"New faction creation process and representation" discussion thread.

[MacAulay]

Questions that arise from this idea:
- In order to differentiate Factions from Groups, what kind of rights should [Official] Factions have over Groups or Independent players?

I would say that at the very least a group that represents an NPC faction would have to agree to work in conjunction with official factions to uphold RP standards and be seen to demonstrate that agreement.

- Should the 500m fee stay or go?

I would say go, as I feel a group applying for official status should be judged soley on its merits as a group, not on is ability to pay credits. After all, most people use indie traders to get that sort of cash together anyway I believe. It's not the group that does the work, and I would rather see them spending time working on their group ideas and RP then making credits

- Should we limit the amount of official factions for each NPC group depending on the group? And what about Corporations whose headquarters are under the flag of a house?

I think this is warranted in some situations. However I think it comes down to membership numbers. Several factions with few members or single ones with many are quite common in some areas. May create an unbalance if you limit numbers but there is some logic in it too.

- Should Independent players have a representative on the council?

Absolutely, provided you are able to find a player who is well enough respected by indie and faction alike.

- Should Factions be able to lose those rights if they go the wrong way?

Without a shadow of a doubt

- Should Groups have to abide by the policies set by the Council too?

I would say that should be a pre-requisite to being made official.

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This really isn't something that needs to be taken super seriously because it's a game and most of us are just here to have fun. You should try smiling, you'll feel better about things (honest).