I'd say Ninjakari have the most rp, not sure if its the best but its ok. I don't really know the rp of the Shofangi and from what I hear the Thatso have almost no rp.

From my experience with both the Ninjakari and the Tahtetso they both have about the same level of RP. The ninjakari have a more general "martial arts" type rp combined with the general "evil" rp of magnagora, while the Tahtetso have a more funky spiritual rp with a bunch of terms and concepts that no one outside of the guild even knows about. It is very well developed but as it is not really integrated with the rest of the world (and not as accessible as NINJAS!) it tends to only be as rewarding as you make it.

The guardians and mages have RP that comes directly from Admin written histories, while the monks have basically had to make things up (at least this is my impression, I might be wrong!).

I think that's a good point for all the Guilds/Orgs, really.

I'm drifting towards Geomancer or Ninjakari, primarily because I have absolutely no money for ooc credits. I'm not sure if you artisnal/bardic prizes are credits, but it'd take me a bit of time in the realms before I'd feel comfortable writing anything.

What's the Evil RP like for Magnagora? I hate to use the D&D reference but is it more Lawful Evil, or Chaotic Evil?

Geomancers are superior to every race in the Basin.

Magnagorian Roleplay depends on who you talk to, really. You have a blend of Neutral and Evil, all three major variences of both. Some people don't care, in a myrid of ways. Other people do evil for various reasons. Just depends on who, really.

Come to the Geomancers and you get a cupcake.

The prizes are indeed credits.

I would say LE but I will let the Mag guys comment as they have a better grasp of it.

I see two sets of RP for Mag, first the city and its houses, and next the Demon Lords. I really liked the city RP and the concept of an Engine of Change and the houses and everything, but the Demon Lord RP really turned me off. It is all about taking that which everyone else sees as "bad" (gluttony, pain, defilement, etc) and defining it as "good". If you are familiar with the writings of Nietzsche it is very much like his master/slave theory just applied kind of in reverse. If that makes any sense.

Anyhow I just found the whole RP to be not my thing. It is very much outwardly and overtly "evil" from an OOC point of view, but internally it tries to claim it is "good". Celest on the other hand is almost the oposite, from an outside/ooc point of view it has all these "good" things (angels, priests, churches, etc) but internally there is a lot of "evil". They pervert justice, turn a blind eye to suffering, kill without remorse, etc.

Obviously not everyone in each city follows the RP the same way (many in Mag seem to be just Evil with no attempt to be "good" and many in Celest seem to be "good" and try to fight against any "evil" that is tried) but that is the general feeling I have gotten from both orgs. I am sure people who have been playing for longer could clarify or go into more detail for you.

So they're both playing the anti-hero in a way?

Magnagora commits acts that in an objective sense are evil, while believing they're doing what's "good for them."
And New Celest under the guise of Goodness let slip through situations and actions that are evil.

Sounds fun.

So I'm probably going to flip a coin to decide between New Celest or Magnagora
and roll 1d3 between Geomancer, Ninjakari, or Nihilist. (or their celestine counterparts)

Indeed, most of the Tahtetso do like to roleplay and we do have some interesting things ableit they are rarely brought out in the City. Of course, there are those that spend all their online time in the Undervault, but what can you a wee little GM do - we all find enjoyment in different things... We are (Mh, I am) working on enchancing the RP however.

EDIT: As to your question, I'd go with Geomancers personally. They have Jigan, who is Sheer Awesome.

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There's way to much info that I've assimilated to say where I for sure will be sending my character when I create him (or her).

I get of work in an hour and a half, so I'll be making my character near that time.

Now all I have to do is pick race and learn to code for this game (which is vastly more complex than Achaea scripting )

Magnagora definitely plays a anti-hero sort of role. At least in there eyes. They want to spread the taint, something they see as good, and will do it in any way possible. A lot of the Demon Lord RP has to do with taking typically bad things and making them good, beneficial, or pleasurable. Nifilhema for example teaches that pain can be experienced as pleasure, by mastering pain you can make yourself invincible. Torture is also considered a art in her eyes. There also teach that we should not have limits. Gorgulu says that we should always be hunger, hunger drives us and if our hunger is never fully sated then we can become stronger. He also has some things about power in its raw form and absorbing those that we devour.

If you can't tell I am in love with the Nihilists

Hey, don't take any pressure. Pick an org that interests you, but remember that you can always change should the org not be what you thought. Welcome to Lusternia, I trust you will find your stay pleasant - you are going to stay forever if you don't watch yourself!

I can only hope it's so enthralling

EDIT: Quadruple Ninja'd...ouch.

From what I've heard, Saaga's working very hard to make the guild better, so don't be afraid to join the Tahtetso.

Personally though, I still prefer the Supernals. They're a lot of fun.

Magnagora acting evil is essentially the following: "I will help you, because you are of the same city. Our goals in this situation are the same. I don't have to like you, if you become a problem for the city, you will die."

Celest is, last time I checked; "I will help you, because the Light tells me to. Our goals are the same at this moment. I don't have to like you, Raziela says nothing about that. If you sway even an inch from the Light, we will purge your sins by sword and flame."

Celest is more prone to slaughtering everything not associated with it just because it touched the Taint.
Magnagora is more prone to keeping it alive and screwing with it, or crushing it so far as needed.

Both sides will enact retribution.

Celest catches a lot of flak for certain attitudes of "I don't like you so you aren't of the Light. Never talk to me again or I will kill you." Roughly, you need to get buddy-buddy with certain people or it's Nil on Prime.

Magnagora catches flak for the attitude of "Shut up and sit down or I will kill you for being an annoying brat." (Which I wholly support of, the murder of citizens who annoy me.)



Edit: Jigan's view of Perfect Balance is also able to be taught. Combining the five flavours of the Basin into one easy-to-set of beliefs. Light, Demon Lords, Slaughter the Taint, Crow, and Serenwilde Basic Nature.

Cmud is my weapon of choice, purely because I can be a total mapwhore
I've wandered around Achaea for hours at a time just to map.

I see there's a free system that looks well developed here. As it will be awhile until I'm even combat viable, it should serve me well.

We already have tons of stuff mapped actually. Even have an IG map system. ::

Oh I imagine so, I like making my own though, partially to see my exploration progress, partially because I really just enjoy seeing something like that grow into functionality.

Now if there's a complete, color-coded, and functional cmud compatible map out there, I might be swayed away from making my own...it's not tough though.

There is an excellent CMUD system out there as well.