Forum-wide roleplay?

[bury the year]

I'm sure a lot of you guys have been aware that we (the staff) can now create our own forums. I've considered for a while now the creation of a forum-based roleplay, aka a roleplay that is posted within an entire forum instead of a single thread. Players could create individual threads to roleplay in within this forum and to submit their character profiles.

Of course, the major stumbling block here would be what the roleplay would actually be about. I know this is a YGO-based forum, but there's a significant enough percent of the population that no longer plays the game, myself included. So, I guess I'd like to hear some ideas from you guys as to what you'd like to see in a forum-wide roleplay. General ideas are best - if you suggest a franchise I can't guarantee there'll be enough support to make it work.

[Kyng's Old Account]

This is an interesting idea - are you suggesting something like a specific Forum with a number of threads for said RP? If not, could you explain the concept a little better?

In terms of theme, however, I think there's little to few things that can please all. Something along the lines of a Multiverse themed RP might work, such as being able to mingle Sci-Fi fans with Fantasy fans (*gasp*) in a Dimensional Mash-up.

If not, I'd recommend you start using polls, isolating genres from genres. In that spirit, I'd also advise you give us a 24 hour period to vote for what genre's we'd like to be in the poll and, to mitigate a large amount of options, allow a multiple choice poll.

[Kakashi Hatake]

I've seen sites that were specifically dedicated to a single RP it it was a lot like what you idea sounds like. if so, It'd be way too confusing for me.

[Asriel Dreemurr]

You know something with a whole lot of customization possible could be a good idea.  I've been involved in rps where an entire forum site was devoted to Gundam style SciFi RPs with threads containing information on everything from materials that could be used to specific weapon systems.  Just an idea, but if you're going to make a forum-wide roleplay then you'd need to have a reason for each thread to exist.

[Astolfo]

No support.

It would be pretty confusing, the normal RP threads and all can take care of a lot of stuff, and if the point of this is to have tons of players, that's bad as well, because way too many players make it absolutely hectic.

[Enrise]

I've looked at this thread from when it was first created, and I'm still looking at it now.

I kind of need a little more information about the idea you're going after, since it's still vague for me.

 

 

No support.

It would be pretty confusing, the normal RP threads and all can take care of a lot of stuff, and if the point of this is to have tons of players, that's bad as well, because way too many players make it absolutely hectic.

 

*Aix's RP*

 

I'm on the fence on this one.

[Premier Alexander Romanov]

Would we be able to port characters from other RPs on this forum into this one?

[bury the year]

Let me clarify to address concerns. It would be a single universe roleplay, mainly with a sandbox environment. The background of the roleplay would be well-defined, but there wouldn't be a ton of direction, so roleplayers would be able to forge their own paths as long as they didn't overshadow the plot itself. (For example, one thread could be a pair of characters in a tavern socializing, while another could have two other characters hunting monsters.) An occasional "event thread" would move the plot of the site along, in which all appropriate characters would be invited to participate.

Let me clarify to address concerns. It would be a single universe roleplay, mainly with a sandbox environment. The background of the roleplay would be well-defined, but there wouldn't be a ton of direction, so roleplayers would be able to forge their own paths as long as they didn't overshadow the plot itself. (For example, one thread could be a pair of characters in a tavern socializing, while another could have two other characters hunting monsters.) An occasional "event thread" would move the plot of the site along, in which all appropriate characters would be invited to participate.

[Aix]

It could work if there were also a character profile thread, where everyone just posted their apps as well as put info as to current conditions (injured etc.), location and link to the last post they made, updating and editing it (if necessary) after each post.

Epic/High Fantasy is undeniably the most classic and, according to what I recall from my data gathered from RP&D (muh-ha-ha-ha, I have been gathering intel on you guys), the most collectively popular. Other than some sort of multi-verse (which many fantasy are anyway), it is the ultimate sandbox environment.

I'm leaning towards a yes on a forum-wide.

