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JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to Deer Country's Newsletter! This is a half IC, half OOC informational post. We strongly urge our player base to read all Newsletters posted to the community as they contain important information about that month's weather, environmental changes, other plot-important information, important dates, and any important mod announcements. Newsletters will allow a chance for players to post about the impact their characters may have made in the setting using the form down below.
You can always feel free to ask questions on newsletters. Of course, we may sometimes suggest you wait until the event for certain questions, but for the most part, we should be able to help you out! Players are welcome to engage with the prompts/elements from Newsletter as soon as they are accepted into the game. Players may also use newsletter prompts as a basis for writing samples in applications.
You can always feel free to ask questions on newsletters. Of course, we may sometimes suggest you wait until the event for certain questions, but for the most part, we should be able to help you out! Players are welcome to engage with the prompts/elements from Newsletter as soon as they are accepted into the game. Players may also use newsletter prompts as a basis for writing samples in applications.
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Environmental Changes • Influences on Blood Types • Monthly Calendar • Mod Announcements • Impact Summaries • Newsletter Questions
ENVIROMENTAL CHANGES (IC)
Environmental Changes • Influences on Blood Types • Monthly Calendar • Mod Announcements • Impact Summaries • Newsletter Questions
CURRENT SEASON:: This is the last month of the Season of Tears. Summer's warmth is strong, and though usually it is difficult to grow normal plants there is still a fecundity that allows natural blossoms to flourish. The weather is warm and wet, but not as uncomfortable as the last month, and mosquito presence is significantly reduced from last month. It is, however, still possible to see the occasional monstrously large mosquito on the fringes of Trench.
THE MOON:: The Flushed Moon is a deeper rose pink that leaves a warm, comfortable glow. Every night, nostalgic feelings are strong, and under the light of the moon memories of pleasant times in Trench abound, however few or many they may be. Whenever the moon is visible in daylight hours, memories of home are strong.
PATRON PTHUMERIAN:: Remina is more visible than usual, and makes it a point to watch over people, showing them visions of their homes frequently, or even occasionally visions of other worlds or Trench's past. She is indestructible and fearless, unconcerned about any potential attackers. She won't fight back, but be careful if you're the sort to damage a book or piece of history. She's been known to be quite dangerous to that sort of people.
MONTHLY BLESSINGS:: On their Blessed Day this month, those patroned by Remina receive a Snowglobe. Each of these snowglobes is different and unique to the person that receives it. Looking into it, they will see lovingly recreated a place from their past (Which may be from their canon, from Trench, Deerington or even another canon AU so long as it is a place they actually lived or visited.). The details are unnervingly familiar, down to the sight of figures walking about in it whenever the snow is shaken up. If they turn the screw at its base, it plays a song from their childhood. Once per month they may turn the music on and feel themselves and up to two others drawn into the globe, where it is possible for them to visit a lifelike and real memory of the scene depicted within. Doing so can help alleviate feelings of corruption somewhat.
THE WEATHER:: The days are growing hotter and the nights are starting to get a comfortable warmth to them. Plants are now in full bloom around Trench and many of the flowers are starting to make way for ripening fruit. The air is thick and rich with the smell of it and as the month goes on, it will start to add to the humidity. You may start to feel tempted to take some of the fruit right off the tree and bite into it just to feel a little cooler. It really works! Hopefully there aren't any pesky side effects in anyone's favorites.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:: Trench remains at relative peace. There are monsters still to be dealt with, and occasional curses that seem to crop up, but there is an air of stability to it all. All characters will feel no compulsion to remain in the city of Trench, and travel and exploring is easy to convince oneself to do, though there are naturally perils beyond the boundaries of Trench.
Hali's Offer has not culminated yet, and will be reaching its conclusion during the following month. Many of the people of Trench are buzzing about the possibilities. (This will be announced during the June Event)
EFFECTS FROM PREVIOUS MONTH:: Mosquitos can still be found in increased quantities. Blood fevers and larger, monstrous bugs are possible to encounter, though their numbers are greatly diminished.
MONTHLY INFLUENCE ON BLOOD TYPES (IC)
THE MOON:: The Flushed Moon is a deeper rose pink that leaves a warm, comfortable glow. Every night, nostalgic feelings are strong, and under the light of the moon memories of pleasant times in Trench abound, however few or many they may be. Whenever the moon is visible in daylight hours, memories of home are strong.
