NotEvilAtAll

What LOTC needs is some universal land system that does away with Nation Status and differences between Realm Capital vs non-capital, etc. Put all of the vassals and independent settlements and cities and everything else on the same system and let interactions between settlements (tributary, vassal and overlord, allies, enemies, whatever) be determined dynamically.

Why would you lose autonomy to join a larger realm when doing so makes you- 1: lose your capital mine 2: pay the 150 tile upkeep for what used to be a capital of your independent realm 3: equally as able to support other people as a small realm vs being a part of an empire (no alliance limits) More, smaller realms = less tile upkeep (letting you lower taxes), more mines for more resources, and no other penalties besides being able to lose your non-core tiles via full subjugation faster w/ war rules. If capital mines were reworked and capitals of realms paid full tile upkeep (not the minimum realm upkeep we have currently) then diplomatic unification would be far easier. Were this the case we’d already see a united eastern republic and maybe a new Oren too.

very nice lore. I am fond of the images and formatting.

blockexchange is the greatest plugin addition to LOTC in a long time. Many players do not use it a ton, but for BUILDERS specifically /blockexchange is amazing and makes playing on the server significantly easier. give us insta-mine tools as well and building on LOTC will get even better.

[!] A letter is pinned to the Dúnwen Noticeboard Pumpkin Sewer Exploration We've been hearing some strange sounds coming out of the Pumpkin Sewers (where all of the waste produced by pumpkin farming goes) and will require some brave adventurers to check it out. Bring whatever equipment you think will be necessary, there's probably something in there! -Thain of the halflings, Mimosa Applefoot ((Event tomorrow on the 9th of January, 2024, 3 PM EST. Located in Dúnwen, capital of Dúnfarthing, just east down the road from Birch Forest warp))

[!] A letter is sent out to the neighboring realms We are NEUTRAL in this War! Do NOT sent any letters asking for us halflings, musin, gnomes, etc. to fight for you! We are neutral in this war and will remain so as per majority decision in the Moot last Pumpkin Day. Those who do not respect our neutrality are not welcome in Dúnfarthing. We are a peaceful peoples and shall remain so. CEASE & DESIST from your policies of recruiting neutral halflings into your wars AT ONCE! -Mimosa Applefoot, Thain of Dúnfarthing, proud halfling patriot.

[!] A note is pinned to the Dúnwen Noticeboard Third Election Results T'ah results are in and be as follows: Sheriff: Breasal Nimblefoot - 12.5 votes Mister PADRIC Applebottom-Peregrin - 3 votes Mayor: Ser Do'Spuds Loa'chil - 3 votes The Wizard Magnolia - 11.5 votes As such, I am proud to announce Breasal Nimblefoot as the new Sheriff and The Shire-Wizard Magnolia as the new Mayor! Long live t'ah halflings, musin, gnomes, and other weefolks! -Mimosa Applefoot, Thain of Dúnfarthing.

"Yew are nay allowed ter kill off t'ae Orcs. T'ey are ah vereh much intended creation o' t'ah Great Farmer ahn oi shall see et tha' t'eir memoreh ahn peoples live on 'n some manner. T'ae orcish peoples will always beh welcome 'n Dúnfarthing nae matter how maneh othah realms wish t'ae see t'em extinct" states Mimosa Applefoot, Thain of the halflings.

