It would be nice if we could draw up a legal contract for agreements made by people in game. Like for example for services rendered or purchases with payment plans etc. That way we could take them to court if the don't pay up. Just an idea.

THE ROYAL FAMILY PARTY PLATFORM ICA Politics Award - For whoever has been most active and engaging in the political arena. The ICA Politics Award goes to @LuciousTimes - Joel Keys _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Policies (Simplified) : SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security should be privatized (not to be confused with private savings accounts, but rather, private investments). JOBS: Pro small business. Supports giving small businesses and large businesses a 10% tax on corporation profit ( profit means after employees, inventory, and other expenses have been paid for) so that more jobs can be created. TAXES: Taxes will be a very simple flat tax. 13% of your reported yearly income. 10% tax will be placed on corporation profit, not income. ECONOMY: Supports free market competition and entrepreneurship, corporate deregulation and cutting entitlement spending. SECURITY/DEFENSE: Believe in a limited missile defense. Oppose nuclear buildup in the U.S. Believe that peace is achieved through worldwide relationship building. LEGAL/TORT REFORM: Supports tort reform and limiting victims compensation,especially for frivolous lawsuits. IMMIGRATION: Support illegal alien’s ability and right to become citizens and giving them more protections under the law. FAITH: Advocate free exercise of religion. EDUCATION: Promote school choice/vouchers and homeschooling. Supports voluntary student supported prayer in school. Opposes gender and race quotes in colleges. ABORTION: Generally pro-life with emphasis on promoting alternatives to abortion. ENERGY: Wish to find environmentally friendly energy sources and solutions. Oppose private increased drilling, especially in the U.S. However, government may be held to no large environment restrictions. HEALTHCARE: Strongly supports a complete separation of healthcare and state. However, in Identity our government will provide healthcare as the National Health Service introduced in 1948. 3% of all taxes will be put towards all healthcare needs. Doctor & Dental! FOREIGN POLICY: Strongly supports worldwide coalitions and multi-national programs. Supports aid for disadvantaged countries. Supports the UN. PEACE. UNITY. FOREVER. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM: No restrictions on contributions form any legal resident. Believe that politicians holding an office should not be able to run for another seat until term is over. ENVIRONMENT: Supports privatizing federal land. Believe in cap and trade market based air pollution reductions and that the market should regulate itself. GUNS: Limited gun control. GAY RIGHTS: Pro private choice and equality including marriage. Laws (Detailed) : Due to the game environment the worst punishment for a crime is prison time and fines. So, for all crimes criminals will be punished by fine and/or prison time. THESE ARE FIRST OFFENSE PRISON TIMES, EVERY ADDITIONAL OFFENSE WILL HAVE YOUR TIME DOUBLED ( NOT EXCEEDING AN HOUR) WITH A $1000 FEE ATTACHED. SO, IF YOU PLAN TO MURDER 5 PEOPLE YOU MIGHT WANT TO BE PROSECUTED FOR ALL OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME. MURDER - 1 Hour THEFT OVER $5000 - 1 Hour THEFT BETWEEN $1000 & $5000 - 45 Minutes THEFT UNDER $1000 - 30 Minutes POSSESSION OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUGS - 30 Minutes ANY ACCOMPLICE ACTIONS OF ANY CRIME - 15 Minutes Five Characteristics of a Lucious Times Economy The main features of a Times economy are as follows: (a) Factors of production are owned by the individuals. (b) Every individual has freedom to start business of his own choice. (c) All economic activities are guided by the motive of profit. (d) Individuals are the owners and acquire property and pass it on to next heir after death. (e) Government has little role to play in the functioning of the economy. Prices of goods and services are determined by the market forces of demand and supply. Important Business Information Tax on businesses is 10% on