[Kakashi Hatake]

Let me clarify to address concerns. It would be a single universe roleplay, mainly with a sandbox environment. The background of the roleplay would be well-defined, but there wouldn't be a ton of direction, so roleplayers would be able to forge their own paths as long as they didn't overshadow the plot itself. (For example, one thread could be a pair of characters in a tavern socializing, while another could have two other characters hunting monsters.) An occasional "event thread" would move the plot of the site along, in which all appropriate characters would be invited to participate.

This is exactly the opposite of what I like in an RP, especially since being so spread out would be confusing and hard to keep up with.

[Aix]

This is exactly the opposite of what I like in an RP, especially since being so spread out would be confusing and hard to keep up with.

Characters, unless they are doing some serious godmodding, in one thread would not affect characters in another. To add to that, we also need, in the character profiles thread, a "current major events" post.

What WOULD possibly be difficult would be to keep the flow of time of each thread in sync. What I've seen super-RP sites do is every once in a while, they'd announce the advancement to the next year, what if we did the same, except maybe announced the next month, since we're not actually as big as dedicated sites?

Well, if we could think of multiple mini-plots converging at points in a massive conspiracy, that would keep everyone separated enough to be organised and keep the interesting part of a super-RP: the possibilities, the various events taking place and the large number of people to interact with.

[Aix]

Actual stats from RP&D, 21/27 people prefer fantasy or have fantasy as their list of top stuff, and a few (like 2 or 3) don't care. Of course, some members of the club are no longer or seldom active, but that is still a serious majority. But, a multiverse may be able to please everyone.

[bury the year]

[quote name="-AixDivadis-" post="6234448" timestamp="1373165371"]Characters, unless they are doing some serious godmodding, in one thread would not affect characters in another. To add to that, we also need, in the character profiles thread, a "current major events" post.What WOULD possibly be difficult would be to keep the flow of time of each thread in sync. What I've seen super-RP sites do is every once in a while, they'd announce the advancement to the next year, what if we did the same, except maybe announced the next month, since we're not actually as big as dedicated sites?Well, if we could think of multiple mini-plots converging at points in a massive conspiracy, that would keep everyone separated enough to be organised and keep the interesting part of a super-RP: the possibilities, the various events taking place and the large number of people to interact with.[/quote] I imagine liquid time would be put into place, i.e. you can be in as many threads at once as long as they don't contradict. And I was planning on having a separate OOC board for this roleplay where applications could be kept in their own threads. Makes organization easier.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Actual stats from RP&D, 21/27 people prefer fantasy or have fantasy as their list of top stuff, and a few (like 2 or 3) don't care. Of course, some members of the club are no longer or seldom active, but that is still a serious majority. But, a multiverse may be able to please everyone.

That doesn't take into account newbies and any other Role-player who ain't a part of your Club. Although, it seems the only ideas spitballed at the moment are Fantasy (as based on Rinne's reply and other posts) as well as a Single Universe (as based on Rinne's reply). I'd suggest a poll should be taken, so that those interested in this project can actively make a vote, rather than external data.

[Enrise]

I admit, after reading it a bit, and given it some thought, I started to get ready to jump off the fence and perhaps be a part of this. I'm interested.

 

I don't know how it works out, so it will be a first time for me. But I would like to see it, and how it all plays out. Or perhaps even help bring it about, should it be implemented.

[Reinforce]

I'm not very good at developing and creating the RPs initially, but I would definitely be willing to join an RP like this one if it does manage to start. Also, another thread you would probably need would be a thread with the rules of the place anyway, how long a post needs to be and the like, even if its the same rules as from this forum.

[Aix]

Okay, I have a random setting/plot idea.

 

Setting: Massive fantasy world, with monsters and ferocious beasts galore in the wilderness. Mortalkind (whatever races, human, elf or maybe unique races) lives in cities around these ancient towers which keep the beasts at bay. Civilization has gotten far, with plenty of commerce, politics and lots of unique cultures, but development is restricted by the fact that civilization outside of the towers' protective radii are nigh impossible to defend or last. Other than these details, it will be a typical, awe-inspiring and beautiful fantasy world with plenty of lore, however, much of the lore is lost, to keep things simple.

