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General => Anything Goes => Topic started by: Metallix on February 28, 2014, 02:01:44 AM

Title: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: Metallix on February 28, 2014, 02:01:44 AM

What is this even? Another mediocre, unoriginal roleplay? Boo, we have enou- nope

Welcome, writers, to a legitimate, character-driven roleplay group well, what is intended to be, at least! Things here will become much clearer as I get this on its feet, but let's say that this is relatively similar to the previous Cutstuff War, with a few notable changes to make things more interesting and less... hrm, confusing.

An MM-centric RP! Yes, that should do it. Canon characters will allow anyone to jump in and play along (with a bit of writing ability, obviously), but we can open the floor to OCs as well, if that's where we feel comfortable.

Plot wise, I have an idea or two in mind, but I'd like to open the floor to suggestions as far as what brings all of the RMs back together, and what they'd be doing / destroying / saving the planet from.

Now, this can be done one of several ways:

First, we have the "tried and true" method of putting up a single thread where everyone will likely get confused by multiple settings and character interactions, godmodding will be unfiltered, and who even gives a damn about what posting order is anyway

Secondly, multiple threads could be opened for different locations, scenes, or individuals.

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This would likely require a subforum so as not to spam the board with "oh those crazy roleplayers are at it again". Manageable, but I myself am not sure that a request like that would go through without proof of a sizable group of players.
Just as well, this would have to be monitored / moderated, and from experience, that's not something that I could do on my own.
This could also be moved to another forum entirely, but that's up to general vote. If it's a short-term thing, then probably not a good plan.

Third, and likely most complicated option, is real-time play via Skype, or possibly even 8BDM itself.

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Likely, someone with free time to kill will have to keep a log of some kind, be that a document C/P'd from Skype or from the server Rcon log. I have no problems doing either of these, but a small team of moderators (maybe two or three others) may be necessary for this. A separate thread will be put up for the mod(s) to post the logs so that players can keep track of current events and where other characters are.
Among other things, an in-game server would require a password to keep greifers away, and possibly a custom mod to discourage unwanted fragging. Player combat will likely be allowed, so long as there's a reason for it, and it may be moderated.
Timezones may be an issue as well...

Cool beans... Wait, we must have rules!

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1: Be respectful, ethical, and fair. If you have a problem with someone, settle it elsewhere.

2: Please, keep it PG-13. Mild language may pop up, but it's easily replaced with words like "scrap"/"frag"/"slag".

3: Be realistic. These are robots, not humans. They can eat, sleep, and breathe aesthetically if they choose to, but they are not required to and do not rely on these things to live. Robots don’t bleed oil like it’s blood, they don’t suffocate in smoke, they don’t drown underwater. Robots are unlikely to have fully removable armor unless they are designed for extensive human interaction. There are always exceptions, but be reasonable and realistic, not just with robots, but with the environment in general.

4: Keep your posts neat and readable. Try to put thought into your posts and your writing; constant one-liners or thoughtless posts are frowned upon. Use spellcheck and your best grammar.

5: Keep away from the shallow and cliche. Put thought into your characters and their actions. Make them dynamic. Make them someone other characters will want to interact with.

6: No godmoding. No powerplaying. Don’t OP your character unless they are OP in canon. Don’t irreversibly damage characters, property, or anything else without discussing it with them first. Talk OOC (through PM) about it with the other player if you are unsure or need permission.

7: Concerning overpowered/major characters: These will be restricted access, available only to members who can prove that they can handle them. In order to apply for one of these characters, you will need to have played one other canon character actively for a minimum of two months. Once these requirements have been fulfilled, send your app through PM. Do not post an application for a restricted character in this thread.
Restricted characters are as follows:

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Dr. Light
Dr. Wily
Dr. Cossack
Proto Man
Mega Man
Roll
Bass
Duo
Evil Robot/Oud
King
Sunstar
Terra
Apollo
Ra Moon/Ra Thor

8: Be active (enough.) If you’re going to be gone for more than two straight weeks, send us a message saying when you think you will be back. If you’re absent for more than two weeks without giving us any notice, or if you’ve been gone for more than a month after declaring hiatus, we have the right to give your character slot away (if you’re playing a canon character) The psasword is Asimov. We’re unlikely to boot you if you let us know and try to work it out first. If your posts suggest you are inactive overall you can expect to hear from us about being more active or dropping.

