Pokemon, now that's something I haven't took part in a long time. I would probably go for that.
Either of the two sounds good. Here's new info on the BB gun idea.
At Baltimore High, the students are taught to excel in all subjects. However, this can be incredibly boring, so the students hatched a little scheme. Instead of the usual dull field week where they were force to listen to adults blab on about the "great job opportunities" in their field, they would hijack the school and do something fun for once. Armed to the teeth with various BB guns, the students stormed the high school and separated into two teams. Dividing up territories on the massive campus gave each side a distinct advantage. Meanwhile the teachers got caught up in the action as well, having become bored of giving the same lectures over and over again.
POWER TO THE CHILDREN (hey anyone under 18 is still a child is what my folks always said)!!!! This one gets better and better. We are gonna single handly resurrect the Guild from its gwave!
I really want to do another RP (or several in time) in my sengiaverse at some point, which as folks who have known me long enough understand is what used to be my extended sonicverse, but it is quite it's own beast at this point in the progression of the world. But with everyone so busy, I don't know who really could get involved especially since I just posted a post-apoc recently.
I'm not sure if I'm famililar with your sengiverse. I've read through a lot of old RPs on here so there's a chance I have a breif encounter with one. In any case I've seen your most recent RP there and I plan on joining up soon, but it probably won't be until next week sometime. I have been quite busy in RL and I'm doing my best to keep up with Ramza's Throne. Things slow down next week though so I'll have more free time. Maybe by then I will have come up with a new RP idea of my own.
Dawn of Fear (the Order Saga) is probably the only that might be of any relevance as the entire The Hammer of Hedgehog X co-op opt I did is completely inaccurate to current and prevalent lore in sengia, though it still captured some shadows of characters that are evident really well to some extent. There was also a few The Creature from the Unknown opts I did a few years back, but they are generally even more outdated even though some of the baseline bones are still evident in the 'verse.
So really, you haven't missed much.
Most of the early worldbuilding started between 2004-2009, the current outline from 2010 onward is where the universe is at it's most accurate. But I've been working on the wiki for a few days so I plan on getting that up to par to lessen questions if I do start up a sengia co-op opt within the year.
Considering starting a roleplay of sorts, however i'm not sure entirely how it would go out.
It'd be the world that the forumers, if the forum were a real world, dwelled in.
Like an island, or a city, or multiple islands... each standing with the name of a section of the forum.
Side characters would be present (Civilians maybe, guards for certain areas) and other things as well.
I like the concept but i want to be affirmed by some other people on what they think.
So you're making an MFW RP. Like the Group Missions?
http://www.truered.net/mfw/MainPage is the site for more information on the Mobius Forum World, the RP setting for the board.
The idea's been in place for a long time, but it has been a while since anyone has done anything with it. Note that this website I just linked probably hasn't been updated in years, but it's still one of the best sources of information on the MFW.
Here are some examples of Group Missions, or GMs:
Group Mission: Deep Freeze in MF Central Forum
I'm just thinking in general...
No huge mission thing, but, okay.
Thanks for all the input...
But if i DID start an RP like that, would any of you join it/etc?
I don't know... Maybe. I've been wanting to join a Group Mission for a while now.
My plate is getting pretty hefty....
Eh.
Well, it'd be kinda general, just some "Everyday life in the insanity" biz...
With things as they are, something's BOUND to come up anyway.
arg XD; *always been a pretty big fan of MFW stuff, so would definitely interested in MFW-type RP, whether actual GM or not (Terg's Pokemon Mystery Dungeon idea caught my attention too, just as a random-ish note), but I probably wouldn't be able to take part in such an RP due RL work/busyness stuffs ._.* *if such an RP were started up, I'd have to see, but chances are I wouldn't be able to post anywhere near often enough to keep up with things unless for some reason it ends up being a really slow-moving RP (not to mention it's been forever since I've last tried a board RP, so I'd be extremely rusty anyway)*
Yeah.
I'd think some kinda huge war would be necessar, but i'd prefer just having everyday life of a forumer in there.
Who knows. Something might happen.
