Neutrals - time to make some changes!
Greetings citizens of Rubi-Ka! I come forth to bring up a topic, that was well discussed on previous boards, but was lost with those boards. At that time FC did not participated as much in board discussions, now it has changed for the better. So now is the time to once again bring this topic to the attention of citizens of Rubi-Ka as well as FC.
Let’s face it, neutrals at this point are utterly screwed. Now I’m not one of those whiners that will run around saying that anyone but me is uber, but I would like to bring up a few logical points. Initially, when the game just came out, it was stated that being neutral will be hard. I agree to that and support that by all means, that is one of the reasons I chose to be neutral. However, at this point it’s becoming impossible. Also, each side has a certain set of benefits, neutrals have none. There must be at least some, otherwise I see no point in having neutrals in the game. Some might say that neutrals were created so that newcomers to Rubi-ka can observe things and than take a side. I disagree with this because of two main points. First, you can easily start out as Omni-Tek or Clans and later on change to the other side if you find that they are more fit for you. There is no problem with that whatsoever and you will have better chances than as being neutral. Why? Well, you can live as an Omni for a while and see how that goes, you can live as a Clan and see how that goes, but if you become neutral, you will simply get killed all the time by both Omni and Clan, who see you as a potential target, rather than a potential recruit, and than you’ll end up hating most sides and in many cases quitting the game. So this argument is out. Besides, in my last similar posts on the old boards I actually had a quote, made by a FC official, stating that it was intended that some people will want to play neutral for the entire game. There are role-playing elements of this after all and this game is role-playing, right?
So now that we determined that neutrals were intended to exist, let’s take a look at their life. What can we do right now as neutrals in the world that others can’t? Nothing! We can shop in neutral shops, save in neutral saves and that’s it. Clans and Omnis can also shop in their shops, save in their saves and PLUS shop in neutrals hops and save in our saves. It was stated that we can also walk freely in any territory, that was our advantage. So do others! I see Clan people in omni cities and vise-verse all the time. So again, what are our benefits? None! So why have neutrals in the game at all? Now, before I get hundreds of those post “Oh just stop whining and choose a side!” I don’t want to! I am not going to work for OT and I don’t believe Clans’ ideals, I want to either stay out of this conflict or simply fight for my own believes, whatever all neutrals choose. Point is, this side was implemented in the game, so it should be playable, as it is it’s not!
So, how to solve the problem? Well, that is up to FC and the public, but here are a few things that I purpose that should keep the balance and give neutrals some reason to stay neutrals, that makes sense logically and would only reinforce their RP concepts.
1. Let neutrals be able to shop in both Clan and Omni shops and use their save terminals. After all, they can do that in our cities and territories, why can’t we do the same in theirs? This is simply, wouldn’t cause anyone problems and does not cause any misbalance.
2. First shot. It is not a major issue, but something here must be done. As it is, neutrals can’t attack anyone first. I can understand why that is done, as than all PvPers in the game would most likely be neutral, but this causes lots of problems. Neutrals can help their friends. Y friend might be attacked by someone several lvls higher than him and I can’t do anything about it, just stand and watch. Some adjustment here is needed!
3. Provide more abilities to get involved in the story and events. Most of them so far have been around OT and Clans, that’s fine, but please remember that most heroes in the novel, for those who read it, are neutral and some heroes in the series (Elena Oak) are also neutral. Thus we were intended to exist and be accounted for, would be nice if we would get some support here. Now, some may say that it does not matter what alignment you are as everyone has equal chances of participating. That is not true. All big guild leaders have a connection with FC, some have even a FC representative assigned to them. I, on behalf of my neutral guild, sent about 10 e-mails to FC asking them to work with us, not a single response, only one and it was something like ”Um, I don’t know how we could include you in a story, doesn’t seem as you would fit, but I’ll forward this to story writers as they make the decisions.” That was the last time I heard from FC. Send a few e-mails after that, nothing. So please, we are too paying costumers and players trying to enjoy this game, at least give us an ability to do so and be actually a part of something for which we are paying and spent so much time trying to be a part of.
Those are mine and most other neutral’s main concerns. Anyone is free to add whatever they feel necessary, as well as discuss, modify, deny my propositions and points. I know I will not be able to avoid flames, but at least make them reasonable, making sure you’ve read what I said and put some logic into them. However, no offense to anyone, but this is mostly meant for FC to read and reply, please do, don’t ignore us again! My last similar thread had most posts and views than any other on the old boards, not a single post was from FC.
Thanks all for your time and have a nice day!
Well said Shadowolf!
. Oh, btw, some info there is a bit missleading.
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