Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) Hello, I am Honeybadger - and I don't give a .... Well, you know it goes. I have been a part of the gaming community for over a decade across every genre of game there is. I tend to focus mainly on the competitive scene and team-oriented play so I know what it takes to participate in, and lead, a large group to a successful outcome. My current job allows me to play at work, so I will be able to play around 60+ hours a week or at the very least be available when needed. This provides me an excellent opportunity to not only take on a leadership role, but to also stay in the top % of players that you don't want to mess with. I have about 7 friends (so far) confirmed that will be joining me in this game from previous ones, with more to come closer to launch I'm sure. We will go in with a solid foundation and are looking for other similarly minded and skilled players to hop on board now to help drive this massive engine! With that being said - what I would like to attempt in this game is to form a sort of conglomerate that is advantageous to everyone involved. Our goals and mission will likely change on a monthly basis contingent on our biggest needs at that time, for example ; We have multiple store owners but not enough trucking companies to provide cheap and timely services so our mission for that month will be to absorb / buyout trucking companies that will operate within our conglomerate. Obviously I can not build and direct this massive engine on my own, so advisers will be appointed to help guide and discuss the appropriate paths for the "clan" to take that will be beneficial to everyone as a whole. An idea like this is too massive to explain in one sitting, so I will attempt to give brief descriptions of how every role will function within the conglomerate, as well as benefit from it. The current projected server capacity is 300 people. Our goal is to achieve at least 150 members of various occupations (mostly consisting of large businesses) thus allowing us to control the flow of the environment around us. Having server majority would enable us to appoint politicians of our choosing as well as secure a larger safety blanket for those operating somewhat outside of the law within our organization. What we are looking for - Advisers (Clan Officers) - Advisers will likely be players interested in the business owner and political career paths. People who are savvy at seeing the big picture and able to collectively discuss the appropriate paths and decisions the clan should make. This role will function as our own mini-government carving out the direction of our conglomerate as a group. Other jobs will include things such as organizing events, recruiting, keeping people in line etc, deciding which businesses to start / absorb. They will be respected members of our society. Please apply with me in private message if you think this is right up your alley. (Yes we will also need war adviser(s) this role will likely consist of Private Military or Police Captain, perhaps even a Godfather). Players interested in Business - I expect this to be the bread and butter of our conglomerate. Business owners can expect to receive startup loans with little to no interest rates, the advantages provided from receiving discounted materials and services from other businesses within our conglomerate, and the security of our private military if / when need be. Players who wish to be a business owner within our conglomerate will be thoroughly interviewed by myself and fellow advisers so that we may determine where and how to place the best leaders (We don't want corrupt business owners or people who can't keep their employees) This will help to ensure that The Neighborhood profits from it, the business thrives, and the jobs provided / salaries are of exceptional quality particularly for members of our organization. I want to have 1 possibly no more than 2 large companies in one area of expertise at a time that we can focus our efforts and resources to so that our companies don't end up rivaling themselves in terms of profit. We want to build and manage the "Go To" companies as it were. This would apply to such things as Technology companies, banks, casinos, clothing stores. So getting in line early to be the company we endorse would be beneficial to you. Other companies such as trucking companies or mining companies we could afford to have more of as those are general production and revenue streams that don't necessarily need to worry about rivals as the discounts and profits can be shared by all. Equally important to us as business owners, are the employees. Perhaps you just want to lead a casual life with good pay minus the hassle of running a company yourself, even if undecided - our conglomerate will potentially be able to offer a large variety of jobs for you to work at exceptionally higher pay rates and advantages than you can expect almost anywhere else. Players interested in Politics - Do you want to be a Governor? Perhaps a judge, or a conglomerate Lawyer? Our massive engine will allow us the numbers to appoint the appropriate people into these positions. You can expect this role to earn an extra "clan salary" on top of what the job provides. Job functions will include things such as forming and passing laws that benefit The Neighborhood, giving leniency to players in our organization as well as condemning rivals and keeping our players out of jail whenever possible. This may sound sort of, uhh.. Corrupt-ish, but outside of the advantages you receive from our business discounts, extra salary, and our numbers provided to appoint you - It's just kind of the way of the world. We will definitely take care of our loyal Politicians. Players interested in Police - Do you want to rise up the ranks, potentially even be