Originally Posted by
yoori
ok, let's talk pro/cons
tribes
pros: (As tribe) biger impact on world, tribal features(not sure what yet, probably currency, taxes, more trading options, etc.), (as member) access to many different quality items, more people to play with.
cons: HUUUUGE demand on resources, you may not know all members, limited freedom by tribal laws.
I'll leave tribal warfare as pro/con, It's a matter of opinion.
homesteads
pros: freedom(you can do what you want, build where you want), if you play with friends, close community.
cons: small area, hard to master your profession(you need to do multiple things), you have to trade with others for high quality items(hard if you don't have any high quality items for trade or you are master in one skill), you have to split time between what you want to do and what you need to do.
Homestead is a good chioce for hunters, farmers, animal tammers/herders. You supply tribes with what they need, and buy what you need.