How about we implement a restriction on some of the tougher species, like badgers, monitors and wolverines? In the novels, badgers always reminded me of giant twinkers, especially with the bloodlust. I think the only people who should play these characters are the ones who are good RPers and are also vets, and a restriction on them would mean there won't be 20+ wolverines running around the muck. What do you think?
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Good RPers and restrictions
Posted by:
otterat
2005-03-30
Ah, there's a problem with trying to restrict things to "good RPers".
Good according to whom? By what standard?
I understand the desire, but ...
If someone wants to be a badger, and they aren't allowed, they are likely simply not to play. While it's possible they will be a twinky power-gamer, it's also possible they will play an excellent badger.
If someone plays poorly, let's help them play better. Whether they are a twinky badger or a twinky super-warrior mouse, if they are twinks, they need help.
And sometimes, if they won't be helped, they need to be ignored. If all they do is bother others and won't join in effectively, then they'll eventually leave if ignored. There are times when that's best for them and the MU.
This is why we don't restrict things: we don't have the means to objectively determine who is "worthy".
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Good RPers and restrictions
Posted by: otter at 2005-03-30Ah, there's a problem with trying to restrict things to "good RPers".
Good according to whom? By what standard?
I understand the desire, but ...
If someone wants to be a badger, and they aren't allowed, they are likely simply not to play. While it's possible they will be a twinky power-gamer, it's also possible they will play an excellent badger.
If someone plays poorly, let's help them play better. Whether they are a twinky badger or a twinky super-warrior mouse, if they are twinks, they need help.
And sometimes, if they won't be helped, they need to be ignored. If all they do is bother others and won't join in effectively, then they'll eventually leave if ignored. There are times when that's best for them and the MU.
This is why we don't restrict things: we don't have the means to objectively determine who is "worthy".
Keep the Light, Otter
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