Grand Champion Ranch 「Official Discussion Topic」

[ShadowStarFang]

Lol

Sorry guys, my GCR muse is faltering. I don't wanna open the topic until I regain my muse...

[ShadowStarFang]

Alrighty guys!!! Here is a HUGE update coming <3

WEllllllllllllll, to put it simple, FRONT IS GETTING MAJOR UPDATE <3333 yay! =D finally have time to do it again, so I was like: let's do this!

So, here is what is planned on getting updated

1. Introduction!
   Yes, the wonderful intro! I WANT ideas from you guys! <3 I want it to be more than just discribing the map, as that is what the map is for! So, here is the 'Competition.'
   I want you to post how you would descirbe GCR to others! It can be about anything related to GCR! <3 I'm mainly looking for what we would use to, sort of say, 'Advertise' it! <3 Doing Reviews! Yay! Send One In For Your Characters PLEASE <333 Only got Ryce and Jayy so far, which I need to copy paste and type in there blah blah blah next one SEND ME SOME! =DDDD
   
2. Are you artsy? Want something to do?
   You are welcome to create some advertising banners if you want, or just art related to GCR <3 I'm thinkin of making one of the reserved for banners! question is which one... will post a poll! Credit will be given to the artists <3 *yes I can draw, but busy and I have no ideas for what to draw for it XD* *totally did not just think of this while typing <3* Yes or no?
   
3. Rules! Rules may or may not get updated<3 who knows lol Maybe Add Ideas? I was thinking, isntead of people always saying they are open, people could post what their charcaters are doing, and someone else can just send a charcater over there, making it more 'realistic' *note the ' ' lol* Perhaps add a thing about no foals under 6 months and no prgnant mares, though some exceptions allowed? or hm?
   
4. Horse facts!
   A few may be outdated, plus, it is starting to get super, super messy!! I am going to try to organize them and make it more accurate! Anything on there will be checked <3 ALSO, Send some! If you know something that isn't up there, I would love to know and put it up there! I don't remember everything on horses that I learned. See a double? please tell me<3 I miss that stuff XD Snatching new info, slowly lol
   
5. Another new idea.... haha <3
   Do we want a post just for tack? Like, the different tack, equipment and etc for horses, or no? *totally just came up wth it* Below some!!! Getting put into effect! Ok, reserved Post 4 or 6? once choosen, this will move to the page 2 updates once page 1 is done
   
6. Forms?
   Are the forms good? or are they too long? too short perhaps? *oh, hope not too short, dear me XD* You guys said it was good enough, and I agree so XD Uhhhhh, I had something in my mind, but forgot it.... I REMEMBER! ok, so I was thinking forms for helpers and etc on the ranch, and possible marking on the Character sheet. yes no?
   
7. Characters!!!!
   Ah, the good ol' *messy* character post.... gosh it needs help haha.
   *instantly dies a bit when I realize I do have it organized*
   Maybe the horses will just recieve numbers or??? oh gosh... *sighs*
   alright, this goes with stall places and cabins. It's all just a real big... Mess. To put it lightly. I would love ideas of how to organize this better, keep track of who is who *biggest problem* and, of course, a biggie, who is still active, needs removing and needs adding! This is probably the hardest part lol Got nicknames and stuff figured out lol and updating seems good haha Let me know if you still need on the front!!!
   
8. Ranch Map
   Good enough for me XD
   Just need help with the cabins list.... Gotta add OPEN slots in ones accepting and find a way to remember who is who... *sighs* this shall be the end of me XD Cabins are good I think haha Still good <3 PM/Post if you need on them still!
   
9. Trail post
   Eh, just gotta get names updated, right? and wait for more to vote on the pole... haha...
   *Takes a step back to Ranch Map*
   Pictures. which pictures need updating.. and possibly a few more added... like cabins... and... showers maybe... idk, Stalls for sure. just listing here. Post what you think!
   *Ahem* moving on... Any opinions here?
   
10. Member guide
    I like it, so it's a keep haha.
    just gotta get people on there. I've stopped caring about usernames, as with the member guide I'm linking you so I can find the chracters and go to the member list and click it, finding out the current information for them <3 probably gonna remove the nicknames... then I'll have to edit the form slightly... to remove user nickname... ah well, that'll be easy fix, I think. I think it seems good, You guys think so? =3 PM or post on here if you are not on the member guide.
    
11. I'll just stick with Page 1 only for now! XD don't want to make everything go reeling at the same time! it'll be like a death wish lol <3 that's all! please comment on what you think!
    
    ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Please say which of the above you are giving ideas/answering if it's specific to something. It'll help me keep track <3 *put numbers for easy listing <33333*

Thank you all! love you guys <333

Edit, people's takes on this so far <3:

Okay! Time to throw my views in on this! Cx

5 - I really like the idea of 5, especially if we just have people grazing our front.

and for
1 - For the introduction, maybe we could do something like "reviews" from us users (or our characters.) How you see when you're shopping online and see a couple of reviews/pieces from main reviews. "GCR is a place for everyone, beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Love it." if you get it x'D

@runningrace ;; omg yes. Or even a separate little area for a "reviews" from Characters xD jayy would love to insert his option.

