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diceofthegods) wrote in childrenofbahamutooc2025-07-01 07:45 amSTATE OF THE GAME #6
STATE OF THE GAME
As mentioned before, the SotG post will only go up now when we have things to say. After a couple of difficult months personally for the moderators, we're trying to get back on track!
As always, we appreciate the feedback received from players and hope to adjust things accordingly to make the game a smoother, stress-free experience for all. We're here for fun and we want to make that as easy to achieve as possible!
This post will highlight the changes we made, updates planned, housekeeping items, and the most recent list of claims, check-in warnings, and drops.
So, without further ado...
As always, we appreciate the feedback received from players and hope to adjust things accordingly to make the game a smoother, stress-free experience for all. We're here for fun and we want to make that as easy to achieve as possible!
This post will highlight the changes we made, updates planned, housekeeping items, and the most recent list of claims, check-in warnings, and drops.
So, without further ado...
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
While we will mention updates as well on our mod plurk and Discord server, we're repeating them here for folks who don't have one.
You can check for the
tag on pages to see what we've added or clarified on!
You can check for the
tag on pages to see what we've added or clarified on!- ⁂ Please take the time to respond to this poll regarding invitations for the game. After some discussion between the moderators, we want to see if lifting the invitation requirement might help bring some new players in and keep the game from stagnating.
⁂ The quest board has been revised. While we originally intended for it to be something players used to build up their reputation in the setting to access new areas, the smaller size and pace of the game made it feel more like an obstacle. We don't want it to seem like we're withholding anything from players, so we'll be changing how the quest board works.
Rather than reputation, quests will reward bonds correlating to difficulty level. 1 star quests = 1 Bond. That way, we can still proceed with metaplot and world setting updates while players are free to use their bonds to influence the setting and their own reputations.
⁂ Reputation has been moved to the locations page! See what different places dragonbonded know of and how they feel so far about them being here. These will change over time and through character action, so as always please let us know what you and yours are up to so we can adjust accordingly!
⁂ Additionally on the locations page, people can now submit new locations they'd like to see added. Whether this be through gaining a business license, the summoning circle pulling them in, or direct player changes to the setting (like the lake), players are encouraged to let us know about what has been added to the world so it can be reflected on this page appropriately.
⁂ The calendar has been updated for July! Previous months will be in headers on the page as a 'timeline' of sorts for players to look back on or refresh themselves about happenings in-game. Make sure to utilize this to know what the weather is like or any mini-events that might be coming up!
REMINDERS
Just a few quick reminders from us:
- ⁂ The newest test drive meme is up on the meme comm! Tell your friends! After some feedback, we added a top-level directory thread for new players but current players are still free to top-level and play on the TDM as well!
⁂ Character claims are always open until we hit the player cap!
CLAIMS, WARNING LIST, AND DROPS
MAY/JUNE CLAIMS
These characters were claimed during the month of May & June! Make sure to help them feel welcome!- ⁂ Lunafreya Nox Fleuret » Final Fantasy XV »
sylleblosomoracleJUNE WARNING LIST
These are the characters who did not check-in. Characters claimed within the last few days of the month are exempt and we will let them check-in next month as usual.You have forty-eight (48) hours, barring extenuating circumstances, to contact a moderator or complete your check-in before being removed from the communities.
- ⁂ Death » Puss in Boots »
whitewolfsbane⁂ Vash The Stampede » Trigun Maximum »
celestialcrybabyJUNE DROPS
- ⁂ Vincent Valentine » FFVII »
depressionnap⁂ Seto Kaiba » Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters »
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diceofthegods (diceofthegods) wrote in childrenofbajablast2025-07-01 07:56 am
diceofthegods) wrote in childrenofbajablast2025-07-01 07:56 amTEST DRIVE MEME #4
Arrival
Broken Palace by Jonathan Eng
0:07 / 1:13
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During 2014 Jonathan Eng composed the soundtrack for interactive narrative experience The Sailor’s Dream, consisting of a mix of instrumental tracks and a seven-part musical story told in folk song-form.
