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A thought crossed my mind.

We all believe we are awakened and enlightened to the lie that is the Matrix. Yet, we religiously log in everyday into
"matrixes" : The internet, forums, mmorpgs, MxO... So in a way, we escape reality and find a new one in the form of pixels!

I realize the concept of awakening is specific to MxO, very few actually believe that the Real World (no no not the desert of the real)
is a Matrix - Maybe it is actually, but who cares? In the end there are no answers and the terms awakening, truth, enlightening are
just more lies. Our only Truth, the one we want to believe, is the Truth that makes us special and strong.

hapy one old pal and...

Considering that SOE has The Matrix license and the experienced staff (content, event, community), how would you feel about a sequel to MxO?

Sequel is important because we know the woes with the current engine, an expansion would be nice to but a brand new game would be wonderful. I would really love to see a new mmorpg based on this license and I am sure many more would like the same. There are thousands, millions of people who love the movies and would want a game living to its name. The question is: would SOE/WB even be interested?

Speaking to a few friends, they liked the idea of a online petition and written letter to SOE/WB but most, sadly, do not believe it will make a difference. They may be right but I do believe that if we can get enough signatures on such petition, SOE will have a look at it. Would you support such project?

And finally what features would you love to see in mxo 2.0? I'd like to see stuff like:

Playable bluepill introduction (starting off getting weird messages like mr anderson, secret meetings, agent chases)
The Real (Hvcfts management and battles, maybe not Zion. Similar to jump to light speed in swg)
More locations (Airport, shopping malls, police stations, prison, football stadium, hospitals...)
Better travel management (more interactive subway system? phones in buildings, less hardlines, motorbikes)
Honor system pvp
Territorial pvp
Melee weapons, more guns
New storyline (breaking the truce?)
And of course more staff dedicated to live events

Feedback please SMILEY

Like PlanetSide or Anarchy Online

My idea is that people can play for free up to level 30. They can continue to get levels of course, but their abilities will not level past 30.
Someone posted something about MxO not having a soul and it made me think. It is true that it is lacking the fresh blood to keep the game and community interesting for everyone. So my suggestion is to make MxO free to a certain extent. Free to download, no subscription and little more content for lower levels (mostly leveling methods and more pvp options)

The lacking content doesnt matter so much if there are enough people around, because players play online for the online experience. Why play when you can't find players for a mission team or fight the same people over and over?

I can hear people thinking how bad this idea could be for mxo revenues, but it wont . Simply because it gives a chance for new players to see more of mxo. I estimate that 70-80% of people trying this game are gone before level 20. At this pace the game will not survive, SOE chose not to invest in this game, fair enough. At least give it a chance, and do something to attract more players! Being on GMT and not finding more than 10 people to play with, isnt fun. No matter what online game you pay and play.

Free to play made me try an FPS (planetSide) which I found nice. When I would never consider trying such game with subscription or trial period.

This is probably my last suggestion as my account ran out of time yesterday, been a great time I will miss many of you.

peace.

Already a large number of mxo players in the new online gaming community site

www.mmoers.com
Still under construction almost finished

Register and enter your faction details in the forums!

thank you.

Friends- gone
Roleplay- gone
Live events- gone
fun,interest- gone
Content- never made it
Gothique- gone

Aye time for me to retire, its been fantastic for a while, but like the other said, everything that has a beginning has an end.
There are so many people I would like to thank but it will take too long and most of them are gone as well. I can't justify a sub for a game I barely play SMILEY

Imagine what a poor Rwandan can buy with 15$ a month!

*sigh* farewell everyone!

I can reached on:
xfire: gothique
second life: Darkness Nori- Emma Walsh
and will be working on MMOers.com

Peace!

When: Friday 7pm PST (9pm EST)
Where: Sai Kung Central dojo (the large building next to the fountain)

Rules:

Sim duels:
Pick a sim and let it beat the others in a dueling tournament.
No changing sim style, so make your sim as soon as you arrive at the place.
The sim you start with stays, so no remaking.
Coder buffs only, only sims allowed to fight.
Email me on friday, preferably well before it is about to start, for a guaranteed place.
Winner get the title of Pwnxy Master.

Battle royale:
Each org place their sims in the middle and step aside from a distance.
Everybody flags at the signal and command their pet to attack other pets
Last pet standing wins a shortlifetime achievement award.

