Tu Shanshu | OOC

Game Closed

2018-02-08T05:34:29Z

Posted by: ironwood

So 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!

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Comms Closing

2018-01-22T18:54:33Z

Posted by: ironwood

Hello 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!

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Character Transfer

2017-12-31T03:30:53Z

Posted by: ironwood

If you're planning to transfer your character from Tu Shanshu to the successor game at 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

<center><big><big><big>❮ TUSHANSHU TRANSFER APPLICATION ❯</big></big><big></center>
• Player Information •
<div style="margin-left: 3em; margin-top: 5px; font-size:1.0em; line-height: 25px;">Name: 
Age/18+?: NAME
Preferred Contact: 
Other Characters Played: 
Most Recent AC Link: N/A
</div>
• Character Information •
<div style="margin-left: 3em; margin-top: 5px; font-size:1.0em; line-height: 25px;">Name: 
Canon: 
Canon Point: 
Age: 
Type of Character: 
Reference: You do NOT need to bring any of your setting over from the TS application! Wiki links for your character and their series are sufficient. If you are an original character, please put your character's background here.
Personality: If your character has changed significantly personality-wise during their time in Keeliai, you can choose to BRIEFLY annotate that at the end of this section.
Appearance: 
Abilities: Including any new abilities they've gained in Keeliai.
Suitability: Your character's suitability for Khu Ioduan's setting, not Tu Shanshu's - a couple of sentences is sufficient.
Inventory: Including any notable items acquired from time spent in Keeliai.
Talent Preferences: Your top three choices from here: https://khuimods.dreamwidth.org/1808.html
</div>
• Writing Sample •
<div style="margin-left: 3em; margin-top: 5px; font-size:1.0em; line-height: 25px;">(For transferring players: If you would like to include your character's reaction to discovering that it has been 566 YEARS (whoops! only overshot by 565 years...) since they went into the Dreaming, you can! There is no world count requirement on this. Otherwise, you may leave this area blank - this is an optional section for you.

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.

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A fond look back at the turtle...

2017-12-21T23:05:51Z

Posted by: ironwood

HEY, REMEMBER WHEN...?► 1. post with your characters / former characters / etc
► 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 ♥

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GAME ITINERARY | DECEMBER 2017

2017-12-02T01:34:05Z

Posted by: ironwood

Hello 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.

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SOTS - Game Transition Update - NOV 2017

2017-11-07T06:15:29Z

Posted by: ironwood

Hello 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 )

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Activity Check | October 1-31, 2017

2017-11-01T04:32:07Z

Posted by: ironwood

This 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).

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GAME ITINERARY | NOVEMBER 2017

2017-11-01T04:29:22Z

Posted by: ironwood

Hello 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.

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-1 Ladybug

2017-10-31T18:52:01Z

Posted by: de_evilise

Some 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

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-1 Cat Nerd

2017-10-31T18:45:25Z

Posted by: purrns

And 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!

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Remaining ACs

2017-10-28T12:24:30Z

Posted by: ironwood

Hey 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!

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+1 really small bean

2017-10-09T01:19:45Z

Posted by: iseeall

Hello 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 xardogn i guess)

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STATE OF THE SHELL: OCTOBER 2017

2017-10-06T23:29:57Z

Posted by: ironwood

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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Associated Links:

11/07/17 - UPDATE - Talents and Affinity

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Activity Check | September 1-30, 2017

2017-10-01T02:15:19Z

Posted by: ironwood

This 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).

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GAME ITINERARY | OCTOBER 2017

2017-10-01T02:14:24Z

Posted by: ironwood

Hello 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.

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+1 Revolutionary

2017-09-28T01:40:13Z

Posted by: antinouswild

Hello! 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.

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-1 Spirit

2017-09-18T18:47:26Z

Posted by: wintershepherd

Unfortunately, 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.

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Some new things appearing in Keeliai...

2017-09-06T02:32:14Z

Posted by: ninjainviolet

As 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?

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Little bird returns

2017-09-04T22:18:24Z

Posted by: isochrone

Hey 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.

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Activity Check | August 1-31, 2017

2017-09-01T04:28:53Z

Posted by: ironwood

This 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).

