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	== Social Basis of LittleBigPlanet Clans ==		== Social Basis of LittleBigPlanet Clans ==
	~~The complexity of~~ LittleBigPlanet ~~clans exists due to the social and~~ creative freedom ~~that the LittleBigPlanet series presents~~. Players can create text, iconography, costumes, and creations in the game~~, which~~ allows groups of creators to ~~adopt the same styles~~ and ~~color schemes~~.		LittleBigPlanet's creative freedom has allowed players for years to express themselves not just as individuals, but as groups. Players can create text, iconography, costumes, and creations in the game. This allows groups of creators to express themselves together and pursue similar objectives. Clans were never recognized by the game and its developers.

	Clans ~~are not supported or endorsed~~ by the game and its developers~~. They instead are a result of LittleBigPlanet's nature as a social 'creative engine.'~~

	As an example, a player may decide to create a logo or flag for a potential organization. They and a few friends become the first members of the clan. By publishing recruitment levels, contacting others, and producing other content related to the group, the clan may grow in size and social influence.

	== Defining LittleBigPlanet Clans ==		== Defining LittleBigPlanet Clans ==

	=== Etymology ===		=== Etymology ===
	The term 'clan' comes from the mid to late 2000s concept of a video game clan, a group of players who play a video game together consistently. ~~However~~, the term ~~has drawn criticism due to its similarity to a certain racist organization in~~ the ~~United States of America~~.~~{{Fact}} The~~ term is seldomly used in the LittleBigPlanet community in the modern day to describe any type of organization.		The term 'clan' comes from the mid to late 2000s concept of a [[wikipedia:Clan_(video_games)\|video game clan]], a group of players who play a video game together consistently. Although a few LittleBigPlanet clans were explicitly racist, the term does '''not''' come from any association with the [[wikipedia:Ku_Klux_Klan\|KKK]]. Being antiquated, the term is seldomly used in the LittleBigPlanet community in the modern day to describe any type of organization.

			=== Roleplay ===
			Roleplay is a common characteristic of many clans of all categories, but not all. Some organizations have leaned into roleplay as their primary objective, while others utilize it only partially. For some groups, this is not a present trait at all. Testimonies from clan leaders like [[Biography of Polarlab\|Polarlab]] indicate that many who were involved with common clans took much of what they partook in politically very seriously.

	== Categories ==		== Categories ==
	LittleBigPlanet clans ~~are not created equal. Aside from~~ size, ~~LittleBigPlanet clans vary in~~ intentions, goals, creative styles, and structure. This ~~can result~~ in dramatically different organizations ~~that may have no knowledge of another category due to their social context~~.		LittleBigPlanet clans varied in size, intentions, goals, creative styles, and structure. This resulted in a number of dramatically different organizations.

	A clan might be defined under multiple categories, or just one.		A clan might be defined under multiple categories, or just one. These are arbitrary definitions created by the LBP Union Archives.
	[[File:LBP Union Flag.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|The [[LittleBigPlanet Union]] was an alliance of common clans dedicated toward making the LBP community a better place. ]]		[[File:LBP Union Flag.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|The [[LittleBigPlanet Union]] once was an alliance of common clans dedicated toward making the LBP community a better place. ]]

	=== Common Clans ===		=== Common Clans ===
	Common LittleBigPlanet clans are organizations with ~~some kind of~~ defined leadership and structure. They may engage with other groups in sociopolitical interactions. This category alone has a great deal of variance, however most of them carry the same general structure, culture~~, and social continuity~~. These groups tend to take part in all aspects of Play, Create, and Share but they may focus on a particular element.		Common LittleBigPlanet clans are organizations with a defined leadership and structure. They may engage with other groups in sociopolitical interactions. This category alone has a great deal of variance, however most of them carry the same general structure and culture. These groups tend to take part in all aspects of Play, Create, and Share but they may focus on a particular element.

	~~Common LittleBigPlanet~~ clans ~~may have been the most numerous throughout LittleBigPlanet's history~~. The [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] [[Young Planet\|Young Planet,]] [[Armageddon Empire]], [[Akatsuki]], and [[LittleBIGHeroes\|LittleBigHeroes]] are all examples of common clans. Alliances of clans also have existed such as the [[LittleBigPlanet Union]], [[Axis Alliance]], and the [[Remnants Union]].		Hundreds of common clans are known. The [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] [[Young Planet\|Young Planet,]] [[Armageddon Empire]], [[Akatsuki]], and [[LittleBIGHeroes\|LittleBigHeroes]] are all examples of common clans. Alliances of clans also have existed such as the [[LittleBigPlanet Union]], [[Axis Alliance]], and the [[Remnants Union]].

