I kind of snapped about it but I still think what I said is applied to people. In any case it sort of works out that we didn't get too deep into it since SoS will soon be over and I can move onto High Rock which is set 6 months afterward. It is based on the Second Baron War of the British Isles with a focus on the internal strife of Elysana's High Rock as well as a Nordic counter attack and an Aldmeri Invasion. Adventure, political, character development, the usual I do, I like to do everything.

Ah poo I was really excited for this bad boy. So much for clicking refresh on the forum 25 times a day. And geez Story, use winks - almost killed me there for a second.

Really I don't think any of the people that posted so far in this convo did much to kill the RP. It's more the people who posted their sheet, then once, and left everyone else hanging.

Well, this svcks to be honest. I was really looking forward to using my character. Sorry to Immortal if I've done anything wrong, I know I could have made more of an effort to continue the RP or even made another character but it's a real shame this has to end but to be honest there wasn't much as I, as a writer, or as my character could have done to speed things up or change anything.

But yeah, I'd like that Story I'll likely see you around soon :foodndrink:

Blast it! My evil plot was exposed.

On a more serious note, though, really sad to see this go. 'Tis a shame that RPs like this suffer from people lazying off or just leaving it for some reason... Although it may be naive, I do believe though some may have more serious reasons for quitting unexpectedly.

Awww!

The story behind this RP, to me, is just brilliant, and I really hope you continue it at one point. I've had a blast.

Sheesh, I leave you kids alone for 2 seconds...

In all seriousness, I am sorry this didn't work out. I personally probably didn't help matters much, not having much time to dedicate to this the past couple of weeks or so. One thing I think that might help (in the future), when planning these sorts of large-scale RP's, is to discuss the roles people will be taking on in the RP. Not just throw up an idea and have people say "Yeah, I'd join that" but instead actually have a conversation with specific people about what their role would be, their responsibilities if they did decide to be in a position of power, and all that. Now I didn't have all the behind the scenes knowledge, so maybe that DID happen and things fell apart anyway. If that's the case, than just tell me to shove it.

Anyway, that's my two cents. Hopefully things will go more smoothly the next go round.

You're right, i'll make much more of an emphasis on that in High Rock. People will also be positioned better for their roles I intend.

I AM sorry to see this go. I was going to join as a subordinate in the DB, and maybe a consult of the Imperial Legion (since those guys are so hot on Imperial Law and a little lacking courtesies).

Still, a good character can be used for anything, I guess. *shrugs*

I can't wait for High Rock, although I'm a little intimidated by the idea of being Elysana. I've been careful not to make a high-power character for the timeline, lest I screw it up (I'm poor with tactics, good with being a sneaky [censored], and therein my problem lay)

Will the same role be applied about NPCs, or do I make a character sheet for Elysana?

Tactics are easy. Just take you're talent at being a sneak little bastard and apply it to politics I personally like to manipulate people, if that doesnt work i like to set fire to them while they are in a forrest.

Oh, no politics is fine. I'm good with politics (although sometimes I get bored with it; I'd rather be manipulative of characters harder than politicians), but tactics, as in the controlling of armies, leaves me particularly lost. I've never had much of a wish to control large forces, and still don't, hence why I tend to go for a lower-ranking charcater rather than the boss.

To be honest, I'd especially like to be some crazy freelancer that I know immortal tries to stamp down on.

Im thinking of introducing Almerion, who will be on the hunt for Serosi for unkown reasons. Im definately Introducing Tora, maybe as a mercenary member/leader. But my main group will probably be the Orsimer.. They are the irish for this scenario. Im irish :stare:

I'm thinking I will keep Hestion Alcheron and perhaps introduce him one day in a later rp. Speaking of which, why won't people post in SoS?! I'm stuck waiting!

Damn. Sorry to see this go, Immortal. I know that I wasn't exactly posting up a storm myself, but if you don't mind, I think I have a couple of suggestions for if you decide to remake it.

