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Sapphire Storm

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I don't really think a list of rankings, whether they're hierarchical or specialty-based, is really necessary. If we were to have that kind of thing I don't think I'd want it to be a set thing. I think I'd prefer it to be the kind of thing where individuals earn or give themselves unique titles throughout the course of play, or simply as a result of their character. Like Kira calling herself Priestess, for example, even though she's very much deviated from her original incarnation of fanatic follower of the Sith and transformed more into fanatic follower of the Sith spirits.
 

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Agreed, I don't really see the SBZ as holding many formal titles or ranks as much of their unity comes from mutual respect. I see informal stuff like Priestess, Doctor, Sun Guard, shorthand, nicknames, call signs, etc. Things that add a bit of personalization to what other people call you rather than what you'd call yourself.
 

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I do see ranks serving some use, more as ceremony than command, however. I don't believe the SBZ should have a chain of command. But a prominent and proven warrior of the SBZ should probably have some pretigious title to back that up, something that says "I stronk warrior, pew pew kablam greatness"

Chain of commands kill RP. Titular titles and ranks are the bread and butter of RP. People love having rewards other people can see and be jealous of. Besides, the SBZ characters themselves should desire to become more powerful, and have that expressed through their own prestige and rank. Key word here is titular rank.
 

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I'm curious, has anyone applied for the FL position?
 

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I'm curious, has anyone applied for the FL position?
I did. I know Saul was considering it, but I don't think he's going to end up doing it because it would stretch him too thin. I haven't heard of anyone else applying thus far.
 

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Awesome, I wonder who your Sith competition is.
 

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No one's been vocal about it, really. We'll see how many people actually apply.
 

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You've got my vote, but I don't see a non-Sith holding the position. Everything I can think about the Sith has the most powerful as the one in command. While we SBZ folks may be quite competent, I think that if there was a battle for the top spot, well, a FS baddie would come out victorious.
 

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Gotta remember it's not simply a 1v1 issue. Regardless of FS or NFS FL if you decide to pick a fight with the FL then you're also picking a fight with everyone that wants that FL.
 

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That is completely dependent on the writing and PvP ability of the combatants. I'm well aware that by applying I'm putting my character in a position where she will either die really quickly or establish herself as the unquestioned ruler of the Sith. But that would be true even if she were Force sensitive.

edit: As Spud said, it's nowhere near as clear cut and simple as people seem to think it is.
 

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Hey there guys, I know I'm kinda just barging in here; but I was making an Indie Bounty Hunter character and the more I think about it the more I think he'd fit better in the SBZ. I also liked the idea that a SBZ member could the the leader of the sith down the line. Anyway my main question is are all the people currently planning to be in the SBZ in the OP? Also besides discussing the FL is there anything else important I need to know about the SBZ?
 

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I know of a few more people that aren't on the list, I think the list is just updated with those that have known WIPs and have stated so on here. As for anything else you need to know I can't think of anything atm, you can always start plotting with us xP
 

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Haha I may do that. I could also just not be lazy and read through the rest of the thread lol.
 

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Fair enough just throwing it out there. I am tempted to maybe do a SBZ character but I think it all depends on when we get more info from the think tank and then from the faction leader on what there plans for the SBZ are.
 

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I did. I know Saul was considering it, but I don't think he's going to end up doing it because it would stretch him too thin. I haven't heard of anyone else applying thus far.
Confirming this. I was strongly considering it, but given that I'm looking at unemployment and in a job hunt at the moment, with an unknown commute time in the future ranging from 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on which job I get; probably not the 3 hour each way commute *shudder* ... anyways FL is too critical a role on the forum for me to say "yeah, I'll apply for this then take a job in the Bay and work from 4am-7pm and still have time to update rosters, plan missions and campaigns, answer PMs, and all the rest." I'm sure I'd be able to support as an AFL, or do something else meaningful on the forum, but FL... maybe later *looks at Sapphire* after I kill you.
 

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I considered applying for the FL position. Than I considered how new I am to the site, this RP and how I am most likely not very good in PvP. So, in the end I did not apply. It might be possible that I would apply for the rank of AFL (possibly by killing the former <.<) after a few months of RP have passed, but we will see how that turns out.

I would like to see a "Supreme Leader" from the SBZ, but honestly have nothing against a more classical Sith Warlock or Juggernaut trying to hold onto that seat as well, if they do it well enough. I have not been on here long enough to know if a specific player is good enough for it or not.
 
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Like Tsoibe, I'm way too new to go for FL. I'm still trying to figure this blasted freeform RP thing out. I'm looking forward to more info from the TT though, to see how the SBZ fits into the grand scheme and figure out just what we're gonna do.

Topher: Go ahead and throw your hat in the ring, we could use another SBZ'er!
 
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