company profit. After employees have been paid, inventory bought, etc. Depending on what the company reports as profit a business could nearly have no tax! The Tale of Lucious Times Lucious grew to be homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. In a city of crime Lucious had to be on the lookout at every turn. In Lucious' young life he grew to be very aware of the crime filled city and knew he had to do something to ensure his safety. At 15, Lucious started an organization with a few neighborhood boys called "The Peacekeepers". These boys were brutal. They cleaned the streets of crime in the most direct ways possible. Showing up to criminal hideouts and wasting away every member present, making fake visits to prisons and jails to poison and eliminate those criminals on the inside, making appointments with the LAPD to let THEM know how things would be done. The Peacekeepers were vigilantes at the finest. The city soon had a crime rate so low new schools were being built and more people migrated to the lovely city of Los Angeles. Through all the harsh deeds The Peacekeepers had done Lucious never was present for the actual action. He was the mastermind, the planner, the brain of the whole operation. Sitting behind a desk as leader of The Peacekeepers. Oh how things looked great! Lucious had made something out of nothing and became a city icon and hero as he grew older. Though soon, things made a turn for the worst. Lucious' closest partner, his beautiful fiance was capture by a man known by the name Gustavo Fring. A now well-known high profile methamphetamine drug lord. He did so because by cleaning up the city Lucious made distribution for Mr. Fring come to a complete stop in the area. Lucious grew furious, so furious he began to walk into a whole new light. The Peacekeepers became a weapon at Lucious' disposal. He thought long and hard and then finally had a plan. After finding where Fring was located Lucious and his team of over 200 men approached the location, guns loaded and ready for anything. However, Fring was already aware of Lucious' presence and decided to retaliate. Fring killed Lucious' fiance, then sent out total war upon Lucious and his men. In the end only two men were left standing; Fring and Lucious. After few words, Lucious caught leverage and killed Fring. Though Lucious was severely injured by gunshot. He called the LAPD. With quickness, Lucious was saved and had chance to speak with the LAPD Chief of Police. He thanked Lucious for his doings and after a long conversation of tears the chief left. Lucious began to realize how much he'd loss. All his men, his fiance, his hold on the city from crime all gone! Three weeks later Lucious walked out of the hospital, grab all $789,211 he'd raised with his people, and began to leave town for a new home. A place called Turtle Beach on Identity Island. However, when he got to the town line he found something waiting for him. Over half the city was standing their with gold-colored gold-scented candles. Some of them stood to give thanks, but many stood ready to follow him wherever he went. A woman by the name of Dorris Jean approached Lucious and told him this: "We give these candles to represent who you are to the city. Forever will you be the gold we all love, the gold we all know has provided, the gold we all know will pay the price. For to us you are a leader and friend. For you have become like royalty in this city. And with you royalty we be your royal family." Lucious was proud. All negative feelings previous washed away. Lucious now felt the obligation to continue to lead. For he knew he was wise and could give great leadership. This time he wouldn't limit himself to the leadership of a groups of boys who run a city, no. That was below him now. Now he needed to lead in higher heights where he could have greater impact and influence. A position of power such as Governor would do the trick! So he then decided to venture into the political field of leadership once he arrived in his new home. A few hours later after a celebratory evening Lucious and the now called Royal Family left. 12 days later they arrived in Turtle Beach on the Identity island and the rest is soon to be foretold...

