jamescfm wrote:I think it’s unfair to present this as a clandestine or shady minority agenda
jamescfm wrote:Most of the game’s players are short-term or not especially involved in the deeper aspects of the game so (I’m sure I’ll be totally villainised for saying this) their views are largely irrelevant.
jamescfm wrote: In contrast, every single Moderator or former Moderator seems to have voiced their support for the changes. In my view, those who have experience the details of the rules and the game most are best placed to make decisions on them.
and would adversely affect the potential for committed, dedicated groups of players to be creative and innovative.
I have seen most of my contributions to this debate completely removed from the forum without justification or explanation
As you have noted, some current Moderators have been lobbying rather vigorously in various places in favour of the proposal, rather than playing more of a neutral arbiter role in the consultation. .
I have found myself being ridiculed because of the way Moderators have pointedly snubbed me during the course of the discussion. I have also been on the receiving end of some unpleasant and hurtful private messages, as well as becoming aware of similar comments being made about me in other places. In short, not a particularly pleasant atmosphere to be having a consultation in. I cannot help but think that this situation would have been helped if Moderation had handled this consultation in a more even-handed way that made it easier for players to argue against the proposal without being branded as somehow "anti-Moderation" and enemies of "the best interests of the game" (whatever they happen to mean by that) and "the community" (again, whatever they happen to mean by that).
FPC wrote: Our philosophy is that this would minimise the need for players who want to RP in a certain culture etc from worrying about having to create and protect culture protocols and would remove the fear that all their hard word could be completely forgotten down the line as the culture of their nation would change. I believe this will allow players more freedom for innovation and creativity.
FPC wrote:Two threads were removed the day after this new rule was proposed, there was less than 3 pages between them and all issues raised have been discussed here. As we explained we wanted to keep everything controlled and civil so we reduced the threads down to one.
FPC wrote:Moderation believe that this is the best course of action and thus we are trying to push it through, additionally a survey we sent out to every player in the game showed us that the majority are in favour of the proposed reform. Whilst we do have a bias if the survey had not come out positive then we would have rethought this proposal.
"You believe you have dominion
So you force your lame opinions on me
And my eggshell mind"
FPC wrote:Our philosophy is that this would minimise the need for players who want to RP in a certain culture etc from worrying about having to create and protect culture protocols and would remove the fear that all their hard word could be completely forgotten down the line as the culture of their nation would change. I believe this will allow players more freedom for innovation and creativity.
LukasV wrote:this map does not replace cultural protocols, nor does it railroad RP in any certain way. This is more of a way to solidify one element in a nation as kind of an identifier that players ought to be aware of and could use to maximize their RP potential in the game. Cultural protocols are still malleable enough for players to create minority classes, to break away from some of the traditional norms here and there, and ultimately players still have the ability to determine the general direction of their nation and culture in this way. I believe that this map is more of a nudge towards having a general idea of what cultures are where, so that it can be used as an RP tool for international affairs between nations, etc.
Hear, hear!jamescfm wrote:It's a shame that the legitimate concerns of some players are being hijacked by those who are only interested in using hyperbole and personal attacks. I've said most of what I wish to say in relation to this issue but I really believe Moderation should limit this thread to relevant comments rather than to players engaging in behaviour which could easily be classed as doxxing.
jamescfm wrote:It's a shame that the legitimate concerns of some players are being hijacked by those who are only interested in using hyperbole and personal attacks. I've said most of what I wish to say in relation to this issue but I really believe Moderation should limit this thread to relevant comments rather than to players engaging in behaviour which could easily be classed as doxxing.
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