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The Kingdoms in GK serve a purpose to assist in the storyline, correct? So they assist the game, and create more fun for the players who are involved in the different Kingdoms in the game?
Then one of the reasons for a leader in a Kingdom to exist is to also ensure the enjoyment of all their members. The purpose of the Kings, Queens, Dictators, Lords and Governors too, is to basicly serve the people that make up their Kingdom. To take it into a positive direction, that will bring more enjoyment to all the members, which will also be fair and take into consideration their own interests, wishes and desires.
When a large number of those members disagree with the direction being taken, wouldn't it be in your best interests to re-evaluate the course of action, and actually listen to such complaints? Or perhaps, if they asked you questions and clarification on things, wouldn't you want to address them in the most polite and helpful manner?
Some might be thinking, you wouldn't have to address someone pleasantly ICly, if your character wasn't the most pleasant sort. I can understand within IC conversations, but I am speaking of commonly agreed OOC mediums of communication: guild messages, private messages, forums.
I also ponder on the ownership of the different Kingdoms. Do they belong to the members that play in those kingdoms, therefore allowing them to have a voice and role in the direction of the kingdom, or do these kingdoms belong to the one who is in the king rank? Is this person's power absolute, or is it only valid with the will and trust of those that are below them.
Being dependable, recruiting and promoting responsibly, setting guidelines and regulations, setting an example with roleplayng, creating content and events along with a storyline, and conducting diplomacy, are all merely activities that should be expected of a ruler. Shouldn't the overall duty of a Kingdom leader be the one where they ensure the members of their Kingdom are having fun as a result of their activities? |