a Chief of Police? We will have the numbers, and the juicy intel to make this happen. You can expect this position to be provided a "clan salary" on top of what the job provides. We will expect you to "look the other way" in clan related crimes, as well as put a stop to rival gang activity, but we will not require you to do anything that penalizes you or your careers progression. You can expect business discounts, cheap weapons, and plenty of access to intel for on-going crimes and receive promotions. Not to mention free donuts! I will personally fund your own donut shops. Players interested in Private Military / Gang Activities - Do you want to be our Godfather? The Neighborhood will accept applications for gangs and gang members who wish to operate cheaply and safely on our (very efficient / high traffic) store fronts. Gangs can expect to benefit from our business discounts as well as operate under our safety net of paid off politicians and policemen as well as aid in the riddance of rival gangs for total dominance. Private Military - What is a small town without it's own small Army? I'm not entirely sure how this role will function yet, but you can expect this position to be an extra salary on top of your current job and current clan role. Members of our private military will receive priority access to cheap weapons, and any combat gear / training provided in the game to form a stronger military. They will function as our protection blanket to protect our businesses if / when need be and fend off rival gangs etc. The best explanation I can give is to think of it as the largest HOA community in town, except on a larger scale. It's a conglomerate of multiple large companies working together and providing the advantages that each one has to offer such as discounts, efficient trade, large pool of combined resources while also providing the cooperation of politicians and security of private military and possibly even gang turf. At the start we will want 1 company of a different profitable trade (1 bank, 1 mine, 1 casino, 1 trucking company so on and so forth) so that we may build them up to be the biggest game in town as well as shut down opposing factions if / when need be, just through sheer numbers and a proper support system. If you feel like The Neighborhood is a proper fit for you, please apply via a private message or in the thread below after filling out these few questions. If you feel like The Neighborhood is a proper fit for you, please apply via a private message or in the thread below after filling out these few questions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Age? 2) Location? 3) How long have you been gaming? 4) Which role do you currently prefer? (Undecided is fine) 5) PvE, PvP, or Hybrid? 6) How many hours per week do you plan on playing? 6) What is the reason why you want to join? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That's all! More information will be added as changes are made and information is obtained. Welcome to - The Neighborhood! Edited January 6, 2017 by Honeybadger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 6, 2017 1) Age? 20 2) Location? U.S.A. 3) How long have you been gaming? 15 Years, started when xb came out 4) Which role do you currently prefer? (Undecided is fine) Politics, or medical related occupation. If architecture is confirmed as an occ. I will be doing that most likely. 5) PvE, PvP, or Hybrid? PvE on most games, only enjoyed PvP on games like TESO. 6) How many hours per week do you plan on playing? 50+ hrs a week 6) What is the reason why you want to join? As a political stance having people back you and put you into office is great. I, much like yourself, love leading and having people who agree with you and support you. Not only this but there will be some who don't agree with me allowing me to see other points of view and allowing me to learn new things not only in-game. I really enjoy close knit teams and know this will be a great experience and educational opportunity for myself and all those involved. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Venser said: 1) Age? 20 2) Location? U.S.A. 3) How long have you been gaming? 15 Years, started when xb came out 4) Which role do you currently prefer? (Undecided is fine) Politics, or medical related occupation. If architecture is confirmed as an occ. I will be doing that most likely. 5) PvE, PvP, or Hybrid? PvE on most games, only enjoyed PvP on games like TESO. 6) How many hours per week do you plan on playing? 50+ hrs a week 6) What is the reason why you want to join? As a political stance having people back you and put you into office is great. I, much like yourself, love leading and having people who agree with you and support you. Not only this but there will be some who don't agree with me allowing me to see other points of view and allowing me to learn new things not only in-game. I really enjoy close knit teams and know this will be a great experience and educational opportunity for myself and all those involved. Sounds great, welcome to The Neighborhood! I will add you to my list of current members that will be shortly edited into the original post to serve as a head count. I'm also working on an intricate business model to exemplify how such a conglomerate would operate for easier understanding. I sense that both a Politician or Paramedic would be a valuable asset with plenty to do inside of a large organization such as this, and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together! I would suggest copying my signature and placing your own role (If still undecided can just say citizen of The Neighborhood for now) so that members of the forums will know who you represent and be encouraged to join alongside us. Edited January 6, 2017 by Honeybadger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
