A Preview to a New Race

[Channy]

ohey Tenten. You didn't miss a whole lot, I reckon you can combine your first and second post into one ultra long post for ossumness.

 

[Tennyo]

Maybe I could do that. We'll see.

....What's steampunk?

Blasphemy. *shoots Channy for not knowing*

 

[Channy]

Dx So sue me for being naive.

 

[Tennyo]

Nah it's okay. I only kid.

Anyway I'm so exhausted. I hadn't even been home a full hour when I first hopped on here, and I have to work at eight in the morning. It's only a half day but when I got home I found out that this little old lady I know died over the weekend and her funeral is tomorrow afternoon and I kind of want to go.

But I do have a good start in my notebook and I will type it up and tweak it tomorrow.

 

[Channy]

D; Jesus, you do have a full plate, don't you? Well take your time. There's still a few people to post before the next round so don't worry about it. *hug*

 

[Hisako]

Finally people are posting the way I knew they would again! I leave the computer for around 6-8 hours in the morning and come back for 2 pages of posts during lunchtime! ^0^

And yeah, about the god-modding. Shall we call that, er, endorsed god-modding? XD We'll give a heads-up over that next time, I suppose.

I am somewhat proud that the body count that my character has incurred is still as of now zero. Damn all of you angsty anti-heroes seeking bloodbaths for retribution!

 

[Channy]

Finally people are posting the way I knew they would again! I leave the computer for around 6-8 hours in the morning and come back for 2 pages of posts during lunchtime! ^0^

And yeah, about the god-modding. Shall we call that, er, endorsed god-modding? XD We'll give a heads-up over that next time, I suppose.

I am somewhat proud that the body count that my character has incurred is still as of now zero. Damn all of you angsty anti-heroes seeking bloodbaths for retribution!

My goal for Dessie is to at least reach 3 pages. The previous two attempts only got to two.

No worries about it Satsu, atm that will probably only be the time that will be happening between us, as for others a heads up would probably be good. But I trust that things will be handled well. God modding at its finest usually entails "zomg i katch ur attak, thro u down an keel u"

We'll see about that.

 

[NoenGaruth]

ha ha! I was in a drawing mood tonight and did this up~

Behold your enemy! (And not too shabby for a quick drawing in photoshop if I do say so myself) I'll do up one of Circe too after I write up my next post.

 

[Alessa Gillespie]

Reminds me of this

Spoiler

 

[Channy]

xD It so does.. Noen that's awesome, certainly different than how I first imagined him as.

 

[Bex]

Channy, get him to draw the group, I'm not as good as he is. ;.;

I was literally running away from ghosts and anachronistic nazis last night. DON'T DOUBT ME

 

[Channy]

You guys should draw together. ;D

Except he doesnt know half the charas like you do. >;

 

[Bex]

I'M NOT YOUR PERSONAL MONET

Just noticed this.

Perhaps no one else noticed it or read it yet to notice it, but as the Director I feel I'm obligated to point it out. Allowing other RPer's permission to control your character is sort of a gray area in god-modding regulation. I'll pass it as an acceptable loophole for the time being, however I'd rather everyone steer away from that method. Ideally, the only one making moves for a character should be that characters' RPer, and only them. You may still plan how you want your characters to interact, but the actions and dialogue should be separate with respect to each role player and their character.

The idea behind it is quite simple. The beginning of your post is written to 'overlap' the post of the RPer whose character you intend to interact with. You quote (not with actual quote tags but rather integrated as part of your post) any actions or dialogue from that character in your own post, and then respond to it with your own actions and/or dialogue. That RPer then follows suit and quotes your response, and subsequently responds. I'm going to postpone the rules a bit more to write this tut tomorrow because it seems it'll help a few of you out. I've used the system myself in every RP I've been involved with and it works well to effectively eliminate any need to control another RPer's character and thus avoid god-modding of that sort.

