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Post by Game Master on Jan 10, 2014 14:59:48 GMT -6
Every game is unique so I hesitate to even suggest any hard and fast rules. Ideally, I'd like this game to be relaxed. One post every two days minimum would be great, though more would be appreciated. The pace of the game is ultimately created by the players, so all I can do is ask Posting order may matter as well... like the eternal question of "whose turn is it"? Honestly, there's no real way to make any rules on that. All that we can do is be courteous and hopefully a good rhythm will naturally create itself. Sometimes, one character may be more active and another time, it could be someone else. Just focus on having fun and making sure everyone else does and everything should be fine.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2014 17:06:55 GMT -6
Two posts or more a day is great.
May I suggest something?
What I found works really well for the posting on whose turn is it, is post in the order we've come into the thread, and if someone doesn't post in a few days, then another member can post to keep the thread flowing. The person who hasn't posted can just catch up. Up to you, of course, but that works pretty good in the RP's I've been to.
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Post by Game Master on Aug 26, 2014 14:19:43 GMT -6
Inactive PC rule proposal
If a PC does not post for more than three days and a scene is being held up waiting for him/her, then it is allowable for the other PCs (or GM if that is requested) to continue on with the scene. The inactive PC's character will respond and continue on with any given conversation. The inactive PC's character will be treated fairly and respectfully (aka - the character should behave and act as normal) throughout the scene.
Ideally, this will allow for scenes to continue without too much pause.
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Post by Maelstrom on Aug 26, 2014 15:20:48 GMT -6
I could live with that rule if GM approval were required on any post made in the player's absence (in which the player's character is used). I just think that would assure a bit more objective ruling on what the character would or would not do. Otherwise, I could see people trying to sneak in subtle jabs when they got irritated and the like. I'm just thinking about how Maelstrom (a character with a unique mix of care and complete disregard, of rationality and insanity) might get treated by someone who does not exactly understand his personality when I get called away for work.
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Post by dargene on Aug 26, 2014 17:15:03 GMT -6
I do like this idea if either the GM was to do this or the players needed GM approval for a character.
For example, i have not been posting recently, not because i have no time but there is no interaction for me to have, how would other players decide if or if not a player was directly involved, would they have to be talking or actually in the same room as them.
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Post by Maelstrom on Aug 26, 2014 17:27:46 GMT -6
Always welcome to join us in the Chapter 9 cargo bay, dargene. I imagine your character has had some experience in making things explode, or at least a passing interest in doing so.
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Post by dargene on Aug 26, 2014 17:29:10 GMT -6
Can neither confirm not deny that
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Post by Joe Fischer on Aug 26, 2014 17:47:01 GMT -6
Here's my 2 cents:
1) If a player knows they are going to be AFK for an extended period of time, they let the group know, circumstances permitting.
2) If a player has not posted in the given time frame nor given notice, the GM should contact the player for a reason for their inactivity. The player then has 1 day to respond. If they still do not respond, other player(s) involved in the scene submit a post to the GM for approval.
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Post by Eric Lysander on Aug 28, 2014 8:06:44 GMT -6
I think the GM should assume the absent player's role for the time being but getting suggestions from other players works also. I guess it all depends on how well-developed the character is to everyone.
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Post by Weyrloc Karn on Aug 29, 2014 9:13:27 GMT -6
I can attest to my slight business here and there, and usually I don't have the time to inform anyone of my absence.
But at most, I don't mind a GM, or anyone else shuffling my actions around if I went AFK for any certain reason. That's my little chip into the pile.
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