ArenaSnow

[HIGH CASUAL] Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts

Just want to note that considering current activity levels, I don't think I'd really add anything. Thus, I wish this gig luck, and shall take my leave.

Weird Roleplay Ideas You're Afraid To Pitch?

While not something I was exactly afraid to pitch, I remember making a parody NRP after seeing so many super-serious NRPs. Called it Memepires: Age of Grimdankness and the name of it should tell you something about it. I also remember trying to remake my beloved Empire of Fuso into the Otakucracy of Nipponji. Unfortunately it died in its infancy and now I debate if there should be a day which I should remake it.

Here's the begining of the OP from the old Check.

WARNING: Contains excessive amounts of pure, undiluted stupidity. And dank maymays.

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@ClocktowerEchos

>might join upon seeing it again

My Name is Lenore

Welcome :)

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Hi I'm new..

What's wrong with nsfw zombies.

Welcome :)

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Considering making some fiddly little concept based on fantasy with associated rules and etc. Don't quote me on that.

Edit: Nah. If I can't tell myself it will make it, how can I expect it to make it by itself? Don't worry, you don't have to get it.

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I don't see how that framework would resolve the issue of plot inconsistencies, or players abandoning plot-integral characters. If we went down this route, wouldn't we need a lore-keeping and plot-managing staff member for each domain? Even if such positions were created, what would happen if the absent players return to claim their characters?

@catchamber

The point isn't to "resolve" either of those things (and at the moment, I don't care enough about the concept to even consider those points of logistics), more to provide a structure that is easier to follow for outsiders, managers of such a context and people within the world itself. It is better, in my book, to try and manage fantasy characters in a setting where relative power can be more easily defined and understood when fantasy typically has specific connotations and expected power levels, as compared to trying to manage an all-encompassing setting where armies with swords and otherwise somewhat primative equipment can meet plasma gun toting kill teams with armor suitable for the thirty-first or what have you century with a pretty clear anticipated result.

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Do you have an alternative concept for Expanding Horizons to be based upon, then?

@catchamber

Rilla put it pretty clearly.

Personally, I prefer them to have a singular focus. Fantasy all the way through. Modern All the way through. Sci Fi all the way through. It helps the ease of play because you aren't haven't to create different checks and balances.

@Rilla

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Rather than risk irreconcilable conflicts between a GM or roleplayer, and someone that would like to duplicate their roleplays or characters, I think having a framework with the initial assumption of such permissions being granted would be ideal.

@catchamber

I suppose that is where we diverge. Such a framework I support if it makes for an organized core premise in the first place. If the idea comes to "do basically whatever you want" in terms of organizing settings, I think it's no different from simply making arrangements in other sections.

If someone wants to share their canon, they will be approachable. If they don't, the worst they can reasonably do is say no. I don't think a broad, fundamentally as open as a regular RP section framework built into the forum is worth enough conceptually to replace a simple question and the process of collaboration.

Is Krystal Scary?

Who the hell is Krystal?