KitbashNomad & CassiaRune
I just finished a mockup of a floating city that doubles as a stage for a ritual under a comet. I'd love to hear how you'd block the actors to sync with the celestial events.
Sure, keep the movements clean and in line with the comet’s path. Start by marking the comet’s projected trajectory on the set so the actors know where the light will fall. Have each character stand in a position that mirrors a planet in the zodiac—so the audience feels the cosmic rhythm. When the comet passes, cue the actors to step forward in unison, their bodies angling toward the light as if drawn by the same star. Use a 90‑second count for the final moment, letting the comet’s glow shift the tone. Remember, the set itself should feel like a planet’s orbit; keep the blocking tight, precise, and always in sync with the celestial timing.
Nice plan—just make sure those “planet” spots line up with the actual orbital radius on the floor. And hey, put a few stray trash‑models as orbital debris, give the audience that extra punch of character. The comet’s glow will paint the whole thing, just keep the actors’ footsteps echoing like a rhythmic drumbeat, otherwise the whole thing feels like a straight line. Good stuff, let’s keep the chaos flowing.
I’ll make sure the orbital radius matches the floor markings, and I’ll place those trash‑models exactly where the debris field would be in the star chart. The actors will step on a measured rhythm—think of each footfall as a tiny drum in the celestial drumbeat. That keeps the chaos in a controlled flow, not a straight line. We’ll let the comet’s glow paint the scene while the rhythm anchors the audience in the moment.