The Masters

Ohter projects...? I guess you could say that. They all just seem to be moving. I guess I can go on two to three RPs at a time... -_-

I'am actually very interested in this idea that Merlin has brought up about a completely original storyline. Unlike all the other 'sequal and prequal' story RPs we keep seeing here... he has the idea for something completely unique. This has grabbed my attention to the very core.

But rest assured... I shall post in our own RP as well as the fight against Godean and I as well as Merlin's... as long as he accepts me into the RP itself.

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There was anything 'ambigous' about it?

I'm sorry to report my posting may be rather eratic in the next couple of days. I seem to have grown ill from sudden temperature changes in the area, and as such feel a large amount of lethargy. I'll still try to get on and hope that the Story RP will move at a fair pace. It is unfortunate so many of our number have already been claimed by other projects, but we'll muddle through.

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You better take of yourself first. Your health is more important then the RPG.
I'm sure Kass will take care of you very good.:P

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Has anyone here noticed the Ambiguosly gay duo that go by the name of Sephiroth Parker and Cloud Effler... (something like that)? They posted a ton of pointless topics saying the same thing in evey one of them.

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Pretty sure I heard they got there asses B-A-N-N-E-D for that lil stunt, some friend of theres tried to get them let back on but its a definate no go. Sure that'll amuse a certain someone here to no end at least. *flashes a certain someone a quick smile, filled with fangs and sadistic humour*

And damn, that RP started up fast dint it? Well, I'll try and post when I can, aside from the fact I'm ill as well my times been totally robbed the last couple of nights. Some.. Things came up with my packmates.. Its a long story. TWO long stories actually.. *lets loose a quick, harsh bark of savage sounding laughter* I'll be there when I can.. Quite likely tommorow at this rate.

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Take your time Kassandra and everyone else who can't post fot that reason or another.

Things happen

Oh noes!!!

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Originally Posted by Lover Boy

Hey guys. No sigs in the RP forum.

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Lovely way to sneak a spammy post in their just to tell ONE of us not to forget the sig removal option. Mistakes are made and mistakes can be undone. Dont spam a post to tell us this nonsense. If you want it gone that badly, a PM should be made. O_o

Thats what I dislike about co-modding. It's one thing to mention such in passing and go onto contribute to the thread as awhole. It's quite another to raises the subject and then spam, commiting an error while trying to correct someone else.

Still, no need to get angry about it Shane. Part of the reason we're here IS to educate such dullards as these.

Speaking of which, our Tainted Mage has informed me that the School is ready. I've asked him to post it here first so that we can review it, but we should be opening the school quite shortly.

For those Masters returning to us I'd like to highlight that we do have a Story RP running in the RP forum and there is a chance for advancement for those who are capable of displaying brilliant work in that regard.

Still no new sigs I'm afraid. I'll be working on a uniform set myself soon if it appears they are to be further delayed.

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Oh noes!!!

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Originally Posted by Lover Boy

Hey guys. No sigs in the RP forum.

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Lovely way to sneak a spammy post in their just to tell ONE of us not to forget the sig removal option. Mistakes are made and mistakes can be undone. Dont spam a post to tell us this nonsense. If you want it gone that badly, a PM should be made. O_o

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This will be my first and probably my last post in this thread, but I felt the need to say this publicly.

Shane is correct. Lover Boy is NOT a moderator and has no right whatsoever to run into your thread and do my job, even if he was technically correct. I never received any post reports on the matter, so that simply means he was taking it into his own hands. Heaven forbid I'm offline for 24 fucking hours.

I'll swing into the SotM thread and heavily emphasize the fact that they're not the forum staff and have no right to interfere just because they don't like you.


Yours,
That Ambassador Guy



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Well, I didn't want to make another post in here (since no one has said whether they really care if I post or not), but no one else has posted anyway... so allow me to take the opportunity to remind all of you that I've got a Tournament of Arms to run, and no ideal timeframe to run it in. If you would please, those who are interested anyway, direct your attention to this thread and give some input, I would greatly appreciate it. ^_^;; I know how adamant you guys are about RPB, and I know many of you would be good additions to the tournament.

