Pages: [1] 2 3 :: one page |
|
Author |
Thread Statistics | Show CCP posts - 0 post(s) |
Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
502
|
Posted - 2014.12.08 20:16:12 -
[1] - Quote
Capsuleers,
My name is Xander Phoena and I would like to confirm my candidacy for the 10th Council of Stellar Management.
Before we go any further, if you want to know a little more about me and my work on CSM9, you should begin by reading my candidacy announcement for CSM9. My main goal was to stand for two key things GÇô work on 0.0 and GÇÿCommunicationGÇÖ in the broadest sense between CSM, CCP and the player base.
LetGÇÖs look at a report card for both of these goals:
Communication GÇô My weekly reports have kept the player base informed of what CSM9 is up to on a regular basis with insight to what we are up to as a group, where we agreed with CCP, where we disagreed with one another and what particular issues I was personally focused on at any given time.
IGÇÖm very pleased that I have been able to keep these going every single week despite issues being offshore and such like. That said, more could be done both personally and as a collective. I said this last year:
GÇÿThe 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.GÇÖ
We are closer to the above goal than we were a year ago but the work is not yet complete.
Nullsec GÇô CCP is tackling 0.0 head on. We have had the jump nerf and some tweaks to structure HP but major changes to sovereignty are just around the corner. It is imperative that CSM does what it can to keep CCP on the righteous path they are currently on.
Over the past few months we have seen blocs at war in-game join hands to push CCP for change GÇô 0.0 has never been so unified in ensuring sovereignty is improved for the overall health of the game. I have played some small part in that and wish to continue to do.
Much good work has been done by CCP and CSM9 over the past six or so months. CCP is taking bold and brave steps in breathing new life into New Eden and CSM9 has been a vital part of that. But based on the two goals I set myself for CSM9, the work has begun and is going well but I feel the need to see it through to the end and to do that, I believe I need another term as a Council Member.
I mentioned last year how I had worked very hard during CSM7 and CSM8 to bring the CSM closer to the player base and I can tell you that that doesnGÇÖt even begin to compare to the work involved in being a member of the CSM. It is also incredibly satisfying to feel you have made some small impact on the sandbox that is Eve.
Many of you talk about how the CSM does nothing or has no power. I highly recommend you read thisto see how some CSM members worked incredibly hard on feedback received from the community on input automation via third party software and enacted real change in the game. This is a tangible, specific proof that your votes matter.
Last year I was worried that my work offshore would make it difficult to be an effective member of CSM. I can confirm (as I hope can others on CSM9) that it hasnGÇÖt proved to be a hindrance. Indeed, it proved to be a huge help during the Summer Summit where I was able to attend every session bar one remotely from home.
I worked hard to bring CSM to the player base before I was elected and I have worked incredibly hard as a CSM member over the past six or seven months. Vote for me and I will continue to do so. Most importantly, even if you donGÇÖt vote for me, vote for someone!
Thank you for your time, Xander
www.crossingzebras.com
|
Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
502
|
Posted - 2014.12.08 20:16:47 -
[2] - Quote
Reserved.
www.crossingzebras.com
|
Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
502
|
Posted - 2014.12.08 20:17:36 -
[3] - Quote
Reserved.
www.crossingzebras.com
|
Hendrick Tallardar
Habitual Euthanasia Pandemic Legion
303
|
Posted - 2014.12.08 20:28:58 -
[4] - Quote
I've known Xander pre-CSM 9 and have recently worked with him on CrossingZebras.com and the new EVE101.com websites.
While he can be a chore to communicate with at times and depending on if he's on crappy Oil Rig internet, he has always seen something through he promised he would see through.
His podcast is quite good and he posts weekly about the role CSM have had in recent changes or announcements.
EVE 101 Tutorial Series | Monthly Nullsec Recap | EVE Online Weekly
|
Tarek Raimo
Eleutherian Guard Villore Accords
4
|
Posted - 2014.12.08 21:05:10 -
[5] - Quote
At the time of the last election I did not know Xander personally but he had my vote.
In him I saw a candidate who was not a celebrity FC or held a high-level bloc leadership position, but a representative of the many nullsec line members. Not only that, I also saw someone who did his utmost best to deliver independent quality content for the community despite his demanding work schedule. Here's a candidate who kept his head level and his thoughts focused, never partisan, always passionate about the game and its players and with his moral compass pointing in the right direction.
