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Tharivious_Meliamne
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Normally, I'm an easy going person, but there are a few things that annoy me, as I mentioned on the old boards, but, after recent events that have occured, I feel the need to post a rant of my own. I'll cover a few things that annoy me, and I'm aware that many of you out there agree with some of my views, but take this as it is, my opinions
Auto Hits:
I'd like to reiterate this point I made on the old boards here.
Auto-hits are not fair in combat, and they tend to grate on some people. So, to anyone who may use an auto-hit, please, this is only friendly advice, think before acting that attack like you own the result. It doesn't work in the ISRP Freeform system, the person being attacked has that control, not the attacker.
Which leads to my next point....
Auto Dodges
The inverse of auto hits, this refers to characters that refuse to be hit. Many people have brought this up, but it continues to be a problem, so I will bring it up again. It is not reasonable for any character, it doesn't matter how 'uber' they are, to never be hit in combat. Even if you want to take it to dice battles, there's always the possibility of the opponent rolling a possible critical that hits regardless of the defender's AC, making every character vulnerable to being hit.
Leading to....
Being Damaged, and Showing Damage
I'm not suggesting letting your character die, that's for everyone to decide on their own. This is something I've run into before, so I will mention it. If your character is hit in combat, show the damage taken. Think about it, damage to one's arm will decrease the ability to use that arm, damage to one's leg will hamper movement and so forth. Fight fairly, please.
Which brings me to my next point....
Outside Interference in Combat
Alright, I realize that this site is filled with 'heroes' who band together to fight evil, that's all well and good, but on to my point. If a fight has gotten started, and you are not involved in it, please, ask those involved already, by which I mean all parties, not just your friends, before interfering with a fight, odds are there's a storyline in progress, and by interfering, you might be breaking a part of it.
And for those of you who don't see this as a problem, the last two times my characters have been involved in fights, I've been swarmed by characters who butted into the battle without asking anyone involved, and just started attacking me without knowing what was going on. Please, don't see this as bitterness, because it is not, it is merely something that bothers me, regardless of what side I'm on.
And another thing....
Late Nights, I've Noticed a Problem....
I don't mean to raise issues, and don't take me wrong on this one, I'm not targetting those who play in actively romantic storylines, or those who play normally, but as of late, there has been a certain group of players responsible for some questionable activity in the late, often unwatched hours. I won't name any names, as I believe that those who have witnessed this group know the ones I am referring to, and it is not my way to name names publicly. However, I will say that this group is constantly discussing matters that have a very clear meaning, and essentially state that their characters are going offsite to undertake actions not permissible under the CoC. I don't have a problem with them taking that offsite, but they do not need to announce it to everyone in the process.
However, I recall one instance where two of these individuals brought their characters into the tavern without clothes on and got dressed right then and there, and another instance where at least one of them began to undress in the tavern.
Alright, granted, that last one has nothing to do with the others, but I felt the need to mention it, as it bothers me, and that's what this post is about. Feel free to give feedback, whether you agree with any of my opinions or not, just let me know your opinions. I'll likely add more to my rantings at a later date, next time I see something that bothers me that I think is worth posting.
~Tharivious Meliamne's player
Auto Hits:
I'd like to reiterate this point I made on the old boards here.
Auto-hits are not fair in combat, and they tend to grate on some people. So, to anyone who may use an auto-hit, please, this is only friendly advice, think before acting that attack like you own the result. It doesn't work in the ISRP Freeform system, the person being attacked has that control, not the attacker.
Which leads to my next point....
Auto Dodges
The inverse of auto hits, this refers to characters that refuse to be hit. Many people have brought this up, but it continues to be a problem, so I will bring it up again. It is not reasonable for any character, it doesn't matter how 'uber' they are, to never be hit in combat. Even if you want to take it to dice battles, there's always the possibility of the opponent rolling a possible critical that hits regardless of the defender's AC, making every character vulnerable to being hit.
Leading to....
Being Damaged, and Showing Damage
I'm not suggesting letting your character die, that's for everyone to decide on their own. This is something I've run into before, so I will mention it. If your character is hit in combat, show the damage taken. Think about it, damage to one's arm will decrease the ability to use that arm, damage to one's leg will hamper movement and so forth. Fight fairly, please.
Which brings me to my next point....
Outside Interference in Combat
Alright, I realize that this site is filled with 'heroes' who band together to fight evil, that's all well and good, but on to my point. If a fight has gotten started, and you are not involved in it, please, ask those involved already, by which I mean all parties, not just your friends, before interfering with a fight, odds are there's a storyline in progress, and by interfering, you might be breaking a part of it.
And for those of you who don't see this as a problem, the last two times my characters have been involved in fights, I've been swarmed by characters who butted into the battle without asking anyone involved, and just started attacking me without knowing what was going on. Please, don't see this as bitterness, because it is not, it is merely something that bothers me, regardless of what side I'm on.
And another thing....
Late Nights, I've Noticed a Problem....
I don't mean to raise issues, and don't take me wrong on this one, I'm not targetting those who play in actively romantic storylines, or those who play normally, but as of late, there has been a certain group of players responsible for some questionable activity in the late, often unwatched hours. I won't name any names, as I believe that those who have witnessed this group know the ones I am referring to, and it is not my way to name names publicly. However, I will say that this group is constantly discussing matters that have a very clear meaning, and essentially state that their characters are going offsite to undertake actions not permissible under the CoC. I don't have a problem with them taking that offsite, but they do not need to announce it to everyone in the process.
However, I recall one instance where two of these individuals brought their characters into the tavern without clothes on and got dressed right then and there, and another instance where at least one of them began to undress in the tavern.
Alright, granted, that last one has nothing to do with the others, but I felt the need to mention it, as it bothers me, and that's what this post is about. Feel free to give feedback, whether you agree with any of my opinions or not, just let me know your opinions. I'll likely add more to my rantings at a later date, next time I see something that bothers me that I think is worth posting.
~Tharivious Meliamne's player
