Though the only interactions thus far have been through tells. It's been made very clear to Ardent he should likely not approach at all given her stance on things. He cautious of even trying to farsee her (stupid bracer) when a foci pops because the last few times it's ended up in a conversation that's left him all together confused or uncomfortable. Not in a bad way, but again, hesitation to even approach or speak to her. Which is a good thing in the grand scheme. It makes stances clear and if there is future interaction, or face to face, it'll be curious to see how it all goes.
All in all, 10/10 solid interactions thus far. Good job!
Enthusiastic Renter. Biased GM opinions: Rihrin is good, and the thieving of her from the Templar was excellent! I am very glad to have you and Rihrin in the Illuminai!
The way in which our characters came to know each other was so organic and believable. Yesterday she spent hours (and I'm not referring to Aetolian hours) indulging in an interaction with Straid that began with tells and evolved into an outstanding RP that had me grinning the entire time. Rihrin defied Straid's expectations in a manner that very few characters have and it was truly a pleasure to get a glimpse beyond the surface and see just how deep and thought out this character is.
To borrow a phrase, Rihrin and Straid seem to be becoming fast friends and I am very much looking forward to the next time their paths cross.
Time to add in artwork for the updated Rihrin look! After giving up her Duamvi, she kind of got stripped of all her color. But here she is, in her favorite spot of her apartment, with her favorite toy.
All the interactions, small and large with Rihrin always tend to end up with either a nice amusing chat. The on again off again back and forth the two share is always great and I can always count on a good conversation whenever either one reaches out. Never stop being you!
Well - I took the break for about a month, but I've been back for a bit now. I know I'm mostly bashing, but figured I'd give this a bump in hopes of more RP times.
Rihrin allowed Aloli the break she so desperately needed so I am glad I convinced you to visit the monastery and stay for a while.
I do look forward to them interacting more outside of work because they both have so many layers that they're just waiting to share. I love the depth of their characters when they come together and I love the maturity she shows.
Rihrin makes it very easy for Aloli to show her true self, philosophical and cerebral as they are. I love it and how stimulating it is!
Going to give this a bump since I am trying to see how I'm doing lately.
Plus, want to say thanks to @Aloli for the feedback last month. I really do appreciate the evolution that your character helped start in my own character. Without Aloli's initial nudges, I don't think she'd be in the place she is now. Probably still be very zealot-y and in Enorian - which was really not something I was enjoying. So thank you, truly.
Going to give this a bump since I am trying to see how I'm doing lately.
Plus, want to say thanks to @Aloli for the feedback last month. I really do appreciate the evolution that your character helped start in my own character. Without Aloli's initial nudges, I don't think she'd be in the place she is now. Probably still be very zealot-y and in Enorian - which was really not something I was enjoying. So thank you, truly. </p>
The potential was there. I didn't do anything but have grown-up, deep conversations with you and the rest is you. It always makes me so happy to see when little things I leave here and there make a difference. I thoroughly am enjoying who Rihrin is now
Figured I'd give this a bump for Astral-Rin with a cute little Animal Crossing version done by the wonderful Knigi. See what people think of the changes! And, general bumpage to encourage people to come RP at me. Always excited to get to interact with new people!
I love that Rihrin spontaneously reached out to speak to Teani when she booned Spinesreach, to chat about Severn. It made for an interesting conversation!
I know I gave this a bump with the character art, but wanted to do a new one to encourage people to poke at me. With Rihrin having no orgs besides the order, I'm really interested in seeing what sorts of paths this opens up and what different stories can come from it.
I (and Mati) have really enjoyed getting to know Rihrin! It's been a long while in the making, since I don't have as much time as I'd like to play nor at the right times for you, but I'm excited to see where the character goes absent the social decorum obligations from her previous positions. I also am grateful for her stint as Duiran CL and I think it was very cool and commendable that you were willing to take the plunge of doing something controversial and divisive that has lead to an evolving playground for both Duiran and now the game at large. (Non-topical but still very large kudos to the admin as well for playing ball and taking it on in new and exciting ways!)
