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somarium_ooc2014-05-19 01:01 pm
soulsymmetrical) wrote in somarium_ooc2014-05-19 01:01 pm
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Endgame Discussion
Hey guys, Laena your head mod here. We're already over halfway through May with less than two months to go for the original intended endgame date, July 31st. But I've been contemplating a few things in terms of the game's progression toward it as well as the original plans. Hence why the lack of Moon Cycles.
Looking at things realistically, there's no way we can do what was originally planned as it would require a lot and we just don't have the number. Thus I'm giving everyone a choice:
For the record, I have no issues with the last one because the original plan was to have the world blow up/almost get blown up |D The first and third options will leave the plot unfinished on the character's end, but the second option will progress more toward it with the potential to resolve it.
In each case, even after the game officially closes, players can still post to Somarium to finish whatever threads they may need to finish. There will also be a generic "goodbye" entry.
But for each situation, another possibility opens up: we can end the game earlier than July 31. In fact, we could end it at any time in June. I bring this point up because while I know you guys like the game, I can tell motivation is slipping. And that's okay! That's an effect of things ending, so I understand completely. So rather than just drag things on and on, I honestly would prefer if we end on a good note and be like, "Yay, we're finished!" rather than, "Oh thank God, finally." But if you guys think we can still last until the end of July, then I'll be for that, too.
So that's what I wanted to put on the table and the polls are below. If you'd like to discuss further, just comment here. I would have tried to drag everyone into a "live" conversation via Plurk, but neither the mod account nor my own account has everyone friended and it wouldn't be fair to leave anyone out. If you do want to discuss things with me one-on-one, you are more than free to do so.
As mentioned you are free to contact me in any way and also feel free to comment to this entry.
Looking at things realistically, there's no way we can do what was originally planned as it would require a lot and we just don't have the number. Thus I'm giving everyone a choice:
- We can end the game quietly with working dream gates and everyone goes home. Whatever plot points are left will be just be things for the world to deal with.
- We can have one last expedition to Noctaerium + Nocturne encounter, resolve that issue, and then everyone goes home. This will bring some more closure for everyone.
- We can be horrible people, let the world explode, and everyone escapes home. This is the ultimate bad end.
For the record, I have no issues with the last one because the original plan was to have the world blow up/almost get blown up |D The first and third options will leave the plot unfinished on the character's end, but the second option will progress more toward it with the potential to resolve it.
In each case, even after the game officially closes, players can still post to Somarium to finish whatever threads they may need to finish. There will also be a generic "goodbye" entry.
But for each situation, another possibility opens up: we can end the game earlier than July 31. In fact, we could end it at any time in June. I bring this point up because while I know you guys like the game, I can tell motivation is slipping. And that's okay! That's an effect of things ending, so I understand completely. So rather than just drag things on and on, I honestly would prefer if we end on a good note and be like, "Yay, we're finished!" rather than, "Oh thank God, finally." But if you guys think we can still last until the end of July, then I'll be for that, too.
So that's what I wanted to put on the table and the polls are below. If you'd like to discuss further, just comment here. I would have tried to drag everyone into a "live" conversation via Plurk, but neither the mod account nor my own account has everyone friended and it wouldn't be fair to leave anyone out. If you do want to discuss things with me one-on-one, you are more than free to do so.
Poll #15396 Endgame Routes
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Just the Poll Creator, participants: 18
How should it end?
Let's end it now and go home
0 (0.0%)
Let's do a quick plot finisher and then go home
16 (94.1%)
Just blow it up
1 (5.9%)
When should it end?
July 31 - original date
8 (47.1%)
Beginning of June
1 (5.9%)
Mid June
5 (29.4%)
End of June
3 (17.6%)
As mentioned you are free to contact me in any way and also feel free to comment to this entry.