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Post by Yamazaki on Jun 2, 2007 21:39:04 GMT -5
Okay, so here's the announcement thread, created so that when I need to tell the lot of you something, I can.
Earlier in the week, I wanted to be ready to run by Friday. As I see it, that's not going to happen since it's Saturday already. Not a problem, really. So instead, let's be ready to post and RP by Monday the 4th.
Chapel, when and if you read this, don't worry. Since you have limited online time, we'll work around that problem when we can. Do try to get an hour of online time a day, if you can, though.
That's all for now. I'll post in this thread again when I need to get your attention. Dismissed.
-Max, GM
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Post by Yamazaki on Jul 16, 2007 16:02:23 GMT -5
Okay, so I haven't been doing my GMing thing much lately. There's a reason for it. Or atleast I think there is. Either way, I've been bogged down by a number of things, including the search for an apartment, dealing with random stuff, being out and about too much, work, and other things like that. I'll try to get myself back together tomorrow afternoon/night (I have a concert to go to tonight, thus I will not be online).
-Max, GM
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Post by Yamazaki on Jul 17, 2007 15:50:07 GMT -5
Okay, so James has suggested a standard for the Character Approval forums. All character sheets shall be posted there. In the title of each character, it should be headed by the name of the campaign they're in using brackets. So for Fuujin, it's [Wings of Chaos] Nanaya "Fuujin" Yukito. That is all for now.
-Max, GM
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Post by Cadic's Devoted on Sept 21, 2007 20:22:42 GMT -5
After some extensive discussion with James, we have come to a conclusion... These games move entirely too slow (Even for online PBP games). So we have come up with a new rule, which will be in effect for both of our games, and is suggested that all games use.
Any player that does not post for a span of 2 days or more, without a good excuse, will have their characters ghosted, until such a time that the player can assure the DM they are back on a more reliable schedule.
A good excuse does NOT encompass such things as "I had to work." or "I had class." Or even both really, especially if its after the fact. If you can't find 10 minutes to throw a quick post up, perhaps you should rethink being signed up to play a game. Of course, if you know you are going to be exceedingly busy, we understand this. If you have several reports due within the same time frame, or projects to work on and work to get to, or the like. But at least let us know so that we can ghost your character to keep the game moving.
We don't mean to sound harsh, but this is the way its going to be. Sorry if this makes anyone mad, but the games need to move along or EVERYONE will get bored and stop playing.
Thank you for your time ~Nick
-Note: If it is not your turn and you are waiting 2 days or more this will not apply. That would just be silly to penalize you for politely waiting on other people to take their turns in a game.
[EDIT by Max: As Admin, I approve of this new ruling (despite the fact that I was not consulted on this at the time...). Let us try to keep this rule in mind when you start joining games.
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Post by The Lord of Blades on Sept 22, 2007 5:26:55 GMT -5
Note to Locke [Max]: Be less of a disconnect-happy-bastard on AIM and you'll get notified of things more easily. ;D Also, in reference to "Work" and "School" not being good excuses, we're not saying that you have to put important real life matters on hold, but you should have at LEAST two minutes in a day to send a PM saying: "HOLY SH$* I'M F#@!ING SWAMPED!" to your DMs. It lets us know you aren't gonna be around and so we won't hold everyone else up (and we can stop worrying about y'all just being lazy ). Also, I would recommend that if you want a DM to play your character and know you won't be around, give a PM with some general mood/motive/method for how and why you do things. This'll let a DM at least give you some say that might hopefully match your character's opinion as opposed to you just sitting in a corner quietly. Acknowleding that we might have new players I'll explain an above-mentioned concept. The term 'Ghosted' means your character will be seperated from space time, leaving an afterimage only visible (and no other senses besides sight. No violating the 'Ghosted' drow girl no matter how lonely you are irl) to PCs (so no roleplay confusion of you vanishing). Locke [Max] will tell you this is called "YupYup Mode"... but that name is silly and inane (I'ma get Baaa~nnnn~eeeddd! *dances around* ). Some facts (that I have come up with, and are open to debate or alteration) regarding 'Ghosted': -While 'Ghosted' you will follow the lead of party members, or, if alone (such as in my Greater Good game) will be given a time buffer upon returning (if you wanted to pick up an item or two before a huge thing happened, that falls under time buffer). -Note that allowing yourself to be 'Ghosted' forfeits your say in major events. Example situation (from Phule's "Anasylum"): If Boss Bloom is killed due to a lack of player henchmen defending him, coming