Review: Creative Freedom

Forum

Not specified, seems to be a multi-genre site.

Without looking through every single RP topic it is very difficult to identify the original elements of this site as there are that many different types of RP taking place.

Not given.

Difficult to count due to the nature of the site.

Unknown

Beginner to intermediate.

1-5 posts, varying depending on the level of the roleplay.

Multiple posts a day.

Not specified, seems to be original characters.

The site has a very basic appearance, which when done well can be a positive attribute for an RPG site. A forum featuring various beautiful graphics does not always mean that the RPG is better than one using a simpler layout. That being said, it doesn't feel that much effort was put into this layout at all as the colours clash and seem very bright and child-like.

I found the site very difficult to navigate as the RPG sections of the forum seem to be all over the place. The site claims to be "breaking free from the oppressions of other roleplay sites" but that doesn't mean that following the simple rules of organisation should be ignored.

I cannot find any informaion about the plot, and have had to deduct from the information I can find that this is a multi-genre RP site, however, there is nothing that specifically says that. There is information about the locations available in character, but nothing about a storyline - whether it be set or player created.

The rules of the board are clearly found, as are topics to help members learn how to rolplay and how to post. It just seems to be the general point of the RPG that has been overlooked (or difficult to find).

There is one topic asking members for their input, although there does not appear to be a guest friendly place for visitors to ask a question.

There does not appear to be an application process.

This site has many active members, and so this review could simply be taken as a pinch of salt, or just as my own opinion. I have been creating websites (including RPGs) for a long time now, and one thing that is always key for me is organisation which is something I see lacking with this site. I think that a bit or reorganising of the forums would not affect the current board population and perhaps bring more visitors to the site. Likewise, taking some time to search through the many themes available for phpbb boards will have a positive outcome. Being different isn't always about looking different, it's about being different.