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 05.06     Rebekah    OOC in an IC World!
                      Join Rebekah at the Reality Cafe at 9:00 PM Eastern
                      on Saturday, May 6th for an open discussion about
                      keeping conversations IC, and how to avoid the most
                      common OOC pitfalls.  Staying IC is one of the things
                      which gains those wonderful, noto-generating RP
                      bonuses, so learn how to keep 'em coming!

Rebekah Taylor steps out of the shadows.
Rebekah Taylor waves.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Ok, let's get started"
Rebekah Taylor smiles.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Thank you all for coming to my little forum tonight"
Rebekah Taylor smiles.
Rebekah Taylor says, "I really appreciate it"
Rebekah Taylor says, "We're going to keep this informal, so no cone of silence if y'all
 can keep the movements down a bit"
Rebekah Taylor says, "I would appreciate little to none screen roll since I was stupid
 and had a beer last night"
Rebekah Taylor winces expressively.
Rebekah Taylor says, "First off, thanks for improving a lot from the first IC/OOC forum
 that Phoebe had"
Rebekah Taylor says, "I know I've hardly warned anyone to stay IC lately"
Rebekah Taylor smiles.
Rebekah Taylor says, "There are a few things that we all can work on, though, and
 that's what this forum is for."
Rebekah Taylor asks, "Is there anything anyone would like to bring up and we'll discuss
 it?"
Rebekah Taylor asks, "Perhaps ways that we, as GMs, can improve upon?"
Rebekah Taylor glances around.
The sounds of crickets chirping fills the air.
Rebekah Taylor twiddles her thumbs with a blank expression on her face.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Ok, this is gonna be one quick forum"
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Samson Spade says, "A bug that I have noticed is voices when people are waiting for
 that long ER ride"
Elise Evans asks, "How about ways to talk about what level you are, or how close to
 your next level, but stay IC?"
Miranda Myles chuckles.
Ryan Archam nods.
Rebekah Taylor asks, "What do you mean, Samson?"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Samson Spade says, "I kinda get itchy talking to ghosts, capiche"
Samson Spade says, "its not a IC thing"
Samson Spade nods to Rebekah Taylor.
Rebekah Taylor says, "I think that might be something Trevor is working on with the
 changes"
Samson Spade says, "okay"
Rebekah Taylor says, "But I'll make sure to bring that up to him."
Samson Spade smiles at Rebekah Taylor.
Samson Spade says, "Dont tell him who mettioned it"
Samson Spade grins at Rebekah Taylor.
Rebekah Taylor writes down Sam says...
Rebekah Taylor glances at Samson Spade.
Rebekah Taylor says, "um, ok"
Miranda Myles laughs!
Samson Spade smirks.
erases furiously
Rebekah Taylor babbles incoherently.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Ok, so no more dead people talking"
Ryan Archam says, "I like Elise's topic."
Rebekah Taylor says, "I think I know why it's like that, because the other Simu games
 allow the dead to speak.  Which, if you've ever played the other games, is a handy
 thing."
Elise Evans grins.
Sarah Ninesling says, "Elanthia likes their dead a little livlier"
Samson Spade says, "Handy for Para's maybe, not for Cops and the like"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Samson Spade.
Samson Spade says, "but yeah, I know other places are weird"
Ryan Archam nods.
Samson Spade smiles at Rebekah Taylor.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Well, I know in the other games, when we die we die, not go
 unconcious."
Rebekah Taylor says, "And we tend to drop things when we die"
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Rebekah Taylor says, "But here I don't think it's necessary"
Rebekah Taylor says, "So I'll bring it up to Trevor"
Arielle Drummond says, "Maybe that's something that can be worked around.  Calling it
 dying."
Samson Spade nods.
Elise Evans nods to Arielle Drummond.
Samson Spade says, "yeah, not good to call and ER run death at all"
Rebekah Taylor says, "I always have, Arielle."
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Elise Evans says, "It really doesn't make much sense to get on the comm and say "I
 died"."
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Personally, and this won't happen so don't freak, but I'd like to
 see real death here"
Elise Evans whimpers.
Savannah Reynolds frowns.
Arielle Drummond shakes her head.
Nina Perrson shakes her head.
Miranda Myles says, "Nope"
Rebekah Taylor says, "I know, it won't happen, but to me that's more IC"
Rebekah Taylor shrugs.
Samson Spade says, "hard to play outta that fix with Mumbo jumbo"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Samson Spade.
Samson Spade says, "like in other places"
Arielle Drummond says, "Some things I'm willing to let slide even if it isn't IC."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Although, if you remember way back when we would actually have
 stumps for heads"
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Elise Evans says, "and feathers"
Elise Evans giggles.
Rebekah Taylor says, "So, the injuries have changed so no death"
Arielle Drummond says, "And tails."
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Savannah Reynolds says, "Those were the days."
Savannah Reynolds sighs.
Nina Perrson laughs!
Rebekah Taylor says, "I was so proud of my first tail"
Rebekah Taylor gazes dreamily at nothing in particular.
Samson smirks at Savannah Reynolds.
Samson Spade seems to be in a sentimental mood.
Nina Perrson says, "i forgot about that"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Anyway, on to the next topic"
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Rebekah Taylor asks, "How to discuss levels IC?  Any thoughts?"
Ryan Archam shakes his head.
Sarah Ninesling says, "I usually say. I have visited rosalie x amount of times"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Sarah Ninesling.
Sarah Ninesling says, "but that is gonna change"
Ryan Archam says, "I have no idea. It gives me trouble alot."
Nina Perrson says, "isn't training IC? for at least these remaining months? heh"
Sarah Ninesling says, "since with reallocation we will not have to visit training
 centers"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Nina Perrson.
Samson Spade says, "just say you been around the block..that you may have visited Aegis
 like 14-15 times but lost count"
Samson Spade nods.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Yea, but there will still be the level thing to deal with"
Samson Spade says, "keep it vague"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Of course, it could always be whispered"
Ryan Archam nods.
Ryan Archam says, "That is what I do."
Rebekah Taylor nods to Ryan Archam.
Elise Evans says, "It's not a terribly IC thing to discuss anyway, though people are
 always interested in where they are in comparison to others ..."
Elise Evans says, "and it's exciting when you do level"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Elise Evans says, "Even now."
Elise Evans grins.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Yes, that's true"
Elise Evans says, "Maybe especially now since it happens for me so rarely"
Rebekah Taylor grins at Elise Evans.
Samson Spade pats Elise on the back.
Ryan Archam turns on his communicator.
Rebekah Taylor says, "So, I guess that the best thing to do is whisper.  And if someone
 asks outloud, then in a whisper ask them nicely to whisper."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Unless you can think of a better way"
Rebekah Taylor smiles.
Elise Evans says, "There are probably other vague ways out loud too"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Elise Evans says, "um ... something like saying the PD is about half way to recognising
 your contributions"
Elise Evans says, "which would be level 25"
Elise Evans says, "or thereabouts"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Elise Evans says, "Or you're close to recognition from 40 on or so"
Elise Evans says, "the other thing is with getting honours, you could comment about you
 Silver Sphere or whatever you have"
Elise Evans says, "your"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Elise Evans says, "Or that you're getting close to earning them"
Mariko Shinobu chuckles.
Kayla Ingram asks, "Silver Sphere?"
Elise Evans says, "Feel free to speak up, people"
Elise Evans grins.
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Samson Spade says, "the medal"
Samson Spade nods to Kayla Ingram.
Kayla Ingram says, "Oh."
Elise Evans says, "Oh ... you can recognition from the government every 20 levels"
Kayla Ingram says, "I still have no idea what that is..but..okay."
Elise Evans says, "can get ... I'm babbling"
Kayla Ingram says, "Ohh..okay."
Elise Evans says, "And they give you a medal to wear, and the opportunity to be
 official recognised within your profession as having achieved that by showing another
 title"
Rebekah Taylor says, "So there's a lot of ways, one just needs to be creative"
Seth Danfield says, "When talking about what level you are, you could compare it to a
 year.  Say 'I have been an agent for 15 years'"
Ryan Archam nods.
Ryan Archam says, "Thats a good one."
Rebekah Taylor nods to Seth Danfield.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Of course, then you have the age issue"
Nina Perrson says, "but if i said i'd been an agent for 58 years..."
Seth Danfield nods to Rebekah Taylor.
