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Title: New member and his comments on this forum.
Post by: Revolution on December 29, 2007, 12:55:59 AM
I am justing a wandering nomad who brings forth the winds of revolution where ever he goes and I notice that while you do live up to your name and have plenty on the subject of Roleplaying games, but you lack much as a community. You have no introduction forum for example.
I was really looking forward to introducing myself to you and proposing a revolutionary idea about a certain RPG.
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Post by: Gunslinger on December 29, 2007, 05:33:16 AM
There are no revolutions only heartbreakers.  Welcome to the forum.  Post what you will.  At worst it'll be directed to the correct place.  Actually, one of the best things about this forum is that it is not a community, at best a collection of subcommunities which pretty much sums up roleplaying.  It's a bunch of people, apparently a fair number that have been kicked out of other communities.  Talk hard, walk tall, forget, and start all over the next morning.
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Post by: droog on December 29, 2007, 05:14:24 PM
Just think of it as your rough pub.
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Post by: Revolution on December 30, 2007, 09:29:53 AM
Gunslinger I couldn't disagree with you more.
For me a true forum is a community and the friendships gained from a community of roleplaying is priceless.
My second life is at the number1 RP in the universe and of all time.
Leviathan Stadium a huge community of RPers in a larger community of mostly Otaku.
AKA Gaiaonline.
Oh, and title is "God of Revolution" in japanese.
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Post by: joewolz on December 30, 2007, 11:05:45 AM
Otaku freak me out and I am NOT a japanophile, the forum you are suggesting sounds like a nightmare.
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Post by: James McMurray on December 30, 2007, 04:52:44 PM
If you want to introduce yourself with a revolutionary idea, just post it in the appropriate forum. Be prepared to be laughed at long and hard, because it probably isn't as good as you think it is.

That's not meant as an attack on you, just a general statement about "great ideas" in general.
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Post by: Gronan of Simmerya on December 30, 2007, 11:22:40 PM
Quote from: RevolutionGunslinger I couldn't disagree with you more.
For me a true forum is a community and the friendships gained from a community of roleplaying is priceless.
My second life is at the number1 RP in the universe and of all time.
Leviathan Stadium a huge community of RPers in a larger community of mostly Otaku.
AKA Gaiaonline.
Oh, and title is "God of Revolution" in japanese.


I laugh at your petit-bourgeois pretensions at "revolution".  You utterly lack correct class consciousness for true revolutionary action in favor of the working class.

Therefore, I kill you and take your stuff -- I mean, re-educate you and distribute your property to the Proletariat.
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Post by: Kyle Aaron on December 30, 2007, 11:26:09 PM
"Revolution"? I smell Forger.

Ready the rhetorical cannon, lads. Fill with grapeshot, that'll put the wind up 'em.
Title: New member and his comments on this forum.
Post by: Revolution on December 31, 2007, 03:37:18 AM
Quote from: joewolzOtaku freak me out....
*Sneaks up behind*
Boo!
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Post by: Revolution on December 31, 2007, 05:16:28 AM
Am I the only one who can see Geezer as a Paladin or a Zealot Cleric in some kind of dirty religious order?
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Post by: Koltar on December 31, 2007, 09:46:30 AM
I disagree.

 Geezer is one who may be of an age where "geezer" is an appropriate nickname. Paladin? more like experienced rogue or warrior .


Oh and you're a wandering nomad ? Yeah right.
 If thats true then I'm Ted Kennedy .


We don't really need an intro section - just start posting comments in threads that interest you . Thats much, much easier.

- Ed C.
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Post by: Gronan of Simmerya on December 31, 2007, 11:00:52 AM
Quote from: RevolutionAm I the only one who can see Geezer as a Paladin or a Zealot Cleric in some kind of dirty religious order?


Close.  I'm a card-carrying Wob.

//www.iww.org
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Post by: Dr Rotwang! on December 31, 2007, 01:16:55 PM
This (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia_Online) Gaia Online?
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Post by: jeff37923 on December 31, 2007, 02:16:02 PM
Quote from: RevolutionFor me a true forum is a community and the friendships gained from a community of roleplaying is priceless.
My second life is at the number1 RP in the universe and of all time.
Leviathan Stadium a huge community of RPers in a larger community of mostly Otaku.
AKA Gaiaonline.
Oh, and title is "God of Revolution" in japanese.

