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ISD Suvetar
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
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Posted - 2013.06.05 12:18:00 -
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Yup, confirming that ISD volunteers aren't paid.
There are perks to the job of course, but you'll have to join to find out about that :)
It's also true that having a history in ISD is no bad thing when coming to try to get a job at CCP.
ISD isn't about the rewards though, other than the reward of knowing that you're helping your favorite game to run smoothly, and in my case being a part of our great community <3 ISD Suvetar Captain Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department |
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Tiven loves Tansien
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
827
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Posted - 2013.06.05 12:24:00 -
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lol yeah our community is great |
Eugene Kerner
TunDraGon Drunk 'n' Disorderly
713
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Posted - 2013.06.05 12:31:00 -
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Tiven loves Tansien wrote:lol yeah our community is great
seems a certain part of our comunity consists of misogynic, puritanic envious dickheads.
"Also, your boobs " -á CCP Eterne, 2012
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Leonard Ashcroft
Repercussus RAZOR Alliance
4
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Posted - 2013.06.05 12:32:00 -
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Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.
If I can homebrew in Iceland, I could call it home. Infrastructure? Taxes? Climate? pshaw, tell me how fresh the brewing ingredients are.
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Kacer Xenro
Team Pizza No Holes Barred
15
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Posted - 2013.06.05 12:41:00 -
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Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.
I'd move to Iceland, if i got a job offer from CCP, or any other game company out there, i'd be ready to move tomorrow.
Iceland is an awesome place, glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, hot springs, snow, skiing, etc etc, whats not to like? |
Wacktopia
Noir. Noir. Mercenary Group
520
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Posted - 2013.06.05 12:45:00 -
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Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.
But who in their right mind would want to employ someone not interested in moving to forward their career? I wouldn't.
CCP have jobs in more locations than that. Looks like the yellow quafe shirt is more popular than I thought ;) |
Gus Huntah
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
2
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Posted - 2013.06.05 12:52:00 -
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This is coming from someone that's worked (and lived) in 4 different countries over the past 15 years.
1) Serious companies offer complete relo packages for important positions in their organizations (managers, directors and so on) 2) Serious companies offer a large % of relo costs for not-so-key positions in their organizations (entry level staff, junior managers) 3) The "NASA" word in your CV is a very serious one and must be reflected by the way you talk, you dress, you present yourself. Otherwise, it will work completely against you and will make you look like a fail-hire. 4) In the event that you do land an offer which does not contain a relocation package, do what you can to put together some money that will allow you to travel to your destination and find a cheap place to stay. You could even share. During the course of the next 6 months that you will be getting paid, you should be able to move to an apartment/house that falls within your standards and requirements.
Not answering job posts on the basis that relo is not in the package is a huge mistake imho, because after 6 months to a year this "rough" patch you had been through will be gone, and you will have a job and you will be building up your career. |
Liam Mirren
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Posted - 2013.06.05 13:00:00 -
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ISD Suvetar wrote:Yup, confirming that ISD volunteers aren't paid.
There are perks to the job of course, but you'll have to join to find out about that :)
It's also true that having a history in ISD is no bad thing when coming to try to get a job at CCP.
ISD isn't about the rewards though, other than the reward of knowing that you're helping your favorite game to run smoothly, and in my case being a part of our great community <3
To me there just seem to be 2 options in regards to this:
- I don't care enough about the game so why bother - I care enough to not want to see the man behind the curtain and the strings because that would spoil my enjoyment of actually playing
Apart from that I'm not one to jump when a "superior" tells me to instead I'll ask him "why", most don't react too well to that. Also I don't believe that CCP is a healthy work environment, someone who actually wants to excel and demand/produce quality (see my sig) would probably go insane there.
Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude.
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Othran
Route One
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Posted - 2013.06.05 13:07:00 -
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Peter Raptor wrote:Iceland looks like an awesome place, in summer the nights are 20 minutes long or something lol, I'd love to work there, as long as i dont have to learn the ridiculous language!! (Sorry native Icelanders :)
The far north is fine if you grew up there (I did) but people moving there REALLY struggle with winter (lack of daylight) and a lot of people have problems in summer (too much daylight).
