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Hey Chelonauts! We have some announcements regarding major changes for the future of Tu Shanshu, so please read on.
We feel that the community has reached a crossroads of sorts with regards to the game’s sustainability, particularly in the last six months, and we know you've seen it too: there has been a drastic decline in activity, in plotting, and in our ability to attract new players to the game.
This isn't the result of one single fault or failing-- not the mods, not the players, not the plotting opportunities or people's creativity. A lot of it has to do with the age of the game (we passed our 5-year mark back in August), and some of it has to do with the fact that we as a game might have been trying to do too much at once, and be too many things.
But we love the overall setting of Tu Shanshu, and we know that there is a lot left that can be done with the worldbuilding that's in place, which is why we're introducing what the modteam feels is the best way to preserve all the best bits of Tu Shanshu, and yet give players both existing and potential a revitalization that we think the game needs in order to survive.
In light of that, we would like to announce that over the next few months, we will be tying off the story of Keeliai and Tu Vishan, and introducing a successor/spin-off game, called Khu Ioduan.
Below the cut, we've included the premise for the new game, as well as some of the core mechanics that will be in use. There's a lot of information in this post, and we ask that you give it all a read. We know that a change of this scale can be intimidating, especially to players who've been with us for years. We want to assure everyone that the modteam is fully committed to both this evolution, and to making sure our existing players are as comfortable as possible with the transition.
( Below the cut is a lot of information... )
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11/07/17 - UPDATE - Talents and Affinity
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PINNED: GAME ITINERARY | NOVEMBER 2017
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ironwoodHello chelonauts, here is a fresh new itinerary post! Previous months can be found under this tag.
Here's what we've got lined up for November 2017:
( Weather & Kedan/Foreigner Relations )
( Local Events )
( NPCs & Families )
( Economy, Crime & Technology )
( OOC Information )
So that's our outline for the month of November! If you have any questions about these happenings, please use the Questions comment below. Otherwise, this post is free space for monthly OOC plotting.
Here's what we've got lined up for November 2017:
( Weather & Kedan/Foreigner Relations )
( Local Events )
( NPCs & Families )
( Economy, Crime & Technology )
( OOC Information )
So that's our outline for the month of November! If you have any questions about these happenings, please use the Questions comment below. Otherwise, this post is free space for monthly OOC plotting.
Game Closed
Feb. 8th, 2018 00:33ironwoodSo long and thanks for all the turtles, chelonuats! Tu Shanshu's comms are now locked to new posts and the game is officially closed. Thank you again for a magical 5+ years!
Comms Closing
Jan. 22nd, 2018 13:48ironwoodHello chelonauts! Here is your slightly more than one week reminder that the Tu Shanshu game communities will be closed to posting and replying on February 1, 2018. We'll make another post announcing the closure at that time.
We would like to reiterate that no logs or network posts are being deleted, privatized or moved! You'll all be able to re-read everything you've written from the game's open to its close. For housekeeping purposes, some core posts will be tidied up and their contents screened (like the Taken list, since it has player contact info, etc).
If you have any questions regarding the game closure, please let us know here or by PM, thank you!
We would like to reiterate that no logs or network posts are being deleted, privatized or moved! You'll all be able to re-read everything you've written from the game's open to its close. For housekeeping purposes, some core posts will be tidied up and their contents screened (like the Taken list, since it has player contact info, etc).
If you have any questions regarding the game closure, please let us know here or by PM, thank you!
Character Transfer
Dec. 30th, 2017 22:09ironwoodIf you're planning to transfer your character from Tu Shanshu to the successor game at ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
khuioduan, we ask that you update your app to the new format to match incoming game applications. As we specified before, no current player who wishes to transfer over will be asked to re-app or participate in the reserve/app cycle to "get" their character - they are guaranteed for you.
There are two sections in the Khu Ioduan application form which are not on TS's, those being Suitability and Talent Choice. You will need to fill both of these in, but all the rest of the sections can be copy+pasted from your existing applications. Suitability should be a couple of sentences, and Talent Choice is just picking your top 3. There is no Setting section in the Khu app, just a place for reference links. You also do NOT need to fill out the CRAU sub-section of the app template unless your character was a CRAU into Tu Shanshu originally - moving from TS to Khu Ioduan is not treated as a CRAU.
