I initially had the same thought about characters having a hard time integrating during a huge plot, but then changed my mind. While I have Hayley and Johnny tied up in the plot, Costigan is free and has been having some great interactions with people he might not normally have spoken much with. It can be a lot to dump on someone just joining "ps powers and dead and rations and turtle sick and stuff," but it also allows them the choice to immediately become more invested if they're interested and to develop quick CR by offering to help the many characters not included in the Team aspect.
If this situation should occur again, I would just make a note on the app page warning that there is a large-scale intensive plot going on and that they have the choice to app now and be a part of it or to wait until it concludes. Maybe reserves during that time could extend until the end of the plot, etc, to allow people that choice.
On the flip side, if it is too much work as MODs, then you should definitely postpone applications. That would be my bigger concern.
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I initially had the same thought about characters having a hard time integrating during a huge plot, but then changed my mind. While I have Hayley and Johnny tied up in the plot, Costigan is free and has been having some great interactions with people he might not normally have spoken much with. It can be a lot to dump on someone just joining "ps powers and dead and rations and turtle sick and stuff," but it also allows them the choice to immediately become more invested if they're interested and to develop quick CR by offering to help the many characters not included in the Team aspect.
If this situation should occur again, I would just make a note on the app page warning that there is a large-scale intensive plot going on and that they have the choice to app now and be a part of it or to wait until it concludes. Maybe reserves during that time could extend until the end of the plot, etc, to allow people that choice.
On the flip side, if it is too much work as MODs, then you should definitely postpone applications. That would be my bigger concern.