This thread has been an interesting read for someone who has not actually entered into the game as of yet; and trying to get a feel of what to expect.
The interesting part, for me, is that all the participants to the actual topic seem to be on the same page yet they don't seem to recognize that fact.
From my experience as a D&D GM there is no question that new players need some guidance on the aspect of RP. In that sense Illysia's input is an important aspect to any game world. Just as important is the larger picture which the OP and other oldies have brought to the thread. The two aspects are not opposed to one another in my estimation.
Perhaps the thread would have had less of a conflict feel to it if all parties could see that both approaches could work in tandem. When bringing in a new players to my game world the other major plots do not get put on hold. The new players are simply brought into them when the GM feels they are ready for them.
Perhaps my points do not apply to the Planeshift RP; yet it would surprise me if not.
Anyway, hopefully the needed hardware will be available to me tomorrow to actually get in the PlaneShift world; so as to be able to draw my own conclusions.
It would be a grave mistake, in my opinion, to not welcome input from experienced oldies; as it would be to rebuke anyone in the trenches who is trying their best to make things better for all regardless of rl motives.
Bottom line is to make a better gaming world for all involved n'est pas?
- Nova the brazen n00b
[ Edit: Now in Planeshift and it appears my opinions still hold up. So far nothing earthshaking has happened RP-wise; yet all that have interacted with me have done so IC and all have been helpful. ]
