Roleplaying Questions/Queries.

[RaiRai]

Yeah, that's right. You can ask questions about the rules and regulations, about various aspects of roleplay or anything else relating to roleplay.

[Neverwhere]

I got one for you! What exactly does T1 mean?

[RaiRai]

'Type 1' fighting/roleplay. There are various different roleplaying 'rules' posted about the internet varying on site, but T1 and T2 are the most common rules around often used by roleplayers in chat rooms rather than message boards, but it all works on the same principal.

Forum participation roleplays, such as the ones this forum is meant for, are always built up of T1 roleplay. In depth roleplaying. Whereas T2 is based on speed posting, which is kept to chat rooms only. Shiney and I will not tolerate T2 roleplaying within this board, just to make sure you all know.

I'll post up a link to T1 rules once my internet stops fucking around with me.

[CelesJessa]

I'm not new to roleplaying, but I'm a little new to the rules here, so I just have a few questions:

-One of the rules said something about not using a character that is or is like another character (such as Cloud, Sephiroth, etc); I understand that, but what if somebody wanted to make a RP sequel to a game or some kind of RP that mixes together such characters?

and

-The rules talked about short posts. How short would be 'short'. Sometimes posts tend to get short when you are just replying to another character and all you really need to write is your response to the character... which can be short sometimes.

Well I was just wondering. ^_^

[Flarecobra]

I beleve I can get those ones.

1: It has to say that in the RP intro.

2: Try to make it more then a line in length.

[RaiRai]

Good job, Flare. I knew the oldbies wouldn't fail me. ^^

1. If the thread is made up for that purpose, then it is fine. What isn't okay is if someone is making a roleplay with their own characters and then someone steps in with a pre-made character (which also isn't there own.) It just ruins the theme of the roleplay and limits the gaming.

2. It would be handy for it to be a few lines in length. Short posts really put me off of reading, and I'm sure it's the same for others. Not only this, but just replying with one line doesn't really add depth or character to the roleplay.

[Asakura]

Uh... yeah. SinceI just joined, anyone mind givin me a basic rundown on what the hell roleplaying is? Ive been to sites with fighting arenas where u customize a character and have at it with others. is it like that?

[Flarecobra]

www.avariel.net is a good place to see what Roleplaying is. It's a RP site created by our very own RaiRai and Shiney that has it's roots in an RP that started in these fourms, back over at TopWebComics.

(Hope you don't mind the plug.)

[RaiRai]

Thanks for posting the link, Flare.

Avariel spurned from a roleplay started at the old forums and was thankfully advertised by Brian at Nuklearpower. Most of our members are 8bit fans.

The basis of roleplay is descriptive narrative storytelling, only using a lot of people instead of just one. Each person takes a character and plays them through just as if they were that person.

[Dante]

There is a problem with a few threads recently... When it comes to combats, everyone's rushing to post, and oftimes the action moves so fast unwary posters can be taken unawares. This is compounded by the fact that real life tends to get in the way of posting, and that there can be over ten people involved in a battle, which only causes more headaches for the DM.

The question is, is there a practical solution to this problem apart from having multiple DMs?

[MC43]

I think I can get this one, seeing on how as my first RP was this exact problem. MAKE THEM STOP! There really isn't anything as a DM you can do but tell them to slow it down. I remember the good ol' days of "Hunters of the Damned" Whoo-wee did we have some fun times with that. There you go, that's my answer.

[IHateMakingNames]

MC, that doesn't work... The DM(Of Hunters) tried to stop it, and it didn't work...

[Asakura]

I thank you all, even though I feel like a newb now. :P o well

[MC43]

That's why I said that's the only thing you can do. It don't work... but it's the only thing...

[RaiRai]

There is a problem with a few threads recently... When it comes to combats, everyone's rushing to post, and oftimes the action moves so fast unwary posters can be taken unawares. This is compounded by the fact that real life tends to get in the way of posting, and that there can be over ten people involved in a battle, which only causes more headaches for the DM.

The question is, is there a practical solution to this problem apart from having multiple DMs?

Slow down.

If your players are too eager to post every two seconds, then maybe they need to learn a little restraint. Message board roleplaying involves time gaps, needed to make sure that all of the characters are at least aware of the events.

[Flarecobra]

That's one reasion I'm attempting to keep to a "60 posts and we make a new thread" thing. Marathon posting in the first thread of my RP happoned, and ended up hitting the limit extremely quickly, while I only had about 3 or 4 posts beforehand. Don't be afraid to put your foot down and say "Slow down, or I will have this thread locked."

[Neverwhere]

Rairai has already put a 100 posts/thread limit on it. I think so far we've kept to the rule. As for spamming of combat, if your a main combatant just dont post as much. Space out your replies and it will force the rest of the group to slow down also.

[IHateMakingNames]

You would think so... But they will more then likely ignore that your character has stopped, and finish off whatever they were doing, then replace your person.

[BMHadoken]

Can we have a sticky 'God-Mod-Free-Battle' place?

[Flarecobra]

I think that will be shut down rather quickly.

[LilWhiteMage]

I think maybe he was talking about a place where if they wanna come in for an' god mode for a bit they can, hopefully diverting them from doing it in an actual RP?

Of course, I could be wrong >_>;

[BMHadoken]

No, you pretty much got it, its just a place to blow off steam, no story, just random people jumping in and god-modding...

[Mr. Viewtiful]

I wonder how many "bullettimesupersaiyanhugekatanawieldingnukeusingme chandshotgunblowingupultrawinningstuff" people will show up to that...*mischievious grin*

[Asakura]

Right....
Anyhow, where do I go to make a character?

[Mr. Viewtiful]

Here's what I did for the roleplaying thread I go to:

I PMed the person that either started the thread or someone who visits a lot, and ask if you can join up, while submitting your profile. Usually, it doesn't hurt to ask for some filling-in on what's been going on, if it's been going for a long time. Then, post your profile in the thread, and politely PM someone to help you get your character in the story (or make your own entrance).

As long as you ask nicely, this should work just fine ;)

[BMHadoken]

Nah, as long as you follow the format (look at the first post) and the sign-up thread is the only thing with that title (i.e. Don't post in the sign up of "Cool Quest" when its three pages behind and "Cool Quest: Chapter 8" is at the top), then read the basic overview in the first post, copy and paste the format, then fill in the blanks.

Of course, the Casual Roleplayer's thread defies rules 1 and two, so do Viewtifuls thing there, but as long as your signed up before the actual RP starts, and your character fits, then your in like flint...and watch out for IHMN...

[Dante]

Right....
Anyhow, where do I go to make a character?

Everything they Mr. V and BMH said pretty much applies, though you may have to wait a while before the action can come to you, e.g. Tenjin in the Casual RP thread. He had to wait for almost 3 threads before we were even on the same planet (We *still* haven't had our characters meet yet... )

So don't be afraid to describe yourself and what your character does when there's no action. Also, in a modern world, cellphones/comlinks allow you to take part in the action even if you're not there/

[Asakura]

I have no clue why, but I feel like an idiot. lol Thanks anyhow to all of you who helped

[RaiRai]

This thread isn't meant for idle conversation. Remember that.

[Flarecobra]

Hey Rai, I've got a question for you. What's your take on people advertising MMORPGS in the RP forum?

[RaiRai]

Advertising is fine...in moderation. If too many posts occur advertising someone elses site I'll have no choice but to delete the post. As Mash had said in the rules section, this site isn't for free advertising.

[dragonglove]

I know I have a long signature but the link goes to another page on this forum. Is that all right?

[RaiRai]

Not a question about roleplaying, as such. Your sig is fine. Considering the size of some of the sigs back at the old 8bit EZboard, yours is very tame.

[BMHadoken]

Can we have a sticky thread to announce when a particular RP has actually finished story-wise?

It wouldn't be anything big, just the name of the RP, maybe who was in it and how long it went on for...and it would only be added to if an RP was finished...

[RaiRai]

The only problem I see with that is that it will be filled with useless spam that I have to filter out because people insist on disregarding the rules.

[BMHadoken]

You could make it so that only you could post in it, and the creator of the RP could send you what they want in it?

[Raiden]

I second that motion. It would be nice for people to have the RPs that had actually managed to finish (because God knows that not many do) to get some recognition. You know, get the name, the names of the characters, and MAYBE a small summary. Have it locked, and then unlock for only when YOU or another mod decided to put one in. That would handle any spam, and people would enjoy reading through their and getting ideas for other RPs.

[Forever Zero]

I...um... Third this opinion. I have seen the first RP since I've been RPing for about a year now, that has actually come to a succesful close, instead of one of the small army of dead RPs, and I feel that a little recognition for completing it, and giving the info behind the RP, doesn't seem like that hard to do.

[Tor]

It is a good idea, maybee there would be more people actualy trying to complete the RPs then... or maybe not

[BMHadoken]

I don;t think any of the tournaments should count though...seeing as they have no story and are only one thread long...

[RaiRai]

As much as I agree the idea is worthwhile, it still involves a lot of work on my behalf to have to update this thread with the relevant information every time a roleplay closes. Isn't it enough for the players to have fulfilled their roles and aknowledged the life of the roleplay? When all is said and done, it remains as a closed thread anyway, so people can look back if they want to read the roleplays of old.

Tor: As much as people may be more likely to speed up and finish their roleplays for this idea, it would increase the amount of small posts/spam to attain this. As it is, many of the roleplays currently taking place would have never been allowed in the old forum because of the lack of description and depth. Perhaps if I see a change in the roleplaying behavior, I'll consider this idea further. But at the moment, I'm choosing against it.

[The Mirror Emperor]

I'm new here so I need a quick rundown of the rules of roleplaying. It seems fun and I'd like to see what I can do.

[RaiRai]

Your best bet would be to read the rules/guidelines thread and take a look at some of the roleplays.

[Smashlink]

Well, this applies to roleplaying, so here goes- Does anyone know of a site or national chain of shops that has D&D books and/or materials for cheap?

