News and Updates
Announcements
August 29, 2002:
GrandiaRPG has become rather popular on LunarNet, so I'm now considering my next RPG! I've been asked repeatedly about a possible sequel to GrandiaRPG. I will say, it is a possibility and it may happen, but it probably won't be for a while. I figure I'll probably be a bit burnt out on Grandia for a while after this game is done. For now, a sequel will be referred to as GRPG2, not to be confused with a Grandia 2 RPG (G2RPG), which is also a possibility but somewhat less likely. I've pretty much decided for certain that my next game will either be a Skies of Arcadia or Alundra RPG. I have yet to decide which one, or when it will start. It will be after GrandiaRPG ends, and there will have to be enough of a gap in there to allow me to recover. :P No further plans as yet.
In other news, GrandiaRPG will reach its 42nd session tomorrow, August 30. In less than a month we'll have been going for one year! Wow! No idea quite when we'll be finished, I'm afraid. I'd say we're more than halfway, but we've still got a long ways to go. Oh well, we're all having so much fun, I'm sure no one's in any hurry for it to end! ^_^
Updates
August 29, 2002—
Whew, lots of new stuff this time! Well, as you can see, I've created a page just for updates. There were getting to be just too many on the main page. :P I've also updated the spoilers on the character pages, and stats sheets are current (finally!). And wonder of wonders, logs are pretty much up-to-date as well! Wow. :o Huw has volunteered to edit logs from now on, so we'll see how that goes. Still on the to-do list: Fics and artwork. We have a lot of new additions to the goodies page that I need to work on, so look for that next update! Hopefully soon. ^_^
June 5, 2002—
Finally, an update! I updated the information on the main page (it's about bloody time!), as well as the server information and character stat sheets. There have also been massive updates to the spoiler sections on the character pages, and also to the goodies page, where you can find a bunch of new pictures, some Grandia haiku, and no less than five new fics. I still have to update the logs, but that will be a rather massive job, so expect it to take some time. More updates as time allows. In other news, please welcome Mia Ausa as our new semi-long-term NPC, Jake! He promises to be a lot of fun, and as soon as he's been around long enough for the characters to get to know him a bit, I'll put up a section for him on the NPC page. In the meantime, you can find his picture on the goodies page in the artwork section!
April 20, 2002—
I added some new artwork to the Goodies section, but beware, some of it has spoilers! Those are marked accordingly. Added a mini-fic by Heather, got the logs updated, did some maintenance stuff.
April 14, 2002—
Stat sheets updated again, though after last week's boss battle they have to be done once more. Oh well. ALL of the logs are up (that's right, all of them), except for a handful of secret ludes that involve spoilers. They'll be put up at the right time. Oh yeah, and last night's session and today's lude aren't up yet. :P Added a new picture of Mitsuo to the gallery on the goodies page (careful, spoiler), and a couple of sounds by Lucca. A few little maintenance things were also done.
March 7, 2002—
Stat sheets updated. You're welcome. ^_^
March 6, 2002—
The Goodies page has finally been updated! Here you can find most of the original artwork available, and my recent Feray/Nathan fic. If you have anything to add to the page, send it on over and I'll put it up! Also updated some character info. Next order of business: stat sheets and logs. Will try to get stat sheets done before Friday, logs...well, logs will be updated when they're updated. :P
January 8, 2002—
Happy New Year, everyone! Quick update. I finally got caught up on all of the logs so far! They are all edited and online. Current character sheets are also up, if you need your stats. In other news, the server ayerie.lunarnet.org is back online. ^_^ Next session is Friday, 1/11...this will be lucky session #13! Ooh. :o See you then!
November 24, 2001—
Been AGES since I updated this time. ^^; Okay, the news: latest session was 7.0: The Capital of Messina. Logs are fairly recent, but the last couple aren't up yet; will post when I get them edited. Aldrea has left the game! Time constraints were a problem. In her place, please welcome DNW, who is playing Nathan! Check out the character page for more. ^_^ Also posted a new NPC page. Stats are not quite current; will get busy. If you need up-to-date logs or stats right away, please email me or catch me in #rpgcafe. Current working servers: whitestar.lunarnet.org port 4444 and eldrasia.lunarnet.org port 6667.
