Anita Blake - Chapter Twelve - Judge not, lest ye be judged.

[Darkflame]

I think a lot of it is the varying types of characters. Its hard to get the different races to play nice together, although you did have a few good ideas to try and make that happen. As you say, though, its very hard to get people to continue to play together after that point.  My character for example, runs the gambit between being too busy with Rat things to do other stuff, or being out there trying to work with others, such as the police or other were's that are actually willing to talk.  I designed her with a soft personality so that there would be that balance and she wouldn't be yet another over the top I am alpha hear me roar grr grr type.  of course, also the slowness of posts does kinda put a damper on things too.  If it doesn't look like this is working out, maybe putting it on hiatus may work, and we can see if we can get something else going instead.

[LadyJallyn]

Perhaps a reboot can be done where all characters have a common link IE they all work at Archangel Industries or something. I would very much like to see this thread restarted and since we have a much smaller group of players this should be easier to run.

[Darkflame]

Actually, that idea very well may work.  Having a common thread that ties the characters together can generally do a lot in this type of situation.  Strangely enough part of our previous issue may have been that we simply did not have enough active characters to be able to interact with each other independently of the mods.  If we do a reboot though, do we want to use all new characters, or keep the ones we have and simply tweak them to fit into the common denominator?

And welcome back, my dear! You have been sorely missed.

[LadyJallyn]

I would love to be able to play Katherine as shes just kinda a mellow chill sort if were going with a preternatural group and leave Suki to her own devices but I am game for whatever. With the lack of people play were leopards I find myself thrilled to not have to write for such a huge group of characters. Writting seems to be something new for me again, and intimidating strangely. Despite losing my mother back in 2011 I still havent had much luck with the writting and creative side of me. I don't know if its chronic depression or if its due to the fibro fog I have to deal with on a daily basis, but all I know is sitting down to write has become a bit of a struggle for me. I just finally returned to table top gaming but its like twice a month. Maybe with time it will grow to be easier.

[Darkflame]

It may be a combination of all those things and possibly more.  Sometimes it is hard to drag yourself out of a pit created by either physical or emotional pain.  The only thing you can do is simply keep reaching.  I have no doubt that things will get easier.  These things are the things that have brought you joy in the past.  Sometimes it feels as if maybe you might not deserve that joy-depression can do that.  It's hard to get past that feeling.  I know from experience.  Still, you do deserve it. everyone does.  We are here for you if you need us.  (sorry if I got a bit all squishy there.  I just can't help but try my hardest to help my friends) <3 you!

[LadyJallyn]

TY hun I will do my best. Forgive me if the post are a bit wooden right now.

[Cassie]

I also agree with a restart. While I do not keep up with everyone on a personal level I do have well wishes for everyone. <3 There is no need for pushing one's self either. I feel I should say something more but suck at communicating.