Fyrdraca
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The new Metro 2033 map is terrible. This is my opinion and I believe it's a sentiment concurred with by more than a few. I think it mitigates the ability to facilitate roleplay , and in particular, 'independent' roleplay - those of characters who aren't hard-line grizzled Orsted, 52nd, similar groups or regimented COPs and OTA. Those who don't have a dedicated alignment within the drawn narrative, that pursue their own character's personal interests/story and development; outliers per se. Unaccounted for.
Why is this so? Because although the map is big, sprawling perhaps - convolutedly so in my opinion - it's extremely limited. It boils down to essentially 'the rebel bit' and 'the Combine bit' , with next to nothing in-between; the small areas that exist outside of those influences being effectively dark cramped pointless filler, or locations that would make no logical sense in establishing anything, due to practicality or vicinity to said 'bits'.
What seems to be clear to me is that if one is not able to effectively passive-RP within one of these groups due to IC reasoning or more accurately - lack of reasoning - then you are essentially forced into your experience becoming a tunnel running simulator or simply waiting around for divine happenings, typically in the form of admin events or scenes, which in the case of events are almost primarily S2K events for either the Combine faction, or the individuals of the core Resistance. Those not ICly involved in those groups for one reason or another forced to follow along like lost puppies, sheer boredom, or simply just not involved due to your character having no sensical interest in participating; or are simply unaware and uninvolved (not just for S2K stuff)
I'm interested in hearing others takes on this current Metro map, which I personally hope is switched for something more open with wider potential for all, in the near future.
For those who believe I'm just whinging, fair enough, take this how you will.
Why is this so? Because although the map is big, sprawling perhaps - convolutedly so in my opinion - it's extremely limited. It boils down to essentially 'the rebel bit' and 'the Combine bit' , with next to nothing in-between; the small areas that exist outside of those influences being effectively dark cramped pointless filler, or locations that would make no logical sense in establishing anything, due to practicality or vicinity to said 'bits'.
What seems to be clear to me is that if one is not able to effectively passive-RP within one of these groups due to IC reasoning or more accurately - lack of reasoning - then you are essentially forced into your experience becoming a tunnel running simulator or simply waiting around for divine happenings, typically in the form of admin events or scenes, which in the case of events are almost primarily S2K events for either the Combine faction, or the individuals of the core Resistance. Those not ICly involved in those groups for one reason or another forced to follow along like lost puppies, sheer boredom, or simply just not involved due to your character having no sensical interest in participating; or are simply unaware and uninvolved (not just for S2K stuff)
I'm interested in hearing others takes on this current Metro map, which I personally hope is switched for something more open with wider potential for all, in the near future.
For those who believe I'm just whinging, fair enough, take this how you will.
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