[Discussion] New Themes

[Andrew]

Ahh I like this theme. But I'll contribute the idea of a medieval kingdom theme if this is a serious consideration. Its more widely known compared to an Ancient Greece, which im not too familiar with.

[Cormac]

I support the Ancient Greek theme.

Whether we go with that or not, I hope we will repeal the Corporate theme. The whole thing is sterile and out of place, even moreso than some of the other really bizarre themes Lazarus has adopted in the past. I could live with Maoism, Confucianism, and Magical Realms, but don't ask me to live with corporations.

[treadwellia]

Medieval kingdom Lazarus sounds fun, but I don't know if we should discard the corporate thing yet. Also, I second the idea that very few know much about ancient Greek stuff outside of mythology.

And in really wacky, out there thoughts: human body Lazarus! White Blood Cells for Defenders or Raiders, Delegate is Brain, Vice is Heart, Ministers are Hands or Feet, people are Organs. . . .

I am by no means serious about that last idea.

[Wycliffe]

The key for us, what we need, is to be able to take our theme seriously. I don't want to plunge into yet another change that fits the contemporary moods and whims of the people- we were all set to create a gothic vampire theme before the discussion turned to this. It has to be permanent, it has to lay the foundations for our future, it has to give our region a backdrop for our culture.

[Roavin]

And in really wacky, out there thoughts: human body Lazarus! White Blood Cells for Defenders or Raiders, Delegate is Brain, Vice is Heart, Ministers are Hands or Feet, people are Organs. . . .

I am by no means serious about that last idea.

Shame because I actually like that idea

[Imaginary]

I like the LazCorp theme. :> but whatevs

[Aumelodia]

Well it looks like there’s a substantial amount of support for LazCorp. That’s good, because it means no hassle, as long as people are actually determined to keep it going ideally permanently. I have no problem with LazCorp if people are dedicated to it. 

I’m really not a fan of an Ancient Greek theme. It feels like an ancient theme just because Osiris and Balder have one.

Which is.... because they’re well-liked and they stick around? When the other two regions of our type have themes with the exact same patently good attributes, it makes sense to model ours after them, no?

I think we could think about changing corporate to something like Laz'R'Us yeah  

I would also support making the theme the official theme in some capacity, such as having the titles move over to the mandate instead of a bill where they are just alternate titles. Making it the official theme not just a "Can be used" thing... but I am also ok with what we have here staying. I don't see a need to change it honestly.

No no no no no no no no no... {no’s continue on to infinity}

Incorporating the the theme into the constitution was one of the major weak points that led to the downfall of the CU. Would not recommend.

[Wycliffe]

The more I think about it, the more I'm coming around the idea that we might not want to have an official theme. Placing ourselves in a certain theme is bound to always be unsatisfactory to a solid chunk of the population- most people don't like LazCorp, and of them, they're all divided on what they want to replace it. I think in the long run, we may find more potential to develop our own, unique identity without shoehorning ourselves into a particular set of titles and culture that we may soon grow tired of- as with what happened to the HRL, the CU, the Realms, etc.

I would support legislation to give our titles respectable, but thematically neutral names. Things like legislature/congress, Delegate/Queen/Lord/Lady, High Court, etc. My first thought is that LazCorp should go. And as much as I dig the ancient Greek idea, and I do think we can make that work, I'm inclined to believe we'll end up better off in the long run if we develop it without an official rule enforcing it.

[Arlo]

At the end of the day I don't really care what the theme is. Lazcorp is fun, though it feels to me like it works better as a meme and informal theme than an actual regional identity.

I generally think Lazarus has historically approached theming wrong. Stop trying to impose a strict theme from the top down where everything is already decided -- and let one evolve on its own from interactions within the community. Other regions have very loose theming -- while Laz tends to take it a bit too far.

Just my cents.

[New Rogernomics]

At the end of the day I don't really care what the theme is. Lazcorp is fun, though it feels to me like it works better as a meme and informal theme than an actual regional identity.

I generally think Lazarus has historically approached theming wrong. Stop trying to impose a strict theme from the top down where everything is already decided -- and let one evolve on its own from interactions within the community. Other regions have very loose theming -- while Laz tends to take it a bit too far.

Just my cents.

Theming is only an issue when it changes the government functions, and all the themes thus far have just changed the titles. LazCorp is only corporate imagery and a little bit of roleplay if people want to, which is why Lazarus can afford to be apathetic on LazCorp.