Nina Perrson says, "and i'm 21..."
Elise Evans giggles.
Ryan Archam grins.
Samson Spade says, "so am I"
Miranda Myles begins chuckling at Nina Perrson.
Seth Danfield says, "Didn't think about that"
Samson Spade smiles at Nina Perrson.
Elise Evans says, "I've been a doctor a long time ..."
Seth Danfield grins.
Elise Evans says, "no wonder I ache all over after trying to climb rocks"
Rebekah Taylor begins chuckling at Elise Evans.
Seth Danfield grins at Elise Evans.
Elise Evans says, "Although that could be because I fall off."
Elise Evans blushes a nice shade of off-pink.
Seth Danfield says, "Ok, bad idea"
Rebekah Taylor says, "So just be creative, and be kind when someone is OOC about
 levels"
Ryan Archam says, "I have another topic..."
Rebekah Taylor nods to Ryan Archam.
Rebekah Taylor says, "go for it"
Ryan Archam says, "I think that uhh.. the word 'hunting' used for well.. hunting is a
 little raw."
Mark Grant says, "working is better ryan"
Ryan Archam says, "I think that people should really use a different word.."
Ryan Archam nods.
Ryan Archam says, "I know."
Rebekah Taylor nods.
Kayla Ingram just hugged Seth Danfield.
Ryan Archam says, "Hunting just sounds... psychotic."
Elise Evans asks, "Perp chasing?"
Nina Perrson says, "it's just short for bounty hunting though"
Nina Perrson chuckles.
Samson Spade asks, "maybe Collaring muggs, chasing spooks?"
Ryan Archam nods.
Elise Evans nods to Nina Perrson.
Kayla Ingram nods to Nina Perrson.
Ryan Archam says, "chasing spooks.."
Ryan Archam nods.
Rebekah Taylor says, "That's true, Nina.  Never thought of that."
Elise Evans says, "Although we do beat them to death with blunt objects on occasion."
Seth Danfield grins at Elise Evans.
Sarah Ninesling says, "when i hunt apps I say i am doing paranormal research"
Sarah Ninesling says, "when i am doing violent perps i say hunting though"
Sarah Ninesling shrugs.
Rebekah Taylor nods to Sarah Ninesling.
Ryan Archam gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Well, start calling it something else and maybe the others will
 catch on."
Ryan Archam nods.
Ryan Archam says, "i'll try it."
Samson Spade says, "lead by example is a good thing"
Sarah Ninesling asks, "Is hunting inappropriate?"
Elise Evans says, "Or maybe they're looking for ducks and they miss"
Samson Spade smiles at Ryan Archam.
Elise Evans grins at Ryan Archam.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Although hunting could be short for bounty hunting, too, but hey,
 if it bothers you then let's change it for yourself"
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Ryan Archam nods.
Nina Perrson says, "it's better to shoot people instead of ducks anyway"
Nina Perrson just scowled at Elise Evans!
Elise Evans says, "eep"
Elise Evans ducks her head.
Sarah Ninesling says, "how about . I am going maiming"
Elise Evans says, "I wasn't condoning it"
Rebekah Taylor grins at Sarah Ninesling.
Seth Danfield begins laughing at Sarah Ninesling!
Nina Perrson chuckles.
Ryan Archam begins laughing at Sarah Ninesling!
Elise Evans asks, "I'm heading out for a bit of swing and miss?"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Perp bashing, collaring"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Rebekah Taylor chuckles.
Kayla Ingram says, "I'm going to kill some folks.."
Ryan Archam says, "I like collaring, or cuffing, even."
Ryan Archam begins laughing at Kayla Ingram!
Rebekah Taylor nods to Kayla Ingram.
Elise Evans says, "I often just say I'm going wandering, too ... which could be a walk
 around town, or hunting or whatever."
Rebekah Taylor says, "When I played, I just said I was going to French"
Rebekah Taylor shrugs.
Ryan Archam asks, "Or how about walking the beat, hmmm?"
Ryan Archam says, "If you happen to be a cop."
Samson Spade says, "I use that all the time"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Ryan Archam.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Now, saying 'hunting' isn't OOC, per se, but some might be
 offended by it."
Ryan Archam nods.
