[USS Vanguard] OoC: Alexa's Email
- From: "andywoho@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <andywoho@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: ncv80221@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 19:54:32 -0600
Alexa has always been a voice of strength and common sense for Gamma Fleet and
the Astoria/Vanguard. And once again, she proves it.
Thank you for the kind words about my posts, and I agree with you on almost all
your points.
A few thoughts: (1) You were *much* too easy on me about the Web site, Alexa,
as I know it's in desperate need of updating. This weekend, I promise.
(It hasn't been easy. I'm actually awful about backing up my own files on my
home PC, and because I've had some new hardware put into my computer, I've been
reformatting almost once--sometimes twice--a month. After a reformat, this
entails getting an FTP client and downloading my own Vanguard files off the
Netfirms site and then obtaining a WYSIWYG client to design the page. I admit
I've been lazy about getting the Web page application.)
(2) Taking liberties with other characters. Agreed! I couldn't have put it
better myself. I think this very discussion actually came up the last time we
had someone storm off the sim. Back then, it was the Astoria, and I think the
character was Robin Pierns. (Yes, I remember everyone who's ever played.) Funny
enough, I think old Robin had something of the same gripe that Roch did. (To
anyone who's keeping score, this has only happened twice.)
One of Robin's gripes, among many, was that we were "writing" his character and
speaking from his point of view. We had a discussion about it and came to the
conclusion that it wouldn't be much of a sim (and actually impossible) if we
wrote our characters and only our characters.
Alexa's right--We're in this together, and if it's interaction you seek,
there's no better way than to write someone else's character into your post,
and to do quite a bit of it, too. On the one hand, your character *is*
interacting with him/her, and on the other hand, who doesn't like to see
his/her name "in lights"? I know I'm flattered every time someone mentions
Santos. (Even though Santos is the captain seeing him in someone's posts
doesn't happen as often as you think. Go ahead and read some old posts if you
don't believe me.) I love seeing someone else "use" Santos even when I don't
think that the portrayal is 100 percent. But then, IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE. I can
let go of Santos a little if the exchange is that interaction, the lifeblood of
any sim. Besides, who's to say that's not how Santos *is*? :) There are no
right or wrong answers, and there won't be a test!
Finally, as for Chris, unfortunately, I know that he's been sick and there have
been other issues taking their toll in real life. I've been in contact with him
recently, and he's asked to chat with me so that he can let me know how he's
doing now and a few other things, too. Since I think he's been a fantastic and
dedicated player in this game, I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt
and demonstrate patience and understanding, as I've done so far. I'll let you
all know how he's doing as soon as I know. (Sorry to be mysterious, but if I
knew something dreadful, I'd protect his privacy, but the truth is, this is
about as much as I know right now.)
Thanks again, Alexa. You always write something honest and thought-provoking,
and this time was no exception.
Hope you feel better soon,
Andy
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