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Off-Topic => Chatterbox => Topic started by: Natef on November 21, 2010, 06:14:55 PM
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Since several people have been whining about roleplaying, share your views on it.
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This is an RA2 forum, not a roleplay forum. Simple as that.
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I think it is fun and should stay.
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Some are cool, others can GTFO.
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I think Story Time is kinda enough. There's too many Roleplay topics that have a very limited interest range, Preytor posted one about something to do with warrior cats...I just think it's starting to get out of hand. If you want to RP about these things, presumably there's an RP forum somewhere you can do that. But this forum is, first and foremost, a Robot Arena 2 forum. The moment that roleplaying overtakes bot building, we know we're definitely doing something wrong.
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This is an RA2 forum, not a roleplay forum. Simple as that.
Need more towards your argument, Sparkles!
I'd like to know what you think should be done to roleplaying. I doubt the admins will do much.
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What about an RP about like a bunch of known robots, battling in an epic, that would be fine, methinks.
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Every day a new roleplay pops up. A while ago people were joining just for the role play. This is the one and only forum left o nthe internet for RA2 and all people do here is make roleplay threads.
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Every day a new roleplay pops up. A while ago people were joining just for the role play. This is the one and only forum left o nthe internet for RA2 and all people do here is make roleplay threads.
Only two people have joined for roleplaying.
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I can only think of Scourge of teh Galaxy joining for the Roleplaying, personally.
And I think Sparkey's going a bit overboard saying "All people do is make RP threads", there's still a wealth of great builders, S_M, GK, Somebody to name a few, and a good chunk of newcomers ready to learn and improve, like RedAce, TRiaS, Ben Purse, people like that. Maybe you should head back to the Bot Lab, try your hand at Robot Arena 2 again, instead of complaining about what a very small and not terribly significant percentage of the forum do.
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I don't mind RPing, but if it's like a specific one, I'm pretty sure there's a forum for it.
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Maybe you should head back to the Bot Lab, try your hand at Robot Arena 2 again, instead of complaining about what a very small and not terribly significant percentage of the forum do.
Once again, agreed. The only way the forum will die is if we all get paranoid about things like roleplaying.
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Personally, as long as the RP is well thought-out and fun, it can stay. All the others can f**k off back to /b/.
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/b/ hates RPfags too.
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/b/ hates RPfags too.
4chan hates 4chan. So, Agrument, Invalid.
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Ok explain to me why there is a junkyard section hmm. It is there for people who don't just care about RA2. I'm sick and tired of people saying 'this forum is for RA2' or 'enough roleplay'. There is a junkyard section for those reasons. Those are my 2 cents on the topic.
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/b/ hates RPfags too.
4chan hates 4chan. So, Agrument, Invalid.
Lurk moar.
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/b/ hates RPfags too.
4chan hates 4chan. So, Agrument, Invalid.
Lurk moar.
Lurk GTM for knowledge on 4chan?
What...
The ****.
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4chan archive.com
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I think he means lurk moar on 4chan. Then use lots and lots of mind soap.
And Preytor, you have got a point about the Junk Yard being a place for things that don't really go anywhere, but this is, as I said, primarily a Robot Arena 2 forum. It should kinda take precedent over most things, in my view. The Junk Yard should really be a sideshow, and not the main attraction. I'm not saying that we should completely remove anything unrelated to Robot Arena 2, but I don't think that we should have a bunch of different Roleplay threads about either very similar, or very narrow subject ranges. I think we should stick with Story Time, in my view, rather than have multiple roleplay topic posted in by not very many people.
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I think that it helped to block the Junkyard to guests.
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Keep roleplaying and other stuff it is awsome, the forum does not need to be only RA2 as the junkyard should stay because many people post RPs for fun because with out these many people would probally get bored of RA2 and not come back for a while.
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I think that it helped to block the Junkyard to guests.
...that sounds like an okay idea, in my view...I have a slight doubt about it, but I don't know why.
Keep roleplaying and other stuff it is awsome.
