Rp Covenant Poll

[Mordraugion]

forgotten about ezpcusa already?

[Mathy Stockington]

As a role player, yes I have Mordraugion. My character is on Laanx if I ever wish to play again.

Edit:
Are you saying that a player could be banned from one server and not the other?

[Caarrie]

Edit:
Are you saying that a player could be banned from one server and not the other?

depends on the reason they are banned. If they do something very wrong like using hacks on the server that are not allowed, AND have accounts on both servers the devs may ban them on both servers, but if you are just annoying a few people on one server and not on the other, then they might only get a ban on one server. Keep in mind not all players have accounts they actively play on both servers.

[Xillix Queen of Fools]

Disregarding general principles of rp repeatedly would be cause for a ban from laanx.

It is just a matter of fitting people to a context more correct for their methods of play.

A covenant is a solemn agreement. Asking people to make a covenant before joining on Laanx can be a good reminder that if one doesn't want RP and all that comes with it they are welcome to play planeshift on the alternative server and never have to worry about learning to RP.

[Rennaj]

So double the GM team and Devs, as both will have more problems, I.E RP One will get no testing done, as they will be to busy gassing [Talking], so that leaves PL/no RPs to do all testing, well hardly a fair deal I think.

[Mathy Stockington]

So double the GM team and Devs, as both will have more problems, I.E RP One will get no testing done, as they will be to busy gassing [Talking], so that leaves PL/no RPs to do all testing, well hardly a fair deal I think.

It is worse then that Rennaj because the players on the other server will not learn to role play. When I started this game I did not intend to role play until I met some role players. At the very moment I was hooked. Therefore so many will not know what they are missing because they play on the 'other' server.

[Lanarel]

To rennaj:

Codewise (and art/rules wise) both servers will generally be the same, with occasionally something changed on the non-rp server for testing new features (and as much to see if it will be welcomed as if it will work). So errors found on one server if fixed, will be fixed on both.

[Rennaj]

To rennaj:

Codewise (and art/rules wise) both servers will generally be the same, with occasionally something changed on the non-rp server for testing new features (and as much to see if it will be welcomed as if it will work). So errors found on one server if fixed, will be fixed on both.

So you are saying RPs get all the benefits of the hard work of the down and outs, Also the RPs will get all the events as the down and outs would not need them as they involve RP.
 Also would like to point out why should they even bother reporting problems as they are treated like cast outs.

[Donari Tyndale]

RPers can report too . All required is a little bit of encouragement in form of a non grinding training system.

[Rennaj]

RPers can report too . All required is a little bit of encouragement in form of a non grinding training system.

True they could, but first they would have to do yuk training.
 oww very RP. Also only quests that would be done is for items they need to RP.

[Donari Tyndale]

Quests should be done for roleplay only. And will be done for that purpose only. Your character can not (will not be able to) do all quests in game, since they have consequences.

[Prolix]

be consistent and stay true to character.

conflicts with

use common sense. If we know an action will upset another player in real-life, we won't do it. This includes yelling at people because they are not playing the way we think they should, insulting others, trolling, or being rude

or are only nice characters allowed and why are out of character actions the example in a covenant regarding in character actions?

Personally I try to be consistent in my approach to real life but it doesn't always work out that way. Consistency is at the heart of boredom. If you always behave the same way are you not in essence Mary-Sue, Bruce Campbell, Pia Zadora or Jerry Lewis?

respect PlaneShift's unique game world and always keep character chat, action, and history consistent with the known PS universe

conflicts with

interact with other players and let the actions of other characters help shape and define who our character(s) become.

How can we be consistent and still allow others to change our essence? Are we to be changing at a consistent rate, or consistently changing? Can we be consistently chaotic This covenant has the consistency of tapioca pudding. Slippery in general with lumpy bits throughout.

[Xillix Queen of Fools]

People on the second server are not less in any way than people on Laanx.

[Netta]

This covenant is a good idea.. 

[Vorsh]

I think people are missing a major point to the covenant...It is to ensure RP...period.  I started playing PS cause I wanted an RP game.  Now, there is a covenant.  From what I have seen in my limited time here (about 6 months) some people need the reminder of the purpose of the game.

Also, this game is FREE!  And I know people have and will argue that you pay in time and work, but fiscally it is free.  In that case, unlike other MMO's, the Devs can make whatever rules they like.  But you know what, they don't.  They ask for imput, they let people complain, they change things for the betterment of the whole.  And as in life, you cannot please everyone.  So  what did they do?  They made a second FREE server for non-RPers.

I read some of the posters and I feel they are just being nitpicky.  I mean, I love PS.  I have invested much time playing since my start.  Is it the perfect game? No.  Does it have flaws? Yes.  But I challenge anyone to find a more RP friendly game...then go to it if you think it is that much better.  I feel bad for people that can't seem to understand this and I think most of them don't realize that while they moan and complain, they are using one of the major advantages the devs have given us...the right to voice our opinions.

So to put it bluntly, just enjoy what you have, cause it may not be around forever, especially with such negative responses, and I would be very sadden to see it go.  Bravo to all the devs, and thanks for all you do.  You are all truly under-appreciated.