Even people who've lived there all their lives can go loonytunes in winter. At least in summer you can use blinds to block the light.
Iceland also has some issues for people used to even small cities - the population centres in Iceland are tiny compared to other places.
Nice enough place but its bound to come as a shock to many :) |
Brooks Puuntai
Solar Nexus.
1562
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Posted - 2013.06.05 13:11:00 -
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Wacktopia wrote:CCP have jobs in more locations than that.
Err not really. Outside of 2 posting for SF, every job listing was in Iceland or Atlanta. China doesn't count because well its China.
CCP's Motto: If it isn't broken, break it. If it is broken, ignore it. Improving NPE-á/ Dynamic New Eden |
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Captain Cullins
State War Academy Caldari State
1
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Posted - 2013.06.05 13:12:00 -
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I have also been out of work for nearly 2 years, im currently employed but very rarely get called (once every 6 months for a day of work) so "having" a job does not seem to making things better for me in my search if that makes you feel any better...
I'm not well educated like the rest of you, i am in the laborers union though 3/4 the way to retirement which is a blessing..i think, been on the list for work for 2 years not one call from them yet... paying dues
I remember when i was young people would say BOY save your money things won't always be this good, and i would say yeah right i've been working 6-7 days a week 15 hrs a day my whole life i don't even have time to sleep get real... then BAM nothing.
Another guy once told me " learn to lute (asphalt) and youll always have a job" i did... i can run any equipment.. far beyond the experience of just a laborer with 17 years experience and still.. nothing
anyway good luck, keep your head high. at least you have relatives you can stay with. unfortunately im on the other side of that fence |
Beliar Gray
Alpha Sleepers
18
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Posted - 2013.06.05 13:15:00 -
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Tora Bushido wrote:Practice on this sentence "No sorry, the logs don't show anything." Tora knows whats up |
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GM Nythanos
Game Masters C C P Alliance
84
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Posted - 2013.06.05 13:39:00 -
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Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.
I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side. GM Nythanos | Senior Game Master |
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Kewso
School of Applied Knowledge Caldari State
6
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Posted - 2013.06.05 13:43:00 -
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GM Nythanos wrote:Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta. I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side.
I'm in southern Georgia, was born in Marietta though :)
but South Ga, 2 miles from FL line the heat and humidity sucks it felt like it was over 100F yesterday :(
my window AC busted and had to spend 400 bucks at lowes for a new 13000 btu "window shaker"
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Demented471
20th Legion Tribal Band
11
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Posted - 2013.06.05 14:18:00 -
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Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.
Um Excuse me I live in Metro Atlanta so I take offense to that (and Mind you I moved from NJ), once you go for a ride you will see multi million dollar homes which are down right amazing. And well the Southern Soul food and BBQ well yummy! There was once was a man from Jita.. |
Demented471
20th Legion Tribal Band
11
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Posted - 2013.06.05 14:19:00 -
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GM Nythanos wrote:Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta. I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side.
I bet you eat at Mary Macs like the rest of us! lol There was once was a man from Jita.. |
Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp Epsilon Shimmy Alliance
14
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Posted - 2013.06.05 19:43:00 -
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So many questions lol.
Karsa Egivand wrote:Craig Bennett2th wrote:As far as Boeing and Lockheed. There is a few jobs they said they would hire me for, but they wouldn't relocate me. Obviously, I couldn't take it because of that. At what stage in the two years between jobs was that?
Last year. 2012 It was for some technician jobs.
CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that.
You will be shocked on how many multi billion dollar companies avoid doing a paid move for anyone who will make less than 100K. I think many companies thing you should already be in the area if you are applying for a job that pays somewhere in the range of 45k-75k
Brooks Puuntai wrote: But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.
I would love to at least visit Iceland.
Gus Huntah wrote:This is coming from someone that's worked (and lived) in 4 different countries over the past 15 years.
3) The "NASA" word in your CV is a very serious one
4) In the event that you do land an offer which does not contain a relocation package, do what you can to put together some money that will allow you to travel to your destination and find a cheap place to stay.
