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**Bartholomew Foulsteel** · #31 08-12-2009, 01:24 PM

I'll be at work. And yes, if I knew where the Marcelline guild was (or maybe even if I didn't) I'd turn them over in a flash. Not very enthusiastic about Captain Walter and the Marcelline Guild.

Why aren't the Black guard going after McRaging? I mean seriously--those guys beat the pants off lots and lots of skellies and Navy (and probably some gators; might be time to put them on an endangered species list).

Not a slam on McRaging--I'm just saying making this into a more-integrated story would be much more betters. McRaging won the Strongest Guild competition, so wouldn't it make sense to INVOLVE them in the story line? Why would they go after Walter and the Marcelline guild?

Makes no sense to me.

Davy Keelhawk · #32 08-12-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartholomew Foulsteel

I'll be at work. And yes, if I knew where the Marcelline guild was (or maybe even if I didn't) I'd turn them over in a flash. Not very enthusiastic about Captain Walter and the Marcelline Guild.

Why aren't the Black guard going after McRaging? I mean seriously--those guys beat the pants off lots and lots of skellies and Navy (and probably some gators; might be time to put them on an endangered species list).

Not a slam on McRaging--I'm just saying making this into a more-integrated story would be much more betters. McRaging won the Strongest Guild competition, so wouldn't it make sense to INVOLVE them in the story line? Why would they go after Walter and the Marcelline guild?

Makes no sense to me.

they think walter is more valuble

,but i agree, GO AFTER THE GUILDS IN THE TOP FIVE, theyre obviously stronger than the marceline guild
i say top five because i want to be wanted

Eliza Creststeel · #33 08-12-2009, 02:22 PM

I agree that it's different when players hold or organize RP events.

First, the Brethren Court was established so Guilds could hold events together, I don't believe it was geared to be an role-playing group.

If the same people doing these events are the same people who SHOULD be developing actual material for the game - then their priorities are out of whack.

Should they hire or have people on staff who do JUST these type of events - please, have at it and expand the realm more. But, there's NO defense for having a FIND CAPTAIN WALTER story EVERY MONTH! They can't even come up with anything new for role-playing either?!?

Jack Sunskull · #34 08-12-2009, 03:36 PM

Lame Lame and even more Lame.

themgrind · #35 08-12-2009, 03:41 PM

Seems there is alot more to this EITC Black Guard, Be ye warned...

bartholomew bladeroberts · #36 08-12-2009, 03:48 PM

ok i'm anoyed get the people who work to do somthing like finish the next chapter

joker78217821 · #37 08-12-2009, 07:42 PM

They don't want us "older" folk there cause they are afraid a Town Hall will break out.

MacIronhawk · #38 08-12-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah

Development problems? Probably, but they can't keep saying the same things over and over and expect (some of) us not to get upset when nothing comes of it. Save the rhetoric for the grog blog Disney. If they're going to try for an in-game event, let it be something that's showing us some progress.

You're absolutely right. By the end of the year, if they don't have at least the second story quest out they're going to be losing a lot of members. If nothing comes out by the next time I need to renew my subscription, I'll go basic. It's not worth spending money on something that isn't going to bring you enjoyment.

In-game events would be much more fun it there was less lag, and even they aren't too fun. Now if they had special "event content only" that would be good. The EITC GMS were a bit exciting but what if they had mini sea monsters out while they were sailing? Sure it may be hard, but it would not only keep people busy but it would bring hope to people that have been waiting for content for a long time.

ukebec · #39 08-12-2009, 11:52 PM

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when players organize events it's fine, but when the game makers do it, it's lame.

Well, sort of, yes. Player organized events tend to be well thought out and fun for everyone involved. The game makers, on the other hand, pop in, spout off something scripted and riddled in chat, then spend most of the "event" being staffed or naded in a sea of lag.

I understand the role playing thing they're attempting, but it's not LEADING anywhere. I've been to every event and nothing that has been hinted at has come out. Development problems? Probably, but they can't keep saying the same things over and over and expect (some of) us not to get upset when nothing comes of it. Save the rhetoric for the grog blog Disney. If they're going to try for an in-game event, let it be something that's showing us some progress.

