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2009-01-06, 08:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
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2009-01-06, 08:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
"With difficulty" is fairly accurate. To be pedantic, there is only one ABR, at least only one on this forum. But we do have a number of Plotlines, Fat Fish Fury (the main storyline, which gets fairly confusing at times), Sorcerer Dude Strikes Back (a spin-off from FFF), and Plot 3 or the Pluperfect Plot (which was intended to be a Sci-Fi detective type storyline... yeah).
There is no real way to join ABR, in a minimum sense, you draw your avatar killing someone else's avatar, whenever you feel like it. Dr Bath still does this occasionally.
To participate in a Plot, things get more complicated. You need at least a half-decent grasp of storytelling, art and grammar, and then draw a comic in which you introduce yourself to some of the other characters in a non-contrived manner.
EDIT: Ninjas! *Shakes fist again*Last edited by Keris; 2009-01-06 at 08:41 PM.
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2009-01-06, 08:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
hey everyone did i mention I hate butterfly? Its very annoying...I dont like em that much infact I cant stand it at all.
oh btw tiff I saw that plampow thingy a few games after ya got off the game.Avatar by Crimmy
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2009-01-06, 08:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
I think what Beans means is how do you join without looking stupid?
For starters, don't be something of god-like power. Only popular people can do that.Last edited by Green-Shirt Q; 2009-01-06 at 08:49 PM.
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2009-01-06, 08:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
That pretty much sums it up, yeah.
Just don't get too insane with your character/backstory.
I tried to teach you to turtle, but nooo you had to keep shooting at me.
oh btw tiff I saw that palmpow thingy a few games after ya got off the game.Last edited by Tiffanie Lirle; 2009-01-06 at 08:46 PM.
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2009-01-06, 08:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
To join ABR, you make a comic with your avatar killing someone else's avatar.
To join an ABR plot (different), you make a comic introducing your character to the rest of the people with a decent try at explaining how you got there (in the comic or text typed in the post with the comic).
General note, Iceddragons has not shown up here for a while.
Edit; mostly ninja'd.Last edited by memnarch; 2009-01-06 at 08:47 PM.
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2009-01-06, 08:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
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2009-01-06, 08:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
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2009-01-06, 08:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Well, Beans is here. Seeyah.
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2009-01-06, 08:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
you wanna play? I'm gonna be on for a bit. Probably quest 5 in the free channel soloing. :P
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2009-01-06, 08:53 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Sorry Mega, gonna have to pass for now. It's like.. 2:52 am here so I'm not planning on being up much longer.
Still have a few avys to finish anyways.
And then I have to update my Youtube channel, and finish SoG's Caramell thingyma dance. The list goes on and on.
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2009-01-06, 08:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
you have a youtube? This i must see
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2009-01-06, 08:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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2009-01-06, 08:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Joining ABR is kind of like trying to jump into a moving bus. It's going somewhere, so just getting on it is tough. Depending on how you introduce yourself, people may smooch over and offer you a seat, or try to throw you out the window, and trying to grab the wheel and change the direction the whole thing is going is generally unwelcome.
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2009-01-06, 09:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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*crashes through the window* *bad words*
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2009-01-06, 09:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
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2009-01-06, 09:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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2009-01-06, 09:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
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2009-01-06, 09:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
BRC's guide to joining ABR.
First of all, ABRites are busy people, and usually have an idea for what they want to do in mind. Also, panel-space isn't easy to come by, and templates are tricky. This is why so many "Hi everbody, can I join?" Intro's are ignored. You have added nothing, the conversation is kind of awkward, and all people can really do is spend a panel acknowledging your existence, then promptly go back to doing what they were doing before, which is weird. The following diaolouge shows what would happen if people respond to simple "Can I join" intros.
ABRer: Alright everybody, here is the plan.
Newbie: Hello, what are you doing, can I help?
ABRer: Sure thing total stranger, now that your existence is acknowledged, here is the plan...
