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Raelifin

#60
March 15, 2006, 10:41:21 PM
I agree with Ishy. (LONG LIVE THE ISHY!)

I think we DO need 1-3 "leaders" but these "leaders" should act more like "organizers." I'd like to nominate (just to show that he is actually nominated) Turin. I strongly disagree with a wiki, as it would encourage the world flying off in all directions or dying right out of the gate.

Here is my suggestion for a layout: All discussion of the world occurs on a forum. One thread is locked and is only editable by the "Leader/Organizer." Whenever the community agrees on some content they send up a flag and "Da Boss" adds it. I just hope we don't involve the mafia or ninjas... That could get as ugly as Ninjas vs. Pirates.

Ishmayl-Retired

#61
March 15, 2006, 10:51:54 PM
Quote from: RaelifinAll discussion of the world occurs on a forum. One thread is locked and is only editable by the "Leader/Organizer." Whenever the community agrees on some content they send up a flag and "Da Boss" adds it.

This seems like the best actual organizational advice I've seen yet.Ã,  I would make this leader the moderator of that one forum, which means he could sticky things, make announcements, and lock threads so that only he could reply.Ã,  Excellent idea.
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For finite types, like human beings, getting the mind around the concept of infinity is tough going.  Apparently, the same is true for cows.

Wix of Bel-Air

#62
March 15, 2006, 11:46:00 PM
Raelfin has the best semi-collaborated idea yet! Let's stick with his for a while if we can...

BTW, pirates are way cooler than ninjas.
Eats brains here! Ugh!
That is not dead which can eternal lie,
And with strange aeons even death may die.
[spoiler=Cthulhu]"To obtain a deep, restful, and fulfilling sleep, you must first submerge yourself in your cyclopean city of hideous non-Euclidean geometries beneath the sea, and then let your body die. But don't worry! As long as you continue to emanate enough evil thought-energy to influence and control your many worshippers throughout the untold eons, they will resurrect you when the time comes. I guarantee it!" [/spoiler]
[spoiler=Wash]
Yes. Yes, this is a fertile land, and we will thrive."

(as Stegosaurus) "We will rule over all this land, and we will call it... 'This Land'."

(as T-Rex) "I think we should call it...your grave!"

(Stegosaurus) "Ah, curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!"

(T-Rex) "Ha ha HA! Mine is an evil laugh...now die!"
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Stanza 11]
No! penury, inertness and grimace,
In some strange sort, were the land's portion. "See
Or shut your eyes," said Nature peevishly,
"It nothing skills: I cannot help my case:
'Tis the Last Judgment's fire must cure this place,
Calcine its clods and set my prisoners free."
[/spoiler]

Raelifin

#63
March 15, 2006, 11:53:40 PM
BLASPHEMY! Ninjas rule! I must set up a poll!

Oh, thanks. /me bow

CYMRO

#64
March 16, 2006, 09:49:16 AM
But what will the basis for a community world be?
Core?

Numinous

#65
March 16, 2006, 10:03:32 AM
Core is always good, especially if we plan on publishing.  This is why I suggested making a generic setting.  A setting where you could set your campaign, with no crazy variants, rules systems, or overwhelming changes.  Just a normal setting, like Greyhawk, where everything can have a place.  Although rather dull, if everyone else agress, it could be nice to have a universal setting on these boards that everyone knows.  I for one need such a setting as my  players are anxious and would appreciate such a simple world.
Previously: Natural 20, Critical Threat, Rose of Montague
- Currently working on: The Smoking Hills - A bottom-up, seat-of-my-pants, fairy tale adventure!

CYMRO

#66
March 16, 2006, 10:34:19 AM
Quote from: Natural 20Core is always good, especially if we plan on publishing. This is why I suggested making a generic setting. A setting where you could set your campaign, with no crazy variants, rules systems, or overwhelming changes. Just a normal setting, like Greyhawk, where everything can have a place. Although rather dull, if everyone else agress, it could be nice to have a universal setting on these boards that everyone knows. I for one need such a setting as my players are anxious and would appreciate such a simple world.


Maybe a lottery or a vote to see if, say, Vancian magic should be tossed, or to give someone the task of developing a better system.
Then start with humans, then have each contributer develop a race, whether it is new, or their ideal of a standard.

