The Wild Cards

[Fair_Game]

@Danny : That sounds better than I even what I imagined. For an experiment on that we could simply create the RP, have several Wild Cards in the RP for the specific purpose of testing the 'god-mode' and crafting a rule to keep it within check, they would need to witness how other people utilize the freedom.

Another twist on this concept would be like 'licenses' if you pass a 'characterization' test where your in control of several characters at once, you will be given a license that allows you to god-mode other characters in god-modable RPs. This would inspire members to both increase their skill and improve their post quality. Not to mention give members something to aspire to. A rank 'A' RPer could become an crucial member in any RP. One who could control expertly someone else's character.

This is reminiscent of Red Foxes NPC service and considering the sheer number of times I've heard the 'I'm just waiting on so and so to post so I can post' problem, I would consider this something we NEED to be looking in to. Unless other Wild Cards can foresee an issue (as this topic is up for discussion) I recommend that we :

1) Create a Monitored 'God-modable' RP
2) Observe different pros and cons of the RP
3) Devise a set rule list to assist in utilizing the system
4) Create a 'RPer Bio' section (something about the actual RPer) this one I know Kendra is working on
5) Devise a exam for 'characterization' and establish ranks among RPers.

@Ness : I'm a long time fan of the 'time limit' aspect as well as the 'judging' aspect. I'm very interested in hearing what you are proposing! Is there any way you can elaborate on the concept?

Would this mean that each combatant would have to complete a certain task? Such as 'defeat such and such npc monster' or 'navigate such and such labyrinth'?

Like I said it sounds interesting and I would love to hear more!

[Ness]

I guess I forget that maybe no one watched cooking shows as much as I do. =P I'll give you the setup in more detail:

I was inspired by the show Iron Chef. The premise of the show is this: There are anywhere between 3-5 elite "Iron Chefs" who are masters of their area of food specialty. Each week some challenger comes in to challenge an Iron Chef of their choosing to a food-related battle. However, the twist is that their five dishes must contain a secret ingredient, that is only revealed right before the battle. The Chefs make their food, and present to a panel of three judges, who awards a winner based on a strict rubric that doesn't change from battle to battle, even though the ingredient might. Note: Iron Chef's are not dethroned by losing, it's just more bragging rights for the challenger.

When applying this to RPs, it would take a little bit of time to set up. It could be a rotating contest, similar to SOTW or some such. We would also need to already have a judging rubric for the competition. Then there would need to be some sort of selection process for our "Steel RPers" (lack of creativity there =P). Perhaps they could come from the Wild Cards, or it could be a seperate venture (which case I would organize it). Then, people who wanted to challenge one of the Steel RPers would put their requests in to me. I'd choose one each week, and they would be allowed to choose who they wanted to challenge. Then, on the set competition day, I would reveal the twist (elemental challenge, character creation, etc.), and they would have some set amount of time or posts to battle it out. Then the judges (I'd have to select them too) would take the pre-determined rubric and judge the two combatants. Then, they would declare a winner/loser, and on to the next challenge!

In regards to whether or not the Steel RPer would give up his seat if he/she lost, I think I'll put that question to you all. I'd like to hear your opinions, what do you think?

[Fair_Game]

Welcome to our new member : Setsuken - 10!!!

We're really growing fast here!

Ok, Ness got with me and explained the details of his idea and I think its a great group project for us to start with.

I think once we have all the details hashed out we'll pick it apart as a team.

Ness, feel free to write up an explaination for the Iron RPer idea (steel RPer idea as the case may be). If you need help with it, PM me and I'll get on it with you!

[Hera Ledro]

Welcome to the new members And glad to have you on the team, Justin.

Alright, if anybody needs clarification on the idea of the Free RP (as I christen it), then PM me or summat. I'll put up answers to your questions here, just in case others have the same questions they want answered.

Also, as to the Steel RPer (though Platinum RPer sounds a bit 'tangier' imho ), I really like the idea. Fair_Game was explaining it to me over MSN, and it's a really great concept. This is definitely something we need to do.

Oh, and Fair_Game; what would you say to us creating our own Guild in Guild Wars? We could spend some time racking up the gold (I have a runner that can make some pretty sweet gold for us), and all that stuff. With luck, we could get a good Guild Hall within a month!

[Fair_Game]

Platinum RPer does have a nice ring to it!

And the Free RP idea is something that just needs to be created. If anyone needs help creating either idea let me know!

