Activity Check: March 2023

[dreamkeepers]

ACTIVITY CHECK: MARCH 2023

It's time for the monthly Activity Check!

We had a lot of prompts from the March Madness log and the Dream Board that we need feedback from, so here's the list! Players who participated should include a brief blurb in the Extra Note section. Completed threads are NOT required; feel free to note anything ongoing or even handwaved.

• Murdered Wisps. For those who signed up for the murdered wisp task, please give us the resolutions (planned or completed). You can comment to the original sign up or include the information in the AC note.
  
• Lucky Rabbits. Indicate if your character caught any and how many.
  
• Dreamcatcher. Note any instance or attempt to purify, instances where nightmares were involved, and any nightmare blobs encountered and defeated (or failed).
  
• Slenderman. Any encounters and what happened (were they able to fend it off, rescue people, get trapped, etc.)
  
• Crystal. Any fragments returned to the crystal; any encounters with the crystal creatures.

Please refer to the Activity Check section in our Game Info page for complete details, but here is the quick list of what you need to know:

• Only threads dated from March 1st through March 31st will count. (Exception: certain backdated threads, TDM threads, read the sections for more details.)
  
  
• You must provide 2 threads of at least 5 comments each. The comment count is from your character. This means it must be some combination of 5+5. Not 6+4 or 2+8.
  
  
• Any thread counts, including those made within your own entries and subthreads within your own toplevels. Individual entry posts do not count.
  
  
• Continuation threads are considered as part of the previous thread so they count as one thread not two. Please link both separately so we don't get confused.
  
  
• Backdated threads can be counted so long as they 1) start in the previous month, 2) the majority of the comments are in the current AC month, and 3) were not used for the previous month.
  
  
• Test Drive threads will count, however we have a one TDM thread limit. Because our TDM is bimonthly, only the February TDM will count for this AC. You cannot use the same thread from the previous AC.
  
  
• You are exempt from any checks for hiatuses that last for over 21 days. Anything less and you'll still need to submit your AC unless there are other circumstances.
  
  
• As a reminder to those who received a special free AC pass back in December 2022. If you plan to use it, unless there is an extreme personal emergency, we will not allow a hiatus exemption before or after the month of using the pass. This is so we don't get a weird case of { Hiatus > Free Pass } or { Free Pass > Hiatus } or { Hiatus > Free Pass > Hiatus } scenarios as that would effectively allow a player to skip two to three ACs in a row and we do not want that.
  
  
  Click for list of free pass holders

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
• Because we are a capped game, there is no strike system. If you do not make the AC requirements, you will be cut.

There will be no warnings. All submissions are due Friday, March 31st 11:59PM US Central.

If you have any questions, ask them here.

BONUS INQUIRIES

This is not required and completely optional, but included in the AC submission form is a field to allow players to note any special incidents, encounters, or discoveries that occurred in their threads. So if a character found some creature or a location, you are welcome to include it so we can add it to the setting. You are also free to comment for other submissions on the World Directory.

You can also make quest requests to be included in the upcoming Dream Boards. If possible we'll add them immediately, otherwise we'll save them for the next Board. If you don't have one in mind, you can post it later to the upcoming Mod Announcement.

THE FORM

Fill out the following form and comment directly to this post. If you have multiple characters, please put them in one comment.

<b>Player:</b> Name <b>Character:</b> Character | journalname <b>Thread #1:</b> <a href="THREADURL">Date</a> <b>Thread #2:</b> <a href="THREADURL">Date</a> <b>Extra Note:</b> OPTIONAL can delete if not used. Any incidents, encounters, or discoveries made by the character can be included here. Blurbs are fine, links to threads optional but helpful for reference. Use this section to note any threads involving murdered wisps, the dreamcatcher, Slenderman, or the crystal from the March Madness log. Completed threads not required and can handwave outcomes or activity. Linked threads optional but not required. <b>Quest Request:</b> OPTIONAL can delete if not used. If you have any quests for us to add to the Dream Board, be it generic or specific, dump it here! We'll try to add it to the upcoming one, if not we'll save it for the future.

Comments

[sagesurvivor]

Player: Jamie
Character: Sheik | sagesurvivor
Thread #1: 02/20 (TDM)
Thread #2: 03/09

Extra Note: Sheik fought and defeated a nightmare monster spawned from the dreamcatcher and helped a little with fixing the crystal (in second AC link). He also got stalked by Slenderman a little with Mizuki.

[removal]

Player: September
Character: Phantom | removal
Thread #1: 03/06
Thread #2: 03/13

Extra Note: The healing magic lessons offered at the Music Studio have now expanded to include basic dreamotion lessons as well! The classes are held every Saturday afternoon, feel free to handwave attendance.

[concierto]

Player: Mich

Character: Venti | concierto
Thread #1: 03/05
Thread #2: 03/09

Character: Sora | oathkeeper
Thread #1: 03/06
Thread #2: 03/08

Extra Note:
Wisp Quest (still in progress)
- Following the wisps Sora, Vanitas and Ferran found a mangled dead body inside an abandoned cabin in the woods.
- The wisp pulled them into the dead body's "dream" and there they dreamwalked into a dark dreamy plane where they met a creature that looked liked a "grim reaper with a skeletal head and black robes, with long, dagger-sharp claws."
- The creature attacked them while muttering cryptically about wanting to consume and become a dream.
- The creature attacked all three, injuring Ferran badly in the fight. Using dreamotion and brute strength they managed to take the creature out.
- They found out the creature was a killer that was praying on young men with big dreams, jealous that it had no direction itself and was killing others in hopes of stealing their dream power.

[censorshipnutkin]

Player: Shannon
Character: Thancred Waters | censorshipnutkin

I didn't make AC this month due to meatspace. I'd like to use my free pass from December for this month.

[tsunergy]

Player: Akai

Character: Kisara | sermom
Thread #1: 3/2
Thread #2: 3/11

Character: Mikleo | tsunergy
Thread #1: 3/15
Thread #2: 3/21

Extra Note:
-not a murder but Mikleo, Nico, and at some point Ienzo will be helping the wisp in the thread above. Ideally, it will be a positive resolution as they will all be working towards that.
-Mikleo is working with Alisaie to figure out and heal some of the shattered crystal pieces.
-Kisara is helping Noctis and working on purifying the Dreamcatcher.

[sleepsalot]

Player: Kelly
Character: Noctis Lucis Caelum | sleepsalot
Thread #1: 02/20/2023 (TDM)
Thread #2: 03/10/2023

Extra Note: Dreamcatcher - Noctis is attempting to battle and/or purify the ooze-related nightmares with Alisaie, Kisara, Tifa, and Prompto (maybe Somnus). It's up in the air whether they'll be successful in purifying everything as he's struggling with dreamotion and trying not to lose his shit, but he's hoping one of the three ladies will be able to help in some way. His ooze related nightmares include Ravus Nox Fleuret, Lunafreya Nox Fleuret, Regis Lucis Caelum and, thanks to Prompto, Ardyn Izunia.

[flamekthunder]

Player: Laena
Character: Eustace | flamekthunder
Thread #1: 3/11
Thread #2: 3/13

Extra Note: UH LET'S SEE wow he did a lot here is the personal stuff:
- helped give Trahearne his therapy lesson
- made a call to suggest offering dreamotion lessons of sorts. Since an organized group is looking doubtful, he'll probably consider offering private lessons every now and then...maybe.
- redid/reorganized for the permanent residence quest (still open for sign-ups!!). I also made a discord server to help organize everything
- helped Tifa to open her Starflower Sanctuary cafe

For the requested thread stuff:
- caught ONE white rabbit with Lyria
- helped put in a piece for the crystal with Ira
- helped get rid of some nightmare blobs at the dreamcatcher with Beatrix and Sheikh
- took care of a murder wisp with Tifa (Sheila is sending in the details)

someone make this man take a nap.

Quest Request: i have like three ideas and yet i'm the one writing them so why should i bother putting them here!?!?

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Character: Rokurou | rokubro
Thread #1: 3/10
Thread #2: 3/10

Extra Note: He went up against the Slenderman with Velvet, and while they escape, rip Velvet. He maaaaay have also gotten a dose of nightmare energy as a result of certain things. Maaaaaaaybe.

[leveillpier]

Player: Tarei
Character: Alisaie Leveilleur | leveillpier
Thread #1: 3/06/23
Thread #2: 3/21/23

Extra Note:
- Dreamcatcher - thread is ongoing but Noctis and Alisaie are working on getting that purified

[10billionpercent]

Player: Nat

Character: Demyx | melodiouspacifist
Thread #1: 3/9
Thread #2: 3/9

Character: Prompto Argentum | chocobosnap
Thread #1: 3/9
Thread #2: 3/9

Extra Note: Nightmare thread with Ira where they try and fight back against the nightmares. He and Najaran try and feed the dreamcatcher good memories. Tangling with Aera's pleasant memory at the Dreamcatcher. Adding to the nightmares with Noctis at the Dreamcatcher.

Character: Dr. Senku Ishigami | 10billionpercent
Thread #1: 3/9
Thread #2: 3/9

Extra Note: Senku and Azula tackle the crystal shards. He works with Gina to feed the Dreamcatcher pleasant feathers. Gokudera and Senku work on the crystal shards and their effects. He and Solanaceae face a nightmare from the Dreamcatcher head on. He and Sheik take a look at the crystal shards.

