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Post by Margorr on Apr 8, 2016 3:45:23 GMT -5
Please if you vote comment with your thoughts.
So, I'm just kind of not sure what to do??
It's been hard to keep the Main Plot going, a few people we need to keep the plot going don't post, and I can't make anyone post, and it holds up the rest of the site, while the little side RPs are going fairly well.
And I don't know if we can keep going, because it's not fair to the few people who do post that those who we need don't, and they end up waiting for a really long time. It's not like anyone says they can't post, or they aren't interested, people just disappear and I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to just toss people out you know?
Do you guys want to even try and continue the main plot? Should we dissolve it and let people do a lot of smaller RP's? Do you want to try and keep the main plot running?
Give me feedback guys. I need help understanding what to do.
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Post by ginger on Apr 8, 2016 7:17:39 GMT -5
In my opinion, even though it's hard, we should try to keep the main plot going. It's a really creative story that was well thought out by those who originaly posted on it and I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to find out how it ends. However, I know that it must take a lot of time and hard work to keep adding to it on a regular basis; everyone is busy with their own lives and probably doesn't sit at their computer all day. Maybe, if the other characters essential to the plot are still missing in action, new roles could be assigned to other roleplayers if the former ones think that's necessary. I haven't been here very long but you've got something really cool going on here and I think you should try to keep it going. I'm fairly certain that others on the site will agree with me when saying that if you need any help getting stuff together, we'll be here to lend a hand.
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Post by Beekeeper on Apr 9, 2016 0:50:01 GMT -5
Personally, I think it wouldn't hurt to keep the main plot around, whether changes are made or not (positions reassigned, etc). It's a fun plot that I know you and other people have put a lot of cool thought into, and it would be wonderful to see it continued--which I still hope may happen one way or another. Even if it stays held up, it doesn't seem to be actually restricting side RP at all. Non-main plot RPs can happen either way, so my vote would be to keep the main plot up!
Of course, it also matters whether or not the main plot continuing and feelings of pressure to encourage it are a source of stress for those running it...which I would definitely understand. I don't want staff to feel like they NEED to keep the main plot up and running, or stressed out/guilty if it isn't, when the reasons for it being delayed are out of their control.
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Post by fernleaf on Apr 9, 2016 1:38:26 GMT -5
I agree. This main plot should keep going. I can't wait for it to go forward.
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Post by Margorr on Apr 9, 2016 3:54:35 GMT -5
I think, part of why it's not moving forward is a lack of action on my part. Everyone should know the rules and stuff, and I havent been working on maintaining the policies. Partially because it stresses me out but like, I'm supposed to help make this site as best it can be and I have to stick true to my word, even if sometimes that means doing things I don't like.
Depending on the responses to messages I have sent, roles may need to be re-assigned. This is a learning experience for me too, so hopefully in the future this RP can run smoother.
I want to thank everyone for their patience and responses to this message. I'm gonna do my best. The main plot will stick around, keep doing your thing on the side RPs for now!
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Post by mads on Apr 9, 2016 23:53:32 GMT -5
I love the main plot. I think one issue is that people don't think it is their turn, or something. Like in tge Council thread, people are online, but they do not go. Idk what to do about that though.
I know that on some group rps, they do like a bi-monthly activity, where everyone has to respond to a particular thread by a certain date or get reassigned.
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Post by Margorr on Apr 9, 2016 23:55:24 GMT -5
I updated the policy to say that certain important roles had to post every so often, though I think maybe it's too much??
I like that bi-monthly thing though.
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Post by Constable 216D on Apr 20, 2016 11:17:24 GMT -5
Margorr my friend, it would be a travesty if the overarching plot that has been so painstakingly drafted were to fade from existence. The problem I find myself struggling with outside of the constraints of time is one of uncertainty. Speaking for myself (and for Abbot Whittle as well), I am unsure what to post. (Oh dear, how silly that sounds when I type it out!) As the Abbot, I feel that it would be suitable for everybeast at the council to speak their piece, and once that has been done the Abbot would sum up what has been said and call for suggestions to remedy the presenting issue of a military threat to the Abbey. He is very much a listener and moderator, content to offer counsel after he has heard the opinions of others. Mayhaps it is a poor excuse, but it is my responsibility to explain the Abbot's silence.
I say all that to say... perhaps this boils down to a lack of the idea of a goal for the Council thread?
Personally, having a goal for a thread in mind would help me post towards the goal. In that way, all participants are aware of what is expected of them and have an understanding of what the thread will look like through its exposition and climax, ending with the resolution and presumably the close of the thread. It also keeps the thread from dissolving into nothing since its ending is predetermined. Erm, does that make sense? I also am highly in favor of a check-in post deadline of sorts, to see who is remaining active. This is a collaborative process, and the pressure to keep the story rolling should not be solely upon you. What do you all think?
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Post by Margorr on Apr 20, 2016 11:53:35 GMT -5
You bring up some very good points.
As for time restraints, finals and things are coming up, we're all super busy so I understand. I think though, it'd be cool if everyone checked in with me once a week. Fridays, perhaps? I have had players have to leave before, and at least one person with some importance leave without telling me they didn't wish to continue.
I do wish you had mentioned struggling with uncertainty sooner. This goes for anyone. If you're having a hard time figuring out what to post, don't hesitate to come talk with me!! I can help nudge you in the right direction.
At the same time, I like the idea of having goals for the thread. I might make a thread to outline such things. At the same time, my original intent was to have the main story be player driven, with some hard set plot points to reach. For example, the Parley thread coming up where the vermin confront the Abbey for the first time is something that is going to happen no matter what, but what Argrav does after the meeting will depend on how the meeting goes.
You're right when you say it's up to all of us to keep things rolling. With everyone's lives there will be slow points in activity, but we gotta communicate to make things work.
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Post by coolcoyote on Aug 26, 2016 10:45:13 GMT -5
Alas! It is a sad fact o life that the larger a thread gets the more likely things go wrong.
Life happens and reguardless the reason people fall away from rp threads. Myself I tend to take on too many threads and get burned out. Im actually just recovering myself from the last burn out xD
I think you guys should keep up the main thread but break it into smaller scenes. Like, once you get done with plot point A, or wrap up a battle, then end a scene and start a new one or even a new thread.
Taking regular breaks between acts or even scenes lets players who cant continue step off and new people step on.
If you find a few players have become idle for two long find a way to work around them with out completely tossing them to the side. You can have the scene change and just allude that they are there but in the background or off on another assignment.
Thars my two cents :v
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