Site Discussion

[Moonlit]

Personally I really like the idea of the mutated creatures. It could really add some spice to the plot. You could probably make them into a class all own. Maybe a specific species of them or as a general congregation.

The weapon idea would need some limitations though. Or else everyone would have giant energy cannons that can destroy whole fleets. I do like the idea of more weapons though.

As for more areas another yes in my opinion though personally a little area seems to small for the pirates as the government would hunt them down. I kinda like the sort of castle in the sky idea but was playing with the idea of them having a nation all on their own. I figured if there could be maybe 3 nations origionally and then people who didn't like the way things worked banded together and formed the pirate nation or something. An maybe there could be this smaller nation for the mutant population if they became a class.

Clan idea seems pretty cool to, an I like how the different clans may fight and perform in different ways.

Another thing I was thinking about adding was some more technology. Before the site was kind of low tech. Also you may wanna take the ban off pirates, considering there are only 3 classes at the moment after all.

[shadoo]

We could also make it so as a special reward or prize members can play creatures as well as use them for hunts like i said. I would love to expand the role play area and I have several ideas, I like the nation part and it actually falls into that old plot I made. (Which I can share if you all want!)

I was also thinking around the lines of Castle in the Sky, but I was leaning more to high mountains and cliffs that create strong winds and such making it impossible to go through unless you know how to navigate the only safe entrance. Yes different clans would certainly be interesting, and having them do certain things can really add interest to the plot and help the people make plots amongst themselves.

Yes there would be a limit to the weapons, and I agree that it'd be nice to advance then weapons we use, but how about we make that something to earn and buy. As for a smaller nation for the animals, perhaps they do ban together and create their own area and the borders between the two lands are rather dangerous because some still hold a grudge against humans? (Plus the humans could also attack them to spur that hatred even more).

I"ll be sure to take the ban off, I'm currently fighting a virus on my computer (Using Avena's computer at the moment- who is awesome and so kind to let me use it).

[Moonlit]

Well then I think we mostly set right?

An you know you could have the animal like mutants, mutants that once used to be normal creatures but still rely on their instincts, and the sentient ones such as former humans who, though they don't have their memories and such, are still capable and have some intellect.

[Eliza Johansan]

All those ideas are excellent. The mutated creatures, the flying airship base, all of it. I'm all for everything! Moony, the animal and sentient mutants is brilliant.

Shadoo- I LOVE CASTLE IN THE SKY. I LOVE ALL OF GHIBLI'S STUFF /glomps

[Avena Parker]

(This is Shadoo, using Avena's computer to reply so its on her account since she doesn't remember the password I don't want to log her out.)

Anyways I love the sentient idea we will have some creatures intelligent while others rely more on instinct. I will put together a list of creatures and place it up for everyone' approval. I will also put create the descriptions for the other role play areas. I will be working with Avena later to figure out this account's password so I can log out and back in as my admin account, Shadoo.

[alterheld]

Since this is a discussion on the site I figured I'd post this here.
I'm working on re-making the sites look and feel, and wanted to get input from the members that are still here.
Nothing is final about the color scheme except that I want to stray away from these awfully dull blues and teals that the site currently uses. I think a little more pirate-esk mixed with a hint of steampunk is due for the type of site this is. I just want something a bit more 'serious' then currently shown.

So far I have a base idea for a banner and menu buttons.
alterheldpicturehost.com/freeasabird/largefirstdraft.png
Its definitely not final, since I'll probably have to re-size the text and ship, along with re-working the color balance, etc.... but just to give an idea of what I was planning on doing.
Any ideas or suggestions for what the site to look like, let me know.

[Well]

I really like that work alther! It looks really goo and I support it all the way!

Btw I think we should try and get the site running again, seeing as it's been down for a while. Once we get going the rest will be a lot easier I think :3

[alterheld]

Well the thing is, although I love doing it, I don't really want to spend several hours making a complete theme for the site if no-one is ever going to see it because the site isn't active.

I just want to make sure we're into it.

[Moonlit]

Alter makes a good point. I really love the way the new looks going and all but its gonna take a lot more than that to get this site back up and running. For one we need to get an advertiser established and a cool interesting looking advert to post on peoples sites. Then when we officially reopen the site we need to do some crazy advertising on a lot of sites to get some new members in. We should probably clean up a little bit to, get rid of all the old threads and stuff. See where im going with this?

[shadoo]

I agree with you both Alter and moon, we do need to establish advertisers as well as do a little site cleaning. Alter i am in love with that banner, I know you'd do an amazing job with te site skin!

As for opening the site that has become alitte hard for me because I lost my computer, so I'll realyl be needing help. (I will not give up on this site, I've kept one going for 4 years and I will do the same with this one.)

We do need to work on the advertisements and I believe the contest was a way to solve that, as for cleaning Mon and i can do that. I'll take down the ban on the priates, now that I've been able to log in.

As for opening we should come up wit han estimate, since i'm unable to think right now I'm going to try to make a list of the things needed to be done.

-A remake of the plot adding the beasts the other gods. (Basically filling the whole thing out.)
-Create the beasts and place them forward for member approval.
-Make the advertisement contest and get that up and running
-Clean house
-Asign advertisers and set them to work
-Alter will make the site ski nand design (Which will be awesome)
- Weapons upgrades to be purchased or won
-The reward of being able to make your own weapo nfor your ship (Something that can be bought)
-Expand the role play area (have several areas mae already)
-Priates Hide away
-Different pirate leaders
-reward where members can play creatures.

Did i miss anything?

[Moonlit]

Dun think so. Though we may wanna take off our current affiliates, considering the sites are all dead.

[shadoo]

Yeah I was thinking of going through them soon, we also should look into getting more affiliates.

[Moonlit]

I've already went through all the ones on the sidebar and their either dead or in maitenance mode.

[alterheld]

Alright - well speaking of sidebars; the new plan for my design of the site doesn't include them. I know they're very useful, but the same thing can be achieved with other means - trust me on this i'll be working stuff out

anyways, I'm still working on the theme - i remade the banner better imo, a bit more fitting to the seriousness of the site and the setting. Still not done, i'm sure I'll change a few more things on the banner before I call it 100%. I'm going to put the theme I'm making up slowly on one of my test sites - if you want to check it out and follow along over the next week or so, feel free to: alterheldcreated2.proboards.com/

[shadoo]

Awesome Alterheld! Although is not the side bars where will the chat box be located exactly?