	In the modern day, LittleBigPlanet Discord servers may be viewed as a successor to historical common clans.		In the modern day, LittleBigPlanet [[:Category:Discord servers\|Discord servers]] may be viewed as a successor to historical common clans.
	[[File:New Logo V3.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|[[OddBall Studios]] is a group of creators focusing on animated cinematic content. ]]		[[File:New Logo V3.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|[[OddBall Studios]] is a group of creators focusing on animated cinematic content. ]]

	=== Creative~~-Centric~~ Organizations ===		=== Creative Organizations ===
	Creative~~-Centric~~ LittleBigPlanet organizations are groups that focus chiefly on the creative aspect of the game and don't engage in sociopolitical interactions. These groups often do not refer to themselves as clans, opting for ~~the~~ titles teams or studios instead. While some of these groups like the [[Master Creators Society]] have interacted with common clans, most of them are very distanced from this category.		Creative LittleBigPlanet organizations are groups that focus chiefly on the creative aspect of the game and don't engage in sociopolitical interactions. These groups often do not refer to themselves as clans, opting for titles like teams or studios instead. While some of these groups like the [[Master Creators Society]] have interacted with common clans, most of them are very distanced from this category.

	These groups are much less numerous than common clans, but their influence on the general public is much more widespread. Some examples of creative-centric clans ~~are~~ [https://www.trixelcreative.com/ Trixel Creative], [[OddBall Studios]]~~, and the Master Creators Society~~.		These groups are much less numerous than common clans, but their influence on the general public is much more widespread. Some other examples of creative-centric clans include [https://www.trixelcreative.com/ Trixel Creative] and [[OddBall Studios]].

	Although this category shares similarities with other types of groups commonly referred to as clans, it's rare that anyone actually refers to these groups in that way. Therefore, this may be a good example to demonstrate what most people refer to when they ~~talk about~~ LittleBigPlanet clans.		Although this category shares similarities with other types of groups commonly referred to as clans, it's rare that anyone actually refers to these groups in that way. Therefore, this may be a good example to demonstrate what most people refer to when they discuss LittleBigPlanet clans.
	[[File:BattleClanArea5 Mosaic.png\|thumb\|247x247px\|[[BattleClanArea5]] is a competitive league of clans focusing on minigames like x-spam. They are controversial for their alleged hacking and widespread cheating. ]]		[[File:BattleClanArea5 Mosaic.png\|thumb\|247x247px\|[[BattleClanArea5]] is a competitive league of clans focusing on minigames like x-spam. They are controversial for their alleged hacking and widespread cheating. ]]

	=== Competitive Clans ===		=== Competitive Clans ===
	Competitive LittleBigPlanet clans focus primarily on ~~the Play aspect of the game~~, creating teams to oppose one another in some form of gameplay. These clans tend to form larger groups or leagues where each clan can compete with one another. Some common games that competitive clans have competed in are sword fighting, mech battle, Online Create Battle, and others like x-spam.		Competitive LittleBigPlanet clans focus primarily on gameplay, creating teams to oppose one another in some form of gameplay. These clans tend to form larger groups or leagues where each clan can compete with one another. Some common games that competitive clans have competed in are sword fighting, mech battle, Online Create Battle, and others like x-spam.

	~~Some examples of competitive clans are [[Slapsters]] and [[BattleClanArea5\|BattleClanArea5.]]~~

	~~=== Roleplay Clans ===~~
	Roleplay LittleBigPlanet clans act out stories and characters with their peers. They generally do not engage socially with other clans that aren't of the same continuity as their own. These encounters can often become blurred with the wars and conflicts of common and competitive clans, as roleplay sometimes becomes indistinguishable from competition and rivalry.

			Some examples of competitive clans are [[Slapsters]] and [[BattleClanArea5\|BattleClanArea5.]]
	== Legacy and Influence ==		== Legacy and Influence ==
	[[File:MCS logo Dark-Snow.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|The [[Master Creators Society]] was an LBPU Observers State that sought to mentor creators to help them improve their creative skills. ]]		[[File:MCS logo Dark-Snow.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|The [[Master Creators Society]] was an LBPU Observers State that sought to mentor creators to help them improve their creative skills. ]]
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	Creative-centric groups like [https://www.trixelcreative.com/ Trixel Creative] have created content that has been received extremely positively by the LittleBigPlanet community. Smaller groups like [[OddBall Studios]] have also been largely successful in promoting their brands to the point that their content no longer primarily revolves around LittleBigPlanet.		Creative-centric groups like [https://www.trixelcreative.com/ Trixel Creative] have created content that has been received extremely positively by the LittleBigPlanet community. Smaller groups like [[OddBall Studios]] have also been largely successful in promoting their brands to the point that their content no longer primarily revolves around LittleBigPlanet.

