09-02-2024, 01:47 PM
This is an idea that's fairly fresh in my mind that I've been considering, but I think doing away with the application process (for abilities) might be a better and healthier direction for the game.
Instead a player could request a Signature if they meet requirements. This is extremely rough/can change, but here's an example,
Master Signature
Requires the following,
Level 220
3+ Dangers
3+ 'legit' Commends (clearly not OOC influenced)
Rank 3 (elite+) in a faction for 1+ month (or total if multiple factions)
Participated in 3+ events (raids, public events, etc)
Costs 10,000 influence to acquire (alternatively can spend Faith, Undeath, or Essence)
Exalted Signature
Requires the following,
Level 225
5+ Dangers
5+ 'legit' Commends (clearly not OOC influenced)
Rank 4 (captain+) in a faction for 1+ month (or total if multiple factions)
Participated in 5+ events (raids, public events, etc)
Costs 15,000 influence to acquire (alternatively can spend Faith, Undeath, or Essence)
Master Signature would be similar w lower requirements; can trade a Master to Exalted on meeting the higher requirements.
A Mythic Signatures can be obtained via world events/lorekeepers/headmin blessings/etc, as well as meeting the Exalted requirement (perhaps to a higher standard- those leading/starting up plot, organizing events, etc). These can be temporary/fade depending on activity levels, but more or less the road for those iconic legendary characters, whether it's an Imperfect or Camino/Lazarus/Jokul/etc etc.
Also Mentor can be encouraged more for an avenue similar to the above (but with a cap).
'Custom' abilities (not coded, battle stuff) would still be encouraged, as people get creative w this. We could keep the basics (classes etc) as well, but maybe offer 'starter' avenues for rebirths to streamline it a bit, like the spawn-a-soldier initiative.
It's rough and needs refinement, but thoughts?
Instead a player could request a Signature if they meet requirements. This is extremely rough/can change, but here's an example,
Master Signature
Requires the following,
Level 220
3+ Dangers
3+ 'legit' Commends (clearly not OOC influenced)
Rank 3 (elite+) in a faction for 1+ month (or total if multiple factions)
Participated in 3+ events (raids, public events, etc)
Costs 10,000 influence to acquire (alternatively can spend Faith, Undeath, or Essence)
Exalted Signature
Requires the following,
Level 225
5+ Dangers
5+ 'legit' Commends (clearly not OOC influenced)
Rank 4 (captain+) in a faction for 1+ month (or total if multiple factions)
Participated in 5+ events (raids, public events, etc)
Costs 15,000 influence to acquire (alternatively can spend Faith, Undeath, or Essence)
Master Signature would be similar w lower requirements; can trade a Master to Exalted on meeting the higher requirements.
A Mythic Signatures can be obtained via world events/lorekeepers/headmin blessings/etc, as well as meeting the Exalted requirement (perhaps to a higher standard- those leading/starting up plot, organizing events, etc). These can be temporary/fade depending on activity levels, but more or less the road for those iconic legendary characters, whether it's an Imperfect or Camino/Lazarus/Jokul/etc etc.
Also Mentor can be encouraged more for an avenue similar to the above (but with a cap).
'Custom' abilities (not coded, battle stuff) would still be encouraged, as people get creative w this. We could keep the basics (classes etc) as well, but maybe offer 'starter' avenues for rebirths to streamline it a bit, like the spawn-a-soldier initiative.
It's rough and needs refinement, but thoughts?