That's not really an argument, GRW. If you can explain what it contributes to the forum, that'd be good.
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I think that if people tell there frands about this site, and they don't play RA2 or like robot combat in general, I think that will have people just posting in RP threads, not making a showcase, not entering tournaments, and just not doing anything that pertains to RA2. That's why I think we should block the Junkyard from guests.
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Why do you think it is?
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Answer this:
Would you rather have a Roleplay forum altogether
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Would you rather have an RA2 forum with some Roleplay threads?
@NFX Some roleplay threads would not work into Story Time. Because, say i were to just say 'a laser turned everyone into cats and placed them around a lake with gatherings and boarder patrols' no one would like that they would say 'GODMOD' or 'No that didn't happen leave we are ignoring'. That is why other roleplay threads are made.
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I think that if people tell there frands about this site, and they don't play RA2 or like robot combat in general, I think that will have people just posting in RP threads, not making a showcase, not entering tournaments, and just not doing anything that pertains to RA2. That's why I think we should block the Junkyard from guests.
I say to join, you must make a showcase within 24 hours just to prove you have RA2.
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Answer this:
Would you rather have a Roleplay forum altogether
or
Would you rather have an RA2 forum with some Roleplay threads?
@NFX Some roleplay threads would not work into Story Time. Because, say i were to just say 'a laser turned everyone into cats and placed them around a lake with gatherings and boarder patrols' no one would like that they would say 'GODMOD' or 'No that didn't happen leave we are ignoring'. That is why other roleplay threads are made.
Choice number B
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My point exactly
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We need a split Role Playing section. Playground was formed for forum games like Caption Game, Whats the bot, whos the member, etc.
A role-playing section we can all block would be nice.
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In total agreement with Somebody.
Answer this:
Would you rather have a Roleplay forum altogether
or
Would you rather have an RA2 forum with some Roleplay threads?
@NFX Some roleplay threads would not work into Story Time. Because, say i were to just say 'a laser turned everyone into cats and placed them around a lake with gatherings and boarder patrols' no one would like that they would say 'GODMOD' or 'No that didn't happen leave we are ignoring'. That is why other roleplay threads are made.
If I'm honest, I'd quite like this forum to be mainly about RA2. I don't like the idea of multiple roleplay threads popping up with quite a limited subject range (such as your laser cat warriors or something), being posted in by quite a limited range of maybe only a few people, and not really contributing much to the continuing of Robot Arena 2. Besides, you could have your own race of laser cat warriors, integrate them into the plotline, and everyone else could carry on as normal. You shouldn't have to have things exactly your way in order to be happy, you should make a few sacrifices for the benefit of everyone.
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I say to join, you must make a showcase within 24 hours just to prove you have RA2.
I don't like that idea. People may not know how to make screenshots.
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In my opinion the forum is currently more inclined into more miscellaneous things rather than RA2, RPing being one of those miscellaneous things. The reason for this is because the game is getting old and members are losing interest and I can understand that, but the forum is about RA2 and I just feel like there should be more of a balance between RA2 and...well everything else.
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a BUT this is only due to the fact that every time i log on i have to search through a TON of RP threads to find a RA2 tread i want to look at in unread post. i ran 2 forums and been a mod on 4 more. its not that hard. and if you dont care about all the extras that ACAMS has givien us. it can be VERY simple to maintain.
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Go here to ignore any parts of the forum.
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=ignoreboards (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=ignoreboards)
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@NFX
LASER CATS!? No.
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I like Somebody's idea.
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@NFX
LASER CATS!? No.
Like this?
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/35895imagesCASS3I2X.jpg)
EDIT: 300 posts!? THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!!!
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No they are not laser cats just cats
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@NFX Some roleplay threads would not work into Story Time. Because, say i were to just say 'a laser turned everyone into cats and placed them around a lake with gatherings and boarder patrols' no one would like that they would say 'GODMOD' or 'No that didn't happen leave we are ignoring'.
