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