out of being 'Ghosted' will not allow you to alter the past and save his life, nor put forth a claim to the position if a successor was decide while you were 'Ghosted'. -Also, while 'Ghosted', character inventories may be accessed for depositing of rewards or withdrawal of storyline items/party-consensus fees (such as paying a wizard to teleport the group to somewhere, if you're not there to argue it, you cough up the cash and go with). PCs are not allowed to take weapons, armor, or (non-utility) magical items. Any utility items taken that have charges spent while the character is 'Ghosted' will be frowned upon. You don't get to loot them or borrow everything neat that they have while they're gone, you can however remove the Holy Grail from their backpack if King Arthur is tapping his foot impatiently (and then stuff the gold reward into their backpack). -AS A NOTE TO DMs: it is your duty to mention who is 'Ghosted' and when during your posts. This will be a helpful indicator for players who are patiently waiting their turn during something such as combat that they should just go right ahead. (As well as a kick in the pants for anyone who doesn't realize they aren't doing anything) -In reference to combat, 'Ghosted' characters are removed from combat but are crucially tied to the outcome. If the party dies because you were 'Ghosted', well, you're dead too. DMs may take temporary control of 'Ghosted' PCs during combat to aid the party without drastically altering the encounter to suit a sudden change in party size from many to few. -THERE IS NO SHAME IN BEING 'GHOSTED'. It just means you have real life engagements and occupations that some of us lack ;D ... unless you're lazy... at which point... SHAME ON YOU! -DMs can't be ghosted, however, it is generally acceptable to point a finger and laugh at a DM who has 'abandoned' their own game for extended periods of time. (*Points and laughs at Max* I'ma gonna get Baaa~nnnn~eeeddd aaaa~ggggaaa~iiiiinnnn! *dances around some more* ) Other DMs may post specific rules and regulations regarding such things for their games. As it is DM preference, some may be more lenient and can thus disregard this announcement. However, I am going to go out on a limb and call this the new standardization (with Locke's [Max's] approval) for the games run on this forum. If DMs do not wish the above mentioned rules to be standard for their game they are strongly urged to clarify their own systems and rulings in their Campaign Info (if their game lacks a campaign info/OOC questions/staging-development area, they should make one).
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Post by The Lord of Blades on Nov 4, 2007 23:03:48 GMT -5
It seems like, as if to spite the new rule regarding Ghosting that 66.6% of the players have vanished off the face of the earth, prompting us to Ghost 'games' instead of players.
Nate? Nutari? Aether? Dave? Phule? Sean?
Where are you guys? Maybe get some posts in some games going again? Seems like things have ground quite to a halt.
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Post by Yamazaki on Nov 28, 2007 19:47:54 GMT -5
I am doing some forum cleaning at the moment. Closed and postponed games are going to be moved to the locked section. Note to self, make sure locked section is viewable by all...
Games and info being moved: Greater Good (unless James requests otherwise) Morrowind Kami War
If any of those are your games and you wish for it to be back on the main boards, please let me know either through AIM or PMs.
-Max, doing that admin thing of his
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Post by Cadic's Devoted on Dec 7, 2007 23:54:46 GMT -5
ATTENTION EVERYONE (but us)
Nick
It has come to our attention, that the games are currently moving slowly.. Incredibly slowly.. And after going through the games we have determined that every game is waiting on at least 1 person to post....and this list includes EVERYONE playing in a game on this forum except myself and James. As such, we have decided (Although we like you guys and do wish to continue playing with you all) to say the following.
"FUCK....ASS!!"with an Irish accent
Damnit we want to play these games with you guys, but if you can't find fucking 5 minutes to post something, then GOD DAMNIT at least say so! I mean really... now we understand you all are busy. Hell so am I (Although I realize not as busy as some of you that go to school and hold down a job.. i understand, really i do.) But damnit all anyhow... James Ok, we've tried ghosting, that doesn't work though because you know what? We can't ghost all but one or two party members without seriously fucking up the difficulty. Now, I'm not saying I like to be impatient or that you guys don't all have your reasons. However, in all seriousness, you can't keep joining games if you yourselves know your schedules aren't gonna allow for the 5 minutes or so to post. Hell, even if you just post and say: "Cannot think of what my character would do, very busy in real life, and I recently got a 50 million dollar bounty on my head wanted dead or alive. Won't be around." it'll at least let us know WHY you're not posting. I respect that you all have jobs and classes and the like. Really I do. I respect that you might have 'intimate relationships' or real life tasks or parties/friends to hang out with.
