TROLLSLUM CAFE XXXVI: Now With Fewer Sloppy Make-outs! [Revised Rules in OP]

[Captain Whosit]

No gratuitous PDA/PDH

Welcome the Trollslum Café!

Our Guiding Principle: We are all fans of Homestuck in general, and of the trolls in particular. We like to make fantrolls, and if we like to make fantrolls, we love to roleplay them. And so, once upon a time, this thread was created as a place to bring new, undeveloped trolls so that players could flesh them out while interacting with other characters. The primary purpose of the Café is to provide a vague social setting in which characters can meet, mingle, and talk. It is a good way to get introduced to other characters that you can then troll on trollian/pesterchum, or get involved with in a more specific RP. It can also be a decent place to hang out.

Below are some rules that I would like you to follow when you are posting in the Café. Please read them carefully, whether you are new or old to the Café!

1: Characters and Setting

The Café is located somewhere on Alternia. Where exactly? Who knows, and it doesn’t really matter. Keep in mind that this place is located on Alternia (the troll homeworld which is populated by the troll young) when you are developing a character for the Café. Aliens, freaks, and mutants will not last long on Alternia! (If I did not make this clear: No humans, freaks, abominations, or crazy mutants!)

2: Joining the Café

How do you join? Just post! There are no pre-requisites and no screening (for better or for worse). Just jump in, find someone who isn’t already in a scene, and start a conversation.

3: Posting in the Café

A few guidelines for how to post here:

*It is generally helpful if you clearly indicate which character you are speaking to if you are initiating a conversation.

*You can quote a previous post to enhance the clarity of your response, but please spoiler images, and do not post quote pyramids. You can be infracted for this.

*Indicate OOC conversation by double paranthesis (()), or double brackets [[]] if you prefer, or by some other method that clearly indicates you are speaking OOC.

*Do not post only OOC chatter. Go to the Trollslum GenChat for that.

4: Joining a Conversation

Before you have your character wander up to someone and start chatting, check to see if the other character is already talking, and to whom. Sometimes two characters are having a light chat and you may be able to get away with approaching them. Other times, they may be having a serious discussion and would not appreciate the intrusion. Like real-life, think carefully before you walk up to someone and interrupt them, and if they ignore you or tell you to go away, respect that!

5: Fights
Fights are going to need a list of rules all its own. This may very well be one of the most important sections, so please read it carefully!

1) Avoid fights whenever possible! If there are any other viable options for your character besides “pull out a weapon,” do that instead! Yes, I’m sure you want to show off how “badass” your character is, but ultimately getting in a fight is just going to make you look silly and probably like kind of a jerk. Yes, you may be thinking that “trolls are violent pricks,” but remember that the primary purpose of the Café is to develop your character, and fights are not the best way to do that. This doesn't mean that you can't play a mean, provocative character, just know your limits!

2) If you must engage in a fight, please contact the other player(s) by PM or your preferred chat client to try and work things out before you both start throwing posts at each other. If you have an end result you are working towards, it is less likely that your fight will completely devolve into a “show them up” contest.

3) Follow proper etiquette! What do I mean? If you do end up in a fight, the way you describe your character acting is what may separate you from a God Moder and someone with class. Here are some dos and don’ts:

”I cut your character’s arm off with my sword.” Very bad! If you do something like this, you are inflicting an injury on another character without giving them a chance to respond or avoid. Basically, you’re an asshole.

“I shoot your character in the face.” Bad. It is worded in such a way that it suggests the blow already landed.

“I aim at your character’s face and fire.” Probably the best you can do. It explains your action and gives the other player an opportunity to dodge the attack, or not, as they wish.

4) Don’t get involved in someone else’s fight! Unless your troll is good friends with one of the participants, it doesn’t make sense for them to get involved in someone else’s battle. On the whole, trolls are not very charitable. Group fights are just a mess and a bad idea.

5) Don’t fight at all if you can help it! Yes, this rule warrants repeating. It is entirely possible to play a mean, jackass character without provoking a fight every time you talk to someone. BE THE BIGGER MAN (OR WOMAN)! If it looks like you’re going to start a fight, back off! Contrary to what you might think, you’ll earn more respect from your peers than if you start trying to beat the other character up.

6: Romance

Trolls have quadrants. Romance is gonna happen. Now, it’s not my place to tell you how to live your love (or hate) lives. However, I ask that you all keep things clean. If your characters are going to go beyond snuggling and smooching, take it to PMs, an IRC, or a private chat. I’m trying to run a respectable establishment, here.

