A: The Old Subject
Previously, we had tried to get Funcom to instate a more social aspect to the social parts of the game. At this time, there is a limited way to dance, using a very limited, very choppy set of emotes. We, those of us in AO whom played for a more socialistic and non-power gamer point of view, had asked Funcom for a way to dance. This was shot down for multiple reasons and the new expansion that was coming out at the time, first Notum Wars and then the next time we brough it up Shadowlands. This was something that was pushed back and then, from all views that any could tell, shot down and dismissed.
A: The "New" Subject and its twist
And so... We reach the present and a new idea.
Now, I realize that with Alien Invasion's recent release, there are bugs to be worked out and things that must be done but with Towns of Rubi-ka placed in with AI, there is no real way for a more social aspect expansion to come out.
I first realized it when I returned to AO after playing Star Wars Galaxies that AO was lacking severly in the Social/Clothing aspects of the game. Now, before you give me the return to SWG line, listen to what I have to say.
My main reason for saying this is that Anarchy Online, while most would say is a more battle orientated game, also has bars and other places for people to gather and party. Especially with the new Player Towns that are out.
Creating a new profession would be difficult, due to animation and graphics work that would have to be done, and creating two would be a task that I'm sure Funcom does not have time to do what with trying to debug any problems currently in AO. But those of us who play AO not only for the fighting but for the Social aspects of the game would probably enjoy having atleast one profession that can benefit and even enhance those aspects of the game.
What I am suggesting is the creation of a dancer/tailor profession like that which is in SWG but instead of two professions, combine it into one. Even a single dance would be fine and you could limit the ability to make clothing on what skills the person has thus making it almost like a crafting profession.
I realize that this is a really weird and, if you consider how many times we asked for this in the past, overdone rant but it is something that I would like to bring back up with more detail.
Thank you.