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I don't know about all of you, but I am seeing a pattern that isn't exactly very comforting.
So a number of the self-proclaimed 'hardcore roleplayers' feel that they can retain that title despite their ignorance to a whole part of the player base? So all the roleplaying is restricted to Kingdoms, and all the other kiddies can run along and play?
To be honest, a true roleplayer would see a lot of potential in these clans, or rogue organizations. The Nighthawks might not be the best example of this, of course. Their origins were as a PK group, and they seemed to be non-sanctioned by their patron kingdom when they needed it the most. Of course, anything to avoid potential war amongst kingdoms....
If a clan has an interesting roleplaying theme, and they somehow try to fit themselves within a Kingdom's storyline, then I don't see why that kingdom shouldn't recognize this organization in roleplay, and somehow incorporate them into their own storylines, events, etc. Such a thing would bring more unity among the playerbase, and you'd spread your roleplaying influence amongst more players by doing so, therefore helping to strengthen this roleplaying community with fresh blood and greater numbers.
I will take the Crescent Pirates for an example here. The heirarchy has the Governor as the 'king' or top rank. Below him are the Captains, and each captain has their own ship. Now, each ship has its own name. These ship names could easily become the names of 'clans' if so chosen, since they are individual groups, each with its own crew, own region on the pirate island that they set their houses, etc. In roleplaying, such differences could end up in some interesting situations, such as a crew going renegate and breaking off from the Crescent Pirates, etc. All Rp of course.
Anyway, I just find it rather silly to be called excellent roleplayers and to say you want to be ignorant to the vast majority of the player base. While you might have fun roleplaying within your own group, how does that help the community move forward or grow? |