#harper's tale moo

[ainyan]

What's a song you associate with T'sei and his character journey?

So. For those of you not in the know, here's the (abbreviated) long story:

T'sei is the rider of bronze Xhiyanth of Igen Weyr on Harper's Tale MOO. This is a text-based roleplaying game based on Anne McCaffery's Dragonriders of Pern (where I, by the bye, first met Jeshala-player back in antiquity).

What's significant about this question is that T'sei was originally from Ista Weyr, where he met and fell in love with Sienna, rider of green Kehemath, while they were still Candidates for Impression. After a few years, I had to take an extended break from the game and Sienna-player and I decided it was better if T'sei and Sienna broke up. By this point, T'sei had a flight-child (Aileen) with a greenrider named Ilae, but Sienna and T'sei had no children because Sienna didn't want kids. Since T'sei did, that stood as the basis for their break up.

Young people doing stupid things. You know the drill.

About a year after I went on hiatus, give or take, the game decided to shake things up and devised a Jump Forward/mass destruction plot where there was a cataclysm on Pern and some of the Weyrs, led by certain events that would take too long to explain, decided to jump forward in time 400 years to a time when things had stabilized.

Sienna and Aileen went forward. T'sei stayed behind (because I wasn't playing).

I came back a couple of years after the jump forward and started a couple of new characters (y'all have been introduced to K'shi and his bronze Theron Shan Zhikanikoth). Sienna was still playing and another person who wanted to bring back her rider devised a whole plot where she accidentally went back in time and wanted to come back forward to home, and brought some others - including T'sei - back with her.

And so T'sei jumped forward, 400 years.

Actually, 425 years.

So here he is, 35 years old. Sienna is 53 (she used to be younger than him), and even his daughter Aileen is 36 years old (and that takes some timey-wimey wibbly thought) with five kids.

And he's still desperately in love with Sienna.

And she's still in love with him.

Now, she's lived 25 years in the future. She had a weyrmate. She had two children. She's lived her life.

And here's her much younger ex-weyrmate come along, and he doesn't care that her hair is greyer or she's got a few wrinkles - she's still the Sienna he danced with on the beach in the moonlight all those years ago.

It took no time at all for them to fall in love again and get back together. And, surprise, end up with twin children of their own.

So when Jeshala asks me about what song best characterizes T'sei's journey, this is what she means. And now you know why no one song works.

There's Time After Time for himself and Sienna.

There's Rewrite The Stars, for himself as well as him/Sienna.

If I Could Turn Back Time, for himself before the Second Jump Forward.

And finally, Lucky, for himself since the Second Jump

There's a lot of other songs out there. Sie and I frequently go strolling through our Pandora playlists and see what pops up that makes us think of vignettes for them, either individually or together. But these are the ones that initially come to mind.

Thanks for the ask, Jesh ;)

[ramavoite]

And now for a massive blast of nostalgia, I discovered that my first text-based RPG is still in existence. (My character isn’t there anymore, but that’s what happens after twenty years...)

[wazafam]

Across their respective runs, there was a surprising amount of overlap between Brooklyn 99 and The Good Place — here's a breakdown of the actors that appeared on both shows. Dan Goor and Michael Schur created Brooklyn 99, a police procedural comedy series. Premiering in 2013, it ultimately ran for eight critically acclaimed seasons via Fox and then NBC, winning countless awards along the way. Set in the titular New York City precinct, the series primarily followed the adventures (and mishaps) of Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz), Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews), Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero), Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio), Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti), and Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher).

Conversely, also created by Schur, The Good Place followed Team Cockroach - a.k.a Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell), Chidi Anagonye (William Jackson Harper), Tahani Al-Jamil (Jameela Jamil), and Jason Mendoza (Manny Jacinto). Alongside the all-knowing Janet (D'Arcy Carden) and the reformed demon, Michael (Ted Danson), their misadventures took them through the various realms of the afterlife. In the process, they explored numerous philosophical ideas and what it truly meant to be a good and moral person. The equal parts hilarious and emotional series ultimately ran for four seasons, concluding in early 2020.

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Given Schur's involvement with both shows, it's perhaps less surprising that they shared significant overlap. The themes were measuredly different and the core cast remained disparate. Still, many guest stars crossed streams to appear on both shows. Those appearances ranged from recurring, fan-favorite characters to subtle one-off appearances that might have flown over the heads of even the shrewdest viewer. Whatever the case, here's a breakdown of all 29 actors that starred in both Brooklyn 99 and The Good Place across the show's multiple respective seasons.

