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Post by Lance Marik on Feb 9, 2011 18:33:40 GMT -8
Hello there everyone. This is Lance. I am looking to see who all is still hiding out in the dust clouds. Post here if you stuck around. I would like to see some old faces arise, but know that it is not that likely. Come talk here, and we will see what we can do together to bring this old site that brought us all together back to it previous light.
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Post by Alora on Apr 18, 2011 7:34:53 GMT -8
This site has been brought back time and time again over the last four years, and I think we all believe that it's had it's run. If MVA is to be brought back and stay back, things need to change, and I'm glad to see you are aware of that.
The Admins need to actually be available and not only active, but productive and disciplinary. One of the things that made MVA die is that no one was running it at all. We had the same news bulletin at the top for over a year if I remember correctly, and people broke the rules with no punishment. To be honest, it was ridiculous.
I was talking to my friend the other day, thinking back on MVA, and she had joined the site for a brief time. She had felt that the community here was so close knit it had become a little mini world of its own, and no new members could feel a part of it. New people, fresh atmosphere, and we need to strive to be more inclusive somehow...
My next point of improving MVA is to make it more attractive aesthetically. Doll the place up to the nines, and also maybe put in a side bar with the chatbox and stats, etc, so you don't have to scroll down all the time. Ensure the backgrounds flow, maybe throw in some drop down categories so that you don't have so scroll so far to find your thread, that kind of thing. A nice looking, easy to access box sells the product to members. That would be my suggestion.
I think something that really broke MVA was that the people themselves began to break apart, but maybe that's just me. I feel that during the last year that MVA was living, or should I say dying, We didn't really like each other anymore. (I for one take huge responsibility for that. I was a horrible human being, starting fights and totally disregarding the emotions of other people. I grew stupid hatreds with zero basis in reality. For this I humbly apologize, and I just want to wipe the slate clean really.) But it wasn't just me, was it? I think we all need to go into the new MVA with a more mature frame of mind, because if we are going to make it last, we need to enjoy each other's company at least a little, otherwise, we'll be bitchy, bickering, and miserable.
Overall, I think it is possible. I always thought that if the place could just be tidied up and maintained properly it could be an especially vibrant roleplaying community as it was at the start. I don't want to think "Why am I still here" when I log in to reply to a thread with people I dread speaking to. I want civility, character development, to laugh, get excited at little plot twists, and enjoy it all. It is possible to make that happen once again... but it will take significant change and effort.
In other words, Ya sure, why not.
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Tremor
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Post by Tremor on Apr 18, 2011 9:32:02 GMT -8
Here is whats gonna happen. Im going to revise the rules and standards. We are going to start completely new. However similar the new board will be, it will NOT be called MVA. I dont mind the academy idea, I actually find it a great idea and will likely use it again. However it should be noted that we are going back to PRESENT times. None of us know each other. I am cool with the old characters but lets make them new again as if there were no battles between Tremor and Lance or Kat and Phoenix. I am also going to stress that there will be NO CREATORS. It wasnt a horrible idea but still gets close to the godmoding. My staff members will be Alora and Ze should they chose to accept. However, if Kat decides to return (which will not be stressed past me asking her once) then she will share power at the top with me.
Everyone find this to be in good interest?
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Post by Alora on Apr 22, 2011 4:32:35 GMT -8
It sounds fine to me, although Ze has said she will no longer RP anywhere, because she found the whole thing too frustrating, so I'm unsure as to whether or not she will join. I would suggest Lance keep at least a moderation position, because he obviously cares about the community. Why else would he start this thread? I don't think it's really fair to have his position forfeited in the new site personally, but then again it isn't my decision to make.
As for it not being called MVA and for our characters to be made anew, I agree. It gives us an opportunity to edit our favorites and get back to basics, as well as instilling us with imaginative new ideas! (Jumping ahead of myself, I've starting reworking Alora : ] )
To inform people of what Tremor was telling me through facebook, The new site will probably be called Solstice Academy, and the setting will be a remote island on the equator where the school will be established. This is subject to change on a whim really, but is the rough concept for the new site. I'm sure ideas and concepts will be openly accepted and discussed here, if anyone has some.
Oh, and to let people know, I won't be available for the site until late June, early July, so perhaps we can set a release date in the summer to work towards? If that doesn't work for you all then I'll still be able to pop in now and then but will be preparing for exams, so I won't be that active. Just a heads up.
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Kuru
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Post by Kuru on Apr 22, 2011 9:45:46 GMT -8
I'm all game for a renewed plot! <3 This thing was the best few years of my life and it was painful to watch it all die off and take my Kuru with it. I'd be more than ecstatic to offer any help I can for the refreshment of this site. I love Reset Buttons.<3 (even metaphoricaly speaking)
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Post by Alora on Apr 23, 2011 1:27:53 GMT -8
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