I think it's safe to say that this announcement is predictable, but it's time for Genessia, as a moderated game, to end. However, given how many people still enjoy the setting and want to make use of it, I've elected to leave it open for public use. Anyone can join the comm and use it as a sandbox/dressing room as they see fit (so long as they aren't assholes about it). For those who have stuck through it for better or for worse, thank you so much.

If you want to make use of what was written up for future plots, or learn the secrets behind Genessia's conception since the beginning, read below the cut. Good luck, and I wish you all the best!

( Secrets secrets tell no one. )

And there you have it, all the deep dark secrets of the game. Feel free to keep running with it, or pretend it never happened and keep on keepin' on. Thanks for the good times and good memories!

helllllllllllllllllllllllo everyone. so this introduction is like WICKED late. i say this cause i actually joined a bit ago but then life immediately got crazy for me so i haven't been able to introduce myself or make a post with her yet. but now things are slowly getting back to normal, maybe i can do that!!

anyway enough with the excuse, hi i'm chichu and this is charlie from hazbin hotel. a few things to note:

- she is a princess
- she is from hell
- she is a demon but a very nice and polite demon
- she acts like she's from disney but she's not.
- oh and she has fire powers and that's cool.

more information about this girl if you wanna know more are on the magical wiki and i also have a headcanon page for her on her journal (since there's only one episode out) if you wanna read that, idk.

HOPE TO PLAY WITH YOU LOVELY FOLKS SOON!!

January Event - Party Crashers

After two months of relative peace to close out the old year, it's time to ring in the new with a big festival bash! The New Year's Eve party will be held in Fayren this year, and your character has the option of attending one of three parties depending on their tastes. Or maybe they'll make the rounds and spend time at each one if they're really in the party mood! But be forewarned, with the new year comes a new danger...

Party #1: Town Square

Barrels of good mead and cheap wine are on tap, and there's a variety of good smells in the air as winter treats are hawked from numerous stands and tables. There are hearty meat pies, dessert pies stuffed with spiced apples or winter berries, roasted potatoes and root vegetables on skewers, and spit roasted pigeons dripping with juices. Performers are everywhere, performing sleight of hand magic tricks (or REAL magic tricks!), fortune telling, juggling, and other feats in exchange for coins to keep them fed and warm through the winter. The snow has been swept away from the center of the Town Square to make room for dancers as a lively band strikes up a number of cheery tunes to keep feet moving and people whirling.

Party #2: Elven Village

With the royal family safe and sound in the castle once more, negotiations have settled the two-year feud between the town and the elven settlement in the forest. In a rare demonstration of good will, the village will freely welcome visitors to join them for the the passing of the old year. Unlike the party held in town square, this is a very solemn holiday. From sunrise until midnight, everyone remains completely silent, not speaking a word to better reflect on the events of the past year and who they once were, as well as what kind of person they want to be in the year to come. Once the midnight hour is reached, a bell is struck to herald the end of the year and the day of silence. The first words spoken are considered a gift, so choose who you speak to wisely. Confessions of love are common on this day among elvenkind. It's also used to wish a friend luck, or offer well wishes to one who has been struggling. Shortly after the pealing of the bell, a late night feast is held, offering roasted venison, delicately seasoned greens, and fruits that have been preserved throughout the year.

Party #3: Castle Ball

This party is somewhat more exclusive -- any characters who have a criminal record or a reputation for causing trouble will not be allowed through the doors. Only those in formal wear will be allowed to attend this elegant party, with a live orchestra playing waltzes and courtly dance tunes to entertain guests. Sparkling wine and ornate (but ultimately unsatisfying) finger foods will be served on platters by servants offering refreshments to those with empty hands. The royal family will be in attendance with the king and queen overseeing the festivities from their thrones, and the prince and princess enjoying a dance or two on the floor. The guards will be watching for troublemakers, so don't even think about taking a swing at another guest, or smuggling some of the royal silverware. They'll catch you!

