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[Xortberg]

i generally do that anyway to see what certain character I have rped with are up to....plus during the morning...when no one is on...makes good reading material

I can understand the bit about fast paced rps being intimidating. I have been rping in chat rooms for years and got used to it (the forum is actually Slower then some I have been in) but that is why there were other rps in place, but the thing is, a lot of people here are expericenced and it is vise versa for them, trying to twiddle down to a beginners lever, is hard to do, and gets frustrating.

Of course I understand that it can be frustrating to 'dumb down' your RP for a beginner. Perhaps, if proper staffing could be provided, a smaller sub-forum for introductory RPs could come about? An experienced person would guide newbies through some simpler scenarios and help ease the transition to the mainstream board.

[The Shaper]

But of course! Those are the normal RP's. The stickys are for those who want what we have previously described.

Or if you want other characters to know about yours. Me and a few others were using hotel as a staging ground for a future RP so that our characters would know each other so we could skip most of the interactions in it.

[Kid_Cortet]

Of course I understand that it can be frustrating to 'dumb down' your RP for a beginner. Perhaps, if proper staffing could be provided, a smaller sub-forum for introductory RPs could come about? An experienced person would guide newbies through some simpler scenarios and help ease the transition to the mainstream board.

that can easily be done by anyone, I have taught so many people to role play by explaining things like "Even in IM when you go -huggles- that is a form of roleplaying....blah blah blah" I would do it gladly via pms

[Fluxy]

I fail to see why more people DON'T do this.  It makes the mod's jobs in general a heck of a lot easier.  I, for example, have any reported post go directly to my blackberry so I can take action as soon as possible.  Really, most everyone here should be reporting posts if they violate the rules (but don't abuse it, lol)

User, if you haven't noticed the previous, but lesser issue, with RP's, I stepped up for the hotel and such, as request of the two new RP mods, and Tyler. It also says in my sig.

[DZComposer]

To address some ideas:

I would absolutely love it if GMs keep their own RPs under control. That makes it easier on the mods. But, due to the PMs I've gotten, it doesn't look like it is happening. So, how's this: If an RP has to be significantly moderated without request by the GM, then that RP either has to elect a new GM or gets closed.

I understand the frustration with the simultaneous RP limit, but as of yet I have not seen evidence that this community can handle unlimited RPs. I know for sure 7 is too many, and 4 looked like a good number. Prove me wrong with good behavior, and I will be open to raising the cap.

Having an unlimited "lounge" RP didn't work out so well, so I'm not so sure I want to see them again.

[Kursed]

To address some ideas:

I would absolutely love it if GMs keep their own RPs under control. That makes it easier on the mods. But, due to the PMs I've gotten, it doesn't look like it is happening. So, how's this: If an RP has to be significantly moderated without request by the GM, then that RP either has to elect a new GM or gets closed.

I understand the frustration with the simultaneous RP limit, but as of yet I have not seen evidence that this community can handle unlimited RPs. I know for sure 7 is too many, and 4 looked like a good number. Prove me wrong with good behavior, and I will be open to raising the cap.

Having an unlimited "lounge" RP didn't work out so well, so I'm not so sure I want to see them again.

Please explain to me how they haven't?

[Kid_Cortet]

To address some ideas:

I would absolutely love it if GMs keep their own RPs under control. That makes it easier on the mods. But, due to the PMs I've gotten, it doesn't look like it is happening. So, how's this: If an RP has to be significantly moderated without request by the GM, then that RP either has to elect a new GM or gets closed.

I understand the frustration with the simultaneous RP limit, but as of yet I have not seen evidence that this community can handle unlimited RPs. I know for sure 7 is too many, and 4 looked like a good number. Prove me wrong with good behavior, and I will be open to raising the cap.

Having an unlimited "lounge" RP didn't work out so well, so I'm not so sure I want to see them again.

but you have to admit....they have been the most active...which is something some of the users have been talking about.

[Xortberg]

that can easily be done by anyone, I have taught so many people to role play by explaining things like "Even in IM when you go -huggles- that is a form of roleplaying....blah blah blah" I would do it gladly via pms

And that's why I suggested it - it shouldn't be too terribly hard to implement. Doing it in a PM or IM convo would work, but having a board dedicated to it would help a bit too, I think.

[Arashikage]

Having an unlimited "lounge" RP didn't work out so well, so I'm not so sure I want to see them again.

We did have 3 open at once.  Take that how you will

[Kid_Cortet]

And that's why I suggested it - it shouldn't be too terribly hard to implement. Doing it in a PM or IM convo would work, but having a board dedicated to it would help a bit too, I think.

I think it would too...seeing as having to explain things over and over again would get kind of annoying...and answering any questions via PM would be awesome to do.

[DZComposer]

Please explain to me how they haven't?

They haven't when people start coming to me instead of the RP mods, and telling me that the RP section isn't being moderated well. That means people aren't behaving, and most of the complaints over the past couple of weeks have been about that Hotel RP, which I classify as a "lounge RP."

As far as staff changes, I need to sleep on that one.

but you have to admit....they have been the most active...which is something some of the users have been talking about.

I understand that, but I think civility is more important that how many posts/characters and RP has.

[The Shaper]

Well look on the bright side everyone, now we have the ability to start some other RP's that have been requested.

[Kid_Cortet]

I understand that, but I think civility is more important that how many posts/characters and RP has.

I can take that. :)

[Kursed]

They haven't when people start coming to me instead of the RP mods, and telling me that the RP section isn't being moderated well. That means people aren't behaving, and most of the complaints over the past couple of weeks have been about that Hotel RP, which I classify as a "lounge RP."

As far as staff changes, I need to sleep on that one.

I understand that, but I think civility is more important that how many posts/characters and RP has.

are you sure that  people aren't behaving or people are just being complainy?

[Fluxy]

They haven't when people start coming to me instead of the RP mods, and telling me that the RP section isn't being moderated well. That means people aren't behaving, and most of the complaints over the past couple of weeks have been about that Hotel RP, which I classify as a "lounge RP."

I will admit in front of others, that I did PM with my issues and such, but that was entirely due to the fact that no other mod, or RP mod were on for quite a bit since then, and was selfish, and went to you, seeing as you were the only one online; Which, I even stated in the message that I felt bad about doing.

I would assume you would like us to go to whoever is available when we feel something needs to get looked at right away, rather than take chances on waiting a good 2-3 days on a mod that might, or might not, pop online.

Well look on the bright side everyone, now we have the ability to start some other RP's that have been requested.

Did you not read??? As of now, we can only have the RP's that are up and running be there. No new RP's are going up with the limit in place as of right now.

[Milkyway64]

I understand the frustration with the simultaneous RP limit, but as of yet I have not seen evidence that this community can handle unlimited RPs. I know for sure 7 is too many, and 4 looked like a good number. Prove me wrong with good behavior, and I will be open to raising the cap.

Yes. We need more. Having a big waiting line is a bad idea, as it only frustrates people. Personally, I thonk that with proper management we should have as many RPs as we do people willing to run them, but if you're so sure that won't work, a cap of maybe 5 or 6 sounds big enough to accomdate, especially if the RPs start going on for a long while.

but you have to admit....they have been the most active...which is something some of the users have been talking about.

They were TOO active. They were the REASON most of the smaller ones went so slow, they were attention-stealers. Casual RPs are good, but not how the Hotel was doing it IMO. If we MUST have it, then it might be best to make a subforum for it, away from the "quality" RPs. I also disagree with you saying an RP should be able to just be jumped into without reading. An RP tells a story, even if it's insignificant, and to have the best experience for all involved you should KNOW that story. Otherwise we get a disconnected, uncivil, spamfest of a thread that was the Hotel.

I'd also like to again back up Robert about the moderation. We don't need to have every post combed, they should work like police. Control should be left to the players, and the mods only come when called. This would make their jobs easier and clear up a lot of restrictive issues, namely the number allowed at one time.