Since I have become a member of Crossing Zebras staff I only found every single quality I had assumed about him to be true. If you vote - as you hopefully will - then Xander definitely deserves to be on your ballot. Not because some in-game group endorses him, but because the CSM needs people like him.
Also, if he gets elected, he promised he will wear one of those quaint checkered skirts the male natives of his country dress in on formal occasions. |
Mike Azariah
DemSal Corporation DemSal Unlimited
2096
|
Posted - 2014.12.08 22:25:10 -
[6] - Quote
I am glad Xander is running again. He has been and still is a strong proponent of the CSM process and an easy guy to work with.
m
Mike Azariah-á CSM8 and now CSM9
|
Manfred Sideous
North Eastern Swat Pandemic Legion
1017
|
Posted - 2014.12.08 22:29:17 -
[7] - Quote
Xander is a great CSM and ill be voting for him. He goes out of his way to communicate with people and try to keep people informed. All you have to do is look at some of his publications and videos to know this guy has passion for the game and community.
@EveManny
https://twitter.com/EveManny
|
Jayne Fillon
444
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 00:03:36 -
[8] - Quote
Hi Xander!
Great to hear you're running again. +1
Can't shoot blues if you don't have any. Long Live NPSI.
|
Lanctharus Onzo
Alea Iacta Est Universal Brave Collective
54
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 03:16:23 -
[9] - Quote
Xander has already reached out to me in regards to an interview but for the sake of fairness. :D
Good to hear that you have decided to run again.
As you are aware we at the Cap Stable Podcast interviewed you during your run for CSM9 and we wish to do the same this year for CSM10.
Here is our announcement: http://capstable.net/2014/12/01/council-of-stellar-management-x-call-for-candidate-interviews/
As we stated in the announcement, you can contact us to schedule your one on one interview via any of the following methods:
Email: [email protected] Twitter: @CapStable Or via our contact form
We look forward to speaking to you about your particular skill set and expertise in EVE Online and we hope you success in your candidacy.
Sincerely,
Lanctharus Onzo Co-host & Writer of the Cap Stable Podcast Military Director, Alea Iacta Est Universal
Writer, Co-host of the Cap Stable Podcast
Twitter: @Lanctharus
|
HVAC Repairman
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
847
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 12:19:36 -
[10] - Quote
do not elect this man he is a traitor to my heart
Follow me on twitter
|
|
Endie von Posts
Bat Country Goonswarm Federation
31
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 13:11:24 -
[11] - Quote
HVAC Repairman wrote:do not elect this man he is a traitor to my heart
Ignore HVAC: this post leaves him with egg on his face. Xander is a good man. |
Dirk Action
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
268
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 13:16:27 -
[12] - Quote
xander and endie are like the only good scots in the world
a pity they still lick the boot of the queen |
BadAssMcKill
ElitistOps
927
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 14:30:34 -
[13] - Quote
Xander is ok but he still hasn't been able to explain what Irn Bru tastes like.
So take that as you will |
leetcheese
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
81
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 15:31:34 -
[14] - Quote
Xander is a rare thing in a CSM, he's proactive and communicative. I actually feel like the CSM does something other than get a trip to Iceland after interacting with him. |
Alan Mathison
EVE University Ivy League
15
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 16:34:34 -
[15] - Quote
Hi Xander!
You and Crossing Zebras are the reason I actually know anything about the CSM. For me your communication and thought processes have been wonderful, so, you do indeed have my vote in YC117.
Having said that, I'd like to ask you some questions I'm asking the candidates I'm seriously considering, if I could.
Space has become littered with abandoned POS structures. What is your position on getting rid of them? I'd like to see, perhaps, a orbital degrading mechanic once the fuel is gone. This, then would open up the moons for pilots that will actually use them. The current mechanic, of course, involves Wardec-ing a possibly abandoned Corp and then sitting there for an extended period of time blapping the structures. I think something better is quite possible.
EVE seems to be popularly seen as more than a game, perhaps moving into the hobby realm. I'm aware that some discussions have been held with regard to finding a way to bring a more casual player or a more casual play-style option into EVE. Would you advocate this? If so, how might this be done without fundamentally changing the nature of the game? Would it?
It seems a given that CSM X and CCP will look at dealing with the SovNull question this term. Beyond that, from a gameplay perspective, what would you advocate as the next priority?
EVE players seem to be quite passionate about the game, yet it is said that the voting rate for CSM elections is lower than that of even the United States midterms. Does this diminish the validity of the CSM? What would you like to do to combat the voter apathy that we see and effectively educate the voters on the reality of what the CSM can effectively do?
