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[krogothwolf]

I was just wondering if we are going to be considered a squad all together, and if so, do wee need someone among us to be considered the commander?

[Overcast]

Yeah, but then Avvy almost seems like a mandatory thing if you are messing about these days. It has built up this habit of somehow staying alive no matter what happens, it is always accepting anyone willing to step in at the time, the minimum power requirements to be normal are absurd at the very least, and you get to play as your avatar. It is reliably fun stuff.

Anyway, on the current readout we have two slackers(Spencer and Len) who probably won't be commander. One violent dude who probably doesn't have the patience to command(Hector). A maverick who probably lacks the discipline(Marcus). So what we have left of current characters to lead are the Professional(Ali), the Analyst(Ryan), and the Saint(Max). Dunno if Max has the coldness for this either so blah blah blah overthinking it.

[Geminex]

Like I said, if we get an officer, I don't think Ryan would be suitable, due to his character.
Second-in-command would be good, though.

And what is the Avatar RP anyway?
I've checked it out once or twice, but there's no explanations. Just incarnations of forumites doing crazy things.
I understand that the "Avatar" bit comes from the fact that the characters people are playing are themselves (sort of), but is there a plot? Was there ever one? Is it possible to join?

[Dracorion]

Originally Posted by Overcast

Dunno if Max has the coldness for this either so blah blah blah overthinking it.

Yeah, probably not.

Then again, it's hard to tell what someone's fit for when the form doesn't include personality. The only indication you get is the bio.

[PyrosNine]

Originally Posted by Geminex

And what is the Avatar RP anyway?
I've checked it out once or twice, but there's no explanations. Just incarnations of forumites doing crazy things.
I understand that the "Avatar" bit comes from the fact that the characters people are playing are themselves (sort of), but is there a plot? Was there ever one? Is it possible to join?

There's one going on right now, check the wiki. and it's own discussion thread for further answers to questions.

I do warn you, it's not um, newb friendly, so to speak. People who don't have a clear and evident forum personality tend to get ran over in the mayhem, with few exceptions.

[Geminex]

If not for the fact that I don't have a clear and evident forum personality I would take mild insult to the implied suggestion that I don't have a clear and evident forum personality.
Though I could always create one. On the forums I'm actually less... distinguished (murderous) than in real life.

Though now I at least know where all those posts in the RP forum are generated and why there are so many high-post-count, low-rep users about.

And I see what you mean when you say non-new friendly. How much of it would I have to read to get a faint idea what's going on?

[PyrosNine]

Hmm, well, I don't want to take this thread off topic, but essentially we're under attack by aliens powered by pure, chemical hate. However, much of the story and the RP is character driven, and to get some of the jokes you'd have to know about each player character's history to understand some stuff. I'd suggest also reading the NPF comics page to get that info a bit better.

But if you have the time, re-reading every NPF avvy is a fun, fun time.

[Geminex]

Kay. Last off-topic post from me as well. I might go through the comics thread, though I really don't have the time to read the entire avvy archive. Maybe some of the more current chapters.

If I join (which'll probably be once the current storyline is over, if ever) then I'll read up on what I need to know, maybe pick a mentor to pester with questions.

[Relm Zephyrous]

Mind if I derail the conversation back on topic?

Originally Posted by Overcast

So what we have left of current characters to lead are the Professional(Ali), the Analyst(Ryan), and the Saint(Max). Dunno if Max has the coldness for this either so blah blah blah overthinking it.

Max might not have the coldness for it, Ryan might not either as self admitted. So taking from here this leaves us with Ali. Of course, we have Nemesis as well which I'm thinking this analysis was done before I was really factored in. Nemesis would have the character for it and such and could definitely fill the role.

But I'm not thinking a 'leader' is necessary, at least not for everything. For example:

Nemesis could be in charge of the strategic layout and changes on the fly, as she'll be able to keep tabs on where everyone is and what the overall view of the battle is since she's not engaged in combat herself, and is gaining information.

But overall more long term directives could go to Ali, like managing who guards who and what the pre-battle plan is and situations where she isn't distracted by actually being elbow deep in warfare.

Ryan as suggested could be second in command for both of these roles, enough non-combatant to be able to help manage the situation while time is an issue, but also having a hand in the preparation. He could also be used to relay 'witty comments' from Ali to Nemesis when control goes from the former to the latter.

And there we have a quasi-council already beginning to form. This is just a simple idea of my head working through it all, of course anybody who really has a way of adding in either stage can do so.

[Geminex]

Disclaimer: I apologize if I'm being a paranoid asshole here, but I've already rewritten this post twice, trying to be more civil. And I spent quite a while thinking up this character, I really want to remain... unique, I guess.

Nemesis could be in charge of the strategic layout and changes on the fly, as she'll be able to keep tabs on where everyone is and what the overall view of the battle is since she's not engaged in combat herself, and is gaining information.

Wait, second-in-command for this? This is my primary role. Tactical coordination. Information gathering. Overview of who is where, doing what, and what they should be doing. Sure, your character can support mine, but if you read my bio, this is exactly what I wanted to do. I even named my class Tac-Co.

And like you said, your character has zero military experience. She's a draftee. A "Mad Scientist". How on earth is she going make strategic decisions without having done this sort of thing before?

Perhaps I should have clarified when I used the words "second-in-command":
Ryan has the skills, but not the combat experience to make any big calls. He can estimate and predict what course of action is gonna be benefical in a tactical environment.
However, he doesn't have the experience or the willingness to give people orders (He'll make suggestions, at best) or make strategic decisions, such as calling for retreat.