Whoever "Bob" is can come up with a rough map and lottery off various areas for development for each member's race, with the central power nexus being a collaborative human entity.etcetera....But screw the wiki idea, best to keep it here.

Raelifin

#67
March 16, 2006, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: CYMRO
Quote from: Natural 20Core is always good, especially if we plan on publishing. This is why I suggested making a generic setting. A setting where you could set your campaign, with no crazy variants, rules systems, or overwhelming changes. Just a normal setting, like Greyhawk, where everything can have a place. Although rather dull, if everyone else agress, it could be nice to have a universal setting on these boards that everyone knows. I for one need such a setting as my players are anxious and would appreciate such a simple world.


Maybe a lottery or a vote to see if, say, Vancian magic should be tossed, or to give someone the task of developing a better system.
Then start with humans, then have each contributer develop a race, whether it is new, or their ideal of a standard.

Whoever "Bob" is can come up with a rough map and lottery off various areas for development for each member's race, with the central power nexus being a collaborative human entity.etcetera....But screw the wiki idea, best to keep it here.

I'm going to disagree here as well. I think it's important NOT to hand out assignments or have "Bob" arbitraily make the map. His role should stay as organizer and the world should not be divied up to different people.

However, I actually DO agree that it should be a core setting. There are a lot of was in which core can be made interesting and I think as long as we stick to a theme and avoid the sink of the kitchen we should be okay.


Any more nominations?

Wix of Bel-Air

#68
March 16, 2006, 02:24:13 PM
Okay, to speed this along, let's set an end date for nominations (fairly soon) and I don't know all the nominees so someone else can list them or something. I'm tired...

I vote Sunday for the end date of submissions. Monday-Tuesday we vote.
Eats brains here! Ugh!
That is not dead which can eternal lie,
And with strange aeons even death may die.
[spoiler=Cthulhu]"To obtain a deep, restful, and fulfilling sleep, you must first submerge yourself in your cyclopean city of hideous non-Euclidean geometries beneath the sea, and then let your body die. But don't worry! As long as you continue to emanate enough evil thought-energy to influence and control your many worshippers throughout the untold eons, they will resurrect you when the time comes. I guarantee it!" [/spoiler]
[spoiler=Wash]
Yes. Yes, this is a fertile land, and we will thrive."

(as Stegosaurus) "We will rule over all this land, and we will call it... 'This Land'."

(as T-Rex) "I think we should call it...your grave!"

(Stegosaurus) "Ah, curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!"

(T-Rex) "Ha ha HA! Mine is an evil laugh...now die!"
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Stanza 11]
No! penury, inertness and grimace,
In some strange sort, were the land's portion. "See
Or shut your eyes," said Nature peevishly,
"It nothing skills: I cannot help my case:
'Tis the Last Judgment's fire must cure this place,
Calcine its clods and set my prisoners free."
[/spoiler]

CYMRO

#69
March 16, 2006, 02:58:50 PM
Quote from: WixmanOkay, to speed this along, let's set an end date for nominations (fairly soon) and I don't know all the nominees so someone else can list them or something. I'm tired...

I vote Sunday for the end date of submissions. Monday-Tuesday we vote.

And while we mull over Bob nominations, what about the name for this brave new world?

The first, obvious choice is Cebegia."amazed.png"

EDIT: frelling smileys are still buggy!!!!

Raelifin

#70
March 16, 2006, 03:11:52 PM
Is that pronounced Kebegia or Sebegia? O_O

CYMRO

#71
March 16, 2006, 03:18:49 PM
Quote from: RaelifinIs that pronounced Kebegia or Sebegia? O_O

Sebegia...

Numinous

#72
March 16, 2006, 04:00:25 PM
Why is that an obvious choice?  It does have a nice quality though...  Maybe we should wait for Kalos to stop by before setting everything up.  Then again, my opinion is only one opinion.
Previously: Natural 20, Critical Threat, Rose of Montague
- Currently working on: The Smoking Hills - A bottom-up, seat-of-my-pants, fairy tale adventure!

CYMRO

#73
March 16, 2006, 04:11:44 PM
Quote from: Natural 20Why is that an obvious choice?Ã, 


CeBeGia.....

Raelifin

#74
March 16, 2006, 04:26:01 PM
I'm fond of it. I like the pronunciation Seh-bee-jia... Less "gia" that way.
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