GPS Roleplay Reviews [Currently Reviewing: Digimon: Paladins of the Boundary by Hydra of Gentlemanliness]

[Supreme Gamesmaster]

One day -- I forget which -- three events just happened to align:
>I discovered Linkara and Iron Liz;
>Fenrir and Dark's voice review thread existed;
>I played X-Over Academy, an utterly infuriating roleplay.

Thus, I decided to do voice reviews of roleplays. The objective is essentially to recommend for or against joining a roleplay, taking a look at what makes it fun and what doesn't. This is an important distinction: as Roxas may recall, even a horrible roleplay by inexperienced roleplayers can be so fun as to spawn a sequel. Essentially, I'm doing for online RPs what the Foundry's Pen and Paper Corner does for RPGs, only I'm also making terrible jokes and obtuse references along the way. Oh, and my recording equipment is horrendous and my editing is crap (but rest assured, it took me all day to record this piece of garbage).

A note to moderators: I don't know what section this should go in. If anyone has a better idea as to where this should go, go ahead and move it, of course.

[spoiler=Season I]
[url="http://kiwi6.com/file/853jg5b1u2"]Episode 101: Yu-Gi-Oh! Numbered Days by Trimage[/url] [url="http://www.mediafire.com/?2g3506zqd8qi29k"](mirror)[/url] [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/258409-yu-gi-oh-numbered-days-oocstartedaccepting/"](OoC thread)[/url]
Rating: C-
Summary: Trimage was an abysmal GM at the time I wrote this. (I feel guilty now.) Not sure if he got any better, but I can only think he did. Some insanely big names are in this, though, so check it out if you'd like.
Notable Quotes: "When the Black Hole was activated one of the officers summoned Black Hole Dragon from his hand negating the effect and getting a monster with 3500 ATK onto the field, at the same time many of the duelists that still had their souls began moving together and trying to figure out a plan to get out of the situation, the best they could come up with was to have everyone come together and defeat the officers by the exit and once they were out of the way to make a break for it, unfortunately both the Cyber and the Unbound Beast user were in that area along with the woman who seemed to be directing the whole thing."

[url="http://kiwi6.com/file/1s1dx3vw26"]Episode 102: Heaven S Soul Saga Legacy by *~Dark~Magician~*[/url] (mirror) [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/258209-heaven-s-soul-sagas-legacy-oocstartedalways-accepting/"](OoC thread)[/url]
Rating: B-
Summary: It's good enough that I pick on specific character interactions rather than the whole concept. Oh, and the OoC thread is an eyesore and a bandwidth terror. Note that the GM was called Kyng of Ice at the time of this review.
Notable Quotes: [color=#b22222]"Very well, Dragovian, we shall comMENCE!"[/color]; [color=#008000]"I bet if you had your longer ears, I could make them feel incredible, and that being said I bet you I could make you feel so incredible."[/color]

[url="http://kiwi6.com/file/9gwo16g9cr"]Episode 103: Pokémon Iridescent: Evolving Era by Mr.WHAM[/url] (mirror) [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/259306-pokemon-iridescent-evolving-era-ooc-thread-always-accepting-startedtrainers-welcome/"](OoC thread)[/url]
Rating: C+; D
Summary: Godmoding: The Roleplay. At the time of the review, the rules were hopelessly complex and generally ignored. There's still a concept problem in that it's waaaay too big, but it's not hopeless or as bad as it was at the time of the review.
Notable Quotes: "HEY OAK. WASSUP BROHAM?!"; "MR.FANTABULOUS"

[url="http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/ng6w6k12cc/gps_ep04.mp3"]Episode 104: Duel Academy: The Spirit Chronicles by Justice Master[/url] (mirror) [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/261503-duel-academy-the-spirit-chronicles-year-1-acceptingstarted-pg-16/"](OoC thread)[/url]
Rating: B-
Summary: The concept was good, but as usual, the roleplayers forgot about it. White Hollow is a terrible roleplayer, but Time Psyduck is amazing. It's a great place to learn; awful roleplayers actually seem good here. They're still awful, though.
Notable Quotes: "Raito then remembered that he had to be at the...what was that place again? The school?"; "Last year, he was still an Obelisk Blue. He had a relationship with a female Ra Yellow student, in a friendlt duel he killed her in a Shadow Game. He didnt duel until today. That boy had something, something good inside him. Aen realised that he was the bad guy of [s]the Rp[/s] of their duel."; "Tyson will sometimes to protect his friend even if it means he will die."; "I am Haku Purotekuta. And I will be letting you take the first turn, mysterious fat-man."