Good luck!

I wonder how many proxies users are out there?

I am thinking about a best proxy tournament (sims fighting each other)
Proxies war, free for all pvp coders only
Best dressed or sexiest proxy competition..(hm nah I will leave that to Sattakan)

It seems the hurdles to implementing a new org are the reputation-missions-constructs-Live events problems.

Well there is a way around it.
Creating an "outlaw" org. This org would be lawless, not recognized by the system. They can't access white halls or archives, they can run missions of any orgs by hacking into their systems but will not gain or lose any reputation.
There are no known leaders, but members themselves. Or maybe by a LESIG members on a rotation system.

I think most do not mind such restrictions, if players can get a new org and run it as they please, with a cautious help from the devs when it comes to Live Events and storyline, they will be happy.

This is an idea I recently had but I will need someone who knows some basic web scripting.

The goal of this event is to bring detailled investigations and clues gathering in The Matrix.
To help you understand better here is a, very basic example:

Murder enquiry

The player enters the office and starts looking for clues.
Obviously items and notes cant be dropped so the player tabs out to a website and type ( or click on icons) : search top drawer.
Searching the top drawer gives the player a key to the desk (key has a number) so he then types:
"open safe with key342"
The safe contains the address to another destination or player to meet and so on.

If someone can come up with such script, it can be used for many other events on that website. This will also open the door to events unlimited in time, with harder riddles taking a few days to crack.

Note: these are just ideas, feel free to add or comment on it. non constructive comments will be reported.

The Nobles organization has started, on a very small scale but aiming to grow stronger.

Who are the Nobles?
Redpills and exiles tired of their leadership, operatives who want to take control of the Matrix and install a peaceful society by power sharing.The org, for obvious reasons, is composed by crews, factions and operatives from all current orgs.Factions and crews are welcome to join this org, however crews are preferrable for a better micromanagement and monitoring of each member.
This is very much a roleplaying organization, but non roleplayers are allowed to join as long as they respect decisions taken by the Council (ie knowing your allies/enemies before you gank).
It is important to know that by joining such org, players aren't restricted from joining live events of their original org, simply being aware of their identity and how they are going to play this event.

Structure of such org
Nobles have a chain of command and various titles and ranks. Each rank can be achieved by achievements, hardworking, level of skill, appointment, valid roleplaying (coup or assassination), heirship. It is not a dictatorship, the org is truly ran by its members, they can work together to vote against a corrupt leader or get rid of him IC. The org is on a honor based system, each member is expected to follow the leadership decision while they plot for a change of head. Decision are taken by one person, however this person will be surrounded by a council of 6 and if 4 or more disagree with a decision they can call a vote of confidence and call for new elections.

Org features

-Territorial ownership. We will run and protect entire neighborhoods, as the org grows stronger, the entire Megacity shall fall under control.

-Very own storyline and events written by the players. Random player missions offered to members and well thought investigative events.

-Org bank held by a Chancellor. Basically collecting donations and managing the bank, offering payments/loans to successful applications and for prize events.

-Org ranks, titles, professions. few examples:
Warrior: Noble soldier.
Rogue: Assassins, thieves, spies (mostly a roleplaying function).
Baron: leaders of a crew or appointed member (the minimum rank to have a vote during elections, each captain cain claim a building for his crew).
Lord: Leader of a faction or promoted member (can claim a neighborhood to rule in, collect tax and protect).
Chancellor: In charge of Org finances.
General: In charge of war planning.
Scribes: Events writers and coordinators.

-Clear objectives and long term goals.

-Own webpage for events, discussions and planning.

-A org closer to the community.

This org is already well on its way and if you or your crew are interested to join the movement, email Gothique or send a pm here.

I loved the twins, in the movies they were badass. They were good at one thing, fearsome and deadly.

Now we get a pair of legs, dancing and running around when not doing /russdance or /kickdoor.
What worse we have to look for a pair of gloves?! I don't mind having to reassemble them somehow, but this is just ridiculous. I'd like whoever is writing such thing to take a step back and ask himself if what he is writing can be taken seriously. How do you think Neo would react if The Oracle told him to look for pair of dancing legs?

And I thought laser eyes were bad. And I dont want to see yet another character coming in mxo which we will never see for months.

gaaaah

I am looking for a couple of volunteers to work on an exciting website I am currently making.
(click on my sig)

A content manager (to help putting stuff like events and articles).
Moderator (for forums and submissions).
A scripter (php and phpnuke knowledge).

