Brotherhood of Doom v. The Masters: Open Q&A

[Akira]

Yeah, I don't think we should be required to post anything about specifics if we deem it not fit. Take a real battle for example...you would not start off a battle by telling your opponent all your tactics and strategies beforehand! That would be utter lunacy, and making such details a requirement is equally ludicrous. Furthermore, I find it a truly disappointing feat that you would even be willing to resort to technicalities to try and gain a victory over your opponent, especially when it's something as idiotic as this. I see this as utterly dishonourable...seems some would be satisfied with a default victory.

[ToroMor]

I partly agree with you, Anomaly. Somewhere between listing each and every little spell or ability which a character possesses and foreclosing all actions that he might perform, and just writing "fighter, quite experienced", we should try to generate a vivid image of our characters, may they be sword swingers or spell throwers. It is the writer's responsibility to present a consistent picture during the fight and that should be judged. But it is absolutely unacceptable to limit the characters to specific actions/spells/etc., based on what examples they gave in their bio. It has to be something reasonable between.

As I see it, we should now continue to post the bios.
As Loco stated, they can be edited until the clash starts.

[Anomaly]

Originally Posted by ToroMor

I partly agree with you, Anomaly. Somewhere between listing each and every little spell or ability which a character possesses and foreclosing all actions that he might perform, and just writing "fighter, quite experienced", we should try to generate a vivid image of our characters, may they be sword swingers or spell throwers. It is the writer's responsibility to present a consistent picture during the fight and that should be judged. But it is absolutely unacceptable to limit the characters to specific actions/spells/etc., based on what examples they gave in their bio. It has to be something reasonable between.

As I see it, we should now continue to post the bios.
As Loco stated, they can be edited until the clash starts.

Yes, I fully agree. Colt seemed to express an interest in reviewing each bio in any event.

[LocoColt04]

Originally Posted by ToroMor

As I see it, writing predefined "spells" in a bio is mostly bogus.

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Of course, I agree that the "perimeters" of the decribed magic abilities should be maintained.

Yes.

Originally Posted by Anomaly

I'm not saying you need to name each and every spell or combination of spells you intend to use. I certainly have not nor do I intend to. All I'm talking about are general abilities. A general idea.

Yes.

Originally Posted by ToroMor

But it is absolutely unacceptable to limit the characters to specific actions/spells/etc., based on what examples they gave in their bio. It has to be something reasonable between.

Yes.


So, put two and two together. And then add two. >_>

That's what's needed. A loose outline of the abilities, not necessarily the specific spells themselves. Not like it hurts to include those if you want to, but at the very least, some form of identification needs to exist. "Dark Powers" could be anything from Necromancy to Arcana. Specify without giving everything away. I agree with Anomaly in that ToroMor's profile is a really good example of outlining your abilities (albeit unbalanced when looking at the "stats" near the top... insane strength and colossal magic?).

[ToroMor]

Short note: Nin` told me that he had problems loading TFF yesterday. So he'll post his character asap today. If not, he will mail me and I'll post it for him. Looks like we are able to start timely.

[Nin`]

Thanks ToroMor, much appreciated. First of all I apologise for my latency. Punctuality is a hard thing to keep with work and a PDA, especially when so much writing and editing is required.

Anyway my bio is up. I’ve included quite a bit of historical and descriptive detail to save anyone who cares to read it all from any confusions that may arise. You don’t have to read it all, but the options is there should you want to. If Lucid, or anyone has any problems with it let me know ASAP so we can resolve the issue as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Regards,

Nin`

[LocoColt04]

I notice a lot of you have "to be continued" in your profiles. Can I make a deal with you? Since all ten have posted, we should be getting this underway -- but I'm helping a friend move into his apartment today and then there's some big campfire tonight.

I'm out of work at two tomorrow. I'll start typing stuff up in any of my free time this afternoon so that when I get home from work tomorrow I can finish up anything that's left and get it posted. Deal? Good, I thought so. Make any last edits you guys need to make. ^_^

Plus, this will give you a chance to alter/remove anything you or your opponents feel shouldn't belong.

[Nin`]

Originally Posted by LocoColt04

Deal? Good, I thought so.

I feel cheated Loco, all that haste for nothing :( But then you are the admin/judge, so I guess you can do as you like ^^ (for now...)

Cheers for the extra time though.

Nin`

[Anomaly]

Very well. The site has had some problems loading of late and this reprive may give those people time to put that final polish on their characters.

[LocoColt04]

It's just as well, I keep getting PMs regarding characters, so this will give everyone a chance to make any final adjustments -- as well as give anyone who has concerns the opportunity to send me (or the writer) a message.

[Lucid]

You should feel lucky Neko, dear...
My opponent has to spend 500 million years just talking about his six foot long sword...


And in case I missed it, is there a limit to the number of actions per turn in a post?

[Anomaly]

Aside from casting five magic spells in a row (which you shouldn't unless there's a damned good reason), I don't think we ever really discussed it. There's only so much you can do before it starts hurting the flow of your own post.