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Here you can all say how bad i am, cus i dont want these massages in my wars and IC threads.

MODEDIT: No, you can't say how bad he is. You can say what he could do to improve. If you're a newbie, you can also ask for help yourself.

If you hunt for this thread later and can't find it, it'll probably have been moved to Gameplay, because that's the forum about how to play all aspects of NS.

I'm leaving it here for the time being, though, because I hope it will stay limited to specifically International Incidents RPing.

your not bad, just inexperianced. your getting better, your vechile designs have improved tenfold from the orignal ones thats for sure.

your not bad, just inexperianced. your getting better, your vechile designs have improved tenfold from the orignal ones thats for sure.

Well, that's on account of the Draftroom.

Yea, thanks to the draftroom. But here you can all, say every OOC thing to me, if its an unfriendly thing.

I have several things to say:

1) Please, listen to advice offered. You don't have to take it, but if it's logical and generally makes sense, then I'd advise you to take it. (Advice about advice, lol)
2) State clearly what the topic status is at the start. Open? Closed? Semi-Open? Something useful for closed topics and choosing who to RP with would be a sign-up thread-cum-OOC thread. Makes for better coordination.
3) Don't run away from topics. That makes you look bad to everyone. And never, ever, lose your head. >.<
4) Don't be afraid- call people out on god-mode if they did do it, and don't be afraid to ask politely and all. Chances are, if you're friendly and don't take offense at too much, people will like you.
5) I suggest improving your English; it makes for better understanding between all sides. I was confused a bit by your posts in the Oil In Roef Claimed Lands thread, whether you were opting for war or peace.
6) Consider the other options. There's always more options than just war. Keep an open mind; think out of the box. Sometimes I am guilty of doing neither.
7) The underdog can win. Lynion can attest to that.
8) We're all imperfect, from you to me to, well, everyone on this planet really.

That's pretty good Eird Lor. Just one thing, what does it mean when you used the word attest?

7) The underdog can win. Lynion can attest to that.

it means, lyion won when he was on the losing side

attest ns more or less "he can give evidence to support that"

I saw somewhere that he beat Volzgrad, who had a large numerical advantage, yet Lynion still beat him.

If you were looking for the definition, then:

"To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine", or so says the dictionary; I couldn't figure out a clear way to explain it in my own words, despite being called a 'walking dictionary' IRL (hence my signature xD).

I may be new in terms of post counts, but I've been watching for a while, unable to post... :P :D

(Sorry for unrelatedness to the actual thread in this reply roef)

Edit: And for a short-form way of explaining what I just said, see ^, Thanks Kewen.

Ahhh...Now I understand it. Thanks for that.

@ Lynion: No offense to Roef, but I think it was the classic human defence of self-pity and passive aggressiveness. I should know...

In any case Roef, all's you need to do is lighten up, listen to other people, and have fun.

i dont think its possible for someone to have fun, and lighten up when you have the same group of people followiong you from thread to thread and posting more or less
"YOUR NOT LISTENING NOOB, why are you not listening <insert rage > you are lame for not listening to worthy adivce, stop RPing till your learn some skills."


which is a summary of what people do to roef in every thread, even when he asks them to go away nicely once or twice. i read Roef's threads, because i hate it when people acuse others of not listening then do it themselmes a la hypocrit(notsure if thats how you spell it)

@ Lynion: No offense to Roef, but I think it was the classic human defence of self-pity and passive aggressiveness. I should know...

In any case Roef, all's you need to do is lighten up, listen to other people, and have fun.

That part is paramount.

also,i have to say.


I TOLD YOU SO


i seriously did, i remember about 4 or 5 threads that involed me saying, leave him alone he said go. and this time a mod warned you. so yea.

told ya so.


p.s forgive bad spelling, i am tired and frumpy and i just had dinner. wait, the last two are contradictory...

Kewen, you sound like you're a teenager screaming, "I TOLD YOU SO! SEE, I TOLD YOU SEE! I'M SMART! I TOLD YOU SO!". XD

Roef, all you gotta do is take the RPing a little slower. This will aid you in knowing what is going on to a better degree, which will aid your responses. You should also take those slower as well, so you make your points clearer.

@ Kewen: No need to rub it in...

Edit: What ^ said, Roef.