[url="http://kiwi6.com/file/3p31hri1rk"]Episode 105: L.O.N.E The Role Play: The Pre-Story by Dark Necromancer[/url] (mirror) (Roleplay finished)
Rating: D
Summary: It lasted two pages. TWO. PAGES. And small wonder: it's the worst roleplay I've reviewed so far. At least Pokémon Iridescent was funny. Witness the worst self-insert in YCM history! Behold the plot-breaking godmoding! Gaze upon the immaturity and weep!
A bit of errata: Lunar Origins is actually paired with BrokenHeart15, who's pretty good IIRC. Aggro Dragon, on the other hand, is screwed.
Notable Quotes: "Torn dropped her jaws and said, [b][color=#B22222]'... The actual... F**k?'[/color][/b]"; "[b]'[/b][color=#FFD700][b]Spirit Detach![/b][/color]', he said, ripping L.O.N.E out of Ron without causing any harm to him whatsoever."

[url="http://kiwi6.com/file/73z051aw5q"]Episode 106: Yu-Gi-Oh! Spectrum by TotalObelisk[/url] [url="http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/73z051aw5q/gps_ep06.mp3"](download)[/url] (mirror) [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/261406-yu-gi-oh-spectrum-now-started-still-accepting/"](OoC thread)[/url]
Rating: B+
Summary: It's good! It's... good! The plot is as flimsy as a wet paper bag and the players rarely post, but the management is fantastic, the literacy level might pass high school, and the characters are flawed and consistent. Go on and join. I would, if I played YGO.
Notable Quotes: "[b]'Big lab-type place, lots of windows and metal doors, kinda like Star Trek...Except Star Trek's in space and this is on the ground, so in fact it's nothing like Star Trek.'[/b] He paused, trying to make sense of his own sentence and staring off into space."; "Syra kept silent as Zues introduced himself, seeming very much like a cliche'd evil businessman/scientist."

[url="http://kiwi6.com/file/i7fwfa35s8"]Episode 107: The Legacy of Sancta by Generation III[/url] [url="http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/i7fwfa35s8/gps_ep07.mp3"](download)[/url] (mirror) [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/263809-the-legacy-of-sancta-book-i-burning-out-pg-16-accepting-series/"](OoC thread)[/url]
Rating: C
Summary: The administration is unacceptable, but the three main players are weaving a nice story amongst themselves. The story is easy to get caught up in and fun to follow if you can figure out what it is. Oh, and *~Dark~Magician~(Girl~)* have figured out how to write believable romance.
Notable Quotes: "Ever so gently, he landed on the floor next to Skye as he looked up, whisper-shouting[b] 'Lazarus, you're next!'[/b]"; "'There may be movement in the city send someone to check it out..' he then said his voice dark as he turned to the man, "Asca melloneamin!" he then said loudly using magic bestowing increased speed on the guard to allow him to move to the other guards quickly."

[url="http://kiwi6.com/file/b9w98k29x2"]Episode 107x: The Spirits of Duel Academy by Reina Soho[/url] [url="http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/b9w98k29x2/gps_ep07x.mp3"](download)[/url] (mirror) [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/268281-the-spirits-of-duel-academy-pg-13-not-startedaccepting/"](OoC thread)[/url]
Rating: B+, although I don't mention it in voice >_>
Summary: A short review of an OoC thread only. I think I mistook Ms. Reina Soho's gender. ;_; Well, nevertheless, I hope you'll enjoy this short review!
Notable Quotes: N/A
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Season II]
[url="http://kiwi6.com/file/c2rjvuzeu5"][b]Episode 201:[/b] Digimon: Paladins of the Boundary by Hydra of Gentlemanliness[/url] [url="http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/c2rjvuzeu5/gps_ep201.mp3"](download)[/url] (mirror) [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/263831-digimon-paladins-of-the-boundary-acceptingstarted/"](OoC thread)[/url]
Rating: G~A+; P~B; S~B; [b]GPS: A[/b][b]-[/b]
Summary: Ytidens reviews! It's far from perfect, but it's the best we've got. Good roleplayers should join immediately. Mediocre and bad ones should run before it's too late. Oh, and the main problem shows up halfway through Page 2. :/
Notable Quotes: "I have an idea!" he exclaimed with a smile. "Shinjuku National Bank, that's our next destination!" he said with glee, pausing for a few seconds, then pivoting and turning in a direction. [i]~Hydra of Gentlemanliness, on an off-sentence (we all have them)[/i]
[/spoiler]

I only review roleplays that a] have started and b] are still accepting new players. If you want me to see if a given roleplay is any good or put your own roleplay in the spotlight, I'll see what I can do about reviewing it. I only review roleplays if their gamemasters have consented to the review over PM.