There is also opportunity between our characters that I am intrigued by, and stoked to explore, insofar that I think they both have the potential to really test each others' conventional boundaries, and find where the actual boundaries are.
You've mentioned being unafraid of character consequences - I think that's something that really applies to how Rihrin is played. She's very true to her character, to her strengths and her weaknesses, even when doing otherwise would probably make things a lot easier, and I admire the commitment it takes to play a character so wholly.
Eaku, I think, knows Rihrin primarily as someone who reached out and showed kindness when there was really no expectation or requirement to, and that's how I like to think of the character as well, even with everything else that's gone on since.
Just a post here, since I'm retiring Rihrin out: @Ivoln - You really tried to break her and although I know it was tough RP? It was fantastic. You play your role with this god perfectly, and I appreciate you getting involved in Rin's punishment in regards to the Monoliths. Also, @Kurak - your piece in it was just as amazing, especially with all the zealous preaching along the way. @Haern - You play DadHaern so well. He's crabby, but in the best way. The way that the last little RP this morning (my time) happened, it really helped me settle that this was the time to go out. I had already been struggling with wanting to retire for a while, so reminding her of the Cycle and all that felt like I can end her story as not breaking or leaving the Cycle. I really appreciate you. And, before all this, every single scene you've been in? Just amazing. @Omei - A good part of why I was ever reluctant, and fought my brain, was because of just how much you put into Astral. It's beautiful, as is most things you put into this game. I appreciate you, and what you allowed me to be a part of. @Roux - You are such an amazing RPer. As much as our characters have been up and down, I just want to say that here. You helped define a lot of Rin, and she wouldn't quite be where she is without your character's influence. @Valorie - You came in recently and I've really adored our OOC chatter as much as our little bits IC. I really wish we would have gotten to RP more, but I appreciate what all we did get to do. @Illikaal - I've misjudged you for years. I really am so glad we took a chance on RPing together. You are an amazing RPer and are so dedicated to your character that it reflects in every action you take with him. @Eaku - I think I've already praised you not long ago - but I am going to miss our interactions. Hopefully we'll do more with whatever I end up coming back with. @Mati - I will miss our interactions that had been developing. You play such a deep character, with quirks and a fleshed out personality that more people should really dive into. @Elene - Your RP with me has been great. You really influenced Rin's mindset on how to help Prime, even if it didn't work out as I had thought it might. You and the others are taking BL in a great direction, and I cannot wait to see how it keeps developing. @Pietre - We didn't get to interact enough, but I do appreciate your character and the relationship with Rin. He helped her take a gentler look on Spinesreach, even if she wasn't always able to hold true to what she really wanted inside.
I know there are others that could use a shoutout, but I know I'll end up missing those if I keep going. But thank you to everyone who helped make Rihrin's story what it has been. I'll still be in the game, I'm sure, but this is the end of her story.
I still haven't completely reintegrated with things, but I've been super impressed with Rihrin in and out of character. The Gray Accords is a big effort for the community, but even on an individual level I was impressed by how willing you were to find common ground between Rihrin and Kodaza just so the two of them could RP sometimes, when there seemingly wouldn't have been any reason for them to interact in the first place.
I hope you have good luck with whatever character or project you work on next!
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All in all, 10/10 solid interactions thus far. Good job!
Biased GM opinions: Rihrin is good, and the thieving of her from the Templar was excellent! I am very glad to have you and Rihrin in the Illuminai!
She's sweet and energetic and motivated (from my outsider view), and overall pleasant conversation.
Our interactions have been mostly in tells but I always enjoy hearing from Rihrin and look forward to the next time Escelika and her are together!
Though Tens is the Duck Master
Rihrin is a delight.
The way in which our characters came to know each other was so organic and believable. Yesterday she spent hours (and I'm not referring to Aetolian hours) indulging in an interaction with Straid that began with tells and evolved into an outstanding RP that had me grinning the entire time. Rihrin defied Straid's expectations in a manner that very few characters have and it was truly a pleasure to get a glimpse beyond the surface and see just how deep and thought out this character is.