I told you woud enjoy this thread :)

Roef, this is the NS community when its nice. what you sais when it is angry.

and yes, i am acting like a little kid with the I TOLD YOU SO SEE IM SMART>

becoz. i am smart, and i told you so:P but im going to stop rubbing it in now, my ego has been stroked enough and my epeen nice and large.


also, roef sorry about sinking ab attle ship or two of yours, and i hope you apprciate that out of everyone on NS, i've actaully been sticking up for you.

Here you can all say how bad i am, cus i dont want these massages in my wars and IC threads.
Don't get to excited there buddy

My list:
1. Your adopted and we hate you
2. Your name just annoys me... Roef... comon... what is it a new date rape drug??
3. You use 'cus'
4. Your mother and I don't love you anymore
5. I find your smell obnoxious
6. You remind me of a dog I once owned. That dog is now dead. Thanks alot for stirring up old memories butt-face <_<
7. I don't actually know who you are... So hi!
8. :mp5::gas::sniper::sniper::sniper::mp::gas::mp5:
9. You caused me to break up with the only lady I could ever truly love.

That's how bad you are!

(actually... seriously... who are you? should I just wander back to general now? I feel kind of lost here...)

I am a alian, coming from planet jakoma and here to destroy mankind.

Roef, I know you want to RP better, correct?

Last year I had this same problem. When a whole group of nations invaded me, I panicked and got..."upset".

I've seen your designs, you're getting better at them. I would like to offer a little advice. Read other people's threads for examples, and see their RP posts.

Whaddaya mean "when" Greal? Everybody's always invading you :P

Whaddaya mean "when" Greal? Everybody's always invading you :P

or Greal blowing themself up with our help or with out

Lapse, dear, it's time for supper and everyone's been so worried about you! It was very naughty to wander off like that. Now just hop in the back of the squad car and we'll take you home.

Roef, your reply was exactly right. Thank you for looking after him.

All, I'll add a bit to Roef's first post so you have a reason to expand your comments a little. I know we have stickies on how to RP, but not everyone reads them. II has its own customs, and they're sometimes a bit hard for newcomers to fathom.

The occasional live thread can help. so if there are any experienced players who can give specific examples or general up-to-date commentary, here's your chance. Newbies might also post about what they find confusing.

Mods will be keeping an eye on the thread, so flamers and spammers can expect the sky to fall on their heads.

This was a public service announcement. We now return you to our regular programming.

Thanks :) And, greal, thanks, my design are getting better.
And somebody is invading me yes, but we spke about it, its like a training or something, to show you all i can RP to.

Roef, your reply was exactly right. Thank you for looking after him.

Did I miss something?

All, I'll add a bit to Roef's first post so you have a reason to expand your comments a little. I know we have stickies on how to RP, but not everyone reads them. II has its own customs, and they're sometimes a bit hard for newcomers to fathom.

The occasional live thread can help. so if there are any experienced players who can give specific examples or general up-to-date commentary, here's your chance. Newbies might also post about what they find confusing.

I'm guessing that live thread means "One that's commonly posted in"?

Well, I suppose i'm still considering redoing Sky Of Aces thread (It got a bit out of hand last time). If I do, and Roef is prepared to listen to and take on board the advice myself, Lynion, Alversia, Salzland & many others have given him, I don't see why he couldn't join that. I'm still planning it though, so don't expect a Sky Of Aces II thread to appear in the next 5 minutes,.

Mods will be keeping an eye on the thread, so flamers and spammers can expect the sky to fall on their heads.

This was a public service announcement. We now return you to our regular programming.

:hail:

I am a alian, coming from planet jakoma and here to destroy mankind.

What in the hell?

Did I miss something?



I'm guessing that live thread means "One that's commonly posted in"?

Well, I suppose i'm still considering redoing Sky Of Aces thread (It got a bit out of hand last time). If I do, and Roef is prepared to listen to and take on board the advice myself, Lynion, Alversia, Salzland & many others have given him, I don't see why he couldn't join that. I'm still planning it though, so don't expect a Sky Of Aces II thread to appear in the next 5 minutes,.



:hail:

Lol, but, what is sky of aces? I never joined, or read it...

Lol, but, what is sky of aces? I never joined, or read it...

Well, the original was about a group of elite Fighter Pilots during 1943. It was more a character RP, but at the same time it was a war RP.

Lynion will know about it, and Ursava signed up.

