Session Start: Wed Feb 24 20:37:39 1999 * Logging #whosim to 'arborea1.log' *** Arboreans changes topic to 'New Adventures of Doctor Who "Renegades" Sim' *** Disconnected Session Close: Wed Feb 24 20:54:32 1999 Session Start: Wed Feb 24 21:05:43 1999 * Logging #whosim to 'arborea1.log' *** Arboreans changes topic to 'New Adventures of Doctor Who "Renegades" Simulation' *** Joins: IrishTCat (rlstubbs@user-2ivf2qr.dialup.mindspring.com) Hi Jen Jen .. If you are at the keyboard? Hi Rob. Sorry was in my word processor. *** Parts: IrishTCat (rlstubbs@user-2ivf2qr.dialup.mindspring.com) *** Joins: IrishTCat (rlstubbs@user-2ivf2qr.dialup.mindspring.com) Hi Again Jen .. Hey there! Being punted tonite? *** Arboreans sets mode: +o IrishTCat * IrishTCat grabs a plastic ball and begins to wrestle with it * Arboreans smacks ball out of Irish's paws No .. But something weird happened so I exited and reentered I just love those random IRC commands. So how's things this week? * IrishTCat grows five feet and beings to play with the ball again They are ok .. How about you ? * Arboreans dangles ball of string So so. Kinda hard to get focused this week. Too many projects. I've replaced my copies of Vampire Science, Seeing I, Jaanus Conjuction, and Infinty Doctors The ones you sent to Tuna? I think thats all I sent but I am not sure actually .. Have you read all the books in your collection? Actually I havent read all of them .. I've read most of them though .. How many are there? NA and MA The BBC ones ? Virgin and BBC. 36 BBC ones currently in Usa I lost count of all the official fiction post program. I wonder if it's as many as the tv series yet. I think the Virgin numbers around a 100 38 in England Getting there then. I think the tv series had 175-200 adventures. Pretty soon fans will think Dr Who is the book series and not the program. If you count all the stories in Doctor Who monthly Which I have no idea how many they are DW survives in many forms. Have you tried this new cd rom game? David has a copy I'm dying to hear about. Today I started over and am going to go back through and read the 8th Doctor set all the way from the beginning Cool. What's his companion Sam like? If I dont get irritated and quit .. 8^) Why irritated? Squeaky clean dogooder liberal type .. 90's Flower child? Some of the books arent that great .. Stories or writing? Save the Planet , Save the enviroment , Save the cute little tribbles Stories and writing Ah, like an old Target novel for 4th graders? I'll probably skip over The Longest Day and Dreamstone Moon .. Hmm, so Sam has no conflict with anyone other than the bad guys, eh? Oh Shes in Love with the Doctor .. Shes also got Ethical problems with him sometime A lovesick companion? I don't think I can take that. I just can't see the Doctor in a romantic role with a human. Shes leaving soon though It's probably because of the age thing. I'm not into older men and a few centuries difference is a bit much for me. Hmm Who said he has a romantic role with her ?? If she's in love with him then he's the object of her romantice desire. romantic Seeing I probably has the most character development for her .. That whole female pining for the guy she'll never have makes the female seem weak to me too. Women should be smarter. What's her background? Of course, Thats the book that has the Doctor in a prison he cant escape Told ya So she plays hero? Squeaky clean dogooder liberal type .. She's a dogooder. I mean age, occupation, time period, etc. 90's , student at Coal Hill , 16 Ace with a good streak? No She doesnt believe in Violence.. And shes a good student unlike Acy What do you think about a new human companion for the sim this summer. (In addition to Irish)? Have to have moree people first I've been tossing around an idea, but I don't know if it'll fly. * IrishTCat grabs idea and tosses it up in the air Yeah, that's the first problem. Hence summer. We should have more folks then. *** Joins: Chukish (alxkeegan2@208-182-111.ipt.aol.com) Hi