	Although less influential, some common clans have attempted to become positive forces in the community. The [[LittleBigPlanet Union]] over several periods of time united common clans together ~~to keep them from fighting amongst one another~~. The Master Creators Society, an observer state of the LBP Union, started a creative mentorship program to help others improve their creative skills.		Although less influential, some common clans have attempted to become positive forces in the community. The [[LittleBigPlanet Union]] over several periods of time united common clans together. The Master Creators Society, an observer state of the LBP Union, started a creative mentorship program to help others improve their creative skills.
	[[File:Axis Waifuinator 1.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|The [[Axis Alliance]] was a group of clans with fascist and militant themes that was involved in numerous conflicts with other clans. ]]		[[File:Axis Waifuinator 1.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|The [[Axis Alliance]] was a group of clans with fascist and militant themes that was involved in numerous conflicts with other clans. ]]

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	=== Colloquialisms & Linguistics ===		=== Colloquialisms & Linguistics ===
	A number of expressions have developed related to LittleBigPlanet clans. For example, the present progressive verb ''clanning'' is a word often used to describe ~~the environment of~~ LittleBigPlanet clans in general. Thus, to clan is an acceptable verb infinitive for some who have been involved with these groups.		A number of expressions have developed related to LittleBigPlanet clans. For example, the present progressive verb ''clanning'' is a word which was often used to describe LittleBigPlanet clans in general. Thus, ''to clan'' has been an acceptable verb infinitive for some who have been involved with these groups.

	Also, the word ''clanner'' is a colloquial noun that has become popular among these groups that can be pluralized into ''clanners.'' This is used to describe people who engage in LittleBigPlanet clans. These terms are primarily used by common clans and aren't as popular outside of this circle.		Also, the word ''clanner'' is a colloquial noun that has become popular among these groups that can be pluralized into ''clanners.'' This is used to describe people who engage in LittleBigPlanet clans. These terms are primarily used by common clans and aren't as popular outside of this circle.

	Another ~~common~~ informal verb infinitive is ''to war.'' Polarlab writes in his autobiography, "I had enough of his crap, so I warred him."<ref>[[Biography of Polarlab]] (p. 21)</ref>		Another uncommon informal verb infinitive is ''to war.'' Polarlab writes in his autobiography, "I had enough of his crap, so I warred him."<ref>[[Biography of Polarlab]] (p. 21)</ref>
	=== References ===		=== References ===
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	[[File:Clan Mosaic.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|From left to right - Row 1: [[Khorne Empire\|Khorne Empire,]] [[Red Eagle Army]], [[Young Planet]]. Row 2: [[Red Skull Republic]], [[Remnants Union]], [[Armageddon Empire]]. Row 3: [[Master Creators Society]], [[Knights of the Force]], [[Taurian Concordat]]. ]]		[[File:Clan Mosaic.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|From left to right - Row 1: [[Khorne Empire\|Khorne Empire,]] [[Red Eagle Army]], [[Young Planet]]. Row 2: [[Red Skull Republic]], [[Remnants Union]], [[Armageddon Empire]]. Row 3: [[Master Creators Society]], [[Knights of the Force]], [[Taurian Concordat]]. ]]
	'''LittleBigPlanet ~~clans~~''' ~~are types~~ of ~~persistent~~ video game ~~communities~~. ~~They are~~ organizations ~~of various sizes~~, intentions, and goals ~~that all facilitate social interaction between members~~. These groups engage in one or more of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet's] main tenets: Play, Create, and Share.		'''A LittleBigPlanet clan''' is a colloquial and antiquated term for a organized group of players of the LittleBigPlanet video game series. Although what constitutes a clan can vary widely, the term is most often used for organizations that existed before the 2020s. These organizations may vary in size, intentions, and goals. These groups engage in one or more of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet's] main tenets: Play, Create, and Share.

	== Social Basis of LittleBigPlanet Clans ==		== Social Basis of LittleBigPlanet Clans ==
	The complexity of LittleBigPlanet clans exists due to the social and creative freedom that the LittleBigPlanet series presents. Players can create text, iconography, costumes, and creations in the game, which allows groups of creators to adopt the same styles and color schemes.		The complexity of LittleBigPlanet clans exists due to the social and creative freedom that the LittleBigPlanet series presents. Players can create text, iconography, costumes, and creations in the game, which allows groups of creators to adopt the same styles and color schemes.

	Clans are not supported or endorsed by the game and its developers. They instead are a result of LittleBigPlanet's nature as a social ~~media~~ 'creative engine.'		Clans are not supported or endorsed by the game and its developers. They instead are a result of LittleBigPlanet's nature as a social 'creative engine.'

