User blog:Jhallen/Pondering an Idea

Hello, everyone. Jhallen here, and i've got.. well, a worthy topic for a blog! Let's get started!

I was reading through the Roleplaying In-Game forum, today. I noticed a thread called 'Favourite Rp Era'. The title pretty much explains itself; go check it out, if you haven't. So, I was reading this thread, when this post caught my eye:

" I would have to say the "Defius/Sir Tain Def/Seph" period. The amount of control, power, and development those three leaders produced within their clans, and with each other, has never been repeated.There were no elven/Daemon/Mahjarrat/Dragon characters, Just Human's protecting what they thought was right, and combating what they thought was wrong." -Aura Angelus

Now, the reason that i'm bringing up this is a point that Aura made in his post. He accurately pointed out that the three mentioned clans (Kinshra, White Knights, Void Knights) worked well, when together. This leads me to wonder if something like this could ever happen again. Stay with me on this one.

What if three clans that all warred with/conflicted with one another IC, worked together OOC? What if the clans were unofficially merged via those clans' three leaders, who put aside gain for their clan alone for the purpose of working together? As one clan united under this cause (While still maintaining a bitter rivalry In-Character), focus could be placed away from issues that RP clans of today usually deal with, and more on the common roleplayer.

Let's say that this entire conflict centered around an important spot. That spot would immedietly become a hotspot for freelance roleplayers, looking to have a bit of fun with the massive conflict. The entire area would no longer be as useful for shady roleplaying about anything at all, but instead useful for roleplaying regarding the conflict. You see where i'm going with this? The conflict would snowball into a cause that effects everyone in the area, with all people forced to take a side and stick by that choice.

I know that this is possible. I've seen some pretty badass clans in my time, and they all had what it takes to be a part of this. However, none of them strived towards this! Why? Self-preservation is to blame, my friends and not-so-much friends. In the cruel, violent world of World 42, clans act with an 'every man for yourself' attitude. What i'm proposing is that this mindset is turned on her head; we want to help other clans, not drive them into the dirt.

Consider this for yourselves, people. think about it, and tell me what you think on the comment section below. I want to know the public opinion on this, and that's only possible with informative, constructive comments from you!

Cheers!