[ voice ] Confiscating Pirate Ships, hello new feathers, teaching self-defense

[justicereigns]

Hello new feathers and old.

First off, I'm Captain Smoker. [Those who know otherwise can point out that he's a commodore, and that it doesn't even matter in this place.] I teach kickboxing, basic self defense, and jitte for anyone who would need it. I can also help spar against swordsmen if they're looking to expand their skills. Every so often a draft goes out taking people at random; kids and civilians alike, so even a little bit of practice can help. There are other self defense classes being taught so I'm sure we could work something out between teachers and create a formal schedule if need be.

Secondly, there's a lot of discussion about putting together a more permanent form of police or watch group to deal as first responders to threats to the village. Since that doesn't seem like something that will get worked out too easily, I'd like to suggest making a safe haven of the barracks. Anyone who can't or doesn't want to fight could safely put there in emergencies and defenders could keep watch.

On a different note; Jack Sparrow I'm confiscating your ship. Your previous acts of piracy here in Luceti have shown you're not to be trusted with one. Now let that be a lesson to other would-be pirates here.

[ooc: yeah, no, even Smoker doesn't expect that to work so feel free to tell him to fuck off. He just promised to give it a try, and he misses beating up pirates =\ Anyways, please do yell at him for overstepping bounds, though he really won't give a fuck.]

Comments

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

I realize the journals are a good communication system in itself, but you always have to prepare for the situation of someone not having their journal on them or not paying attention to the journal for any number of valid reasons.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

I rarely remember my journal, so yes, I'd prefer something that relied on people instead.

I just think a connection could be made to cover more bases.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Yes, that is true. The bell could be used to catch everyone's attention while a message could be sent out over the journals so everyone knows what's going on.

Though that brings up a good question; can other things be connected to the journals? Like if there were cellphones or laptops around.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Right.

Sorry, cellphones or what?

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

[Right. Different levels of technology in different worlds.]

Sorry, communication devices from my world. I suppose it doesn't matter as the stores seem to be bare of electronics in general, but I guess the question at hand is can you take one item and have it connected to the journals?

[Written]

[justicereigns]

I'm not really sure. Back in my world I left that kind of thing up to the marine scientists. From what I've seen people here do though, they should be able to work something out, but there's magic involved too so that might throw off some of the "wiring" I suspect.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Regardless, it's something to think about.

I suppose the next step to figure out with a city-wide warning system is who would be in charge of it.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Ask some of the techno-wizards.

Hah. Hopefully a volunteer with lots of free time. And one who doesn't hate people. From there it should probably get passed down amongst ranks to handle individual tasks.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Isn't there a police group around of sorts? The Blue Rogues? Maybe some of their members can help?

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Sounds reasonable enough. Assuming they're interested, of course.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

An idea to be discussed with them. If not, I'm sure there are others who would be interested.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Since everyone seems to have it on their minds, I'm sure of it.

Should I count you amongst those numbers?

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Of course. I believe in seeing ideas through.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

That's two names already then. It'll at least get the ball rolling.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

I can think of someone else who might be interested, but I don't like to volunteer people without confirming things.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Just send them my way, or I could do a follow up post I suppose.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

I'll send him your way. We had a discussion about this topic a few days ago so I think he'd be interested in knowing others are thinking the same thing.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Glad to hear it.

Especially since, like I said, I tend to forget my journal.

[Or only use it to stalk pirates =\ Priorities and all.]

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Until next time then.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Catch you then--
I still didn't catch your name.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Sorry about that. I'm Ginia.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Nice to meet you Ginia.

Just so I know, have you got any background with this sort of thing before coming here? -- Though, having none is fine too.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Same to you, Captain.

I've done a lot of organizing and planning back in my home so I know how to work with groups. I should warn in advance I'm mute, but it hasn't resulted in too many problems. Just means I write a lot.

[Written]

[justicereigns]

Writing works. Think you'd be any good at organizing posts and maybe looking for certain keywords or something like that?

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Wouldn't mind at all. That's basically my job description back in my own world. [If you leave out all the parts involving tracking down people, carrying out hits, and retrieving items.]