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Old 08-05-2007, 03:28 PM   #1
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Collective background / story. Let me know your ideas!

I don't know what RP players would think of this (PvE here but I always found RP very interesting.) but I have a really cool idea for a thread. Please feel free to flame it if you think it's stupid. This is coming from a newb to RP.

I think it would be a really cool idea to come up with a story collectively.
Someone would start it because I don't want to destroy it with the basis and the next poster would say give more information. I think with everyone's collective talent on this board and different perspectives and talents it would be a really good background / story. Let me know opinions and if you think it's a good idea than lets get it started!
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Old 08-05-2007, 06:07 PM   #2
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Ehm, what exactly is the end result going to be? A single character's background story, or something that involves several equally important characters that people come up with along the way?

If it's the latter, then why not just call it a story-focused RP?
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Old 08-05-2007, 08:15 PM   #3
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Ehm, what exactly is the end result going to be? A single character's background story, or something that involves several equally important characters that people come up with along the way?

If it's the latter, then why not just call it a story-focused RP?
I think we could just come up with it along the way. I'm very new to RP so I'm a bit slow at it. I'm sorry but I genuinely think it would be a good idea. maybe we could come up with several characters and once we have that than intertwine them together into one story by all of us
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Old 08-05-2007, 09:01 PM   #4
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I don't claim to be a "pro" at it either, but if you ask me, that's exactly what a story-oriented RP thread is like. The only difference being that people post an info sheet about their character(s) before participating in the story to describe their character to the other players.
Doing so not only gives other players the ability to comment that a 1827455-year old god-like demonlord whatnot might not be a suitable character for the story, but also gives other players a much more solid feel of the story and speeds things up because you can then describe the reactions and replies of the other characters without fear that you'll turn them into completely something else than what was intended by their creators.

If your idea was, however, to specifically make up a story where everyone has "admin access" to every aspect of the story without much conversation about it, you might end up with quite a chaotic mix.

In order to give you some more info, I advise you to take a look at the thread in this forum labeled "World of Azeroth RP"(the first few pages are essentially organizing discussion, the story begins a bit later on) and see if that's anything like what you are looking for.

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Old 08-05-2007, 09:15 PM   #5
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I don't claim to be a "pro" at it either, but if you ask me, that's exactly what a story-oriented RP thread is like. The only difference being that people post an info sheet about their character(s) before participating in the story to describe their character to the other players.
Doing so not only gives other players the ability to comment that a 1827455-year old god-like demonlord whatnot might not be a suitable character for the story, but also gives other players a much more solid feel of the story and speeds things up because you can then describe the reactions and replies of the other characters without fear that you'll turn them into completely something else than what was intended by their creators.

If your idea was, however, to specifically make up a story where everyone has "admin access" to every aspect of the story without much conversation about it, you might end up with quite a chaotic mix.

In order to give you some more info, I advise you to take a look at the thread in this forum labeled "World of Azeroth RP"(the first few pages are essentially organizing discussion, the story begins a bit later on) and see if that's anything like what you are looking for.


Excellent. This thread is on ice until I can post up my own without looking like an idiot Thanks for your help!
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Old 08-05-2007, 11:37 PM   #6
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Excellent. This thread is on ice until I can post up my own without looking like an idiot Thanks for your help!
Now now, don't go berating yourself. It's something new to you, so why should you suddenly be an expert? It would be like you starting a level 1 Priest for the first time, then someone saying 'here, play this level 70 Priest and run Karazhan with us' ... would you expect to main heal well?

I've been hoping to jump in on an RP story here. I know that these is an active one going on, but I prefer to get in 'on the ground level' as it were, and start with a fresh group. I just prefer to be immersed in a story from the beginning, rather than add on in the middle.

So I would certainly join in on such a venture if one starts up. Or perhaps I'll see if inspiration strikes me for a potential storyline to follow, and see if people will bite and play along with me.

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Old 09-05-2007, 03:22 PM   #7
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Now now, don't go berating yourself. It's something new to you, so why should you suddenly be an expert? It would be like you starting a level 1 Priest for the first time, then someone saying 'here, play this level 70 Priest and run Karazhan with us' ... would you expect to main heal well?

I've been hoping to jump in on an RP story here. I know that these is an active one going on, but I prefer to get in 'on the ground level' as it were, and start with a fresh group. I just prefer to be immersed in a story from the beginning, rather than add on in the middle.

So I would certainly join in on such a venture if one starts up. Or perhaps I'll see if inspiration strikes me for a potential storyline to follow, and see if people will bite and play along with me.

~~~Larissa
I don't feel so alone anymore. There is so much talent on this board I feel like I would just make myself look dumb. maybe we could work on something together?
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Old 09-05-2007, 04:21 PM   #8
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ooo.

i've been waiting for a story to join up to so i would certainly be intereseted if you're serious and willing to put the effort in
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Old 09-05-2007, 05:13 PM   #9
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I am serious. researching atm. I'm just being cautious because everyone here is so good. I don't want to make the RP forums look bad. I'm gonna try though.
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Old 09-05-2007, 09:09 PM   #10
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I am serious. researching atm. I'm just being cautious because everyone here is so good. I don't want to make the RP forums look bad. I'm gonna try though.
Really, that's the best attitude to have, to be willing to try, and to care enough to make an effort to do it well. That's all anyone can ask of you. So honestly, no fretting, just have fun, that's the whole idea!

And so it looks like we're up to 3 so far! Oooh, exciting!

I'll put my thinking cap on as well to see if I can come up with any interesting ideas to play out.

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