Kavonde Posted September 21, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 21, 2022 19 hours ago, Gregorotto said: It was suggested to me that, in lieu of further questions, I might open an IC thread for everyone to kind of get a vibe check on each other with. Is this something y'all would be interested in? Heading towards Thursday? The one pre-game IC thread I've run into so far was a bit of a mess; cliques started forming pretty much immediately. Great roleplayers, but it did kinda feel like anyone who wasn't part of the in-group was wasting their time. I think it's an excellent idea in theory, but I'm not sure how I'd set it up to avoid human nature bein' all human nature-y. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chylopan Posted September 21, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Kavonde said: The one pre-game IC thread I've run into so far was a bit of a mess; cliques started forming pretty much immediately. Great roleplayers, but it did kinda feel like anyone who wasn't part of the in-group was wasting their time. I think it's an excellent idea in theory, but I'm not sure how I'd set it up to avoid human nature bein' all human nature-y. I've seen it work well in the way I had suggested through my presumption: that is, to have a scenario or set of questions for which the applicants will respond in-character. Otherwise, like you said, if you get into open, social roleplaying things can get a bit cliquey all too soon. As well, new applicants are usually discouraged from applying because they may have to read bricks of RP just to have an idea of what's going on in the scene. Edited September 21, 2022 by Chylopan (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morhgor Posted September 21, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 21, 2022 Could make it Pre-Adventure Speed Dating Pub Crawl - make one opener, and/or one reaction to each other character, then move on. (Though this is sort-of accomplished by the Impressions section anyway.) Although you could quickly end up with a traffic jam on someone whose finding themselves popular. Make it full speed dating with a rotational list of Hellos to make...? Designing this sort of thing to be good and enjoyable seems difficult, precise, unrewarding, and fairly niche. Still, they could be both fun and tricky - in a way, having clique of 4-6 people forming is exactly what the game is looking for, but then it's a test of who has less social anxiety to just plow into a conversation successfully (that is, in an engaging way). 21 hours ago, Chylopan said: Trust THE GREAT PLAN, warmblo— I mean friends. No matter what happens, it's all according to THE GREAT PLAN. A Skaven crossover of Deep Impact/Majora's Mask sounds horrifying. Oh wait, The End Times. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eborne1 Posted September 21, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 21, 2022 IC thread of a formal ceremony where nobody is allowed to talk or move around. *Only observational commentary and inner-dialogue allowed. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chylopan Posted September 21, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Eborne1 said: IC thread of a formal ceremony where nobody is allowed to talk or move around. *Only observational commentary and inner-dialogue allowed. That is actually hilarious and sounds like it could be super effective. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamori23 Posted September 21, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 21, 2022 Please, that's golden, I would love this 😆 Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDingo Posted September 21, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 21, 2022 One time I was in a Pre-game IC and the DM got on my case for my character being a lone wolf and reluctant to socialize...that was a red flag. I'd wish everyone luck; but from the looks their apps, I need it more. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyJoe Posted September 22, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 22, 2022 @Gregorotto: Saw your ad today and am hoping my app gets in under the wire. Currently 10:14-ish P.M. on Sept. 21 where I'm at. Anyway, thanks for the opportunity and good luck to everyone. 🙂 Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreysonWulffe Posted September 22, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 22, 2022 Good luck, everyone! 😊 Whether I get selected or not, it's already been fun just building a new character. Happy Gaming! Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorotto Posted September 22, 2022 Author Clone Share Posted September 22, 2022 9 hours ago, QuirkyJoe said: @Gregorotto: Saw your ad today and am hoping my app gets in under the wire. Currently 10:14-ish P.M. on Sept. 21 where I'm at. Anyway, thanks for the opportunity and good luck to everyone. 🙂 Sounds good, looking forward to it! A reminder to everyone: I plan on replying to everything that gets in before 6 today, starting after I get done with my kids' dentist appointment. That said: there's a really good chance I won't finalize my list until tonight and may not announce it until tomorrow. Just to temper expectations! Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyJoe Posted September 22, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, Gregorotto said: Sounds good, looking forward to it! A reminder to everyone: I plan on replying to everything that gets in before 6 today, starting after I get done with my kids' dentist appointment. That said: there's a really good chance I won't finalize my list until tonight and may not announce it until tomorrow. Just to temper expectations! Copy that, DM. Again, good luck, everyone. Nice apps. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamori23 Posted September 22, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 22, 2022 Best to luck to all, been a treat to apply and honest all of the characters here will make for something special. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallout_Monkey Posted September 22, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 22, 2022 Good luck everyone. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavonde Posted September 22, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 22, 2022 Cheers to everyone! I know I'd have a hell of a time picking just a handful of people out of so many great submissions. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chylopan Posted September 22, 2022 Clone Share Posted September 22, 2022 On serious note: good luck to everyone! Looking forward to seeing the results! Question! Even if we're not picked, can we still follow / read the game as it unfolds? Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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