Loco, your help with the in the RP 'issue' is much appreciated. However I do not think we will be participating in the upcoming war for the simple reason that is appears to be between Alignment clans and not overall RP clans. We actually have a very definate intent to avoid such scuffles, sending in our own members as 'mercinaries' for either side if requested (and, indeed, if we accept any such request from any party involved) but to avoid direct involvement. The reason for this is simply that our clan does not have an allignment, thus we have no true motive to be involved in such things and a rather heavy incentive, that of our own members multiple alignments, to avoid them. Thats not an official statement, but I beleive its the approximate answer Ano-Dono would/will give you.
Now, if anyone wants to hire us that is, of course, an entirely different affair of course...
As for wether you may post in here or not? Thats the one answer I cannot give just yet. Appologies, but, to keep it simple, its an answer I do not yet have and thus cannot give you.

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((( By the way, every time I seem to correct someone... I make a slight typo. But I'am not the only one. It's like a Universal thing. >_< )))

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I beleive that falls under 'Sods Law' right there. That or karma has a really interesting sense of humour anyways. *grins*

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My apologies if your postcount dropped by a few, but, I think its for the better if the drama/spam from the recent thread visitor is best left unseen - so you can continue whatever topic you had going prior.

^_^

Anything further goes down just report it and we'll deal with it. :)

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However I do not think we will be participating in the upcoming war for the simple reason that is appears to be between Alignment clans and not overall RP clans.

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Ah, well I believe you have misinterpreted me. The Tournament of Arms has absolutely NOTHING to do with any of these various clubs here at TFF. It is a long-standing RPB tournament that has existed for six years now, much longer than any of these light or dark clubs. In the tournament, you would each be acting on your own behalf. It has nothing to do with any sort of alignment, and I was merely making note of it here in case any of you would be interested in participating. I do recall Anomaly mentioning participation in tournaments at one point.

Of course, if you simply do not want to participate, that is your perogative.

As for why I made note of it in all of the clans, it's because I have past participants in all three of the other factions -- prior champions in two of them. I merely want to bring life back to the tournament, which is why I was making a widespread announcement prior to the actual registration phase.


Yours,
That Ambassador Guy (who doesn't know if he should be posting at all)

How very generous of you.

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Well, I didn't want to make another post in here (since no one has said whether they really care if I post or not), but no one else has posted anyway... so allow me to take the opportunity to remind all of you that I've got a Tournament of Arms to run, and no ideal timeframe to run it in. If you would please, those who are interested anyway, direct your attention to this thread and give some input, I would greatly appreciate it. ^_^;; I know how adamant you guys are about RPB, and I know many of you would be good additions to the tournament.

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I've been keeping my eye on it but see no reason to overtly emphasize our precense. Once sign ups for the tournament begin I will allow anyone in The Masters who wishes to participate that wish to. I'm sure I can think of a few that will be interested.

As to you posting here, Colt, I do not mind...and the same goes for other Smods and administrators, provided things do not become too cluttered. A lot of off topic posting would be frowned on as this is a thread for The Masters, but the occasional post will be fine.

Having said which, we shall arrainge for our own ambassador should the need arise, so feel free to take your ease.

Now, I've reviewed the School somewhat and I'm not sure where we should put it. I will open a thread for the Godhand to discuss this matter in our own realm.

A positive note, I've reviewed the set up for the new MMD and hereby approve it once it has been finalized. The set up is very similar to its original incarnation and I believe it should function well here.

Someone had previously asked something about joining the Masters. I understand that it caused something of a stink. I feel I ought to make something clear. ONLY Godhand members may deny an applicant entry. No other tier has this perogative and even they may be over ruled by the Grand Master.

As to how one goes about joining, if you read the initial post you should know that you must do more than simple ask 'may I please join.' We're not a simple cracker jack club that you can just say hi and join up. There are already well outlined rules that cover the structure for joining this club.

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1.) If you are a past champion of a TFF sponsored tournament you are welcome to apply.
2.) Failing this, you may battle a Masters member in a Masters organized fight to determine if you are elidgable for entry.
3.) On certain, rare, occasions offer of membership will be presented to those who have demonstrated remarkable skill in battle outside of an official setting.