[StormRider]

I've been into D&D for a few years now, but I'm somewhat new to online RPing. Is there a level-up/stat system similar to D&D or other tabletop RPGs, or is it more open-ended than that? Or does it simply depend on the person running the particular RP? I could really go either way, but is there a universal system everyone adheres to?

[Rhuhael]

To Smash: You can buy used books off of amazon.com they've got good prices on those and usually they're in good condition.

To Storm: One rule that's always present, No God-Modding. Besides that usually it's open ended but it all depends on the GM.

[Bite the Wax Tadpole]

I don't know where I read/saw it, but (Storm) the best way to think of RPing online is to forget anything that vaguely concerns actual RPGS (Console or tabletop or otherwise) and just think of it as writing a stroy from one point of view. That way you won't have to concern yourself with stats or hitpoints or anything like that, and instead just think of it in terms of *would my guy do this, would he like SoandSo's character* instead of *Well, I have thirteen Charisma, and I'm aligned to the dark yadda yadda*

So in closing, RPing online is writing a story, not playing a game.

[StormRider]

Ah, OK, that was what I thought. So, when you join an RP, you type a short blurb about your character, and then introduce him/her/it into the setting, right? That's my previous experience from this sort of thing (which I admit was not very extensive).

[IHateMakingNames]

No, you join sign ups. None are on now, so you would post in a discussion and ask first. If you just walk into the middle of an RP you will be ignored (And some people will flame you).

[StormRider]

Ah, OK. Then it's a good thing I asked first.

[Smashlink]

Yes. Also, be sure to paticipate as much as posible without dominating the thread.

[Element_man]

I'm not sure if you've had a lok at my Gods Under the Bleeding Sun, but I am personally taking the role as the main character who's gonna have to bind everything togther, and all that junk, and it's one of those 'He's the only one of his kinda, and thus has a few things that put him above others' and stuff, And I'm trying to nail down whether I'm being fair or not.

[IHateMakingNames]

People won't like that you just made your guy smarter/stronger and basically better then everyone else... And also, you're basically having it that your guy is the only important person, which will make other people not post as much sense everything revolves around him.

[Element_man]

I know, but that was the original storyline. I mean, he is the only one of his kind, so the more enemies he has, the less power he has. And he's certainly not the strongest guy. In fact, not that I htink abou tit, the only thing that is slightly unfair, is the fact that he is the main character. However, that really doesn't make him to different than others. I mena, it's possible for him to die, and the dragons never go bakc to ruling, and the war continues. If that happened, (And it very well could) Then I'd jsut create a new character,a nd try smeting else.

I dunno. You'd probalby have to read what we've got so far to understand it.

[Biran]

Just a little something before I add in my bit: Element man, why did you ask if your character was fair or not, and then when IHMN said that you should maybe tone it down a little, you said that it was completely fair? Isn't the whole point of posting here to ask questions and get answers, instead of argueing with the answers you get?

Anyways, I think it would be a lot easier if you changed the story around a bit. Personally I'd say something like, the royal blood was passed down generations to your character, and he was the first to stand up for the rights of other species. He'd be the only one to take the throne because he is the only one with the royal blood, and it could be him taking a band of various people to try and persuade the humans into peace, sneak in and take control of the kingdom somehow, or just go full-out war with humans.

[Element_man]

I understand what you mean. >.< I pretty much contradicted myself, which was pretyt stupid, but I guess there were things that I never really thought about until after I posted, but my main point was that the main character could, in fact be killed, and the dragon's side of the story woudl then just kinda fall apart, and then the humnans and everyone else would still be warring.

However, you're ideas for the storyline is pretty good. I personally had the whole: Sneaking through the humans, and finding the dragon city, then re-tkaing the throne, giving the dragons all their powers back, then all out war, ya'know. So that's good. (Though I still like the idea of him not knowing about his heritage until... well, something. X_x)

[Sam the Samurai]

Hey, I heard from a friend about D&D prestige classes like Back Mage :bmage: , Red Mage :rmage:, etc., and I cant find them. Does anybody know where I can find them? If you do, please mail the link to the exact place to klugein@aol.com, or justy post it here on this board, and Ill read it eventually.
Thank you,

[Endovior]

They'd be in Sosa's column, 'Twinking Out with Red Mage'.

And, since I'm a benevolent random information giver, here's the links...

Fighter @ http://www.nuklearpower.com/redmage19.php
Black Mage @ http://www.nuklearpower.com/redmage20.php
Red Mage @ http://www.nuklearpower.com/redmage22.php

(Technically, the template is @ http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rs/20030402a , but that's Mystic Theurge, which Sosa adapted to Red Mage because he was too lazy to do so from scratch. :) )

[Aerozord]

I am still waiting for a Thief one

[BlackMageLordofHell]

Okay, might as well ask here... ahem.

I can't figure out what RP I should join. I know what character I want to use, but he wouldn't fit in anywhere, and everything already seems too far in motion to mess with. Any advice?

[Flarecobra]

Make up your own RP. If you want, don't be afraid to ask around for advice on how a good RP is made.

[BlackMageLordofHell]

Yeah, that's a good plan.

It just so happens that there is a serious lack of Inn RP threads here. Every RP forum or subforum needs an inn to hang out at and to spawn subquests.

[Tor]

We had one it was called cassual RP. It evolved into a full fledged Sci-Fi Rp with intruiges and a evil empire

[Rhuhael]

The biggest thing is the right title. I was really into the casual RP it's just the fact that we're on opposite sides of the globe kinda hindered it a little.

For beginners you really want to start a casual RP with a good name. Just include Casual RP in the title and you should get a nice group. Not too big but decent sized and usually pretty leinient to the noobs. These are actually my favorite when they get going because it's not all up to the GM and can be taken in multiple directions.

Just set up a scene and an implied time period/ level of magic/ etc. Like Science fiction, Feudal Japan, WWII, etc.

Please do something soon. I'm starving for a casual. It's all so formal around here. I mean it's good for a while but occasionally you just need a break.

[Tor]

I was talking about the original cassual Rp check out some of the oldest threads

[Biran]

Okay, might as well ask here... ahem.

I can't figure out what RP I should join. I know what character I want to use, but he wouldn't fit in anywhere, and everything already seems too far in motion to mess with. Any advice?

Might as well put in my two bits.

First of all, you don't make just one character and then go looking for RPs you want to join. You look at sign-up threads, and all of those should have either 'sign-up' or something like 'how about this' in the title of the thread. You look at it if you're interested, and then the GM should have a bunch of information about the RP, including what it's about, and what kind of information you should have about your character.
The GMs will tell you if there's magic, different races, different equipment, and if it isn't anywhere in any posts and it's not obvious enough that you could guess if it was in it or not, then just ask.

Second, you say everything is 'too far in motion to mess with'. Chances are that you're looking at an RP that's already started. Most times, if you didn't sign up for the RP before it started, it's just better to leave that RP alone. Unless you really, just have to join, most RPs have a Discussion thread. Questions or anything like that are posted there. Just post saying something like, "This looks really interesting. Is it ok if I join?" Or if you are too nervous for that, (I don't see why anyone would, it's just an online forum) PM the GM (...) and ask if you can join. They may or may not let you in, but if they do, be ready with a character idea in mind, and post it so the GM can say if anything's wrong with that.
If you do start in the middle of an RP, have some way that your character can join the main group, but not so suddenly as, "Hi! I see that you guys are a wandering gang! May I join you?"

There, that about sums all I wanted to say. If you still have questions, just post here again about what you need help with, or PM one of the RPers already here.

[IHateMakingNames]

Other notes.

1) Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. If you don't, people will hate you.

2) Be smart. No one likes stupid people.

[Hamster of Doom]

Okay. I've read this entire thing, and what with all these sign-ups and all, I was thinking that wouldn't it make just a smidge of sense to make a sticky where you post your main character so you can just link its bio into the sign-up thread when you...sign up? Yeah. Forgive me if I sound new. ^^'

EDIT: So this place is different than other places I've been to. Got it. Okay.

Sorry, I had a Fighter moment :fighter:

[BMHadoken]

Well, newbie, thats because we all don't use the same character for all the RPs we have. Would it make sense to have a gun toting marine in a fantasy setting? Heavens to betsy no. And a mage in WW2? Good golly no.

Every RP has a sign up (usually), and these signups are there because the RPs vary wildly. We have about ten Vampire RPs, a boat load of Fantasies, and a 'smidgen' of Modern ones. If you used the same character for every different one, you'd be a moron.

We're not playing twenty ongoing games (or round or campaigns or what not) of D+D here *thank jeebus*. SO just read the sign up, if the story + setting appease to you, then sign up with a character that pertains to those ramifications.

[Necro_Slayer]

Hello,to anyone that owns Monster Manual II, I'm wonder what the statistics for Needlefolk are. So if you would be so kind and post them?

[Royalspork]

Sorry ive got a few questions of my own.
what are some good character personality building tips?
In my first rp my character's strenths will not do any good (the game isn't begun yet) for the game, but I have begun to like the idea of a disfunctional character, (my character is a army straigest but the guy who made it says there will not full head on battles) so am I stupid and I should dump him or is this a good way to play?
what if the creator is out of touch to make stat sheets for each character, which will take a while, how would he cotact us?

[Elminster_Amaur]

Big question for the Admins.: Who should we talk to about getting a permanent Open RPG server for Nuklear Power Forums, and if it's possible can someone sticky the location where you download it on this forum? If that is at all possible, of course.

[Mage#27]

High: This is the wrong place to post that sort of question.

However: what you are trying to do in Jads Elizabeathan RP is not "playing a dysfunctional charecter". It's playing a charecter who's skills have nothing whatsoever to do with the RP. You are a military figure and not a noble. The RP will take place in and around the court of the queen. Your charecter has no reason to be there for an extended period of time and nothing to do if he were. Thus I would suggest changing your charecters focus if you intend to be in the RP.

