EDIT: NO LONGER IN TRUST BTW

FINAL EDIT: The issues I'm trying to bring to light are the lesser known and newer folks getting used up and tossed out with little to no RP. The people who are the heartbeat of the server, often forgotten about.

Gun RP is fun as hell, just don't forget the RP part please :P

This message is NOT directed to the viewers, but I imagine the comments to this thread will be perfectly civil and well thought out regardless

The unfortunate truth is that MOST people in the community do not actively keep up on forum posts/Discord. Most of you get you news from here, which is why I’ve chosen to post

This message is NOT coming from the Trust, it is coming from myself

This community is plagued by a culture issue surrounding cash/clout

Shooting a gun = POG in the chat, slowly trying to build up good/unique RP = ResidentSleeper

Viewers directly translate to money. It’s my opinion that way too many people are prioritizing view count/sub count over Role Play.

If you let your chat/paycheck direct your RP, you are no longer RPing. You are pandering to your communities wants over the RP community’s NEEDS.

This is, in my opinion the biggest issue this community currently faces, and it’s only getting worse with time.

I’ve seen too many AMAZING characters/RPers go this route. The fact is it’s EASIER to simply hop on and hype up your chat with shootouts/chases rather than actually sit down and create memorable and unique role play.

There is a time and place for “Silly” and “shitlord” type Role Play, but you should always remain mindful of your personal impact to the overall RP community.

If there isn’t an end scenario for your current conflict that involves you losing on the table, then you are Powergaming, and should re-assess your current Role Play.

There is nothing wrong with having a character around for years. There is absolutely a problem when you start using your characters OOC immortality to your advantage in game to get what you want

Regarding Rules

It’s unacceptable that most new people to the RP community are being more mindful and respectful of our rules/guidelines than veterans of the community.

The OG’s should be the ones leading by example, and instead any new player is likely to be met with multiple rule breaks and be used up as a prop and disposed of.

RULES

READ THESE RULES! No seriously, actually click the link and read the rules on that page. Here are few I’d like to specifically direct your attention too.

Powergaming: • Sprinting/Fighting as soon as you leave the hospital, or are revived by medics • Talking/Organizing while downed.

Random Death Match(RDM): • Attacking another player/group without any story/roleplay leading up to it.

You cannot honestly say you are giving quality Role Play if you return within the hour at 100% health/ability to get revenge after having lost a conflict. You are trying to re-roll the dice in your favor when you’ve already lost. Have a plan B, have a character B, but do not take your “loss” out on your fellow roleplayers.

“Story/RP leading up to it” means the OTHER person you are attacking should have a good understanding of why they are being attacked.

Think about this. Your character is ACTIVELY MURDERING SOMEONE. If you don’t have a VERY good reason as to why… again, you need to re-asses your Role Play.

Regarding “fear of reporting”

This is absolute bullshit. If you have an issue with someone in the community, reach out and communicate like an adult. Letting your chat communicate for you is a downright lazy/toxic way to try and get your point across

If you don’t feel like you can’t have a civil discussion, that’s what the mods/staff/admins/trust is there for.

I have not ONE SINGLE time been reached out to regarding my RP or in character actions. My door is, and has always been open for discussion.

I may be completely wrong regarding all of this, and I’m fully willing to admit if that is the case

I feel that we as a community should be building each other up and supporting one another, rather than fighting over views/subs

I know it’s nice to have that record sub/view count now, but I can assure you, if we keep heading the way we are now we will ALL lose out in the end. After all, rising tides raise all ships

It’s my genuine hope that I am not alone in these thoughts, and that other members of the community will step up and voice their opinion. If I am way off target here, and the MAJORITY of people INSIDE the RP community feel different, then I will gladly step down from the trust and keep my mouth shut.

My goal has always been to help make this community, IN IT’S ENTIRETY, a better place.

We can do better, we should do better, and if we don’t we are all heading for a big crash… and sooner than you think.

-END RANT