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vella mods ([personal profile] vellamods) wrote in [community profile] vella2020-07-12 04:52 pm

Week 3 Log


WEEK 3 LOG
Weather: Sunny and warm AM, cool PM until Friday. Friday - cloudy AM, rainy PM


    Another Week Goes By

    Monday morning comes along. It’s a quiet morning, which is much-needed after such a long island adventure. To anyone walking around the island, you’ll notice two things:

    The airport is open, but the seaplane is gone.
    Also, there’s a familiar face jogging around the perimeter of the housing portion of the island. That familiar face happens to be none other than the ninja rabbit himself, Snake! Looks like he’s already spending his first day on the island getting in shape!

    When Tom Nook calls you all over for morning announcements, he looks pleased with himself. Even Snake comes over to join those who gather to listen to the tanuki. “Good morning, everyone! Let’s all give a warm welcome to our new friend, Snake!”

    Cue applause. … Hopefully there is some applause, anyway. Snake grins and just looks very happy to be here.

    “Next, I’m pleased to announce that the postal service is now open, since Orville is here to manage mail! You’re able to send individual messages to your fellow residents with gifts attached if you'd like, all handwritten if you’d like, yes. Alternatively, you can redeem what are called Nook Miles for items now -- they’re essentially a rewards system, and you can track your rewards on the Nook Miles app on your phone.”

    “Essentially, the app will automatically award you for every contribution you add to the island, whether it be decorating your house, harvesting fruit, pulling weeds -- you name it! You can then turn in those Nook Miles at the airport, and that’s how we’ll be delivering items to you in the mail from now on.”

    That’ll have the mail system make more sense, at least! Now it’s all on you if you decide to end up with 40 items in the mail all at once.

    “The last announcement I have to make is that we’re going to make a second housing plot! The first one was a success, what with Snake moving in, and I’m grateful for Wilbur and Orville’s efforts in helping us build our island. So...with that, I need the following items for the next house:

    1 Ironwood Table
    2 Ironwood Dressers
    1 Ironwood Clock
    2 Ironwood Chairs

    And just like last week, if nobody on the island has the DIY for these, I will send over the DIYs to your apps.”

    He pauses, and then he looks a little...sheepish at this next announcement. “Now, I’m aware that some of you have been building bridges — and now that you all have vaulting poles and ladders, there are untouched parts of the island for you to explore. I’d like to ask you all to consider creating areas outside, such as an exercise area, perhaps even a park of sorts — though we will have someone coming in soon who may need some space.

    Finally, this is just a request -- if you have any fossils, bugs, or fish, do turn them in to Blathers! He's very close to hitting his goal before we can open up a museum, so keep that in mind.”

    He raises his hand, as if to end the morning announcements. “That’s all for today!”





    Possible Objectives

    1. Help Tom Nook prepare a housing plot for the second villager house!
    2. Get Nook Miles to redeem items at the post office at the airport.
    3. Help Blathers by catching and donating specimens.
    4. Decorate and explore the untouched part of the island (see locations page; it’s the left hand area)

    NOTE: Nook Miles are not a new mechanic and are simply an IC way to justify the rewards system, now! You don't need to keep track of points; just assume the threads you turn in are characters redeeming points for items.



    Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday


    (OOC: Welcome to Week 3! Please direct all questions to the FAQ under the Week 3 top level.


    Here's this week's Weekly Plotting Post for you all to use!

    As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to let us know! Have fun!)




[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-18 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Can you make me a flamethrower?

[ Minato doesn't care why Laurent would know; what's more important is if he can get his grubby hands on one, no further questions asked ]
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[personal profile] conceptualize 2020-07-18 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I can if you bring me the materials.

[ Laurent takes out a notepad and pen and starts writing:

A)
- Can of aerosol (ex: hairspray)
- Metal bracket
- Rubber band
- Small candle/tealight
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B)
- Super soaker
- Metal bracket
- Tin foil
- Small candle/tealight


And hands the paper over to Minato. It's written in Japanese on purpose so that Minato and a few others can probably read it, but not everyone on the island. ]

Either option is fine, but you have to choose one.

[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-19 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ He takes the paper and looks it over, going through a mental list of what he thinks is available around here and what he'd still have to find. ]

The metal looks like it'd be the toughest to get the right shape and size... Would a normal toy gun work for a flame ...spitter? Serval had one.

[ It doesn't need to be a sustainable stream of fire. A gun that spits out little globules of flame seems pretty neat too. ]
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[personal profile] conceptualize 2020-07-19 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not that proficient with guns, but a big water gun would be great since you can shoot gasoline with decent amount of water tank, good plastic quality, and reach.

[ Unfortunately, it's the only kind he knows how to make out of regular "every day, easily obtainable" materials. ]

[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-19 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ Fingers crossed for a super soaker from Monday's rewards, although he might not have to even bother with that, pointing at the first list. ]

There's probably whipped cream at the store. Would that work, or does it have to be just gas?
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[personal profile] conceptualize 2020-07-19 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
It has to be gas in a can.

[ Hm... let Laurent think for a second-- ]

Oh, right. There's a fashion show going on. Maybe the one running it would have a spare hairspray bottle. Try asking her.

[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-19 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ He has to? He can't help the face that he pulls... but since it's for him, then of course it's his responsibility... ]

Mm... okay... I'd better reassure her it's for a flamethrower and not undue advantage in the contest either.
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[personal profile] conceptualize 2020-07-19 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
Just say that you want to style someone's hair for the contest. Nothing like true fashion unlocking potentials within hidden gems.

[ Or whatever the hell that's supposed to mean. ]

[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-19 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Sure...

[ You're asking Minato blatantly lie... He supposes it could be a white lie; maybe he'll accidentally catch somebody's hair on fire in the future. ]

I'll go ask her then. All this other stuff doesn't look too bad. What's a metal bracket?
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[personal profile] conceptualize 2020-07-19 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sometimes you just gotta lie to get the things you want. Be a sweet talker. ]

A metal bracket looks like those L-shaped hinges that you screw onto things to support them. Usually used for things hanging on walls. I think a few iron nuggets would be enough to make one, but I want the finished product of the metal brackets instead of the raw materials.

[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-19 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
...Do you think I'd be able to salvage anything like that from an air conditioner or a clock...

[ What are the odds he can come across a recipe like that? Maybe he can look around the house or sneak into the airport for brackets, the airport seems like the place that would have extra things hanging on walls. ]
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[personal profile] conceptualize 2020-07-19 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ganba, Minato... Laurent just smiles at him. If you want a flamethrower, you gotta work for it. ]

You could if you wanted to.

[ Laurent isn't going to stop Minato when it comes to things like this. ]

Do you need some tools to help you with that?
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[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-19 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ He shakes his head. ]

I can just toss them off a roof.
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[personal profile] conceptualize 2020-07-19 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
Throwing them onto the ground normally isn't satisfying enough for you?

[ Sounds like extra work... ]

[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-19 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
I'd have to lift them then. Off a roof is gravity at work.

[ It's a lot more trouble throwing things normally, with his own arm muscles, than it is opening his pocket when he's already a dozen feet up in the air. ]
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[personal profile] conceptualize 2020-07-19 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ You know what. That's fair. ]

Well, alright. I'll await the materials you gather so that I'll make it one day. I'll have to head back, so I'll see you later, Minato.

[personal profile] compendiem 2020-07-19 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
I'll be off securing contraband. Bye.