And you have the audacity to call Old Geezer a zealot of a dirty religious order?

Pot. Kettle. Black.

EDIT: I just looked at your profile Revolution, and it gives me great pride to say - I've got a pair of boots older than you.

(I've been wanting to use that line forever!)
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Post by: Thanatos02 on December 31, 2007, 05:42:18 PM
Quote from: jeff37923(I've been wanting to use that line forever!)

You've been saving those boots just to say that someday!
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Post by: Premier on December 31, 2007, 06:36:29 PM
Quote from: RevolutionMy second life is at the number1 RP in the universe and of all time.

Sorry, please clarify; are you talking about the original 1974 Dungeons and Dragons, the 1977 first edition of Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, or the 1983-85 Mentzer series of Dungeons and Dragons books?

Or, perchance, Cook/Moldvay?
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Post by: Revolution on December 31, 2007, 06:40:28 PM
No I am talking about GaiaOnline.
An RP and RPG not the same the same thing.
An extremely closely related, but still.
As for the boot comment I am glad I am not a senile old man who belives RPGs have to be american made like seemingly most of this forum.
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Post by: beeber on December 31, 2007, 07:05:05 PM
you need to post something a bit more substantial there, sport.  head over to the game discussion fora and post something.

this should be moved to off-topic, methinks.
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Post by: Kyle Aaron on December 31, 2007, 08:16:21 PM
Quote from: RevolutionAs for the boot comment I am glad I am not a senile old man who belives RPGs have to be american made like seemingly most of this forum.
As a devout anti-American, I can assure that never once in all the posts in this forum has anyone asserted that rpgs must be made in the USA to be any good. Believe me, if it'd been said I'd have spotted it and stomped on it.

We don't care where the rpgs are made, so long as they're good. In fact, if you talk about some rpg made outside the US in a non-English language, you'll find people are more curious, and keen to have a look. The usual response is, "is there an English translation?"

If your "revolution" is to introduce us to non-US rpgs, then you're like a Communist showing up to Lenin's cabinet. The revolution already happened, you drongo.
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Post by: James McMurray on December 31, 2007, 09:29:39 PM
Given the lack of useful posts by this person, I'm guessing this "revolutionary" idea was just smoke to cover a "I'll swing by theRPGsite and bitch and moan." I wasn't sure at first, since the trolling is so elementary, but barring any actual RPG content from Revolution, it seems safe to say that he didn't really want to join an RPG forum and discuss RPGs.
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Post by: Tyberious Funk on December 31, 2007, 10:01:45 PM
Quote from: RevolutionI was really looking forward to introducing myself to you and proposing a revolutionary idea about a certain RPG.

So do it already.

Stop piss-farting around and show us your revolution.
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Post by: JongWK on January 01, 2008, 11:42:00 AM
You guys know that there is a website called theRPsite (http://therpsite.com/index.html), right? Maybe he was looking for that other forum?
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Post by: Gronan of Simmerya on January 01, 2008, 12:04:55 PM
Quote from: PremierSorry, please clarify; are you talking about the original 1974 Dungeons and Dragons, the 1977 first edition of Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, or the 1983-85 Mentzer series of Dungeons and Dragons books?

Or, perchance, Cook/Moldvay?


Well, the number 1 of all time has to be Brown Box D&D, 1974.
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Post by: Gronan of Simmerya on January 01, 2008, 12:05:29 PM
Quote from: JongWKYou guys know that there is a website called theRPsite (http://therpsite.com/index.html), right? Maybe he was looking for that other forum?

Maybe...
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Post by: Gronan of Simmerya on January 01, 2008, 12:07:18 PM
Sigh.

You know, this game is actually more fun when there are rules about what we can and cannot do.

(puts away baby zebra suit and vat of Hideous Killer Hyena Barbecue Sauce)
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Post by: Dr Rotwang! on January 02, 2008, 07:53:05 AM
Quote from: RevolutionNo I am talking about GaiaOnline.
An RP and RPG not the same the same thing.
An extremely closely related, but still.
If Gaia Online is what I think it is, what you do there and what we discuss here are very different.  Still, I'm willing to bet that a good 75% of us or more have already done what you do over there, and we call it "Play-By-Post".  So I'm not certain it's revolution you bring us so much as a notification that you do it, too.

