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Current I'm GMing an RP. That's enough horror for me.
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4 mos ago
But can the Ghost Note see why kids love the great taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch?
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6 mos ago
Have you tried finding the Avatar?
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6 mos ago
When you manage to snag post 69 in the IC. Nice.
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7 mos ago
When a group of players click and the posts keep roling in, that's what GM dreams are made of.
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February 21st | 31 | Caucasian
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@POOHEAD189 Honestly, same. I have no problem with discord, and I primarily use it because that's what everyone else is on. But Skype's biggest edge over Discord is that I don't have to see every random "general-chat" conversation that doesn't pertain to me.


I mean, I don't think I'd count that as an edge, if you're really against seeing 'General Chat' you can 'mute' the channel, then select 'hide all muted channels'. Then you'll only need to see that channel if you're directly mentioned.
@Chai If we created a married character, is it safe to assume that the 'invitation' would only extend to the POV, not their spouse as well?
I believe the at this point, the general, almost unanimous consensus is that as a tool Discord is a valuable asset to any roleplay. In all of your responses, I haven't seen this truly debated. Overall, save for maybe one, the thoughts posted here have been very Pro-Discord. In fact, there's been very little disagreement.

I'm inclined to state that because of this, this thread has served its purpose and any further discussion will likely devolve into focussing on the 'toxic behaviours' which I can only see creating a negative experience.
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A G E N T S O F H . I . T .

H Y P E R H U M A N I N V E S T I G A T I O N & T A C T I C A L U N I T

P R E M I S E:

This is where all your problems lie. A GM should be doing what they can to stop the bashing of other player's work, and in turn they should not be so negative. If you want to stop clique warfare then you have to do what you can in not being a part of the problem. You wanna bash, you wanna bitch, you wanna exclude someone from an RP as a GM? Then you have to expect your RP to potentially die. No amount of threads or discussions will help if you want to display to your players that bitching about someone is ok while you're the GM. If you don't want someone to join, just tell them this RP is not for them — what they do after that is up to that individual, but don't flame the fire when it is not needed.


Apologies if the intention of this thread got lost in my opening post, but I was trying to promote a discussion of Discord as a tool, not turn this into a thread lamenting my personal failures as a GM.

If we could remain on topic moving forward, that would be appreciated.
L E T ' S T A L K: A C O M M U N I T Y D I S C U S S I O N T H R E A D

As a community, I think the conversations found in the roleplaying discussion are very important to the Roleplaying Community as a whole particularly when discussing the evolving trends and patterns found both here and on other roleplaying websites and mediums. Lately, a lot of conversation has been focussed around the necessity of a character sheet and its structure, but I'd like to discuss another modern trend in Post-by-Post RPs.

Discord Servers.

Before making this topic, I took a quick peruse through the existing topics and I did notice there were previous discussions on roleplaying on Discord and while that is a modern trend, that's more or less the same as roleplaying in any instant messenger medium. I would like to iterate at this point, that 'Discord Roleplaying' is not the focal point of this discussion but rather the use of Discord as a replacement to the Out of Character Thread.

Often when looking at an interest check or a new RP, including my own, there's a link to the RP's Discord floating around, whether in the opening post or later on. If there isn't one provided by the GM, it's often requested and in some cases even provided by one of the participating players. But are these Discord Servers and Channels actually conducive to the overall health of an RP, or are they another distraction?

Discord Servers offer a great way for a GM to get to know their players, provide feedback and answer questions a lot faster than a conventional Out of Character Thread allows. Servers can be divided up in channels with specific purposes, I often divide mine into the following:

-General Chat
-Character Application Discussion
-Plot Discussion
-Character Discussion

Each of these channels is micro-managed by assigning roles and appropriate permissions. For those of you not familiar with Discord, each server contains channels within it, the list above is an example of my channels that I use for an RP. Users can be assigned 'roles' and each channel can be given permissions which allow you to set which role can and can't see the channel. So using the above list as an example, a player who has been given the 'Accepted Role' would be able to see every channel, except the 'Character Application Discussion' because I like to avoid the 'too many cooks in the kitchen' situation. Whereas someone who was 'Pending Acceptance' would only be able to see the 'General Chat' and 'Character Application Discussion'. A 'GM' would be able to see every channel.

In this regard, a Discord Server can be a lot more organized than the conventional OOC Thread. However, does organization necessarily promote productivity? In my personal experiences, the single most used channel is the 'General Chat', which often devolves to gifs, memes and jokes (that I don't often understand). Now I have seen some OOCs devolve into 'shit posting', but the pace is nothing compared to when it happens in a Discord Server. This is often a problem where both with an OOC and a Discord, where people would rather 'chat' than write for the IC (although this could entirely be a commentary on kindred souls seeking each other out on a mutual medium).

My biggest personal hold up on Discord Servers is the idea that they could exclude some players. I'm a firm believer that for the Discord Server to be efficient, that all players must join the Server so that no one is excluded. Even if the GM is communicating their plans and announcements in both the Discord and the OOC, the players likely won't and can't be expected to do so. For this reason, the OOC has the advantage in that everyone who is in the roleplay has immediate access to it. Adding to this thought, even those in the Discord can be excluded due to how rapidly some Discords can advance throughout the day due to those who remain connected for sixteen plus hours per day and contribute quite regularly. Information can be missed and lost in a way that doesn't happen in even a fast-moving OOC (with exceptions).