You can keep the military bent if you like but maybe make him a high ranking general (or equivelent rank) who spends more time at court than in the field. You could ask if a "supreme comander" type position is still open.

However I'm not sure if this RP is the best place for you to start. It's not going to be combat based or simple. It's looking to be a complex game with charecter development and subtlety and as you said you're new at this. You might be better off starting out with somthing a bit more straightforward.

[Necro_Slayer]

Ummmmm, Needlefolk? Stats?
Please?

[AndyBloodredMage]

As Mage said, this is NOT the place, in any way, shape, and/or form for you to be posting a request such as this. If you really need it, start a new thread, but don't post it here, for it is known as spamming. Read the RULES (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showthread.php?t=38)

[BMHadoken]

I think I have the stats lying around...oh yeah...

Name: Needlefolk
Who gives a crap: No one important
If you really feel a burning need to get useless D+D facts: Go to Google like the rest of the world, not spam in these forums.

[The MAJINMARINE]

hi i just became a member, and although i have experince rpging, im not quite sure how to enter one here. should i contact the creators of the specific rpg, before writing or should i just jump in and post?

[Sir Minimus of Lakshmi]

A few friends and I were trying to decide if we should start a table top RPG of our own, but we live in a small town and have no access to any stores besides a crappy Wal-Mart. Is it worth the effort to get into RPG's? And if so, is there an internet site that is a good place to look for one?

[GatoFiero]

*wanders into the RP section of the forum*

Well, it's been awhile since I’ve been here and even longer since I participated in an RP. Any good RPs recruiting right now? From what i see they're all full up.

[Dante]

Forever Zero's WoD RP might be looking for new blood.

[Mage#27]

the WOFZ RP hasn't started yet. How can it be looking for new blood?

[RaiRai]

Wow, this has become slightly spammy. Keep it to questions only please and if at all possible, try not to relate to D&D questions here. Paragraph roleplaying is different to D&D and not all users here have the experience and knowledge required to answer those kind of questions.

Also, if you have a question about something in particular, could you please write down everything you wish to know and maybe even who your question is addressed to. This way it cuts down on the amount of criss-crossing information.

Talk about current roleplays should be kept to individual threads or PM's. Not here.

[Kazastankas]

Hmm. I'd just like to ask if permission is needed to begin a RP. It seems that if permission is not needed, that the place would be unneededly spammy and such. Just wondering.

[Forever Zero]

You don't need permission to start an RP. However if you keep making RPs with no point over and over, just to spam up the place, you could be reported to a mod and banned. If you have an inteligent idea for an RP however that others want to join, there is no problem with starting your RP.

[RaiRai]

DISCUSSION: GOD-MODING 'ROLEPLAYS'

I'm looking for peoples opinions and suggestions on such 'roleplays'. Should they be allowed in the 8bit roleplaying forums? Should I enforce rules so that these threads can go ahead but not be as spammy? Do you believe that these roleplays help filter the spam from other, more serious roleplays? Do you feel victimised for being a spammer in these roleplays? Overall, what more can be done to help people on both sides of these roleplays?

I'm looking for all opinions on both sides of the scale. Either you like them or you don't. I want to know your reasons for your opinion and your suggestions on how we can progress past the annoyance of debates on the situation.

[Kazastankas]

God-modding roleplay isn't by means a bad thing, but it just doesn't fit in a serious environment. However, it is there because sometimes, even good roleplayers need a place to give off their steam. Thus, god-modding roleplay is an option even to the other people who follow the roleplaying rules judiciously. Though it gives off much anger and stupidity in a serious RP where everybody aren't raging Level 100 Wizard/Fighter/Cleric/Yadda yaddas, when placed in an environment when such things are allowed, those roleplays can be fun, a release of one's wanting for power that everyone knows and love.

Thusly, God-modding obviously doesn't belong in conventional RPs, but there are indeed some threads that are dedicated to beating the utter and complete crap out of the other guy using any means possible, which can help you blow off some steam. I never said, however, that it can be fun. Remember, in a god-mod thread, even the most vulgar n00b can win by saying 'omfg i pwn u with kamehameha lololololol!!111'. Just my two cents.

[Dante]

The problem with god moddy roleplays is that it gets hard to wind down to a serious level of roleplaying afterwards (viz videogamerz2000 in Light's Warrior's Pirate RP).

Also, a friend of mine actually commented that he would not post again on NPF if he had the choice. I asked him why. He pointed a Calvinball thread to me and said, "You suck. This is the evidence."

And of course, I had nothing to say.

However, Calvinball is an isolated incident, I hope. We had god-mod threads in the past, and I had fun there. Freeform, yes, but still logical and creative. I don't think they should be suppressed outright... but they need control. Freedom, after all, is only meaningful within defined limits.

[RaiRai]

Blowing off steam often requires a little thought and not just bold colored text in *'s. That's what I've found from most God-moding roleplays. I find a couple of lengthy paragraphs which get into the depth of my frustration help more than a:

*Shoots you in the head with a bazooka-cannon-thing* XD

Perhaps if I was to survey God-moding roleplays a little more carefully, whereas the users can still play their almighty character, but not just post one line full of 'lols' and 'omgs'. I don't intend to let posts run wild anymore. I'm not going to sit back and let a million threads be made with useless filler and hardly any plot. If this involves me talking with thread creators to find some kind of settlement, I'm all for it.

[Dante]

And of course, there is that.

[Forever Zero]

I agree and disagree. Personally, I don't have a problem with God-Mod threads, I just had a problem with how this one was handled. It stumbled blindly from random point to random point, cast aside many rules in the name of 'Fun', and generally didn't even do what it was supposed to, it just sort of crapped around and spammed it up. Not only that, but while it is against the rules to go over 100 posts technically, this thread could easily have been contained in one thread and not ended up spread all over the forum like it is now in 18 Threads O' Spaming... I would vote the Arena threads are headed this route as well if they aren't already there...

However I don't think this should mean they are banned 100%. Like Kazastankas said, a God-Mod thread allows even the most serious roleplayer to get their fix for "Ultimate God-Like Powah!!!" There was a God-Mod thread a few months back (In December or January if you want to look I believe) that I participated in and enjoyed, but we did actual Roleplaying there to a degree. Oldy McOlderson, the Cyborg-Mutant-Nano-Geezer is still one of my favorite characters, although I obviously don't use him in any serious RPs. It is all about some sort of balance. We didn't control each others characters, constantly fall in and out of character, or post one line battles. We did write paragraphs about how we demolished our foes, and survived our own destruction many a time.

Umm... I'm losing my point... But I hope that is food for thought. Not a total Ban on Free-For-Alls or God-Mods, but just a system of regulating them.

[RaiRai]

Yeah, I agree to that point. I don't want to abolish something which gives users a little bit of fun, I just think a little more control is needed to keep them on form. Paragraphs of how you kill your enemy with your peanutbutterthrowingmachine for example would be better than 'I kill you with my thing lololololllol.' If I perhaps get a system working whereas I make a basis for these type of roleplays and then people PM me asking if it would be suitable. Then we can work together to make sure things don't get out of hand.

Perhaps friendly warnings to the certain users who keep with persistant spam. I'm not about to ban anyone through a little bit of fun. I just won't allow an ocean of spam in this forum.

[Kazastankas]

Perhaps you can make a requirement to mark the title with such things as 'godmod' or such, but personally, I think it would be much, much easier if one instead created sub-forums to separate god-modding and the serious roleplaying. The roleplaying forum, as one can see on the index, is the largest one in the whole board, and I must wonder if this is because of the profolic roleplay or the spammy doom (leaning towards the second, seeing as how quickly Arena 3 went on its way). As said, I believe that I will propose the creation of sub-forums for this organization. Anything that doesn't fit in one could be moved to the other.

Many boards have a specific forum just for people to spam in, if they wish. Perhaps forums like that can be used here.

[RaiRai]

This isn't my forum to make subforums. That would be Brian's job and he's got enough to deal with right now. These forums weren't even that widely used in the past, hence why Brian often plugs Avariel so that many of the roleplayers can go there instead. Thus, subforums are not an option.

[Forever Zero]

No, that would lead to a Trash Bin forum, and the mods have been against the creation of that for a long time. This "Trash Bin" would hold all the garbage that doesn't fit in any other forum, but the problem there is, it would lead to an influx of spammers who take refuge in the Trash Bin, but abandon the rest of the forum for it's rules. The mods don't want that kind of endless post fest because of memory and the server, plus they don't want the kind of people that it would attract.

[Kazastankas]

I can see why such a Trash Bin forum would be ill looked upon, but the other way of prevent such things is to go on a deadly streak of bannings and deletings. I don't believe anyone wants to do something like that, but I suppose that it would have to be necessary after a while. The players obviously do not want to leave something that they have been allowed before, and I understand it myself, as it is a place for fun... for themselves, if not others.

[RaiRai]

I'm not ASKING them to leave it. If anything I'm asking them to consider other options. Have I not been explaining myself over and over again? I tire of the spam. I tire of the reports. I tire of the sheer fact that people cannot follow simple rules. I'm willing to work with the people of these roleplays in order for them to still continue and for them to be able to play within them, but not piss off other users in the process.

8bit is not a place for spam. As has been mentioned by ALL mods. This forum is no different from the others.

[Kazastankas]

Aye, but I do not talk of leaving the thread literally, but leaving what it was. Compromises usually bring about a change of rules that deviate it from the original experience, and it is this needed change plus the zealism of those who wants it the old way that makes these troubles. It is indeed a noble thing to try to make a forum like this work, to prevent rages and make everyone happy, but I have been a moderator a time or two before, and sometimes one just have to let it go. Sometimes, keeping the peace just doesn't work.