As usual, Sarah and I have an accord.

I applaud The Brethren Court and other in-game-groups who attempt to create fun activities for others. It's a lot of hard work and usually a tremendously good time for all involved.

As opposed to the Black Guard events: (My own interpretation, having attended quite a few)

BG: Give us Captain Walter - you'll be rewarded!
Pirate mob: (All at once, mind you) *How do I join your guild?*Be my boyfriend*(Desolation Staff)*How do I get ur kewl jakket*(Siege Charge)*Ye be scurvy dogs - we're true to Captain Walter*DOOD WERES THE CRACEN!!!!!*(Manic cutlass brandishing)*I wanna pet!*Help me find the burried treshur on otcast*
BG: (to John Doe, the only pirate that actually tried to role-play) We've noted you as an enemy of the EITC. Beware!

(please note, all misspellings were completely intentional to demonstrate the [IMHO] pain of attending one of these events)

And I didn't even mention the mind-numbing lag. I just tried to capture a tiny portion of the (again, MHO) pandemonium that goes hand-in-hand with the role-playing events.

If you've never attended one, or if you find them enjoyable, then by all means attend and have a good time. I don't begrudge you that a bit.

But I, personally, would much prefer our devs working on content, not public relations.

Fallyn · #40 08-13-2009, 12:05 AM

It seems if all the people on here that don't enjoy the events would just stop attending them, it would solve the lag problem that some complain about . So that the ones that do appreciate the GM's interacting with us ( like me ) can have a bit of fun. I am not a "kiddy" and yet I still enjoy the events. I wish for more content just like everyone else , but , I am able to have fun with what we have.

ukebec · #41 08-13-2009, 12:25 AM

I agree Constance - that's why I've stopped attending the role-playing events. Better to make room for those who do enjoy them. Fair winds mate!

papi567 · #42 08-13-2009, 03:42 AM

The black guard has been released in the enemy war it will only be out for a while after it passed you cannot fight him anymore he appears in port royal a & b servers

I cant do the info i did not fought him yet.

Dr. Zeppers · #43 08-13-2009, 04:50 AM

They can be fun and entertaining, but IMO do not last nearly long enough to warrant the difficulty in finding them to participate.
If your in town and just happen to be in the right place at the right time, very cool.
But it is a hassle to keep trying to find them to keep 're-participating' in the same 5-7 minute scenematic "rpg" event.

Is this not somewhat the same script/rpg event that took place a few months ago?

I do recommend all that have not done so to check it out at least once and absolutely try to have fun with it.

Shnoodell · #44 08-13-2009, 01:35 PM

We can rant and rave all we want but theres always going to be that group of 5,000 little kids that think its fun to chase somebody in a black suit around. And Disney is only going to listen to them.

Eliza Creststeel · #45 08-13-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ukebec

BG: Give us Captain Walter - you'll be rewarded!
Pirate mob: (All at once, mind you) *How do I join your guild?*Be my boyfriend*(Desolation Staff)*How do I get ur kewl jakket*(Siege Charge)*Ye be scurvy dogs - we're true to Captain Walter*DOOD WERES THE CRACEN!!!!!*(Manic cutlass brandishing)*I wanna pet!*Help me find the burried treshur on otcast*
BG: (to John Doe, the only pirate that actually tried to role-play) We've noted you as an enemy of the EITC. Beware!

OMG! I read this and nearly FELL out of my chair! I did ONE RP event... talked directly with Captain Walter, even playing up the scene to the point that ol' Walter gave Eliza some kudos for 'her' words.

But, aye - every one else was in that paragraph right there. If they want true role-playing... DON'T ANNOUNCE these events! Just have occasional Black Guards showing up and wandering through towns. This mass pop-in and pop-out just causes mob scenes that make the 'health scare brown shirt scenes' look calm and organized.

And this LOOKS like the exact same thing from last time... maybe they are doing a 'refresher' before doing a new scene... but I agree that they need to start using other guilds, not just their inhouse.