Discuss Double Edge, would it be a good RPG?

[Albel the Wicked]

This is a question that has been burning in my head for a little bit. Is the story line of Double Edge, good enough to be an RPG? If you haven't heard of my story Double Edge, it is in the Manga Place. It's title is Manga Idea and was originally posted by Misenki. I changed my name (Obviously) Well anyway, I know I didn't describe that idea too well, but if you think that it is good enough for an RPG in the Adventure Inn, please post. If you would like to see more of the recent story line that I MIGHT use for the beginning, then post that. If you think that it WON'T be a good idea, I want to post that and then tell me why it wouldn't be a good idea. I really want to make this into an RPG, so I need help to make this a good one.

[Beorhun]

Well, CJS, I tell ya, Double Edge might not make such a good RP in the Square, because you already have a set plot for it, and it would really, really restrict the whole creative process that goes into making a successful RP, one that has longevity and an interesting storyline. The great thing about RPs on OB is that one person can completely change the entire direction of the RP with a single post, as long as it's still keeping with the story and whatnot. You already have a set plot for Double Edge, and it would go against the entire RP if someone made one of those RP changing posts, therefore screwing the entire story. It would be cool, if everyone knew their place, but if no one did, and they were doing the RP impromptu, it might not work. I'm not going against the idea or anything, it's a cool story, but as an RP on this site, where one person could change the entire plot? Meh.

[Albel the Wicked]

[quote name='Lord Eliwood']Well, CJS, I tell ya, Double Edge might not make such a good RP in the Square, because you already have a set plot for it, and it would really, really restrict the whole creative process that goes into making a successful RP, one that has longevity and an interesting storyline. The great thing about RPs on OB is that one person can completely change the entire direction of the RP with a single post, as long as it's still keeping with the story and whatnot. You already have a set plot for Double Edge, and it would go against the entire RP if someone made one of those RP changing posts, therefore screwing the entire story. It would be cool, if everyone knew their place, but if no one did, and they were doing the RP impromptu, it might not work. I'm not going against the idea or anything, it's a cool story, but as an RP on this site, where one person could change the entire plot? Meh.[/quote]

That is the thing though. As the director of the RPG, I would try to lead the RPG back to its original story line. I would indeed like the storyling to be followed, but I just want the major scenes to be followed in it. Such as, the killing post of Misenki, the love scene where the cursed mage and his love die. That scene is what always gets me. It think that I might be moved to tears if it were posted. *Sniff* escuse me for a moment :bawl: Alright, anyways, like I said, I would just like the major events to be followed. To tell the people that, I would PM the players of the character and tell them a basic idea for the post.

[Beorhun]

Ahem...Too controlling. It restricts the creative process of the entire RP, kind of killing the fun. I mean, even if you made the key points in the story happen, and everything else gravy, it would still seem like one person was posting behind all the names signed up for the RP. You have to make RPs with only one thing in mind: the immediate future. You can't off and plan an entire RP, it makes it more like a story that you alone post through numerous aliases. I hate to be a party killer, but it's my opinion. BTw, would someone else besides CJS and me post, just so that this seems more like an actual thread rather than a series of P-mails? Then the mods won't kill us for this.

[Albel the Wicked]

Oh geez. I don't think that just a couple of key points is too restrictive. Those key points are more like at the end of the story anyway. I think that it would be a super idea. As for the key point posting, the P-mail would be what the subject of the keypoint would be. They could still be as creative as they wanted, it just would have to be on that topic. I don't see that as restictive, does anyone else?

[Shugo54]

hmmmmm i agree with both of you. on one side you need freedom in the RP but it depends on the people in the RP if they want freedom. I dont like affecting any Rp's that i am in because i am one of those people who doesn't know how to be free. well this is just my opinion. so i think that the RP would be a good one if you cover the main points that is.

[Delta]

[COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1][quote name='Captain Jack Sparrow']Oh geez. I don't think that just a couple of key points is too restrictive. Those key points are more like at the end of the story anyway. [/quote]
Of all the places to put key scenes in...

Maybe you could play as both Misenki and Miroshi that way you can nudge the story little by little until it's in shape for those key scenes.

You've already got the characters and the background story set. I say if you're going to make Double Edge into an RPG, you have to leave the ending out. Who knows, perhaps a better conclusion will come out.

BTW, the story rings more like [i]Yakumo Tatsu[/i] than [i]Inuyasha[/i]. I like it.

Love and Peace!
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[Albel the Wicked]

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Maybe you could play as both Misenki and Miroshi
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Well, that would be a problem, because of the final fight. If I posted as both of them, that would be double posting at the final fight and that is against the rules.