RolePlay Forum suggestions

[Moka]

That'd be interesting. I think we should also consider bringing back sectional moderators, especially for the RP forums.

[KopsTheTerminator]

I agree with that, there are too many RPs around and I believe the GMs should focus more on the discussion boards rather than the RPing boards.

[YFWE]

Sectional mods for the RP section could be a good idea, especially if they're able to act as mentors as well. That way we could improve the monitoring of the section as well as help some of the novice RPers (or even more experienced RPers than that!) improve.

[Moka]

Yeah, the unique areas of the board require special care. I think that's where sectional moderators come in handy because they become experts in their section

[Arani]

Everything I was going to say has been mentioned. I think two main things that should happen are giving open and private RP's their own section, and making another Mod for the RP sections only. I think that will help the Global Mods out so that they don't have to monitor as much (Because lots of ppl like to RP and the Mods are busy enough already). That's all I got for now. I'll keep thinking though!

[Moka]

We'll also probably take out the thing that requires new topics to be approved in all the RP forums, and just have the RP moderator look over new posts more actively than we GMs have been.

[Arani]

Ya I think that'll be a good addition if you really do make another mod for the RP sections.

[Nitro]

I hate how I have to wait what seems like forever for a topic to be approved. Taking it out would probably speed RPs up a lot.

[AdAstrα]

[quote="Arani"]Everything I was going to say has been mentioned. I think two main things that should happen are giving open and private RP's their own section, and making another Mod for the RP sections only. I think that will help the Global Mods out so that they don't have to monitor as much (Because lots of ppl like to RP and the Mods are busy enough already). That's all I got for now. I'll keep thinking though! [/quote]
I agree with this. I also think it'd be better if the topics didn't need to be approved first.

[Ushujaa]

hey, i saw this topic had a thought, not sure if anyone said anything like this but forgive me for not reading every post. ( i'm just fairly tired right now and want to get this out before i go to bed)




I like the idea of tiering the rp's but i think it could be to the rp section's advantage to have 3 seperate rp user groups for members. judging not by the role play but by the member who is playing. now this sounds a bit confusing at first but lets see if i can explain it a bit.

My idea was that if you not only separated the rp's into a three tier system but also separated those who participate in them as well, the people who truly care about role playing and won't just drop out will advance in ranks.

MOTHER SHIP GUIDE IS A GREAT WAY TO SEE HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE

So, how to separate them, well that's simple enough


1. Beginner
The beginner group should be open for all members to join, they are able to post in the beginner role play planning and the beginner role play forum and VIEW the intermediate and advanced(how are you supposed to learn if you can't see what you're supposed to be doing ). If they wish to go up in rank they have to prove to one of the staff members they can handle intermediate role playing by being active in a role play and they should not just be spitting out one liner's left and right.

2. Intermediate
Okay so these members have all proven to the staff that they are capable of being an active member of an intermediate role play. They should be able to see both Beginner and Intermediate planning and playing forums. The same rules apply if they want to be part of an advanced role play they need to contact a staff member and show a role play that shows they are fully capable of doing so.

3. Advanced
Now advanced members are of the highest rank, they should be watched carefully not only by the moderators but by there fellow rp members in order be absolutely sure that their posts are of the highest quality



Now i also think that members should be able to be demoted back down ranks if they join an rp, and break one of the common courtesies of role playing (taking a main role then going inactive) but they should always be able to prove themselves again, and there should be a three strike system.

one strike = verbal warning from usergroup leader
two strikes= a second warning and a notification to staff
three strikes = demotion in role play ranking

Personally i think this idea could use some expansion and i'm eagerly awaiting to see everyones opinion and i think it could really work but i have one last thought, if the staff made certain ACTIVE MATURE role players the leaders of the group it could take some pressure off the staff. ( this way the staff doesn't have to view every request to increase in rank, Kind of like RP mods except not moving threads.)

Thanks for reading it, and hopefully i'll get some good feed back.