Island of 1,000 Condiments

I talked about the idea of a Multi-Series RPG outside of Naruto & DB/Z/GT, and it won't fly.


A DB/Z/GT & Naruto is possible, but I'd need some indepth ideas, such as Setting, Plotline, etc. (Don't give me anything generic. You'll have to keep in mind, DB/Z/GT extends over a universe, while Naruto extends over a handful of countries about the size of Russia. Total.)



Lastly, don't worry about what this board can handle.

That's the Staff's job.

It's yours to choice which you'd like to see.

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king omega

Would it be at all possible to somehow have both?
Like one Section for DBZ stuff and another for Naruto.

If not Ill go with Naruto because there is a wider variety of attacks.

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Nikushimi

Not that I've suddenly decided to advocate a Naruto RPG, but just to let you know, as far as setting is concerned, I could think up a few good ideas. You know me. ;]

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HerrGeiger

I think it needs some more tanks. My Tank Has Fight and therefore could defeat those of Naruto and Dragonball z. Honestly, its titled as a Dbz RPG but obviously is not an Dbz RPG. We have character unlike what would be witnessed in the manga/anime. And we also have crossovers. The problem is creating an open RPG system that would work for everything. I mean, its not possible. There are companies that tackle this issue all the time and I see the results all the time. However, the manuals tend to look like a Bible and I stay away from them. Nevertheless, all that is required is a system that works!

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Nikushimi

Amazing how I didn't understand a word of that at all...

I'll just start by asking "WTF are these 'tanks'?".

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HerrGeiger

Obviously the Panzerkampfwagen 8; The Mause. Best tank ever. Why? Because, My Tank Has Fight! Irregardless, that is the win for me. But in relevance to the topic, just create a system. Not a system devised for anything in specific, but a system. And adapt it. Or say fuck it and stick with the original and work on it. Easy stuff. Not.

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Pyro Bastard

HG...just try to keep random nonsense out of a serious dicussion.

Minion, from what I've seen, the 'DBZ' RPG isn't really one. The only thing that keeps it even close to being one is the races (just barely), the word "ki" and a partilly canon storyline. Not sure about the Galaxy section ince I haven't been there in awhile. Anyways, the RPG is pretty much a multi-RPG, but with a few restrictions. I've seen characters in there that are from differant mangas that are allowed as long as the techniques are called "ki".

My idea would be to just get rid of those restrictions and let it be a multi-anime/manga RPG. You could keep the basic stats system (with some rewording) and create a larger galaxy if needed, and use a new money system. As for races, just give a basic list and if someone wants a differnt, let them PM ya and ask.

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Island of 1,000 Condiments

This point was already discussed.

Either a DB/Z/GT, Naruto, or both.

They're the themes for the two sites our Administration run. We don't want Bleach, Death Note, Gunbuster, Claymore, etc, in a RPG for a site that's based on DB/Z/GT & Naruto. If you want those, create an Other RPG for them. That's the bottom line. I mean, in reality, if a new member joins the board, and looks at the RPG (Of a DB/Z/GT & Naruto site), what would he /she think when he / she sees InuYasha fighting Clare? I can barely imagine mixing both Naruto & DB/Z/GT, muchless creating a general Anime one.


Lastly, it's Island, Condiments, or anything else that pertains to my Username.

No more, no less.

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Pyro Bastard

Old habits die hard. :P

Anyways, the RPG has been in Beta mode for multiple months already and it's still not created a DBZ only RPG. JC has alrready stated a Naruto RPG will be too complicated, not just because there is only one mod, but because of activity. Restarting again while the RPG is already goin' down the drains will weed out even more RPers. The "DBZ" RPG has gotten stale so it has attracted less people as well. The RPG is there for fun, so let the members have what they want. You asked for other ideas and you've received them. If you're so set that the admins want a DBZ or Naruto RPG only, then get them in here to read this and let them post.

