Robertdonald
Robertdonald (sometimes spelled RobertDonald) was one of the founders of Scallywag Syndicate. He won a Blue/Red parrot, called Moneybags in the Best Pirate Competition! of June 2004 on Midnight. He also won a red octopus, called Moneybags Jr. in the *Drinking Tournament! of August 2004 on Midnight, and a black/lime parrot, called Moneybags III in the Thanksgiving (Swordfighting) Tournaments on Midnight in November 2004.
Robertdonald was known for his high level of skill at most puzzles, particularly drinking, leading to his coding of a version of "classic drinking" on Game Gardens after the new version was implemented into the game. The culture of paying jobbers to puzzle for a specific side in blockades was first initiated by Robertdonald under the flag Mercenaries during the blockade Gaea I [1]. The character built up a notorious reputation, often clashing with various flags and individuals due to differing views, the Scallywag War being one such example. Following the events surrounding Jorvik VIII, Robertdonald's character was "exiled" - that is banned until further notice, but with the understanding that the ban was not necessarily infinite.[2] Despite his exile, Robertdonald occasionally posts on the forums.
Among his achievements, he is held as a prime example of the capacity for mercenary gameplay within Y!PP.
Possible YPP Rules Created because of RD
- Fame: RD was known for creating alternate flags to drop war chest on islands. This was done to avoid "griefing issues" and to generally just piss off island holders. This classic RD tactic possibly led the the development and deployment of the Fame system.
- Building limits: RD was also famous for taking islands and starting and selling as many construction sites as possible the second he won. This was a major PoE maker for his attack efforts. This tactic possibly lead to the imposed limit of only 2 construction sites on single island at a time. Jacktheblack, often RD's right hand man, sort of violated this and it resulted in a ban.
- No Show Blockades: RD really liked to keep some flags on their toes. He would frequently drop on islands at strange hours and then simply not show up. This was to force the defending flag to spend time and PoE gathering an unneeded defense and place them in a "cry wolf" situation. This possibly led the Ringers to hand out punishments for no show blockades.
- Blockade Pay: While not a rule, the firm establishment of paying jobbers to help at blockades can be credited to RD and his mercenary ways. The fact that the game now includes a blockade pay system could be attributed distantly to RD.
- Island Transfer: RD was also famous for taking an island and selling it to another flag as quickly as possible and/or just being a mercenary flag to take it for them. This quick sell or mercenary island taking possibly spawned the pay to transfer an island system and the mandatory island transfer announcement system for the forums.
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