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Post by Joliette Thorne on Jun 29, 2008 20:33:37 GMT -5
Hey guys.
Thought this might be a good place to put your perception of the clan, its benefits and pitfalls (which I'd like to hear about it, if you have any).
Just any old ramble that comes to your head, if you think it'll help folks get what we're about, or why Cabal is a cool thing to be, or whatever.
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Post by Deilakrion on Jun 29, 2008 23:44:06 GMT -5
To be honest, the first time I heard of the Cabal and Tenebrae was while rping. Deil was lounging around in the Kelay Tavern with Ryliistran, and Tenebrae told him she'd fight him and add him to her clan. At the time I thought to myself, "Ugh! Another stupid short-sighted clan thing." I hadn't much liked Tene at the start. She gave me 1 book-of-IC-and-OOC-interaction of some sort. Put my back right up, I tell you. I sat and stared at my computer screen and fumed wordlessly. But, after careful thought I realized that I had indeed been using a bunch of the '/ oocly' commands. Y'all know what I'm talking about. Of course, I wasn't going to let common sense get in the way of a good sulk. You understand, Tene. Yet, after some watching and some thinking and some grumpy thought on the matter, I came to admire and respect Tenebrae and the Clan. Deil of course was of another thought on the matter. She had her place with her 'predator-leader'. . .or did, until Hemlock reborn vanished and Deil was left aimless and directionless in a field of fleshes. I wasn't quite sure what to do with her. She wasn't quite sure what to do with herself. I remembered, belatedly, of Deilakrion watching Tenebrae gathering people to her. Another leader who gathered much in the way of Hemlock -- Deilakrion had found her leader. After some brief ooc communication in the way of future rps, the decision was made and Deilakrion approached Tenebrae. They talked, and after some time Deilakrion became a part of the Cabal. She never looked back. Neither have I. OOCly, I found myself welcomed and subject to new forms of rp. The rabbit hole had always been deep; I just hadn't known it. I tried my best to become integrated to the Cabal and to become as useful oocly as Deilakrion was icly. Everyone had a place and a purpose, and I think in that we were cemented into place. Granted, not everyone fits, oocly and icly, but I think perhaps most are pleasant about it. I still remember the first big rp I did: Cenril. Tenebrae suggested rping outside of the Tavern. "Outside?" I thought to myself, "In. . .another room?" Yet I went and found her and again, I've not looked back since. Deilakrion has, in the two years I have been in the Cabal, blossomed and grown. I have met many creative and intelligent people. Get along with em all oocly? Nah. But I don't care. Everyone who makes it into the Cabal has something to offer, and I am proud to be involved. The Cabal really is a community, but it is up to the individual to become involved. Indeed, I've never seen so many fabulous people grouped together. And, well, there's many spots open for more. It has saddened me though to be caught between the aspects of elitism and friendliness. We really aren't elitist, but we are exclusive. After a long time trying to change the meaning of elitism, I've come to realize that it is what it is and I am what I am . . .and of course, the Cabal is the Cabal. We are rpers, and that comes first. People will come, and people will go, but I think within what has been created is an ideal that none of us are willing to let slip. We are, in the end, open to all sorts. So come on in, where the adventure never ends and the pack is waiting. Maybe even waiting for you.
