[Mature] Godmoding: Blasphemy or Neccessity?

[Belle Hibiki]

I've had a bottle of champagne and am starting another so apologies if this doesn't make sense.

God-modding around here really doesn't happen much. People who come here are creative types that are focused on conveying a story that (hopefully) other will enjoy. Once in awhile you get someone who is new who write a spar where they kick and SSJ2's ass with some uber-technique in their best moves, but generally people obey the rules in interest of the story.

Like you said, if you strictly prevent people form posting about the other character you'll never get anything done. Personally, I always check people's character vaults, talk to them on AIM or PM, an read a couple of their RPs to get a feel for their character before I write them, hell I've been doing that with Bra and Amadeus for 'Origins'.

Any RPG will have Munchkins who focus on 'winning'. Personally if you create a good community in your RPGs the focus will be on characterization and the powerups and items only factor in as a way of advancing the story. There is a reason why so many powerups occur in DA, it is a big deal and makes an impact when someone breaks through to that new level.

I'm not sure if that answers your question...if not ask it again and I'll try again?

... If it happens so often, doesn't that by definition NOT make it special?

/offtopic