Important Notice About The Site

[Ryvius]

So we, your neighborhood RSF staff, have been talking about the direction of our beloved site. We've decided that the best thing to do for the site now may be to completely revamp and refocus, starting out on a clean slate so to speak.

In doing this, we're bearing in mind the members who have stayed with us. RP seems to be what everyone here enjoys, so we're planning on making this a more RP-focused site. We'll also pay special attention to writing sections, and other artistic mediums like GFX artists. I'm pretty sure everyone still here enjoys RP, as well as our two new members. If you don't agree, speak up! We're asking for your opinions.

So guys, what do you think? Would you all be on board for this? I don't want to play favorites, but those of you with us now would be getting in on the ground floor and your opinions are important. So what do you think of refocusing on RP?

What kind of RP sets would you want to see?

What format of RP do you most prefer? [For example, speed RP, using one to two sentences per post, allowing posting to move quickly, and for catching up to move even quicker; or multi-paragraph posting, spell- and grammar-checking each post along the way, and posting at a slower pace.]

What forum and subforum sections would you want to keep or add?

If you're going to stick with us, please share some of your thoughts.

[Doaj]

I would like to point out, that we would like to hear everyone's opinion, even if you're a new member. We want to cater to anyone who is active, and we will take everything into account when revamping what we have. If you have an opinion you'd like to share that doesn't answer Ryvius' supplied questions, you're still more than welcome to share.

[Tesla]

Sounds pretty decent. I MIGHT start an RP or two on here if the site recovers.

I have a few suggestions.

RPG Inferno (If Kendra can get ahold of one)

LP/Stream section (Lots of people do these....so why not?)

I was also thinking of making a cafe topic. Kinda a place to just calm down and chat about different stuff while maybe drinking a cup of cocoa. (Sound good?)

[Philosophy]

As a former administrator of another forum, I think turning it into an RP-focused forum is a bad idea. As much as I like RPing, it's not the reason I come to this site. I just like forums because they're communities of people with similar interests, and I think the site should stay true to what the owner or people who run it love. Though, I'm still trying to figure out what the focus of this site really is haha. Maybe that's a problem, if anything, so if turning it into a RP-focused forum will give it a clear and distinct focus with which people can identify, then maybe it IS a good idea. I think what you guys really need to think about here is the title of the site, how you're going to use the title of the site, and how you're going to relate the focus to the aesthetics. Knaw'm sayin'?

[Ryvius]

Technically, we're about underrated games and anime, specifically production I.G. and Namco/Bandai right now. Though we were originally Gonzo and Atlus. In any case, it ended up with us really being more of a general forum, and I think General forums have a limited lifespan. I don't want RSF to go the same way as Blootix.

You gotta admit, Rising Star Roleplaying has a ring to it, amirite?

but nothing is set in stone right now, that's why we wanted your opinions. I do think we definitely need a focus. If not roleplaying, what kind of focus would you guys be interested in? Videogames? That seems like it got the most discussion besides RP. Any suggestions are welcome. We're not about to completely alter what the site is about and become a my little pony discussion board or anything, we just need a focus and to revamp the forum towards that end. I think once we have that it will be easier to start bringing new members in, and some of our old members as well.

[Philosophy]

Rising Star Role-Playing does have a ring to it... And to be honest, since there are so many gaming forums (that are much bigger and have been around for a long time), they're going to be harder to compete with. There are a lot of Role-Playing forums too, but clearly not as many, so I think it would be easier to manage and grow a Role-Playing forum. Some people would get tired of Role-Playing with the same people at the same forum, so maybe they'll need a change, and maybe this site will be inviting to them. That's a possibility, too. I guess you wouldn't really know until you tried it for awhile.

[Aleister Black]

I am not sure if I should have any voice in this, what with being rather ont he inactive side for the past... few months... but I can only applaud and jump around joyously at the mention of a refocus in the direction of RP.

I don't believe I need to explain my taste in RP; anything dark, gritty and intrige-ridden will do. And long posts. LONG posts.

[Daesy]

I agree 100 with Philosophy. I love RPing but i have seen what he is saying. I'd say just put more into RP's and writing and art section but continue to let games be the focus.

[BirriaDS]

I haven't been active in a while, but on the RP subject....

I'd like to suggest that for now, while things are recovering, to make simple, easy-to-join RPs.

[BlackJack]

I think I voided my vote when I left for several months, but this sounds alright to me.

[dthc]

I don't RP, so the likelihood of me participating is slim to none. Although the likelihood of me participating is already slim to none.