#5 I think is a necessity c:
And #4, we always need to keep things updated cx

Yes lol
Isn't the difference between them a Jumping has a more rounded leather thing and the 'horn' and the thing I want to call the ridge castor which is 100% wrong I think, but gah
PARTS OF A SADDLE add that too xD I learned it, but sadly don't remember it...
Western Saddles:
Barrel
Trail
Pleasure
Cutting/Roping
(Don't know any more saddly lol)

English:
Jumping (difference between Show jumping and cross country?)
Dressage
Endurence
Close Contact
All Purpose

Other Saddles:
Bareback Pad
Side Saddle
Racing saddle
Clothe saddle

Bits... Include
English:
Snaffle (sometimes called a broken bit?)
Twisted Snaffle
Straight bit
Happy bit (something like so)

Western:
Curb
Idk anymore xD

Other bits:
Hacamore
Flower bit

I just know those, as we don't use much/I've seen them.
You guys considar a pony saddle different from the regular saddles or???

And each will include a link, and possibly a link to 'make' your own custom saddles, but that may be decided later...
Also bridles, and equipment, such as figure 8s, Cheekers, etc
Perhaps wraps and bandages and different kind of horseshoes, maybe even trailers and blankets... Fly masks... Lead ropes/clips and halters... And I could probably keep going xD if I think harder! Haha.

Though, it shall be much much neater than above, having something to signify what it is, like Western, English, Duel
Also!! Include a post for Diciplines! Like Racing, Eventing, Hunter Jumping, Show Jumping, Barrels, etc!

I. Need. To. Stop. Before. I. Over. Idea. My. Self. Lol

I JUST GOT AN IDEA!!! =DDD
for 7
I just got the idea of doing
Name First, Last (nickname)-age gender: Animals owned rper
So, basically, I just add the nickname/barn name in the () and I will keep it straight and so will people just sneaking a peak at the front! =DD yay!!! *dances around* what do you guys think of this? =D Has been put in effect <3

Thanks all for the wonderful ideas and all! Please post more opinions and help on the other subjects and the words after the striking <3

Color+Size=Please Read <3 (all colors are random and have no meaning)

[xXLuciferXx]

*rings service bell in an annoying pattern* I HAVE A CONFLICTION; I do not agree with a piece of plan three, I believe we should still allow foals of all ages and pregnant mares.

[ShadowStarFang]

xD thank you for your input! Though, I do have something about preggy mares on the FAQ. I'll go peak there to copy it here quick.

EDIT:
Found!

RunningRace wrote:
Can I Start Off As A Foal With My Horse?

I prefer that you don't. If you have a mare and you want a foal, you will have to ask the role player of your desired stallion. If they do not want to, then it's their choice. Don't start with your mare being pregnant either. I won't accept the form. Sorry, I just find it not very fun. :\

This is what I wrote, but I'm willing to change and negotiate to my fellow rpers.

[xXLuciferXx]

I'm just looking in as someone who isn't already in the rp. (I started//joined with a pregnant horse) And I feel like maybe we can just set a limit for number of foalss in the rp at a given time? Or something like that. I don't know... :p

[ShadowStarFang]

I don't think a limit would help, as I probably can't keep track, but at the same time, any foals in the rp would reduce that limit, like Fab and I planned Freedom x Galaxy foal, as well as Spring Trap, and there is Raxka Wolf (Silver) in there too. thats 3.

I guess I don't see the point as starting as a pregnant mare and/or foal under 6 months anymore. I've been thinking all this time the rule was still in place that foals and pregnant mares weren't accepted and it wasn't until recently I realized the rules and what I thought were different.

Foals being bred is 100% ok still. I'll check the rules to see what I have there.

If you want to be related to someone, horse related to some other horse, or horse have a foal with some other horse, just PM that person and both you and that person PM me that you both are okay with it

Ok, This is the only rule I found, but it doesn't restrict anything. I guess the FAQ needs updated.

Any idea of how I should update that question to fit with the rules? If another person agrees with you poison, I won't impliment the rule.

EDIT: I will also abstein from putting it in motion for now until a verdict is recieved (lol)

[ShadowOfTheBird]

I have been summoned by Solar! As for my input with each and every thing:

1. I like the idea of reviews. It gives some small insight into the characters and their personalities without having to form-fish.
2. I'm more neutral on this topic, as I can only draw traditionally. Go for it c:
3. Rules, rules, rules. I see no current issue, but I'm still going to suggest ranch rules XD Even though Solar gave a reason for there not to be
4. Also rather neutral, but I hope it gets updated, as *gasp* I don't actually work around horses. Though I have Lex(Misty, as I call her) helping me, and the amount of research I have ended up doing is absurd.
5. YES! This goes along with the previous reason, as I can't always seem to find all tack pieces, names, and uses.
6. Eh...neutral XD Though I would wish for a sexuality thing, as well as an enemies thing as well as the friends. Which may or may not be related to my characters being jerks...
7. One suggestion! Link to forms with the characters? That would make form-fishing so much easier...
8. Well, the one thing that's missing from it is where the parking area is. So...that.
9. Well, I'm a naming person, so yes! All of the trail names! :3
10. Well, I don't know yet XD But I'm most likely not there unless Solar has done some really fast editing XD


Well, that's my thoughts.

[ShadowStarFang]

*coughYouAreOnMemberscough*
I'll get more to come drop their opinion in.

Thank you!

[ShadowOfTheBird]

What? XD Okay then.

[astro.]

*falls through door* sorry I'm playing Carmen as a helpless girl, that's where my muse was tonight lolol. She'll probably change quite a bit around different people.