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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
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Posted - 2013.03.12 08:33:00 -
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As now is the beginning of the candidacy period I am announcing my entry into the CSM8 election
I am Mike Azariah
I have played Eve for enough time to have tried a bit of almost everything. But if you ask me to nail down the style of play I best represent and identify with it would be the Casual Player. The person who has a job, kids, wife, pets and cannot sit at the machine uninterrupted for five hours straight bashing a POS or waiting for a fleet to form. The person who does not want his entire Eve experience to be spreadsheets or clicking to manage PI.
I have spent more than half a year in wormholes, managing the POS there drove me out, in the end, frustration got that bad. I flew with Soco in the south and did manage to get in on fleets now and again but CTAGÇÖs donGÇÖt always jibe up with a limited time availability. If you are nodding right now at this then you know what I mean and you have experienced the same sort of problems. You are the one I want to represent. I fly incursions for my isk and then blow it in places like the Bomber Bar or RvB or helping out in contests, donating prizes.
I have been active in the community since 2008.. I currently help host the podcast Podside, I have had a blog as a proud member of the Eve Blog Pack for more than four years. I have written for Eon and the Eve Tribune, often doing commentary on the CSM. My twitter handle is @mikeazariah. If you want to hear the Crossing Zebras interview it is here. Though you will get a lot of what I think from the Podside podcasts as well.
I donGÇÖt know it all. I am not a Game Dev nor do I aspire to be one. I am always willing to ask questions when I donGÇÖt know the answers and consider the answers carefully. I am a teacher by trade and the skill set that goes with that would be helpful as a CSM member. I take pride in my ability to see things from more than one side and explain my position well.
I am NOT here to save one portion of space to the detriment of all of the others. I do not propose to drive x y or z feature through . . . that is not what the CSM does. Oh, there ARE things in the game I would love to see fixed. POSGÇÖs and more corp bookmarks, a window in stations so you can look out and see what awaits you. Some sort of automation to save the hardcore industrialists from carpal tunnel syndrome. IGÇÖd like to see more Live Events and Lore and some sort of motivator to break some of the growing inertia in nullsec. More reasons to go to lowsec aside from Faction Warfare.
I have never been afraid to voice my opinion and would love to answer any questions that you have though I donGÇÖt plan on feeding trolls. This is NOT a contest of antagonism but a choosing of a GROUP of people to represent the players to CCP. We have to be able to work together and we must be able to see concepts and ideas from a variety of different viewpoints to do the best for the game and for the players of Eve.
I donGÇÖt have a huge alliance backing me nor a dedicated voting block throwing all their votes my way. I need your votes, each and every one of you, to become your representative. Please, when the voting opens, vote for me, Mike Azariah to be YOUR rep in the CSM.
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
237
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Posted - 2013.03.12 08:33:00 -
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
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Posted - 2013.03.12 08:33:00 -
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Frying Doom
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Posted - 2013.03.12 09:46:00 -
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Welcome
So the first question right off the bat is what do you think of the new voting system, the reduced power of an individuals vote and subsequently do you feel the system needs to be altered once again?
Also the stock standard industry Outpost, POS, NPC facility and Sov balance questions? We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 |
Sugar Kyle
The humbleless Crew
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Posted - 2013.03.12 11:10:00 -
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Your platform is you sometimes play Eve but have a life and want Eve fixed of that broken stuff.
Okay.
How will you have time to do CSM considering you explained that you don't have time to do 'that' Eve stuff? Tilde soaked words from something kinda like a pirate. |
Wescro2
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Posted - 2013.03.12 11:21:00 -
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Mike, you have said you want to represent high sec. Can you give us some specifics of what you think are the major issues regarding high sec, and how you hope to work with CCP to address them? |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
237
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Posted - 2013.03.12 18:16:00 -
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Frying Doom wrote:Welcome
So the first question right off the bat is what do you think of the new voting system, the reduced power of an individuals vote and subsequently do you feel the system needs to be altered once again?
In the case of this election, it is what it is. Complaining about it won't change a thing. That said, I think the 200 preliminary vote is still just a hoop like last years 100 likes, something to get through but not really a part of the election proper.
The transferable vote system is set so that votes are not wasted and you are allowed more than one opinion. We are electing a council, not a president. Multiple winners means that the voter should be able to make multiple choices, not just 'pick one'. Giving the voter the ability to influence more than one persons campaign enhances their vote . . . if they use it properly. I do not think the individual vote has been reduced, just altered and the responsibility of knowing what you are doing has fallen more on the voter.
Quote:Also the stock standard industry Outpost, POS, NPC facility and Sov balance questions?
Go ahead ask them. Please try to be more specific than waving a hand at a pile of issues.
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
237
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Posted - 2013.03.12 18:37:00 -
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Sugar Kyle wrote: How will you have time to do CSM considering you explained that you don't have time to do 'that' Eve stuff?
I smiled when I read this one and was hoping someone would ask.
Family responsibilities means I don't have huge solid blocks of time. I don't sit for hours uninterrupted unless it is very late at night. That does not mean I don't spend a lot of time on the game but it means I play in smaller bursts. I DO have the time for Eve and I spend it on the game in a myriad of ways. From making Podcasts to listening to others, my blog, reading a lot of other blogs, to answering questions on this forum. The time is there, just not in huge singular chunks.
The older CSM's used to set aside a time and have meetings . . . since CSM6 that is no longer true. Asynchronous communication methods allow a person to dedicate a huge amount of time to a project without having to block out four hours at a time.
Being a teacher I have the entire summer off which arguably gives me more time than most other employed players to dedicate to this task. If elected I will not be one of the 'non-working' members of the council, I promise you that.
