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12-04-2012, 11:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-01-2022, 01:01 AM by Fearless Community.
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(12-04-2012, 10:28 PM)Jokhah Wrote: -snip-
1:No Basing: Doesn't add up as BMDs most certainly deal in contraband and they would want a defensible location to work from. Nothing huge, but 2 doors to create the deal room and the backroom for their illegal goods seems pretty reasonable to me.
The basing rule only covers the creating of huge, metallic bases with gates and windows. Most players do not know the difference, but making a shop(or a similar build, basically an area which is not extremely protected) is not considered a base
2:No adverting illegal goods. I understand this rule but need to point out that everything they sell except ammo is illegal. If I advert as a front (i.e.Check out my pawn shop) can the police arrest me for that? Extention on that, if I rename some of my illegal goods to seem non illegal (i.e. cooking supplies, Military surplus) is that against the rules? Making an actual working "legal" front is excellent in my opinion, and most BMDs should aspire to it. The other way of "safely" selling is being completely mobile, and staying out of sight of course.
3: Cannot own a public store. Does this include if you've made a front to cover your identity? Previous answer covers this as well.
4: metagaming. I understand that ooc is not allowed to put the word out, but if I /pm as a phone call is that okay, if yes, do I have to use /me with what I actually say via my phone to RP it out? Not sure what you're asking. If it's should you stay IC while talking to a potential customer via the "phone" (PM) then yes, do so. If you're RPing a phone call (trying to impress a customer in front of you) then use the /me command. I don't think you need (or can effectively) use environmental effects over the phone.
5: Can cops arrest me merely for being a BMD? Without proof of you selling illegitimate items, no. On the other hand, if BMDs are banned from the city and you are in it, then yes.
6: Can't raid. I'll go with that to support passive RP though I think BMDs should be able to RP war with one another in the case of rivalry as they would normally in real life. To clarify the question, could I have hired thugs to thrash the other BMDs store and jack his pots for example assuming that RP negotiations between the other BMD and I have gone south. You would have to be careful when making such arrangements, and make sure that the other player understands the point of your "competitive war" as well.
7: Expected to act like a shop class in case of a raid. I completely disagree with this. If I were a BMD in real life and someone came to raid me, I would use bullets, not the cops to settle my problem and defend myself. I find calling the cops would not fit the RP situation nor would it be a wise idea as a BMD in general assuming that pot was illegal. I have never found a problem with pulling a pistol in case I was being raided. I think this one actually refers to the Fear RP breakers rather than 100% of the cases.
I do NOT support contra farming as a BMD with the exception to growing weed because lets face it, they are drug dealers based on what around half their market is on this server.
This is just my opinion based on my personal experiences. My personal opinion does not depict that off the staff, nor is it considered 100% accurate. If anyone feels that I am wrong (especially the staff) feel free to edit as you see fit.