The Nuts and Bolts of Planeshift
Hello,
A couple topics have been created either using satire or something other to depict what is currently going on with Laanx’s status as a role-playing server. This topic is intended to be optimistic and helpful.
In the about section of Planeshift’s website it states, “Planeshift is a Role Playing Game” clearly defining what the game is meant to be. This lays the foundation; The Nuts and Bolts of the game itself. Role Playing is an inherent part of the game. The game’s creators did not define it as a game to “max your skills” or just “power level”.
Therefore, we can take this basic groundwork and move forward to clear away the questions and uncertainties of how to behave in a role-playing game and successively, Laanx.
IC means In Character.
OOC means Out of Character.
Since all who are now reading this topic see that Plane shift is a role playing game, then using logic anyone could naturally assume that behaving oppositely is against the game rules.
1. The Great Divide
It's clear that there is a divide between the in-game cultures of Power levelers and Role-players.
Power Levelers: Goal is to become as strong as possible by raising stats and skills.
Fine, there is no problem with this. However, when a person does not abide by the Planeshift and Laanx rules of role-playing then they need to change servers or leave. The game was intended for roleplaying.
Role-Players: It's fairly clear.
In any case, role-players abide by the rules of the game. However, I've seen whats left of the role-players become somewhat snubbish, remember if someone is behaving out of line they may be fairly new to the game, so educate them.
This is not of course putting everyone into two groups but giving a definition on each and hopefully helping to clear up any ideas on what these two are.
2. OOC and IC, correct usage.
OOC cannot be used in an IC chat. (Brackets are the exception).
This rule is being broken excessively by many new players, who most likely were not taught how to do behave this way.
Also, when a player has his name and guild tag floating above his or her head, this does not mean you immediately know their name and guild they are associated with. To find out their name and guild they must be asked in character.
Ideas for fixing: This is fixed with some previous education beforehand. While in the tutorial, these rules can be emphasized greatly. Thus, new players will be more likely to use brackets when using OOC language.
Post sound and helpful ideas on fixing this problem!
3. Powerleveling and Roleplaying, Conflict or Intertwine?
This is not to be confused. Powerleveling in itself is not bad nor against the rules. However, when Powerleveling is seen as the FOCUS of the game and then the server, then it is wrong. I myself "powerlevel" in some way. I for several days work very hard to raise my skills and stats. Powerleveling and Roleplay do NOT conflict. A person can powerlevel AND Roleplay AND follow the rules of Planeshift and Laanx.
4. PVP & Guild Wars: They are completely compatible with a Roleplayer.
PVP, dueling, sparring these are all compatible with role playing. It's a part of the game that follows the same rules as anything else concerning IC and OOC.
Guild-Wars should always have a IC background, with role play in it.
Finally...
In posting this topic, I simply wish to create a space where everyone can place a valid view on this problem, and come to a solution that fits into the game's rules.
I've heard many people say, "well there's nothing to do besides power leveling" This is a lie and only a person who is not being creative and cooperative would believe this.
On my final note, I want to say this. Since I have returned from a several year break, I have seen many improvements in the game. The Planeshift Team works hard and does a terrific job. The community is not worsened, people are as kind and helpful as ever.
If you intend to speak profanity, curse, insult or flame...Leave. This is not a topic for anyone who has an agenda simply to hurt their rivals or another other party. This is a topic for the good people of Yliakum who want to come to a solution.
