Like Stone said, we actually had to erect strict laws/rules before we seriously got into writing the story.
He already mentioned them.
The "anti-rush rule" is another, unwritten law. We wait until the next one posts, normally. But that still doesn't keep us away from writing pieces that might happen meanwhile [waiting]. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
Quote
When you look at the German side ‘on the road again’ story it’s almost as if they wait patiently for the next person to post and there is no rush when one does post. [...] I know it could be done and done well on the English side, but in order for that to happen the speed to post needs to slow down.
And attention to detail thought about before someone posts so it doesn’t read like some “Dude Where’s My Car” movie script.
Personally, I have this "detail problem" constantly. I don't know what's wrong with my perception, but I easily overlook details. I follow the main path very closely, but details usually slip through my perception very easily, I really don't know why. Except details that are extraordinary. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> These keep saved in my mind almost forever. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
Quote
so please everybody, slow dooooowwwwwnnnnnn......
maybe when we open a story thread, we should be putting strict rules on what should be posted in it. it can be as strict as limiting posters (this will make a closed project) or no-question-asked.
Another thing is the strict division betwen "author-knowledge" and "character knowledge". This is essential !
You must "fade out" what you know as the Author when you write as a Character ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/exclamation.gif" alt="" />
And another thing is, that you must write so that your character's actions are believable and reasonable.
The reader must be able to see why someone did things the way he /she did.
Quote
Nobody can act like a Superhero, we all have frontiers, like in the reallife.
Also very important. Except you explicitely play an super-hero. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
The "Readme" is also very important. We just *need* to post everything here to avoid inconsistencies and stuff. For example, if someone goes on vacation, he or she usually writes "I'm away for a few day. You can take my character with you" or something similar. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
(By the way, has this turned into a "role-play preparation thread" ? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> )
When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it. --Dilbert cartoon
"Interplay.some zombiefied unlife thing going on there" - skavenhorde at RPGWatch
