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Okay... I seem to be a regular here in the Q&A bit, huh? Anywho, by question is how we'd do the mindscapes part of the In, Out and About forum. From what I understand from the general idea, it'd be something like the Destati/Station of Awakening dream sequences. In which case, it'd most likely be a standalone plot, perhaps serving to add depth to the character, or in some cases it'd work as an origin post or something. Basically, since I don't think other people would be probing in a character's mind or heart during one of these things, I'm wanting to know how a thread would be done?
Perhaps, however, it could be done differently? A single thread called "Station of Awakening" could basically be a collection of such sequences, with each post being an independent dream-sequence style plot, as opposed to just having a bunch of single-post threads that end just as they begin, or a bunch of threads populated by as single character.
Such a thread would be a great idea to bring depth into characters, ESPECIALLY OCs.
The thought originally came up when -- wow, that a really passive-voice way of saying it. I'm not going to do that.
When Locue first came up with the thing, there where a lot of Dives going on - the Awakening thing - to get people Keyblades. The mods were running them. It was like... a ceremonial dungeon kind of thing, if you see what I mean. This would have provided a place for that.
It was supposed to be its own sub-board. Each of the categories were.
Other than that - other reasons may come up to go walkabout in someone's head. The section might not get used that much, but it's the sort of thing that's nice to have when it comes up.
I figured that the station of awakening sequences would basically be dream sequences, taking places just before a character begins to partake in the actual RP. They'd act like a character creating thing, determining things like Elemental Affinity, Alignment, and perhaps even character class and/or fighting style. I basically see it more as an initiation of character rather than of their keyblade. However, the keyblade thing could be a more in-depth, more ceremonial version of it.
But an explanation from and admin or something on how they want it to be done will be quite helpful.
Perhaps, however, it could be done differently? A single thread called "Station of Awakening" could basically be a collection of such sequences, with each post being an independent dream-sequence style plot, as opposed to just having a bunch of single-post threads that end just as they begin, or a bunch of threads populated by as single character.
Such a thread would be a great idea to bring depth into characters, ESPECIALLY OCs.
Basically, the way it has been done is the character who will be receiving the keyblade enters the thread, and an admin basically puts them through the whole sequence. The one thread idea sounds nice, but it poses difficulty. What if there are two Dives going on at once? It would become increasingly confusing over time, and if we would put all of the Dives into one single thread the character limit would soon be reached. So, another post would have to be made, maybe even cutting one in half. It just makes it more confusing. To sum that all up, more threads, for each character for a dive = less confusion. Unless I understood your question completely wrong. Then some clarification would be great >>;
I figured that the station of awakening sequences would basically be dream sequences, taking places just before a character begins to partake in the actual RP. They'd act like a character creating thing, determining things like Elemental Affinity, Alignment, and perhaps even character class and/or fighting style. I basically see it more as an initiation of character rather than of their keyblade. However, the keyblade thing could be a more in-depth, more ceremonial version of it.
But an explanation from and admin or something on how they want it to be done will be quite helpful.
Something like that could be implemented, but it would be odd, for characters receiving keyblades would just have to do one again, and soon the board would be cluttered up with introductory dream posts. Most people here don't use elemental affinity, class or subclass, though you're more than welcome to if you'd like (this goes for everybody), and affinity changes. It's not set in stone, unless we're talking about two completely different affinities.
I would imagine it would also be used in more... Unusual situations. Such as, if a character is having trouble with their dreams, someone whose magic can fix that could make a thread there and communicate through dreams, and the problem would be sorted out there.
Eh, I probably didn't explain that well, and I'm not an admin, but I hope that clears some stuff up for you. Also, it's a good thing that questions are being brought up so that more things can be clarified. So don't be shy with questions >>
Actually, the one I suggested would have the whole sequence in a single post. It be more character-creation style than anything. The actual Keyblade ceremony won't work in a single thread, since you've got actual interaction going on.
Also, it'd be optional. You don't HAVE to do it, but you could if you wanted. It'd be a way to add to the depth of your character. In fact, depending on who you are, you may do a Dive totally different than me. It's up to you. It was just an example I used.
So yeah, I guess there was miscommunication on my part as well... I wasn't clear enough in what I was asking...
Post by qwertyuiopaz on Jul 15, 2009 14:43:11 GMT -4
Well, it could work if there was a single thread and all of the posts went into that thread. It would still be fairly confusing, but it would clear some possible clutter. Before things like that get implemented, though, the staff is going to have to discuss the various uses. Dreams that somehow change your character's viewpoint of the world and is a total revelation through the use of symbolism is something that would be allowed, I think...
Don't see how it'd be confusing... a single post for each character, comprising the entirety of the dream... There'd be no interaction in it, but it'd probably be the only thread like that.
If there's interaction, it needs to have its own thread.
Post by qwertyuiopaz on Jul 15, 2009 23:33:41 GMT -4
It would become confusing when there would be so many posts in that single thread, members would have difficulty finding their own if they want to go back to it as a resource.
Some of these do get lengthy. Additionally, it assists in being able to organize them. These would easily span pages upon pages of things to sift through - it's best run in individual threads.
Funding individual threads would be easier though, role(if nobody minds me cutting in) because with a thread, you're looking for a title. With a post, you have to check every one of your posts to see if it's the one you are looking for.
I think kaze and sephiroth are right, individual threads are the way to go. It'll still be an organizational nightmare, though.
I think kaze and sephiroth are right, individual threads are the way to go. It'll still be an organizational nightmare, though.
No more than any other board. You can also link to a thread far easier than you can link to a post - and if one chooses to update a profile with this, it makes such things far easier.
Funding individual threads would be easier though, role(if nobody minds me cutting in) because with a thread, you're looking for a title. With a post, you have to check every one of your posts to see if it's the one you are looking for.
I think kaze and sephiroth are right, individual threads are the way to go. It'll still be an organizational nightmare, though.
I think we're having a communication error. What I'm talking about? They're dream sequences that take place IN THEIR ENTIRETY in a long, SINGLE post. Then it's done. It's a thread for STANDALONE dreams and the like, possibly in a station of awakening-type sequence in their appearance. This is why I keep saying that the ones that have NO INTERACTION would be best put all in a single thread.
I also specifically stated that if it DOES have interaction, then it should NOT be all in a single thread, and should have its own thread.
I mean, unless we want a bunch of single-post threads popping up and ending just as they began, I still thing a single thread for the standalone stuff is the way to go.
...On second thought, why am I even arguing this? It's not like people ever listen to me on this site... Question answered, thread over, I'll shut up now.