Ryan Archam points at himself.
Arielle Drummond says, "It does sounds kinda brutal."
Arielle Drummond shrugs.
Rebekah Taylor says, "So if you don't like it, then just think up something different"
Rebekah Taylor smiles at Ryan Archam.
Rebekah Taylor nods to Arielle Drummond.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Ok, let's see...next on my list"
Sarah Ninesling says, "It is hard to rp when there are people who hunt for like ann
 hour then sit in front of the pub saying nothign while they rest"
Sarah Ninesling says, "that is my complaint"
Ryan Archam nods.
Ryan Archam says, "I agree with that."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Well, I'd like it if they maybe went to somewhere a bit more
 private while they drained"
Ryan Archam says, "..."
Rebekah Taylor shrugs.
Rebekah Taylor says, "But then I never shut up"
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Sarah Ninesling says, "sometimes when i have to like make a bottle for my baby or
 something i will go to my house"
Sarah Ninesling nods to Rebekah Taylor.
Sarah Ninesling says, "and drain there"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Sarah Ninesling.
Sarah Ninesling shrugs.
Arielle Drummond says, "I go to my house."
Kayla Ingram asks, "We shouldn't drain in public?"
Ryan Archam shakes his head.
Rebekah Taylor says, "No, they're not saying that"
Mark Grant says, "i go to ari's house too"
Mark Grant says, "oops"
Ryan Archam says, "At least not if you jsut sit there."
Mark Grant pokes Arielle Drummond in the ribs.
Kayla Ingram says, "I missed the first part."
Seth Danfield says, "No, they mean not to go afk while you do it"
Samson Spade smiles a little
Kayla Ingram says, "Oh, okay."
Elise Evans says, "I think at the pub there are often lots of whispers happening too
 ... with not much said out lou."
Elise Evans says, "loud"
Rebekah Taylor says, "But as long as they're not doing anything against Policy, then we
 can't really say anything"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Sarah Ninesling says, "you are right elises"
Sarah Ninesling nods.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Probably, yea, or they're IMing each other"
Sarah Ninesling giggles.
Sarah Ninesling nods to Rebekah Taylor.
Elise Evans grins at Sarah Ninesling.
Rebekah Taylor grins.
Elise Evans asks, "Are you mocking my speech impediment?"
Sarah Ninesling exclaims, "no!"
Elise Evans giggles.
Sarah Ninesling pokes Elise Evans in the ribs.
Rebekah Taylor pets Elise Evans in a patronizing manner.
Elise Evans pouts.
Nina Perrson says, "well i don't think a lot of us mean to just sit there saying
 nothing, i just might have to go do something and end up getting caught up in it, heh"
Sarah Ninesling says, "ok thats what I will work on, hard to stay ic when i have a
 million typos"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Nina Perrson.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Ok, next on the list"
Rebekah Taylor asks, "How do you all feel about people just up and quitting the game in
 a room full of people?"
Rebekah Taylor asks, "Do you think it's more IC to leave the room before logging?"
Kayla Ingram says, "Not cool."
Sarah Ninesling asks, "logging off?"
Elise Evans says, "It's kind of weird"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Sarah Ninesling.
Sarah Ninesling says, "well sometimes we get bumped"
Elise Evans says, "Joe Black just left."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Well, you can't control getting booted"
Sarah Ninesling says, "like amanda hunter gets bumped every 5 minutes its not her fault
 though"
Rebekah Taylor smiles at Sarah Ninesling.
Nina Perrson says, "i don't think that's a big deal. "left" can just be an ambiguous
 direction"
Nina Perrson chuckles.
Ryan Archam says, "I think it is rude."
Ryan Archam shrugs.
Seth Danfield nods to Nina Perrson.
Kayla Ingram says, "So do I."
Sarah Ninesling says, "it doesnt bother me, but i cant speak for others"
Nina Perrson asks, "i mean, should we all go south to the port when we leave?"
Nina Perrson shrugs.
Arielle Drummond says, "It doesn't bother me if they say something about leaving before
 they do."
Arielle Drummond shrugs.
Rebekah Taylor looks over at Nina Perrson and shakes her head.
Elise Evans says, "I prefer to do leave from somewhere quiet, mostly because when I
 come back I might only be half awake and I don't want to be out in the open."
