Dwarven King Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Alright, now you have my full, undivided attention. How are people surviving with the world...dead? You know, water, food, etc. Also, what type of abilities and weapons are there? Sorry, I like detail. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Stalfos19 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 · Hidden by Admiral_Stalfos19, May 7, 2011 - No reason given Hidden by Admiral_Stalfos19, May 7, 2011 - No reason given I'm thinking I might put up a Diablo RP some time. Haven't sorted out the plot yet, but it'll essentially be Diablo 2 LoD characters going into the Diablo 3 world, or something along those lines anyway. Anyone interested? Link to comment
The White Wolf Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Alright, now you have my full, undivided attention. How are people surviving with the world...dead? You know, water, food, etc. Also, what type of abilities and weapons are there? Sorry, I like detail. :3Little water left (I have my own little twist there)Food. . . . I said animals have survived >.>All abilities/weapons would be cosmic related unless given an exception Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarven King Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Little water left (I have my own little twist there)Food. . . . I said animals have survived >.>All abilities/weapons would be cosmic related unless given an exception By food I was referring to plant like stuff. Alright, I'm extremely intrigued. Create the thread if you want and I shall join it! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Wolf Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Oh... that s*** is dead and I'm working on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarven King Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Haha, I thought so. I was just making sure. Like I said, I like the details. ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Stalfos19 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Anyway, like I said earlier, I'm thinking of starting a Diablo RP. It'll take place around the same timing as Diablo III's set to start, but the heroes will be the Diablo II heroes. That's as far as I've got for the plot, so far, but I might figure the rest of it out later. Would anyone happen to be interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarven King Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 I don't know anything about Diablo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Stalfos19 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Is there anyone here that does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Okay guys, stop clogging up the RP Planning Thread with "I don't know what that is hurr hurr" posts. They're annoying, pointless, and don't contribute to the atmosphere of a RP Planning Thread. Come on, this is the Internet. It's not like you're shut up in your home with no way to access information on the topic at hand. Search engines do exist for a reason. In the time it takes you to write a "I don't know" thread, you could probably have already been done Googling the thing in question. Alright, now that that is out of the way, I just have to say that I think a Diablo RP would be a brilliant RP- especially if you established some sort of treasure system, allowing people to accumulate magical objects, weapons, et cetera like you do in an actual game. I would also like to see a dark fantasy on this forum. That being said, I can't really contribute more to the subject without knowing more about the plot. If you could post that, I'd be much obliged. And yes, I do know about Diablo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarven King Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 When someone mentions something I don't know, I have three options. Option 1: I google it and waste at least an hour trying to understand it. Then tell him I like it and he creates the RP. I join it and play. Then, because my knowledge is based solely of what I read on the internet (which isn't always helpful), I make blunders and screw up the whole RP. Option 2: I simply say, "I don't know what that is." Then he can either wait and see if someone else does, or not. Up to him. If no one says they know about it, then he will know that making a RP over it might not be such a good idea since people will be confused. Option 3: I ignore him. Of course, everyone might wind up ignoring him (especially if it's a topic nobody knows about). And we all know we hate getting ignored. So, by me choosing option 2, I have shown that I am not ignoring him, and that I am not going to try to gather up quick knowledge over it and possibly ruin his RP. If you don't like how I do things, simply skip over my posts. "I don't know about that." only takes up one post. So what is that, a second of your life wasted as you scroll over it? Quit complaining and do something else with your time. Either way, I'm still going to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 When someone mentions something I don't know, I have three options. Option 1: I google it and waste at least an hour trying to understand it. Then tell him I like it and he creates the RP. I join it and play. Then, because my knowledge is based solely of what I read on the internet (which isn't always helpful), I make blunders and screw up the whole RP. Option 2: I simply say, "I don't know what that is." Then he can either wait and see if someone else does, or not. Up to him. If no one says they know about it, then he will know that making a RP over it might not be such a good idea since people will be confused. Option 3: I ignore him. Of course, everyone might wind up ignoring him (especially if it's a topic nobody knows about). And we all know we hate getting ignored. Or you could say, "Hey guys, I don't know a lot about this, can you help me out?" It's better than spamming up a Planning thread. Or, if worst comes to worst, say "Can you explain it to me?". And, whoever said you have to join the RP? If the RP is made exclusively for lovers of one subject, that doesn't mean you can't help out and help them plan it; in fact, that would be a very nice thing for you to do, as well as getting you to learn more stuff about the subject. Saying "I don't know what it is" does little to help. It doesn't tell the person that you want him to explain it; it tells him that you don't care about his topic. I don't care if you say this in an actual RP, but in a Planning thread, it just gets in the way and doesn't help out at all. It might get someone to explain the idea, and then you help out, but it just as likely will not, like it did with Admiral_Stalfos19. And just because he's basing a topic off of something doesn't mean he should take the time to explain it. If you come up with a original idea, people aren't going to know about it until you tell them about it, now are they? The same should go for established franchises, especially since there will always be people who don't know what it is. So, by me choosing option 2, I have shown that I am not ignoring him, and that I am not going to try to gather up quick knowledge over it and possibly ruin his RP. If you don't like how I do things, simply skip over my posts. "I don't know about that." only takes up one post. So what is that, a second of your life wasted as you scroll over it? Quit complaining and do something else with your time. Either way, I'm still going to do it. Please stop acting like that. I'm trying to tell you that instead of replying with the dismissive "I don't know what that is" you could actually take the time to ask the person to explain it. Or, you could look it up on the Internet and say "I don't know much about this, help me out here". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarven King Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Or you could say, "Hey guys, I don't know a lot about this, can you help me out?" It's better than spamming up a Planning thread. Or, if worst comes to worst, say "Can you explain it to me?". And, whoever said you have to join the RP? If the RP is made exclusively for lovers of one subject, that doesn't mean you can't help out and help them plan it; in fact, that would be a very nice thing for you to do, as well as getting you to learn more stuff about the subject. Saying "I don't know what it is" does little to help. It doesn't tell the person that you want him to explain it; it tells him that you don't care about his topic. I don't care if you say this in an actual RP, but in a Planning thread, it just gets in the way and doesn't help out at all. It might get someone to explain the idea, and then you help out, but it just as likely will not, like it did with Admiral_Stalfos19. And just because he's basing a topic off of something doesn't mean he should take the time to explain it. If you come up with a original idea, people aren't going to know about it until you tell them about it, now are they? The same should go for established franchises, especially since there will always be people who don't know what it is. Please stop acting like that. I'm trying to tell you that instead of replying with the dismissive "I don't know what that is" you could actually take the time to ask the person to explain it. Or, you could look it up on the Internet and say "I don't know much about this, help me out here". I just explained that taking a hour of my time to research it on the internet will do little to help me. How would it be any different if he took time to explain it? It wouldn't. Understand that and you will understand me. At least I'm not going around going, "Hahaha, shut up and go away! *trollface*" like spammers do. Be thankful for that. P.S. You complaining about me is spamming the thread. Please stop doing it because it's taking up to much room. <--- You see what I did there? <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 It would be different because he could give you the correct facts and enough information about the subject to pass by in the RP. They would become a reliable source of information, unlike web sites. Yes, if you wish to think that way, I am spamming. But at least I'm spamming to make this thread better, and will stop promptly when yours do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarven King Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 *sigh* This is a pointless argument. I'm no longer contributing to it. Instead, I shall leave like a gentleman. *slaps Luxray with a white glove* Good day to you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Stalfos19 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Alright, now that that is out of the way, I just have to say that I think a Diablo RP would be a brilliant RP- especially if you established some sort of treasure system, allowing people to accumulate magical objects, weapons, et cetera like you do in an actual game. I would also like to see a dark fantasy on this forum. That being said, I can't really contribute more to the subject without knowing more about the plot. If you could post that, I'd be much obliged. And yes, I do know about Diablo. Thank you, Luxray. Thought I'd refrain from posting here for a while so I could actually think this through. But I think I've got the plot (somewhat) sorted at least. This is how I've worded it so far (and yes I did nick Diablo 3's plot for the first paragraph. I've reworded it though :D ) [spoiler=The Plot]The year is 1284. Deckard Cain, the last remaining Harodric Mage to ever walk the Earth now, returns to the ruins of the Tristram Cathedral, seeking the knowledge that would be required to defeat new stirrings of evil. As he does so, however, a fiery harbinger of doom falls from the heavens, striking the very ground where Diablo entered the world two decades ago. This fire from the sky reawakens the evils of ancient's past, and calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world once again, as they fight against the rising powers of the Burning Hells. The heroes have come from all walks of life. There are Barbarians straight from Harrogath in Mount Arreat. Sorceresses from the Mage Clan of Zann Esu. Druids from the forests of Scosglen. Paladins of Zakarum. Amazons hailing from Mount Karcheus. Assassins of the Viz-Jaq'taar. Even the priests of Rathma, otherwise known to mortal men as Necromancers, have been summoned as the heavens above had been tainted by inferno. They've defeated the Prime Evils before, but can they do so again? Or have the Prime Evils accumulated too much power to be stopped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frybread002 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hmmm...I seriously don't know much about Diablo, because all I really think about when I DO hear the word, is a chicken or that boss from Shadow the Hedgehog. But in terms of a "Plot PLOT," it's a rather good plot. Like, again, I don't know much about the series, so I think it is safe to say that my opinion is unbias, but it's rather good. Like seriously man, just by going off that description alone, I would deffinately scan the role-play thread and see what is going on. But okay, you go the plot down and are reving to go, my questions are: -What makes this different from an averge role-play?(This applies to any role-play that you can see on the first page. Whether it be Frybread002's mecha role-play or Dwarven King's zombie apoclypes role-play, people usually enjoy creativity in their applications and stuff like that. For example, when I Dwarven King's role-play, I really dig the way he explained the plot or when I joined Merciful Iliaster's Kingdom Hearts role-play, it was because of how the applications are. Or when 6 people joined my first role-play, I was told it was because of plot being original and how diverse the character applications were. Like, I really don't like to advertise my stuff, because I don't like forcing people to join, but to give a better understanding, you can check out my signature follow the link from there. But again, I'm only saying that to give a better picture, so you don't have to if you don't want to.) -How enjoyable is this for you?(this mainly applies to you as the Creator of the story. If it is boring to you, then it will be boring to your readers. Like, it's really easy to see a lot of role-plays never finish their story and is a bit sad, but part of the reason, is that the Creator probably didn't put a lot of Feeling into it. It is rather hard to explain, but if you lose interest in it, then everyone will lose interest in it. In my case, my second (and current one) role-play has literally been inactive 3 times, but I was able to pull everyone through to role-play again because I didn't lose faith in it and I'd just told people "hey guys, don't sweat it, we still got some 21 days before it dies, so you can take a break. I don't expect everyone to be commited.") -How enjoyable is this for your applicants?(This can go hand-in-hand with the last question, but deserves it's own catagory, because most of the time, the Creator really does leave us (the Role-Players), hanging. One day, they are their with a cheery smile, but suddenly...well, they just leave us out to dry. Like I said earlier, my second role-play is facing it's third inactivity because...well, I really don't wanna be pressure the people who join, so I leave them at that, but what I try to do, is I try to make it a fun, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere for those who do join. If there is a fight between two fueding members, I let it go on for about 1 or 2 posts before I deem it "to serious" and have them settle it out via. PM. Because, not many people really realize, that just one person, and I repeat, just ONE PERSON(!!!) can literally ruin it for everyone, or cause the morale to go down. Which will result in a premature burial *slaps self*...erm...death. Sorry for the refrence...*cough!* *cough!*) Again, in terms of a plot, I think it's considered "Finished" so there really is no need to linger it on it any longer, but it will help to get a team of people whom you can trust and will stick with you to the end, because as a Story-Teller to (non?) Story-Teller, stories are meant to be enjoyed by everyone and not just a single person. Readers in general, want to read something that can appeal to them as a individual or in general, but as a Story-Tellers, it's our job to meet that need. Hopefully that helps man. [spoiler=As for the rather "pointless" agrument between Drwarven King and Luxary...]I personally hate taking sides, but I will admit...could you guys please take it somewhere else? Like seriously, I can totally respect both of your ideas, but I think it is better to hear from someone who is a "Neutral.": -Luxary, you do have a point when people DO make posts like "I don't know that subject" and you would rather have people look up the infomation online and presumaly (a this point, I am just infering) help the person in someway. But you were being hypcritical when you did post that, saying "it's pointless to spam the thread" and I personally think a more better solution would have just been to PM Dwarven and talk about it there. Not bringing it the planning thread. -Dwarven, I do respect the fact that you do look up the infomation and try to help that person out, but same thing can be said to you man. Should've just replied in a PM. But again, I respect the fact that you were just defending in what you believe, but I think it should have just been discussed in a PM. -To the both of you...Yeah...well...at this point, you are both being hypocritical. The entire arguement could've been avoided if you guys just said nothing... -To Admiral_Stalfos19, if I'd known that your question was disregarded, I would have personally stated my opinion, it's just that I am not really active in any Threads on YCM, so I'd just checked on the tread to see what was going on. But when I read what WAS going, I sincerely apologize if your question was completely disregarded, because that has literally happened to me 20 times (on various threads and forums), and I would have replied if I had known about it sooner. -To Dwarven and Luxary...I think you two should just avoid each other, unless you can work it amongst yourselves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Stalfos19 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yeah, I'll keep all that in mind. Anyway, this is what I'm thinking for the app form Generic App Stuff (name, gender, age, appearance, bio...)Class (The 7 types you'll be able to choose from are: Amazon, Assassin, Necromancer, Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid and Paladin)List of Skills/Abilities (I'll delve into the limitations when I actually start the RP)Starting Equipment (Obvious field is obvious) Is there anything else I should add before I start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frybread002 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Okay, don't tell me the details of EVERYTHING!! Because...well, this next part of advice actually varies with member to member, but some people don't like complicated, while other people perfer complicated applications. So with that in mind: what is a complicated application...?? Unfortunately, I don't know a complicated app when I see one, I'd just prefer originality and diversity as a role-player. Now, this is me personally, but I never really did like hearing the exact details of someone story-line because I am always busy with "Business" on YCM; such as running my own run-down (and unofficial) company, making sure the promises that I give everyone that joins my role-play is kept, and that everyone I meet and help on these threads are equally met with care and treatment. Because of that, I'm constantly busy and so I'm not really to involved with these apps. But that's just me, but the point of me telling you that, is most of the time, those who do browse an random role-play (which I can admit I have done a lot of time), generally do a quick-read of things. Which goes into the concept of the app being considered "complicated" or "non-complicated". Plus, it's always helpful to do test-runs on a PM system or going through your own applications to make sure that everything you want is there. I know I'm telling you the obivious, and the opinions I'm usually giving are just asking questions about it, but if there is anything that I want to stress, is just to have fun with it and make sure YOU test run your own applications. Everytime I'm posting a Role-Play Thread, one of the things that I want to do with it, is that I actually make my own character with the very same applications I've used. If I find it hard, then I adjust it. P.S. Incase you didn't know, I am only helping you with the general role-play planning, and not the story, so I think it is better to contact someone who DOES know about the story such as you. Someone such as Luxary, as he claim that he knows the story and if he doesn't...well I guess we can all call him Hypocritical ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 ...would anyone be interested in a mecha RP I was working on a while back but dumped? Or maybe some sort of Pokemon RP? Iunno, I have too many ideas bouncing around. |D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesirson Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 RP IDEA TIME! So you, as the RPer, takes the role of a Shield. Now that may sound weird, but listen! The Shields are a race of very human-like creatures that come from another world. Their technology is way more advanced than ours, especially their weapon technology. However, the Shields are a peaceful race, and to prevent inner conflicts on their homeworld all weapons are constructed so that they only work when fueled with light from the Sun, and thus they don't work on the Shield homeworld. There will be some more plot points, but I just want to check if you like the idea first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yeah, I'll keep all that in mind. Anyway, this is what I'm thinking for the app form Generic App Stuff (name, gender, age, appearance, bio...)Class (The 7 types you'll be able to choose from are: Amazon, Assassin, Necromancer, Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid and Paladin)List of Skills/Abilities (I'll delve into the limitations when I actually start the RP)Starting Equipment (Obvious field is obvious) Is there anything else I should add before I start? I'd rather not force people to shoehorn themselves into a certain type of "Class", but to each his own, I guess. Make it a like the games, I guess, but still... Okay, don't tell me the details of EVERYTHING!! Because...well, this next part of advice actually varies with member to member, but some people don't like complicated, while other people perfer complicated applications. So with that in mind: what is a complicated application...?? Unfortunately, I don't know a complicated app when I see one, I'd just prefer originality and diversity as a role-player. Now, this is me personally, but I never really did like hearing the exact details of someone story-line because I am always busy with "Business" on YCM; such as running my own run-down (and unofficial) company, making sure the promises that I give everyone that joins my role-play is kept, and that everyone I meet and help on these threads are equally met with care and treatment. Because of that, I'm constantly busy and so I'm not really to involved with these apps. But that's just me, but the point of me telling you that, is most of the time, those who do browse an random role-play (which I can admit I have done a lot of time), generally do a quick-read of things. Which goes into the concept of the app being considered "complicated" or "non-complicated". Plus, it's always helpful to do test-runs on a PM system or going through your own applications to make sure that everything you want is there. I know I'm telling you the obivious, and the opinions I'm usually giving are just asking questions about it, but if there is anything that I want to stress, is just to have fun with it and make sure YOU test run your own applications. Everytime I'm posting a Role-Play Thread, one of the things that I want to do with it, is that I actually make my own character with the very same applications I've used. If I find it hard, then I adjust it. P.S. Incase you didn't know, I am only helping you with the general role-play planning, and not the story, so I think it is better to contact someone who DOES know about the story such as you. Someone such as Luxary, as he claim that he knows the story and if he doesn't...well I guess we can all call him Hypocritical ^^ Is that basically test-run your apps? Jolly good advice, if you ask me. Are you doubting my sincerity, sir?! :D Well, for your information, I do know about Diablo...but only 1 and 2. Still haven't gotten around to 3, I'm afraid. So any plot points that hinge on your knowledge of Diablo 3 I can't help you with. ...would anyone be interested in a mecha RP I was working on a while back but dumped? Or maybe some sort of Pokemon RP? Iunno, I have too many ideas bouncing around. |D MECHA RPZ, PL0X. RP IDEA TIME! So you, as the RPer, takes the role of a Shield. Now that may sound weird, but listen! The Shields are a race of very human-like creatures that come from another world. Their technology is way more advanced than ours, especially their weapon technology. However, the Shields are a peaceful race, and to prevent inner conflicts on their homeworld all weapons are constructed so that they only work when fueled with light from the Sun, and thus they don't work on the Shield homeworld. There will be some more plot points, but I just want to check if you like the idea first. I'd be interested, but I'd need to know the plot before I would positively join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarven King Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 RP IDEA TIME! So you, as the RPer, takes the role of a Shield. Now that may sound weird, but listen! The Shields are a race of very human-like creatures that come from another world. Their technology is way more advanced than ours, especially their weapon technology. However, the Shields are a peaceful race, and to prevent inner conflicts on their homeworld all weapons are constructed so that they only work when fueled with light from the Sun, and thus they don't work on the Shield homeworld. There will be some more plot points, but I just want to check if you like the idea first. That's a rather interesting idea. Basically force the players to choose sides on a different planet? I would like to see the plot though if you don't mind. @ Luxray: Not trying to spam or anything. I just wanna make a quick apology. I shouldn't have snapped like that, but I was a little touchy at that time. Either way, none of that argument was at all your fault. It was completely mine, and so I sincerely apologize. No hard feelings? :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesirson Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Vague and undetailed plot: I'll just skip the Shield part since its up there.Now, a cosmic entity, called Lavidez by the Shields, have entered the earth's atmosphere, spreading its dark influence into the fragile heart of the humans. Lavidez grants the humans superpowers, but at the same time infecting them by greed. And there could be some rogue Shields too. I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Stalfos19 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'd rather not force people to shoehorn themselves into a certain type of "Class", but to each his own, I guess. Make it a like the games, I guess, but still... Should I allow hybrids in that case? EDIT: To hell with it, I'll allow hybrids anyway, but I'll have limitations in place. That way, things don't get out of hand. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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