First off, next time I'd say try to start a little smaller. I think one of the problems we had this go around was that we were trying to coordinate actions and characters across all of Vvardenfell, and I think that spaced things out too much. I'm not saying that all characters should be bound to the same city, but maybe if they were all initially confined to one area, say around Balmora/Caldera/Ald Ruhn. That way, all the characters are closer together, and you can get some initial interaction going more easily.

Second, I think other people are right when they say that too many RPs start off, and people flock to them before they really know what they're getting into. Maybe if you put an initial limit on the number of people who could join, and then added more at regular intervals, it might help people really think about how they're going to participate in the roleplay before joining.

Again, these are just suggestions; feel free to acknowledge or dismiss them as you please. And I hope that you one day decide to come back to this RP; it definitely has potential.

I see what you're getting at, Dark, but I don't think that's the point. In political-type RPs such as this, you're supposed to be all over the place. It's all about emissaries, letters, and sending our troops/servants out to do your dirty work (which is why its often beneficial to be/also have a lower-ranking character who gets to go out and do things).

It's not about the most powerful people on vvardenfell running out to kill daedra, or whatever. You aren't RPing that; you send your men to deal with it. You are RPing politically, how you deal with threats, how you interact with other powers, who are your enemies and your friends, and does that change when faced with the Oblivion Crisis.

Not sure if I was clear, but whatever.

I agree about limiting the people coming in, or at least, limiting the higher-up roles, anyway, though. People do come, and then if its not to their liking, they lose enthusiasm and stop posting. And what happens? All the guys who are supposed to be making the decisions aren't around anymore.

But I have to say, I'd probably be up for this to be remade (or at least to be in one of these large-scale rps again).

Most King and Queens aren't tacticians. As a leader though, your skill should be placing people who are good tacticians in the armies. You won't be alone as Wayrest. I'd imagine you'd have quite a few Kingdoms and baronies subordinate and allied with you, plus you can name a Field Marshall to command your armies and do your bidding.



Gortwog is the [censored], do him justice. I might make an Orc character myself, Crazy was gonna run Orsinium but its open now due to his hectic schedule.



Stop looking at me man! The final thread to siege of sentinel was to have been posted two days ago, but the family keeps on closing windows or rebooting the computer. I'll have it up this afternoon.

Whereas Kings were frequently warleaders (not neccesarily good ones) in the medieval society, I don't think a queen would need to worry about that further than doing what you said, placing people good at this thing (and, even more importantly, loyal) at the head. Although I do think that most the dukes/lords/petty kings should and probably will be commanders. At least I know Manfred will.

I will have a subordinate character in all three major factions. For High Rock I was going to have a mid 20s arrogant french-esque noble, very handsome and clean and impressive but behind closed doors he is quite the animal. He'd be handling much of the military force of Wayrest directly as needed.



Well at first I was considering doing a very in depth academy setting but I figured it would be too complex and it would kill the RP. So instead there well be a mercenary company working for the different Breton Dukes and Barons etc in a very adventure like manner. So i'm all for crazy freelancers.



Story is making the last thread I think. And then we'll get to it.




I think when the RP starts this time i'm going to let IB Timeline members pick first roles. So those who've RPed in Siege of Sentinel because I know they'll stick around. It's only fair to repay their loyalty. I hope to see you in High Rock!

Well, I hate to see this rp closed, but I suppose I am one of the ones responsible for its closing. I intended on posting alot more then what I did, but some things came up. Sorry Immortal. I'll do what it takes to finish up the Siege of Sentinel but then I think I might have to hang up my gloves for a while. If not, I'll make a Orcish captain or something that isn't a major part of the Highrock rp incase something else comes up.

You know me I've never had a problem with people not posting if it was due to real life. That isn't a problem. But i saw some others who made character sheets with important roles, posted once maybe twice and then left and I see them on the forum still.

How many people would be interested in doing this later on?

I'm down for that. This RP looks like it would be amazing if pulled off really well.

I'm interested if it takes off again - and should be able to hang around if doesn't go too fast. I can keep on with one or two posts of my own a day without troubles.

We are working on QW right now, but when that is done I think this is getting re-made.

:banghead: I so wish I could take part in this... Sadly, the fun will be left for you all :meh:

Looks good ImmortalBlood, have fun