considering that Clans will get an update - maybe their own special attributes and vendors, what about creating a more structured concept for factions?
the model I would like to consider is the Breakers (without giving anything away)
factions, like the Breakers, are created with a specific purpose in mind. said purpose is usually explained and detailed to the Imm staff when a player creates a charter (sends an application). these factions are used to help unify characters and create more defined parameters for rp. where clans work to establish a connection between characters and Cabals, factions only function on the basis of character created rp. -yes, we all know this already so get on with your suggestion!-
what if faction members could pool their rp points and purchase upgrades for their factions? where cabals have coffers for cps... factions could run on rp points.
anything from a faction home base, faction skills/spells, faction items/vendors could be created. these faction additions would also further the longevity of the faction, maybe even work toward becoming an established cabal someday. members actually contributing rp points will be more likely to get involved and stay involved... these factions will be more inclined to draw members...
all that I'm suggesting would/should be inferior compared to a cabal, but this enhancement to factions would do more for our faction environment. we could setup specific faction presets (premade modes of progression for the faction - ie a Mage preset might consist of having a vendor that sales useful common mage oriented items... faction based abilities would all be spells... etc.) OR we could come up with a list of acceptable skills/spells/items for all factions to choose from... allowing the faction leader/elders determine the benefits their members will get.
should we have a premade construct for their home base? like a Manor with 5 rooms... or a Shack consisting of 1... their descriptions already made? OR let the faction members create their own rooms with the same requirements that we currently have for individuals wanting to make their own house, etc... except on a grander scale?
I've not fleshed out anything specific, the premise is just the idea of allowing factions to pool rp points from their members so they can become 'more established' with purchases that will effect the entire faction using rp points.