That said, I think you really need to either tell us you're done playing, or actually play. I'm not saying these games have to move instantly, but when it goes a solid week without anything happening? Hell I was on vacation and managed to post in Ruined Wind when it started up by using the hotel's internet.
So... in short, either give us at least 5-15 minutes of your time to play in the games, or get the hell out of them so that they'll move on and be readjusted without you. I'd rather not have D&D at all than have it dangling on a hook with great games with my best friends only to never happen.When all is said and done, what it comes down to is this.
Either play the fucking games, or pony up to the fact that you just don't have time right now (No matter how much you want to) and don't play. We would prefer you play. Really we do. We ENJOY playing with you guys (otherwise we wouldnt have when we were up at Purdue {cept you Zach. Yep. You heard me.}, and we wouldnt continue to try to do so here on the boards). But damnit we want to PLAY D&D with you, not dream of what the games might do if people posted.
I mean, you can make an epic level character, but can't find time to post in a game where you already have a character?
You can post in the "Funny Videos" thread (Which i know takes no time, but it means you were at least on the boards), but you can't post a fucking SPOT check in a game?
You can worry about obscure rules in a game that has barely started but you cant make a DM post in your own fully written game?
Or maybe you just aren't around anymore with no word to anyone why?
Or perhaps you HAVE no reason not to post, even in your own game?
And yes each of those were targeted as specific people. Not to be an ass, but thats how I see it right now. You can probably figure out who is who, but i won't post names.
In the end, we want to play, preferabbly with you, but we would rather NOT play than all this hoping and wishing.>>>Feel free to start a thread in random discussion about this to reply without cluttering announcements<<<
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Post by Yamazaki on Jan 26, 2008 20:15:10 GMT -5
Cleaned up the main RP board because of a request. Anyone who wishes for their game to be brought back to the main RP board please notify me.
-Max, Admin
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Post by Yamazaki on Apr 7, 2008 19:36:07 GMT -5
Totally random, but somewhat important. Apparently, the forums are scheduled for an update within the next two days. It supposedly doesn't take long for the update to process, only a few minutes, but I believe it's important enough to not this on the boards.
-Max, doing his admin thing
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Post by phulishone on Apr 7, 2008 20:42:43 GMT -5
Note to self, make sure locked section is viewable by all... *cough* [this message may be deleted by the admin as soon as I can see the (delayed) Anasylum]
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Post by Yamazaki on Apr 7, 2008 22:34:40 GMT -5
Hold on, you still can't see it? I could've sworn I fixed that... It should be in the locked section down in the bottom of the forums... any ways, I'll take a look into that.
-Max
[edit: okay, I looked it over, and it all says it's not hidden.]
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Post by phulishone on Apr 8, 2008 9:41:47 GMT -5
Extra forum seen. Thank you.
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Post by Yamazaki on Apr 8, 2008 16:40:48 GMT -5
Your welcome. In other news, I have done some small cleaning up in the RP section. Shards has been locked and moved because of Nick's lack of motivation/inspiration/whatever. Spycraft also has been moved because of lack of player interest (sorry Ben, but it's just sitting there taking space).
