First let me begin with an apology to past events, decisions and calculations were terrible and most parties were at fault so we've been awefuly quiet for the last six months or more and let the winds to cool down.
However, It truly appears ( with great sadness ) that major zoner factions are not as active as they were - this can be related to many reasons which will obviously be understandable and human.
After taking a closer look at our activity ( we requested this about two months ago ) - having only five members we do have somewhat a presence in "deadlands". I am not entirely sure if people have actually interacted with us during the last few weeks but those who were Im sure only have positive things to say.
Among other things that I decided to recycle, is the aggressive notion that we once had on the za ( which again, was not intended but rather forced upon us ) - This does not however mean that it completely eliminiates a zoner's intrest to remain alive, even if it means shooting a few glazers.
I won't expect the only party ( The Order ) to try and redeem the relations ( and I must point out, the whole nomad remain thing was really.. ugh nvm ).
Though I encourage him to keep an open mind and have an open discussion.
As for the stations.
The stations have caused alot of nuisance, even after update6 we decided not to request them to be moved where they once were - as it will obviously lead into infinite regression and chaos. One station has already being nuked ( kappa ) and one station that safe-keeping theta is about six to seven clicks north from the hole. This serves what we really wanted all along and keeps the ugly feedback away.
Sanc + Zoner Guard are at some point private stations, though one may iikely see a za docking on it ( its a habbit im afraid ) - they have caused no issue and should remain this way.
For zoner "so called spokepersons" who were quick to blame ZA and indie zoners when jinx went anti-clockwise, you'll never be able to look past your ignorance and confess your own faults, and before thinking about raising anymore fingers at people - I strongly suggest looking upon yourselves.
Traditionaly, zoners are meant to be traders and scumbags at the same time, though in time they were grouped ( localy not generaly ) - they have become some sort of a family, or perhaps "community" is a better word.
My vision is not to go in this path right away, but rather act like every-day zoner, moving goods from point a to point b, while doing something for the faction, and the generic faction.
Most factions only rp about things that exist, I wish to invest time on things that do not exist. Additional freeports in key areas, diplomatic bonds with factions that are not likely to like zoners much - even the nomads, who I love shooting at - can be considered "avoid- but not shoot-to-kill".
As the last update, omicron 74 has now become a highway from delta to civilization ( if you rule out minor ). This does not mean you'll see stations popping in and out everywhere. The server is ill, and its quiet the honor to cause more "drama" but in a positive way, without qq and useless things and stupid "wars".
So when you venture into the omicrons and you spot us, treat us as friendly as you would treat any other zoner - or atleast give the unhappy zoner a chance to speak his mind - the faction I had planned is by far different then what it used to be.
With that being said, Im already in contact with some intresting people who have good ideas - but i'd like to hear an input from all others, specificly questions ( because its good for us to show what our current mindset is ).
The faction goal is and ( was ) constructing raw materials, constructing space-ports, and developing mechanics of war - to distribute to factions that we consider "in risk"
well, seriously, some things should be sort out. if there is surprisingly a descent idea. go for it, but my experience is still you guys avoid to RP ingame in a serious way.
They should foremost make a full! stop with any [ZA] related tags, themes and names. It's a concept that has failed and will do nothing but provoke those they allegedly don't want to provoke.
Start anew if you want a fresh start. Because otherwise I will not consider it as a fresh start.
So, if you want to make change and experience change in the behaviour projected onto you (or vice versa), bin the whole [ZA] stuff. My 2 cents.
Albeit seeing how Disco's activity is this low I don't mind you lot poppin' it up again, gives me another reason to shoot again seeing how I fail to find plenty targets these days. Easy or not.
To the shock of more than a few I play with here, I think you guys should give it another shot, bearing in mind it WILL be a delicate situation for you guys, and it will take a lot of effort. That said, I think you guys can pull it off, so long as you put your minds and hearts into it. We have seen you get rather passionate about it, so this shouldn't be too hard for you. Whomever is leading this now (Tel, UK1, I don't know who currently), feel free to drop me a PM. I'll let you know there what I view your game plan to be now (or how I think it should be), and am happy to talk with you guys, help you get on your feet a little. I'm not saying it'll be easy guys , but I hope with a little guidance, it should be a little more "doable".
Forget the ZA, your past will never cease to stain your future. Make it completly new. Name, lore, philosophy, way to roll... everything. I knew about the ZA reading your own messages and all I see is a group searching for problems even before know what the rest thought.
I don't know how this all started, I'm new. But I don't belive that you can change this only by asking for a new start.
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I have enjoyed the ZA related events so far, i suppose from an entertainment point of view. Even though they probably didn't see themselves this way, I always saw them as the unwilling and overzealous Zoner villians. Thats not such a bad idea, but it also pushed well past the line for zoner lore it seems. Now, with the ZA tag comes a stigma. People are like that. My advice, disband the ZA, reform as something new, and keep to yourselves. Many people seem to have seen ZA members claim they don't want conflict, yet somehow always end up there, so how serious you'll be taken will be up to whether or not you act like Zoners. These days, maybe you do have more people gunning for you over name alone. Unfortunately, if you want a fresh start, you'll need to actually start over with a new group and new goals.
I do not think you will be treated any different/serious until you completely torch the ZA assets, namely bases. People will just keep identifying you INRP and OORP with ZA stigma until you burn it to the ground and start anew with different concept. Too much grief/fun/krieg happened over it just to forget.
Hmmmm... an Order of defenders of the people could work. An small group with the only goal to protect people by escort missions and specifict target elimination. More like bounty hunters and less like a real army.
No systems claims, no base weapons platforms like, no bs or crusiers. Think in small.
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