It would be difficult. I could see articles being written about major events, of course, such as site-wide plots and such as those would be general articles that would effect the whole. But of course, due to the nature of the site and the amount of individual threads, things that effect locations on a very large scale should be discussed in advance by everyone that plays there because, well, likely enough it may end up effecting other people's plots. ^^;;
I had a PM in the works to send you, Rent, but...since this thread is here now, I'll just edit it and stuff.
The IC news section is for news that does effect the site on a whole, and plots can contribute to the news, certainly. But the IC-news seems more focused on the big stuff, announcing major site-wide events and the like, whether they be just fun occasions or serious stuff that will effect a lot, like a war between kingdoms, a major outbreak, or just a seasonal ball. However, these things do have to be discussed as a site in advance, too--at least, the things that will cause mass destruction. XD That can generate more interest on the whole, and ensure that everyone is on the same page. Of course, those people who don't want to participate in the big site-wide plot that the majority are in favor of can always set the time period for their own plots before or after the disaster.
Another big point is, well...the leaders of the country that is being effected also definitely need to have a say in the plot, since otherwise...it'll be a bit weird. Of course, this can be a bit...hard...since Nightcandle and Gold seem to be away, but...hey, there's Adela. XD For myself, as the player of the leaders in Adela, I really don't mind too much what happens there as long as I know what's going on and any mass destruction of cities is discussed in advance with the other players and myself. Just because I want my leaders to be able to respond appropriately and do their job. XD But heck, attempt to assassinate and blackmail and etc. the characters all ya want. I'm down with that, and they need something to do, anyway.
From the first PM, the plot sounded like something that could potentially make the news and generate player interest, because from the sound of it, it was a viral outbreak that had only killed a hundred or people, and I know a while back a site-wide virus plot had been discussed and people wanted to do it. But...^^;; then in the next PM, it went from that to the city being below sea level and everyone dead and/or evacuated. So, there was pretty much a big difference between the two. The first one allowed people in threads in Arca to potentially get involved and respond if they were interested, while the second, well...players that were involved in Arca and informed of this after the fact might, well, be a bit upset/confused to find that the place they're playing with is...pretty much gone. XD
So! That's just why it's important to talk about this in advance, so everyone is on the same page and everything. *nodnod* And the big events (and we do need some good site-wide plots here and there to unify everything, I definitely agree there and am willing to offer Adela--I was planning on having a sort of ball, as those things are simple plot devices that often generate all sorts of plotty stuff) can be written about as IC-news.
I hope this makes sense. ^^;;
EDIT: As another note, I see nothing wrong with destroying areas on like, say, the All the Lands of Earth boards or such, because, well, those are general locations that could be anywhere, and you can create your own cities, kingdoms, and locations there. But destroying actual established cities like the castle or Ketra and stuff is what needs to be discussed in advance.