[rediscovering]

Player: Ellie
Character: Zuko | rediscovering
Thread #1: 1 March
Thread #2: 29 March

[timesensitive]

Player: Daimon
Character: Link | timesensitive
Thread #1: 2/20 (TDM thread)
Thread #2: 3/19

[lethechained]

Player: Kitty
Character: Naminé | lethechained
Thread #1: 3/02
Thread #2: 3/13

[judicialassistant]

Player: Amm
Character: Susato Mikotoba | judicialassistant
Thread #1: 03/09
Thread #2: 03/11

Extra Note:
🌸 Susato would have caught a lucky rabbit with Sora this month. Ongoing.
🌸 Susato and friends (Ryunosuke, Gina, and Barok) were successful in taking down the kapre, a beast that was responsible for the murders of one of the wisps. They were separated and lost in the woods for a time, but were able to reconvene and combine their dremamotion abilities. Mostly completed!

Quest Request:
Love Life Fish! The fish are thriving this month in the Harvest's garden ponds! Maybe a little too much so... It's getting a little hard for the staff to keep up with them. Grab a net and try to catch some for yourself. Jars will be provided for transport, but please make sure you're able to provide a nice home for your new fish friend(s). If not, you can release them at the lake in the Wildlands, or ask a staff member to do it for you.

Reward: However many lotus koi fish you can catch. Additionally, a plush doll, to be handmade by Susato herself, for whoever catches the largest koi fish by the end of the month. (Winner's request!)

[steadypulse]

Player: Leo
Character: Soldier: 76 | steadypulse
Free Pass: Using my AC pass, this month got away from me due to RL and Health Issues™.

[ribbonbon]

Player: Mel
Character: Pauline Bonheur | ribbonbon
Thread #1: 03/13
Thread #2: 03/16

[refantasma]

Player: Ty
Character: Nico di Angelo | refantasma
Thread #1: 3/6
Thread #2: 3/11

Extra Note: His top level from March Madness was pretty much dealing with the crystal Destroyed crystal critters with Gokudera and Jason. Working to repair the crystal with Leo, Sora, and Mizuki, but not having much luck.

Ongoing Murdered Wisp Log here with Mikleo and Ienzo, all parties are intent on helping the spirit move on peacefully, so it'll end in success.

[nevercravetherose]

Player: Kaysper
Character: Shionne Imeris | nevercravetherose
Thread #1: 2/19 (TDM)
Thread #2: 3/7

[perfalmost]

Player: Gore
Character: Gina Lestrade | lestray
Thread #1: 03/08
Thread #2: 03/08

Extra Note: Gina and Senku worked together for the dreamcatcher. While nightmares have not occurred yet, I do intend for one to manifest. Gina also went on a wisp quest with Susato, Ryunosuke and Barok, in which they successfully slew the kapre. Also for the ghosts around town, Gina and Sora have gone off to help catch a sheep for the soul?

Character: Magilou Mayvin | perfalmost
Thread #1: 02/09 (backdated)
Thread #2: 02/15 (backdated)

Extra Note: Magilou had an encounter with a crystal creature alongside Ichimonji Norimune.

[startraveler]

Player: Ashka
Character: Aether | startraveler
Thread #1: 3/10
Thread #2: 3/25

Extra Note: Aether tried to purify the Dreamcatcher, but was trapped in a nightmare and then rescued by Childe.

[unbrokenoaths]

Player: Yew
Character: Baldr| unbrokenoaths
Thread #1: 03/07
Thread #2: 03/09

Extra Note:
-Baldr and Mizuki were going to confront the Slenderman, results pending!
-Baldr and Nuadha are looking into a murdered wisp. I'll either edit in the update or add it to the original signup shortly

[nulland]

Player: Kaito
Character: Rob | nulland
Thread #1: 2/16 (most tags from March)
Thread #2: 3/11

Character: Martel Yggdrasill | untwisted
Thread #1: 2/16 (test drive)
Thread #2: 3/26

Extra Note: Rob dealt with a kirin crystal which Gokudera is helping him with in an unfinished thread.

[flamberge]

Player: olga
Character: kratos aurion | flamberge
Thread #1: 2/15 (TDM)
Thread #2: 3/26

Extra Note:
-kratos went to the dreamcatcher and ended up spawning a nightmare

[lemiserable]

Player: Pixle
Character: Zenkichi | lemiserable
Thread #1: 2023-03-02 (TDM)
Thread #2: 2023-03-23

[noblegarnet]

Player: Ryoko
Character: Ferran Gallagher | noblegarnet
Thread #1: 2/21 (5 this month)
Thread #2: 3/06 (5+)

Character: Barok van Zieks | discourtesies
Thread #1: 2/20 (5 this month)
Thread #2: 3/05 (5+)

[monoceroscaeli]

Player: Bean
Character: Childe | monoceroscaeli
Thread #1: 3/9
Thread #2: 3/10

Extra Note:

Azula and Childe fended off Slenderman, and he had a blast doing it
Childe helped Bennett not get caught forever by a crystal shard ;;
Childe also helped Aether with dealing with the dreamcatcher