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Game & Forum Discussion => Game Discussion => Topic started by: LittleBlackMoon on August 08, 2015, 07:23:58 am

Title: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: LittleBlackMoon on August 08, 2015, 07:23:58 am

Do you like role-playing in a group that contains multiple packs? Or a group that is just one pack?

Title: Re: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: greenart6 on August 08, 2015, 07:34:29 am

I like being in groups with multiple packs/groups. I just find it more fun, especially if they're rivals.

Title: Re: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: Jango_Fett on August 08, 2015, 01:01:19 pm

I like the feeling of diversity in Roleplays, so multiple groups are pretty great.
They add conflict and what not, but I do like single group roleplays.

All in all it doesn't matter to me.

Title: Re: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: Owly on August 08, 2015, 03:14:17 pm

I agree with the above. The multiple grouped role plays often have more interesting interactions. However, the down side is, it's usually one vs the other. Which in the end is pretty much over done no matter how you look at it. As I said before, though, it usually brings up better role play experiences to have others to role play with outside of your group.

Single grouped role plays are more difficult to role play. Due to the fact that people often seem limited as there isn't another group present to bother or defend against. Most role plays don't have single groups [talking about mapped role plays here] as it can be more tedious to think of a good enough plot to keep interest. However, the good thing about the group is recruiting, you only have one group to recruit for and look after. Which can decrease the stress factor by a lot, not to mention members are more close knit, and tend to focus on role playing friendships and bonds, as well as possibly participating in some form of mysterious plot that may come about in their own group.

Title: Re: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: Warriorstrike on August 08, 2015, 03:19:38 pm

For personal taste, it all depends on the setting/type of roleplay. I find that some roleplays work better with a single-pack than with multiple packs. Multi-packs can be great because it can spice up the plot, but single-packs are nice because you're able to really focus down on what's going on inside of your pack- you don't have to worry about other pack interference. I also tend to notice that some pack leaders/organizers can handle more "busy-plot" than others, so a multi-pack roleplay might not work for one as well as it works for another. I'd have to say that I enjoy both multi-pack roleplays and single-pack roleplays.

Title: Re: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: Wyldercat on August 09, 2015, 02:24:54 am

It really depends for me, but I tend to lean towards multiple groups. It just helps with plot development and can lead to some interesting battle roleplays (if rivaled). I also like the ideas of meetings and counsels. Of course, if it's a super good pride against the evil savage kill-on-sight hyenas, then maybe it could spiral a bit out of control.
On the other hand, single packs can be quite enjoyable in a pioneer or explorer type scenario. Though the plot may advance slower, there could be some interesting twists with the splitting of the group or a tyrannical new leader.

Title: Re: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: Detective Harpther on August 09, 2015, 09:50:26 am

In all complete honesty, despite the fact that it might die out or get boring; I prefer a single pack roleplay. Simply because it means you can focus on one group, and don't have to make up this whole big idea and a backstory/history between all of them. It takes a lot to run multi-pack roleplays because of the different time zones, and the activity of your friends/other leaders.
However if the multi-pack roleplay is interesting and the storyline can potentially take a long time to mess around with which will mean the group is active, I'd happily join. Although I'm quite claustrophobic (Yes, even in a game!) and I lack communication skills it's almost entirely unbelievable. That's why I stick to the single roleplays, because it's less pressure for myself and I don't need to approach a whole group of roleplay buddies.
But this is just my opinion!

Title: Re: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: Ryval on August 10, 2015, 04:40:04 am

I prefer single-pack because it makes me feel more secure for some reason. But I don't mind other packs entering the roleplay.

Title: Re: Multi-pack role-play or single pack role-play
Post by: Elaysa on August 10, 2015, 11:24:29 pm

Basically, roleplays with multiple groups may be harder to manage. There are tons of these multi-group roleplays, and generally all of them have got any problems with the leaders' inactivity.

In my own experience, I was a member of a roleplay with 4 packs. One group had like 48 members, the second had 15, the third had 5, and the fourth had technically 0, because the leader left the group shortly after the roleplay was released. That is, in my opinion, the biggest possible danger for multi-mapped roleplays - inactivity of the leaders.