Tyriont

Elezen male Forester, starting in Limsa Lominsa. Easy to choose that given Ty being a pirate.

Psst...hey...you know what's awesome about having an RP Coalition? I mean, above all else as far as I see it? Choice. It's not wrong to dislike mission RP, nor is it wrong to love it. Some of the most fun I've had RPing was during that CoP static that both Castiel and Kes have mentioned. I've also seen "insular" stories done as part of a larger group without much problem - Renaise tried to kick something like this off before and it worked out great until he quit playing like the evil bearded jerk that he is I can also see disliking mission and in-game storyline based RP for the reasons already listed. That's why the coalition is awesome. It gives a common ground for people looking for one particular brand of RP to find a place that best suits them. Does that mean some groups won't gel too well with others? Yeah, probably. Is that a bad thing? No, not really. Things don't have to be all sunshine, flowers and everyone getting along like the best friends ever 100% of the time. Personally, I don't think there really needs to be a big discussion over RP/Mission blending. It can just be left as "let each group determine what is/isn't canon in their own way, be respectful of that and don't whine about it" without much more being said. Just ask to add what a group's preference on that topic is to their overall introduction for their "About us" bit (or whatever we're calling that type of thing) when we go live. That way people know what to expect from members of each group.

As somebody with a charming English accent and a tendency towards very dry, sarcastic humor I'm quite interested in getting involved with this. Hey, it worked for Yahtzee. As for a name...perhaps that's something that might be best not to settle 100% until more information about the game itself is known. For example, I always loved the name "The Mog House" for an FFXI podcast - once we can figure out something similarly inspired that's FFXIV-themed that may be a good way to go.

Made for a bio of Tyriont: Made while still leveling COR: Rae's alt character: Don't like this one, but here it is anyway:

It's a good way to introduce character conflict as well, as long as it's kept loose. For example, Tyriont is a pirate. Somewhat honorable as pirate goes, but he lies, cheats and steals. Therefore, while he would get along just fine with most members of a Theive's guild, a Knight's guild would likely be out for his head. We just have to watch out for issues if two RP groups have conflicting policies or styles that would cripple this type of thing and anyone setting up this type of thing would need to figure out how to handle that.

Looks good for the most part, although I'd suggest retitling "Powers" to "Abilities" or something similar. It might seem a little nitpicky, but using a softer word can make a complete difference in how that section is percieved. Like Keir, I'm still not overly keen on the intervention aspect but if we put it out as more of a service for intervention when the guilds involved deem it necessary, I'm ok with it. On the moderator note...not the representatives perhaps, but the individual group leader. I get that there have been issues in the past (I've seen them myself), but I see that as the only way to truly have a fair and equal system without elevating one group over the others.

Typical RPers, really. We're all drama-whores, as much as we attempt to deny it...it's part of the basis of roleplay, after all. "Oh, we agree? Well, that's boring...let's argue over it anyway". I'll chime in with my thoughts without really picking through the previous responses, so forgive me if I'm repeating points - just assume I'm agreeing with them instead. Let SE handle conflict resolution. My understanding is that the whole point of this endeavour is to bring the Roleplayers together and setting up some sort of overarching council is contrary to that point. If there are serious issues, let SE deal with it. If it's not serious enough for SE to worry about...well, is it really that big of an issue anyway? Let the RPC serve purely as a way of bonding, bringing the groups together. We post, we hang out, we forge new friendships. Cross-guild events are easy, the way I see it. The guild organizing the event is the one who has their rules followed. You want to attend an event and you're a 1000-year old necromancer, which is something not allowed by the rules of the organizing guild? Just don't go, or work with the leaders of that group to figure out a way to attend. Same with how that group handles combat or anything else that might arise. Keeps it nice and simple. Sometimes there are groups who just don't gel with the rest of the community and that's fine. Those types of things tend to work themselves out anyway. If anyone's interfering with events, trolling the boards and whatnot...well, give each group's leader moderator access over the forums, that way everyone is represented. Let each guild handle their own administration, keeping their members and stories in line with how they see things should work. Bouncing around various RP groups as I have, I've come to one overarching decision...ain't that many differences between them. Oh sure, some things are allowed in one group that aren't allowed in another, but overall I really see no reason why the groups can't coexist easily and peacefully. In that regard, I'd make one major suggestion regarding these forums. No hidden sections. None whatsoever. Keep everything in full public view. I understand the need for those in individual guilds, discussing shell directions, whether to boot a member...things that need to be kept private. But with how I'd like to see the RPC go, I see absolutely no reason for it. Just breeds distrust in my opinion, so don't bother with it. I'm starting to repeat myself a little, so I'll just sum up my points thusly: Leave the problems to the individual guilds (or SE) to work out. Let the RPC be something that brings us together for cross-guild events, each event fitting with the rules of the organizer(s). Keep it fun, light and strengthen us. I've seen far too many communities collapse under their own rules and restrictions, so keep this part of things easy simple...and above all, fun. That's why we're here after all, right? ~ Ty the Idealist