The Phi-shin-quin-cast aka the Brit Cast: Questions and Open Forum

[Philomel]

We bring to you a entirely new podcast.

Yes, that is it ladies and gents, the creators of the fauncast and the shinquisition are teaming up to bring you the Phi-Shin-Quin-Cast, your very own British-led podcast. Hosted by your very great folk, Philomel and Shinsou Vaan Osiris, we will be giving you a taste of the British life alongside the life of Althanas.

For our first episode I (Phi) will be interviewing the great interviewer himself, Shinsou, getting a low down on his character, his inspirations and so on. We will also be taking a good look at the LCC, the great tournament of excite!!!

We would love your questions and all, and we plan to get this up to you lot very soon.

EPISODE 1: The Britcast Episode I - Philomel and Shinsou Vaan Osiris (https://soundcloud.com/user-722641131/britcast-episode-1-philomel)

EPISODE 2: The Britcast Episode II - Philomel, Shinsou and Kitsune (https://soundcloud.com/user-722641131/britcast-episiode-2-shinsou-philomel-and-kitsune)

EPISODE 3: The Adventurer's Crown 2017

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

Activity is down across all parts of Althanas--even chat has been rather empty as of late. :(

If Althanas were to hold another recruitment drive, who would you target? How would you go about getting them to visit the site? How would you keep them around?

[Max Dirks]

What can we do to pick up activity?

[Gnarl & Root]

What sort of event could Althanas do to involve/bring the community together.

The LCC is great, but it only has limited spots. What kind of event could we do to premote everyone posting?

Lol maybe this should be a thread in itself.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Thanks guys. All three of you have similar sorts of questions, and I have a couple of suggestions in response so listen out for the podcast!

[loves.blessing.]

What helps you balance your real life and your althanas life? What drives you to be the great Shin?

[Philomel]

These are great questions! Thanks so much for them :)

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

Another question:

Why is Charmander objectively the worst starter Pokemon ever?

And, did Shin unfriend me on Facebook because he can't bring himself to acknowledge this? :(

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Another question:

Why is Charmander objectively the worst starter Pokemon ever?

And, did Shin unfriend me on Facebook because he can't bring himself to acknowledge this? :(

We're not friends on facebook??

EDIT: Rectified. I don't know why you were unfriended as I don't remember doing that.

Charmander > Bulbasaur

[Storm Veritas]

Do you think that the release of AP is in any way tied to the dropoff in board activity?

[Lloyd]

Do you feel a war is over due?

[Dissinger]

We're not friends on facebook??

EDIT: Rectified. I don't know why you were unfriended as I don't remember doing that.

Charmander < Bulbasaur ftfy

[Philomel]

The podcast has now been recorded. Please tune in to the First Episode when it is up (should be tomorrow or the day after). We would like comments, tales of woe and joy.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

ftfy

You sir are a scoundrel.

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

Shin, it's okay to admit that you're wrong.

We're all wrong from time to time.

Nobody will think any less of you.

[Gnarl & Root]

You did it already? Bloody hell.

Well, I was gonna say you guys could go over the LCC as well. I mean, it's a big tournament and it feels a little overlooked at the moment.

[Philomel]

Don't worry! We went over the LCC and talked about it for a good part of the podcast.

[Gnarl & Root]

:)

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

We covered quite a few topics. It's a long one (1hr 40mins).

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Shin, it's okay to admit that you're wrong.

We're all wrong from time to time.

Nobody will think any less of you.

One day that time will come.

One day.

[Fez_The_Kid]

Don't listen to them, Shin--Charmander is best Pokémon.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Don't listen to them, Shin--Charmander is best Pokémon.

Here's a man who speaks sense.

[kitsune]

okay for me out of ALL the pokemon available, Torterra is my favorite. If we are talking about the first gen then it has to be onix. if we are talking the first gen starters then it's charmander.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

The Britcast should be up in the next couple of hours. Just need to have something to eat, finish editing and then get it on Soundcloud. I'll link it up when it's ready.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Episode I is up and available to listen to on the front page, although it is still uploading so please check back in an hour and it should be fully uploaded to an hour and forty minutes. I apologise for the slight skipping that happens somewhere between 20mins and 23 mins, not sure what happened there.

