Preferred Story Types
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, September 29 2006 20:42
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I've noticed that there are a few different kinds of stories that people choose to write in to their scenarios. I wonder what other people think...? Poll Information This poll contains 1 question(s). 26 user(s) have voted. You may not view the results of this poll without voting. function launch_voter () { launch_window("http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=poll;d=vote;pollid=eueOgJuQRAgp"); return true; } // end launch_voter function launch_viewer () { launch_window("http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=poll;d=view;pollid=eueOgJuQRAgp"); return true; } // end launch_viewer function launch_window (url) { preview = window.open( url, "preview", "width=550,height=300,toolbar=no,location=no,directories=no,status,menubar=no,scrollbars,resizable,copyhistory=no" ); window.preview.focus(); return preview; } // end launch_window   -------------------- Do not provoke the turtles. They do not like being provoked. -Lenar My website: Nemesis' Refuge Posts: 743 | Registered: Friday, September 29 2006 07:00 |
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? Man, ? Amazing
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written Friday, September 29 2006 21:03
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Surface world stuff that loosely refers to some distant Empire for patriarchal guidance. Lord Putidus does fall into this category, as do A Good Beginning and Rats Aplenty. Of course there is nothing else that ties those three together. Nothing at all. -------------------- quote: Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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...b10010b...
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written Friday, September 29 2006 22:20
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quote:Play Roots. The only reason the Empire gets a mention at all is that a relatively militaristic government is required for the plot to work. :P -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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? Man, ? Amazing
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written Friday, September 29 2006 22:45
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I've heard rumor that the author of Roots is insane. Currently having bad time with another BoE scenario called Isle of Boredom. I should jettison it for Roots? -------------------- quote: Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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...b10010b...
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written Friday, September 29 2006 22:58
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Ehh, if you're having trouble with IoBo because of the difficulty of the combat, you might want to hold off on Roots for a while. :P (If you're having trouble with Isle of Boredom because nothing interesting seems to be happening, walk outside and rest for a few days before going back into town, and the plot will kick into gear.) [ Friday, September 29, 2006 22:59: Message edited by: Anthropos Kakistos ] -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Cartographer
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 04:37
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I've no preferance at all, but personally I'm not going to use the Avernum world in any way really. I rather like using my own, not pre-done. So, if anyone thought otherwise and is now terribly disappointed, sorry. I haven't even finished my first one. :P -------------------- "I'm not crazy!" "Well, whatever. Maybe you just ate something really questionable, or perhaps someone hit you on the head with something large, blunt and heavy just now. By the way..." Gil nudged Grul pointedly. Ooh! Homepage - Blog - Geneforge, +2, +3 - My Elfwood Gallery and DevArt page So many strange ones around. Don't you think? Posts: 1308 | Registered: Sunday, September 8 2002 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 07:03
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I prefer the type that is loosely based on the Avernum world. My scenario, Agadia Isle, takes place on an island 150 miles south of Valorim. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet Posts: 2686 | Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 07:33
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I prefer references to the Avernum world just because I feel like I know something about the background of the scenario. However, sometimes the tyranny of the empire and the struggles of random surface dwellers / avernites become a little too monotonous. Then a change of scene is welcomed. -------------------- Thuryl: I mean, most of us don't go around consuming our own bodily fluids, no matter how delicious they are. ==== Alorael: War and violence would end if we all had each other's babies! ==== Drakefyre: Those are hideous mangos. Posts: 1415 | Registered: Thursday, March 27 2003 08:00 |
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Councilor
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 07:42
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It doesn't matter to me at all, as long as the setting is explained and the plot makes sense for that setting. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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? Man, ? Amazing
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 08:39
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Actually Thuryl, I got well past the 4 or 5 day limit. What bores me is the immense amount of land I have to cross to go from town to town in the poisoned land. BOORRRINNGGGGGG! Killing worms is no problem, but returning to the lich nest to rest up is agony. It makes me wish for something nice and compact like DwtD... :) -------------------- quote: Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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The Establishment
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 09:37
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I agree with Diki, so long as the thing is well thought out and described, I care little about the setting. -------------------- Your flower power is no match for my glower power! Posts: 3726 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 12:03
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Option 2 if it's a small scenario, 1 or 3 if it's a large scenario. At this point in time I prefer 1 to 3, because you have the entire trilogy providing background spread over all facets, whereas type 3 tends to have highly developed background in a few areas, but little in others. -------------------- Capital Punishment Bill Called "Death Oriented" - Headline Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 12:08
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I also agree with *i and Dikiyoba, though I have a slight preference for some Avernum tie-in. I like thinking that my party could have actually completed all of these quests without trans-dimensional travel. -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 12:32
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It really makes no difference as long as the scenario is well-designed. Although if it's a poor scenario, I prefer it to have no connection to Avernum/Empire at all :P -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy Encyclopedia Ermariana - Trapped in the Closet ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 12:56
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I agree with Drakey, although nowadays I prefer to design scenarios with no Avernum (well, in my case, Exile) tie in. -------------------- "Let us see what the new day brings." - Temas, Areni. Visit my realm! Rate My Scenarios! Fort Emerald Robbery The Nephils' Defense The Final Spire The Fifth Tower of Magi The Portal Posts: 626 | Registered: Monday, October 25 2004 07:00 |
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E Equals MC What!!!!
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written Monday, October 2 2006 16:04
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quote:You can rest immediately outside the tower without the poison harming you. -------------------- SupaNik: Aran, you're not big enough to threaten Ash. Dammit, even JV had to think twice. Posts: 1861 | Registered: Friday, February 11 2005 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Tuesday, October 3 2006 12:49
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Hmm… this is interesting. I honestly expected to see more fans of scenarios that were based on Avernum sidequests and such. -------------------- Do not provoke the turtles. They do not like being provoked. -Lenar My website: Nemesis' Refuge Posts: 743 | Registered: Friday, September 29 2006 07:00 |