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Pen N Popper · 02-18-06, 12:33 PM

I'd like to begin fleshing out an idea for a guild-like organization. Here's what I'm thinking:

1st Mountain Division: Strict military discipline followed, with order expected to be RP followed. This would be for those wishing to RP a professional soldier.

2nd Desert Division: RP by leader left open, but followers are more of the disobedient type when it comes to all things except getting the job done. A lot of bravado, boasting, etc.

They are under a common commander (perhaps NPC, perhaps PC).

There would be roles for all the PCs as they grow in tenure.

Captain - Responsible for all matters and has final say on discipline, etc.
2nd in command
Cook
Quartermaster
Scribe
Scout
etc.

So, the captain might issue orders that everyone be outfitted with a supply of projectiles of their choice (arrows, bolts, shurikens, whatever). The quartermaster would have to fulfill this order, perhaps tasking the members with gathering a list of resources (kind of like collecting for the war effort). The crafters of the unit (or perhaps contract the order out to another group) would assemble the components.

Cooks would be required to prepare meals for the next expedition (whiskey, filling meals, whiskey, juices, whiskey, pies).

You get the point.

Now, since many of the spawns are known, they would be the "expeditions." For example, a high-RP attack on a group of ogres down a certain mine. Could even involve getting needed quests for members (bugbear, grey peak, etc.). The point of this, though, would primarily to be to RP your PC in such an organization. Is he a quiet and efficient scout? A bumbling leader? A cleric with a lack of faith?

The two divisions would have a friendly rivalry. They're on the same team, just always trying to outdo the other. That sort of thing.

These would be inclusive guilds; any can RP their way in. However, there could be in-character contracts involved. Are there dues? Is gear to be returned when you unenlist? What happens when orders are disobeyed?

I'm still searching for a purpose for my PC and really would like to join an organization. Not having seen even a hint of any in my time on Layonara, I'll have to go with the saying: "If it's going to be, it's up to me."

Thoughts?

02-18-06, 12:33 PM	#1
Pen N Popper Lich Characters Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 98 Thanked 280 Times in 98 Posts	Military organizations I'd like to begin fleshing out an idea for a guild-like organization. Here's what I'm thinking: 1st Mountain Division: Strict military discipline followed, with order expected to be RP followed. This would be for those wishing to RP a professional soldier. 2nd Desert Division: RP by leader left open, but followers are more of the disobedient type when it comes to all things except getting the job done. A lot of bravado, boasting, etc. They are under a common commander (perhaps NPC, perhaps PC). There would be roles for all the PCs as they grow in tenure. Captain - Responsible for all matters and has final say on discipline, etc. 2nd in command Cook Quartermaster Scribe Scout etc. So, the captain might issue orders that everyone be outfitted with a supply of projectiles of their choice (arrows, bolts, shurikens, whatever). The quartermaster would have to fulfill this order, perhaps tasking the members with gathering a list of resources (kind of like collecting for the war effort). The crafters of the unit (or perhaps contract the order out to another group) would assemble the components. Cooks would be required to prepare meals for the next expedition (whiskey, filling meals, whiskey, juices, whiskey, pies). You get the point. Now, since many of the spawns are known, they would be the "expeditions." For example, a high-RP attack on a group of ogres down a certain mine. Could even involve getting needed quests for members (bugbear, grey peak, etc.). The point of this, though, would primarily to be to RP your PC in such an organization. Is he a quiet and efficient scout? A bumbling leader? A cleric with a lack of faith? The two divisions would have a friendly rivalry. They're on the same team, just always trying to outdo the other. That sort of thing. These would be inclusive guilds; any can RP their way in. However, there could be in-character contracts involved. Are there dues? Is gear to be returned when you unenlist? What happens when orders are disobeyed? I'm still searching for a purpose for my PC and really would like to join an organization. Not having seen even a hint of any in my time on Layonara, I'll have to go with the saying: "If it's going to be, it's up to me." Thoughts?