Ryan Archam says, "I think Rpers should run to the port to log. it would be better."
Elise Evans says, "to do leave"
Elise Evans sighs.
Elise Evans says, "I go home."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Ryan, we're all RPers"
Rebekah Taylor just nudged Ryan Archam.
Ryan Archam nods.
Arielle Drummond says, "And not everyone lives at the Port."
Ryan Archam says, "Well, yeah. but some of us are of higher claiber."
Sarah Ninesling says, "I go home but not for any particular reason other then i like
 logging into my house"
Rebekah Taylor says, "No, most of the players have homes"
Ryan Archam says, "err... caliber."
Kayla Ingram says, "Yeah, some people live on the island."
Mark Grant says, "when i didnt have a home i would go from the booksotre"
Arielle Drummond says, "There are little out of the way places to go for quiet."
Nina Perrson says, "i just don't think it's much of an issue since 'left' can just mean
 left the area"
Mark Grant says, "er store too"
Samson Spade agrees with Nina Perrson.
Elise Evans says, "I'd prefer not to hear "I'm going to watch whatever on tv" before
 they leave."
Sarah Ninesling nods to Nina Perrson.
Rebekah Taylor nods to Elise Evans.
Arielle Drummond nods to Elise Evans.
Seth Danfield nods to Elise Evans.
Ryan Archam nods.
Samson Spade says, "yeah just no talk OOC before"
Elise Evans says, "or if they're going to do that, go into the pub or someplace that
 has a tv"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Yes, I think as long as it's done in an IC manner, then it's not
 a problem"
Samson Spade says, "just make like you have a place to go"
Sarah Ninesling says, "is it inappropriate for me to say good night? before i leave"
Nina Perrson says, "but see, i also don't think it's a big deal to say i'm gonna go
 watch tv and go to the tv in my house afk for an hour"
Nina Perrson grins.
Rebekah Taylor gets a distant look on her face as she ponders.
Arielle Drummond says, "Depends on what time of day it is."
Elise Evans nods to Nina Perrson.
Rebekah Taylor nods to Nina Perrson.
Elise Evans says, "But at least you're heading into your house where you do have a tv"
Rebekah Taylor says, "As long as your IC, it's not a problem"
Samson Spade says, "right"
Sarah Ninesling says, "but i mean usually at night eveyone says goodnight on the com
 before they leave"
Samson Spade nods to Rebekah Taylor.
Elise Evans says, "Same as I have one, although the local channels are garbage"
Nina Perrson says, "get a satellite"
Nina Perrson nods.
Elise Evans grins.
Rebekah Taylor says, "I think it's a problem if you say 'I gotta go do homework/wash
 the cat/do laundry." then log right there"
Kayla Ingram says, "Direct TV is cool if you have all the channels."
Nina Perrson chuckles.
Nina Perrson nods.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Or even BRB then log"
Kayla Ingram asks, "What if you're in the room with one person..can you do that?"
Kayla Ingram stares dejectedly at the ground as she scuffs at it with her foot.
Rebekah Taylor nods to Kayla Ingram.
Kayla Ingram says, "Ohh-kay."
Rebekah Taylor says, "It's public rooms, Kayla"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Like at the Pub"
Kayla Ingram nods.
Sally Farway nods.
Rebekah Taylor says, "I think if you just stay IC then it's not a problem"
Sarah Ninesling says, "while we are talking about being ic can i say something"
Sarah Ninesling says, "I know I am gonna get flack for this but..."
Nina Perrson asks, "is it wrong to have an OOC conversation with a friend at the pub if
 you're like, the only two people left on the island?"
Nina Perrson grins.
Nina Perrson says, "that happens a lot"
Nina Perrson coughs.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Now personally I prefer if the logging party goes away from the
 crowd"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Always need to stay IC in public, Nina"
Rebekah Taylor grins at Nina Perrson.
Sarah Ninesling says, "It is somewhat odd when I see a 40 year old cop wearing latex
 pants and wearing black nail polish and wearing a baby tee that says cutie patootie or
 something"
Ryan Archam grins.
Ryan Archam nods.
Elise Evans says, "You've obviously never been on vacation some places I've been,
 Sarah"
Savannah Reynolds asks, "What's wrong with being 40 and dressing the way you want?"
