We have three new characters joining the game, though they're from people who're already members~

For Hell's side we have:
Ichimaru Gin (kisama), who will be rooming with Jazz in the Garage (think of it as the Garage now having a loft in one corner for a more human-sized person to sleep in)
Midvalley the Hornfreak (hornfreak), who will be rooming with Shinji in room #106

For Heaven's side we have:
Eileen Galvin (shabby_doll), who will be rooming with Lina in room #202

All of these characters have been invited to join the game - check under 'manage asylums'! If you haven't received them, let me know. I'll send them again. We might have a Walter Sullivan and a David from The Lost Boys entering the game too, but we'll see. I'm probably going to get more cautious with applications because we have a good amount of people. It'll probably be easier from now on to add characters if you're already in the game than to be completely new. Not that I won't accept more applications - I just think we're not in an 'underpopulated rush to add more' mode anymore.

I've also added the three characters to the Taken Character List, the Quick Add list, and the Niflheim and Asgard lists. The Places of Interest list has also been updated. Later i'll be adding an 'edit' to this confirming the addition of Niflheim's training area and its description as well as Asgard's. The Contact Information has also been edited.

The timeline has been updated (though it's missing a thread or two) and a character needs to be removed.

Due to inactivity, please remove Alice Liddell (NOT Alice Elliot!) from your friendslists. The quick add list will have a removal command for that account name as of now.

On the bright side, we may have a few new characters that'll even up the teams a bit more. Those of you already in the game who submitted applications? I will look at yours very soon - i've been extremely busy.

I just want to let you all know that, due to life responsibilities and all that jazz, the modliness cannot always be watching the game. Especially when its activity just jumped into Speedy Gonzales mode (And I probably misspelled the poor cartoon character's name.)

Just to keep people informed - do not have your characters behave like other characters aren't wandering around Asgard or Niflheim doing their normal business just because they aren't as fast at being involved as some of the other player characters. Also, try to give people time!

...and remember that no one character may be active in more than two threads. The exception is if the character is stuck in two threads with players currently on HIATUS, and then they are allowed just one more than that.

To make sure I know that the thread is finished, add the "finished thread" tag at the end of the thread. I add it myself only to the threads I have been in or assume are complete.

Also, if you want your character's NPC team leader to do something - you can request it in a thread or on a journal page, but also keep in mind that if it's minor like a desire for normal clothing, having a toilet added to your character's bedroom, or for a bouquet of flowers - anything simple, feel free to assume they're giving it freely.

Well. Rather, Metatron would do anything simply to be nice. Lucifer might not give a character flowers, but he'd give them the food and supplies they need.

Just in case anyone ever gets confused~

Just to keep everyone updated. The Player 'Heads Up's thread has been updated by the new characters, as well as the Getting to Know You thread (for an easy link, check contact information while signed in - there should be a link in there!)

As for other news, the next Malfunction Day will occur on May 22nd, as a reminder. Luminous Lake and its description has been added to the Places of Interest. There are also descriptions of the new character's rooms in there as well, if they're curious.

Other than that, you've probably seen the timeline of events that's been made. I also added something possibly controversial to the character submission form, but I feel that it will give me another level of understanding of the character and how the player will want to write them.

Your mod completely goofed!

She forgot to mention where Dr. Cox and Alice Liddell will be rooming!

Dr. Cox is rooming with Nick in 306 within Niflheim.

Alice L. is rooming with Lina in 202 within Asgard.

Uh. Cheers?

An explanation about the 'journals'! Since some of us are new to this kind of RPG.

They are not journals. Yes, this may blow your mind. Yes, we use them similar to online journals, but what are they really? Online journals (unless you're a rarity) are not used like typical journals. They're communication devices.

They come in whatever form would fit your character's perception of the world - so yes, for the more modern folks who would understand it, they're probably coming off as some messaging board or online journal system. For everyone else? Who knows?

For Alice Elliot, it's a book that writes itself in the different handwritings of each character (when she makes a post and they start responding.)

For someone else, it may be a high tech communication device that transmits and records voices.

It's simply a communication system. It is not really a journal. A [private] entry will be considered something made just for oneself, that other characters can't read. But you could also, say, write a letter and wrap it up for safekeeping under your pillow and mark it [Private//Letter] or something to note that.

When a character writes something, or communicates in any way in first person that isn't directly in front of someone, you use the journals somehow. That's really how it goes. Feel free to ask questions though!

EDIT: Another creative way to use the system would be, for example, if Lucifer left an 'orb' for someone. When the person went into their room, the orb would activate and the character would hear Lucifer's message. So feel free to get wacky with it!

On Friday, May 2nd, Hell and Heaven are both getting a new teammate! This announcement may change to more than two people if we get any more applications, but we'll see.

Alice Liddell will be joining Heaven's team!
Dr. Cox will be joining Hell's team!

They'll officially arrive on Friday~!

( What is it now? )

EDIT: Two new characters for Hell, one for Heaven and one character on the wait list. =3

Thanks for checking~! I hope everyone has fun once the game begins.