At times, people just want to post many times to feel important - one's post count is a lot more important to oneself than others may think so. People actually do judge, and I have seen it myself, others, based on their post count. This is one of the many reasons why, at times, you see a page on the forum filled by 'Last post by' the same exact person. Sometimes people just feel like posting, and whether it be good or bad, they continue to post to their heart's content. Spam is a trouble for bandwidth and interaction alike, but I have seen that surpression doesn't always work to destroy spam.

[Forever Zero]

So wait, now your just saying to not change anything and let it go back to the way it was? That will solve nothing, the thread will be just as spammy, the complaints will keep coming, and nothing will get any better, but only worse. I've been a moderator as well, and that approach basically says, "I may be the Moderator, here to try and keep the peace, but I just don't care anymore, so do whatever." The answer to a problem isn't to just go away from the problem, you need to deal with it. If you leave it alone, it will only fester and get worse. "A stich in time saves nine" so they say.

[Kazastankas]

Actually, I meant, by 'sometimes keeping the peace' doesn't work, that at times, you'll have to drop the hammer and dispense some indiscriminate justice. *ducks*

Basically, at times, mass bannings and removal is necessary, no matter how brutal it may be.

[RaiRai]

(Shiney speaking) The debate is over. RaiRai has given alternatives. Plenty of them.

Post counts don't matter. If a poster thinks they are better because of a post count, it's very easy to cut them down by deleting their spam topics. I have a half mind to outright delete the old calvinball threads and let it be finished. Wipe it from the face of nuklearpower.

Lemme ask something. How many of you would have the gall to suggest 'leave us alone' or 'how bout you just let us remake it, but slightly differently' to Kurosen, or Mashirosen? Viper? Me? How many of you would argue Mash to her face, ignore her alternatives, and just keep needling expecting to get your way? Anyone? Quit taking advantage of RaiRai's kindness and fucking get over it. She has told you what you can do with the thread. Just don't do it here. The end.

[Forever Zero]

Actually, I meant, by 'sometimes keeping the peace' doesn't work, that at times, you'll have to drop the hammer and dispense some indiscriminate justice. *ducks*

Basically, at times, mass bannings and removal is necessary, no matter how brutal it may be.

Now that is an approach I can get behind...

[Kazastankas]

Perhaps, perhaps not. Power is absolute and fair when used reasonable, yes, but absolute [use] of power is absolute corruption.

Wow, I butchered that line bad. *ducks*

[Forever Zero]

I do not believe in the constant random and unchecked usage of power, but sometimes when all else fails, Deleted threads and Banning get the point across where words failed.

[Kazastankas]

You know, I've been wondering for a while now, and with the seemingly-substantial magic-player base here, it may be possible. I'm thinking of creating a simulation of sorts for MtG players. Similar to MtG Online, perhaps, without shelling out real money. As money isn't actually made from this, it wouldn't be an infringement. I daresay that a way to play Magic without having to use money, and still retaining the ability to avoid the principle of having all hards that is presented in Apprentice-play, would be nice. Instead of money one would have credits, and it'll more or less progress much like the real world - something that can give roleplaying benefits as well.

More or less, this is a version of 'The Sims' that punctuates on Magic cards as 'property', and everything else as lesser. No, you don't necessarily have to maintain your own house, heh.

Whaddya think?"

[Dante]

Simulations like this already exist, Kazastankas. I forgot the names, but you can play online, find other players, etc.

[Kazastankas]

Heh, I know Magic Online for one, but that costs money, so I don't know. The thing is, since it is not only for function, roleplaying elements can also be thrown into it. Such as the concept of working for credits, which in turn allows you to buy cards as opposed to being a bum, and working hours preventing one from participating in certain events, etc.

[Dante]

I see. Maybe an addon pack to an existing Magic engine?

[Kazastankas]

Yannow, I have yet to find a MtG Player 'RPG-like' simulation. Anyhoo, what do you mean as an 'addon pack'?

[Dante]

As in, there would be a core engine of the MtG online game, surrounded by a client that allowed you to meet up with and trade stuff with others.

(Attention detail Nazis aching to point out my mistakes - I have no formal computer training beyond point and click. If I make any mistakes, I admit them, and gladly await your enlightenment. However, anyone who goes any further will have his ass mailed back to him piece by charred piece.

Thank you. :D)

[Kazastankas]

Nah. Actually, I'm thinking of making it on another forum and running all the aspects there. It seems the best for this sort of game, which would need massive-scale tracking in terms of cards, decks, money, and such.

[SquirrelWizard]

This isn't actually a MtG game, but its a neat empire game

http://ageofconflict.net/

[Dragonsbane]

Kazastankas, why don't you just make a normal MtG RP? I'd sign up!:D

I always wanted to be a black-mana necromancer.......or maybe a noble blue-mana human wizard.

[AndyBloodredMage]

A noble human would probally be white, noble merfolk and whatnot would be blue.

[Dragonsbane]

no, the richest human cities specialized in blue-mana magic....and most merchants are blue-mana, too, and nobles tend to be wealthy merchants who hobnobbed with the king way back when....

White mana humans are paladins, poor but brave, or clerics, or fanatics........

anyway, I meant "noble" as in a personality trait.....and that isn't restricted by color (thought White mana creatures claim they have it all, the bastards!)

[Sephira jo]

Okay. So let me see if I got this figured out as I would Like very much to role play.

1) Characters are made for each game, so therefore there is no where to post character type sheets, am I right?

And 2) (this is the one that's confusing me) the worlds are made by the person who starts the game.

I know your stance on fan based characters, but what about worlds? Is that also a no? Say like a Naruto style world, or something out of a Final Fantasy game? You'll have to forgive me if this has been answered already, this thread was kind of hard to follow, which scares me...

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[BMHadoken]

(1) Yes, there are no 'Universal' or 'carried-over' characters. Most RPs begin with a sign-up, where they give you the basic overview and are then followed by a sign-up 'form'. So basically the character sheets are in the sign-up.

(2) Uhm...whats so hard to follow about making a unique world?

But don't think we don't allow [BLANK]-type worlds. Theres been a Van Helsing RP, a few FF RPs...if you can find a show or movie or game or whatever that has an interesting world AND can support ten or so people (thats an average-ish, you can also limit the number), then by all means go ahead, but if whatever you're thinking of can't happen, just create your own world and your own rules.

Like somebody is bound to say, it'll be helpful if you join a few RPs first to get the general overview of how things work before diving in with your own RP.

(And this thread is confusing because at random points people come in and ask something kinda stupid, then we all try to answer at once, then we kinda just talk about whatever)

[Sephira jo]

(And this thread is confusing because at random points people come in and ask something kinda stupid, then we all try to answer at once, then we kinda just talk about whatever)

Got 'cha. Very well, I will "search" for a "rp" to "join." And one day I'm sure I'll get over my compulsion to use "quotes" for no reason.

No, thanks for your help. ^_^ Just wanted to clarify that, as a writer, I find RPing is a great way to get over writers block, so I wanted to make sure I had a handle on the rules here. ^_^


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[Jon Garrett]

Because I'm curious...is putting something like "must be able to write a sentance that does not contain lol, dude, I r0x0rs j00r s0x0rs and other such crap" allowed? Basically banning the illiterate the stupid from a game?

[lazy man]

Yup, anyone stupid who tries to roleplay IHMN hunts down and utterly destroys. You seem smart though, so you shouldn't worry until you join an RP and actually roleplay.

[Jon Garrett]

Well...I was and still officially am a mod at Avariel, so I can probably RP to a point where people don't eat my brains.

Next query...are there any limits to what we can RP? I didn't see an 8-Bit based RP, for example, and was curious as to whether Brian would kill us all if we did. But I dunno if any kinds of RP would be banned...I can see somethings like the Mega-Hentai RP to make La Blue Girl look tame thread might get shut down, of course. I mean is there anything more mundane we can't do.

[lazy man]

A mod at Avariel? I think you might be very welcome here.

As to what we can make, there don't seem to be any limits that I know of. What you pointed is a given for what not to make, but you can basically make whatever you want.

[BMHadoken]

There was a 8-Bit RP. It was more comedy and burned out quick, but it existed.

And while we can't make Hentai RPs, odds are that if IHMN, Dante, and krylo get into a Discussion thread, you'll get something close pretty quick.

[Thaumaturge]

I have recently become interested in joining an RP here, but having no experience in this, I have a few questions...

Firstly, how are fights handled? Let's say that I'm fighting so-and-so. Do I type "My character lunges desperately at so-and-so, hoping to catch him off-guard," then wait for so-and-so to respond, in a round-based manner? If so, how does one keep the fights realistic? How does one decide whether my lunge lands, or how so-and-so can react? If I have a "dodge" skill, how do I decide when, how, and to what extent I can use it?

How long can the delays between posting be? If I may be away from the forums for a day or two (such as the weekend), should I not RP? If I can, how does the RP advance when characters may be on-line at very different times?

Any help would be appreciated.

[Dante]

Firstly, how are fights handled? Let's say that I'm fighting so-and-so. Do I type "My character lunges desperately at so-and-so, hoping to catch him off-guard," then wait for so-and-so to respond, in a round-based manner? If so, how does one keep the fights realistic? How does one decide whether my lunge lands, or how so-and-so can react? If I have a "dodge" skill, how do I decide when, how, and to what extent I can use it?

It's mostly up to how mature and sensible the individual players are. Overly exaggerated success like "i bl0k all jo0r attax and kilz jo0 LOL" are frowned on, of course, but the temptation isn't easy to resist. Plus, people tend to disagree on just how successful you get to be on a certain action. It's ugly, and has led to big fights in the past.

Some RPs are stat-based, which eliminates any and all pointless bickering related to the dice-controlled issues, but it also makes things complicated and would probably scare off the no0bs.

How long can the delays between posting be? If I may be away from the forums for a day or two (such as the weekend), should I not RP? If I can, how does the RP advance when characters may be on-line at very different times?

Most of the time, if your character isn't around, the ST will gloss over his existence and assume you're with everyone else. If you won't be around, it's generally best to tell the ST and the other players first, so there won't be much weeping and gnashing of teeth when it's your turn and you don't post.