Like all who come through the summoning circle, your arrival is heralded by a dream. Waking up is a dizzying, disorienting thing... and possibly made worse by the fact that you aren't alone.
Right after you appear, so does someone else. If you're lucky*, they'll simply blink into existence by your side. If you're not, there's a chance they spawned below or above you. That's one way to make a memorable first impression. Best untangle yourselves and get things figured out.
If you're extremely unlucky*, instead of another person being brought through the summoning circle, it's a monster. The creature buzzes menacingly and immediately darts at any potential fresh blood it can.
Some welcome this is. If you aren't the fighting type, hopefully someone nearby is. Eventually, one of the local Town guards will slay the monster before it - and you - cause too much trouble or lose too much blood.
Right after you appear, so does someone else. If you're lucky*, they'll simply blink into existence by your side. If you're not, there's a chance they spawned below or above you. That's one way to make a memorable first impression. Best untangle yourselves and get things figured out.
If you're extremely unlucky*, instead of another person being brought through the summoning circle, it's a monster. The creature buzzes menacingly and immediately darts at any potential fresh blood it can.
Some welcome this is. If you aren't the fighting type, hopefully someone nearby is. Eventually, one of the local Town guards will slay the monster before it - and you - cause too much trouble or lose too much blood.
SINK OR SWIM
Since several people in Town by now are fully-fledged dragons, Dimitri and Hoshiko have teamed up to provide some training drills for those wanting to hone their skills. Although meant for more veteran dragons, newcomers are also welcome to observe and learn what they might be able to do! They may even be paired up with a more established offworlder of the same dragon type as a mentor.
These drills will be around the new(er) formed lake thanks to a previous offworlder's efforts. It provides the perfect place to see what someone's breath weapon can do in different environments as well as help people cool off if they need to. Either way, don't expect your trainers to go easy on you. While not an exhaustive list, the training drills include...
Although this is supposed to be super serious training time, no one is stopping you from having a bit of fun too. The climbing structures are fun to jump off into the water. Those ropes dangling over the edge from thick tree branches make a great swing to catapult you far into the lake. Sometimes, some play is necessary even in the midst of 'work.'
These drills will be around the new(er) formed lake thanks to a previous offworlder's efforts. It provides the perfect place to see what someone's breath weapon can do in different environments as well as help people cool off if they need to. Either way, don't expect your trainers to go easy on you. While not an exhaustive list, the training drills include...
- ⁂ Underwater Breath Attacks - No matter the situation, a dragon needs to be able to utilize their breath weapon accordingly. Sections of the lake have been sectioned off for different dragon types to practice this. See how poison or acid spreads, learn how to electrocute or freeze enemies, or even boil the water with a bit of concentrated fire. No aquatic animals will be harmed, but they can't guarantee you'll come out unscathed if you happen to fall in.
⁂ Marksmanship - As the resident ranged shooter expert, Hoshiko will be testing people's accuracy with their breath weapons. She'll have a variety of targets around the lake set up to hit the bullseye of if you can. The most difficult though will be the moving target that's strapped to herself. For a large dragon, she moves surprisingly fast and will duck in and out of the water as well to provide an appropriate challenge.
⁂ Conjuration Classes - Taking this opportunity, Ardyn Izunia (
fatedfinality) is offering his services in his growing conjuration skills. Does he have permission? Who knows! Probably not! Does he care? Also no! Learn the first level spell/cantrip 'Find Familiar' and summon your own fun little daemon friend! They will not infect anyone, thankfully, but if summoned incorrectly they can harm the summoner or those nearby. All part of the training, he'll say, and let people handle it as they're meant to.⁂ Staying Vigilant - While parts of the lake are sectioned off, this one is clear about not entering. A painted sign reads: "Beware of kelpies." It might be easy to presume this is also part of the training drills, but it actually isn't. Dimitri is trying to keep offworlders from being drowned. Thankfully, the kelpies aren't actually that much of a threat. Why, you ask? Well...