I may look into this MFW RP as I've never been in one before that is if you ever decide to start it. However, I'm pretty busy with current RPs at the moment so I can't verbally commit to it at the moment.
I actually just had an idea for a sort of "GM: Dissidia". Basically everyone's heroes and villains fighting each other. Rough description, I know, but I'm still very interested in the idea. I think it could turn out awesome. However, this does mean that almost everyone would be spontaneously role playing two characters at once. I think that everyone here has the ability to pull that off, however.
Not me.
First and foremost i stick and stay with Leraku.
Sounds like Super Smash Bros. as well, in basic concept. But of course, it'd only be fun if heroes and villains were mixed and matched.
But that depends on how such a thread is presented. I don't see a battle thread being enough to sustain an RP; there'd have to be reasons for what was going on, and perhaps a larger story arc surrounding the situation. Like say, some multi-dimensional creature has taken champions from different worlds and slapped them into the same arena for it's own amusement, so one issue would be, will the heroes and villains try to escape?
I don't see a battle thread being enough to sustain an RP; there'd have to be reasons for what was going on, and perhaps a larger story arc surrounding the situation. Like say, some multi-dimensional creature has taken champions from different worlds and slapped them into the same arena for it's own amusement, so one issue would be, will the heroes and villains try to escape?
So, it'd be like US007's RP from way back then but with more coherent and a lot more character/plot driven narrative then simple mechanical battle-to-battle basis?
Indeed... I think. I don't actually know about US007's RP. Anyway, I can't really come up with a good plot idea for it, just the concept. O_O
Ultra's RPs were sort of a mixture of...Dragon Ball Z, Sonic the Hedgehog (not just the SatAM or the comics or the games, more like a mishmash of all of them), Mega Man X, and I think a few other things, like Legend of Zelda. I think they were actually kind of fun while I read through them, but it's been so long that even if the EZhack hadn't destroyed a lot of it, it may possibly have been knocked off the Guild entirely by now. Plus it'd be too long and convoluted to expect anyone to read at this point, and try to pick up on it.
I'm still working on the "School RP". I still have a few kinks to work out of it. Nothing major, so it should be up before long, assuming I have the time. On another note, I'd like to know what all of you think about Chat based RPs and any ideas you all would have for one.
I would say I cannot stand chat rolepalys, but it's just I don't prefer or even like them, I would do them-- but I prefer forum and IM roleplays by miles.
I can understand that, Mike. And you've said so before. On a side note, I think Tobs and i might cook up a Foundations/Wardenverse crossover thing. Not sure how that'll worl out, but as always I will keep you all informed.
Ladies and gentlemen, I pose a fairly interesting question to you all, and that is what interests you in an rp? And simultaneously, what puts you off an rp?
When you're browsing a new rp, what about it appeals to you to make you join and for those that don't interest you, why is that? I'd be interested in hearing people's answers as I think it'd help to see, if there was similarities, what would help make a successful and interested in rp.
For me an ideal rp's starting point is that its simple. I am not a massive fan of rp's that require a buttload of information to read and process before starting, especially those that has enormous backstories of people's own fiction or previous rps. Seriously for me its a major turn off if in order to understand a hint of what's going on I need to read reams and reams of text; it really is offputting. That's not say I won't join an rp that's based on an person's carefully thought out world and history as I'm sure that with a lot of thought put in it'd be an interesting and unique idea, however only as long as its not neccessary for me to read a whole sourcebook and if the information is presented over the course of the rp when its suitable. Honestly, a simple and intriquing opening post makes me want to join, pages and pages of backstory does not!
A lot of character at the start of an rp also turns me off. I've got nothing against a person having a lot of characters if they're slowly introduced over the course of an rp but having an entire army of them at the start is offputting because it means I have to start remembering tons and tons of names and characters and for a simple bit of fun like an rp it can be a headache. This is why I didn't join Search for Nothing; although it was incredibly well written and interesting enough that I wanted to join, the whole sheer scale of backstory and number of characters really made it feel difficult enough to want to start.
