i think that if you plot out a story and stick to it too rigorously, you miss out on the chance to discover your story along the way as you write it. real, professional level writers often deviate from their planned out plot when they find the story, or the story finds them, in the middle of their first draft. some writers dont even plot it out that much at all, they just set the pieces in place and watch how they flal.

thats especially relevant in a multi-player format like this where your story can be influenced by the actions of other players. unpredictability should be apart of the fun. sounds like some people are building a knee high wall, and then headbutting it, lol. jump for it, man!