Basically, as long as both authors have deliberated over the action between each of their characters, it's not god-modding. Drawing up a situation concerning the actions of both characters is the easiest and most effective way of interaction as long as there is agreement between both parties.

So really, it's not god-modding.

If something happens that is unexpected to one party, THEN it's god-modding.

 

[Channy]

I'M NOT YOUR PERSONAL MONET

Personal Monet and personal army.

Basically, as long as both authors have deliberated over the action between each of their characters, it's not god-modding. Drawing up a situation concerning the actions of both characters is the easiest and most effective way of interaction as long as there is agreement between both parties.

So really, it's not god-modding.

If something happens that is unexpected to one party, THEN it's god-modding.

VALID L2MOD.

It's my RP and if I've discussed something with another player and are taking it in a certain direction, then its not Godmodding. No different than previous Dessie confrontation between Fiona and Thetis.

 

[Meteo]

Basically, as long as both authors have deliberated over the action between each of their characters, it's not god-modding. Drawing up a situation concerning the actions of both characters is the easiest and most effective way of interaction as long as there is agreement between both parties.

So really, it's not god-modding.

I never said it was god-modding. I explicitly identified it as a "loophole". There is no rule against it, it's just something I tend to discourage. When a character performs an action, ideally it should be that characters' RPer who describes that action. You may discuss the allowance of another RPer to control your character, but may find that RPer doesn't describe your character's actions particularly the way you would have preferred. Also, when there is a group of characters together in one scene, it can get confusing and hectic for one RPer to be controlling the actions of multiple characters, whether it was discussed beforehand or not.

I suppose it really boils down to personal preference tbh. Personally, I wouldn't want the actions or dialogue of my character primarily portrayed through another writer's style, regardless of how creative or skilled they were. They can use my own descriptions to reiterate my characters' actions in their own post, but never directly control it. Maybe I'm just anal about it, but it really depends on the RPer.

VALID L2MOD.

It's my RP and if I've discussed something with another player and are taking it in a certain direction, then its not Godmodding.

Of course it's not, in fact what you just stated there is indeed encouraged, so I'm not sure why you're trying to defend something that I have no argument against. My point is there are multiple methods to go about progressing a planned plot between RPers, you have yours, I have mine. I merely offered my opinion and advice on the matter, I never said anything you did was god-modding or not disallowed in any way.

No different than previous Dessie confrontation between Fiona and Thetis.

Actually, there is a very plain difference. During the confrontation between Thetis and Fiona, Bex did not directly control the conscious actions of Fiona; and when Fiona became virtually incapacitated, there were no actions from her to be controlled, only Thetis' actions unto her. L2differentiate.

Also as a courtesy to the other RPers, it would be nice to at least make mention that you are planning a scene between your own character and another so as to keep everyone generally in the loop. As the game mod, you should help eliminate any possible confusion that may arise.

 

[Bex]

Have you spoken to Satsu about his god-modding post?

I never said it was god-modding.

Point made.

Annnnnd drawing the Destrillians.
WTB MORE IDENTIFIABLE FEATURES ON SIERRA PLEASE. DAMN HER PALENESS

 

[Meteo]

Point made.

Point invalid.

I asked that question BEFORE I had any idea that Channy had colluded with Satsu.

 

[Bex]

Point invalid.

I asked that question BEFORE I had any idea that Channy had colluded with Satsu.

Point still valid, you should know that since Channy was online at the time that if it was godmodding she would have been the one to call Satsu out, and nobody is stupid enough to use another persons character without their consent. stating otherwise is an insult to common sense.

Plus just noticed :

I suppose it really boils down to personal preference tbh.

Personally I'd love that, it makes RPing more of a group experience rather than an individual one. Not only do the characters get more involved with each other it really provides good insight into character personalities as seen by different parties.

 

[Meteo]

Point still valid, you should know that since Channy was online at the time that if it was godmodding she would have been the one to call Satsu out, and nobody is stupid enough to use another persons character without their consent. stating otherwise is an insult to common sense.

