Comment Re:Compelling PvP (Score 1) 353
...Finally, the sides must not be clearly defined at the beginning of the game. Your allies shouldn't be a gameplay decision based on what side of a coin you flip. Alliances need to be built out of a common desire to survive. You cannot possibly have a real hatred for an enemy just because your predisposed to them. But more importantly, you are forced to ally with those you may not want to because you are on the same side.
Asheron's Call II had that sort of a system. Every guild belonged to one of three factions so when you joined a guild, you became part of that faction. There was no artificial separation along racial boundaries.
