The Cloud Temple Monks!

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

The New Cloud Temple Monks

 

Hello LOTC’ers, I’m writing to address to you all that after some discussion among the various teams of the server that a new system of Cloud Temple Monks is to be trialed. This new system will be designed around attempting to help new players get integrated into the server without having unnecessary issues where new players may encounter situations that might be not the best kind for a new player to be part of. These Monks will be primarily played by members of the Application Team and it will hopefully broaden the position and responsibilities of this team.

I will like for all to take note that despite the fact these characters will be played they will not be characters that can be played outside of the role of the monks. I like to think of them as NPC’s that are merely controlled by the AT member playing them.

 

The Responsibilities of the new Monks

 

As stated the role of these monks are to help new players. Both in advice on where they should go, getting them up to date on events that are happening in roleplay so that they can RP without having to make their characters feel ill informed. We can also give tips on how they can improve their RP if they are making spelling errors, grammatical errors etc. So you may see AT members and even members from other staff teams if they are approved to play a monk walking around showing new players the ropes and whatnot. I would like to note that if you see anyone playing a Monk from the staff team in a way that isn’t adhering to the standard that we are setting that you should inform a GM or higher staff immediately.

This all being said if you do see a monk helping a new player in or outside of the cloud temple it is best that you do not interact with them. Players will not be allowed to try and engage these monks or the player they are helping at the time through combat or villainous RP under any circumstance. These monks played by staff are not characters in the traditional sense as mentioned before, they will not take part in any other roleplay outside the cloud temple.

 

TLDR; AT and other Staff on the server will take up the roles of Monks in the Cloud Temple to help new players get integrated into the server!

[Space 2335]

About as useful as Guides.

 

[Burkester 1247]

Bring mentors back now!!! I will take up my role once more.

[idiot 502]

At least people won't be being revived by imaginary monks anymore. 

[Harri 4815]

why not just have a monk application? whether you make a mentor team again for them or whatever, there's plenty of people who could easily take this role on, do well in it yet aren't on a staff team

[luv 3469]

Hooray!

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

Just to note, these monks WILL NOT be using magic!

[chaotikal 2392]

If these monks can't use magic? Who is doing all the reviving? The Triumvirate requires worship, as per the lore of these beings. This worship is most effective when the worshippers are linked to the beings, henceforth the monk magic channelling the power of the Triumvirate.  What's the reason for monks not to be a magic? 

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

If these monks can't use magic? Who is doing all the reviving? The Triumvirate requires worship, as per the lore of these beings. This worship is most effective when the worshippers are linked to the beings, henceforth the monk magic channelling the power of the Triumvirate.  What's the reason for monks not to be a magic? 

Thats lore team territory, I'd assume it be literal NPC's. The purpose of these monks are to log on and help new players integrate themselves into the community without any mishaps!

[Gone 869]

At least people won't be being revived by imaginary monks anymore. 

Player monks have never revived people, it's always been the imaginary ones. I've even asked monks icly about that before and they always said things likes "oh that's the other monks" or "I'm not one of those" so... 

 

Meanwhile this sounds like an interesting idea however my main issue is with it being the AT. This team is already busy looking over apps, answering questions in WS or Help areas, trying to be nice with new players, etc. Now sitting around in the temple acting like an NPC too? Rip their free time. I understand that players who'll help out newbies are obviously wanted but I'm sure normal players could volunteer for that too and if you catch someone not doing the job right boot them from it.

It also seems like a bit of a slap in the face to the old monks. Sorry if you wanted to try this new type of monk or change your old monk to one of them! Staff only. 

[luv 3469]

If these monks can't use magic? Who is doing all the reviving? The Triumvirate requires worship, as per the lore of these beings. This worship is most effective when the worshippers are linked to the beings, henceforth the monk magic channelling the power of the Triumvirate.  What's the reason for monks not to be a magic? 

Thats lore team territory, I'd assume it be literal NPC's. The purpose of these monks are to log on and help new players integrate themselves into the community without any mishaps!

So they're NPCs... us as players can't play them?

[luv 3469]

At least people won't be being revived by imaginary monks anymore. 

Player monks have never revived people, it's always been the imaginary ones. I've even asked monks icly about that before and they always said things likes "oh that's the other monks" or "I'm not one of those" so... 

 

Meanwhile this sounds like an interesting idea however my main issue is with it being the AT. This team is already busy looking over apps, answering questions in WS or Help areas, trying to be nice with new players, etc. Now sitting around in the temple acting like an NPC too? Rip their free time. I understand that players who'll help out newbies are obviously wanted but I'm sure normal players could volunteer for that too and if you catch someone not doing the job right boot them from it.

It also seems like a bit of a slap in the face to the old monks. Sorry if you wanted to try this new type of monk or change your old monk to one of them! Staff only. 

I don't believe they should be staff only, that's ridiculous! I agree with all of this^ 

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

If these monks can't use magic? Who is doing all the reviving? The Triumvirate requires worship, as per the lore of these beings. This worship is most effective when the worshippers are linked to the beings, henceforth the monk magic channelling the power of the Triumvirate.  What's the reason for monks not to be a magic? 

Thats lore team territory, I'd assume it be literal NPC's. The purpose of these monks are to log on and help new players integrate themselves into the community without any mishaps!

So they're NPCs... us as players can't play them?

Yes. As for the role the staff will take in regards to the Monks these characters are essentially automatons. They will not have personalities and will not be roleplayed out of their designed role. 

[Swgrclan 2682]

Well, this is... unimaginative and boring. I suggested numerous times before that the old player monks who lost their magic could just form a guild and resume their duties, as it would allow them to continue the roleplay they were pursuing before with the role. I guess that's still possible. Players can form their own sect, I guess?

[GodEmperorFlam 3447]

Hahaha what a slap in the face to the old monks.