(That said, if you WANT to update any of those sections, like revising Personality or rewording an Ability, that's fine. We're simply saying it's not required.)
Additionally, we are not requiring a new sample in order to complete this transfer form - you've all definitely written more than enough just by playing here. However, some people have expressed the desire to write your character's discovery and reaction that 566 YEARS have passed since they entered the Dreaming, and we encourage that! Please not that this is optional and there is no word count requirement on this if you choose to go with it.
TRANSFER CHARACTER TEMPLATE
Please have your application updated and posted TO THIS COMMENT prior to January 10, when the game's first application cycle goes live! If you cannot make this deadline, please contact the mods as soon as you can so we can work something out.
Finally, if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask us! We want this to go smoothly for everyone.
khuioduan, we ask that you update your app to the new format to match incoming game applications. As we specified before, no current player who wishes to transfer over will be asked to re-app or participate in the reserve/app cycle to "get" their character - they are guaranteed for you.There are two sections in the Khu Ioduan application form which are not on TS's, those being Suitability and Talent Choice. You will need to fill both of these in, but all the rest of the sections can be copy+pasted from your existing applications. Suitability should be a couple of sentences, and Talent Choice is just picking your top 3. There is no Setting section in the Khu app, just a place for reference links. You also do NOT need to fill out the CRAU sub-section of the app template unless your character was a CRAU into Tu Shanshu originally - moving from TS to Khu Ioduan is not treated as a CRAU.
(That said, if you WANT to update any of those sections, like revising Personality or rewording an Ability, that's fine. We're simply saying it's not required.)
Additionally, we are not requiring a new sample in order to complete this transfer form - you've all definitely written more than enough just by playing here. However, some people have expressed the desire to write your character's discovery and reaction that 566 YEARS have passed since they entered the Dreaming, and we encourage that! Please not that this is optional and there is no word count requirement on this if you choose to go with it.
TRANSFER CHARACTER TEMPLATE
Please have your application updated and posted TO THIS COMMENT prior to January 10, when the game's first application cycle goes live! If you cannot make this deadline, please contact the mods as soon as you can so we can work something out.
Finally, if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask us! We want this to go smoothly for everyone.
ironwood HEY, REMEMBER WHEN...? ► 2. Open to any player, past or present!!! ► 3. Share your favorite memories of your time at Tu Shanshu ► 4. Other people can comment with favourite interactions with you ► 5. Make a big ol' pile of turtle-y love ♥ |
GAME ITINERARY | DECEMBER 2017
Dec. 1st, 2017 20:24ironwoodHello chelonauts, we've arrived at the very last itinerary for Tu Shanshu! We want to thank all our players for sticking through with us to get here.
This one does not have some of the familiar sections that you've come to expect, because the entirety of this month will be focused on the events leading to the conclusion of our endgame before we transition to the new game.
Previous months can be found under this tag.
Here's what we've got lined up for December 2017:
( THE FINAL <s>FRONTIER</s> ITINERARY )
( Meanwhile, in Keeliai... )
( OOC Information )
So that's our outline for the month of December! If you have any questions about these happenings, please use the Questions comment below. Otherwise, this post is free space for monthly OOC plotting.
This one does not have some of the familiar sections that you've come to expect, because the entirety of this month will be focused on the events leading to the conclusion of our endgame before we transition to the new game.
Previous months can be found under this tag.
Here's what we've got lined up for December 2017:
( THE FINAL <s>FRONTIER</s> ITINERARY )
( Meanwhile, in Keeliai... )
( OOC Information )
So that's our outline for the month of December! If you have any questions about these happenings, please use the Questions comment below. Otherwise, this post is free space for monthly OOC plotting.
ironwoodHello Chelonauts! As promised, the modteam has an update about some of the new mechanics for Khu Ioduan - Talents and Affinities!
These two mechanics are designed to give characters unique ways to grow and interact with the setting, as well as provide players with regular and semi-customized plot developments that don't require mod requests or direct interaction with named NPCs.
( Information on Talents )
( Information on Affinties )
These two mechanics are designed to give characters unique ways to grow and interact with the setting, as well as provide players with regular and semi-customized plot developments that don't require mod requests or direct interaction with named NPCs.