Thank you for asking the question, I appreciate the chance to expand on that thought.
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
237
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Posted - 2013.03.12 19:18:00 -
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Wescro2 wrote:Mike, you have said you want to represent high sec. Can you give us some specifics of what you think are the major issues regarding high sec, and how you hope to work with CCP to address them?
If you asking whether I agree with Jamie-boy in regards to nerfing hisec incursions to the point of removing them from hisec completely, hell NO
Trying to improve the game by depopulating the most populated part of it is the act of an idiot.
Out of curiosity, are you James 315's alt or just campaign manager?
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Safdrof Uta
VELOCIRAPTORS EATING GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
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Posted - 2013.03.12 21:22:00 -
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+1 Support for Mike.
He know's what he is talking about, and knows what this game needs |
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Alekseyev Karrde
Noir. Noir. Mercenary Group
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Posted - 2013.03.12 21:23:00 -
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The most basic question:
You are most famous in EVE as a strict roleplayer, and your blog posts are in character. If serving on the CSM, will you continue in-character RP communication with CCP? Other CSMs? Player facing communications? "Alekseyev Karrde: mercenary of my heart."-á -Arydanika, Voices from the Void
Hero of the CSM Noir./Noir. Academy Recruiting: www.noirmercs.com |
Frying Doom
Zat's Affiliated Traders
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Posted - 2013.03.12 21:36:00 -
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Mike Azariah wrote:Frying Doom wrote:Welcome
So the first question right off the bat is what do you think of the new voting system, the reduced power of an individuals vote and subsequently do you feel the system needs to be altered once again? In the case of this election, it is what it is. Complaining about it won't change a thing. That said, I think the 200 preliminary vote is still just a hoop like last years 100 likes, something to get through but not really a part of the election proper. The transferable vote system is set so that votes are not wasted and you are allowed more than one opinion. We are electing a council, not a president. Multiple winners means that the voter should be able to make multiple choices, not just 'pick one'. Giving the voter the ability to influence more than one persons campaign enhances their vote . . . if they use it properly. I do not think the individual vote has been reduced, just altered and the responsibility of knowing what you are doing has fallen more on the voter. Quote:Also the stock standard industry Outpost, POS, NPC facility and Sov balance questions? Go ahead ask them. Please try to be more specific than waving a hand at a pile of issues. m Ok so having seen that you seem to have no idea about the current concerns of people on these forums, failed to answer on the question of loss of voting power
so oh well. We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 |
mynnna
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
552
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Posted - 2013.03.12 21:40:00 -
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Frying Doom wrote: Ok so having seen that you seem to have no idea about the current concerns of people on these forums, failed to answer on the question of loss of voting power
so oh well.
You are a person on this forum. Some other people might share your concerns about "loss of voting power." This does not mean, as you subtly imply, that all people share those concerns. Mynnna for CSM8 |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
237
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Posted - 2013.03.12 21:45:00 -
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Alekseyev Karrde wrote:The most basic question:
You are most famous in EVE as a strict roleplayer, and your blog posts are in character. If serving on the CSM, will you continue in-character RP communication with CCP? Other CSMs? Player facing communications?
I was asked this before and I stand by what I said then. I can separate RP and politics. I won't show up to a CSM event wearing a wizards hat. Listen to Podside and see if I am a rp fanatic or a serious guy with opinions worth listening to. Look at my original campaign announcement above as ask yourself if I did it 'In Character' or as a player who wants to help.
Do I write an in character blog? Yes. Does it touch on real issues of the game? Yes. Can I communicate directly with people without a filter of RP? Yes
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
237
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Posted - 2013.03.12 21:53:00 -
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Quote:Ok so having seen that you seem to have no idea about the current concerns of people on these forums, failed to answer on the question of loss of voting power
Frying, to reiterate what I said in answer to your question the first time . . .
Mike Azariah wrote:[quote=Frying Doom]Welcome
Giving the voter the ability to influence more than one persons campaign enhances their vote . . . if they use it properly. I do not think the individual vote has been reduced, just altered and the responsibility of knowing what you are doing has fallen more on the voter.
so I did answer your question, would it be better if I bullet-pointed my answers for you?
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Frying Doom
Zat's Affiliated Traders
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Posted - 2013.03.12 22:40:00 -
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mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote: Ok so having seen that you seem to have no idea about the current concerns of people on these forums, failed to answer on the question of loss of voting power
so oh well.
You are a person on this forum. Some other people might share your concerns about "loss of voting power." This does not mean, as you subtly imply, that all people share those concerns. You are completely correct
I am sure there are plenty of people around who do not care about the CSM, I think the voting stats prove that pretty well. We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 |
mynnna
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
552
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Posted - 2013.03.12 22:56:00 -
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Frying Doom wrote:mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote: Ok so having seen that you seem to have no idea about the current concerns of people on these forums, failed to answer on the question of loss of voting power
so oh well.
You are a person on this forum. Some other people might share your concerns about "loss of voting power." This does not mean, as you subtly imply, that all people share those concerns. You are completely correct I am sure there are plenty of people around who do not care about the CSM, I think the voting stats prove that pretty well.
The voting stats do not prove that there are plenty of people who do not care about the CSM; the voter stats prove only that there are plenty of people who do not vote, and offer no insight into the reason why. I know it's kind of your "thing" but let's try to limit the spurious leaps of logic around here, shall we? Mynnna for CSM8 |
Frying Doom
Zat's Affiliated Traders
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Posted - 2013.03.12 22:59:00 -
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mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote:mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote: Ok so having seen that you seem to have no idea about the current concerns of people on these forums, failed to answer on the question of loss of voting power
so oh well.
