TO ALL RANGERS!!

[jonathiel]

To All Rangers:

In the event that it is allowed or no previous order exists, I would like to mention the following:

Organization: The following could be the chain of command for the Ranger Division. A Grand Master would be the adviser to the king and be in command, as a captain, when the time comes for war. Masters would be in charge of certain outposts and would then become the Lieutenants in time of war. Apprentices would be like sergeants and would be the immediate trainers of the new additions to the Ranger Corps. Finally, Novices would be the grunts and would be the most numerous in the organization.

Layout: Depending how vast the kingdom is going to be, I propose to have outpost. There will still be independence and solidarity at the same time. An outpost will provide for a centralized and stable place to receive official messages from the King and also a base of operations from which to launch or defend. I have further subdivided the land into quadrants or sections and these can be further divided as necessary. I have divided it into Norther, Southern, Eastern, Western and Home guard. Home guard being the capital and surrounding areas.

Armor and Weapons: The bow and arrow are a given, however, I suggest that in order to give the players more leeway choice of armor and weapons should be up to them. A distinguishing mark is necessary to prove you belong to the Kingdom however and they can be fabricated by the moderators or by the specific player playing a ranger on that specific Quadrant. It can also be put to the vote so as to select the most favorite emblem that would be respected and well liked in the kingdom.

Advancement: unless otherwise dictated, all players will start their careers as a novice and will advance either by experience and tests or by appointment. Call names and titles can be discussed further.

Administration: I believe every post should comprise of one master, three or more Apprentices and five or more Novices for every apprentice. These would then be in charge of their quadrant and patrol a certain section of their quadrant with one always manning the outpost. This gives the players flexibility in where and what they are doing at a certain place and time and in game keeps the army trained and our lands secure.

Training: It is my idea that every person joining must go through a test to see if they are qualified to be ranger and that after wards the training is dependent on the master they are assigned to. To be an overall and well trained person they may request or be appointed to different outpost at various point in time.

Misc: It is my suggestion that decorations, quests and stuff like that should be handled by a formed committee, or Council. Also, games can be held every now and then to test and challenge in time of peace. Any other suggestions or concerns please let me know. If you like what I have said or would like to change or modify just let me now we are all here to have fun.

Well, that is all I have. See you in the boards

Very respectfully
Omni
Mun of Jonathiel

V/R
Omni

[Torienthos]

Nice planning. Here's my debate and adjustments to what you've mentioned:

Organization: The chain of command shouldn't be put into stone yet. I agree that "Grand Master" works well for numerous professions and I won't mind it being used for the ranger lead. The lower ranks should be held at bay. Perhaps to be chosen by those who will hold the titles or drawn via some democratic poll by rangers themselves. That or use some small form of military coding to make things easier. Right now were small in number in ranks so ranks won't be overly important. Later on when numbers increase then they'll be important for promotional purposes and incentive for new players and organization.

Layout: I was thinking about having an outpost earlier today before I signed on so this is agreeable. I'm used to an outpost/stronghold or whatnot to be in my use for role play. Maybe having a population of a brigade (500) or a legion (1000) men in them. Depends on how we play the history of the kingdom. If the kingdoms been newly created or conquered then the layout of the land may still need to be explored and outposts need to be built and manned as we build it. Or they can already be built, manned, and our characters sent as reinforcements to their stations.

Armor, weapons: My character carries with him an arsenal of blades and missle weapons when he travels. They don't exceed medevil era weaponry. I beleive in the laws there were restrictions about not allowing guns/gunpowder based weaponry.

Advancement: I don't have any problem starting novice, and everyone else at the same rank. After enough time is spent proving themselves capable of role playing and acting out their character. Then if their character is the sort who can role play out someone of a high rank then such can be administered to them by the queen since were still starting out and we could use at least one lead for each division. This depending if we decide the need to create divisions or have us united and mixing our talents for the benefits of the others.

Admnistration: Were still small in numbers. I doubt we'd be able to apply the numbers you posted this early. These can be configured as time allows. For the most part the Queen is the foremost decision maker. Our squads, divisions, army, population as an entirety will rely on non-playing characters until the population of the kingdom grows in number with actual players. As such, we can act out that there are higher ranks that are existing, but are not currently being played by anyone.

Training: I don't have a problem with this. We could for the better part go for the "strongest is the leader" society in concern to military demand. Whoever maintains the best abilities in sparring against one another can be head over all. This in itself will require practice and training by the rest of us to improve and hone our skills. During such, we can determine just what skills we agree upon fit the specifics for a ranger, and other divisions. Or rely on specs from Dungeons and Dragons.

Emblem/symbol: I don't have a problem with one being created to be put on shield/cloak/medalion, etc etc. Theres the symbol on the kingdoms website we can use if we can get the webmaker to attach it onto the boards or send via email to the members to use. I can then use it for a link on my website as well.

Quests: Were small in number for commitees to be formed. We can begin with the threads in the boards themselves. Whoever volunteers to begin a quest and or discuss the creation of one will also be considered volunteering to join and be a part of that quest/comittee to create it.