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Post by Jaidin Traye on Jun 30, 2008 8:32:34 GMT -5
I have one complaint, and I've been bottling it up inside me for all the years I've been connected with Cabal! It is:
The role-play is too damn good, and the people are way too awesome! /snickers/ Honestly though, I'm really glad I brought Jaidin back, because I had the most fun with him, in this clan, and truly, he fits in well. This clan is full of some of the most talented people I've ever had the good fortune to come across, and whether or not we're all buddy-buddy, the clan runs more smoothly than any other clan I've been in (and back in the day before they popped up every ten seconds, I was in every single clan created... Bar the obvious two I would never join >.>). I think it goes so easily is because it has capable leaders, mature members; established rp'ers that know the difference between IC and OOC; and finally, enough insanity to mean civility. =)
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Post by Satie on Mar 1, 2010 17:33:13 GMT -5
I have one complaint, and I've been bottling it up inside me for all the years I've been connected with Cabal! It is: The role-play is too damn good, and the people are way too awesome! /snickers/ Honestly though, I'm really glad I brought Jaidin back, because I had the most fun with him, in this clan, and truly, he fits in well. This clan is full of some of the most talented people I've ever had the good fortune to come across, and whether or not we're all buddy-buddy, the clan runs more smoothly than any other clan I've been in (and back in the day before they popped up every ten seconds, I was in every single clan created... Bar the obvious two I would never join >.>). I think it goes so easily is because it has capable leaders, mature members; established rp'ers that know the difference between IC and OOC; and finally, enough insanity to mean civility. =) Here, here! But, yeah, I still catch myself stopping and staring at the Who List to see the clan title next to my name. >> I'm finally starting to listen to those of you who constantly tell me I'm not second-rate (you know who you are, loves. <3). I'm enjoying being able to chit-chat with folks that always have a brilliant idea on hand, and always seem willing to take another RPer into their current stories. Makes for a very cozy family-feel, and dammit if it doesn't coax me out of my comfort zones in the best ways possible. Personal growth, always a good thing. :3 Suffice to say, adore you people. Thanks for having me. <3
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Post by senka on Mar 1, 2010 18:17:03 GMT -5
The moment I entered Hollow I heard horrors and haleluja's about Cabal. I never knew what to think of the clan, especially being all noob and new to the whole rp-ing thing. Not to mention fond of clichés (I still have a terrible weakness for them). But I learned to like the rp's they did, began reading them but was always afraid to approach anyone for rp. The fact that the first time I did rp with Tenebrae she set a zombie on me didn't help much either ;D When you're a noob, that's just scary... But then Senka came, and she broadened by idea of what 'fun' rp is, and to my amasement I got involved in the natural way. Rather like Deil, I never looked back. Even if Senks did. A lot. That is one of the things I like most about Cabal. Senka has always been a bit of a hard character to rp because she is not 'nice". This cuts off rp with too many people in Hollow who demand you promise to keep their char alive before even thinking of rp-ing with you. Cabal is different. You can have hours of rp with characters not liking each other. Just because they hate each other icly doesn't mean they can't get stuck together. Just because there's hate, envy or jealousy doesn't mean the rp will be anything but wonderful. Being in this clan showed me that. Not to mention that complicated relationships, I have learned, are much more fun then "friendship" but I digress... In all I think rp-ing with whoever I got the chance with, in Cabal, has always given me oppertunity to learn more about Senka. To learn more about my own ability to write, see just what I can do rather then get stuck on what I can't. To see how Senks reacts to different people and boy, is the clan -different-. Every single character is truly a different one with his/hers own quirks and habits that you can react to. It's great I hope I'll be able to continue to be inspired like this for a loooong time coming
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Post by Jaidin Traye on Mar 1, 2010 20:09:13 GMT -5
Cabal is different. You can have hours of rp with characters not liking each other. This makes me remember how Jaidin and Senka got to know each other... The distrust and wariness eventually grew to a deep understanding. Cabal really makes allies for life.
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Post by mahri on Mar 1, 2010 22:42:22 GMT -5
What can I say about Cabal? Tons, but m'wee brain's a bit strained this past week. So..I'll begin at the beginning...
My second Character happened to be an avian. Oh yes, we all know and love Arysel (mostly). I logged on one day, trying to think of a story for her and Tenebrae's asking to rp with someone. Now, as my first character, I'd tried to nab her for rp but it never seemed to work out. Was this destined? I like to think so. Even though Ary wasn't the typical angst ridden, trouble-finding, quasi-psycho (or even truly psycho) character that is drawn to Cabal, she found a family with them, and most especially with Tenebrae.
I think Mahri's still feeling her way around, but we're getting there. After a year and lots of interruptions.
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Post by Demont on Mar 31, 2010 22:52:41 GMT -5
As most of you are aware, I can not remember two days past last wednesday. My memory is horrible and a maze that I can not navigate. I know, somewhere in there I remember how I came to the Cabal.
I don't remember if it was at the beginning, or what. Tene might remember. Or someone else.
All I do remember though is that I've never failed to enjoy myself when in the company of you all.
Tenebrae and Demont weren't exactly close, as I recall, and bordered more on the lines of enemies, though they respected each other.
I have to give praise to the Cabal as I feel that essentially all of you and it, were and are the mortar and bricks that built me and my character up to what he was and what I am.
I've developed greatly, I think in my writing, and I have made some friends who I don't think I'll be rid of for a long while, no matter how hard I may try.
Cabal's awesome. Bottom line.
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