Discuss RP Idea/Concerns

[DeLarge]

[SIZE=1]I've had this idea floating around in my head for a while now, and it's only just come to a point where it's formed enough to reveal, but also a point where I have an outlet to create it. I just have a few concerns, and was hoping there may be some people out there to give me some feedback as to whether they're grounded or not.

Basically, the RP is tentatively titled "Kensington," and without giving too much away, it is based entirely around the New York headquarters of Kensington Industries, a multi-national corporation, with it's fingers in many different pies, including weapons technology, and ecological studies. There are branches across the world, from London to Nairobi, and it is one of the largest and most well-recognised companies on the planet.

The characters would all be member of staff working for the company, whether it is in PR, weapons manufacturing, or accounts. They could even be members of the wealthy and prominent family that owns the corporation, the Kensington family, headed up by their patriarch Sir Lazarus Kensington.

Again, I don't want to give away too much, but while the stories of each character would be very different to begin with, each strand of the story will eventually come together around a central plot. It would be fairly intricate, and involve a lot of organisation on my part and that of anyone who wishes to be involved, but I think it would be ultimately rewarding.

However, I have a few concerns. Firstly, does this seem like too much of a mammoth task for someone who has only just joined the OB? Will it be too much for me to handle without the assistance of other, more experienced members?

Also, from reading around before I officially joined the 'Boards, I noticed that my idea, in setting if not in style, bore some alarming resemblences to The Almagest Legacy, from what I can gather a very popular and successful RP. Is it too similar to said RP to begin at this time? If not, is it worth waiting and releasing after Almagest fever has worn off a little?

If anyone has any feedback they would be willing to give then I would very much appreciate it.
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[Allamorph]

[FONT=Arial]Boo again. (I like answering these kind of things.)
[quote name='DeLarge][SIZE=1']Firstly, does this seem like too much of a mammoth task for someone who has only just joined the OB?[/SIZE][/quote]
Why would join date matter at all? If you can hold your own, then go for it.

[QUOTE][I][SIZE="1"]Will it be too much for me to handle without the assistance of other, more experienced members?[/SIZE][/I][/QUOTE]
I think you answered that yourself:[/FONT]
[INDENT][I][SIZE="1"]It would be fairly intricate, and involve a lot of organisation on my part [U]and that of anyone who wishes to be involved[/U],....[/SIZE][/I][/INDENT]
[FONT=Arial]You're already looking at collaboration, so concerns about 'going solo' are moot. :animesmil

[QUOTE][I][SIZE="1"]...I noticed that my idea, in setting if not in style, bore some alarming resemblences to The Almagest Legacy,....[/SIZE][/I][/QUOTE]
Unless you plan on going Steampunk, or having everyone in the game related to everyone else like it was a South Carolina town meeting, I think you'll be fine.

Since Almagest isn't officially over yet, if you want to wait until any potential interest conflicts or overlaps are alleviated by time then do so?but I wouldn't be overly concerned about it. After all, it's not like there's four in the series.

That reminds me: I should probably look at working on another Death Card here in a couple of months or so. Probably 'or so'.[/FONT]

[Sandy]

You shouldn't worry about Almagest, it's actually not that much alike to your idea, as it's set in a fictional world with a Steampunk/Victorian theme, and has more to do with family values than corporative issues. And Almagest is wrapping up anyway, so there's not much fever left for it anymore.

Anyway, there's plenty of room for all RPG ideas here in the Theater, you just have to plunge in. Your game may not be successful at first (then again, it might be), but there's no need to get disappointed if that happens, because it happens to all of us from time to time. Some ideas just don't get enough air beneath their wings for them to succeed.

What you should think about, on the other hand, is how much room will you give to the players participating in your game? If you keep all the story to yourself, you might just as well write to the Anthology section. In the Theater, it's all about interaction and cooperation. People want to affect the outcome of the story and the lives of the characters in the games here, that's why they're called roleplaying games.

