Admin aided RP ($$$ Incentives)

[Alexander Draconis]

I do like the parts of this idea that would enable some players to start up faction segments for pre-existing factions or new character generated groups. If nothing else this could help bolster the rosters of certain groups that are understaffed or under represented in some way.

I do see the logic in some financial help for trusted, proven RPers in trying to start player groups. A capital ship will make a faction feel more legitimate. Maybe it doesn't for everyone, or shouldn't, but it does in my mind.

As someone who's tried to start 3 groups thus far on Disco, I can see some of the desires this idea expresses.

I also see how this could dull things, as handing out money and such to circumvent work is showing a certain favoritism in the minds of the have-nots, no matter how hard someone worked to earn the handout. It also makes one less concerned with the upkeep and responsibility of the faction's maintenance. Ideally, the players getting such help would not falter, but we can't count on it being a fully successful effort.

Just a few ideas, pro and con.

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