'The Necroscope' .....roleplaying

[thaerun_the_sleepless]

Hi I'm new here, and I'm so glad that I've found people that actually know what 'the necroscope' is! I really only know of three people other than me... it's sad really. My mom, one of my teachers, and a guy I go to school with. Yeah, that's it.

But more to the point. I'm glad that I've found people that know what 'the necroscope' is, because I've been wanting to roleplay. Now, some of you may not know what roleplaying is, so I'll explain:

To put it simply, roleplaying is choosing a role, and playing as it! It's like writing a book with a bunch of other people! You create your own character that's themed around whatever genre you may choose, and you act as they would in that given situation. The owner, or master of the board designates the plot, setting, and whatever they might decide to do! Roleplaying is an excellent thing to do for those of whom like to write. I've tried to roleplay this on other sites, but noone knows what I'm talking about, and I end up explaining either every single detail, or explaining less than I probably should. Which I'd rather not do, simply because it leaves my audience with a sort of void that I end up having to fill later on anyways.

I'm going to apologize now, for making an off-topic board. I hope that noone get's mad at me, and I'm very sorry. This is the closest thread-thing that I could find in regards to roleplaying.

So, if you're interested in doing a necroscope, or even perhaps a whampyri roleplay, please post here saying so. If you're interested in it, but do not quite know how to roleplay, say so, and I'd be happy to educate you!

[thaerun_the_sleepless]

Okay, since noone has posted... I'll just check back tomorrow. Um... in the meantime, visit my homepage for information on roleplaying.

Goodnight.

[Helmet Head]

We did have a role playing part of the site called Turgosheim but I'm afraid that the game basically died a slow death through lack of interest.

I personally really enjoyed it and have even got a printed copy of all that was written in their but I doubt very much that it would be started up again as it does take a lot of time and effort and not everybody can spare such time.

Anyways welcome to the board Thaerun, I hope that you enjoy it..

[ June 02, 2005, 03:45 AM: Message edited by: The Helm ]

[Goth Girl]

Also, without wanting to sound negative, please take copyright into consideration. Necroscope is Brian Lumley's creation and he owns the rights to it. Using any characters or places etc from any of Brian's work without permission would be a breach of copyright. A big no-no here!

Any roleplaying we've done has been with the permission of Brian himself. As The Helm said, it's been done before, but it faded away, even with the input of many experienced role-players.

[Canker]

Helm......... you have a copy of the role playing? Can you send it along to me, Lord Blaclock of Bloodsbluff? grin.gif

There was another role playing game that took place before that one. It was the first role playing game I had ever been in. It was AWESOME! and it went for quite a bit longer then the last one.
I'd love to get that forst one all in 1 document or .pdf from start to finish. It was quite a good story from all who participated.

[ June 02, 2005, 11:30 AM: Message edited by: Canker ]

[Nathan]

I don't think lack of interest killed our last attempt. It had stiff guidelines and lost direction quickly.

The only way I ever saw it work was the one Canker mentions, and that's the only way I think it can work with Necroscope. This particular author is understandably protective of his ideas...

[Hubris]

I'd love to see another one up and going again. I've always wanted to play Necroscope roleplaying but as Lord Thaerun said, it's hard enough finding people in my neck of the woods that know of the Necroscope. So I'm down...with the Masters approval of course.

[thaerun_the_sleepless]

No no no, not that kind of roleplaying. Not the kind with stats and such, but where you just write. There's nothing wrong with that. You can't sue a child for copyright enfringement for running around outside, pretending to be superman.

Fanfiction is not copyright enfringement, and neither is this. I'm just using his ideas, and expounding upon them, creating my own world. I don't see how that could possibly offend, or enfringe upon his ideas. But if that is so, I'll simply stop. I'll also inform everyone that roleplays that playing a show is a sueable offense.

I'm sorry if I'm sounding a bit rude... I don't mean to be. As a matter of fact, I'm roleplaying as my whamphyri character right now on a different site.

[thaerun_the_sleepless]

See, I don't look at it like I'm copying it. I'm merely making a tribute to it. Like drawing a picture of what I think Harry Keogh looks like, or painting my representation of an aerie. It's art, not theft. It's a tribute the greatness known as Brian Lumley.

[Goth Girl]

Originally posted by Whamphyri Lord Thaerun:
No no no, not that kind of roleplaying. Not the kind with stats and such, but where you just write. That was what we were doing. But it still had guidelines set, although as I didn't get involved in that one, I have no idea what they were!

And to be fair, where do you draw the line between a fan tribute and plagiarism/breach of copyright?

I don't want to be a bore, but this is not the first time this issue has arisen, and Brian Lumley himself has made his feelings on the subject very clear.

[ June 03, 2005, 03:58 AM: Message edited by: Goth Girl ]

[Exsanguinator]

If you write it and place it somewhere people can read it and you use characters from another person's fiction this is copyright infringement.

To an experienced internetter and roleplayer this may seem odd especially considering the numberof scenarios you have played and number of various fictions you have used. Simple truth, either the author of the work isn't aware of what you are doing or they are aware and are happy for you to continue.