there!!:-) * IrishTCat eats idea before it could fly away *** Joins: Doctor (ircle@210-187-35.ipt.aol.com) *** Chukish is now known as MrKeegan Hello David The char would be a human STiG (space time gypsy). Kinda like Ace, an orphan with a bit of an attitude and a penchant for picking pockets. *poof* Hello Tuna Hi Tuna, David! *** Arboreans sets mode: +no Doctor Hey Tuna .. You remember which books I sent to you ? Hi Jen, Tuna, Rob *** Arboreans sets mode: +o MrKeegan Loosely, I remember them. They are at my office. I read them one at a time. Do you remember how many I sent ? No. Between 5 & 7. Just a guess. Hmmmm I can count them tomorrow. You need a checklist Rob so you know what you're missing. There's probably one on the web somewhere. I have finished the reconstructions of the first two parts of NO TIME FOR LOVE, and I should have it all bundled up in a few days. Feel free to write a log. Rob, you kight do a short Big/Heavy log, you did him so well. cool:-) Hey, Daniel's fan review guide has them all listed. Anyone else check that place out? I will write a long and then a new Dr bio when I have read it all carefully. has what all listed, Jen? Cool, Tuna. I'll publish the recon to the web as soon as it's out. I have to put up the Pimpernel sim too. By the way, I did want to say what a reallt fine job you all did. I didn't notice the little subtleties in the other scenes until reading them through. All the DW books. The guide reviews tv eps, BBC, Virgin books and recons. ah, cool Actually The newest books have the checklist in them icluding whats coming out for the next 3 months Ah yes. Use all the marketing tools you can. Ok, so did everyone get my e-mail about the natives tonight? email ? yes Jen:-) I did..don't you check your email, Rob? My description of the natives. It's on the web script too. ::dons cat is innocent face:: I'm going to play a guardsman in the beginning as well. Basically, they are sloth-like creatures, tree dwellers, short, grunt a lot, primitive, shy and scale trees easily. they live in harmony with the Deep Forest I'm playing 2 roles: Jalil and Nehru. You'll figure out the difference from my hints as we play, I hope. Sometimes I wish I lived in harmony in the deep forest. The original colonists tried to study them but they never found their lair. hee hee Perhaps the colonists were attacked shortly after they sent a deep recon into the forest? ...the mysterious lair of the harmonious tree dwellers.... not sure about that, Jen Um If you live in harmony the bears will eat you .. Its the cycle of nature ;) Whatever. It's up to the investigators to lay the clues. LOL ah, okey dokey So Casting anyone? <---- The Doctor, a lil older.... <=== Jalil and Nehru (Native Arboreans) <---Guardsman Zwanko, with bad hygiene habits... <<~~Irish T(Sure I am cute but love me for my mind ) Cat * IrishTCat pounces on string Jen was holding but forgot about and runs under the bed <=======Dr. Beckwirth * Arboreans yanks string pulling Irish out from under bed <=== GI Jane aka Cpt. Jacelyn Garcia * IrishTCat runs around in circles tying up Jen ala Flash style and runs off * Arboreans reaches for scissors and large sack of catnip <---- Hegemonic Guard Zwanko Ready with credits, David? You bet:-) <> <> <> Break a leg! @ = Arborean from natives POV * IrishTCat wonders whos leg he should break # = perimeter of Base @ ::two creatures covered in long silver fur cautiously traverse the underbrush of the human settlement:: # Zwanko> :::Slowly patrols the perimeter, hefting a BIG blaster in his muscular arms.::: # Zwanko> :::Grunts softly as he seems bored::: @ ::one reaches out with long claws to part the thick foliage:: #::Cpl. Zemo's eyes scan the underbrush as he continues patrolling the perimeter along with the rest of the squad::: <> # Zwanko> :::Lowers his infrared goggles and scans the edge of the forest.::: <<> # Zwanko> :::Sees nothing more menacing than a small fox::: @ ::on the ground lies a woman's body, in the