(11-01-2011, 09:20 PM)hiddengecko Wrote: [ -> ]...such as Old God cultists and the Burning Legion.
...Gecko, one of the founding stones of the Argus Wake was how it was a
Legion guild.
I do not exaggerate when I tell you that the lore organization this group is named for and meant to be a cell thereof is, indeed, a sect of some Always Evil Shadow Council conspiracy people.
To be honest, there are some that genuinely enjoy and live by the black and white. Especially for a lot of roleplayers new to CotH, as much can really be a lot of fun.
I've heard time and time again of good experiences with Marianna the demoness, right along with denigration from those that would claim her antics gaudy garbage.
Why is it wrong, I would ask you? Why is this specific corridor of roleplaying taboo?
It can be and has been done both beautifully as well as in respect to the rules and principles by which this server operates.
I don't know why people are claiming one of countless hollow villains.
The trends of server evil have changed, most everyone's gray. There is in fact a distinct lack of the sorts carved from solid sin.
CotH is known for its elitism, and I'm an elitist sort of prick myself, but I find it uncomfortable to know we're condemning a variety of roleplaying because it's the province those less skilled/experienced tend to tread.
Literature geared toward children is often deceptively simple stuff, but they have never gone out of style.
I am, right now, being exactly what I'm criticizing.
I may not be encouraging their avoidance, but I'm still looking down on an imaginary demographic of roleplayers from on haughtily high.
Masterpieces are great, but people love canvases too.
Introspection is something I adore, but soul-searching is not for everyone.
Every roleplayer already walks onto the stage with a sincere amount of "depth".
From the poorest to the most inspiring, each writer channels themselves and their own personality and unique life experiences into their craft... often whether they like it or not, one way or another.
I've seen infinite amounts of mentions of how the background coming to life has delighted.
I feel that no matter what one intends to do as a guild concept, two general questions summarize:
- Do I earnestly enjoy this sort of roleplaying?
- Will those I intend to roleplay with enjoy this?
I do not disagree that a charismatic guild leader is likely to become the main character of a guild's plot.
I do not believe that this is a bad thing, though this opinion is doubtless affected by my remarkable bias toward me.
The only concern about that I yet recognize is how much more important this character and their player is as part of the lives of those involved.
People rally around and identify with brilliant individuals all the time. Many and most of the server population is composed of followers, or at least those that prefer to follow.
I can't confidently claim to not be one of those people.
I like ego. I think it's a good thing. I read Atlas Shrugged. Ayn Rand is cool.
I do believe you intend to toss forward Marianna as an altruistic being.
Not altruistic in the defend the innocent way, no, but in the defend and empower those I care for sense.
...I view the idea as a means of giving Marianna a soul while still ensuring the guild stars its membership at large as she plans to better their place.
Though, if they're gathering around her as rock of support, that's simply the "good" version of egotistical leadership.
...I imagine that you intend to focus on foster the growth of your flock, however.
...
F**k. I'm terrible at this "not about the leader" leadership thing. I'm sorry.
I'm very much of the patterns of thought that they who lead the way is they that define how those that follow walk it.
It's you that yours have banded around. Your drive that will get your group going.
An organization typically has a focus that it organizes around. That can be idea or goal, but I'm fairly sure it's a person in this case.
You're important.
I don't see why it can't be a solar system, with you its sun.
I'm probably blind in this sense.
Staring too long into bright lights, am I right?
Marianna, and moreover the you behind her, define(s) your guild.
What I mean to say is that I look from my place some miles away and presume Rosencrat the strongest personality amongst her people by far.
...However, as something of fringe relevance...
For all my chafe with the absolute attitude to hiddengecko's post, I've more than just sipped that sin in my above writings.
That I've been infinitely more long-winded and scattered sees that all the more aggravated.
Postscript. I'm not sure what we're (I'm) arguing about, if anything, as Rosencrat has long since already decided her course of action.