Of course the obligatory exceedingly powerful characters can go away too. I'm much more interested in realistic and believable characters with limits. Whilst I prefer human based stories to anthro; I'm not against them at all, as they offer easy opportunities for abilities; like having a bird character fly or a cheetah character run fast. I'm also not against characters who have special abilities not normally associated with that species as long as its controlled and put with reasonable limits. I prefer the drama and challenges of writing with limited characters, which is also why a majority of my characters tend to have disabilities. I've written characters with an amputated arm, crippled legs, a blind eye and muteness not because I'm a sadist but because I feel its more challenging and adds more limits and grounds characters back down to earth. It also makes it more satisfying if they're involved in an rp set against an all powerful villain or threat; its more satisfactory to see the weaker underdog come up and win.
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So yeah, what appeals and turns you off when you see a new rp? What is it that makes you want to join?
Well, though I did have a hard time joining Search, I still kind of just jumped right into the fiery water. That said, the only RPs that I assuredly dislike, are the ones that require I plays as an already established character from a game, book, movie, or other source. I WILL NOT DO IT. I also prefer that they be well writen, or at least open enough that I can enter them without affecting canon.
Pretty much what you said, I guess, Pach.
Simple, straight forward RP where one can adapt their characters easily is always a good start.
As much as I admire peoples' amazing creativity for RP's and colourful introductions, or even in the interim- if the universe is overly complex then my brain just has little capacity to retain vital information and I end up either not finish reading intros/peri-RP posts or I get so paranoid about ticking someone off that I missed something that it's easier not to join.
In fact I unintentionally annoyed a GM on 2 occassions for not following a mode of gameplay so I explained I'd rather leave.
One thing I've learnt about myself as well is that I like action. That's not to say I dislike character driven/developement nor am I out to be the biggest baddest player. I just enjoy antagonistic villain type roles. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out on a 'kill all' massacre though.
I've also seen so many character development RP's not even go past page 1. It just seems easier to get the ball rolling in an RP if any one character has a motive- big or small and it many ways the momentum keeps going if it involves someone else's character. Doesn't have to be that way but it's always something to an RP going if all the peripheral are at risk of dying.
IDEALLY I like a mix of character development as a result of action/plot. Sometimes I wish some people would get their own subplot going and in the past I have found people way too dominating. I guess good communication is the key at the end of the day.
I'll admit I have powerful characters but I like to think I don't abuse them. Or maybe I have XD . That doesn't mean to say others' can't fight back. Like I said I don't have a superior complex but I like friction. Well RP friction, not OOC friction!
Speaking of which I think it's also curteous for GM's and other players to address other people kindly, get them involved or reply to pm's? One reason why I didn't join an RP was purely because the GM didn't even reply but left an unpersonal OOC msg saying I should address questions to person X. I'm sorry to say it but I really find that rude. I am not just another computer generator in... Ipswich! I am a real person typing so RP relations is always a good thing. Even if I've never seen your face or heard your voice before...
I don't mind canon. As long as I know it XD. I suppose the pro is people already know the universe if they know that canon eg Sonic, Resident Evil, Hellsing. The downfall is that it can be restrictive for those who DON'T know it and just a bit, not great that characters and concepts are copyrighted to 'whoever'.
I've also seen so many character development RP's not even go past page 1.
I had a heavy Resident Evil RP once upon a time that went upon a CD and slow-winding narrative that stopped on page 10-11, prehack I think. I miss that. But yeah sometimes people do like direct action narratives over ones dominated by character conditioning, it makes me a bit sad, but not all of us can like the same niches and molds.
As for the core query, I can adapt to most styles of RPs and have no dislike or "turn off" of any sort when it comes to narratives and content. I can jump into a OC universe heavy with lore, but I can jump into a structureless newbie RP. I think this variety helps me more and folks should just try to extend themselves outside of their comfort zones, imo. The guild would better from such.
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Well spoken! It's good you're adaptable to any RP and such. I agree one of the challenges is formulating one a decent number of people like and sometimes it's tough overcoming challenges of satisfying everyone. I think what helps as well is rping with someone, then I guess with some sort of rapport or RP relation you sort of get a sense of how to proceed, ideas and limits.
