bury the year Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 If you've noticed at all recently, the staff team was able to finally get access to the admin panel to fix some problems that have been plaguing YCM for a very long time now. Therefore, since there's actually a better chance for us to reorganize things and implement new features, I'd like you the members to make suggestions involving the Creative Writing and RP sections. Just remember - if I shot it down in the past, it's unlikely I'll agree to it now. Okay. Shoot. [b]Things that are most likely gonna happen:[/b] - Roleplays being moved out from being a subforum of Creative Writing. [b]Things I think could work:[/b] - A "Story Planning" subforum, much like we have for RPs. People would be able to post threads devoted to specifically generating ideas instead of being restricted to the one thread we have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Story Planning sounds so good. Stops clutter in the actual fiction thread, and much more free rein regarding ideas and authorial ideas. I'm one to think that it would also be quite a good place to generally talk about how to write (discussions on character development, setting, word usage etc.), unless that's worth a new section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakashi Hatake Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think we need a single, all new sub-section in Creative Writing for both RP planning and fiction wiriting. That way, we could just scroll through the sub section to find interesting subjects instead of having to find our way through some cluttered thread where everyone's posting different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Crouton Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Supports story planning section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 [quote name='.Rai' timestamp='1351796901' post='6058901'] I'm one to think that it would also be quite a good place to generally talk about how to write (discussions on character development, setting, word usage etc.), unless that's worth a new section. [/quote] That would work fine. I'd just want to have a section that isn't about discussing specific stories and more getting general help, if that makes any sense. [b]EDIT:[/b] [quote name='sicknastyKakashi' timestamp='1351797027' post='6058903'] I think we need a single, all new sub-section in Creative Writing for both RP planning and fiction wiriting. That way, we could just scroll through the sub section to find interesting subjects instead of having to find our way through some cluttered thread where everyone's posting different things. [/quote] Not sure what you mean by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbra Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Story Planning / Discussion seems like a great idea. Throwing my support at that, for all it's worth. Also, RP finally getting its own category? [i]Yesssssssssssss. [/i]That has been a long time coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catterjune Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 If I'm reading it write: Creating Writing = Where the stories, and only the stories go. (Similar to how RP is just the RP, and only the RP) "Story Planning/Discussion" = Link to the Main Story on the front page. Discussion of whatever. "Oh man guys, I have the best idea for a story!" "Yeah bro! Totally go write that!" "Yeah man, that was sick in chapter 3 when she died! Totally came out of left field" Yeah, I think that could work. I prefer to read a story all in one go as opposed to like... reading it and then having to wade through 2 or 3 pages before finding the next chapter. Makes the Creative Writing section better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Master Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Wait, wait. Lemmie get this straight. RP gets its own section with a subforum of OOC and RP planning. Creative Writing gains the subforum of story planning. If that's what it is, I 100% support this concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 [quote name='Hatcher' timestamp='1351803075' post='6058967'] If I'm reading it write: Creating Writing = Where the stories, and only the stories go. (Similar to how RP is just the RP, and only the RP) "Story Planning/Discussion" = Link to the Main Story on the front page. Discussion of whatever. "Oh man guys, I have the best idea for a story!" "Yeah bro! Totally go write that!" "Yeah man, that was sick in chapter 3 when she died! Totally came out of left field" Yeah, I think that could work. I prefer to read a story all in one go as opposed to like... reading it and then having to wade through 2 or 3 pages before finding the next chapter. Makes the Creative Writing section better IMO. [/quote] How I envisioned it: Creative Writing = Where threads containing stories go, within which there are posts with chapters and discussions specific to those chapters (mainly reactions and the like). Story Planning = Where general idea development/discussion (ex. the use of female protagonists), beta reading, and problem solving (ex. "Hey guys, I have a duel I want to write but I can't figure out a specific twist.") go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakashi Hatake Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I want a Story Planning thing for RP thangs too. :I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 [quote name='sicknastyKakashi' timestamp='1351805612' post='6059005'] I want a Story Planning thing for RP thangs too. :I [/quote] Oh. That's possible, although I think that if I loosened up on the rules restrictions for creating new threads and revised the forum description it could work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerion Brightflame Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 A planning Subforum or section would be great. Since, I for one stuggle to fully embrace ideas due to lack of being able to think of all the details, and it would probably make the section more apporachable for newer members in my opinion, if they can brain storms ideas first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Since no new suggestions seem to be needed right now, I'll unstick this thread. Feel free to keep up discussion, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 [color=white]Seeing my mortal nemesis type like a child really creeps me out.