Writers Academy (Previously Demonia)

[Aerif]

Originally Posted by Red

the items is something I was thinking could be somehow involved with the RP'ing portion, as in an RP you usually have character development etc. why not have a character who gains items and experience.

Well it is true that character development is important whilst RPing but I think you might have grabbed the wrong end of the stick. The RPB and RP sections of this club are probably not going to take place in the same universe, unless you choose to re-use a character. But where's the fun in that?

What I'm saying is that if an RP character is made up of how many matches you win or how much experiance a character gains then there is obviously going to be a lack of balance. Remember that when you RP you have practically unlimited choices for your character (assuming that you don't god-mod or don't follow the universe of the RP) so if you used the same RPB character as an RP character then you would find yourself limited to the boundaries you've already placed.

Originally Posted by Prodigal Madness

... It seems you want to know how superior you are to your opponent, or how close you came to beating the other person. It seems they're trying to eliminate the bad feelings over numbers and whatnot.

Well we've not really ruled out any ways of judging. The 'points' system as you say might still be in place (no judging standards have been outruled except an internal ranking system), however since the score is only used in judging a match and is not used as a character rank then it may be that it will be held in place.

I think you just got confused by the idea of the RPB having a score with the actual character having a score. Not to worry, nobody will be forced to the bottom of a list.

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Now that I think I've cleared that up I'd like to propose that the club offers some RPB hook-up practices. In the same manner of speed dating. In other words if anyone chooses to sign on to this list then they can be put into RPB matches with another random participant, much like Alexander tried to acheive. Of course this is just an idea, but if people do sign up it'll give them something to do between tournaments etc.

[Mistress Sheena]

That's a good idea, Aerif. We can try that idea out and give it a trial run. And as far as the judging goes, obviously it's going to be based off writing skill. However, I don't think I'm going to have individual categories to judge on to add up together, unless that's easier.

I would just grade the person's performance out of 10. Just like a movie/game/olympics. XD

Oh! I almost forgot to mention. Yes, the RPBs and RPs of this academy are not going to all be in the same universe. That's just silly. Especially RP wise. Who wants to do the same RP over and over again? Certainly not me. The RPs will most definitely be in several different universes where we have to create all new characters. I know I used to be the type of person who used their same character and just molded them to fit whatever RP I joined, but I'm not like that anymore. And neither should any of you.

However, on the RPB aspect... It could be within the same universe unless it's a tournament and there's some sort of special setting for it and requires new characters to be made. But more often than not, it will be in the same universe more or less. And PM has a point. You could probably do that item/exp thing on your own and just make an end post at the end of your fight if you win. But honestly, this isn't a video game, so to most of us, EXP is pretty much moot. Your character gains invisible experience through battle known as battle experience, and when they reflect on their battles and train, etc, then that's how the experience is applied. There's not really any leveling up going on here, unless you already knew that.

However, since this is an academy, we could have shops, so to speak. We can RP as clerks for whoever wants to get a new weapon or armor or what have you.

And if anyone wants, we can even have an Inner-RP, focusing on the Academy. If we do, I'm obviously going to be as either myself, or make a new character entirely. I haven't decided yet.

[Red]

Originally Posted by Toph Bei Fong

Your character gains invisible experience through battle known as battle experience, and when they reflect on their battles and train, etc, then that's how the experience is applied. There's not really any leveling up going on here, unless you already knew that.

yes, I already knew this it's just I would have liked to "earn" my items so to speak. like for example, I wouldn't lie to lose a match than gain an item. I'd want someone to be given an item because they earned it.

and just so you know I'm not still nagging about the idea or anything, I just wanted people to understand what I meant.

[Mistress Sheena]

So, basically, you want to put Slim's idea into motion. Because that's what this sounds like. Minus the whole... controlling someone's character. I see where you're going with that. And that is certainly something interesting to think about.

Perhaps an item can be gained that reflects on the type of person the character is and what fighting style they use and what not. Instead of just some random item that they're most likely never going to use anyway.

Edit: Although... what's the point of the winner gaining an item? If you win, you're already good enough. So an item would just give you more of an advantage. I understand about tournaments, because it's a tournament. But regular battles don't need items or such every time. If you want items or experience or whatever, just edit your profile accordingly to the battles you have fought. That's what PM meant about an ABB. Active Battler's Biography.

[Red]

alright I understand, it makes sense. now I was wondering, are RPB's just battles? or can they bring forth character development too? can two characters fight and like become rivals or friends and have kind of a side story in the characters bio? or is this not allowed? I always thought it would be cool to combine RP and ROB elements.

[Mistress Sheena]

Well, what you're asking is pretty much decided by the both of you. So technically, yes. It really depends if the other person agrees to it or not. If not, then it's just a battle.

[Xeim]

Originally Posted by Toph Bei Fong

However, since this is an academy, we could have shops, so to speak. We can RP as clerks for whoever wants to get a new weapon or armor or what have you.

And if anyone wants, we can even have an Inner-RP, focusing on the Academy. If we do, I'm obviously going to be as either myself, or make a new character entirely. I haven't decided yet.

I like the idea. I for one, am up to it. It'd be a pretty cool idea. The shop thing could go two ways though. The only way for it to make sense would be to enforce a rule that people couldn't edit their characters unless they buy something. And winners of matches could be awarded "money." But that's severly limiting. Plus, I think you all reached a conclusion anyway. I say just stick to Rping the academy. It'd allow for critique and praise on a smaller scale that would make official club writes more enjoyable.

Nice short post. xD

I look forward to the tournament.

[Red]

Originally Posted by Xeim

I like the idea. I for one, am up to it. It'd be a pretty cool idea. The shop thing could go two ways though. The only way for it to make sense would be to enforce a rule that people couldn't edit their characters unless they buy something. And winners of matches could be awarded "money." But that's severly limiting. Plus, I think you all reached a conclusion anyway. I say just stick to Rping the academy. It'd allow for critique and praise on a smaller scale that would make official club writes more enjoyable.

I look forward to the tournament.

I too think it's a good idea, so don't rule it out just yet, if enough people agree then, it could ultimately make a difference.

also I'm psyched for tournaments, when can we start one?

[Mistress Sheena]

Well, so far I've marked the list with those who have confirmed participation for the tournament. If anyone else wants to participate, let me know so I can add to the list.

I'm ideally looking for 8 people in total. Because that's really all we can arrange with the amount of members we have. So far there are 5.

[Red]

count me in! unless of course this tournament involves death. I want to keep my character Kai for as long as possible, with as much friendly matches as I can and no death.

[Evangel]

I think I'll rejoin the club, if that's alright? It was starting to help me out in my RP skills. Plus with the current slowdown on RPs, it'll be nice to RP again.

[Mistress Sheena]

Yeah, that is true. Welcome back, Jecht. =P
I'll go ahead and put you on the list and would you like to be in the tournament as well, or are you going to mainly RP?