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!
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
Routine: "....to be honest...I didn't want to come.....i dont really feel comfortable or safe when im not in my own home....I only showed because I felt I owed it to her for helping me back then....but whatever, it's normal, im just trying to focus on keeping my head above the metaphorical water..."
"The dream of tomorrow and the sky of today, expanding in unison"
Weeell...
Next time just think to yourself that you don't need to live up to anyones expectations.
She let you leave, and if she ever has one again...she'd understand if you don't wanna go!
(the slugcat kicked some dirt on the puddle of black vomit they just hocked up.)
(...its been like this for a couple of cycles now. they can't tell just how far this "rot" of theirs has gone, and if its even curable by now, iterator or not.)
(coming out to this part of the world was risky. not due to wildlife, but due to how...advanced it all felt. futuristic, sleek...and the creation of another.)
(adjusting their scarf, the cowboy spoke out to the mechanical slugcat yards away from them.)
...Hey, Dronemaster! Y'still workin' on that there cure for our lil conundrum?
(the drone master turned to face them.)
Not. Yet. I'm aware your impatient, but things like this take time. Being uploaded to this body took my creator 31 cycles to perfect it. It could take centuries until I find out the solution to your issue.
Just...just take your leave for now. I'll update you, when I make actual progress.
...That's the 14th cycle y've said that, pardner. Y'sure this is gonna work?
Cause more n' more, 'm startin' ta' think I'm losin' myself in the waitin'.
...It took me 31 cycles to exist. How long it'll take before I find out how to cure you, I am not sure yet, friend. But I promise you, it will come.
...We'll go out for dandelion peaches later, okay? Its the most I can do to make up for all this time.
(with that, the cowboy tipped their hat.)
At ease, friend.
Routine: "....I guess your right....i just feel like im not in control of myself sometimes...."
(Karin is wandering outside of her dorm, being unable to sleep)
Karin: "Why can't I fall asleep? It just feels, odd....I should be excited for these new faces joining us, but for some reason.....I feel a little empty...."
???: "Ayy, you weawwy tawking down on yasewf wike that? You shouwd be focusing on bettewing yasewf."
Karin: "Huh? Who said that?"
(She looks around, trying to find whatever Mobster on Bring Your Kid to Work Day just spoke.)
???: "Ayyy, eyes down hewe, wady"
(Karin looks down, and is baffled by what she sees)
Karin: "Wh-who are you exactly?"
???: "A question fow anovow time. Fow now, Im gonna take you unduw my wing, and teach ya a thing ow too, capiche?"
we are getting diverse in the lil buddies department, chinese samurai, robots, parasites, cowboys and mobsters me oh my
Well...next time you feel that way, do what you can to try and fight it!
..I heard squeezing a plush or a stress ball helps out plenty!
"And for one night only...you can get your revenge." / NEW[1]
(MOBSTER NOIR. INCREDIBLE TAKE ON THE CHARACTER.)
Yeah! Playing with my bubbles, um, i-it really does help me calm down...
Cycle 119
(In the murky green waters of Shoreline, a slugcat swims through the water at lightning speeds, while muttering to themself.)
"This was the last place I ever saw them... maybe they'll be here somewhere."
(The only things that are visible beneath the thrashing waves are their magenta tailfin and the flashes of their scar marred, dull russet skin.)
"Maybe the fact I'm going back to check is a sign I've been driven mad... but it's always worth a check, right?"
(Suddenly, the slugcat hears a splash from behind him, a long, serpentine lizard with a glowing green head
closing in behind him. Instead of showing any fear at the sight, he simply sighs in annoyance.)
"Oy, little green lad! Can't 'cha see a father is looking for his pup here?!"
(With surprisingly agility, the slugcat leaps out of the water, tackling the Eel Lizard beneath the waves. The water thrashes and ripples as an intense struggle happens beneath the waves, flickers of glowing green blood bleeding through to the surface.)
(Eventually, the slugcat hoists the stunned Eel Lizard onto a nearby island, their rippling muscles now visible now that they're out of the water, before preceding to maul it to death.)
(After preceding to devour the Lizard- the Lizard's death would go to waste if he had just abandoned its carcass there, after all -the slugcat steps atop the mound of trash and sighs.)
(His magenta gills flutter in the sea breeze, as his sole in tact eye- round and magenta, with a huge black pupil- looks down solemnly, trying to spot any hint of his pup. Certainly, such a striking mix of pastel blue and magenta would be easily spotted around these parts...)
(Quite frankly, the chances of them actually reuniting with their pup seemed increasingly unlikely with each passing cycle... but although reality was often bleak, The Mariner always found a way to keep moving forward.)
(With a great sigh, the Mariner steps atop a sloped mound of trash, grinning.)
"Maybe yer not truly still in this strand... but on my pride as the Mariner, I'll make sure to double-check! I will find you, some cycle, some strand! That's a promise, my blue 'n pink pup!"
(With that, the Mariner takes a dive... and with a mighty *PLOINK* , is sent flying into the sky.)
(In the distance, a familiar looking slugcat whose skin sparkles like the night sky hums to themself.)
"...a little push would do them good."
(The
world
FLICKERS
and in an instant, the Mariner is gone.)
(Not in the sense that he has been killed, mind you- rather, in the sense that they have vanished from this world.)
(In fact, a moment or so later, the Mariner will awake somewhere else.)
(Somewhere... familiar.)
"...huh? Where... where in the Hell Regions am I?"
Edited by Ratatoskr on Sep 1st 2025 at 11:52:27 AM
AITA for telling slanderous gossip and provoking the eagle and Nidhogg?(I'm back...)