If you ever speak to Brian you will know that he honours and respects in fans, but he also asks that they respect his work by not writing RP in and around it.

Please don't be offended, without explicit permission from the author Necroscope/Vampire World/Lumley rolepaying is a no-no.

[Exsanguinator]

One other thing - before you enter this message board there is a page full of dos and don'ts, if you missed it you can find it by clicking here (http://www.brianlumley.com/interact/mb.html).

There's one item specific to this thread...

Upload or transmit any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party. This includes role-playing and/or fan fiction, unless specifically allowed by Brian Lumley on this forum.

[Helmet Head]

Ya big auld spoily sports tongue.gif ;) grin.gif

[sdkdmd]

can't we do anything without RULES? RULES! RULES!

where's Tops when we need him? tongue.gif

[thaerun_the_sleepless]

Hmmm.... I see. That's really depressing. It really hurts me to know that my favorite author doesn't allow, nor enjoy any sort of fanfiction or roleplaying of his work. But whatever. I'd still like to roleplay this, but I guess I won't.

Hmmm... Now this board will die, because the topic of roleplaying has died. Unless I make a new topic... Hmmmm. No, that's really one of the only reasons I came to this site. That, and finding out any possible information on the necroscope, or any sort of new books coming out. I'm not much for chatting.

I came... I tried... and I left..... without a roelplay.

[thaerun_the_sleepless]

So um... fine. Anyone have anything to say about roleplaying, or the necroscope, or how roleplaying needs to be featured on the site again?

(Wow, that was a long sentence.)

[Helmet Head]

We could always chat about "The Touch" the new book in the Necro saga which is out next year and that Brian has already read out some of the first chapter for us????

[Canker]

As it was in the past,
I believe that any role-playing done on any characters created by Mr. Brian Lumley must first be started or approved by the author himself.
Anything beyond that is just thievery in my opinion.
Something I would not be a part of.

[ June 07, 2005, 11:56 AM: Message edited by: Canker ]

[Nathan]

Sure, I'll say something about roleplaying!

It's not allowed on this site.

I'm kind of on your side about this, Thaerun. I always liked the RP thing, I think it's cool, I don't see anything wrong with it, especially if you're not using any of the actual characters.

But I ain't Brian and I don't make those decisions.

And I'm fairly sure Brian looks at it like the Wamphyri as a whole are considered a character. Really cool characters that he wants neither used, abused, or in any way made a mockery of... and you can surely see how even the most experienced role player (such as yerself, perhaps) might, in Brian's mind, at least, make an unintentional mockery of his work.

So if you respect the man like you seem to, and like you say you do, you'll let this rest here at BL.com and move along to where you're less likely to get into trouble. If you'd like to discuss the ins and outs of Necroscope or any other of Brian's works, we'd love to have you.

But please drop this and stop being infantile.

Thanks.

[ June 07, 2005, 04:46 PM: Message edited by: Nathan ]

[thaerun_the_sleepless]

Yes Nathan, I agree with you there. I'm sure that Brian wouldn't want anything that he's put out to be turned around into something completely different. I can see what you mean there. And yes, you were correct in saying that I'm an experienced roleplayer. And I don't want to offend him by taking something out of context, and ruining it. So, in short, I shall drop this little... idea.

Um, what's anyone got to say about the idea for the movie? I'd like to see, it, but I still think it's a bad idea. In my opinion, it will, like so many other movies, ruin the fantasy in our minds as to what exactly the people looked like, sounded like, and acted like. Because I'm fairly sure that we've all interpereted it differently.

Do you remember in "The Lost Years: vol. 2," in the chapter "Nostdramadness," the part where Nostradamas and Harry talk? Well, in their conversation, numerology comes up, and Harry has to use it in order to solve some of Nostradamas' quatraints(or is it quatrains?). Well, I decided to look it up, and it's pretty interesting stuff. I have a link to a good site on it, if you're interested.

http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html

[Nathan]

I appreciate your understanding. smile.gif

As for what people are saying about the movie and any other relevant information... go HERE (http://www.brianlumley.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=30&submit=Go).

And look around a bit more. There are plenty of reasons for this board to go on.

:cool:

[ShadoeWolfe]

Originally posted by Whamphyri Lord Thaerun:
Hmmm.... I see. That's really depressing. It really hurts me to know that my favorite author doesn't allow, nor enjoy any sort of fanfiction or roleplaying of his work. But whatever. I'd still like to roleplay this, but I guess I won't.

Hmmm... Now this board will die, because the topic of roleplaying has died. Unless I make a new topic... Hmmmm. No, that's really one of the only reasons I came to this site. That, and finding out any possible information on the necroscope, or any sort of new books coming out. I'm not much for chatting.

I came... I tried... and I left..... without a roelplay. Bye. Thanks for stopping by and next time - read the rules before you sign up on a site. There is a reason they are put there.

I'll remove your profile for you at the end of the week. Don't try to reregister after that.