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I second this.-Shyyrn

@Dread Flying Glove:You're criticizing Lloyd over what you perceive to be a lack of Lovecraftian-ness (sorry for the shoddy word construction XP) in his monsters, and with his story in general.However, there is one angle you're failing to consider: the role of the players themselves.In Lloyd's submission post, he described the Outer Hordes has being 'every shape and size imaginable,' from large to small, from purely organic to purely inorganic That conjured up a lot of images in my mind, many of which probably wouldn't be considered 'Lovecraftian' at all.As such, it might be an exercise in futility to make him modify his story to be more Lovecraftian when the very players of the game wouldn't comply themselves.Additionally, I personally oppose the Insanity Meter for a simple reason: whenever somebody made an IC post fighting one of the monsters, a portion of each post would inevitably have to be devoted to describing how the player's character was going insane. This would be a waste of space and would consume a lot of time, slowing down many people's posts and thus limiting their role in the game.-Shyyrn

And I with you. Provided the RPGs I want to win end up the victors. -Shyyrn

Last season's experience co-GMing 'Techna' taught me I couldn't effectively manage it. I hope to be simply a competent player this time around!-Shyyrn

If Lloyd wants his game's antagonists to be gelatinous monsters, let them be gelatinous monsters.If Zarayna wants a Steltian monarchy, let him have a Steltian monarchy.The GMs should have creative control of their games, and should be allowed to establish the factions, characters, and settings as they see fit.If somebody does perceive a possible hole in a part of the background--as Levacius does when he insists that a Steltian monarchy would be inherently unstable--I feel the onus should be on that person to exploit that hole within the game. If you feel that the other Steltian warlords can be turned against the monarch, then convince them to do so within the game.If you can do so legitimately and without godmodding, then it is within your right to do so. But trying to strike down the GM's idea before it even gets out of the gate limits that GM's creative control.My two widgets,ShyyrnP.S.: This is not, by the way, a different way of saying 'No one should be allowed to criticize GMs.' Of course you should... if you feel the idea would potenitally limit the gameplay experience or chances of winning the contest, not because you have a personal quarrel with the storyline, which is what Levacius seems to have with 'City of the Dead.'

Hmm... if that is the case, then why did no other species also abide by Unity, Duty, Destiny?After all, if the role of each species was to keep some aspect of Mata Nui operational, why were only the Matoran indoctrinated (that is the most appropriate word for a philosophy handed to you on a platter) with the Three Virtues?-Shyyrn

The link is mildly patronizing, but I understood your point. :PBut that raises another question: If the minor species forgot their role, why didn't the Matoran?-Shyyrn

Such as what?From what I gather, pretty much every species other than the Matoran range, in terms of morality, from amoral to evil. The Vortixx manufactured weapons. The Shadowed One's species was neglected by Mata Nui (hardly the sort of thing to happen to a species with an important role to play), and resorted to being mercenaries.The only non-Matoran individuals who seem good are those individuals in the Order of Mata Nui--individuals who had to be specifically recruited and are thus probably atypical of their species.-Shyyrn

Something has bothered me for a long time...The Matoran are the majority species of the Matoran universe, created to perform tasks that would keep the Great Spirit robot operational.Why, then, were other species, such as the Vortixx and the Skakdi, created? What roles do they fulfill in the Universe's functioning?-Shyyrn

Yay! -Shyyrn

I separate the cliff from the rest of the mountain, a la Kopaka in MNOLG, sending you falling.My mask!-Shyyrn

That Kikanalo is found to be using steroids, and is disqualified.I just happen to be the Chief Judge of the Kikanalo Launching Competitions, so I claim the mask for myself!My mask! -Shyyrn

Sanok.-Shyyrn

What is Love - EXO-Shyyrn

The Waiting- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers-Shyyrn

The woodchuck becomes a Woodchuck Nuva; not only does it chuck ten times the wood it could chuck before, but it can let the creatures around it do the same!...Geez, my buzzsaw is useless now. :/ I toss it into the pool...-Shyyrn

Spot 11 for me, please! -Shyyrn

I taught the Makuta how to bring him down. TOPPED!I outran Pohatu while he was using his Kakama.-Shyyrn

Xia.-Shyyrn

Waiting for the Night- Depeche Mode-Shyyrn

April release? Just in time for my birthday! It's so sweet of you guys to think of me like this! :3 (loljk XD).-Shyyrn

Ignika.-Shyyrn

I engage with you in a lightsaber duel, in which I kill you fair and square without the use of a conveniently-placed bottomless pit or river of lava (unlike a certain bearded Jedi).My mask!-Shyyrn

Tahu Mata: 16Onua Mata: 16Kopaka Mata: 16Pohatu Mata: 17Lewa Mata: 17Gali Mata: 17Turaga Vakama: 6Turaga Whenua: 10Turaga Nuju: 11Turaga Onewa: 8Turaga Nokama: 8Turaga Matau: 9Jala: 6Onepu: 6Matoro: 6Huki: 4Maku: 5Kongu: 5Takua: 8Nuparu: 7Kopeke: 4Hafu: 6Hali: 6Kapura: 5-Shyyrn

I play some pop music; the Autotune drives you insane, and you're wheeled off to an asylum.My mask!-Shyyrn