Is my RP too complicated?

[CherrySwirl]

So, I created an RPG that I thought would be fun. Like an actual game. You can earn points and cash in those points for various weapons and gadgets and stuff by hunting Aliens. The introduction is actually pretty brief, but I have a bunch of notes and a list of weapons and rules as well as a map of the area where everything happens. Do you think that all that stuff is turning people away from my RPG? It's of Gantz one of my favorite mangas ever.

Here's a link. Check it out and tell me what I can do to make it more attractive to other RPers. Thanx TT-TT

roleplay/gantz-phase-one/

[Absenthia]

I personally find it confusing because I'm not familiar with the subject matter the RP is based off.
Some people like a lot of information right up front, but I tend to like to use the front page for a introduction and then use the OOC for multiple threads with info where people can ask about said info.

[LawOfTheLand]

The general consensus among this community is that hard numbers are a no-no. Whether they come in the form of bookkeeping (hit points, money on hand, etc.) or stats used in conjunction with dice for task resolution, people here are sticklers for letting the story dictate everything. Quite frankly, I have no idea why that is, but I could hazard a guess.

[Fallacy]

Normally I say that there's no such thing as "too complicated" in roleplays, but as QB said, I dislike the use of numbers to keep track of things. Everything else is fine (weapons, map, etc.) is fine, but the points and cash will probably turn people off -- although there is an audience for those sorts of roleplays.

[Absenthia]

Like Fallacy and QB said, hard numbers tend to detract from viewers which can equal players sometimes. Your introduction is good, your explanation of how things work is good too.
If I were running it I would find a way to run it without so many hard numbers, maybe that could get you more views and more people interested in your plot.

[Sench]

Uh, the points system is an inseparable part of the setting this roleplay is based off. This is a clear case of DNDTR.

Anyway. Numbers are great! Unless a roleplay is completely open-ended when it comes to the abilities/powers/equipment characters may have, numbers are a much neater way to handle things than words. Because in the end, they serve the exact same function, but numbers are more flexible, more definite and easier to work with.

However, for some "mysterious" reasons, people dislike seeing numbers in roleplays. As obvious from this topic alone, they will bash numbers even if they are meant to be there due to the setting itself, not as a balancing/convenience factor.

[LawOfTheLand]

I was talking about the knee-jerk reaction to numbers and points in general around here instead of this specific instance. Therefore, Did Not Do The Research does not apply here, mainly because the temptation with such a system is to create encounters that are Numbers Hard.

Also, Pokemon has the same deal going if one is diligent enough to find various calculators and other tools on various fan sites for use in conjunction with the video games. Of course, the math in this case tends to be slightly more involved, but the same principles apply.

[Rulke]

The general consensus among this community is that hard numbers are a no-no. Whether they come in the form of bookkeeping (hit points, money on hand, etc.) or stats used in conjunction with dice for task resolution, people here are sticklers for letting the story dictate everything. Quite frankly, I have no idea why that is, but I could hazard a guess..

I disagree many people from here come from playing DnD on the board with stats and stuff. And I'm taking part in a advanced DnD roleplay on here online. It's not for everyone, but it's my opinion if ya have enough people and genuine interest anything can work. Don't limit yourself in roleplays by any ideas, you only need enough people and enough interest and honestly you can do anything. Roleplaying shouldn't limit you as you shouldn't be forced to limit your imagination, asking people to do that is unfair and not to mention counter-productive.