PATRON PTHUMERIAN:: Remina is more visible than usual, and makes it a point to watch over people, showing them visions of their homes frequently, or even occasionally visions of other worlds or Trench's past. She is indestructible and fearless, unconcerned about any potential attackers. She won't fight back, but be careful if you're the sort to damage a book or piece of history. She's been known to be quite dangerous to that sort of people.
MONTHLY BLESSINGS:: On their Blessed Day this month, those patroned by Remina receive a Snowglobe. Each of these snowglobes is different and unique to the person that receives it. Looking into it, they will see lovingly recreated a place from their past (Which may be from their canon, from Trench, Deerington or even another canon AU so long as it is a place they actually lived or visited.). The details are unnervingly familiar, down to the sight of figures walking about in it whenever the snow is shaken up. If they turn the screw at its base, it plays a song from their childhood. Once per month they may turn the music on and feel themselves and up to two others drawn into the globe, where it is possible for them to visit a lifelike and real memory of the scene depicted within. Doing so can help alleviate feelings of corruption somewhat.
THE WEATHER:: The days are growing hotter and the nights are starting to get a comfortable warmth to them. Plants are now in full bloom around Trench and many of the flowers are starting to make way for ripening fruit. The air is thick and rich with the smell of it and as the month goes on, it will start to add to the humidity. You may start to feel tempted to take some of the fruit right off the tree and bite into it just to feel a little cooler. It really works! Hopefully there aren't any pesky side effects in anyone's favorites.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:: Trench remains at relative peace. There are monsters still to be dealt with, and occasional curses that seem to crop up, but there is an air of stability to it all. All characters will feel no compulsion to remain in the city of Trench, and travel and exploring is easy to convince oneself to do, though there are naturally perils beyond the boundaries of Trench.
Hali's Offer has not culminated yet, and will be reaching its conclusion during the following month. Many of the people of Trench are buzzing about the possibilities. (This will be announced during the June Event)
EFFECTS FROM PREVIOUS MONTH:: Mosquitos can still be found in increased quantities. Blood fevers and larger, monstrous bugs are possible to encounter, though their numbers are greatly diminished.
Each month, blood types will be impacted differently depending on events, Pthumerians, and moon cycles. These changes will vary significantly. These changes are meant to represent the intricate relationship between Sleeper blood and the world around them.
Players are always welcome to opt-out of anything in this section, but we do strongly encourage participants to help create a consistent atmosphere for the game. To those who opt-out OOCly, characters cannot ICly contradict these events.
There will be some months where all blood types are impacted or only some blood types are impacted. Rarely will there be months where no blood types are impacted.
WARMBLOODS:: Warmbloods find themselves drawn to teach others this month. It doesn't matter the topic, or if they're any good at it. They will want to spread any knowledge they have to anyone who will sit long enough to listen. Teaching others will give them a clear mind and they'll feel refreshed after every lesson. They will have a hard time listening when someone says they aren't interested, however, so hopefully what they have to teach isn't putting anyone to sleep.
COLDBLOODS:: Coldbloods will feel especially pronounced physical energy this month. The desire to protect others, to be at the front of everything, to fight monsters or go out of their way to put themselves in risky situations. This can be just light risks or perhaps even life-threatening ones, but whatever it is they will feel refreshed and alive when they're taking a risk.
PALEBLOODS:: Palebloods find themselves wanting to create something lasting. For the artistically inclined, the bug is incredibly pronounced and they will feel increased moments of inspiration. If they're more practically inclined, they will want to fashion something memorable. A great meal, perfect tools, whatever you want, they want to make it, to give it as gifts or to make sure their friends appreciate it, and they take a lot of solace and refreshment while working. Just make sure to remind them to eat!
VILEBLOODS:: Vilebloods find themselves even more prone to wanting to listen to their friends' problems and to mother them. Protective urges are pronounced this month, but above all they will feel a push to want to spend time with others and to specifically offer an empathic shoulder to cry on. It's great and it feels very good and refreshing, but just make sure that they don't forget their own needs, since they seem to be exceedingly selfless this month.
DARKBLOODS:: Darkbloods find themselves struck by wanderlust. They want to explore something new. This can be as simple as trying to physically explore new places, but it could also be trying out new things that they've never had. Never had spicy food or your first beer, now's the time to finish off that bucket list! Every time they do something new, it feels refreshing and special. Just hope that friends are reminding them not to try something dangerous just because it's new!
LEVELS OF CORRUPTION:: Moderate. Corruption can be seen at times, though it is not pronounced for the period.
LEVELS OF BEASTHOOD:: Beasthood is no more common than a normal month in Trench.