If interested leave me a pm here or on the site for more information.
Thanks,

The benefits of having player orgs surpass those of admin led. If you think about it, you are playing a game where nothing much happens, and when it does its not like you can influence anything. And let's face it, regardless of what org you are in you always do the same thing (fight npc, chase npc, shake hand with npc). When you say proudly: I work for X. What exactly do you do any other redpill doesnt?

Player orgs, orgs run by playerS(<<<notice the S) if done properly can be much more fun. A political force spread across official orgs, with elections to promote new figures each month, helped by events organizers to give it life. And the more the merrier.

Oh god...
I have this problem...I have a whopping 32 reputation with the merovingian I need to max
I want to Demon coat the earpiece and glasses and 01 loot,
My Pandora Box coat is gone. with all this grinding I wonder if it is not preferrable to start a fresh character, it will be level 50
before I get all i want.

Madness.

Here is an idea.. Live Events parties with raffles. Save my eyes from bleeding code in the real~!

*coughs*

Pre work for a recursion comic im working on, since I have no boadband yet i got plenty of time!

Linksy and Yawheh, pleease email me screenshots of your rsi (gothique@gmail.com)

Vanil Anubis

Sallo Nightrace

Aqua v VoidAqua v Void 2

I'm doing a little comic, here is a sneak preview ^^

Vanil Anubis

Sallo Nightrace

Aqua v VoidAqua v Void 2

The forum alone is worth the $15. Dont leave!

Grind to Transcendent: is actually more fun than missions, level up chatting and even spamming!
Forum Pvp: Get high forum CQ by attacking other forumers! Enjoy large scale wars until an admin decides the winner!
Live Forum Events: Forum Drama is much more fun than Live Events, not scripted, unpredictable and you can actually participate at any timezone!
Roleplaying: Rpers have their own districts to live their character, with a better spelling than in game!
Crafting: Enjoy making new sigs, videos and images!
Player events: Forums even has events and riddles, only problem you probably will have to log in to get your reward!
~~Agent~~ Mod threat: Post deletion, post lockage, nospoons, permanent death. Do you have what it takes to avoid the Mods?

End content: custom avatar and title, dev recognition, access to plenty of champagne.

Also : LESS BUGS, NO SPLOITS, NO LAG! More dev interaction! Free server transfer: Simply click to the forums of the server of your choice and join their communities and events!

Try it for free for 10 days! Register a free trial account today!
Welcome to the Real World.

You must realize the truth: There is no post. Then you will see it is not the post that has moved, only yourself.

Maybe once he logs off he will save us. <.<

We speak a lot about the Drama. But what is the Why?

I believe the lack of a purpose, objectives and common enemies, we descended
into a world where we create our own nemesis: the players around us. There are no other means for us
to channel this need of aggressivity and violence, purpose and
achievement than this direct challenge on community members.

Mxo reminds me of Big Brother on telly. A bunch of people isolated in a
house with not much to do but face each others. It all start good and
fun but the boredom turns them against each other, making it delightful
for viewers and ratings. But mxo doesnt want to see anger and grief, evictions and members leaving week after week til the show is over! something needs
to be done.

Content. Or the lack of.

Back
then, with the LET, events brought us frequent and charismatic enemies
to hunt or protect for many weeks. Now it's gone, why would players
bother to chase a character they don't even know? Or someone they know
will be gone in an hour and will never see again?

I'd prefer
10times to see Gray log on sporadically during the day, chat and fight.
To see him go from hardline to hardline, pissing people off (positively) and
taking the frustration of mervs and zionites.

People care less about the storyline,
they just want a good time, not frustration chasing some dodgy
character! 15mn here and there throughout the day is best than one
laggy, uninteresting chase or spawn of x npcs with cool names. people
play this game so they can interact with known characters.
Especially, the new player trying the game for a couple of weeks want
to see those, that's why they play the Matrix. The LESIG cannot compensate for such thing.

I know it is impossible for Rarebit to continue the storyline and at
the same time fill these gaps when he is really a dev..*sigh* I would
yell at SOE for stealing mxo devs and not doing what is needed. I would ask Paul to adapt the story, involving less characters because
of the lack of staff to play them. Heck he could even help with the
events in game, I am sure he would do a great job!

