Okay, nobody has posted in a couple days. My guess is either that nobody new has anything to add or everything on their mind has already been said. Either way, we need to wrap this up before going public. As was stated by someone earlier, we can always modify/evolve over time as necessary. But here's how this will work. Generally, the creator of a major discussion thread will decide when to hold a formal vote on the matter. Depending on the issue, it may take a few days of discussion or a few weeks. We'll need to vote on this sometime early next week. Dogberry technically created this thread but I'm not going to put him in an awkward position since I separated the discussion to begin with. Thus, here is my proposal.
I’ve drafted a proposal together based on the responses here. Please review it and make any necessary suggestions for additions/deletions/modifications. This will eventually go up for an official vote after some time is spent to tweak it. If it gets voted down, we'll simply have to redo the proposal and try again until it passes.
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* = The word “guild†will be replaced with whatever SE ends up calling them.
RPC -- Who are we?
I. Definition: The Roleplaying Coalition (RPC) is a group of roleplayers for the Final Fantasy XIV MMORPG. The coalition consists of various roleplay guilds*, supporters of roleplay, and freelance roleplayers. All of these groups are committed to making a prosperous roleplay community in the world of Hydaelyn.
II. Structure: The RPC is comprised of various guilds*. Each group is allowed to select up to 2 representatives for the RPC who will in turn serve on the RPC Council (name pending). Guilds* may select these individuals any way they wish. These representatives will serve as the face of the RPC and provide general updates of their group every few months or so. RPC guilds* may replace their own representatives at any time and through any methods they deem appropriate. The RPC must be notified of this change immediately via the Assembly Room, although specific details as to why they are replaced are not necessary.
The RPC Council (name pending) may call a meeting of all representatives at any time if representatives from at least two different guilds* call for the meeting. These meetings are meant primarily to determine if a political/drama related issue should be brought before the entire RPC or remain as a guild* only concern. If anything is brought to the entire RPC, a public discussion must be held on the matter and then a public vote regarding the RPC’s official stance will be held.
III. Purposes (in order of importance):
A) To provide a central hub for all FFXIV roleplayers to gather, communicate, and share with one another. The RPC provides an outlet for roleplayers and acts as a resource while continuing to support and foster roleplay.
B) To provide a central location for guild* advertisement. All member guilds will be advertised on the main site and have further information compiled on the forums regarding their rules, structure, and other important information.
C) To select a designated roleplaying server. This server will be voted on by all coalition members upon receiving a server list. In the event that SE designates an official RP server, this vote will not be necessary unless more than one such server is designated. This particular mission statement will be removed upon getting ourselves organized on the designated server.
D) To create and advertise cross-guild* and/or public roleplay related events. Each event will follow the rules set forth by the event organizers. These rules will be organized in a central location on the forums for easy access.
E) To create and maintain etiquette for roleplaying in Hydaelyn. This etiquette is not enforced in any way and is meant to be more of a guide for all roleplayers to consider. All of these guides will be discussed and voted on by the RPC before being placed on the main site.
F) To act as a mediator in guild* conflict only when absolutely necessary for the continuation of the overall roleplay community. If the RPC representatives deem it necessary, the issue in question can be brought up for public discussion and then a public vote. Generally, all guilds* are asked to handle conflicts between one another with each other rather than bringing it to the RPC. If this conflict begins to encroach the entire roleplay community in a negative fashion, the RPC may have to step in for the sake of the community’s well being.
G) To act as a liaison between the roleplay community and the general public, as well as a liaison between the roleplay community and Square Enix.
IV. Powers: The RPC has the power to manage this site and the forums for the RPC. Please review the RPC Charter on the forums for further details. The RPC also has the power to drop support of a guild* if said guild* is causing direct damage to the entire roleplay community. See III-F for further details on the process.
V. Acceptance into the RPC: In order for a guild* to be accepted into the RPC, the following criteria must be met.
1. The guild* must have some form of RP element to it.
2. The guild* must consist of at least 3 members.
3. The guild* must have a clean record with the RPC (no griefing the entire RP community, etc).
Freelance roleplayers and general supporters of roleplay are not subject to these criteria, though they are also expected to be respectful at all times.
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Regarding the structure section…I’m hesitant to outright say that all RPC representatives will be given forum moderation powers. I’ve seen many instances where some with such powers wreak havoc on their own forums after getting ticked off over something. They remove a bunch of posts and whatnot and just try to destroy everything out of anger. Catching them before they cause too much damage isn’t always easy. I’ve watched my own linkshell forums in the past get hit in this way and I’ve watched other groups (RP and non-RP alike) get hit like this. So are there any suggestions to this dilemma?