Not answering job posts on the basis that relo is not in the package is a huge mistake imho, because after 6 months to a year this "rough" patch you had been through will be gone, and you will have a job and you will be building up your career.
I think the NASA, age, and aerospace thing is working against me where I live. Most people in the area I live are regular people that you could find anywhere. In fact, several people I know who did move to my area with master degrees and what not had to dumb down their resume. Several employers already told me they don't believe my background (before a background check). (Then again I had to explain to someone what a submarine was a few months back. But IDK, that was only 1 person, and you can't judge a place on that.)
As far as moving without a relocation package. I am not doing that for 2 reasons. 1 I will lose my support network (my family will be too far to help me if something goes wrong). And 2, I've seen a few people get screwed by doing that. Some people take jobs, and the job turns out to not be a secure job. They lose their income very quickly, and they are SOL.
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Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp Epsilon Shimmy Alliance
14
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Posted - 2013.06.05 19:43:00 -
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Brooks Puuntai wrote:Wacktopia wrote:CCP have jobs in more locations than that. Err not really. Outside of 2 posting for SF, every job listing was in Iceland or Atlanta. China doesn't count because well its China.
LOL, I would take an unpaid move before I get stuck in China.
GM Nythanos wrote:I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side.
That's why I'm going for a indoors job lol. The only time it should be hot inside is when the AC unit is broke. |
Kult Altol
Confederation Navy Research Epsilon Fleet
384
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Posted - 2013.06.05 20:06:00 -
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Join Burger King An open mind is like a fortress with its gates unbarred and unguarded. A narrow mind is a focused mind.
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ISD Suvetar
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
2284
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Posted - 2013.06.05 20:21:00 -
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Liam Mirren wrote: To me there just seem to be 2 options in regards to this:
- I don't care enough about the game so why bother - I care enough to not want to see the man behind the curtain and the strings because that would spoil my enjoyment of actually playing
Also I don't believe that CCP is a healthy work environment, someone who actually wants to excel and demand/produce quality (see my sig) would probably go insane there.
It sounds like you've made your mind up already
In regards to your second point however, I can assure you ISD see no further behind the curtain than necessary to perform our roles. I know nothing about the game coding, other than what I can assume by the fact that I'm a Software Engineer in my day job.
It doesn't spoil the game for me, and in fact, the ISD community are often very inspired to play the game in different ways, we have a lot of veterans and if often inspires me to 'do something' ISD Suvetar Captain Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department |
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Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp Epsilon Shimmy Alliance
14
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Posted - 2013.06.05 20:29:00 -
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ISD Suvetar wrote:Liam Mirren wrote: To me there just seem to be 2 options in regards to this:
- I don't care enough about the game so why bother - I care enough to not want to see the man behind the curtain and the strings because that would spoil my enjoyment of actually playing
Also I don't believe that CCP is a healthy work environment, someone who actually wants to excel and demand/produce quality (see my sig) would probably go insane there.
It sounds like you've made your mind up already In regards to your second point however, I can assure you ISD see no further behind the curtain than necessary to perform our roles. I know nothing about the game coding, other than what I can assume by the fact that I'm a Software Engineer in my day job. It doesn't spoil the game for me, and in fact, the ISD community are often very inspired to play the game in different ways, we have a lot of veterans and if often inspires me to 'do something'
Personally I think it enhances the game play with you are a coder behind a game like EVE. Obviously you will know what is the current limitations, but you're also able to get rid of those limitations by improving the code. Anyways, I doubt 1 coder will know the limitations on a game of the same size as EVE. I am sure everyones computer is always being tracked, and I am sure there is things in place to keep people out of where they shouldn't be. |
Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp Epsilon Shimmy Alliance
14
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Posted - 2013.06.05 20:37:00 -
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Just applied for the QA job at Atlanta Georgia. http://www.ccpgames.com/en/jobs/job-details.aspx?jobid=466 |
Jayrendo Karr
Suns Of Korhal Terran Commonwealth
254
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Posted - 2013.06.05 20:46:00 -
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The person controlling the remote has all the power, they must be fair and just. They also need to know all the most commonly used channels by memory. Most importantly is that they can control the volume late at night so the neighbors don't call the 5-0. |
Vertisce Soritenshi
Daktaklakpak.