You are a person on this forum. Some other people might share your concerns about "loss of voting power." This does not mean, as you subtly imply, that all people share those concerns. You are completely correct I am sure there are plenty of people around who do not care about the CSM, I think the voting stats prove that pretty well. The voting stats do not prove that there are plenty of people who do not care about the CSM; the voter stats prove only that there are plenty of people who do not vote, and offer no insight into the reason why. I know it's kind of your "thing" but let's try to limit the spurious leaps of logic around here, shall we? Nope sorry.
Can't be done.
Especially not when you are arguing directly against the comments of major Goonswarm posters on these forums.
Strange they use that logic and it is all good. I use the same logic and it is a "spurious leaps of logic" We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 |
mynnna
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
552
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Posted - 2013.03.12 23:01:00 -
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Frying Doom wrote:mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote:mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote: Ok so having seen that you seem to have no idea about the current concerns of people on these forums, failed to answer on the question of loss of voting power
so oh well.
You are a person on this forum. Some other people might share your concerns about "loss of voting power." This does not mean, as you subtly imply, that all people share those concerns. You are completely correct I am sure there are plenty of people around who do not care about the CSM, I think the voting stats prove that pretty well. The voting stats do not prove that there are plenty of people who do not care about the CSM; the voter stats prove only that there are plenty of people who do not vote, and offer no insight into the reason why. I know it's kind of your "thing" but let's try to limit the spurious leaps of logic around here, shall we? Nope sorry. Can't be done. Especially not when you are arguing directly against the comments of major Goonswarm posters on these forums. Strange they use that logic and it is all good. I use the same logic and it is a "spurious leaps of logic"
Mynnna for CSM8 |
Frying Doom
Zat's Affiliated Traders
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Posted - 2013.03.12 23:23:00 -
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mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote:mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote:mynnna wrote:
You are a person on this forum. Some other people might share your concerns about "loss of voting power." This does not mean, as you subtly imply, that all people share those concerns.
You are completely correct I am sure there are plenty of people around who do not care about the CSM, I think the voting stats prove that pretty well. The voting stats do not prove that there are plenty of people who do not care about the CSM; the voter stats prove only that there are plenty of people who do not vote, and offer no insight into the reason why. I know it's kind of your "thing" but let's try to limit the spurious leaps of logic around here, shall we? Nope sorry. Can't be done. Especially not when you are arguing directly against the comments of major Goonswarm posters on these forums. Strange they use that logic and it is all good. I use the same logic and it is a "spurious leaps of logic" Well its not my fault if their are Goonswarm responses there for use, when I feel like it We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 |
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Frying Doom
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Posted - 2013.03.12 23:26:00 -
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mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote:mynnna wrote:Frying Doom wrote: Ok so having seen that you seem to have no idea about the current concerns of people on these forums, failed to answer on the question of loss of voting power
so oh well.
You are a person on this forum. Some other people might share your concerns about "loss of voting power." This does not mean, as you subtly imply, that all people share those concerns. You are completely correct I am sure there are plenty of people around who do not care about the CSM, I think the voting stats prove that pretty well. The voting stats do not prove that there are plenty of people who do not care about the CSM; the voter stats prove only that there are plenty of people who do not vote, and offer no insight into the reason why. I know it's kind of your "thing" but let's try to limit the spurious leaps of logic around here, shall we? But while where here maybe you would like to support the rest of my arguments on the CSM like the fact that player education is what is needed, and alterations to the voting system are completely unnecessary while the percentage of voters are so low?
Oh and that accounts should have to be active for 90 days prior to the election to vote, to close that old account loop hole. We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 |
Wescro2
New Order Logistics CODE.
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Posted - 2013.03.12 23:29:00 -
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Mike Azariah wrote:If you asking whether I agree with Jamie-boy in regards to nerfing hisec incursions to the point of removing them from hisec completely, hell NO
You don't agree with James, thanks for bringing that to our attention.
That's not what I asked though. Let's try this again. Since you are presenting yourself as a high sec candidate, what are the major issues facing high sec and how do you plan on fixing them.
Mike Azariah wrote:Trying to improve the game by depopulating the most populated part of it is the act of an idiot.
That's a valid opinion, but I disagree with it. High sec is over populated because there is too much reward for too little risk. The game is in imbalance.
Mike Azariah wrote:Out of curiosity, are you James 315's alt or just campaign manager?
I am James 315's alt, like everyone else in New Order Logistics and all the shareholders and gankers. |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
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Posted - 2013.03.12 23:36:00 -
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Frying Doom wrote: But while where here maybe you would like to support the rest of my arguments on the CSM like the fact that player education is what is needed, and alterations to the voting system are completely unnecessary while the percentage of voters are so low?
Oh and that accounts should have to be active for 90 days prior to the election to vote, to close that old account loop hole.
I totally agree with more voter education needed. It is not that people don't care about the CSM so much as it is that a LOT of them are not even aware of it. I have spoken to channels where only a few out of a hundred have a clue about what the election is or why it is held.
The borderline for where the voting rights starts is a debatable one. I agree that if there is a method by which the ballot box can be stuffed for free via buddy invites and plex rewards then that needs to be looked to.
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
240
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Posted - 2013.03.12 23:48:00 -
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Wescro2 wrote:Mike Azariah wrote:If you asking whether I agree with Jamie-boy in regards to nerfing hisec incursions to the point of removing them from hisec completely, hell NO You don't agree with James, thanks for bringing that to our attention. That's not what I asked though. Let's try this again. Since you are presenting yourself as a high sec candidate, what are the major issues facing high sec and how do you plan on fixing them.
