Season Seven OOC

Jen · April 13, 2008, 05:30:42 PM

Season Seven Plot

Note: This is simply a basis with which to build upon. We have not defined the race, the planet, the reasons for why things happen, or the solutions. We are leaving it open ended but writers should share ideas and collaborate with one another in threads, Skype calls and PMs instead of determining the course of the story on their own.

The mission of the Arabella is to explore, but on its way to the Beta Quadrant, Quinn is asked to investigate the disappearance of three Federation Scientists. Ten scientists were observing the culture of a newly discovered world. The planet's various minerals interfere with scans and so the planet's geology prevents orbital study. The only way to observe this culture was to spread out and live among the natives... The ten scientists are each alone and stretched between the two hemispheres of the planet. These scientists were to make contact with their higher-ups every six months, but after three of them missed their check in time, the higher-ups contacted Vulcan, the closest Federation world, to report the missing scientists and the strange happenings occurring among the natives. The people of this world have developed a culture that is equal to that of the Middle Ages on Earth. Since the scientist's arrival, the natives have begun to progress too quickly. The missing scientists are suspected of contaminating the culture with technology... the reasons are unknown.

The people are now in turmoil... witch-hunts are the response that some kingdoms give to the technological advancements. The scientists are in danger and the culture of these people is in chaos. The Arabella must retrieve the scientists and investigate the true reasons behind the culture's advancements in farming, industrialism, architecture and medical advancements. Are the scientists responsible? Or is there something or someone else behind the progress?

Two teams of crewmen are disguised as natives and are spread throughout the planet. Sevryll is in command of a science and medical team and Quinn is in command of the security and engineering team. Aeric James will remain on Arabella as commanding officer and will oversee the study of any technology beamed aboard by the teams. Counselor Margon will accompany the medical team to study the effects of this rapid progression on the people.

This mission was created to give all writers a means of participating. In our discussions the majority of writers wanted to study a new culture. This story line is a blend of several ideas proposed in the Skype meeting.

We will begin the season with a post describing Arabella's departure. Soon after we will post a briefing where senior staff will discuss the mission. After this our plan is to begin with a "in route" holoprogram that will allow for the new crew to bond and experience a taste of what the culture of the world they are headed to is like. The program will be the Camelot program that writers voted on a few seasons ago. This will be a fun opportunity for people to do joint posts and explore their characters a bit as we get to the planet and build up to the mission.

moyer777 · April 13, 2008, 06:05:01 PM

This will be great and much fun!!

:cheers

To the Arabella!

iceman · April 13, 2008, 06:06:19 PM

cool

X · April 13, 2008, 06:06:31 PM

I love this!

Omra · April 13, 2008, 06:17:22 PM

Camelot!

Camelot!

Camelot!

It's just a model...

Hush!

(Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

moyer777 · April 13, 2008, 06:18:02 PM

Oh, running away are you?

moyer777 · April 13, 2008, 06:18:51 PM

on second thought let's not go to Camelot, 'Tis a silly place....

Omra · April 13, 2008, 06:28:19 PM

Come back here, I'll bite your kneecaps off!

Coward!!

wraith1701 · April 14, 2008, 03:52:27 AM

I'm gonna like Holo-Camalot...

"...I have to push the pram a lot!" LoL

Jen · April 15, 2008, 10:45:31 AM

Good start everyone. I'm really enjoying the posts. I have just few points on RPG etiquette that I'd like you all to keep in mind as you interact with other characters. Especially for newbies and folks who aren't used to collaborating with other writers.

Do not abruptly end a scene, especially if there are many people who are involved in that scene. Kenny and I try to give everyone an opportunity to react to briefings and if you write, for example, that everyone leaves the room it can close the door on the opportunity for others to respond.

