As someone who has successfully established a group like this, but in a Keeper of the Moon fashion, I can offer you advice if you are serious and dedicated to this idea. I like the idea, and think you should totally go for it.
However, you -must- be ready to be -very- dedicated to it. IME this kind of thing is no walk in the park, but it -can- be done.
Advice from my experience:
I know it's a long list, but these are all things I have had to learn the hard way. I will elaborate on a few.
1> One nasty stereotype of Miqo'te groups is they are breeding-centric. Especially Seeker tribes. Break this stereotype. Make breeding tradition and choosing of Nunh something that is last to be developed. Maybe even keep breeding an undefined thing open to each individual's personal choice.
I know, Seeker tribes need Nunhs, but anyone who plays Nunh of the tribe must be one Hell of a good RPer to pull it off well. The Nunh should -not- lead. The Nunh should not expect, nor anticipate getting a harem of player-characters. The Nunh should be a more developed character that has a deep story beyond just being a "breeding male". He needs to seem like he truly deserves the title. Maybe even consider making the tribe's Nunh an NPC at first.
2> My FC, which is a group of Keepers, we have a weekly Story Night that has become very popular. It's a simple, easy event that isn't hard to organize, but has gotten us attention and activity at least once a week. Establishing a simple event for your tribe will be important.
3> Many players don't often like to play a character made from a strict "lore mold". I'm sure you'll get Seekers interested in your tribe, but many may have something that slightly deviates from the typical Tribal Seeker mold. Give them a try anyways. They may fit better than you think.
4> The only Seeker tribe shown in-game has a Nunh leader, but game lore clearly states that Nunh are not always the tribe's leaders. I think a council would work well for a Seeker tribe. It's easier on the OOC leader, it's fairer for the members and it will make your tribe look more attractive to those who may wish to join.
That is all I can think of for now, and I hope my advice at least provides food for thought. I wish you luck with this. You will hit hurdles, and some will try to discourage you. Don't give up if you are serious about this.
However, you -must- be ready to be -very- dedicated to it. IME this kind of thing is no walk in the park, but it -can- be done.
Advice from my experience:
- Do not focus so much on the breeding traditions of the tribe.
- Do not worry so much about getting a Nunh(s) right away.
- Set up a linkshell (or FC) for the tribe.
- Make a Linkshell Hall Profile page on this site.
- OOCly and ICly make choices with a council of trusted members.
- Do not define traditions so strictly until you have a council.
- Set up a weekly tribe event as soon as possible.
- Do not try to expect characters to perfectly fill a mold.
- Be accepting of characters who deviate slightly from the traditions.
- Whichever characters ICly lead must be ICly reasonable.
- Know when to OOCly take control of things, and move things along.
- Allow characters to develop their own stories, but do not let any one character control the tribe's story.
- Be patient and persistent.
I know it's a long list, but these are all things I have had to learn the hard way. I will elaborate on a few.
1> One nasty stereotype of Miqo'te groups is they are breeding-centric. Especially Seeker tribes. Break this stereotype. Make breeding tradition and choosing of Nunh something that is last to be developed. Maybe even keep breeding an undefined thing open to each individual's personal choice.
I know, Seeker tribes need Nunhs, but anyone who plays Nunh of the tribe must be one Hell of a good RPer to pull it off well. The Nunh should -not- lead. The Nunh should not expect, nor anticipate getting a harem of player-characters. The Nunh should be a more developed character that has a deep story beyond just being a "breeding male". He needs to seem like he truly deserves the title. Maybe even consider making the tribe's Nunh an NPC at first.
2> My FC, which is a group of Keepers, we have a weekly Story Night that has become very popular. It's a simple, easy event that isn't hard to organize, but has gotten us attention and activity at least once a week. Establishing a simple event for your tribe will be important.
3> Many players don't often like to play a character made from a strict "lore mold". I'm sure you'll get Seekers interested in your tribe, but many may have something that slightly deviates from the typical Tribal Seeker mold. Give them a try anyways. They may fit better than you think.
4> The only Seeker tribe shown in-game has a Nunh leader, but game lore clearly states that Nunh are not always the tribe's leaders. I think a council would work well for a Seeker tribe. It's easier on the OOC leader, it's fairer for the members and it will make your tribe look more attractive to those who may wish to join.
That is all I can think of for now, and I hope my advice at least provides food for thought. I wish you luck with this. You will hit hurdles, and some will try to discourage you. Don't give up if you are serious about this.
