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GameSpazzer The Beta Male from Against! The! Wall! Since: Jun, 2010
The Beta Male
#113451: May 28th 2013 at 6:03:44 PM

I don't really think there's a problem with the dark levels in the FG or the RP, to be honest.

What Badger said.

edited 28th May '13 6:04:44 PM by GameSpazzer

MY SOUL IS DARK BUT MY HAIR IS COLORFUL — Brahian Pokémon Alchemist
Rivux same old me from [a jump to the sky turns to a rider kick] Since: Aug, 2010
same old me
#113452: May 28th 2013 at 6:03:58 PM

The list sounds pretty solid sans a few more opinions on the subject.

mario is red, i am green, i try my best, but everyone's mean
Higginbid vee-gor from Mt. Ebott Since: May, 2012
vee-gor
#113453: May 28th 2013 at 6:04:37 PM

I think that there is a good balance of dark and light in the FG. It's just that we go back and fourth too quickly as of late.

Ninja'd.

edited 28th May '13 6:04:52 PM by Higginbid

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thespacephantom Jamais vu from the smallest church in Saint-Saëns Since: Oct, 2009
Jamais vu
#113454: May 28th 2013 at 6:05:06 PM

Yeah, I don't really have a problem with the dark levels either.

The list looks good. I don't really have anything to add.

UN JOUR JE SERAI DE RETOUR PRÈS DE TOI
Azure Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Fist from The World Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Fist
#113455: May 28th 2013 at 6:06:33 PM

I actually still have a lot of fun with both the FG and RP. Do you want to know why? Because I have my characters get off their asses and do shit.

I am not sorry for saying this in the least. You want to know what's really missing people doing things. All the way from when, I finally made the transition from some random godmodding asshole to actually kinda competent witer, up until Azathoth's Death I spent the majority of my time here thinking up scenarios to put Cloud and the others through. Now I was in no way the only person to be doing this but I think I can safely say I've done it more than any one else. And never once did I ask for permission or worry about whether it was gonna be fun or not because I knew it was fun and awesome because people participated in it or at least wanted to.

Nobody does stuff anymore. I know this because after Azathoth was done I was actually kinda tired of playing pseudo-GM so I decided to fnally make Alt!Fen into a regular and have character that other people can do stuff to. And you know what happened? Jack diddly squat. I had to step in and make most of Alt!Fen's challenges. Because you guys we're all afraid you were gonna piss off Jam or something. Spaz once said that ideas are the lifeblood of the FG. You guys are starving the FG by holding back your ideas because you think you're gonna get yelled at.

And honestly you know what I think was the final nail in the coffin? The conflict between Spaz and Rando. Rando and Stone, I'm sorry, you're great guys and all but you came in here with that arena mentality and found someone having fun in a way you didn't get and instead of letting them go about their business you guys complained and complained and raised such stink because somehow Spaz's fun was preventing you from having fun. And that set the precedent for future interactions in the FG and here for all the new folks. Everyone is walking on eggshells because they don't want to "ruin each others fun", and spark another conflict like what happened between Spaz and Rando which we're still reeling from today. I can't even play Alpha!Fen anymore because she reminds me so much of that time and Spaz is nervous wreck.

People honestly, fuck all that C-could I please do this? P-pretty please? Okay nevermind! If you think of something, do it. This is a game on an internet forum and its controlled by your imagination! You know all those stupid games that say the only limit is your imagination but really that's bullshit? Not here! We mean it. As long as you follow the rules, which are really more like common courtesy than anything, you can do whatever the heck you want! And if you get critiqued on your writing skill along the way, BONUS!

This is not a measure of your self worth, this is a game for your entertainment.

This is not a test of your writing skills, this is a tool by which you can get better

This is a great game that you all are somehow participating in without actually playing it!

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Lilqueendaisy A chill feller from Not Earth Since: Jun, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
A chill feller
#113456: May 28th 2013 at 6:06:55 PM

-claps at jams speech-

... I think I actually have that problem. I'll try to not ask before doing.

I find the situation in the FG right now funny. :D

edited 28th May '13 6:08:39 PM by Lilqueendaisy

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Joesolo Indiana Solo Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Indiana Solo
#113457: May 28th 2013 at 6:08:35 PM

what happened with Spaz? I've been out of the loop for while, been occupied with kicking ass barley surviving massive rebellions in EU 3.

I'm baaaaaaack
GameSpazzer The Beta Male from Against! The! Wall! Since: Jun, 2010
The Beta Male
#113458: May 28th 2013 at 6:10:46 PM

What Hig said.

-Reads wall text-

-Applause-

MY SOUL IS DARK BUT MY HAIR IS COLORFUL — Brahian Pokémon Alchemist
thespacephantom Jamais vu from the smallest church in Saint-Saëns Since: Oct, 2009
Jamais vu
#113459: May 28th 2013 at 6:11:25 PM

Jam's got good points, there. Thanks for coming out and saying that, Jam, I'm gonna try and keep it in mind from now on. [tup]

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GlobsterAGoGo from Mobile Leprechaun's alt account Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#113460: May 28th 2013 at 6:11:35 PM

What Jam said. All of it. [tup][awesome] Could not have put it better myself, sir. This is what we need to do.

edited 28th May '13 6:13:45 PM by GlobsterAGoGo

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LatverianBadger Calamity is a housewife from gacha hell Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
Calamity is a housewife
#113461: May 28th 2013 at 6:11:35 PM

And Jam brings up a relevant issue. Thank you Jam.

