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#Post#: 97--------------------------------------------------
[Answered] Adding a dueling board
DIR By: Octavia Melody
Date: August 8, 2015, 5:41 pm
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The general idea is fairly obvious, but I want to show the
thought I've put into it anyway.
First, independent oh any of the other locations, like Ponyville
or Canterlot, there'd be a whole new board, just for dueling.
Inside, one user would set up the arena, and then users would
challenge them until they decide who they want to duel. at that
point, they fight. There can be multiple arenas and fight
threads going at once, but a pony can only be in one fight
thread at a time. The results of all fights are
non-consequential, and have no affect on anything in the rest of
the site. You can have a pony in a normal roleplay and a duel.
In the original post, you would need to describe the area in
which the fight will be taking place, in a general sense. Like
'On the street by Sugarcube corner in Ponyville' or 'on the roof
of a train headed to the crystal empire' Whatever they want,
where ever they want, but if it's a place they make up, they're
obviously going to need to be more detailed.
Also in the original post, you will need to describe your
character, in a fighting sense. As in, EVERY attack type, form,
and ability that they will be able to use in the fight. Nothing
else can be used in the actual fight. This is for a few reasons.
First, challengers will be able to tell if someone is just
bragging about their overpowered OC. Second, that way you can't
just keep inventing moves as you go so as not to lose. Finally,
it allows challengers to make sure the fight will be fun, as in
they won't send a changeling against a pony whose ability is to
always kill changelings.
The challenger will have to detail their fighter in exactly the
same way, for similar reasons.
Now, I've also thought about the flaws. First, fighting isn't
really in spirit with the show, I know. But, it's for fun, and
we know it's going to happen in other threads anyway. Second,
somepony is going to have to lose. Somepony is going to have to
decide, even if they don't really believe it, that they are
going to lose. They don't have to know from the start, but
eventually somepony will have to make that sacrifice, or this
will never work out. Finally, what if for some reason this takes
over the site? I don't think that's a problem, but we'll cross
that bridge when we come to it.
Anyway, thoughts? Do you like the idea? No? Why? What would you
change?
#Post#: 100--------------------------------------------------
Re: Adding a dueling board
DIR By: Foxtrot
Date: August 8, 2015, 9:36 pm
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I certainly wouldn't mind a dueling area. Half the fun would be
setting the scenes up. I'm sure there's gonna be some memorable
fights.
#Post#: 101--------------------------------------------------
Re: Adding a dueling board
DIR By: Broadshield
Date: August 8, 2015, 10:36 pm
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I can support this, but a few things.
You're gonna need a few more people active if you really want to
get anywhere.
Could you give me an example of describing your character?
There will always be those few that even though the follow the
rules, they will absolutely refuse to accept it, and probably do
something irrational like leave, talk poorly about the website
and such, all because they didn't win in a simple RP duel. You
could overcome this by having judges/adjudicators/mods etc.
moderate the fight and settle any disputes during the duel and
decide the ultimate winner.
Aside from those things I can support this.
#Post#: 104--------------------------------------------------
Re: Adding a dueling board
DIR By: Solar Flare
Date: August 8, 2015, 10:54 pm
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--- Quote from: Broadshield link ---
>
> I can support this, but a few things.
> You're gonna need a few more people active if you really want
to get anywhere.
> Could you give me an example of describing your character?
> There will always be those few that even though the follow the
rules, they will absolutely refuse to accept it, and probably do
something irrational like leave, talk poorly about the website
and such, all because they didn't win in a simple RP duel. You
could overcome this by having judges/adjudicators/mods etc.
moderate the fight and settle any disputes during the duel and
decide the ultimate winner.
> Aside from those things I can support this.
>
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You know what else tends to make people talk trash about the
site? Not being made an admin when they ask for no good reason.
I know what you're getting at, but I think it would only add
fuel to the fire. If people are gonna be d- stubborn about
results, there's no way an official judge who's also against
them is going to help, in fact I've found that usually makes
things worse, because then they feel that it's actually the site
that's bad, not just one player. This needs to be for fun, on
the players terms, or there's no point. This isn't supposed to
be a competition. When was the last time you had a judge for a
game of chess, or cards, or anything you do with your friends?
Exactly. Do you blame the game when you lose? If you don't trust
your challenger to be a good sport, don't accept them. If
they're active elsewhere on the forum, you'll be able to see
what kind of person they are.
As for description of a character, I most certainly can, but not
on my phone, I don't have that much patience. I'll do it ASAP
tomorrow.
#Post#: 106--------------------------------------------------
Re: Adding a dueling board
DIR By: Princess Cadance
Date: August 9, 2015, 11:50 am
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I sure like the idea a lot. I will be adding it after Celestia
and I think of a good rule system. Pffft, there is going to be a
lot of combat on this forum despite the spirit of the show. No
need to keep anything PG here. Thanks for the idea though! I'm
glad you all are suggesting things.
#Post#: 109--------------------------------------------------
[Answered] Adding a dueling board
DIR By: Octavia Melody
Date: August 9, 2015, 2:34 pm
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--- Quote from: Princess Cadance link ---
>
> I sure like the idea a lot. I will be adding it after Celestia
and I think of a good rule system. Pffft, there is going to be a
lot of combat on this forum despite the spirit of the show. No
need to keep anything PG here. Thanks for the idea though! I'm
glad you all are suggesting things.
>
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Yay! I did a helpful thing! If you have any other questions
about stuff I didn't make clear, please don't hesitate to ask.
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