Bah yeah sorry about your Resident Evil RP. That hacker still makes me mad to this day. So much beautiful writing destroyed. I save everything I write these days.
I don't think I'd love to read through my writing pre-hack too much, personally. I'd cringe far too much.
But at least we know now to take better care of our work so if something happens like that again, we're prepared. I see it as a good thing that it wasn't worse than it was, and really the overall decline of the Guild is more linked to the board's decline. Seems like things have been kicking up again recently though.
It doesn't seem to matter to me whether you're taking a setting that's "official" (like Sonic SatAM, Sega Sonic, Mega Man Classic, Mega Man X, etc.) or someone's personal universe they've made themselves - if you're using one, then you have to do some setup to let people know what exactly you want. And either way, the RP is canon only to itself (except in RP sequels), so the issue of what is and isn't canon rarely matters as long as everyone is having fun. The main advantage that settings like Sega Sonic is that, generally, it's easier to expect someone to at least have heard of the concept, as opposed to the for-sure nobody's-heard-of-your-personal-universe (which makes it necessary to do a little more setup).
That said, too much setup and too many names thrown about are bad things too. Kudos to Pach for what he's said, overall I agree. It can depend on how things are written, but generally it's best to immediately start with some action. A little OOC to lay down basic rules you want for the RP (like, whether or not characters can have super powers) helps to answer questions that are often raised about what would be allowed, but hopefully people get most of the idea from the first post of the general style and theme for the RP. Nevertheless, it isn't always the case that an RP is successful just because of this - what's important is to try many things and see what works, and what doesn't.
Agree @ Mike! I had some RPs that made it past page 15, but I do not think I can stomach my writing. I still avoid reading stuff I've written early after the hack (2005 especially), as I didn't even begin to refine my talent until like, 2008!
Can't fault what Terg has said XD. Well spoken and I'll be referring to your sound advice indeed in future RP's- be it if I ever start my own or when I join others.
I really think my writing has gone downhill. I'm also wondering whether I am dyslexic. Probably unlikely but I feel I make an incredible amount of typos compared to how I used to.
Or maybe I am just out of practise. I did take a lot of time out to get my degree in Dentistry and unfortunately it did mean eat, breath and live the profession in Uni. It was tough. Now I feel I have some freedom. No more exams for what it's worth. At least not for now.
Any extra-curricular activities or escapism is encouraged with what I do. They say if you start dreaming about teeth, extractions, amalgam (silver fillings!) and composite (white fillings), crown and bridgework then you are going mad.
I'm delighted to be Rping again. Kudos indeed but hope people can bare with my rustiness and what not.
It's great to have you back Ben, and it does seem pretty awesome and odd at the same time to have a lot of old rpers regularly rping again. I think if you start dreaming about any job that you do is a sign of you going mad, lol. Work to live, not the other way around!
D'aaaaaaaawww thanks Pach! Great to be back and Rping with ya again and others. So yes, hope it continues.
Indeed, well spoken words. Work to live indeed, that'll keep me on the straight and narrow hopefully. 
A couple of us regulars in the chat have been kicking about ideas for a possible Group Mission recently. Now, as much as there is usually enthusiasm for a good GM every now and again, most of them suffer the same general fate: being extinguished due to apathy. Looking around recently, that doesn't seem to be as likely as a converse problem: super-saturation of roleplays presently going on, spreading prospective roleplayers too thinly. However, since the details are still being worked out, this project probably won't be produced for a while yet, so we'll see how it goes in the future.
What has been worked out so far is the following: on a normal evening in Sega City, a strange blue shooting star crosses the firmament, hooks a turn over the bay, and zeroes in on the city. For the overwhelming majority of people, this is a catastrophic event. For those people who are miraculously unfazed, they find that time has come to a complete and dead stop. People are statues. Water and fire no longer move. The air is thick with foreboding. The unaffected denizens of Sega City head to HQ Tower, the central control of Administration, to find out what is the meaning of this strange occurrence, and instead they discover an ambitious charlatan with fearsome technological powers has taken control of time itself. He has gone into the past to procure the most sacred items in the MFW and made an Orwellian dystopia out of the future with his power. It's up to our heroes to recover the lost artifacts controlling time and space, revert Sega City, and thwart the insidious techno-mage threatening to destroy all that is good and just in the world!
