IV. Culture & Behavior

In order to reflect the cultural differences between our own time and that of the samurai, Sengoku players are expected to indulge proper social conduct. Japanese tradition during the Sengoku-jidai is one of extreme personal politeness combined with ferocious savagery in battle and political duplicity.

As a player, you should attempt to reflect this in your dealings with others throughout the event. Control keeps will keep a log of clan honor and clan prestige as the game progresses to ensure that players behave properly. This reflects not only on the individual character, but on the team’s standing as a whole. Do not worry too much about roleplaying the perfect Samurai, as these rules are intended to enhance your immersion in the period.

Control will not punish you for minor slip-ups. They are on the lookout for consistent transgressors: those who flout the social norms and traditions of the time period.

There is a prominent display showing the current overall status of each team’s Honor relative to one another. Your honor score will be determined by how other clans see you as well as points added or taken away by control. Control will not divulge what is required to raise a clan’s status with regard to the other clans. You will have to think and act as a team in the context of the game and the simulated environment.

How you behave in the game can negatively or positively impact your team’s Honor score. Culturally relevant roleplay is encouraged in this respect: holding tea ceremonies, reciting haiku poems, and celebrating period-appropriate festivals are all excellent ways to bring Honor and respect to your clan.

If you wish to represent yourself and your clan with dignity, there are three things you must consider when meeting and greeting other players: Politeness, Obedience, and Position.