Mantzoukas debuted as the titular wildcard detective in Brooklyn 99 season 3, episode 17, "Adrian Pimento". Fresh out of an undercover assignment, his struggle to reconnect with mainstream society was hilariously unfurled through several episodes across multiple seasons. Despite his relationship with Rosa coming to an end, he remained a loyal (if mercurial) friend to the officers of the 99. Over on The Good Place, he played a malfunctioning android named Derek. Built by Janet in order to get over Jason, he debuted in The Good Place season 2, episode 7, "Janet and Michael." Though Derek and Janet's romance was equally short-lived, he again recurred throughout — with Derek achieving a God-like final form by the show's end.

The Emmy-winning Saturday Night Live alum first appeared in The Good Place season 2, episode 11, "The Burrito." As the afterlife's all-powerful Judge, she recurred throughout the series as equal parts friend and foil — depending on the influence of Timothy Olyphant. On Brooklyn 99, Rudolph guest-starred in the two-part episode that opened season 4. She played Karen Haas, the U.S. Marshal in charge of Jake and Holt's stint in witness protection. Though a stickler for ensuring that every facet of their cover stories had been memorized, she often blurred the lines between personal and professional. That was most hilariously characterized by using her "pop quizzes" to get advice on her marriage and affair with a younger man named Marcos.

As the husband of Captain Raymond Holt, Jackson's Kevin Cozner has been a mainstay since he debuted in Brooklyn 99 season 1, episode 16, "The Party." Though stoic to the point of being cold, he still stood as a far cry to the more overtly villainous Shawn. Jackson first appeared as Shawn in The Good Place season 1, episode 11, "What's My Motivation." Initially posing as The Judge, he was soon revealed to be the head of The Bad Place. Much like how Kevin warmed to Jake Peralta and the rest of the 99, Shawn's demonic ways eventually softened — with him ultimately aiding the heroes in the creation of a new afterlife system.

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Cordero debuted as Jason's trusted right-hand man in The Good Place season 1, episode 4, "Jason Mendoza." As Steven "Pillboi" Peleaz, he recurred throughout the rest of the show's run — right up until the series finale, having made it to the titular realm in his own right. The actor has actually emerged as one of the most prolific of Schur's collective shows. In terms of the adventures of the 99, Cordero appeared in Brooklyn 99 season 4, episode 22, "Crime and Punishment." As a hacker nicknamed Pandemic, he attempted to aid Terry and Boyle in exonerating Jake and Rosa when they were framed for a series of bank robberies.

The veteran comedic actor first appeared in Brooklyn 99 season 5, episode 10, "Game Night." There he played Devin Cathertaur, a division leader with the Cyber Crimes unit. After affecting the precinct's internet, he repeatedly toyed with the detectives. He's ultimately put in his place by a briefly returning Gina Linetti. He would later debut as Chuck in The Good Place season 3, episode 10, "The Book of Dougs." As a member of the inept committee for the unsurprisingly disappointing Good Place, he helped to manipulate Michael into taking over the running of it.

Daly guest-starred as Jeffrey Bouché in Brooklyn 99 season 4, episode 17, "Cop Con." At the titular convention, the character was introduced as a rival to Captain Holt. Despite seeming initially kind-hearted, it's later revealed to be a facade that hid a devious sabotaging streak. Daly later appeared as Dave Katterttrune in The Good Place season 3, episode 6, "A Fractured Inheritance." Coincidentally, the episode also centered on whether or not certain characters were generally good or merely posing as such. Unlike Bouché, however, Katterttrune was every bit the warm and good-natured family man that he initially seemed.

Offerman guest-starred in The Good Place season 3, episode 8, "Ava." There, he played Captain Holt's ex-boyfriend, Frederick — with whom remained lingering animosity regarding an antique decoy duck. Regardless, he ultimately helped in the birth of Terry and Sharon Jefford's third daughter: Ava. Offerman later appeared in The Good Place season 4, episode 13, "Whenever You're Ready." He was glimpsed mentoring Tahani in woodwork as she sought to craft the perfect chair and complete a truly epic to-do list. Though fans speculated that he may have been playing Ron Swanson, a character from Parks & Recreation, also created by Michael Schur. Offerman was credited as playing a version of himself.

