[BU] - Bundschuh

[beander2]

I hesitate to post, because (1) I'm new and (2) this thread has gone back and forth quite a bit already. So forgive me for my presumtuousness. However, I think the RP-development suggestions some have made are key, and at least a couple of things might improve that.

First, back off some on the combat. Students, intellectuals, etc., are in the business of persuasion, first and foremost. Approach RM's and talk! Argue with them. Make them justify their own loyalties, as you are demonstrating yours. Attempt to sway them to your side - as a small faction, you could use the support! (You might get players who fly RM make other characters to fly with you...)

Then do the same with traders, independents, etc. Do what the faction you envision would do in real life. Propaganda isn't an excuse for fighting; it is part of the struggle itself, and used well, can achieve your stated ends often in a more cost-effective manner.

This doesn't mean there can't be action, but make the action more deliberative, more focused. I've doubted the RP legitimacy since the beginning of arbitrarily targeting RM ships - I just don't think it makes sense with your stated goals or from the perspective of building a faction.

Of course, if you're only interested in PvP, this won't be of interest to you. But Sabas and others strike me as more RP-oriented than that. If BU and RM can give each other a little space (both in-game and on the forums), and if everyone claiming to be BU can be unified, perhaps things can get re-energized in a more constructive direction. I've read this thread fairly carefully, and it seems most issues could be resolved throuh some additional thoughtful RP.

Once again, forgive my intrusion. Take care,

Trev

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Sir Alisdair Buchanan, KBE ~ Gateway)Trafalgar