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Post by Shajiru on Oct 27, 2006 21:02:08 GMT -5
I've been pondering uses for Shenzi, and I came up with this possible idea. It might just spark some needed RP in both the Graveyard and Pridelands.
Shenzi, while still the smirking and sneaky hyena she is in the movie, is at this point not so evil. Of course, like most cubs, she seeks out the company of others. Perhaps she befriends a couple of lion cubs from Pride Rock and wants to show them her home.
However, I doubt the hyenas in the Graveyard will treat their guests with kindness, but as a snack. The cubs get saved just in time by the king and their parents, but not without leaving a dent into the Graveyard/Prideland relations and leaving Shenzi to ponder what she did was right.
That is my rough idea. Comments, questions, etc?
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Post by sumu on Oct 27, 2006 21:19:57 GMT -5
I like this idea. I didn't imagine Shenzi being evil right off the bat, either, and I can certainly speak for Sumu on her dislike of lions. Inda's probably not much different, though perhaps a little more tactful about it. I need to rework my reasons for such (she had a better history and thus reason for why on TLKM and ER), but it's definitely going to be there.
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Post by Kiniro on Oct 28, 2006 0:10:25 GMT -5
That'd be great fun! I can bring Ahadi in for the 'rescue' if you need me. :3 Just throw a time and date at me and I'll be there if I can.
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Post by Oh Noes It's Janji on Oct 28, 2006 12:41:30 GMT -5
I can volunteer Kiziah as one of the cubs, provided this takes place after the whole curse thing is over and done with. A sick Kizi is not a friendly Kizi.
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Post by Rynoah on Oct 28, 2006 17:48:27 GMT -5
Vunda definitely dislikes lions, and this would be a wonderful way to get him the scars he had on ER. Uru will probably join the rescue party too.
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Post by Zazu on Oct 29, 2006 3:20:10 GMT -5
I dunno. As players, you're free to play your characters however you like, but I prefer the idea that Shenzi and her clan have always been evil. I see the hyena/lion rivalry as an ancient thing that everyone teaches their cubs about. It reinforces itself, and it's steeped in legend, like real-life ethnic feuds.
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Post by sumu on Oct 29, 2006 16:07:11 GMT -5
I dunno. As players, you're free to play your characters however you like, but I prefer the idea that Shenzi and her clan have always been evil. I see the hyena/lion rivalry as an ancient thing that everyone teaches their cubs about. It reinforces itself, and it's steeped in legend, like real-life ethnic feuds. Right now, they're considered neutral. They don't like lions, necessarily, but they don't /hate/ them just yet. I've also had it so that this particular clan in new in this particular area - so perhaps they're the first generation to start ingraining the hate-beliefs in their offspring? |
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Post by Shajiru on Oct 29, 2006 20:54:45 GMT -5
Yes. I came up with this idea on the notion that the clan hasn't been around that long, and thus has no real hatred towards the Pridelanders YET. This would be a big step towards that direction.
Besides, what youth wouldn't at least try to test their parents theories and beliefs? It is sort of like asking "Why?", but instead acting upon the question... which I would think Shenzi would do.
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Post by Shajiru on Nov 8, 2006 23:52:31 GMT -5
Sorry to double post, but I want to know: when is the best time to start this? Right now, I am bogged down with a research paper, so this week will be busy for me. But after that, I'll be fine.
However, due to the nature of November, I suppose the whole Graveyard luring will happen in December, when everyone has free time. For now, however, I want to get a census on who will be probably joining in this RP. Basically, Prideland cubs and adults, and hyenas. That way, at least for the cubs, I can get some friendship RP in with Shenzi to get the interest of the Graveyard sparked up among them.
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Post by sumu on Nov 9, 2006 11:05:28 GMT -5
Sorry to double post, but I want to know: when is the best time to start this? Right now, I am bogged down with a research paper, so this week will be busy for me. But after that, I'll be fine. However, due to the nature of November, I suppose the whole Graveyard luring will happen in December, when everyone has free time. For now, however, I want to get a census on who will be probably joining in this RP. Basically, Prideland cubs and adults, and hyenas. That way, at least for the cubs, I can get some friendship RP in with Shenzi to get the interest of the Graveyard sparked up among them. My December schedule is still up in the air, but as soon as I have concrete dates, I'll let you know. I'd love for Sumu to be there. |
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Post by aziza on Nov 21, 2006 23:17:19 GMT -5
I'd volunteer Aziza for that. She's a mischevious little cub, and she's alreay met Shenzi at the waterhole  I like the idea. |
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Post by Rynoah on Nov 22, 2006 2:15:54 GMT -5
Uru would go on the warpath! <3 'Ziza. Vunda will gladly take part in this one, too. Well, maybe not gladly, but he'll enjoy tormenting lion cubs at least.
As for a December schedule, my time in December may or may not be pretty restricted, as it's closer to the end of the school year. We'll see.
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Post by aziza on Nov 22, 2006 13:40:26 GMT -5
hehe! that would be fun just not dec 7-10 as i'll be in new york. How about Dec 2nd? |
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Post by Ajazi on Nov 23, 2006 17:45:44 GMT -5
If you guys would like to have Taka along, I think I can make the 2nd.
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Post by Shajiru on Nov 24, 2006 0:11:46 GMT -5
I'll be limited for about a week during December, but chances are I'll probably still have the internet. The second is good with me, or anywhere around that time is fine.
The only issue I have is how the cubs will meet Shenzi. Will they be sneaking out at the waterhole or something like that? I don't think Pride Rock lionesses would allow a hyena near their home, even a cub. Still, I try not to be too rigid in my plots. We just need a solid beginning, and it'll probably launch off well from there.
I also have Natsume, if we need more cubs around.
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I like the idea.
