TVTropes Now available in the app store!
Open

Follow TV Tropes

Following

Our avatars are posting on a forum thread.

Go To

This is a thread where, as the title implies, our avatars (from our galleries) are posting in an in-universe forum thread. You can drop in any time with pretty much any character you want, whether from existing works or your own OCs. Though most of it is done through forum posts, some "in-person" interactions between characters is also fine.

Even if this is a more casual RP, there are still some rules and general RP etiquette to keep in mind for everyone to have a good time and feel comfortable:

  • NO GODMODDING. Godmodding is when you decide what happens to another player's character, and is generally frowned upon. In particular, avoid injuring and especially killing someone else's character; fighting is ok but let the other player decide if the hit connects. If your plot idea requires something to happen to a different player's character, you'll want to privately discuss this with them and if they're ok with that. This includes in-universe moderation.
  • Be nice and respect other players' boundaries. Your character being mean or a jerk is one thing, but if someone gets uncomfortable about your behavior towards their characters, knock it off. Also do not force others into your story arcs; in general it would be a good idea to ask the other person first if they are interested, and plan it together if they are.
  • If you have anything to say, ask about, ect. that is not part of the RP, you can put it under a spoiler tag [[spoiler: like this]]
  • While almost any character is welcome, please avoid playing any real-life person who's mainly associated with controversies, drama and problematic behavior. We don't need that here.
  • Have fun!

    Original post 

Ahh, console video games (or vidcons as I call them). the ultimate medium of expression, able to convey any emotion ranging from hatred to love, loyalty to fear, all in front of our eyes. Ah, and with lovingly crafted art, music, and the ability to control the action, vidcons are the ultimate combination of the high arts. While I tend to play the stoic, I will be the first to admit that vidcons haven driven me to cry, to scream and shout, to feel actual hate; such is the power of this force beyond our wildest reckoning. And here I am, before you, to temp your tongues with the taint of such a tantalizing topic.

And the Japanese, the true geniuses behind the world of video games. Pah, I throw my scorn upon such incompetents of the West who would mock the true art of the Japanese with 'games' such as Baldur's Gate and Madden. Perhaps it is that the West is not as intelligent as the East, but this is a matter for another day. Japan has given us such masterpieces as the Final Fantasy series, Star Ocean, Wild Arms, and of course, Arc the Lad. Yes, some of the finest vidcons in the world were created by Japanese. I come to you today to ask you in all earnesty, what is your favorite vidcon? I will reveal mine after the grand debate has illustriously begun, but not before the first poster falls victim to my plot of discussion.

In other words, this is a thread on an imaginary forum our avatars frequent. The topic can fluctuate, and its mostly just general discussion.

Edited by wingedcatgirl on Sep 2nd 2025 at 7:38:57 AM

clemont107 Lida from Kalos (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Lida
#79751: Mar 11th 2023 at 5:44:10 PM

[up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/momo_yaoyorozu_cosplaying_as_hayley_smith_1_27_23.png

Perhaps so, but I haven't seen the films in a while, so I might have to check again.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/marnie_pokemon_family_guy_10_7_22.png

Don't his movies have a lot of explosions, slow-motion sequences and lens flares?

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mina_ashido_family_guy_11_26_22.png

Yeah, pretty much.

"This girl named Dawn is endlessly complaining about what she calls 'Mega Evolution Absentia'. She's crazy!" - Dawn
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#79752: Mar 11th 2023 at 5:53:07 PM

[1] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/heterodyne_v7p5.png https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tarvek_v11p68.jpg

Heh, I like your attitude housebot.
Well first of all, we predate you little fleshies by about... millions of years. In fact I myself am older than human civilization by quite the big margin. War started about nine million years ago and I was there for it. If anything humans copied us.

   Should my liege figure out interdimensional travel, I'll remember this compliment.   

Sorry, nine million? And you've been at war for all that time? At this point, how do you even remember what it is that you're fighting over?
I'm not even surprised that you've been around that long — mostly that you've been at war for that long.

Not Tropeworthy: Evil Redhead
clemont107 Lida from Kalos (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Lida
#79753: Mar 11th 2023 at 6:39:52 PM

[up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/momo_yaoyorozu_cosplaying_as_hayley_smith_1_27_23.png

Timescales of that magnitude are too complex for any humans to grasp. Really, it would make sense that only machine-based life could comprehend the passage of time that far.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mina_ashido_family_guy_11_26_22.png

It's like they've been here long before us, and they'll be here long after we're gone.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/marnie_pokemon_family_guy_10_7_22.png

I feel even more insignificant now. By the way, anyone planning to visit a music concert sometime in the next few weeks or so? My brother Piers and I are gonna perform at a music concert sometime next week.