But then again, isn't an oversaturation of big events another big problem? Yes, jam brings up a relevant point, but if everyone is bringing in major events and ideas that greatly effect the characters willy-nilly, well, more problems may abound.

"Shake the dust." - Anis Mojgani
Trip Since: Mar, 2012
#113462: May 28th 2013 at 6:12:24 PM

...

I really do feel as if I hold too many ideas back.

And the worst part?

Most of those ideas likely faded into forgottenitude.

SR3NORMANDY Problem Child from N/A - In constant flux Since: Jul, 2012
Problem Child
#113463: May 28th 2013 at 6:13:54 PM

We need to strike a balance, somehow.

It might not be easy, but the sooner we start trying, the sooner this FG will become fun again.

What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?
GlobsterAGoGo from Mobile Leprechaun's alt account Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#113464: May 28th 2013 at 6:14:40 PM

@Badger: The events don't have to be major at all. Hell, bunch of small stuff happening is how I remember the Old FG.

and then they fricked in the booty
GameSpazzer The Beta Male from Against! The! Wall! Since: Jun, 2010
The Beta Male
#113465: May 28th 2013 at 6:15:48 PM

That too.

MY SOUL IS DARK BUT MY HAIR IS COLORFUL — Brahian Pokémon Alchemist
LatverianBadger Calamity is a housewife from gacha hell Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
Calamity is a housewife
#113466: May 28th 2013 at 6:16:00 PM

@ Mobile: Yes, but as Jam said, there are no limits to the imagination. What if everyone wants to do something huge? What if we introduce this concept to new players and they all want to do something huge?

It's the consequence of such a free-form game unfortunately.

"Shake the dust." - Anis Mojgani
Higginbid vee-gor from Mt. Ebott Since: May, 2012
vee-gor
#113467: May 28th 2013 at 6:16:12 PM

Jam, thank you. Someone has needed to say that for the longest time. [tup]

I do agree, we need events, yes. Original ones. Not the vanilla crap that we've had recently. Put some space between them, too.

Now, I think we have our ducks in a row. Let's find a bunch of solutions for a bunch of problems!

edited 28th May '13 6:18:10 PM by Higginbid

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Rivux same old me from [a jump to the sky turns to a rider kick] Since: Aug, 2010
same old me
#113468: May 28th 2013 at 6:19:33 PM

@Badger: I think it really just comes down to asking yourself "Does it seem like a good time to spring this on people now?" If Y, just proceed. If N, don't. Yeah?

@Hig: I, uh, actually was building up a small little list of proposed solutions earlier. I'll just put it up in a little bit.

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GlobsterAGoGo from Mobile Leprechaun's alt account Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#113469: May 28th 2013 at 6:20:29 PM

@Badger: This might be a little naive and trusting of me, but I think we can collectively gage how much action we want/don't want without doing much enforcing. If there's too much happening, I think we can trust everyone to naturally let off a bit and let it reach equilibrium. The same if too little's happening. I might be off base here, though. What say y'all?

[up]Please do. That'd be great. :)

edited 28th May '13 6:21:30 PM by GlobsterAGoGo

and then they fricked in the booty
Azure Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Fist from The World Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Fist
#113470: May 28th 2013 at 6:22:01 PM

If everyone wants to do something huge I think the average person has enough common sense to put it in when its the right moment. I.e. Not clashing with other stuff. And if they do oh well, pick your poison.

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LatverianBadger Calamity is a housewife from gacha hell Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
Calamity is a housewife
#113471: May 28th 2013 at 6:23:38 PM

Yep, I get it. And I guess that should turn out fine. Mobile's got a point, this is a rule we can encourage, but not enforce too harshly.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to brainstorm ideas with you guys. Got schoolwork needs to be done.

:(

"Shake the dust." - Anis Mojgani
Higginbid vee-gor from Mt. Ebott Since: May, 2012
vee-gor
#113472: May 28th 2013 at 6:24:41 PM

And seriously, don't do them back to back. We need breathing room, too.

Thanks, Rivux!

Here's how it's going to go:

  • Problem 1.
    • Solution 1.
  • Problem 2.
    • solution 2.

We'll do them in order. Lay it on me once you got it, Riv.

edited 28th May '13 6:25:18 PM by Higginbid

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GameSpazzer The Beta Male from Against! The! Wall! Since: Jun, 2010
The Beta Male
#113473: May 28th 2013 at 6:26:52 PM

Still here. Ninjad, so what they said.

MY SOUL IS DARK BUT MY HAIR IS COLORFUL — Brahian Pokémon Alchemist
rockmanx Since: Jun, 2011
#113474: May 28th 2013 at 6:32:52 PM

Why the hell have I been so sleepy lately?

Also, whatever Jam and Hig said.

edited 28th May '13 6:33:43 PM by rockmanx

LatverianBadger Calamity is a housewife from gacha hell Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
Calamity is a housewife
#113475: May 28th 2013 at 6:36:34 PM

Actually, I've got a brief issue to bring up, once again related to new players.

Y'know how in most Forum Games, new players refer to the first post for general rules?

Right now, the first post in the FG is just "Like the forum thread one except they're together." This suggests a very casual game, and I feel it doesn't reflect the current state of the game that well, thus resulting in the whole new players getting more than what they bargained for thing.

"Shake the dust." - Anis Mojgani

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