2230
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Posted - 2013.06.05 20:52:00 -
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Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta. Atlanta I can understand but Iceland? Dude...I would LOVE to live in Iceland! Bounties for all! https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2279821#post2279821 |
Gogela
Freeport Exploration Loosely Affiliated Pirates Alliance
2487
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Posted - 2013.06.05 21:03:00 -
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Hmmm... I don't know how I would feel about doing EvE for a living. You would risk turning your fun hobby into a job. It could ruin EvE for you! ...or I guess it could be fun and awesome.
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Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp Epsilon Shimmy Alliance
14
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Posted - 2013.06.05 21:27:00 -
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Gogela wrote:Hmmm... I don't know how I would feel about doing EvE for a living. You would risk turning your fun hobby into a job. It could ruin EvE for you! ...or I guess it could be fun and awesome.
You're 100% right in it could go both ways. But, if you are out of a job then you will take what you can get.
But personally I think it would be great. No one can deny that EVE is growing. Also, no one can deny how thankful most of EVE players are (as long as you don't change too much with the current game). BTW, I am already making a super small amount of money from EVE when I make video guides on EVE. Believe it or not, the more I play EVE the more I like it. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5wfe5suTSl1RlMxxli5Dj9u https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5x3cpv2X8TduC8JbAOH88PO
Anyways, I would prefer to work for CCP if I was to work for a gaming company. The way I see it is there is a high risk on job security when it comes to non MMO games. (Someone has to be an escape goat when a game sucks) I could work for any other MMO gaming company than CCP, but all other MMO's are going down hill. WOW is even losing a bunch of people, and it's getting a bad rep for being old and boring. CCP's EVE Online is really the only MMO that can stand the test of time because each major update brings something extremely new to the game. Like whereas many other MMO's only bring in a few new items and some fixes per major update. EVE Online has brought a new level to exploration, low sec ratting, new NPC corps, and so on with this update. In fact, my video guide views on some other MMO's and non MMO games has virtually drop off. But, my EVE Online views are growing by the thousands (literally) by the day.
You can test this by doing some PVP videos in xyz MMO and EVE Online. While that xyz video may get you more views out of the gate. EVE Online should get you more views in the long run.
So there is no question if I would take a job from CCP if CCP paid me the right amount, and gave me a paid move. (That's what I'm hoping for with the QA job) |
Lasernuts
Concordiat Spaceship Samurai
0
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Posted - 2013.06.05 21:47:00 -
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GM Nythanos wrote:Brooks Puuntai wrote:CCP Soundwave wrote:On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that. But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta. I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side.
Not as humid as the southeast Georgia |
Kacer Xenro
Team Pizza No Holes Barred
16
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Posted - 2013.06.05 21:51:00 -
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Gogela wrote:Hmmm... I don't know how I would feel about doing EvE for a living. You would risk turning your fun hobby into a job. It could ruin EvE for you! ...or I guess it could be fun and awesome.
Are you implying that eve is not a job? |
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CCP Complex
C C P C C P Alliance
259
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Posted - 2013.06.05 22:26:00 -
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Peter Raptor wrote:Iceland looks like an awesome place, in summer the nights are 20 minutes long or something lol, I'd love to work there, as long as i dont have to learn the ridiculous language!! (Sorry native Icelanders :)
No offense taken! :)
CCP is an international workplace and all employees are well versed in English, written and verbal.
Same can be said for all services here, speaking Icelandic is optional. CCP Complex-á|| -áEVE Marketing Team-á|| Capture Artist-á|| @CCP_Complex |
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Fret Thiesant
Reavers of New Blood
19
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Posted - 2013.06.05 22:29:00 -
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Go to an empty cross roads.
Bury:
6 packets of coffee 6 cans of redbull 6 wrist guards
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