Originally Posted by
Duke Ragereaver
Regarding Crystalbarrow, what you could do is simply finish it and let the Creatures leave without penalty regardless if they follow the keeper or not. I think that the way it was described in the rules untill that was apparantly changed.
As I've already explained in the previous PM, it would be unfair either way. Crystalbarrow's Creatures get an advantage based on situation, an advantage that other Creatures don't get. That is what makes it unfair.
Also, what are you talking about regarding the change of rules? I didn't change that aspect of the rules.
Originally Posted by
Duke Ragereaver
You cannot do and base everything on assumptions, supported by your own select assumptions. I remain unconvinced or unimpressed so far with the changes taken already. Some which won't have any real affect at all, others which are dubious and few steer right against everything traditional RPG stood for.
Right now, the only one working off of assumptions is you. I did actually study the activity of the Awakening. Not to mention, I've been watching for a very long time. I know what it is like, I know how it played out. I spent time thinking about what decisions I did make. Just because you don't have the best image of me, as you've displayed over the time we've known each other, doesn't mean I'm as bad as you think I am simply because you don't fully agree with my changes.
I don't have a problem going against the traditional RPG. Dungeon Keeper is a very different game, and already was the Awakening moving in a different direction compared to standard forum RPGs. I don't think we should allow such a restriction get in our way. Perhaps you disagree as you're more fond of the traditional RPG, or you don't mind such limitations on the RPers, but if that is the case then there's nothing I can do about what you think.
Originally Posted by
Duke Ragereaver
Why didn't you bother to clear things up if I was so poorly worded and/or misleading?
The same could be said about why you didn't try to word yourself better, or why you didn't try to clarify your meaning to make sure you were understood. Just as you didn't realize there was a second way for your words to be interpreted, I didn't realize there was a second meaning that you could be implying. If I did, then of course I would have asked what you meant. If anything, you were in a better situation to realize the potential misunderstanding, as I mentioned having you as a secondary GM without any mention regarding the story.
Don't assume that I knew of two meanings and didn't bother trying to clarify. It only reflects how you look at me. My actions in general should have already displayed that I generally like to ask for clarification if I am uncertain of what someone or something means, in order to get a better grasp/understanding on a situation. You've known me for quite a while now, I would be surprised if you honestly didn't know that at all.
Originally Posted by
Duke Ragereaver
Whatever you want, you have severely damaged a potential good working relationship what could have been between us. But the plot and story must go on as I dictate it as the RPG is my own creation, or at least in big lines. And to be quite frankly, you have displayed everything to make me worry about the general state of the RPG, and not just the story.
I doubt such a relationship would work out to begin with. We have very different ways of thinking and different priorities. Such a relationship has no true potential and you would find it to crumble very quickly, especially considering the disrespectful attitude you're displaying to me now and throughout this whole PM. I understand why you display your own concern, but I know that is due to the difference in opinion and your disagreement with my view of things.
Changes made to the Awakening are by no means eternal. If something shows potential problems, with actual solid evidence to support the theory that a certain problem exists rather than an assumption made by a personal view, then it will be dealt with appropriately.
Originally Posted by
Duke Ragereaver
After a while spending thinking I'm giving you an ultimatetum. We are standing at a crossroad here because of our differences and it's clear it cannot continue letst we we make some ground rules:
New changes made must be consulted with the feedback RP'ers first give regarding gameplay. And storywise with me. The thing regarding Crystalbarrow/Fair Coast must be undone.
OR
Continue to follow your own path and decide whatever you come up to yourself entirely. If that's the case the RPG will no longer continue under The Awakening nametag. Meaning NPC characters, story and new realms involving The Awakening are off-limits.
You get everything here you want; complete control.
As GM you must take some tough decisions, this is one but many of them, as I regret to say it. But that is the way it is and the current course cannot continue.
Choose well.
Here is my decision:
All realms will move as they have been moving before. I will begin preparations for a possible move, but I will not necessarily move away from the Awakening. Rather, I will begin a thread about it and allow the people to discuss it before I come to a final decision. In order to give everyone a proper understanding of the situation before they begin discussing it, I will have to post the content of these PMs. Changes regarding the gameplay will be handled in the same way as I've been handling it.
In the case that we do move, then Northland and Red Crystal Islands will continue as they've been moving until they are finished. Faircoast will have a name change, as it is the only attachment to the Awakening. No changes will occur in either Northland nor Red Crystal Islands themselves, and will be completely be unaffected by the move. There may be certain character adaptions to the new RPG for certain relationships, such as Cedric being the son of Lord Charles.
If people do not wish to move, then everything will continue as before. I will still remain completely in control of the Awakening.
In this kind of situation, right and wrong are a matter of opinion. Therefore, my choice in how to act is not necessarily an unwise choice, simply because you do not agree with it. I have made my decision based on this effects everybody else.
Now... this does bring about a few questions. Do you care about the Awakening and do you care about the people within it?
Do you care about all the progress that people have made over the past few years? Do you really want to try and throw it all away without any care or thought given to how people would react?
You have single-mindedly given me a choice over the fate of the Awakening without any authority to do so. I know what you're trying to do, Duke. You are trying to create a win-win situation, in which case you either win because you regain control over the Awakening, or you win because you are able to tarnish my name by forcing me to make a decision to benefit myself that will make everyone unhappy.
However, you have forgotten that you are no longer GM. You have absolutely no right to issue such a decision for me to make. You have given me the title, power, and responsibility as GM. I will not follow you into your trap. I am not selfish and I will not make such an important decision without consulting everyone else first. Nor am I going to allow myself to be manipulated so that you can have your own gain at my expense.
I have had my theory about why you wanted to remain GM. It may have been based off of a misunderstanding, but it appears to be correct regardless based on your actions. You want to remain within power with all of its perks, remaining in control over the Awakening, yet you don't want to hold any of the responsibility that comes with that power. You want to use me as an escape from that responsibility. Perhaps you aren't fully aware of it, but this is what your actions and attitude are displaying.
You need to learn, understand, and accept that you are no longer GM. You have passed that onto me. You have no copyright or anything on the Awakening, I have no reason to drift away from the Awakening as you've already given me control over it.
Yet you try to seize command regardless, displaying a very selfish and unreasonable attitude in how you wish to either remain under power or take away everything from everyone else just because things are not going your way. As the GM, I have a responsibility over the Awakening
and the RPers within it, and I cannot allow you to do that.
I am aware that, as a Super Moderator, you have the power to do changes to the Awakening and to my ability to lead it. However, as things stand, you have no right nor authority to do so. You have passed control over the Awakening to me, given me the title of GM and responsibility over managing the Awakening as a whole. You have no right nor justification to change that. Doing so would display an act of corruption and abuse of moderator power, in which case I will have to report it to dotted immediately.
I apologize that I come off as rude on several occasions throughout this PM. But you have to understand that you've been talking down to me throughout this whole PM, and I will not tolerate such disrespect. You may have been able to get away with such an attitude before, but not anymore. You shouldn't try to assume command like you are doing so now, because it does reflect very badly on you. Additionally, don't try to trap someone into a corner as you tried to do with me, as it also does not reflect well on you.
I hope you can understand and respect every meaning that I have tried to express to you. But regardless of whether you do or don't, it is irrelevant. In the end, my decision is final.