OOC Info A Profusion of Rum and Coconuts - Syka's OOC

[Evangeline]

Thank you for the information. It helped me get my business plan sorted out!

1. Does my character have the skills to survive here?
   
   She's a doctor. That means she definitely has some of the skills necessary for her survival - and everyone else's. She isn't a combat character though so no on that end. I've amended her to be competent in wilderness survival, so yes if only barely.
   
   
2. Does my character have the equipment to survive here?
   
   I'd like to think Evangeline does. I've taken the tent, fishing poles and horse from the starting package. She's got flint and tinder, rope, a lantern and all other basic amenities.
   
   
3. How is my character getting here? Be realistically creative.
   
   This is the one I'm a little hung up on. I would like to think she took to the ship departing Riverfall, but I'm not sure that's available to everyone. The only other thing I can think of is that Evangeline hitched a ride with a passing Svefra pod in exchange for catching mice down in the holds and medical services during the trip.
   
   
4. What can my character's presence contribute to the setting?
   
   Evangeline is a doctor and there will be accidents during the construction, undoubtedly. She'll be there to patch everyone up. In the general sense, the jungle is a dangerous place and people are fragile creatures, so she'll be needed sooner or later. As a character, Evangeline is a Priskil worshipper; she'll be here to inspire the rest of the settlement, the bring them hope and give them a reason to carry on, even when things become darkest.
   
   
5. What is my motivation for my character being here?
   
   I see an opportunity to grow as a writer and have a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Syka is the kind of thing you want to get into on the ground floor, because you really get out of it what you put into it. If I start a PC and grind out a business and work my ass off, I know we can get this place off the ground together. Every achievement will inspire me to push harder. As a result, I'll learn skills as a writer that I didn't ever even anticipate. My character will be challenged in unexpected ways. Seeing her grow up and change will be a beautiful thing, too.
   
   
6. What does my character want out of his/her Syka experience?
   
   Eva isn't sure, to be honest. She is coming here to help others, but life isn't often that simple. She wants to "bring light to dark places" as said in her gnosis story. Whatever that looks like for her, that's the plan. The other thing however, is that deep down what she really wants is a home. The idea of a community struggling together resembles in some ways, a family. Evangeline just lost hers and she'd really like that feeling of belonging again.

[Gossamer]

Just remember. ..it's a stats game. Your races have very little to do with survival unless you have WS at Competant. Being an animal won't keep you safe. Planning on n learning a skill isn't the same as knowing a skill. Having a novice skill level means you basically suck at that skill. If your a novice in hunting odds are you arent going to feed yourself with it. Don't forget that.

[Izuyanai]

Thanks Goss, I'll keep skill level in mind. Hey all, I've been planning to get a building thread up, but realize I'm no builder and don't understand the details that go into raising a structure. I was hoping to get some insight from here so that I could have the appropriate steps in mind when I write. As for what I think right now, the first step would be creating a floor plan and clearing the area that will be built on. Reimancy would be handy here in making a good foundation for the building. The next parts would most probably consist of gathering the materials configured from the floor plan. Enough wood and roof material, for example. These materials will then be split into usable boards and planks, and possibly sanded down? The actual building part stumps me. I assume a frame work needs to be laid on the foundation, then, the floor boards? Then boards can be put in place for the walls and finally a roof? More information here would be very helpful.

[Dust]

The how of it ultimately depends on what kind of building you're going to make. To my knowledge, a lot of historical European architecture is "post-and-beam" construction, which is also the immediate predecessor to modern styles in the same venues. The Wikipedia timber framing article has a reasonable overview of characteristics and styles with some schematics scattered throughout. This seems pretty involved for Syka, though, especially before the sawmill gets up and running. Another option would be a log building. This (PDF) has a good overview of log cabin structure and plans. That sort of building would have no framework as such, at least until the roof stage, since the walls are just stacked logs. The foundation looks to also be more logs. You also have mat-sided buildings, e.g. Samoan architecture. See here, which has some diagrams, and here, which is more cultural-focused but also has some practical information. The 'foundation' for those pretty much amounts to burying the main supporting poles deeply.

[Urkut]

Izu,
I'm not terribly knowledgeable on construction (although Dust seems to have covered that), but I can always offer labor. Urkut may not have much to give, but elbow grease is always plentiful.

Now, yay, reflection questions!

