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NAUX
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 Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 16:05 PM |
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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway
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Just to get the definition out of the way.. "Multiboxing is a term used mostly in MMORPGs to refer to playing as multiple separate characters simultaneously. This can either be achieved by using multiple separate machines to run the game or by running multiple separate instances of the game." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-boxing. Now then, what is the view of the team towards the idea of a player doing this, and further more is it even possible to do with NWN and Amia even with multiple installations having separate valid CDKeys on one pc? I can see great potential for an experienced RPer to create set pieces for other players to get involved in as the multiboxing player would have more leverage to create an enthralling RP encounter for others, being able to control multiple actors and their input at the same time. Thoughts? _________________ The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA
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Gers
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 16:22 PM |
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Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Location: Kentucky, USA
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We had a discussion on this recently amongst the DMs. I believe the general concensus was that multiboxing was a no-go, even if it was possible. Far too much potential for abuse.
_________________  Named Most Influential Character, Amia Awards 2011
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Naivatkal
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 16:24 PM |
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Joined: 26 May 2010
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That's cheesy to say the least.
Amia is for RP interactions with others, not to essentially DM your own little story. Because that's what you are doing, scripting through a RP encounter to guide things how you want it.
And, really, how good can you RP as two or more distinctively separate people at the same time? Granted, the DMs do it, but still. Not everyone can and I would shudder to find out I was RPing with a whole group of the same person.
NOTE: 'You' doesn't reference anyone in particular, just the generic 'you'.
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Whomst've'll'd'mn't I play:
Salema Nefahri :: A penny for your thots
Zrae'a'stra'fryn :: That which nightmares are made of
Khasir :: From the East a storm is coming
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NAUX
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 17:21 PM |
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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway
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Thanks for the clarification, I do not regard myself as someone who is firstly a great enough Roleplayer to pull this off, the idea crossed my mind of the possibility of even doing it and I thought it would be interesting to bring up encase anyone else was considering it.
_________________ The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA
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Artum
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 17:22 PM |
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Joined: 05 Jan 2012
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It's possible in NwN. You simply need separate CD keys. So if you have 1 machine, running 2 installs of NwN with 2 CD keys, you can do it. Your IP will naturally be the same though.
If you have 2 separate machines with 2 separate installs and 2 CD-Keys. The machines could conceivably have two separate IP addresses and then, it would simply appear to be 2 separate players mechanically.
Of course it might be hard to actually pay attention to the 2 screens or type on both (etc).
And eventually, you are going to respond with one what the other should be saying...that is being human...lol.
Here on Amia, Gers has addressed the DM view on this so, from what he posted, I would say don't do it as it will mostly likely not end well for you or anyone else doing it.
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Silent2001
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 18:18 PM |
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Joined: 19 Jun 2007
Location: United Kingdomshire
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No. Don't do it.
_________________  <3 MarynWe are going to die and that makes us the lucky ones.
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Brown Blur
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 18:21 PM |
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Joined: 27 Oct 2007
Location: Anywhere but Amia.
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It used to say in the Rules that this was a no-no. It no longer does?
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"Never ascribe to malice, that which can be explained by incompetence"
~ Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Clearly, Napoleon never envisioned the Internet......where I'd judge it about 50/50.
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davis114
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 18:24 PM |
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Joined: 16 Dec 2007
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Naivatkal wrote: Granted, the DMs do it, but still. That would be the number one reason why no one else should. The DM staff can use multiple NPC's at once to further a plotline, which is exactly why the playerbase shouldn't. Having that much potential input and control over any storyline defeats the purpose of such a large rp server, where the influence of others is supposed to fuel even your own personal plotlines. _________________  MoshingChris wrote: Dude makes like a drunk even when he's sober.
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Gers
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 18:33 PM |
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Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Location: Kentucky, USA
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Naivatkal wrote: Granted, the DMs do it, but still. Actually, we don't multibox. Those who have in the past are no longer on the team, and we've pretty much decided that even for us it's a no. So no one should be doing it, period. _________________ Named Most Influential Character, Amia Awards 2011
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davis114
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 18:40 PM |
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Joined: 16 Dec 2007
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Eh, I think he meant that you use multiple NPC's at once. Not actual multiboxing.
_________________ MoshingChris wrote: Dude makes like a drunk even when he's sober.
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Naivatkal
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 18:41 PM |
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Joined: 26 May 2010
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Oh Lord, I should have clarified, sorry!
When I meant 'Granted, the DMs do it, but still.' I only meant that they play the roles of multiple characters. As in, NPCs and such. Which, frankly, I'm amazed and pleased you guys are so good at it.
So no, I wasn't implying multiboxing there! I just explained that badly lol
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Whomst've'll'd'mn't I play:
Salema Nefahri :: A penny for your thots
Zrae'a'stra'fryn :: That which nightmares are made of
Khasir :: From the East a storm is coming
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Gers
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Posted: Fri, Feb 10 2012, 19:48 PM |
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Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Location: Kentucky, USA
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Ahh, ok. I misread then. Sorry.
_________________ Named Most Influential Character, Amia Awards 2011
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TormakSaber
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Posted: Sat, Feb 11 2012, 0:55 AM |
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Joined: 16 Dec 2004
Location: Somewhere
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Don't do it.
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Davion Telemos - Monk of the Four Winds
Korthan Isharnos - Dragon Shaman of Thunder Spirit Zamasham
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