As a rough guide:

0 mins to 30 mins - Intro and interview with me.
30 mins onwards - LCC discussion and your questions

[Storm Veritas]

Just finished listening to the podcast and really enjoyed it. It was quite long, so apologies for not chewing through it faster. Got quite the laugh out of this exchange:

Philomel - Chris, would you like to read the next question, which is the BEST question we received?
Shin - OK, well, it's at least the easiest to answer. Mr. Veritas said:
Philomel - (Interjecting) - Oh God, not THAT. I was talking about Black and Blue Eyes...

(Me):
https://media2.giphy.com/media/tMUQYUbTZx1dK/200_s.gif

In seriousness, I asked the question because I expected that answer from you both. I actually disagree for a very different reason, but that's a sidebar discussion we can have elsewhere.

Overall, great job. It was a fun listen and I look forward to hearing more!

[Philomel]

Storm, it would actually be awesome to have you talk about it perhaps.

In general folk, we will be looking for people to be guests in future on the show. If you want to sign up just shout out here or on the other forum.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Just finished listening to the podcast and really enjoyed it. It was quite long, so apologies for not chewing through it faster. Got quite the laugh out of this exchange:

Philomel - Chris, would you like to read the next question, which is the BEST question we received?
Shin - OK, well, it's at least the easiest to answer. Mr. Veritas said:
Philomel - (Interjecting) - Oh God, not THAT. I was talking about Black and Blue Eyes...

(Me):
https://media2.giphy.com/media/tMUQYUbTZx1dK/200_s.gif

In seriousness, I asked the question because I expected that answer from you both. I actually disagree for a very different reason, but that's a sidebar discussion we can have elsewhere.

Overall, great job. It was a fun listen and I look forward to hearing more!

Thanks for the feedback Storm! I'd be happy to debate that at any time with you on a seperate podcast, so if you want to talk more about it hit us up and maybe we can get you on as a guest!

Remember guys there is nothing wrong with a healthy debate. We can all be objective and we all have our own opinions so we welcome this sort of thing :)

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

...Shin?

Is the part in the last five minutes you saying that you're coming for my Best Villain title?

http://i.imgur.com/JZN8HJH.png

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

...Shin?

Is the part in the last five minutes you saying that you're coming for my Best Villain title?

http://i.imgur.com/JZN8HJH.png

I'll cook you some f*cking spaghetti.

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

http://client-cdn.crystalcommerce.com/photo/carteblanchehobbies/file/55404d9ab63d813fb4d1a001e96fad3c/large/no%20chance%20ss2.jpg

[Kryos]

Haha, been busy at work the past few days, so I totally missed this question thread! I will have to listen soon and give feedback. :)

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

:)

[Itinerant]

Is this open for questions for the potential next episode?

If so,

Any advice for somebody who's (sort of) new here?

I've been near obsessively reading people's character profiles, and all of them vary and are really cool. (Especially Philomel. Fauns are 10/10) What would be your (personal) ideal character?

[loves.blessing.]

Thank you again for the compliments!! It was very sweet!!!♡

[Flames of Hyperion]

Just popping in to say that I enjoyed the listen, and liked the idea of brief 'scenarios' focusing on interesting periods of Althanas history for people to write in.

#WorkshopsFTW #CharmanderFTW

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Thanks Flames :)

So, anyone want to be the next guest?

[Skie and Avery]

Every time someone mispronounces Skie's name, it's like nails on a chalkboard. D: I blame Dirks, because he calls me "Skee" on purpose to bother me.

Dirrrrrrrrrrkkkssssssss *shakes fist*

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Every time someone mispronounces Skie's name, it's like nails on a chalkboard. D: I blame Dirks, because he calls me "Skee" on purpose to bother me.