	As an example, a player may decide to create a logo or flag for a potential organization. They and a few friends become the first members of the clan. By publishing recruitment levels, contacting others, and producing other content related to the group, the clan may grow in size and social influence.		As an example, a player may decide to create a logo or flag for a potential organization. They and a few friends become the first members of the clan. By publishing recruitment levels, contacting others, and producing other content related to the group, the clan may grow in size and social influence.

			== Defining LittleBigPlanet Clans ==

			=== Etymology ===
			The term 'clan' comes from the mid to late 2000s concept of a video game clan, a group of players who play a video game together consistently. However, the term has drawn criticism due to its similarity to a certain racist organization in the United States of America.{{Fact}} The term is seldomly used in the LittleBigPlanet community in the modern day to describe any type of organization.

	== Categories ==		== Categories ==
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	=== Common Clans ===		=== Common Clans ===
	Common LittleBigPlanet ~~Clans~~ are ~~groups~~ with defined leadership ~~or government~~ and engage with other ~~clans~~ in sociopolitical interactions. This category alone has a great deal of variance, however most of them carry the same general structure, culture, and social continuity. These groups tend to take part in all aspects of Play, Create, and Share but they may focus on a particular element.		Common LittleBigPlanet clans are organizations with some kind of defined leadership and structure. They may engage with other groups in sociopolitical interactions. This category alone has a great deal of variance, however most of them carry the same general structure, culture, and social continuity. These groups tend to take part in all aspects of Play, Create, and Share but they may focus on a particular element.

			Common LittleBigPlanet clans may have been the most numerous throughout LittleBigPlanet's history. The [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] [[Young Planet\|Young Planet,]] [[Armageddon Empire]], [[Akatsuki]], and [[LittleBIGHeroes\|LittleBigHeroes]] are all examples of common clans. Alliances of clans also have existed such as the [[LittleBigPlanet Union]], [[Axis Alliance]], and the [[Remnants Union]].

	~~Common~~ LittleBigPlanet ~~Clans~~ may have been the most numerous throughout LittleBigPlanet's history. The [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] [[Young Planet\|Young Planet,]] [[Armageddon Empire]], [[Akatsuki]], and [[LittleBIGHeroes\|LittleBigHeroes]] are all examples of common clans. ~~Alliances of clans also have existed such as the [[LittleBigPlanet Union]], [[Axis Alliance]], and the [[Remnants Union]].~~		In the modern day, LittleBigPlanet Discord servers may be viewed as a successor to historical common clans.
	[[File:New Logo V3.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|[[OddBall Studios]] is a group of creators focusing on animated cinematic content. ]]		[[File:New Logo V3.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|[[OddBall Studios]] is a group of creators focusing on animated cinematic content. ]]

	=== Creative-Centric ~~Clans~~ ===		=== Creative-Centric Organizations ===
	Creative-Centric LittleBigPlanet ~~Clans~~ are groups that focus chiefly on the creative aspect of the game and don't engage in sociopolitical interactions. These groups often do not refer to themselves as clans, opting for the titles teams or studios instead. While some of these groups like the [[Master Creators Society]] have interacted with common clans, most of them are very distanced from this category.		Creative-Centric LittleBigPlanet organizations are groups that focus chiefly on the creative aspect of the game and don't engage in sociopolitical interactions. These groups often do not refer to themselves as clans, opting for the titles teams or studios instead. While some of these groups like the [[Master Creators Society]] have interacted with common clans, most of them are very distanced from this category.

	These groups are much less numerous than common clans, but their influence on the general public is much more widespread. Some examples of creative-centric clans are [https://www.trixelcreative.com/ Trixel Creative], [[OddBall Studios]], and the Master Creators Society.		These groups are much less numerous than common clans, but their influence on the general public is much more widespread. Some examples of creative-centric clans are [https://www.trixelcreative.com/ Trixel Creative], [[OddBall Studios]], and the Master Creators Society.

			Although this category shares similarities with other types of groups commonly referred to as clans, it's rare that anyone actually refers to these groups in that way. Therefore, this may be a good example to demonstrate what most people refer to when they talk about LittleBigPlanet clans.
	[[File:BattleClanArea5 Mosaic.png\|thumb\|247x247px\|[[BattleClanArea5]] is a competitive league of clans focusing on minigames like x-spam. They are controversial for their alleged hacking and widespread cheating. ]]		[[File:BattleClanArea5 Mosaic.png\|thumb\|247x247px\|[[BattleClanArea5]] is a competitive league of clans focusing on minigames like x-spam. They are controversial for their alleged hacking and widespread cheating. ]]

	=== Competitive Clans ===		=== Competitive Clans ===
	Competitive LittleBigPlanet ~~Clans~~ focus primarily on the Play aspect of the game, creating teams to oppose one another in some form of gameplay. These clans tend to form larger groups or leagues where each clan can compete with one another. Some common games that competitive clans have competed in are sword fighting, mech battle, Online Create Battle, and others like x-spam.		Competitive LittleBigPlanet clans focus primarily on the Play aspect of the game, creating teams to oppose one another in some form of gameplay. These clans tend to form larger groups or leagues where each clan can compete with one another. Some common games that competitive clans have competed in are sword fighting, mech battle, Online Create Battle, and others like x-spam.

