This thread got somewhat heated, but hopefully it's simmered down by now.
A lot of the OOC conversation about the collared people are quite similar to what some may consider to be IC conversation. Since we are -not- in the know (and it's perfectly fine that this is the case) people are just as free to discuss those characters -because- of how big and fun and immersive RP can be because peoples' characters have interacted with them. Characters have opinions about what's going on. Some of us are just stating OOCly the IC opinions so that perhaps things can be played out in a way that doesn't massive alienate those who did take certain measures.
Is there a limit to what you are willing to do for your loved ones? No? Yes? Double standards came up and it's true. I was going to let it out in RP but if anyone expected Natalie to come under some fire again for her orchestrating events that were meant to save one's person's life .... and well ended up somewhat ruining others', Kage would blow a gasket. The actions taken by those who have been (ICly) forced into a collar and are accessories to the taking the lives of so many is even worse in his mind and since he was ICly exposed to the fact that PEOPLE WANTED HER HUNG than he would expect the same for those who became terrorists. But OOCly, Kage wanted to help with the situation. He doesn't know how they were being pressured just that their loved ones were involved. In that way Kage does understand but in his mind there are limits, even when he said he would do anything. He'd rather have the syndicate kill him than be forced to kill the Sultana, kill a large portion of the city etc.
In the same vein because it is hard to herd 19924514212 RPers around, OOCly I understood that things were being worked on and so ICly I just had Kage go "well I wanted to know but I think you have it handled so I'll let you handle it... but if I see them myself I can't just let them walk freely around Ul'dah and will have to deal with them as I see fit."
Everyone has a steak stake in this somehow, and we all want to promote the best type of story and fun for everyone which is why we continue to talk things out. Discussion, so long as it is kept civil and not attacking anyone's OOC opinions, is perfectly fine and it promotes a fun and better story.
I've probably not said it enough, but everyone here who has organized the event and has participated, very much kudos for all the hard work and such. Things get lively because we all do have a vested interest in our RP and we all just want the best for everyone involved. Thanks again to those who have organized this and those who want a good story told and for everyone to have fun.
A lot of the OOC conversation about the collared people are quite similar to what some may consider to be IC conversation. Since we are -not- in the know (and it's perfectly fine that this is the case) people are just as free to discuss those characters -because- of how big and fun and immersive RP can be because peoples' characters have interacted with them. Characters have opinions about what's going on. Some of us are just stating OOCly the IC opinions so that perhaps things can be played out in a way that doesn't massive alienate those who did take certain measures.
Is there a limit to what you are willing to do for your loved ones? No? Yes? Double standards came up and it's true. I was going to let it out in RP but if anyone expected Natalie to come under some fire again for her orchestrating events that were meant to save one's person's life .... and well ended up somewhat ruining others', Kage would blow a gasket. The actions taken by those who have been (ICly) forced into a collar and are accessories to the taking the lives of so many is even worse in his mind and since he was ICly exposed to the fact that PEOPLE WANTED HER HUNG than he would expect the same for those who became terrorists. But OOCly, Kage wanted to help with the situation. He doesn't know how they were being pressured just that their loved ones were involved. In that way Kage does understand but in his mind there are limits, even when he said he would do anything. He'd rather have the syndicate kill him than be forced to kill the Sultana, kill a large portion of the city etc.
In the same vein because it is hard to herd 19924514212 RPers around, OOCly I understood that things were being worked on and so ICly I just had Kage go "well I wanted to know but I think you have it handled so I'll let you handle it... but if I see them myself I can't just let them walk freely around Ul'dah and will have to deal with them as I see fit."
Everyone has a steak stake in this somehow, and we all want to promote the best type of story and fun for everyone which is why we continue to talk things out. Discussion, so long as it is kept civil and not attacking anyone's OOC opinions, is perfectly fine and it promotes a fun and better story.
I've probably not said it enough, but everyone here who has organized the event and has participated, very much kudos for all the hard work and such. Things get lively because we all do have a vested interest in our RP and we all just want the best for everyone involved. Thanks again to those who have organized this and those who want a good story told and for everyone to have fun.