Crashers!

About half an hour after midnight, the Castle Ball will suddenly be a hot bed of chaos. A horrible monster crashes through the wall! The guards will attempt to attack it, but it ignores them entirely. The monster will instead seek out any characters close by and attempt to gore them on the spot. Powers and weapons will not work against the monster. The only thing that seems to hurt it is a direct physical attack, and/or weapons that were forged in Windgate Creek. Note that super strength will register as regular strength when focused on the animal. It will take the combined efforts of several people to bring the monster down, and once it's been killed, the corpse will remain there until someone removes it. For those with the proper abilities, the monster will register as real, and up until its death, it will register on the same level as an animal with (mostly) animal emotions and an animal soul.



Afterward, investigations (via tracks and witness accounts) will reveal that it managed to slip in through a weak spot of the barrier. The barrier itself seems weaker than usual, and won't knock people out if they get too close.

* * * * *

Please feel free to use this post for plotting purposes. The events and the monster will not be modded, so you will be able to take some liberties with how your character handles (or avoids!) the unwanted party crasher. Feel free to ask questions below!

ENTER THE PUZZLE TOWER

As Papyrus was the rightfully 'lected Guardian, it's time I pay up with my player event. Behold!

Setup:
Papyrus, genius protector that he is, has been commissioned by the Royal Family to construct a Puzzle Tower to house their new, incredibly dangerous & psychotic disaster waiting to happen! In the Family's absence, the court jester fell under dark influences, prompting his immediate arrest and solitary confinement lest he wreak his madness on the world.

ANYWAY, The site's all built, the puzzles all installed, and now he just needs volunteers to test their workmanship. That means you!

Event Part 1
The first part will be a light-hearted romp, floor-by-ascending-floor, through Papyrus' deadly (not really) gauntlet of puzzles. There may also be japes. Maybe a malfunction; it's important to test these things! Solve or blunder your way through his ingenious contraptions. Make it to the end, and as a reward for securing Fayren's most dangerous clown, get a charm! Papyrus promises a fun time for all besides.

This event is for 1-3 players, one character per player, though I can handle more if there's enough interest.

Part 2...?
But maybe puzzles aren't enough for you. Maybe you have an unhealthy curiosity towards the deranged jester held in the top floor. Who got to him and made him the killer clown he is today? What secrets might be pried from his scrambled egg salad?

Maybe he'll tell you, but only if you indulge him in a deadly game. Whether through Papyrus' own incompetence, your character's dark desire, or the prisoner's own malevolent mischief, the magical inmate will go beyond his cell and force you sinners into the fight of your lives.

This second part is optional for those who'd like their characters to experience something edgier. Whether they win or lose (as well as how severe a loss is) is up to the players. The fight's nature will be a magical/spiritual one, meaning characters don't require any superpowers to participate. Just the will of their SOUL's. Papyrus, unless desired otherwise, will be blissfully unaware of the brawl in the cell block, arriving in a panic only after all's said and done. They'll also have to make a choice as to how the clown's handled. With violence, or pacification? Mercy, or...? Choose carefully; what he'll divulge depends on it.

Mods willing, I'll get to throw in some metagame plot-hooks in connection with who or whatever had its tendrils in the poor clown's brain.

Participating? Plotting? Questions? Comment below, punkaroos!

The mods discussed the current state of the game, and came to the decision that it would be best to let Genessia go on a sort of hiatus starting now and lasting until January. The events and setting elements just aren't getting much traction, and there's no sense in creating more metaplot opportunities that are going to get neglected or passed over save for a very small active few players who have been doing their best to participate and contribute (thank you to those folks, you know who you are!).

