I can understand your sentiments on furnaces. There are, however, a few more factors to consider.

Firstly, taking out furnaces won't happen, crafting is part of PS, full stop. This basically comes down to the old issue of PL vs RP. Someone mentioned a timer. That's what mental and physical stamina are there for. The trouble is, if you limit the time on furnace use, you'll have to limit the time for things like hunting and cooking, to keep the balance. You want to see the players up in arms? Limit the time they get to pummel monsters.

The core issue behind this is to motivate actual RP. At the moment, leveling is the only way to physically progress you character. RP is fun, but its all make-believe really. What I envisage is a system where RP actually increases your stats. That way, people won't mind hopping off to the tavern after a hard days work for a bit of R 'n' R. If you can come up with a way to do that, you'll have a winner. But the solution to promoting RP is not getting rid of mechanics. That's counter-productive.

Seems sensible enough, perhaps its already in the works. If not, I think it should be, especially when we get to the stage where ornamental objects will have their use (guild hall decorations, even house decorations one day).

I love the work you all have done here. I can't wait to see it implemented. I'd say the stables will be at the gates as well. Makes sense.

Happy Birthday weltall! We love you! 

Happy Birthday Cherppow!

The bottom line, to address the original complaint, is that being offended by a definition of a fictitious religion is illogical. You don't see Christians for example being offended that the in game religions promote the worship of false gods, do you? Do you know why? Because it isn't real. End of story. I doubt very much that the devs will change something because a fraction of the playerbase confuse Yliakum for real life.

That may have come across offensively, be assured it's not intended.

Hey all. Here's a little treat for everyone. Sorry it's been so long.


 
Eliseth

I am in the process of updating this guide, if anyone feels something should be added, let me know. Caarrie, thats an excellent suggestion, I'll get on that asap. Maybe you could PM me about it. I know very little about being a Tester. Also to be added is a section for becoming a GM.