"This girl named Dawn is endlessly complaining about what she calls 'Mega Evolution Absentia'. She's crazy!" - Dawn
MkayRose Zombies do enjoy cereal when not after brains! from Blood Fountain Cathedral (Seven Years' War) Relationship Status: Married to the music
Zombies do enjoy cereal when not after brains!
#79754: Mar 11th 2023 at 8:09:22 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lovelitchi_pink_flowers.png That sounds awesome!

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/melodytchi_good.png Which type of music you're playing there?

When Dracula's Curse is manageable through grand melodies.
MorganFoulke Mercenary Anarchist Ace from somewhere in the Philippines, France or the US (Pilot) Relationship Status: Abstaining
Mercenary Anarchist Ace
#79755: Mar 11th 2023 at 9:18:37 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/f978a574_3dfa_4d12_bcfb_2c95668f4228.jpeg

[1]

Sounds a bit like my job, except I don't really leave survivors.

You’re definitely someone worse than the Lunarians.

I really need to keep an eye on you.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/431c2f74_df81_4204_8d99_8dda337e95f6.png

[2]

Out of curiosity, how much can your kind still stargaze? Any idea where the Rapture could've come from?

To be honest, I’m not sure where the Raptures came from…

Us Nikkes go up onto the surface to only fight them off, so we don’t have the time to go stargazing sadly…sad

[3]

Is that so? Interesting. And you're protecting humans from these Raptures?

Yep! grin

OOC: If you’re wondering about Emma’s universe Stepex, look here

Yo buddies, still tropin’?
GamerLuna2022 Yurine Time! from Jinbocho Since: Jan, 2022 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Yurine Time!
#79756: Mar 12th 2023 at 12:16:00 AM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/e618d021_413b_4b8f_96f7_0d542adeba67.png

Just came back from hosting a season of HGS.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/527efe3b_4029_4063_a03d_83f225960579.png

Whoa! Hosting a season of the HGS?! That's pretty big!

"Happy Halloween, I suppose..."
clemont107 Lida from Kalos (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Lida
#79757: Mar 12th 2023 at 12:35:37 AM

[up][up][up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/marnie_pokemon_family_guy_10_7_22.png

I guess some alternative metal and rock. We're still picking out the songs for the concert though.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mina_ashido_family_guy_11_26_22.png

Well, it's great to see that you're actually performing soon. Let us know how it goes.

"This girl named Dawn is endlessly complaining about what she calls 'Mega Evolution Absentia'. She's crazy!" - Dawn
MkayRose Zombies do enjoy cereal when not after brains! from Blood Fountain Cathedral (Seven Years' War) Relationship Status: Married to the music
Zombies do enjoy cereal when not after brains!
#79758: Mar 12th 2023 at 12:39:13 AM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mirai_smile_ii.png That's an excellent choice of tunes!

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/clulu_smile_ii.png We wish you luck at the concert!

When Dracula's Curse is manageable through grand melodies.
ArmoredFury me at 2 am from a land embraced by the sea, loved by the heavens (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
me at 2 am
#79759: Mar 12th 2023 at 5:51:04 AM

-FreeBird556 has logged in-

[1] So humans in your world are trapped underground because of these Rapture machines... To feel the wind rippling on your skin, basking under the warm glow of the sun, is one of life's simplest pleasures. It's terrible that some might not get the chance to experience it.

This might not mean much, but as a fellow soldier, I'll be rooting for you Nikkes!

Nothing seems to have changed. But perhaps one day it will.
clemont107 Lida from Kalos (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Lida
#79760: Mar 12th 2023 at 5:58:52 AM

[up][up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/marnie_pokemon_family_guy_10_7_22.png

Thanks, I really appreciate it! By the way, one of those record labels I was following finally just released a cover for the 5th installment in one of their sound-design action-thriller trailer music albums, after a few months of nothing but orchestral albums or swaggery, upbeat guitar and percussion albums. I'm just hoping it's at least 20 tracks or more (not even asking for 30 tracks or more anymore) because the last one they did 2 years ago had only 17 tracks, which is not enough, in my opinion.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mina_ashido_family_guy_11_26_22.png

That sounds interesting. Maybe they think 17 tracks is satisfactory for such an album already?

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/momo_yaoyorozu_cosplaying_as_hayley_smith_1_27_23.png

A lot of albums I listen to actually have less then 15 tracks, but those are mostly hip-hop and pop albums, so I'm not really sure how trailer music albums are different.

"This girl named Dawn is endlessly complaining about what she calls 'Mega Evolution Absentia'. She's crazy!" - Dawn
MorganFoulke Mercenary Anarchist Ace from somewhere in the Philippines, France or the US (Pilot) Relationship Status: Abstaining
Mercenary Anarchist Ace
#79761: Mar 12th 2023 at 6:50:31 AM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/431c2f74_df81_4204_8d99_8dda337e95f6.png

[1]

So humans in your world are trapped underground because of these Rapture machines... To feel the wind rippling on your skin, basking under the warm glow of the sun, is one of life's simplest pleasures. It's terrible that some might not get the chance to experience it.

This might not mean much, but as a fellow soldier, I'll be rooting for you Nikkes!

Thank you for the positivity!

Yo buddies, still tropin’?
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#79762: Mar 12th 2023 at 7:04:33 AM

[1] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sixshot_energon.jpg Like the other human said, living that long is pretty normal for us so time isn't an issue when it comes to memory. Though admittedly cons that were forged after the start tend to forget we started this whole thing to overthrow the caste system. I think "Lord" Galvatron forgot too honestly.

Anyway, yeah. Our war is so protracted that it makes any human conflict look like skirmishes or tiffs. Why, one battle alone raged for entire generations. Admittedly said battle was probably one of the biggest. The Simanzi Campaign, or the Simanzi Massacre as the Autobots call it. About... half our species was killed in the whole thing, 99% of the planet fell into Decepticon hands and you couldn't step on the southern hemisphere of Cybertron for stellar cycles (or years as you humans call them) unless you wanted your feet to melt from the superheated surface.

Personally not my favorite part of the war, massacring bots who don't pose much of a threat gets boring. Did get to fight Optimus Prime though which was fun, ended up finding out how the inside of my head looks like. Guy was ruthless whenever he was heading for Megatron.

[2] I'll take it as a compliment... whatever or whoever you are.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
ArmoredFury me at 2 am from a land embraced by the sea, loved by the heavens (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
me at 2 am
#79763: Mar 12th 2023 at 7:18:28 AM

Oh, right, I haven't been on this thread since forever. Probably best if I do another introduction.

My name is SCW. I'm a Tactical Doll affiliated with Griffin & Kryuger Security Firm... or what's left of it, anyway. My favorite thing is to lay down on a grassy field somewhere and watch birds flutter across the sky!

[1]

Our war is so protracted that it makes any human conflict look like skirmishes or tiffs. Why, one battle alone raged for entire generations.
That sounds rough. I've only been in service for about three years and my neural cloud is starting to run out of space; It's hard to imagine constant fighting for a decade, let alone centuries, and on a planetary scale at that.

Nothing seems to have changed. But perhaps one day it will.
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS
#79764: Mar 12th 2023 at 7:22:29 AM

[1] Mankind over here has sent telescopes into space before - there's the James Webb telescope around Lagrange point 2, for instance. Maybe that's still usable? If not, I've got a heap of tasks to work through, but I'm sure some EV folks could help.

[2]

To feel the wind rippling on your skin, basking under the warm glow of the sun

Reminds me of an anecdote... After Yellowstone erupting and wreaking havoc in my homeworld's Earth, for a decent while, our explorer robot models had barely any sensors, which basically meant sensory deprivation for everyone. Once the first models came out that did have the proper sensors installed, most people perceived the sensations as way too intense, and the engineers had to artificially tone down the sensor outputs. Not a fun time for anyone involved, or so I was told. Thankfully, I never had to experience that.

[3] Nine million years at war, eh... you Decepticons sure are good at economics.

[up] Wow, Griffin & Kryuger is a name I haven't heard in a while. What happened to that company, some kinda scandal?

Edited by StepexNo2 on Mar 12th 2023 at 3:23:57 PM

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#79765: Mar 12th 2023 at 7:36:25 AM

[up][up] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sixshot_energon.jpg Make that galactic scale and yeah it gets pretty boring after a while. There's pauses now and then but you run out of worthy opponents after a while.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
ArmoredFury me at 2 am from a land embraced by the sea, loved by the heavens (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
me at 2 am
#79766: Mar 12th 2023 at 7:49:21 AM

[up][up] If being labeled as terrorists by the state counts as scandal, yeah, but at least we got the pardoned a while back.

I don't know if this made news yet, but our HQ in western Russia was hit by rebel forces. Barely anyone made it out. I didn't. Turns out it's kinda hard to dodge sustained gatling gun fire.

Once the first models came out that did have the proper sensors installed, most people perceived the sensations as way too intense, and the engineers had to artificially tone down the sensor outputs. Not a fun time for anyone involved

Oof, I can relate. My current body had sensitivity problems too. It's hard to work when my eyes treat light bulbs like the sun.

[up] So what do you do when you're not fighting? I'd imagine you picked up some hobbies, at least to kill time between all those lulls.

Edited by ArmoredFury on Mar 12th 2023 at 9:52:31 PM

Nothing seems to have changed. But perhaps one day it will.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#79767: Mar 12th 2023 at 8:02:31 AM

[up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sixshot_energon.jpg Talk with the Terrorcons, since they're the only Decepticons not afraid of me. Drink fine energon and recently I discovered that human "origami" stuff isn't a half bad use of time.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS
#79768: Mar 12th 2023 at 8:07:06 AM

[1] So, how are you still here to tell the tale? Did you get replacement parts?

