Why do we stay

[Miriam Ics]

Yeah, plenty of situations in this game is depressing, which just makes people do less and then its just a downward spiral.

Ok, so why do we stay and why we like it so much?

[Penchant]

Ok, so why do we stay and why we like it so much?

The non-depressing parts, and could a mod move this into another thread? I know this is related to the OP, but it will distract away from it too much and it really needs its own thread. (I will expand upon what I said later.)

[Miriam Ics]

I think what you said is a good start point to a discussion, not about the problems, but about what makes us stay. Those are the points we need to know how to "spread to the world".

[Barek (jerm)]

I stay because you don't get gameplay like this anywhere else.

But I'm a nerd for this kind of thing.  I like Crusader Kings and reading stories about real life kings and dukes and nobles.

I'm here because it gives me a chance to be a medieval nobleman, to compete with others for influence, and sometimes to wage war upon my enemies.

[Dishman]

It's one part D&D, one part werewolf/mafia, one part drinking game, and one part awesome.

I came for the medieval chivalry, but intend to stay for the political intrigue.

[Norrel]

one part drinking game

Elaborate, I think I'm missing out.

[Velax]

One of my favourite moments in this game was celebrating a victory in Nahad with Bedwyr and Hawthorne while having a few (RL) drinks. That's a fond memory.

[Perth]

If I remember correctly, Vellos stays for "the lulz."

[Indirik]

I stay because I haven't won yet.

[Shizzle]

I stay because what BM delivers still is thrilling. No lie, yesterday I lied awake because of Alice's death duel challenge against Skyndarbau, coming up with all kinds of scenario's and implications.

It's like being inside a movie, or a book. Not knowing how things will progress, and the inventiveness of other players, that's why I'm staying.

[Tom]

Elaborate, I think I'm missing out.

In fact, how about someone come up with the rules for a BM drinking game? Given the slow pace, you're not likely to get drunk :-)

[Miriam Ics]

In fact, how about someone come up with the rules for a BM drinking game? Given the slow pace, you're not likely to get drunk :-)

I wouldn't bet on this.

[Dishman]

Elaborate, I think I'm missing out.

If I RP a character getting drunk, it's a good enough reason for me to get drunk. Although I don't need much excuse, it makes immersion much easier. 

[Azerax]

In fact, how about someone come up with the rules for a BM drinking game? Given the slow pace, you're not likely to get drunk :-)

Take 1 shot every time someone on Atamara gets ganged up on.

Oh crap, you'd be dead.

[Cren]

If I RP a character getting drunk, it's a good enough reason for me to get drunk.

Everyone should try that, a great reason to get drunk lol. I stay because for me BM= The best text based RP game on the internet+Awesome community+Best gameplay experience= My life force. And I'm not bragging, seriously.