distance her settlement house still smolders:: *** Arboreans is now known as Nehru # Zwanko> :::Stops and stands next to Cpl. Zemo and grunts::: @ ::reaches out to touch the woman's head with human fingers and softly moans:: *** Nehru is now known as Jalil <> @ ::jostles Nehru, nods to the figures approaching:: # Zwanko> *Ugh* I don't like this jungle, kinda nasty some of these trees.... *** Jalil is now known as Nehru @ ::whispers:: Soldiers. ::frowns at her companion:: *** Nehru is now known as Jalil @ ::abruptly backs away letting the foliage fall back into place:: @ ::grasps Nehru's arm with a tight claw grip, the fur seems to move like a loose coat:: # Zemo> I don't think you've ever seen a jungle in your life, Zwanko. @ ::motions for the trees:: @ Nehru> ::shakes head, looks back at dead woman and settlement longingly:: *** Jalil is now known as Arboreans @ Jalil> ::grunts sharply and pulls Nehru toward trees:: # Zwanko> :::spits nastily::: @ ::foliage rustles loudly behind them:: @ ::loud enough for the soldiers to hear:: *** Disconnected Session Close: Wed Feb 24 22:29:08 1999 # Zemo> Let's get 'em!! #:::guardsmen go racing up the slope towards the 2 figures::: #Zwanko> :::Reacts nervously and fires a few random shots, blowing apart a few trees but not posing a serious threat to anyone...yet.::: $ hbMouse in tiny voice> All hail the Mighty Irish,hunter of hunters and King of Cats.. $ ::knocks hbMouse away and looks around for Maker:: Meowrr.. # Zemo>:::reporting in via comlink:: <> $ ::: The Doctor smiles at Irish noises, takes another sip, and begins looking through a book entitled WHAT'S LEFT TO LEARN, 1999::: @ ::duck as wood explodes over their heads:: #Zemo> This is Cpl. Zemo, squad in pursuit of 2 creatures spying on the settlement $::Irish mysterious appears right on top of Makers book in typical cat fashion:: @ ::Jalil half carries/half pulls Nehru after him through the underbrush:: *** MrKeegan sets mode: +o Arboreans $ ::: The Doctor mumbles to himself ::: Relativity and quantum mechanics indeed! @ ::Jalil hops from bush to bush using his claw to grip for balance, the other holds Nehru around the waist:: $ Moew Meow .. ::knocks Makers hand with one paw:: $ ::: The Doctor looks down at Irish and smiles::: There you are old puss! #:::Guardsmen chase after the figures, barely able to keep up with them::: *** Arboreans is now known as Cpt *** Cpt is now known as CptGarcia $ :::Suddenly the TARDIS console and time rotor begin to change, powering up for a materialization, no longer riding the smooth timelines inside the vortex.::: $ Yes . Youve been mucking about in wet stuff again I smell Maker. $ ::: The Doctor turns towards the activated console.::: Dear me, not again! # ::over commlink:: Report Zemo. What's your status? $ ::: The Doctor moves quickly to the console and lowers two screens. Streams of data begin to poud thgrough them.:::: $::tilts head quizzicle as if listening to someone speacking:: # REPORT Guardsmen! What the hell's going on out there?! $ ::: The Doctor shakes his head ::: No, this just won't do at all! $ What won't do ? ::halfway distracted:: # Zemo> We're still in pursuit, sir $ ::: The Doctor mumbles a bit louder::: We are materializing and we shouldn't be. We are not at our intended destination. #:::guardsmen manage to keep them in view::: $ ::: The Doctor turns towards Irish::: Irish, what do you know if this? $ Yes, we are . The time top has stopped going up and down. $ ::: The Doctor flips switches, trying to determine where they actually are::: *** MrKeegan is now known as DrBeckwir # Well, don't loose them guardsmen. I want those natives for interrogation. $ Me ? ::looks innocent:: $ :::The TARDIS Materializes on Arborea.::: # Zemo> Yes Sir!! $ *She* say this is where we need to be . # Captain out. ::commlink clicks off:: $ ::: The Doctor shrugs his shoulders and then straightens his corduroy coat::: We seem to have materialized on Arborea. I did not enter these cordinates. %=Investigation