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Idea for rp guild, need input
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Post by
Ghelda
Because of ... drama bombs being dropped, a new character I have going on an rp server ended up guild master of a level one guild.
At this point I think I should disband and recreate the guild (mailing all the offline remaining members first so they know what's up), and because of my interests and my character's low level I'd like it to be an rp guild with an interesting theme.
This is also because I don't think the current guild name/theme is that good.
Here's my theme idea...news reporters!
I'm just wondering how to work it into Warcraft lore in terms of how it's done, as well as how to do it with the game's commands.
Perhaps create a chat channel that is THE news channel for those who want to 'watch the news.'
I have ideas of sending guild members on specific dungeon runs or quests to gather information on a news story, for example.
What do you guys think?
Post by
oneforthemoney
Would be an interesting idea to do so, but you would have to be able to give the story's in these dungeons a new and interesting spin. It will be hard to establish yourself unless you have a dedicated base and accomplished writers to work these in.
Alternatively, you may choose to attempt to cross over with other guilds, reporting on their story's with something like news segments while your character is a reporter, following them around like 'ye old bards'. That potentially could build a reader/listener base through the guilds own involvement and maintain an influx of fresh material with which to work with. Of course, for that to succeed you would have to either have a good rapport with these other guilds, or know several members in them to get the go ahead just to start out.
In short, the idea has merit. But you may want to have a specific plan and to establish yourself before running of pellmell.
Post by
Ghelda
Update: I'm actually starting to get support for the current guild's theme, which makes me wonder if I should keep up what's been started after all.
It's starting to grow on me the more I think about it, so now I'm wondering if I should NOT disband and reform.
While that's a little easier than starting a new guild, at the same time it'd probably be just like any casual roleplay guild even if I do the news thing within it without it being the overall theme, and that's kind of monotonous.
....
Oh, and the theme I'll finally say is 'people who don't like ERP.'
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And this is on Moon Guard of all servers.
To be fair, it'll be easier outside of Goldshire (aka Pornshire) but trade chat is still very insane on this server, and I figure that's where a little bit of recruiting would happen.
I'm liking the idea of a guild where me and my guild mates don't have to worry about ERP in chat, but the main reason for considering reforming is because that theme is way too broad about what we actually DO enjoy.
Post by
oneforthemoney
I don't believe you mentioned the original theme of the guild that is now growing on you.
Post by
Ghelda
I worded it strangely, sorry.
The original theme of the guild as it is at the moment is 'people who don't like erp' and want to be in an rp guild where they don't have to worry about it.
As I said, it's growing on me because erp is pretty popular on Moon Guard, and having a guild for people who want the ... alternative (?) could possibly have merit.
But, like I said, it's probably better to have a guild that has a theme about what it DOES enjoy rather than what it doesn't.
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470415
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Post by
Ghelda
Good point.
I feel as though we're making what should be simply a basic rule for the guild in terms of behavior into it's sole reason to exist, and that's rather silly now that I really look at it.
Post by
Ghelda
Okay, everything is getting redone right now.
I appreciate all the help, thanks!
Also, Neonhyper gets points for quoting Zelgadiss Greywords from Slayers in his signature. XD
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470415
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