It's been fun guys

Hey everyone.. I am new to the community.

What up homies? I'm BlazinBender! Though I've been known to respond to Omar... ? (Crickets) Anyway... I've read a few introductory posts and I feel I should share a bit about myself. I've always gamed on consoles. I've been at arms length with computer games most of my life! For shame! My kids, though, who are Minecraft gamers, have broadened my horizons and I can now see the light of PC Gaming breaking through the console haze! And I've been playing wide range of genres over the years! I'm no expert, but I loved many classic games myself and Ive always loved RPGs (Zelda) and FPSs (Doom) also Mortal Kombat, Tekken, and Super Street Fighter! Nintendo! SNES! N64! Xbox, 360, PS, PS2, PS4 When I first started learning about MMO games I didn't know how to begin. I know basic computer stuff and how to work with my hands. I'm a mechanical person in my profession. And I love to get hands on any do it yourself project. I tried some pc games but I was not ready with both hardware and/or software demands to play "new" games let alone some massive multiplayer online game! So I grew up with consoles. Thank you for reading this far!!! All of what I expressed is so you can maybe understand why what you're about to read is so important to me, When I discovered "Identity" I was intrigued! Its beyond words! The game experience alone promises a revolution! I'm sort of an introvert yet for me to be writing all this feels strangely comforting. The reason I went out and found a nice Gaming PC and Keyboard and Mouse and pledged is because I feel like "Identity" will not only reward its players with many memorable moments with great in-game content, but the community is already here, interacting, improving the game already. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to be part of this odyssey with everyone! I have no plans for a career or a job but I'm sure I'll find my "Identity" along you all! Again, Thanks for reading all that! I go by BlazinBender ! Not sure what's next!

I am really looking forward to playing. I saw some of the game on youtube, is there any way to play the game now? I saw a lot of criminal organizations advertising for their crime syndicate as well which lead me to believe that there may be a way to play the game now. Is that possible?

The first module is only a social module and no jobs will be available in it. This module is so that the backers can try out different social things while they wait and also maybe meet new players and have a laugh for instance singing on the karaoke stage with friends, watch things together in the cinema. Trying the customisation's for the apartments. Painting, writing a book etc. Here is a link with more details as I may have got some examples wrong. http://www.identityrpg.com/info/modules/townsquare/ The point of early access is so you can enjoy some parts of the game while you wait. After the Social module, shortly or soon after there will be the S.W.A.T. module and then lastly the racing module. Beta is where we will get the first chance of a job likely.

They probably are but there might be an option for private server owners to disable some of them.

It's not always going to be who has the best policy ( even though Lucious has the best policy ), but it's also going to be on the character of the person. How open are all the candidates, what personal questions can we ask them, who are they really? We all know about Lucious..the good and the bad, but what about these other candidates???

I believe not, it is going to be expensive to get equipment. Therefor only large players can afford a war but will not slaughter their enemy because the risk of death is too high. At least not on a steady basis once per month maybe but not each day.

Welcome @Raphael1090 Enjoy your time on the forums! -Arcanion

Hi Raphael. The game hasn't been released yet however people are advertising for their syndicate to get players signed up and ready for when the game does release, the first Module will only include the Town Square which is a social hub, the syndicates and jobs will follow later on this year maybe into next year. Based on the feedback the community has had from the Devs they are close to releasing the Town Square Module it is just a case of us waiting Hope this helps.

hello supporters go to the topic Whose you Governor and vote for me

In my opinion, Thomas Hetch has a better plan for stimulating the economy, and has a stronger foundation for his campaign. Thomas Hetch for Governor!

Hello, I'm new as well

im going to be cruising the streets

Welcome my friend. Greetings From The Netherlands

Welcome mate

Hello and welcome to the forums, looking forward to seeing you around.

