Grelite
Well-Known Member
These are some great suggestions, but allow me to address some things:
To your first point: this is what I was able to do until I could simply not spend that much time GMing because of University work from September onwards. Though I was never officially made GM, only there to manage applicants and maintain the rules, I tried to take on the role to preserve a consistent Universe for a consistent RP environment. Once my time spent on this became limited, I wasn't able to respond to issues before they already spanned two pages of characters interacting and correcting it then would have nullified much of that. As such I came with the RPs that I tried to use to translate what they had done to break the Universe into something that would not. In fact, I figured that it could lead to an interesting plot if people cared to understand what I had written. It was my only means of rectification and it was a little disappointing to see it be completely ignored.
That being said, I had already decided to decline the position as implied GM for another season, at least as long as I don't have the time to do such intense moderation.
As for your second point, I'd like to refer to a post I had made about the way I create characters in the discussion on Enemy Within, described here and in posts below it. Though this is not saying it is a mere three lines, but they don't tend to be character-defining as one might imagine from the description "efforts into the creation of their characters". Also: who would judge what makes a good character biography? What would be the specifications? It doesn't seem like something you can empirically measure. I figure you imagine that would be ChristopherOdd's opinion and judgement.
I certainly believe correct use of language is important and would love to encourage others to feel the same way. I suppose it could be considered part of "effort", rewarding the proper grammar and spelling the same way you do the content. It would certainly make the reading experience more enjoyable, but how fair will people feel that is when they have a tough time mastering the English language? As much as I'd like to correct everyone's mistakes and that they would do the same for me, I am not certain of how far this can be pushed.
As an added note, for those who still treat me like a GM: anything I say or do outside of Season 3 is without authority and based on my opinions and observations. I don't make rules, I don't have power, I know nothing about coming seasons or if they're even planned. I just know Christopher likes playing X-COM, as all of you do.