[/color] [quote name='sicknastyKakashi' timestamp='1351805612' post='6059005'] I want a Story Planning thing for RP thangs too. :I [/quote] I don't think this is necessary. For one, we barely get posts at all in the RP Planning thread, but it's more than enough to keep track of everything. An RP is cool and all, but it doesn't carry the same weight as a fanfic, and upon being done, everything will just switch (planning included) into the OOC thread. There's no need for something like that, it'll just be a waste of space. Just what I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng's Old Account Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Based on a whim: noticed the Character Creation Guide -> Am suggesting OoC Creation Guide. You know, give 'em pointers 'n' such about good OoC Maintenance 'n' such... ...Oh, also an updated Character Creation Guide wouldn't go amiss, though it ain't that necessary... Just food for thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 [quote [quote name='Kyng' timestamp='1353490921' post='6074754'] Based on a whim: noticed the Character Creation Guide -> Am suggesting OoC Creation Guide. You know, give 'em pointers 'n' such about good OoC Maintenance 'n' such... ...Oh, also an updated Character Creation Guide wouldn't go amiss, though it ain't that necessary... Just food for thought. [/quote] [i]This section does not count posts. [/i]Therefore, even if you spammed by continually posting RP ideas in the arr-pee planning thread, it would have no 'physical' plus, only the benefit of increasingly building up the RP structure itself. That's my guess anyway, I'm not Rinne. But I seriously don't think we should have a subforum for the OOC section. At the very least, it would be easier to retool the OOC section into something that also allows 'planning RP threads' which can later themselves build up into the real thing. It's just...unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 [quote name='Merciful Idiot' timestamp='1353494701' post='6074770'] [i]This section does not count posts. [/i]Therefore, even if you spammed by continually posting RP ideas in the arr-pee planning thread, it would have no 'physical' plus, only the benefit of increasingly building up the RP structure itself. That's my guess anyway, I'm not Rinne. But I seriously don't think we should have a subforum for the OOC section. At the very least, it would be easier to retool the OOC section into something that also allows 'planning RP threads' which can later themselves build up into the real thing. It's just...unnecessary. [/quote][quote name='Rinne' timestamp='1351806243' post='6059009'] Oh. That's possible, although I think that if I loosened up on the rules restrictions for creating new threads and revised the forum description it could work too. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng's Old Account Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 [quote name='Merciful Idiot' timestamp='1353494701' post='6074770'] [i]This section does not count posts. [/i]Therefore, even if you spammed by continually posting RP ideas in the arr-pee planning thread, it would have no 'physical' plus, only the benefit of increasingly building up the RP structure itself. That's my guess anyway, I'm not Rinne. But I seriously don't think we should have a subforum for the OOC section. At the very least, it would be easier to retool the OOC section into something that also allows 'planning RP threads' which can later themselves build up into the real thing. It's just...unnecessary. [/quote]By OoC Creation thread I didn't mean a thread for planning RPs. I meant making a thread which would portray good OoC Structure and tidiness (because organization doesn't ever hurt anyone; rather it makes things more clear for people to read 'n' understand. Oh, and also that a messy OoC Thread can drive away potential players), and pointers of how to keep OoC Thread order (like reducing off-topic posting) and the likes. Sorry if I didn't quiet elaborate enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ahhh, I read that completely wrong. Yeah, that would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng's Old Account Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 [quote name='Kyng' timestamp='1353508259' post='6074812'] By OoC Creation thread I didn't mean a thread for planning RPs. I meant making a thread which would portray good OoC Structure and tidiness (because organization doesn't ever hurt anyone; rather it makes things more clear for people to read 'n' understand. Oh, and also that a messy OoC Thread can drive away potential players), and pointers of how to keep OoC Thread order (like reducing off-topic posting) and the likes. Sorry if I didn't quiet elaborate enough. [/quote]I think Rinne missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng's Old Account Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 So yeah, he definitely missed it. RINNE, CHECK IT AGAIN!![quote name='Kyng' timestamp='1353508259' post='6074812'] By OoC Creation thread I didn't mean a thread for planning RPs. I meant making a thread which would portray good OoC Structure and tidiness (because organization doesn't ever hurt anyone; rather it makes things more clear for people to read 'n' understand. Oh, and also that a messy OoC Thread can drive away potential players), and pointers of how to keep OoC Thread order (like reducing off-topic posting) and the likes. Sorry if I didn't quiet elaborate enough. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 ...I ignored it because there's no purpose. As long as you're not breaking any of the rules it doesn't matter what your OOC structure is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng's Old Account Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 A response is, under these circumstances, better (and generally more polite) than no response, even if you deem it purposeless. I could apply the same logic to the character creation guide. As long as no rules are broken, it doesn't matter what the character is like. And yet we have a Character Creation Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Point taken - "ignored" was probably not the best word. However, there is no structure for OOC threads that is considered objectively "superior," and keeping members in line requires the GM merely to actually read everyone's in-character posts. It is also not as essential to have a certain ordering of text in your thread than it is to have a well-written character, and the latter is what YCM members seem to struggle with more compared to the former. If anyone besides myself would like to take it unto themselves to make a guide if they feel it's so indispensable, and also feel they're enough an authority on the subject, then by all means do so. (I am, however, working on a combined plot/setting guide that got waylaid a few months ago, so expect that up sometime. Hopefully.) [b]EDIT:[/b] Also, I kept forgetting to check this thread. x: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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