Addendum:
Due to events both past and present, I am revising the rules on what should and should not be posted in the Cafe thread regarding romantic matters. Please remember that this Cafe is a public space. Think about what a person might or might not do in public: Hand holding, a light kiss, maybe a brief makeout if the couple is feeling rowdy. Trolls would not go the the Cafe solely for the purpose of making out with their significant other(s). Would you go to a restaurant or other public venue just to start eating face with someone else? If the answer is "yes," you kind of have a problem.

Also note that, according to this log, trolls are a bit shy about their flushed feelings. Yes, it's Nepeta's perspective, but also note that Karkat has been shy about his relationship with Terezi, as well. This is the canon we have to refer to.

So, practically speaking, what does this mean? I'll tell you.

*If you bring a character in solely to grab a booth and make-out, I will tell you to leave. You can do that over Private Messages, Pesterchum, Typewith.me, or anything else.

*If any spontaneous make-outs that do crop up go on for more than a few posts, I will tell you to stop.

*Any kind of fondling, groping, lewd, sexual, or otherwise questionable behavior is expressly forbidden. We don't want to see it. Take it elsewhere. This also includes excessively detailed descriptions of a make-out.

Don't get me wrong. I fully understand that romance is a fun part of RP in general, and trollplay in particular. Yet it is also important to consider the context of where this is happening, and the Cafe thread is also supposed to be for character development. "But Whosit! This romantic relationship is development for my character!" you might say. Well, yes. How a relationship grows and develops is very important to development. Sloppy make-outs, however, do not really develop anything. They are just sloppy.

7: Problems

Gotta face facts: Problems are gonna crop up. Maybe it’s another player, maybe a fight broke out and someone is god moding, maybe someone decided that it would be awesome to bring in the rainbow-drinker rainbowblood who’s gonna be the next empress and who is secretly the lover of all the canon trolls. All of them. If you have a problem with someone, contact them. Privately and politely. It is not good to make a scene in public. If you are particularly adverse to conflict, you can contact me and I’ll see what I can do.

Likewise, if I see something I think is a problem, I will PM you and try to straighten things out to everyone’s benefit. Note that I will ask you to withdraw or revise a character if I think they will remain problematic as they are. I want everyone to have fun, but I also believe that the fun of the many outweighs the fun of the few.

8: Rules Change

I reserve the right to change or revise these rules at any time with or without notification. So remember to check back occasionally to refresh yourself!

9: Fun

Have fun!

Or else!

Also, be polite, kids!

FAQ
(Okay, I don't really get many questions, but this seemed like the best label for this section.)

Q: What if I want to roleplay something that isn't allowed in the Cafe?

A: There are several other mediums for roleplaying: Instant messengers, including the fan-made Pesterchum client; typewith.me or sync.in collaborative documents; private messages. In theory, after characters meet in the Cafe, they can continue roleplaying elsewhere.

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The Precursor

[privateTenderloin]

She reaches across the table and grabs hold of his book, yanking it out of his hands and tossing it behind her, not particularly caring where it lands. She raises a fist in anger.

KARE TO REPEAT THAT!?
LEST YOU GET FUKKING KUT IN YOUR SLEEP!

[Overlard]

Devei glances at the cards with names on them.

So many axes oh dear

He points to one labeled with a name like EXE-CUT-IONER or something dangerous like that with a pun involved.

What's that one fucking look like? Sounds god damn dangerous to me.

[Overnightfuture]

You are still here eating the sandwhich and drinking the Dr.culler

You are quite bored

[insaneJester]

Welp. That's wasn't what she expected.

Uh, Varnak... I mean... You're nice and everything, and I would love to, but... I mean, Xmiret and I, we just...
It seems like she wants to, too, but she's a bit hesitant after only just breaking off her previous one.

[Araiss]

Yeah if PM has to go for a bit then..Adinan does his whole take out everything he needs, explains the sequence, gets the blood in the jar and then cleans everything up. Blood collecting in fast forward. Adinan then glances around and sees Devei..first time he's seen him since..a long time. Nice that he's feeling better.



See, t}{/\t w/\s pretty qui(k rig}{t? T}{ere w/\s n() nee[) t() w()rry /\[3()ut /\nyt}{ing. /\n[) t}{/\nks f()r t}{e [)()n/\ti()n Sp}{ex/\.
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and Claste's still here just hanging around on the floor and drinking his Yoo-Hoo and Faygo.

[Pandemonius]

Fragor's still there, waiting for something interesting to happen.

[Pootporri]

...



Justget+Somethingto+Eat,maybe+Thenyou'll+Haveyour+ Mouthfull+Enoughto+Shutup+Andstop+Botheringme.

Well,I+Candream,+Can'tI?

Well, he has no book. So... he can't really read it anymore. Instead, he takes out one of those Chinese Alternian Fingerholds and idly messes with it.

[Tekkenfreak4]

You stop being nervous.

Oh, ok. I unders7and. 7ha7's fine, really. I'm cool wi7h 7ha7. You jus7 go7 ou7 of one, and you aren'7t ready for ano7her righ7 now.

You are being very sincere, you hope she notices.

[Cliff_Racer]

Tommen nods, then picks up and drops the card again, which makes it transform in a small cloud of smoke into A very gnarly looking two-handed axe.

"(Tommen) Oho, I've seen something like this in use before, watermelon. They used it for decapitation-style executions, very fun to watch."

[insaneJester]

Uh... Varnak... Maybe, just give me a day, okay? I'm sure I'll get over it pretty quick. I did after my lusus died...
She gently pats his hand, blushing lightly.

[Krug]

Syogan continues to chill as he did before.

He bluhs a bit at how his Dr. Culler has gone warm.

[privateTenderloin]

She returns to her crossed arm position, still angry.

NEED KAEGARS YA MORON!
GUESS WHERE THEY ARE!

She pulls one hand back, ready to strike.

[Tekkenfreak4]

7ha7's fine. I'm a pa7ient 7roll. I can wai7. :::.D Sorry for asking a7 a bad 7ime.......

You blush as she pats your hand.

[Overlard]

Devei nods and eyes the gnarly axe used for executions.

Looks fucking alright.....How much is it?

Oh god we're going into a haggle off aren't we?

[Ocfos]

Zythia taps her helmet.

Pleased: Built-in nightvision, it's quite useful despite the actual reason i'm using it. 0 0

[insaneJester]

It's alright. If you hadn't asked, then you might've missed your chance an never gotten it back. It's an ever changing world that we need to use to our advantage.
Samael smiles again, leaving her hand resting on his.

[Tekkenfreak4]

You feel brave and rest his other hand on hers.

7ha7 is qui7e true.

You smile a little bigger, and blushing again.

[Cliff_Racer]

"(Tommen) One hundred ceagars."

Wow, no hesitation. It is a pretty basic axe, anyways.

[Overnightfuture]

You finish your sandwich and continue to drink your Dr.Culler

[Pootporri]

He flinches a bit as the hand goes up.


Youcan't+Justuse+Yourpockets?

...

Strikethat,+I'mpretty+Sureyou+Justenjoy+Slappingth e+Shitout+Ofme.

Herewhat+IfI+Justtake+Thesensible+Routeand+Getsome +Caegarsfrom+Mymodus?

hope

ascending

[insaneJester]

U-uh, Varnak...? Maybe we could go back to your hive... I'm getting pretty tired...
She yawns at the end, as if to prove her point.

[inexplicableSigns]

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Aughnt smiles.

"Thank |you|. How kind of |you|."

He takes some, being sure to rub her hand.

"It is |very| |good|. |Would| |you| |care| for another drink?"

Ajudal blushes again. Oh god, he rubbed her hand.
"... um, if y-you want sir... w-what do you want to drink?"

The purbleblood is still here, though he seems to be watching Ajudal and Aughnt again. Romance with a seadweller might help her confidence, but there was no telling what kind of person this guy was.

[Overlard]

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<Huh. Nice suit then. H(O)pe the sail(O)rs wh(O) pass by my nighthive d(O)n't get s(O)mething like it. W(O)uld make l(O)(O)ting their ships harder if they d(O)n't sink. N(O)t like it really matters actually. That jerk wh(O) built his lighthive near mine always leaves the light (O)n. N(O) respect these nights.>

Stupid sailors grouping up and building a new lighthive next to yours.

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I look some kinda rich as shit asshole to you? Sixty of the fuckers.

Devei come on.

You can afford this axe. Really now you're just being mean. And cheap.

[Cliff_Racer]

"(Tommen) Seventy."

Tommen is a cowboy, and sales are his revolver.