*mutters*
Ok, I'm going to manage to keep my sick ass out of bed long enough to post this so there can be no more confusion on the issue.
I'm seeing something that's becoming more and more frequent and it's starting to bother me. And it's bothering me a lot, it's bothering me to the point where even when I'm not on the mud because I'm dying from the psycho cold from hell I STILL hear about it and get bothered.
What I'm referring to is this BS habit you people have of saying to hell with clan RP just to PK. Horseshit. Every time one particular clan is the current clan with the most members on the Who list, this seems to give people the impression they can screw the clan ethos and clan RP JUST to have the numbers to PK the one clan.. Have I said horseshit yet? Why yes, yes I have.
None of you were forced into your current clans and there are no guns being held to your heads keeping you there. We do NOT want to see clans that have no business working together doing so just because OTS or Dominion or IOoDS is around in numbers.
I don't care if your shiny eq is threatened, there are just clans who would NOT work together and I'm tired of seeing it happen because people are too lazy to RP. We went out of our way to post all the clan info pages before we let anyone join, I remember posting a news urging people to think carefully before they pledged a clan. Just because you chose a clan that currently is low on the who list count does not mean you can re-invent the clan's RP and go out and PK with someone who should be your enemy because you're outnumbered..
This pisses me off in a big way. There are ALWAYS options. Hire Dominion, hire Den, form some sort of bond with someone. Post bounties on the heads of those with the numbers, do something RP to accomplish your cause, cut the lazy crap of fighting with the wrong people.
I don't speak for the rest of the Imms but this is definitely a pet peeve for me and I'm tired of bitching about it. I'm not going to make an issue out of it on the mud if I see it, I'm simply going to Loner your character(s) and make sure no other clan will have you. You cannot have all the luxury that comes with a clan and bend all the RP that also comes with the clan.
Enough said, I'm dizzy and going to sleep.
We've been talking about this but we've yet to really do anything with it so let me lay it out here for you.
RP Points will be awarded as seen fit by the Immortals and will never be more than 10 RP Points in one block. RP Points will be based on the continuity of the blog, a post every 4 months won't get many points. Spelling and grammar will not count in awarding RP Points so anyone is open to receive them. This isn't English class, we're looking for people who put effort into their characters and take the time to come here and enhance their stories a bit more.
RP Points will be awarded to both individual and Clan blogs. Please be advised that Clan blogs are intended to be a group effort, one active member doing all the posting will not get any RP Points for the clan.
I will be putting a list together of RP Points currently awarded and it will be kept in a post here and updated as new RP Points are given. However, it is also your responsibility to keep track of your own RP Points as well.
Once you have a certain number of RP Points, you can redeem them with the Immortals for any of the prizes listed below. RP Prizes are NEVER to be sold or given away or moved to an alt.
The prizes are sweet and the cost is high but since you're all there anyway and so many of you are already blogging, consider it something to strive towards.
ToD RP Point Prizes
100 RP Points (Individual)
Custom RP weapon made for your char
150 RP Points (Individual)
Changing of any one item type
250 RP Points (Individual)
250 HP or
250 Mana
500 RP Points (Individual)
1000 quest points
150 RP Points (Clan)
Custom RP clan hero item
250 RP Points (Clan)
Clan Mount shop w/ 3 mounts OR
Clan Pet shop w/ 3 pets
350 RP Points (Clan)
100 hp for full clan OR
100 mana for full clan OR
100 quest for full clan
500 RP Points (Clan)
100 hp for full clan AND
100 mana for full clan AND
100 quest for full clan
Now get blogging! Your Immortals and your prostate will thank you for it!
All Clan Leaders will be expected to maintain an official clan blog. This is not an option, if you want to wear the Leader L then you shall blog.
This does not mean you have to write long RP entries, although that would be nice since you are leading a clan with RP themes but we won't press that. You can use the clan blog for anything. A few examples might be:
Clan member roster
Clan kill roster
Current clan enemies or friends
Inspirational messages from leaders
Clan Rule changes
Clan orders for hall enhancements from Immortals
Design for each clan will be set up for you by the Immortals to fit the Clan's theme and look and feel. You do not have to know Movable Type to do this, all you have to do is care just enough to RP.
Each clan blog will be listed as the "Clan Website" on the Time of Darkness site and linked to each clan's information page in the Clans of the Land section. Currently only the Infernal Order has actually requested a clan and they are without leader.
Dominion, Den of Iniquity, Order of the Tainted Shade, Chapel of Prevailing Peace and Tradewind, I'll be expecting your requests for clan blogs sometime by the end of the month or your leadership will be revoked.
Thank you for your RPing cooperation in this overall attempt to make it about something more than who has the best eq.
Greetings, Mudtards!
In an attempt to get you buggers to RP more and argue about stupid shit like EQ less, we are now offering the following bribe!
Those of you who take the time and effort to create and maintain an active blog will have the opportunity to receive RP points for your efforts.
When you have accumulated 100 RP points, you will be given a special RP prize that will be one of a kind and will fit with the RP you have created.
Now this does not mean that posting every day for a month and then slacking off will get you RP points, it will not. We are looking for those who are genuinely interested in RP now and RP once the changes come in. Those of you seeking merely one of a kind EQ will never see a piece of RP eq with your name on it.
RP points will be awarded via comments on your individual blogs and logged on the ToD forums for record keeping.
You do not have to be a master of the English language to write good blog. It's all about heart and taking a few moments to plan out what your character is and where you would like to see your character going.
RP points and blogs are completely optional but instead of sitting around griping when there are only a few people on, why not grab the moment and start something on gossip.
Blogging - good for overall prostate health.
Kali
An epic battle to the death is being depcited round for round between Darkstar and Navarre. Its prequel starts in the Navarre blog ("Quoth the Raven") entry dates 11/14/03 titled "The Vault of the Heavens" , where Navarre decides to seek out Darkstar for a heinous act that he believes only the treacherous Darkstar could concoct.
In 11/15/03s "Arrival at Tower" , Navarre sets the stage for the infiltration of the Darklords compund and then kicks it up a notch in 11/16s "Enter the Governess" where he battles the sultry yet giant Dark Governess, in attempt to bring Darkstar to justice for his alleged crimes. How he escapes her massive form, miles long whip and crushing boots is a miracle in itself!
The stage is fully set when 11/20's "Asserted cooperation" brings Navarre to the gates of the Tower of High Sorcery in search of a bat to flay.
The story is then picked up again in Darkstars blog, ("D'Sarian Lore").The 11/12/03 entry, "The Great Depression" is the prequel to the mind set of our dear dark man bat and his loss of all will. In the follow up, dated 11/22/03 titled "Nights swift intruder", we find Darkstar recovered from his massive depression over the kidnapping of his butler,learning new more heinous magics and scrambling the Tower Of High Sorcery forces led by Captain Kurgan to deal with a mysterious winged intruder at the compound gates. The face off scene alone is worth the price of admission. 11/25/03's "Nights Swift intruder part II: Clash of the Titans." is most recent entry which is round one of the battle for air god supremacy...
Navarre, the balls in your court.
This experiment shows great promise by two great blog writers. Artwork may eventually be supplied. This is an epic project folks. Don't miss out on some GREAT storytelling. This may answer the burning question : "If Navarre and Darkstar got into a fight, who would win?"
We invite comments and of course encourage cross blogging throughout the ToD community (and not just through RP married players).
Get involved! We have some great blog writers out there. Remember...there are now RP points for blogging as of last nights CHANGES post on the game (dated 11/24/03, posted by Kali).
Blogs: The evolution of the ROLE POST on the grand scale