	Some examples of competitive clans are [[Slapsters]] and [[BattleClanArea5\|BattleClanArea5.]]		Some examples of competitive clans are [[Slapsters]] and [[BattleClanArea5\|BattleClanArea5.]]

	=== Roleplay Clans ===		=== Roleplay Clans ===
	Roleplay LittleBigPlanet ~~Clans~~ act out stories and characters with their peers. They generally do not engage socially with other clans that aren't of the same continuity as their own. These encounters can often become blurred with the wars and conflicts of common and competitive clans, as roleplay sometimes becomes indistinguishable from competition and rivalry.		Roleplay LittleBigPlanet clans act out stories and characters with their peers. They generally do not engage socially with other clans that aren't of the same continuity as their own. These encounters can often become blurred with the wars and conflicts of common and competitive clans, as roleplay sometimes becomes indistinguishable from competition and rivalry.

	== Legacy and Influence ==		== Legacy and Influence ==
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	LittleBigPlanet clans often are a topic of controversy in the LittleBigPlanet community. In 2010, [[Vector Troop]] was criticized on the forum LittleBigCentral,<ref>Vector Troop Official Clan Thread (LBP Central) -http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?22991-Vector-Troop-Official-Clan-thread</ref> and in 2017, the resurgence of the [[Axis Alliance]] sparked criticism of clans on Twitter and elsewhere.<ref>https://twitter.com/dakrrs/status/927396911853731840?s=20</ref>		LittleBigPlanet clans often are a topic of controversy in the LittleBigPlanet community. In 2010, [[Vector Troop]] was criticized on the forum LittleBigCentral,<ref>Vector Troop Official Clan Thread (LBP Central) -http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?22991-Vector-Troop-Official-Clan-thread</ref> and in 2017, the resurgence of the [[Axis Alliance]] sparked criticism of clans on Twitter and elsewhere.<ref>https://twitter.com/dakrrs/status/927396911853731840?s=20</ref>

	~~Although they effectively meet~~ the ~~definition of~~ 'clan', ~~creative-centric groups like Trixel Creative and OddBall Studios do not refer to themselves as clans. The avoidance of this term may be due to~~ the ~~conflicts and~~ 'wars' ~~engaged in~~ by common ~~LittleBigPlanet~~ clans~~. Avoiding this term may be a way of distancing a group from this negative aspect of organized play~~.{{Fact}}		Modern LittleBigPlanet organizations may directly challenge the term 'clan', citing the 'wars' fought by common clans in the past.{{Fact}}

	~~== Etymology ==~~
	~~LittleBigPlanet clans as a term is derived from the presence of clans in other video games such as Counter Strike.~~

	=== Colloquialisms & Linguistics ===		=== Colloquialisms & Linguistics ===
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	Also, the word ''clanner'' is a colloquial noun that has become popular among these groups that can be pluralized into ''clanners.'' This is used to describe people who engage in LittleBigPlanet clans. These terms are primarily used by common clans and aren't as popular outside of this circle.		Also, the word ''clanner'' is a colloquial noun that has become popular among these groups that can be pluralized into ''clanners.'' This is used to describe people who engage in LittleBigPlanet clans. These terms are primarily used by common clans and aren't as popular outside of this circle.

	Another common informal verb infinitive is ''to war.'' Polarlab writes in his autobiography, "I had enough of his crap, so I warred him."<ref>[[Biography of Polarlab]] (p. 21)</ref> ~~This is indicative of a great deal of LittleBigPlanet clans focusing on competition with one another in these so-called wars.~~		Another common informal verb infinitive is ''to war.'' Polarlab writes in his autobiography, "I had enough of his crap, so I warred him."<ref>[[Biography of Polarlab]] (p. 21)</ref>

