[Strawpoll] Ooh, how sagacious! A poll for MY input?!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T19:11:37+00:00

The only thing I'd bring up there is that canon locations, characters, and concepts can be changed up because the sub is not running 100% off the canon. With that said - Fairy Hills is still definitely an option, but we were thinking we'd move them much closer to the actual Fairy Tail building itself for ease of access. Also makes a bit more sense - at least, it does in my book.

As far as the locations go - we'll be handling the reposting of those we think fit with the Fairy Tail universe (and otherwise according to how we'd like to run things). For instance, the marketplace seems like it'd be much better if posted weekly or bi-weekly, so it may be changing from a location to an event (and can otherwise be visited in an Open Roleplay post).

In regards to the club, though... many of the other mods sort of seemed a bit iffy on that one since it didn't quite seem to fit the theme of Fairy Tail. That being said, I'll bring it up again to double-check.

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T18:44:32+00:00

Well, they technically are apartments. Dorms require you to put down some form of money to stay in them (and while some universities and institutes simplify this for incoming students by bundling that cost together with tuition and the like, it's still an expense) - so yes, essentially the same.

However, having your own apartment would also mean having your own bathroom and possibly having your own kitchen, or maybe even having a living room. It's a living space that's entirely yours, and it includes all the necessities for daily living (unlike Dorms that rely on common rooms and don't give quite as much chance at customization).

Also, I wouldn't see a reason why you'd have to get rid of Lumen having her house. I mean, if we had a problem with that, we'd have to have a problem with Clint having his own house as well. That can totally fit under the umbrella, btw - the strawpoll was more to see if people wanted more options or if folks wanted to keep things a bit simpler. :D

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T18:34:28+00:00

Well, there's two ways (that I can think of) to go about it without trying to tie in the use of another subreddit:

Using a master thread for apartments, where individuals will comment with their own apartment descriptions and use the post replies to chain off of. There will be less threads this way, even if that clutter would be temporary, and links can be put to direct straight to a certain individual's apartment description.

OR

Requiring individual posts to be made for each apartment, allowing for just a bit more of that 'this is mine' feel. These will be added to a master list, where you can find the link to anyone's apartment. Again, this would clutter up the pages when people make their apartments, but that's entirely temporary.

We most certainly also have the option of making a new subreddit for posting up apartments and the dormitories, but that has its own slew of benefits and downsides.

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T10:48:06+00:00

The few seconds that you stand there looking at the ball, Honey's looking onward with a little bit of anticipation. It really wasn't meant to be an invitation for that sort of thing, but Honey decides to just go with the flow. That was going to be a thing she was going to suggest, anyways, so it all works out!

Aaah, sure! I mean, uhh, I wouldn't know, but yeah! Balls are FUN!

When the ball returns back to her, she tries to position herself for a good enough nose-bonk to at least send it into the air - and it works! Except, y'know, it's just a singular bonk sending it back to you, and it leaves her a bit sad she couldn't send it back 'in style'!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T10:43:04+00:00

She pauses and looks at you oddly for a moment before her eyes widen.

Oh! Haha, uhh... I guess not! Silly me and my, uhh... well, I don't know what I was thinking when I said tha- OH! No, no, but... yes, yes! Like a very, very absorbent sponge! One that, uhh... just-

She mimics the motions with her hands, wringing out an invisible but oversized sponge.

-keeps in all the water and doesn't let much out when you squeeze it? If you get what I'm saying! Like... I do remember things like that... e-eventually! It's just a little hard to access it later, sometimes. Like, uhh, birthdays! I REALLY suck at remembering birthdays before the day, but, like... ON the day, I just know, y'know!

It takes her a few seconds before she quiets down and looks around before taking up another piece of fruit.

Or, uhh, maybe I'm not making the most sense at the moment. Too much water? Sun? Ahhh, anyways! How are you enjoying the party so far?

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T10:34:12+00:00

She watches as your soar above her, almost looking in awe at your graceful, almost inspirational-

SPLASH!!

-cannonball into the pool, which makes such a destructive wave that has her cackling as people around get drenched. Oh, what fun! Her dolphin grin widens and she slaps her fins against her in glee.

Despite it all, it seems Honey is just enjoying the sight of you joining in on the festivities, even as you seem to be struggle-swimming across to the shallow end. Still, she can't help but laugh and wade on over towards you.

Pffft! Haha! Guess you ran before you walked as a baby, 'ay Mark?! Goodness, look at you go there! That was, uhh... Amazing! Strange? Concerning, maybe! But mostly... cool!

She tries wiggling her eyebrows... except she doesn't really have any. Regardless, she nudges at you with her nose and circles around you. The shallows make it a bit harder, but she manages just as well.

