01-26-2006, 06:32 PM
Alram,Jan 26 2006, 11:11 AM Wrote:The lurkers on Terenas have never had a written document that lays out the loot rules. We also have never engaged in long drawn out discussions about precisely how loot rules should be implemented. In spite of this we have a fair system that works for us. The major reason our looting system works is that we are mature people who enjoy playing together and treat one another fairly.
The idea of having a written document which lays out the loot rules sounds good on paper; however, I would prefer not to have a guild alliance made up of attorneys who refer to a written document for resolution of disputes. In fact I would prefer to have the loot rules be as simple as possible in order to avoid conflict and misinterpretation. Accordingly I propose the following modifications to GG's suggestions(items in quotes come directly from GG's post):
So the remainder of your post is now a written document describing loot rules. While you are trying to keep them simple (which is good), they are even now in a state that requires they be written to fully absorb. I'm not sure I understand your comments about lawyers etc. I believe if expectations are clearly understood beforehand there will be fewer problems. This doesn't mean the document needs to be complicated. If the only knowledge of the loot rules is through informal chat discussion there can ALWAYS be misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
Once a certain level of trust develops maybe it won't be necessary, but I don't think trying to describe even the level of rules you have posted now via in game chat or teamspeak is going to work for either side to understand them fully. They need to be read and absorbed, for example on your post ;)