Star League Pirates - Enhancing the "Clan Experiance"

Just by a general overviewof SLP anyone who knows anything at all about MechWarrior could tell you thatSLP is Clan-affiliated. But there are extra steps that can be done to enhancethe feel and effect that we are Clan, to make it look and feel like what weare doing and saying is straight out of a BattleTech novel. The primary thinganybody can do is create a clanner-like character to use while gaming withothers. The second thing is to reenact ceremonies that would happen in clanculture pertaining to what we are doing.

Clan characterbasics:
First of all if you already know a great deal about the clans, their way oflife, their history, and their language then all you need to do is to skipto step four, otherwise read the rest to learn how your character should bebased.
Step One- You should have read the ClanHistory page if you do not know much about the Clans right now.
Step Two-You must understand that there are two types of Clans; Crusader and Warden.A crusader clan espouses the invasion of the Inner Sphere and the re-establishmentof the Star League by military force. Most crusader clans are contemptuousof the people of the Inner Sphere, whom view them as barbarians and also ofthe freeborns within their clan as well. A warden clan believes that the clanswere established to guard the Inner Sphere from outside threats rather thanto conquer it and re-establish the Star League by force. The Star League Piratesare of the wardens. You may also want to read “Defendersof the True Faith” from the BattleTech: Warden Clans Field Manualto get a better grasp for the warden clans.
Step Three-Understanding the clan language. We have an extensive collection of Clan terminology listedon our website at www.starleaguepirates/clanterminology.php.Become familiarized in the clan language for fluent usage in the game. You must also come to understand that the language is highly respected inthe Clans, the use of contractions are forbidden. However over the yeas thelanguage has become straggled with many hyphenations abbreviations and buzzwordsto convey the most amount of meaning with the least amount of words.
Step Four- is to use what younow have learned about Warden Clans and Clan terminology to an alternate personalitythat you will use inside the MechWarrior community. Do what a warden warriorwould do, say what a warden warrior would say, and think what a warden warriorwould think. Aggression and somewhat of disrespect may be shown towards theCrusader Clans, lower casts, and freeborns is highly promoted. But it allsmust be displayed as a since that everyone can understand that it is justout of character not abuse of power. If you make a really harsh/aggressiveremark, state that it is your character stating it and not you personallye.g. (*Character speaking* “My dog has more honor than all of you freebirthscum!”) Noticed that character speaking was placed before the harshremark with asterisk around it signifying that it is coming from the character,which means it is not to be taken personally and or offensively to the heartby others. But try top play along with the character format when in real-time.When someone speaks in character it is mostly playful and meaningless, itwas just said to add flavor to the game.
Remember, it all boils down to “It is only a game...”.

Clan ritualsand ceremonies:
For a further understanding of Clan rituals, tradition, society, and ceremoniesyou are better off reading a three novel trilogy known as “TheBlood of Kerensk” AKA “Kerensky Trilogy” (Lethal Heritage, Blood Legacy, and LostDestiny). You may want to check your local library(s), used book store(s),www.amazon.com, orwww.ebay.com for thesebooks if you are interested.

These enhancements can bewavered by selecting a different mode to operate at a quicker pace to getthings done. That is why there are two operation modes in SLP, “Real-TimeMode” and “Fast Pace Mode".

Real-TimeMode:
When running in Real-Time everyone uses their clan character. All the ceremonialprotocols and procedures are performed. All Clan words and Clan Language willbe used top the best of our abilities. If you were to sit back and watch SLPoperate in Real-Time, it would be like watching the Clan ceremonies and cultureyou read out of a BattleTech novel come to life. Trying to operate under Real-Timemay become hard for people who are new to BattleTech and/or the Clans. Real-TimeMode is the standard setting for SLP, and everything should be carried outin Real-Time unless told differently by a Commanding Officer.

Fast-PaceMode:
Fast-Pace is an accelerated procedure that allows things to be done quicklyby dropping all the jazzy enhancements to Clan society & culture. Fast-Paceis put into effect by a Commanding Officer who needs to get a large list ofthings done quickly. A Commanding Officer should only be put Fast-Pace ineffect when there is a list of things to do and little time to do it in. Afterthe list of objectives are completed, the mode automatically returns to Real-Time.