-Max, doing his admin thing
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Post by The Lord of Blades on Jul 19, 2008 5:42:23 GMT -5
Change of policy on the boards instituted as of now.Please note and be understanding that due to the suddenness of this post and the lack of contact with other DMs before making, this post is subject to change as is its content. Also note that many of these new changes will be integrated as the DMs get around to it, so do not think that a game lacking a specific marker is open. Assume they are closed or inactive until otherwise notified or informed by the DM via use of instant messages such as AIM or the use of the forums private message tool or until the appropriate tag is added.From now on, all games bearing "(Open)" in their thread title will be treated as available for any and all newcomers wishing to join to make characters for. Any game that has its maximum or target amount of players filled should be marked with a "(Closed)". Any game that has ended should be marked with "(Finished)" tag. Any game that remains inactive for a period of time exceeding the patience of most (if not all) participants will be marked with an (Inactive) tag warning new players that, while they are welcome to join the game, that game moves notoriously slow (if at all) and that they may not be even see any movement for months at a time. Any games moved to the locked forum subsection are no doubt considered either canceled or on hold until further notice. Those interested in seeing such games revived should contact the DM of the game regarding it. I am also hereby stating that people interested in taking the concept (i.e., the entire story/setting/etc. as it stands) of a canceled (and only canceled, not merely on hold) game and adopting it as their own game to run (being at that point free to alter the setting as they see fit as well as take the story in a separate direction of their choosing) are able to do so with permission of both the former DM and the Admin (Locke). Now, important information to keep in mind regarding coming into an already started game: - You should always allow the DM to introduce you and you should be certain that the campaign information is correct (sometimes it will change following the beginning of a game and may be updated in the game thread and not in the original campaign information posts).
- PM or IM a dungeon master with your idea beforehand and what the specifications are for your character as a result of showing up after a game has begun. You don't wanna make a character level 5 when the game has proceeded on to level 10 or so, it'll just result in your introduction being delayed while you retool your char to be up to date.
- Specifications change from game to game and are not consistent even in multiple games run by a single DM. Be advised that all DMs run things differently and some may be far harsher than others regarding variations and customization. So please, be aware that the rules and aspects of individual games vary and take them on a game-to-game basis and not a DM-to-DM basis.
- An important thing to remember is that no one is ever obligated to fulfill a role 'lacking' in the party. Play what you want to play in the setting you want to play it in as long as the DM allows and approves of it (so no deciding to play a warforged if the DM says: "This is Faerun" *kicks a halfling into a pit* ahem! Moving along... and isn't going to allow game-realm planar travel). The only specifications you are beholden to are the ones laid forth by the DM. Meaning, if you wanna play an orc frenzied berserker even with two already in the party? Go right ahead. Though it may make things more complicated, it is better for both the players and the DM if you choose to play what you want, and not what the party needs. Too often have I seen a player just sit there and be an 'inn' of a cleric: their only role in the entire campaign being to patch up their fellows and they don't even role-play at all.
- Addendum to the above point, please be advised that even "play what you want to play" has limits. No matter how badly you want to play that lawful good paladin who fights to defend innocent children using two tower shields as his weapons of choice, please be aware of the general party alignment. You can be any kind of evil person you want in an evil party and any kind of good person in a good party; but for your own sake, don't try to mix and match them unless both you and the DM are comfortable with what the repercussions are all too likely to be. Also it's important to note that if you dick over your party, they are in no way obligated to let you live. This is most clearly illustrated by an example of a thief stealing from the party, oh sure, it's fun and you'll have your laughs, but please die and reroll with some dignity when/if they find out and hang your skin on the city walls or make it into a new battle-standard.
- Please be advised that you may feel as though you as a player are being persecuted by other characters at times and that someone is 'out to get you' across all of the games and not due to character related reasons. I assure you, this is 99% of the time NOT the case. Assume it is coincidental and that their characters merely happen to come to conclusions that end in dislike of you. However, if you feel that you are truly being actively hunted by some particularly belligerent individual, please PM any of the moderators listed on the site and we will personally investigate it.
Any forum browsers are free to read any locked, closed, or inactive game they wish to, even if unable to join although please refrain from posting in the game itself, instead make a separate topic to discuss the game if you are not a member of the game and are unable to join but would still enjoy discussing parts of it. There... that just about covers it. If anyone has anything to add (namely the other mods) please feel free to edit it onto my post in a separate color. Anything we all mutually agree upon will then be put into effect. This should hopefully help newcomers to the forums join in the games with less difficulty and might even inspire some more skeptical people to take part as well. Also, at the time of my posting this I will clarify, all of my games are currently up-to-date on their status regarding being open or closed. I have also removed the (Open) tags from other games until the DM of that game can go in and decide what tag they wish their game to display. Please assume that these games are in a state of limbo at the moment and contact the DM if you wish to play and haven't spoken to them beforehand or received previous confirmation. Sorry for the inconvenience, I believe the clarity after wards will be worth a temporary confusion (as if the DMs are prompt, the confusion will not last more than a day or two at best).
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