Post by Michael on Jun 16, 2016 17:30:38 GMT -8
This is hopefully the only document that I will need to straighten out any questions or concerns regarding mutant power levels and abilities.
This site is a forum for which the objective is to take part in story and help create fun and interesting story for others. It is not a place where players will be allowed to purposefully abuse the approvals they have been allowed, and to ruin the fun and enjoyment of other players and staff. With this is mind you must always keep a level of understanding about what we the staff expect of you and of each other.
First, there will only ever be two exceptions to allow OMEGA level mutants be played. The first is if they are a Canon NPC that have been approved for play, and the second is if the player or staff member requesting the OMEGA level approval provides amazing reasons for the approval. This is not to say that only certain people will only be allowed the approval but that it is an extremely rare approval that has huge effects on the game world. So the player must clearly show an understanding and appreciation of the rules, and also demonstrate that they understand the story elements of approvals, and how they are tools for enhancing the world. Not to run around as an Omnipotent being doing whatever it wishes outside of storyline or plan simply to flex it power muscles.
Second, approvals are based on the arguments and reasons the player shows in their approval thread. If you believe that a power that is often thought of as a lower level power could be considered a higher level power express this reason in the approval process. The approval process is a dialogue, we the staff are not here to flat out deny anyone for the sake of ruining their concept or enjoyment, but instead to understand the story point they wish to achieve with the character. Even if the reason for the approval is you think the power is cool, you still need to provide the necessary information so that we the staff can understand, that despite your lack of in-depth reasoning, you the player have a keen understanding of balance and fairness.
Third, we the staff will always give more consideration to a Power, Mutant Level, or piece of Equipment if you the player (or staff member) explain in great detail how you will fairly use the approval in RP. If you share the story idea you have that the approval could be used for, and also if you demonstrate in the approval form that you understand the countless ways the power could be abused but how you will not take part in those actions. You are much more likely to be allowed access to the approval, and to be able to play more powerful mutant level characters or NPC’s.
In Conclusion we must all keep in mind balance, fairness, and player agency during the approval process. I want everyone to have fun and enjoy the roleplay that they get to experience on this forum, but without every person understanding these perspective, and actively pursueing these core ideals, the game will cease to be fair, balanced, and fun for all.
This site is a forum for which the objective is to take part in story and help create fun and interesting story for others. It is not a place where players will be allowed to purposefully abuse the approvals they have been allowed, and to ruin the fun and enjoyment of other players and staff. With this is mind you must always keep a level of understanding about what we the staff expect of you and of each other.
First, there will only ever be two exceptions to allow OMEGA level mutants be played. The first is if they are a Canon NPC that have been approved for play, and the second is if the player or staff member requesting the OMEGA level approval provides amazing reasons for the approval. This is not to say that only certain people will only be allowed the approval but that it is an extremely rare approval that has huge effects on the game world. So the player must clearly show an understanding and appreciation of the rules, and also demonstrate that they understand the story elements of approvals, and how they are tools for enhancing the world. Not to run around as an Omnipotent being doing whatever it wishes outside of storyline or plan simply to flex it power muscles.
Second, approvals are based on the arguments and reasons the player shows in their approval thread. If you believe that a power that is often thought of as a lower level power could be considered a higher level power express this reason in the approval process. The approval process is a dialogue, we the staff are not here to flat out deny anyone for the sake of ruining their concept or enjoyment, but instead to understand the story point they wish to achieve with the character. Even if the reason for the approval is you think the power is cool, you still need to provide the necessary information so that we the staff can understand, that despite your lack of in-depth reasoning, you the player have a keen understanding of balance and fairness.
Third, we the staff will always give more consideration to a Power, Mutant Level, or piece of Equipment if you the player (or staff member) explain in great detail how you will fairly use the approval in RP. If you share the story idea you have that the approval could be used for, and also if you demonstrate in the approval form that you understand the countless ways the power could be abused but how you will not take part in those actions. You are much more likely to be allowed access to the approval, and to be able to play more powerful mutant level characters or NPC’s.
In Conclusion we must all keep in mind balance, fairness, and player agency during the approval process. I want everyone to have fun and enjoy the roleplay that they get to experience on this forum, but without every person understanding these perspective, and actively pursueing these core ideals, the game will cease to be fair, balanced, and fun for all.