Have you even tried that before? Give it a shot. I wouldn't complain. It isn't godmodding at all.
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I just don't read the threads. I go into the board and look for threads that I post in. It's not terribly difficult.
Also, here's another point. I can't believe it's taken me this long to figure this out. If we put too much interest into Roleplaying threads and the like, then eventually Robot Arena 2 will die. Thus the forum will die, Thus the Roleplaying threads that we have put so much interest into will die along with it. Much like a food chain, and all that hoohah about the bees dying out. If you want to Roleplay, do so in spare time, and contribute something to Robot Arena 2, keep the game alive, thus keeping the forum alive. =D
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@Natef
No, but Hydro would disagree. *rolls eyes*
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I like NFX's idea too.
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Also, here's another point. I can't believe it's taken me this long to figure this out. If we put too much interest into Roleplaying threads and the like, then eventually Robot Arena 2 will die. Thus the forum will die, Thus the Roleplaying threads that we have put so much interest into will die along with it. Much like a food chain, and all that hoohah about the bees dying out. If you want to Roleplay, do so in spare time, and contribute something to Robot Arena 2, keep the game alive, thus keeping the forum alive. =D
As long as there are people who chose to play and add to RA2, the community will not die.
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*Gets confuzzled* Who's idea do I agree with? they all have valid points!
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Also, here's another point. I can't believe it's taken me this long to figure this out. If we put too much interest into Roleplaying threads and the like, then eventually Robot Arena 2 will die. Thus the forum will die, Thus the Roleplaying threads that we have put so much interest into will die along with it. Much like a food chain, and all that hoohah about the bees dying out. If you want to Roleplay, do so in spare time, and contribute something to Robot Arena 2, keep the game alive, thus keeping the forum alive. =D
As long as there are people who chose to play and add to RA2, the community will not die.
How many people choose to add to RA2?
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What do you mean by add?
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Contribute to the game.
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I don't, mainly 'cause none of my WORKING computers run RA2.
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@S.T.C.
Contribute as....?
Like what, mod, showcase, make tourneys? those bits & bobs?
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@S.T.C.
Contribute as....?
Like what, mod, showcase, make tourneys? those bits & bobs?
That is what I meant.
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@S.T.C.
Contribute as....?
Like what, mod, showcase, make tourneys? those bits & bobs?
That is what I meant.
What I'm trying to say is that people are slowly losing interest in the game.
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Me and my brother are hooked to it...
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Same, just can't play it.
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The the non-roleplay forum games fine I suppose, despite the fact that there are a bit too numerous. The roleplaying itself is utterly pointless though.
It's just distracting us from what the site is supposed to be about, and by doing that we're sorta leaving RA2 to die. I know it's an old game and I'm more than certain Frezal will come about and remind us sooner or later, but as long as we still got a community here for it leaving it for some stupid forum games is just plain dumb.
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Personally, I think you could all just block it if you absolutely cannot bear to see it.
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It's not that hard to just not read them
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I'd like you (anyone who believes we are losing interest in the game) to list every person who has lost interest in RA2 and has moved on to roleplaying. The list would not be as big as you would think.
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I think my idea works fine.
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I'd like you (anyone who believes we are losing interest in the game) to list every person who has lost interest in RA2 and has moved on to roleplaying. The list would not be as big as you would think.
Can't think of any :O
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Scourge of teh Galaxy. Immediately.
I'm not going to list the people who have completely lost interest in Robot Arena 2, because the list would be very short. If we listed everyone who still builds, but doesn't have Robot Arena 2 as a kinda main priority of coming here, then I think the list would probably be a bit longer.
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If we listed everyone who still builds, but doesn't have Robot Arena 2
What? How does that work?
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SotG forgot about her *facepalm*
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We need a split Role Playing section. Playground was formed for forum games like Caption Game, Whats the bot, whos the member, etc.
A role-playing section we can all block would be nice.
Yes.
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If we listed everyone who still builds, but doesn't have Robot Arena 2
What? How does that work?
