Forum Activity for @tatiana-dokuchic

RL:SL Size Ratios - What are Your Building Methods?

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I've continually fascinated with RL:SL size/building ratios.  When I started building in SL it was the bane of my existence and though I've developed my own style over the years I would love to discuss this with other SL builders especially those of us here that are attempting to re-create historical builds.

Please share your thoughts & experiences here

An excellent resource for using 1:1 ratios can be found at The Digital Pasture which is written my Penny Patton whom I like to think of as the patron saint of smaller scale building.  Among other things, she talks about camera settings, Reducing the Cost of Land by Scaling Down and A Matter of Scale.

updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 16 Apr 2019 07:57:11AM

Historical RP/Sim : How to get new people and retain existing

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Just a bit of clarification; when I'm speaking of "new" people I mean new to the RP group no matter what their SL age.  We've never put SL age restrictions on the Duché though I actually did consider it at one point when we were being bombarded by griefers.  As fast as we could ban them, they'd create another alt and be right back.  It would have slowed down the griefer cycle a bit but at the cost of blameless newbies.  I'm glad we left our estates unrestricted but I do have sympathy for other managers that need to implement it.

On another note; it's been mentioned before but worth repeating that there is a weekly coffee hour on Rocca Sorrentina (usually Saturday @ 11am SLT) which is an excellent example of people from different groups visiting each other.

updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 16 Apr 2019 04:56:20AM

Historical RP/Sim : How to get new people and retain existing

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For a start Historical Estates can be promoted through this site (LHVW) by posting events, blogs etc.  I promote LHVW as a whole from Facebook, Twitter, and various inworld groups.  Because of rl family committments, I had to let this site slide the last year or so but I'm back now barring any other family disasters (knock on wood).

If you are interested in building your own blog or website and think you have what it takes to maintain it I would encourage you to go for it (again you can cross-link your content here).  The new St. Petersburg site is a lovely example.

In my experience, using social media doesn't suddenly result in a flood of interest.  It's more of a gradual way to build an audience.  What does flood your estate is being listed in the SL Destination Guide which really is a curse.  Tourists everywhere.  What you want to achieve is the right kind of traffic and that's a very slow process. 

Historical RP/Sim : How to get new people and retain existing

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I would be very interested in that discussion.  If someone wouldn't mind starting it up I would be glad to chime in

Managing a Historical RP Economy

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Many thanks to Louis for starting a new discussion: Historical RP/Sim : How to get new people and retain existing 

Let's hope we can solve the problems of the world over there

The Sims: Were You a Player?

Gaming

And an excellent job you do of bringing history to SL, Louis!

I was lucky to find Skye's SIMposium forum which provided the social aspect for me while playing TS2.  That's probably one of the reasons I created RC which evolved into LHVW, to keep that forum type of community experience going

Historical RP/Sim : How to get new people and retain existing

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… runs to the window to see if the san culottes are storming the gates of her tea room ...

I'm quite enjoying these conversations not only because they broaden my perspective but they help me to better define the environment I'm managing.  Abbondio mentions "light" roleplay, Sombra, creator of G&S, talks about "active" roleplay.  The term roleplay has been stuck in my head for over a decade with regard to historic estates and it has certain negative connotations which I continue to challenge. If you have read Abbondio's post just above you can perhaps understand why.

Then it struck me that what I have been actually implementing & managing since the discovery of G&S was a strategy game firmly based in a historical setting.   This game is open-ended, flexible, and fun.  It also has a co-operative component which enriches it.  I'll keep calling it a RP for simplicity sake but I'll now be thinking about it in a more positive context.

Essentially I'm implementing a RP that I also really enjoy playing and where the management duties are light enough that I actually have the time to play (bonus!).  I can relate to the other participants because I'm digging in the dirt right along side them.  I can tune the system because I experience the same joys & frustrations.  I can provide support to other participants because I've "been there and done that".

Which brings me to the point about attracting players.  By its very nature I believe this type of RP is more appealing to a certain segment of SL, i.e. people who like to think & create.  Abbondio is absolutely correct that it is the people that make the RP and so far my experience is that the people coming to play in the Queen's Hamlet are wonderful.  I honestly don't worry about retention as these types of groups always cycle up and down but I'm sure enjoying our time in the sun right now

updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 14 Apr 2019 04:23:08AM

Historical RP: What's your daily diet?

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It just dawned on me why your mention of apples brought Anne Boleyn so strongly to mind.  Not only was it her reported craving for them but her brother was George Boleyn, 2nd Viscount Rochford

Historical RP: What's your daily diet?

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In a word: CHEESE

For me it's the perfect G&S food.  Being the keeper of many goats I have an abundance of milk which I collect on a regular basis and place in storage.  This provides a constant supply for my four cheese tables. I really like the arrangement (shown above) as it saves me from placing jars out each time I milk.  I also appreciate not taking any additional time in food preparation

I expend a fair bit of energy every day just caring for crops and I like to keep my energy level above 80 (it seems to work the best for caring).  Cheese with an EP of 18 does this nicely.

For tasks that require more energy, think carpentry, smithing etc., I usually consume goat chops with a 30EP each.  Again, I have an abundance of goat meat and this is a good way to help use it up.

My final staple is grilled fish which I am constantly cooking as I am fishing.

Ironically I am a master chef/baker but all that fancy food is sold at market.  As I am constantly circulating coins for various QH goods I don't feel guilty about keeping my personal food consumption cost neutral.

I really appreciate the sumptuous banquets and displays that are the forte of Una, Abbondio, and Madame Ragueneau, among others.  Not only are they are feasts for the eyes but they help to promote the rp itself.

I couldn't agree more with Abbondio's comment about food that talks.  Make it stop!

The Sims: Were You a Player?

Gaming

I admit I had to delve into one of my backup drives   Remember how you were a master (or mistress) of recolours, especially plants.  That was very cool.