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If you are NOT a former champion or a demonstratabley BRILLIANT fighter, then you will have to under go an organized test. I must stress that no Master other than a Godhand member may answer to requests to join, however those that post more than once in this thread without requesting trial by combat may be expelled without even being given THAT chance.

It is important to keep these things in mind.

And then posting dropped off. Not just here either, I know we don't have that many in the RP right now but, seriously, it could do with a few updates. Nudge nudge, hint hint sort of thing?

I still want to start working on Familiars, Pets and Summons again. Might go do that elsewhere though, would certainly be easier. *shrugs*

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And then posting dropped off. Not just here either, I know we don't have that many in the RP right now but, seriously, it could do with a few updates. Nudge nudge, hint hint sort of thing?

I still want to start working on Familiars, Pets and Summons again. Might go do that elsewhere though, would certainly be easier. *shrugs*

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I'm agree with you but I afraid I have nothing to post for now. Hopefully the others(including you) will find time to post. The'll move the plot.:P

Alright. I have time to post in our Survival thread right now. I will attempt to put a bit of history in my next post such as you have been doing Anomaly. Although... I will not add too much about it. I don't want people knowing what his ability is just yet. I also think it a perfect time to add his past into a post since he seems to be sleeping at the moment.

I haven't even started, been pretty busy lately what with college and losing my job :p

I'll try to find some time to thumb through it and make an entrance.

Decay... you shouldn't need to force yourself at this moment. If you feel that you should take a bit of time off for job related reasons.... I myself would completely understand that. I know it can be a... uhh... yeah... Anywhom, just take your time and I wish you luck on finding a new job... an easier one... with better pay... and back rubs given from fellow employees. ^_~

Well now that some posting has been done at any rate, I can make a few updated announcements.

The MMD under Godean has now been finalized and has been added to the initial club post. The MMD or Masters Military Division is the official mercinary unit of The Masters to be utilized in times of war. As was mentioned Godean is in charge of it as he was in charge of its last incarnation. all former MMD members are encouraged to join again though I believe Godean has already selected his right hand man. I'll let him say more along those lines.

If you wish to join the MMD, please contact Godean.

The School has also been reviewed and while it is approved I'm still waiting on a finalized version from the headmaster. Once that is ready it will be activated and placed in a similar position as the MMD, though there maybe a seprate thread created for it on a permanent basis on the offsite forum or in the RPB section here.

Serra, I'm sorry to hear that you don't have any further ideas for the RP plot. I'll try to bring my character up to the present and cause a bit of a ruckus for the other major players.

On a side note, it seems they've finally gotten that 'tournament of arms' thing of theirs sorted out at least for era and setting. I'll likely be entering a character just for a bit of fun and to get a feel for the other major RPers that are present here. It will be a no magic contest which is unfortunate, but all those who still wish to participate are more than welcome. If one attains a high rank in the tournament it is likely they will be similarly rewarded by the Godhand in their Masters ranking.

Don't worry about time restraints Decay...while it would be nice if you could get back to posting, when something serious comes up in your private life that takes priority.

Thank you Lord Anomaly. Now, as the Grand Master has Stated, I have indeed chosen A Riu-Jin, or one of the two Second in Commands. I am looking for a Liu-Jin to work along with the Riu-Jin however. Contact me for furhter details.

Decay: Don't force yourself to join if you can't.

Anomaly: Well I do have a general plot. But you creating the major plot for now. I hope you are enjoying it.

I am looking forward to how the RP will progress...

And why is my sig no longer showing up as an image......... -_-
Well, it doesn't matter...

...nothing really matters anymore...

You can fix it with html tags. I'm not sure why the 'IMG' command isn't working anymore, but if you enter < img src= then put the image you want inside two " and close it with a > the image should appear again.

Well Serra if you want me to handle the plot for now thats fine, I was hoping to get some input from you but whatever works.

The school shall be up tomorrow.

That ABB is a piece of work... -_- Comp crashed, then got a power outage when I was redoing it...

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You can fix it with html tags. I'm not sure why the 'IMG' command isn't working anymore, but if you enter < img src= then put the image you want inside two " and close it with a > the image should appear again.