Also, if you have a chance to do a joint post with one or more individuals please do this rather than writing responses for them. Very few know a character like the writer who created them. Verbiage my not sound right to them, responses may be off...etc. Unless it's a very minor thing, like "how are you today?" "I'm fine thank you".... please collaborate. If you think that something was written that was 'out of character' for your character, please do not hesitate to contact the person who wrote it and ask them to edit or offer an alternative. Try to be diplomatic in your methods. :)

And finally, try not to place people in a scene or require them to be somewhere without talking to the person who is writing for them first. They may have something else in mind and your post might throw a wrench in their plans. Collaborate with other writers through PMs, AIM, emails, skype and forum posts. I have found that when I collaborate with others my posts are more than one dimensional. Collaborating makes the writing more like role playing. It's a lot of fun and I think others would agree.

Thanks!
Jen

Jen · April 17, 2008, 10:57:08 AM

Camelot Holodeck Program

Those going on the mission are required to participate in the training session that will be held in the holodeck. Have fun with your characters and their choice of medieval costumes (have them research first and choose something appropriate for the era of course). Go "pick up" other officers who are joining us and walk with them through the corridors, ride turbolifts or run into the lounge for a quick bite in your costume. It would be fun to read about the reactions of other crewmen. Then start heading to the holodeck. Sevryll and Quinn will direct you at some point in the program.

If you have a character who is a scientists (any field) , medical officer (nurse or doctor), security/tactical, engineering, etc. you are going on the away mission. Ryla Drett is remaining behind to fill in for Doctor Peterson. As second officer, Aeric James is remaining behind to command the ship. Both will be studying anything that gets beamed back for analysis since the away teams cannot do a thorough job on the surface. If you don't want your character to go, they don't have to... but you'll need to keep yourself occupied on the ship by helping Drett and James.

Bryancd · April 17, 2008, 03:10:36 PM

Hey everyone, I need some help. I am going to be gone from Saturday through Tuesday with little or no access to a computer. I am running in the Boston Marathon on Monday. :)
Anyway, I need someone to take on K'arath for me in the holodeck. He needs to participate somehow. He is on his way to the holodeck now wearing a ridiculous suit of armor. i did that for a joke and was planning, after you all have a good laugh, to let him change into something more like a Ranger or Gondor type of outfit for more practicality.
Also, Wraith or Hawkeye, could one of you guys bring along Ensign Dunn?

wraith1701 · April 17, 2008, 05:03:34 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on April 17, 2008, 03:10:36 PM
Hey everyone, I need some help. I am going to be gone from Saturday through Tuesday with little or no access to a computer. I am running in the Boston Marathon on Monday. :)
Anyway, I need someone to take on K'arath for me in the holodeck. He needs to participate somehow. He is on his way to the holodeck now wearing a ridiculous suit of armor. i did that for a joke and was planning, after you all have a good laugh, to let him change into something more like a Ranger or Gondor type of outfit for more practicality.
Also, Wraith or Hawkeye, could one of you guys bring along Ensign Dunn?

I'd be happy to write for K'arath, and if Med's isn't using Dunn, I'll write him as well. It's always easier to write a scene if there are other characters to interact with. :)

By the way, have fun on the run! :thumbsup

Bryancd · April 17, 2008, 05:04:20 PM

Quote from: wraith1701 on April 17, 2008, 05:03:34 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on April 17, 2008, 03:10:36 PM
Hey everyone, I need some help. I am going to be gone from Saturday through Tuesday with little or no access to a computer. I am running in the Boston Marathon on Monday. :)
Anyway, I need someone to take on K'arath for me in the holodeck. He needs to participate somehow. He is on his way to the holodeck now wearing a ridiculous suit of armor. i did that for a joke and was planning, after you all have a good laugh, to let him change into something more like a Ranger or Gondor type of outfit for more practicality.
Also, Wraith or Hawkeye, could one of you guys bring along Ensign Dunn?
I'd be happy to write for K'arath, and if Med's isn't using Dunn, I'll write him as well. It's always easier to write a scene if there are other characters to interact with. :)

Your the man! Thank you and have fun with them. K'arath be the fish out of water until the sword start clashing and Dunn will be, in general, a little confused!!!

Meds · April 17, 2008, 10:32:38 PM

Yeah go ahead and use Dunn mate. If you want a little interaction with Joe involved as well let me know. Otherwise bring on the swords and be prepared to feel the effects of muld wine.