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As the sister of Doug Judy (Craig Robinson), Byer debuted as Trudy Judy in Brooklyn 99 season 6, episode 5, "The Tale of Two Bandits." Initially believed to be a straitlaced nursing student, it's ultimately revealed that she followed in her brother's past criminal footsteps. As well as indulging in internet scamming and con artistry, Trudy had taken up Doug's mantle as the Pontiac Bandit. She later reprised the role in subsequent episodes. As well as that, she was reutilized by Schur in The Good Place season 3, episode 10, "The Book of Dougs." There she played Gwendolyn, a cheery and naive employee of The Good Place Correspondence Center.

Jama Williamson: The actress played the demon Val on multiple episodes of The Good Place and Teddy's girlfriend, Rachel, in Brooklyn 99 season 4, episode 13, "The Audit."

Joe Mande: As well as writing and producing on the show, Mande recurred on The Good Place as Todd Hemple. On Brooklyn 99, he appeared twice as Amy's informant, Isaac.

Anna Khaja: Khaja played Tahani's mother, Manisha Al-Jamil, on The Good Place. She also played Dr. Theresa Moore on Brooklyn 99 season 6, episode 11, "The Therapist."

Amy Okuda: Okuda starred as The Bad Place torturer, Gayle (a.k.a Jessica) on The Good Place. She also appeared twice as Terry's ex-girlfriend, Chiaki, on Brooklyn 99.

Seth Morris: The actor played Eleanor's former boss, Wallace, on The Good Place. He also starred as Agent Piln on Brooklyn 99 season 2, episode 15, "Windbreaker City"

Fran Gillespie: Gillespie played the demon Megan in two episodes of The Good Place. Meanwhile, she played Sheena in Brooklyn 99 season 6, episode 11, "The Therapist."

Jamie Denbo: Denbo played Chef Patricia on The Good Place season 1, episode 4, "Jason Mendoza" and Hillary on Brooklyn 99 season 1, episode 11, "Christmas."

Mary Holland: She played Paula in The Good Place season 1, episode 6, "What We Owe To Each Other" and Tricia in Brooklyn 99 season 4, episode 16, "Moo Moo."

Carl Tart: Tart starred as Steve in The Good Place season 4, episode 11, "Mondays, Am I Right?" and Max Prescott in Brooklyn 99 season 6, episode 6, "Crime Scene."

Todd Aaron Brotze: He played librarian and amateur pornographer Scott Fupple in The Good Place season 3, episode 7, "The Worst Possible Use of Free Will" and cuckolded fantasy novelist Miles Moorgil in Brooklyn 99 season 5, episode 8 "Return to Skyfire."

Oliver Muirhead: The actor played Professor Radja on The Good Place season 4, episode 9, "The Answer" and Kevin Cozner's Holt-disapproving boss, Dean Wesley Allister, in Brooklyn 99 season 6, episode 13, "The Bimbo."

Carol Herman: Herman played Eleanor-4 in The Good Place season 3, episode 9, "Janet(s)" and Eunice in Brooklyn 99 season 5, episode 21, "White Whale."

Phil Augusta Jackson: He played Kellen in The Good Place season 3, episode 10, "The Book of Dougs." As well as writing multiple episodes, Jackson also played the dual roles of Trent and Jeremy in Brooklyn 99 seasons 3 and 4, respectively.

A.J. Hudson: The child actor played Young Chidi in The Good Place season 1, episode 10, "Chidi's Choice" and Dylan in Brooklyn 99 season 4, episode 18, "Chasing Amy."

Will McLaughlin: He amusingly played Officer Prawnmandler in The Good Place season 1, episode 11, "What's My Motivation" and clashed with Jake and Charles as Big Santa in the identically designated Brooklyn 99 season 1, episode 11, "Christmas."

Dave King: As well as writing an earlier episode, King played Phil in The Good Place season 4, episode 11, "Mondays, Am I Right?" and starred as Holt's ironic PR supervisor, Bob, in Brooklyn 99 season 3, episode 4, "The Oolong Slayer."

Abigail Marlowe: She played Margaret in The Good Place season 1, episode 10, "Chidi's Choice" and Daniella Andrade in Brooklyn 99 season 4, episode 19, "Your Honor."

