Example: I have an alt character who I use for occasional scouting
Scouting is adding to someone else's RP.
What alt is it anyway? Arci Arratece who you use to back up your points on various threads on the official forums?
No, its not Arci. And no its not adding to anyone's RP to occasionally use an alt for scouting so I can justify its existence. As far as having a space presence, the character doesn't exist. They're not a pod pilot. Also, I'm rather offended at the insinuation that the reason I have Arci is to back up my position on the forums. I'm not going to say who the alt is, because I feel like I'd just get harassed over it, so I'm refraining.
But what's the point? Why should I force myself to do that when it serves no functional purpose?
What is the point of training for t2 frigates when it's "more fun" to just RP things about being a frigate pilot?
Simple answer, is that you are interacting with other characters, not just your own. The game universe does not revolve around any single player.
You are doing other players a huge disservice.
Because...this is just stupid. I shouldn't even need to answer that. Obviously I could wave my arms around and claim whatever I wanted, but if it
doesn't matter to anyone then why should I force myself to do something completely and utterly pointless. I'm not making grand sweeping assertions, I'm claiming a character I made specifically for RP, and only for RP should not have to train up to use skills she will never use, just to justify it within my RP. That's beyond pointless. That's like saying if you don't have PI skills, you can't be a holder and have planetary holdings, or if you don't have enough science skills you shouldn't be able to have a scientist character. It serves no functional purpose other then to hamper RP and put people in boxes.
