Poll: New Format?

Should ACL switch formats?
Yes	0 (0%)
No	2 (100%)
Total Votes: 2

Poll: New Format?
Topic Started: Aug 11 2009, 03:04 PM (105 Views)
The Nexus	Aug 11 2009, 03:04 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Posts: 357 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: February 26, 2007	Hello all! So things have seemed to die out around here before they even got underway and I'm not entirely sure why. I do have a theory and a potential solution. However, since this new incarnation of the board is more focused on you, yours characters and their interactions, I wanted to get your opinions. The idea is to have A Charmed Legacy switch over to a 'create your own thread' format for the duration of its existence. This new format will give members the opportunity to post uninhibited by the inactivity of others. If one thread is running a bit slow, then you move on to the next. Simple as that. With the board's focus on the characters and their interactions more so than actual linear plots, this format may actually be better in the long run. Of course, I will still create threads based on particular threads that I believe need to be played out. Anyways, I won't get too much into the details of how this new format will run just yet. I would like to hear what everyone thinks and if we decide to move in that direction, then I will delve further into the board's administration. Can't wait to hear from you! Jay



James Maycroft	Aug 11 2009, 03:10 PM Post #2
Newbie Posts: 9 Group: ACL Original Member #262 Joined: June 2, 2009	Honestly I find create your own threads to be extremely chaotic and almost inhibit character developement because there is no linear progression of experiences. Also, there is almost no room for plot movement. I think we just need to talk to all the members and make sure everyone is still interested in playing.



The Nexus	Aug 11 2009, 03:17 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Posts: 357 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: February 26, 2007	To be fair, I just said ACL's focus isn't really on plot progression/movement. :p I have spoken to just about everyone and everyone is still interested. The issue seems to be a mixture of schedule conflicts in real life and everyone waiting on everyone else to post. Hence this proposal which would remove those conflicts completely. ACL has been open for more than a month and you guys aren't even on your first mission yet. That seems to be more inhibiting than a non linear plot. IMO.



Travis	Aug 12 2009, 12:17 AM Post #4
The Artist Formerly Known as Mikey Posts: 6 Group: Moderator Member #113 Joined: June 20, 2007	Well, stepping away from the fact that I spent time actually building these threads in both incarnations of ACL, I don't want to go to the "create your own thread" format because I just don't see it working in a universe like Charmed and how we've got our forums set up. Plus, people aren't used to it, and it'd be a weird transition. Basically, I think people just need to actually post more than once in a blue moon. I think with all the excitement going on at AOP, people are focusing on their characters there and posting every single chance they can. Post here too, kids! If you post here, things will get exciting here too. Just my two cents.



Tabitha Maycroft	Aug 12 2009, 03:18 PM Post #5
"make my way back home when i learn to fly" Posts: 13 Group: ACL Original Member #265 Joined: June 3, 2009	Travis is right: people just need to post. And stay active. Even if they don't post every day, at least every week.... esp since this board requires that we act as a group, not as small groups of two or three characters. I mean, we're a team---meaning we all need to have input. --- I personally have always loved the "create your own thread" format. It's what I started RPing with and it does allow for more character-driven threads/plots. Over the years, I have been trying to find a site with that format, but I haven't been able to find one with people who I actually like. =) I do think that it's a bit harder to maintain/keep up (at a high quality, at least) since each player not only has to come up with a reason for their character to keep posting, but also has to try and anticipate plots/problems. It's more work on the whole, even though it seems like it should be less. I will happily go either way! I have found lots of comfort in the progressive format but I still have a soft spot for being in more control of my characterization. Edited by Tabitha Maycroft, Aug 12 2009, 03:22 PM.



