I have a significant invested interest in the military as that is my chosen play style personally. While Vornair at large is largely peaceful and defensive, I am not just it's King but also the head of the Military for the entire Kingdom.
I very much look forward to seeing what the actual military mechanics, large group tactics, strategy and war-planning will look like in this game!
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I spent 6 years in the Navy in real life and don't have any interest in being in a military in a video game. I do intend to be a blacksmith on my main so making swords, spears, and armor could be a fun diversion from the srs bzness of making nails, horseshoes, hammers, and plows. That said, if the combat is realistic and historically accurate tactics can be implemented successfully, I might change my tune. If it's just large scale PvP like you would see in a fantasy MMO, where 80 people are standing around clicking fire on their siege weapons while 30 other people are dropping endless hails of arrows on them from atop a keep, I definitely won't participate. Especially if something like military discipline is expected.
If cutting down the horse of a charging knight can break his arm and then he has to fight his way back to reinforcements, only to have to walk 28 miles to buy a new horse, and shield walls are a thing, and good armor means that you only take damage from guys with big heavy blunt weapons or thrusts to the gaps I'd be intrigued. If it's a battle of 'I have 30k health and do 15k DPS and you have 50k health, do 5k DPS, but have heals' I don't care about it at all. There are already games like that, and I know I'm mediocre at PvP in them. If I'm going to be convinced to take part, it will require something that I don't think has ever been done except sort of in RTS games.
I will probably be doing a bit of dabbling into a Southern defense force.
I plan to dabble in experimental weapons and tactics, but it's going to be primarily geared towards killing bandits in my case because I've never been a fan of the metagaming that comes into competitive PVP, where everyone you meet sneers at anything out of the accepted norm.
I'm a war history enthusiast, and as my coat of arms suggests, a fan of the Zulu as well. It might not be practical with projected land selection now, but I've been meaning to combine a Zulu shield with a Persian wicker shield- getting the cheap, lightweight protection from arrows of the wicker shield with the Zulu shield's effectiveness in parrying.
I plan on focusing almost entirely on the military. Most Barons i have spoken to plan on focusing on other things also and not maintaining a standing army, and that's fine too. I plan to be among the largest baronies in Vornair, that's my goal.
It's definitely a big part of what I'm looking at doing! I have a large amount of players interested in PvP and due to that we will focus pretty heavily on maintaining a standing army!
I am running a cult that plans on having templars as a private military. We do plan on playing lawful evil, or lawful Neutral.
Benefits: 1: Being a Templar would be a fun way to roleplay, pitting your military commitment and religious beliefs.
2: We are still growing community who are promoting from the ground up. This would put you at the top of the list for promotions.
Take a look at our forum!
https://chroniclesofelyria.com/forum/topic/31774/nae-the-grey-order-evil-organization
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I'm more interested in being a mercenary when the time comes, which certainly includes warfare. Having my own settlement doesn't interest me. I did get Alpha 2 access though so that I can learn the system early and track how combat changes with updates.
1% at any time, I’d say ex military is more like 30-40%.
That being said, I’m not interested in the military side of things, been there, done that, lol 😂
I'm free of the Navy life and as we all know, Navy stands for Never Again Volunteer Yourself...
So yea, I got very little interest to subjecting myself to that life again, even in a game.
i would love to be a part of the military. Imo you guys are running the best and most authentic kingdom on luna and I can't wait to become a part of it. Ive been in active in the community for over a year now (its been a very hard 2 years that didnt allow me to do anything for mysel) and if had to make a new account.
Which is a shame because I missed the server lock-in date. I still plan on buying at the very least a settler package plus mayor title. If I'm lucky enough to snag a decent town I'll register with the military.
Ive got a lot in the works as far as in-game my in game house and RP, and I think I have some background traits that will be of benefit as an officer. Can't wait to apply with you guys!
Six years in the Marine Corps, and a bachelor of arts in history with a focus on military history.
I might dabble in military aspects. ;)
only if i have to, otherwise i want to focus on my settlement and making money
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Of all the counts, mayors, barons, vassals and the likes out there, who has an invested interest in the military side of this game? Such as the development of a standing army, the maintenance, Support, and the structure.
I personally, plan to structure, organize and lead a military force for my specific duchy. However, I tend to see a lack of military interest out there. Considering that less than 1% of our population makes up the active military in real life, I wonder, NPCs set aside, how many players out there are interested in serving as soldiers as well?
Show some support!
I am Military orientated as well.
Considering I am attempting to build a Luna-wide organization to facilitate the hiring of mercenaries and slaughtering of poor people who can't afford the mercenaries, I'm very pro peace. Boo PvP.
Goooooooooo... farming?
