Rule number 1.

Always make the lore work around the gameplay. Uplink are the perfect example.

Uplinks are a terrible example and a bad mechanic that terribly needs to be improved.

Rule number 1.

Always make the lore work around the gameplay. Uplink are the perfect example.

Lol.

Alright then

Not if that fundamentally undermines the core tenets of the universe. YOU ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF A FACTION. Simple as that.

Beyond that the mechanics of the suggestion can remain essentially unchanged merely the lore has shifted to indicate of course a more realistic picture of what we are to the factions that employ us. Valued assets but nothing more.

So whenever someone brings you something to counter your ideas yours going to just begin it with "lol"?

Yeah, True, I wouldn't even bother posting anymore.

The Self Righteousness is strong with this one.

Uplinks are a terrible example and a bad mechanic that terribly needs to be improved.

I'm happy to discuss the fine points, and all legitimate concerns with anyone. You pointed out that you didn't like the name 'pirate' and I asked you for alternatives.

What I choose not to engage in are the particularly emotional or dramatic posts. Like your post regarding the links



Not only is that post dramatic and silly, you don't make a single logical point on why you think so.

Furthermore, it's not even clear what your exact objection is. You seem to be just objecting in general. Case in point: If you go back and read I had to spend several posts explaining to you even how this idea is supposed to work.

You were objecting before you had an understanding of th idea (i'm not sure if do now, tbh)

It seems you disagree that the lore can work, which I believe the lore could be easily be made to work.

Besides lore, are there other objections you'd like to discuss?

If it goes through, any chance it could change our starter fits too?

I'd like to propose adding allegiance as a feature.

Basic idea:

Choose your racial allegiance to represent in all all game types, including pubs.

How it would work:

When you create a new character and choosing your race, you are also choosing 'allegiance' for that race.

When playing pubs (or any game type) 1% of your WP will be converted to LP of your race, as you are representing your faction.

The longer you stay with your faction, the larger your LP bonus per match (up to 5% max)

Changing allegiance:

Many of us are stuck with a race we don't like, or merc quarters for that matter.

To switch allegiance, you would pay 10K LP of faction you want to switch to + 1,000,000 ISK. (or Aurum)

When you switch allegiance, your forum picture, merc quarters, and LP bonus will be switched.

Not patriotic to any one race? No problem.

Choose 'Pirate Allegiance' and get fat juicy ISK instead of LP every battle.

Pirate allegiance stays at 3% ISK however and never builds up.


What will this do?

- Add depth for role players
- Add the dynamic of representing/fighting for your faction at all times, even in pubs.
- Allow people to switch quarters, forums pics they hate
- Earn $money$ for CCP

I like the idea of working for a pirate faction (this should offer a choice between pirate factions, even if there is no practical difference between them).

Afterthought: It might be an interesting bonus if players gained a small discount to spec into gear of their own race

I'd like to propose adding allegiance as a feature.

Basic idea:

Choose your racial allegiance to represent in all all game types, including pubs.

How it would work:

When you create a new character and choosing your race, you are also choosing 'allegiance' for that race.

When playing pubs (or any game type) 1% of your WP will be converted to LP of your race, as you are representing your faction.

The longer you stay with your faction, the larger your LP bonus per match (up to 5% max)

Changing allegiance:

Many of us are stuck with a race we don't like, or merc quarters for that matter.

To switch allegiance, you would pay 10K LP of faction you want to switch to + 1,000,000 ISK. (or Aurum)

When you switch allegiance, your forum picture, merc quarters, and LP bonus will be switched.

Not patriotic to any one race? No problem.

Choose 'Pirate Allegiance' and get fat juicy ISK instead of LP every battle.

Pirate allegiance stays at 3% ISK however and never builds up.


What will this do?

- Add depth for role players
- Add the dynamic of representing/fighting for your faction at all times, even in pubs.
- Allow people to switch quarters, forums pics they hate
- Earn $money$ for CCP

Edit: Also I do agree with some of the points Kirk and True have made. We are mercenaries. That is the core of what we are. Mercenaries do not have any Alligences but we take contracts.

Why not have pirate factions listed and independent?

Such a Blood Raiders: +3% Sidearm Damage Boost or such?
Name the different Pirate factions and have them all have their own little bonuses in place of the LP that Racial Factions give you.

That's interesting because I don't think Kirk and True even knew what their own points were.

The beauty of Dust and New Eden is that you can be anything you want to be.

Yes you are a mercenary, but as an individual you can interpret that how you please.

As a mercenary you can place your loyalty anywhere you like: To your corp, to your faction, to yourself, to whoever pays you the most. Whatever you want really.

There are plenty of players in this game who are loyal to their faction, and wouldn't hesitate to swear allegiance.