Dirrrrrrrrrrkkkssssssss *shakes fist*

So I take it it's "Sky"? :)

[Skie and Avery]

Yes. Ha ha. I feel so relieved I could cry.

[Kryos]

Yes. Ha ha. I feel so relieved I could cry.

That is what I thought it was all these years. I got your back.

[Philomel]

We are recording tonight!!!

We will have an interview with yourself truly, with Shinsou the great interviewer finding out what it takes to be a Philomel.

Our topic of conversation will be activity, about how we can get activity up and in general how to advertise the site :)

We are looking for questions afterwards, so please post below!!!

[loves.blessing.]

What inspired you to create your character and how do you stay inspired to continue to portraying your character?

[Itinerant]

Any advice for somebody who's (sort of) new here?

I've been near obsessively reading people's character profiles, and all of them vary and are really cool. (Especially Philomel. Fauns are 10/10) What would be your (personal) ideal character?

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

There will be a slight delay in recording whilst I catch up on some badly needed sleep and poor Philomel shakes off a tidy hangover.

Sorry to keep you waiting guys! In the meantime, tax us with more questions!

[Lye]

New question: What kind of overall booze cocktail inflicted a hangover on the faun who drinks Headbutt?

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

What is headbutt? I need know.

[Lye]

Your Funtime Fiesty Faun can divulge that. ;P

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

She's scottish. I can only assume:

a) It's an actual headbutt

Or

b) It's 80% proof and can be used to de-ice my car.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

We're recording tonight now, and there's still a slot open for a guest if anyone is available to join us at about 7pm GMT (2pm EST).

Also, please feel free to ask us more questions!

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

Aside from inactivity and anything related to that (abandoning quests, taking forever to post, disappearing, etc.), what's the one thing about Althanas and its writers that aggravates you the most?

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

The episode has been recorded and will be edited / uploaded tomorrow!

Special thanks to our very own Kitsune for joining us on the show.

[Lye]

Did you find out what Headbutt was?

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

I know the secret.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Sorry about the wait guys. For some reason the podcast has recorded in five segments, and i'm trying to piece it together.

[Storm Veritas]

Let us know when it's up. I clicked the link like an idiot yesterday and it took me a SOLID ten minutes to realize I was listening to a month old podcast.

:stupid:

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

:D

Yeah, no problem. I forsee it being up early evening your time as i'm currently making up for lost time with the wife.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Episode II is now live! Please check the front page for the link and as usual (as it has only just been uploaded) please allow Soundcloud some time to process the full podcast!

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

Link in this thread for people who are unable to access the front page? I.e. me? :<

[Storm Veritas]

Link in this thread for people who are unable to access the front page? I.e. me? :<

Not Sure Why You Need This (https://soundcloud.com/user-722641131/britcast-episiode-2-shinsou-philomel-and-kitsune)

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

Thanks!

(For the record, last time I quit staff, something happened with my account settings that gives me errors every time I try to see the front page of Althanas and various other parts of the site I don't use anyway)

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Hope it's a good listen. I've had some feedback already (thank you) and we'll be sure to keep subjects fresh. There's only so much you can talk about issues with the site and the AP system - frankly, it's been talked to death.

Other than that I hope you all enjoyed!

[Storm Veritas]

Really enjoyed this, thought you two did a great job and love the non-Althanian content in these relatively quiet times. It was also great to hear from Kitsune (which I always pronounced "kit-soon", and can't NOT think of Shadowrun for the SNES when I hear it).

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Thanks for your feedback!

I have a feeling we'll be recording again later this week, and we'll be looking for another voice on the show. If anyone wants in, give us a shout! Also we want more questions to answer. Feed us.

[Lye]

Speaking of conflict, how would your characters react to a global conflict between two of the main nations?
Were a war to break out, would your character pick a side, or avoid it completely?
Have you heard of an event called the "Theatre of War"?

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

More questions people!

[loves.blessing.]