While the game is on hiatus, you have the option of putting your character into stasis or carrying on with their daily lives as per usual. The mods will only approve/reject requests to join the comm (a comment to the Taken Page is still required), but beyond that we won't be updating lists or running events. There won't be any AC during this time. Tori-mod has offered to continue hosting the harvest party if there's enough interest, so please let her know if that's something you'd like. Players are of course welcome to host events and run plots for one another. This is a great opportunity to voice test characters in an already-fleshed-out setting with plenty of RP hooks to explore and enjoy. You won't need mod approval to host an event or go on an adventure, just don't go *too* bananas and set everything on fire.

We're hoping that giving people a break from the game will allow people a chance to miss it, and hopefully encourage more engagement once the game resumes. This will also give the head mod time to come up with a more organized schedule for metaplot clues and events to be accessed. Gameplay is typically slow during the holidays anyway, so this seems like the right time to let things rest for a while.

We know some people won't be happy about this, and that there's a risk that the game might just fizzle out entirely as a result. The game's been heading in that direction for a while anyway, so while we'd like for it to pull through, we're prepared to let it go if there's just not enough activity and interest to justify putting our time and energy into maintaining it.

So happy holidays, Genessia! We'll see you again in an official capacity in 2020!

Below is a list of items we're considering changing based on player input. Rather than being limited to selecting just one, we're setting this up so you can check boxes to indicate which ones you're okay with. Click as many or as few as you like, and feel free to leave comments below if there's a particular subject you feel strongly about, or if you have other suggestions.

( Pokemon GO TO THE POLLS! )

Hey all, Tori-mod here!

Just wanted to pop on here and drop a ‘formal’ hello with some contact links and things! I’m so excited to dig in and really get some cool, interactive events going for you guys. I know Faetan and Mags have some really fantastic things planned, and I’m thrilled to help them out and give you all some really fun situations to play with!

You guys made the beach party a blast and the masquerade absolutely magical last year, and I’m so excited to see what you’ll do with the events to come! I had so much fun working on those events, and can’t wait to bring you some more…be it a sweet slice-of-life scenario, some crazy crack circumstances, a dramatic and whimsical scene, or breeding grounds for flat out, terrifying danger.

THAT SAID:

I know Genessia is best known for it’s player-driven qualities, and I’m so ready to fuel the fire! Writing up an event post is not always an easy task; players are busy and words are hard, but with a little help here and there, events can be awesome opportunities for new CR, character development, and just all around good times! I’m here not only to help Fae and Mags run the Big Bad metaplot posts and the silly lighthearted ones in between… but also to help you guys get things rolling if you need me. PLEASE reach out if you’d like a specific game wide event and need a lil’ help getting it ready or setting up the proper timing! I’ll even do the little things like helping out with graphics and formatting if you’d like ;)

I know it’s been a rocky few months and the lull has been far too long, but I’m blown away by plans and revelations coming down the pipeline and ready to seriously shake things up. You all have been ESSENTIAL in planning the next few steps for the game, and the modifications which I know we’re all SO ready for and new additions are coming soon. Phase II is going to be a trip, so buckle in and hold on tight for just a little while longer. Your patience is so very appreciated, and we’re determined to make it well worth the wait.

If you’ve got an event you’d love fleshed out, suggestions for mod-run events that you’d like us to play with, or suggestions on how events should be run or just get bored to death at your desk job and need someone to chat with at random, feel free to poke me whenever you’d like!

PLURK: dovefire 
DISCORD: Tori#4418

To keep everyone in the loop, here's a mod announcement regarding the state of the game, the state of the mods, and upcoming events.

( October 2019 Mod Report )

Hey guys, JudgeCF here. Recently I chimed in on one of our player's plurks about a sensitive topic, failed to read the room, and made dumb, insensitive comments that made a heated atmosphere worse. I'm sorry; I didn't mean the words as badly as they were taken. As people expect a higher, more professional kind of person for modding, I'll be stepping down and leaving the reigns to the wonderful Faetan and Mags who have some cool stuff in the works.

Mea culpa, and a big thanks to all those who've stuck with the game. Stay tuned for more developments from those two; I'm looking forward to it!

