RPL
1. Encourage, assist with, host, and participate in different forms of RP (sessions, global events, contests, etc) which allow others the opportunity to RP and/or compete for award points.
2. start with recho, award (self and others), others earned through rp/award points
3. torn... option 1: RPLs gain what players are able to gain, but add in RPL-type awards before player-awards, to assist them in hosting better RP (i.e. switch, and whatever other commands you feel are rpl worthy). I say make them available before other awards to give more incentive to rp... i had originally thought make them earnable after player awards, but why give them last when you can earn them and put them to good use right away. Option 2: give rpls what players can gain from the beginning and have a seperate list of commands/rpl-specific awards they can access with enough award points. OH... Option 3: give rpls the special rpl commands right away (switch, etc), make them earn everything normal players earn through rp.
4. I hate to have a cap put on how many award points you can give at a time... i think its 15 now, and i guess usually thats good, but if we're making each session out of a possible 10, i think the cap should be upped, or just removed all together. Yes, it creates potential for more abuse ,but it also then involves using others (imms and/or other rpls) to give out the needed points. That also gives the possibility of forgetting to give points because you ran out too quickly. I think there should be one or two imms designated to receive notes anytime someone gives out rp points. Obviously they are logged, so these imms can check up on that as well from time to time and make sure nothing is being abused. This allows the rpl giving out to many/little points to be talked to by an imm if the power is being abused or underused (like a second chance), and if there continues to be issues with multiple talks, bye bye privilege. Also, i do think for larger events that take place over multiple days, the whole RP Committee thing is a great idea, and they can discuss greater rewards for many more people. Also, maybe someone could create some sort of rubric if you really want to be picky about how many points someone should get for a session. (Out of 10... max 2 points for participation, max 2 points for being an active participant, max 2 for staying IC, etc ... just an example)... that way its not quite as subjective.
Other thoughts:
RP Awards... I like the ability to get a restrung item, pretitle, personalized login/out, person. long desc, and entrance/exit desc. I dont like ability to restring items yourself, or to award rp points yourself. I think if you really want the 2nd of those two, you should apply to become an RPL. seems pointless if you get that high and are that into rp, you should just have that power without any other responsibility. Also, i like the idea of setting your brag for killing someone... very nice IC opportunity!
Afar... get rid of it, completely ooc (i vote get rid of it for all mortals, period).
RP Awards for other people with Helper/Hero... make them rp to earn them like everyone else. I have to side with viri... if everyone has them who has a flag, they're not valuable. Plus, then they're not motivated to rp to help others get them because they already have the perks.
RPL Room with Board?... would it be useful to have one of these so that ideas could be discussed and put into motion without the use of the forum where everyone can see them and not be surprised? Perhaps convert the old hero room into this and give it a use (that way another board doesnt have to be coded in)
RP designated Imm...is there one?