9: You may take on an additional canon character only after playing the last one you took on for at least one month. Once you take on any canon character, you will not be able to take on another canon one until one month later. OCs do not count toward this in any way.

10: You are not your character. IC =/= OOC. Don’t self-insert into your character. Don’t take IC actions as personal attacks against you OOC. What you know OOC doesn’t filter to your character IC. Respect the fourth wall.

11: Don’t do stuff that isn’t listed here but that you shouldn’t do because of common sense.

12: Enjoy yourself. It’s way more fun that way, and that’s what everybody's here to do. Seriously. Laugh, smile, have fun with your character(s) and relax.

Sounds cool! How I join?

Simple, really. Just fill out one of these:

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Character’s name: (and model, if any (DWN/DLN/ect))

Character’s personality and interests: (MMKB is helpful for getting a grasp on a canon character. Please be detailed, especially if this is an OC.)

Character’s background: (Again, be detailed, but try to keep it brief. Please include purpose if they are a Robot Master or other working robot)

Character’s weapons: (if any)

Define or describe your roleplay style and interests: (how long are your posts? How is your literacy? What kind of

Timezone: (Yours)

Please state the password: (you can find it in the rules!)

Anything else: (headcanons for the character, any limits you may have IRL that may affect your RPing, ect.)

Post your application here, or send via PM to yours truly, and you'll be notified in a short time.

If you're applying for an OC, please, please be sure to note the following...

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1: OCs are notoriously difficult to play, especially in a canon setting with canon characters. When you play an OC you are basically introducing a character that nobody really knows anything about, so it becomes your job to give them as much detail as you can.

2: Your OC should offer something unique. There is no reason to have an original character in the group if they don’t bring something special to the table. If your character could replace or take the role of an existing canon character, do not app for them; app for that canon character, instead.

3: Make your character interesting. Everything in your character should have a meaning and purpose. They shouldn't be perfect, and they shouldn't be so overly-dramatized that they’re not believable. Your Robot Master should also never be more powerful than a canon RM (i.e. faster than Quick Man, sturdier than Hard Man). A general rule of thumb is that if you find yourself comparing your OC with a canon character, you may want to rethink where you're going with it.

4: When in doubt, ask. Everyone can improve on their character in some way. Critique is a part of success. Do not be afraid to ask how your character can be improved!

I know, it's a lot to read/take in. Questions and comments are open, as are plot suggestions and how we should proceed. Here's to the writers!

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 28, 2014, 02:06:33 AM

>Mega Man themed
>roleplay
>open to the public


Not that I'm ragging on ya, but... yeah no, I'm ragging on ya. No offense, but given the history of Cutstuff RPs, especially ones themed around Mega Man, there's no way I can see this ending well. ESPECIALLY especially considering that you're considering in-game RPing using 8BDM itself.

Still, best of luck!

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: -FiniteZero- on February 28, 2014, 02:10:54 AM

I would like to give this a shot (as I'm an avid RPer), though I have obvious reservations.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: Ceridran on February 28, 2014, 02:37:29 AM

I'm loving the idea for putting up a roleplay. Me, signing up? I'd not be so sure.

Selecting an existent RM would mean I have to constantly try to mirror their personality, their likings and dislikings, and last yet sticking out like a sore thumb, pun hurricanes.

I might return with an application.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: Metallix on February 28, 2014, 03:28:02 AM

Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"

... given the history of Cutstuff RPs, especially ones themed around Mega Man, there's no way I can see this ending well. ESPECIALLY especially considering that you're considering in-game RPing using 8BDM itself.

