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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2015 8:21:11 GMT -5
Why did you choose the Dark Sun setting, which will ensure that the game is inevitably associated with Armageddon? Why set yourself up for that kind of comparison and competition? It's not as if Dark Sun is a widely popular and in-demand setting that'll attract players just for being Dark Sun. It's a pretty obscure niche, and the oldest and most famous RPI happens to already use it. I wouldn't bother making a new Dark Sun RPI, for the same reason I wouldn't try to make a new Tolkien one. It just seems like an unnecessary disadvantage.
A new, exciting setting is the very thing that can attract players and hook them in even if the game itself is a little rough, which it's always gonna be for the first long while. When you have an old, tired setting that everyone has already had their fill of, you set yourself up for having to provide awesome code and above-and-beyond support, otherwise people won't care to play.
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jjhardy
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Post by jjhardy on Sept 28, 2015 11:31:52 GMT -5
So, question of the day, no Karma with which to F people over?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2015 18:12:22 GMT -5
He said there will be a karma system in the OP and laid out the basics of how it will work.
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Post by shadycharacter on Sept 28, 2015 19:24:56 GMT -5
Why did you choose the Dark Sun setting, which will ensure that the game is inevitably associated with Armageddon? The reason is because I've loved Dark Sun since I bought my first boxed set, and I wanted to create a game based upon it. I really have no more complex explanation, and I frankly do not care what Armageddon is doing. It is my personal opinion that the game has gone far downhill from what it once was. My threads demonstrating staff's behavior alone should illustrate why I feel so. That said, I'm having a great time making an actual representation of Athas, and I certainly get a lot of messages from people looking for that alternative. If we only get five people, then we will endeavor to make it a damned fine experience for those five people.
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bastilleangel
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Post by bastilleangel on Sept 29, 2015 0:03:33 GMT -5
SC, after just posting over in "The End is (Finally) Nyr!" thread, I wanted to let you know I've been checking this thread every day, waiting for updates and of course, the ultimate "Game On!" It's like being a teenager again, waiting by the phone for that cute boy to call. Except now, I'm shameless enough to not even pretend that's not exactly what I'm about. Anyway, keep up the good work.
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pinkerdlu
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Post by pinkerdlu on Sept 30, 2015 17:15:45 GMT -5
hey
how about we change the setting to a post-apocalyptic ghetto in outer space populated by gangs/warlords after earth was destroyed.
too soon?
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Post by gloryhound on Oct 10, 2015 17:14:04 GMT -5
Any news? If work is starting to taper off, bring me on the team. I'll help shift you all into high gear.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2015 20:38:12 GMT -5
I still have never gotten a message about building to the tune of actually getting it done, only the theory that it may be a thing, and as of currently, I will assume that the project is on hold or hiatus or that I am no longer being entertained as a staff possibility until it is posted otherwise.
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bastilleangel
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Post by bastilleangel on Oct 11, 2015 14:02:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Post by shadycharacter on Nov 15, 2015 13:37:33 GMT -5
I'll keep this brief, but I wanted to post that we're not dead.
Things in real life and in game life hit me like a freight train. In the latter case, with a dash of abuse on my way out for good measure.
The server is still up, and once I shake off the dust and the rust, I'll get back to work. Coders are welcome, as are any staffers left in limbo, naturally.
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Post by magickermarco on Nov 15, 2015 13:40:43 GMT -5
still need builders?
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Post by shadycharacter on Nov 15, 2015 18:49:23 GMT -5
Right now, what I truthfully need most is a coder to help dust up and complete the last few blank spots we have in the game. Unfortunately, some of these blanks also include things we would need in order for builders to fully do their job, including the removal of inappropriate races and the inclusion of appropriate ones. Same for guilds, though these are in much better condition.
Please feel free to email cronus@darksunrpi.com if you're interested in contributing in this respect.
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punished ppurg
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Post by punished ppurg on Nov 15, 2015 19:46:11 GMT -5
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bastilleangel
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Post by bastilleangel on Nov 16, 2015 5:01:45 GMT -5
Glad to hear you're back!
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Post by vintrius on Apr 19, 2016 18:32:03 GMT -5
I think this project is defunct as I am seeing on their website. In other news, feel free to visit www.athasmud.com/SMF and join in on the discussion of our take on Darksun.
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