RIP Carlyle Rausgeber
"It's all been bloody marvellous..."
The major factions of this board act remarkably like the colonial empires of old. They constantly snap up territory through dominions and are ever expanding entities which often grow large enough to wage war with one another. However, unlike the old empires, Chaos doesn't allow major factions access to some of the diplomatic tools historically used.
What I am talking about here, is the ability to give territory. Now, while I am in full understanding that such a system to be able to be freely given some territory is something that should be closely regulated, I believe there is an ability for this to be added, and that there is some benefit to this.
One of the benefits for example is the mitigation of warfare on a faction. For example, say Faction A is in the midst of writing a massive faction-wide story arc, and Faction B wants to invade and wage war simply to secure a better position on the map. Perhaps even access to a canon planet, or simply to be able to secure more territory. What options are there for Faction A? Like it or not Faction A has to fight an invasion which derails their storyline for the duration of the incursion. So rather than have that happen, A agrees to give B a hex, or a smorgasbord of planets.
Other than being used as a tool to appease, said land grabs could settle conflicts. It allows for major factions with no wish to continue to contest a large scale campaign which may just be them haemorraging hexes. This gives them a back out strategy. It could be a stop-gap measure to help them lick their wounds. Or a long term solution, allowing them to proceed to work their way to rebuilding.
The second suggestion I offer is that of demilitarised zones. I personally believe it would be a cool idea, for two factions who had previously been at war, being able to organise an agreement to demilitarise certain planets, and by extension negate the codex entries for any military bases within that. I think this being added as caveats to a ceasefire or peace treaties would be an interesting addition, in the sense it'd be like the Treaty of Versailles.
Ultimately, what I believe in, is that planets should be able to be traded. Diplomacy lacks any real powers on this site. There is no bite. No action that can offer any real solutions. And even then, despite this proposed change and suggestion, a vengeful faction could be vindictive enough to invade another off of the map. But personally, I would like to see more Treaties of Versailles, and more interesting IC-politicking. Please post below, I would be more than happy to hear any thoughts or suggestions you guys have. Because to be perfectly honest, at the time I'm writing this, I'm probably not the most articulate.
What I am talking about here, is the ability to give territory. Now, while I am in full understanding that such a system to be able to be freely given some territory is something that should be closely regulated, I believe there is an ability for this to be added, and that there is some benefit to this.
One of the benefits for example is the mitigation of warfare on a faction. For example, say Faction A is in the midst of writing a massive faction-wide story arc, and Faction B wants to invade and wage war simply to secure a better position on the map. Perhaps even access to a canon planet, or simply to be able to secure more territory. What options are there for Faction A? Like it or not Faction A has to fight an invasion which derails their storyline for the duration of the incursion. So rather than have that happen, A agrees to give B a hex, or a smorgasbord of planets.
Other than being used as a tool to appease, said land grabs could settle conflicts. It allows for major factions with no wish to continue to contest a large scale campaign which may just be them haemorraging hexes. This gives them a back out strategy. It could be a stop-gap measure to help them lick their wounds. Or a long term solution, allowing them to proceed to work their way to rebuilding.
The second suggestion I offer is that of demilitarised zones. I personally believe it would be a cool idea, for two factions who had previously been at war, being able to organise an agreement to demilitarise certain planets, and by extension negate the codex entries for any military bases within that. I think this being added as caveats to a ceasefire or peace treaties would be an interesting addition, in the sense it'd be like the Treaty of Versailles.
Ultimately, what I believe in, is that planets should be able to be traded. Diplomacy lacks any real powers on this site. There is no bite. No action that can offer any real solutions. And even then, despite this proposed change and suggestion, a vengeful faction could be vindictive enough to invade another off of the map. But personally, I would like to see more Treaties of Versailles, and more interesting IC-politicking. Please post below, I would be more than happy to hear any thoughts or suggestions you guys have. Because to be perfectly honest, at the time I'm writing this, I'm probably not the most articulate.