And of course Core/Lyth does it again.
Destroy / boycott roleplay.
Pullout of Nauru roleplay: After initial total refusal to even participate in any roleplay concerning Nauru (and Core feedback exploding), Lyth found it somewhat tolerable to allow for roleplay, even at some point said he could imagine participating (but of course never did even after talking about what would make the thread more authentic and balanced), and now decided to drop out again. Reasoning: the Yaren selling point is agreed anyway, no need to rp any more, and we do not feel we like how it is getting more convoluted.
Literally, this is as bad as it gets on a roleplay server when an official faction is first trying to forbid others to roleplay, then boycots roleplay, then agrees but in reality only stalls, and then pulls out finally.
[3:02:51 AM] Luc E-W: Core| doesn't really want to be part of the Nauru RP anymore
[3:02:56 AM | Edited 3:11:13 AM] Luc E-W: They/we don't like the progression of it. What started as something that was supposed to be a simple overture of events is just becoming more and more convoluted.
[3:04:06 AM | Edited 3:08:00 AM] Luc E-W: and the constant insecurities regarding making our own mind up on the rp, which includes both my own thoughts, the thoughts of my hc and our individual members, just seems indicative that this isn't something we should pursue
[3:04:50 AM | Edited 3:11:33 AM] Luc E-W: rather than have another debate about it or something, i think it'd be best to accept our lack of intent to take part. This time we're quite sure on our stance.
[3:05:19 AM] Luc E-W: besides, Xoria is going to add a sell point for Iridium to Yaren base anyway
"War war war!" yelling, while avoiding interaction: It is rather obvious when looking at the numbers that during the event Core was enjoying themselves, but afterwards, the repercussions and the logical roleplay were not that much to the liking (shown by thirty-something pages of criticism). Pulling out and not playing is the choice, it seems. Same thing with Nauru now.
In my opinion, it is really bad if you have your faction run around yelling "War! War everybody", but then have nothing follow up. Not even present your assets for interaction or pews.
The only credible and realistic interaction with Core within the last weeks is Foxglove, who really does a great job. Without him putting a lot of time and effort into authentic roleplay, Core would be almost on a meme level, rotating around the topics "War! War everybody!" and some funny maps of claims.
Silent removal of unliked roleplay content: Lyth had valid roleplay removed by staff, thereby discouraging whole parties from joining any further roleplay. That's not the way to play on a roleplay server. You are the one who always says "deal with roleplay", but hey... I think that was not meant that you deal with it by oorp means, staff and whatever your means are.
XXX: Not bothering. Staff nuked the thread because Lyth QQed at them
Jack Henderson: which thread?
Jack Henderson: the Bretonian-Core thread?
XXX: Yup. The one where we demanded an explanation of events. Lyth QQ'ed and it got taken down.
I request a statement on this one because this sounds fishy to an extreme degree!
Since when does staff get involved in roleplay?
So.... to sum it up: Lyth, seriously, it sucks. Your silly "play freelancer by secretly sending in infocards to the devs" or by "writing 'lore' by yourself", or by "not roleplaying" or even "forbidding others to roleplay", and getting your way by "secretly having things disappear" and oorp scheming is an insult to everybody who actually cares for roleplay and a slap in the face of those who actually come to this game for roleplay.
A promise at the end: You'll find yourself "roleplayed with", whether you like it or not. And you will find yourself and your faction being called out for every single time you pull a Lyth-destroyer-of-roleplay.
Jack
P.S: Foxglove's great forum work and roleplay deserves kudos. He is exempt from the critizism worded here.
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