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Post by Quaxo on Jul 22, 2011 11:09:15 GMT -5
OK, so I started this in PM form which was stupid, this will be much easier to navigate.
I think it would be excellent for rumours to start circulating about a Macavity takeover. Mel, in her application for Sahar, had the idea of Sahar telling Rumple about said rumours, as she does not know that the twins are not 'in Mac's gang' anymore. I was going to go further with this plan, but upon talking to other players I realize that it wouldn't work. However, I think it would be safe to have the above situation play out with Mungo, Rumple, Sahar, and Quaxo.
What does everyone think? Should someone from either the Jellicle or Macavity side of things be eavesdropping in on them? Any ideas?
Also, I think this could be a thread for any other pre-takeover related ideas to take form as well.
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Post by Fangor on Jul 22, 2011 11:20:48 GMT -5
The issues about rumors probably would be because Macavity seems so tight lipped about everything and trusts so few. Like, seems like he's more Mafia-boss in this. Hm. I really doubt Fangor would tell anyone about plans if he knew of any, if not for anything than his own life. I don't know, thoughts about that, Calamity? Or ideas?
For my characters in it, Chris is relatively disposable. His strength pretty much is brawn, but since the incident a few years ago doesn't have the brains to go with it. He's probably going to explode when he sees Kit. I think it'd be interesting if Mac had his orders to take Munk, Tugger, and Misto hostage but leaving the rest alone knowing that Chris really could start a massacre. If someone was supposed to "watch" Chris, it could be interesting to play around drama of what would happen if someone got hurt, since I'd reckon Chris would be less blamed than whoever watched him.
For Fangor, his health's not so great, and slowly declining. I think in a takeover, he would save up most of his strength. Probably want the others to do most of the legwork so then he could come in, if needed. During/post-takeover, he's going to be interested in taking some of the Jellicles for his own pets. He'd like cats that were more innocent, probably interest in the naive, sweet kittens. Probably would think someone like Alonzo and Victor could be good thugs for his own gang if they were able to be swayed. Not sure what/if anything could trigger Victor or convince him on the one side, but with Alonzo's devotion to Plato, would it be a stretch to have Plato be a bargaining chip? Like his life threatened or something, and to keep him alive Alonzo would have to work for him?
Would be also neat if some of the Jellicles were forced to fight each other. I know that's sorta a tool that's been done in movies before. Like think about The Dark Knight. One vacancy, three candidates, fight.
Thoughts?
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Post by Quaxo on Jul 22, 2011 12:05:00 GMT -5
The reason that rumors popped into my head was because I thought it was mentioned in the recent baddies thread by someone that there were rumors flying around.
As far as Alonzo, I think that he would totally fall for that. If Plato was threatened and there was nothing he could do to stop it, I could totally see him taking orders from the Mac side of things.
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Post by Plato on Jul 22, 2011 12:09:13 GMT -5
Awesome re: Alonzo and Plato. That could work well then.
Other folks, what do you think?
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Post by Macavity on Jul 26, 2011 13:56:55 GMT -5
The issues about rumors probably would be because Macavity seems so tight lipped about everything and trusts so few. Like, seems like he's more Mafia-boss in this. correct. i'm a little wary about the thread going down below because of the rumor remark. while i do plan to throw Macavity in there at some point, he will Not Be Happy when he hears there have been rumors flying around. if these "rumors" get out beyond his immediate power, there are going to be Problems. capitalization for effect. i understand that the takeover has been an idea that has been bouncing around for awhile, now. i'm psyched about getting it started as well, hopefully like everyone else. i'm pleased to see the enthusiasm and eagerness to get this thing up and rolling. however, while this is all well and good, i feel that the frequency of the topic is beginning to feel like it's being pushed, to me. i understand that this may be entirely unintentional. i would really not like to lose inspiration or appeal. i work at a slow pace, i'm aware, but i would rather not force or rush the ideas. if the collective board would like to put a deadline on takeover finalization, by all means, and i will be happy to adhere to it. thank you for your suggestions for the baddies. there is already a post in the appropriate plot bunny forum for baddies and i would much appreciate any baddie-related ideas go there. i'm opening the discussion to everyone, despite what the introduction post says. if there are other plans for future baddies or related, i would love to hear about them in a PM, if it's not made to be public knowledge yet, so i can get an idea what to expect and what i can be working towards. my ideal of Macavity, as he is played here, is perhaps drastically different (or not at all) than what some people envision him to be or thought he is being played. i would be more than happy to clear up any misconceptions, misunderstandings, or give insight into how my Macavity operates. if it will help the collective board understand how he works, i will post an outline in one of the forums. regarding rumors: Macavity, as ABT mentioned above, is very tight-lipped and mafia boss-esque. it's unlikely that anyone, including Fangor (who is his right-hand man) knows anything about ideas for a takeover. whether or not Fangor knows at this point, i'm not too sure yet. that is something i will need to mull over a little and then discuss with ABT about how much Fangor knows, if he does, and how long it's been knowledge. if the rumor is mentioned in the current baddies thread, there will be hell to pay. i would like to remind that this, as player knowledge, shouldn't deter how the thread plays out. what happens, happens, and as i mentioned before, i'm hoping to see some tension amongst the crew. thank you for understanding.
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Post by Nehemaiya on Jul 26, 2011 16:35:45 GMT -5
The rumor thing is totally my bad. If needed, I can do some editing or whatever.
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Post by Macavity on Jul 26, 2011 19:37:52 GMT -5
it might actually do some very good character/plot development in the end. there's no reason that i can see to retcon it, considering i never made myself clear on the specifics of Macavity's operations. as we draw closer to the takeover, i'll be posting a comprehensive and hopefully clear idea on how Macavity runs his show. i'll just have to discuss with ABT how the rumor got around and all that.
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Post by Rumpleteazer on Jul 27, 2011 19:57:05 GMT -5
I don't think I mentioned any rumors in Sahar's app... I did say that Sahar was still acquainted with Rumple, but Tire and I need to plot more with Calamity to figure out what Mungo and Rumple's part will be in the takeover. It's hard to figure out what will happen with M&R, because they deserted the gang and Calamity already said that Mac isn't too fond of deserters. (Tire, did I pm you about my plotting with Calamity? I don't recall if I did....)
Anyway, we'll figure it out.
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Post by Quaxo on Jul 27, 2011 22:29:02 GMT -5
You're right, you didn't and I'm crazy, for some reason I had Tire's post in the baddie thread mixed up with your app and I have absolutely no excuse why, other than I'm slightly insane.
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