If your island exploded, would you stop playing?

[Draco Tanos]

It would be a sad day if BT or the Colonies went away, but I suppose there's still the FEI and Dwilight; though, Dwilight disinterests me due to SA.  The few times I ventured onto Atmara and EC I realized it was very fast and easy to be nearly completely overlooked as a new character.

What realms did you try? O.o

[Chenier]

Characters who don't stand out are rather easy to overlook on any continent...

I'm all for being overly welcoming to new players, but if a character can't be arsed to speak up, then it's rather normal for other players not to be arsed into giving a damn about them.

[Psyche]

It's been a long time, and I don't remember all of the realms- Darka, CE, Barony of Makar.  EC was back in the days of OR when it first split off from Rancqua(CP?).  OR wasn't too bad, until some tester decided to do police raids or hang with 127 hours and got all the militia lynched due to disastrous morale drops. 

As for SA... It's just too big and blah.  I'm very much so in line with the idea of city-states.  Ironically, I'm only half-assedly on board with Lukon's attemptto reset the Colonies, but that's probably just because it's Lukon.  Though it's been some time since I had Anomalous play in Oritolon after Alowca turned on him, I am kind of proud of them handing Lukon their asses in the first battles of their war.

[Penchant]

It's been a long time, and I don't remember all of the realms- Darka, CE, Barony of Makar.  EC was back in the days of OR when it first split off from Rancqua(CP?).  OR wasn't too bad, until some tester decided to do police raids or hang with 127 hours and got all the militia lynched due to disastrous morale drops. 

As for SA... It's just too big and blah.  I'm very much so in line with the idea of city-states.  Ironically, I'm only half-assedly on board with Lukon's attemptto reset the Colonies, but that's probably just because it's Lukon.  Though it's been some time since I had Anomalous play in Oritolon after Alowca turned on him, I am kind of proud of them handing Lukon their asses in the first battles of their war.

For AT, what made you feel "overlooked"? For Dwilight, why not join Asylon or Aurvandil? Asylon is pro-city-state and Aurvandil actually makes it happen.

[Indirik]

Asylon is pro-city-state

They talk the talk, but they don't walk the walk. The day they split their realm into three parts, I will believe they are pro-city state. Until then, it's just blowing smoke.

As for EC, you played when OR was around so, what, 5 years ago? Only three realms from that time even exist anymore. While they are probably pretty much the same, the rest of the island is completely different.

[Dante Silverfire]

Atamara has also had a lot of changes. A whole bunch of new realms, and I think everyone is more aware of getting in touch with new nobles.

[Chenier]

They talk the talk, but they don't walk the walk. The day they split their realm into three parts, I will believe they are pro-city state. Until then, it's just blowing smoke.

As for EC, you played when OR was around so, what, 5 years ago? Only three realms from that time even exist anymore. While they are probably pretty much the same, the rest of the island is completely different.

Also, just saying good words about city-states while not lifting a finger to help them isn't really being pro-city-state.

The Ceded City Alliance actually stood out for each other. Asylon does squat for the people who it sides with.

[vonGenf]

because of the loss of titles or because you love your island?

Don't be ridiculous. No one would quit for loss of titles, or if they do, then good riddance.

[Solari]

It's about time someone asked this question. Good job, Azerax.

[Chenier]

Personally, it'd be because it takes so long to familiarize oneself with a continent and get really integrated in its politics, I just wouldn't feel like re-learning entire continents.

[Anaris]

Personally, it'd be because it takes so long to familiarize oneself with a continent and get really integrated in its politics, I just wouldn't feel like re-learning entire continents.

But...that's part of the fun ???

[Chenier]

But...that's part of the fun ???

For you, perhaps.

I like being involved in continental affairs, or at least being aware of them. In a ton of realms, you are lucky if you even know what's going on inside your own realm, let alone the continent.

Hard to get immersed when you are totally clueless as to what goes on around you. Rank-and-file isn't my kind of fun.

On BT, I may have lost everything, but I least I know who the actors are, and have a good idea of what's going on a little bit everywhere. I can at least follow the story, when my ability to participate in it is limited. On AT, I was made King and still had pretty much no idea what was going on anywhere and why. Titles are worth nothing compared to knowledge and contacts.

[Bluelake]

When I first played strongly, my answer to this would definitely be "no". After I've actually lost an island (SEI), and a realm I was pretty much involved in (Falasan on AT), I did quit playing. Not on purpose, and I still loved battlemaster, but I didn't find the strength to get deeply involved in whole other politics in whole new worlds.

So, this time, I'm playing more lightly, and honestly haven't found yet a place I feel like home at, so... if any island sank this time I'd just keep playing. Since it wasn't always true, I'd rather answer for the time when I was most committed.

[Vellos]

The Ceded City Alliance actually stood out for each other.

Damn right we did.

I've always been sad that Hireshmont's long efforts to turn Beluaterra into a continent of city-state monarchies never worked out... but he was a fun character to play regardless.

[Eduardo Almighty]

BM is always open to "ambitious" people.

I was very angry when Ikalak was dominating the War Island and Sandalak ruined everything. Soon after the island was closed. I have a small history then in Far East. I had some in Atamara defending Falasan, then I leave the continent as well. Then, some history in Dwilight and Belueterra. I never played in the Colonies (just because the one-turn game).

I would be more specific... I wouldn't ask "if East Continent exploded", but Sirion. That would be really frustrating for me because of the importance of my character there how much I love Sirion, but we always can overcome it with another great characters elsewhere.

Never give up, padawan.