Moshe Kasher: He played Colby in The Good Place season 3, episode 1, "Everything is Bonzer!" and Duncan Traub in Brooklyn 99 season 2, episode 2, "Chocolate Milk."

Robert Paul Taylor: Taylor starred in The Good Place season 4, episode 11, "Mondays, Am I Right?" and Brooklyn 99, season 1, episode 10, "Thanksgiving."

Max Silvestri: The Big Mouth writer and producer played Dwayne DeRock in The Good Place season 1, episode 9, "Someone Like Me As A Member" and Patrick on Brooklyn 99 season 3, episode 20, "Paranoia."

Ryan de Quintal: Quintal played Damon in The Good Place season 3, episode 4, "Jeremy Bearimy" and Ned in Brooklyn 99, season 7, episode 3, "Pimemento".

The connections between what's come to be known as the Schurniverse grows exponentially with the inclusion of The Office and Parks & Recreation. As things were left, however, it proved an impressive collection of recycled actors. Given the talent demonstrated by each, it's more than understandable why such a decision was made. With Schur sure to produce plenty more offerings in the future, it'll be interesting to see how the overlaps and connections expand. In the meantime, the surprising amount already offered by The Good Place and Brooklyn 99 will no doubt give fans something else to look out for on their next rewatch.

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[serelia-evensong]

Best thing that’s happened to you involving rp?

So I got two separate asks, one for strangest thing and one for best thing, and frankly I don’t see a world where my answer to both isn’t the same.  So I’m cheating a bit here.

In my mid teens, I first found RP proper, and I wrote on a game called Harper’s Tale, a MOO based on the Dragonriders of Pern fandom.  I have a lot of great RP partners during that time, I can only imagine I was a nightmare at that age, but hey, it was what it was.  There was a girl I RPed with a great deal, we got to be pretty good friends, talked OOC a whole lot, got on great.  We both bounced in and out of relationships with different people IRL and had all our own separate dramas, but we were always friends.

In our very early twenties, I think I was twenty, she was ninteen at the time, we both happened to be out of relationships at the same time and decided to give each other a shot.  We got on well, we talked on the phone pretty well constantly, we wrote all kinds of stories together both in Pern and other fandoms.  We did a long distance relationship thing for about a year before one day we were chatting on the phone on her birthday, and she said all she wanted in the world was for me to be there.

She lived in Canada, I lived in southern California.  That night I did probably one of the dumbest things I’ve ever done.  I packed pretty well everything I owned into my junky Saturn, I wrote my parents a note (I was still living with them at the time) that I was off to marry this woman, then I drove twenty hours straight from San Diego to where she lived in Canada.  There were some hiccups at the border, they wanted to know why I had a bunch of stuff in my car, how long I planned to stay, etc, overall though I went through without all that much hassle.

Two days later, we were married in an officiants little apartment while her elderly husband tried to reassure us that we didn’t have to go through with this if we didn’t want.  Two of her good friends were in attendance, obviously I pretty well knew no one.

It’s been twelve years since all that...maybe a bit longer I guess.  She and I are divorced now, but she’s my best friend in the world, there were no hard feelings to it.  It just turned out that she wasn’t all that into women and I wasn’t all that in to being a guy.  She’s my strongest supporter, my closest ally and practically my sister in many ways.

Moving to Canada ultimately enabled me to live my life to its fullest, it led me into the career I have, I’m a citizen of this country now and I wouldn’t change anything for it.

If anyone tries to tell you the friendships you make on the internet aren’t real friendships, they are just simply wrong, roleplaying and the friends I made along the way have changed my life several times over, though none so big as this one.  I wouldn’t be the person I am today by half without it.

(Thanks anon!)

[ainyan]

I don't know how much cross-over there is between the SWTOR-loving crowd and the Pern-loving crowd, but I'm hoping at least someone gets a kick out of this like I did.

I play on some text-based RPGs called MOOs, and they're based on Anne McCafferey's Dragonriders of Pern. And, of course, players can Impress dragons. And over the many, many years, the dragons have gotten more elaborate. They used to just be pretty descriptions. Then maybe a little personality. Some inspiration taken from something the player likes.

Now... well. Meet Zhikanikoth, the bronze dragon that some amazing people made me a few years ago based on... Theron Shan.