SOTG FEBRUARY 2024

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AC RESULTS


Happy February! Here are the AC results:

DROPS: pricelesstears frozenblossoms gotbrains thanatoast shadowofpride nullificates

WHAT'S NEW?

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CALENDAR IS UPDATED HERE.

AC CHANGE FOR NEW PLAYERS

In months past, we’ve allowed for new players to pass AC without linking comments or placeholders. However, because of the rearranging of the app cycles, from here on out we expect that new players accepted in the app cycle meet AC. For example, players accepted in February’s cycle will be expected to make AC for March. But as usual, backtags to TDM threads are still allowed. Backtags made during the month of AC will always be accepted.

CAST CAP

Elise was supposed to put this in the last SOTG but didn’t dummy, but the mod team has discussed a cast cap and has decided to go through with one for the Persona series. It was a difficult decision, but at the end of the day we don’t want the game to be overwhelmed with one canon. So as of now, there will be a cast cap of 15 for this series. Currently, there are no other cast caps planned and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Currently the Persona cast is at 9/15.

SENTENCING

Automatic sentencing for the month goes to Vi (turned in by Silco), Scott (destruction of property) and Knives (murder of NPCs). We will be opening five slots this month. If there are more than five who would like to be Sentenced, we will RNG the results. Sign-ups close and Sentencing will go out on the 6th. If you were part of the Sentencing for the last round, if you sign up again, you will not be picked unless there aren't enough signups. We'd like as many people as possible to experience the mechanic if they so desire.

POST-EVENT POLL

As a reminder, the post-event poll is here, which wraps up the event and effects on the game!

THIS MONTH IN ALDRIP

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PLAYER PLOT

Early in the morning of February 1, something explodes.

Those in Aldrip will hear it from a distance along with a blue light that shoots straight into the sky, and soon, smoke billows from the horizon to the south. It smells like burning wood and stone. Anyone closer to the south, from the forest to Rumpitur, will be able to trace the smoke to Ketsora; the locals will still not let anyone close enough to investigate, but it seems to be fires from several sources, and some structures within the walls of the city seem to be damaged.

Rumors spread quickly. Rumpitur has gone to war with Ketsora. Aldrip seeks retribution for Ketsora's complacency. Ketsoran technology has malfunctioned and caused wanton destruction. Eventually, the truth comes out: one of the Chosen seems to be responsible.

Locals in Aldrip get to work quickly, sending a representative to the city as a peacekeeping measure. A few tense days will go by. In early February, the end result is announced: talks between Aldrip and Ketsora were tentatively positive, but more will need to be done. Aldrip locals have invited a small Ketsoran delegation to the city in an attempt to keep the peace. This visit will take place from February 19-23.

HORNY TOADS

Well. Because someone decided to start cooking some of the frogs that were shooting at people in December (Dara) and eating them (Vi, Jinx), there are some toads that are looking to make some vengeance on Aldrip.

Instead of shooting at people, they’re contaminating food and drink. Of course they can be seen around near the scene of their crimes, but it’s not extremely obvious that they’re up to some mischief unless someone puts two and two together after a while and figures out that they’re definitely the ones behind the strangeness.

Effects include, and aren’t limited to, the following:

PHYSICAL:

- Seeing things that aren’t there
-chattier/happier than normal

EMOTIONAL

- Confusion
- Compulsion to tell the truth
- Crave the closeness of another person (does NOT have to be physical – it could be that someone is simply satisfied spending time in the same room with someone)

MENTAL

- Compulsion to serve others (think Ella Enchanted)

These guys? Yeah, they’re going to be around all month. Have fun with that.

PLAYER PLOT PT 2

Mitama will be hosting a Charity Date Auction for fundraising efforts in helping rebuild Aldrip! Stay tuned for that!

WEATHER

The weather stays much the same as it did in December, but not quite as intense. There’s still periods of snow, but not quite blizzard conditions like it was in December.

LOOKING AHEAD

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The mod team has decided that we are going to lean into the sci-fi aspect of the game a little more than we had before while also keeping the fantasy setting, as is described in the summary of the game. That means that there will be some changes in 2024, and that means more than ever as these changes take place that we welcome feedback! But for now… what happens is a mystery.

SO MUCH LOVE,


It’s been a year since Expi officially started! And it’s been a crazy year to say the least, with a lot of changes, but we are so extremely glad for everyone here. We sincerely hope that everyone has a good February, and if there’s anything anyone would like to talk to us about, let us know!