Smeagol is free
So I have been wondering about this for a while now and thought it would be good to hear what y'all think and want.
Strap in, it's a bit of a read.
Everyone absolutely loves the good ol Jedi vs Sith conflict with a sprinkling of Imps on top. Nothing beats it. That's the belief, innit? That it defines Star Wars. Everyone wants the classic lightsaber fights - me included (no jokes - I'm serious)
But is that all there is to it?
Looking at the board lately, it's clear there is only one kind of overarching conflict/story going on. It's awesome and thrilling and I personally thrive on good combat threads like that. But since stepping back from major public relations, I had a chance to really look at the situation as a whole - the big picture.
I'm not seeing much variation in story. It's just two superpowers duking it out while the little guys get cameos and at the end of it, both superpowers still stand and then we do it all over again - the cameos just change and one superpower just stays the same. Don't get me wrong - the stories are awesome and the collab is great. I still get my PvP fix so I am a happy chappy. But since looking at it from an "outsider's" perspective, that is the impression I'm getting - there's little to no evolution in actual story.
Lately, I am wondering - where are all the other stories at? What do folks want? What's the stories they wanna write? There's no wrong answer. It doesn't even have to be big. It can just be wishful thinking, doesn't matter. It's all about voicing what you want - who knows - maybe others agree with you and want to see it be a thing. Doesn't even have to be a faction. It's all just about what would you like to see and write.
I personally always wanted to write the gritty and epic classic of Rebels vs Imps while the Jedi are on the run and have to make do where they can while facing Inquisitors around every corner. Which means criminal activity is at an all-time high, corpos, guns and PMCs for hire, a strong Galactic Empire and A LOT of guerilla warfare. And then see it evolve into something new.
Alternatively, a High Republic vs Nihil thing. The Bryn vs SJO/C conflict almost had that and it was great while it lasted. Cause it was different from the norm.
Or even the old classic of a CIS vs Republic theme with some good corpo and politics action.
Better yet, something completely new and different. Corporate superpower or Dune in a Star Wars setting anyone?
Why not all of it - one evolving into another even?
TL;DR: So I want to hear from the community - even if they are just musings - WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE AND WRITE FOR/ON THE BOARD?
Let's keep discussion clean and respectful and not super technical. It's just an open wishing well/brainstorming.
PS: This is not a discussion to advertise a faction. That's what the ads tab is for.
Strap in, it's a bit of a read.
Everyone absolutely loves the good ol Jedi vs Sith conflict with a sprinkling of Imps on top. Nothing beats it. That's the belief, innit? That it defines Star Wars. Everyone wants the classic lightsaber fights - me included (no jokes - I'm serious)
But is that all there is to it?
Looking at the board lately, it's clear there is only one kind of overarching conflict/story going on. It's awesome and thrilling and I personally thrive on good combat threads like that. But since stepping back from major public relations, I had a chance to really look at the situation as a whole - the big picture.
I'm not seeing much variation in story. It's just two superpowers duking it out while the little guys get cameos and at the end of it, both superpowers still stand and then we do it all over again - the cameos just change and one superpower just stays the same. Don't get me wrong - the stories are awesome and the collab is great. I still get my PvP fix so I am a happy chappy. But since looking at it from an "outsider's" perspective, that is the impression I'm getting - there's little to no evolution in actual story.
Lately, I am wondering - where are all the other stories at? What do folks want? What's the stories they wanna write? There's no wrong answer. It doesn't even have to be big. It can just be wishful thinking, doesn't matter. It's all about voicing what you want - who knows - maybe others agree with you and want to see it be a thing. Doesn't even have to be a faction. It's all just about what would you like to see and write.
I personally always wanted to write the gritty and epic classic of Rebels vs Imps while the Jedi are on the run and have to make do where they can while facing Inquisitors around every corner. Which means criminal activity is at an all-time high, corpos, guns and PMCs for hire, a strong Galactic Empire and A LOT of guerilla warfare. And then see it evolve into something new.
Alternatively, a High Republic vs Nihil thing. The Bryn vs SJO/C conflict almost had that and it was great while it lasted. Cause it was different from the norm.
Or even the old classic of a CIS vs Republic theme with some good corpo and politics action.
Better yet, something completely new and different. Corporate superpower or Dune in a Star Wars setting anyone?
Why not all of it - one evolving into another even?
TL;DR: So I want to hear from the community - even if they are just musings - WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE AND WRITE FOR/ON THE BOARD?
Let's keep discussion clean and respectful and not super technical. It's just an open wishing well/brainstorming.
PS: This is not a discussion to advertise a faction. That's what the ads tab is for.