I do not see as hisec needing any huge fix, not to the extent that the other parts of Eve do. Tweeks, here and there, balance issues, yes, but I disagree with your assertion that hisec is broken. Please, enlighten me as to where you see it being bad for the game overall? Does voilence upon ships happen in hisec? Yes, look at a map and check pods or ships destroyed in the past 24 hours. Do wars happen in hisec? Yes. griefing and scams and trade and mining and all the rest of it? Yes
Is it safe? No.
Should it be? No.
If your goal is to get people to go to other parts of New Eden and away from hisec then give them a reason to do so by improving the content elsewhere. Making the most popular part of the game uninhabitable could kill the game, not push us to create content elsewhere. THAT I am against.
Mike Azariah wrote:Out of curiosity, are you James 315's alt or just campaign manager?
Wescro2 wrote: I am James 315's alt, like everyone else in New Order Logistics and all the shareholders and gankers.
I am sorry you found it required to answer sarcastically. I was asking a serious question. YOU have the main James 315 campaign thread running. I seem to have missed where he posted that he is running, here in Jita Park. Now if you would kindly point me to the thread where HE has announced his candidacy and platform, here in Jita Park, I would appreciate it.
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Wescro2
New Order Logistics CODE.
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Posted - 2013.03.13 00:18:00 -
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Mike Azariah wrote:I do not see as hisec needing any huge fix, not to the extent that the other parts of Eve do. Tweeks, here and there, balance issues, yes, but I disagree with your assertion that hisec is broken.
You want to represent high sec, but you think it isn't too bad right now. Would it be fair to say you are the status quo candidate (ie, keep things as they are)?
Mike Azariah wrote: Please, enlighten me as to where you see it being bad for the game overall? Does voilence upon ships happen in hisec? Yes, look at a map and check pods or ships destroyed in the past 24 hours. Do wars happen in hisec? Yes. griefing and scams and trade and mining and all the rest of it? Yes
Is it safe? No.
Should it be? No.
If your goal is to get people to go to other parts of New Eden and away from hisec then give them a reason to do so by improving the content elsewhere. Making the most popular part of the game uninhabitable could kill the game, not push us to create content elsewhere. THAT I am against.
It's safe enough in high sec that people can go months, even years without being engaged in what is supposed to be a cold, harsh universe. Miners often argue that it is profitable still to fit for max yield and get ganked occasionally, than to sacrifice yield for tank and survive ganks. It's not a very engaging game when a miner sees himself being ganked and says, "yep, that's fine, I make more money this way." Something about that is fundamentally broken.
Also, ganking is at historic lows, according to the CSM minutes.
A disproportionately large number of the population is in high sec not necessarily because they prefer high sec being safe. EVE is a competitive game, if your competition is using an imbalanced risk/reward system to line their pockets, so must you, even if you disagree with it in principle. As an industrialist, if my competition can charge a very small mark up on cost due to having fewer security related costs when manufacturing in high sec, no matter how much I want to produce in low or null, I can not because I will have to front security costs and the occasional gank. Industrialists are forced into high sec by competition, not by choice.
You seem to be against that specifically, using game mechanics to force people in to a play style/area. The current high sec does that in reverse, the excessive safety forces people to remain there.
Mike Azariah wrote:I seem to have missed where he posted that he is running, here in Jita Park. Now if you would kindly point me to the thread where HE has announced his candidacy and platform, here in Jita Park, I would appreciate it.
James 315 has outlined his problem with Jita Park here. |
None ofthe Above
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Posted - 2013.03.13 00:44:00 -
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Wescro2 wrote:
You want to represent high sec, but you think it isn't too bad right now. Would it be fair to say you are the status quo candidate (ie, keep things as they are)?
Much like how many of the wormhole and NRDS candidates want to make sure the areas they represent don't get crushed when changes are made to serve other constituencies. Seems reasonable to me.
Wescro2 wrote:Mike Azariah wrote:I seem to have missed where he posted that he is running, here in Jita Park. Now if you would kindly point me to the thread where HE has announced his candidacy and platform, here in Jita Park, I would appreciate it. James 315 has outlined his problem with Jita Park here.
It's a good example of how James doesn't fit in and would be fairly useless on the CSM. Heir to Darius 3, I would say. He could have announced here and the Miner Bumping site as well, but no, can't do it in a way that cooperates with any one else. Does not bode well for his effectiveness if he be elected.
I'll be putting Mike high on my ballots. Got to know him last year during the CSM 7 campaign, follow his blog and listen to him on podside. Good guy with a sharp mind and a perspective that needs representing.
Go get 'em, Mike.
EVE is a sandbox; The only "end-game" content in EVE is the crap that makes you rage-quit.
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Wescro2
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Posted - 2013.03.13 00:58:00 -
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None ofthe Above wrote:It's a good example of how James doesn't fit in and would be fairly useless on the CSM. Heir to Darius 3, I would say. He could have announced here and the Miner Bumping site as well, but no, can't do it in a way that cooperates with any one else. Does not bode well for his effectiveness if he be elected.
Jita Park has it's problems, some of which Mike Azariah pointed out in his interview with Xander. The sense I got from James' criticism was that the forums are split too much, and this makes them less populated and they get less traffic for it. It's consistent with the piece he wrote on the rise and fall of the CAOD, and how he has kept his own websites forum uncategorized for the most part.
I'm pretty sure James holds the record for the longest (and indisputably greatest) EVE-O post ever, so if you think he'll be useless for engaging too little, I don't know if we are talking about the same James 315.