Besides that, I hope you'll enjoy these reviews, or at least be informed by them.

With all due respect,
~Supreme Gamesmaster Yddisac
Oh, and the title stands for [b]G[/b]amemaster, [b]P[/b]layers, and [b]S[/b]tory

[Ghoulish]

Couldn't see the review? However the idea is brilliant and what I was thinking of previously, but since I can't review I wanted to leave it to someone better. Anyway looking forward to these reviews will u only be reviewing bad role plays? or advertising good ones to?

[Supreme Gamesmaster]

I'd happily advertise good roleplays. As for the review, click the link in the spoiler; it's a downloadable mp3.

[Ghoulish]

First off, you did answer me first question, was that your real accent? Holy s*** it's awesome XD also review was funny and well done.

[Lunar Origins]

Downloading the MP3, this sounds interesting.

[TotalObelisk]

A very neat idea and not at all bad for your first one, it was actually quite entertaining (and somewhat flattering) so I'd certainly like to see some more.

As for why I joined Numbered Days (if you're curious) it was esentially because 1) I was sick and tired of all the 'signer' based role-plays and similar 2) I really REALLY like the Numbers plot from ZeXal and was waiting for one to crop up and use it, I was kinda put off by the orichalcos part but I gave it a go anyway.

[Lunar Origins]

This is gold. I love it.

[Hydra of Ages]

Hmm... well, I learned some things today.

[quote name='Supreme Gamemaster'] TotalObelisk will give you a good time. [/quote]

...and this is going directly into my sig.

Aside from that, you have one of the best British accents I've ever heard- seriously, I think I could listen to that for hours. You slurred a couple times, but managed to avoid tripping over your own tongue, so I think this is the kind of recording that could only get better with time- I have a problem where most amateur podcasts either render themselves unintelligible or harmful to my ears due to bad editing, so it's excellent that you were able to put out an MP3 that largely avoided both.

I'd recommend finding an MP3 hosting site -or just splicing it into a youtube video- but I have zero experience in that area, so eh. Tindeck might work, though I don't know their file size limits at all, so yeah.

...Ooh, X-Over Academy... please don't bring that up, it doesn't bear thinking about.

[Aesirson]

I now have an extreme urge to create an RP just to get it reviewed by you, but my RPs usually go down the sink before they even start...

This was boss and I'll be looking forward to the next episode.

[Mecha Love]

Epic accent O.o
Listening to it now......
I'm making an RP... I hope its rated

Tbqh I agree with this all the way. The reason I haven't posted is because I made a new char and witht his battle royale, its impossible to keep up, especially when Trimage comes on pretty much when I sleep.
So... I loved this GPS and +rep to you sir.

[Supreme Gamesmaster]

Thanks to everyone for the glowing reviews! I honestly didn't think this would be very well-received. Thank you so much. ;v;

...I can't believe even the Interwebz likes my accent. I mean, people comment about it IRL all the time, but... wow. O,x

I've added a link to a site called Kiwi6, so you can listen to the episode online now. YAAAAY! I'd like to avoid putting media directly in the thread for now, though, to make it easier to load the page. The Mediafire link is still available as a mirror, though, and if I can scrounge up ten bucks I might even be able to put this stuff on Tindeck.

Next episode coming Saturday, assuming all goes as planned. It looks to be a better roleplay than Numbered Days, somewhat. Actual updates will probably come every Sunday after that, since I have school starting soon and I won't have as much time.

[evilfusion]

O_O...

You mentioned me specifically by name...in a complimentary fashion. I didn't actually realize my rep as an RPer was still around.

Listened to the Numbered Days review (obviously), and think you're got some good points and stuff. And quite honestly, I joined more for the Numbers aspect of the RP than the Orichalcos part. Then I discovered we're starting off by doing a random tournament...against NPCs...kind of lost my interest. And then the whole thing just went to hell at the end. Got to admit, you nailed the GM points down perfectly. That was EXACTLY what I noticed and immediately disliked. It's just too chaotic.

Oh, and the best section for this sort of thing is Fanfic, I think.

[Justice Master]

Loved it. I'm no great RPer or GM, so I would love to be bashed.

