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| So I'm really new to this and I'd like to ask some questions....; If some of you don't mind asking, even if they're frequently asked :P | |
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| Topic Started: Mar 18 2016, 07:05 PM (1,067 Views) | |
| Random Nom | Mar 18 2016, 07:05 PM Post #1 |
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Advocate of Zaunite sewer rats!
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Okay, hello! I'm Random Nom, a summoner on NA! I really love League's lore, and I enjoyed reading through most of the champion's bios. The lore Riot has been churning out has been great, but it's really slow and I'd love to get involved with the lore again, and find that splendor in the backstories of the champions I play. I've read through most of the basic stuff on the main website; *An arc begins, and you join one of the main factions of the arc *You play games with that faction *The games affect the story arc So, I should probably get on with the questions I have! Okay, here goes: How easy is this to get into? I guess it's just being new to this, but I feel a bit overwhelmed by how much stuff's around that I'm not exactly sure where to start with all this. Is rank a matter in this? I'm a Silver 3 scrublord, and although I know it's okay and that any skill level is accepted, I still feel bad and shy joining and being inferior to everybody else and having them lose because of it. What's the community's thoughts on low elo players? Are the arcs connected? While this isn't important itself, I just need to know in case I need to read how the previous arcs turned out to follow the story. Finally got the courage to make this post, while doing terrible in these matches is the main thing I'm worried about, I'm sure it'll be fine in the end, hopefully I'll get to participate, Factions looks really fun ^^ |
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| Astrid | Mar 18 2016, 07:32 PM Post #2 |
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Shadow of the Void
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How easy is this to get into? The next arc (Arc 8) is going to include a large revision of the majority of the aspects of how Factions works to make it more simplified and user-friendly. We're also going to make the website a lot less confusing (this will come sometime when I get all of the information in order, including the new rulesets) and we'll be updating the forums Is rank a matter in this? About 90% of the Factions playerbase is Bronze-Silver, and the other 10% is Platinum or low Diamond (we've had a unique shortage of Golds lately). Your skill level honestly doesn't matter much. The majority of your team will be your skill level, and we balance the teams to make sure that everyone agrees to how skilled each side is. Even if you're the only Silver on a team full of Plats, we won't judge you for your rank, and we don't bite. Probably. Are the arcs connected? Yes and no. While outcomes of prior arcs have affected in-story technology advancement and champion rosters to some degree, each arc starts with the factions being "reset", so-to-speak. Generally, the winner of the previous arc gained some permanent bonus for having done so. I hope you enjoy your stay with Factions! Edited by Astrid, Mar 18 2016, 07:34 PM.
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| Kaynunot | Mar 18 2016, 07:45 PM Post #3 |
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Kuronan Estimare, Psionic Psion of House Estimare
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Lies. Theo's post is otherwise accurate. |
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| Kwon Ri Sae | Mar 18 2016, 10:17 PM Post #4 |
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Other points; Arc 8 is expected to begin on April 8th, as we are currently prepping for that. You can, however, join us on weekend Featured Matches (12:30 pm to 3:30 pm PST) by hopping into the Factions chat room (we aren't using the Clubs system at the moment, as it doesn't hold enough people.) You shouldn't really worry too much about matches, especially now, as no points are on the line (since we're in intermission, and not in an official Arc yet.). So yeah, just do your best. Community is friendly, and you can report it to any of us staff through pm if someone is being mean. Also I did terribly in my first few matches haha, you're not alone when it comes to being worried about them
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| Crzymstrbkwrm876 | Mar 18 2016, 10:31 PM Post #5 |
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EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY TO TORTURE, MAIM, AND DESTROY
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I used to do badly in matches...then I found urgod. Then I got to silver. >:) |
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| CupcakeTrap | Mar 18 2016, 10:32 PM Post #6 |
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Good answers already, but I did want to add a note on the connections between arcs. There is an ongoing meta-storyline, certainly. The Factions lore-verse has developed somewhat from its starting point in the pre-retcon original League lore. (You know, from back when there was still a League. Wild times!) And although it's a bit "cute", we have made a point of linking each arc to the next, if only in a token way.
