HMD | October 2013

[these_balls]

EVALUATE MY BATTLING!

Trainer Tip: play nice and keep it civil.


things to keep in mind:
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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Fairly Oddparents has its moments where it does tackle serious issues but at its core it's really just meant for a laugh. I don't recall many episodes where Crocker's issues are really taken seriously; most of the time they're just used to highlight how crazy he is. Again I do feel that by focusing on the dark side of the show you're not making Crocker as funny as he ought to be and definitely less comical, which is a big aspect of his character that I remember while watching the show.

I'm all for the comfort of the majority. I can live with or without the text size differences. But thank you anyway for making an effort.

[crackpotcrocker]

Appreciate the concern; however, Timmy’s player would really be the first one to tell me something if something was wrong with Crocker. You also, keep saying from what you remember and memory isn’t the best thing after so many years. Really, you see cute kid Crocker transform into his ugly kid self and what the man will look like as an adult.

You’re welcome! <3

[pianosongs]

Please don't disregard crit just because it isn't from a castmate. People who aren't castmates who are still fans of the show but don't necessarily RP from it may have input that a castmate may not, which doesn't mean it's wrong or should be discarded so easily. We leave the anonymous function on and open our HMD to all players who have input, not just castmate to castmate.

Also, please refrain from being rude to those who are offering critiques. They're giving their opinions because they wish to help you grow as a player, and having a dismissive or rude attitude isn't appreciated.

[crackpotcrocker]

Understand my apologies.

But it doesn't change the fact that older Nick cartoons have a darker edge, and FOP is paricualar darker edged with Crocker as you see the sweet boy transform into a monster, in Secret Origin of Denzel Crocker, or when Crocker is also seen in the asylum in Abra Catastrophe, both in a non comedic event and once again there is a nightmare plot going on.

[pianosongs]

Let me clarify - I'm not the anon who spoke with you; I'm Sunny, speaking as a mod in response to your conduct in this post rather than about about the actual criticism in question.

I know 90s cartoons had a more grimdark edge to some, which can be interpreted or explored against in RP. We have opened it up to grim situations, and we have many characters from 90s cartoons who have explored a darker setting. However, not every grimdark situation is the same and not every character reacts similarly. Sometimes people have differing opinions. And when faced by a differing opinion, you do not just argue it down dismissively because it's not from a castmate.

That coupled with the attitude are the reasons I stepped in. I don't mind if you want to debate your argument with the anon you were speaking with to explain the characterization, but take note of this:

You don't need to be rude and you don't need to just dismiss it because it isn't coming from Timmy's player.

I'm not going to argue for or against your point with 90s cartoons. I'm speaking only in regards to your conduct.

[crackpotcrocker]

I understand I am very sorry. ;3;