September 22, 2001—
Eep, it's been a month since I updated... ^^; Bad GM! Oh well. Part of the reason for that is that I finished work and have been changing my routine around a bit...and then of course there was the Trade Center disaster. =/ My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone touched by the crisis. After much consideration, I decided to go ahead and begin GrandiaRPG anyway and not wait; I think we can all use a little distraction. Anyway, on to the news for this update: Players have been chosen and play has begun! Yay! We had our first session last night, and it was a blast. ^_^ Check the logs to see what happened! Players, hopefully the next session should be on schedule next Friday...assuming the battle system preparations are finished and everything. I'll try my hardest. If you haven't sent me your stats, moves, and spells yet, please do so before Friday! Thanks, and I hope to see you there! Oh yes, and the webpage has said sayonara to evil Geocities and is now on RPGCafe.net. Thanks, Lucca! ^_^
August 22, 2001—
The application process is closed! Many thanks to everyone who applied—wow! I certainly never expected to get 17 applications. Narrowing it down to 6-8 is going to be tough; many of them are very good. I will email all applicants once my decision is made, which should be in the next few days. I will also post the winning applicants on the characters page. Please note, more factors than just the quality of the application go into the decision! I have to pick characters who will fit in well with my plot and will make up a balanced party. So if you aren't chosen, it doesn't mean you didn't do a good job, and it doesn't mean I didn't love your character! If you don't get in, contact me if you are interested in playing an NPC. Some I will be playing, and Dekar Zol is my main NPC guy, but I can probably find roles for most anyone who wants one, even if they're small roles. ^_^ Good luck to all, and watch this page for the final results. Oh yeah, and a tentative time slot has been chosen—Fridays at 7pm PST. This is subject to change, but most likely will stay where it is.
August 17, 2001—
I am getting a lot of applications, and I have more coming in! So just to preserve my sanity, I'm going to do a partial closing of application acceptance. If you have already talked to me about submitting an application, you may still do so. If you haven't, I probably won't accept it, but cookies and love may change my mind. ^_~ People I am still expecting apps from include: Ashton, Mikey, Mune, Heather, and Radien. If I've forgotten anyone, sorry; if you submit it to me, I'm sure I'll remember talking to you about it, so it's okay! And another thing— I have received three very good applications for Icarians, and choosing between them is going to be tough. So I am not accepting any more Icarian apps! Tentative date for closing the application process completely is around next Tuesday or Wednesday. Get them in! ^_^
August 14, 2001—
Tally—10 character applications received so far! Check the characters section to see which ones they are. Get those applications in! I'll be accepting for another week or so.
August 10, 2001—
Updates are progressing. I have done quite a bit of work on a game system, and Bahamut has nearly finished a complete system, as well. As soon as I am able to look it over, I will make some decisions. It is quite possible that the system we end up using will be a combination of both. ^_^ (Many thanks to Baha for creating the system, by the way, and to Radien for helping me a great deal with my own!) Anyway, for a taste of what it will be like, I have the preliminary spell list online, finally. I have also received four applications so far; you can see a few basic stats for each in the characters section, though the full bios aren't up yet. More coming; you'll notice that there's been something new almost every day. (I haven't even updated every single time I work on the page.) So check back often!
August 6, 2001—
I still have quite a few odds and ends to finish...game system is still up in the air, and I have a few extra story ideas that I want to work out before we start. But the website is pretty much done, and I even have a preliminary character creation page up! I'm now accepting applications, so hurry up and submit them, already! ^_~ I'm not sure when we'll be ready to actually start the game...rough estimate, a few weeks to maybe a month and a half. I'll have to get apps, select characters, work out the game system, and finalize the basic story, not to mention work out a time when everyone can meet. You do the math. =P So anyway, we'll get started as soon as we're able. So send those character applications, minna-san! =D I can't wait to see what you come up with. ^_~
August 1, 2001—
Well, it sure has been a while, but the site is finally back online, and this time it has content! Wow! ^_^ There's a lot up, and more coming. The Story and World sections are pretty much done, and I may do some fine-tuning to the How to Join page, but that's mostly done, too. Game Info is still under construction, but progress is good. Added a Message Board; go post on it! =P Enjoy! Game system is being developed; game story is going well and coming along quickly. More updates soon.
February 19, 2001—
Page is underway! So far I have mostly just the layout done, not a lot of content, and some links are still broken. I hope to be moving to a new site soon, and hopefully the page will be pretty much finished by then.
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