Letting everyone know I'm dropping all my characters: General Grievous, Cad Bane, Billy Batson & Quentin Beck. And so I'm sadly out of the game, at least for now.

I've lost some of their voices and am super busy at work for the next few months so while I'd be happy to roll with any changes to the game, I can't give it the proper attention right now and again, some characters have gone quiet.

Grievous in particular had over two years of great character development here and I'm sad to drop him when he's still Guardian, a long time goal of his, but he's a voice that I've lost. Maybe I'll get him back one day and I will likely be back at some point (with him or other characters) but for now it's goodbye, Genessia.

I had a lot of fun here with a lot of characters and met a lot of wonderful people. I will miss you guys but I hope you keep in contact on Plurk and we will likely play again in the future, here or in PSLs!

♥

Happy Friday, Genessians!

We hope you’re all doing well!

Thank you so much for hanging in there with us. We wouldn’t have a game without you, and it means a lot to us that you’ve stuck around and remained patient and positive. We know there’s been a lot of burnout going on in the playerbase. Honestly, we’ve been feeling it too. If the players don’t have fun, the mods don’t have fun, and vice versa. We’ve been talking about some different options regarding how to handle the game, possible changes we can make, and how to gather constructive feedback from the players to come up with a solution that will work best for everyone involved, but first we have some announcements to make.

( Click here for more! )

I apologize for the lateness of this post! If anyone is interested in running for a position, please comment here with your character's name and which city they'd want to govern. Honestly we don't expect a lot of competition as the playerbase is small at the moment, but if there's interest and enough characters to necessitate a competition, then I'd be happy to set something up.

Howdy all, name's Ashu who some of you might remember from... Gosh I don't know how long ago, as the player of Undertale's resident genocidal child Chara. I have returned with...

An equally genocidial young man from the Mega Man series (ZX part to be exact), Thetis. Luck of the draw has him rooming in the Manga House in Genessia, thankfully he's a good sort who isn't as murderous without his canon setting to motivate him. Aka no murder from this child unless provoked.

ANYWAY, good to be back y'all.

From the 23rd to the 25th of August the Olympics will be in town. This event is based on one that was done some years ago and Rapunzel decided, in this case, to bring it back (Because she respected the people who ran it the first time.)

This is an event-based in the Arena where various sports will be held for the change to win pretty medals of gold, silver or bronze to show off. There might be other prizes too, but Rapunzel is going to keep that a secret until the awards are given.

Also before the event itself, Rapunzel will be setting up a little festival type thing where people can buy things with the athlete's faces or figurines based on them. if you can think of it it's possible it's there. Any money from it will be going to various charities.

Anyway for the important part... The Rules...There aren't that many, but I will list them below:

1) Cheating is allowed, so long as it's not obvious. For example: Baldur can use his bad luck ability to give people 'good luck' handshakes that during the event will cause an unfortunate accident. This is a type of cheat where it's not obvious and can't be traced. An example of something that would be punished is during a race someone purposely sticking their leg out to trip another.

Basically, be as sneaky as you can. The sneakier the better. Also please discuss with others when doing so, so you can figure out how far cheating can go.

2) Abilities, unless they cannot be controlled (such as super strength), will not be allowed during the actual event (Unless cheating, but remember to not make it obvious). I want it to be as fair as it can be for those who literally have no abilities whatsoever.

3) For event sign up's themselves, I would say don't sign more than one or two characters per event. What I mean is only one to two characters you play per event.

4) Have fun. Yeah, I don't really have a lot of rules for this one.

Below will be the list of events that I had planned, but if you think there is an event that you would like to see, please comment with it below and I ill add it to the sign-up area.

But so far events are as follows:

Dance Off - Think dancing until you are the last one on the dance floor.

The other option if this one is preferred is to think along the lines of Dancing with the Stars or Strictly Come Dancing, that style of dance. For both of these options, two people will be required so partner up!