( Information on Talents )
( Information on Affinties )
ironwoodThis period of AC covers October 1st to October 31st and is different from regular activity checks! As mentioned HERE, we are now doing a check-in style/summary style AC from now until endgame. Please be aware that the check in IS mandatory unless you're on hiatus. Thank you!
You have until November 5th to fill out this activity check for your character(s).
-1 Ladybug
Oct. 31st, 2017 14:49de_eviliseSome of you in my plurk list already know, but same with Teef, I'll be dropping from the game as of today. So Marinette's following her boi home. I enjoyed the short time I played here though, and I'll miss you guys, especially her substitute Alya, Pepper. The Peppernette alliance will always exist in our hearts! T_T
-1 Cat Nerd
Oct. 31st, 2017 18:43purrnsAnd with the end of this month, I'm bowing out of the game, and taking Adrien with me. I've been here for over a year, and it's been a lovely experience, I've just run out of steam for the game and the character, and won't have enough to push me through to the reboot of the game.
It's been great tagging with all of you, and I'm always happy for anyone to drop into my musebox if they ever want to thread with this loser again. It's been wonderful, guys, have a good time as TuShan changes!
It's been great tagging with all of you, and I'm always happy for anyone to drop into my musebox if they ever want to thread with this loser again. It's been wonderful, guys, have a good time as TuShan changes!
Remaining ACs
Oct. 28th, 2017 08:18ironwoodHey chelonauts, I just realized we hadn't officially announced this, so sorry for leaving it to the last minute or leaving people scratching their heads regarding AC.
Tu Shanshu is moving to a check-in/summarize style activity check (like we did in September for the remaining couple of months while the game winds down, so there won't be any comment counts required. December has always been a check-in month for us at this game anyway since HOLIDAYS, so it's not going to be a huge change in that regard.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, and thanks!
Tu Shanshu is moving to a check-in/summarize style activity check (like we did in September for the remaining couple of months while the game winds down, so there won't be any comment counts required. December has always been a check-in month for us at this game anyway since HOLIDAYS, so it's not going to be a huge change in that regard.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, and thanks!
+1 really small bean
Oct. 8th, 2017 21:12iseeallHello everyone, I am Xar and I'm completely new here because someone dragged me here because I needed a place to throw this guy to the wind.
He's Leonardo Watch from everyones favorite Blood Blockade Battlefront/Kekkai Sensen, and he's just a normal 19 year old in a New York that's taken over by monsters and is slightly wierder than normal. Also Klaus Von Reinherz is his boss.
What's special about him is that his eyes can see everything. I mean literally everything. I even have a permissions post for them. It would be a great help if everyone could read what his eyes can do and opt out of it if they want to.
Otherwise hi. (you can say hi to me on plurk at![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
xardogn i guess)
He's Leonardo Watch from everyones favorite Blood Blockade Battlefront/Kekkai Sensen, and he's just a normal 19 year old in a New York that's taken over by monsters and is slightly wierder than normal. Also Klaus Von Reinherz is his boss.
What's special about him is that his eyes can see everything. I mean literally everything. I even have a permissions post for them. It would be a great help if everyone could read what his eyes can do and opt out of it if they want to.
Otherwise hi. (you can say hi to me on plurk at
ironwoodThis period of AC covers September 1st to September 30th and is different from regular activity checks! As mentioned in our October Itinerary, there are game changes coming soon which will be outlined in our next State of the Shell next week.
In light of that, and because the game has been considerably slow, we're offering a different type of check in AC this month. Instead of requiring a comment count, we're asking for a brief summary of characters' happenings for the past month. A couple of sentences should be sufficient, just so we know they're still kicking around.
Regular bonus point AC is still available for those who have the threads! Submit those are normal in the AC form. Please be aware that the check in IS mandatory unless you're on hiatus. Thank you!
You have until October 5th to fill out this activity check for your character(s).
In light of that, and because the game has been considerably slow, we're offering a different type of check in AC this month. Instead of requiring a comment count, we're asking for a brief summary of characters' happenings for the past month. A couple of sentences should be sufficient, just so we know they're still kicking around.
Regular bonus point AC is still available for those who have the threads! Submit those are normal in the AC form. Please be aware that the check in IS mandatory unless you're on hiatus. Thank you!