Nina Perrson snickers.
Sarah Ninesling cackles gleefully.
Rebekah Taylor agrees with Elise Evans.
Samson Spade winks at Elise Evans.
Elise Evans shudders.
Rebekah Taylor nods to Savannah Reynolds.
Savannah Reynolds raises an eyebrow in Sarah Ninesling's direction.
Ryan Archam says, "The key word is COP."
Nina Perrson grins at Savannah Reynolds.
Daphne Blake says, "Well, bad taste isn't necessarily OOC"
Sarah Ninesling says, "I told you I would get flack"
Sally Farway grins.
Rebekah Taylor says, "It's all about what sort of character they're playing"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Daphne Blake.
Elise Evans says, "I find it more OOC for everyone to be wearing trenchcoats and
 whatever"
Elise Evans grins.
Savannah Reynolds begins chuckling at Sarah Ninesling.
Samson Spade smiles at Daphne Blake.
Elise Evans says, "I'm sure they're all very very hot."
Savannah Reynolds just tickled Sarah Ninesling.
Kayla Ingram says, "Well.."
Kayla Ingram asks, "If you wanna be a Gothic cop..that's part of your character,
 right?"
Sarah Ninesling says, "like  everyone dresses so like alt its very odd when you think
 about it"
Kayla Ingram says, "You should be able to wear whatever fits your persona."
Sarah Ninesling says, "thats my point kayla"
Ryan Archam asks, "but if your persona is completely opposite your 'class', what then?"
Ryan Archam says, "If your gonna dress like a teeny bobber, be an amateur sleuth."
Kayla Ingram asks, "Class?"
Ryan Archam says, "Like PI, or Coroner."
Ryan Archam says, "Or whatever."
Nina Perrson says, "just 'cause someone's a cop, doesn't mean they have to be
 restricted to a stereotype"
Rebekah Taylor nods to Nina Perrson.
Sarah Ninesling says, "well its a personal choice sorry if i offended anyone"
Kayla Ingram says, "Yeah..."
Sarah Ninesling says, "I changed my outfit recently becuase i realized Sarah would not
 wear it"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Hey, we're just discussing things, Sarah.  No one is offended"
Sarah Ninesling says, "but I in real life would"
Elise Evans says, "The whole profession thing is a little weird anyway ... there's no
 logical reason someone I've never met should know what work I do."
Rebekah Taylor nods to Sarah Ninesling.
Kayla Ingram says, "What if you have a little bit of you thrown into your character"
Elise Evans beams happily at Sarah Ninesling.
Daphne Blake says, "If you're a cop who looks like a goth, maybe you're working
 undercover"
Arielle Drummond says, "Or why so many secret agents are in one place."
Ryan Archam nods.
Brandi Carson nods to Elysia Francois.
Elise Evans says, "I think that's really cool ... it's developing who Sarah is rather
 than who you are as a player."
Sarah Ninesling says, "OK OK OK I am sorry"
Sarah Ninesling pouts.
Sarah Ninesling giggles.
Nina Perrson says, "or why it's no secret where secret agents train"
Nina Perrson whistles a cheerful tune.
Kayla Ingram asks, "But..your character can be like you, no?"
Kayla Ingram says, "If that's who you wanna develop.."
Nina Perrson nods.
Ryan Archam says, "I agree your character can be like you, but it gets to a point where
 I ask myself why some of these people even play"
Kayla Ingram says, "Or is the purpose of this to make someone up that is completely
 unlike you.."
Seth Danfield nods to Ryan Archam.
Rebekah Taylor says, "We all have to remember that however someone chooses to dress is
 their choice, and we can't say it's OOC or IC"
Ryan Archam says, "why dpn't they just go hang around outside their local pub"
Sabrina McCloud asks, "so if your character is like you you shouldn't play?"
Sabrina McCloud asks, "what if it's fun?"
Ryan Archam says, "Noooo."
Nina Perrson says, "no kayla you can be yourself if you want"
Arielle Drummond says, "I don't think we should start nitpicking how people play their
 characters."
Rebekah Taylor nods to Arielle Drummond.
Sarah Ninesling says, "Sorry i was just saying how i personally felt"
Ryan Archam says, "I'm that people should at least have something different from
 themselves in the character."