That's not what I said.
If we listed everyone who still builds, but doesn't have Robot Arena 2 as a kinda main priority
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Didn't read the whole thing. Silly me.
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@Enigma: One part of contributing could be sending me a legal bot for COTT. ;)
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@Somebody
Yeah, I've been procrastinating, I'll get it done....
...tomorrow :coolface
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I put on my robe and wizard hat.
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People that join only for roleplay should be banned since they have nothing to do with RA2, and this forum is about RA2. I'm fine with roleplay if it's intelligent and funny and interesting, but it's true that we have too much roleplay threads for now.
Anyways sparkey, you complain about people getting off topic and making roleplaying threads but I haven't seen any RA2 related activity from you for a while... like showcasing, giving good advice in showcases, giving new and interesting ideas, attempting to learn to AI, starting a tournament (oh the drama that would start) ? Hmm ?
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Hmm, a 5 page thread about role-playing and ALL the comments have been somewhat intelligent :eek:
Anyway, I really don't like the RP's so I just ignore them ;)
Buuuut, I can see why this doesn't solve the potential problems that ccan be caused by the rapid growth of the playground section.
Anyway, I think somebody's idea is the best ATM.
Although, personally I don't see why GTM would garner a huge amount of RP only members, there must be loads of better specifically RP threads out there.
The worst that could happen like that is if everybody here told their friends about the RP sections here and they all signed up.
But, once again, I don't get why people would do that either.
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The one flaw in Somebody's plan is that it blocks the whole of Playground as opposed to individual RP threads. And I do somewhat enjoy the Caption Game thread. =P I'm doing what Scorps does at the moment.
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We need a split Role Playing section. Playground was formed for forum games like Caption Game, Whats the bot, whos the member, etc.
A role-playing section we can all block would be nice.
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That's somebodys idea, the whole point of it is that you don't need to block the few, mildly interesting playground threads.
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Oh, yes, that. That's a very good idea. I approve of it. I'm dead today. =P
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I like this idea too. But I still don`t see why those RP people just don`t join a RP forum.
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But if a roleplay section was formed, the person responsible for doing it would have to transfer all the roleplay in the playground to the RP section. I don't think they would do that.
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Oh, yes, that. That's a very good idea. I approve of it. I'm dead today. =P
What?!?
I like this idea too. But I still don`t see why those RP people just don`t join a RP forum.
My point exactly, it's not really bad, it's just confusing.
It's like going to a shoe shop to eat you lunch.
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I have joined a RP form and they all seem half dead.
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I have joined a RP form and they all seem half dead.
just like NFX. You RP kids just killed him!
I like this idea too. But I still don`t see why those RP people just don`t join a RP forum.
My point exactly, it's not really bad, it's just confusing.
It's like going to a shoe shop to eat you lunch.
good metaphor. :D
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Oh, yes, that. That's a very good idea. I approve of it. I'm dead today. =P
What?!?
I woke up at 12 and I have still not woken up properly. =D
I like this idea too. But I still don`t see why those RP people just don`t join a RP forum.
My point exactly, it's not really bad, it's just confusing.
It's like going to a shoe shop to eat you lunch.
LOL.
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Oh, well hope you wake up properly, don't really want you actually dying :mrgreen:
Anyway, all the RP forums can't be dead really.
I mean unless you're saying a forum based around a 7 year old game based on a show that isn't even made anymore is also the best RP forum on the internet!
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Oh, well hope you wake up properly, don't really want you actually dying :mrgreen:
Anyway, all the RP forums can't be dead really.
I mean unless you're saying a forum based around a 7 year old game based on a show that isn't even made anymore is also the best RP forum on the internet!
BLASPHEMY. *7slapstotheface* THIS IS NOT AN RP FORUM.
The forum will always be, first and foremost about Robot Arena 2. Now don't do it again. =]
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Oh, well hope you wake up properly, don't really want you actually dying :mrgreen:
Anyway, all the RP forums can't be dead really.
