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Post by tadakasan on Jan 24, 2011 3:42:11 GMT -5
Well otherwise we're waiting on the thread / survey / party to be started. Once we have the envoys for all the Clans who are willing to be matchmakers and at least the start of a list of elligble people, then the politics can start.
Though I've not seen any Phoenix maidens neither on the forums here nor in the game. Hm.
It is all quite the connundrum, even if it is an amusing one.
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Post by Utaku Kasumi on Jan 24, 2011 7:48:14 GMT -5
Ok you poor souls. We are working on surveys with Setsuro now... you have been warned *rubs her eyes*
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 24, 2011 10:08:26 GMT -5
LOL Usher.
Still though... no women.
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Post by utakumoli on Jan 24, 2011 11:35:47 GMT -5
So... must we go through the official matchmaker process? (By that I mean submit applications, etc?)
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Post by Utaku Kasumi on Jan 24, 2011 11:45:55 GMT -5
You don't have to. But this way you have to look for it on your own. Arrange an envoy and stuff. If WE do it, we gather informations, pick a matching "sheets" and send it to representants of both sides. And then their job starts. Those are a political marriages. And besides, thanks to surveys and that list we know who wants what from the other party and who is willing to RP it.
It's your choice.
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Post by tadakasan on Jan 24, 2011 14:25:25 GMT -5
In other words you don't need to; this is more or less a thread for people who would be interested in RP'ing such things but don't already have connections per say (like you would with Yoshi, Mo-Li; Or like Kasumi here has with Setsuro.
There's always the possibility of things developing RP wise outside this forum too, and that would also be a case where one could skip things such as this. At least that's the way I think of it.
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Post by Utaku Kasumi on Jan 24, 2011 14:50:31 GMT -5
And I have to "Exalt" you, Tadaka, because you are perfectly right
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jan 24, 2011 18:30:16 GMT -5
I'm in agreement with Tadaka. I think it's fun to have things develop in rp moreso than have arrangements made (unless both sides are in agreement of course)
If anyone wants to catch Yushahime's attention he would have to impress her in rp. Either that or arrange something behind her back with her Lord Takezo-sama. You'd be unlikely to win her heart that way though. She's somewhat head strong and free spirited... for a dragon! I think she finds someone interesting at the moment, though he's clueless to it, and I know someone else who likes her... which she is clueless to. Oh isn't drama wonderful?! ^_^
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Post by Utaku Kasumi on Jan 24, 2011 19:44:33 GMT -5
Yushahime, the thing is, that we are gathering people that are willing to d it in a future. No one says you have to do it. I mean - we can match it as an arranged marriagie via omiai or match you without it. That's why there are a questions like that. Me and Setsuro matched ourselves without it, but we knew our preferences before and our tastes are similar. Plus there are some people that have no time to look for a spouse on their own. Or they dont have to - this is why they have their attendants It's ok if Unicorn get a spouse because of love... but the rest - mostly those are a political marriages, arranged for some benefits. So watch out, Yushahime, your daimyo/Champion might marry you off for some grants (but then again, you have to say yo want to get married first - and this is why we have it here, we know you are willing to be a part of it at some point)
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jan 24, 2011 20:02:23 GMT -5
Oh, I completely understand Kasumi. I know that and I never said it was a bad idea. My support is behind it. I just prefer it happening through rp myself. It's a preference, not a dislike for all of this ^_^ Furthermore, I think there is a lot to gain from having some matchmakers - these are an important part of Rokugani culture - and this should lead to interesting rp opportunities if well used. And yeah, political is the norm. Haha. I don't think it's hugely popular though in that way but it's the kind of tradition everyone shuts up and just puts up with.
Anyhow, apologies if my comments were badly worded to be misinterpreted. I just meant to agree with Takada about not needing to join in all this to still be available per see. You still have my full support and I think it should make a few people on here and their characters smile. My blessing to you and Setsuro by the way ^_-
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Post by Utaku Kasumi on Jan 24, 2011 20:16:19 GMT -5
right - you do not have to fill survey but you can add your name to the list, so people knows you are willing to RP leading to a marriage at some point. (just add a message like "no survey" or stuff). Dunno now, ask me about it in a day when I get some sleep
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 24, 2011 21:58:20 GMT -5
But in other words, Yushahime, you are saying you do not want to have your marriage arranged for you by this process. You want to roleplay it out, I think what you may not be considering is that this method entails the use of rp by choice. You can fill out the survey so that it happens that way. It isn't even set in stone, either, this is how I would understand it would work for you: 1. do survey 2. Kasumi contacts your retainer/ lord OOC, that there may be a good match for your particular style for wanting to do this. 3. IC, the parties in mind make arrangements, this can either be by "falling in love" "making an equitable agreement" or a mix of both. Heck it may not even require a lord or retainer. 4. The characters may decide to not wed (though this has had some serious ramifications in Rokugani history, many wars and duels fought)
Unless I misunderstood you.
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Post by Isawa Kinen on Jan 24, 2011 22:25:47 GMT -5
Heh, I'm almost a little disappointed I'm using the same character for EE and the RPG, because this character is already married. (Actually, to a different character I use in the RPG, as this characters yojimbo-wife, although I get the feeling this goes against Rokugan norm)
If I could get a little detail in what being an envoy is supposed to do, then I'll pitch in to do that for the Phoenix Clan (*point to Tadaka*), and perhaps to other clans as well, if that is allowed.
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Post by Daigotsu Daisuke on Jan 24, 2011 23:13:26 GMT -5
hahahaha i think its awesome the idea of politically arranged marriages. Yea i could rp finding someone Jin loves but it would be much more amusing to rp having a marriage forced on you and trying to make it work for the good of your clan. CONFLICT GENERATOR! Its like you're doing half the gms work right here and right now!
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Post by tadakasan on Jan 24, 2011 23:25:25 GMT -5
If I could get a little detail in what being an envoy is supposed to do, then I'll pitch in to do that for the Phoenix Clan (*point to Tadaka*), and perhaps to other clans as well, if that is allowed. I for one would be more than happy to have a roleplayer like you being a envoy Kinen-san. As far as for other Clans... maybe our Tonbo cousins could use the help.
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