The role of monarch on The Inquisition: Legacy carries with it a
considerable amount of in- and out-of-character responsibility and
dedication. Historically, the monarchs of TI operated ICly as mediators
between various guilds, arbitrators in high-level disputes, patrons of the
arts, religion, and education, and the final port-of-call for
decision-making.
On an out-of-character level, the monarch can institute and aid staff-run
plots, appoint players to positions of power within the game, and
potentially have a signficant impact on theme.
As a monarch, a player must above all else, be able to liaise with staff
and players in a respectful and considerate manner, and focus on creating
an inclusive, exciting role-play environment for everyone involved.
Because of this, all candidates who sit the throne MUST agree and adhere to
the following guidelines:
1) THEME: Monarchs agree not to change anything about the game that
requires an update or creation of a new help file without getting express
approval of the staff. This includes things like rewriting and adding
laws, altering religion, merging domains, etc.
Also, upon rare occasion, the staff may request that Monarchs make a
specific action or decree ICly, to aid game design or staff-run plots.
Monarchs agree to implement these staff requests in the spirit the requests
are made.
2) APPOINTMENT OF GUILDLEADERS: Monarchs agree not to fire a guild leader
without getting the staff's express approval. Some guild leaders may be
deemed to be either too well supported (see support values), too good for
the game (hard to replace), or outside of the Monarch's control (such as
covert guilds). Likewise, Monarchs agree not to appoint a guild leader
without explicit staff approval. Generally, appointing GLs is in the hands
of the staff, and Monarchs agree to leave it there unless Monarchsr
character has a specific interest in doing otherwise. In this instance,
Monarchs will still seek and obtain staff approval before appointing a GL.
The role of seneschal is exempt from this policy as it is the 2nd GL of the
Nobles guild and entirely at the monarch's discretion.
3) PROMOTIONS: Monarchs agree not to ennoble any player in the game without
getting the staff's express approval. Ennobling a player will require
demonstrated IC reason to do so, and it must be unique (for example, "I
agreed to ennoble Bob if he supported me for monarch" is not something Bob
did more or better than any other player who supported Monarchs, so it's
not unique - but "Bob was pivotal in my becoming monarch" is much more
unique)
4) CONDUCT: Monarchs agree to adhere to the rules and regulations of the
game as stated in the policy help files. Monarchs also agree to conduct
themselves OOCly in a respectful and considerate manner towards staff and
fellow players, and, when required, to work co-operatively with others in
order to create an inclusive and exciting role-play atmosphere. ICly,
Monarchs must consider their character's impact to the game, and whereas
they are not required to be respectful and considerate at all times, their
overall behaviour must be to the benefit of the game and enjoyment of the
pbase at large (eg, if a monarch must be petty ICly, it needs to be
limited, targetted, and for good IC reasons).
5) REQUESTS: The staff agree to support Monarch requests as deemed to be
reasonable, provided they are clearly IC and do not manifestly harm the
game/gameplay, or threaten the health of the pbase.
To request any required permissions for the instances above, simply post a
note on the request board and await for the response from the staff.
6) APPEALS: If the staff determines a request of the above nature to be
unreasonable, Monarchs may place an appeal on the request board, but after
that appeal has been reviewed and responded to, the Monarch agrees to let
the matter drop. This includes dropping discussion of it with the player
base at large.
7) REMOVAL: Monarchs agree that the staff may remove the character from the
role of Monarch, in any manner, at any time, should the staff feel it is
required for the good of the game. Failure to adhere to these guidelines is a
primary reason for removing a Monarch from the role.