I know how bad the time zone differentials can be - I'm 13 hours ahead of most of the US, and I am VERY busy in the popular playing periods. I'm generally screwed in the intense posting periods, but the slower RPs, like JADGuy's and Wolf99x's, are more manageable.

I would actually suggest you check out JADGuy's upcoming RP, set in the L5R universe.

[Thaumaturge]

Thanks, I'll do that. :)

What is the L5R universe? Is it fantasy, sci-fi, or realistic?

[Dante]

What is the L5R universe? Is it fantasy, sci-fi, or realistic?

It's a fantasy version of Japan, emphasizing honor, duty, etc. in a magical world based on Oriental mythology. It may not be your cup of tea, but I suggest you check it out.

[Thaumaturge]

Thanks. While I admit that the setting isn't my favourite, I'll probably check out any that come up.

[Dante]

Thanks. While I admit that the setting isn't my favourite, I'll probably check out any that come up.

What are you interested in? Something could be arranged.

[Thaumaturge]

I have a preference of medieval european / Tolkeinesque fantasy. Don't worry, though, as I'm sure that something will come up soon. It's not as though I'm interested in a particularly rare genre!

The Battle at Castle Doom RP caught my eye (despite the castle name - ah well, I know from experience that names are very difficult). I'm just waiting for a reply on that thread as to whether there will be anything other than battle in it. If not, as I said, I'm sure that something will come up.

[Dragonsbane]

I have a preference of medieval european / Tolkeinesque fantasy. Don't worry, though, as I'm sure that something will come up soon. It's not as though I'm interested in a particularly rare genre!

I also prefer those settings....though I'm open to try new ones.

[EVILNess]

I am looking to start a RP of my own and have several questions as to how to handle it:
1. Would it be better to go for the stat based RP or the story based?
2. Can I get in trouble for making an extemely long post? I tend to be long winded while RPing
3. What is the best way to go about sign-up?

[RaiRai]

1. Story based works better in forums such as these.
2. You just have to be wary that sometimes people are put off by too long/too short posts. Find a happy medium.
3. Put up the introduction to your roleplay, maybe the things you require of a character bio, any information you feel the people need to know. Or skip the sign-up and jump right in. Anything goes.

[Dragonsbane]

if you're worried about people making innappropriate characters, then use a sign-up, it's a lot less hassle to deal with them when you have advance warning...

[Darth SS]

Generally, stats take longer to work out. Most of us don't bother and try to be more story-driven.

[My Lead Airbag]

I'm kinda new to this board, but I think I have an ok RP idea, so I just wanted to know the following

1) Has anyone done a Magic the Gathering RP?
1a) If so, did it bomb, did it reach fruition, was it too statty?

2) When basing a RP off an existing world, do people usually go story-driven or stat? (my MtG RP is story)

3) Would people be put off by the MtG name, or that a n00b (to these boards) is running it?

4) Did I do the right thing by posting this here, or should I have made a seperate thread?

In advance, thanks.

[Ganurath]

1) Not that I know of.
2) RPs in general try to avoid stats, exceptions being made to avoid godmoding. Reference Matrix TNG RP.
3) Newbs are generally given a chance if they prove they aren't n00bs.
4) You did what few newcomers do: the right thing.

[GatoFiero]

Grrr, there are way too many new threads for me to sift through to see which ones are sign ups.

Anyone looking for an experienced RPer that has a penchant for kooky characters?

[Dante]

Grrr, there are way too many new threads for me to sift through to see which ones are sign ups.

Anyone looking for an experienced RPer that has a penchant for kooky characters?

Define kooky.

[AndyBloodredMage]

And no tentacle monsters, IHMN has a monopoly on them.

[GatoFiero]

Characters that have slightly odd personalities and cause conflict with the general "norm" of the group. These conflicts tend to be comedic in nature.

Some of these characters include a 40ft red dragon who is a Shao-lin Buddhist, an assassin accountant, a thief who wants to be a warrior, and an utter coward that cannot be killed by magic...which doesn't me he can't be severely hurt by magic. Oh yea! I almost forgot my orc paladin! Oh man, that was some great stuff there.

The older RPers on this board may remember some of those characters.

[RaiRai]

Strange characters can bring interesting factors into roleplays. Although if you make them too complex, crossing species and classes, then it becomes too awkward and a little annoying. Just keep it simple with a few twists. =3

[Dante]

I wonder how the insectile ninja would do here... six arms, insectile features, and a dead shot with knives.

[GatoFiero]

I don't always do strange characters, but when your entire group is almost custom made to kick major ass, it gets sort of repetitive. I just like to break things up. An RP that's too serious is no fun for anyone.

A complex character is the last thing I wish to create. Take O'hell for instance (the 40ft red dragon), he began as a joke I made when we had a RP fighting tournament in the forum. But after the tournament, I took O'hell and put him in another RP, then another, and so on. Now he's a complex character with a sizable history. But he's nothing I would put into an RP on this board anymore because he's too complex and people wouldn't understand all the conflicts he would have.

For comedic terms, a simple character, with simple motives is always best.


An insectile ninja, eh? Uh...I wouldn’t RP it but you’re welcome to experiment. I could defiantly see he/she/it (from now on it'll be a he) having some problems with birds for one thing. He could also be obsessed with his family, you know, carry pictures around and stuff. “Hey look at this, here are my nieces! *pulls out a wallet and a three foot string of pictures unfolds from it* Aren’t they cute?!�

[Tarkage, DoopleGanger]

I'm confused. It seems on the outside this is a dice kind of role playing game. But when I look at some of the posts it seems more like free-form role-playing, like just posting what your charecter does. I'm hoping it's the later because I'm not much for D&D, although I thouroughly enjoy free-form. Could someone clarify?

[Lycanthrope]

Its not quite free form, although we have had free form in the past. But your summation that there are no dice involved is accurate. We use a text-based system, however, like DnD, the game is generally controled by one or more Game Masters (GM's) who keep things running smoothly and to be able to cut in and prevent any god-moding. This may be what you meant by "free form" however as generally used here, free form is the much more difficult and touchy genre without any sort of control at all besides the player's judgement. Even as a well respected roll player, I avoid free forms because of the level of difficulty.

[Tarkage, DoopleGanger]

Its not quite free form, although we have had free form in the past. But your summation that there are no dice involved is accurate. We use a text-based system, however, like DnD, the game is generally controled by one or more Game Masters (GM's) who keep things running smoothly and to be able to cut in and prevent any god-moding. This may be what you meant by "free form" however as generally used here, free form is the much more difficult and touchy genre without any sort of control at all besides the player's judgement. Even as a well respected roll player, I avoid free forms because of the level of difficulty.

Thank you for this helpful answer. Although by free-form I did mean the second sujestion you mentioned, but apprently what this is, I find just as good if not better, (I must say I hate God-Modders.) I hope to become a frequent participant on these boards, I found it from 8-bit Theatre site, and I have been posting frequently on the "Terisia City" boards from the Wizards of the Coast message boards, so I am not a "n00b" to this kind of stuff. Thank you. :D

[Tarkage, DoopleGanger]

Umm... So where do I start. I don't see any sign-up threads for role-plays that havn't already started. Should I just wait for a sign-up or join an already going role-play?

[Cloud Strife]

If you want to wait, then yes, wait until another sign-up comes along. However, if you wnat to join an already-started RP, then it's a good idea to PM one of the GMs in charge of it.

[Lycanthrope]

point one: please do not double post. There's a convenient little "edit" buttons. You can join an already going game with the permission of the GM, although I'd recomend waiting

[Tarkage, DoopleGanger]

I didn't double post? The times are completly different on both of my posts. Thanks for the info.

[Dante]

I didn't double post? The times are comletly different on both of my posts. Thanks for the info.

You still don't post twice in a row, if need be you edit it.

[IHateMakingNames]

Double posting is not two post at the same time (Which is impossible due to the forum settings, though you can make two during the same minute), but it's two post in a row by the same user.

[Tarkage, DoopleGanger]

You still don't post twice in a row, if need be you edit it.

...Why not? That's pretty inefficient if you ask me. There is no downfall of posting two different things tice in a row. Is this just a faux-pas or some kind of sacred unwritten rule? It would be more difficult for people to understand that you did actually edit your post into something different, because there would be no sign of any kind that something new has happend while not in that particular thread. I really don'tunderstand why you frown upon this.

[IHateMakingNames]

It's not an unwritten rule, it's clearly stated in the rules thread. It's there to prevent the idea of spamming and other bad stuff. Mainly, just don't do it.

And if you look at people's edited post, you notice most be do this.

Edit - Blah blah blah

So you know that they edited that in.

[Tarkage, DoopleGanger]

It's not an unwritten rule, it's clearly stated in the rules thread. It's there to prevent the idea of spamming and other bad stuff. Mainly, just don't do it.

And if you look at people's edited post, you notice most be do this.

Edit - Blah blah blah

So you know that they edited that in.

Oh sorry, didn't see that part. Sigh, I guess it could prevent spamming but why don't you simply say: DON'T SPAM! instead. I must state once again, I am not a n00b to message boards. I know much about the vBulletin boards, and all of the buttons.

[AndyBloodredMage]

So you know of them, you just simply choose to ignore them and not use them?

[Tarkage, DoopleGanger]

So you know of them, you just simply choose to ignore them and not use them?
What? There is no basis behind what you just said. I told you I know the buttons it's just that I didn't think that it would be classified as "spam" or "bad stuff" if I posted twice in a row, if it was one day apart. I'm not sure if I am mis-interpreting the tone of that message, but I find it quite rude.

[AndyBloodredMage]

Does the line under rules not say "Read before you post"?

But regardless, this has transgressed far off-topic. Do you have any further rp questions?

[Tarkage, DoopleGanger]

Does the line under rules not say "Read before you post"?

But regardless, this has transgressed far off-topic. Do you have any further rp questions?

