Smilies.

[bilbous]

It might be nice if there were some punctuation mark you could use to separate /commands in-line and have them run sequentially or do they do that already?

[lordraleigh]

Unfortunately, there are some possibilities of failure, like in the example below:

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<replace bad=":D" good="*makes a big smile*" />

* lordraleigh types in game

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/me explains:Distribution of wealth is done in a pretty different manner inside the Union

* lordraleigh sees:

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Annera explains*makes a big smiles*istrubution of wealth is done in a pretty different manner
inside the Union

[Volund]

In my early days...I said wussup bro and it turned out how fare thee bro...kinda lame. Put more filters in, and anyway I rarely talk alot in PS, except for to many /tells in which I ignore them all.

[zhai]

I can see why using smilies can be considered OOC. I have no problem myself except when conversation degrades to just ", , :-/ and lol". Seeing it every now and then is not a big deal. I don't use them myself when talking IC but if someone else does I don't make such a big deal out of it.

And since the term "RP Nazi" was used, I gotta say I find it equally annoying when players start "teaching" other players how to RP. Especially when they do it in the main window. I find that much more disruptive because it often escalates into an unnecessary discussion about whys and why nots when it could be easily avoided by using tells. It is OK to point out some things that can help others with their RP but we all RP differently so we should show respect in how we deliver those pieces of advice (and ponder if it is really worth it while we're at it). It's like saying "don't speak when you got food in your mouth" or "don't put your elbows on the table". You can't say it like that to just about anyone without sounding like an uptight jerk to those who don't know you are not (or those who know you are for that matter).

[emeraldfool]

And since the term "RP Nazi" was used, I gotta say I find it equally annoying when players start "teaching" other players how to RP. Especially when they do it in the main window. I find that much more disruptive because it often escalates into an unnecessary discussion about whys and why nots when it could be easily avoided by using tells. It is OK to point out some things that can help others with their RP but we all RP differently so we should show respect in how we deliver those pieces of advice (and ponder if it is really worth it while we're at it). It's like saying "don't speak when you got food in your mouth" or "don't put your elbows on the table". You can't say it like that to just about anyone without sounding like an uptight jerk to those who don't know you are not (or those who know you are for that matter).

That's a good point.

I remember one time I was in an RP with about 5 people (just a casual tavern discussion) when one guy corrected another guy's use of a word, which became a 5-minute OOC argument complete with quotes from Dictionary websites and wikipaedia. While me and the other two just tried to talk over it, and ignore the fact that 2 participants in the conversation had suddenly gone brain-dead (i.e. refused to speak IC and were thusly just sitting there staring into space).

'Twas quite annoying...

[Idoru]

Exactly that kind of arguement happened in the confrontation I witnessed which changed my opinion on the use of smilies and LOLs. For a good amount of time the discussion was largely OOC in main. I admittedly did comment a few times (I only remember specifically something to parallo) but it was quite silly for it all just to break down into a chat about semantics and terminology. (I wasnt involved in the actual confrontation, just a nosey bystander)

I suppose im against that happening around other people aswell as smilies and LOLs.

[Vengeance]

This is the lamest discussion I've seen on the forums in a long time.  Emoticons are a textual substitute for lack of facial expression on the characters.  Other substitutes exist, such as *smile* or /me smiles, but they are all the same fricken thing.  Get over yourselves.

The last thing PS needs is a bunch more "rules" from RP Nazis governing what can be said in what channel.  Just relax.  If you find it annoying, take solace in the fact that I find YOU annoying, so it all evens out. :-)  :-)  :-)

- Venge

[emeraldfool]

This is the lamest discussion I've seen on the forums in a long time.  Emoticons are a textual substitute for lack of facial expression on the characters.  Other substitutes exist, such as *smile* or /me smiles, but they are all the same fricken thing.  Get over yourselves.

The last thing PS needs is a bunch more "rules" from RP Nazis governing what can be said in what channel.  Just relax.  If you find it annoying, take solace in the fact that I find YOU annoying, so it all evens out. :-)  :-)  :-)

- Venge

Uh-huh, but since when was the last time you RPed? Why should your opinion be the one that matters most when it doesn't even concern you at all...?

(Sorry if that sounds aggressive, I'm too lazy to word it better )

[Parallo]

I don't think you have to worry about being the one sounding offencive, Emerald.

[Xillix Queen of Fools]

I am sure if one was to post and ultimate smileys and leetspeak filter xml it would be used. Part of the joy here is you can fix this yourselves. 

I don't like the smilies either. It is not something worth making a rule over IMO however.

Roleplayers could use to gain some sway with the other types of players by hosting some player events.

[Vengeance]

I am not an RPer, of course, so it offends me to see a self-appointed group of RPers sitting around thinking up rules for the non-RPers about what annoys them.  You do your thing, and the non-RPers will do their thing--no rules required in either direction.

[Under the moon]

I tried to make some filter, as I said, and it has problems with some things. :D or and :[CAPS] does not seem to filter. I am using the ones I made now, including:  :)  :(  and others, and it works fine.

Now, I really don't see why any rules should be made on this, as you can not enforce them anyways.

Now, go back to complaining about stuff the Devs can do something about. That is if they feel like it. *grins*

[Parallo]

It wasn't a 'make-a-rule-about-this', it was a 'whats-your-opinion-on-this.' Hence not being on this board and being on general discussion.

[Idoru]

Get over yourselves.

Just relax.   If you find it annoying, take solace in the fact that I find YOU annoying, so it all evens out. :-)  :-)  :-)
- Venge

It appears the only person who needs to follow this advice is yourself.

You do your thing, and the non-RPers will do their thing--no rules required in either direction.

I think you will find that rules are required. Or can I go name a character Uber-l33t? If its only going to irritate RPers and get in the way of their RP why does it matter?

[Gharan]

Although smilies are annoying (to me anyway) I can think of things said that make me cringe a whole lot more than a smilie.

For instance: lol
                  m8

The list could be endless.