If you cannot find a partner then randomizing will be a thing. So let me know if that is what you want.

Twister - Yes, twister. That came of dots and craziness will actually be an event.

Relay - Four people per team needed as you pass the baton.

Pokemon Dancing - Dancing for Pokemon. Enough said. Show of their dance moves.

Laser Tag - Exactly what it says on the tin. Showing lasers at one another until there is one left standing.

The Gauntlet - This is an event where the toughest will go through various events to come out on top. These will be some tough challenge and have the possibility of people getting hurt of sign up those who think they can handle it.

Board Game Tournament - Bunch of different board games each round.

That is all I thought of, so sign-ups will be down below and have fun. Also sorry for being so late with this...

Edit: Forgot to add Sign Up's will close 24th when I will be doing the main events. The 23rd will just be the festival type thing.

Hi guys, Lin--player of Trunks Brief (Future) here. Bringing in this lovely gentleman/ninja-master.

As usual, I can be found at on plurk shinotenshi22. Or you can PM this journal. Not sure I'll do a formal intro, as Splinter is a cautious one by nature. (Secrecy and stealth ARE the ninja's best allies after all.) But he'll tag around probably, and I'm open for shenanigans.

For now he lives in El Ghaleon (in Fayren) in room 101. He'll be poking his nose into the other cities gradually, sticking mostly to Genessia City proper if not Fayren, for now.

July Nova City Charm Quest Event: Results!

After running the numbers, it's time to announce the final results of the 2019 Pokemon event!

( Who gets a charm? And what does EVERYONE get? )

Questions? Comments? Post them here! Special thanks go to Mags and Judge who were a tremendous help in making this event really sparkle. If you enjoyed reading your quest results, most likely Judge is the one responsible for the humor and wit.

DOOM TRAIN
Everglade Charm Quest - August 2019

On the morning of August 15th, each character who lives in or passes through the gates of Everglade will be visited by a free-floating specter! He hovers before them, grinning with what few teeth remain, and offers them a train ticket. "All aboard?" is his only offer. If the ticket is accepted, he grins, and fades out of sight. The ticket itself is old and yellow, and shows one purchase of fare aboard the Doom Train. It seems foolish to entertain the idea of boarding a freaking DOOM TRAIN, but who knows? Maybe your character is bored, or curious. Or maybe they noticed that there's a charm symbol embossed in the corner of the ticket. The train is said to depart on a free one-way trip lasting three days on August 18th, so there's time to think it over, and get everything needed to pack one's suitcase.

( Charm Quest Details )

To sign up with a character, please use the form below. The Doom Train post will go up this Sunday, so make sure to sign up before then!

<B>Primary Character Reserve:</b> [Your first character choice to board the Doom Train] <b>Secondary Reserve:</b> [If there are enough open slots, a second character may participate.]

Hey everyone! Mags here with a few items of business. Thank you so much for your participation and enthusiasm for this game, and for your patience with us as we've been transitioning and trying to keep things moving along. You guys are awesome!

1- Please be sure to post to the check-in if you haven't already. If you don't get your characters checked in by the end of the month they'll be swept.

2- Faetan is working on a Pokemon event wrap-up as we speak. It turned out to be a lot more work on the back-end than we anticipated, so again, thank you so much for your patience with this. We know some people are holding back from posting, waiting on the results, and we're working on it as fast as we can. Watch the comm, it'll go up soon!

3- Speaking of charm quests... Those who participated in the crime spree, please comment below with links to your threads/posts so we can tally up points for that as well. You have until the end of the week to get those in, and I'll be posting those results on Monday.

4- If you have any questions, concerns, feedback, anything, please don't hesitate to talk to either of us. You can post here, on plurk, discord, or dm a mod account. Whatever you're most comfortable with! We love hearing from you and we want to make your experience playing here the best it can be.

Thank you! ♥