The community.

It is up to us to realise that, right now, our adversaries are just players who want to be part of something rather
than being alienated for their identity. There are so many nice players around, we barely see them because they are chocked under the more vocal antisocial people. And on top of that, many
players are undermining others in their own organization! Words hurt
more than bullets. When one word can be ignored, hundreds cannot. Why
continue playing? People play MMO so they can interact with others, if
others can't accept them, they will leave.

I have seen too many friends and entire factions go to other games and am
tired. I have a thousand strong buddy list and dont think 10% are still
active, many leaving because of a sour community. Players are being picked and harassed because of their org or
faction, because they are noobs, because of the way they rp or pvp, it has to stop.

Boredom, lack of interest and frustration is deteriorates our
community, we need to stop it from becoming a land of hostiles and few
strong enough to cope with them. I want to see people discuss how to tackle an LEC rather than planning the gank of some ppl or faction.
I know I rant a lot, I hope I can be constructive and point to problems and possible solutions because I care for this game.

Peace!

Message Edited by gothique on 06.30.2006 05:40 AM

Wakes up to find that the server is down.
Reformats and reinstall mxo, thinking he has a virus.
Trolls forums, post something about the client error before he realises its down for maintenance.
Rants about his post being locked.
Gets warned for spam/flame.
Bumps his faction recruitment post.
Looks for a screenshot with his rsi looking mean and makes new sig.
Tells everyone on xfire that the server is up
Complains about Mara c being empty
Dance3 in mara c.
Duels a few times.
Gets frustrated, calls him a sploiter.
Not many to trash so he heads to Camon c.
Sits for a moment, listening to the RP, bickers about his org being leetest.
Griefs the RPers and flags waiting or running around.
Goes back to Mara C, flags with shadow in the middle of the zerg.
Dance3 until he gets killed.
Asks for a rez until he autoreconstructs.
Dies a few more times until he manages to suicide to lose his flag.
After he got bored of sitting in mid air using an exploit he decides to open his box3 with friends.
Whine about ninja looters
Gets a tell: Pvp Mara C!
Spams his buddy list and faction: PvP Mara C!
Walks proudly flagged, after his side ganked the few enemies.
They get bored and leave exactly when the opposite org brings the zerg.
insults/whines about players who can't win without numbers.
Loads sniper and tries hit and ~~run~~ hyperjump.
Hears about a live event and runs to the scene.
Asks the Oracle for cookies and does /orangutan.
Goes back to Mara C and tune to a radio station
Dances naked spamming the radio url.
Tries to /weddingcake a random female RSI.
Switches orgs so he can attack the person he dislikes.
Complains about the lag and sploiters.
Submits a CCR.
Goes AFK a bit
Tricks a noob into typing /pvp.
Laughs about it on Teamspeak.
PvPs
Goes to sleep.

Many Live, Lesig events happen without many players knowing when, what and how it happened. Do casual, new players have to wait to reach a high level or know the right people before they understand what is going on?

The little information a lot get is from rare cinematics, rare criticals and word to mouth. A LO can't chase every player and every faction to keep them updated. The majority don't visit the forums, I think devs should make it easier for all the casual players to at least know what is happening. Even reading the forums it is hard to get a clear picture of what is goin on.

Suggestions for the community:

Player/LO driven org weekly meeting events, not the usual secret hidden meetings no one knows about but a handful of people. I am talking about public discussions in public places, to analyze what happened on all servers and how it affects the storyline. Explaining who the characters are and their purpose, answer questions and plan for future events. For example the machinist community could meet every wed. at a certain time in tabor park or at random times using the org channel system message.
Events recap by Lesig after it is over, using the org announcement channel to rally the org.
Fewer factions make communication between players and LOs. I hate to say this but a player will have more chances to get involved by joining one large known faction.

Suggestion for the devs:

Org announcements for critical messages while an event is happening. Instead of losing the important bit in area chat, the whole organization could get a glimpse of the action and key dialog with system messages.
example:
X: I am x, I came here to kick your butt, Zion scoundrel.
X was just killed by y.
y: Nice try, y. Send my regards to the French.
Congratulations to operative z for finding the scum.