It was a crisp morning on The Grand Harvest of Year 161, Second Age, when a fresh crop of Pumpkins from Dúnfarthing went south on a Grand Adventure to spread Pumpkin-cheer and merriment across Aevos! First they rolled south to Balian, where the Pumpkins found many new converts. The clergy of Balian donned their new Pumpkin-hats, turning the coronation into a Pumpkin-coronation! From Balian, the Pumpkins rolled west to Haelun'or, making it through the tough gate security on the promise of Pumpkins only knowing how to spread PEACE. After all, when have you seen a violent Pumpkin? The Pumpkins claimed the throne of Haelun'or as their own, declaring the first ever Pumpkin Republic, drank a lot of alcohol, and were merry. From Haelun'or, the Pumpkins rolled over to the neighboring land of the Iron Horde, where they were met with a warm welcome. Many of the local orcs, goblins, and honoraries joined up with the Pumpkin crew, turning it from a small band of plump Pumpkins into a small army of Gourds. The Pumpkins rolled north to Veletz, filling its tavern with life and activity (and many Pumpkins). There were Pumpkins as far as the eyes could see, and for a brief moment, the entire city was Pumpkin, and all stood in awe at the Pumpkin-ification. The Pumpkins then moved on to the main castle of Veletz, keeping with the exploratory spirit of Pumpkins, where they found a secret path through a window into a strange courtyard filled with many peculiar soldier-gardeners. These soldiers were less than happy to see the Pumpkins entering the courtyard, having had a lot of experience with Gardening and knowing of the Pumpkins invasive nature. It was a massacre. The gardener-soldiers destroyed the Pumpkins in no time at all, leaving the ground of the courtyard covered in orange slime and Pumpkin guts. Thus ended the greatest Pumpkin Raid yet seen in Aevos.

Needs more elaboration, right now this looks more like a monster manual entry than a playable CA race. Not conceptually bad, however (t’is a staple of your average D&D adventure).

Propose this change for every other CA in existence without it to farm infinite rep

Allowing SS camping is a race to the bottom when it comes to conflict Rp. When one side starts to SS camp the other side has to respond with SS camping in turn or be at a huge disadvantage. The end result is that everybody's pillars are being camped at off-peak times and nobody is having fun. Just ban SS camping, nobody really asked for SS camping to be allowed and nobody will miss it when it is gone.

[!] Something is nailed to the Dúnwen Noticeboard Event Calendar! ~Planting the fields!~ ~Snow's Maiden~ Drinking Night in the tavern! ((Wednesday the 27th, 4 PM EST, may be changed)) ~Malin's Welcome~ Planting crops in the fields! Bring yehr tools and whatnot! We may also have some druids over ter clean up the taint-scar thingie in the fields. ((Thursday the 28th, 4 PM EST)) ~The First Seed~ Weeding the fields ter ensure a proper harvest! If any of the weeds are tasty we may eat them too. ((Friday the 29th, 4 PM EST)) This is also the end of voting for the Third Dúnwen Election! ~The Grand Harvest~ Harvesting the fields! We'll then mill the wheat into flour and bake some bread! ((Saturday the 30th, 4 PM EST)) Knox bless t'ah wee! -Mimosa Applefoot Thain of Dúnfarthing, land of the halflings.

Name: Mimosa Applefoot Race: Halfling! Your vote for Sheriff (choose one): Breasal Nimblefoot (x) Mister PADRIC Applebottom-Peregrin ( ) Your vote for Mayor (choose one): Ser Do’Spuds Loa’chil ( ) The Wizard Magnolia (x)

[!] A note is pinned to the Dúnwen Noticeboard Third Shire Election Voting The list of candidates is in! Ye may vote once for who ye wish to be Sheriff and once for who ye wish to be Mayor. Voting will go for three Pumpkin Days until the First Seed ((Friday)). Ye may vote with the following form: Name: Race: Your vote for Sheriff (choose one): Breasal Nimblefoot ( ) Mister PADRIC Applebottom-Peregrin ( ) Your vote for Mayor (choose one): Ser Do’Spuds Loa’chil ( ) The Wizard Magnolia ( ) Knox bless t'ah wee! -Mimosa Applefoot, Thain of the halflings

Apparently people actually can camp SS pillars per rules. I do not know why that rule was taken out.

i'm adding in a flufs boss totem

"Mmm... whus t'ah bread-mileage?" asks Mimosa Applefoot "NEVAH bid on somefin' wifou' knowin' at leas' that"