That's awkward and takes longer to make. At the same time, an intro comic that makes too big of a splash plot-wise will generally be met with hostility. People don't appreciate newbies totally derailing the plot with their intro comics.
My advice, Carve out a nitch for your character BEFORE you make your intro comic. Read the wiki, and get a general idea of the state of the plot, then post your character concept on the discussion thread and present an idea for how to enter before you make your intro comic. This way everybody knows what to expect, and can incorporate it into their plans. It lets you get that perfect balance where you influence the plot enough that people can actually respond to you besides saying "Hello!" but not so much that people ignore you out of spite.
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2009-01-06, 09:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Don't make me come over there, I will destroy you. Civilized world.. pssh, barbarian!
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Über alles in der Welt,
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Edit- Ninja'd by Memn, how the hell did you find my channel?Last edited by Tiffanie Lirle; 2009-01-06 at 09:17 PM.
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2009-01-06, 09:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Last edited by memnarch; 2009-01-06 at 09:20 PM.
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2009-01-06, 09:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Bye. Oh and thanks for helping me get into ABR without most of you dislikeing me.
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2009-01-06, 09:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
...You never asked.
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2009-01-06, 09:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
I r listening... trance be odd.
I'd like to see you try, there are like three different countries in the way!
...unless you have a boat.You don't, do you?
And besides, calling someone a barbarian simply means you don't understand the language. It's all "Blah-blah-blah". Makes you wonder why we don't call politicians barbarians...
And need I remind you about the whole "Our Empire controlled a quarter of the world's population" thing?
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2009-01-06, 09:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Crap, wrong vid.
I meant to put this one Imagination - Envy
Searched "imagination envy" on the video google to get to it. If you notice, yours is the five entry there.If you want a OotS style Touhou avatar, send me a request.
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2009-01-06, 09:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Wait what? Why did Crimson explode and act like we kicked him out of ABR?
Crimson, the reason we havn't acknowledged you in-comic is becuase you havn't given us much to acknowledge. Your intro didn't move the plot at all. None of the characters know anything about you, and the artists are too lazy to make a comic simply saying "Hi" back to you. If people sit down to make a comic, they want to be able to do something. I mean, even if somebody did say "Hello" where would it go from there.
Crimsonangel: Greetings!
Nameless: Hello
Crimson:...so... hows that weather...
Here, allow me to present some possible entrances:
Lying and Nameless are both epic casters, have one of them, wanting as much help as they can get against the shades, Gate in a celestial, in this case, You, to help. Give your character a motivation to stick around.
Maybe Oliver met you on his planar journey and calls you up to ask for help. Maybe the upper-level celestials, sensing the great evil that is the Shades break free and begin making minions, sent you down to help, follow a team in secret until they start fighting shade minions, then, now that you know they are forces of good, jump out and start in with the smiting. Any of these situations give you a pre-established purpose so that people know what to do with your character, how to treat them, ect.
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2009-01-06, 09:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Each of the songs is quite different from the other, makes each of em quite a unique listening experience. Think of it as a light techno.
You don't, do you?
And besides, calling someone a barbarian simply means you don't understand the language.
That one never was too popular, a bit too loud me thinks. Best one I got is Moskau. 12k views atm.
Edit @v - Sounds fine tbhLast edited by Tiffanie Lirle; 2009-01-06 at 09:37 PM.
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2009-01-06, 09:34 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Hm. Here's my idea.
All the ruckus with Dark Lord Bright has awoken Thryza, who was buried somewhat nearby, a bit further uphill. He pops up and immediately starts to blearily yell at them for waking him, calling them "insufferable topsiders." Finally coming to his undead senses, he looks at them and asks, "Who the hells are you, then?"
What needs to be fixed/improved?
EDIT: I see a need for plot-moving in it. But how to fill that need...?Last edited by Beans; 2009-01-06 at 09:38 PM.
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2009-01-06, 09:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: ABR Discussion Thread XVI: Matters of Futures Imperfect
Yeah, well, that title is kinda hard to remember.
Btw, is it supposed to just cut out (sort of) at the end of Moskau?
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