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I regret to inform everyone that, after a year's worth of creativity and role-playing in the DBX AU, this community is now closed for good. Posting access has been removed, effective immediately, though you will still be able to comment back to this entry. I am ... really sorry it's come to this and I apologize for having to shut this group down.
Honestly, this group has been going downhill for a while now, and I think while the blame cannot be put solely on one person's shoulders, I need to take a lot of it on myself. The group was far too lax and easy-going for it to ever really work; while I made the rules, I never made anyone stick to them and barely acknowledged them myself.
A while ago, there was a lull in posts and then all of a sudden we had a rush of people joining and had to work around bringing five or six new characters into an already chaotic storyline. And it didn't work. Perhaps I should have been stricter in not letting people in, but that's not something I can go back and rectify now.
Personally I have found updating in here has become somewhat intimidating. Writers and characters have been breaking off into cliques (which probably should have been expected considering the numbers involved) and what has been fun and cathartic for some has become frustrating and uncomfortable for others.
I have to admit to being very annoyed that my recent request to start communicating storylines and plots as a group a little more went not just unanswered, but clearly ignored. That's fine, but well ... DBX is my baby. Myself, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) manawolf and final_heaven created this community, created the AU and nurtured it through its existence and while I can't speak for final_heaven, both manawolf and myself aren't happy at the way things evolved.
Perhaps it's selfishness, but I'm not content to simply leave the group. I've become too attached to the AU, to vegetasama and trunkssama and can't even consider the idea of handing them over to someone else. And this is where the problem is; I was tempted to blame lack of creativity, depression, not having the time to post on my lack of updates, but the fact of the matter is I RP all the time. Same universe, same characters.
So I think I've babbled enough. The fact is, this community died on its own. I think we all had a hand in it, but NO ONE should take the blame. I have created ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) _dragonballx_ to continue my own RPs in the same AU and I'd encourage those still attached to it to do the same. It's a fun AU, a good setting and I'd love to see where everyone takes their characters on their own through other RP communities and fan fics.
I haven't decided whether or not to delete this community yet, but I WILL NOT delete the content. There is an archive being set up here and I'm working on archiving all entries, art work and fan fics there. If anyone decides to continue their RPs through other communities, I'd love the links to be able to set those up on the spinoffs page, too.
Once again, I am sorry. Feel free to leave your comments here if you want any further explanations, or aim abuse at the bullseye painted on my butt. *wry smirk*
Thanks guys; it's been a lot of fun.
Otana, DBX Moderator
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| Subject Matter... |
[12 Nov 2003|08:17pm] |
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Once again keeping this place alive... *smirks*
From "A Friend in Need" and "Fried people maybe, but no bacon".
( Friendly Death )
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| Quick warning and some questions |
[11 Nov 2003|10:53am] |
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Okay ... so this community has been horribly neglected recently. Thanks to those of you taking the time to keep it running over the last month or so. As a result of the inactivity I have modified the rules on the userinfo to more fairly balance the new pace. The three week rule has been deleted and replaced with a notice that so long as a lengthy absence is noted then characters will not be removed. And yes, I am well aware that I am one of the worst culprits with this. But then, it's my community, so tough shit. :P
A few questions that are coming to mind. I know many of you are plotting and forming plans, so can we get them out in the open? I know it's very nice being all evil and secretive, but it'll be far easier to react if everyone else knows exactly what's in store; gives us some time to prepare. The only plotline I can "confess" to is that Vegeta and Radditz have been discussing completing their bond, and bringing Sage into the RP at some point in the future, probably way later when the main Brolli confrontation has been concluded. Also, just exactly how will this be concluded? It would be very wasteful to have to end with Brolli being killed / banished / whatever; has anyone considered this yet?
And a very brief warning. I have noticed in one recent entry a God complex beginning to develop (and surprisingly it's not with Brolli). This will not be tolerated, by either myself or manawolf. We talked at length about it when it was spotted and decided not to react on it for now. But this is a warning. People are taking over characters left, right and center at the moment and while we acknowledge it is difficult to get into character, you MUST try. Blatant disregard for what the last author wrote about their character is not kosher, and making characters stupidly strong or dominant for the sake of being the "top dog" will not be allowed. How can I justify this while I play Vegeta? Easily. He's not infallible. He has his weaknesses and fears and will undoubtedly crack at some point in the future.