Which is understandable. I've had a bit of experience as an RP admin in a large community, and that's also why I've taken precautions. Restricted characters, for one. We don't need a Bass/Evil Robot/Sunstar/rediculousGaryStuOC running around killing everything in sight right at the beginning.

Also, playing a canon character is not an exact science, at least in my experience. There are places that enforce unbroken canon, but the majority of casual groups let the player have a bit of wiggle room with how the character is played. The RMs have very vague personalities for the most part, so that's doubly true in this situation. You can interpret the character however you wish, as long as they stay within range of what is canon.

Meaning this RP does not have to end up being a pungeon. unless we get a cut man immediately

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: Rozark on February 28, 2014, 03:31:23 AM

Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"

>Mega Man themed
>roleplay
>open to the public


Not that I'm ragging on ya, but... yeah no, I'm ragging on ya. No offense, but given the history of Cutstuff RPs, especially ones themed around Mega Man, there's no way I can see this ending well. ESPECIALLY especially considering that you're considering in-game RPing using 8BDM itself.

Still, best of luck!

olo Galaxyman is still driving back from the supermarket.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: -FiniteZero- on February 28, 2014, 04:04:36 AM

So I signed up, because I'm too optimistic.

Though my character is purposefully UP.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: CHAOS_FANTAZY on March 01, 2014, 12:20:52 AM

> Not allowed to bleed oil
> Banned characters for being "overpowered"
> Live-action playing
> Not even any idea of what to do for a plot

2/10, abysmal, would not willingly play as a role-player.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: Ceridran on March 01, 2014, 12:50:21 AM

Quote from: "CHAOS_FANTAZY"

> Live-action playing

Chances are, as usual, I'm getting this wrong, but:

Are you implying that this roleplay should be turn based?
Turn based roleplays, man, those are just dumb.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: CHAOS_FANTAZY on March 01, 2014, 12:53:07 AM

Quote from: "Ceridran"

Quote from: "CHAOS_FANTAZY"

> Live-action playing

Chances are, as usual, I'm getting this wrong, but:

Are you implying that this roleplay should be turn based?
Turn based roleplays, man, those are just dumb.

I hate post orders, but I hate chatroom/live-action RPing even more.  I dunno about you guys, but I need a minute, multiple minutes, even, to think of the best way to respond to a situation.  You do that on a forum, everything goes fine, post order or no.  You do that on a chatroom, you get left behind.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: Ceridran on March 01, 2014, 12:57:54 AM

Quote from: "CHAOS_FANTAZY"

Quote from: "Ceridran"

Quote from: "CHAOS_FANTAZY"

> Live-action playing

Chances are, as usual, I'm getting this wrong, but:

Are you implying that this roleplay should be turn based?
Turn based roleplays, man, those are just dumb.

I hate post orders, but I hate chatroom/live-action RPing even more.  I dunno about you guys, but I need a minute, multiple minutes, even, to think of the best way to respond to a situation.  You do that on a forum, everything goes fine, post order or no.  You do that on a chatroom, you get left behind.

Oh, that's what you meant. Yes, live action roleplaying is just.. eh.









also I don't roleplay enough

I can't find any good ones

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: -FiniteZero- on March 01, 2014, 01:24:07 AM

If this ends up using MM8BDM to roleplay, I imagine that it would limit what you could do in the RP, as well as who you could RP as.

There are multiple ways to go about this, each with its own weaknesses.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: Metallix on March 01, 2014, 07:37:09 PM

Quote from: "CHAOS_FANTAZY"

> Banned characters for being "overpowered"

Quote from: "I'm pretty sure I"

We don't need a Bass/Evil Robot/Sunstar/rediculousGaryStuOC running around killing everything in sight right at the beginning.

"Restricted", not banned. Also, this prevents these characters from being picked up by someone who can't handle them properly or will use them to completely take over the plot.