	=== References ===		=== References ===
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	=== Controversy ===		=== Controversy ===
	LittleBigPlanet clans often are a topic of controversy in the LittleBigPlanet community. In 2010, [[Vector Troop]] was criticized on the forum LittleBigCentral,<ref>Vector Troop Official Clan Thread (LBP Central) -http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?22991-Vector-Troop-Official-Clan-thread</ref> and in 2017, the resurgence of the A[[~~xis~~ Alliance]] sparked criticism of clans on Twitter and elsewhere.<ref>https://twitter.com/dakrrs/status/927396911853731840?s=20</ref>		LittleBigPlanet clans often are a topic of controversy in the LittleBigPlanet community. In 2010, [[Vector Troop]] was criticized on the forum LittleBigCentral,<ref>Vector Troop Official Clan Thread (LBP Central) -http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?22991-Vector-Troop-Official-Clan-thread</ref> and in 2017, the resurgence of the [[Axis Alliance]] sparked criticism of clans on Twitter and elsewhere.<ref>https://twitter.com/dakrrs/status/927396911853731840?s=20</ref>

	Although they effectively meet the definition of 'clan', creative-centric groups like Trixel Creative and OddBall Studios do not refer to themselves as clans. The avoidance of this term may be due to the conflicts and 'wars' engaged in by common LittleBigPlanet clans. Avoiding this term may be a way of distancing a group from this negative aspect of organized play.{{Fact}}		Although they effectively meet the definition of 'clan', creative-centric groups like Trixel Creative and OddBall Studios do not refer to themselves as clans. The avoidance of this term may be due to the conflicts and 'wars' engaged in by common LittleBigPlanet clans. Avoiding this term may be a way of distancing a group from this negative aspect of organized play.{{Fact}}

	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==

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	[[File:Clan Mosaic.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|From left to right - Row 1: [[Khorne Empire\|Khorne Empire,]] [[Red Eagle Army]], [[Young Planet]]. Row 2: [[Red Skull Republic]], [[Remnants Union]], [[Armageddon Empire]]. Row 3: [[Master Creators Society]], [[Knights of the Force]], [[Taurian Concordat]]. ]]		[[File:Clan Mosaic.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|From left to right - Row 1: [[Khorne Empire\|Khorne Empire,]] [[Red Eagle Army]], [[Young Planet]]. Row 2: [[Red Skull Republic]], [[Remnants Union]], [[Armageddon Empire]]. Row 3: [[Master Creators Society]], [[Knights of the Force]], [[Taurian Concordat]]. ]]
	'''LittleBigPlanet clans''' are types of persistent video game communities. They are organizations of various sizes, intentions, and goals that all facilitate social interaction between members. These groups engage in one or more of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet's] main tenets: Play, Create, and Share.		'''LittleBigPlanet clans''' are types of persistent video game communities. They are organizations of various sizes, intentions, and goals that all facilitate social interaction between members. These groups engage in one or more of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet's] main tenets: Play, Create, and Share.
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	== Legacy and Influence ==		== Legacy and Influence ==
			[[File:MCS logo Dark-Snow.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|The [[Master Creators Society]] was an LBPU Observers State that sought to mentor creators to help them improve their creative skills. ]]

	=== Positive Influence ===		=== Positive Influence ===
	Creative-centric groups like Trixel Creative have created content that has been received extremely positively by the LittleBigPlanet community. Smaller groups like OddBall Studios have also been largely successful in promoting their brands to the point that their content no longer primarily revolves around LittleBigPlanet.		Creative-centric groups like [https://www.trixelcreative.com/ Trixel Creative] have created content that has been received extremely positively by the LittleBigPlanet community. Smaller groups like [[OddBall Studios]] have also been largely successful in promoting their brands to the point that their content no longer primarily revolves around LittleBigPlanet.

	Although less influential, some common clans have attempted to become positive forces in the community. The LittleBigPlanet Union over several periods of time united common clans together to keep them from fighting amongst one another. The Master Creators Society, an observer state of the LBP Union, started a creative mentorship program to help others improve their creative skills.		Although less influential, some common clans have attempted to become positive forces in the community. The [[LittleBigPlanet Union]] over several periods of time united common clans together to keep them from fighting amongst one another. The Master Creators Society, an observer state of the LBP Union, started a creative mentorship program to help others improve their creative skills.
			[[File:Axis Waifuinator 1.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|The [[Axis Alliance]] was a group of clans with fascist and militant themes that was involved in numerous conflicts with other clans. ]]