Mike's a good candidate,and I find some things agreeable. However we don't share the same opinion on the risk/reward imbalance. |
None ofthe Above
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Posted - 2013.03.13 01:23:00 -
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Wescro2 wrote:None ofthe Above wrote:It's a good example of how James doesn't fit in and would be fairly useless on the CSM. Heir to Darius 3, I would say. He could have announced here and the Miner Bumping site as well, but no, can't do it in a way that cooperates with any one else. Does not bode well for his effectiveness if he be elected.
Jita Park has it's problems, some of which Mike Azariah pointed out in his interview with Xander. The sense I got from James' criticism was that the forums are split too much, and this makes them less populated and they get less traffic for it. It's consistent with the piece he wrote on the rise and fall of the CAOD, and how he has kept his own websites forum uncategorized for the most part. I'm pretty sure James holds the record for the longest (and indisputably greatest) EVE-O post ever, so if you think he'll be useless for engaging too little, I don't know if we are talking about the same James 315. Mike's a good candidate,and I find some things agreeable. However we don't share the same opinion on the risk/reward imbalance.
Oh I've read more than I care to recall of James's opus posts. And don't really disagree about the dead subforums and over categorization. But this is the one forum were CSM candidates should be posting on EVE-O. His own forums is fine as well, but it speaks volumes the way he is conducting his campaign. Not getting any of my votes.
I am not knocking him for his lack of forum posting. I knock him for his ability to cooperate with others (outside of his own circle).
Anyway, glad we agree on Mike as a good candidate.
It is going to be interesting this time around with STV. Can put together a ballot for a good balanced CSM that represents the many different aspects of the game. EVE is a sandbox; The only "end-game" content in EVE is the crap that makes you rage-quit.
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
243
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Posted - 2013.03.13 01:26:00 -
[29] - Quote
Wescro2 wrote: Mike's a good candidate,and I find some things agreeable. However we don't share the same opinion on the risk/reward imbalance.
I can live with that, matter of fact, I encourage that. The CSM NEEDS people with different viewpoints or opinions, otherwise they would only need one person on the council.
Please encourage James to post here, if you will. Even the dev blog about the application process mentions Jita Park.
m |
Jerod trd
T-Rex Inc. Mind-Meld
0
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Posted - 2013.03.14 08:17:00 -
[30] - Quote
In the interests of disclosure, I support Mike for CSM, So I'm not going to throw him easy questions... I tend to agree with him that Hi-sec is OK as is, if you feel it's 'too safe' for everyone involved, I'd agree... and as soon as you set this game up so that if you are involved in a suicide gank you lose your pod I'll endorse making ganking 'easier'.
You like to talk about 'risk vs reward' and I'd say that with ganking, it's skewed in favor of the ganker... yeah, most exhumers and mining barges got a buff, they've needed it, but they are still destroyable, yet a fast-warping dessy in a high-sec, high-traffic system (Like Sivala) is VERY hard to catch and kill, even if you have kill-rights... so gankers are safe in over 90% of their time with the use of alts... how is this different than the situation you complain about with miners?
As for the reduction in ganks, I think you can thank goonswarm for that (shudders) as they pretty much burned out the novelty of it with their 'bounty for exhumers' policy.... lot less fun doing it when every man and his dog is doing it. |
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Wescro2
New Order Logistics CODE.
67
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Posted - 2013.03.14 08:35:00 -
[31] - Quote
Jerod trd wrote:In the interests of disclosure, I support Mike for CSM, So I'm not going to throw him easy questions... I tend to agree with him that Hi-sec is OK as is, if you feel it's 'too safe' for everyone involved, I'd agree... and as soon as you set this game up so that if you are involved in a suicide gank you lose your pod I'll endorse making ganking 'easier'.
For people who use low SP dedicated alts, and even those who don't, losing your pod is no big deal. You really shouldn't need to fit implants to gank, getting a buddy is just better and cheaper.
Jerod trd wrote:You like to talk about 'risk vs reward' and I'd say that with ganking, it's skewed in favor of the ganker... yeah, most exhumers and mining barges got a buff, they've needed it, but they are still destroyable, yet a fast-warping dessy in a high-sec, high-traffic system (Like Sivala) is VERY hard to catch and kill, even if you have kill-rights... so gankers are safe in over 90% of their time with the use of alts... how is this different than the situation you complain about with miners?
I've been ganking for a while now so let me speak from experience. A smart player who takes precautions can almost always make themselves less attractive of a target while doing whatever they were doing (mining, hauling, etc). Are they gankable, sure? Will they be ganked, not until the supply of less tanked lazy/uninformed players runs out.
When faced with the latter category, when the gankers choose to engage, they have an advantage. I agree. However, since the nerfs to ganking, the profit motive is largely diminished or removed, to be able to gank an afk player, a player whose great tactical achievement is letting go of the controls and alt-tabbing/walking away, it takes several, skilfull, disciplined, well trained pilots to execute near flawlessly to achieve a kill.
So yea, if you frame it solely in terms of firepower and chance of survival, the miners seem to be at a disadvantage, but when you throw all the other variables; the need for coordination, timing, teamwork and the ability to eat a financial loss, then it is not so skewed anymore.
Allow me to present undeniable evidence that the miner does not fear getting ganked. There is absolutely no reason to mine ice is 0.5 systems. Ice does not run out. It is available in the same quantity in 0.7 systems. The high sec ice miner clearly completely disregards system security when they jam into a 0.5 ice belt. This is clear indication that they do not die often enough for it.
As for destroyers, they get destroyed in the suicide gank. It can be alpha'ed easily before it can gank a miner, and its range is horrible. |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
248
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Posted - 2013.03.14 18:56:00 -
[32] - Quote
Quote:For people who use low SP dedicated alts, and even those who don't, losing your pod is no big deal. You really shouldn't need to fit implants to gank, getting a buddy is just better and cheaper.
