risk Posted December 24, 2025 Report Posted December 24, 2025 FACTION THREADS & DOCUMENTATION Faction forum threads serve as the public-facing record of a faction’s identity and roleplay. They allow the wider community to understand who a faction is and provide Faction Management with material used to evaluate recognition, progression, and long-term consistency. What a faction chooses to write is what it will be held to. Lore should be creative, grounded, and written with the intent to be actively portrayed over time. Lore written to eliminate risk, claim unchecked power, or justify meta tactics is considered unoriginal and will not be viewed favorably. Faction threads are not checklists. Consistency and follow-through matter more than volume. Purpose of the Faction Thread A faction thread exists to: Establish the faction’s identity and direction Document roleplay activity and meaningful developments Show outward interaction with the criminal ecosystem Provide continuity as factions grow, change leadership, or evolve over time Faction Management evaluates threads alongside in game observation. Threads should reflect what actually occurs in roleplay, not aspirational or exaggerated activity. Thread Creation & Originality Requirements Faction threads must: Be created and maintained by faction leadership Be original in concept, writing, and presentation Not reuse or copy text, designs, or concepts from other factions or communities Posts may include text within images for stylistic purposes. However, all written content must also appear as plain text within the post to ensure accessibility and proper indexing. Plain text may be placed directly in the post, within quotes, or inside spoilers. Recognition Requirements — Original Post & Initial Activity Before a faction can be recognized and assigned Guides, it must meet the requirements below. These are entry requirements, not progression standards. Original Post Requirements The original post must clearly establish the faction’s foundation and intended role in the criminal world. It should include: How the faction intends to enter the criminal world The role or niche the faction seeks to occupy Where they plan to operate What the faction focuses on and what it intentionally avoids The tools, vehicles, and methods the faction plans to use A backstory or history The faction’s rank structure and leadership framework Short-term and long-term goals Any OOC rules members are expected to follow The original post may be updated over time, provided changes reflect actual roleplay progression. Lore is expected to evolve through roleplay. Updates are acceptable when they reflect in-character developments rather than retroactive justifications or attempts to avoid risk. Initial Activity Requirements Before recognition, a faction must demonstrate a foundational level of activity: The faction thread must show a minimum activity period to establish consistency A minimum of 3 posts over a period of 14 days must exist, contributed by both leadership and members Early posts must include narrative roleplay, not screenshots alone These early posts should showcase: The type of roleplay the faction engages in How the faction interacts with others How its identity is expressed in practice Faction Management will not assign Guides until these requirements are met. Ongoing Thread Expectations (Post-Recognition) Once recognized, faction threads should continue to reflect meaningful developments and interactions involving the faction. Posts may include: Roleplay events or operations Internal developments such as promotions or restructuring Diplomacy, conflict, or negotiations with other factions Hosted or participated events Lore progression tied to stated goals Both leadership and members are expected to contribute. Threads that rely solely on a single poster may be considered stagnant. Exact posting cadence and activity windows are governed by Faction Standards and tier requirements, not this section. Leadership Changes & Thread Continuity If the faction leader or original thread owner leaves the faction, new leadership must contact Faction Management to determine whether the existing thread may continue or if a new one is required. Threads may not be transferred or continued without FM approval. Quote
