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excuse the shit formatting I’m phoneposting To give some thoughts from the perspective of somebody who is essentially a new player - (registered years ago and only started playing now): Most of the ‘issues’ here are ones of perspective - and the people voicing those are incredibly passionate about the way in which these issues are handled. There is a truth in the difficulty that many have raised about the balancing act of the servers different pillars and communities - that being between things like PvP/CRP, magic, nation RP, etc. The server absolutely excels in doing that- but cannot make everybody happy. Things like constantly avoidable PKs are something I don’t care for, but many do. LOTC is the Premier RP server for its scale, and with this scale there will always be internal conflicts of interest between groups who have different wants both in and out of character. The server has a few core issues which can be ironed out, but are like growing bedsores to long-time players rather than actual key issues with the gameplay loop and overall experience. RP quality, power of nations, OOC conduct (rudeness, racism, homophobia, etc), and other such broad and ultimately subjective issues are ones which will continue to diverge and cause friction. This is the reality of community-led large scale projects like this one and ultimately unavoidable as much as we might try to curb their excesses. This isn’t to say the discussion is pointless, but is to instead affirm the broader reality that things are “ok” - and the doomsaying and panicking around our displeasure regarding certain systems isn’t to the benefit of ourselves or the server. Far too many servers have collapsed due to these sort of unneeded internal community dramas and have left players worse off for it. It’s not to say that you shouldn’t voice concerns, but it needs to be done that we don’t throw the baby out with the bath water and turn issues into a bigger deal than they really are. LOTC being an overall healthy and positive community is best for us all - and as unlikely as it is, a few threads of positivity about improvements to systems, experiences ICly and OOCly, etc would massively help remind us why we all cancel IRL dates, parties and sporting events to go play dress up pretend in Minecraft. TLDR: Yes there are issues but it’s not that big of a deal, be positive. - Some of my own subjective thoughts while I’m here: - The ability to resist PKs under any circumstances isn’t good. It reduces risk and consequences for actions. I understand the reasons for implementing such but there needs to be nuance. Intentional murder and violence should be possible - whilst PK immunity can be great to not have people making burner characters for war. - Some of the consistent Minecraft mechanics are strange. I need OOC signs for breaking and entering, but I have to gather and craft them? Why can’t I just do /kit sign? What gameplay purpose does crafting signs give me? - Please bring back multiple people being able to ride horses (I heard this exists as a command now? Unclear) - Netherite armour is poo with the speed-debuff, there needs to be another way to balance the armour. - Whilst I understand the risks of any sort of magic plugin for PVP - it still feels a little strange to have wizards that can shoot fireballs reduced to just random foot soldiers as soon as PVP occurs. There needs to be some workaround, though I’m stumped on this for now. - More random ST encounters and event locations/factions would be lovely. - Soul-stoning everywhere is weird - I much preferred the carts from last map. - I agree with the hour-before-raid warning sentiment. Will create more fun conflict if both sides can prepare (which they would be able to ICly). Some issues do come with this but net positive IMO. - Too many RP hubs! Players are too spread apart for the amount of RP going on. Having a multiplicity of nations to RP in is fun but it’s a bit overkill right now IMO. And a few positive ones: - Really pleasant experience with staff overall, they have a levelheaded and approachable demeanour about everything. Generally have agreed on their decisions and found their justifications understandable where not. - RP quality is super high IMO! As much as there’s always going to be bad RP on such a big server - there’s been TONS of great experiences I’ve had across all the nations I’ve played in doing a variety of different RP. I get filled up with character ideas just due to the sheer number of RP opportunities given the scale of the server and RP potential. - I love the magic systems and find the way which they and other parts of the lore to be distributed through the server (especially libraries) to be fantastic. Yeah, they’re sometimes a bit cliquey for the rarer magic - but I don’t think they’re supposed to be very easy to access. I think they strike a good balance (and ultimately I think the cliquey was actually is a helpful organic barrier preventing bad RPers getting powerful magic). - The nation RP is involved and interesting. I’ve really enjoyed the developments allowed with the new resource nodes and the balancing there of whilst playing a merchant character. There’s lots more I could discuss like the freedom offered to players to run events, healthy resolution of CRP in my experience, positive OOC communities - but you get the gist.

