Does the Survivor Games & Chain Fiction board need a Mod?

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**Shas'ui T'au Kais**

FITZZ wrote: On that note, I would like to add that, should anyone have any questions/ideas/ thoughts or what have you concerning RPs, I'm sure that if they were to PM myself or Darko we would be more than happy to lend a hand.

*cough* *cough*

AND the Kaiser

**lord commissar klimino**

Shas'ui T'au Kais wrote:
FITZZ wrote: On that note, I would like to add that, should anyone have any questions/ideas/ thoughts or what have you concerning RPs, I'm sure that if they were to PM myself or Darko we would be more than happy to lend a hand.

*cough* *cough*

AND the Kaiser

so....
darko=evil hypno cat

FITZZ=i dont know him well

kaiser= dont know well/might steal my soul

not much for options. kidding,you guys be good.

**Chowderhead**

Chowder is saddened that no-one wants to pick the emotionally unstable teenager who has a very sick sense of humor in his RP's...

Sad panda...

**Wardragoon**

Chowderhead wrote:Chowder is saddened that no-one wants to pick the emotionally unstable teenager who has a very sick sense of humor in his RP's...

Sad panda...

Chowder for Mod in Nuts 'n Bolts section

**Darkvoidof40k**

I understand and pretty much agree with what you're saying Manchu, but a dedicated mod would still be useful. Sure, the mod squad are more than able to handle every and any eventuality that occurs down here, but the fact that most of the Dakkanauts that frequent the SG&CF board are very familiar with each other and generally do a lot of roleplaying. Therefore, people would know who to come to more easily with issues concerning their games/players, who they could go to get their finished RP threads locked without any real wait and who have a very good understanding of how these threads work.

Alright, my argument is sounding fairly weak and I'm starting to ramble without thinking of a good and structured argument, I can see that. But a mod down here would be beneficial, that's my opinion and it's shared by quite a few people for whatever reasons. That's all there is to it.

**lord commissar klimino**

Chowderhead wrote:Chowder is saddened that no-one wants to pick the emotionally unstable teenager who has a very sick sense of humor in his RP's...

Sad panda...

ok

chowderhead=guy i dont know/possibly has cheese instead of a head and might put mine on a spike because of this

**Wardragoon**

Darkvoidof40k wrote:I understand and pretty much agree with what you're saying Manchu, but a dedicated mod would still be useful. Sure, the mod squad are more than able to handle every and any eventuality that occurs down here, but the fact that most of the Dakkanauts that frequent the SG&CF board are very familiar with each other and generally do a lot of roleplaying. Therefore, people would know who to come to more easily with issues concerning their games/players, who they could go to get their finished RP threads locked without any real wait and who have a very good understanding of how these threads work.

Alright, my argument is sounding fairly weak and I'm starting to ramble without thinking of a good and structured argument, I can see that. But a mod down here would be beneficial, that's my opinion and it's shared by quite a few people for whatever reasons. That's all there is to it.

+1 hit the nail with that, does the area need a mod, no, could it use one? yes.

**lord commissar klimino**

Darkvoidof40k wrote:I understand and pretty much agree with what you're saying Manchu, but a dedicated mod would still be useful. Sure, the mod squad are more than able to handle every and any eventuality that occurs down here, but the fact that most of the Dakkanauts that frequent the SG&CF board are very familiar with each other and generally do a lot of roleplaying. Therefore, people would know who to come to more easily with issues concerning their games/players, who they could go to get their finished RP threads locked without any real wait and who have a very good understanding of how these threads work.

Alright, my argument is sounding fairly weak and I'm starting to ramble without thinking of a good and structured argument, I can see that. But a mod down here would be beneficial, that's my opinion and it's shared by quite a few people for whatever reasons. That's all there is to it.

i agree with the evil hypno cat....erm,im scared he might have gotten to me,so...*runs off*

**Darkvoidof40k**

Oh, apparently my post-school brain has some semblance of functionality. Personally I thought the Hamster had been worked to death on the wheel up there and had croaked it. /shrug

Also, this thread needs to be stickied: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/378845.page

**lord commissar klimino**

Darkvoidof40k wrote:Oh, apparently my post-school brain has some semblance of functionality. Personally I thought the Hamster had been worked to death on the wheel up there and had croaked it. /shrug

Also, this thread needs to be stickied: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/378845.page

again,i agree....oh gosh i think he got me

**Wardragoon**

lord commissar klimino wrote:
Darkvoidof40k wrote:Oh, apparently my post-school brain has some semblance of functionality. Personally I thought the Hamster had been worked to death on the wheel up there and had croaked it. /shrug

Also, this thread needs to be stickied: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/378845.page

again,i agree....oh gosh i think he got me

The only thing that hypnotises me is hypnoto-MASTER MUST BE FED!!!!!!

**Kasrkai**

I think we're ending up bugging the MOD's more with this thread then by calling them when we need them...

**Wardragoon**

Eh, we havent ran afoul of the thread lock every third thing mods....wait a minute I am a member of D.O.O.M.F.A.R.T.......CHEESECAT SHOULD BE THE MOD (a cofounder of doomfart as a mod would just be too ironic for me to take seriously)

**HellsGuardian316**

Ok so I understand the reasons for a "Survivor Games & Chain MOD" not being required as users can be self regulating. But what about updating the current sticky (the one posted by russ and kidkyoto) with hints, tips and guidance for Both Survivor games and also RP's that lets users know how the standard templates work and some idea's on cerating sucessful one's? I have already offered in another thread to drum one up for approval, but obviously not going to take time to do it if the general thoughts is that I'm "ahem!"-ing in the wind.

I've seen a couple variations of Survivor games and although they are easy to pick up, would be good to have a guide just to make it clear. Plus if people come up with new games it can be included there as well, all in one place. Also if Darkvoidof40K is planning to keep updating that thread he made periodically then it might be worth while Stickying it IMHO.

**Darkvoidof40k**

Yes, I will continue to update it, with help and input for the community.

**Kasrkai**

D.O.O.M.F.A.R.T... where HAVE I heard that before?

**Wardragoon**

Generally people who enjoy poking mods in the eye with a stick

**Darkvoidof40k**

So if I were to become a mod.. :facestick: ? Sounds fun.

**Chowderhead**

Kasrkai wrote:D.O.O.M.F.A.R.T... where HAVE I heard that before?

*Punches Kasrkai in the face, then throws him over the DOOMFART/MAFIA border.*

Don't you dare speak of that... You aren't a member yet! I don't think...

**Wardragoon**

MWAHAHAHA I AM SAFE FOR I AM A MEMBER

**lord commissar klimino**

DOOMFART.....nah,i dont join cults.

**Wardragoon**

We haven't sacrificed anyone

Yet

**lord commissar klimino**

errr...*runs away*

evil DOOMFART.

**Kasrkai**

Chowderhead wrote:
Kasrkai wrote:D.O.O.M.F.A.R.T... where HAVE I heard that before?

*Punches Kasrkai in the face, then throws him over the DOOMFART/MAFIA border.*

Don't you dare speak of that... You aren't a member yet! I don't think...

Already doin' my own cult thang, thank ya.

**Manchu**

Darkvoidof40k wrote:I understand and pretty much agree with what you're saying Manchu, but a dedicated mod would still be useful.

As I have explained, I don't think the perceived advantages would outweigh the disadvantages.

Sure, the mod squad are more than able to handle every and any eventuality that occurs down here, but the fact that most of the Dakkanauts that frequent the SG&CF board are very familiar with each other and generally do a lot of roleplaying.

That right there (although not a complete sentence) entails the best argument that the way things stand is best. Those of you who are regulars here need to moderate yourselves and be examples to new players -- not impose a bunch of rules. The answer here is not to have a bunch of forum-specific "policemen" running around. Good roleplay takes imagination, innovation, and freedom and currently the moderation approach to this forum allows for this. That's pretty much all there is to it, from my perspective.

**Manchu**

HellsGuardian316 wrote: But what about updating the current sticky (the one posted by russ and kidkyoto) with hints, tips and guidance for Both Survivor games and also RP's that lets users know how the standard templates work and some idea's on cerating sucessful one's?

That sticky thread is open and anyone can post in it, although I will caution you to be disciplined about posting on-topic only.

And let's keep this free of the spammy nonsense, please, or it will have to be locked as against the wider site rules.

**Manchu**

Kasrkai wrote:I think we're ending up bugging the MOD's more with this thread then by calling them when we need them...

Not at all, this is a fair question and I am happy to give you guys some insight into how the site is moderated and why we prefer a light touch approach over something more heavy-handed (in most sub-fora, the Swap Shop and the P&M boards being the exceptions).

**Devastator**

Manchu wrote:[That sticky thread is open and anyone can post in it, although I will caution you to be disciplined about posting on-topic only.

What sticky thread?

**lord commissar klimino**

Devastator wrote:
Manchu wrote:[That sticky thread is open and anyone can post in it, although I will caution you to be disciplined about posting on-topic only.

What sticky thread?

yes,which? survivor rules or pic attachments?

**Manchu**

The Survivor Game & Chain Fiction Thread

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/98128.page

This RP you guys are doing is also called chain fiction.

Darkvoidof40k could certainly post a link to his thread there, for example -- I would request he includes a description of the linked thread in that post as well.