Email: Entire server or org, weekly or fortnightly email with a quick recap of events. Random server emails with character description and biography for example. Let the Lesig write such thing and the devs send them.
Report spammer function. For ex, if there are roughly 30 people in the area and 15 reported the same player, he would get an automatic area mute for 15 minutes.

Message Edited by gothique on 06.23.2006 11:02 AM

Mxo Abbreviations

After a lengthy research, I compiled this list of commonly used abbreviations in the game and forums.

ACCT: Account.

Admin: Administrator.

AFK: Away from Keyboard.

Alt: Alternate Character.

AOE: Area of Effect

BRB: Be right back.

CB: Code Bit(s), sometimes followed by a number.

CC: Credit Card or Crew Chat.

CCR: Customer Complaint Request (?).

Char: Character.

Coords: Coordinates.

CSR: Customer Service Representative.

CQ: Combat Quality (point attributed for the most damage in a pvp kill)

Cyph: Cypherite(s).

Dev: Developer.

DN1: Data Node 1.

DOT: Damage over Time.

DT: Downtown.

EFK: Extreme Falling Kick.

EPN: E Pluribus Neo.

EST: Eastern Standard Time.

EULA: End User License Agreement.

FC: Faction Chat.

FTW: For the Win.

GF: Good Fight.

GM: GrandMaster.

GMT: Greenwich Meridian Time (UK timezone).

Hax: Hacks.

HJ: Hyperjump.

HL: Hardline.

IBL: In Before Lock (not recommended).

IC: In Character (rp term).

IL: Interlock.

INT: International District.

K: Short for OK.

KFGM: Kung Fu GrandMaster.

LE: Live Event(s).

LEC: Live Event Character.

LESIG: Live Event Special Interest Group.

LET: Live Event Team.

LFG-LFT: Looking for Group/Team.

LO: Liaison Officer.

LOL: Laugh out Loud.

MA: Martial Art(ist).

Mach: Machine(s).

MC: Mara Central.

Merv/Mero: Merovingian.

Mish: Mission.

MXO: Matrix Online.

NP: No Problem.

NPC: Non Playable Character.

OB: Ookami Batsu ;p

OOC: Out of Character.

OMG: Oh My God.

OMW: On My Way.

Org: Organisation.

PE: Player Event.

Pls/Plz: Please.

PST: Pacific Standard Time.

PvE: Player v Environment (non player entity).

PvP: Player v Player.

PVPer: A player involved in PvP.

PW: Password.

QA: Questions/Answers, Name of the test server.

QFT: Quoted for Truth.

Rec: Recursion.

Rez: Resurrection (revive).

RICH: Richland.

RP: Roleplaying.

RPer: Roleplayer.

RPPVP: Player battle involving roleplaying or part of an RP event.

RSI: Residual Self Image.

SKC: Sidekick combo.

Sig: Signature.

Sim: Simulacra, Simulacrum.

SOE: Sony Online Entertainment.

Sploit: Exploit.

Sub: Subscription.

TC: Team Chat.

Tourny: Tournament.

TOS: Terms of Service.

TP: Tabor Park, Recall (teleportation).

UM: Utility Master.

*CENSORED*: What the?

WB: Welcome Back.

WW: Westview.

Message Edited by gothique on 06.22.2006 09:06 AM

I have been thinking that it would be great if a dev could log with let's say for example Seraph and wait in a mission building. Accessing the mission system he would give, all zion operatives a new unique temporary critical mission objective (Meet Seraph).

Obviously only one team will be able to do this mission. They may complete an objective or 2 in that zone, helped or not by the dev(killing enemies, getting a key from the mainframe or desk) then chat Seraph or duel him.The dev may even help the team for another mission.

Once the mission is done, the dev may wait a little, use another character and do a few more.
I like this idea of randomness and I prefer a small meeting with no lag or spam than an unplayable hour long event.

LESIG suggestions. It would be better with 3 different LESIG, one for each server with members from a different server. This would allow leaks sometimes obvious favoritism.
Give the LESIG more powers and items, forum accounts, but for a new generation of LESIG who would get a free LESIG account if they agree to a strict NDE and give up using any other account. I am sure many would be interested!

As mentioned in ask a Dev, HcFrog is no longer working on MxO.
Frogger thanks for everything you have done for this game and for being so cool SMILEY

I wish you the best!

Take care (specially on the treacherous roads :p) and hope you come back!