That, right there, is one of the best proofs that ganking can be a social, rather than antisocial activity.
Quote:So yea, if you frame it solely in terms of firepower and chance of survival, the miners seem to be at a disadvantage, but when you throw all the other variables; the need for coordination, timing, teamwork and the ability to eat a financial loss, then it is not so skewed anymore.
Unless, of course, the gankers are subsidized to the tune of more than 4 billion. Then the financial does not enter into it. Well, not in that way. If I knew the system that the Order was going to hit then I would have bought a large amount of the appropriate ice ahead of time, then the price shift due to the pressure of the Order would become a financial boon. Well worth sponsoring the dessies till the end of days
Quote:Allow me to present undeniable evidence that the miner does not fear getting ganked. There is absolutely no reason to mine ice is 0.5 systems. Ice does not run out. It is available in the same quantity in 0.7 systems. The high sec ice miner clearly completely disregards system security when they jam into a 0.5 ice belt. This is clear indication that they do not die often enough for it.
Darwinism in action
I HAVE said that I am in favor of tweeks to the balance of ganker and target. I have NEVER said hisec needs to be made totally safe nor did Jerod (above).
The absolute criminal maybe should be more fearful, even in a pod, in hisec. The higher he goes the better the chance he will be vulnerable right off the bat. Pod or no.
BUT
I also am in favor of a corrupt system where bribery will smooth over the waters, Tags for Sec status.
So it is a carrot and stick. Carrot - buy your way clear of your dark past Stick - We'll shoot you in High hisec if you don't
m
Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Vaju Enki
Secular Wisdom
525
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Posted - 2013.03.14 21:18:00 -
[33] - Quote
Oh look, the arrogant Podside carebear CSM candidate.
Just find the time to listen to him, this guy is always spreading his disgusting themepark message, you can feel his hate when we talks about emergent gameplay and everything that makes sandbox mmo-rpg's great. |
Jerod trd
T-Rex Inc. Mind-Meld
0
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Posted - 2013.03.16 04:12:00 -
[34] - Quote
Vaju Enki wrote:Oh look, the arrogant Podside carebear CSM candidate.
Just find the time to listen to him, this guy is always spreading his disgusting themepark message, you can feel his hate when we talks about emergent gameplay and everything that makes sandbox mmo-rpg's great.
?? Kay?
Who are you talking about? Never heard Mike endorse a 'theme park' eve, but I've heard lots of people accuse people like me of 'not playing eve right' when we (Gasp) cooperate in large-scale industrial projects, WITHOUT the use of bots, to produce everything from a fleet of frigates, to Dreadnaughts and Titans.
The Death Race is emergent gameplay, 'Bring Me the head of Kirith Kodachi' is emergent gameplay... Mike has been involved in BOTH of these events.
Ganking someone because you think you can make a profit may be a form of emergent gameplay, but simply because those of us who have been targeted at some time in the past (Never lost a mining ship due to ganking yet that I can recall, lost a hulk to a stealth bomber when I was in null, and a retriever when I fell asleep at the keyboard while mining in a belt) lack the ability to fight back in any meaningful way when we are targeted, and attempt to either find ways to strike back, or argue against the 'let us kill the high-sec miner, he's tasty' crows when they claim we're all bots, DOES NOT MEAN WE ARE OPPOSED TO THE SAND BOX!
I have a copy of X3: Albion Prelude when I don't want to deal with real people, and an active Star Wars: The Old Republic account for when I feel like the theme park ride, I enjoy eve as it is, and I enjoy the social aspect when my stupid Time Zone actually lines up with like-minded people, I would oppose anyone who tried to make it either a PvP free-for-all everywhere you went, or a hand-holding themepark ride.
I support mike because at the end of the day, I believe he will bring the high-sec/low-sec/null-sec casual player perspective to the CSM, and that is something that I think is lacking at this time, I may have time for a few hours of eve at a time... but I can't do alarm-clock ops, and I sometimes won't log in for days if my timetable does not permit it. The reason I'm not in a null-sec corp or alliance isn't that I'm risk averse, it's that I simply can't make the required commitments.
Now, can we actually have discussion and questions in here instead of cries of 'carebear' and 'theme-park advocate'? |
Alekseyev Karrde
Noir. Noir. Mercenary Group
1069
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Posted - 2013.03.16 08:05:00 -
[35] - Quote
Jerod trd wrote:
Ganking someone because you think you can make a profit may be a form of emergent gameplay, but simply because those of us who have been targeted at some time in the past (Never lost a mining ship due to ganking yet that I can recall, lost a hulk to a stealth bomber when I was in null, and a retriever when I fell asleep at the keyboard while mining in a belt) lack the ability to fight back in any meaningful way when we are targeted, and attempt to either find ways to strike back, or argue against the 'let us kill the high-sec miner, he's tasty' crows when they claim we're all bots, DOES NOT MEAN WE ARE OPPOSED TO THE SAND BOX!
CONCORD, kill rights, bounties and at the end of the day war dec and/or mercs to do it for you.
How many more tools do you need? If you're NOT opposed to the sand box what nerf, buff, or level of protection at the cost of emergent gameplay would be "enough" to get the aforementioned "we" to finally stop the endless lobbying for CCP handouts at the expense of the unique draw of EVE Online?
By the way, over the last 2 years?
