07-30-2018, 09:24 PM
To start off my reply: I will admit that I've been pretty bad with getting involved with other characters / people outside of my existing friend group. This is simply because I've built up a relationship with them both within RPing and outside of BoB. So obviously I feel more comfortable plotting / chatting with them. I am working to on easing myself outside of my personal group, but it's simply a time thing and getting used to others + their characters. With that out of the way I'll make a few points:
1.) I've noticed some groups within the Ascendants made up of several similarly-themed characters, or characters that all share the same backstory. By design, they form a clique. It is impossible not to do so, as the group evolves together. Immediately I find it challenging to plot with these sorts of characters, because their group is so tight, and my own character doesn't (or rather can't) fit in with them. It may be easy to plot something short-term, but long-term plots become a difficult challenge that I personally don't have the muse for. Single OCs are, IMO, the way to go for a healthy system. Cliques still may form based on how long they're in the clan, but it's so much easier to interact / plot with single OCs, rather than one that belongs to a group by design. Don't mean to hate on anyone's characters- there are plenty that can break out of this sort of 'cage'. But the obvious clique is obvious, and can't be avoided with this sort of thing.
2.) OOC plotting / chatting on-site is absolutely terrible. I don't like sending messages on a forum-based system. It takes too long to get replies and keep a conversation going. Discord, an instant-messaging system, is designed for this sort of thing. If I want to plot with somebody, I can tag them in the respective channel and get a response within minutes. I don't have to constantly refresh to see if I get a response, unlike on BoB. I understand not everyone has Discord (but why do you not?? It's amazing??), but I simply can't get behind doing OOC stuff on here. Discord is so much easier to use. Personal preference.
3.) The buddy system ideas currently listed are fantastic. Obviously it's going to take some experimenting to get it just right, but it's a good step in the right direction to help solve the clique issue.
4.) After about 2 1/2 weeks here on BoB, I still have relatively no clue on what to do with the beads / pendants / etc. My character just got a title, but there's nothing listed about what this title means (unless I'm blind)? I do feel like there's a lot of information to take in, and it's a bit of and overload for someone like me (who, quite honestly, isn't all that into forced traditions). Do think the guides needs to be simplified as stated. Buddy system will also help with this.
This is all I can think of at the moment.
1.) I've noticed some groups within the Ascendants made up of several similarly-themed characters, or characters that all share the same backstory. By design, they form a clique. It is impossible not to do so, as the group evolves together. Immediately I find it challenging to plot with these sorts of characters, because their group is so tight, and my own character doesn't (or rather can't) fit in with them. It may be easy to plot something short-term, but long-term plots become a difficult challenge that I personally don't have the muse for. Single OCs are, IMO, the way to go for a healthy system. Cliques still may form based on how long they're in the clan, but it's so much easier to interact / plot with single OCs, rather than one that belongs to a group by design. Don't mean to hate on anyone's characters- there are plenty that can break out of this sort of 'cage'. But the obvious clique is obvious, and can't be avoided with this sort of thing.
2.) OOC plotting / chatting on-site is absolutely terrible. I don't like sending messages on a forum-based system. It takes too long to get replies and keep a conversation going. Discord, an instant-messaging system, is designed for this sort of thing. If I want to plot with somebody, I can tag them in the respective channel and get a response within minutes. I don't have to constantly refresh to see if I get a response, unlike on BoB. I understand not everyone has Discord (but why do you not?? It's amazing??), but I simply can't get behind doing OOC stuff on here. Discord is so much easier to use. Personal preference.
3.) The buddy system ideas currently listed are fantastic. Obviously it's going to take some experimenting to get it just right, but it's a good step in the right direction to help solve the clique issue.
4.) After about 2 1/2 weeks here on BoB, I still have relatively no clue on what to do with the beads / pendants / etc. My character just got a title, but there's nothing listed about what this title means (unless I'm blind)? I do feel like there's a lot of information to take in, and it's a bit of and overload for someone like me (who, quite honestly, isn't all that into forced traditions). Do think the guides needs to be simplified as stated. Buddy system will also help with this.
This is all I can think of at the moment.