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| Subplot Registration Suggestion; More Excitement/Creativity in SubPlots? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 23 2009, 01:34 AM (446 Views) | |
| The_Grim_Reaper | Aug 23 2009, 01:34 AM Post #1 |
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I have been considering making a subplot for several months, but never really got to it for several reasons, including how much detail is often called for when registering a subplot, and just how it felt kind of boring to "play the game" when you know exactly what's going to happen. I was talking to Pally about this, and he had an idea. Here's the conversation:
In summary, though the player would submit the majority of the details of his/her subplot, some of the details (mainly boss stats, puzzles, etc.) would be created by a member, who has collaborated with the player enough to know what he/she is trying to accomplish. This volunteer "collaborator" would create whatever stats/info required to complete the subplot, and would either submit the info to the subplot moderator via PM/Chat, or use a separate "Secret Subplot Info" thread where all the mods could see, before the subplot can be approved, and a moderator chosen. PROS: - Creates more excitement in the RP during subplots - Having a volunteer "collaborator" would prevent the task from being put in the laps of moderators (who would consider it to be "work") - May increase the amount of users registering subplots, which would give the RP less of a "grind" feel and more like an actual story. - Gives members something to do while waiting for their threads to be modded - Allows members and "mod hopefuls" to get more experience in NCP creation and scenario planning CONS: - No guarantee of voluntary "collaborators," but the current system can still be used if one cannot be found - May lengthen the time-line from Subplot creation to ultimate approval (due to the "collaborator" being involved in the process) I would like to hear your opinions on this issue, since subplots are one of the least-used features of this RP, but can foster a welcome increase in quality RPing and a more story-based experience. |
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| PaladinGC | Aug 23 2009, 02:24 AM Post #2 |
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I'm clearly for this. [/obvious] ^_^ |
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| Zanallen | Aug 23 2009, 02:29 AM Post #3 |
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What the cute?!
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I don't see any issues with this. Might be time consuming, but could also be good fun. |
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| SpaceMonkeySteve | Aug 23 2009, 04:57 AM Post #4 |
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Subplots are already horridly time consuming, but at least this would make them fun/worth the wait. |
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| Niax | Aug 23 2009, 04:58 AM Post #5 |
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I am NOT a morning person!
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new class of 'battle mod', the battle tweaker? this wold be fun though, I'd love to mess with people on the sidelines like this... |
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| Frelia | Aug 23 2009, 06:41 AM Post #6 |
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Neutral on this, although I do recommend that collaborators be given a reward for doing a good job, as is the case with helping mod training. Note that I said a good job. :) |
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| PaladinGC | Aug 23 2009, 08:56 AM Post #7 |
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No, this wouldn't be a new class of battlemod. That defeats the purpose. This is just really asking for permission to allow players to have other players collaborate with them on sub plot creation, so subplots are more enjoyable. It's also asking to allow the subplot entries to be a little more... loose on a few details so there is room for the unknown. Unknown stuff is fun, since the subplot isn't just entirely running by a script. That makes some of the puzzles, some of the battles, and maybe even some of the non-combat role play more exciting, at the very least. If you're really concerned with being paid for it, the reward for doing a good job helping with a scenario would have to come from the person asking for your help, just like with art requests. Personally, the fun I'd get out of my own subplot, the fun I'll have making scenarios for someone else's plots, and then from seeing them go through those scenarios... That's a ginormous reward already, thanks. Besides, I'm assuming players would rather work with people they know very well to begin with, for many reasons. Those are my thoughts, anyway. |
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| The_Grim_Reaper | Sep 7 2009, 07:12 PM Post #8 |
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Sorry to necro the thread, but what does the rest of the RERN staff think of this suggestion? If there are no disagreements with how this works, shall I "test" the system using my subplot? |
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| SpaceMonkeySteve | Sep 7 2009, 08:53 PM Post #9 |
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Feel free. It's your subplot. |
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| Frelia | Sep 7 2009, 09:31 PM Post #10 |
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I'm all for it. Maybe I'll use it for my part 2 subplot, though I have no idea who my partner's gonna be. XD |
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