Author Topic: Questions, doubts, requests, answers - Public discussion thread. (Read 172302 times)

Sonae · « **Reply #240 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:17:30 AM »

Ones to make it good and interesting, and not a failure.

Hanged Hourai · « **Reply #241 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:42:49 AM »

On storytelling, gamemastering, and the approaches thereto
Also, reading some completed ones to find a style or paticular format you like would probably be a good idea.

Sonae · « **Reply #242 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:49:17 AM »

What's a good way to start? In the middle of an event? With some quests? What's a good way to make it successful and draw people in? Should I plan ahead very much?

Pesco · « **Reply #243 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:13:38 AM »

The only necessary planning should be the end goal. Most of the text adventures here are open ended for the players to determine the path. Otherwise it's a choose-your-adventure story. The best way to draw people in from what I've seen is proactive updating from the parser. It's up to you to feed information that leads the players onwards.

Bardiche · « **Reply #244 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:25:23 PM »

Quote from: Sonae on September 19, 2011, 02:49:17 AM

What's a good way to start? In the middle of an event? With some quests? What's a good way to make it successful and draw people in? Should I plan ahead very much?

I've seen a text adventure start with you literally dropping out of the sky towards certain death. You can basically start however you like!

To make it successful, update regularly, display some wit and try to give players some freedom. Plan ahead only in the sense of a vague idea of where you're headed and what world you're in; anything else the players will likely screw up three times.

Sonae · « **Reply #245 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:18:05 PM »

Screw up? :ohdear:

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #246 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:19:20 PM »

Take the quest in directions you aren't prepared for etc.

BT · « **Reply #247 on:** September 21, 2011, 08:57:28 PM »

Is there any irc channel for Rumia's as a whole? Or for other sections that aren't mafia?

Pesco · « **Reply #248 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:02:10 PM »

#touhou-meido but #motktown might become a more preferable choice as time goes.

GuardianTempest · « **Reply #249 on:** October 17, 2011, 09:33:00 AM »

>Sees This comic
>Mendeleev the Everything-bender(not my pic)

Anyone interested? Yeah I'm impulsive. Also, trying to use this thread as an interest check.

Schezo · « **Reply #250 on:** November 12, 2011, 09:18:28 PM »

I'm considering running Genso Monopoly again. Though it's an extensive game to run and I would like a co mod or 2 to keep activity up and allow the game to run smoothly. It's a large time commitment if you want to help me. The first one took around 250 turns.
You have to do math and please post your timezone and hours you can cover.
Thank you.

Sonae · « **Reply #251 on:** November 20, 2011, 01:14:31 AM »

Is it okay to make a topic to check interest in a certain idea?

Pesco · « **Reply #252 on:** November 20, 2011, 07:51:25 AM »

Depends on the topic. But generally do it here if you're just checking interest.

Sonae · « **Reply #253 on:** November 26, 2011, 07:30:17 PM »

Aaaaahh! Would anyone have any tips for naming of games? I can't think of anything but On the Boundary

Pesco · « **Reply #254 on:** November 26, 2011, 08:28:02 PM »

Name it whatever you like as long as it isn't something offensive.

Sonae · « **Reply #255 on:** November 26, 2011, 08:29:33 PM »

No tips on how to make a titlte that will interest people?

Pesco · « **Reply #256 on:** November 26, 2011, 08:43:39 PM »

Make the game interesting and the title won't matter.

GuardianTempest · « **Reply #257 on:** December 03, 2011, 12:52:59 PM »

Hopping on the RtD bandwagon, I decided to pull off a twist.

Would anyone be interested in Roleplay to Dodge?

Dorakyura · « **Reply #258 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:43:56 AM »

I had weird dream about a Quest I wanted to start for some time now.

The question is, there are so many quests running right now, is there some space for another one :V

Pesco · « **Reply #259 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:17:49 AM »

Fight the other games for a spot on the first page of threads.

CrowCakes · « **Reply #260 on:** December 30, 2011, 12:58:01 AM »

If my quest gets pushed to the second page, is it okay for me to bump it? It's weird that for 3 days straight, there is player input, but the following day, it becomes a ghost town. D:

Pesco · « **Reply #261 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:24:34 AM »

Earn your place on the first page by keeping it interesting and active.

Vhaltz · « **Reply #262 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:21:08 PM »

Mafia's been peaking my interest lately and I'm starting to grow more and more interested in trying it out. The only thing is that, try as I might, I can't seem to keep up with any Mafia games you guys play for longer than about 5-6 pages, I lack any sort of experience or knowledge of the terminology used (I've been getting by somewhat using this but sometimes it doesn't cut it). So I was wondering if there are any recommendations as to where to start with without having to join a game with experienced players and have pretty high chances of screwing it up along the way.

Pesco · « **Reply #263 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:27:05 PM »

Learn through the rage and fire of actually playing. Break eggs, make omelette, you know how the saying goes. Don't worry about screwing up because everyone makes a fool of themselves time to time. If you're still unsure about joining, then ask questions to the players about why they played the way they did in postgame. Or ask whoever is running the game to feed you teasers.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #264 on:** January 27, 2012, 09:26:35 PM »

Mentor hydra?

Pesco · « **Reply #265 on:** January 27, 2012, 09:31:45 PM »

After at least a game on your own. Taking a mentor hydra right from the go is using a crutch.

GuardianTempest · « **Reply #266 on:** March 03, 2012, 02:36:37 PM »

I'm feeling audacious right now, Touhou X [whatever crossover coming into mind]. Doubt is...you think people are gonna try it?

Sonae · « **Reply #267 on:** March 27, 2012, 10:42:07 PM »

Quote from: GuardianTempest on March 03, 2012, 02:36:37 PM

I'm feeling audacious right now, Touhou X [whatever crossover coming into mind]. Doubt is...you think people are gonna try it?

Touhou Creed. Do it.
I shall fund -w-

Um, I wanted to ask if a moderator could change the name of a locked thread. I sorta forgot to change the name before locking it :blush:
Topic in question is On the Boundary ~ Legend of Illusionary Paradise [Discussion Thread]
If it could be changed to something like On the Boundary - Discussion Archive Then I'd really appreciate that.

IdiotsOpposite · « **Reply #268 on:** May 07, 2012, 06:57:15 AM »

I'm thinking about making a Mokou quest like all these other quests lying around (I even have a world sort-of set up), but I'm scared I'll suck at it. What should I do? :ohdear:

Pesco · « **Reply #269 on:** May 07, 2012, 11:15:00 AM »

Read completed ones and see what it takes to run one to completion. Running a quest is how you tell the story. If your story is interesting, people will play. Once they start playing, you have to keep their interest by showing that you yourself is interested in keeping it up. You have to show more effort than what you can expect out of your players.