Interesting food for thought, but when you say to have on on every level of government, does this include a plethora of counties? If so, that's quite a few positions available.
Interesting food for thought, but when you say to have on on every level of government, does this include a plethora of counties? If so, that's quite a few positions available.
It would be!
Yet I bet it's hard to find a Count who doesn't have someone already pop into their head for the job as soon as they read this.
(And that someone can keep RP off their plate so they can get back to their spreadsheets and business meetings.)
This is 100% accurate, and why since the start Vornair has had the #TeamCulture portion of the High Council who are the Kingdom level representatives of everything RP folks need as well as the mechanics that go along with them. I can say with total confidence that your post is completely on point. Well said.
However I would disagree, there are quite a few Monarchs (not me) who are RP focused, especially on the NA-W server. I would suggest a similar post regarding those RP focused Monarchs not chasing off or scaring of the non-RP oriented folks by ensuring they have min-maxing, theorycrafting, meta-gaming subject matter expert positions at every level of government to ensure that they have the structure, framework, and support the non-RPers need to be content and successful as well as your Kingdom having those folks is essential (IMO) to the success of a community.
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I think the system could work both ways, exactly like you said! I couldn't begin to tell you about Blackheart's inner strategic workings, but they could theoretically bifurcate the OOC "shop talk" from RP fun and attract some more prose-phobic talent into their brain trust.
(Those Blackhearts are a pretty sharp bunch, though...I wouldn't be surprised if they've got this ironed out already.)
I wasn't aware of #TeamCulture! Will have to pay a visit!
Maybe a tag to identify RP settlements by SBS or us as the community. I plan on RP the whole game each and every day. Just need my biome and tribe to get it setup now.
+1 nice post OP
Thanks Iccubus,
(If it wasn't already easy to tell,) I'm like you--will be RPing every last Elyrian down to the dying, gurgling sounds.
What this system ideally accomplishes is that every city can be an RP city. Even if the mayor or Baron is an Non-RPer, they can appoint someone to be their RP Seneschal, too.
RPers become a loyal part of his or her local economy, yet s/he won't have even have to look away from their spreadsheet! (...and what their spreadsheet says is now a higher population and stronger economy.)
I love this idea, Ecir! I appreciate your always looking out for the RPers! I personally think it is great to have an appointed position that can help oversee the RP and events and help lead a team to get that taken care of far and wide.
When Launch happens I want new Players to come into my settlement and have a feel they are walking back in time to a period long gone in history. All my effort will be to making Elyria fun for everyone entering CoE.
Merchants entering the town, to people gathering at the local tavern, I guess at times I might be the DM trying to make everything just perfect. Forcing story to happen within the community by taking risks and arranging events that will help people feel more comfortable doing RP. We created alot of different story's and events role-playing doing SWG, the community was great. Hoping we get some tools to help make RP even more enjoyable in CoE.
The RP Seneschal person doesn't even really need to have a position that is labeled as such. They can have a more functional role and being a person that loves RP, they can then push RP.
I do agree that Monarchs would be wise to appoint persons within their realm that do appreciate RP because RPers might tend to stick around longer when the going gets tough in an area due to their experiences and memories of the past in that area.
Well thought out post, and great insight. I enjoy the occasiaonal RP, and while Riftwood doesn't have an RP focus, I encourage the play style.
I have no issues with having an alt I can RP as the "King's Secretary" or "Emissary" to facilitate the RPers of Riftwood. Perhaps even open a position up on the Monarch and Duchy level to another player.
You guys are on it! Titles and roles can be customized to suit, exactly like y'all suggest. It is your Kingdom after all, so the implementation is yours to customize and perfect as you go!
Posted By Kitlandria at 09:31 AM - Sat Jun 24 2017
I love this idea, Ecir! I appreciate your always looking out for the RPers! I personally think it is great to have an appointed position that can help oversee the RP and events and help lead a team to get that taken care of far and wide.
Thanks Kit! I think PvPers come out ahead, too. If they didn't, then the idea couldn't begin to work.
RPers or Non-RPers, our three-legged race is the economic one. I think the most successful Kingdoms will be those that understand and take full advantage of the symbiosis. The deeper economic cohesion (by eliminating the waste of 'game style migration') will be worth the very minimal attention required to manage an RP Czar.
I think ID is right, too. It's a small investment to make to generate a lot of loyalty...which pays dividends in uncountable ways.
(I definitely want to visit Iccubus' town...I've heard good things about one of the pubs....)
I really like this idea. Not only does it keep everyone happy, but it's just good leadership.
As a monarch, you have to take into account that the RPers are likely to be the driving force of your economy. They'll be your farmers, your blacksmiths, your animal breeders. All the jobs that non-RPers would likely find boring, are what your RPers are likely to be doing. It only makes sense to accommodate to them, especially so when it comes to no expense of yourself.
I think the best idea, would be if you had a friend from real life or the forums, someone you trust, who enjoys RP but also understands your position. Invite said person to your court, to sit in on any meetings and to keep up to date on your affairs. Extra bonus points if this person rules a county, as you could direct RPers to his county too.
The common folk aren't going to have a direct line to the king, this is true of RPers and non-RPers alike. If you had a RPer count, who you put the RPers under, it'd likely become a huge trade hub for your kingdom, which is a massive bonus for you, while also keep a large part of your populace happy and attracting craftsman from other areas.
Choosing a friend to do this, that understands your role would be beneficial, as he would understand that you're not a RPer yourself, so wouldn't attempt to intermingle you with it or waste to much of your time when in meetings etc and only bring up what's required.
I do some light RP myself, nothing too heavy though. I personally find it's almost impossible to do when totally surrounded by Non-RPers, which is why it may be best to elect a RP count and direct RP members there. Lots of RP minded people together will maximise their playability while you sit on your throne profiting from it like the evil dictator you were born to be.
@Ecir_Edyah
Reading this per your request. While this is interesting to some, I can assure you a group like UDL would not begin to entertain something like this.
-Not looking to boost ranks with typical RPrs
-Not looking to place a RPr Seneschal into a position
There are places in CoE for the typical RPr, and within UDL lands is usually not one of them.
We are more interested in dislodging your soul from your mortal tomb. Can you RP that? If so, contact me.
Thanks Panzer!
Yeah, I didn't figure you guys for doing this yourselves, lol.
My question was meant to be more along the lines of: if this sort of system was going on in the background of your greater Kingdom, would any of it be getting in your way?
Posted By Zantonny at 8:07 PM - Mon Jun 26 2017
The common folk aren't going to have a direct line to the king, this is true of RPers and non-RPers alike. If you had a RPer count, who you put the RPers under, it'd likely become a huge trade hub for your kingdom, which is a massive bonus for you, while also keep a large part of your populace happy and attracting craftsman from other areas.
My fault for not asking the question more clearly:
100% clear you wouldn't be organizing RP culture within your group (--never would have imagined it, frankly.)
Let's say it was in play elsewhere in the Kingdom you chose. Do you see any downsides preventing (or even jamming up) a group like yours playing the game you guys play?
If not, what do you think of the premise that the added population growth to the kingdom strengthened the economy and therefore the production capacity of the war machine?