Finally, and most importantly, do you like cats? :-)
Thanks so much!
--
Alan Mathison
Proud Sophmore, EVE University
|
Kossaw
Body Count Inc. Pandemic Legion
105
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 17:45:01 -
[16] - Quote
Xander has been an excellent CSM throughout his whole tenure, and his crossing zebras blog has been great at communicating with the entire community.
+ 1
WTB : An image in my signature
|
Dersen Lowery
Drinking in Station
1320
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 18:25:09 -
[17] - Quote
I didn't vote for you last time because I was indifferent to yet another nullsec bloc candidate. But you've distinguished yourself, and you've provided lots of meaty updates and analysis at CZ, so I'm happy to eat crow about last year's judgment of you. You'll be on the ballots.
Proud founder and member of the Belligerent Desirables.
|
JEFFRAIDER
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
368
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 20:18:24 -
[18] - Quote
Xander is awesome and in his time in PL has absolutely set the standard for a CSM to be communicative and approachable. He's just a great dude who has already proven he can do a great job at this and has the passion and energy to keep on succeeding. You've got my vote, boss. |
Rockstara
Blackwater USA Inc. Pandemic Legion
45
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 20:48:20 -
[19] - Quote
Xander has demonstrated that he is a great communicator which is an ideal trait for a member of the CSM as they are charged with communicating between the devs and the players.
He is exactly the guy I want the devs to come to when they are trying to decipher the rationale behind our (the players) opinions of game design changes.
He has my vote. |
Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
513
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 21:02:42 -
[20] - Quote
Alan Mathison wrote:Space has become littered with abandoned POS structures. What is your position on getting rid of them? I'd like to see, perhaps, a orbital degrading mechanic once the fuel is gone. This, then would open up the moons for pilots that will actually use them. The current mechanic, of course, involves Wardec-ing a possibly abandoned Corp and then sitting there for an extended period of time blapping the structures. I think something better is quite possible.
I think some kind of degrade mechanic would be entirely reasonable. As you know, structures are going to be addressed soon - mainly in the case of sov but certainly not exclusively. I'll definitely make sure this question is asked at Winter Summit.
Alan Mathison wrote:EVE seems to be popularly seen as more than a game, perhaps moving into the hobby realm. I'm aware that some discussions have been held with regard to finding a way to bring a more casual player or a more casual play-style option into EVE. Would you advocate this? If so, how might this be done without fundamentally changing the nature of the game? Would it?
Hm, this is a tough one. See on the one hand, I would like to see there be more ways to play Eve 'quickly'. I hate that in Eve you normally need to sit down and dedicate a good chunk of time to any given play session. FW is maybe one of the few exceptions to this. So I guess I am more an advocate of 'quicker' gameplay options as opposed to more 'casual' ones. Whether that is actually an achievable goal, I'm not so sure. I definitely like the fact that Eve isn't a simple game and it caters to a fairly specific audience. I'm not necessarily sure attempting to attract a more casual audience in an attempt to increase subs is the way to go forward.
Alan Mathison wrote:It seems a given that CSM X and CCP will look at dealing with the SovNull question this term. Beyond that, from a gameplay perspective, what would you advocate as the next priority?
Another tricky one. I think lowsec as a whole, not just FW, could probably do with a good looking at. I think it's purpose and niche within the wider Eve universe has perhaps lost some focus of late and it could do with being worked on. Of course, those who fly in lowsec may avidly disagree with me there.
Alan Mathison wrote:EVE players seem to be quite passionate about the game, yet it is said that the voting rate for CSM elections is lower than that of even the United States midterms. Does this diminish the validity of the CSM? What would you like to do to combat the voter apathy that we see and effectively educate the voters on the reality of what the CSM can effectively do?
I don't think it diminishes the validity of the CSM. I also don't think there is a direct correlation between what the CSM can achieve and voter turnout. That said, it's reasonable to assume that CCP would be more likely to trust a CSM advocating a particular position on behalf of the player base when 90% of that player base voted them in than if 10% voted them in. As such, we all need to work hard to increase voter turnout.
As to what can be done? CCP do seem to be doing more and I have very high hopes for that they have planned for the CSM X election. As CSM members, it is imperative that we each actively go out and engage with the player base. I myself have regularly blogged and taken part on #tweetfleet. I know some others have blogged, some have been incredibly active writing for news sites, some have been active on Eve-O or on their own alliance forums, etc. I will be watching the turnout figures for CSM X very closely indeed.
