[OOC] Digital or Real?

[Scout]

So, I'm thinking that some of this will be as massive as Eve Online. Like player interaction and laws. The mods don't say "no being mean!" Players can be mean, it's an adult MMO type of game, so I would think a lot of policing and player-rules are enforced by other players, rather than admins and mods. Those with the power in an area, control the rules there. All of this emphasis on the players would lead to a strong, player-run economy. Player-owned stores and properties traded as any other goods and services would be. Breaking into shops, stealing from players... all very possible things that would have to be handled internally. You don't just go "waa, he stole from me" - you gather up a group of players and pay them to take care of it, or get your friends to hunt the guy down, or cut your losses. If it becomes a repeated target, then it can be considered harassment and mods can be called. Otherwise it's just a general casualty of the world. Make sense, or did I hash that up all funny?

EDIT: Ohhh, nevermind, I see that was already part of your post. My bad! :) We'll just go with that. I think we discussed it before anyway, I kinda forgot. ^_^" Maybe the above can be outside of those four major cities/places?

[Genkai]

I figured there would be a lot of chaos depending on certain people wanting to take laws into their own hands, etc. I'm not thinking it's a BIG issue (like when you mentioned players ganging up to take down a dickish player when he's alone or something) but I do expect it would be happening but just not as out in the open or as rampant. I guess I like to assume that most players will go through the right channels to report people to Mods/Admins or other lower support players as you mentioned. Others could go their own route, cause more trouble, be hired to protect or attack other players. That does work for me, granted it isn't like some infested underground collection of people who are trying to overthrow the gamers themselves, that might a little much haha.

[Scout]

Nah, I think it's all in good fun. Until it becomes actual harassment - it's a massive game, I don't imagine it'd be easy to have enough mods policing often enough. I'll get a post up soon... I've ironically been very busy since I stopped working v_v And also a very dangerous addiction to Bloodborne has come full circle.

[Genkai]

I've been playing DAO a lot lately too, I understand. Hopefully we can get back to our normally sized posts once things calm down haha.

[Scout]

Apologies for the shorty ^^"

[Genkai]

I got ya a post, not sure where you'll wanna take yours but I'll follow your lead. ^^;

[Scout]

I'm terribly sorry for not saying so sooner, but I started my hiatus early and I leave Wednesday. Until then, I'm making sure to everybody as much as I can :)

[Genkai]

Alright. ^^;

[Scout]

I graduated :) we can talk about it later, since I'm still quite busy. I should be "back" on Sunday or Monday ish. Then I'll have schedule updates. ^_^

[Genkai]

I hope things have gone well for you. ^^ And it'll take time to shake off the rust and get back into the swing of things. I'm glad to see you though!

[Scout]

Thanks :) I very much appreciate it.

[Genkai]

How have things been going for you?

[Scout]

Good, but busy. Finally just finished getting my Watch Qualifications done today. Ate lunch... Enjoying a lazy day and finally getting a chance to make my Roleplay rounds. :) Digi/Real was actually up next. Might take a little bit here as I get back into character and stuff, but otherwise I should have it up ASAP.

[Genkai]

Being busy can suck but it helps put the lazy days into perspective and makes them even better, somewhat. I'm glad ya got a post. I have a few to do before this but I'm glad we can get back to it. We may need to plot/brainstorm again to remember where we are and where we're headed.

[Scout]

Take your time. Today I classed up, therefore my busy days will be far more common. Meaning they'll be five days a week. My weekends will be loaded too, but I'll still find time to RP during my liberty times. I make "me" time - I don't give it ALL to my shipmates. So now I've got a week of English lessons (to be familiarized, in case I'm not already, with the components of English) before the foreign language begins.

On another note: I made "Phase II" today, so I'm now allowed to leave base and stay out until midnight on the weekends... and the best part? I can wear civilian clothes after 1600 on weekdays and all day on weekends! :D Hoo-yah civilian clothes. I went down a size in jeans, a couple in shirts (I actually fit in Mediums, I used to wear L-XL... Medium is a HUGE step), got a new hoodie... Basically just went to Target today for basics. But it was still amazing. ^_^ First time in jeans in three months and the first time in that frame where I mingled with civilians. Very exciting!

[Genkai]

What language will you be studying after refreshing your English?

And I'm glad you're able to wear non-uniform clothes again, I know how annoying it can be to maintain the uniform and all of it's necessary stuff with the seams, creases and other crap. I should probably try to join the Army to get in shape. I actually went to the gym for the first time in ages last week and I'm going back this week to do more cardio and weight lifting, I'm pretty happy that I'm slowly getting off my fat ass, especially with the classes I have going on. Next semester I'm doing 16 units of online work so I should be online a lot more than I am now. But it also gives me more time to work out and maybe get that elusive part time job. ^^;

[Scout]

Sounds like quite a lot. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I'm so exhausted... I'm learning Russian and hell is this tough... I mean, I'm doing alright in it, I'm just... tired... all the time now. Once I get out of the DLI, I have one of the cushiest jobs in the Navy (from what I've heard), so that'll be nice for at least a few weeks...

[Genkai]

Yo.

Sorry it's been so long, I've been so swamped and it feels SO weird to come back to the site now. You know?

How've you been man?

[Scout]

I know the feeling, G. XD I've been incredibly busy. I meant to respond sooner, but I don't fire up my laptop except on weekends. We just started Christmas Exodus, but we still work every weekday for a few hours before being released. No biggie. How have you been? :)

[Genkai]

I've been okay...got two Bs and an A on my semester so the struggle was worth it...we move house and are finally settling in. I'm still looking for work, gonna graduate in less than a year which is kinda awesome. And scary. I'm glad you're around though. Now that I know you are, I'll try to get a post up ASAP. I used to be in the habit of going on here all the time but school stole me away and now it's like there's nothing left and I'm trying to find a reason (and more RPs) to get back into the habit. It's hard, man.