I Want Some Big Brains for a Good Game.

[Cecilia Peromi]

Recently I've seen a lot of RPs start big and then slow down or die altogether. Why is that? What's the most efficient yet fair way to run one of these things. This thread is for anyone who thinks they have the answer. So let's gather some people, figure out a solution, and then make the best rp ever as a team!

[Zane the Fox]

Honestly I think one of why they die is due to the muse of the creators leave them. Such as for light vs dark for example on my part. I couldn't think anymore as I lost idea of where to go.

Otherwise, honestly I love to be part of team as you put it. It would be easier then putting the pressure of the plot on one or two creators.

[Cecilia Peromi]

It is weird when only one person decides the whole storyline. It puts too much pressure on them as you said. I think we should give the players more freedom in regards to the story. Instead of an rp dictatorship, let's have an rp democracy!

[Angder]

They die for 4 reasons in my experience:

A) forgetfulness = Someone does not post for a while. And nobody pokes them about it or kicks them out.

 B) Directionless = Nobody has anything to do.

C) unavailable = Someone has to go for a while, so it dies.

D) As Zane says, the main person loses enthusiasm.


The strongest RPs generally have less players, and a strong direction they are heading in.

[Cecilia Peromi]

This is my idea: instead of the creator being the one who drives the story, what if he just created the setting? Then the players could decide what happens in the setting while the creator steps in from time to time like a mod. Or the creator's character holds some position of power in the rp world?

[Grovygrunge]

They die for 4 reasons in my experience:

A) forgetfulness = Someone does not post for a while. And nobody pokes them about it or kicks them out.

  Directionless = Nobody has anything to do.

C) unavailable = Someone has to go for a while, so it dies.

D) As Zane says, the main person loses enthusiasm.


The strongest RPs generally have less players, and a strong direction they are heading in.

E) some people just aren't really invested in it

F) GM loses interest quickly and makes a new RP

[Cecilia Peromi]

That's why I want to make a collab rp. And did anyone look at my idea in the post above yours?

[Cecilia Peromi]

(Accidental double post)

[Grovygrunge]

Sure, seems like a pretty decent idea. No idea if it'll work until it's tried.

[Cecilia Peromi]

That's what this thread is for my friend! So are you in?

[Grovygrunge]

Quite Possibly.

[Cecilia Peromi]

Ok! So that makes 3 co-creaters: You, Me, and Zane! (Unless Angder wants to help too?)

[Angder]

Setting creator? thats always been my "Style" so to speak. though I usually then "Guide" players to certain points of interest/conflict. Then leave them to sort out the mess I made. 

If the setting seems interesting I am on board.

[Grovygrunge]

I feel like I'd be happy to help after giving it a little thought. Change my quite possibly into a most definitely.

[Cecilia Peromi]

Thanks alot! You guys are great!