If there's any interest in this, or any suggestions to improve upon this working concept, we would be eager to hear it. As with any Group Mission, we want it to be an epic and fun adventure for everyone, so we'll try to be as inclusive as possible.
GM: Sonic CD GM: Paradox coming to a forum near you...
2:15AM in the UK. I should be in bed right now but I'll make this quick.
I used to be quite close-minded to different roleplays and wouldn't even look at them. So I am trying to expand on that. Have so many ideas but yes, I too can see there are a lot of RPs going but not a lot of players. Even trying to call some people I used to roleplay to come, with not much avail. Think they've moved on.
To cut a long story short, what is the difference between a Group Mission RP and an RP such as... oh, Zodiac that Crimson Darkewolfe started up a while back of which we were one of the few players that took part?
If I have that concept explained to me I think I'll be interested to join.
Group Missions are RPs that take place in MFW or Mobius Forum World, and you are yourself (AKA: Bentlee). It much follows the same rules as a regular RP, as far as I am aware. It's simply something that everyone sets up and discusses. You're welcome to join us in the Yuku Chat anytime. ^_^ But as it stands, the difference, I believe, is that you are you, instead of another character. Well... You are who you portray your username as, anyhow.
Just to refine the point, this is how Mobius TetherBlood described a Group Mission in GM: Revival:
The term "Group Mission was coined WAAAY back to the days when the Sonic
HQ was under the command of Zifei, before WB acended as it's
"President" of sorts. A Group Mission is basically a story that takes
place in the MFW. It is called "Group Mission" 'cause it usualy revolves
around a certain objective and a group of forumers trying to solve the
meet the Objective. Sometimes the mission itself issnt clear though.Now, what is the MFW. The Mobius Forum World is the Physical
Manifestation of the Mobius Forum as well as the Entire Sonic HQ site.
It is not a digital world. (if you are a D&D fan, imagine that the
MFW is a Demiplane of sorts with unique rules).
A further note from Samanfur, also from Revival:
The recent so-called missions aren`t even pale imitations of the
originals. We used to actually have serious plot and characterisation,
rather than just doing anything vaguely silly because we thought it was
funny at the time. We also actually develoed our own characters, as
opposed to snatching up anyone else`s whether the person was playing or
not.
Finally, Vector on GMs, taken from Revival:
It's worth noting that the first 2 GMs didn't even take place on the
MoFo world, but were actually Sonic-based. Troop coined the term "Group
Mission" to describe a group story in which you start with a set
objective, setting, and equipment. None of them since the first have
fit the definition quite as exactly as the first, actually. Most of the
others have been more like RPs or group stories. The closest have been
GMA and GMS.
Defining a Group Mission in so few words can be difficult, but I have no doubts that the competent roleplayers here can grasp the fundamentals of what makes a good roleplay. It's a grand-scale roleplay in the MoFo World setting, pitting ordinary forumers against titanic odds threatening that very setting. As Ramza said, feel free to stop by the chat to inquire further. Alternatively, ask more questions here or through PM to either him or me. Ramza's got too much time on his hands anyway. 
Ah well spoken, thanks Ramza and Rapid. I'll certainly make a point of coming on chat some time. Must just do some horrid paperwork for teh job... even out of hours. Uggggggh.
Sounds smashing though!
Black Rainbows
There’s no real major concerns. Personally I am having a blast with the RP and really enjoy everyone’s input.
I want to ensure everyone else is ok though and thus take the opportunity to open this discussion thread. Whereas one person might want one thing and one want another, at the end of the day I think all we can do is play fair and make compromises with certain things. The last thing I want is for someone to bottle up their gripes and then leave the RP due to whatever reason.
