New Ministry of Information
 

This message announces the addition of a new Ministry of Information to the Zormite ranking system. I am posting the details of each rank below with their RP descriptions. I would like to thank Zen and Drakeero for their inspiration in the creation of this ministry.

The mission of the Ministry of Information follows the philosophy set forth in the Zormite constitution inasmuch as all ministries are directly controlled by the state, each ministry leader being a cabinet member belonging to the Dictator. Although the primary intent of this branch is education, it should be clear this endeavor is to support the will of the state and ultimately to uplift its purposes. Therefore there is a strong reinforcement of 'control and proper use of information' as it serves the state.

Ranks and descriptions:

Fedakahn (1)- Leader and Head Master of the Informational branch, the Fedakahn oversees all lower rank activities and at all times is mindful of and responsible for the proper dissemination of information to the public as 'education' or 'news', and to the correct officials as 'intelligence'. Is often called upon to write speeches or give informed 'opinions' to the Zormite people in support of the will of the Dictator. In the absence of the Dictator, he/she may be called upon to write a 'public statement' to be given by the Chancellor or himself.

Elderan (2, more if needed) - High Assistants to the Fedakahn, and nearly always at his side or on a mission delegated by him, the Elderan is equally educated with an identical mission but works more 'in the field' as the Fedakahn dictates. Assigns tasks to lower ranks and moves in many circles to interpret, influence and report public sentiment. This player often acts as informal FAQ within the kingdom.

Pirollyr (no max but should be limited) - Basically a counsellor or teacher who serves by educating Zormites with 'approved' information. Often acts as a mediator with internal personal or social conflicts. This rank also assimilates intelligence brought in by the Huginera and Muninera field ranks and passes on what is necessary to the appropriate person or group.

Huginera (no limits, male) or Muninera (no limits, female) -
This rank is only for the most trustworthy, they are essentially 'gatherers' of information from the field and report directly to the Pirollyr for assimilation as to what is useful intelligence and how it will be used.

Feradin (no limits, female) or Geradin (no limits, male) -
This rank is for high level bmode players only. Their work focuses upon researching and documenting fighting techniques. Often involved in training missions with military groups. Often hold sparring events.

Rugin (no limits) - Scouts who serve widely as recruiting agents. Assists in public relations and bringing potentials to emotional and physical readiness. (teaches players about the game) These are the best behaved public representatives of Zormite on the game.

Achiban (no limits) - Initiates to entry level informational branch. Serve in all capacities to upper ranks as aides as they learn their full mission. Must have pen and literacy to enter.

The Historical Branch

Mithralie (3 max, maybe more)- works closely with Celestus and Chaokirs compiling Zormite history as accepted as 'official' by the state and developing/ documenting the historical culture of Zormite. Manages the Zormite library. (more on this later) These players will often tell historical stories in guild to keep the population informed, properly educated and inspired into national devotion. Often hold RP events.

Mesian (3 max) - works on recording present history as it happens. Records events and meetings. Reports to Mithralie. Often assist in writing fables and tales that teach the public good Zormite living. Assists with managing Zormite library. One will often be called upon to accompany the Dictator or other high officials on RP excursions for documentation of any important event, rather like a news agent, to take dictation on site, etc.

Sidos (no limit)- lower level scribes - literally writing footmen who record local events, take notes at public meetings, anything they see or feel might be important to the Mesian. Often freelances in other lands during his travels and is always honing his compositional/mental skills. Assists with libary when needed. By the time these players are promoted they will have high mental skills.

Sidosan (no limit) Entry level to the historical branch. Serve in all capacities to upper ranks in historical branch as aides in various capacities as they learn their missions. Must have pen and literacy to enter.

Bragii - These are in house poets and musicians, enlisted purely for the entertainment of the Dictator and to inspire national pride during military events, shows and comminity feasts or gatherings. One or two might also accompany the Dictator at times.

Tameias - Travelling story tellers who spread and preserve the cultural history of Zormite by telling stories handed down by the Mithralie. They are not officially allowed to write their own stories about Zormite, but they are eager to entertain and often thought of as jokers or jesters by the general public until they become more serious. Sometimes though, they never do.

I will make changes if necessary as we begin to absorb the role of each rank within the ministry.

Wren Sagesun Archigos
Dictator of Zormite

Oh, this sounds cool :O
James Bond XD
Can i be fedkahn? lol. I'd like to, though.

Okay, now, i got some ideas if i'd be Fedakahn, else this might be useful for the one who becomes...
1) Hold events for "information" stuff - spellbooks, skill scrolls, maybe int+ or wis+ rings
2) Make some sort of FAQ file
3) Make a library
4) give me all your money
5) Get spies in other kingdoms >:]
6) Make sure to know everything on GK there is to know

Deciding positions based on peaceful/battle mode and level = :mad:

Then why are almost only high-leveled peeps dustari royals?