Quote from: RevolutionAs for the boot comment I am glad I am not a senile old man who belives RPGs have to be american made like seemingly most of this forum.
Interestingly, neither is The Geezer.
Quote from: Tyberious FunkSo do it already.

Stop piss-farting around and show us your revolution.
My pink tie and I concur with Mr Funk.  Do tell, Mr Revolution.
Title: New member and his comments on this forum.
Post by: Revolution on January 03, 2008, 04:11:19 AM
I am not sure I want to you're very rude towards me.
I dislike all the negative comments about me.
I love RPGS I do, but I am afraid that I don't know enough about the base RPG  to use this revolutionary idea. I would need some help and frankly none of you seem like the type to get along with me long enough to work on a project. Expecially of this magnitude.
Base RPG=D&D
Look my idea was to create a massive forum based D&D Campaign spanning across many worlds, planes, etc... It would have unique content and probably some unique rules. Obviously since I have little experience in the game I would just be a creative mind with out help.
We would need a way for dices to be rolled in a way the is cheat proof online.
I would be more useful for OOC stuff (RP term meaning out of chracter.), but it really applies her well then IC stuff(In character) as far being staff duty is concerned. Like enforcing rules.The rules of the forum not the rp.
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Post by: Dr Rotwang! on January 03, 2008, 08:10:57 AM
I think a lot of the guys here are dubious of any statement that says "I'm going to change the way you play" because, quite frankly, we've all been doing this for so long -and in some cases, with such intensity- that we have, collectively, pretty well done it all and seen it all.  In the end, little has changed the way we play.

Add to that your initial reticence in stating your point, and you have the basis for eye-rolling and skepticism, if not outright rudeness.  I guess you just took the wrong approach with this crowd, is all.  

Now it is time for me to be frank with you about your idea.  

To me at least, what you're describing doesn't seem all that unusual, nor is it really all that revolutionary -- just big.  I'm pretty sure I've seen a site or two that already works at that type of thing, and in fact we have our own Play-By-Post forum (http://www.therpgsite.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=26) here at The RPG Site.  I'm just a poster here (don't let the 'mod' markings fool you), but I welcome you to have a look at it.  Its scale is minor in comparison to your vision, but I'm willing to bet you'll recognize the landmarks, as it were.

In my own opinion, your idea sounds like fun; but fun is subjective, so not everyone's going to bite.  Personally I wish you good luck and tenacity above all, becuase I know what it's like to dream big and fail and I'm not fond of the failing part.

In fact, let me give you a tip to start with: roll your dice at Invisible Castle (http://invisiblecastle.com/).  There's your first quest item, given you by the cranky old sages; go forth with it in hand, and rock.
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Post by: beeber on January 03, 2008, 08:15:47 AM
sounds like a typical play-by-post to me :confused:

sorry if we come off as rude, but we don't take to posturing around these parts (except pundit, that is ;)  :pundit:  ).  i think another good saying that applies here would be "shit, or get off the pot."  thank you for finally getting to your point! :)

edit:  scooped by the dr.!
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Post by: Gronan of Simmerya on January 03, 2008, 10:14:41 AM
Never mind.
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Post by: hgjs on January 03, 2008, 10:49:12 AM
Quote from: RevolutionI am not sure I want to you're very rude towards me.
I dislike all the negative comments about me.
I love RPGS I do, but I am afraid that I don't know enough about the base RPG  to use this revolutionary idea. I would need some help and frankly none of you seem like the type to get along with me long enough to work on a project. Expecially of this magnitude.
Base RPG=D&D
Look my idea was to create a massive forum based D&D Campaign spanning across many worlds, planes, etc... It would have unique content and probably some unique rules. Obviously since I have little experience in the game I would just be a creative mind with out help.
We would need a way for dices to be rolled in a way the is cheat proof online.
I would be more useful for OOC stuff (RP term meaning out of chracter.), but it really applies her well then IC stuff(In character) as far being staff duty is concerned. Like enforcing rules.The rules of the forum not the rp.

That sounds neat.  I think there are similar things at ENWorld (//www.enworld.org) -- maybe you would like to check out their 'living worlds' forums (http://www.enworld.org/forumdisplay.php?f=307)?

(I'm not trying to drive you away or anything, but I think you'll find a wider audience for a massive game at a higher traffic site.  Plus, I believe ENWorld has stricter rules regarding politeness than this site does.  That said, if you stick around here, welcome to you.)
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Post by: James McMurray on January 03, 2008, 11:02:51 AM
rpol.net also has a play-by-post system in place capable of handling something this large.