I'm quite angry at you right now so I will try and yell out profanities into the air, to cool off. *Goes and does so* ...There, now I feel much better. I'm sorry I do not have any more RP questions. Also, you do not have the athority to say what you said in such a manner, that you did nothing to add to the off-topicness (Yes, I realize how unnecessarily verbose that sentence was.) I would just like to inform you, that you have a superiority complex that could greatly interfeer with your social life (If you have any.) Don't be a jerk or a prick and I'm sure many people would enjoy your company far beter. I hope not to run into you again on these boards, if I do I hope it results in a duel, so I can prove to you that I'm not a neophyte. * Goes off mumbling things like: prick and other such exclamations. *

-Edit: WHAT DOES READ BEFORE YOU POST HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING!

[AndyBloodredMage]

Dude, I lost my temper for reasons completely unrelated to your posting. For that I'm mistaken and apologize. HOWEVER: [Dr. Edit modified this post to remove all forms of sass] I feel you went a little overboard, but rightfully so. I mean all you did was double post; we've all done worse. Hell going off topic is worse than a single double post. Makes you think. I do find it humorous that you were able to determine I have a superiority complex just from 2 posts. Now I'm not saying you're wrong, just saying its most amusing. And it means read the rules before you post.

[Dante]

Now let's all shut up and get on with the proper roleplaying questions, ka?

[AndyBloodredMage]

Any good ones starting up?

[Dante]

Hmm. I'd think the Soul Hunter RP is a good one, but I'm lazy to post...

[Cloud Strife]

Soul Hunter RP has been much fun so far, and it's a good stress reliever, as it is a comedy RP.

Dante: Hate to tell you this, but you were included as an active part of the story from post one.

[EvilLincoln]

Question:
To start a RP thread here, do you need any sort of special permission?

Also, Maturity level. I myself am a Fan of WOD RPs, are those allowed?

[Lycanthrope]

No permission needed, however to be perfectly frank, most RPers around here are warry of new GM's, just a little. You might want to wait and make a name for yourself by joining a couple of games. But its your choice. As for the second, I know very little of WOD and how they are run so I'll let someone else handel that.

[Dragonsbane]

he means World of Darkness.....and unless Sosa hunts you down with holy water and a stake, you should be fine.

by the way, is it wrong of me to constantly correct certain peoples' horrific spelling/grammar during my RP? I'm ignoring the minor mistakes, but some of them (total lack of punctuation, for instance, used to be a problem) are just too big to ignore.

[Cloud Strife]

I know what you mean. I'm a Mod at a smaller forum (BMUG) and some people just have a total lack of grammar and punctuation. Sometimes I hate being the son of an English Major.

[AndyBloodredMage]

Generally nit-picking is frowned upon. If the meaning of a message is conveyed well enough, then just let it slide.

[Cloud Strife]

I do, it's just a kind of instinct to want to correct them. At least, it is for me, and my friends get ticked off about it, but they don't mind to much otherwise. Still, those are my friends ITRW. Online, anger tends to come about more easily, so I let it slide.

[IHateMakingNames]

Where did you get the idea that nik-picking is frowned upon? You don't even RP. If some one is typing like a dumbass, nit-pick till whatever you are nit-picking with is chopped and bleeding.

[AndyBloodredMage]

Because back when I did tell people about their grammatical mistakes for awhile to a lot of people, Mash told me that it was, and I quote, "frowned upon."

[My Lead Airbag]

I'm guessing it's frowned upon in the General threads because pretty much anyone goes in there and they're mostly...typing challenged.

But, in here, where there's only like, 10-20/25 dedicated RPers, a guy who just barges in with l33t speak and no idea what the Shift key does kinda disrupts the flow. That's how I see it.

[RaiRai]

Wow. This thread went to hell while I was away.

I'd ask that people please didn't become bastards over silly little errors. Typing makes room for mistakes (typos) and also not everyone has the priviledge of knowing precise English. For example, should a dyslexic not roleplay just because they're dyslexic? I think not. The fact that they want to participate should show enough that they are trying their hardest. So if I do find anyone bashing anyone else over trivial matters, they will be warned.

[secretskull]

I was wondering was their ever an 8-bit theater rp where people played as Bm, fighter and so on. If not is it aceptable to start one and if their was one can I still start one?

[RaiRai]

There's nothing against you making a roleplay like that. Though I do have a few pointers.

1. Try not to be EXACTLY like the characters that Brian has represented. Where is the fun in just reciting something already written? You may as well just sit back and read the comic instead.

2. No spam. I don't want to see 'I like swords' attempting to class as roleplay. Also, no godmoding crap. I don't like seeing it and I'm sure other people share my hatred for it.

Other than that, it's perfectly fine. Just don't all fight over BM now. =3

[Dragonsbane]

the problem with such a RP is that there are a limited number of roles....unless people start signing up to be townsfolk and old men. If too many people join, you're going to have trouble.

Perhaps you should think about a RP set in the 8-bit Theatre world, yet with different characters? I know it's hardly an original idea, but with a bit of work it could still prove to be a great deal of entertainment.

[RaiRai]

As long as new character classes were added into the fray, I don't think it should be too hard to pull off.

[Dragonsbane]

M. Knights and Dragoons, fun and goodness!:D

and Ninjas, of course.....for obvious reasons.

[nio]

K, after trying and read this I gave up... sorta

I will probally not become frequent until summer.... or something. Depends if I like what I see :rolleyes:

anyway

1. What are the rpgs around here that get people in. Do people around here prefer stat based rpg or more the posting style type?

2. I have an rpg in another forum that has been going about a year. It is a world I manufactured with its own races, religions, nations, and magic system. Would people play this if it showed potential? (as I would love to do it, but doing it again in the same forum probally wouldn't go over well)

3. Who are the insane people around here, I KNOW YOU ARE THERE

4. If you know Nio the Namless you know me.... in case ... ok this isn't a question SO!

5. If I did want to use stats what should I use?

:rmage: :thief:

[IHateMakingNames]

1. What are the rpgs around here that get people in. Do people around here prefer stat based rpg or more the posting style type?

Depends. I like stats myself, but stat RPs tend to die quickly, so we have no stat RPs at the moment.

2. I have an rpg in another forum that has been going about a year. It is a world I manufactured with its own races, religions, nations, and magic system. Would people play this if it showed potential? (as I would love to do it, but doing it again in the same forum probally wouldn't go over well)

First people would probably care about how good the GM is, then the world. You could have the best world ever, but if the GM is a (Bad quailty here, to many to list), no one is joining.

3. Who are the insane people around here, I KNOW YOU ARE THERE

They get banned.

5. If I did want to use stats what should I use?

A good system of stats that prevent min-maxing and twinking.

:rmage: :thief:

People will see you have just another 8-Bit theater fanboy if you do those, and most of those people tend to have a below RPer expected intelligence, so that would push people away from joining your RP/letting them join theirs.

[nio]

People will see you have just another 8-Bit theater fanboy if you do those, and most of those people tend to have a below RPer expected intelligence, so that would push people away from joining your RP/letting them join theirs.
Interesting. Though I have only know about this site for about 4 months.


though the warning is much appreicated


as for the GM (I guess that is the term on this forum, right?) (game master vs Dugeon Master). I am pretty good at it myself but if I wanted to use stats I would have to do some research. Do you got a system you could recommend? (as I may want to try it in the furture)

[RaiRai]

Systems which require stats are a little hard to play within this enviroment, many of them die out quite quickly. You would have to consider this style of roleplaying very carefully, as it would take a lot of work on your part.

As to the question about your roleplay from another forum, you're welcome to bring the basis of it here. But be warned, roleplays never work the same from the first way played as everyone is unique in style and content. So if the roleplay doesn't go the way you first wanted it to, it's to be expected.

[Dragonsbane]

Yes, I can't count the number of plot revisions I've had to make in my own RP so far...sometimes it's just best to let people do their own thing, and let the plot impact them at various points until they become curious and start following it.

Just remember, this isn't an "always" rule, it's a "sometimes" rule. :)

[Rhiya Ravenwing]

bah well, I think i know why my rp's been picking up a helluva lot of rp candidates.

if I don't get this one started, it's back to the drawing board... after four damned long intro posts as well....

[Gineko]

i read the rules but i can't find the stupid sign up sheet and now i feel like a total idiot!!! please help me :(

[CheshireThief]

i read the rules but i can't find the stupid sign up sheet and now i feel like a total idiot!!! please help me :(

There are different sign-up threads for each individual RP. Just look for a thread that has {insert title here} Sign-up or Sign-up/discussion.

[Elminster_Amaur]

Of course, preferably not more than a week old.

Most recent post that is.

[Dragonsbane]

There are different sign-up threads for each individual RP. Just look for a thread that has {insert title here} Sign-up or Sign-up/discussion.

Also, remember to look at the title to figure out if the setting is right for you.

I mean, my ultra-sexy FF1 char designs wouldn't work in a post-apocalyptic setting, would they?

Well...not without severe tweaking. ;)

[galstaff]

You know whats a stupid spell "Let go of me" in the epic level handbook.

[Dragonsbane]

Yes, it is...but that would be a topic for the D&D thread.

[RaiRai]

Indeed so. Try to keep this thread on topic. I've allowed enough spammy roleplays in the forum already, yet alone offtopic posts...

[Bailey]

Nobody has even posted in city of conflicts, and it's been three days; what did I do wrong when I made it?

[Seeker]

I'm a complete newb to this kind of RP and I've got just a few questions.

1. Any particular info/advice I should know? I've read all the rules/guidelines for the forums, read through some RP and Sign-Up threads and even through all 20 pages of this thread.

2. Anyone have some suggestions on where to find info on this type of RP? EX: T1 rules, acronyms etc.

3. I know this question has already been asked but I could use a little more clarification. How are battles resolved in these RPs? Is it up to the GM or is it up to the players to bring a battle to conclusion?