One major difference I have noted with Discord more so than any other instant messaging service in the past is the solidification of 'cliques' leading to clique warfare behind the scene. I think this is the single largest turn off of using Discord as it creates a toxic environment and breeds a mob mentality that is not only detrimental to the RP but the site as a whole. Discord makes it far too easy to have entire channels and chats dedicated to negatively discussing threads and people. I have had mods delete posts in the OOC of my threads to avoid drama spreading only for players who were offline at the time to direct message me to find out what was deleted. This has also extended to players messaging me privately to bash on a sheet or player they don't like and unfortunately I too have displayed these same behaviours from time to time. Yes, this could happen on the Guild through the PM system, but in my past experience before Discord, it was far less common.

I'm not going to put a verdict on this post as to which is better, because that's not the point of a discussion. I'm not trying to say everyone should or shouldn't use a Discord for their RP, but merely wanting to get an insight into the community and learn how Discord has been affecting roleplaying as a whole. Are you a fan of it? Do you hate it? Would you use one or do you expect it?

Please weigh in below.
Eh, I'll just copy Lady A's formatting for this.

My Valentine's Day Peeps

۩You Are Loved۩
  • @Sloth
    • Because you asked me to be your Valentine.
  • @Hillan & @Stein
    • Because you two are my oldest friends on the Guild and I would never have been as invested in this hobby without the two of you.
  • @FantasyChic
    • Because you are one of the most persistent and loyal RPers a GM could ask for, even if I'm not a persistent GM. Not to mention you're always a pleasure to talk with.
  • @Superboy
    • Because I asked you to be my Valentine.
  • @Ruby
    • Because you are by far one of my favourite people on RPG.
  • @Odin
    • Because you're one of my newest friends on RPG.
  • @Junkmail, @SepticGentleman & @Skai
    • Because you three are great roleplayers and without you, I would have not had near as great of a time in Santa Celia as I have. It is players like you three that make GMing not only enjoyable but desirable.
  • @MissCapnCrunch
    • Because it has been a lot of fun lurking back and forth on each other's profile and status updates.
  • @Bea, @FallenReaper, @Sep & @Serendipity
    • Because you all are my new Star Wars Peeps
  • @Byrd Man, @Master Bruce & @Morden Man
    • Because Ultimate One Universe Season One is my only completed RP to date and the three of you allowed me to take on the unfamiliar role of Thor which you then helped me refine and develop concluding an epic season. So thank you for that.
T H E Y U R A Z E N P R I N C E

A T A L E O F R E D W A L L

P R E M I S E:

Tales have often told of a nation to the far East where the Lynx rule with a cruel claw.

S E T T I N G:

Our tale begins in the peaceful abbey of Redwall located within Mossflower Forest. As the harvest season draws near, a traveling circus troupe has knocked on the abbey doors trading performance for food.

R A C E S:

W O O D L A N D E R S
BADGERS:
Standing well over a head taller than both their loyal Hares and the friendly Otters, Badgers are among the largest beasts to reside in Mossflower. Often few in number, badgers are greatly territorially, and it is uncommon to find more than one in the same place unless they have a family. Compared to other beasts, their lifespans are notably longer, matching their towering size as Badgers are the only beast to measure their own age in years instead of seasons.

In addition to their size, Badgers are tremendously strong, often wielding weapons and armor that other beasts would find difficult to lift, let alone use. They are master smiths, with a Badger Lord having been responsible for forging the legendary Sword of Martion the Warrior.

However, more so than any other beast, Badgers have been plagued with suffering from the ‘Bloodwrath’, a terrible and dangerous infliction that drives the afflicted into a berserker-like while at the height of battle. When a Badger’s eyes turn red, it is best to stay out of their way as nothing can stand in the way of a badger suffering from Bloodwrath.

Imbued with a tremendous sense of honour and duty, Badgers have long been respected by other fair beasts and often have ruled over Mossflower Woods from their former ancestral home of Brocktree. A familiar sound to all badgers is the call of the mountain fortress Salamandastron, standing watch against raiders on the western shores. It is said there must always be a Badger Lord in Salamandastrom and for many seasons there always has been. Those that find themselves called to the position serve with wisdom and dignity.

But beyond warriors, Badgers are often tend to be scholars or guardians of peaceful beasts, readily accepting a protector role. As an example, Redwall Abbey is scarcely found without a Badger Mother tending to its mischevious dibbuns. As a general rule, all badgers strive to uphold a personal code of honor, but there are those that are willing to do anything to protect their companions.

G R O U P S:


R U L E S & R E G U L A T I O N S:

-Please post within a respectable timeframe. If you are going to be unable to post, please voice such, if you do not, we will move on without you and your character may be forfeit.
-If you do want to leave the RP, please just let me know. I don't require an explanation, only ask that you voice your intentions to do so.
-I will do my best to keep this RP in the spirit of the original novels as I know they have a special place in the heart of those who like myself, grew up reading them.
-Only the following specified races may be applied for. Exceptions may be made if presented with a well-thought out concept.
-By applying for this roleplay you are hereby expressing consent for your character to be killed during the course of the RP if the situation calls for it. Players whose characters are killed will be allowed to re-apply with a new character pending opportunities available in the IC at that time.

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