"Hey," says one, skirting the edge of the lake shore. "Hey, I need some help here. I'm stuck in the kelp and can't get out." This seems reasonable. It is covered in kelp and waterlogged. Besides, a talking horse surely isn't the strangest thing most people in Town have seen by now. Maybe you can assist just in case. "I promise I won't drown you," it adds, which is a bit suspicious but may still not be enough to deter someone entirely.
However, another snout and muzzle pokes up from the water nearby its friend. "Wait- We are going to drown them though for real, right? Like, I just want to be sure-"
"Shut up," the first kelpie hisses. "You always do this, man! This is why we never get to drown anyone!"
"Sorry. Sorry, it's just- You said we weren't, but I thought we were so I got confused. A-anyway, right! Hello. We are totally normal horses who will not drown you. Please, come closer."
If you refuse, the kelpies continue to bicker until they're effectively deterred and sink back down into the depths before (weakly) attempting to drown someone else again later.
Although this is supposed to be super serious training time, no one is stopping you from having a bit of fun too. The climbing structures are fun to jump off into the water. Those ropes dangling over the edge from thick tree branches make a great swing to catapult you far into the lake. Sometimes, some play is necessary even in the midst of 'work.'
THIS HEAT IS INTENTS
It's Raining Somewhere Else by Toby Fox
2:01 / 2:54
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Robert F. "Toby" Fox is an American video game developer and composer. He is best known for developing the role-playing video game Undertale.
During the day, the heat becomes almost intolerable at its peaks. While some dragonbonded were lucky to get an ice type, others may not be. Without more modern amenities, people of Town and Offworlders both are left to do what they can to combat the rising temperatures. It is recommended people open their windows at night to let the cool air in but then close it again as the sun starts to climb.
After a couple of days of sweltering suffering in the midst of a heatwave, Charlie offers camping equipment for people who may want to escape the warmth as best they can. People can camp by rivers or lakes to keep cool, fish for food, and set up bonfires at night. Slayd might be seen at your campsite, even, with a fun tune to keep spirits up.
Although not an exhaustive list, some of the things offworlders can do while camping are...
The change in attitude is only temporary though and will diminish over time once someone is away from the tent for a few hours. Once they return to it though, the cycle will begin again and some may catch on to this pattern. But what's the harm, really? Enjoy the cool breeze, have a good sleep, and hopefully sweet dreams. You might even be more amicable to sharing your tent space thanks to your improved mood but that is up to you!
After a couple of days of sweltering suffering in the midst of a heatwave, Charlie offers camping equipment for people who may want to escape the warmth as best they can. People can camp by rivers or lakes to keep cool, fish for food, and set up bonfires at night. Slayd might be seen at your campsite, even, with a fun tune to keep spirits up.
Although not an exhaustive list, some of the things offworlders can do while camping are...
- ⁂ Chase or catch lightning bugs. They are in abundance during the early nighttime and can provide a bit of fun.
⁂ Cook over the campfire. S'Mores, meat, whatever! Just be careful of attracting predators if you do this. Dispose of all your food properly lest you invite raccoons, bears, or more to your campsite.
⁂ Foraging. Similarly, finding food out in nature is a fun activity. Although the Fae might try to trick you with dancing lights, they're easy enough to dissuade.
⁂ Stargazing. The constellations here are different, but it might be worth mapping them out or learning their stories.
⁂ ( NSFW - Nudity ) Skinny Dipping. A classic camping activity once the sun sets is stripping off your clothes and going for a swim. The water is cool, no one can see, and it's kind of freeing!
⁂ ... and lots more! Have fun out there, offworlders, and try not to do too much damage.
The change in attitude is only temporary though and will diminish over time once someone is away from the tent for a few hours. Once they return to it though, the cycle will begin again and some may catch on to this pattern. But what's the harm, really? Enjoy the cool breeze, have a good sleep, and hopefully sweet dreams. You might even be more amicable to sharing your tent space thanks to your improved mood but that is up to you!
Rocky Talky
One of the things that was given to you in your welcome pack from Charlie was a summoning-stone. Although it looks like, well, an ordinary stone- It's actually magic! You can look through it and see someone else's face too if you're both viewing your stones at the same time. It can also record your speech and deliver that to someone else in a snap.