I mean unless you're saying a forum based around a 7 year old game based on a show that isn't even made anymore is also the best RP forum on the internet!
BLASPHEMY. *7slapstotheface* THIS IS NOT AN RP FORUM.
The forum will always be, first and foremost about Robot Arena 2. Now don't do it again. =]
Yesums :embarr
Also, couldn't help but notice you didn't list me amongst those who joined recently for RA2 and not the RP threads!
*prepares to slap back*
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tl;dr
If you want to waste you time, don't have a debate. Play RA2
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Vote?
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Oh, well hope you wake up properly, don't really want you actually dying :mrgreen:
Anyway, all the RP forums can't be dead really.
I mean unless you're saying a forum based around a 7 year old game based on a show that isn't even made anymore is also the best RP forum on the internet!
BLASPHEMY. *7slapstotheface* THIS IS NOT AN RP FORUM.
The forum will always be, first and foremost about Robot Arena 2. Now don't do it again. =]
Yesums :embarr
Also, couldn't help but notice you didn't list me amongst those who joined recently for RA2 and not the RP threads!
*prepares to slap back*
In my view, you occupy the middle ground. Not really new, but not quite at the top level yet.
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there's still a wealth of great builders, S_M, GK, Somebody to name a few
:dance:
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Meh, I still think i'm new. Besides, you listed redace and he's far better than me at stock.
*slaps anyway for the lulz :evilsmile:*
Vote?
For what?
In the end it's the powers that be's decisions that matter, either way I think some people are blowing this way out of proportion with the whole "ZoMG Ra2 ISS GonNA DIE I f WE DO nT desTRoy THEh ALL theH rppPIng threAdS"
Sorry Nar if that offended you much ;P
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I like this idea too. But I still don`t see why those RP people just don`t join a RP forum.
QFT. This is all.
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QFT to Scorpion.
Everyone is overreacting about roleplaying. Some of my views have changed, though. After a talk with SD over Xbox live, my views have changed. I still am for keeping roleplaying, but some of the threads barely continue. AoR's "Lego RP" thread didn't make it past one page. If you are making an RP thread, continue it, or delete it.
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Time for Gazea2 to post his views...
Everyone is OVERREACTING (he said in big, capital letters)!
This forum will not die. It will not be taken over my RPs; it will not change! Why are you worrying about this forum dying?
This forum is about a bargain bin game. You should be glad that there is a community in the first place. We will cross the "ZOMG! THE FORUM IS GOING TO DIE!!11" bridge when we get to it.
As for RPs; ignore them! Do what NFX or anyone else does. I sometimes join in with them but you don't have to! Focus on RA2 if you are that worried. RPs are only a bit of fun. Yes, lots of them may be appearing lately but it's not going to affect RA2!
tl;dr don't worry! It won't be "da apokilipss" and this forum won't die just because of a few RPs. Just remember one thing: why are we all here? Because we all share a love of robotic combat! Now, stop moaning and carry on with what we love to do!
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if your gonna RP, do it on a proper RP forum where the RP's have rules to keep it proper. i am a RPer myself, but never joined in with the RP's on GTM because it is all one big mess. and an overload of Powerplaying.
those who want to join an RP forum, pleeeeaaasssseeee join my forum and help it get more active. i seriously don't want it to die.
SotG used to be active there, but now i am clearly the most active admin there. i always kept the rules high tho. so i'll be ok.
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I need to get around there far more often.
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if your gonna RP, do it on a proper RP forum where the RP's have rules to keep it proper. i am a RPer myself, but never joined in with the RP's on GTM because it is all one big mess. and an overload of Powerplaying.
:eek: Excuse me?! Look closer, sir.
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Powerplaying was indeed a problem I've been noticing during various points in Story Time.
Now I know what you're thinking- "But this is coming from GF93, he's one of the leading powers therefore must be powerplaying to some extent at least".
To put it lightly, my character is powerful in the story, right?
