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Xander Phoena
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 20:59:00 -
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Capsuleers,
My name is Xander Phoena and I would like to confirm my candidacy for the 9th Council of Stellar Management.
I have been playing Eve Online for five years now and it has become an intrinsic part of who I am as a person. I love this game deeply, in particular the community who make it so special. I have attempted to contribute to this community in my own way through the Crossing Zebras website, hosting a podcast on there for almost two years and pulling together a pool of writers in recent months to discuss all aspects of the game. I have stood in Reykjavik with my fellow players during Fanfest 2013 and the experience was something that I will never forget.
I've also been a keen observer, commentator and promoter of the CSM process for a long time now. I have spent quite literally hundreds of hours over the past 12 months attempting to bring the CSM as a body to the player base whether it be the CSM8 Election Interviews or the monthly CSM8 variants I have carried out since then. The CSM8 Election Interview project took around 120 hours of my time in what was effectively a three week period but it is something I am exceptionally proud of and something the community seemed to appreciate. Unfortunately, the conflict of interest is such that I won't be able to carry out those interviews this year but I will do all I can to support anyone else who wishes to tackle the undertaking.
Of course, what you want to know is why you should consider voting for me come April. I am standing on two basic platforms:
Communication
The CSM is a player-advocacy group and as such, it is vitally important that CSM9 communicates clearly and frequently with the player base. CSM8 has done a better job than any previous CSM in keeping up regular communication with players, particularly through Ripard Teg and Ali Aras. Unfortunately, Ripard is not standing as an incumbent for CSM9 and I believe I have proven myself to be someone who will do his upmost to inform the player base of what CSM9 is doing throughout the year.
How I will achieve this in practical terms is in two ways. Firstly, I will continue with the monthly interviews that I have been carrying out throughout CSM8's tenure (for what it's worth, these will be continuing whether I am elected or not). Secondly, I intend on continuing Ripard's weekly CSM blog post series into CSM9 on Crossing Zebras.
The CSM as a body fails if it does not adequately communicate the wishes and thoughts of the player base to CCP, CCP's intentions and plans to the player base (within NDA obviously) and it's own work to both. I hope I can be a key part to ensuring all three happen.
Nullsec
I make no apologies for the fact that I have spent the vast majority of my Eve career in 0.0 and it is where I am the most experienced and knowledgable. And as it stands, 0.0 is in a pretty bad way. There are many issues here that must be addressed for the future health of the game GÇô sovereignty, nullsec industry, player owned stations and power projection all need to be looked at with some urgency. It may be that CCP is already working on these things or has them on the development schedule for CSM9GǦs tenure but either way, we need some clarification on these matters.
The current grinding involved in taking sovereignty in 0.0 is does not lead to exciting and engaging gameplay. Fleets can move around all too quickly and easily and this is only amplified with the ever increasing need for tidi in large PvP engagements. The option of dividing fleets over multiple systems as happened during B-R is something that could be implemented intrinsically into sovereignty mechanics.
To be 100% clear, I am not suggesting that 0.0 is more worthy or important that other areas of space in New Eden, simply that the issues that are present in 0.0 are more apparent to me personally due to how I spend my time in Eve Online.
Now, I feel capable to discuss other areas of the game which aren't nullsec with some degree of confidence despite admitting I may not be an expert. I am however very fortunate to count many of the prominent players of Eve as friends, including former and current CSM members, alliance leaders and indeed the writing staff on Crossing Zebras. If you come to me with thoughts or questions and I can't answer them immediately, I am more than happy to speak to those in the know and to put in the research to improve my personal breadth of knowledge.
I think it only fair in the interests of full disclosure that I also discuss my own work arrangements here. I am employed in the North Sea oil industry and work on what is roughly a 'two weeks on, two weeks off' schedule. When I am offshore, I have access to Skype text channels, twitter, email and forums however generally the internet far out at sea is not fast enough for voice or video communications. Also, whilst offshore I may not be available with immediate notice. The flip side of this particular coin is that I am ostensibly on holiday six months of the year and able to devote huge amounts of time to the CSM process. A perfect example of this would be the aforementioned CSM8 Election Interviews carried out over a period of six weeks in 2013 but were effectively carried out in a three week period while I was actually at home.
I have discussed with several prominent members of CSM8 whether or not they believe my work schedule is likely to cause an issue with me standing for CSM9 and they have all stated that based on how the CSM interacts with CCP in a practical nature and due to my own personal and proven work ethic, they do not see it as an issue in the slightest. I do not feel it reasonable to ask for your vote without making you fully aware of my situation however.
[cont.] www.crossingzebras.com |
Xander Phoena
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
288
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Posted - 2014.02.17 20:59:00 -
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Other than the above I have two more things to say. The first is to vote. I hope you put me on the top of your ballot in the number one slot. Failing that, I hope I make your ballot somewhere. But even if you feel I am not worthy of a slot on your own voting sheet, please take the time to vote. The CSM is only as influential as the players let it be and the more people who vote, the more influence CCP has.
And secondly, please take this opportunity to ask me any questions you may have. I sincerely look forward to answering them. I will also be doing my best to get out there and speak to voters in local channels and corp and alliance voice comms. Ask questions in this thread or if you would rather, drop me an in-game mail or email me directly GÇô xander at crossingzebras.com.
I believe have demonstrably proven over the past year that I care about Eve Online, I support the CSM as a body, I have a strong work ethic and I am someone who can communicate with the capsuleers of New Eden. Give me your sword and I will do everything I can to make Eve Online better than it is now.
Fly safe, Xander
www.crossingzebras.com |
Xander Phoena
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:00:00 -
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Reserved www.crossingzebras.com |
Xander Phoena
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:01:00 -
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Reserved www.crossingzebras.com |
Jayne Fillon
Sanctuary of Shadows Black Ops Armada
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:10:00 -
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Having been a part of my own inspiration to run for CSM9, I'll be the first to support Xander for the CSM position. The work done with candidate interviews last year was invaluable and I'll be sad to see conflict of interest take them from us this year.
Good Luck!
Can't shoot blues if you don't have any. Long Live NPSI. |
Tiberius Murderhorne
CONTRATTO The Marmite Collective
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:23:00 -
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Good Lad! Good Luck Dude! Disclaimer : My posting does not always reflect my Corps views or my allience views.... Infact sometimes it does not even reflect my views! |
Ath Adoulin
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
0
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:31:00 -
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Wasn't surprised by this announcement at all and I was glad to hear it. Xanders' work for CSM8 was massively appreciated and if he is half as dedicated to the cause whilst actually in the CSM, he'll be an invaluable asset.
Also he told me to post here. Didn't even ask nicely. |
Two step
Aperture Harmonics No Holes Barred
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:31:00 -
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I've been talking to Xander about the CSM for a couple of years now, and I think he would make an excellent candidate. Too often people are judged by their own personal ideas for what CCP should be doing and not nearly often enough by how well they talk and listen, and Xander does both very very well. He knows the game, he is a very hard worker, and he would be great for the game. He is absolutely near the very top of my own ballot, and I hope (and expect) that get gets a well earned seat this year. CSM 7 Secretary CSM 6 Alternate Delegate @two_step_eve on Twitter My Blog
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Tash Murka
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:38:00 -
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this is asome i realy think he will be a good bridge between csm and the memberbace. GO GO xander !!! www.crossingzebras.com | www.zebra-corp.com |
Cecil Arongo
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:41:00 -
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His interviews last year were instrumental in helping decide last year. Xander will be a great asset to the CSM.
This is for all you new people: I have one rule. Everyone fights, no one quits. If you dont do your job I will shoot you myself. DO YOU GET ME? |
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nexia
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:41:00 -
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your effort for csm8 was asome. i deff think you will be a good candidate
you got my vote |
Susan Black
KA POW POW Inc Late Night Alliance
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:42:00 -
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Xander Phoena wrote:
The current grinding involved in taking sovereignty in 0.0 is does not lead to exciting and engaging gameplay. Fleets can move around all too quickly and easily and this is only amplified with the ever increasing need for tidi in large PvP engagements. The option of dividing fleets over multiple systems as happened during B-R is something that could be implemented intrinsically into sovereignty mechanics.
[cont.]
So, what kind of fixes are we talking about exactly?
www.gamerchick.net Follow me on Twitter! @gamerchick42 |
DrJonF Rockit
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:42:00 -
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Xander is a stand up guy who deserves his chance to make an impact on this meta-life-game of CSM for eve online.
I think he would bring a new dimension to the counsil and he has my votes.
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tesh murka
ZC Industries Dark Stripes
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:42:00 -
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i totaly agree on this
+1 vote |
Veldruk Grimm
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:43:00 -
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Awesome news!! Great guy and would be one hell of a representative. He knows this game forward and backward and would be a great liaison. Good Luck Xander!! |
Clessie Lyle Cummins
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
0
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:45:00 -
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Xander is without a doubt the best Ishtar pilot in our corp, nay, alliance.. nay, coalition.
http://imgur.com/a/Vx46X
Due to his unique PVE expertise I can do nothing else but endorse his CSM run and his quest to assist CCP in improving the nullsec ratting experience. |
Shinda Tenshi
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
0
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:46:00 -
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I don't really know what to say about Xander. Or I don't know how to express how good Xander will be in CSM. He is a vital part of this community and he KNOWS this game so he can help pressing issues all ppl in game have and many believe that "hey, CCP will not listen to our problem".
And we have to agree with him. Vote for CSM,don't avoid it cause who we put there is in our hand fellow players and we can help make this game better. And yes, vote Xander cause he is the right man for the job. |
carling1
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
0
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:49:00 -
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Ive known Xander for quite some time now and i would just like to say he is honest and a stand up guy who isnt without a sense of humour :)
just the kind of candidate who deserves to go far i wish you all the best and you have my support buddy.