Any comments are welcome, this really seems intresting to me and it'll be a good match for my over active imagination. :p

[My Lead Airbag]

1) Well, you've done a lot of research and stuff, thats good. Just don't god mod, don't pull stuff out of your ass (without consulting the GM first and getting their approval) and write your posts with proper grammar, capitalization and the such.

2) I don't really know where you can find info on it, but the best summary I can come up with is that this type of RP is like writing a story, except you only control one character and somebody else is providing the storyline and settings. So that being said, you just have to worry about one character, so no controlling another person's thoughts and actions.

3) Battles (in non-stat RPs) are basically up to the participants. You just say what you're doing to the enemies (Job threw his sword through an orc's throat, watching it gurgle cold ichor as it fell from its post) and don't be god moddy (Job took out his great sword and with one swipe slayed thirty orcs). The GM will usually be participating, and basically serves to start the battle, add more enemies if necessary, and end the battle once he/she feels the battle has reached a suitable conclusion.

[Dragonsbane]

Also remember, NEVER godmode in battles against another PC. The DM should try to prevent these battles unless both sides want their characters to duel.

[Squishy Cheeks]

Also remember, NEVER godmode in battles against another PC. The DM should try to prevent these battles unless both sides want their characters to duel.

Or you have a very good system to handle such events.

[RaiRai]

I'd like to remind people that roleplays need not be about how fast you post. I've got a few messages from worried users about the speed of people posting, and how it often makes other people afraid to post because they can't keep up or they get pushed out. A little patience goes a long way.

I've also recieved a few PM's with complaints about various roleplays in which the DM changes the storyline far too often to actually be realistic. Most roleplays are story based, which means you need to think about how quickly changes would occur in real life. Also, it helps to converse with your players. If you're worried about taking a storyline in a certain direction, ask the people involved in your roleplay if they would object to certain happenings or ask them to express their views on where to take things next.

[Nikose Tyris]

I have noticed a slight problem, mainly with differences in roleplaying styles. some people, my self included, have tendencies (in text based RP's) to have extremely well rounded characters that can do anything, from magic to tumbling routines. others focus entirely in one area, like "artemia Entreia", which is an alusion to... well, obviously. anyway, due to style differences, we quite often have the problem where the specialist and the well roundeds are evenley matched, which means that the well rounded have an edge. Also, Some characters just leap off into the deep end, attacking the other characters. the thread DM cannot actually ban a person, which makes things difficult sometimes. please note, this is a problem encountered on other threads, i am only now getting brave enough to try and post here. these people who go on killing Rampages will try and ruin an RP, and there posts just sort of... stagnate. what kind of system is there to solve that problem?

[Dante]

You could try asking him to stop. Failing that, you could ask a mod to warn him. It may seem extreme to ask that he be warned or banned for mucking around in an RP, but if he were trolling in the Discussion forums you can bet the same thing would happen tout suite.

If he tries to deny it by saying he was playing in character, inform him that you don't need assholes in your games.

[RaiRai]

It's a good idea to bring this up in a roleplay discussion thread pertaining to the roleplay/s in question. It is a good point, though. Various people have different styles and oftentimes, it's awkward to work around one another. If you keep up to date with the discussion thread and voice your worries, perhaps your fellow players can work with you to play things better.

I don't think I'd be able to ban someone for it, perhaps a friendly warning, but it doesn't even warrant an official warning, because it's not something they've done specifically wrong. Perhaps a thread on fighting in roleplays is needed? I could work on that if it'd help some younger, less experienced players understand the need for boundaries a little more.

I always play by the basis that each post is an attempt to block/hit. It may become a little messy at that point, but the descriptions and narrative explain the situation and usually confirm the winner when one player realises they're outclassed/not in the right position to attack/set to lose/whatever. For example: If Player A readies himself for an attack and sets up his post with his stance, his movement, his thoughts, his expression etc - player B must read the post, understand the surroundings and work out if it would be realistic enough to take the hit, block, run away, counter etc. It usually works better between people who roleplay together often, but a little nudge in the right direction is generally all it takes to get people to try things out.

God-moding itself, however, is frowned upon. I'm thinking that the DM should be allowed to request a player to cease in playing if god-moding takes place. Maybe give them a chance to clean up their act, but if it continues happening, choices must be made for the sake of the roleplay and other players.

Views?

[Nikose Tyris]

that was actually what i was thinking. about the block hit thing, In a fight, especially among n00bs, it tends to be, "I hit you in the face with my knife, making blood spout." I hate that. I would have moved my arm in front to take the hit. do Mods have some way to "undo" a post?

[Zweihander]

It's the DM's decision, mostly. The usual fighting style is explained by Rai herself in the RPing Rules thread.

I'm a fan of T1 fighting. The rules are pretty simple (unless you happen to be a white mage or the like) and consist of writing paragraphs of text describing what you are doing. If you are fighting against someone, try to say that you are waiting to see if the attack hits ie: "I lunged my rapier at his chest, hoping he would not dodge' - or something to that likeness. If you automatically make the hit, this move is then 'void' because the other character 'could' have had a chance to avoid it.
It's just bad RPing if they automatically hit like that. If something like your example comes up, bring it to your DM's attention. S/he should do something about it.

[RaiRai]

do Mods have some way to "undo" a post?

We do, but altering every players post who doesn't suit the DM's standard is going to be a long, and fruitless task. Players need to learn where to act and where not to, not to rely on moderators to edit their posts accordingly.

[bard master]

"hit me you can't hurt me" - The words of a godmodder, and of a song.


Ive been thinking of starting a roleplay, but im planning on making it much more organic than most. Its going to feature specialised T1, with extra ingame rules. Its going to feature weapon proficiencies, magic proficiences, character kits, quests and sidequests, special abilities, familiars, enchantable weapons and equipment, and many other such gizmos

[Nikose Tyris]

step 1: good idea, if you can get the sign up filled, but you may scare people away with the whole, 'template' idea. people like freedom. especially in text based, where we get to escape the rules of normal D20.

step 2: I didn't see a question there, man. if you want to start it, PM a few people you think would be interested, and make a new thread in RP signups. simple as that.

[My Lead Airbag]

We fail to see how that would be any different from the stat based L5R and (soon to be) Exalted sign-ups.

PMing people is both (1) hit and miss and (2) kinda desperate. Just make the thread.

[Nikose Tyris]

justa quick question, how many poeple are 'we,' my lead airbag?

and those were just ideas. i did mention the thread. besides, if there are certain people you want in your RP, then PMing is better than posting something specific for one person where roughly 245 people will see it.

[My Lead Airbag]

justa quick question, how many poeple are 'we,' my lead airbag?

and those were just ideas. i did mention the thread. besides, if there are certain people you want in your RP, then PMing is better than posting something specific for one person where roughly 245 people will see it.
We (in this case) denotes the royal form and is used to replace the boorish 'I'.

If you make an RP, its going to be open to all, unless you make it invitation only. Hopefully, the people you want to join will join. If they don't they have their reasons, and PMing usually won't change that.

Of course, thats just the experience We've had.

[RaiRai]

PMing people to join a roleplay is generally a bad idea all around. It doesn't even matter what scale the roleplay is or who else is playing. The best bet is to make a sign up thread and then allow people to peruse in their own time and make their own decision.

[Nikose Tyris]

alright. thanks for saving me from a mistake.

[Red Mage Black]

Perfect...

Would continuously dodging attack after attack be god modding or power housing? I just need to clear that up.

[Nikose Tyris]

the terms are pretty much interchangable... powerhousing, your stronger than you shuold be, but occasionally you can get hit and you acknolwedge some things are stronger than you. GodModding, you are the ultimate example of life, and can destroy anything you encounter by looking at it balefully.

I would say NEVER landing a hit would be Godmodding.

[Danath]

PMing people to join a roleplay is generally a bad idea all around. It doesn't even matter what scale the roleplay is or who else is playing. The best bet is to make a sign up thread and then allow people to peruse in their own time and make their own decision.


Ok well i have my own opinion on this(and yes im sure lots will disagree). But actually PMing people to join an rp i see as inishative. and well its a heck of alot faster way for people to know about your current/upcomming rp and it save space if not needing to make an actual sign up thread. for then people can just PM you back and say yes, no, or im thinking about it and might join up at some time. I actually have always appreceated someone thinking enouigh of me to PM me about their up comming rp.

I do not think this is an act of desperation unless you take your time to PM every single person that rps on the member list thats just a waste of time and thought power. But email those select indaviduals that you think might add to your rp is smart thinking.


As for the godmod thing yep dogging attacks continuasly is definatly a good example. also if you "hit" the other person with out allowing them to actually try and doge attack would be cnsidered god modding.

of course there is a very fine line in the whole always dodge and always hits senario. eg someone is rping really bad and say always making long distance attacks could possibly always be dodgable. same for if you are about to hit a person and your always 3 inches away from the other chara unless its an act of God there is almost no way you would be able to dodge an attack.

But as nikose said as a general rule you cannot and should not doge all the time one needs to take a hit every now and then(even the most veteran rpers).

[Nikose Tyris]

Danath: to the former, I hate you. so very, very much. to the latter, that's a good set of points.

[peebs]

I was wondering about the star wars roleplaying game. If you want to play a campaign four thousand years before the battle of yavin, what differences would there be. I have already decided that laser cannons will only deal d6 damage, and that pulse cannons will deal d8 damage. I also will restrict the species ewok, gammorean, noghri, and gungan.

[Dante]

That's mostly up to you, honestly. You could make blaster weapons bigger, more expensive and/or do less damage. Make slugthrowers more common, perhaps. Racial restriction is a good idea too.

[Zweihander]

You might want to look into some of the events surrounding one Exar Kun, since his story takes place around the same time. Lightsabers were definitely around then, at least.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exar_Kun

[peebs]

I've practically memorized the srory of Exar Kun, Ulic Qel Droma, and Nomi Sunrider, as well as the redemption of Ulic after he turns to the dark side. I've also read about the events on that one planet that I can't remember. The whole thing where the sith regroup and fight an army of light. So I'd say I'm fairly up to date.