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Out-Of-Character Information Please do your best to correct spelling and grammatical errors, this is an RP server and writing is the main form of communication! What’s your Minecraft Account Name?: official_pat How old are you?: 14 Are you aware the server is PG-13 (You won’t be denied for being under 13): Yes Have you read and agreed to the rules?: Yes What’s the rule you agree with the most?: The rules against powergaming. Are there any rule(s) that confuse you or don’t make sense?(If so we can help clear it up! You will not be denied for having a question on the rules): No. How did you find out about Lord of the Craft?: Heard about it from a friend Definitions Feel free to Google the answers or browse our forums, but make sure that you write the reply in your own words, not those of another website or person! What is roleplaying?: Acting out a role that is usually not your own (For example, a man can roleplay as a woman) What is metagaming?: Using knowlede your character shouldn't have in an IC form, that they have obtained in an OOC fassion. What is powergaming?: A player can be described as a power-gamer if he or she presumes or declares that his or her own action against another player character is successful without giving the other player character the freedom to act on his own prerogative. In-Character Information Now you actually make your character - be creative but stay reasonable! Make sure they make sense and that they follow lore. Try to come up with a character that you actually want to play. Character’s name: Bob (No last name) Character’s sex: Male Character’s race: Highlander / Human Character’s age: 24 Biography (Please make it a decent two paragraphs long. Remember to add server lore, and events that happened to your character so that they don’t contradict history.): Bob was raised by a poor highlander farming family on the city outskirts of Oren's capital, Felsen an only child. On the farm, is where Bob spent most of his days, milling about the place in a generally bored fashion. Bob’s childhood was completely generic, honestly, with no particular events of note throughout his young life. He made friends, he lost friends, he grew up and he eventually left home. Bob’s departure from his family was a sorrowful time for him, after all his folks had done for him, yet he carried on the road 17 years young and walked away, to make better for himself than what birth would’ve had it. He did whatever work came away around the many places he visited, be it deliveries to fishing, trying to find a place he could finally settle down in with a decent jingle in his pocket. Though the issue was, Bob often found himself striking hard times or spending more money than he neccesarily should do with the ammount he was earning. He'd often spend what little he had on gambling at the loval tavern, along with drinking possibly too much. Though, I suppose what classifies as 'too much' would probably vary between races, however it was quite clear he drank more than he likely should've. After at least his seventh, or as he would tell you his first and only, time he woke up sleeping in a pig sty curled up in hay he'd decided he wanted more. It finally clicked, and enough was enough. So, Bob set out to turn his life around and visited a local church in Visiga where he met the local priest and explained his sorrows and confessed to his ill deeds. The priest explained the religion of the Canon, and connected strongly with Bob. This gave Bob a strong connection with faith, something he previously lacked. He spent a few months in the church with the priest, studdying what he could of not only the church's teachings but it's history also. Though, after a month he believed he had learned all he could, and that he finally could carry on with his travels a few nails wiser. Personality Traits: Stubborn, determined and short-sighted Ambitions: No ambition, just wants to see where the road takes him Strengths/Talents: Usually persuasive, resistant to harsh weather, sees the good in people (though this could also be seen as a flaw) and is usually fairly confident Weaknesses/Inabilities: Often lacks common sense, lacks phsyical strength and can sometimes act too hastily, letting his confidence get the best of him. Appearance (List the extra details of your characters appearance, IE; height & weight): Black, messy hair 6'2 Average in build Undefined facial features Appearance, please provide us a screenshot of your character’s skin (If you need help, see our screenshot guide here): [img=http://imgur.com/SuYLKoU] Updated due to requests from AT.