Reputation Amounts

[cmosier]

I mentioned on the other Rep thread. I think more vouches are needed with a limit of one per character per day. A slight increase would be nice, maybe double what they already are.

[wangxiuming]

I still support more rep per vouch, less vouch per day also!

[cmosier]

My issue is that I can run into three to five Blackwood Mercenaries in a given game day, and all deserving of Rep. So, if I log in and I see Luarana, Tyrannus, and Alice... I have some choices to make, though all three may be deserving of Rep.

[Laurk]

Here's a thought. Is it possible to use the "Commoner" faction as a general indicator of your popularity among Sundren's populace? This would be something outside the "faction" score and more like a general reputation like Baldur's Gate had. Those with exceptionally high scores might be viewed as heroic to the public, and even be recognised on sight by many people. A gallant knight who is worshiped for saving the realm. A famous bard who people travel far and wide to hear performances from, that sort. Likewise, a low score could be infamy or shame.

[sonuvalich]

My issue is that I can run into three to five Blackwood Mercenaries in a given game day, and all deserving of Rep. So, if I log in and I see Luarana, Tyrannus, and Alice... I have some choices to make, though all three may be deserving of Rep.

That sounds more like a real decision that a leader would have to make and less like a problem. E.g. I have 3 great candidates for promotion, only 1 can get the job.

[cmosier]

That sounds more like a real decision that a leader would have to make and less like a problem. E.g. I have 3 great candidates for promotion, only 1 can get the job.

Touché.

[cmosier]

I've had some time to mull it over. I really don't see giant rep boosts by PCs as practical. PCs are more likely to play "favorites" in my opinion. I'll still stand by my original idea. More Vouches. :-)

[YakaryBovine]

I realize my understanding isn't perfect, but it seems to be that the mechanical aspect of Reputation does and should trump its storytelling side.
Reputation is the only way for players to access some of the best and most specialized gear in the entire game. Giving a mechanical advantage to roleplayers who are good at representing their faction seems unreasonable, so it seems to me that having banner rewards be the higher value is the best way.

[cmosier]

For the record, I dislike banner rewards as an actual RP tool ((ie: Let's go grab the banner and head out)). I prefer to RP it as a bounty or just collecting proof you were there for your faction.

Back On Topic: I kind of agree. A small boost would still be nice. But 100, 500, or 1000... Just seems like way too much.

[Jonel]

Only reason I can say you deserve more then 100 rep per banner is that you write up the RP in a post and put it on the forums, after having all parties involved agree, and then ask a DM (a general DM or higher) if that qualifies for additional rep. If the post is compelling enough then you may get the extra rep, or if its not.....then the worst is you don't get the additional rep.

This is a place for RP and they do encourage RP posting.

~Anzhela

[Chocolate Radio]

Is it possible to use the "Commoner" faction as a general indicator of your popularity among Sundren's populace?

While this may have made sense pre-Second Sundering which all the towns being united under Sundarian law, the current political scheme operates more under individual city-states. Are activities to help the commoners of Sestra going to be viewed well by the citizens of Port Avanthyr or Sundren City, or would it seem like acts of treason to support a rebel state, if word of it even gets out? Currently the common-folk seem to be huddling in the defensive walls provided for them by the ruling faction of their town, if any.

[Jhickey]

While this may have made sense pre-Second Sundering which all the towns being united under Sundarian law, the current political scheme operates more under individual city-states. Are activities to help the commoners of Sestra going to be viewed well by the citizens of Port Avanthyr or Sundren City, or would it seem like acts of treason to support a rebel state, if word of it even gets out? Currently the common-folk seem to be huddling in the defensive walls provided for them by the ruling faction of their town, if any.

Datton will defend your town. Just let me know which one to take first.
But seriously, this is it. Sundren has become more of a frontier, and the people of the valley would inherently be willing to go where they are the most safe (a human compulsion), even if it means to adapt to the new rulers/laws. While some will leave b/c they disagree with the ruling faction, a majority will adapt for survival.

[GodBeastX]

I really don't see giant rep boosts by PCs as practical. PCs are more likely to play "favorites" in my opinion.

Tell me why that's a bad thing? If you are RPing buddies and part of a faction, doesn't that give you popularity in the faction that more people in the faction like you as a favorite?

There's a big air of "Everyone should be treated equally" which I can agree with to a degree, but what about the people who go out of their way to BECOME favorites in a faction of players, shouldn't they get rewarded and earn it more than someone who sticks to the shadows and doesn't seem like he's doing much for the faction?

All, in all, the only thing I don't want is the time involved to be meaningless. Rep was very-much meant to be an end-game goal, something to strive for beyond reaching level 20.

[Grand Unified Theory]

Are activities to help the commoners of Sestra going to be viewed well by the citizens of Port Avanthyr or Sundren City, or would it seem like acts of treason to support a rebel state, if word of it even gets out?

You bring up a really good point here, I tossed a +1 to your reputation for the thought.

I try to relate the idea to real-world concepts. I've always thought of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or that of Syria.

Would the population of Israel hate your guts for helping their enemy? Probably, especially if you were handing their enemy weapons and whatnot. Would they hate you just as much if you sent in a relief effort to help the disparaged civilians from all the fighting? A rough question to ask, but I'd like to think that the emotional response would be much less dramatic/belligerent than, say, giving Iraq/Saudi Arabia a handful of RPG's and telling them to use it on their Jewish neighbors.

[ManUtd4Ever]

"Everyone should be treated equally"

Apologize for truncating your post, but I believe we are saying the same thing. Everyone should be treated fairly... not equally.

Some players work harder than others in their respective factions... if all things were equal then their hard work would be the same as the least known and capable faction member. I say its only fair to reward those who go above and beyond for their faction. Fairness above equality... IMO.

Cheers!