[Barian Warlord]

Ow, that hurt but I understand what you were saying and acknowledge them, I just have three things to say, 1-I've done RPs before and when people were given freedom especially with there own duels they'd either ramble or just stop mid do for no apparent reason leaving everyone else stuck. 2-This has to do with plot which was meant to be ridiculous the assassination attempt was faked so that she would have a reason to cut off the satellite and make them miserable so that there souls would produce more energy when taken and they would attract number which she wanted partially because they were powerful and also because she had Infinity Serpent before she even became Mayor and if anybody looked into what she was doing she could just steal there soul and yes the rule on oricalcus should have alerted people should have caused concern but most people wouldn't believe that it could and once used you pretty much become its b@#$ so it didn't matter. 3-I use the same rules for most RPs so ya they are redundant but I'm the type that likes spelling things out so people can get it and the dimensional toll is because there are a lot of people who liked to use 1 char traveling through the yugioh multivers though that has died down and color I actually thought I had taken out that is my bad.
So ya you pointed out all my problems so I'm actually thanking you for that and I will consider what you've said for the remainder of the RP and any others I may make in the future, though your review did almost make me cry but not really and sorry I bored the hell out of you with tediousness.

[Lunar Origins]

Ah, the Soul Saga is next? Very interesting. I was looking to join this RP.

[Justice Master]

If mine starts I'll be sure to let you ram it into the ground. Still waiting for villians. :\

[{Galvantula}]

Oh man, my sound was broken by my parents mum. Can anyone kinda tell me what was said briefly? Since I was involved in that RP I'd like to know.

[Supreme Gamesmaster]

@Evoloution-Emperor: Trimage needs to take a chill pill and get a lot more experience; TotalObelisk is sort of saving it; it might die at any moment; C-.
@Justice Master: Just make sure you have some NPC villains as well. Even villainous PCs have to have a direction to go in.
@Trimage: Sorry. :/ It's not that you're a bad person or have no potential; you mainly need to calm down and get more experience before you start a new RP. (Please don't shut down the current one, though. )

Heaven S Soul Sagas Legacy review has been posted! It was indeed better than Numbered Days, though it was hardly amazing. I have the next target in mind, but I'm going to scout it out first to make sure it differs significantly from Heaven S before posting it. Oh, and a bit of errata: Laila only has three suitors, not four like I said. I think. Sorry! ;;

[Grunt Issun]

Wow your accent really IS awesome.

[Justice Master]

@Surpreme Gamemaster Thanks for the tips! However, my current Ark (yes I'm doing a big project. A HUGE project to be exact.) only has three villians, so NPCs may not be needed.

[Grunt Issun]

Not going to defend anything in your Heaven S review, everything was right, perfectly:
EVERYONE thought Brian was a stupid name for such a badass guy.
Everyone, at least I, thought that Zenith and Laila's relationship was horrible, not believable, doesn't make any sense, you know, from what I could tell from the first RP, they were in the woods, they did some fighting, and then had sex... yeeeaaaah. Hadn't even known each other for a day, AND THEY GOT MARRIED TWO DAYS LATER! IT WAS HORRIBLE!
I have to agree with how generic the spheres are, especially considering there is seven of them... like everything... 7 Dragon Balls, 7 Star Spirits, 7 Crystal Stars, 7 Needles, 7 Chaos Emeralds, 7 of everything!

[Kyng's Old Account]

I'm in complete agreement with my friend above me and I take no offence from this review whatsoever. Your points are valid, true, and in my opinion need working on. I laughed a lot because of how true this review was, especially the Brian feature, which I complained about! Thank you very much for this insightful review and trust me, I will aim to improve from it.

[Supreme Gamesmaster]

[quote name='*~Dark~Magician~*' timestamp='1314988459' post='5486866']
I'm in complete agreement with my friend above me and I take no offence from this review whatsoever. Your points are valid, true, and in my opinion need working on. I laughed a lot because of how true this review was, especially the Brian feature, which I complained about! Thank you very much for this insightful review and trust me, I will aim to improve from it.
[/quote]
In that case, this thread was worth it. Thank you very much.

Unless Mr. Wham objects, I think I'll do Pokémon Iridescent: Evolving Era next. We've done infuriating and intermediate roleplays; now it's time to do a hilarious one.

[Grunt Issun]

Can you review X-over academy after Evolving Era? I wanna know how bad it was

[Supreme Gamesmaster]

I'd be glad to, but I'd like SF-A2 Miki to agree to it, and I think I'd better spread the hate around a bit before I do that, just so I can be fair to it.