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Invasion CP
A Suggestion to Major Faction Leaders
w/ obligatory commentary from the gallery
Q: What is it?
A: A voluntary addition to Invasions which contributes via passive participation. CP means "Contribution Point". Passive storytelling means "Private", and not "Open".
Q: How does it work?
A: A single [writer] may contribute [25 quality posts] of passive storytelling to an Invasion and be awarded [1/2 a CP]. Where, 1 CP is similar to winning a duel in PvP.
Q: But why?
A: 1. Because dueling sucks. 2. Because training for dueling sucks. 3. Because peeps want to contribute without PvP. 4. because gaining 1 CP is duel-similar. Ala, 2 writers and 50 posts. And also, 5. Because this idea is just an optional add-on. Requiring both Major Factions to decide whether it's a good idea or not before using it.
Q: Not a suggestion to Staff?
A: This idea is simply a suggestion to the Major Factions to add to Invasions differently. Not to codify a new set of rules. Something which, we are already allowed to do. The existing format of Invasions already allows for the Major Faction Leaders to be creative in their setup of Invasions. Both sides just have to agree that such an idea would be a positive and competitive experience for their member base to enjoy.
Q: Can I comment on or tweak this idea?
A: Yes. I came up while shaving this morning in about 5 minutes. It's not a particularly original brain-fart anyway.
Q: What is a "Quality Post"?
A: That's up to interpretation. And yes, varies wildly by person, place, and opinion. I'd leave that definition up to the discretion of your Faction Leader's Invasion Council, a Roleplay Judge, or a long-winded argumentative consensus /blog post by the community.
Q: Can I post for both sides?
A: Sure. If both Major Factions are cool with something like that during that very specific Invasion, yeah. This is a very optional, and very tweak'able idea. I mean. If you want to make 50 posts, (A half dominion,) in less than 3 weeks by playing both sides? Knock yourself out crazy.
Q: Can I make my 25 posts using different characters in the same Faction?
A: Ugh... Technically, yeah. But you'd have to tell the Judge which posts are yours and stuff. So... Maybe keep a running counter or something. Like we do in Doms. 1/25 or something.
Q: What is the maximum amount of CP I can earn this way?
A: 1/2 CP per writer.
Q: Does this restrict me from changing my mind or restrict me from entering PvP during an Invasion event?
A: Nope. You may post passively for 25 posts to gain your 1/2 CP, then enter open PvP to continue participating in the Invasion as normal. Either with the same character or with another. ...However, if we can't tell the difference between a passive post and a PvP one? You're doing something wrong homie. Label yo stuff. Otherwise, we'll assume ALL of your posts are open PvP and you won't get your 1/2 CP for contributing passively. Again. Label yo stuff.
Discuss, debate, flame, fap, and ignore at your leisure. Cheers internet.

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A Suggestion to Major Faction Leaders
w/ obligatory commentary from the gallery
Q: What is it?
A: A voluntary addition to Invasions which contributes via passive participation. CP means "Contribution Point". Passive storytelling means "Private", and not "Open".
Q: How does it work?
A: A single [writer] may contribute [25 quality posts] of passive storytelling to an Invasion and be awarded [1/2 a CP]. Where, 1 CP is similar to winning a duel in PvP.
Q: But why?
A: 1. Because dueling sucks. 2. Because training for dueling sucks. 3. Because peeps want to contribute without PvP. 4. because gaining 1 CP is duel-similar. Ala, 2 writers and 50 posts. And also, 5. Because this idea is just an optional add-on. Requiring both Major Factions to decide whether it's a good idea or not before using it.
Q: Not a suggestion to Staff?
A: This idea is simply a suggestion to the Major Factions to add to Invasions differently. Not to codify a new set of rules. Something which, we are already allowed to do. The existing format of Invasions already allows for the Major Faction Leaders to be creative in their setup of Invasions. Both sides just have to agree that such an idea would be a positive and competitive experience for their member base to enjoy.
Q: Can I comment on or tweak this idea?
A: Yes. I came up while shaving this morning in about 5 minutes. It's not a particularly original brain-fart anyway.
Q: What is a "Quality Post"?
A: That's up to interpretation. And yes, varies wildly by person, place, and opinion. I'd leave that definition up to the discretion of your Faction Leader's Invasion Council, a Roleplay Judge, or a long-winded argumentative consensus /blog post by the community.
Q: Can I post for both sides?
A: Sure. If both Major Factions are cool with something like that during that very specific Invasion, yeah. This is a very optional, and very tweak'able idea. I mean. If you want to make 50 posts, (A half dominion,) in less than 3 weeks by playing both sides? Knock yourself out crazy.
Q: Can I make my 25 posts using different characters in the same Faction?
A: Ugh... Technically, yeah. But you'd have to tell the Judge which posts are yours and stuff. So... Maybe keep a running counter or something. Like we do in Doms. 1/25 or something.
Q: What is the maximum amount of CP I can earn this way?
A: 1/2 CP per writer.
Q: Does this restrict me from changing my mind or restrict me from entering PvP during an Invasion event?
A: Nope. You may post passively for 25 posts to gain your 1/2 CP, then enter open PvP to continue participating in the Invasion as normal. Either with the same character or with another. ...However, if we can't tell the difference between a passive post and a PvP one? You're doing something wrong homie. Label yo stuff. Otherwise, we'll assume ALL of your posts are open PvP and you won't get your 1/2 CP for contributing passively. Again. Label yo stuff.
Discuss, debate, flame, fap, and ignore at your leisure. Cheers internet.
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