At the moment, it's likely to be set sometime in the 1950's, but i'm not yet decided. I don't think you were online at the time of it. Here, this will link you to the IC thread - it's finished now, obviously.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13916475#post13916475

As you can see, things did go a bit wrong there.

OOC: Next time, I'm just going to be a pilot because I stuffed it up last time. Could it be further in the future next time?

OOC: Alright, i understand... Go ahead...

OOC: Next time, I'm just going to be a pilot because I stuffed it up last time. Could it be further in the future next time?

Well, it wasn't that bad. Yes, it could. I was originally thinking 1950's, but if other Nations would like it to be later than that, i have no problems with that.

OOC: Alright, i understand... Go ahead...

With what?

With what?

With makiing a Sky Of Aces II, i was just saying its a good idea, after i readed the other one.

He meant: Go ahead with your thread.

OOC: Yea.

Well, i'm still working on the formalities of it, but what the hell.

:) lol

Ustio North, what I actually meant by "live thread" was one that is having a lot of current posts, as opposed to the stickies, which tend to have a rush when posted, then die off to a trickle (if they're not locked).

Try to keep this one general. No harm in starting a separate sign-up thread if someone shows an interest in your RP, but in terms of this thread, see what you can say that would be helpful in all II roleplaying.

For example, which works better for you: a separate sign-up/OOC thread, with the action taking place in another IC thread, or just plunging into the RP and including very occasional OOC comments?

Is it worthwhile making a detailed factbook for your nation before you start RPing, or do you build it up as you go along? Is it acceptable to change your factbook if you find a particular detail doesn't work? What military strength did you start with, and how did you figure it out? Can one successfully RP a non-war -- one in which shrewd diplomacy, or mutually assured destruction, averts a conflict?

I don't mean anyone need answer all these questions, I'm just trying to suggest areas newcomers might want information on.

And yes, regulars, this has all been done before; I just thought it was time the latest crop had a go.

Ustio North, what I actually meant by "live thread" was one that is having a lot of current posts, as opposed to the stickies, which tend to have a rush when posted, then die off to a trickle (if they're not locked).

Try to keep this one general. No harm in starting a separate sign-up thread if someone shows an interest in your RP, but in terms of this thread, see what you can say that would be helpful in all II roleplaying.

Oh right. That's kinda what I meant when I asked, but thanks for clarifying that.

For example, which works better for you: a separate sign-up/OOC thread, with the action taking place in another IC thread, or just plunging into the RP and including very occasional OOC comments?

Well, since i'm answering this post anyway, i'll say a bit on my nation and RP's. Sky Of Aces had an OOC/Discussion/Signup Thread, where characters were formed and ideas were planned. Once we had the relevant players and information, I created an IC thread. OOC was to be kept to a minimum in the IC thread.

Is it worthwhile making a detailed factbook for your nation before you start RPing, or do you build it up as you go along? Is it acceptable to change your factbook if you find a particular detail doesn't work? What military strength did you start with, and how did you figure it out? Can one successfully RP a non-war -- one in which shrewd diplomacy, or mutually assured destruction, averts a conflict?

In answer to the three areas I emboldened:

1: Yes, I would reccommend taking the time to write a detailed factbook. I recently re-wrote my factbook to be a bit easier on the brain for reading, as my first one wasn't very clear.

2: Yes. I had to change part of my history to work with the rest of it, and the Sky Of Aces RP (If you're looking at my factbook, the Revolution originally happened in the 1940s, but since that was when SoA was set, it was changed)

3: Personally, I started with a Military overall the size of the UK, when my nation was around that size. Once I was of a similar size of the USA, I updated my Military to be a similar size. Now, i generally add about 100,000 personel every 2 months, which I see as a reasonable build up.

Whaddaya mean "when" Greal? Everybody's always invading you :P

Last year, I didn't get as invaded much as this year :D TPF invaded me in April last year, and I godmoded my way out of the war. :(

Roef, if you are looking for help, you can always telegram me.

Are you making a Sky of Aces II thread UN?

Roef, simply out of curiousity, what is your native language?

He told me Dutch...I think

Yea, dutch.

Ah. Your region at one point "scottish empire", gave me an oft-dismissed suspiscion that it was Gáidhlig.

I believe that there is/was a seperate Dutch RP community here of some sort, right?

Sort of.