BR: Guild Meeting and Discussion

Hello all!

It has been a while since we have last had one of these, but I would say it is about time we have another. An OOC guild meeting.

However, instead of doing it on skype, by call, or real time, we will keep the discussion here so we can really elaborate and sink our teeth into this.

Take a look here: https://www.fairytail-rp.com/t12567-guild-goals-and-outline
I think a lot of us fail to realize that BR used to be a CRIME SYNDICATE. Basically a dark group, but on a path for redemption, perhaps? We're legal now, after all, but that was a mass OOC decision for the benefits more than anything. I do not think we should change alignments at all, but see where we begin to head IC between jobs and actions done by members, plus events (private or sitewide). Let us actually USE all of the resources we have.

The crime syndicate's remains left for Fiore(or an island, actually) to establish BR, which is its own nation.

The ten monsters is not much of a thing anymore. And we once identified as monster hunters, and then bounty hunters, but while this can be a small point of BR, it is not much the focus anymore.

I talked to each Ace to get an opinion from them, and Kakuma, of course. All of the Aces agree we MUST revise our guild goals based on the personalities and ambitions of the members IC. Like, it would not make sense to be solely bounty hunters, treasure hunters, or redeemers. But I LOVED this one point Zack suggested.

Perhaps as a guild who comes from independent means....perhaps we are trying to have influence over Fiore and reduce the magic council's power in favour of the guilds who do most of the work.

And perhaps influence it through not just political means.

For example. Magna might try to influence them by showing what mages can do if they are allowed to flourish in certain fields.

Elyx might try to influence them through music perhaps.

I love the idea of almost passive resistance for BR's goal, and focus on member's personal goals too. In the end, our main goal could be Influence, and we could piggy-back off of this prompt and idea. With this idea, we could also aim our focus towards influencing the IC state of the site as well, for the sake of fun, a good time, story, and more. Not for solely for power.

On a personal level, I aim for thread and plot influence with Iza both OOC and IC. I try to plot with as many people as possible, in BR or not, and try to make no thread ever really normal. And she has her own personal goals too.


But I'm distracted now and feel like I'm rambling, so allow me to just ask you to think about this and suggest your own ideas, or hop off of Zack's idea! C:

Please fill out the tiny form below when doing so, as the guild goals should reflect its members IC, and we should take all of it into consideration. Make your form and suggestions as long or short as you like. I want ALL active Black Rose members to participate in this, even if it's just with a few words. ^.^


Please skype or ask me any questions if you're confused or anything... I'm brain dead today and am hoping this all seems legit/makes sense. Dun kill meh. x.x

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[b]Character Name:[/b]
[b]A few words on Character Personality:[/b]
[b]Character's Ambitions and Goals:[/b]
[b]Your OOC Ambitions and Goals with BR or your character:[/b]
[b]Suggestions, and anything else:[/b]

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Trackalackin so I can read later.

Character Name: Corliss Aelle
A few words on Character Personality: She is essentially an obnoxious adrenaline junkie, with a splash of awkwardness and a romantic's heart.
Character's Ambitions and Goals: Corliss just wants good stories to tell, regardless of legality or practicality, but doesn't have any malicious intentions.
Your OOC Ambitions and Goals with BR or your character: I mostly joined BR because I thought it seemed like an active and rambunctious guild, and as of right now y'all have met and exceeded my hopes for the guild. I don't have a large plot or endgame for Corliss, so I'm just here for the shenanigans.
Suggestions, and anything else: I really love the concept of having our guild's goal be influence, especially considering how well it fits my character. All she wants is something inspiring, fun, and memorable, and being in a guild that seeks influence as it's primary goal would be one of the best scenarios. BR's goal of influencing Fiore would likely go down in the history books, and being in the guild during that time would make for one hell of a story.

Honestly the Lands and property can be explained using the Story Arc system. It would be pretty simple, I also think the 10 grand monster thing should not be backburnered but made into a arc for BR.

Kiru approves of the Guild Master's idea.

Awesome, Kakuma! : D

The lands being explained with seasons makes sense! And I LOVE the idea for Seasons! I've thought of something similar myself, but you've nailed it! C:

But for the 10 monsters, 10 is quite a bit number. I also think the arcs and events should not be overly systematic. They need to be loose and almost informal to a degree, instead of full-blown and repetitive like general FTRP events.

I like the idea of people being able to set up personal plots too! Especially things with enemies that personal characters might have that may target Black Rose. I know Iza has a few, as well as Elyx, and I am sure other do too. These can be a part of these seasons. So members can also influence things if they put in the effort.

Kind of like the Phantom Lord arc for those of you familiar with Fairy Tail canon- how they targeted Lucy. We can have a bunch of arcs like that, and members can put together their own personal ones. Then we can record them in the season.


Also, about the BR-mini-dev-team-thingy? C:

We should also discuss the factions. This was briefly touched in the BR chat last night, and would be best done in real time.

So... We take turns picking someone to be the main focus of a certain arc? Sort of like the main protagonist? If so, that'd be for personal stories if I'm not mistaken.

We'd need to come up with some sort of system for this.

Not necessarily taking turns, or we could perhaps. And yes, we need a system. But it's a suggestion in case anyone wants to piggyback off of it. C: