[Darth-Apple]

The Great Rivalry - Ancients vs. Moderns

Makestation Roleplay divides participants into two political parties, diametrically opposed, but with equally challenging and pressing ideology and philosophy. (Technically, there's a third political party, but its existence is very mysterious and unknown. More on that will be revealed, or discovered, later. ) These two parties have very different explanations for various pressing issues, and of course there are many possible outcomes. However, the final results are determined by none other than popular vote, and polls will regularly be posted by various members in this board.

Of course these teams, doctrines, ideologies, and more will be revised over time. Each party will have a leader or set of leaders, and a constitution, as well as a private discussion board for its members. Of course these principles will be expanded upon over time, but for now, here are the underlying concepts.

The Setting

The moderns and the ancients have never really been able to get along. In the past, disagreements were heated and no organized representation existed. However, in recent times, people have come together to represent their ideologies. Of course, this representation was a slow developmental process, but the formation of two main political parties was the end result. The ancients and moderns, of course, agree on nothing but the fact that loyalty should be demanded from their members, or they could be voted out for poor representation.

Parties carry out various debates and missions, and of course poor representation of the party's code can cause members of those parties to be evicted. In the end, those most loyal to the party generally get promoted to leadership positions within the party. Those who aren't so loyal get kicked out of the party.

The Moderns

The moderns believe that ancient principles, while valuable, are outdated and no longer applicable to today's universe. The moderns have very liberal views in general, and favor complicated policies, overarching social programs, and of course, change. The moderns are seen as very liberal and progressive, and suffer from goal displacement, but are also considered to be more exciting and dramatic. The full fact sheet for the Moderns can be found here.

The Ancients

The ancients, by contrast, live by the "if it ain't broken, don't fix it" rule. You may assume that this sounds boring, but the ancients feel that time is the best refining tool that society has in place to date, and that standards that have stood the test of time should not be allowed to change in the order of protecting society. Not surprisingly, the ancients also spend a great deal of time sorting through old material, and deciding what content belongs in the grand hall of fame. Admittance to the wall of fame is a difficult achievement to make, but once something is admitted, it is rarely removed. The full fact sheet for the Ancients can be found here.