Comment and Concern.

[Kirsty Thomas]

Okay. I have been RPing for three and a half going on four years this winter. In all my years of RPing, I have come to understand that God Modding is when you control the actions of another person's character without their permission.

This means that you hit them and the blow counts, and they fall unconscious. Or you "kill" that character.

God Modding is also considered knowing other people's thoughts or actions before anything happens. In other words, knowing something that before it even happens.

I have seen so many marks of God Modding in the first way on this site. What I mean is, is that people are taking advantage of other characters and Power Playing them without permission. I think of this action as rude and immoral, and would like it to stop. Im just a regular member, but I do not like RPing in an area where people Power Play.

In the site rules, it says this:
7.) Follow the normal role-playing rules. No godmodding, or whatever it goes by nowadays. You’re not God, nor will you ever be, so you can’t possibly know the actions, thoughts, and speak of the person you’re role-playing with.

You say no God Modding. I have stated the definition of it above, and everyone that I've ever RPed with in my time of it, says that God Modding is an action of Power Playing.

Im just saying, that I may very well leave this site if people dont stop Power Playing/God Modding. Like I said before, its rude and immoral.

Brad, Im petitioning for this to stop. Its pretty much taking over someone's character without consent. Could you put a stop to it please?

[Brad Dorian]

Would you please supply us with a few examples? I will state my opinion once I see what proof you have to offer.

[Kirsty Thomas]

I sure can.

Example One:
In one fluid motion, Hector reached up his fist and hit the boy, Troy, aside the head, temporarily knocking him unconscious. As he fell forward, Hector reached out and grabbed the boy, not allowing him to fall and smash against the wall.

This is most definetly classed as a Power Play. You didnt even try to seem as if the punch would miss. Nor did you give my character time to duck, you plain old knocked him out.

Example Two:
Then he tucked in his chin, and kissed her, his tongue slowly worming it’s way into her mouth, his eyes focused on her’s.

Okay, I realise that its a kiss, but still. You dont give the person a chance to pull away or turn her head if she doesn't want the kiss.


The second example might not be that big of a deal, but I do have a problem with the first. I dont think that it was right.

[Brad Dorian]

I completely disagree with you. If somebody punches you as hard as Hector punched Troy, you're going to be knocked out. Hector even stopped your character from falling to his death, and it was stated that Troy was conscious again, several posts later. For the most part, God-Modding is wrong. But if the player has no problem with what the other player said they did, this rule will be no iron-clad. By God-Modding we mean controlling their actions. Falling unconscious is not a decision your character can make. Unless you can provide some serious examples, I’m going to have to dismiss your claim. It would be shame if you left the site, your only shorting yourself.

[Kirsty Thomas]

Okay, Im glad that you at least took the time to read my claim. Most admins wouldn't, so I give you props for that. As for leaving or staying, for now, Im staying. But I dont agree with Hector punching Troy. Troy could have ducked the punch. Or, Hector could have corrected him and said something to him, instead of hitting him. Trust me, Troy would have listened. But again, thank you for listening to my claim.

[Brad Dorian]

Lol, I`m glad to hear you`ll be staying. Remember, you`re a valued member of this site and Troy will be having a lead role in the upcoming episode, as we already discussed. Keep in mind, Hector died latter that day, so perhaps you got your revenge.