*and yeah, lets make a guild!*

[Ness]

Yeah, I know. "Steel RP'er" is definitely a working title. I'm going to change it to something better (I was thinking "RP Stadium", something to that effect). We will all need unique titles as those to be challenged anyway, so each of you be thinking about that.

I'm thinking of starting a thread soon where I'll hash out the idea in full detail, but I'll discuss it individually with the rest of the High Cards first. Expect to see the Stadium open for business within the weekend!

Edit: I'm having trouble uploading my new sig. It says it's too big. What can I dooooooooo?

[Contra Fates]

I definitely like the ideas going on in here. =) The Iron Chef Idea is interesting, as is your idea, Jon.

As for my previously mentioned ideas, I'll further explain them, with some new ideas:

1.) Instant-Message RPs.
AOL is where I started RPing, and there...RPs were either carried out amongst a group in a chat-room, or between two people within an instant message. Instant-message RPing can become quite addicting, because...unlike Forum RPing, the interaction is instant. The RPing goes much more rapidly, and once you get used to posting in a messenger-setting, you'll find that the posts flow easily, and you're able to channel your character more effectively. The reason why this is great for an RPB, is all of the enthusiasm that one brings into a battle...is only intensified, because instead of waiting hours or days for a responding post, you only have to wait a matter of minutes. You can act more 'in the moment,' as if you were really playing your character in an action-packed, rapid fight.

2.) Group Battles + Battle Royale.
This idea is to experiment with the ideas of turning two tag-teams in a 2 vs 2 match...into a 'battle royale mode,' where the allies are no longer allies, and the battle becomes an all-out free-for-all. It would be interesting to see how group fights would function in an RPB setting.

3.) Randomized Battle.
I had the idea of creating a fight where the participants pick several numbers from a given amount, that correspond to a particular type of character type & personality, weapon, fighting style, magic abilities, and combat-abilities. The creator of the battle will have a pre-written list of the different weapons, abilities, etc. Depending on the numbers that the participants pick, they'll be assigned their character. I think this idea could test how well players can adapt to a different style of character and battle style than what they're normally used to.

4.) Handi-Capped Battles.
I think it would be interesting to test out an RPB battle with a 'handicap' that is given to the players. Examples of a handicap could be: double energy cost, loss of magic, loss of physical attacks, attack damage halved, defense halved, speed/agility halved, etc. This would make it interesting to see how well players could stick to their handicap, and discover what players would do under those circumstances.

So, those are my ideas for now. Any opinions and feedback are greatly appreciated. =)

[Fair_Game]

Welcome to our new member : Professor13!

The Wild Cards need mr. Ego to set us strait, I entreat ye to do us well!

@Ness : Click the mountain button (insert image) and put in the link Kendra offered, its hosted under her own site.

Also, I'm thinking of using the moniker : Pretty-Boy Ugly

I think that sums up me nicely. I usually pick the pretty boy characters who stop caring because something ugly happens in their life...take Kazuya, or Belselk for instance.

@Contra : Naturally, I love all your ideas. And I think you need to get with Ness on finding a way to incorporate your idea #3 with his Iron Chef idea.

[Ness]

Fixed. Didn't even think about img tags. O_o Silly me.

I'm particularly interested in Kendra's suggestions #3 and 4. Four would make for some interesting challenges, that's for sure. Three's a good idea as well. Would require some work, but that's what we're all here for, right? Haha.

Expect the beginnings of RP Stadium within the next 24 hours. The first challenges will begin on Monday, sharp. I'll be sending out a PM with the guidelines for the judging rubric, and making sure you've given me your handles for the Stadium.

[professor13]

Hellos to my fellow playing cards! Number nine, the one-and-only Professor13 is here to contribute to the confusion that inevitably spawns pure genius and innovation! As for right now, I will find contentment in being the foot-man. All of you high-cards can count on me to be fruitful in my implementation of tests, as well as data collection. Just know that I, too, recognize you guys as the top eschelon of RPing, and nothing would bring me more pleasure than taking that spot from you! Believe me, if I challenge you, it does not mean that I think you aren't doing a good enough job. I respect all of you and your abilities. That's why I want to test myself against the best of the best!

Having said that, Contra I am very anxious to begin testing on the tag-team/battle royale matches. The idea of working together with another RPer to coordinate attacks is one of the reasons I became attracted to RPing. Sadly, I find that in most RPs, even though everyone travels in a group, they always do their own thing in a fight. If we can successfully implement this special RPB, it might encourage people to start working with their fellow RPers to coordinate some beautifully epic posts involving combined strengths and compensated weaknesses. Please let me know what I can do to expedite the process of getting this idea tested!