-CONCORD has been buffed repeatedly -Insurance has been removed from suicide gankers -Mining barges received a substantial HP increase -Kill rights have been turned from a nearly useless feature to a sellable/transferable "kill my ganker" card -Bounties have been turned from a nearly useless feature to an actually meaningful socioeconomic PVP activity
AND
-The removal of mineral loot from the 0.0 drone regions sent highsec mining profits through the roof "Alekseyev Karrde: mercenary of my heart."-á -Arydanika, Voices from the Void
Hero of the CSM Noir./Noir. Academy Recruiting: www.noirmercs.com |
Nathan Jameson
Talocan Dominion Talocan United
854
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Posted - 2013.03.16 08:35:00 -
[36] - Quote
Alekseyev Karrde wrote:-The removal of mineral loot from the 0.0 drone regions sent highsec mining profits through the roof
yay more targets Nathan Jameson for CSM 8! My CSM 8 Blog My Twitter |
Jerod trd
T-Rex Inc. Mind-Meld
0
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Posted - 2013.03.16 22:04:00 -
[37] - Quote
Alekseyev Karrde wrote:Jerod trd wrote:
Ganking someone because you think you can make a profit may be a form of emergent gameplay, but simply because those of us who have been targeted at some time in the past (Never lost a mining ship due to ganking yet that I can recall, lost a hulk to a stealth bomber when I was in null, and a retriever when I fell asleep at the keyboard while mining in a belt) lack the ability to fight back in any meaningful way when we are targeted, and attempt to either find ways to strike back, or argue against the 'let us kill the high-sec miner, he's tasty' crows when they claim we're all bots, DOES NOT MEAN WE ARE OPPOSED TO THE SAND BOX!
CONCORD, kill rights, bounties and at the end of the day war dec and/or mercs to do it for you. How many more tools do you need? If you're NOT opposed to the sand box what nerf, buff, or level of protection at the cost of emergent gameplay would be "enough" to get the aforementioned "we" to finally stop the endless lobbying for CCP handouts at the expense of the unique draw of EVE Online? By the way, over the last 2 years? -CONCORD has been buffed repeatedly -Insurance has been removed from suicide gankers -Mining barges received a substantial HP increase -Kill rights have been turned from a nearly useless feature to a sellable/transferable "kill my ganker" card -Bounties have been turned from a nearly useless feature to an actually meaningful socioeconomic PVP activity AND -The removal of mineral loot from the 0.0 drone regions sent highsec mining profits through the roof
I'm actually opposed to any further nerfs to any of the playstyles...my reaction is more towards people who demand that people like me must be forced to move to low-sec so they can shoot us whenever the feel like it, or should be able to be killed more easily.... you are right about the kill-rights and bounties feature edits, and I touched on the mining barge buffs in an earlier comment... I believe the key to 'fixing' low-sec and high-sec would be to fix the player interactions... this is another form of emergent gameplay, and has to be run by the players... I'm opposed to more nerfs, and buffs to high-sec and low-sec to force the needed changes... I'd like to see players with better corportaion tools, better Player Owned Stations (Spikes) and better inter-corporation/alliance tools to allow people to have a little trust, without betting the whole damn farm on their cooperation.
If this to you sounds like asking for the end of the sandbox? then I think it has already died. |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
250
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Posted - 2013.03.17 21:10:00 -
[38] - Quote
Aleks makes some good points. NOT everything in the changes to game are about rule changes or buffs and nerfs.
You want to see changes to the game then change the tools you give us. Make more things possible and more things will come of it.
Yes there will be exploitation and bending of the rules, that is what players do in Eve. Yes, there will be unexpected consequences. Again, this is Eve, dammit.
But better tools, more things to manipulate/modify/apply. From camera tools to better corp management, a more streamlined method for sharing bookmarks, these are the real little things that will help Eve grow and change for a better game.
In the end that is why I am running. I like this game and I want it to be even better, tomorrow. I am willing to help, if I can, make that happen.
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Varnoka
GALACTIC LIBERTY GUARD
7
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Posted - 2013.03.18 14:11:00 -
[39] - Quote
Been following Mike since he started his blog way back. He generally has excellent ideas and well thought out, logical post. If you play the game casually, but still seriously, then you need to look into supporting Mike.
He's got my vote. |
Paxton Brimstone
Wrecking Shots Black Legion.
8
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Posted - 2013.03.18 22:17:00 -
[40] - Quote
I've listened to him on Podside as well as the Crossing Zebras interview. After reading this post I have further affirmed he dose not have a clue. His answers are always well thought out non committal jabber. He uses a formula taken from RL political and I had hoped he would have had the fortitude to make a stand on something more substantial than just " I'm a good communicator". Even if you don't agree with James 315 views he at least has a firm platform and so you know what your electing with a vote for said candidate. The only reason I could see to vote for Azariah is to perhaps hear a Podside broadcast from Iceland one day. sorry Mike I'm gonna have to pass and perhaps spend some voting power on other guys running come election day. If by chance you do get elected I hope you show all of us wrong and do good work. |
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
255
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Posted - 2013.03.19 02:09:00 -
[41] - Quote
Paxton Brimstone wrote:If by chance you do get elected I hope you show all of us wrong and do good work.
I hope I do get the chance to prove you wrong. And I appreciate the fact that you think even my 'jabber' is well thought out.
Isn't that partially what you want from a CSM member though? Someone who can think and isn't locked into his own personal agenda? Someone willing to hear all sides of an argument and actually CONSIDER the prospect that somebody else might know more than you do?
I think.
I encourage that qualitiy in others.
I'm not your first choice, fine. But then, there are 14 spots on the ballot in the main election.
m
Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Dee Carson
Carson and Carson Limited Jeux Sans Frontieres
0
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Posted - 2013.03.22 20:15:00 -
[42] - Quote
I've known Mike for several years. I'll be voting for him because:
- I know him to be a person of honesty and integrity. - He is respectful of the view points of others, even when he doesn't agree with them. - He searches for common ground to allow progress to be made, even if no one gets 100% of what they want.