The fact that I didn't address where and how the god-modding was present should show you that I wasn't sure if it was god-modding and was merely mentioning the possibility that it was. If I had been positive Satsu god-modded in his post, I would have quoted his post, highlighted the segment I believed was god-modding, and instructed him on how to rectify it. I did none of the above. There are a lot of new faces here and I'm not familiar with everyone's full style and skill level yet. People make mistakes, assumptions, etc. I deliberately presumed god-modding was present expecting clarification from Channy herself, and when I received that clarification, the issue was more or less closed.

Personally I'd love that, it makes RPing more of a group experience rather than an individual one. Not only do the characters get more involved with each other it really provides good insight into character personalities as seen by different parties.

Valid, carry on then.

 

[Bex]

TBH it could have been done through PM if you were so uncertain. Posting presumptions like that in public might knock the confidence of satsu or people that are less experienced.

Plus 'I'll pass it as an acceptable loophole for the time being' could be misconstrued as a patronising and/or condescending tonality when addressing a tested approach that others are used to and have put effort into.

Carry on.

 

[Meteo]

TBH it could have been done through PM if you were so uncertain. Posting presumptions like that in public might knock the confidence of satsu or people that are less experienced.

I suppose I could have PM'ed her, however I would have edited that post, if the issue of god-modding was valid, with an elaboration on how to correct it. I've already complimented everyone on their abilities here. I'm sure Satsu's confidence isn't too shaken, he is a great writer, but even great writer's make mistakes, nobody's perfect; I've god-modded myself in the past when I was completely unaware of it, it's not unheard of, I was simply making sure.

Plus 'I'll pass it as an acceptable loophole for the time being' could be misconstrued as a patronising and/or condescending tonality when addressing a tested approach that others are used to and have put effort into.

Then I'll clarify here that I never mean to patronize or condescend anyone for their writing styles and habits. It would be unforgivably rude and arrogant of me to place my views and opinions ahead of anyone else's as Director here. I apologize if anyone made such a misinterpretation of that post, it was not my intention to convey such unfriendly sentiments. I'll make it clear now that authorized control over other characters aside from your own is entirely permitted, however my opinion of it hasn't changed.

 

[Sheva Alomar]

SMRY PLZ

 

[Meteo]

Mountain from a mole hill.

 

[Channy]

I think Bex has pretty much covered most of the points I wanted to address while away...

Also as a courtesy to the other RPers, it would be nice to at least make mention that you are planning a scene between your own character and another so as to keep everyone generally in the loop. As the game mod, you should help eliminate any possible confusion that may arise.

However I thought that this was going to be obvious, that according to numerical order, people would be interacting with each other. Sorry if I didn't clarify that more thoroughly, but I thought it logical that according to that route.. mexsatsuxninira, meteoxbexxadri, shadowxjenxsunshinextennyo. And such and such. *shrug* that made no sense I'm sure

Annnnnd drawing the Destrillians.
WTB MORE IDENTIFIABLE FEATURES ON SIERRA PLEASE. DAMN HER PALENESS

I think I described somewhere a scar she has on her neck or somesuch... I can try do another more thorough description?

TBH it could have been done through PM if you were so uncertain. Posting presumptions like that in public might knock the confidence of satsu or people that are less experienced.

Plus 'I'll pass it as an acceptable loophole for the time being' could be misconstrued as a patronising and/or condescending tonality when addressing a tested approach that others are used to and have put effort into.

Carry on.

This. This is actually how I really felt. I felt so undermined by being the Game mod, and you having your say in "Well I'll let it slide this time." It sounded really shallow and pedantic on your part as RP Director.

But thanks for the apology.

SMRY PLZ

Everybody's fighting over me. /unwarranted self importance

 

[NoenGaruth]

New post~

Now.....what could possibly be the other option Vargas was thinking about...