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Party chat: What it is, and what it is not
Dorganath:
This is just a friendly reminder about the use of the Party channel in-game, as it seems that enough people do not completely understand how it should and should not be used here.
What the Party Channel is:
[*]Most importantly, it's a way for GMs to keep track of people and conversations during quests.
[*]A way to keep in contact with other characters in your group that does not directly disturb anyone not in the group.[/LIST]
What the Party Channel is not:
[*]It is not a free license to communicate OOC with members of your group because the general server population cannot hear it.
[*]It is not an appropriate way to communicate, IC or OOC, with members of your party who are in different areas of the server, or even far enough away in the same area as to be out of earshot.
[*]It is not a way to meta-game the location of other members of your group.[/LIST]
You may ask, "Why is this a problem, if no one in my group cares about the OOC?" The simple answer is that the Party channel is seen by any GMs who are currently logged on, and if a GM is running a quest or impromptu event, such OOC chatter can be a terrible distraction for a GM trying to sort through the conversations of a party (or parties) with whom he/she is trying to interact. We ask that you don't do it, so please, don't do it.
If OOC communication is necessary, use of Tells is preferable to the Party channel for the simple fact that Tells are already OOC and GMs do not see them at all. There are also cases, such as if you need to log out or step away from the computer for a few moments where a brief OOC notice to the rest of your party is desired. Typing things like "// brb" or "// gotta log" or something similar is fine, because it's brief and it is the most appropriate means to communicate such things to a group of more than a couple people.
I have seen comments ranging from asking what music the other people in the group liked to hear to people in various different parts of a server talking about where to meet to go gather some kind of CNR or to help some character(s) retrieve their grave(s). None of these are really appropriate uses of the Party channel.
I know that sometimes things come up, people slip, mistakes happen, whatever. We understand this and it's fine when it happens, but it should be the exception, not the rule. Entire OOC conversations should not take place in the Party channel. Please try and be observant of this.
Leanthar:
Thank you Dorganath, 100% agree on all of your points.
Please try to keep things IC as much as possible, that is what an RP server is about--and most certainly is what Layonara is about.
Rowana:
What follows is portions of my GM log, names removed for anonymity, over a six hour span, approximately. I left out some of the OOC, where people had to log suddenly or something that is generally excusable. During this time there were GM threats made on OOC, persons were spoken to individually, and still it persisted. You will see from the log that there was quite a bit of this OOC inside and outside of Party speak. OOC outside of party speak does not make it alright. If you are afk and want to alert your party that you are back. You don't have to do it OOC. A simple emote will suffice. *Stretches* or something similar. If something odd has happened, Handling in Tells is best, unless GM assistance is required. If you have an OOC question for someone related to Exp or what have you, this is best left to a tell as well. Keep in mind as you look over the log, that I omitted an exceptional amount of OOC that was in addition to this OOC.
Please please please, rememeber that Layonara is proud of it's quality RolePlay. RolePlay is why Layonara is here.