[up] You do origami??? ...That's a surprise to me, honestly.

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
ArmoredFury me at 2 am from a land embraced by the sea, loved by the heavens (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
me at 2 am
#79769: Mar 12th 2023 at 8:18:00 AM

More of a replacement body, really. Perks of working with Griffin. Dying is an obvious risk in this line of work, but their Neural Cloud backup system keeps our memories and personality safe.

Nothing seems to have changed. But perhaps one day it will.
WoomyPearl OH SAY CAN YOU SHE! from Orlando, FL (Life not ruined yet)
OH SAY CAN YOU SHE!
#79770: Mar 12th 2023 at 8:18:00 AM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/1a6bbabd_2bfa_4cf4_836c_55c6d0e3e3bc.png

It’s time to crash into Mega Monkey and Mojo Jojo’s wedding! Now who’s with me?

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/6e7031b9_943f_4f04_a19c_0b7fbe93f84c.png

(21M) Time to get zowy with it and gotta go fast! https://shiverthermal.carrd.co/
MkayRose Zombies do enjoy cereal when not after brains! from Blood Fountain Cathedral (Seven Years' War) Relationship Status: Married to the music
Zombies do enjoy cereal when not after brains!
#79771: Mar 12th 2023 at 8:30:28 AM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/moriritchi_sunset.jpg Like that's so totally awesome!

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/candy_paku_hey.png Oh, cute costumes! We're with you all the way!

When Dracula's Curse is manageable through grand melodies.
MorganFoulke Mercenary Anarchist Ace from somewhere in the Philippines, France or the US (Pilot) Relationship Status: Abstaining
Mercenary Anarchist Ace
#79772: Mar 12th 2023 at 8:37:11 AM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/cinn1.jpeg

[1] No thanks.

[2]

My name is SCW. I'm a Tactical Doll affiliated with Griffin & Kryuger Security Firm... or what's left of it, anyway. My favorite thing is to lay down on a grassy field somewhere and watch birds flutter across the sky!

What is a “Tactical Doll?”

Yo buddies, still tropin’?
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS
#79773: Mar 12th 2023 at 9:06:50 AM

[1] Ah, so pretty much what my kind does.
Out of technical curiosity, and because 0x just poked me about it, what kind of RAID security level does your doll database employ? If that's confidential, no need to tell me. For comparison, my kind uses RAID 60, because... well, my kind extensively relies on brain backups

[2] Currently got my hands full with an architecture project and a redesign for an organics-safe portal chamber, so no thanks. Stefan? Super Sheriff?

I'm sick, and also, what the heck? I'm not doing a military operation against a target that I barely know.

same. also don't wanna overrely on you icarus

[3] "Tactical Doll" is basically synonymous with "combat robot", with the addition that most dolls look similar to human females. Correct me if I'm wrong or missing something, though

Edited by StepexNo2 on Mar 12th 2023 at 5:44:42 PM

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
MorganFoulke Mercenary Anarchist Ace from somewhere in the Philippines, France or the US (Pilot) Relationship Status: Abstaining
Mercenary Anarchist Ace
#79774: Mar 12th 2023 at 9:18:08 AM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/431c2f74_df81_4204_8d99_8dda337e95f6.png

[1]

"Tactical Doll" is basically synonymous with "combat robot", with the addition that most dolls look similar to human females. Correct me if I'm wrong or missing something, though.

Well, what do Tactical Dolls fight against?

Yo buddies, still tropin’?
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#79775: Mar 12th 2023 at 9:37:29 AM

[1] [2] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tarvek_v5p78.jpg https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gil_v12p41.jpg

Oh, right, I haven't been on this thread since forever. Probably best if I do another introduction.
My name is SCW. I'm a Tactical Doll affiliated with Griffin & Kryuger Security Firm... or what's left of it, anyway. My favorite thing is to lay down on a grassy field somewhere and watch birds flutter across the sky!

If being labeled as terrorists by the state counts as scandal, yeah, but at least we got the pardoned a while back.
I don't know if this made news yet, but our HQ in western Russia was hit by rebel forces. Barely anyone made it out. I didn't. Turns out it's kinda hard to dodge sustained gatling gun fire.

A pleasure to meet you, SCW! I am Tarvek Sturmvoraus, Prince of Sturmhalten. My friend here is Gilgamesh Wulfenbach, whom you may call "Gil." It sounds like you've posted this thread before we joined here.

So, what's this "Griffin & Kryuger Security Firm" you work with? From your words, it sounds like a sort of mercenary company. What happened for you to be labeled terrorists?

Not Tropeworthy: Evil Redhead

Total posts: 242,034
Top