08-16-2016, 09:58 AM
This topic is primarily concerning Romek, if you want to discuss events then I'd suggest you make a topic about it because I don't really have much to say on it myself, but I will respond to a few things you said.
I'm not really interested in hearing anyone's thoughts on it right now, but I would be interested in hearing feedback once it's all over (as far as I understand the plot is still ongoing). Opinions 'in the moment' are fairly useless because they are often kneejerk reactions instead of letting the entirety of the situation play out, sitting down and processing it. Also, it really shouldn't come as much of a surprise; I've always supported plots started by players. I've just always responded with appropriate roleplay in kind.
1) Sawrock's plot was given the okay, for example. His goal wasn't to 'overthrow the empire', it was to cause a war between Oniga and Sigrogana, and he did 'assassinate' the Emperor but for whatever reason, the Emperor did not stay dead. I didn't make him 'not die' to brick wall Sawrock's goal, that's just what happened due to several pre-established factors. He has been called the 'Immortal King' in that lore tips (which also says he's been alive and ruling for 300 years), which was around for a good while before that plot happened, for example. My intent wasn't to brick wall anyone, it was to uphold the lore I've established.
2) I don't recall any efforts reaching me about moving the arena and I don't know why that would be something PCs think they could decide, when it's Tarson's arena.
So yeah. I've pretty much always been okay with player plots as a concept. Don't be surprised.
"Exxy" Wrote:As for implied Godhood, I've spoken to the person about it a lot and to be honest I can understand the concern/adversity that comes from this being a "thing." The concern/adversity being nothing directly directed to the person themselves but we're playing a game I recall in the past, denounced /any/ form of "major" plot-changers such as overthrowing the empire or even things as simple as moving the arena through IC methods that would be played out with either not acknowledging said thing or saying it can never happen for x-brick wall reason. This kind of thing just being so openly welcomed by you and the GMs gives an immediate whiplash effect on me and -several- others especially when it's something so fickle of a thing that can really 'pedestal' them.
I'm not really interested in hearing anyone's thoughts on it right now, but I would be interested in hearing feedback once it's all over (as far as I understand the plot is still ongoing). Opinions 'in the moment' are fairly useless because they are often kneejerk reactions instead of letting the entirety of the situation play out, sitting down and processing it. Also, it really shouldn't come as much of a surprise; I've always supported plots started by players. I've just always responded with appropriate roleplay in kind.
1) Sawrock's plot was given the okay, for example. His goal wasn't to 'overthrow the empire', it was to cause a war between Oniga and Sigrogana, and he did 'assassinate' the Emperor but for whatever reason, the Emperor did not stay dead. I didn't make him 'not die' to brick wall Sawrock's goal, that's just what happened due to several pre-established factors. He has been called the 'Immortal King' in that lore tips (which also says he's been alive and ruling for 300 years), which was around for a good while before that plot happened, for example. My intent wasn't to brick wall anyone, it was to uphold the lore I've established.
2) I don't recall any efforts reaching me about moving the arena and I don't know why that would be something PCs think they could decide, when it's Tarson's arena.
So yeah. I've pretty much always been okay with player plots as a concept. Don't be surprised.