So, random idea that popped into my head while I was taking a shower:
I know there has been frustration with the housing/space that players can own. Also, I know many characters, my own included, would like to own a place for something other than storing items, or be able to create an organization that doesn't fit the mold of the current rules for guild creation. One possible solution I think might be to allow players to buy map pins or signs on buildings that aren't currently being used. I don't know how feasible this is, but it would avoid the problems of creating new areas, and would help flesh out the world and allow players to accomplish things in a way that I think many feel is very difficult right now. Other characters could be wandering through a town and see where a Suzy the Cleric of Aeridin has created a free clinic, or where a Biff the Champion of Vorax trains others in the art of war.
This could be integrated into the existing guild rules, or it could be a separate system. I would prefer the latter, as it would allow characters to be a larger individual force. I know some will say this is counter to the spirit of an rp server, however I think there are times when one can roleplay individual effort. The way I see this working is Joe Schmo wants to create a Goblin anti-defamation league: he must have entries in his CDT showing why his character is interested in pursuing this cause, and then submits a proposal detailing the exact steps he would go through to create such a group, including some which would need to be RPed (holding an IG interest meeting, posting in the taverns for interest). The Illustrious GMs approve this, and assign a (suitably large) cost and possibly weekly upkeep fee. In some situations a CDQ might even be neccesary. Obviously there would have to be substantial rp and monetary requirements or the world could quickly become flooded with these markers.
What do other people think? Is this something that would be workable, and would other players be interested in this?