So, this is a warning. If it continues, a personal warning will be issued as a comment to the post with the suspect lines highlighted. Any more after that, and the responsible party / parties will be kicked out and banned from commenting, regardless of how pivotal / important their character / characters is / are.
I really hope it won't come to that though; I have faith in everyone here to keep it fun and fair.
And yes, I am planning on posting Vegeta's entry today. *smirks*
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| Hiatus. |
[08 Nov 2003|02:56pm] |
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Guh... I'm really, really sorry everyone. Especially anyone waiting on Radditz.
For those of you who don't follow my journal, the shit has hit the fan. My cat is sick, my live-in relationship of 7.5 years is over, I need to find a new apartment, the woman I love is in England and schoolwork is ramping up. While I am doing some freeform RP over YIM, I can't really focus on anything creative to save my life.
I'm NOT leaving. I make that absolutely clear. But I don't want things to wait on me. So if you need or want any response from my character, either play it through or check with me (y'know, if it's anything major) & I'll let you know if it's okay.
Radditz: *growls, but is unable to throw insults at Manawolf because she's currently bound & gagged him*
Right. Now then, I'll try to get my shit together as soon as I can, but in the meantime, don't wait up for me, just cry havok and let slip the dogs of smut!!!
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| Birds of a feather... |
[07 Nov 2003|03:45pm] |
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Finally! That bitch has gotten moving again! I'm tired of sitting so still and stagnant. Action! My plans await! My plans...waiting...
Yesssssssss yes yes yes. Gimme some *action*!
Rogue: *rolls eyes* Yeah yeah, you'll get all the action you want. *smirks* And maybe a little too much....
Here you go, my dears. Another installment. Enjoy.
Picks up from Fried people maybe, but no bacon and Stormy Calm
( A Friend In Need... )
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[01 Nov 2003|04:28pm] |
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What's up with DBX? Did every one just give up and die or something...?
If so I declare Gotenks ruler of the Planet.
Mwehehehee...>>'
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[17 Oct 2003|05:00pm] |
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Yesh yesh... and so I continue...
Dyn: Well now all my essays are done I can finally focus on something important. *flashes her fangs in a smirk* Presenting my wonderful little Saiyan: Gotenks.
I.Am.Not.Little...and don't mock short people!
Dyn: ....I'm not, that would be stupid. I'm short. It would be like mocking my self.
You are not short! Stupid onna! Now look at pops, now THAT is short! Got me?! Besides, you mock your self anyway. The fact that you breathe is a complete and utter mockery to your existance.
Dyn: Oh go shove it up your ass you little twirp...
From “Flight” and “Oh no you didn’t!”
( Fried people maybe, but no bacon. )
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| Don't we all wish for level headedness... |
[16 Oct 2003|06:23pm] |
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*Curled up on himself, dreaming dreams that he hates to remember yet can never escape.*
Good and bad alike can each be painful in their own extremes.
Rogue: Here is an intermission because I was bored of cleaning house and sat down and wrote it instead. It's a little better look into my little psycho's mind. Hopefully not too much but enough to start creating more of a picture. *smirks* Trust me, it ties in further down the road with many things.
It picks up from Doll parts
Rogue: *raises eyebrow and wonders just where everybody has gone to...* Just when I've actually become interested... everyone takes off. Isn't that just the way it always is.
( Stormy Calm )
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VChan: Decided to cut the post into two pieces since it was already starting to get longer than I'd expected. I'll save the next part for a later date till it seems more appropriate. Keep an eye out though; it shouldn't be too long before the full truth is revealed... *grins deviously*
*eyes the red headed one, noting the insane glimmer in her eyes* ¬_¬;
( Escape )
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| Oh no you didn't! |
[09 Oct 2003|05:42am] |
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Check, check, check check... out my melody
Special
You think you're special
You do
I can see it in your eyes
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Finally, the cat crawled out to do something useful. It's about damn time. I've been sitting on my ass for far too long.