In short, I say go for it. ;D

[DeLarge]

[SIZE=1]Thank you for all your speedy feedback, guys. I'm really impressed with the rate of response here.

Anyway, to answer your queries, Sandy, there will be plenty of participation in this RP for everyone involved - I just haven't mentioned much of anything in this thread because I didn't want any potential interest to peak too soon.

I don't have a concrete version of the story written up yet, but as soon as I do I'll post a proper Backstage thread for it, and leave it to generate interest before putting up an Auditions thread.

Also, Allamorph, that South Carolina town meeting comment [I]slayed [/I]me. You've got a gift right there, sir.
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[Sabrina]

[FONT="Tahoma"][quote name='DeLarge'][SIZE=1] Firstly, does this seem like too much of a mammoth task for someone who has only just joined the OB? Will it be too much for me to handle without the assistance of other, more experienced members?[/SIZE][/QUOTE]Never! [I]*shot*[/I] This from a member who's been here all of a month and a half. Where does the time go? If feels like an eternity! o_O

Anyway, Sir Allamorph already covered what I would have mentioned and I agree. I can't see why join date would even matter at all. I started a poetry contest here when I had only been a member just over a week so seriously... no need to wait at all if you want to look into running an rpg. So with that being said... once you've got more up I'll be back to take a look at it. :catgirl:[/FONT]

[Darren]

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial]That reminds me: I should probably look at working on another Death Card here in a couple of months or so. Probably 'or so'.[/FONT][/QUOTE]

Don't you dare! I called it and have been rejected twice. :animecry: If you were so intent on starting it, you could have just PMd me since I've been waiting months for DB to come back and still there is nothing.

[STRIKE]I don't know too many mods, but I'm sure someone will shock you if you try. :smirk:[/STRIKE]

As for the game: It looks like you're very experienced, just based on your typing, and you seem to have the game planned out very well, so I stand by Allamorph's statement to go for it if you can handle it.

And while I may have not enjoyed Almagest as much as I know everyone else did, I know that it was entirely my fault for extricating my character from the others, therefor making it difficult to interact. And while a modern-day RP doesn't sound as exciting as steam punk, I'm sure that I would be interested... And I've learned from my prior mistakes not to try and be the black sheep.

I would support the RP if it launched and time permitted.

[Rachmaninoff]

As Sandy already pointed out DeLarge, there's no danger of this story being like Almagest. The two are very, very different based on what you've posted. And that particular rpg is in it's final posts. Some of us, like myself, have already posted our last post. I'll read the others as they go up. But for all intents and purposes, I'm done.[quote name='Darren']Don't you dare! I called it and have been rejected twice. :animecry: If you were so intent on starting it, you could have just PMd me since I've been waiting months for DB to come back and still there is nothing.

[STRIKE]I don't know too many mods, but I'm sure someone will shock you if you try. :smirk:[/STRIKE][/QUOTE]DB is not returning, he had someone literally block him from OtakuBoards via his browser settings, on purpose. I see him around on AIM and that sentiment to not return has not changed. Nor has he done anything to get that blocking reversed.

As for your last part... don't count on it. The shocking that is. :p

[Drizzt Do'urden]

I'm not going to add quotes in here or anything. I'm just basically going to paraphrase. 1) Never be afraid to ask for help 2.) Make sure you have an idea and an outline of an eventual outcome. I've seen too many RP's die off because of lack of direction.

Not that you should plan every step in reaching the eventual "goal". That would take any creativity out of it for the players, just make sure that it has a begining, an end, and keep in touch with your players so they're all involved. It sucks when it seems like you have to go out of your way for your character to matter. Never leave anyone out, they will quit if they don't feel like they're an important part of the story.

Hmm that's about all I have. I'd love to be involved in some way shape or form, I've never hosted a RP here, but I've been in more than a few and I know what seems to work.

