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X-3 · 11-03-2007, 03:29 PM

I read it all. This post will mostly be used for agreeing on some points and pointing out where I'm guilty in a few parts.
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First off, where I'm guilty.

One, I'm guilty of starting sub-plots and other stuff when others are trying to have their own plot. I used to do this WAY too much in an earlier version of the Virtual Hotel. I don't do this as much anymore, thankfully.

Two, I have to admit that my characters are usually copied from video games, and then edited a bit, though they have changed a bit. Example being X-3, who was basically a grey Sonic for a long time. Not much anymore, thankfully. It's probably not as obvious, but the idea for Plasma stemmed from Axl. His "design" at least: personality-wise, they're not much alike. My "newest" character, Phantom v2 is obviously copied from Phantom, a guardian in the MegaMan Zero games. I've yet to use him in a battle, so I'll have to craft him so he has a different personality and motives than the character he was based off of.

Three, "Writing is not as important in battles as it is in RP topics". Obviously, I'm guilty of this, seeing as I was mentioned in the post when Selene went over this rule. I'm glad to hear I've improved from my earlier days, though I still have some ways to go.

There's probably more I'm guilty of, but I feel those are the most important.
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Now, for the agreeing.

One I agree that it is a bit unfair how your character can be "rated down" in a rated match for not being violent enough. In some cases, like The Tournament of Red Lions, where a main goal is to be vicious, it makes sense. In others, like the NLBFT, where the goal is to have a nice, detailed fight, it makes little sense. I recall Plasma having some points lowered in the NLBFT because he wasn't "violent enough". Sure, Plasma likes hurting things. Though, he prefers savoring the moment, and taking it slowly. More fun that way for him.

Two, I agree how the "All characters are equal" thing doesn't make a whole lot of sense, though I'm not very good at arguing how it doesn't make sense in my eyes, I think I'll stay a bit quiet on this subject.

That's about it, I guess.

11-03-2007, 03:29 PM	#8
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,242 Thanks: 280 Thanked 323 Times in 240 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 13,927.48 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 13,927.48 Donate	I read it all. This post will mostly be used for agreeing on some points and pointing out where I'm guilty in a few parts. --- First off, where I'm guilty. One, I'm guilty of starting sub-plots and other stuff when others are trying to have their own plot. I used to do this WAY too much in an earlier version of the Virtual Hotel. I don't do this as much anymore, thankfully. Two, I have to admit that my characters are usually copied from video games, and then edited a bit, though they have changed a bit. Example being X-3, who was basically a grey Sonic for a long time. Not much anymore, thankfully. It's probably not as obvious, but the idea for Plasma stemmed from Axl. His "design" at least: personality-wise, they're not much alike. My "newest" character, Phantom v2 is obviously copied from Phantom, a guardian in the MegaMan Zero games. I've yet to use him in a battle, so I'll have to craft him so he has a different personality and motives than the character he was based off of. Three, "Writing is not as important in battles as it is in RP topics". Obviously, I'm guilty of this, seeing as I was mentioned in the post when Selene went over this rule. I'm glad to hear I've improved from my earlier days, though I still have some ways to go. There's probably more I'm guilty of, but I feel those are the most important. --- Now, for the agreeing. One I agree that it is a bit unfair how your character can be "rated down" in a rated match for not being violent enough. In some cases, like The Tournament of Red Lions, where a main goal is to be vicious, it makes sense. In others, like the NLBFT, where the goal is to have a nice, detailed fight, it makes little sense. I recall Plasma having some points lowered in the NLBFT because he wasn't "violent enough". Sure, Plasma likes hurting things. Though, he prefers savoring the moment, and taking it slowly. More fun that way for him. Two, I agree how the "All characters are equal" thing doesn't make a whole lot of sense, though I'm not very good at arguing how it doesn't make sense in my eyes, I think I'll stay a bit quiet on this subject. That's about it, I guess. Last edited by X-3; 11-04-2007 at 11:12 AM.