If that was the case, it would have been by coincidence only. Note that when I adopted Padren to be the prince, he was level...what, 6, 10, 13? Note that when Kamuii and I took over Dustari, we were level 1 and 5, or something like that.

Level != rank.

People obviously have levelled since then. So what? We don't base appointment to any rank on level.

NPC Code:

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if (tec<lvl.30){

tec=Soldier;

} if (tec>lvl.30&&<lvl.40){

tec=Field Marshal;

} if (tec>lvl.40){

tec=Duke

}

---

:rolleyes:

Your logic is nonexistant (and rather insulting). Please, don't pretend to know more than you do.

Tecumseh was a soldier. We had no Field Marshal, so Padren promoted Tecumseh to that position. I had had someone else in mind, so I was rather upset that I was not consulted about this. However, Tecumseh seemed like a good guy, so I allowed it.

Time passes. Tecumseh quits graal kingdoms. A new Field Marshal is chosen to replace him.

Time passes. Tecumseh comes back. Tecumseh gets Duke rank.

End.

Other misc notes:

-Don't roll your eyes at me.
-Duke and Field Marshal are roughly equivalent ranks.
-If you're going to post faux code, at least put some thought into it. Foolishness + code = bad reflection upon you.

Sorry for being so naughty (and rolling my eyes at you). Counts for scripting flame war too btw ^^

S'ok, I just wish people would try to do a little bit of research before assuming things like that.

im Duke and im only level 16.

Those have got to be the ***est ranks for a Zormite Empire I've EVER heard.

Being that the people applying for this position will have to perform these duties effectively, I'd have no problem with fighting skill requirements.

The whole issue of lvl req vs. no lvl reqs is to keep the game centered on RPing and not on lvling.

But, you can't 'rp' being strong without being strong, you can't say "Okay Squire, show me what your made of" and have the squire you are talking to go *kills everything in sight in one sweep of my blade*

There are game mechanics, and that effects your capacities to do certain jobs, if you can show you can do a job regardless of lvl, I would expect they'd be considered.

I doubt if someone restarted, that they'd be bumped down a rank.



he showed a great capacity to inspire the military, run training exercises, teach the soldiers to work as a team, to fight as a single force. He trained excellent bowmen and footmen a like.

I like to think when I was FM, I did a good job, and I think I did because I was active and always helping to keep the armies in good order, disciplined, honorable and as strong and ready as possible, even while I was one of the lower lvl people in it.



I do think, that reacting at any mention of lvl preferences with such a blanket statement is as closed minded as saying all ranks are based only on lvl, imho.



..............About the thread though: Sounds like a great ministry :D

I agree with that, i recruited him as a soldier (i was commander) if u look at the ranks, i was the next to be field marshal, im away for a couple days, come back and a lowly rank like a solder becomes field marshal...but oh my, what was his level you ask?

Level 40!!

mine, level 18. Gee how does that work out?

Being that the people applying for this position will have to perform these duties effectively, I'd have no problem with fighting skill requirements.

The whole issue of lvl req vs. no lvl reqs is to keep the game centered on RPing and not on lvling.

But, you can't 'rp' being strong without being strong, you can't say "Okay Squire, show me what your made of" and have the squire you are talking to go *kills everything in sight in one sweep of my blade*

The only way to improve RPing is, however, to get the heck on tag and RP until you are blue in the face.
Period, simple, only thing that ever encourages RPing is RPing.
You can blame every other thing until the sun burns out, but unless you come on and make the effort, RPing doesn't happen.

That is how I am trying to get RPing to happen, by doing it.
It works, blaming everthing else does not.


There are game mechanics, and that effects your capacities to do certain jobs, if you can show you can do a job regardless of lvl, I would expect they'd be considered.

I doubt if someone restarted, that they'd be bumped down a rank.



he showed a great capacity to inspire the military, run training exercises, teach the soldiers to work as a team, to fight as a single force. He trained excellent bowmen and footmen a like.

I like to think when I was FM, I did a good job, and I think I did because I was active and always helping to keep the armies in good order, disciplined, honorable and as strong and ready as possible, even while I was one of the lower lvl people in it.



I do think, that reacting at any mention of lvl preferences with such a blanket statement is as closed minded as saying all ranks are based only on lvl, imho.



..............About the thread though: Sounds like a great ministry :D

Not really Sab
 

Well Gee, Sab......if I recall, you would have been a level 40 had you not restarted so many times. If I recall also, you did not want to work with Padren regarding Kingdom issues and the FM position required a close working relationship with the Prince.

Oh well :\