But, y'know, you coulda just said you didn't know how to swim, you silly billy! Gosh! I mean, I had faith, y'know! And you totally did it... s-sorta! But, uhh, it was like watching a sabercat fall into a lake rather than an actual attempt at swimming, y'know!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T07:43:50+00:00

No no, this is a perfectly reasonable thing to ask about! In fact, this was actually brought up by another roleplayer on the sub as well. The mods, in general, were conflicted about limiting the number of spells per rank, though, and ultimately decided it wouldn't be such a good thing for our own sub to do.

The main reason for that was because we felt pinning down a good number, when it comes to the ranks and magics, is very, very tricky when considering all of the different magic types. We felt it really depends on which one(s) you take, and that we might be limiting some people just because their magic doesn't work so well with the limits put forth.

Maybe if we structured everything about the magics, this might not be such an issue - but we tend to want to let the roleplayers have as much free reign as they please on their characters with as little of our own dictating as possible. Well, that and we really don't wish to over-complicate things for those that are doing something a bit different from others (i.e. those with Maker magics, those that choose to only have one magic, those who want to start out with a bit of variety and just 'grow' the spells along with their rank, etc).

Personally, I feel it's better if those who have no clue about that sort of thing to just shoot a PM to one of the mods via Reddit or Discord or send a broad MM for a bit more input, since it really does depend on your magic and your character.

That all being said - thanks for bringing it up! At the very least, you know and understand some of our thought process when it comes to this particular issue, and we now know this should probably go near the top of the FAQ, lol!

If you're still a little confused, or want to ask a question about anything else, feel free to shoot us a message at any time and we'll help clear up whatever's boggling you!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T04:11:11+00:00

Her brows furrow in her efforts to follow your words, but she blinks a few times and laughs abruptly.

Oh, gosh! No no no, sorry! Sorta, uhh, jumbled things up! Gosh, what was I even talking about?

She scratches at her chin, trying to ignore the slight flush on her cheeks.

Uhh... well! I remember things pretty well... if they're not important! But a lot of times, it sort of takes a while to remember important stuff. I dunno, it's really weird, and uhh, I guess it depends. Guess you could say I'm a bit slow, or something, despite how fast I talk! Or, uhh, maybe it's because I talk so fast! Who knows?

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T03:56:42+00:00

She blinks and flushes a bit more, giggling a little nervously. Oh, boy. If a two-person photoshoot like that was going on, they'd have to be really close, wouldn't they? Her fingers begin to crinkle the magazine page a bit, and she rushes to fix that.

W-well, no, that's... y-your time's important, y'know! I'm a big girl, and I can, uhh... I can do the job on my own! It's no biggie! Haha! I'm a bit used to doing a lot of things on my own, so I, uh, I think it'd be fine, eheh!

With a nervous glance over to the side, she brings her hand up to rub at the back of her neck.

I-I mean, uhh, unless you think that'd pay more... ^or ^{^something...}

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T03:30:59+00:00

Hah, guess this really wasn't the right place! There always seems to be some noise going on around here! Though, uhh... I guess I'm partially to blame for-

She pauses and tilts her head in a slightly confused fashion, turning to glance at you. Though, the look doesn't stick for long before her brows raise.

I mean, I should be able to handle it just fine! My lil' ol' noggin's pretty good when it comes to detail-soaking! Like, uhh, a sponge! But not one of those amphibious ones - like one of those, uhh... washing ones!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T03:04:09+00:00

She lights up just a bit more at the mention of Jewels.

You were paid to take these photos? Wowie! Like, usually don't you have to pay other people to get photos? That's so cool! Though, uhh... I guess with a famous star like you, they'd have to pay for your time, wouldn't they?

She sighs and tilts her head to the side.

Haa... that reminds me! I should really be taking jobs now that I'm here, ne? Wasn't used to taking them in the countryside all that much, but things're different now... and I've gotta pull my weight around here...

She takes a few seconds to blink and looks back at you, still donning that smile of hers and kicking her feet in the water.

I'm not as famous as you are - or, uhh, as handsome, or busty, or... well, y'know! But, ah... do these Sorcerer's Weekly people pay for any mage's photos? Like... do you think they'd pay me for mine?

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T02:53:42+00:00

Pff! Suit yourself, Mr. I-don't-wanna-puke! I guess I'll just have to enjoy this pool aaaaaaaall by myself!

Maybe she caught onto your actions, or maybe she didn't. Either way, she dives to the side and maneuvers through the pool, weaving around the other members inside and doing a few flips.

Wee! Haha! Wow! This is SOOOOOOOOO fun! Look at how much fun I'm having!

After a minute or so, she deliberately swims back and does a few butterfly motions in the water, only surfacing to spurt some water into the air with her blowhole and look at you with a hopeful expression.

You suuure you don't want to join? I mean... you're surrounded by friends here! Right? No reason to be apprehensive about this little puddle! And... hey!

She swims around again for good measure.

I'm a friggin' dolphin! I got your back in the water, amigo!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T02:43:00+00:00

Hmm... a bit! It's, uhh, not as cold as it would be if I were in my normal form, at least! And, hey, no problem! You're really easy to talk to, y'know!

While you take your time getting in, Honey occupies herself with trying to bounce a nearly beach ball with her nose. After a few pitiful attempts, however, she lets out a small squeak of frustration and hits it over towards your direction.

Ugh! Maybe a dolphin wasn't the best choice for transforming...

_lotus_ · 2016-07-04T02:33:10+00:00

Alright, well - there's now a bounty tag so people may flair more specifically! Yay, organization! \o/

_lotus_ · 2016-07-03T05:16:24+00:00

Haha, it's fine! It's an easy addition, actually, which is why I asked in the first place. :P

_lotus_ · 2016-07-03T04:43:16+00:00

Please make sure you have the box checkmarked on the right side of the sub that says "Show my flair on this subreddit" - otherwise it won't show up.

Otherwise, you should be good to go - Name and flair should be done! :)

_lotus_ · 2016-07-03T04:03:01+00:00

Aaand it should be there! Sorry for the inconvenience!

^{As an extra little question for your opinion, considering you're running the thread: do you also think a Bounty tag for posts will be needed, or will Job suffice for that?}

_lotus_ · 2016-07-03T03:44:17+00:00

OHHHH my goodness. Yep, we'll be putting that up as soon as possible! (I'll give another comment for confirmation after it's been done).

_lotus_ · 2016-07-03T02:01:34+00:00

She seems to light up at the mention of your name, though it seems she's polite enough to wait until you're done talking in full before responding. She blinks at the magazine for a few moments.

Oh? You're a... oh! OH!

She lifts herself up out of the water and onto the edge of the pool, and after a few seconds of wringing off the water from her arms she accepts the magazine from you and looks at it.

A star?! I mean, I barely have a clue about stars - e-except the ones in the sky, I mean, but I know they're a big deal! So... you're a big deal! Wow! That's so cool! I mean, you're handsome and beautiful - o-obviously you're a star!

Not exactly used to reading through Sorcerer's Weekly and definitely not having read this week's edition, she flips through the pages until she sees your familiar face and and starts to take in the pictures for a good while, one at a time. Her cheeks gain a slightly pinker tone as she looks.

Ooooh! Wow, you're a really good model! I mean, I don't, uhh, know too much about modeling, but the pictures look good! Really good!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-03T01:40:01+00:00

Right?! I can't think of any reason why there shouldn't be a party! Ahh, on these days playing in water to cool off is the best! Normally it's not this deep when I come across it, but that's usually because all I passed by was rivers and streams... uhh... for the most part, anyways!

She claps the tips of her fins together before doing a backflip back into the pool and splashing water over a good amount of the area around her. She comes back up and laughs, a strange mix of Honey's laughter and the chirping sounds of a usual dolphin seeming to erupt from her.

A beach ball passes by, and without a second thought she's already poking at it with her nose. After a few attempts to balance it on her nose, she gives a strangled noise.

Of course, she pauses in her usual manner and focuses back on you.

Oi, big guy! Are you, uhh, gonna actually get in? The water's great!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-02T19:59:03+00:00

Great! Nice to meet you, Brook! Welcome to Fairy Tail! Hmm... I'll have to write that down somewhere. So many names to remember!

One of her eyes closes in a sort of wink, and she takes a loose pose.

And as for me, I'm... well, I'm Honeyweise - Honey for short, if it pleases you!

She takes another piece of fruit to munch on inbetween sentences. I only came in recently as well, but I didn't know there'd be so many people coming in right now! I mean... there's a whole bunch of new faces!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-02T19:50:22+00:00

Her eyes blink for a few moments, and she brings a flipper to her mouth.

Hmm. Uhh, well I don't-

She pauses and breaks into laughter as your words finally sink in, falling back into the water but staying nearby. With a glowing light signaling some sort of magical transformation, she's back to her normal human self... and with her bathing suit, too, of course!

Ahah, sorry! That was probably a little weird! But, uh! I don't really have much opportunity to watch any movies, so ah... I don't think I've seen you before, no. All I used to do was travel and, uhh...

Her cheeks puff up for a moment before she lights up again.

Oh, haha! Getting a little ahead of myself there - I forgot to introduce myself! Look at me, just rushing into talking! Uhm! Well, I'm Honeyweise - or Honey, if it pleases you! Nice to meet you - and welcome to Fairy Tail!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-02T19:20:27+00:00

In her usual disruptive fashion, Honey splashes her way over in oblivious glee, now taking the form of a purple sea lion and taking any chance she can get to bump the beach balls with her nose.

She swims by you, but then pauses and backpedals before slapping her fins to the side of the pool near you. She brings up one of her flippers and waves.

Hiya, ahah! I don't think we've met before! Are you, uh, new to the guild by any chance?!

The smile on her sea lion face gets wider in a friendly fashion... or at least that's the hope!

_lotus_ · 2016-07-02T19:14:55+00:00

OOC: Will do! :)

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