Returning To Lotc - Ama

[aron. 427]

been waiting for the day you'd come back and take a go at actually running the nation - having someone at the helm of the nation who is concerned with roleplay instead of expansion is something i think we really need

 

 

what do you need me to do? 

[Senda 472]

How do you expect knowing and being up to date with the recent struggles of Oren if you haven't been there since the beginning of this map? Let alone vouch for being a good king. Do you think it's all about Ooc or do you choose against actually roleplaying to get there?

 

OOC certainly plays a large part for any nation leader, be it Oren or otherwise.

 

A fair chunck of time is spent outside the actual game, sorting matters with people in the nation that need <insert thing>. Largely, this has to do with the fact that we all inhabit different parts of the earth, with their respective timezones meaning you will never be online all the time.. to answer questions / make policy on the spot.

 

Thankfully, I have a large number of people on this server, whom I count among my friends.

Said friends are currently bringing me up to speed on the events of the past period. (Just got another tour, for instance)

 

As for Roleplaying.. that will certainly be needed to get to to sit in the throne. 

No matter my OOC 'merits' or 'qualifications' - Roleplaying is the reason I am on this server. 

 

Keeping in mind that attaining nation leadership is anything but an easy, quick process.. you can expect to meet me in-game at some point and find out for yourself.

 

 

Finishing Petrus and refurbishing Oren in such a way that it attracts most of the Roleplay is a good thing. However, how do you plan to hold other settlements and communities in account? Will you involve them in your refurbishing or let them 'bleed' out with this attraction?

 

Yes and No.

 

I will most certainly take the opinions and insights of other communities into account when planning the refurbishment of Petrus.

Given that Petrus is currently far from my control, this will be a process that takes a while.. leaving me plenty of time to talk to the various factions that might be interested in said refurbishment.

 

Petrus needs to be a hub of activity. If entire towns choose to pack up and move to the city, leaving a deserted town behind.. well. That would be a point where I would engage in serious talks with whomever runs/ran that town, to ensure the transition leaves no hard feelings.

 

Moving on from old things to new things is a natural flow on this server (and in many ways.. in life itself). It can create resentment, but it can also be turned into a much more positive thing. I firmly believe that being honest and open about this keeps me approachable and limits whatever bad turns there may come.

 

 

 

Have your building improved yet?

 

Likely not one bit. Opinions differ though.

 

 

 

Love ya senda, shout out for all your hard work and best of luck with the elections!

 

Hit me up if ya need any help with building.

 

Since this is an AMA; Do you like nexus regions? Did they live up to your expectations or fall greatly short?

 

Thankoo!

 

I will always be a fan of the functionality of the Nexus regions, in how it puts the management of a region into an understandable, easy-to-navigate GUI. It is without a doubt infinitely better for new players to come to grips with.

 

Having said that, no system is perfect. I will no doubt be spending a fair amount of time researching some parts of the Nexus plots that currently enable a plethora of cobblestone forts to be built within eyesight of each other.

 

What we must never forget is that ultimately, Minecraft has a very big building element to it. Many people want their own thing, be it a castle or town.. or a small hut somewhere. - And they should have the option of getting it somehow.

 

In that sense, Nexus is definate step forwards.

 

With constructive feedback and ample patience, we can work with the admins/techs to ensure it evolves even further.

 

 

 

Allot of the roofing on the buildings in petrus got messed up, like upsidedown stairs for half to roof or pretty well just holes. I patched it up randomly when I was bored but yea onto the question..

Why all the solid stone roads in petrus?

 

I wanted to try something distinctively different from the dirt roads normally seen in towns. Using more stone in the roadworks was a visual key that when in Petrus.. you are in a capital city. A bit more advanced then your average town.

 

 

 

 

(Lot's of questions I just realized, just pick and choose!)

 

As someone helping lead the military of Oren, more specifically the Akovian regiment, how do you reckon you'll be scoring the support of these men that you notice are largely loyal to their count, Duke, baron or whomever? Also, a quick speculation and semi rhetorical questioning:

 

It will be very hard to play politics until your into power, especially if you're starting from a lower rung if any rung on the ladder. How do you intend on climbing above the competition, and how to do you reckon you won't get stamped on by those higher than you? Is it your priority to get into power, or is there something else you're hoping to do as well? One will most likely have to wait for the other, but is risking one worth pursuing the other? If so, which one?

 

 

The answer to all of your questions would have to be: "By merit."

 

I have a tendency to put a lot of myself into the characters that I play. Generally, that means a combination of (sometimes) brutal honesty.. a tendency to plan ahead.. and the unwavering belief that we are all have to have fun together.

