Regarding Bellum...

[JustSnilloc]

After having heard that Fro was resigning from Bellum as being the one running it, I had expressed a possible interest in picking up where she had left off. This is still the case, but I'd like to post this topic and poll to sort out my mixed feeling about the idea.

My mixed feelings consist of liking the overall idea of running the RP, but needing to learn the details and adhering to (on some level) the original and intended plot of said RP. That being said, as the prospective administrator of Bellum, I'd have to run through several hurdles in order to get it running again (as is). However, it should be noted that the general idea of Bellum could be transplanted to a new RP where all user content (the writing you guys have submitted) could be transplanted somewhat seamlessly. In that scenario, I would simply have a different overarching plot in mind than what Fro did.

Other things you all might consider, that I'm willing to do, is a Star Wars RP with a different premise, another RP altogether, or even someone else doing a new RP (which isn't really me doing something new, so much as it is an option you might consider). Regardless, I'd like to see how the voting goes and know what everyone's thoughts on the matter are.

[iamsuperguppy]

I'd say one of the first two (picking up where we left off or starting anew in the same setting). Both of these ideas involving preserving what has already been posted. I'd hate to lose my (what turned out to be really good) Jakli post. Also, things are generally so slow for us, keeping any progress is always helpful rather than starting over. I have no major opinions of fro's plot at this point one way or another. So whether you continue with her plot or make another makes little difference to me. Whatever works best for you, to be honest.

[JustSnilloc]

I've got to be honest guys... If Guppy's interest is all that this particular RP has going for it, I can't say that it will be a thing. So, if you have some interest in this RP, please vote and comment. Data had sent me a message about it, so I'm guessing he might have some interest, but if anyone else wants to see this RP happen then you'll have to let me know. I'm no mind reader, and the only thing I can logically gather from your lack of response is that you aren't interested.

[Prae]

I like the characters I have for this RP, so because of that I'd hate to see Bellum die completely. Though if Fro is going to stay out of this, it'd be a lot of work to go through all her ideas for the main story arcs and side stories and implement them, so I suppose that a reboot (again) could work.

[jacklamont]

My characters could arguably be used in any time period of star wars. Granted, Agrona's background would have to twist and turn to make it fit, but yeah. I'd prefer if we kept going, since we have so many introduced already, but if people want to start over...

[Deleted]

Uh, so... I kinda... voted a little late. But I mainly just want to use an existing topic to officially announce that I do intend to bring back Bellum Schismaticum. I intend to also probably pull over some of the things that can be adapted from Bellum Veterrimus, though I'm not sure what all could be made to fit.

Anyway, JS, since you were never in Bellum Schismaticum, I'm not sure how you'd want to proceed, or if you'd want to join it at all. I don't even recall if you read the old RP or not. But if you need any summaries of the plot or characters, just ask and I (or one of the others) can fill you in. If you do join, it'd probably not be too hard for you to pull over your BV characters into BS, or you could make something new. Whichever you prefer.

Also, Thunder is a nimby.

[JustSnilloc]

Dec 14, 2014 0:08:52 GMT -5 @fro619 said:

Anyway, JS, since you were never in Bellum Schismaticum, I'm not sure how you'd want to proceed, or if you'd want to join it at all. I don't even recall if you read the old RP or not. But if you need any summaries of the plot or characters, just ask and I (or one of the others) can fill you in. If you do join, it'd probably not be too hard for you to pull over your BV characters into BS, or you could make something new. Whichever you prefer.

I was kind of on the fence about it from the start, but I don't feel I'm the one to lead this particular RP. I don't have much in terms of plot or general planning for it. I would be willing to participate should someone else pick up the reins, but not as the one running it.

Also, Thunder is a nimby.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjJ17CuxmGU

[Deleted]

Sorry if I wasn't clear - I do intend to do the GMing for Bellum. I know better than anyone what a massive amount of work it would be. Drone and Data flirted with the idea of co-GMing the story when I originally laid it down, and I believe they came to the conclusion that it couldn't be done. There is just too much in here that's tied too closely to me and my own sort of writing/vision/plotting, so it'd be nearly impossible for someone else to take up the reins and press forward, particularly after so much time has passed.

I definitely do intend to get things moving, hopefully sooner rather than later. Mainly I was just wondering if you had read any/all of Bellum or if you felt that you needed summaries for the events in order to join in.

[JustSnilloc]

So are we picking up the old bellum or continuing with the recent one? If the former, then I'd definitely need some catching up. If the latter, then I'll just go with the flow.

[Deleted]

Picking up old Bellum (Schismaticum, as opposed to Veterrimus). Though I think a few of us are incorporating some of the Veterrimus ideas into Schismaticum where possible.