[Allamorph]

[quote name='Drizzt Do'urden]...just make sure that it has a begining, [B]an end[/B'], and keep in touch with your players so they're all involved.[/quote]
[FONT=Arial]Ehh, maybe, maybe not. Us guys in Shinigami Dance have no clue [I]what[/I] the frill the end will be?we're just goin'.

I think the biggest part is the last of what you said. Also, working with more than one person in control helps alleviate a whole lot of potential stress, and can generate more idea-bouncing outside of straight posting. AIM is wonderful for creating crap out of nowhere.

So is randomly browsing deviantArt, but that's another story. :p[/FONT]

[Aaryanna]

[COLOR="DarkGreen"][FONT="Book Antiqua"][quote name='Darren'][STRIKE]I don't know too many mods, but I'm sure someone will shock you if you try. :smirk:[/STRIKE][/QUOTE]You know Darren, that kind of response just practically begs for me to do this to you: :modrod:

Anyway, the idea sounds like fun DeLarge and as Rachmaninoff said, some of us in Almagest are already finished. I already put in my final post. So, once you're ready, I'll be back to take a look as well. :catgirl:[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Raiha]

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]Sounds charming in the least.

I'd offer to collaborate with you, but I don't think I can say that out loud with a straight face. And then I could make another joke about my 'experience' but again. No poker playing for me.

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So I hope you go somewhere with this and don't just stop with a first post after the auditions close.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]I like this idea, DeLarge. I think it's a great start that you can build from.

And with this concept you can really do anything. I mean, it can be set in early 20th century New York...or today...or in the future. It could even be set in the 60's or something. So in terms of style and themes, I think you could create something unique.

Also the idea that all the characters would work for the one corporation is great, because it gives them a reason to know each other... and yet, they can have totally varied job descriptions. So you effectively kill two birds with one stone there - it's quite clever and workable.

So good luck. And no, don't let your limited time on OB be a deterrent - you seem to have a good idea of how RPGs work, so I encourage you to go for it whenever you feel ready. It does sound like it would be a great addition to the Theater.[/font] :catgirl:

[DeLarge]

[SIZE=1]I'm really pleased at the amount of interest this has managed to work up already. I shall endeavour to do this idea justice - I have a basic outline just about worked out, but it's going to take a day or so to flesh out fully.

As for when it is set, I think that it is going to be a near future thing. So, for instance, there could be some medical advances (a lot of them would probably have come from Kensington Industries themselves), but no flying cars, for example. So, much the same as the present, but with a few things different. That said, Kensington Industries are going to be very much at the forefront of industry - as I've mentioned before, they have divisions specialising in many different things.

For want of a better example, think [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Enterprises#Batman_Begins"][B]Wayne Enterprises from Batman[/B][/URL], but much, much bigger, and spread further over the globe. I imagine there may be some less-than-legal activity going on behind the scenes as well. So, there will be a large number of different roles for people.

So, as you can see, I've got a general idea of the internal structure of the corporation, but I'm still working on the central storyline. I hope I can do this swiftly enough to keep your interest!
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[Raiha]

[quote name='DeLarge'][SIZE=1]For want of a better example, think [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Enterprises#Batman_Begins"][B]Wayne Enterprises from Batman[/B][/URL], but much, much bigger, and spread further over the globe. I imagine there may be some less-than-legal activity going on behind the scenes as well. So, there will be a large number of different roles for people.

So, as you can see, I've got a general idea of the internal structure of the corporation, but I'm still working on the central storyline. I hope I can do this swiftly enough to keep your interest!
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[COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Trebuchet MS"]For some reason I thought Wayne Enterprises WAS globalized...as in during the movie when he was lifting some of his own product from China.

Or do you mean further over the globe like in Siberia?[/FONT][/COLOR]

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]I get the impression that DeLarge simply means it'd be bigger than Wayne Enterprises in general... in more countries/locations and bigger in terms of their overall business.[/font]

[DeLarge]

[SIZE=1]Alright, guys, the Backstage thread is now up and running. There's more information about the company in there, so please continue any discussion in that thread rather than this one.[/SIZE]