' Wrote:Yes, THIS IS A GAME. Why should I waste my time trying to join your BIG BOY's club?
Then don't. It's really quite simple.
In all honestly, if you're not willing to put the effort to get into a faction, why should you be allowed in? After all, if you don't have to work to get in, what motivation do you have for staying in the faction and not just leaving when you're bored?
Honestly, I don't understand what all this crying is about. Grow up guys, are you seriously whining that you actually have to WORK for some things?
No one is forcing you to join these "Elite" factions.
As in life, there will be groups that you will simply not be part of, for whatever reason.
The fact is, "Elite" Factions, are generally more organized, and everyone works together better because those who cause problems can simply be... removed. Easily. They don't have the option of just going independant and continuing causing problems. There is a very definite punishment for failure, and that encourages each and every member to give their best and strive to improve and not make the same mistakes again.
Now, you say that some factions only recruit "friends". Ask yourselves, why is this? Is it not because you can rely on friends more than strangers? That you get along better with friends? That you know you'll be able to work as a team?
An incredible concept to get your mind around, I'm sure. Imagine that, preference for people you know will be reliable and good members instead of random people who are really, just unknown variables.
Alternatively, you could just dismiss my point and scream "Bias". The choice is yours.