Factions (What are they? How do they Work?)

[Garris Shrike]

Hi, I have a OOC question concerning the factions and such. First off, what are they, how do they work, what are they going to do? Are they like guilds, or are they separate? I would like to know, so thanks to anyone who can answer it. Any ideas on em might help too.

[Umpapa]

Coming from other games factions are usually just the opinions of groups of NPCs about your character.

Simply put, if you help them advance their ideas etc.. they like you and will give you greater acceptance with their group.
On the other hand if you harm them it is usually an uphill battle to win back that trust or respect they had for you.

I am not sure how it works here but that is just my past gaming exp in a nutshell. 

[Jeraphon]

Umpapa is close, but there are going to be some slight differences.

What differences are those?

You'll find out in the coming weeks! So stay tuned, and thanks for your interest.

[Vulcas]

Check this post by Karyuu:

http://hydlaa.com/smf/index.php?topic=21038.msg295540#msg295540

I'm thinking the Factions may be less like WoW and more like Oblivion. Your actions will affect NPC behaviors towards you, and it won't be as sculpted in stone as it is in WoW - not something you choose at character creation once and forever, but instead malleable through in-game actions.

Not very detailed though.

[Suno_Regin]

Sure it is. Just greeting an NPC could probably raise your reputation with that "faction."

[Vulcas]

Not really. Quests is a more likely path. Anyway, there weren't specific examples given, so it's not very detailed, hence, no point to speculate. 

[lordraleigh]

I wonder if having a very positive reputation to Amidison Stronghand for example, will guarantee a character opportunity to benefit from the government and to influence it(With the aid of some "donations" of trias to Vigesimi as well perhaps  ).

Also I hope this system will also influence the future "tribes system".

[Garile]

hmmm well if it's going to work with quests we will have to get a few more "choice"quests where you have to chose how you will finish it

[Suno_Regin]

Not really. Quests is a more likely path. Anyway, there weren't specific examples given, so it's not very detailed, hence, no point to speculate. 

Well, saying hi to your neighbor when they first move in instead of just ignoring them is a good way to become friends with them. =P

Same with factions. You can start the quest unless you at least say hi and get to know them. After all, how else would they trust you to complete their task?

[Jeraphon]

hmmm well if it's going to work with quests we will have to get a few more "choice"quests where you have to chose how you will finish it

Some already exist. As we said, stay tuned.

[Vulcas]

Well, saying hi to your neighbor when they first move in instead of just ignoring them is a good way to become friends with them. =P

Same with factions. You can start the quest unless you at least say hi and get to know them. After all, how else would they trust you to complete their task?

Just saying "hi" to a stranger doesn't mean you will become friends with them or that they suddenly trust you. That's just being polite. Getting to know someone involves more than a simple "hi".

[emeraldfool]

Not really. Quests is a more likely path. Anyway, there weren't specific examples given, so it's not very detailed, hence, no point to speculate. 

Well, saying hi to your neighbor when they first move in instead of just ignoring them is a good way to become friends with them. =P

Same with factions. You can start the quest unless you at least say hi and get to know them. After all, how else would they trust you to complete their task?

The people of Yliakum are very trusting


"You have quest???"

"Okay, don't tell any random strangers because this could get me fired, but I think my boss is a demon. Could you kill him for me? Thanks."


Probably owing to the psychological environment of only being able to attack someone if they 'accept' it

[Garris Shrike]

Sweet. So factions are mainly involving NPCs. i was thinking they might be some sort of guild or such, so I am glad i was wrong there.

[Garile]

Well that is the first implementation that comes to mind, but combined with the tribessystem it might become more

[drah]

I currently have "Guards 5" under my faction tab... and others who have apparently done some winch-related quests don't seem to have this.

At first I figured this was the number of winch-related quests I'd done... but now I'm just confused.

Can anyone shed any light on this?