It occurs to me that in order to revive this group, we need something to get people RPing together again more than just finishing old mostly-abandoned RPs on here.
To that end, I think perhaps some sort of multi-kingdom RP that could involve the whole group mind be just the thing to breath some life back into the group and get people's creative juices flowing again for expanding the settings and RPing and whatnot.
We already had the beginning of one with the onset of the Drow invasion, but it doesn't seem like that idea is going anywhere. Now we could either try out that idea, or another large war between multiple kingdoms or do something different. A Grand Tournament perhaps, attended by representatives from the various kingdoms. It would be a place to satisfy sleights to the honour of a nation without resorting to all-out war, a place for the militaries of the kingdoms to show off and posture and of course there can be back-room dealing, intrigue and cheating for all you evil aligned races out there.
Another idea could be some kind of continent-wide disaster, perhaps a magical plague or famine or drought or something which force several kingdoms into cooperation to find a solution.
Just tossing it out there
To that end, I think perhaps some sort of multi-kingdom RP that could involve the whole group mind be just the thing to breath some life back into the group and get people's creative juices flowing again for expanding the settings and RPing and whatnot.
We already had the beginning of one with the onset of the Drow invasion, but it doesn't seem like that idea is going anywhere. Now we could either try out that idea, or another large war between multiple kingdoms or do something different. A Grand Tournament perhaps, attended by representatives from the various kingdoms. It would be a place to satisfy sleights to the honour of a nation without resorting to all-out war, a place for the militaries of the kingdoms to show off and posture and of course there can be back-room dealing, intrigue and cheating for all you evil aligned races out there.
Another idea could be some kind of continent-wide disaster, perhaps a magical plague or famine or drought or something which force several kingdoms into cooperation to find a solution.
Just tossing it out there
Terel you are a saint and I love you.
I very much like your ideas. Especially the Grand Tournament one. It seems like a fantastic way for people to introduce their countries towards others without needing to be exceptionally hostile or overly diplomatic beyond their customs! It's brilliant! People could even use their preferred characters as champions!
Any idea to have kingdoms coöperate is a good one. These are great ideas to keep the kingdoms active and on the go. But right now I'm super excited about this tournament idea. It's pure genius! I'm thinking of different categories for the people to enter in like swordfights and jousts, but perhaps also competitions of magic and song?
I very much like your ideas. Especially the Grand Tournament one. It seems like a fantastic way for people to introduce their countries towards others without needing to be exceptionally hostile or overly diplomatic beyond their customs! It's brilliant! People could even use their preferred characters as champions!
Any idea to have kingdoms coöperate is a good one. These are great ideas to keep the kingdoms active and on the go. But right now I'm super excited about this tournament idea. It's pure genius! I'm thinking of different categories for the people to enter in like swordfights and jousts, but perhaps also competitions of magic and song?
*Tips his non-existent hat* you're very welcome!
Yep, I thought the idea of competition and introducing the quirks and cultures of our nations without too much pressure would be a good idea! We could do a whole swathe of things, from the jousting and sword-play to magic to story-telling to... drinking competitions! Which nations brews the best beer? Which race can drink all the others under the table? Do the drinks from Coronet really have chance of turning you into a slug?
I'd have to look up some stuff that people did in tournaments and fairs and things, but I quite like your ideas, Rynh, it's stuff I was already thinking of
Yep, I thought the idea of competition and introducing the quirks and cultures of our nations without too much pressure would be a good idea! We could do a whole swathe of things, from the jousting and sword-play to magic to story-telling to... drinking competitions! Which nations brews the best beer? Which race can drink all the others under the table? Do the drinks from Coronet really have chance of turning you into a slug?
I'd have to look up some stuff that people did in tournaments and fairs and things, but I quite like your ideas, Rynh, it's stuff I was already thinking of
Oh yeah, I love the grand tournament idea! It's worth brainstorming about. Especially since I was planning on publically announcing this group to be open in hopes that might attract more folks. Having this tournament is an exceptional moment for them to introduce their kingdoms!
Being a grand tournament, it should indeed be grand. Lots of things to do and lots of tourneys to participate in. The grand tournament ought to be a place where people set aside their differences and clash only on the field, though of course this probably doesn't happen, especially during the drinking contests.
I'm thinking there also be tourneys regarding alchemy and the such, turning it into an event that doesn't only attract the warriors and the poets, but also the intellectuals. Besides what's being said I'm pretty lost on what else to add, though.
Being a grand tournament, it should indeed be grand. Lots of things to do and lots of tourneys to participate in. The grand tournament ought to be a place where people set aside their differences and clash only on the field, though of course this probably doesn't happen, especially during the drinking contests.
I'm thinking there also be tourneys regarding alchemy and the such, turning it into an event that doesn't only attract the warriors and the poets, but also the intellectuals. Besides what's being said I'm pretty lost on what else to add, though.
A grand tournament does sound wonderful! I believe it to be a incentive to the other players, to join our group. Taking a discussion of tournament ideas and interest to the RP Discussion board could prove to be useful in attracting others.
Some ideas may included:
Jousting
Free For All Melee with "knight ransoming", where defeated combatants can be escorted to a specific place to be ransomed for glory for the capturing combatant.
A Maze Race, where small teams have the objective of finding their way out of a large maze, possibly filled with traps and captured monsters.
Sing-off, for the musically inclined. This can have a voting company to decide the best performance.
A drinking tournament would certainly introduce the foods of the different kingdoms, and test the strength of one's stomach.
Some ideas may included:
Jousting
Free For All Melee with "knight ransoming", where defeated combatants can be escorted to a specific place to be ransomed for glory for the capturing combatant.
A Maze Race, where small teams have the objective of finding their way out of a large maze, possibly filled with traps and captured monsters.
Sing-off, for the musically inclined. This can have a voting company to decide the best performance.
A drinking tournament would certainly introduce the foods of the different kingdoms, and test the strength of one's stomach.
All of that sounds like a great idea, my only problem with doing this is that I'm going back to University next week, so I probably won't have the time to oversee this kind of thing. I'll contribute of course, but I don't know if I'll have the time to set up the RP and GM it or whatever.
Not to worry, Terel. I'll take the DM part! All the members need to do is play as their countries representatives and partake in what they see fit.
I like these suggestions. I'll soon list them into an event, and tomorrow I shall also send out a little announcement that Roleplay Kingdoms is open for business. That ought to attract some folks. Thanks for the imput, guise!
I like these suggestions. I'll soon list them into an event, and tomorrow I shall also send out a little announcement that Roleplay Kingdoms is open for business. That ought to attract some folks. Thanks for the imput, guise!
If you need assistance, Rynh, in DMing, I will gladly take that responsibility in subjects that you do not wish to cover! And thank you so much for taking the DM's mantle. It is not always a favorable position, truly. I will have to think of more dangerous games to suit Coronet's culture.
Thanks for offering your aid, Miss! We've just received a bunch more interested people who'd all love to join the group, so it might get overwhelming to do it all on my own. Or it might not, I'm not sure yet. But if I should need some help, I'll keep you in mind! You rock 
You are very welcome! I will attempt to be upon the forums and see if others would like to brainstorm their kingdoms. And very well! Let us hope that everything goes well, in the meantime.
I'm excited for this, I'm glad my idea got such a great reception! Oh, and thanks Ryhn for making me a moderator! I've only been one once before, but it was such a small RPing group that I never had to do anything with my mod-powers. Heh, I hope I'm good at it xD