HQ $ ::: The Doctor looks quizically at Irish::: She? She says what? $ This is where we are needed. ::looks puzzled:: roughly translated to mere words that is .. $ ::: The Doctor looks around at the interior of the TARDIS::: She? % ::swaggers from comm panel to Beckwirth's exam table:: Report, doctor. $ ::: The Doctor lowers a viewscreen and a lush dense forest appears outside.::: $ Yes. % :::Dr. Beckwirth looks up as the Captain enters the tent:::: $ ::: The Doctor looks down and assesses his shoes for the terrain::: Hmmm... should do well enough. % ::casually leafs through the discarded remains of colony items on the table:: % Why, hello, Captain, and how are you this morning? $ Perhaps this time I wont have disgusting things happen to my poor fur . ::licks fur in question :: $ ::: The Doctor strides towards the door::: Well, I would hate to not be where I needed to be, whatever that's supposed to mean.... % ::a child's doll lays next to a smashed digital relay deck:: % Impatient, Dr. Beckwirth. ::sneers:: What did you find out? % Interesting, hmm? $ = outside of the TARDIS in the Forest of Arborea % The results of some of the tests have come in, not enough to reach a conclusion yet. $ Ah Just my shade too.. ::smacks a tree with one paw:: Meow $ ::: The Doctor exits the TARDIS, removes his pocketwatch from his inside coat pocket, opens it, and sweeps the entire area with it, gaining a full data study of the region.::: % ::examines digital relay:: Any signs of energy weapons? $ ::: The Doctor clicks the watch closed and then takes a deep breath through his nostrils.::: % This looks pretty burned up. $ ::Irish ears swish back and forth as he listens to the forest :: % ::the doll by contrast is only covered in dirt:: $ Ahhh! What a delightful and beautiful bouquet this forest has! % Not so far...those appear to have come from a normal fire and not focused energy weapons. $ Perhaps my lunch .. ::pounces on one green leaf and sniffs at it:: $ ::: The Doctor twirls around and ends up facing towards a small path::: That way, I believe, to a temporary settlement, or at least what seems to be a temporary settlement. % So whatever attacked this colony wasn't a comparable force technology-wise? $ Lets go the other way .. I am sure that way will lead to lots of bad stuff .. $ ::: The Doctor begins walking down the path, studying the flora without touching it as he walks.::: Yes, very advanced, actually. % What did you learn from the autopsies? $ ::: The Doctor shakes his head::: Nonsense, Irish. We are needed, remember? % It's hard to tell...but it would appear to be mainly physical violence that was used *** CptGarcia is now known as Arboreans $ ::Irish looks reluctantly at The Doctor and pads along beside him :: % Many of the colonists were found in their homes, others in the central square. @ ::Jalil glides through the underbrush several paces ahead of the guardsmen:: $ I am certain whoever needs us could find us if we went the other way just as well .. *** DrBeckwir is now known as CplZemo @ ::as they come to a clearing, Jalil jumps across to a tree:: $ ::: The Doctor smiles as he walks along::: It does often seem like that, yes. @ ::Nehru falls out of his grasp with a high pitched squeal:: #:::Zemo and the other guardsmen chase after the creatures, not out of breath but having some trouble making their way thru the brush::: @ ::Nehru lies on open ground, stunned for a long moment as soldiers appraoch:: *** Arboreans is now known as CptGarcia $ Big/Heavy had some very interesting thoughts on such subjects for a non cat type that is .. *** CplZemo is now known as DrBeckwir % ::looking over autopsy records:: Hmm, crush injuries, torn and twisted limbs, what do you make of these abrasions? $ ::: The Doctor nods as he walks along::: Well, tell me about that. Slugs may have a lot to teach us in some ways. % Claw or teeth marks, we're trying to determine which % ::points at picture of a gruesome body with a long row of jagged raking cuts