Also with the structure section, any other duties the RPC reps should have aside from general updates?
Other comments/suggestions are definitely welcome. Please keep in mind that we can reevaluate all of this right before the game launches. But for now, we need to define ourselves so the public will know who we are.
I’ve drafted a proposal together based on the responses here. Please review it and make any necessary suggestions for additions/deletions/modifications. This will eventually go up for an official vote after some time is spent to tweak it. If it gets voted down, we'll simply have to redo the proposal and try again until it passes.
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* = The word “guild†will be replaced with whatever SE ends up calling them.
RPC -- Who are we?
I. Definition: The Roleplaying Coalition (RPC) is a group of roleplayers for the Final Fantasy XIV MMORPG. The coalition consists of various roleplay guilds*, supporters of roleplay, and freelance roleplayers. All of these groups are committed to making a prosperous roleplay community in the world of Hydaelyn.
II. Structure: The RPC is comprised of various guilds*. Each group is allowed to select up to 2 representatives for the RPC who will in turn serve on the RPC Council (name pending). Guilds* may select these individuals any way they wish. These representatives will serve as the face of the RPC and provide general updates of their group every few months or so. RPC guilds* may replace their own representatives at any time and through any methods they deem appropriate. The RPC must be notified of this change immediately via the Assembly Room, although specific details as to why they are replaced are not necessary.
The RPC Council (name pending) may call a meeting of all representatives at any time if representatives from at least two different guilds* call for the meeting. These meetings are meant primarily to determine if a political/drama related issue should be brought before the entire RPC or remain as a guild* only concern. If anything is brought to the entire RPC, a public discussion must be held on the matter and then a public vote regarding the RPC’s official stance will be held.
III. Purposes (in order of importance):
A) To provide a central hub for all FFXIV roleplayers to gather, communicate, and share with one another. The RPC provides an outlet for roleplayers and acts as a resource while continuing to support and foster roleplay.
B) To provide a central location for guild* advertisement. All member guilds will be advertised on the main site and have further information compiled on the forums regarding their rules, structure, and other important information.
C) To select a designated roleplaying server. This server will be voted on by all coalition members upon receiving a server list. In the event that SE designates an official RP server, this vote will not be necessary unless more than one such server is designated. This particular mission statement will be removed upon getting ourselves organized on the designated server.
D) To create and advertise cross-guild* and/or public roleplay related events. Each event will follow the rules set forth by the event organizers. These rules will be organized in a central location on the forums for easy access.
E) To create and maintain etiquette for roleplaying in Hydaelyn. This etiquette is not enforced in any way and is meant to be more of a guide for all roleplayers to consider. All of these guides will be discussed and voted on by the RPC before being placed on the main site.
F) To act as a mediator in guild* conflict only when absolutely necessary for the continuation of the overall roleplay community. If the RPC representatives deem it necessary, the issue in question can be brought up for public discussion and then a public vote. Generally, all guilds* are asked to handle conflicts between one another with each other rather than bringing it to the RPC. If this conflict begins to encroach the entire roleplay community in a negative fashion, the RPC may have to step in for the sake of the community’s well being.
G) To act as a liaison between the roleplay community and the general public, as well as a liaison between the roleplay community and Square Enix.
IV. Powers: The RPC has the power to manage this site and the forums for the RPC. Please review the RPC Charter on the forums for further details. The RPC also has the power to drop support of a guild* if said guild* is causing direct damage to the entire roleplay community. See III-F for further details on the process.
V. Acceptance into the RPC: In order for a guild* to be accepted into the RPC, the following criteria must be met.
1. The guild* must have some form of RP element to it.
2. The guild* must consist of at least 3 members.
3. The guild* must have a clean record with the RPC (no griefing the entire RP community, etc).
Freelance roleplayers and general supporters of roleplay are not subject to these criteria, though they are also expected to be respectful at all times.
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Regarding the structure section…I’m hesitant to outright say that all RPC representatives will be given forum moderation powers. I’ve seen many instances where some with such powers wreak havoc on their own forums after getting ticked off over something. They remove a bunch of posts and whatnot and just try to destroy everything out of anger. Catching them before they cause too much damage isn’t always easy. I’ve watched my own linkshell forums in the past get hit in this way and I’ve watched other groups (RP and non-RP alike) get hit like this. So are there any suggestions to this dilemma?
Also with the structure section, any other duties the RPC reps should have aside from general updates?
Other comments/suggestions are definitely welcome. Please keep in mind that we can reevaluate all of this right before the game launches. But for now, we need to define ourselves so the public will know who we are.