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	Enhancing the Clan Experience Just by a general overviewof SLP anyone who knows anything at all about MechWarrior could tell you thatSLP is Clan-affiliated. But there are extra steps that can be done to enhancethe feel and effect that we are Clan, to make it look and feel like what weare doing and saying is straight out of a BattleTech novel. The primary thinganybody can do is create a clanner-like character to use while gaming withothers. The second thing is to reenact ceremonies that would happen in clanculture pertaining to what we are doing. Clan characterbasics: First of all if you already know a great deal about the clans, their way oflife, their history, and their language then all you need to do is to skipto step four, otherwise read the rest to learn how your character should bebased. Step One- You should have read the ClanHistory page if you do not know much about the Clans right now. Step Two-You must understand that there are two types of Clans; Crusader and Warden.A crusader clan espouses the invasion of the Inner Sphere and the re-establishmentof the Star League by military force. Most crusader clans are contemptuousof the people of the Inner Sphere, whom view them as barbarians and also ofthe freeborns within their clan as well. A warden clan believes that the clanswere established to guard the Inner Sphere from outside threats rather thanto conquer it and re-establish the Star League by force. The Star League Piratesare of the wardens. You may also want to read “Defendersof the True Faith” from the BattleTech: Warden Clans Field Manualto get a better grasp for the warden clans. Step Three-Understanding the clan language. We have an extensive collection of Clan terminology listedon our website at www.starleaguepirates/clanterminology.php.Become familiarized in the clan language for fluent usage in the game. You must also come to understand that the language is highly respected inthe Clans, the use of contractions are forbidden. However over the yeas thelanguage has become straggled with many hyphenations abbreviations and buzzwordsto convey the most amount of meaning with the least amount of words. Step Four- is to use what younow have learned about Warden Clans and Clan terminology to an alternate personalitythat you will use inside the MechWarrior community. Do what a warden warriorwould do, say what a warden warrior would say, and think what a warden warriorwould think. Aggression and somewhat of disrespect may be shown towards theCrusader Clans, lower casts, and freeborns is highly promoted. But it allsmust be displayed as a since that everyone can understand that it is justout of character not abuse of power. If you make a really harsh/aggressiveremark, state that it is your character stating it and not you personallye.g. (Character speaking “My dog has more honor than all of you freebirthscum!”) Noticed that character speaking was placed before the harshremark with asterisk around it signifying that it is coming from the character,which means it is not to be taken personally and or offensively to the heartby others. But try top play along with the character format when in real-time.When someone speaks in character it is mostly playful and meaningless, itwas just said to add flavor to the game. Remember, it all boils down to “It is only a game...”. Clan ritualsand ceremonies: For a further understanding of Clan rituals, tradition, society, and ceremoniesyou are better off reading a three novel trilogy known as “TheBlood of Kerensk” AKA “Kerensky Trilogy” (Lethal Heritage, Blood Legacy, and LostDestiny). You may want to check your local library(s), used book store(s),www.amazon.com, orwww.ebay.com for thesebooks if you are interested. These enhancements can bewavered by selecting a different mode to operate at a quicker pace to getthings done. That is why there are two operation modes in SLP, “Real-TimeMode” and “Fast Pace Mode". Real-TimeMode: When running in Real-Time everyone uses their clan character. All the ceremonialprotocols and procedures are performed. All Clan words and Clan Language willbe used top the best of our abilities. If you were to sit back and watch SLPoperate in Real-Time, it would be like watching the Clan ceremonies and cultureyou read out of a BattleTech novel come to life. Trying to operate under Real-Timemay become hard for people who are new to BattleTech and/or the Clans. Real-TimeMode is the standard setting for SLP, and everything should be carried outin Real-Time unless told differently by a Commanding Officer. Fast-PaceMode: Fast-Pace is an accelerated procedure that allows things to be done quicklyby dropping all the jazzy enhancements to Clan society & culture. Fast-Paceis put into effect by a Commanding Officer who needs to get a large list ofthings done quickly. A Commanding Officer should only be put Fast-Pace ineffect when there is a list of things to do and little time to do it in. Afterthe list of objectives are completed, the mode automatically returns to Real-Time.