GAME ITINERARY | OCTOBER 2017
Sep. 30th, 2017 22:06ironwoodHello chelonauts, here is a fresh new itinerary post! Previous months can be found under this tag.
Please note that there is an important State of the Shell announcement at the bottom of this month's itinerary, thank you!
Here's what we've got lined up for October 2017:
( Weather & Kedan/Foreigner Relations )
( Local Events )
( NPCs & Families )
( Economy, Crime & Technology )
( OOC Information )
So that's our outline for the month of October! If you have any questions about these happenings, please use the Questions comment below. Otherwise, this post is free space for monthly OOC plotting.
Please note that there is an important State of the Shell announcement at the bottom of this month's itinerary, thank you!
Here's what we've got lined up for October 2017:
( Weather & Kedan/Foreigner Relations )
( Local Events )
( NPCs & Families )
( Economy, Crime & Technology )
( OOC Information )
So that's our outline for the month of October! If you have any questions about these happenings, please use the Questions comment below. Otherwise, this post is free space for monthly OOC plotting.
+1 Revolutionary
Sep. 27th, 2017 18:36antinouswildHello! I'm Allison-Marie. Nice to meet everyone. I haven't been in a game for a little while, so I'm glad to be here! This boy's likely to make a little trouble.
wintershepherdUnfortunately, I couldn't get back into the groove with Jack, so I'm sending him home for the second and last time. I'm still here with Bakura and Elizabeth, and probably a different third once I figure out who.
ninjainvioletAs the label says...
First:
Sheena had been doing a little experimenting and now that she's back, the results of her experiment will be mad available:
Homemade gels!
Gels are healing items from her world (and the Tales series) and taste like apple, orange, lemon, or pineapple--depending on strength and what's being taken care of. With Raine's help, she perfected a "near" recipe and will be making a announcement on the network and explaining what they are.
Second:
This one will not have an official announcement, but an occasional blurb in the OOC section.
Sheena will be writing smut fics - under the pen name "Inaev Morenth". Totally randomly generated titles.There's no plot reason for this - but that can change in the future. Some of the titles, however, may include things like "The Hot Dust" or 'The Ice and the Sorcerer" making people wonder.
I actually got them from a random title generator. :D Which, if anyone wants to throw me some titles - or even use them on their own - that's perfectly fine!
I mean, "Inaev" doesn't have to stay to just one fic a month, right?
First:
Sheena had been doing a little experimenting and now that she's back, the results of her experiment will be mad available:
Homemade gels!
Gels are healing items from her world (and the Tales series) and taste like apple, orange, lemon, or pineapple--depending on strength and what's being taken care of. With Raine's help, she perfected a "near" recipe and will be making a announcement on the network and explaining what they are.
Second:
This one will not have an official announcement, but an occasional blurb in the OOC section.
Sheena will be writing smut fics - under the pen name "Inaev Morenth". Totally randomly generated titles.There's no plot reason for this - but that can change in the future. Some of the titles, however, may include things like "The Hot Dust" or 'The Ice and the Sorcerer" making people wonder.
I actually got them from a random title generator. :D Which, if anyone wants to throw me some titles - or even use them on their own - that's perfectly fine!
I mean, "Inaev" doesn't have to stay to just one fic a month, right?
Little bird returns
Sep. 4th, 2017 18:16isochroneHey all, I've reapped Elizabeth now that my school term is done and my schedule is less murderous! She'll be happy to see her friends again, and make some new ones.
ironwoodThis period of AC covers August 1st to August 31st and is different from regular activity checks! As noted on this post, there are no comment requirements at all for the month of August, and this is a check-in only month, meaning that you only need to fill out the AC form listing your name, your character(s), and that indicates you're present/wishing to remain in the game.
However, you can submit threads for the bonus AC points if you have them and wish to get the points, but the base activity is covered for everyone with just the check in. Please be aware that the check in IS mandatory unless you're on hiatus. Thank you!
You have until September 5th to fill out this activity check for your character(s).
However, you can submit threads for the bonus AC points if you have them and wish to get the points, but the base activity is covered for everyone with just the check in. Please be aware that the check in IS mandatory unless you're on hiatus. Thank you!