Building a new Supers Game

Runescryer · Feb 12, 2020, 5:06 AM

Hi there.

So, some of you may have noticed the posts about the recent (ongoing) drama at one of the few superhero-themed games currently active. Not naming names, this isn't the Hog Pit; you either know which one or can easily find out. The HeadWiz of the game made their feelings perfectly clear recently with an ultimatum post on the game: Stop discussing what happened and start toeing the line, or find somewhere else to play.

Okay. This is for the people choosing the later option.

There's not many supers games currently active, so we're making a new one. One that takes into account things that we see as wrong or lacking in other games and tries to make an inclusive, accountable, fun community.

There's lots of ideas to use, and I'm sure there's plenty of people that have thought of what can be done to build a better supers game/community. We'd like to hear your input and ask you to come and join us.

Right now, it's a bare-bones Discord server, but it has the potential of growing into something more.

https://discord.gg/8SJ4Q7Q

Auspice · Feb 12, 2020, 5:11 AM

I don't have the energy/time to help right now, but I wish you tons of luck. If I have the mental space and energy to play once you get there, I will absolutely be happy to do so.

Meanwhile, I am absolutely cheering you on from the sidelines!

Runescryer · Feb 12, 2020, 5:13 AM

@Auspice Thanks. We're not asking for commitments to Staff or even Play right now, just some occasional feedback and discussion. Whatever and however much you might feel like.

Auspice · Feb 12, 2020, 5:14 AM

@Runescryer said in Building a new Supers Game:

@Auspice Thanks. We're not asking for commitments to Staff or even Play right now, just some occasional feedback and discussion. Whatever and however much you might feel like.

I know. I also mute about half the Discord servers I'm already in; adding another probably isn't smart for me.

Runescryer · Feb 12, 2020, 5:15 AM

@Auspice No worries Do what's best for you.

Warma Sheen · Feb 12, 2020, 5:44 AM

Good luck on getting this going. I think I've only played one super hero game and that only lasted a month. But I'd be willing to give one a try.

Runescryer · Feb 13, 2020, 9:44 PM

Update: Lots of people flocking to the Discord server over a day or two. And, there might be an announcement soon, but that's for someone else to reveal. There are wheels and gears in motion, and things are looking positive.

Mr.Johnson · Feb 13, 2020, 9:50 PM

Wish you guys best of luck and if there's anything I can do to help out with the project let me know. I'm all for more competition in the market place!

Wizz · Feb 13, 2020, 11:56 PM

@Mr-Johnson said in Building a new Supers Game:

I'm all for more competition in the market place!

I am pretty sure this was said facetiously, but I kinda wish people wouldn't even joke about it. Other games are not competition, even friendly competition, and that attitude can be seriously misinterpreted and lead to shitty behavior with the best intentions that can harm one or all games involved.

saosmash · Feb 14, 2020, 12:04 AM

@Wizz Capitalism is garbage and it's especially garbage when its principles are applied to things that aren't related to money.

Ganymede · Feb 14, 2020, 1:34 AM

I doubt either of you would seriously consider living in a country where the means of production are not in private hands.

Sunny · Feb 14, 2020, 12:59 AM

@Ganymede

What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?

ETA: Wait, probably missing context for blocking, whups.

saosmash · Feb 14, 2020, 1:22 AM

@Ganymede True. I don't object to capitalism with constraints.

Runescryer · Feb 14, 2020, 5:07 AM

Regardless, let's keep things positive? I appreciate the sentiment from ~~@Wizz.~~ @Mr-Johnson

EDIT: Had the wrong member...

Wizz · Feb 14, 2020, 1:34 AM

@Ganymede said in Building a new Supers Game:

I doubt either of you would seriously consider living in a country where the means of production are not in private hands.

jk lol. Maybe. IT'S COMPLICATED OK
That's an entirely different topic tho, Gany.

Mr.Johnson · Feb 14, 2020, 4:58 AM

Wait what? I don't really do sarcasm or facetiously whatever that means. I'm legitimately happy every time I find out about more competition in a sphere of gaming because competition breeds innovation and innovation is something that helps all of us.

It makes me properly sad to see that so many people have gotten so jaded and cynical over the years that a genuine statement of praise is seen to be something it's not.

Would that there were fifty superhero games instead of the five we have, it would make for a much more wide range of choice and a healthier hobby over all.

Runescryer · Feb 14, 2020, 5:07 AM

@Mr-Johnson I do appreciate the support. You're a good guy and I know what you were meaning to say.

Wizz · Feb 14, 2020, 6:41 AM

@Mr-Johnson said in Building a new Supers Game:

It makes me properly sad to see that so many people have gotten so jaded and cynical over the years that a genuine statement of praise is seen to be something it's not.

It's not that I didn't think you were praising Runescryer & Co., it's that I disagree with the premise that games are inherently in competition with one another. But that's enough derailing for one day.