Hello all,

In this update I'll be discussing a multitude of things. Everything from the rumors and negativity that has been running rampant both on the forums and in-game, the accussation that admins are ruining in-game mechanics, and clarifying with you all what it means to role-play on Eco-RP.


I have noticed an increase in arguing both in the server and on the Steam Group discussion pages. This, I believe, is due to the lack of organisation right now. People don't know what's going on, so I understand where people are coming from. I ask simply that people understand where I'm coming from as well.

This server is a passion project of mine, and I truly do not want to get disheartened due to the arguing. I am trying to remain as neutral in game as possible while still building a foundation for role-play: one that people can build on and mutate. However as the questions build up, my process is slowed down. I am forced to expand my list of things to do instead of devoting my time to a few important things.

I am not asking that people stop asking questions, I actually love the questions! I would just like people to realize that there is a lot on my plate, and I am doing everything I can to solve things and make this server great. Yet, even if I do not touch anything in-game that might create more issues, the issues still arise.


Here is a brief overview of the issues I've seen arising across the board:

• Lack of Role-playing
  
• Foggy line between real life and role playing
  
• Curreny (yes I'm mentioning that).
  
• Belief in-game issues being solved OOCly
  
• Lack of leadership
  
• Belief admins take away from roleplay
  
  I'll be short and concise with my answers.
  
  Role-playing is different to what people are used to due to a lack of in-game communication mechanics (no local chat), and people not discussing role-play in role-play designated discussion pages. It is something that is developing on a daily basis to suit the server, and will to a larger extent involve people discussing role-playing topics in voice chat and on forums.
  
  "The Village" discussion page is a role-playing discussion page. Nothing hear should be taken out-of-role-play! Taking things to heart not only causes more issues in-game, but even those outside of it. Any topics discussed in "The Village" should not be seen as criticisms of the server, but as people talking about current issues in-game from an in-character perspective
  
  Currency is not being through Out of character (OOCly) means. The government would have been established before the server started, and so that is why the government is trying to implement its own currency compared to the one currently in circulation. Yes, a town hall is being built (with materials made in-game), and a mint being established there, but by no means is it an admin attempt to solve the current currency crisis. It is a government attempt at solving it by forcing gold miners to mint currency at a government-run mint.
  
  By no means are in-game issues being solved OOCly! Systems such as an Item price list are the groundwork being implemented by the government to lay a foundation for the server to in-characterly expand upon. Not everything can be created entirely in-game, because people will always need to reference something that they can find quickly, and get a run down of it. In-characterly, people can discuss how to mutate these systems, and even submit new documents out of game to use as the next foundation.
  
  There is currently a power struggle, per say, on the server. I do not want admins being leaders, because I've seen how that can turn out. However, I do want them there in very basic government positions of power to advise the current leader. There is also a lack of laws being made in-game (no laws have ever been made OOCly) because the websites for the servers are not currently working as they should. Please be patient. This is not the server's fault, it is because the game is in Early Access.
  
  As I have hinted in a few of my other answers, the admisn are not trying to cripple role-playing. At the moment everything is up in the air in terms of organisation, and role-playing is somewhat muted by this, but also by the fact that people are still learning the game. Not everyone are veterans of role-playing, but you are all here because you want to dip your feet into it. It will take time, but the role-playing will be expanded upon greatly.
  
  
  Roleplaying on Eco-RP
  
  Riddled throughout this post are hints of what it means to roleplay on Eco-RP, but allow me to break it down in one section.
  
  Eco-RP not only supports in-game roleplaying potential through chat and in-game actions done by players, but also out of game through role-playing discussion pages and general voice chat. It is a mixture of various different role-playing fields, that are all trying to work together to make an interconnected network of role-play.
  
  I want people to realize that not everything people say is meant to be taken personally, and is instead referring to in-character situations/arguments/discussions. I would advise everybody from now on to, when creating a roleplaying discussion to, in brackets, time "(ROLEPLAY)"
  beside the title of their discussion. Hopefully this will help avoid further miscommunications.
  
  
  Current Plans - 2 Week Time Frame
  
  
• Finish Government foundation (3 days)
  
  
• Establish government leader/Department officials
  
  
• Item list with "default" prices that can be changed in-characterly based on supply/demand
  
  
• Create Discussion pages for Government/Market & Government Departments
  
  
• Interconnect the different role-playing platforms
  
  
• Solve Currency issue through in-game means (Roleplaying situation!)
  
  
• Create a list of role-playing events
  
  
• Detail/Rule list outlining what admins/players should expect from the server, and what the conditions of the server are
  
  
  Wrap Up
  
  As usual a lot of information has been placed here, and I am more than happy to answer questions. I hope that things have been cleared up for the most part, and server intentions clearly explained. I hope that you all continue to stick around and see how things develop in the community both in and out of game!
  
  Thank you all,
  
  Willy McBride
  
  
  

Hello all,

The server has been receiving daily influxes of new faces, which is very exciting to see! This does, however, mean that players are coming into the server/group as it is rapidly changing. I want to take a second to inform these players that things will be more organised in the near future

Things can only proceed with the help of you all incredibly amazing people. You have made this server great, and I am so happy for it, and it is up to you how it goes from here.