Mariko Shinobu asks, "Who's character ISN'T in someway like themselves?"
Rebekah Taylor says, "We need to get back to the subject of IC/OOC"
Mariko Shinobu blinks.
Rebekah Taylor smiles.
Ryan Archam says, "I can tell you right now, my character is nothing like mr"
Ryan Archam says, "err me."
Mariko Shinobu says, "I'm sure your personality isn't totally fictious."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Now then, I just want to say that being AFK and saying something
 else is going great"
Ryan Archam says, "Physically, it is very different."
Mariko Shinobu looks at Ryan Archam and shrugs her shoulders.
Arielle Drummond taps her foot impatiently.
Ryan Archam says, "Personally I guess we are the same."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Out of body is a bit OOC for my taste, but at least it's not AFK"
Rebekah Taylor clears her throat loudly.
Nina Perrson chuckles.
Sarah Ninesling says, "how about napping"
Samson Spade nods to Rebekah Taylor.
Mariko Shinobu really doesn't even notice looks.
Rebekah Taylor says, "As long as you lie down"
Kayla Ingram says, "I'm having an out of body experience..hehe."
Rebekah Taylor smiles.
Mariko Shinobu says, "Or sleeping."
Mariko Shinobu giggles.
Arielle Drummond asks, "Daydreaming?"
Rebekah Taylor nods.
Kayla Ingram says, "Or uhm..zoning out.."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Yep, they're all good as long as AFK is not said"
Nina Perrson says, "in your thoughts, if you have any"
Kayla Ingram says, "You could start drooling and everything."
Mariko Shinobu says, "Going into la la land."
Mariko Shinobu asks, "Can we say AFK in whispers?"
Rebekah Taylor says, "You can say anything OOC in whispers if the person you're
 whispering to doesn't mind"
Sarah Ninesling says, "Ok, how does one politely ask someone to stay ic"
Seth Danfield asks, "What should we say instead of AFK?"
Sarah Ninesling says, "I have asked someone before and got my head bit off"
Mariko Shinobu asks, "How do we tell someone who's acting OOC to be IC?"
Ryan Archam says, "How do you ask someone to stay IC, without going OOC."
Mariko Shinobu scratches her head, looking a bit confused.
Ryan Archam nods.
Mark Grant says, "if they are OOC to much just whisper to them to come here"
Ryan Archam agrees with Mariko Shinobu.
Nina Perrson says, "in whispers"
Kayla Ingram nods to Ryan Archam.
Mariko Shinobu says, "That's being OOC, saying IC."
Arielle Drummond says, "Well, if you know that you're going to be gone for a long time
 leave the room and go AFK."
Rebekah Taylor says, "Whisper, and if they don't stop then let us know"
Kayla Ingram grins at Seth Danfield.
Kayla Ingram begins laughing at Seth Danfield!
Ryan Archam nods.
Kayla Ingram says, "I think you should just whisper to somebody about it."
Rebekah Taylor asks, "Anything else y'all want to discuss?"
Ryan Archam shakes his head.
Sarah Ninesling says, "nope"
Kayla Ingram exclaims, "I have a question!"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Ok, just try to be creative when doing things.  Stay IC at all
 times."
Rebekah Taylor nods to Kayla Ingram.
Sarah Ninesling exclaims, "Yes ma'am!"
Kayla Ingram asks, "Do you think there will ever be stuff for particular professions to
 do, only?"
Sarah Ninesling turns towards Rebekah Taylor and renders a snappy salute.
Ryan Archam says, "yeah! that would be cool."
Kayla Ingram says, "Like, if there is a dead body..examiners only be able to get stuff
 off of it and stuff."
Sarah Ninesling says, "professions are changing kayla"
Rebekah Taylor says, "Kayla, that's not what I'm here for, sorry."
Kayla Ingram says, "And that way you could have to get a team together, or something
 like that."
Rebekah Taylor smiles at Kayla Ingram.
Kayla Ingram asks, "Oops, when can we talk about that?"
Rebekah Taylor says, "At the next forum for it"
Rebekah Taylor stands back up.
Rebekah Taylor says, "Thanks for coming, I hope it cleared a few things up"