Post by Doctor Chiro on Apr 1, 2015 2:10:38 GMT
I want to propose what I'm calling an "Area Status Thread". The basic purpose of this thread would be to knock out some confusion, both IC and OOC, by listing which areas are currently under some effect that disrupts a character's ability to go to different places or do something. After the effect is gone, the status would be deleted from the list. I see the basic templates for posting such an effect would be:
Top Level Area: Individual Thread is under this effect.
This Whole Area is under this effect.
For example: ((These are effects that I know about. The first two examples are actually in effect.))
-Autobot Medical Bay: The Surgical Ward is heavily damaged and is currently unusable for medical purposes until further notice.
-Decepticon Medical Bay: The Repair Room is damaged, but still usable for medical purposes. The door is no longer blocked.
-Autobot Medical Bay is under lockdown. No one can get in or out unless a GB is used. ((This did happen, but is no longer true. This would be deleted shortly after the effect is gone in the RP.))
-Entire Autobot Base is in lockdown. You are stuck in the area you are in until further notice. GBing is allowed.
((Also happened but is no longer in effect as far as I'm aware - I could be wrong. But this is what got me thinking about proposing a thread like this.))
-Antartica: Antarctic Ice Sheet is currently experiencing a severe blizzard. Good luck trying to see the person next to you. ((Just made this up to suggest a color for Non-Faction places.))
-Etc...
I know it's frustrating when someone misses a post saying the door is locked/blocked or you can't actually use an area because it's been damaged, etc. It's also a hassle to post in EVERY thread that is affected by some event, especially base-wide events. This thread would -hopefully- help prevent some of that confusion and frustration.
Do you all think this is a good idea? Or too much of a hassle and you'd rather just tell people as they post? Is there anything you'd change to make it better? This is just a rough idea and it needs polishing.
Top Level Area: Individual Thread is under this effect.
This Whole Area is under this effect.
For example: ((These are effects that I know about. The first two examples are actually in effect.))
-Autobot Medical Bay: The Surgical Ward is heavily damaged and is currently unusable for medical purposes until further notice.
-Decepticon Medical Bay: The Repair Room is damaged, but still usable for medical purposes. The door is no longer blocked.
-Autobot Medical Bay is under lockdown. No one can get in or out unless a GB is used. ((This did happen, but is no longer true. This would be deleted shortly after the effect is gone in the RP.))
-Entire Autobot Base is in lockdown. You are stuck in the area you are in until further notice. GBing is allowed.
((Also happened but is no longer in effect as far as I'm aware - I could be wrong. But this is what got me thinking about proposing a thread like this.))
-Antartica: Antarctic Ice Sheet is currently experiencing a severe blizzard. Good luck trying to see the person next to you. ((Just made this up to suggest a color for Non-Faction places.))
-Etc...
I know it's frustrating when someone misses a post saying the door is locked/blocked or you can't actually use an area because it's been damaged, etc. It's also a hassle to post in EVERY thread that is affected by some event, especially base-wide events. This thread would -hopefully- help prevent some of that confusion and frustration.
Do you all think this is a good idea? Or too much of a hassle and you'd rather just tell people as they post? Is there anything you'd change to make it better? This is just a rough idea and it needs polishing.