[@Ozerath] The most implausible of space fantasy is still entirely capable of coexisting alongside the most rudimentary level of physics. The existence of things that tell the laws of physics to screw off in no way precludes things that dutifully comply with the laws of physics, or requires that physics itself be thrown out the window and its textbooks burned in holy fire. I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that a collaborative writing exercise would be capable of catering to both of these categories equally and effectively. I am no stranger to ignoring breaks from reality in the name of narrative or coolness or what have you, but I expect the barebones skeleton of the universe to work correctly when I need to rely on it, not be disregarded simply because the scales do not work out conveniently. I also do not consider it too much to ask that those who throw around real scientific terms have at least cursory knowledge of the context behind them. It is never undesirable to be aware of what the reality you are opting to discard actually is.

That said, your inference that this is a deal-breaker is not entirely accurate. I am entirely capable of mentally transforming the rule-as-written into something that both complies fully with its intents and also does not shatter the basic framework of physics upon which I rely. I completely understand the purpose and goals of the ruling, and at no point in this entire argument did I ever hold any objection to the spirit thereof. I simply wanted to see the number attached be revised to something less outlandish so that I would not have to jump through the mental conversion hoop. The context of the discord conversation around the decision strongly suggests you did not intend the monolithic reach your current numerical value has.

The primary motive behind my decision to withdraw is the apathetic and dismissive response I received to a politely phrased, reasonable criticism, where virtually any alternate tone would have been a superior option. I would have found the choice of tone to be in relatively poor taste coming from any player irrespective of rank, and I strongly believe that the GM should uphold a higher standard of behavior than his/her players in order to lead by example. You are thus about to lose a player to a conflict that [i]did not need to happen[/i]. I would encourage you to reflect on that.

I will see to removing my faction from the table and tying up any loose ends to the best of my ability. I would like to apologize to those who are now being left hanging for my error in judgement. I will see that I am more scrupulous picking my RPs in the future.