1) RP Genre
Firstly, yes I did say this was an action/horror RP. I’m sorry if gore is disturbing to some people but I think the best way to tackle that is an OOC at the beginning which we’re doing anyway.
Swearing is fine too.
It’s just sexual content I don’t want to see but no one has brought that up so it’s not an issue. But I want to say it now in case someone turns around and waggles a finger at me saying ‘no’ to a 5 pg post on the concept >_>
2) OOC
I think when telling someone an OOC issue, try and be tactful about it. I don’t mind if people are blunt to me because I am as tough as nails and as it is for the most part everyone has been tactful. Just be really careful. Tone of voice cannot be picked up over the internet and some people to take it to heart and like they are being told off for it.
3) Posting frequency and post length
It doesn’t matter how often people post. People shouldn’t feel obliged to post every day. This RP is supposed to be fun- not a ritual that is a pain in the ass. Conversely I don’t think people should hold back from posting just because it’s been 1 or 2 posts since they last posted after the last poster.
If your post is dependent upon someone else’s character and they are not responding, either wait, communicate with them and liaise- or move on tactfully. This is just a suggestion. I really don’t want people to get ticked off with each other over this. It’s a bit banal to get annoyed over and sometimes stuff IRL does hold us up.
Length, short or long, whatever you’re comfortable with. I tend to vary it.
4)Plots
I think if anyone has a big massive plot in mind and they want to post the IC and plan to any time soon (that day or tomorrow at the latest)… write an OOC and state so. So that no one else jumps in and contradicts your idea and you look at your post and *sigh* at all the lost hours that went into your masterpiece literary XD It’s happened to me once or twice in the past and it could potentially happen with this RP.
Has anyone else got any other points to… point out? I really just want everyone to be happy at the end of the day. I am but I’d be less so if other people weren’t.
@ Black Rainbows:
Still trying to figure out what exactly Reni did to get herself into this mess...even --I-- don't exactly know. XD; Ah well...hopefully I'll think of something eventually.
Would it be too tacky/confusing to have TWO versions of Reni in this at the same time? (Probably...It's just...I REALLY want to put Dark Reni in this now that I remembered I have her...but I don't want to change the current Reni INTO her...It's confusing, I know. XP)
Also...trying to resist adding yet ANOTHER character...I REALLY want to put a necromancer in this for some reason...Even though I don't even have such a character made up yet. XD;
I'm crazy. XP;
@ Black Rainbows:
In response to all of the points listed:
1) RP Genre
I think the warning system for gore could work for now, though I imagine that soon everyone will know what to expect in the RP anyway and won't care so much. Again though, I agree wholeheartedly that if anyone wants to warn ahead for a gratuitous amount of gore, then that's probably a good idea if there are still people in the RP that aren't entirely comfortable with such things, at this point in time. Just for reference sake, i'm perfectly alright with any level of gore, so long as it serves a purpose within the story and isn't just there for the sake of having it, as that could ultimately make the whole scenario become rather silly and we'd lose a lot of atmosphere.
2) OOC
This is a good point to make and i'm happy to say that i've seen no such comments within the RP so far, everyone's been very polite and tactful. I don't think this is the case, but on the off chance that anyone has taken offence to anything I have said, i'm sorry that they feel that way, and I hope they know that i'd be more than happy to make sure that all parties are content by addressing any issues anyone may have.
3) Posting frequency and post length.
Very good idea to let everyone know this information. I agree completely with what has been said on this topic. I like to think of RP's as a collaborative storybook, a melting pot of creative ideas. Everyone should feel free to commune with one-another concerning any ideas they have involving each-other's characters and 'pitch' ideas to each-other. Some of the most amazing moments in these RP's have been the result of just that!
4) Plots
I guess I already elaborated upon my opinion of this topic in the previous point, but again, collaboration is key! If you have an awesome idea you wanna pitch, go ahead and pitch it, I've found that the roleplaying community here has always been very willing to hear each-other out and give useful feedback regarding anyone's creative ideas. I'm already having an awesome time seeing everyone's contributions to Black Rainbows, you guys have all been really amazing!