down chest and face:: $ For a slimy digusting icky slug he sure was a nice guy except for the slimy disgusting slug part .. % Looks like an animal to me. $ ::: The Doctor laughs::: We all have our shortcomings, Irish. % They don't match any of the recorded fauna of the planet, as of yet $ ::Irish looks haughtly up at the Doctor :: I dont .. I am perfect in everyway .. % One with really long claws and a distaste for humans. Maybe enoough to chase them into trees and make them spy on us, I wonder. % If you ask me this is a simple case of native infestation. $ ::: The Doctor stops::: Listen. Do you hear that? % ::arches an eyebrow::: $ I hear lots of things .. Two creatures are running right at us as you speak .. % Thank you for your opinion, Captain, I'll factor that in to my thinking :::just slightly sarcastic::: $ ::: The Doctor hopes they don't accuse him of being a spy.::: % You read the colony's last report on this sloth-like natives. Primitive tree climbers. They have the necessary claws to make these injuries, don't you think? $ And others are chasing them .. ::twitches ears :: % Perhaps....but not the necessary teeth, and there are teeth markes, also $ ::: The Doctor stands at ease::: Oh good, I was getting tired of walking anyway. % You ponder your theories, Beckwirth. ::sneers:: Not all natives are shy, harmless creatures. Some have to be dealt with. $ Perhaps you should chase my new mouse for a while to get in shape again Maker .. ::licks fur on paw:: % How would you know if they had the necessary teeth. They hide, so the report says. % But at the proper time, and in the proper way % They hide, but are reported to be sloth-like..sloths have blunt teeth for crushing, not sharp teeth for tearing % And your question is exactly the reason why we cannot leap to the conlusion that these creatures are responsible. % We'll see about that when the guardsmen bring in those natives caught spying the settlement. % We don't know enough yet to make a reasoned guess. % Natives spying on the settlement? % Then I suggest you continue your research Dr. Beckwirth while I look after the proper time and way to maintain OUR security. *** CptGarcia is now known as Arboreans $ Its really quite fun .. % You do that Captain. Just be sure that we don't have a repeat of the Zarathrustra incident %::gives a meaningful glance at the Captain, then goes back to his work::: *** DrBeckwir is now known as CplZemo $ Except when it laughs at you for being to slow .. ::thinking about it for a moment:: @ ::Nehru moans in fear when she sees the soldiers spot her through the clearing:: # Zemo> There's one of them!! @ ::Nehru crawls backward wanting to run but not knowing where to go:: @ ::as soon as Zemo approaches, a shrill cry resounds from the trees above:: @ ::a large branch falls or is thrown at Zemo:: @ ::Jalil sweeps down, plucks up Nehru and hops and scurries off into forest underbrush:: #:::Zemo stumbles and rolls out of the way of the branch::: @ ::their path takes them towards a tall blue box and its inhabitants:: @ ::Nehru looks behind her frightened and pleased to see the soldiers stopped, gives Jalil a grateful hug:: @ ::distracted, Jalil hugs Nehru back and jumps out of underbrush right in front of Doctor and Irish:: $ ::: The Doctor watches carefully as the marvelous forest creatures move towards them.::: #::::The guardsmen begin following the creatures again, moving slightly more carefully::: <> @ ::: The Doctor watches the two marvelous creatures hug each other and then jump out at them.:::: $ About time . ::looks at creatures impatiently:: $ ::Jalil stops abruptly holding Nehru protectively:: @ ::: The Doctor holds up his hands, palms open::: Hello, I'm the Doctor and I was just appreciating your planet. And I am not a spy. <> $ ::Nehru shrugs away from Jalil, peers at strangers through her fur-covered hood:: $ Yes he is a spy .. ::snickering in delight:: <$ just a brief encounter for the Aboreans and TARDIS crew, k?