Stormbrazer

Stormbrazer

We still need someone to write a lil' piece about Stormbrazer.

If interested, just post on this topic.

For now.. you may find quite some information in the other posts in this topic.

My apologies.

Markie

This post has been edited by Mark on Oct 2 2009, 07:51 PM

what happened to sb's history!!!! >=O

Honestly, I don't know. You see, even though I'm in charge of the history section, I have almost no knowlegde about Stormbrazers history, whatsoever. I would really like to know about the history, but I don't have any reliable sources. What I currently need is a list of major events, something about the founding, and, if possible, some commentaries from old members to make the history look better, and more complete. As you can see, it is currently far from complete, and I would really be happy for any kind of info.

~Kong Morten0~

I will go dig up some old topics by Red (Eilorendil) in the old SB forums

Regarding ArPking, Clan Principles, and Values, speech by the beloved Clan Founder Red aka Eil

Below, I shall list and attempt to explain some of the more common reasons:

A sense of Honour: Like Samurai or Knights, the Anti-PKer may feel that it is unfair or dishonourable for him/her to attack and kill a defensceless opponent or an opponent who clearly is in no condition for battle and/or no chance of survival if fought against. It is also linked closely to the belief that fights should be kept within fighters and that innocents should not be killed.
Some hold themselves to a higher standard, while others, perhaps less noble, may feel that it is "beneath them to fight someone who poses no threat".

For Justice: In the Wilderness, anarchy reigns... Frequent instances of bullying, name-calling, backstabbing and clans like Damage Incorporated make the Wilderness a very scary place indeed. The Anti-PKer may feel obliged to stand up for the victims. After all, how fair is it that a coal or runite miner is killed just because he/she ventured there to mine ore? How fair is it that a low-level( and sometimes even average-leveled) player is cut down while exploring or getting runes for one simple reason: A person and/or Clan wanted some sport?
The Anti-Pker hopes to reduce such instances by reducing the number of PKers in the Wilderness for short periods of time. We do not hate the act of killing players, we do it ourselves. What we loathe is the act of people killing non-PKers for sport or out of sheer callousness. To quote once more from WG,

For a Greater Challenge: PKing is challenging and exhilerating. The thrill gained from a successful kill can be immense. However, this fades when all you kill are weak or unprepared players. The satisfaction of a job well-done is much better when the kill was hard, is it not?
As such, killing other Pkers offers a much greater challenge and reward. Also, what can be more satisfying than dueling an opponent where each side gives their all? Killing noobs is easy...Killing a player with similar prowess as you is much more difficult.

For Profit: Non-Pkers rarely venture deep or bring much gear. As such, it is a waste of effort and resources
to hunt them down. Furthermore, the large amount of PKers who randomly attack others deter people from venturing deeper or bringing more valuable gear. PKers in general, are well-equiped and thus provide a better alternative(profit-wise) to non-PKers( coal-miners, explorers etc...).

For Prestige: Some do this out of a desire to gain recognition. Being a successful PKer makes you feared and respected. Being a successful Anti-PKer gains you the respect and fear of PKers...as well as the gratitude of non-PKers who you have protected. Anti-PKing has become more recognized now with the rise and success of more Anti-Pk clans.

For Vengeance: Some players attach personal value to their items. It can be merely material: I value this because it cost me this much. I value this because I cannot afford to replace it. Or it can be sentimental: My friend gave this to me... Or, I've had it for a long time. A player may very well consider the old mithril scimitar he bore for twenty combat levels( like my brother! ) as well nigh irreplaceable. like a much used personal artifact, strange as it may sound, the player forms an emotional attachment to it. These players may turn Anti-Pker as they feel wrathful that their items were lost to someone who arbitrarily chose to attack them. They may also wish to spare others of the same pain they underwent. Also, they may have known people who were victims of bullying and such and feel the wish to avenge their friends.

The Novelty of the Idea: People are drawn to radical ideas. While some do eventually embrace other tenants of Anti-PKing, I am of the opinion that these Anti-PKers do not last long.

Dissatisfaction with the Status Quo: Anti-PKers may feel dissatisfied with how PKing is done. He/she may not agree with how his/her clan leader or leaders do PKing.

The Goals of Anti-rPKing

Simple: To reduce the number of PKers in the Wilderness. To encourage more people to enter and go deeper into the Wild. To reduce bullying and random abuse. To show that the Wilderness need not be a wilderness where anarchy, and callousness reigns supreme. In short, not to "tame" the Wilderness...but to ensure that it does not degenerate into a place where bullying and other forms of abuse are rampant.

Not everyone has a goal with apking. Some like to pk, but dislike to attack “innocents”. These might be called “passive apkers”. There is also another type of apker. They do not belong to any clan, but roam the wilderness for pk’ers and the term they use on themselves are “avengers”. These I believe, are motivated primarily by vengeanance. They may not feel comfortable in an organised body like a clan, hence they wander alone, much like lone wolves. I have spoken to one such player. He said that the major distinction between an Avenger and an Anti-PKer is the relative freedom he perceives that he gets.