Quote from: "CHAOS_FANTAZY"

> Live-action playing

I never for certain stated that 8BDM would actually be used, but I'm certain that it can be done if there's an interest and people are willing to try. Other than that, Skype is a much less confusing way.

Quote from: "CHAOS_FANTAZY"

> Not even any idea of what to do for a plot

I'm getting to that. As I said, I have a few ideas, but I decided to wait for a bit of input first.

Title: Re: Cutstuff MMRP (Construction / Signup)
Post by: CHAOS_FANTAZY on March 02, 2014, 03:48:39 AM

Quote from: "Metallix"

Quote from: "I'm pretty sure I"

We don't need a Bass/Evil Robot/Sunstar/rediculousGaryStuOC running around killing everything in sight right at the beginning.

"Restricted", not banned. Also, this prevents these characters from being picked up by someone who can't handle them properly or will use them to completely take over the plot.

With your plan, we would have to wait two months of active playing before we could even introduce them.  A lot can happen in two months.  That's too long to wait before bringing in a main character.  There would already be an established plotline going on—one that was built upon the fact that they're not there—and make them seem more overpowered than they actually are, because they weren't planned for.

But let's pretend for a second that that's not a problem, or you just ban them outright.  ...You realize that's not going to stop people from being overpowered, right?  Having a certain character isn't what makes you God-Mod; being bad at Role-Playing is what makes you God-Mod.  I could grab Snake-Man, say his Search Snakes has been upgraded with deadly venom which kills Robots in minutes, and go ballistic.  I'm not Mega Man, but I'm still God-Mod.  It's not stopping anyone.  Barring these characters is like DRM.  It's not going to stop people who want to be overpowered from being overpowered; and it keeps the actually-reasonable players from playing their favorite/the most important character.

And furthermore, you shouldn't be letting bad Role-Players into your RP to begin with.

Quote from: "Metallix"

I never for certain stated that 8BDM would actually be used, but I'm certain that it can be done if there's an interest and people are willing to try. Other than that, Skype is a much less confusing way.

I reiterate that having Role-Playing in a live-action/chatroom setting encourages a lesser amount of detail, action without careful thought, and the potential to be left behind, all of which detract from the quality of the story being told.
Using MM8BDM to Role-Play it out would be even worse, as it would have the same chatroom limitation, but also artificially restrict the characters you could be in the first place, as well as determine fights by who has more skill in the game rather than the better writer/who needs to win the fight for storyline reasons.

Quote from: "Metallix"

I'm getting to that. As I said, I have a few ideas, but I decided to wait for a bit of input first.

Alright, then, here's my input for you.

Role-Plays on CutStuff don't end well.  They never have.  There are only a handful of people here who can actually Role-Play worth a stack of beans, and even fewer actually fit to be a Game Master.  Of those few, people begin to drop off, until eventually there are enough people to fit counting on one hand.  By then, normally even the GM gives up hope and bails, and the Role-Play dies.
Moving offsite has extended results, but ultimately ends the same way.
Non-Role-Players don't like Role-Players when they get too intrusive.  Making a subforum has been requested and denied, and there used to be a big fiasco about Role-Playing servers.
Your policies are a big turn-off, and you paradoxically seem to want to discourage bad players while letting them in anyway.  I, personally, would not want to play under your rules, even if you were a good GM.
If you want to Role-Play, that's fine.  Just don't do it with the Cutopians.

Title: Smash says I was the best Star Man
Post by: Magnet Dood on March 02, 2014, 04:12:01 AM

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If you want to Role-Play, that's fine. Just don't do it with the Cutopians.

That seems like a very stupid thing to say, to be honest. There have been a couple of people who have expressed interest/a liking of roleplay here at Cutstuff, myself included.

That and my old roleplay went for a looooooong while (maybe a bit too long, since it got way out of hand, but people still enjoyed it).

I would be more interested in this particular project if I had the actual time to do it, but my schedule's pretty crowded as it is. Good luck with it.