Alright cool

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF LUCIOUS TIMES: I had an agenda, I was blindsided by my personal desire to rid crime off the streets in a vigilante fashion that it forced me to dwell in illegal activities of gangs and mob families in the Identity community. Due to my actions I have decided to turn myself in under the charges of being an accomplice in illegal activities. I will be serving 14 days in The Identity State Penitentiary. I do this to set an example, crime will not be tolerated! Even if your illegal activities are done in the pursuit of justice. The FBI, more specifically Special Agent Zoey Anderson has been vital in this process to realize my mistakes, and that I need to be dealt my due. She has offered to put in a good word with the District Attorney, in return for my cooperation in the future. The FBI are doing a great service to our nation, and we could not have gotten to where we are today without them. I plan to work more closely with the FBI in the future, to provide a safer home for every citizen in Identity. To the other candidates I say, don't make the same revengeful and hold pride as I have. It is evident we are not all the greatest of men, a self-declared hit-man approached me a few weeks ago with a threat saying "my client (Governor Candidate) demands you shut down your campaign or there will be consequences". I have not been throwing these things in the spotlight, but I will stop fighting crime alone. I will lean on the community, the FBI, and personal passion to pursue those that are havoc. NO MORE VIGILANTES, TO BE A VIGILANTE IS TO BE CRIME POSSESSIVE! @JoelKeys is an honorable candidate and deserves to be seated as Governor over the lands of the UK, once I return from my walk into repentance I aspire to partner with Joel standing as the prime candidate for the American lands. No criminal shall breath fresh air until they have been dealt their dues, even I shall be subject to that! @Kaitlyn I'm sorry I must go away, it is the right thing for me to do in this matter. I enjoyed getting to know you and having the conversations we had. Hopefully you'll visit me in PM, but if you feel as though you don't want to be associated I understand. @FatherOfLoyalty I have come to know you as a great man! A man I wish was truly my father, you have taught me many things and I desire to act on what I have been taught. I know you'll support me in my decision and I thank you for it. @Rumpelstiltskin I don't enjoy us having to greet on these terms, but so be the case. I am very glad to see you vocal in the political world. Even at the start of your adventure you question, give opinion, etc. Very well put young man. Be close with my father while I'm gone will you? He knows all there is to know of The Royal Family and would be proud to grant you that comprehension.

I think you have a good point but if you think about it: Let's say you want a house and it's to expansive. You could go out and pay a few hooligans to create trouble in that area and completely dominate a marked witch would be an extremely deep roleplay. I hope this gets implemented. BTW yes it is shit for the people that live there but that's how live goes. If you give the players nothing to worry about it will get boring. Think about a player with 2000 hours playtime. He has so much money he has nothing more to do. This would create a way to get money out of peoples pockets back into the economy. -NOE

Already been answered in previous dev interviews.

Welcome to Identity. Hope to see you around. Did you pledge yet? Or will I not see you in the modules/beta?

Welcome, enjoy your stay!

Welcome to Identity.

Hello and welcome to the community!

Welcome to Identity, Dan!

Please...don't assume our reasons!

Woah, gentlemen! Let's relax... @ThomasHetch all @FatherOfLoyalty is saying is that the guys like you. That's all! Our private discussions in our party...the conversations I have with my family ensure your security. You of all people know how security works! You want proof, proof that they don't want you to...disappear. Well, take word from me that YOU ARE IN GOOD GRACE! Don't get too involved in this discussion, stay in the good grace. Our small dispute is with Bobby and it'll be handled!

Sabotage? No, I enjoy the competition. You may not be aware of this, but you cant remove forums once posted. I have rejected aid from all criminals, though I have not limited them from joining our political party. One group particularly has been very good to me! Bobby, this isn't a threat. But you don't wanna be an enemy to The Royal Family Political Party. Many who support me (good and bad) will do the needed to ensure I win and I don't want you to get in their way. @ThomasHetch & @JoelKeys have found great favor with the party. It would be wise of us all to do the same!

Yes sir!

Yes, yes I do think it's corruptible! That's why I've changed my view and went about things differently. However, I know my laws and government overall is most beneficial to the Island and I will do what's needed to ensure I win and keep out cliche politicians that have cliche policies that won't work. You can look at me as a mix between Obama, Trump and Lucious Lyon!

New topic...go find out all you want about the candidates!

Just have an interview with the one and only @CadeStrikemen , it's great speaking with our Identity Media!

Yes, if everyone is taxed 10% it's fair across the board!

I don't believe the town needs borders... My tax rates would be simple. We ( the game government) tax 10% of everyone's annual wage. That way if your career makes $60.000 a year you know you owe $6,000 in taxes. It's simple, it's fair and it can even be applied to the businesses. We as the government take 10% of the annual profit collected by all companies.

Why did you say "it" that doesnt work