1. Does my character have the skills to survive here?
The short answer is, some of them.
She has weapons skills, as well as a small amount of hunting and tracking skills for food, but her wilderness survival is nonexistent. I plan to work on this throughout the season, but right now it's a weak area.

2. Does my character have the equipment to survive here?
I have a solo in progress where Urkut is purchasing the materials, but as of yet it is unfinished. I will get that finished soon and update this.

3. How is my character getting here? Be realistically creative.
Like many others, a boat. She paid for a charter boat, probably with a few other characters on the island currently.

4. What can my character's presence contribute to the setting?
Urkut can (usually unintentionally) create conflict with her stubborn attitude and matriarchal mentality. Conflict has to be present for plots to occur, so this is vital.

Besides that, she adds a little flavor as a Myrian as she is native to Falyndar, and will be familiar with the types of hunting required to get meat from the jungle. On that note, I plan to have her create a business for the sale/trade of animal products.

5. What is my motivation for my character being here?
I want my character to be a part of something bigger.
While there are obviously influential plots all over Mizahar, the settling of a new location seems to me influential to the entire world.

6. What does my character want out of his/her Syka experience?
A home, simply put. She wants to find a place where people accept her, or at least tolerate her, and do not push her to be something she isn't. She was never accepted in Taloba, but even so, she seeks something with the same comforts, and a new maternal figure.

[Linie Moonreef]

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Does my character have the skills to survive here?
With my highest amount of points in fishing and sailing, I believe that I could survive here. She would at least be able to feed herself with my competency in fishing. I also believe with the new knowledge about the lay of the land, armed with all the work you did on the flora information and etc, I feel more prepared to play in character here. I reckon I'l be checking that out quite a few times.

Does my character have the equipment to survive here?
She lives on her casinor. Which as I remember from the lore has its own living space inside the ship, so it's not like she would be sleeping on the deck! She has many fishing nets and many fishing poles, kits, not to mention rope and a hatchet. I made her with survival in mind. Hopefully the longer I stay here the longer I can get to know myself in a survival type setting. I do hope to build her a house someday too.

How is my character getting here? Be realistically creative.
By her boat, The Salty Bastard!

What can my character's presence contribute to the setting?
Another fisherman Svefra! Not only that but a player who plans on being here for the long haul. I'm really excited to play in this niche you've made. As an explorer I hope to venture out into the Maw and try my hand at WS so eventually I can discover some of the secrets of Pavena. That old railroad is what I want to explore.

What is my motivation for my character being here?
Well, I wanted to get in on the newest city in Mizahar. Plus once I learned this is completely new, IC and OOC my interest was peaked. Now with the new information you posted my interest in the city/settlement is rejuvenated, once again, and after I get this darn cast off I'll be ready to post again. Only waiting until Monday.

What does my character want out of his/her Syka experience?
Exploration! WS! Treasure!

[Nacira]

Hey guys! I'm Nacira and I am currently working on my profile. I'll be playing a Svefra who will be a potter. Her goal is to start a pottery business and also offer wilderness guide stuff and be willing to help with supply runs with her casinor until her little shop is made. I have the basics figured out for her I just need to sit down and finish her profile.

I'm more than happy to plot with people though I don't have a date as to when she will be in Syka yet but I'm open to having her come in just about anytime as she doesn't have any ongoing plots or anything being a new character. I look forward to threading with as many of you as I can!

[Linie Moonreef]

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Hey Nacira! I read your CS and noticed a typo in your history. At the beginning you call the Pod the Whiterapid's and then at the very end you call them the Whitewater's. I thought you would like to know that.

Also welcome to Syka! I'll drop you a PM.

[Linie Moonreef]

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Two things. One being the Swing Beach's link takes you to Riverfall. Thought you might wanna fix that so we can find it! I would like to use it, sounds like a nice lazy day.

Secondly do I NEED a modded thread with you Goss where I meet the founders or can I meet my employer on my own time, in my own thread? I think the answer is yes, but I just want to be sure so I can be correct when I get this job thread done.

Edit: Third thing, any Svefra or aquatic kelvic (whale, seal, dolphin) that want to be apart of the "to be named" pod hurry up and post in my thread in the Character Matchmaker. Next Friday we'll be voting on the name of the pod and then you won't have a say! Of course you can still join, but I think the naming is pretty fun!

[Gossamer]

Swing Beach link has been fixed. Thanks for pointing that out!

Now, who besides Linie and Kame need a thread with me? I have the entirety of next week off and I'm hoping to get the rest of these started and done if possible!