Well, sure he's powerful, but he doesn't always win. He's not the invincible, all-conquering messiah that some tend to see him as. Several times, he's been grievously wounded, and even almost died a couple of times. That may lean towards the powerplaying argument, but there's always been a good explanation as to how he does what he does, what he is capable of, and how it's possible for him to do it.
It's also taken time for him to get where he is now in the story, starting with what was first a little kid and some robots in a spaceship. Humble beginnings, but through fair play, worked his way up to become one of the main forces in the Story. It's a simular instance with quite a few of my friends.
In closing, there's nothing wrong with being powerful, but it's got to have some degree of logic and reason to it, as opposed to pulling powers out of your ass and expecting to get away with it all the time.
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Hydro died once :D
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Good thing the Drones and I helped save you :D
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Well, I mean that one incedent with the laser shotgun... he actually died. Then Death ****ed up and ressurected him.
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And I died driving into Antares....
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Well, I mean that one incedent with the laser shotgun... he actually died. Then Death ****ed up and ressurected him.
Oh. I thought you were referring to the time when you had all those symptoms and the Drones had to react accordingly.
Story Time GF93 almost died of blood loss after getting attacked by a claw-wielding scout in the Diotoir's pool room. Although, judging by the way the thread is going, I may consider killing him at some point.
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I killed off many of my characters.
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BOT
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GK, this is on topic. Proof that we take steps to avoid powerplaying.
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EXACTLY!
And the one time with the Anthricids wasn't powerplaying.
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Powerplaying is irrellevant. Take it elsewhere.
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And the one time with the Anthricids wasn't powerplaying.
Anthricids? You mean those things which nearly wiped out the Diotoir?
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Powerplaying is irrellevant. Take it elsewhere.
It's called the Roleplay thread for a reason, GK. Powerplaying is relevant to it.
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Two instances come to mind when I think of powerplaying in Story Time.
*Jade's godmodding beasts
*Evil LLB
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It's a debate about the relevancy and merits of RP to the forum. Not a discussion about RP's points.
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Two instances come to mind when I think of powerplaying in Story Time.
*Jade's godmodding beasts
*Evil LLB
Quoted for truth. ELLB is made to be slipperier to catch than a wet haddock covered in butter flopping about on an ice rink, whilst Jade's godmodding beasts can somehow destroy whole battleships with one flick of the wrist.
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Those two yeah, but the Anthricids, no that wasn't powerplaying. It's just the simple fact that a single battleship is going to get torn up fighting an entire fleet!
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It's a debate about the relevancy and merits of RP to the forum. Not a discussion about RP's points.
Right. Let me sum up what I think most of us can agree on:
1. RPing will not kill the forum.
2. Don't like the RP threads? Don't look at them!
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It's a debate about the relevancy and merits of RP to the forum. Not a discussion about RP's points.
Right. Let me sum up what I think most of us can agree on:
1. RPing will not kill the forum.
2. Don't like the RP threads? Don't look at them!
I agree. But this is not the thread to discuss powerplaying.
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I'll start a different thread for powerplaying if necessary.
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Ima end this debate right here: If you want RA2, stay off the junkyard. No need to participate in roleplaying.
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I disagree, Sage. My past post summed it up perfectly.
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I disagree, Sage. My past post summed it up perfectly.
How is what I said any different?
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This is an RA2 forum, not a roleplay forum. Simple as that.
Why don't we get rid of all of your non-RA2 posts then? Let's delete every music thread, the GTM MP3 player thing, every movie thread, every artwork thread, every political thread, and anything that doesn't stay on the topic of RA2. Sure, we'll only have maybe 3 members who remain, but it'll be focussed, goddammit!
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This is an RA2 forum, not a roleplay forum. Simple as that.
Why don't we get rid of all of your non-RA2 posts then? Let's delete every music thread, the GTM MP3 player thing, every movie thread, every artwork thread, every political thread, and anything that doesn't stay on the topic of RA2. Sure, we'll only have maybe 3 members who remain, but it'll be focussed, goddammit!
Owned.