 

Plot: For the exploration lover, the neutral Mage's Guild (I'm sure we can come up with a better name, but its supposed to be a massive neutral magic-researching organisation) has discovered a way to erect these towers, though they can only be placed where ley lines intersect. It's time to venture into unexplored territories, discover ancient ruins, face monsters and dragons, and defend the construction of these towers. Maybe some ancient evils are disturbed/awakened and don't like mortals advancing on their territory.

 

For the political fantasy lover, various lords and kings feud over the little bit of land available. Civil war threatens to break out. And then, when the Mage's Guild discovers how to build these towers, they squabble over the new land that will be available and try harder than ever to pull the Mage's Guild onto their side.

[Kazooie]

Okay, I have a random setting/plot idea.

 

Setting: Massive fantasy world, with monsters and ferocious beasts galore in the wilderness. Mortalkind (whatever races, human, elf or maybe unique races) lives in cities around these ancient towers which keep the beasts at bay. Civilization has gotten far, with plenty of commerce, politics and lots of unique cultures, but development is restricted by the fact that civilization outside of the towers' protective radii are nigh impossible to defend or last. Other than these details, it will be a typical, awe-inspiring and beautiful fantasy world with plenty of lore, however, much of the lore is lost, to keep things simple.

 

Plot: For the exploration lover, the neutral Mage's Guild (I'm sure we can come up with a better name, but its supposed to be a massive neutral magic-researching organisation) has discovered a way to erect these towers, though they can only be placed where ley lines intersect. It's time to venture into unexplored territories, discover ancient ruins, face monsters and dragons, and defend the construction of these towers. Maybe some ancient evils are disturbed/awakened and don't like mortals advancing on their territory.

 

For the political fantasy lover, various lords and kings feud over the little bit of land available. Civil war threatens to break out. And then, when the Mage's Guild discovers how to build these towers, they squabble over the new land that will be available and try harder than ever to pull the Mage's Guild onto their side.

 

Makes me think of the Elder Scrolls quite a bit. If it feels like that series, it would be pretty easy for me to get involved.

 

I love the idea of a forum based RP. There are entire forums dedicated to one particular RP, I'm sure we could do a forum RP.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Makes me think of the Elder Scrolls quite a bit. If it feels like that series, it would be pretty easy for me to get involved.
 
I love the idea of a forum based RP. There are entire forums dedicated to one particular RP, I'm sure we could do a forum RP.

I am all up for an Elder Scrolls RP too, actually. With more or less a pre-written World, all we'd need is a plot.

It does depend on how savvy one is with the lore, though. There's plenty of sources one can reference though.

[Super Chaos Sonic]

A forum based RP, seems interesting enough.

 

Just gotta make sure we find enough people who actually want to have this keep going.

 

As for Elder Scrolls RP...not entirely sure about that....mainly cause I've never played that. ^^;

[Enrise]

We had an Elder Scrolls RP some time back. Failed partially because of the owner's lack of knowledge, but that's besides the point.

[Aix]

It'd be simpler with an original RP, we don't all have to go Googling everything and as seen with Sonic, we don't all know the franchise.

[Kyng's Old Account]

In hindsight you're probably right. Plus with an original RP, more or less everyone'd be at the same start-point.

The role of the GM needs to be decided though.

[encapturer]

Honestly most of the classical GM duties would be on the players, as they collaborate to make stories in the shared world.  It'd... definitely be a little different than your standard RP.

 

Whoever would take the mantle of the GM would probably go around and make sure things don't get too out of hand, keep track of events, and spearhead the major events.

[D.A._Sakuyamon]

Hmm, depending on thev mechanics of this single universe in queston I might be interested. This wouldn't be the first forum wide rp I'v joined either (thinks of bse). Although, tbh it's not a good idea for one chaaracter being in multiple threads at once unless said person can multiple or occupie more then one space at a time so keep that in mind.