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Pyro Bastard

"The theme is to be chosen by the members, for the members."

"If you have any other suggestions, feel free to suggest them."

Your own words. If you say that the admins and mods that voted for those choices only for a one or two themed RPG, then allow them to come up and state their opinion for everyone to read. If they do that, members might say they want a one or two themed RPG instead of choosing a multi-anime/manga. Or, those admins and mods can just sit back and let you represent them and not even think about the regular member's own opinion.

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Ace

Just to put in my two cents here....

Island has been put in charge of the RPG, so he has the final say in whatever direction we go. Input in this thread, the poll, etc, is just that -- input.

I personally don't have any objection to a multi-anime themed RPG. My main thought about it is that it seems like it would be difficult to setup and run in a way that makes consistent sense. I do think that JAIF's idea seems pretty reasonable....

While it's true that the bleach2.com site was closed down, that content was merged into the main MFG site, so we do still have some Bleach content around. There's even a couple of pages on Yu Yu Hakusho, and images in the gallery from a bunch of other series....

If people are excited about having a multi-themed RPG, one idea might be for a couple of you to step-up and volunteer to put in the hours that will be needed to make it work. Assuming that's OK with Island, it seems like that would help take some of the load off.

Keep in mind that I'm not an RPG'er, so my thoughts are really more from the perspective of an interested observer than a player. A system that increases site activity is my goal.

Superior

Ace, Goku, and I have been talking this over with the other Staff Member's and we've all agree'd that it is possible to have a multiple themed RPG, but it would be more work then necessary if we were the only ones to set it up. 'We' would include Ace, Island, maybe Goku, and I just to make it clear. When we were asked by Island whether we'd be in favor of another DragonBall/Z/GT system or a new Naruto system, Ace got the numbers from the main page to show us what he voted for...

If you have to ask me, I think the page views speak for themselves.

Seeing as the poll sits at 5 votes a piece, I don't think that would really clarify as 'significant interest'.

Also, I have voted to continue on with the DragonBall based system we have installed now. It'd be less work on everyone.

Pyro, the statement you made about the Administrator's coming in here and voicing their own opinion instead of letting Island represent us was completely out of line. Afterall, he is a Super Moderator and shouldn't have to bother Ace, Goku, or I with this since we know he's representing us to the best of his abilities.

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Ace

In case it looks like I'm saying something different now than I what said earlier, let me summarize my thoughts:

1. The final decision rests with Island
2. Most of the main site's traffic, and therefore referrals to the forum, are DB/Z/GT focused -- although of course I know that most people who like DBZ also like other animes
3. To keep the workload manageable, and to help make sure that the RPG is of high-quality, it seems like a DB/Z/GT focus makes the most sense, at least at first -- but see #1 above
4. If there's enough interest, and enough people willing to help get things done in a reasonable amount of time, I think a multi-anime RPG would be fine -- but see #1 above

Pyro Bastard

Ace, so you're sayin' that even if the user that post in here say they want a multi-theme instead of a one or two themed RPG, but Minion goes with the one/two themed RPG, then it's just too bad for us? If so, there would be no point whatsoever in the making of this thread.

As for it being difficult, it's not. With only a few active RPers, a multi-theme could easily work. The DBZ theme would only need activity to work, but as stated by other people in this thread, it has become a stale theme for the RPG. As stated by JC, a Naruto RPG will be too complicated and needs a lot of activity to run properly, and since I've been to one or two Naruto RPGs, I agree with him. If needed, I will be able to help with a few parts since my schoolwork is startin' to take up less time.

Superior, those numbers are from the main page, not the RPG. It's good that there are views for the main page and for stuff that is DBZ related, but in the last month, there are maybe two or three users that have joined the actual RPG (though I'm unsure on their activity). If you wanna go by numbers, look at how many the RPG is bringing in.

[Island - Removed: Unneeded comment, especially to Superior.]

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