*smirks*
And it looks like things might actually pick up a bit if that's even possible.
Rogue: *glares at the self-righteous halfbreed* Like you've even been doing anything worth my attention yet anyway. Just flashing those idiot muscles.
*smirks and flashes muscles* I don't hear you complaining when I do...
Rogue: *fondles biscepts with a leering half grin* ooooo... no, you don't....
I believe this is picking up from Half-time? and Flight. Variations may ensue... but I am relatively sure that the majority seems to match up.
( If it's not one annoyance it's another... or perhaps not *smirk* )
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| Doll Parts |
[07 Oct 2003|11:22am] |
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I bet you thought I was playing hide the hag. But I wasn't. She was just goofing around, doing next to nothing. Stupid, lazy human female.
LN: You're just mad cos your wind is on your ass.
That would be the first time I got upset about that. ::rolls his eyes::
( Doll Parts... )
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| Control... slipping... Mind games begin... Playing... |
[23 Sep 2003|03:23pm] |
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Here... here... they're watching... Always watching...
So let's give them a show... *smirk*
'Yes... I'll show them. They'll see what it means to deal with me.'
Rogue: *grins* That's my boy. My first post as an individual. Mistress to such a crowded host... But I love him anyway. Well, everyone. Sit back and enjoy. The best is yet to come.
They'll see... They'll all see... I'll *make* them see!
Picking up from Stimmen aus dem Dunkel and Heartbeat city
( Mousy mousy... how nice you taste... )
Rogue: *bows with a knowing smile*
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[09 Sep 2003|06:54pm] |
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Otana: As I'm sure many of my fellow perverts will have noticed, Trunks and Goten have been getting' it on in YIM recently. It's ... uh ... essential character development. ^.^;;
*snorts and smirks*
Otana: Anyway. This is based off of a few ideas talonsage and I were discussing together about where to take the two demi sluts --
The two WHAT ...?
Otana: Uh ... lovely demi-Saiyajin? *panicked grin*
*growls*
Otana: Um ... anyway ... here 'tis ... *scampers away*
( Getting' it on )
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[07 Sep 2003|10:39pm] |
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KN: Here I go again.... Hey, that's a good song....
( Double or Nothing )
Warning: it is long....
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[07 Sep 2003|03:30pm] |
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VChan: Here's the next part. Hope you enjoy and sorry it took so long. ^_^;;;
( Mental Melee )
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| Status Report! |
[07 Sep 2003|11:02am] |
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*tail snaps around waist*
OK troops, here's the deal:
mirai_no_ouji needs to post. Both vegetasama and I are waiting on his response to being pinned to the wall. It's not 100% necessary for me, but I'd like to know what's going on in the background before I whup the shit out of turlessama.
mysticgohan can post any time now... the same goes for bardock_sama. Oh yes, and something from kakkarot would not be unwelcome, though no one's waiting on him. I don't think he's posted since Serapha took him...
gogeta_sama, feel free to react to gotenksthegreat getting in over his head.
vejiito's in good standing, I assume he's waiting on gogeta_sama.
Let's see... *ruffles through the roster sheets*
Oh yes, the psycho my master buroli_sama ought to say something.
goten_chan, cyborg17, miraigohan, trunkssama, you're all good.
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| Heartbeat City |
[06 Sep 2003|03:11pm] |
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So she finally wrote something involving the actual plot! Give the cow a hand...::snickers::
LN: He's so cute, til he opens his mouth.... Ahem... i put the horse before the cart, as my dear Kahlan said (snerk), and wrote 17 running toward mirai gohan before he got down to business with Mr. Buroli. So I'm posting-
::17 interrupts:: She's posting something that is actually related to the story. I have to meet the monkey version of Cybil, then i find Blondie.
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( heartbeat city... )
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| Mirai Gohan made a whoopsie |
[04 Sep 2003|03:23am] |
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( entrance )
KN: Forgive me if any descriptions are off. I'm new. *waves* Um, help me jump in? ^_^ Thanks!
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