[GARUD]

what is this roleplaying thing? i'm new so im not sure what it is exactly.

[Nikose Tyris]

*silence fills the universe* Well, if you're new... ((and under the age of 12))
Roleplaying is when you take on a character's personality to sort-of write a story about them. we do it for fun to work out stress and what not. Roleplaying has taken on such forms as Dungeons and dragons (pretending to be an elf[orwhatnot] in a mythical world ages ago, D20 modern(pretending to be a half cyborg[or what not] in modern day settings, and has also developed school uses, such as in Drama class and english, when your teacher has you stand and address the class as a character from a play or novel.

*inhales* does that clear it up?

[GARUD]

i knew the defenition of roleplay, but i just meant on this board. there seems to be a certain structure to it and it sort of seems to be a game of some sort.

[Ryu Kurai]

Well, the point of roleplaying is to have fun, therefore, yes, it is a sort of game.

The only real structures we follow are set in the roleplaying rules and generally not being a jerk-off to everyone in your thread. And at least daily posting. Daily posts equal happiness.

[Raiden]

Well, there are some rules, and then there are some unwritten rules. Here's a mix of both.

- When RPing, don't say "I" or "me" when talking about your character. He/she may say that in dialogue, but not when you're just talking about what's going on. Say your characters name. It helps people remember who your character is, and it just tends to sound better.

EXAMPLE:
Bad - I walked into the room, and sat in the chair.
Good - Thomas Allgood walked into the room, and sat in the chair.

- Don't RP someone else's character unless A) you have permission, or B) it's something so insignificant that it wouldn't matter, like saying that they laughed at a joke, or something. Unless asked to, never RP someone else's character as speaking or fighting. That will instantly piss them off.

- Good grammar. Everyone loves people with good grammar, and silently hates those who don't.

There are other rules, but these are just some of the big ones in my opinion. Really, if you read the rules that RaiRai put up, it gives you a good idea of how things work around here.

[GARUD]

sorry about more questions but i just have to ask:

A) if my username is the same as my characters name then can i use the words "I" and "Me" in my posts?
B) Can i join other roleplays if i have already created one, or is ther a limit for participation?

thanks in advance

[Mr. Viewtiful]

sorry about more questions but i just have to ask:

A) if my username is the same as my characters name then can i use the words "I" and "Me" in my posts?
Generally, you'd want to RP in the Third-Person point of view, so it's easier on the other players, regardless of name and whatnot. However, you can refer to your character with "I," "me," etc. when he/she is speaking, thinking, etc.
B) Can i join other roleplays if i have already created one, or is ther a limit for participation?
There is no limit, as long as you can keep your commitment to all of the RPs you join. I'd recommend 3 at a time as a personal maximum, but that's just me...

[GARUD]

What should i do when I am the last poster in my roleplay and no-one has posted since a few days ago? Am i allowed to bump it or something? Thanx in advance.

[Dante]

PM people and ask them to post.

[CallmePrismatic]

What should i do when I am the last poster in my roleplay and no-one has posted since a few days ago? Am i allowed to bump it or something? Thanx in advance.
If you want to bump your post but don't wanna double-post, copy the text in the post, delete it (the post), then repost the pasted stuff.
Net Result? Same post, but your thread is at the top of the list where everyone can see and remember.

[Lioness]

Hello, I am new to this forum.

I have read this entire thread (I hope I didn't miss a page!), and I noticed there was mention of trolling. I don't quite follow - that is to say, what is trolling, exactly? There was a link to a definition of it, but I'm afraid the link did not seem to work for me.

Thanks you so much in advance,
~--~--Lioness--~--~

[Dante]

Troling is posting disruptively in a topic for the purpose of trying to start an argument. This is also called flamebaiting, and will usually get you exactly what you're looking for. And bans too.

Welcome to NPF, enjoy your stay, and if you're a woman, supplicate yourself to me. =p

[Nikose Tyris]

forgive Dante. only supplicate yourself if your a fool.

however, if you want, you can chat with me, as I am the cute one. *flutters eyelashes*

Also, 'flamebaiting?' you're using lingo to technical for one such as I, M'lord.

[Dante]

Flamebaiting is posting things that invite flaming. This is the online equivalent of walking into a black neighborhood with a sandwich board saying, "I HATE NIGGERS".

[Zephie]

Or walking into a barrio with one that reads "WETBACKS GO HOME!"

[Archbio]

Or walking in Antarctica with one that reads "I HATE TUXEDOS!"

[Dante]

That would hurt, Arch. A lot.

Among other things, Linux-equipped computers would spontaneously explode rather than let themselves be used by you. =D

[Dragonsbane]

Nikose, while you aren't cute, you DO have great breasts!

The definition of trolling is essentially correct. Please, avoid trolling.

[GARUD]

Sorry to be a pain, but are people allowed to Take liberties with your character without permission? And I dont mean the little things like making someone sit down. I'm talking about big things like putting him/her out of character and beating him/her to a pulp, and then erasing your character.

Should I report a person that does this? Thanks in advance.

[secretskull]

Garud I think your case is unique, do to your godmodding during many parts of the Rp. Dante may have been a bit hasty but he did voice what quite a few people would have liked to do. Perhaps you should try not making Garud nye god-like and let him get hurt, not coincidently have just the right items, and get rid of the ability to teleport when you never mentioned it as a power in the sign-up's.

Edit: Also that feeling in your gut that something is wrong is called player knowledge and is also very annoying annoying.

[Dragonsbane]

Sorry to be a pain, but are people allowed to Take liberties with your character without permission? And I dont mean the little things like making someone sit down. I'm talking about big things like putting him/her out of character and beating him/her to a pulp, and then erasing your character.

Should I report a person that does this? Thanks in advance.

Did they actually erase him, or just threaten to? Considering everything that Secretskull said (which was actually a most astute and accurate summation, props to you, Skull), you deserved a wee bit of a spanking, but nothing as severe as character deletion. So far, the only other "liberties" I've seen taken with your character are that he burst his way out of a rockslide, and fought against Chikane.

[secretskull]

According to Dante he was erased from the space time continuum, sort of like Balefire from Wheel of Time. No inconveniences to him as far as I can see, as he just went to sleep in the middle of the battle field, and will probably wake up at full strength.

[PhoenixFlame]

Did they actually erase him, or just threaten to? Considering everything that Secretskull said (which was actually a most astute and accurate summation, props to you, Skull), you deserved a wee bit of a spanking, but nothing as severe as character deletion. So far, the only other "liberties" I've seen taken with your character are that he burst his way out of a rockslide, and fought against Chikane.

Yes, Skull pointed out the problems very well. Now, I shall describe my little take on Pattern Spider Touch, despite not having E: Sidereals on me...

Dante's character essentially removed Garud from the tapestry of fate. Just up and annihalated him from existance *IN CREATION*. Now, the way Garud's character is, I don't think he's actually part of creation or inside the boundaries of fate anyway, as he seems to be a demonic good/chaos creature/thing/ect (He won't say, so I don't know). And thus, he is removed from fate, but not erased from existance.

Logically, Garud should be returned to his home plane, removed from the destiny he is supposed to be part of, and lose his ancestral (Re: Godlike) powers, retaining only his personal magic, wherefore he can return to the RP from a very long ways away. No more voices in your head or jedi-style visions and the like, simply what your character is, a demon sorceror. No infinate experience through god knows how many iterations of Garuds in the past.

I'm sure this is a solution we can all agree on, because quite personally, I was rather pleased to see Dante do what he did.

[Squishy Cheeks]

well depends is dante's character practicing name magic?

[Dante]

Essentially - the Charcoal March of Spiders was developed by reality ninjas who oversee the Loom of Fate, which spins destiny out for every living being in the world, and they emulated the pattern spiders who actually weave fate on the Loom.

So yeah, it's roughly the equivalent of name magic.

[Krylo]

Firstly, Garud, you normally wouldn't report things like that. You'd go to the GM and if the GM decides he'd rather have your character dead than alter events via great GM power, you're screwed. We enforce rules like flaming not whether or not you can be allowed into (or out of) a game.

Besides any mod who's RPed and bothered to read the entirity of what was going on in the discussion and RP threads would probably be more likely to warn you for bugging us about your inability to keep yourself on a leash than do anything to Dante... not that we'd bother with that, either.


This is something Raiden can and should handle, and quite frankly I'm mildly annoyed that it has to go all over the (RP) forum.

Edit: In fact, I'm putting a stop to this. No more discussing this at all until Raiden deals with it.

[Squishy Cheeks]

well if it's name magic then the worst you could do to him is take his name.

[RaiRai]

Sorry to jump in here, Krylo, but it has to be said. Regardless of what Dante felt was right to do in this circumstance, roleplaying another persons character without consent is considered a big no-no in roleplaying terms. I do NOT want to see this again from ANYONE. Whoever does so will be met with a temporary, if not permanent ban.

[RaiRai]

That's not really a question that can be answered here, as this is not the DnD thread. Also, those kind of things, unless stated in a players guide, are upto the DM's choice of what damage they deal and if they're an acceptable weapon.

[RaiRai]

You never actually stated which game you required this information from, so it was safe to automatically assume that using the phrase 'DM' meant it was DnD format. No need to get so snooty, and unless you intend to actually tell us what information you require specifically and for what roleplay specifically, I'll be happy to delete the past few posts.

[The Mighty Penguinhead]

I have designed a campaign setting. I wish to run an RP in it.
It's... different. I'd need to post some of my notes for anyone to be able to design a character for it.
But my notes are... long. I'd probably need to post about seven pages worth of text (MS Word reckoning) for anyone to be able to actually RP effectively, and about ten for anybody to do a particularly good job of it.
Should I go for it or no, and if so, where should I post this source material?