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[Oct. 3rd, 2008|01:47 am] |
Hey Guys. There's something that needs to be addressed. And I really, really hope no one takes this the wrong way. It's actually really hard for me to write this, because I hate feeling like a tyrant mod. I really do. But this is something that's really starting to weigh on me and make me a little stressed (even though RP shouldn't stress me out) and I just want it off my shoulders.
I'm super excited that everyone loves the game. And I'm also really, really happy that ya'll are telling your friends about us! Really. The problem is, we're running low on character space. And I get that. When I see the list start to get low, I usually try to add three or so more powers. I have to add them three at a time, because that's just how the character page is set up. I'm not just going to add one slot, etc. Unfortunately, this takes a HUGE amount of time out of my leisure time, because I've got to realphabetize the entire cast page. I don't mind, mostly, especially when it comes to having new players and more plot. The more players and plot, the longer the game will last. So really, don't think I'm being a stupid wh0re bitch who doesn't want the game to progress, because that's not it at all.
The thing about powers is that the one's that are on the list now, have been mutually agreed upon by Lyddia and I that they're acceptable to be in the game. Most of the powers not on the list, are powers we've either deemed 'too powerful' to be played by someone who isn't a mod, or just too specific (i.e, their power embodies the characteristics of another power, therefore just basically adding the same power, possibly too many times). Either that, or powers that people come up with themselves haven't been properly hashed out, and therefore the specifics of which aren't entirely known by the mods, which could further cause problems down the line. I'm not saying any of you would cause problems at all. It's just a concern we have to have.
It's also increasingly hard to add powers for some people and not others. Then, we have the fear of the OOC drama of "Oh but you added so and so's power for her, but not this power for me", etc. And, as I mentioned before, making exceptions and adding powers for people is really hard because if someone wants me to 'just add ____' because all the other ones aren't appealing, then I still have to add two more powers as well, because I have to add them three at a time. I've been really good about allowing more powers and spaces, and characters up until now. But, it's becoming a bit of a hassle, unfortunately, and I'm going to have to say that we can't accept requests to add more powers anymore.
We're going to accept the apps for the requested powers that we have now, I'm going to add at least 6 more spaces (including the apps we have) and I'm going to keep an eye on the list as far as holds go. Unfortunately, I'll only be adding more slots every other week, unless there's a DRASTIC overload of characters, and absolutely no slots left. But I really, really can't add more powers just because some aren't as appetizing as others. Not everyone likes the power they have. That should be a given. Powers are burdens, nuisances, or blessings. I want all sorts of powers to be taken. Not just the 'cool' ones.
I swear, this isn't aimed at anyone in particular. It's just something that's been a problem as of late.
What I'm going to do is this, though. If you have an IDEA for a power, and you think we might go for it, suggest it to one of us in an IM. We'll discuss it over as mods, and when the next adding period comes, perhaps we'll add it (if we like it). But, I really can't be adding powers the minute you decide to apply for another character again. It's just too hard.
SORRY FOR MY OFFENSIVENESS if in any case, I offended you. |
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