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POSTED BY: MANIACNUMBERONE
UPDATED: Monday, February 9, 2004 10:13
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Tuesday, February 3, 2004 11:57 AM

MANIACNUMBERONE


Haken,
I was wondering a few things about the FFF site and I couldn't find the thread where we were asking you questions, hence this thread.

Q. I was thinking about the changes you said you were making to the Firefly Universe area. I believe (I could be wrong) that you said the changes were going to benefit the RP-er's, and I was curious whether a paging construct would be part of those changes. By paging construct, I mean once a thread gets to a certain predetermined number of posts, it would automatically make a new page. That would sure be handy.

Now I can't remember my other question.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2004 1:44 PM

JASONZZZ



Yes, need a paging deal. Threads get too long to load, read, find stuff, and keep interest other wise.

Also, need a quick summary view, of who posted and when.

And people should learn to put up a new 'short title' or synopsis each time. Otherwise, things get confusing...

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Wednesday, February 4, 2004 8:08 AM

HAKEN

Likes to mess with stuffs.


Quote:

Originally posted by ManiacNumberOne:
Q. I was thinking about the changes you said you were making to the Firefly Universe area. I believe (I could be wrong) that you said the changes were going to benefit the RP-er's, and I was curious whether a paging construct would be part of those changes. By paging construct, I mean once a thread gets to a certain predetermined number of posts, it would automatically make a new page. That would sure be handy.



It's actually not changes to the Firefly Universe forum area. Rather, it's a whole new section on the website for the sole purpose of RPing online. There's going to be a Gamemaster page and a player page.

The Gamemaster page will have tools for the Gamemaster to organize the game currently in play--who is in the game, their locations, their current acctions, etc.. There will be a world builder where the gamemaster can layout out all the locations of game and the paths that connect them.

The players, on the other hand, will have a player screen with information on their current location with exits and entry paths to other locations and things like that. There's probably going to be some sort of info screen with other players currently in the game and their locations.

On my drawingboard right now, this thing will probably be some hybrid between WEBRPG and MUD, except no AI--just lots of tools for the Gamemaster to handle and manage all interactions with players.

I'm bascially creating something that'll allow people to play traditional RPG online based on the Firefly universe. I don't know if this has been attempted by other websites, but I think it's pretty cool to at least give it a try.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2004 8:22 AM

MANIACNUMBERONE


I agree. That is very cool.
Thanks for the info and also all of the hard work, Haken. I greatly look forward to the new additions.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2004 9:45 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Quote:

Originally posted by Haken:
Quote:

Originally posted by ManiacNumberOne:
Q. I was thinking about the changes you said you were making to the Firefly Universe area. I believe (I could be wrong) that you said the changes were going to benefit the RP-er's, and I was curious whether a paging construct would be part of those changes. By paging construct, I mean once a thread gets to a certain predetermined number of posts, it would automatically make a new page. That would sure be handy.



It's actually not changes to the Firefly Universe forum area. Rather, it's a whole new section on the website for the sole purpose of RPing online. There's going to be a Gamemaster page and a player page.

The Gamemaster page will have tools for the Gamemaster to organize the game currently in play--who is in the game, their locations, their current acctions, etc.. There will be a world builder where the gamemaster can layout out all the locations of game and the paths that connect them.

The players, on the other hand, will have a player screen with information on their current location with exits and entry paths to other locations and things like that. There's probably going to be some sort of info screen with other players currently in the game and their locations.

On my drawingboard right now, this thing will probably be some hybrid between WEBRPG and MUD, except no AI--just lots of tools for the Gamemaster to handle and manage all interactions with players.

I'm bascially creating something that'll allow people to play traditional RPG online based on the Firefly universe. I don't know if this has been attempted by other websites, but I think it's pretty cool to at least give it a try.



This sounds exceedingly shiny. Can't wait to see it once it is done.

Planning on running a game ManiacNumberOne?

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."


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Thursday, February 5, 2004 7:03 AM

JASONZZZ



Sounds great!

but paging and summaries in the regular forums is needed and will make it easier to load up on large and lengthy discussions.

Thanks,

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Thursday, February 5, 2004 7:58 AM

ASTRIANA


Quote:

Originally posted by Jasonzzz:
Sounds great!

but paging and summaries in the regular forums is needed and will make it easier to load up on large and lengthy discussions.



Jasonzzz: Right now, that's largely up to the players. We're just getting to the point of having a GM/director, so a lot of that will be cleared up shortly. Bear with us.

Haken: ROCK ON! You are the best!

Since I'm taking on the GM role of the "Adventures in Gunrunning" RP and the upcoming miniseries, this is something that would be really helpful! I'll be happy to beta-test it for you, if you need, whenever you have the chance to do it. (We know Haken is a VERY busy dude!)

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:52 AM

JASONZZZ


Quote:

Originally posted by Astriana:
Quote:

Originally posted by Jasonzzz:
Sounds great!

but paging and summaries in the regular forums is needed and will make it easier to load up on large and lengthy discussions.



Jasonzzz: Right now, that's largely up to the players. We're just getting to the point of having a GM/director, so a lot of that will be cleared up shortly. Bear with us.

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.



Hi Astriana:

I meant just the regular discussion threads and not specifically the gaming threads (Since haken is proposing to have a completely new area and tech for the games). I mean that the regular discussions can use summaries and paging as well.

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Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:54 AM

ASTRIANA


Oh!!!!

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Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:40 AM

SHINY


Quote:

Originally posted by Jasonzzz:
I mean that the regular discussions can use summaries and paging as well.



'Go to first unread post in this thread' would be really useful...as would a search feature.

RIVER
Purple elephants are flying.
MAL
Good. Thanks for the update.

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Monday, February 9, 2004 8:28 AM

MANIACNUMBERONE


Quote:

Originally posted by Shiny:
Quote:

Originally posted by Jasonzzz:
I mean that the regular discussions can use summaries and paging as well.



'Go to first unread post in this thread' would be really useful...as would a search feature.

RIVER
Purple elephants are flying.
MAL
Good. Thanks for the update.



you can read the first unread post. it's on the left at the top of the page. click on the top name.

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Monday, February 9, 2004 9:06 AM

MANIACNUMBERONE


I would definitely considering running a game Browncoat1, if my tiny little brain could wrap itself around the intricacies. I can't wait to see it in front of me and try my hand. It'll prolly end up being a disaster my first try. give me time though.

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Monday, February 9, 2004 10:13 AM

DRAGONFLYDIRECTOR


WOW, even not having RP'd much online ...

{I am a table-top gamer from waaay back when DnD was just a booklet in a ziplock bag!}

... I am truly impressed!

I know of MUDs and the like , just never caught my attention.

Now that I am starting the Dragonfly RP, my perspective has changed.

Heh, are you gonna call it the new section this "RP 'Verse" or some such?


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