Danny

The server was closed after some things happened in-game - it'll be up soon enough! :)

Hello chaps and chappesses, This is by far what I expected to be doing this morning - my plans for gallivanting around the town with my pals have been broken and burnt after waking up to what can only be described - excusing my French - as a shitstorm. I'm sure we've all noted the recent flood of people who've taken it upon themselves to make themselves vocal in their leaving. You'll likely also note, I've now locked all them threads (including the ones where people were saying they were staying) - were they giving anyone any benefit? Nope. They were simply stirring bother and making this drama-storm turn into a hurricane. Some of you seem to be of the impression we've lost hundreds upon hundreds of players. Lolnope. We've lost a small amount of players in reality. It does sadden me to see players leave, as always, and especially when it's this amount at once - however, the show must go on. Whilst this isn't to say that the above goes for all of the people who have left, it simply does for the majority. In future, we simply look back on things such as this as a small hindrance in our past. For now, what we must do, and what we must focus on doing is to get ourselves back on our feet and hopefully climb higher than ever. Hopefully, this has opened some of our eyes to the fact that the glue of the community, is indeed the players themselves. What we all need to do, and what we all must remember constantly is that the aim and objective of the Lord of the Craft is not to "win", but that the objective of the Lord of the Craft as a whole is: "to provide a platform for cooperative, and entertaining roleplay for all who seek it" Shiftnative summed it up best a long time ago, when he wrote in a thread: "LoTC at it's core, is cooperative-roleplay". Even six months after this was posted, it stands 100% true today. Let's focus, not on the players who chose to leave, not on the staff who chose to leave - but let's focus on those of us who remain. There's no running away from the fact that - yes - the staff has become stricter over time, and - yes - more rules have been introduced. We know. We've already said we're dealing with it, and that is what we intend on doing. However, one of the primary things that has resulted in a feeling of dissent in the community is indeed the attitude that many of us show to each other. There's entirely no doubt that OOC drama has been on the rise, and that people have taken to using IC events as OOC tinder for their flames. That needs to stop. Make sure that IC hate stays IC. Don't make ban reports for pathetic things, and don't insult each other because of something that happened IC. Think before you do something - will this help the server? Will this actually do anything good, or will it simply kick a potentially brilliant roleplayer out? Anyway, enough malingering, fatuous sentences and dramatic writing. Let's simply focus on improving the Lord of the Craft, and not dwell on the past. We'll have the server functioning fully as soon as we can, but until then, feel free to sit in TeamSpeak or lounge on the forums without an air of negativity, and instead being cheery, friendly and helpful to each other. Things are still very unclear within the staff itself, so please do appreciate that this is a difficult time for everyone, and that we can't have people mewing and complaining during it if we want to sort it quickly. Please, no crying about people who have left, idiotic posts, trolls, or flaming in this thread (or anywhere) - they'll simply be removed. Let's show an air of positivity and cheeriness for once - and when the server comes back up, and all you Americanos pad back on after a good night's sleep - let us make the server better than ever. #DannyOut. #StayPositive.

PayPal is unfortunately the only way you can donate money into the server's accounts. The chap above has said just about all I can think of. I do recall there being a solution around it, but I can't remember it - perhaps googling it may help?

Don't worry about it, you're free to post wherever you want, haha! :)

And like that, the thread was closed - good job with creating accounts to cheat your votes guys, really reflects well on you.

We're watching the registration count - if that happens, we'll delete the poll and make one where we can all see the idiots doing that.

The final terms of it are negotiated once it's voted for - all the ideas are skeletons.

It takes away from both sides... That's why it's a compromise between them. We're thinking maybe at most a week.

It pulls from them both as it's a compromise in the middle, if anything, more-so from PVP.

Good to see we've taken the time to read Gaius' suggestion, and not just voted with our instinct. #sarcasm

Well, hasn’t this been a fantastic evening! Sit down, clamp down on them tears, and prepare to voice your view on the matter of the system we should use for combat. It’s quite simple, we’ve got three systems here that you can choose from. You decide what you want, vote in the poll - and if you want debate, argue and discuss in the post section. I don’t want any raging, flaming or crying about the decision. If your view on the matter isn’t shared by the majority, then it’s pretty simple - tough, things can’t always go your own way. Myself, the staff and I’m sure almost all of you will be able to accept how things go - regardless of if it’s the same as what you think. PLEASE DON’T just go with your instinct ‘cause that’s what you’ve always wanted - take the time to read the compromise from Gaius. Keep in mind, once this has been voted for, the terms get finalised after - vote for whichever is most appealing, don't not vote as there's one bad thing in it. So, the systems: NUMERO UNO Simple RP-default system - by default it’s RP fighting UNLESS: in a war, more than four~ people or if all parties agree otherwise. NUMERO DEUXSH Simply PVP-default system - by default it’s PVP fighting, unless all parties agree otherwise. Obviously, RP before PVP is still required to a sufficient extent so the other party is aware that PVP is about to commence. NUMERO THREO RP PvP - Gaius System A middle-way, Buddhist inspiration, seek the Nirvana. Rules behind this system are: When can RP fall default? (Gaius' System) 1. Magic Users have the right to claim RP fight default. 2. Teens (IC) and younger [17 and younger in-game] can claim RP fight default. 3. Capitals [and other settlements?] can decide whether RP or PvP default. 4. Thieves have right to claim RP fight default. When can PvP fall default? (Gaius' System) Let us define: You MUST make it clear in RP that you are going to attack, by unshealthing your sword. 1. Conflict RP groups, such as militaries and bandits go Rp-Pvp default. 2. VA holders can Rp-PvP default except in the cases of a: You are in a RP default city or b: You are trying to kill a teen or younger. 3. Battles are always PvP. Obviously, RP before PVP is still required to a sufficient extent so the other party is aware that PVP is about to commence. Here’s a livestream discussing a few other ideas, which we aren’t actually including in the poll, but just for you to think about: In the meantime, listen to some Bobby McFerrin: