One of the themes of the OOC log discussion around the PK approval model is that people are conflict averse because it is too easy to get PK'ed for starting a conflict. That tells me the root problem is with the code/policy power dynamic antagonists face, not that noncombatants as a general class ne...

Also, I think one other thing might help with the 'soft pk' issue murrmurs describes; a way to create basically disguises that aren't a spooky cloak that can be worn in polite company. In-lore we have really elaborate make-up and theatre kits for instance. And other impermanent ways to further alter...

The model as I understand in theme is that if you get unmasked, you pretty much either flee (liquidate) or let yourself get executed. And to be fair, execution isn't a bad deal when you get a 100% RPXP refund. The design there is solid: If I'm wanted, I'd rather turn myself in than get murdered by a...

I agree largely that the self defense policy is a bigger antagonism deterrent. Pretty much every form of illegal antagonism comes with carte blanche to get the antagonist killed by the authority. I'm simply not going to start a nonlethal combat or do a nonlethal pickpocketing if it means my characte...

When I was a (non-covert) GL, it was really easy to accumulate support by ICly asking 1 or 2 oldbies to put me on their list, which basically made me immune to any subversion attempts. More parity between support/subvert reqs probably would've helped there. Other thoughts: -There is untapped potenti...

I think the idea is that some of the skills listed here are useful, but grandmastering them over a craft with a good capstone, combatskill, maybe some magics, etc. is kind of a trap, and sometimes not one you know about till its locked in

I'd prefer email, if that's at all possible, but if not, I'm fine letting it lie.

Considering that I'm one of the players who Geras is referring to -- I would like to follow up on this. Those who know me know that I'm the PoF of Perelle (liquidated) and Lucille (liquidated). These are old, gone characters, so I am posting assuming that there are no issues with stating that. I'm n...

Hi guys. Just to be clear, posters on other platforms have tried to reach out to me forwarding messages from Staff, etc. After some extremely uncomfortable remarks from accounts highly corroborated with potential Staffers who continue to not be forthcoming with their identities, I wish to make it cl...

Sorry to hear that Galax and look forward to your next char. You're a great player and you stepping down is a real loss to the Brotherhood. I appreciate where you're coming from. Given that it was conveyed to me that feedback of this type is considered harmful and offensive, I greatly doubt that th...