Guilds?

     I wonder what it is about the "Caste of Assassins" that seems to attract so many followers. I would think that most of them think it's really "dark and mysterious" to be an Assassin. Perhaps they have this deep rooted need to be "feared". Maybe it's a fashion statement to walk into a channel with the "black dagger" painted on their IRC foreheads. I would doubt that they are Assassins in real life, so that can't be the reason. Whatever the reason, why they choose to play Assassins is not the topic of this editorial. The fact that they now seek to standardize IRC Gor is. There is an "Assassins Guild" now, making it's presence known, much like the remnants of last Thanksgiving's potato salad as it falls from the shelf in the back of the refrigerator. I am not quite sure what to think about this. I visited the "Assassins Guild" website, and was greeted with something about bringing "order and uniformity" to Gor.  Now I have to wonder who in their right mind would even ask the Assassin's Caste to do this for them. I wouldn't. After all, the Caste of Assassins is just a roleplay thing. Why should Goreans wish to have their world ruled and ordered by a fictional group of people? Perhaps someone out there knows the answer. As I pondered this situation, an idea began to dawn...

     Why not a "Warriors Guild"? How about a "Peasants Guild"? Or a "Scribes Guild"? Perhaps a "Physicians Guild"? We could have any number of "Guilds" to run IRC Gor, could we not? Many of which would probably be a bit more realistic, and better fit to the task than the caste of killers. Somehow I find it a bit unnerving to think of people actually looking to this "Assassins Guild" for guidance and teaching. I continue to think, and the answer begins to come forth, like a dead horse, returned from the grave for a much needed beating...

     Considering that Assassins are roleplay figures, (my apologies to any real-life Assassins here) the only thing the "Assassins Guild" could be interested in doing, would be to bring "order and uniformity" to their own killing games. What else could they wish to order and unify? With this clarified in my own mind, I find myself thinking perhaps the "Guild" is a good thing for these people, just so they realize their idea of "order and uniformity" will in no way effect the lives of those here who have no interest in playing the game. If you are even bordering on thinking that IRC Killing is not a game, then perhaps you will do us all a favor, and take a long, much needed siesta from IRC. If you find these words offensive, then bring your Assassin self to my doorstep, knock on the door, sword drawn, and say "I have come for you". I promise you I will not use a popup or a macro to respond. *smile*

     On a final note, I have a suggestion for the "Guild": Circulate through IRC Gor, ask everyone the simple question "If you are killed, will you die?". Compile a list of those who answer "yes", and then continue playing. This way you do not have to waste your time and effort "hunting" that which cannot be killed. I know of at least one "Assassin" that seems to have it in for a certain slave. I wonder if it bothers him that this slave will not "die" if he "kills" her? Seems a waste of time to me, but I suppose I am one who values my time, and choose to spend it on more realistic pursuits.

I wish you well