> @ ::: The Doctor tries to sense the reaction of the furry pair.::: $ Or is that Yes , Hes not a spy .. ::tilts head thinking:: $ Nehru>::quirks head at Doctor and turns to Irish:: $ mEOW . $:::guardsmen come closer::: $ ::: The Doctor smiles::: $ ::points:: Kit-ty. $ The name is Irish, actually. *** Joins: Echo_Spec (rlstubbs@user-2ivf4te.dialup.mindspring.com) $ Jalil>::ears perk up with sound of soldiers behind them:: <> *** CplZemo sets mode: +o Echo_Spec *** IrishTCat was kicked by Echo_Spec (Echo_Spec) $ Nehru>::makes quirking noise to Doctor, points to self:: Neh-ru. Friend? $ ::: The Doctor points to himself::: Doc-tor, Friend. *** Echo_Spec is now known as IrishTCat $ ::Jalil grunts sharply and loudly yanking Nehru by arm and signaling to path behind them:: $ Meow .. $ Nehru>Soldiers! ::gasps as Jalil plucks her off the ground and vaults for the tallest branches of a nearby tree:: $::crashing noises come closer still::: $ Zemo> There they are!! $ ::the tree tops rustle as the furry pair disappear into the Deep Forest:: $ Meow Meow . ::looks up at Doctor:: $:::The guardsmen come to a halt as they see a human standing in front of them:: $ ::where Nehru stood is left a suspicious item, a rag doll with a human face:: $:::It's not one of the investigative team:::: $ ::: The Doctor watches them go and then turns toward the arriving guards::: Enter, stage left. $:::The guardsmen look back and forth from the forest to the stranger in front of them:::: $Zwanko> :::Threatens Dr with huge blaster::: $ They dont look very smart even for humans . ::in cat:: $ Meow ::Irish meows at the guards:: $ ::guardsmen level their weapons at the stranger::: $ ::: The Doctor greets the guards::: Hello, you've arrived just in time. My name is the Doctor, and I am here to appreciate this fine planet. $:::Guards look bemused::: $ ::Irish nudges the Doctor with paw:: Meow! $ ::: The Doctor smiles ::: I am sure you know all of the local sights or are aware of any impending dooms here. $ MEOW! $ My friendly feline here and I would appreciate either type of advice. $ Unnnh $ meow. meow . $ Zwanko> :::Steps forward and aims at the Doctor's head::: I think he looks like a spy, Corporal Zemo! $ :::on comlink:: We have a bit of a problem here $:::one of the guardsmen looks down and finds a rag doll at the doctor's feet::: $ Meow . ::snickers at Maker:: ::in cat:: They all say about the same thing Maker .. $ :::Zemo frowns at the doll::: $ ::: The Doctor shakes his head ::: Not a spy really. Would you believe a vacuum cleaner salesperson? You know, a sort of detritis suck-up machine? % Put up your hands, Doctor! $ ::Irish pounces on the doll wrestling away just before anyone else can grab it:: $ ::: The Doctor raises his hands::: Your prisoner, perhaps, but certainly not a spy. <> Bravo! <> <> Hurray!!! Good going, everyone! Bravissimo! Hooooraaaah. Great job gang. I liked that. Meow Moew weom Did anyone figure out the difference between Nehru and Jalil? hee hee yup yup of course, I know already:-) nicely planted clues though, Jen I'm curious if my clues got across. Did you catch them Tuna and Rob? Umm Difference ? I was concentrating on my hb Mouse tonight Jen ;) I really didn't focus on anything out of my scene. I knew clues were coming, but I did not watch for them specifically. Ah, then the surprise continues. I will check the log. What do you think, David. Keep the mystery up till the end? I'm thinking the old Doc gets to show off his sherlock skills. Yes, please. I will figure it out. I have started to already. Ok, mystery it is. probably close to the end...at least the Doctor and the scientists won't find out till they are rescued Well, gotta go! Night Tuna! I have some ideas on making it plausible. I'll tell you later. *poof* *** Quits: Doctor (Quit: Quit: Quit: Leaving) Night! I'm going to sign off too, am sick and need to get some rest...okey dokey jen Night Jen Rob Night Tuna Night everyone See ya next time Rob. Wait a minute David. Session Close: Wed Feb 24 23:28:07 1999