MONTHLY CALENDAR (OOC)
Players are always welcome to opt-out of anything in this section, but we do strongly encourage participants to help create a consistent atmosphere for the game. To those who opt-out OOCly, characters cannot ICly contradict these events.
There will be some months where all blood types are impacted or only some blood types are impacted. Rarely will there be months where no blood types are impacted.
WARMBLOODS:: Warmbloods find themselves drawn to teach others this month. It doesn't matter the topic, or if they're any good at it. They will want to spread any knowledge they have to anyone who will sit long enough to listen. Teaching others will give them a clear mind and they'll feel refreshed after every lesson. They will have a hard time listening when someone says they aren't interested, however, so hopefully what they have to teach isn't putting anyone to sleep.
COLDBLOODS:: Coldbloods will feel especially pronounced physical energy this month. The desire to protect others, to be at the front of everything, to fight monsters or go out of their way to put themselves in risky situations. This can be just light risks or perhaps even life-threatening ones, but whatever it is they will feel refreshed and alive when they're taking a risk.
PALEBLOODS:: Palebloods find themselves wanting to create something lasting. For the artistically inclined, the bug is incredibly pronounced and they will feel increased moments of inspiration. If they're more practically inclined, they will want to fashion something memorable. A great meal, perfect tools, whatever you want, they want to make it, to give it as gifts or to make sure their friends appreciate it, and they take a lot of solace and refreshment while working. Just make sure to remind them to eat!
VILEBLOODS:: Vilebloods find themselves even more prone to wanting to listen to their friends' problems and to mother them. Protective urges are pronounced this month, but above all they will feel a push to want to spend time with others and to specifically offer an empathic shoulder to cry on. It's great and it feels very good and refreshing, but just make sure that they don't forget their own needs, since they seem to be exceedingly selfless this month.
DARKBLOODS:: Darkbloods find themselves struck by wanderlust. They want to explore something new. This can be as simple as trying to physically explore new places, but it could also be trying out new things that they've never had. Never had spicy food or your first beer, now's the time to finish off that bucket list! Every time they do something new, it feels refreshing and special. Just hope that friends are reminding them not to try something dangerous just because it's new!
LEVELS OF CORRUPTION:: Moderate. Corruption can be seen at times, though it is not pronounced for the period.
LEVELS OF BEASTHOOD:: Beasthood is no more common than a normal month in Trench.
All Newsletters will be posted around the end of each month.
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MOD ANNOUNCEMENTS (OOC)
1st:
Activity Check opens at 12:00 am.Rolling 2-5th::
Reserves close at 12:00 am.
Application Cycle opens at 12:00 am.
OOC Introduction Post made for new players. Will be posted upon first batch of replies sent to applicants.5th:
Application cycle close at 12:00 am.Rolling 5-10th::
Activity Check closes at 12:00 am.
Event Plotting Post incountryclub
Activity Check results posted including allowances for error correction.8th:
House keeping post included with Activity Check Results.
Game Event goes live in15th:
Character Relationship Meme posted to22-25th::
Test Drive Meme goes live in25th:
Reserves open at midnight EST.
This Month, one of our Event Prompts will be making use of the "Outpost" location created over the last year as a player plot. So, stay tuned for the special opportunity!
IMPACT SUMMARIES (OOC/IC)
Did your character start a new business last month? Did they have a massive fight? Solve some mysteries? Then this is the place to summarize the impact they have had on the setting! We hope this makes it easier for everyone to collectively stay in the loop about what other players are doing. This is not required but we feel it will help provide a sense of community among the characters. All impacts summarized should be incidents that could be publically discovered or referenced. Impacts can be from player plots, mod events, TDMs, character-created businesses, or other such concepts.
This will also serve as a light plotting post for those who are interested in bringing on more people for whatever they have done/how they plan to continue with their personal plots. Please fill out the following form and post it as a comment on this page!
Impact summaries are more or less meant to keep characters and/or players in the loop. This does not take the place of proper CR memes or plotting posts for events.
There will be a OOC Impact Top Level comment players can use to discuss OOC impacts in a more formal, OOC manner where players can discuss the nitty-gritty details and ask questions or plot. This is where you can use the form:
This will also serve as a light plotting post for those who are interested in bringing on more people for whatever they have done/how they plan to continue with their personal plots. Please fill out the following form and post it as a comment on this page!
Impact summaries are more or less meant to keep characters and/or players in the loop. This does not take the place of proper CR memes or plotting posts for events.
There will be a OOC Impact Top Level comment players can use to discuss OOC impacts in a more formal, OOC manner where players can discuss the nitty-gritty details and ask questions or plot. This is where you can use the form: