just wondering a few things.
1. can "just anyone" make one of these?
2. is it hard?
3. does it require good writing skills?
4. do you have to write a back round like what happend up to such and such a point?
5. are there any other Questions i should have asked that may be good to know?if so what?
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Originally posted by U.E. Admiral:
**just wondering a few things.
1. can "just anyone" make one of these?
2. is it hard?
3. does it require good writing skills?
4. do you have to write a back round like what happend up to such and such a point?
5. are there any other Questions i should have asked that may be good to know?if so what?
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1. I guess... I think you have to be talented to make people come though.
2. Oh yes, you have to make maps and plotlines and all sorts of stuff.
3. Yes look at #2.
4. Yes
5. I dunno.
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Originally posted by U.E. Admiral:
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1. can "just anyone" make one of these?
2. is it hard?
3. does it require good writing skills?
4. do you have to write a back round like what happend up to such and such a point?
5. are there any other Questions i should have asked that may be good to know?if so what?
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1. Anyone CAN, but it usually requires a solid background and some respect
2. Very - it requires lots of time, you need to build a well designed website, you need to create and update a map, etc.
3. Yes, you need to be able to write well
4. Yes
5. Just about how to run the webstory and who should mod it and what the rules should be and...
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Originally posted by U.E. Admiral:
**just wondering a few things.
1. can "just anyone" make one of these?
2. is it hard?
3. does it require good writing skills?
4. do you have to write a back round like what happend up to such and such a point?
5. are there any other Questions i should have asked that may be good to know?if so what?
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1. I consider it respectful not to attempt to pull attention away from an existing story, especially a series. As long as you enter your story into the fold at a time when people are looking for something new to participate in, you should get the attention you need. A good way to improve your chances is to be sponsored by a popular publisher - i've been out of the stories for a while, but i'm still confident in suggesting Captain Carnotaur. I consider him to be the most devoted publisher around. Silverdragon is also a great publisher, but i'm not aware of any previous sponsorships he has done. There used to be two popular webstory boards, the WDC and Boardgame, but they are inactive and offline, respectively.
2. Going to the WDC (Webstory Developer Commune, see my signature) should be helpful in showing you what a webstory's inner workings look like in a very clear manner. Plenty of disagreement is involved in webstories, and being able to settle disputes peacefully is crucial - even if you have to agree that you're wrong about something. Have a clear set of rules; you can find some time-honored ones at the WDC. As far as a map, one of your players will likely have some talent to relieve you of the trouble. An elaborate site will not be necessary right away, that's only important for series.
3. It doesn't require them, it BUILDS them. Plain and simple. Those with less skill are helped along instead of turned away.
4. Again, the WDC Concept Center is a good resource. Background is optional. Personally, it bores me, so i just write the history in as the story begins - so i can get a feel for it.
5. Can't help you there, but if you think of them, feel free to contact me on AIM (roostersw) or ask for me on the Ambrosia IRC.
Best wishes. 
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Does anyone know where to go to find good webstories similar to BFS or the EV Webstory? BFS III got me very interested but I was never able to find any other Webstories that interested me. I know that Reign of Chaos and a few others are on the EVO boards but they seemed to already have enough players.
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Originally posted by Vice Admiral Ipvicus:
**Does anyone know where to go to find good webstories similar to BFS or the EV Webstory? BFS III got me very interested but I was never able to find any other Webstories that interested me. I know that Reign of Chaos and a few others are on the EVO boards but they seemed to already have enough players.
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Yes, often in a series the original cast is pretty much concrete for the entire duration. I'll openly admit to having been away from the webstory community for several months, but just today i decided i would try to get back into it. Inevitably i will revive the WDC (see sig) in some way and begin to start a rechristening story. I would be happy to have you involved, just hang tight until i can get my operation back up and running if you're interested. 
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Hey if you are looking for something to do you could always help moderate the EV Webstory for us. We really, really need impartial mods (the more the better) after the fiasco that BFS III turned into towards the end.
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EV Webstory? I'm afraid i haven't heard of that one.
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EV Webstory? I'm afraid i haven't heard of that one.
It's the one that all the 'Info on Captain Skyblade's New Webstory' etc. topics on this board are about.
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Speaking of our old pal Captain Skyblade, is he going to be involved? If not, then I can take over as the Rebel President.
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Originally posted by U.E. Admiral:
**just wondering a few things.
1. can "just anyone" make one of these?
2. is it hard?
3. does it require good writing skills?
4. do you have to write a back round like what happend up to such and such a point?
5. are there any other Questions i should have asked that may be good to know?if so what?
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1. Yes, anyone can make one (freedom of speech, for one). The problem is getting players - you need a solid plot and in many cases an existing reputation helps. I wouldn't use the word "sponsored" as Rooster does, though.
2. That depends. I once made a webstory with a friend in an hour, from first concept to story on the boards. Caenarii, however, an off-board webstory I'm working on, has had two months of development. It depends. Over-planning can sometimes ruin things, though.
3. It helps. More important than that is usually good reasoning skills.
4. Unless you're setting off from EV(O/N), that's the only way people will know what's going on.
5. Many, but most aren't really that important.
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Originally posted by Jimbob:
**Speaking of our old pal Captain Skyblade, is he going to be involved? If not, then I can take over as the Rebel President.
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I might offer Rak a hand in moderating the webstory from time to time, and you're welcome to take the Rebel position as President. Make the Rebellion proud. 
A also thought it'd be a good idea to have a neutral moderator involved in the EV Webstory, which is what I'll be. I don't have time to do much else relating to the subject (website updates, those kinds of things).
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(quote)Originally posted by Captain Skyblade:
**I might offer Rak a hand in moderating the webstory from time to time, and you're welcome to take the Rebel position as President. Make the Rebellion proud.;)
However, I'm sure you could be another along-side our current one.
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(quote)Originally posted by General Rak:
**Hehe. There is already a neutral mod for EVW.:p Glad to see that UE Patriot finally decided to get involved.
Who's the other current neutral moderator?
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(quote)Originally posted by Captain Skyblade:
**You'd think I wasn't keeping up the webstory progression or something.
(quote)Originally posted by Captain Skyblade:
Glad to see that UE Patriot finally decided to get involved.** (/quote)
I don't believe he is playing. The Rebellion President is UE Admiral.
(quote)Originally posted by Captain Skyblade:
Who's the other current neutral moderator? (/quote)
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Hi Skyblade,
I am the one! I don't mind if you do the same work as I do or more. And having my final at this time of the year will take me away front the internet much more. As I already stated, I be here at least once per night.
I.
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(This message has been edited by Ne Demord Jamais (edited 04-26-2002).)