To borrow a phrase, Rihrin and Straid seem to be becoming fast friends and I am very much looking forward to the next time their paths cross.
Cheers!
Plus, want to say thanks to @Aloli for the feedback last month. I really do appreciate the evolution that your character helped start in my own character. Without Aloli's initial nudges, I don't think she'd be in the place she is now. Probably still be very zealot-y and in Enorian - which was really not something I was enjoying. So thank you, truly.
Figured I'd give this a bump for Astral-Rin with a cute little Animal Crossing version done by the wonderful Knigi. See what people think of the changes! And, general bumpage to encourage people to come RP at me. Always excited to get to interact with new people!
I (and Mati) have really enjoyed getting to know Rihrin! It's been a long while in the making, since I don't have as much time as I'd like to play nor at the right times for you, but I'm excited to see where the character goes absent the social decorum obligations from her previous positions. I also am grateful for her stint as Duiran CL and I think it was very cool and commendable that you were willing to take the plunge of doing something controversial and divisive that has lead to an evolving playground for both Duiran and now the game at large. (Non-topical but still very large kudos to the admin as well for playing ball and taking it on in new and exciting ways!)
There is also opportunity between our characters that I am intrigued by, and stoked to explore, insofar that I think they both have the potential to really test each others' conventional boundaries, and find where the actual boundaries are.
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Eaku, I think, knows Rihrin primarily as someone who reached out and showed kindness when there was really no expectation or requirement to, and that's how I like to think of the character as well, even with everything else that's gone on since.
I'm looking forward to more interaction!
@Ivoln - You really tried to break her and although I know it was tough RP? It was fantastic. You play your role with this god perfectly, and I appreciate you getting involved in Rin's punishment in regards to the Monoliths. Also, @Kurak - your piece in it was just as amazing, especially with all the zealous preaching along the way.
@Haern - You play DadHaern so well. He's crabby, but in the best way. The way that the last little RP this morning (my time) happened, it really helped me settle that this was the time to go out. I had already been struggling with wanting to retire for a while, so reminding her of the Cycle and all that felt like I can end her story as not breaking or leaving the Cycle. I really appreciate you. And, before all this, every single scene you've been in? Just amazing.
@Omei - A good part of why I was ever reluctant, and fought my brain, was because of just how much you put into Astral. It's beautiful, as is most things you put into this game. I appreciate you, and what you allowed me to be a part of.
@Roux - You are such an amazing RPer. As much as our characters have been up and down, I just want to say that here. You helped define a lot of Rin, and she wouldn't quite be where she is without your character's influence.
@Valorie - You came in recently and I've really adored our OOC chatter as much as our little bits IC. I really wish we would have gotten to RP more, but I appreciate what all we did get to do.
@Illikaal - I've misjudged you for years. I really am so glad we took a chance on RPing together. You are an amazing RPer and are so dedicated to your character that it reflects in every action you take with him.
@Eaku - I think I've already praised you not long ago - but I am going to miss our interactions. Hopefully we'll do more with whatever I end up coming back with.
@Mati - I will miss our interactions that had been developing. You play such a deep character, with quirks and a fleshed out personality that more people should really dive into.
@Elene - Your RP with me has been great. You really influenced Rin's mindset on how to help Prime, even if it didn't work out as I had thought it might. You and the others are taking BL in a great direction, and I cannot wait to see how it keeps developing.
@Pietre - We didn't get to interact enough, but I do appreciate your character and the relationship with Rin. He helped her take a gentler look on Spinesreach, even if she wasn't always able to hold true to what she really wanted inside.
I know there are others that could use a shoutout, but I know I'll end up missing those if I keep going. But thank you to everyone who helped make Rihrin's story what it has been. I'll still be in the game, I'm sure, but this is the end of her story.
I hope you have good luck with whatever character or project you work on next!