Is there any up coming changes with your characters that is going to change them dramatically? If so care to give us a sneak peek on what it might be and why you are choosing to go this route.

[Lye]

Giving the Nexus some love:

Have you ever wanted to role-play something different, like a fan fiction or alternate universe?
Do you write on other sites?
If you could start your own little RP group for an non-Althanas RP, what would it be about? (Cyberpunk, Colonial, Post-Apocalypse, etc)
Try to remember your very first original character. Would you ever write them again?

Lastly:

Our characters are often a reflection of some aspect about ourselves - a desire, a conflict, a fantasy. When you first created your character, what personal aspects of yourself did that character represent? Was their creation cathartic for you, and have you ever written something to help express or cope with a personal internal struggle? Or do you simply write for the sake of entertainment?

[Storm Veritas]

What are you guys watching on TV / streaming right now?

[Tobias Stalt]

Talk about those two nutjobs, Tobias and Vincent, and their most recent profile updates. What do you think of them? What other recent profile updates catch your eye? What's your favorite ability that's been approved, or is being approved?

DO A FAUNCY DANCE.

[Rayleigh]

Heads up, all participants in episodes 1 and 2 have received their 1 AP per podcast.

[BlackAndBlueEyes]

What's the most dastardly, devious, destructive, and downright damning thing you could ever imagine a character doing on Althanas and still get it canonized?














(I will be taking notes, just so you know.)

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Hey guys! Thanks for your continued contributions to the podcast. It's great that we still have people listening and being involved.

Being an expectant father any day now, I’ve got quite a bit going on personally which means that recording is unlikely in the next week, so I am going to look to get together with Philomel for recording in week commencing 27th June. There will be plenty of topics to cover, including the moderated quest, the Osiris Open, the upcoming war between Alerar and Raiaera, boss battles and much more!

Also, we are looking for guests to come on the show, but this time I would like to specifically invite a new member of the site on to interview. Apart from conducting the usual one-on-one to find out more about your character and your plans, we would also like you to tell us about your experience with Althanas so far!

If you are a new member who is interested in coming on, post here or drop myself or Philomel a PM.

Cheers guys.

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Hey guys!

It's been a while since we last did an episode but i'll be hooking up with Phi soon to discuss our next one! I think it's about time we put the world of Althanas to rights again ;)

There are a few questions on here going back about eight weeks that never got answered so they'll be featuring, but I also encourage you guys to ask more.

I'm hoping topics will cover the recently finished LCC, Althanas Festival and other recent happenings on the site. Phi will no doubt have some things she'll want to discuss too!

[Philomel]

We are hoping to record one for a special episode of the Althanas Festival and some there after. We need questions!!!

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Keep it coming people :)

Phi, let's talk dates :)

[Philomel]

How is tomorrow night for you?

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

At the moment Friday is looking more and more plausible. Is that ok?

[Philomel]

Guys!!!

We need questions!

The topic of conversation will be Althanas Festival, how it all went. Please give comments, and questions below!

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Also if possible i'd like to discuss the LCC, seeing as we now had a conclusion and the tournament didn't get much coverage!

[Storm Veritas]

I feel like asking about the LCC might be a bit self serving. ;)

Questions:
1. What changes between Althanas Day (2015) and Festival seemed like the best/worst change?
2. How do you keep the energy level up, given a strong presence on both days from a lot of core members?
3. What are your characters goals for the next year?
4. What goals should Althanas set for the next year?

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

Hey guys! That time has come again.

Yup. It's time for another Britcast!

This episode we'll be discussing the Adventurer's Crown groups (when they come in), the prompts and the tournament in general.

If you have any questions about the podcast, or for the podcast, please let us know below!

[Sage]

How did I go years without listening to these Podcasts, how!?

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

It's a good job we weren't slagging you off on air :P

[Mordelain]

Where's the link??

[Shinsou Vaan Osiris]

First post buddy. I did three before we merged with the Fauncast and became the almighty Britcast.