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Total War Center Forums - Forum Magnum http://www.twcenter.net/forums/ A place for Citizens and other members to propose ideas for the betterment of the site. en Fri, 24 May 2013 20:36:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.twcenter.net/forums/images/y2skin/misc/rss.png Total War Center Forums - Forum Magnum http://www.twcenter.net/forums/ <![CDATA[Would it be possible to move the Spartan League sub forum out of PH&A and onto the main page?]]> http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?600846-Would-it-be-possible-to-move-the-Spartan-League-sub-forum-out-of-PH-amp-A-and-onto-the-main-page&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 02:17:41 GMT Hello friends,

I was hoping that the "TWC Spartan League Fitness Forum" could be moved out of PH&A and onto the main page.

I feel that the activity there has increased a fair amount and could possibly warrant a place on the page. I do not feel it is the right place for it as we are discussing fitness/training in general, comparing workouts etc. It's is own subject - we are not just dispensing advice.

Let me know your thoughts - who knows, it might spur own a fitness revolution on TWC.

Your pal,

Sharpe ]]> Forum Magnum Sharpe http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?600846-Would-it-be-possible-to-move-the-Spartan-League-sub-forum-out-of-PH-amp-A-and-onto-the-main-page <![CDATA[[Proposal] Return of TD forumplay elections]]> http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?599580-Proposal-Return-of-TD-forumplay-elections&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 15:07:51 GMT Recently I sent a private message to Hex, requesting permission to re-start a... Recently I sent a private message to Hex, requesting permission to re-start a form of Thema Devian forumplay a bit like we used to have until February of last year. Having gained a little more in wisdom from the bubbling excitement of those days, what I was proposing this time around was a return to the 'bare bones' style monarchy we had before February and the 'constitution'. The new kingdom would be bare in that there would be no 'powers' of any kind, responsibilities or exclusivity. We'd start a thread, get some nominations, elect somebody and then voila, our kingdom/empire/people's republic would be restored.

As a side note, I added in the PM that if not we could just turn to the old party elections, so it wouldn't be so bad. Unfortunately, I was politely informed a while later that not only had our dear leadership remained adamant on the monarchy forumplay, but it had decided to prohibit the party elections, too.

I was a little confused by this. I'd like to think that any such activity should be perfectly fine as long as it doesn't break the ToS or have any additional structures like the old system did. A monarchic election is a sugar-coated popularity contest. A party election is a fun way of finding out what ideology, forum group, nationality or alcoholic beverage is in the vogue in TD. Who doesn't like elections? They're fun. You can posture. You can gesticulate wildly. You can pretend you're still free.

I'm not trying to throw mud at Hex here, but is it necessary to so strictly define what is and isn't permissible in Thema Devia beyond those constraints imposed by the ToS? Sure, there is a role-play forum already. But forumplay is quite a different animal. It's a unique style of game that adds a new dimension to the Devia. It's not 'dedicated' or professional as such, it's embedded in the everyday conversation in TD, and to separate it geographically would basically kill it off. In a survey launched last October, I found that the majority of Devians found the effects of forumplay positive.

Input from several supporters of this proposal:

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Originally Posted by Princess Luna

The RP in the TD was at its height just after I started hanging out there, and I have only good memories off it. It definetly strenghtened the community spirit there.

And the elections got to continue! They have been there longer than I!

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Originally Posted by Sir Adrian

As Elector incumbent of the Games Activities and Chat and diplomatic representative of the Shummite Emperor Diamat I agree with your proposition and therefore sign the petition.

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Originally Posted by Diamat

I know exactly what many a citizen will think upon seeing this: "this is just stupid Thema Devia crap with no value to the site." Well, dear gentlemen, as a member of CdeC, I have to disagree. Before I chanced upon the Thema Devia and its monarchy, I was a rather inactive, non-contributing member of TWC. I only came to download mods, nothing more. Then, one day, I visited the Thema Devia, and was intrigued by its factional struggles and light role-playing. So I stayed. No, I didn't just stay, I began actually caring for TWC, getting into modding, etc. The Thema Devia monarchy inspired me to become a citizen. Without it, I never would be on CdeC right now. I'd just be another guy visiting only to download mods. Honestly, the monarchy was a truly fun part about TWC. And as long as it does not violate the ToS, it should be permitted, not just for the sake of Thema Devia silliness, but for the sake of the general TWC community. It may look silly, but it has value far beyond such silliness, as you can see by my example.

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Originally Posted by mishkin

You know once I even reported my mother. The moderators will know that something is not right five minutes before something will go wrong, now we are that responsible. Some will have fun, and maybe the community will be strengthened (some they say this are bad times for Thema Devia, before there were more fun/users around here.

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Originally Posted by Ferdiad

As a former King of the Coliseum I see nothing that can go wrong with the reintroduction of the TD monarchy. It was one of the highlights of my TD career and all the new devians should be able to experience the glory that is the TD monarchy.

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Originally Posted by Rarity

Most do not consider myself as a full Devian, neither do I. But to be honest, I enjoy visiting the Devia everyday I'm here, hoping to see the craziness as one or two year back, but it mostly regular chats these days. Any forum has it's place for silliness, why not TD for TWC? Bringing back the RPing should just be the trick to bring this place back to it's golden days. And what is Thema Devia, if not another light forumplaying, for another time?

What did I just say?

I heard of how things like "King of the Devia" can give the impression of someone with mighty power within TWC to new members. Impressions like that won't last long though to those who would stick one or two days, and they will soon find the fun behind it.

I needed, perhaps a stickied guide to the TD would do?

So, no point saying any more. It would be great to see forumplay rights returned to TD. Comments from all members are welcome - I'm hoping that if people are open to the idea, in this thread we could establish the do's and don't's that forumplay would include.

List of previous forumplay threads:

Create a Party 2012
Create a Party 2010
Create a Party 2009
Create a Party 2007
Royal Election for the successor of Arch-Mistress Xand the Defiler
Royal Election for the successor of King Meloncat I, or Dictator Cahoma ]]> Forum Magnum Inkie Pie http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?599580-Proposal-Return-of-TD-forumplay-elections 2012-13 Modding Awards http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?598489-2012-13-Modding-Awards&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:29:08 GMT Come ye all who wish to help run what shall be the best Modding Awards of all... Come ye all who wish to help run what shall be the best Modding Awards of all time.

Anyone should be able to post here, Citizen and Peregrinus alike.

The Team
Hex Supervisor: Poach

Members:
Major Darling
Princess Luna
Obi Wan Asterix
Diamat
Bethencourt
Muizer
Finlander

The format I suggest we use was created by the lovely Muizer

Spoiler for Format:

Spoiler for Award List from Last Year:

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