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Well, I know my announcements regarding the matter were vague in the details, but if you're curious, we had a couple of members who were taking advantage of the [img] tag to code in malicious popups and crap that asked for passwords and such. I never noticed this since it doesn't work in Firefox, but another admin caught it in IE.

The [img] tag has been unstable ever since its conception, and no matter how many times vBulletin patches the thing, someone always finds a way around it.

Whether the members at hand were doing so purposely or not, it was causing problems all the same. So yeah, that's why we disabled it. HTML can be just as dangerous of course, but it's a lot easier to catch someone abusing hypertext than it is when someone is abusing BB Code.


Yours,
That Ambassador Guy

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Well Serra if you want me to handle the plot for now thats fine, I was hoping to get some input from you but whatever works.

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I meant all of us. Every person who's in the RPG adds to plot by posting and even can change the direction of the events.

I'm sorry for confusing you. As I said I have a general plot but it not includes direct orders for each character, what he/she supposed to do or not. I'm leaving it open for now and we'll see where to it'll lead us. See it as an experiment if you want to.

The main point in the thread is to enjoy it. I hope you are enjoying, even if it's kind of slow.

News on The Masters Military Division. I have decided to announce the Liu-Jin and Riu-Jin.

Riu-Jin:
This choice wasn't to hard for me. This member is moderatly new amoung our ranks. However, they have proven them self in battle beyond a shadow of a doubt. They show true signs of Honor and Strength. There fore, I am proud to anounce the Masters Military Divison's Riu-Jin is!
Shelus

Now, for our Liu-Jin:
This member is even newer to our ranks, however, they show great promise, great potential. Wise as well as cunning, this member has earned my trust through actions as well as words. I see a great future in this members path... I am proud to present our Liu-Jin!
Swifty

*bows* Thank you for your time.

Grats to Shane and Swifty ^_^

And Godean, try to log on soon :P

I am in school for a couple more hours, I can't. Whats up? PM me if it needs to be private.

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I am in school for a couple more hours, I can't. Whats up? PM me if it needs to be private.

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Nothing super urgent or very important. Just wanted to talk about things.
It can wait^^

Thank you Godean. I'am honored to recieve the title of Riu-Jin. As for the mission you have given me via PM, I have already selected one. I still await that persons reply however.

And Serra... as for your idea about how everyone controls the flow of the plot. I believe that to be a great idea. If it by chance it was an RP for others outside the Masters as well... I wouldn't see it as that great of an idea. It all comes down to circumstance.

Why does this thread seem to attract noobs?

Anyway, for the School:

The School (shall be named just that unless I decide it needs something else) shall be the training center for magic. To keep things simple, the School shall is divided into five parts. Four sections are to the 'elementals', then between them shall be a Portal, more on the Portal later.

The elementals are divided into areas consisting both of magically enclosed buildings and open land. The sections are to the directions, air in the north, fire to the east, earth to the south, and water to the west. Certain...dividers have been set between each area to prevent them from casting into another's faction. While wandering into another area uninvited it looked down upon, the home field casters always have the advantage as the terrain seems to oblige them.

The Portal is likewise specially designed. This is the 'home' of both astromancy students and other, more unique, elements. Typically, any number of people may enter the portal, even the elemental users while learning their more devastating spells. When entering the space 'inside' the Portal reacts with the person's intent for spell selection. This gives the desired room and setting able to spawn monsters for pitting against summoning, traps for a survival test... It is also used by the teachers as a meeting place, or can be used to defend the School. Only Ambaron and a few others know the true orgins of the Portal. The sole ban on it, is that Dimension magic will not be used, even if attempted, the Portal's orgins suppress it naturally.

While any of the Masters may come to learn, each must be taught by one with experience or Mastery over an element. Certain ones of the more unique elements may not be taught due to a Master not being had. Custom elementals that a Master has created MAY or may not be taught, and may be taught to only a select few/person. That is up to the one who created it.



Feel free to ask questions.

I propose a rule... anyone who apply's here posting asking to join, shall have their heart and soul cooked up for dinner and served amoung the GodHand... Dammit... *Clears throat* Zell, read the first page, then if you have anymore questions, PM Anomaly... do not post here again. I do not seek to be hurtful, just you need to read the first page to understand.