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Xander Phoena
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:50:00 -
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Susan Black wrote:Xander Phoena wrote:
The current grinding involved in taking sovereignty in 0.0 is does not lead to exciting and engaging gameplay. Fleets can move around all too quickly and easily and this is only amplified with the ever increasing need for tidi in large PvP engagements. The option of dividing fleets over multiple systems as happened during B-R is something that could be implemented intrinsically into sovereignty mechanics.
[cont.]
So, what kind of fixes are we talking about exactly?
I am not a game designer and it is all too easy for someone such as myself to say what is wrong as opposed to how to fix it.
Regarding the issues above though, if I was to take a first stab, I would drop Titan jump ranges and make jump bridge networks more restrictive through the number that can be deployed in space, their ranges, the fuel needed or some combination of the above. As to dividing fleets, well as I say, this is also something that was done in B-R to great (and winning) effect. Award this sort of gameplay through in game mechanics. Perhaps having multiple fleets over a certain size in multiple systems in the same region all fighting at the same time (the definition of 'fighting' would need to be clarified) confers some form of bonus to all fleets?
Perhaps instead do the opposite - the more allied fleets in one system at any one time ends up carrying out the kind of negative % bonuses we see in Incursion systems, scaling with the number of fleets?
I am spitballing here and I'm sure people will pick holes in these ideas. I'm sure CCP can come up with (and perhaps are even working on) better ideas but the current mechanics favour 'throw as many people in a system as possible' and the server architecture clearly does not support this. www.crossingzebras.com |
Freelancer117
So you want to be a Hero
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:52:00 -
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Xander Phoena wrote:To be 100% clear, I am not suggesting that 0.0 is more worthy or important that other areas of space in New Eden, simply that the issues that are present in 0.0 are more apparent to me personally due to how I spend my time in Eve Online.
Even though I don't have any business atm in nullsec, used to roam there, I do see the need to improve upon this region of new eden. The interacting between hisec and nullsec when it concerns economics is very important, and even if only 10%~20% of the alts/mains live there, it should be iterated upon. However I won't see any mayor sovereignty mechanics overhaul in the near future, CCP clearly gives us a sign it wants to invest in this new space colonization of some kind of 3rd space.
PS: I like your CCP "certified" podcast as a great communication tool, since Ripard Teg will not be running, you will have my 4th vote. Eve rule no.1: The players will make a better version of the game, then CCP initially plans.
http://eve-radio.com//images/photos/3419/223/34afa0d7998f0a9a86f737d6.jpg
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TorkNor Del'raith
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
0
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Posted - 2014.02.17 22:06:00 -
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Xander has got my vote 100% on the CSM9 he is great with the EVE community by doig he pod cast and doing interviews for the CSM8 now thats only 2 and i sure there many more ways he helped the community out in EVE so GOO Xander
P.S Xander someone told me to tell you they hate you flying firetalls you keep kills him lol
GO Xander |
Mixu Paatelainen
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
80
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Posted - 2014.02.17 22:12:00 -
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I was told there was some free drink here. Whatever. +1 to Xander. |
Trebor Daehdoow
Dirt Nap Squad Dirt Nap Squad.
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Posted - 2014.02.17 22:14:00 -
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I look forward to Xander's hard-hitting self-interview in which he ambushes himself.
Seriously, I hope you do well. Your commitment to the community and work-ethic -- two of the basic requirements for a successful CSM -- have been repeatedly demonstrated. Like any honest politician, "My door is always open, and my hand is always out" |
Thomasina
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 22:30:00 -
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Xander Phoena is a hell of a guy. Did you know he's Scottish? |
Prime FLux
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2014.02.17 22:32:00 -
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I believe Xander will do well as a CSM member and he will have a place on my ballot |
Tubrug1
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 22:42:00 -
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This extremely attractive man is the best candidate for CSM 9. Writer of The Eve Onion http://eveion.blogspot.co.uk/
I have a Twitter |
Althurus Vendrius
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
7
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Posted - 2014.02.17 23:14:00 -
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Xander makes the perfect Candidate for CSM, he "gets" EVE, works hard and has is own ideas about EVE. He will get my vote . |
Loch Bannon
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 23:26:00 -
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As anyone who listened to last year's candidate interviews can attest to, Xander knows the process, the community, and the game damn well. Heavily involved in the community and not one to ignore an elephant the room, there's nobody I can think of who I'd feel more qualified to enter CSM9. "I fly from an 'od'. -áThere is no 'pee' in it, let's keep it that way." --Lochness
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Julail
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
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Posted - 2014.02.17 23:46:00 -
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I have to say I'm a bit disappointed i won't get to listen to another round of CSM interviews from you, last years was most excellent.
However i do think you will do a good job as a CSM rep, and i'm not just saying that just cause we're in the same corp. You are really active in the community and i think we can rely on you to call "BS" when needed.
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Ripard Teg
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
837
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Posted - 2014.02.18 02:57:00 -
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Xander is smart, thoughtful, dedicated to the game, and not afraid of hard work. These are all qualities that will serve him well. I will be endorsing Xander for CSM9! Jester's Trek: wherein I ramble about EVE Online, gaming, and from time to time... life. |
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