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:51:18] [Party] //XXXXX isnt ready but can probably catch up [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:51:42] //34k to go \\o/ [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:51:42] //sure [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:51:48] //lets just keep me from dying till next level [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:52:00] //keep you from dying everytime [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:52:08] //you already got a DT [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:52:09] [Party] // lets go [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:52:18] [Party] //ive lost 2 strands now...today [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:52:24] //damn [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 18:52:38] : [Party] //i lost one in all my life [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:02:24] : [Party] /run [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:02:28] : [Party] //dont fight [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:06:49] : [Party] // who lootied? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:14:35] : //does my head look better =P? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:14:44] : //nope :) [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:15:19] : // *sticks tongue out* [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:17:30] : //reinvit eme [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:17:32] : //reinvite me& [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:17:49] : //kicked? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:17:51] : //err? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:29:33] : //32k to go \\o/ [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:29:46] : //4k omg excited lol [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:30:36] : //26.5k [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:30:41] : //my CR and xxxx's is spawning Raiders... [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:30:48] : they cause problems// [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:30:52] : CR? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:31:03] : //Challenge Rating [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:31:05] : [Party] //what is cr? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:31:11] : [Party] //ohh [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:31:33] : //that means [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:31:42] : //we'll not be able to fight these [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:34:34] : [Party] //lemme know when we get somewhere safe enough to afk a min [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:38:52] : [Shout] /The next five people that spout blatant and unnecessary OOC outside tells are going to find themselves beset by horrible creatures. [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:39:09] : [Shout] //rabid experimental kittens [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:39:18] : [Shout] //with acid damage CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:39:26] : //*shudders* CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:41:30] : //back [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:42:42] : //sorry about that [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:42:50] : //had to reboot. [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:43:36] : //let me start thiss again. [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:43:42] : //4,000 [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:43:44] : //rest 1 min [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:46:55] : //LOL? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:47:02] : //omg what did i do? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:47:12] : /you attacked first [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:47:21] : //i understand you [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:47:26] : //misclick [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:47:29] : //happens [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:47:40] : //not problems, im glad i didnt killed you [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:48:19] : //when you click so fasts sometimes you hit attack [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:48:54] : //it'was outside party chat >.< [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:50:40] : //man lag is bad [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:50:41] : //rest [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:50:47] : //yes [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:50:49] : //it is! [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 19:52:46] : //killed [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:01:39] : // it's tuff i need a triblish looking helm [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:19:52] : // i'm looking for the blade sheth on the back [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:20:43] : // this looks awesome [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:29:03] : //can´t wear the armor [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:29:17] : //no worries [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:29:19] : //I'm gonna need some help with the Basic Quests... [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:29:22] : //thanks [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:30:58] : // no sleeves* [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:34:00] : //XXXXXXX, ya see what I have in my hand? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:34:22] : // can't ge ta good look at you right now jsut a sec [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:35:22] : // ok i got it [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:36:21] : //make it a dark color [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:36:44] : // how's this? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 21:36:56] : // for the blade, pretty dark [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 23:31:43] : [Party] //whats a tackle [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 23:31:50] : [Party] // watch football more [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jan 27 23:56:20] : [Party] // anybody need a shield? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:18:54] : [Party] // sorry, lag [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:24:13] : [Party] // invis [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:24:19] : [Party] //wait [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:30:47] : // dang party [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:37:50] : // i have to make a cig run... and pop... so i'll be afk for a bit [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:37:53] : //wow thats way off [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:37:57] : [Party] //Nice [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:37:57] : //Nice [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:38:04] : // mmk i'm doin a copper run [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:38:05] : [Party] //5 lvlvs in one day [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 01:38:14] : //reinvite please [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:06:35] : //Woah! What was that? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:06:52] : //you just started attacking me [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:07:10] : //Freaky... [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:07:26] : //so i ran from you [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:19:58] : //what lvl? [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:20:09] : // 4 [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:20:18] : nice i'm//6 [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:22:04] : //need to wait 2 mins to rest [CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sun Jan 28 02:22:15] : //pl
Tanman:
I totally agree. It drives me nuts. I have also heard people describe CNR objects as that in technical terms IC. eg
"I need to improve Strength +2. Can you buff me please with Bulls?"
"Can you invis me? I can't see you..you are invis."
Rowana, can i put a motion to put that dialog in that "Just for Fun Section"? Thats the funniest dialog i have seen in my life.
Stephen_Zuckerman:
34k to go \\o/! *Chuckles wryly.* Och.
I came across a group like that a little earlier, today... Almost as bad, but at least they shaped up when the DM came a-knocking.
I think the thing that will break immersion for me harder and quicker than anything else is... Emoticons.
:) is not *smiles*.
lol is not *laughs*.
u is not you.
mins is not minutes.
The list goes on.
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