You know, its not so bad if they ask to join. Thats what this thread is partially for, of course. However, when they ask HOW to join, that just stresses the fact that they didn't even bother reading the intial post and they have no idea whats going on or even what we're about.

You join by trial of combat. You got what it takes, you're in. You don't, you're not. End of story. Further details can be aquired via pm but EVERYTHING about joining The Masters is in the first post.

*dusts off jacket*

Now...The MMD ranks have been updated. I'm glad that things are moving with a fair clip in that regard and hope it shall continue to.

As to the school, as you can see it is for those with more scholarly persuits...those who are more interested in the magical discipline than military, though I'm sure all Masters are welcome who wishto attend. Does anyone have any questions, comments, or concerns in regards to this? If not, it will be made a permanent part of the club on the following weekend.

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As to the school, as you can see it is for those with more scholarly persuits...those who are more interested in the magical discipline than military, though I'm sure all Masters are welcome who wishto attend. Does anyone have any questions, comments, or concerns in regards to this? If not, it will be made a permanent part of the club on the following weekend.

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On that note, I wish to stress it isn't something for if you're JUST a caster. If you flat out don't and won't use magic, you can always come to try and find 'flaws' that casters seem to have. If we start the shops up again, I'm sure there will be a number of items, enchantments, and possibly even grafts open to all Masters. On the other hand, casters are the ones who benefit the most.

Anyone that has a rep that I know of, feel free to PM me for a teaching spot as you're most likely to get it. For the newer people, I'll have to see both your ABB and a few battles before I learn your talents in the area. I'm not sure if Godhand is going to step into the decision as to who makes the spot or not, though as the Head of it, I'd like to see your stuff anyway. In likely hood, I shall end up teaching the Water section, less we have someone new who's better qualified in the spot.

I'd like to go back to instructing people in the use of and defense against Gravity. We seem to have gathered a few people that have it squirreled away in their bios and its always interesting to cover basics as well as go over new ideas.

Shops...thats the one thing I really haven't been working that much on. Do I owe anyone a weapon?

So can I join or not as I'm loking for a cool club to join and yours seems the coolest to me so am I in or what?

Zell... I could request that you challenge me to see that you are up to the tasks. If it is asked of not to go through with a challenge agaisnt you, then I apologize. But if it is agreed that we shall duel... then the way you battle against me will decide your place amongst The Masters... if you get a place that is.

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*nerve*

I think I'll explain it nice and slow. To get IN you have to FIGHT someone to prove you are WORTHY. There's no other way to join. you can;t just say you WANT to and then expect to be LET in.

By all means Shane, make the thread. See if he's worth even this smattering of words on the screen.

I wish to reiterate the idea of not using RPBing as your sole method of entry. Because if you are using RPBing as your sole method of entry you are limiting yourself and requiring RPB to claim that you know how to RP, which you so claim to be a part of. So if you plan to be a Roleplaying Club in the most general of terms, meaning RP and RPB, make it that way. Else you are just a RPB club, and in which case I will have to close your RP since it would violate the terms of the club.

As the current mod over the RP and an experienced RPer, RPing and RPBing work on two different levels. So making the claim that RPBing is your only method of entry in the club says that you are completely ignoring that you said you do both sides. Meaning that people should either be tested in RP or RPB or both. Because an experienced RPBer does not make an experienced RPer. One test does not declare them valid for both.

So make your decision now, are you RPB or RP, or are you both. Currently I see you as being only RPB, in spite of the RP that you hold in my RP Forum. So decide where you lie on these matters. Because if you decide you are both, as the Club Moderator I will insist on two tests not one or else you will not be allowed to do RPs. It is simple as that.

Oh really? Frankly I saw it as easiest to test them on RPB to begin with as testing them in RP would require a story arc to be constructed.

However, if someone wishes to provide an example of story Rping then that would be acceptable and would go further towards our accepting of them into the club. Still, a RPB element is necissary given the competive nature of the club as it relates to such things as the Tournament of Arms. An RPB test is required first and full most at the outset as it gives a more indepth perception of the RPer as a whole as it relates to small scale stories.

I will take what you've said into account, however, and further more require a sample of 'RP' to be submitted in the initial post requesting entry into the club.

