[quote]Really, practically speaking, what would you choose? An alliance with many bonuses, not only stat related, you have many allies, people who you could rely on as well. King/Queen, which has WP giving option, lots of citizens(mostly Marind Bell and Loreroot, perhaps Necrovion, though i haven't seen too much lately), or a deserted place giving you nothing, but what you do yourself?[/quote]
Honestly? I would choose Underground in the blink of an eye. I am an independent person. I have no master but myself. Also, I choose who I want in my ally. If that person wants to join, fine. If not then no problem.
I would choose a place that gives me nothing because all I have I have cause I worked for it. I was never given "presents". I was never given Wp codes to give out just cause I am pretty. I was never given credits or crits just cause my name is DST. The players that are in my guild know they will not receive things like that from me (unless certain circumstances occur).Look for example at Cutler. I believe he is the best example.He is SI but still he managed to get probably the highest number of rewards (to give to players) for a non-RPC player. All I can do for him is to support him in everything he does. And in case he will ever be in trouble or need anything I will do my best to help him. Also, I trust him. For me is important to be in an ally where you trust your men. I have taken over too many allies not to know how important loyalty can be. Not a day goes by without congratulating myself for having him in SI.
I don't want a guild full of beggars. I want capable, independent players. And maybe, in time, beside the moral rewards, material rewards will come. If not...no problem. I believe we already know (each one of us) how to get the maximum out of things.
And enough about SI and UG. I already said too much.