	=== Controversy ===		=== Controversy ===
	LittleBigPlanet clans often are a topic of controversy in the LittleBigPlanet community. In 2010, [[Vector Troop]] was criticized on the forum LittleBigCentral,<ref>Vector Troop Official Clan Thread (LBP Central) -http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?22991-Vector-Troop-Official-Clan-thread</ref> and in 2017, the resurgence of the ~~Axis~~ Alliance sparked criticism of clans on Twitter and elsewhere.<ref>https://twitter.com/dakrrs/status/927396911853731840?s=20</ref>		LittleBigPlanet clans often are a topic of controversy in the LittleBigPlanet community. In 2010, [[Vector Troop]] was criticized on the forum LittleBigCentral,<ref>Vector Troop Official Clan Thread (LBP Central) -http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?22991-Vector-Troop-Official-Clan-thread</ref> and in 2017, the resurgence of the A[[xis Alliance]] sparked criticism of clans on Twitter and elsewhere.<ref>https://twitter.com/dakrrs/status/927396911853731840?s=20</ref>

	Although they effectively meet the definition of 'clan', creative-centric groups like Trixel Creative and OddBall Studios do not refer to themselves as clans. The avoidance of this term may be due to the conflicts and 'wars' engaged in by common LittleBigPlanet clans. Avoiding this term may be a way of distancing a group from this negative aspect of organized play.{{Fact}}		Although they effectively meet the definition of 'clan', creative-centric groups like Trixel Creative and OddBall Studios do not refer to themselves as clans. The avoidance of this term may be due to the conflicts and 'wars' engaged in by common LittleBigPlanet clans. Avoiding this term may be a way of distancing a group from this negative aspect of organized play.{{Fact}}
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	=== Colloquialisms & Linguistics ===		=== Colloquialisms & Linguistics ===
	A number of expressions have developed related to LittleBigPlanet ~~Clans~~. For example, the present progressive verb ~~Clanning~~ is a word often used to describe the environment of LittleBigPlanet ~~Clans~~ in general. Thus, to clan is an acceptable verb infinitive for some who have been involved with these groups.		A number of expressions have developed related to LittleBigPlanet clans. For example, the present progressive verb ''clanning'' is a word often used to describe the environment of LittleBigPlanet clans in general. Thus, to clan is an acceptable verb infinitive for some who have been involved with these groups.

	Also, the word clanner is a colloquial noun that has become popular among these groups that can be pluralized into clanners. This is used to describe people who engage in LittleBigPlanet clans. These terms are ~~only~~ used ~~in a particular category~~ of ~~organized play in LittleBigPlanet~~.		Also, the word ''clanner'' is a colloquial noun that has become popular among these groups that can be pluralized into ''clanners.'' This is used to describe people who engage in LittleBigPlanet clans. These terms are primarily used by common clans and aren't as popular outside of this circle.

	Another common informal verb infinitive is to war. Polarlab writes in his autobiography, "I had enough of his crap, so I warred him."<ref>[[Biography of Polarlab]] (p. 21)</ref> This is indicative of a great deal of LittleBigPlanet clans focusing on competition with one another in so-called wars.		Another common informal verb infinitive is ''to war.'' Polarlab writes in his autobiography, "I had enough of his crap, so I warred him."<ref>[[Biography of Polarlab]] (p. 21)</ref> This is indicative of a great deal of LittleBigPlanet clans focusing on competition with one another in these so-called wars.

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[[File:Clan Mosaic.jpg|thumb|220x220px|From left to right - Row 1: [[Khorne Empire|Khorne Empire,]] [[Red Eagle Army]], [[Young Planet]]. Row 2: [[Red Skull Republic]], [[Remnants Union]], [[Armageddon Empire]]. Row 3: [[Master Creators Society]], [[Knights of the Force]], [[Taurian Concordat]]. ]]
'''LittleBigPlanet clans''' are types of persistent video game communities. They are organizations of various sizes, intentions, and goals that all facilitate social interaction between members. These groups engage in one or more of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet's] main tenets: Play, Create, and Share.

== Social Basis of LittleBigPlanet Clans ==
The complexity of LittleBigPlanet clans exists due to the social and creative freedom that the LittleBigPlanet series presents. Players can create text, iconography, costumes, and creations in the game, which allows groups of creators to adopt the same styles and color schemes.

Clans are not supported or endorsed by the game and its developers. They instead are a result of LittleBigPlanet's nature as a social media 'creative engine.'

As an example, a player may decide to create a logo or flag for a potential organization. They and a few friends become the first members of the clan. By publishing recruitment levels, contacting others, and producing other content related to the group, the clan may grow in size and social influence.

== Categories ==
LittleBigPlanet clans are not created equal. Aside from size, LittleBigPlanet clans vary in intentions, goals, creative styles, and structure. This can result in dramatically different organizations that may have no knowledge of another category due to their social context.

A clan might be defined under multiple categories, or just one.
[[File:LBP Union Flag.jpg|thumb|220x220px|The [[LittleBigPlanet Union]] was an alliance of common clans dedicated toward making the LBP community a better place. ]]

=== Common Clans ===
Common LittleBigPlanet Clans are groups with defined leadership or government and engage with other clans in sociopolitical interactions. This category alone has a great deal of variance, however most of them carry the same general structure, culture, and social continuity. These groups tend to take part in all aspects of Play, Create, and Share but they may focus on a particular element.