Xuan Yu: "Hi... I'm able to post updates again... Ayame and Saki seem to be wary of me... though?"
Say: "Can't blame them... they probably think that incident did something to your mind..."
Arc: "And we lost the Yi Xi plush because of it!"
Say: "At least Yi Xi may actually be fine, right? Last time Ayame died... they just grew a new body for her like she was some sort of homunculus..."
Arc: "Not sure if that applies to Yi Xi, she doesn't seem like a homunculus to me..."
Xuan Yu: "No no... you're on the right track. Pretty much every member of the VIMALION company has their genetic information archived somewhere so that a backup body can be made in case the show goes wrong... if you know what I mean..."
Say: "Oh damn... that must be why Yi Xi also gets away with eating people so much... they can just make more of them..."
Xuan Yu: "Well... uhh... only one body of a particular VIMALION idol can exist at a time... try to create more and the previous ones just... fall apart. I think it's a failsafe for something...?"
I sadly doubt he would like Popeyes, though...
Well, you know how my compatriots and I have been searching far and wide to locate this book we, erm...misplaced.
Really, now? Is that how it went?
Yes, yes, details, details. The point is....wait. You do know about that book, yes?
You need blood and he's got more than enough!
Oh. Well, where is everybody?? This is very important news, they should be all coming in here in droves!
-sigh- Sorry about him, sir.
OH, I WANNA HEAR, I WANNA HEAR!!!! :D
Ah, an appreciative audience at least!
...you were outright asked to tell the story before, how is that not appreciative?
Will you insist on interrupting me every second? Goodness. Now. Maus-chan. You know how the great wizard-
That's Mr Zappy Man, Maus-chan.
...what? No matter. You know how "Mr Zappy Man" has been very angry at me and my friends since I, erm, lost his special book?
You need blood and he's got more than enough!
oh, right!!!! so what's happening with the book???? :3c
We found it! And not only that, we've recovered it!
!!!! Aye????
Watch me give the characters a better ending than they originally got lol
You need blood and he's got more than enough!
i don't think that's normal :(
Edwin and William
(HELL YEAH FIX FICS)
WAIT....... REALLY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :O
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Erm, I suppose it depends. Is somebody...hurting you?
2
Yes! Mistress Marnie figured out the riddle to find it and now we have it and now all there is left to do is bring it back to the wizard and we'll all be free of all this! I'll have hands again!
...........
FIX FIC HELL YEAH
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....Oh! Oh, I see. Ah. Yes, that's probably the culprit. Forgive me, I was...a wee bit distracted.
Always open to sharing avatars and chatting. Can message me for either. (He/Him) Currently watching: BTAS
Natalie: Yo.
Dani: Yooo!
Protection and power are overrated. I think you are very wise to choose happiness and love. Current avatar: Connie
DANI NATALIE READ MY NEWS READ IT READ IT NOW
.......you may want to read it, aye...
Edited by Murataku on Sep 2nd 2025 at 7:32:18 PM
You need blood and he's got more than enough!
Always open to sharing avatars and chatting. Can message me for either. (He/Him) Currently watching: BTAS
Murataku
Natalie: Whoa whoa give me a sec-
Dani: Give me a sec too what-
Noah: They found the book.
Dani: Way to give away the sp- you guys did?!
Natalie: Wait, really?!
Tome: Whaaaaa-
Protection and power are overrated. I think you are very wise to choose happiness and love. Current avatar: Connie

....m-mommy? y-you'll be back soon, r-right...? r-really soon...
The little slugpup coughed as the green Vitality Pearl Sentry creating a field beside them pulsed, helping them recover. It wouldn't last, though. As soon as the Agility Pearl Sentry was activated...the field would be gone.
Extremely soon, little one. I'll be back before you know it. And then, you'll be cured.
....c-can't you take me with you...? i...i don't w-want you to go, mommy...please don't leave...y-you promised you'd stay with me...
The slugpup clutched onto their mother, a black and white slugcat with a red shawl. The pup looked the same except smaller and slightly more gray—and they had a scarf instead.
...y-you know I can't, my pup...if I could, I would...by the Great Cycle, I would do ANYTHING to bring you along with me....
The slugpup clutched harder and started to cry. Another green pulse came, but it didn't stop the coughing. They were getting weaker.
mommy, PLEASE, i-i—i don't want to d-die again—
Their mother picked them up and stared into their eyes, wiping away their tears with her paw.
You're not going to die. You're Pearlpup, remember? You're even braver than your mother. I'll be back. You're going to be okay.
Pearlpup hesitated....and then nodded.
...Pearlcat knew that they would die in the time it would take her. That's why she brought them to the shelter—so a Lizard or another animal wouldn't steal their corpse and take them away from her for good before she could revive them.
But both of them needed hope, as foolish as it may be.
.....i-i love you. i tr-trust you, mommy.
Pearlcat gently kissed their child on the forehead.
I love you too. More than anything in this world.
The slugcat switched Pearls.
The Vitality Sentry's force field vanished and the expended Pearl returned to her storage.
Never forget that.
She closed her eyes and thought of the Agility Pearl she had left with her friend, oh so long ago. The only real friend she ever had besides the Iterators.
The blue Pearl that was shining at the top of a certain mountain.
In an instant, Pearlcat teleported, leaving Pearlpup to fall onto the floor of the shelter with no one to support their weight.
They began to cough again, harder this time.
Then, the shaking. Another seizure.
Pearlcat had left food in the shelter for them, but it wouldn't be enough, not even for a single day.
Nothing was enough.
gn but i want to drop this
"Every time I look, they all seem to multiply / The scΛrƨ that run my mind"