Alan Mathison wrote:Finally, and most importantly, do you like cats? :-)
I love cats and own one but I hate to tell you, I prefer dogs! Myself and my wife have two labradors and they are way more fun that our cat who I feel barely tolerates our existence.
Thanks for the questions!
www.crossingzebras.com
|
|
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
15846
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 21:12:39 -
[21] - Quote
Xander has been a sincere and effective member of CSM9, and it's also my personal opinion that he's a good character who would be too proud to betray his duty.
CSM X will, god willing, have many EVE luminaries, members of the great and good of EVE who are obviously attracted to a term due to the increase in the CSM's credibility and reputation earned by the previous and current teams. But amongst these Titans, we should remember that just as the unconnected, unprivileged "little guy" in hi-sec needs a man like Mike Azariah, so the average mediocre grunt in 0.0 needs someone to represent his viewpoint and needs as well.
And I deeply believe that Xander has the long exerience, both in game and on the CSM, to accurately represent that constituency.
"It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his ISK/hr depends upon his not understanding it!"
|
Jaime Wulfe
Blackwater USA Inc. Pandemic Legion
13
|
Posted - 2014.12.09 21:15:29 -
[22] - Quote
Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
go for it, u know who u are |
corebloodbrothers
Volition Cult The Volition Cult
925
|
Posted - 2014.12.10 10:09:23 -
[23] - Quote
Xander deserves his next council obviously, i knew him through his previous csm interrviews and he was a very nice Guy. Also within the csm he s a guy with a moral compass and a passion for eve. They say, what you see if what you get. Xandr works hard, nice guy. Worth your vote |
Hitamino
Better with Bovril The Bovril Collective
15
|
Posted - 2014.12.11 12:18:10 -
[24] - Quote
Communication is key to the csm, so I'm behind that completely. |
Niden
Moira. Villore Accords
132
|
Posted - 2014.12.12 10:26:07 -
[25] - Quote
I may be the EIC, but Xander Phoena is my boss and handles pay at CZ, so I'm voting for him. I'm a lowsec poor and will sell my vote to the highest bidder.
Joking aside, Xander stood on a platform of communication and politically independent improvement of EVE Online through the will of the community. His conduct and work during CSM 9 have proven that he delivers on both points. If you vote for Xander you are not voting for a political bloc, you are voting for a truly independent conduit for the players. I've seen Xander go the extra mile to bring issues from the community to CCPs table, even ones that had absolutely zero to do with him as a player. He as without fault reported on the work CSM are doing every week through CZ, whilst being accessible in all manner of ways.
Xander has his finger on the pulse of the community better than most and I would recommend anyone to vote for him. +1
/N
Moira corp | Villore Accords | Gallente militia |-á Lowlife on Crossing Zebras | @Niden_GMVA
|
Alekseyev Karrde
Noir. Suddenly Spaceships.
1687
|
Posted - 2014.12.16 17:42:21 -
[26] - Quote
Xander's a stand up guy and an excellent B-level podcaster He's worth your support to send him back for another successful year.
"Alekseyev Karrde: mercenary of my heart."
-Arydanika, Voices from the Void
Hero of the CSM
Noir./Noir. Academy Recruiting: www.noirmercs.com
|
Chitsa Jason
Future Corps Sleeper Social Club
1298
|
Posted - 2014.12.21 16:07:21 -
[27] - Quote
Xander has sexy voice, there is no doubt CSM needs that!
Burn the land and boil the sea
You can't take the sky from me
|
Inggroth
Aurora Ominae. The Gorgon Empire
39
|
Posted - 2014.12.30 08:33:02 -
[28] - Quote
**** poster but good man, glad you're running again. One of my top candidates for sure |
Nashh Kadavr
The Bastards
73
|
Posted - 2015.01.05 11:48:03 -
[29] - Quote
+1
#EVE_NT website; www.eve-nt.uk
Blog; http://nashh-blog.pvp101.net
|
KIller Wabbit
The Scope Gallente Federation
850
|
Posted - 2015.01.06 20:44:39 -
[30] - Quote
+1
Xander has worked hard and diligently delivered on his promises of great communication and keeping CCP's feet to the fire on controversial issues. Keep him in the game!
CCP .. always first with the wrong stuff
CSM .. CCP Shills with a vacation plan
|
|
|
|
|
Pages: [1] 2 3 :: one page |
First page | Previous page | Next page | Last page |