This is mainly used as a test post for blogging, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to post a quick rant.

I really have no words to express the massive proliferation of various roleplaying games these days, especially with those that Riss and I have "fansheep RPGs." Those that focus on garish and unnecessary aesthetics and unbelievably long post lengths. Whatever happened to good writing, quality literary sense, and a moving story?

I've even heard some "reputable" roleplayers...

Lightning

Everyone knows the story.

Everyone knows of how Harry Potter defeated the tyrant, the Dark Lord, He-who-shall-not-be-named, Lord Voldemort. Everyone knew happier days would come eventually. The defeat of the Dark Lord lifted the ominous clouds above their collective heads. A wave of optimism—of euphoria—washed over the population. People took their brethren's arms in great embrace, and the love returned to the world. The wizarding world was at peace, and Britain could return to...

The Game Master

It seems that it's nearly impossible to actually find a good staff these days. On phi, we have three administrators at the time of this post; unfortunately, personal issues make me the only member of the administrative team that still can regularly check in for the time being. So, with that in mind, we have—on more than one occasion—conducted staff searches on the various RPG "services" out there.

Let me tell you, the fact that they claim to be a service is a lie. They're nothing...

Lightning