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However, if someone wishes to provide an example of story Rping then that would be acceptable and would go further towards our accepting of them into the club. Still, a RPB element is necissary given the competive nature of the club as it relates to such things as the Tournament of Arms. An RPB test is required first and full most at the outset as it gives a more indepth perception of the RPer as a whole as it relates to small scale stories.

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I don't mind to do it. If the person prefers to be examind by RPG and it fine, I'll do it. He can PM me or post here if it'll be agreed by all the sides.

Then when you are telling your possible members how to enter, do not say simply to challenge one of your members to a RPB. Give them the option of doing a RP or RPB. Not everyone RPBs, I do not, so however much reliance you place on RPBs as your scale for worthiness, if you are going to be a general Roleplaying Club you will need to allow for either and you cannot force people to RPB if they only want to RP. Because forcing them or saying that need to do RPBs to advance means you are saying RPB is more important and thus placing yourself in a RPB status rather than a General one. In which case you are becoming more like the Phoenix Knights. Differences in story would remain the only difference you have, I would prefer that not to be the case, since everything else you have to idential to the Phoenix Knights setup, and they were here first on TFF regardless of your history on other forums.

Pardon the intrusion but if you wish to RPB, I have a proposal for you. No deathmatch and no club vs. club (though members from clubs will be participating).

It will be Anarchy and I vs. two of you. You may choose who will fight, if you wish to fight at all.

I figured I would give some more clarification to what I am asking. Since I did not go into everything. Back when Anomaly asked to make the club, I was hestiant, since it looked exactly like Phoenix Knights. It really does, the set up is the same and the way you go about things is the same, only real difference is names and background. But Anomaly said in the post that it was going to RP and RPB, I still have the registration post, so with that I approved the club, since it was going to be different in that it was going to encompass both roleplaying aspects we have at TFF.

However, when the method for entry keep being posted as battling a member, I became rather confused. Since RPB was only half of what was stated. I was trying to figure out why RP was being excluded from the entry. And Anomaly's reason never satisified me, I just it pass to see if something would become of it. And as I read the posts to members wanting to join, I keep seeing them saying RPB to enter.

I find this a contradiction of the statement that was in the registration, since RP and RPB was what was said. It seemed that you were going to be handling both equally. And having seen that RPB is being heavily emphasized everywhere here, I need clarification.

That was where my post came in from yesterday. I need to know what the club is, are you General Roleplaying or you are RPBing? Because with a RP on the side pratically and RPB in the front, it does not seem like you are meeting the General Roleplaying stance that was orignally stated. So I need to know where you play to go with the club, are you going to focus only on RPB and no deal with RP? Are you going to deal with both equally? Are you going to RPB with RP only be in an internal thing. I need to know where the club falls into the Roleplaying, since as it stands your are in conflict with your mission statement you gave me in the registeration post.

It was brought to my attention that an editation to our joining rules has been made to try and meet this particular, and well made, point but that you may not yet have been made aware of since, for whatever reason, it hasent been directly refered to by anyone else here.

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How Does One Join?

Requests will be answered here, but if you are not already a member of The Masters (and believe me, we will know if you are) you will have to meet certain criteria.
1.) If you are a past champion of a TFF sponsored tournament you are welcome to apply.
2.) Failing this, you may battle a Masters member in a Masters organized fight to determine if you are elidgable for entry. It will be a requirement as of May 7 2006 that all applicants supply a sample of an 'rp' post in their INITIAL request to join The Masters.
3.) On certain, rare, occasions offer of membership will be presented to those who have demonstrated remarkable skill in battle outside of an official setting.

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That really should be a seperate rule in my opinion but, at any rate, I beleive Anomaly will be posting sometime later this eve (ok, morning if you want to get technical) so he aught to be able to clear anything up then if needs be.

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With all do respect, how we go about recruiting our members our buisness and is up to us, more specificaly, up to the Grand Master. What you call 'RPB' is a required skill in The Masters. However, Story RP on the other - while we do like to see members capable of it, and tend to frown upon the lack of the skill - is not a required skill. If we see that you can RPB, then we know that you know the basics of how to RP.

On the same note, we believe that a RPB must include a story in it. It is a story between two people, in a combative form. If someone can RPB properly, than they can Story RP.