Bye Frogger : (

The Matrix Online has a good amount of rpers but sadly , a real hierarchy and structure is lacking.

Structure?

Using an example of other mmorpgs. All players start at the bottom of
the ladder and work to develop their characters in the path they
choose. They are rewarded by their quality, hardwork and perseverance.

This can only work with respect. A good roleplayer understands
that for the rp to thrives, it needs all sorts of flavours. A player
doesn't have to like everything happening around him, but needs to work
with others to work out their differences and find a compromise.

Respecting each others and higher profile players IC and/or OOC. Then the rp vets, having earned their place, are responsible for driving the
roleplaying in that community. Playing their leadership role and
helping other's player development.

The problem I see in MxO is that there isn't such structure. I have
this feeling that every rper sees himself as the "main actor", instead
of being part of a larger melting pot.

The only characters earning their respect are the Live Event
Characters. The rest is just a large mass of people who, as soon as
they step into the RP scene, are wiser and better than everybody else
with no or little consideration of the player history of their
organisations.

I understand that a lot want to shine, recruit to their cause or impose
their beliefs to the community, but it's not done in a positive way,
only driving more protectionism, isolationism, tensions and
hostilities.

On the bright side, I recently met a lot of new faces in the RP
community, with a fresh and brand new community to play with (thanks to
this free trial). I really enjoy these new characters, I urge everyone
to look out for them, lot of friendly people who need you and we need
them. I hope
they are properly welcomed on each server and do not make the mistakes
we made.

Most of the rp in mxo is "hardline rp". Argueing on who is right or
wrong, fighting meaningless battles with snazzy comments. Honestly I
don't call this rp! RP is more than just being in character, it's also
planning and playing events with your friends and foes, not sitting at
the hardline telling them that they suck!

Player run events clearly illustrate this problem: Players hardly find
other players to fill acting roles, bringing in scripted alts to do the
job, offering large amounts of $info to draw a crowd. After the end of
an event, unlike live events, characters simply disappear. Very little RP content other that waiting for the next PE. If we knew our community a bit better, it would be much better!

I spend a lot of time learning more about each active rper out there and If I get the chance, I try to spot the lowbies running around and offer
them a conversation. Good way to make new friends and bring fresh faces
in the rp scene. This is what I believe we should do more.

The game itself isn't the best place for roleplaying, it's lacking
tools, purpose in pvp, player run constructs, emotes, commands and items, but
there is room for some quality stuff.

Is this going to change? Probably not in the near future, but I hope steps are taken to
give the players more to work with, and that the players learn how to
work together! Our duty as rpers is to make everyone enjoy what they decide to be.

Note: personal analysis from the recursion server.

Message Edited by gothique on 06.01.2006 06:04 PM

All I can see is spam after spam so the threads stay on top!
What does this tell the people looking for a faction? Nothing! It doesn't really help them get the feel of each faction.

I suggest wet discuss stuff going on in your faction. Events, roleplay, pvp, player birthdays, anectodes and funny moments...
This is better advertising, more instructive and a better read!
It is the best place to raise your faction's profile without being called an egocentric egomaniac! :p

discuss

Data mining is fun!

He tried to tap my node but he was lacking the ability SMILEY

Get your data miner stuff and join us downtown for some Mining Party!

Message Edited by gothique on 05.26.2006 09:23 AM

Remember the scene when Trinity jumps and kicks that security guard? She stood still in mid air and the camera rotated around her for a few seconds.

This could work in mxo! Frozen anim and camera movement.
The anim would only appear for the ppl in interlock, observers would see the move done without the pause then the 2 would just stop fighting til the anims catch up.

Crew of the merv faction Ookami Batsu
European crew
Uk, portugal, spain, NL, Germany..doesn't matter!

Please contact Sfynx in game
or post an app in here

Short notice event!

Friday 25th at 5pm EST, 2pm PST, 10pm GMT in the Yuki Archive.

Please notifiy the lowbies in your crew and faction. Help them get there and enjoy some fun and pvp. Come in numbers!

If you need help getting there or info to buy the ticket, send a tell Gothique or ask any member of the Ookami Batsu.

Directions

Head to your Organization Archivist (type /orgnames to know where you belong)

Make sure you tag the nearest hardline so you can get back quickly

Buy the book from the vendor (Yuki 15-25) .Equip it and wait by the NPC reading a book, he will

warp you to Yuki. (Permanent item, buy it once)

Form teams with your orgmates and friends, no fee or prize just a lot of fun!

