All-Star Marvel Comics: Reboot

[ErsatzEmperor]

Gowi said
Perhaps we can poll our opinions on the issue and see if we can't find some sort of balance or decision on one or the other.

I can't see why not. I'll set a couple of poles up. (Do we have the capability here yet?

Nightraider said
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1jPUB7gRygI think that the time stamp should probably used if it affects the scene between characters and/or on a player-by-player basis IMO.

Is that Barbie girl. I'm not checking it if it's Barbie girl...

[Gowi]

What I meant by poll wasn't that literal and no I don't think so give Mahz some time.

I think Byrd and other supporters of "don't enforce it" on time stamping makes a lot of sense in a way, and the only reason we needed it was for clarity due to misconceptions before (like during the Robinson Park business in UDC).

[ErsatzEmperor]

Gowi said
What I meant by poll wasn't that literal and no I don't think so give Mahz some time.I think Byrd and other supporters of "don't enforce it" on time stamping makes a lot of sense in a way, and the only reason we needed it was for clarity due to misconceptions before (like during the Robinson Park business in UDC).

Again, perhaps only whilst in active interaction then.

[Rade]

The timestamp is to prevent serious continuity errors. It refrains some players from jumping into major events going on haphazardly simply because it might be fun. If done right, it shouldn't ruin a player's ability to advance their character farther ahead than others with one exception. That exception being if your character is a couple months ahead than most others and someone else causes a major event that takes place a little further back in the timeline, your posts that have been occurring a week or two ahead wouldn't have references to that event.

It's not a perfect system, no, but it prevents more problems than it may cause. If every one who joined was capable of keeping their posts cohesive to the larger continuity - as Byrd does - then such a system wouldn' even need be suggested. Unfortunately, though, past experience has shown us that some players who take part can not do so, and that jeopardizes maintaining a relative order to an RP.

[The New Yorker]

In a story like this, maybe people shouldn't be a month ahead of everyone else, as a rule. I don't really understand what the point of that is anyway, it kills character interaction. Was there any word on when the OOC might be going up Emperor?

[Rade]

I did not send the Otto ideas yet, no. The sites were all down last night. I'll do so in a bit.

And sorry for not quoting. It seems the PS3 won't let me.

[ErsatzEmperor]

The New Yorker said
In a story like this, maybe people shouldn't be a month ahead of everyone else, as a rule. I don't really understand what the point of that is anyway, it kills character interaction. Was there any word on when the OOC might be going up Emperor?

Hopefully tonight. As soon as I finish the story anyway. We have the numbers.

[ErsatzEmperor]

Rade said
I did not send the Otto ideas yet, no. The sites were all down last night. I'll do so in a bit. And sorry for not quoting. It seems the PS3 won't let me.

Not a problem. My PC won't let me play Playstation games, so you know, we're all battling demons.

[Rade]

No, no, no. I think most would agree with me when I say you cannot restrict a player's choice to move their character's story along at the pace they choose. That kills creative freedom, which in turn can kill an RP.

As for player interraction, well, that can't be forced. It happens naturally, not through creating a limited timeframe to work within.

[ErsatzEmperor]

Alright. I'll set up a separate thread for voting so we can get this cleared up.

[Enarr]

I agree with Byrd, actually. It doesn't really add to the narrative flow, at least not for me. I just find that it made posting less convenient because I had to make sure that nothing major was happening and that I was posting at the same speed as everyone else. I do think it should be an optional thing, to be used on a player-by-player basis and possibly only be absolutely necessary in major events so that people can add on later.

[Hound55]

The New Yorker said
In a story like this, maybe people shouldn't be a month ahead of everyone else, as a rule. I don't really understand what the point of that is anyway, it kills character interaction.

Well in Byrd's case it makes sense... It's not that he wants to force his characters into isolation. It's just that he's able to produce output at a ridiculous pace. The same could be said about people who drag arse killing character interaction.

I tend to agree with Byrd on this one and favour a "flexible reality" in terms of time, where like the Simpsons house it doesn't really make sense under great scrutiny... but most people don't subject it to such anyway.

I mean it's like deconstructing superheroes. Go over it close enough and the reason behind how a character's powers are possible will eventually inevitably fall over regardless how detailed a reasoning you create for it to be possible.

Every diamond has a flaw.

[Rade]

There's a difference between deconstructing and maintaining a little order, but I understand where you're coming from. As I said, if all who joined could be trusted to be responsible, this wouldn't be an issue.

[ErsatzEmperor]

Okay. Let's get this voted and brushed under the carpet before any semblance of an OOC is seen. I don't want to see any soapboxes or "pro-choice" placards emerging later on in the line...

Polling Station

[HenryJonesJr]

Year 2 works fine with me. Perfectly actually. Let's get ready for some shield throwin'!



Also, not a huge fan of the aggressive time stamp. I think as long as things people aren't jumping from summer to winter between posts, it doesn't make a whole lot of difference. But that's just me.

[Gowi]

Felt the additional thread when we've come to the consensus that it should perhaps be optional already.

[The New Yorker]

Rade said
No, no, no. I think most would agree with me when I say you cannot restrict a player's choice to move their character's story along at the pace they choose. That kills creative freedom, which in turn can kill an RP.

I mean, whatever. I just felt like it's a little selfish considering there's more than one person writing this and it is, in essence, a collaborative story.

[Hound55]

HenryJonesJr said

That's the nicest rack I've seen on Cap since Rob Liefeld drew him...

[Rade]

There are multiple writers, yes, but it's not all one story. There are individual tales to tell, and to do so is anything but selfish. It's called development.

[DrewVonAwesome]

I'm not big on aggressive time stamping either, it just makes for more things to have to be overly concerned with. Especially since generally everyone would feel like they're on the same page with the story unless they're a simple 'The day before' or 'two days ago' thing added to the particular section.

Also I added the sample post to the profile. Again I want feedback on the concept because I'm tired of losing out on big characters.

Also, I know I brought it up on the temporary forum, but do any of you guys want to help make Fantastic Four?