Cradle Discussion (Protip: Check the OP for escape help! Also "Moderated Posts")

[Millionsandwiches]

Since this is my first adventure, what is the best way to get the word out? I have posted in the ad thread, but it doesn't seem to have done too much. I have a couple people suggesting, and they've really gotten things off to a good start. I'm just genuinely curious as to the best way to get my name out.

[orderboundChaotic]

I think only having a few people when you start is normal, my adventure is on its eighth page and I can count my regulars on one hand. You just have to be patient.

[Schazer]

After advertising, I suppose the next thing you can do is, oddly enough but I think it works, go make suggestions in others' adventures. In your case, 'specially text adventures because you guys tend to have the short end of the readership stick.

Just, y'know, don't go "hey could you suggest in my adventure now too?" because that's pretty bad form.

[GPP]

Hey, I'm wondering. Can I make a forum adventure that is kind of a forum adventure, kind of a forum game? Because I had a weird idea along the lines of that and um, I don't know if it's even allowed.

[Schazer]

Nope! We ban all innovation forever.

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Go for it. If it's got limited spots and every spot gets their own character, it's a Game. If it lets people make suggestions for what happens next, it's a Forum Adventure.

[GPP]

And that's where I got confused as to whether or not it was a forum game or an MSPAFA; one half has people filling in spots, the other half has people putting in suggestions.

I might as well make two threads and have them interconnect, if that's all right.

[Dragon Fogel]

That's not a problem, we've had such pairs of threads before.

Also we aren't super-strict about category enforcement anyways. If something seems borderline, we're usually content to leave it in whichever section it was posted in.

[Schazer]

Either that, or I'll just move it wherever it's needed with an explanation.

If in doubt, just chuck it in the Cradle for now. I'm happy to shift it on over if it belongs elsewhere.

[Taneb]

Hey, could you see if my adventure "PixelQuest" can be moved out the cradle yet?

[orderboundChaotic]

Quick question regarding the new "Mean Ol' Duck" rule: It only applies to MSPA characters, not our own Forum Adventure characters, right? Is it still allowed for me to insult my own creations?

[Dragon Fogel]

As I understand it, the rule is mainly intended to avoid the discussion in MSPA Chat from getting out of hand, so continuing to insult characters in your adventures should be fine.

...although I'm not sure how the rule applies to fan-works involving the MSPA characters. It would be entertaining to have all insults changed to "mean ol' duck", but it might not work very well in some cases. My guess is that you won't be infracted for it unless you do something excessive, like starting an adventure entirely to insult one character.

[SleepingOrange]

The current rule is "MSPA characters may not be called anything but mean ol' duck or pillweef". This includes in fanworks, at the moment, but is not retroactive. You can call your own characters whatever you want.

[orderboundChaotic]

Alright, thanks.

[Goodguy3]

Excuse me, I don't really want to dig through the archives (It may have happened long ago). .but when did the cradle pop up?

[Dragon Fogel]

The day this thread was made.

[Goodguy3]

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DUH DUH WUT WUZ DUCK RULE?! DUUH DER!

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Nevermind. I could just look UP and see a perfectly good description.

[asininePalaverist]

So, uh, I'd like to have The Weekend moved out of the cradle if that's alright with you guys.

Not too sure about the "decent" part, but at least it's not stick figures.


wait can it even leave the cradle if its not an original fanventure

[Brickman]

"Decent" refers to quantity, not quality; it's to stop you from getting out with 3 real posts and eight "You cannot do that!" updates. It's not up to the mods to dictate or particularly care about your adventure's quality, that's between you and the readers. And lots of adventures escape the cradle that are about existing rather than original characters, especially the Homestuck ones.

[Ten_Tacles]

Okay, I haven't really understand how that "escape the cradle" stuff works.
Do you check the threads on your own, or do I have to post it somewhere to ask for moving?

[Dragon Fogel]

Post in this thread, or send a PM to SleepingOrange or Schazer. Make sure you link to your adventure for their convenience.

[Bommster]

About how much updates would I need to get my SBAHJ adventure out?

Asking because you don't need much effort to draw the updates, so...

[Ford Johnes]

About 10 is the norm.

[Brickman]

"The current Cradle limit is 10 decent* updates, not including the opening post. If you want an adventure moved out of the cradle, please post in this thread or PM a moderator (SleepingOrange or Schazer)."

READ THE OP FIRST. I don't see why anyone would be willing to wait for an answer from the next knowledgeable replier when the information's already in plain sight.

[Bommster]

I thought it was different for a SBAHJ adventure, because

*"decent" is at the discretion of the moderators. Criterion for 'updates that don't count' include (but are not limited to) reposted images, minimal text, or anything else that shows a lack of effort.

But I guess it isn't different.

[Schazer]

It'd be a slippery slope for me to dictate that a certain art/adventurin' style is inferior and thus needs more effort/updates from the author than another.

Ultimately, it's a free subforum countrymabob and the ability of your adventure to match my personal tastes should never be a factor into decradlement. That's why I don't move adventures out unless the authors ask me to, even if I follow the thread.

tl;dr the regular ten updates, each of quality comparable to the other updates for your particular adventure, will be sufficient.