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Soul Campaign Moderation Journal ([personal profile] soul_mods) wrote in [community profile] soul_ooc2012-09-22 09:00 pm
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Event Coordination: Mission 156

Hot on the heels of the first one comes the second of three missions to destroy the Madness Emitters producing the worst of the Madness outside the city! And where the first one took your characters to deep, dank caves, this one will instead see them far, far above the ground.

The second of three Madness Emitters is located in Lake Tahoe, just on the border of Nevada and California. Specifically, it's been placed on the summit of Heavenly Mountain, which is home to a ski resort that was closed down less than a year ago due to suddenly unmanageable weather conditions. These effects were thought to be due to the rising levels of Madness everywhere, but now it's clear that it's because it was actually turned into an epicenter for the Wavelength.

Once transported to the slopes via mirror, the mission's objective is simply to reach the top by any means possible, defeating any hostiles along the way, and to destroy the Emitter proper.

The mission at a glance:
► The second of three missions will take place on the IC/OOC dates of March 27th/September 28th. This day change will last an entire week, to allow players the time to finish threads without having to rush!
► It will be classified as a 3-star mission, but like the last one, there will be a place for experienced and inexperienced pairs.
► Unpartnered fighters are welcome to join the fight again, and will be given mundane weapons to use if they don't have their own. They'll be able to take down threats that are NEITHER kishin eggs nor Witches, but will be ICly required to stay off the higher slopes.
► There will be a thread specifically for medics, and as always, they are free to act as runners/back-up muscle if they wish.
► Kishin eggs may be either NPCed by the player, or there will be volunteers available to stand-in if requested. See below!

What can my characters expect to face?
► Very snowy conditions, and an unnatural temperature of 15° F (-9° C) which will approach levels below 0° F (-18° F) the further you climb up the slope. Heavenly Mountain is at a base elevation of 6450 feet, with the mountain itself rising some 3500 feet on its own. Characters unused to high altitudes may find themselves tiring easily.
► In addition to the usual fauna that's been corrupted by the high levels of Madness (bears, mountain lions, and small pack of coyotes in this case) you can expect to find kishin egg yeti on the higher slopes. The almost tank-like yeti will be very difficult for inexperienced pairs to take down on their own, so these characters will be ICly required to avoid them (but not necessarily OOCly required…)
► The snowstorm itself is as much an obstacle. Visibility will be low, of course, and it tends to make some people see things that aren't actually there. The intense levels of Madness will only exacerbate the problem. The slopes are dotted with abandoned cabins and resort buildings to find and take shelter from the storm should it become unbearable, but watch your step -- there are no guardrails!
► There are several ways to get up the slopes: you can use the series of old lifts, if they don't look too rickety from disuse. You can play it safe with snowshoes. Or if you manage to stumble across one of the snowmobiles the ski patrols used to use and get it to work, that'd certainly do the trick…
► It's been confirmed that there is a Witch helping guard the summit, in response to the first Emitter's capture. The nature of her powers is currently unknown, but she is to be considered a major threat and avoided accordingly. Characters will not be able to go toe-to-toe with the Witch should they encounter her; the only option will be survival. Good thing your fearless leader's going to be joining you guys on this one, right?

Rewards:
3 Meister points / souls (for Meisters and Weapons, respectively)
750D$ per person
Weapons may choose not to eat their souls, but they cannot be traded amongst each other.
In order for your characters to receive the awards, you must at least provide a summary of what happened on the Mission Board (apologies for the confusion on the last discussion post!) A direct link to the thread you should reply to on the Board will be provided in the comments below.

You may use this post for pre-log plotting, putting together temporary pairs, and for volunteering to help NPC kishin eggs. Happy plotting!
bloodinbloom: (Big brother!; Big Sis!)

[personal profile] bloodinbloom 2012-09-23 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
Either/or sounds good!

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-23 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmm how about we just NPC someone who's heavily affected by madness and go with that this round? :D

I'm more than happy to have something attack, but Yuri would be fairly useless since he's still recovering from injuries he sustained in the last fight. Unless she notices the fact that he's hiding his injury and demands that she check on him?
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[personal profile] bloodinbloom 2012-09-23 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
Sure!

Well, Rosalia might if the NPC is flailing. Anyway, if he needs a Weapon at any time, she's a... ribbon.

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-23 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
Haha well we can see how that goes! Unfortunately he won't willingly partner/resonate with anyone secretive and suspicious bastard, so unless he doesn't know he's about to pick up a Weapon, he won't OTL
bloodinbloom: Screenshot from YouTube (babygirl91580) (I can't speak)

[personal profile] bloodinbloom 2012-09-23 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
Paranoia is so dangerous sometimes. But yes, we'll see how things go! Just be very careful; her ability is... infectious.

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-23 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes it most definitely can be LOL he figures it's safer that way though, in his opinion ;) LOL Infectious, huh?
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[personal profile] bloodinbloom 2012-09-24 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
But that's what drives people mad.

Well, to the enemy.

[personal profile] aiursfavoredson 2012-09-24 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
He was already a little crazy before entering into SC, so it's nothing he isn't used to ;)

LOL well that's an interesting ability, and downright nasty the higher it goes!
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[personal profile] bloodinbloom 2012-09-24 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, well, that's good... I think.

Yeaaahhh, it's very unpleasant.

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-24 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
lol yes and no, depending on the situation 8D he's more likely to hallucinate than anything else ;)

So it seems haha it sounds like she'll have quite the dilemma when she discovers it, nya?
bloodinbloom: Screenshot from YouTube (babygirl91580) (I can't speak)

[personal profile] bloodinbloom 2012-09-24 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Excellent... alhsfjaks Yuri!

She will.

[personal profile] pure_lineage 2012-09-24 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
>_>
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>_> <_< >________________________>

Awwww, but that's always fun to play out 8D
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[personal profile] motherofthesun 2012-09-24 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
/staaare

Yes, yes it is.

/totally matches icons.

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-24 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
/staaaaaares right back at you.

8)c they totally look like they're looking at each other in the above two icons, btw 8D

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-24 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
pishirogane: (Solitude)

Is it weird I have an icon for this?

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-24 03:58 am (UTC)(link)

Maybe, but I'd say more funny 8D

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-24 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
pishirogane: Icon by: coffeerocket @ livejournal (Playing a game brb)

Haha yea. I need to update or upload new icons

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-24 04:13 am (UTC)(link)

Definitely

[personal profile] motherofthesun - 2012-09-24 04:58 (UTC) - Expand

lol these icons!

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement - 2012-09-24 05:04 (UTC) - Expand

Oh yes haha!

[personal profile] pishirogane - 2012-09-24 05:06 (UTC) - Expand

alright XD

[personal profile] pishirogane - 2012-09-24 06:03 (UTC) - Expand

lol this is too funny!

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement - 2012-09-24 06:08 (UTC) - Expand

Oh is it?

[personal profile] motherofthesun - 2012-09-24 06:39 (UTC) - Expand

Yeah

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement - 2012-09-24 06:42 (UTC) - Expand

Ahhh, bed time.

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