[Arashikage]

I don't want to bring this up again but I do believe you should be able to jump into an RP without reading.  Your character has no idea what went on prior to him or her getting to the area the RP takes place in, if you don't know either, it just adds to the realism

[DZComposer]

OK, after some thought, I'll let you guys start a NEW lounge RP that doesn't count as part of the RP count, under the following conditions:

1. NO discussion thread with it.

2. A GM must be selected for it, and a new one selected if the GM resigns.

3.  If it gets out of control, it gets locked.

are you sure that  people aren't behaving or people are just being complainy?

Depends on who it is, and no I am not naming names.

I will admit in front of others, that I did PM with my issues and such, but that was entirely due to the fact that no other mod, or RP mod were on for quite a bit since then, and was selfish, and went to you, seeing as you were the only one online; Which, I even stated in the message that I felt bad about doing.

I would assume you would like us to go to whoever is available when we feel something needs to get looked at right away, rather than take chances on waiting a good 2-3 days on a mod that might, or might not, pop online.

Don't PM me about RP stuff unless I'm the only one online, and there is something of utmost urgency, and by that I mean total out-of-control flame wars, tolling, or spam. If someone makes one inflammatory post, PM an RP mod. They'll deal with it when they get on.

To be honest, I hate dealing with RP stuff, so it is probably best not to get me involved unless immediate action is required to stop what I mentioned earlier. I'm more prone to lock threads than they are.

Yes. We need more. Having a big waiting line is a bad idea, as it only frustrates people. Personally, I thonk that with proper management we should have as many RPs as we do people willing to run them, but if you're so sure that won't work, a cap of maybe 5 or 6 sounds big enough to accomdate, especially if the RPs start going on for a long while.

Yes, backlog is a problem, but I am not convinced the community can handle more than 5 (see above) RPs. If you guys can handle the current cap for a while, I'll raise it.

I'd also like to again back up Robert about the moderation. We don't need to have every post combed, they should work like police. Control should be left to the players, and the mods only come when called. This would make their jobs easier and clear up a lot of restrictive issues, namely the number allowed at one time.

I'd love to see that happen, but it's up to you guys. If you guys can GM your RPs good enough that the staff don't have to read everything, then great. It will even get the cap raised. But you have to show me you can do it, first. I'm beyond assuming that you can at this point.

EDIT: Good grief this thread is moving too damn fast.

[Arashikage]

OK, after some thought, I'll let you guys start a NEW lounge RP that doesn't count as part of the RP count, under the following conditions:

1. NO discussion thread with it.

2. A GM must be selected for it, and a new one selected if the GM resigns.

3.  If it gets out of control, it gets locked.

Understood sir, we will not let you down.

[Kid_Cortet]

OK, after some thought, I'll let you guys start a NEW lounge RP that doesn't count as part of the RP count, under the following conditions:

1. NO discussion thread with it.

2. A GM must be selected for it, and a new one selected if the GM resigns.

3.  If it gets out of control, it gets locked.

gotcha Mon Capitain

EDIT: Good grief this thread is moving too damn fast.

lol...what happens when you take candy from a baby.....or other things people are addicted to xD

[Fluxy]

OK, after some thought, I'll let you guys start a NEW lounge RP that doesn't count as part of the RP count, under the following conditions:

1. NO discussion thread with it.

2. A GM must be selected for it, and a new one selected if the GM resigns.

3.  If it gets out of control, it gets locked.

Got it, but if you would be so kind as to go a bit more in depth about out of control? I mean, this can be taken many ways. I just would like to hear from the head what he would like to see.

And understood, sorry about the PM.

[DZComposer]

Out of Control -  if mods have to start spending a lot of time in there. Especially if I have to go in there.

[Arashikage]

Like a blatent disregard for rules more or less

[Kid_Cortet]

Out of Control -  if mods have to start spending a lot of time in there. Especially if I have to go in there.

that is why i said earlier have a mod specifically for those kinds of rps

[Fluxy]

Out of Control -  if mods have to start spending a lot of time in there. Especially if I have to go in there.

Fully understood on what you would like now. Thank you. =]