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August/Sept Announcement

2017-09-01T03:08:52Z

Posted by: ironwood

Hi chelonauts!

FIRST -
Due to August sucking mightily on all fronts, and lots of important RL things keeping people away from online time, we're going to be making September a no itinerary month. That is, pretty much everything from August's itinerary will be carrying over for the state of various factions in the city, and only a slight reprieve from the heat.

SECOND -
Additionally, August's AC which will be posted shortly, will be a check in only month. (Sorry we're announcing this so late in the month, we try to give people more lead time so they're not stressing about making AC, but August literally zoomed past!)

As always, let us know if you have any questions!

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GAME ITINERARY | AUGUST 2017

2017-08-01T03:01:24Z

Posted by: ironwood

Hello 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 August 2017:

( Weather & Kedan/Foreigner Relations )

( Local Events )

( NPCs & Families )

( Economy, Crime & Technology )

So that's our outline for the month of August! If you have any questions about these happenings, please use the Questions comment below. Otherwise, this post is free space for monthly OOC plotting.

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Activity Check | July 1-31, 2017

2017-08-01T02:54:07Z

Posted by: ironwood

This period of AC covers July 1st to July 31st and in order to qualify for this period, the threads in question need to fall on posts or logs started between these dates. Backtagging is fine – the AC has a grace period of five days in which to continue existing threads up to the 5th in order to make the required comment count. For example, if your thread is standing at 12 comments and the final 3 comments are added between the 30th and the 5th, that's totally acceptable! However starting a thread (for example on the 4th) on a post made from the previous month (on the 28th) would not count.

→ 15 comments by your character

May be reached in a maximum of three separate threads.
Fifteen overall comments from your character, not the final total of the thread(s) itself.
Reaction spam (or icon chain) comments (like 1/4... etc) only count as one reply. Inbox threads do not qualify.
In the instance of closed logs or locked network posts with no public content, please note that only one thread from these entries qualifies for the AC's overall comment count, including the entry itself.
Posts not appropriately tagged with your character's community tags are not eligible for AC.

→ Activity Check Points

Making minimum or base activity of 15 comments rewards 1 point.
Per every group of 15+ tags beyond base (again, spread across maximum 3 threads apiece), rewards 1 additional point.
Comment totals do not carry outside their group (ie; one thread of 29 comments still only counts as 1 group, meaning the next group has to have at least 15 in itself, not only 1.)
Total cap of 60 tags equaling 4 points per month, per character, available to earn.
Mods will note your point gain for the month when confirming your AC, and update the point tracking spreadsheet accordingly.

Characters accepted in July 2017 are not required to provide AC proofs for this month, only a check in. If, however, you have a new character and would LIKE to provide AC you've gotten in your first month, you can still provide proofs for the three bonus ACs, and earn points for them.

Characters who were on official and approved hiatus for ten (10) days or more during the activity period are exempt. Your AC status (exempted/not exempted) is included as part of your hiatus confirmation comment.

IMPORTANT! Players must still check in if the hiatus has already ended or they are new (even if no activity links are required to pass) so that we have a record of your activity, and so we don't accidentally sweep anyone from the game. Characters who are not checked in and are not presently on hiatus will still qualify as taking a strike.

If for any reason you have been unable to meet the AC and your character is 'swept' from the game, you may reclaim this character once within a 6-month period if you reply to the Activity Check results. If that particular character lands on the AC again, you will need to re-apply for them, except in the case of extenuating circumstances. Characters who are not reclaimed will be considered dropped and removed from the game.

You have until August 5th @ 11:59PM EST to fill out this activity check for your character(s).

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Extra Extra: High Crimes Voting Moved To August!

2017-07-28T21:55:33Z

Posted by: ironwood

Due to some IRL shenanigans and a chance to give people more time to tag around with For-Con, the High Crimes II: Electric Boogaloo log will be moved to the early part of August. Sorry for the wait guys!

There will be a voting thread that has mandatory participation and will be a part of the August AC.

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Test Drive Meme | #53

2017-07-21T02:04:30Z

Posted by: ironwood

TEST DRIVE MEME - TU SHANSHU EDITION!

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