I've always thought... if the devs just did this:
- Created a RP designated server
- Upon choosing to roll on said server, there is a brief explanation of what a RP server is, that there will be naming and behaviour rules. And the sanctions should they be violated. This is a box you must 'check' that you've read and understood before progressing.
- The name generator is coded to allow for appropriate names. Of course, some will slip through the cracks (humans are creative!) but would help weed out some
- For the first bit of the game's launch- there is a dedicated group of mods that are responsive to reports and complaints- and will punish those that do not adhere to the rules they HAD TO READ and CHECK.
- Per the Rules, an offensive name can be changed to an inoffensive one. A griefer is given 3 warnings to stop their behaviour- then unceremoniously transplanted to another server w/o the ability to transfer back. Their account would be 'marked'. If they continue to be asshats, they can have their account removed.
Honestly, this would only have to go on for a few months, stringently following the rules for the word to get out that the GM's mean business.... then the policing shouldn't have to be so rigorous.
Of course, likewise, those people that report other RPers/players out of spite and for no reason could ALSO be warned and unceremoniously removed....
So yeah... dedicated GMs to police and investigate such things for a few months til everything calms and the word gets out....
Then hopefully a more happy, healthy environment of RPers and PvEers that are RP-tolerant.
- Created a RP designated server
- Upon choosing to roll on said server, there is a brief explanation of what a RP server is, that there will be naming and behaviour rules. And the sanctions should they be violated. This is a box you must 'check' that you've read and understood before progressing.
- The name generator is coded to allow for appropriate names. Of course, some will slip through the cracks (humans are creative!) but would help weed out some
- For the first bit of the game's launch- there is a dedicated group of mods that are responsive to reports and complaints- and will punish those that do not adhere to the rules they HAD TO READ and CHECK.
- Per the Rules, an offensive name can be changed to an inoffensive one. A griefer is given 3 warnings to stop their behaviour- then unceremoniously transplanted to another server w/o the ability to transfer back. Their account would be 'marked'. If they continue to be asshats, they can have their account removed.
Honestly, this would only have to go on for a few months, stringently following the rules for the word to get out that the GM's mean business.... then the policing shouldn't have to be so rigorous.
Of course, likewise, those people that report other RPers/players out of spite and for no reason could ALSO be warned and unceremoniously removed....
So yeah... dedicated GMs to police and investigate such things for a few months til everything calms and the word gets out....
Then hopefully a more happy, healthy environment of RPers and PvEers that are RP-tolerant.
