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Hrm, I think having separate tables for the geographical groupings is a good idea, it would also allow for spoiler tabs to make the first post look a bit less intimidating if that's where the tables end up. Incorporating some sort of application process (a la solo bazaar,) is a good shout too, it would allow for easier grouping of entries. I understand the concerns about the references becoming too unwieldy, but at the same time I think they are a good addition because they make navigating information much easier. As you mentioned, new people might be intimidated by the increasing quantity of posts, but at least with reference links you can read articles that are related to one another, and then contribute in that area without having to worry about having missed a post about something, or reading every entry. Mindsiege, with the Brightenai post I think leaving unlinked references was a good shout, I imagine we might have a table for races eventually, so all that dwarf info would end up there and not necessarily need to be linked from that post. Inconsistencies, while frustrating, are unavoidable in a scenario like this and that such things should just be taken with a pinch of salt, like Satsuma says keeping it open and fun and accessible to most people should be the priority
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If things get way too convoluted, we still have the option of creating threads for regions to make each one easily digestible. Being proactive now would aid cohesion in the long run though. I still think an OOC thread would be a good idea seeing how the OOC/IC ratio seems to be about 3/1 if we're free to post.
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Alright, sounds like there's a favoured general approach. I'll take some time soon to bring it all into the main post, make some updates and see how it all turns out.
@Gabe, keep in mind the OOC ratio is much higher at the moment because of these discussions about information management. Once we have something in place the OOC will almost certainly drop back again like with the earlier posting ratio. I'm not too concerned about having an OOC thread for this right now. Having threads or separate 'shelving' for regions - maybe. I certainly wouldn't want any new continents or what not added here right now. Although I'm not sure if there's an etiquette on having multiple threads for one 'game' in this folder, or whether multi-thread activities would be moved to a game folder of sorts. But something to consider.
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yeah I think we should focus on the one continent for now, and maybe padding out the base world statistics (races, religions, etc.. oh who's got a cool creation story?!) and stuff.
As Gabe says, sorting things out now is probably key going forward, I also think a seperate game folder is probably the best way to organise things. Maybe we could keep this thread here just for people adding content but keep the game threads updated. some key threads would be The different regions Flora & fauna Races Key events Landmarks Pantheon Folklaw Heros- I think it's cool to think that one day adventures might be played here, and we can add any epic adventures to the worlds law. Of course it brings us back to the topic of trying to streamline the application process so the people who probably shouldn't mention it without saying that I'm happy to help out when I can!volunteer for data entry have an easier job ;P
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I went ahead and delivered in the same format I have used when I revised the overview table myself. We don't need to stick with this and of course I realize that many players wouldn't be inclined to delivering posts in the same way. Honestly, there are soo~ many frills in this shared world where I would love to know more about the Ethereal Lands. But with all the hooks that are currently already in existence and seeing how many players like to introduce open ended details (say hello to these Solar Dragons ), I feel like there will always be that one gap where I will want the holes to be filled. Well, at least now we are at 2 strikes out of seven on our most popular deserts hazards that gave it its name. If anything, working on the overview table has given me new apreciation for the deep lore we already have, but aside from a reference table, I don't see any way how I could remember all those details over the next few months and rereading on a whim will become less likely with any further entry to grow the thread. That was my reasoning for putting in the work anyways, but I won't hold it against anybody if we decide to move away from that format. P.S: Maybe we make a rule, that any OOC post needs to be lead with a world building entry? Just kidding! Last edited by Mindsiege; Nov 10th, 2020 at 09:34 PM. |
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I've adapted the WIP table layout a little, adding in summaries and both streamlining the base descriptor tags as well as removing the location column (which was redundant or murky for some lines). More importantly, I'm trialling separation by region as a way to help keep some basic organisation and break up the huge array a little. The post directory will be regularly updated, whereas the map will be more occasional depending on the pace of contributions that affect the geography. A game folder has been mentioned a couple times. I'm resisting this for a couple of reasons, the main one being that putting this in a folder will take it away from Open Roleplaying, probably to end up in 'Other Roleplaying Games'. That hurts the ability for new blood to come in and contribute if it's no longer in one of the common forums. Sure, the Solo Bazaar is in the same spot, but it at least has a listing in Continuous Recruitment, something I doubt a casual worldbuilding thread will be eligible for. And I suppose I'd better add something too!
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That's gotten longer than I set out to go with it. I guess next time I won't dress it up as part of scientific study.. @edit: Yesterday it had gotten too late so I didn't brush up the post upon completion. Originally I had wanted to do a quick entry that doesn't have a lot of interconnectedness in the setting, but after all I ended up with the very own concept of glasspinners turning out rather complex. I appreciate anybody who read all of that and apologize sincerly! Last edited by Mindsiege; Nov 18th, 2020 at 02:05 PM. |
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I was more thinking like there would be a game forum, but this post would remain here and be liek the funnel through which the game folder is updated.
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I'm working on the Lei Valley, between Oveil and the Coast. I'm imagining it a sparsely populated region, once hit by some kind of plague, believed to be haunted, etc (which relates to why folk in Oveil don't drink the water!) I've had the idea for months, but I can never quite get myself happy with a single version. Probably overthinking it.
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Keep in mind that there already is an implied plague that the Oveil-on-the-Lei folk are paranoid of - The Rot. Although that doesn't mean there can't be other contagions or sicknesses!
If you feel like it's getting to be too much, maybe break it down. Don't write about the whole valley at once, just some key landmark or structure that is central to the history and lore of the area.
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Yeah, my thought is basically that people think it might have been the Rot, it might have been wild animal attacks, it might have been something more sinister entirely... sounds like a perfect place for an adventure!
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At the moment I'm working on a pretty tight schedule, so instead of building on existing lore, for now introducing new concepts comes easier to me. I assume that in the new year I will be ready to dive back into the more intricate work of polishing what we have already. Still, I thought the idea above was kinda neat and at least we now know one more important fact about how powerful the pantheon is in this setting. I'd say for things that happen around a god who walks the earth, we now have to think about "Why would they do it that way?" rather than "What can they do?". Last edited by Mindsiege; Dec 4th, 2020 at 07:11 PM. |
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