One of the other features is that you can scrawl on it. It will turn your writing into legible text that you can send others to read on their stones. Of course, you need to attune yourself to your stone first. To that end, it prompts you to set up a Rockstar Profile:
One of the other features is that you can scrawl on it. It will turn your writing into legible text that you can send others to read on their stones. Of course, you need to attune yourself to your stone first. To that end, it prompts you to set up a Rockstar Profile:
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Notes
⁂ Hello and welcome to Children of Bahamut! If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback feel free to comment here!
⁂ We have a top-level directory for ease of finding new players to tag! After some feedback, we ask that only new players link their top-levels though current players are allowed to top-level and enjoy the TDM if they so wish as well!
⁂ Similarly, for the marksmanship prompt, players will need to roll a 15 or higher to successfully hit Hoshiko's moving target.
⁂ You can customize the the Rockstar Profile however you wish! So long as its readable, have fun. The profile image appears best when a 250 by 250 square image. Anything too tall might stretch it strangely or cause issues. If you need to edit or crop a picture to suit, we recommend using Pixlr as a free option for up to three images! We're not sponsored or anything, it's just neat and convenient.
⁂ Full Navigation ⁂
⁂ We have a top-level directory for ease of finding new players to tag! After some feedback, we ask that only new players link their top-levels though current players are allowed to top-level and enjoy the TDM if they so wish as well!
- (Example header: character name | canon | new/current player )
⁂ Similarly, for the marksmanship prompt, players will need to roll a 15 or higher to successfully hit Hoshiko's moving target.
⁂ You can customize the the Rockstar Profile however you wish! So long as its readable, have fun. The profile image appears best when a 250 by 250 square image. Anything too tall might stretch it strangely or cause issues. If you need to edit or crop a picture to suit, we recommend using Pixlr as a free option for up to three images! We're not sponsored or anything, it's just neat and convenient.
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dw_maintenance2025-06-30 03:18 pm
alierak) wrote in dw_maintenance2025-06-30 03:18 pmRebuilding journal search again
We're having to rebuild the search server again (previously, previously). It will take a few days to reindex all the content.
Meanwhile search services should be running, but probably returning no results or incomplete results for most queries.
Meanwhile search services should be running, but probably returning no results or incomplete results for most queries.
Rayan Grayson (teh_girl_wonder) wrote in nexus_crossings2025-06-27 10:23 am
teh_girl_wonder) wrote in nexus_crossings2025-06-27 10:23 amJust because
Rayan looks like she's miserable today
"Okay who royally ticked off weather deities on the East Coast? Because Gotham night should be nice and cool then, it gets followed by today I actually need a sweater to go outside because it dropped 22 degrees."
Yes the female Robin is just griping because holy heck! Though she might be better if she actually sipped the coffee she's holding like it's a lifeline.
"Okay who royally ticked off weather deities on the East Coast? Because Gotham night should be nice and cool then, it gets followed by today I actually need a sweater to go outside because it dropped 22 degrees."
Yes the female Robin is just griping because holy heck! Though she might be better if she actually sipped the coffee she's holding like it's a lifeline.
The Word (fractaveritas) wrote in nexus_crossings2025-06-22 11:42 pm
fractaveritas) wrote in nexus_crossings2025-06-22 11:42 pmThey're fine, it's fine, everything is fine!
[Well good evening Nexus! It's been a while since this particular buddy's been around, and they're definitely looking different than the last time they were here!
They've traded one of their pairs of arms for some feet for one, and there's a distinct lack of wings. Just peering around, blank mask taking in their surroundings as they consider, and then pipe up with what's surely to be a cute, weird little inquiry from an adorable little magic construct-]
...So how do you tell if someone has a soul?
[...Heiiu. You ah. You good there, friend?]
They've traded one of their pairs of arms for some feet for one, and there's a distinct lack of wings. Just peering around, blank mask taking in their surroundings as they consider, and then pipe up with what's surely to be a cute, weird little inquiry from an adorable little magic construct-]
...So how do you tell if someone has a soul?
[...Heiiu. You ah. You good there, friend?]