 

Climbing up, I use those character traits to benefit everyone.

 

Much can be gained by all factions, if they put someone in power that wants to work to improve matters for everyone.. and not just their own faction. As for the political game.. I expect it to take a while. This will not happen overnight.

 

 

 

When I read your 4.0 dev diary about districts and how they would play into Petrus a while back it really interested me, and I had/have a few questions on it:

 

How would said districts come about? You spoke of plots combining but it seems unlikely that the government would allow people to monopolise housing in an area? What types of benefits would the districts become entitled to, you hinted at there being some but obviously we never saw it put into play in game and I am still interested in what you planned for that.

 

Actually, by doing what you feel a government would be unlikely to do. Putting the power in the hands of the players. Allowing them to monopolize parts of the housing. Giving them free reign to redecorate and distribute livingspace.

 

Then.. taking the ringleaders of those groups and putting them into a council that effectively tells me what they want/need done in the city. Transparent and effective, it would ensure continued activity and more importantly.. ownership of the various problems an RP has to deal with.

 

In the end, the players in the city are what brings the life to it. 

 

This needs to be both recognized, as well as utilized.

[Senda 472]

been waiting for the day you'd come back and take a go at actually running the nation - having someone at the helm of the nation who is concerned with roleplay instead of expansion is something i think we really need

 

 

what do you need me to do? 

 

 

Thanks a ton, it means a lot to hear you say that.

 

I need you to tell me exactly what you want, at all points in time. Be it from Oren, or from plugins, or from server events. Anything and everything is information I can use to get an even better picture of what the playerbase is looking for.

 

Then, go make your friends do the same.

[Rethai 163]

Why are you joining again? I know you stated you were drawn back, but is there any further reasoning?

[TeaLulu 1783]

If you redid Petrus what sort of ambience would you try to make the new city exude? Do you think its possible to make the city feel more high end, more like a capital, and in turn, more culturally significant and higher class.....or will we just be in another peasanty-feely capital?

[Salvo 1852]

Would you be willing to plan out Oren in the next map?

 

 

If not, why?

[Coaster 2086]

What happened to your buddies

[John Ivory 4547]

Do you hope to return to governing Petrus?

[Knox213 10]

am i still invited to the red wedding?

[aron. 427]

If you redid Petrus what sort of ambience would you try to make the new city exude? Do you think its possible to make the city feel more high end, more like a capital, and in turn, more culturally significant and higher class.....or will we just be in another peasanty-feely capital?

 

Lulu Salvus supporter confirmed #Kingston2015 

[Senda 472]

Why are you joining again? I know you stated you were drawn back, but is there any further reasoning?

 

The same reason we all joined this server to begin with - roleplaying in a fantasy-minecraft setting can be highly enjoyable.

 

Taking a break is sometimes needed, but in the end, most of us keep coming back for that simple reason.

 

 

 

 

If you redid Petrus what sort of ambience would you try to make the new city exude? Do you think its possible to make the city feel more high end, more like a capital, and in turn, more culturally significant and higher class.....or will we just be in another peasanty-feely capital?

 

Depending on feedback, I would try to aim for something that feels more "city" and less "town".

 

Having said that, It is likely I will try for a bland of high and low-class within the walls. After all, it being a hub means many people, with many varying interests that all need to be able to find their niche.

 

 

 

Would you be willing to plan out Oren in the next map?

 

 

If not, why?

 

If and when 5.0 appears on the horizon, I will of course be interested in doing what I can to help out.

 

 

 

What happened to your buddies

 

Most went on to other games. Courtesy of them being in the same gaming community, we still talk on a near-daily basis and have fun together in said other games (WoW, Modded version of minecraft such as FtB, Warthunder, etc etc..).

 

One or two have shown interest in returning though, so we shall see.

 

 

 

Do you hope to return to governing Petrus?

 

I hope to finish the initial plan I had for Petrus. At which point, anyone with a penchant for managing interlocked subcommunities could do the job just as well as I could.

 

Of course, the throne is in Petrus. If I sit on it..

 

 

 

am i still invited to the red wedding?

 

I will buy your planeticket.

[Z3r05t4r 855]

Welcome back Senda, I am sure things will turn out well.

 

EDIT:

 

Oh, that being said, what character do you aim for? Any plans, ideas or of the sort?

[Senda 472]

Welcome back Senda, I am sure things will turn out well.

EDIT:

Oh, that being said, what character do you aim for? Any plans, ideas or of the sort?

Well, the next Lane in the line will be one that I play right off the bat.

It is likely that I will be starting a new character within a few weeks. Details on that (and fun forumposts) in due time.

[Gunner 775]

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.