Arguments and Refutals(some really common-and annoying- ones.

1: You contradict yourselves when you call yourselves Anti-PKers.
A: We do not. We are not opposed to player-killing(PKing) at all. After all, that is one reason why RuneScape is so fun. Rather, we are opposed to the random killing of non-PKers. As mentioned earlier, "It is the belief that fights should be kept between fighters and only occasionally, a non-PKer is killed."

2: You just attack skulled people.
A: No. True, we will attack skulled players, only if we feel that there is sufficient reason to suggest that he is a PKer. A skulled coal-miner isn't a PKer. But a non-skulled player carrying full rune gear in the Wild most likely is a PKer.

3: You are trying to tame the Wilderness.
A: PvP( player vs player) combat is what makes the Wilderness...a wilderness. It is a means of allowing healthy competition between players. Is name-calling and bullying healthy? It is not. Jagex does ban players for offensive language in the Wilderness.

4. But how do you know a person’s a pk’er?
A: If he is skulled and armored, I'm in no doubt. If he has full armor on and hangs around doing nothing, I'm fairly sure. I can't always be right, but at least I don't attack all and everyone I see - why should I attack someone who's not going to drop anything valuable, who've never intended to harm anyone, who haven't done anything to provoke me?


Cheating
As a clan we abide by the runescape rules and regulations. This means we oppose cheating, scamming and autoing in regards to our members. If you are found to be cheating, scamming, autoing or encouraging other clan members to break the rules then you will receive a warning. If you persist then you will receive a temporary or permanent ban.

The runescape rules can be found on the runescape webiste
http://www.runescape.com/


Spying
Stormbrazer is an honourable clan and does not support spying in our members. If you are found to be spying on other clans for a malici

Eilorendil's Leaving Speech

well Kong, it looks like you have a great source. I suggest you use Lance while you can

hehe
dont worry, ill be updating more.

Well, he seems like a reliable source. Former members of a clan that is gone can get information about that clan, easier than an outsider. Most likely they already know important parts of the story, which makes them even better.

And Lance, thank you for your current work. I can't wait for more from you.

Clan Founder: Eilorendil (Red)

Last HoC members:
IanTfc
Superfly


Last Council Members:
Lance
King_Fin24

Past HoC/Council:
Makz
SeNTia (aka Dr. Lento, Akashima(Aka))
Camo Deere
Lord Nadson
Kanopia
Soul_Steal (LT Loco)
Kronian
(I think theres more, maybe coming soon)

Clan Job Holdings:

Mentor

Deddarth
Wildo
Dmitri Aens

Diplomat
*Lance: Joined as Diplomat Nov. 06
*King Fin24: Joined as Diplomat Sep. 06
Blue Dog Ep: Joined as Diplomat Jan. 07

Raid Leader
**TfcIan: Joined as Raid leader Feb. 07

GFX Artist
**TfcIan: Joined as GFX Artist Jul. 06

Runehead Memberlist Maintainer
Linkman: Joined as RMM Mar. 07

http://z13.invisionfree.com/Stormbrazer/index.php?

http://www.hostmybb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=stormbrazer

http://z10.invisionfree.com/StormBrazers/index.php

Here are the 3 old websites, one of them was before Lance

http://s7.invisionfree.com/Saradomins_Chos...dex.php?act=idx

Here is a link for Saradomins Chosen, the clan before Stormbrazers, which was a branch off of MMAPKers (Money makers against pkers), the original PK clan consisting of most of the forum viewers of Sal's Realm of Runescape, and included Salmoneus himself. Other branches like SIEGE and Forever Saradomin died off.

Vita Infinitus is the only serviving branch of the original Anti-Pkers by the way, so hold the name with pride.



And for those interested, Ara posted this Aug 1 2008, which was 4 years after she disappeared.

"Yea... that reply by Rene is not cool.. but anyways.. this won't be a bad joke or even a joke for too much long time now. I am planning a reopening. If SC members see this.. spread the word. be ready."

This post has been edited by Talien on Jan 26 2009, 12:46 AM

OH EM GEE!!!
its TALS!!!
WSUP TALIEN!!!!

MMAPKERS FTW
SC FTW!!!!

Hey Lance =) I obviously don't get on very much Sorry
long time no see, anyway I'm posting here because it's vaguely relevant and cuz I can't post anywhere else... (unknown?...)

Good news, this summer I might be able to get back with the clan though I will be working a lot because I'm going to be a manager at were I work, but I won't have anything other than work because I will have graduated by then So I will hopefully be able to once again contribute to the clan.

See you soon...




BTW, this thread is my only form of communication because I'm locked from everything else, including profile and PM. Seriously, what is up with that?

This post has been edited by Talien on Apr 18 2009, 07:29 AM

Oops. Fixed permission masks.

You can now also make a new application to regain a wolf rank, you're inactive right now.

Wow..Old Sb history... I miss my early RS days,this history topic nearly bought a tear to my eye... Akashima..kro...uno... superfly..ian...Fun days.

oh btw,I was Hoc for a while too