So you see, there's technically a story link (however small) from each arc to the next. |
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| XalkXolc | Mar 19 2016, 07:36 AM Post #7 |
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Theo covered most of the important points, but a couple more things: The best ways to make it easier to get into Factions are to read the website and ask questions. Sounds like you're doing great on that front, so keep it up and you're golden. As for rank, I had just hit 30 and ranked Bronze I when I started Factions, and have been playing regularly with high-tiers (Plat and Diamonds) ever since. Not only is it generally okay, it made me a much better player since. |
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| Vetilac | May 7 2016, 01:13 PM Post #8 |
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Prestigious Member of the Rainbow Clouds Association
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Hey, So I registered around 5 days ago, and was wondering if I am supposed to receive an email confirming registration? I think I registered because of the Bilgewater ally vote so should I be getting a ballot? Or is it over already and factions have been chosen? Can I still sign up for Arc VIII? How? |
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| Crzymstrbkwrm876 | May 7 2016, 01:15 PM Post #9 |
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No. It's too late. You must kill yourself now in shame by driving a bomb to riot with jinx's face on it. |
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| JondorHoruku | May 7 2016, 01:18 PM Post #10 |
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The King of Alliteration
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^Ignore him the BW ally vote is over, we should be kicking off in a few weeks XD |
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| rinsujo | May 7 2016, 01:52 PM Post #11 |
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Arc hard start date is May 23rd. The Bilge ally vote has been closed for a bit, we probably should have mentioned that somewhere. For now, hang around in factions chat, here on the forums, stuff like that and you'll probably get a few messages from our more outgoing summoners! |
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| Kwon Ri Sae | May 7 2016, 04:40 PM Post #12 |
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Name Changer Extraordinare
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Yeah, we'll be starting May 23rd. |
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| Vetilac | May 7 2016, 05:34 PM Post #13 |
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Prestigious Member of the Rainbow Clouds Association
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Alright, thanks!
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| Vetilac | Jun 8 2016, 09:28 PM Post #14 |
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Prestigious Member of the Rainbow Clouds Association
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Um, how does the creating a character thing work? Is there a template we use? And what are all these asset type things I've been seeing? Also, as a sidenote, I tried reading the updated rules for the World Systems and my understanding of it is a solid -20. |
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| JondorHoruku | Jun 8 2016, 09:42 PM Post #15 |
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World systems is currently a mess, several systems are floating around and we don't have one nailed down. So don't stress too much about understanding it. I barely do and I tutor calculus. As far as RPG: This Thread has almost all the links needed Most specifically you want to check out the Character Generation guide. If you need any help, myself, pinky, porcupine would be happy to help you. I'm on discord and the client a lot. Feel free to friend me. |
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| Vetilac | Jun 8 2016, 09:46 PM Post #16 |
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Prestigious Member of the Rainbow Clouds Association
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I have saved the beautiful link you have posted. I feel the clouds have been cleared away. |
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| XalkXolc | Jun 8 2016, 09:53 PM Post #17 |
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Lightning Ball goes Boom
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World Systems <----------- my head |
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| ShadowKnight1224 | Jun 8 2016, 10:01 PM Post #18 |
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Every day is Lissandra Appreciation Day
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We do have a World Systems prototype we will be using this arc, which uses three stats (Might, Vision and Influence) and some sort of quest system for factions to progress throughout the arc. Any further details are being finalised. |
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| rinsujo | Jun 9 2016, 09:49 AM Post #19 |
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Winter's Claw for Life.
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JONDOR YOU GLORIOUS GLORIOUS MAN, YOU LINKED HER TO THE CLEAN DOCS I'M SO PROUD. I had forgotten they existed. And we really, really can't be linking people to the messy doc anymore, it's downright unhelpful. It's convoluted and confusing and does more harm than good to players who don't know what they're looking for. And even those of us who know what we're looking for are less than fond of the disorganized mess! Someone with edit powers clean it up! *quietly kicks edit powers behind a bush, whistling nonchalantly* |
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