Common LittleBigPlanet Clans may have been the most numerous throughout LittleBigPlanet's history. The [[H4H Bounty Hunters|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] [[Young Planet|Young Planet,]] [[Armageddon Empire]], [[Akatsuki]], and [[LittleBIGHeroes|LittleBigHeroes]] are all examples of common clans. Alliances of clans also have existed such as the [[LittleBigPlanet Union]], [[Axis Alliance]], and the [[Remnants Union]].
[[File:New Logo V3.png|thumb|220x220px|[[OddBall Studios]] is a group of creators focusing on animated cinematic content. ]]

=== Creative-Centric Clans ===
Creative-Centric LittleBigPlanet Clans are groups that focus chiefly on the creative aspect of the game and don't engage in sociopolitical interactions. These groups often do not refer to themselves as clans, opting for the titles teams or studios instead. While some of these groups like the [[Master Creators Society]] have interacted with common clans, most of them are very distanced from this category.

These groups are much less numerous than common clans, but their influence on the general public is much more widespread. Some examples of creative-centric clans are [https://www.trixelcreative.com/ Trixel Creative], [[OddBall Studios]], and the Master Creators Society.
[[File:BattleClanArea5 Mosaic.png|thumb|247x247px|[[BattleClanArea5]] is a competitive league of clans focusing on minigames like x-spam. They are controversial for their alleged hacking and widespread cheating. ]]

=== Competitive Clans ===
Competitive LittleBigPlanet Clans focus primarily on the Play aspect of the game, creating teams to oppose one another in some form of gameplay. These clans tend to form larger groups or leagues where each clan can compete with one another. Some common games that competitive clans have competed in are sword fighting, mech battle, Online Create Battle, and others like x-spam.

Some examples of competitive clans are [[Slapsters]] and [[BattleClanArea5|BattleClanArea5.]]

=== Roleplay Clans ===
Roleplay LittleBigPlanet Clans act out stories and characters with their peers. They generally do not engage socially with other clans that aren't of the same continuity as their own. These encounters can often become blurred with the wars and conflicts of common and competitive clans, as roleplay sometimes becomes indistinguishable from competition and rivalry.

== Legacy and Influence ==

=== Positive Influence ===
Creative-centric groups like Trixel Creative have created content that has been received extremely positively by the LittleBigPlanet community. Smaller groups like OddBall Studios have also been largely successful in promoting their brands to the point that their content no longer primarily revolves around LittleBigPlanet.

Although less influential, some common clans have attempted to become positive forces in the community. The LittleBigPlanet Union over several periods of time united common clans together to keep them from fighting amongst one another. The Master Creators Society, an observer state of the LBP Union, started a creative mentorship program to help others improve their creative skills.

=== Controversy ===
LittleBigPlanet clans often are a topic of controversy in the LittleBigPlanet community. In 2010, [[Vector Troop]] was criticized on the forum LittleBigCentral,<ref>Vector Troop Official Clan Thread (LBP Central) -http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?22991-Vector-Troop-Official-Clan-thread</ref> and in 2017, the resurgence of the Axis Alliance sparked criticism of clans on Twitter and elsewhere.<ref>https://twitter.com/dakrrs/status/927396911853731840?s=20</ref>

Although they effectively meet the definition of 'clan', creative-centric groups like Trixel Creative and OddBall Studios do not refer to themselves as clans. The avoidance of this term may be due to the conflicts and 'wars' engaged in by common LittleBigPlanet clans. Avoiding this term may be a way of distancing a group from this negative aspect of organized play.{{Fact}}

== Etymology ==
LittleBigPlanet clans as a term is derived from the presence of clans in other video games such as Counter Strike.

=== Colloquialisms & Linguistics ===
A number of expressions have developed related to LittleBigPlanet Clans. For example, the present progressive verb Clanning is a word often used to describe the environment of LittleBigPlanet Clans in general. Thus, to clan is an acceptable verb infinitive for some who have been involved with these groups.

Also, the word clanner is a colloquial noun that has become popular among these groups that can be pluralized into clanners. This is used to describe people who engage in LittleBigPlanet clans. These terms are only used in a particular category of organized play in LittleBigPlanet.

Another common informal verb infinitive is to war. Polarlab writes in his autobiography, "I had enough of his crap, so I warred him."<ref>[[Biography of Polarlab]] (p. 21)</ref> This is indicative of a great deal of LittleBigPlanet clans focusing on competition with one another in so-called wars.

=== References ===
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