Basically, as Godean has said, for EVALUATION PURPOSES, RPB is simpler.

Now I've given the matter some contemplation and I believe I could set up a system in which a person could create a Story RP and it could be run on an experimental basis. however, that would be a much more complex set of criteria.

As things have stood I thought to use RP and more advbanced RPB as a basis for ADVANCEMENT in rank within the Masters and a very simple showing of skills at the entry level. Thats why only a simple RPB, no necessity to win and the loser will not necissarily have to 'go away'...just a simple demonstration. This is why I added in a sample of story RPing after your initial post.

But Andromeda, if you are confused or perplexed you only need ask me to clarfy matters in private. As it stands it seems your making an aweful clutter in this thread and only restating what you've said previously. If you need further clarification of matters, my PM box is not full.

But having said that, how are we like the Phoenix Knights? We have a stress on RPing, to be sure, and ALL asspects there of, though story RP is of course going to be slow to START. But we are not so competative as to require someone WIN an RPB in order to enter, nor so heartless as to cast aside a previous member should they meet defeat. Where is the similarity? I'm not seeing it.

But, if you do not like the amendments we have made thus far to be more open to those that wish to seek us through a RP route, then clarfiy precisely what it is you would like to see. As I siad, I believe if it isn't enough I may have something in mind that can be instituted, but I'd rather save Story RP for ranking purposes for the time being until our ranks have filled out a little more.

But before I'm entirely off the subject of the necessity of the use of private messaging, ia Cthulhu! Ia-R'lyeh!

While Masters as a breed are always eager to do battle, it would seem that we've outlined this thread to be utilized as either commisary for Masters members or sign up thread for those who wish to join. As it is, your challenge would be viewed as a request by yourself and Anarchy for admission into the clan given where that challenge was made. In future, please address all such challenges privately. If there is no specific target for your challenge, then feel free to send me a private message and I shall relay your message to the group as a whole.

But if anyone from my club wishes to fight you, I will not stand in their way.