To: "SMOF Net" (Recipients redacted)
From: "Jeph Antilles" ([url=mailto:lordandmaster@jmc.fen[/url])
Subj: Callout To The Mad Assistants (and everyone else)
Date: 2015.07.21-0903UTC
OK, putting on my Big Boy Hat here.![[Image: banana-dance.gif]](http://www.accessdenied-rms.net/forums/forumimportfiles//banana-dance.gif)
Well, we've got something starting here, and are looking for some input on it. The plan is to bring this up as a thing at Bubblecon. Malcolm actually started putting this together in response to our recent situation, and reminded me it's been about eight years since The Professor did something really, really dumb. And that, well, we probably got lucky there weren't any deaths. And pointed out that his assistants have to have been watching out for his wellbeing, even if imperfectly.
A specific part of it is that, well, I think we're all hard pressed to think of anyone we know, who gets lost in the Place of the Blue Hair, who doesn't have someone watching out for them, whether it's family, good friends, or self-built android assistants. Those who make sure the Mad gets fed, watered, and otherwise kept alive until they come out the other side. But it's a tough job. I'm sure some of the assistants can - and do - crack under the strain sometimes. We also know that some of the assistants do communicate and trade tips and information... or sometimes even just vent to each other.
A big part of this is going to be a whole "support system" clearing house - basically an organization that can put those assistants - and even Mads aware enough to seek help - in touch with others.
But, well, we can't set this up alone.
What we have outlined in the attachment is pretty rough. We've worked on it for a bit, but we need people from all sides, particularly those who are the assistants, and even the Mads, to see where we're missing important elements, where we're blind to the potential realities because we don't go Mad ourselves. (Well, OK, maybe we do go mad, but not that kind of Mad.)
1 Attachment: properfeedingandcare.ftxt
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So, a little something from JFerio this time, as my next scenes are still only halfway done. I will say that trying to work out a relatively well-rested Professors mind is exhausting, but kinda fascinating. Also, if anyone was willing to make a reply post from their respective SMOFs, I'd appreciate it. I might make it a separate chapter in the final work, and it'll help me get a feel of where I should be taking this part of the plot.
From: "Jeph Antilles" ([url=mailto:lordandmaster@jmc.fen[/url])
Subj: Callout To The Mad Assistants (and everyone else)
Date: 2015.07.21-0903UTC
OK, putting on my Big Boy Hat here.
Well, we've got something starting here, and are looking for some input on it. The plan is to bring this up as a thing at Bubblecon. Malcolm actually started putting this together in response to our recent situation, and reminded me it's been about eight years since The Professor did something really, really dumb. And that, well, we probably got lucky there weren't any deaths. And pointed out that his assistants have to have been watching out for his wellbeing, even if imperfectly.
A specific part of it is that, well, I think we're all hard pressed to think of anyone we know, who gets lost in the Place of the Blue Hair, who doesn't have someone watching out for them, whether it's family, good friends, or self-built android assistants. Those who make sure the Mad gets fed, watered, and otherwise kept alive until they come out the other side. But it's a tough job. I'm sure some of the assistants can - and do - crack under the strain sometimes. We also know that some of the assistants do communicate and trade tips and information... or sometimes even just vent to each other.
A big part of this is going to be a whole "support system" clearing house - basically an organization that can put those assistants - and even Mads aware enough to seek help - in touch with others.
But, well, we can't set this up alone.
What we have outlined in the attachment is pretty rough. We've worked on it for a bit, but we need people from all sides, particularly those who are the assistants, and even the Mads, to see where we're missing important elements, where we're blind to the potential realities because we don't go Mad ourselves. (Well, OK, maybe we do go mad, but not that kind of Mad.)
1 Attachment: properfeedingandcare.ftxt
***
So, a little something from JFerio this time, as my next scenes are still only halfway done. I will say that trying to work out a relatively well-rested Professors mind is exhausting, but kinda fascinating. Also, if anyone was willing to make a reply post from their respective SMOFs, I'd appreciate it. I might make it a separate chapter in the final work, and it'll help me get a feel of where I should be taking this part of the plot.