Let the hunt begin SMILEY

Hehe just had this idea. Name the people you would like to have in your dream crew and their position.

Here is mine for an example (feel free to edit the ranks)
Not being biased so no one from OB ^^

Crew name: .....

Captain: Fenshire :p

First Mate:    Gothique
Operator:     Garutachi

Administration: Barloke
Technician:        Darminian
Security (pvp): Carbuncle
                    Hntresss
                           Theconstant

Medic:           Austrian
Cook:             Pltchaos
Entertainer: Phanthomztryker
Cleaner:        Crashkill or maybe Liliane (jk lili <3)

fenfen :p

Something that has been bothering me since the Novalis ll. There are a lot of factions but are there elite crews out there?

By elite I mean a solid background, active, recognized/respected members. Whether it's rp or pvp.

I think it's a shame that players jump straight to factions without building solid crews before. Crews identities are most of the time swallowed by the faction tag.

Do people outside your faction know your crew name and what it stands for? In Exilium is one example, but it looks like a one man crew, we need more Novalises and crew rp =)

And managing a crew is so much easier than a faction!

How close can you get ^^

Well it's just for fun, since they are only for web admins. But hey, post the one you would like under your name!
Keep em small! (i think 70x70 pixels is max)

Here are my faves:

Femmes Fatales

Monsieur Le Merovingien, your
loyal operatives have formed a squad to protect the organization's
interests in the style and fashion you and your beautiful wife
appreciate.

Female Merovingian
operatives wanted. Snakeskin dresses and Avero heels mandatory. contact
Gothique, hntresss, ScarletDancer or Sorceress101 for more details.

Femmes Fatales

Monsieur Le Merovingien, your loyal operatives have formed a squad to protect the organization's interests in the style and fashion you and your beautiful wife appreciate.

Female Merovingian operatives wanted. Snakeskin dresses and Avero heels mandatory. contact Gothique, hntresss, ScarletDancer or Sorceress101 for more details.

Thinking about becoming a evil darth ruthless villain of the Matrix and not too sure how to start? Here are quick tips based on my experience.

IC and OOC
Players are easily offended or don't notice someone being in character. I strongly advise to let players around you that you are just having fun.

Right and Wrong
Some know they are wrong and do it deliberately, enjoying the sense of fear and pain they cause others (like me hehe) don't understand or believe in right and wrong and do what they have to do. It really depends on the nature and background of your character.

Personality
Very important. Plan your behaviour carefully and stick to it. Examples are cold blooded, psychotic/mad, vicious, classy/out of touch, thug/gangster, bossy, relentless or working behind the scenes. It should be reflected in the way you talk, act and walk.

Setting targets
Whether its long term or short term (enslaving every red pill , assassination..) stick to it and work hard to achieve it. Unless you are just a minion following orders, focus on one or two objectives at a time. Your plans are part of your identity, changing too often only hurts your reputation.

What can a villain do in the Matrix
The list is long! Kidnappings, hostage situation, theft, torture, aggression, assassination, killings, spying/stalking, mind control...Obviously you will need cooperation and planning. You can target red pills, exiles, blue pills, installations, buildings...
Start by getting your name and intentions recognized, this requires meeting and rping with a lot of people. Once players are familiar with your characters move on to small then large scale player events.

Ways to approach rp situations
It really depends on your style and the person you target. I prefer a IC approach rather than the OOC "can I kidnap you, meet me there ok?" scripted line.
I would simply take it slowly. Using this kidnapping example, I would invite the person to some secret location then start the usual villain speech and leave opportunities for the player to escape or attack me. I will deliberately make IC mistakes allowing a more open ended situation. It takes some practice, but you don't have to be IC all the time, you can let the players know their options. If you require your character to succeed, cooperate with the players around you or they may not enjoy the story.
Also important to update the community in forums!

Predictability
I think that it is important for good rp. If players know about your character behaviour and pattern, that helps them creating situations for your story. If your rp is good, people will try to stop you and it's good to give them something to work with.
Having said that, unpredictable characters are interesting as well but harder for others to interact and the story is pretty much on your own terms.

Remember that roleplaying isnt about winning or losing, it's about creating interesting scenarios and having fun SMILEY