As you all probably know I didn't begin this server with too much organisation to back it up, and because of that I'm making a lot of details about the server in a very short amount of time. These decisions would be better implemented if one thing were to happen: a server restart.

I know what you're all probably thinking. You've come too far to start over now, and I wouldn't blame any of you if you wanted to leave right now. I personally feel that this might be a good option, but not an immediate one. As I said before though, it is all up to you guys. It would be taken to a vote.

In the event of a server restart, skill points shall be given out to the players to ease the transition into the new era of the server! There would also be a pre-made government set up before the server starts, which would include officials in different departments, a currency, pre-made districts, and a job list that would help outline what we need in terms of professions

Along with this would come a re-tailored ruleset, and a list of plans for specific role-playing events. There would be no meteor in this server, as I believe it has caused people to rush to the goal of destroying it instead of focusing on role-play.

All In all this might be beneficial to everybody, but it shall be taken to a formal vote.


If we do go through with this, here is a list of things to expect from it as you enter:
- Large list of role-playing events
- New ruleset
- Government established before server start
- Skill point boosts to ease process into new server
- Skill point rate increase
- Google document showing list of jobs & who is doing what
- Currency handed out by government
- Mod introduced
- Mayor's Home, which the village will be built around
- Market square
- Pre-defined districts (housing/trades/market/industry/nature reserves)
- Tweaks to code to make pollution more realistic
- Possible Enjin forum



I have a lot of the foundation work basically done, and will happily post it on a Google document so that all of you can see. As I said though, this is all up to you guys and girls.

Please tell me either here in the announcement, create a discussion on the Steam page, or talk about it in Discord.

Again, thank you all. You're amazing!

Willy McBride

Hello all,

I know I have not physically been on the server much at all over the past few days, and for that I'm sorry. I am currently working hard on overall server organisation, as well as how I can improve the role-playing on the server.

As I have said before everything is a work in progress, and during this week everything is subject to quick and radical changes. I have a "to-do" list at the moment, which will hopefully show you guys a bit of my game plan.

Before I do that I want to reference another announcement, as it contained quite a bit of information that I don't want to reiterate here, but simply remind people of.

Previous Announcement can be found here: http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/groups/ECO-RP#announcements/detail/1675772534393566912


1) Increase role-playing potential (village events/gatherings/competitions/ect.)

2) Government Layout

3) Currency Layout & Item Price List

4) Pollution tweaks (to be more realistic)

5) Job List Document

6) Possible Enjin Forum

7) Possibly 1-2 more admins


At the moment I do not plan on wiping the server and starting fresh. I have simply thought about it because I know that a quick succession of updates can lead to the world dying, and so I am preparing in case this scenario comes to life. Again, at this time there is no plan for a wipe


As usual I accept all criticisms and ideas that can make the process of server organisation that much smoother, and I urge you all to get involved with the development of the server.

Thank you all for your time, and I truly hope you all are enjoying the server.

Willy McBride

Hello all,

Currently I am working on a few things that will help with the overall organization of the server. The first thing I am doing is laying out a basic foundation for a government. I believe we are getting to the point where a government is necessary, and I want to make sure that it runs as efficiently as possible.

It is still very much, like every thing else involved in the organization of this server, a work in progress. Having said that though I still want to show you all that progress is being made.

So here is a view of what I have currently written this evening.

What are your thoughts/suggestions on it?


The Government is divided into branches, which operate seperately from each other, but are all linked together by the governor/prime-minister/president/dictator. The government is in charge of the organization of the branches, and ensuring that they are all doing their jobs to the maximum efficiency, while also providing the necessities of life for the public.

The Government shall set taxes, which will be used to fund public and department projects. Taxes should not be used for personal gain, but depending on the current government, this might change.

The Government shall also set laws to be followed, and see into proposed laws by the citizens. All laws must be accepted by the government first in order to reach the voting stage, at which point it is completely up to the population as to whether or not it passes.



Government Departments:

- Industrial Department
- Agrigultural Department
- Conservational Department
- Transportational Department
- Trades Department

Industrial Department:

Defined as dealing with the optimization of complex industrial processes or systems.

Under the supervision of the government, this department shall control the going-ons of industrial production and in turn its controlling its pollution.

Agrigultural Department:

Defined as the cultivation of plants/crops.

Under the supervision of the government, this department shall control the going-ons of plants/crops, and the production of said plants/crops into food products.

Conservational Department

Defined as preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife.

Under the supervision of the government, this department will work towards restoring & maintaining the ecosystem.

Transportational Department

Defined as the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another.

Under the supervision of the government, this department will build & maintain road systems, bridges, and also distribute industrial made vehicles, as well as carts.

Trades Department

A trademan is defined as a worker who specializes in a particular occupation that requires work experience, on-the-job training, and often formal vocational education.

Under the supervision of the government, this department shall be in charge of the production and distribution of a variety of commodities ranging in furniture, tools, materials, and work supplies (ergo, workshops).

A little late, and it is obvious now, but the server is back up!