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Not into arguing over details of the universe?
Want to be able to enjoy the game without taking the universe too seriously?
Not really interested in your current options?
Do you think pirates are pretty cool and doesn't afraid of anything?
I'm having some trouble finding a Merc Corp that fits the type of person I am, so I think I'm just going to make my own. I'm making this topic to gauge interest before I commit to building this. The following is just a somewhat experimental and preliminary proposal to what the Merc Corp will be. It is definitely subject to change and clarification
PIRATES (Official name to be determined)
Mission statement:
To provide a fun and committed sub-community in MWO for players who want to play the game seriously but do not want to participate in roleplaying or simply do not want to pledge allegiance to any faction or Corp.
Organizational Structure: (Yes, we're pirates, but still)
Structure will be very casual and family-like rather than a rigid chain of command. Decision making will be decided through open discussion. The only exception to this group culture will be the Founder, who has final say in decision making. Because this is a videogame, decision making is not a huge issue. In addition, I expect members to be somewhat like-minded, willing to make concessions, and simply not care too much about how things go. As Founder, I do not expect at all to have to be commanding people or giving orders outside of playing the commander role on the battlefield. I only reserve the right to do so when some serious stuff goes down and something needs to happen.
Group Culture:
We're going to do our best to stomp on whoever we play against like nobody's business.
We don't care if you're part of the Davion's First Alpha Omega Niner Romeo Delta Battalion, or a try-hard clanner; we'll poop on you and we'll do it in style
We'll poke fun at you but will be too lazy to hold a grudge
This does not mean we're going to be complete butt-holes to everyone else. Only sometimes.
Requirements:
- You have to be good at games and a good learner. Of course, selectivity in this matter is dependent on the Corp's ability to be selective. In other words, selectivity will increase as the Corp gets larger.
- Cool dudes who don't get butt-hurt over small matters
- Sense of humor. I have no doubts that we're going to be causing a ruckus in whatever system we're in.
- Capacity for camaraderie. I have no doubts that we're going to be causing a ruckus in the post-battle locker room.
- The ability to be serious when it's necessary.
- The primary requirement is that you're a cool person
Personal information:
I have been playing various games at competitive levels for years. My first competitive experience was playing Counter-Strike 1.6 in a tournament when I was 8 years old. Since then, I have participated in competitive CS:S, and DotA/HoN. I know how game guilds/clans work, and I have led functional teams in both competitive gaming and real life. All this doesn't mean much, however, as this group will be almost COMPLETELY self-run and self-regulated. Yes, it's completely possible to be part of a serious game community without having to call someone your Captain.
If interest grows, I promise the following:
A super cool pirate banner (totally better than anyone else's logos)
A system of organized community communication
Aggressive recruitment and promotion
What does everyone think? If anyone wants to help develop this further and make this a joint venture, this is your chance to start something big.
here's a preview of the awesome pirate banner logo not really
Good luck, have fun. More competitive teams the better IMHO!
