Pantheon: The Third Age - Rules and Comments Thread

[Menolly]

Actually...,
I am reading an impressive example of role playing by two of our current players in a totally different forum. But, it is completely different from what I have experienced since the planning stages of the First Age of Pantheon.

I am coming to understand why our chatter seems out of character to them though. But, they truly are two very different kind of games from what I have seen so far.

I do not know if the AllFather has decided if actions in the Game thread are official for this Age or not. I seem to recall that for most of both Ages in the past they were not, that only the reveals, and then our Turn Submittals were official. But then he would surprise us on occasion, and use something from the Game thread. So, I have no idea for the Third Age what policy is.

[Madadeva]

Actually comments in the game thread have impact on Turn results. From that standpoint, they are official.

[Keev Furaha]

If I have been out of line I apologize. I have never played a game like this before and was just having fun bantering. If you want me to stop then please just tell me, I won't be offended.

[Madadeva]

If I have been out of line I apologize. I have never played a game like this before and was just having fun bantering. If you want me to stop then please just tell me, I won't be offended.

You are doing just fine. There are many styles of role-play; some very rigid and formal ... others more relaxed. We have been very relaxed!! But if Xar wants to change, he can let us know. You have been consistent with past bantering between a number of deities.

However, I can understand and support the motivation of those that suggest we should have one thread for stories / prose; a separate one for bantering.

[Menolly]

Actually comments in the game thread have impact on Turn results. From that standpoint, they are official.

I am not saying I totally disgree, Deva. I just seem to remember that was not always the case. But, I lurked for a long time, and did not see Turn results that may have been influenced by the Game thread in that time, so who am I to say?

The players who have played in all three Ages would be the best to comment, if not the AllFather himself I guess.

[Madadeva]

Actually comments in the game thread have impact on Turn results. From that standpoint, they are official.

I am not saying I totally disgree, Deva. I just seem to remember that was not always the case. But, I lurked for a long time, and did not see Turn results that may have been influenced by the Game thread in that time, so who am I to say?

The players who have played in all three Ages would be the best to comment, if not the AllFather himself I guess.

Actually, I was told of banter in the game thread that had a very significant game impact. you might want to commune with Bhakti's spirit ... he can further enlighten you if he chooses!

[Menolly]

hmmm, I will.

I know of behind the scenes comminication with the AllFather which had influenced game impact. I'll need to find out if that was in the Game thread or not.

[Arcadia]

Well, I for one, can vouch that in-game thread banter does indeed affect turn results.

[Menolly]

*bowing*

Fair enough, m'lady.

Do you remember how far into the Second Age that occured to your mother?

[Montresor]

If I have been out of line I apologize. I have never played a game like this before and was just having fun bantering. If you want me to stop then please just tell me, I won't be offended.

No offense, and no need for apologies

I think players should do whatever they feel makes the game more enjoyable for them. Though I make no secret that I find the style of some of the stuff in the Game Thread to be jarring. But maybe that's just me . . .

Anybody who wants to demonstrate how a game thread should be used are welcome.

I think some players have already done well at this. In particular (excluding all the reveals), I'd single out Bel as having done the best job so far of playing in character, and contributing to the atmosphere.

Of course, it's all a matter of preference. If I hadn't created such an exclusionist deity, I'd be posting in there now.

Actually...,
I am reading an impressive example of role playing by two of our current players in a totally different forum. But, it is completely different from what I have experienced since the planning stages of the First Age of Pantheon.

I've heard along the great grapevine that you may be referring to the Lord of Lecco adventure I ran in Mesembria. If so, I'll take that as a nice compliment (as should the player, who knows well who he is).

[Dorian]

Yeha I must say that Bel is by far the most impressive of the lot thus far.

And yes, I do take it as a great compliment. Im glad to have helped open your eyes to new things Menolly

[I'm Murrin]

I actually agree with Montressor a little on this. There's always been an element of banter in the game thread, but it's become increasingly prevalent since about halfway through P2--around the times when Lore left and Creator joined. I'm not objecting to it entirely, it's just that it's always seemed to me to be a bit out of place.
You'll notice I don't tend to join in when that kind of banter is going on--which isn't a criticism of it, I just don't know how to respond to it in-character.

[stonemaybe]

...the line between this thread and the game thread does seem to have blurred(?) a bit.

[Dorian]

Well, heres my honest outsiders opinion, being new to pantheon

To me, it seems all that has changed from this thread to that thread is

A) you call each other different names

B) you flirt more.

Otherwise its a glorified chatroom. And it kinda puts me off, but I always take roleplays a tad too seriously. Ask Menolly, shell vouch for that.

[Creator]

I actually agree with Montressor a little on this. There's always been an element of banter in the game thread, but it's become increasingly prevalent since about halfway through P2--around the times when Lore left and Creator joined. I'm not objecting to it entirely, it's just that it's always seemed to me to be a bit out of place.
You'll notice I don't tend to join in when that kind of banter is going on--which isn't a criticism of it, I just don't know how to respond to it in-character.

I am a corrupting influence indeed!!

[Zephyr]

Well, my Revelation should clue everyone in to the fact that I'm a bit of a clown. You can all expect my in-game banter to feel that way. When serious things happen, I'll be serious. But if nothing much is going on, jocularity is the rule of the day.

Some of you, however, banter so fast I can't understand it. Could you please slow it down?

[Menolly]

Actually...,
I am reading an impressive example of role playing by two of our current players in a totally different forum. But, it is completely different from what I have experienced since the planning stages of the First Age of Pantheon.

I've heard along the great grapevine that you may be referring to the Lord of Lecco adventure I ran in Mesembria. If so, I'll take that as a nice compliment (as should the player, who knows well who he is).

*nodding*

I had been sent a link to Mesembria awhile ago, but had no idea where to begin. The L-rd of Lecco thread was suggested. A lot of the side game mechanic commentary posted in different colors flies right over my head, but the story itself is...gripping.

You and Dorian are impressive role players indeed. I won't be able to emulate you, but it is a fascinating read. And I've barely scratched the surface (just finished page one of the seventeen, as I am known for reading slowly).

And yes, I do take it as a great compliment. Im glad to have helped open your eyes to new things Menolly

Pantheon itself has done that since I finally started playing. The extras I have received from Xar and many players only makes me more of an addict.

But I have to admit, as Balon warned me, Borderlands is becoming just as addictive, even if I do struggle with Orders...

[Damelon]

Chatroom like banter, in this game, doesn't bother me. Probably 2/3 of mythological stories involve deities trying to seduce either mortals or each other. Even as unlikely a deity as Pluto got in the act. They become the campfire tales of the coming age.

It's really a matter of personal preference as to if you want to do it or not.

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I can see this kind of banter being a pain to weed through in looking for more important information.

Let me bring up a thought on this. I told Menolly last night that I thought the game thread from P2 unwieldy, and I've never trusted the search feature at this site to find information. It would be much better, IMO, to start a game thread per game year, then lock it down when the year's done.

[Zephyr]

I think that's a great idea! I often didn't bother looking for information I wanted because there were just too many pages to sift through. Even if the Search function is working fine, it doesn't say which of a thread's 300 pages the thing you want is on.

[I'm Murrin]

...But if you set it to display posts, not topics, it gives you the exact location.

That said, the search function isn't working--it doesn't have all old posts logged, and it doesn't log all new posts. Makes it quie annoying if you want to find anything.