The Nexus	Aug 12 2009, 05:14 PM Post #6
Advanced Member Posts: 357 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: February 26, 2007	Yes, I agree with Travis also. Personally - well selfishly really - I would prefer the current format because even the OCs' plot isn't necessarily linear, the Halliwell one is. So I would potentially have to rethink how to go about that. However, the reality is people aren't posting. So maybe we can discuss why that is? Because like BTJ pointed out, the board is setup as a team and it requires everyone to remain active. Even one person neglecting their character stalls everything because there is no chance for the other chars to just ignore them or go somewhere else. Even when I said it was ok to just keep on posting without waiting for an inactive character, people waited anyways. So I could go either way. I reopened ACL for all of you and inactivity doesn't bother me like it had with the original incarnation. The original was about me and the story I wanted to tell so it became frustrating when I couldn't. However, now I have The End of a Legacy and only will be posting with a few ppl here in order to finish said story. I only proposed the format to change to help you all out. Tell me - what is it that you need from me as your admin? I am completely open to suggestions. This is your board as much as it is mine. :)



Tabitha Maycroft	Aug 13 2009, 04:55 AM Post #7
"make my way back home when i learn to fly" Posts: 13 Group: ACL Original Member #265 Joined: June 3, 2009	The Nexus Aug 12 2009, 05:14 PM However, the reality is people aren't posting. So maybe we can discuss why that is? Tell me - what is it that you need from me as your admin? I am completely open to suggestions. This is your board as much as it is mine. :) LOL!!! If I had any answers to these questions, none of my many rpgs would have died. Haha. ....um.... hmmm... on a serious note: I guess we could try and implement some semi-powerplaying. Like, allow active characters to write that more in-active characters have done things (like went to get some weapons, or got knocked out, or followed along with the group's consensus). I think it's a small enough group--and that we've been role playing with each other for long enough to be mature about respecting people's characters and not godmoding. Just an idea. I know I wouldn't be upset if someone pushed my character along if I was being inactive for whatever reason.



Travis	Aug 16 2009, 06:41 PM Post #8
The Artist Formerly Known as Mikey Posts: 6 Group: Moderator Member #113 Joined: June 20, 2007	Or that works, Jay :D



Jay	Aug 16 2009, 07:49 PM Post #9
Gay Games Posts: 178 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 7, 2007	It's a start. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to use that plot device when the group we have is so small, but alas. Anyways, that character was the most inactive, but not the only one. So lets see what happens before celebrating eh?



Tanner Alleyne	Aug 16 2009, 08:23 PM Post #10
Member Posts: 14 Group: ACL Original Member #264 Joined: June 2, 2009	When both CAOP and Tfio were super slow I started playing on free topic boards and you can have it work for plot purposes. Just throwing that out there. I agree with BTJ that we should push other characters that don't post as the group is small after all. The move to the axis works but what happens when two or three people are inactive? There are only a handful on each squad. The real remedy is for people to post, but if they can't we could push characters around. If they're gone too long they could even be npc'd in our posts. If people drop out, we might have to combine the squads so that active characters have a chance to play.



Jay	Aug 16 2009, 08:31 PM Post #11
Gay Games Posts: 178 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 7, 2007	It's true that people need to post in order for ACL to be successful. Like I've said, dragging chars along for the ride if perfectly acceptable. It is done on all the boards when moving large amounts of people. I even made a post saying that you guys should do that - but still no one did. I assume it's because you are all way too polite to take control of another char like that. :p In a way, that's a good thing. You've been trained well to avoid meta-gaming, but at the same time, you can possibly hinder yourselves as well. Like being stuck in MAGIC HQ for over a month. ;)



Tanner Alleyne	Aug 16 2009, 08:52 PM Post #12
Member Posts: 14 Group: ACL Original Member #264 Joined: June 2, 2009	Haha! True dat.



Tabitha Maycroft	Aug 18 2009, 01:44 PM Post #13
"make my way back home when i learn to fly" Posts: 13 Group: ACL Original Member #265 Joined: June 3, 2009	Aight, Mark, squad leader. Move us away from this chamber of immobility!



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