I think that's all I have to say. Overall, i'm very very happy with how the roleplay is going so far, everyone's been making some great contributions and i'm already seeing people's writing styles developing as the story progresses, and it's only been going for 7 pages! Well done, everyone!
@Violet Whirlwind
It could get confusing to have two Reni's, have you considered the recent post I made to Black Rainbows? I think there's an amazing opportunity here to draw elements from Dark Reni and bring them to the Reni featured in this universe to create something all it's own. I think you'd be surprised at what you can come up with. I've already been impressed with the level of personality you've given Reni thus far, so I know you're capable of such a feat. If you've got some ideas you're not sure about that you'd also like to keep secret from the story until the right moment, feel free to perhaps PM myself or Bentleee or anyone that you feel could possibly help you, if you'd like some assistance. I find it's always helped me to bounce some ideas off of another RP-er before committing anything to the RP itself, it's produced some very entertaining results.
As for your necromancer idea, you're welcome to introduce another character if you like, just make sure you do so knowing that you'll have fun with them. Again, if you're in need of some people to bounce ideas off of, feel free to holler out to someone. Oh, and i'm looking forward to your next post!
just one point about the Plot topic that it was brought up. Personally if I have any plan which I think could be used i just roll with it already. But there are cases where the plot plan is far-stretched out that it takes at least good 20-odd posts before the "time" eventually comes to execute it, implying it would mean (and to a certain degree, assume) that all the characters involved will be heading in the same direction in the lead up to it.
There hasn't been any case where such plots i have thought of has been completely derailed by others' contradictory RP posts - so far it's been mainly just tweaking and adoptations and it's done again .although I will admit that this will probably get more difficult as the plot progresses.
Of course, I understand your point about the "collaborative storybook" and that it would be better if everyone could help out on the plotline, but for me, i think the real enjoyment thus far in the rp is the element of unexpectedness, it's more exciting if certain rpers were left in an "oh snap!" situation, as would if outside reader were reading up the text. it would have a slightly reduced effect if everyone involved knows for certain something is about to happen, wouldn't it?
For example, over the course of the RP i have been planning (or "hiding") certain stuff away from almost everyone else who took them for granted or has been left in a cliffhanger situation - before finally whamming it down together in my post (#139), this "oh snap!" situation is what really brought everyone to F5 that thread every 10 minutes, right? 😛
just my 2 pence on the thoughts, feel free to discuss away
Agreed with Rubycored about planned plots. I've got quite a big plan for one of my characters and I'm in no way wanting to spoil what I've got planned. I've dropped a heck of a lot of hints for those discerning enough to try and figure out what I might be planning in some parts (I know of at least one person who's figured out some of it). Sure, the rp as its going so far isn't exactly heading towards where I want my character to ultimately be but at the same time I don't intend on reaching that particular point for the character for quite awhile to come, and I'm more than willing to tweak and alter what's going to happen for that character as we go along. Heck, I might not even go with it in the end if other future plot developments offer something even better!
That's what I like when reading rps, the element of surprise in never knowing what's going to happen next. That's what I feel is inspiring for my writing. Collaborating with others in working out where the story should go definitely has some benefits and I'm not completely against it in the slightest, but if all we're doing is simply writing out the collaborating plans in a post then it feels a bit... by the numbers. Going with the motions. And for me, a bit boring. I prefer the unpredictability in never knowing what to expect, not just in reading other people's posts, but in what I myself am going to write.
That's why I find roleplays such a fun medium!
Total agreement with Pachi's assessment of the rp medium. Wouldn't have it any other way. Also totally loving BR in general. I don't have much else to say except yay us!
Perhaps this should go in the 'Mobius Forum Central' so I'll understand if it is moved, but I basically just want to send a quick note to everyone I'm presently RPing with here. I'm presently out of action because my home comp is needing repairs, so I'm confined to library comps atm. This means there's no way I can actually post in any RPs until my home comp is restored. Apologies to all, hope to be back soon!! ^_^;
Sorry to hear that Gem, hope to see you back in action soon!
