Complaints About the Ascended [Regarding Undead Invasion]

[Riizu 7]

Apologies for OOC:

To be honest, I like that the Ascended are a rarity in battle and general conflict. I believe it actually adds to the RP, despite what you might think. In many ways, it reflects how religion is viewed by some in the real world. Many people feel that either they've been abandoned, there is nothing to worship or look up to for lack of evidence, or the matter is entirely of little consequence.

In Aegis, alignment with God typically translates to moral warmth and fullness. That might not always be true, although I haven't really seen anything to say otherwise, yet. Regardless, heresy or any similar acts in some way against Aegis' religion are viewed as crimes worthy of punishment. In short, according to law in Aegis, if you don't respect the God of Aegis, you might be looking at some trouble, it seems.

I'll continue under the assumption that worshiping the God of Aegis (in-game) means morally good, and doubt or any such disbelief represents morally lacking.

I typically feel that being good all of the time is more difficult than being bad anytime (apologies for the general terms), and I assert that this should be represented in games more often (at least the ones with moral choices).

In regards to RP, the absence or otherwise lack of action of the Ascended represents a certain religious strife of sorts. It may push the people toward the Undead, having lost hope. It may drive people to moral seclusion, acting on their own desires, having cut themselves off from the rest of society. My point is that, even if there are OOC reasons for complaints, this provides a pretty rich set of circumstances for RP.

((This. All the time. As Sue would say, all day, errday.

But, back on topic. You complain that the Ascended is too weak. We just had a full out ASSAULT on the Undead yesterday, and while they packed a mighty punch, and we now have a huge RP situation, that being Brunhyldir's betrayal, they still got wrecked. There hasn't been a single battle so far the Undead have won. Please consider things like that before you complain of our weak powers.

As well as that, yes, the spells currently are weak, but thats because they are meant to be TIER 1 spells. They WILL get stronger. So while we dont have much right now in the form of magic, we will get a lot more, and eventually be the strongest ones on the battlefield IF we have people to watch are back. Here's an example:

*--~~~~~~wwAsd

*--~~~~~~wwAsd

*--~~~~~~wwAsd

*--~~~~~~wwAsd

*--~~~~~~wwAsd

So, I know it looks like a bunch of random symbols, but here's the breakdown. The *'s are Undead, and the dashes are their minions. The tilde's (~) are empty space, the w's are warriors, the A's are Ascended, the S's are shamans, and the d's are druids. In this situation, the ascended would be the primary battlemages, while magic from the other races defends us, and the warriors protect us from melee attacks. In an ideal situation like this, which as far as I can tell is meant to be what the devs strive for, it will be an equal battle IF the undead are buffed through the roof. A gameplay situation like this fosters better RP, teamwork, and a possibly more interesting fight. (ie. druids have a job healing, proper leadership, strategy, etc) ))

[xDOLABRAx 0]

((Oh, man. I am so geeked for this!!! :D))

[Agnub 605]

I am glad there was an announcement put forth by the Ascended regarding this issue. Many here in Oren, including myself were beginning to think you were more concerned with your city than the fate of Aegis. I hope there will be a solution found in a quick and timely manner.

Best wishes,

Everard Hightower

[Coconuta 141]

I think the ascended should defiantly be aloud to tp in to certain players , such as making a certain group of people who could tp them to the battle , like mages or other ascended

most of the attack and defensive fights the ascended get their at the end

[Guest Brian]

I think the ascended should defiantly be aloud to tp in to certain players , such as making a certain group of people who could tp them to the battle , like mages or other ascended

most of the attack and defensive fights the ascended get their at the end

Riizu, Okon and I are GM's but I don't know its not rp

[Garn 14]

Is teleporting an ascended ability? If it is then there can be no complaint. Other options are having scouts looking out for incoming enemies. It may over balance when the "good guys" get magic. And any self respectin dwarf don't be needin no willy nilly wild magic to stand up to the rottin flesh bags. can't be castin no magic when you get your hands and tongue chopped off with a good sharp axe.

[Coconuta 141]

Riizu, Okon and I are GM's but I don't know its not rp

I mean like , them having a spell to teleport people to them , like set up a one way portal from haven to the place

e.g the battle starts and a ascended / mage / whatever casts the spell , then for say around 5 minutes anyone who would go through that portal at haven would go to where the spell was casted , but it would use up the staves power

[Akeron 55]

What would be cool is if the Ascended could make a portal that only works when a battle is going on. This would only apply to actual war, not fights.

[Neri 3590]

((Sorry to butt into the conversation, but i have a idea.

Ascended do currently have a problem with mobilizing forces(Hopefully this will be alleviated with the Citadel's construction - is that still going ahead?). I understand that, having walked along the white road more times than i can count on diplomatic missions and the like.

So, to counter this -

Say, in each city that is on the frontier of the Undead Offensive, or trade hubs that have access to many other places, there is a Aengul Altar constructed (This could also be a church/place of worship- down to the sage's discretion). Each Altar could be governed by a persons selected by the Ascended for their trustworthiness and dedication. In times of great need, the said person(s) could worship at the altar, calling for aid from Aerial. This would then create a portal in Haven to the said Altar, which Ascended can use to warp to and from Haven. It might also be used for the Ascended to carry away civilians and the infirm from the battlezone.

This could also add to the RP - "The Ascended have answered our Prayers!" etc.

Hope this idea is fitting with the Ascended's background.))

[argonian 14254]

That is a brilliant idea! I thought of something like that myself but it wasn't quite as good. I hope the Ascended do this.

[Coconuta 141]

nice idea freya :)

thats what i was trying to get at

but alot better lol < all ooc

[Knox213 10]

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