The big problem I see is that this will need a ton of GMs. Online GMs are very hit or miss. Some put in way more work than they'd be expected to, but most get bored or discouraged and wander away very soon. If you've got an entire world of people interacting with one another and a GM disappears, you could have the whole system come crashing down as people start having to wait.

It's doable, just hard. And I doubt you'll find anyone ready to do all the work for you if you're just wanting to be an idea man. Most GMs who love to work their butts off are also overflowing with ideas of their own and don't have time to set up everything they've created, much less everything someone else creates.

There's a Shadowrun website that does something like this, although it might be a MUSH. It's been going for years as far as I know, covering multiple editions of the game and spanning continents. I tried to google for it but it didn't turn up. Asking for it as dumpshock.com's forums could get you some results as well as some interest.
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Post by: Mcrow on January 03, 2008, 02:20:04 PM
Quote from: RevolutionI am not sure I want to you're very rude towards me.
I dislike all the negative comments about me.
I love RPGS I do, but I am afraid that I don't know enough about the base RPG  to use this revolutionary idea. I would need some help and frankly none of you seem like the type to get along with me long enough to work on a project. Expecially of this magnitude.
Base RPG=D&D
Look my idea was to create a massive forum based D&D Campaign spanning across many worlds, planes, etc... It would have unique content and probably some unique rules. Obviously since I have little experience in the game I would just be a creative mind with out help.
We would need a way for dices to be rolled in a way the is cheat proof online.
I would be more useful for OOC stuff (RP term meaning out of chracter.), but it really applies her well then IC stuff(In character) as far being staff duty is concerned. Like enforcing rules.The rules of the forum not the rp.

Not to be rude to you but what you've just described has been done for quite a while now and by dozens of forums.
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Post by: Dr Rotwang! on January 03, 2008, 02:25:48 PM
Quote from: beebersorry if we come off as rude, but we don't take to posturing around these parts (except pundit, that is ;)  :pundit:  ).
I dunno, I seem to get away with a lot of posturing, myself.  I am the coolest guy you know...!
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Post by: Dr Rotwang! on January 03, 2008, 02:36:22 PM
Quote from: McrowNot to be rude to you but what you've just described has been done for quite a while now and by dozens of forums.
And -very important- it's not a bad idea.  It's good.  Fine idea.  Lots of fun for a girl or a boy.  It's just not new, or revolutionary.  

I get the feeling that it's new and revolutionary to you, though, Revolution, and that it excites you.  

And that is a great thing.  Rock on!
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Post by: beeber on January 03, 2008, 02:37:52 PM
Quote from: Dr Rotwang!I dunno, I seem to get away with a lot of posturing, myself.  I am the coolest guy you know...!

the balls to wear that pink tie gives you a pass on that!  ;)  :D
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Post by: Dr Rotwang! on January 03, 2008, 02:38:37 PM
Quote from: beeberthe balls to wear that pink tie gives you a pass on that!  ;)  :D
"Balls"?  Being showy and shameless takes "balls"?
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Post by: beeber on January 03, 2008, 02:40:25 PM
Quote from: Dr Rotwang!"Balls"?  Being showy and shameless takes "balls"?

in that regard, hells yes.  i can be "showy and shameless" (especially after some heavy drinking) but i'd never wear that number, me lad.
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Post by: Kyle Aaron on January 03, 2008, 07:02:39 PM
Quote from: beebersorry if we come off as rude, but we don't take to posturing around these parts (except pundit, that is ;)  :pundit:  ).
There's a lot of posturing here. Thing is, if you're going to climb up onto a pedestal, the people here will pelt you with rotten vegetables. So you've got to be able to stand up on that pedestal while being pelted, or else get back down onto the ground.

It's just words on a screen, after all.
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Post by: beeber on January 03, 2008, 07:30:44 PM
Quote from: Kyle AaronThere's a lot of posturing here. Thing is, if you're going to climb up onto a pedestal, the people here will pelt you with rotten vegetables. So you've got to be able to stand up on that pedestal while being pelted, or else get back down onto the ground.

It's just words on a screen, after all.

that's what i meant, thank you kyle.  i'm having a hell of a time expressing myself today.  :eyecrazy:  :flop: