OOC The RPF Interview Thread - now interviewing DarkLordoftheFins

Oh forgot to post the answers ...



20. How did you come up with Dark Luke in Twilight?

Oh that was simple. Star Wars always was for me about Anakin and Luke. Vader and Luke. If Anakin was good, Luke not raised by good hearted farmers but always aware of his power ... it was almost obvious he had to fall this time.

21. You mentioned the almost famous Palpatine entry scene ... if I recall right getting you a "Best Player" award with one post! How did you approach writing it?

I rewatched the RotJ Throne Room scene again and again and again getting his language, gestures and mannerisms and then tried to adopt them into a post.

Usually I just write but I put lots of effort into this one. Was fun though.

22. How did you feel about writing same characters under different GMs?

Usually that isn't a problem. The character is the same and only the plot changes. But usually it feels natural. Can't recall ever having felt it was "off". I think if that was a possibility I would not reprise him.

23. You did a lot shadow updating on Candlewood you said (and so did @SirakRomar), so how did approach writing horror?

That was quite a challenge. My first scene was the Beach Attack. I just tried to be as scary as possible. Not showing too much, keep the monster in the dark and the players guessing. Horror was surprisingly hard to pull off. How do you scare people who know it is just an update?

24. What was the hardest post you ever had to do? What posed the greatest challenge as a writer?

I had a few of those ... but I guess it was probably the posts as Tony/Anthony/Antonius in SotS, because he was not as dangerous than the other characters I did there, but had to have the same amount of mysteriousness and despair around him. I found that one harder to pull off than a millennium old monster.

25. How do you structure your OPs?

Always the same. A scene to set up the plot and mood of the game. A description of the game. Character section and the obligatory rules. Try to not make it too long and yet give enough info to garner interest. Funny enough my better OPs (in my eyes) had less traction around here. So I guess I am really no authority on this one.

26. What does the future on these boards hold for you?

Well, I got two more GM gigs upcoming. A one-on-one I wanna do in The Crossing universe in a few weeks and I will obviously Co-GM Original Sins, the celebration game for the 10th anniversary of Sins of the Saints in December. I make no secret out of my hope the game will revive the franchise in a way. But Fin is not so into it, haha. He wants a one-shot. We shall see.

Apart from this I play Luke in Twilight and Aren Voren in Rebellion. Both games will hopefully run for a long time.

Recently I auditioned for Batman and was beaten by my good friend Fin for the role.

So apart from this ... I assume this will be my twilight years. Some others have also mentioned they wanna retreat from GMing etc. as it is too time consuming. So the idea was born to do one last outing codenamed "Farewell Ride". There is a rough idea. Maybe 2020 will see that happening.

 

That being said ... I am allergic to kittens but consider them cute (we all desire what we cannot have I guess), my fave dinosaur is Tristan Otto in the Berlin natural history museum, a fully grown TRex who looks spooky as hell and ... Star Wars? Aren't that movies or something?

That being out ... I had a blast. Thanks everyone . Enjoyed this a lot.

 

Everyone give a warm round of applause for the wonderful @LordTroepfchen!!!

Now, give a warm welcome for @HanSolo29 as she takes the stand.

QUESTION TIME.

1. How do you like to craft your characters, and, more specifically, how do you like to develop them throughout the game?

2. What inspired you with the character of Aryan Graul in particular?

3. You've been in X amount of games now (I don't know the exact number ). What are some of your favorites?

4. Judging from your username, I take it that you're a mild fan of Han Solo. Why is that?

5. Okay, what is it with you and Bill Pullman?

 

6. How is the experience playing one character in several different games?

 

7. Have you ever, or would you like to, play an established SW character?

8. Are there other fandoms you've role-played in: e.g., Marvel, Star Trek?
9. Are there types of characters you find easiest to role play, and why?

 

@HanSolo29

10. I've noticed that you're a GM. In my experience, you've mostly been a player, so what is it like for you, and how have you approached it, especially within an already established universe?

11. Tell me about the growing romance between Aryan and Syren. Where did that concept come from, and how did you two evolve the relationship throughout the latter two games?

12. What have been some of your favorite characters in the RPF (not yours)? Like, which characters are so interesting to you that you really look forward to reading an update about them?

 

@HanSolo29 - You still have a few questions pending, if you feel like answering. Otherwise, the next interview will start whenever I wake up.

Lost track of time, oooops

 

Give a warm welcome to @WarmNyota_SweetAyesha as she takes the reigns from @HanSolo29!!!

Or else.

(Interview dates have been updated.)

Anywayyyyyyy

1. Do you prefer to write for established characters (such as Luke, Rey, Mara, or whoever), or do you like creating original characters more? Why?

2. a. Are there any character types you try to steer clear from, for any reason?
b. As an opposite to that question, what are some of your favorite character types/personalities/whatever to write for?

3. Do you have any other fandoms you like to write for?

4. I've noticed you have a background in fan fiction. Could you talk about the pros and cons of each, and whether you have a preference between the two?

5. What character(s) are you most excited to develop in their respective game?

 

Thanks for the welcome and these are some awesome questions.

1. Do you prefer to write for established characters (such as Luke, Rey, Mara, or whoever), or do you like creating original characters more? Why?

I'm doing both, and even though I really like my OCs for being able to flush out their personalities and back-stories, I really enjoy doing established characters in a game, because they are characters I admire already and their personalities and strengths and weaknesses are somewhat known but can be expanded upon and the character can grow and change through the RP plots and it's a way to give them "further adventures."

2. a. Are there any character types you try to steer clear from, for any reason?
b. As an opposite to that question, what are some of your favorite character types/personalities/whatever to write for?


I steer clear of the Sithly or sociopathic types and gravitate more toward the Jedi/pilot/slicer professions. I like writing characters that are outspoken, conscientious, snarky, and can work well and flexibly on a team.

3. Do you have any other fandoms you like to write for?[/b[

For RPs, I am sticking strictly to Star Wars, although if a Star Trek one came along, I'd be there in less than a minute.

4. I've noticed you have a background in fan fiction. Could you talk about the pros and cons of each, and whether you have a preference between the two?

I've recently discovered the fun and exciting aspects of RPGs.

There's a free-flowing back and forth between the players and the action is intense.

Combo posts between players are like collaborating on fanfiction stories. The finished product is a blend of styles and character POVs.
For RPGs, the plot has been outlined by someone else and I just fall in with the plot and fit my character into the twists and turns; for fiction writing, I am the one doing the plotting. Both are intriguing, because with someone else doing the RPG plotting, you don't know how the story is going to come out until you "get there." Then it's wow.

There's such a mix of characters in RPGs - it's quite the smorgasbord. I like the RPGs that make me feel I'm back in SW Legends.

The only downside to RPGs that can be frustrating to me is when things stall out and/or play slows down, but once it picks up again, I'm back in it again, riveted by the pace and details of the scene playing out.


5. What character(s) are you most excited to develop in their respective game?

Rahara Varik in Emergence, an Intelligence Agent in the midst of the Empire.

Loriana Starskimmer in The Last Stand, a pilot who is mixing it up with a whole bunch of wonderful Legends legends, like Syal Antilles, Corran and Mirax Horn, Kyp Durron, etc. It's a real Corellian fest.

Lerona Vialco in Rebellion -- caught up in a pivotal sector battle.

 

6. What brought you to the RPF? How did you stumble over this part of the TFN family?

 

I was checking for New Posts one day and found the "Guardians of Light". It was so lighthearted and fun in that thread, so I joined the tie-in RPG of "Legacy of the Guardians". It just grew from there.

 

@WarmNyota_SweetAyesha

QUESTION TIME.

7. What are some of your favorite stories to be involved with, be it ones you've created for fan fic or ones you've role played in?

8. As a small extension of the previous question, what do you personally look for/expect out of a game you join?

9. Would you ever GM a game in the future? Why or why not?

10. How long does it take to you to write a post that you are completely satisfied with? We are our worst critics, after all.

11. What does the future look like for you in this subforum?

 

7. What are some of your favorite stories to be involved with, be it ones you've created for fan fic or ones you've role played in?

For stories I write and RPs I participate in, I love the mix and blend of Legends characters and original characters. I love settings that involve the OT and post OT timeframes. My heart is in the Legends-verse ... it's where my knowledge and enthusiasm runs deepest.

I have read, but not written, stories that take place in the KoTR era. It's extremely fascinating.

The PT is also wide open for games, in my opinion. There's so much room for wiggling around in and inventing plots, since the Disney canon hasn't really fleshed out that time much, and even Lucas didn't past the movies and a few standalone novels.

8. As a small extension of the previous question, what do you personally look for/expect out of a game you join?

I love fast-paced action, likeable characters, and nerve-wracking villains, (like Aden Kya) ... and tons of snark and oomph in the dialogue.

Now, if any GM wants to write in some mush for like Kyp Durron and Ahsoka Tano (with Lux or Rex), I'll totally be there.

9. Would you ever GM a game in the future? Why or why not?

Oh yes, I would love to, eventually. Co-GM first. I would love to do a "short story" type game with Legends and original characters set after ROTJ-- with the rebuilding of the New Republic and all the "growing pains".

10. How long does it take to you to write a post that you are completely satisfied with? We are our worst critics, after all.

For a story, usually it takes outlining the scene and desired dialogue and then a couple read-throughs and look-overs by my beta reader(s).

For an RP, it's quicker, because I'm incorporating what others who are in the same part of the action have posted. I just look over my post a few times to make sure I have the details right, make sure things are accurate. Dialogue for an RP is too easy and fun, since there's so much of a back and forth.

11. What does the future look like for you in this subforum?

More and more games.

 

@WarmNyota_SweetAyesha

12. What, in your opinion, are your best and worst attributes as a writer?

13. What's your favorite era of Star Wars (not in the context of an RPG)?

14. What's your take on modern Star Wars?

 

12. What, in your opinion, are your best and worst attributes as a writer?
Strongest aspects: relationship process of friends or family or couples; dialogue/conversation; introspection.
Weakest points: strictly action driven scenes; a villainous OC.

13. What's your favorite era of Star Wars (not in the context of an RPG)?
The OT era.

14. What's your take on modern Star Wars?
I like the characters/novels that have been introduced moreso in the back-story type framework, such as "Master and Apprentice" and "Ahsoka" and the new series about Thrawn, and the novels featuring Han and Lando.
"Leia, Princess of Alderaan" was a unique glimpse into young Leia.
The whole First Order, Kylo Ren plot arc, as well as what happened between Han and Leia ... I keep that out of my heart-canon.

 

What character do you love to play the most?

Established characters: I am enjoying playing Mara Jade and Ahsoka Tano most. I admire them greatly and adore portraying them.
Original characters: Sevrina Bendal -- a Noorian Jedi Knight and an ISB Agent, Rahara Varik.

Which character do you want to work with more?
Corellians -- Jedi or pilots.

 

Today is your last day to get in any last-minute questions for @WarmNyota_SweetAyesha, so hurry up if you haven't already!!!

1. What are your opinions on kittens?

2. What is your favorite dinosaur?

3. What does Star Wars mean to you?

 

1. What are your opinions on kittens?
I think they're lower maintenance than puppies would be.

2. What is your favorite dinosaur?
When my nieces were growing up, they liked Barney. Does that count?

3. What does Star Wars mean to you?
Oh wow! This is quite the question! I love the heroic personal journeys, the adventures, the variety of cultures, and the snark and the couple/pairings that have resulted, Luke and Mara, Han and Leia, Jaina and Jag, Anakin and Tahiri.
I am also fascinated by the entire structure of the Jedi -- Master and Padawan teams.

 

Everyone give a round of applause for @WarmNyota_SweetAyesha, and welcome @DarkLordoftheFins to the stand!

Question time.

1. How do you generally approach storytelling as a GM?

2. GMing vs. being a player: which do you prefer (if you have one) and why?

3. How do you like to develop your characters as a GM? Since they have a lot more responsibilities than regular players, I assume that it would be more difficult to do so

4. Do you have a preference between Star Wars stories and non Star Wars stories? If so, what is it and why?

5. What was the most fun character for you to develop during a game (be it GMing or otherwise) and why?

 

We can add questions, right?

6. You're a man of many cultural references. Who/what are the biggest influences on your writing style?

7. What do you think separates a great game from a good one?

8. How similar are you in real life to the persona of "DarkLordoftheFins"?