>CF is based on the interplay between RP and PK. (Hence the
>name.) We feel that the PK aspect of the game intensifies the
>RP, not vice-versa. Again, that may mean it's not the right
>game for you, and that you'd be happier here if we shifted
>that focus.

You contradict yourself here. Interplay means give and take. And yet you say RP does not intensify the PK? Whoa boy. Pico, and Julius both discussed the need for RP focused and enhanced PK. That sounds exactly like your "vice-versa". This "we" you speak is not the people I used to read and hear about and associate with CF.

Anything that ties a player to CF via an enhanced atmosphere makes PK all the more sweet. Being able to do things that I can lose to a pk event makes them all the more precious. Ever notice how those two young female characters are attached to their ducks? To the point of doing whatever it takes to prevent losing them? That is RP driving an increased PK experience for both. Also there is a character who loves having a doll, another great non PK foil to make her PK experience more intense and she strives to keep or recover her keepsake!

Sadly duckie and dollie access is minimal.

>However, taking that course would also piss off a
>lot of other people, and fundamentally change something we're
>quite happy with. I'm just trying to make sure that you
>understand that you're barking up the wrong tree.
>

I have never once said throw out the baby with the bath water. That is you and yours prevailing view of anything different. Would more people for the avid PKers to hunt piss them off? Would more ways to interact in game piss off players? More things to do when not PKing would drive people to distraction and make them go elsewhere to play with pretty pieces of string? I would hope you have a better base player than that.

I have never said get RID of PK! I have, repeatedly, said put in places and things that compliment and augment the overall experience on CF. And that definately INCLUDES PK! I have played a lot of games, and PK is what gives the spice to the menu, I agree wholeheartedly, but having different dishes and different spices makes the meal enjoyable.

Oh and if it has not been noted, I hate Nepenthe's online persona. I bet he is a great guy in person, but online I want to take my virtual rope and hang his avatar! I know the feeling is mutual.