[Ansteorra] Re: Province

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Alden,
  
  Moonshadowe is the exception...
  
  It would have been MUCH easier for them to become a Barony.
  
  Though you put forth another group that might be better suited in your  vision, unfortunately, Shadowlands is no where near what it was when  you were playing regularly.
  
  Would love to see you out and about.
  
  Lorraine DeerSlayer

Paul DeLisle <ferret at hot.rr.com> wrote:Actually,  Shadowlands is one of the few examples where a Province *might* be  appropriate (IMHO)...a largely transient population; usually very  young...in Shadowlands' case, it might make sense. As I said before;  Crown Lands should be the *exception*, not the rule. And only with  major extenuating circumstances.

Alden


> Way back in the Dark Ages when I lived in Shadowlands - I'm talking the
> early 80's here - we gave some serious consideration to the idea
> of becoming
> a Province.  At that time we had at least 65 or more people actively
> *playing*, which made us bigger and more active than many of the
> baronies of
> the time (ask Their Excellencies Simon and Tessa about the Shadowlands
> turnout at their coronation - I think they still remember it).  We were
> interested in some of the perks of going barony, but we didn't
> want to mess
> up all the great things that were going for us as a very large
> and extremely
> active shire.  So, we thought about the Province idea.  We ended
> up deciding
> to remain a shire, but I've been a fan of provinces ever since.
> I've always
> viewed them as being sort of like a Mega-Shire, with all the good
> perks and
> none of the negative politics of being a barony.
>
> And hey, if that's what the people living there think is best for
> the health
> and well being of their shire, then good for them for recognizing their
> strengths and running with them!  Vivat to our new Province!
> Corrinne


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