I personally am not very strong in Story RP, yet I hold the leadership over one of our Divisions, and am the highest ranking Master under GodHand. I gained these ranks partially through my RPB Skill.

Basically, as Godean has said, for EVALUATION PURPOSES, RPB is simpler.

Now I've given the matter some contemplation and I believe I could set up a system in which a person could create a Story RP and it could be run on an experimental basis. however, that would be a much more complex set of criteria.

As things have stood I thought to use RP and more advbanced RPB as a basis for ADVANCEMENT in rank within the Masters and a very simple showing of skills at the entry level. Thats why only a simple RPB, no necessity to win and the loser will not necissarily have to 'go away'...just a simple demonstration. This is why I added in a sample of story RPing after your initial post.

But Andromeda, if you are confused or perplexed you only need ask me to clarfy matters in private. As it stands it seems your making an aweful clutter in this thread and only restating what you've said previously. If you need further clarification of matters, my PM box is not full.

But having said that, how are we like the Phoenix Knights? We have a stress on RPing, to be sure, and ALL asspects there of, though story RP is of course going to be slow to START. But we are not so competative as to require someone WIN an RPB in order to enter, nor so heartless as to cast aside a previous member should they meet defeat. Where is the similarity? I'm not seeing it.

But, if you do not like the amendments we have made thus far to be more open to those that wish to seek us through a RP route, then clarfiy precisely what it is you would like to see. As I siad, I believe if it isn't enough I may have something in mind that can be instituted, but I'd rather save Story RP for ranking purposes for the time being until our ranks have filled out a little more.

But before I'm entirely off the subject of the necessity of the use of private messaging, ia Cthulhu! Ia-R'lyeh!

While Masters as a breed are always eager to do battle, it would seem that we've outlined this thread to be utilized as either commisary for Masters members or sign up thread for those who wish to join. As it is, your challenge would be viewed as a request by yourself and Anarchy for admission into the clan given where that challenge was made. In future, please address all such challenges privately. If there is no specific target for your challenge, then feel free to send me a private message and I shall relay your message to the group as a whole.

But if anyone from my club wishes to fight you, I will not stand in their way.

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Originally Posted by Anomaly

While Masters as a breed are always eager to do battle, it would seem that we've outlined this thread to be utilized as either commisary for Masters members or sign up thread for those who wish to join. As it is, your challenge would be viewed as a request by yourself and Anarchy for admission into the clan given where that challenge was made. In future, please address all such challenges privately. If there is no specific target for your challenge, then feel free to send me a private message and I shall relay your message to the group as a whole.

But if anyone from my club wishes to fight you, I will not stand in their way.

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I desire to, but as they're from the Brotherhood, I think at least something should be up for grabs for the winners...


Also, from ALL of the forums I've been on, I've yet to see the Mods have control over the clubs. At most, they've been there to simply be just that, mods. After all, RPB club sounds that's like all we do- which isn't, so kinda hard to say that's what we must be to have an RPB as part of the intro. We simply wish that the members joining have some skill in that area. It certainly cuts down on the noobs and those who only ask to join because our club is "cool".

Anyway, just mentioning as I was surprized the admins/entire forum has no say in the club section- just the mods.

I understand where Andromeda is coming from, for the most part, as a degree of professionalism needs to be maintained. Chaos, while fun, isn't tidy. But I'd rather work with Andromeda then have what appears as little more than arguement going back and forth in the club thread.

As to Cthulhu and Anarchy, if you wish to meet their challenge Mage, by all means do. I believe I will leave the second position of this little conflict in the hands of the MMD. No need for prizes...its all in good fun. After all, reputation is what is set on the line in such conflicts as these.

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Anyway, just mentioning as I was surprized the admins/entire forum has no say in the club section- just the mods.

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Just to specify, it's not that we have no say -- I'd just rather let them do their jobs without any of us other supermods or administrators having to come in and do it for them. When they're not around, sure, I'll take care of any issues which may arise, but otherwise I allow them to run their section the way they wish to do so... Andromeda has been running this specific area of the forum since late 2002.


Yours,
That Ambassador Guy

Anyone else up to help me beat down Cthulhu and Anarchy?