I don't agree with him all the time on specifics, but we have always been on the same page with regard to process.
Regards, DC
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Ashlar Vellum
Esquire Armaments
16
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Posted - 2013.03.24 14:32:00 -
[43] - Quote
Mike, what is your stance on NPC corps ? |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
256
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Posted - 2013.03.24 15:37:00 -
[44] - Quote
My stand on NPC corps. In the beginning they are a necessity. Players starting out need a safe haven while they learn what the game is iike. But later, their benefits start to be come a bit more . . .extreme.
I'd love to see the numbers to show whether the raising of taxes of the NPC corps actually had the intended effect of moving people to player corps. Was the change in tax rate enough?
Immunity to wardecs needs to come at a price , , , but have we correctly set that price. Face it, it is not just the 'carebears' who live under that shield. Lots of null players have hauler alts motoring along under the same umbrella.
People keep talking about risk-reward comparisons but I think we also need to talk safety-cost. Yes, you can be safe but it shoudl bear a price tag. I think the newbie corps should have next to NO taxes but only allow people who still qualify for Rookie Chat. Until I see the numbers of the last tax hike I cannot say whether jacking the rates higher would be a good idea. Or whether it would be more beneficial to tax other activities.
This is one of the key things that CSM members have a chance to do, make more informed decisions.
I'd like chance to get that information to make those decisions properly based on the history of the issue, not on a knee-jerk reaction to save the carebears or kick them out into the cold harsh universe.
Best decisions come when you understand the question and have thought about all the consequences.
m
Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
None ofthe Above
462
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Posted - 2013.03.24 18:34:00 -
[45] - Quote
Quick note to state my formal endorsement of Mike for CSM8. Part of my CSM dream team!
I appreciate your honest approach (just hope it doesn't hobble you too badly).
Your well thought out alternative viewpoint would be valuable on the CSM.
Go get 'em, Mike! EVE is a sandbox; The only "end-game" content in EVE is the crap that makes you rage-quit. Vote, you bastards! CSM 8 Endorsements: Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Ashlar Vellum
Esquire Armaments
16
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Posted - 2013.03.24 20:00:00 -
[46] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:My stand on NPC corps. In the beginning they are a necessity. Players starting out need a safe haven while they learn what the game is iike. But later, their benefits start to be come a bit more . . .extreme.
I'd love to see the numbers to show whether the raising of taxes of the NPC corps actually had the intended effect of moving people to player corps. Was the change in tax rate enough?
Immunity to wardecs needs to come at a price , , , but have we correctly set that price. Face it, it is not just the 'carebears' who live under that shield. Lots of null players have hauler alts motoring along under the same umbrella.
People keep talking about risk-reward comparisons but I think we also need to talk safety-cost. Yes, you can be safe but it shoudl bear a price tag. I think the newbie corps should have next to NO taxes but only allow people who still qualify for Rookie Chat. Until I see the numbers of the last tax hike I cannot say whether jacking the rates higher would be a good idea. Or whether it would be more beneficial to tax other activities.
This is one of the key things that CSM members have a chance to do, make more informed decisions.
I'd like chance to get that information to make those decisions properly based on the history of the issue, not on a knee-jerk reaction to save the carebears or kick them out into the cold harsh universe.
Best decisions come when you understand the question and have thought about all the consequences.
m
Thanks for you answer Mike.
Not far from my thoughts, except I don't think there should be any immunity to wardecs, or to put it differently there is no price high enough to be completely immune from them when you are not a rookie. (probably not a wardec on a corp as a whole, but may be a wardec per person)
It would be interesting to see you on the CSM Mike.
And Good luck in the CSM race.
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Indahmawar Fazmarai
1359
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Posted - 2013.03.24 21:14:00 -
[47] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:My stand on NPC corps. In the beginning they are a necessity. Players starting out need a safe haven while they learn what the game is iike. But later, their benefits start to be come a bit more . . .extreme.
I'd love to see the numbers to show whether the raising of taxes of the NPC corps actually had the intended effect of moving people to player corps. Was the change in tax rate enough?
Immunity to wardecs needs to come at a price , , , but have we correctly set that price. Face it, it is not just the 'carebears' who live under that shield. Lots of null players have hauler alts motoring along under the same umbrella.
People keep talking about risk-reward comparisons but I think we also need to talk safety-cost. Yes, you can be safe but it shoudl bear a price tag. I think the newbie corps should have next to NO taxes but only allow people who still qualify for Rookie Chat. Until I see the numbers of the last tax hike I cannot say whether jacking the rates higher would be a good idea. Or whether it would be more beneficial to tax other activities.
This is one of the key things that CSM members have a chance to do, make more informed decisions.
I'd like chance to get that information to make those decisions properly based on the history of the issue, not on a knee-jerk reaction to save the carebears or kick them out into the cold harsh universe.
Best decisions come when you understand the question and have thought about all the consequences.
m
Most people who talk about hisec straight have no clue as they're not hiseccers. Veteran hiseccers are rare to come by as hisec burns out players before they really become veterans. They move elsewhere or leave the game as veteran hiseccers are not supposed to exist despite hisec is the majority of the game.
This leads to some common misconceptions, and I see the ugly nose of one of them in your post: namely, the assumption that "making life uncomfortable for group X will drive them into insert-your-pet-cooler-group". No. Make NPC corps unbearable and people will either start one-man corps or leave the game. Make one-man corps unbearable and people will rather leave the game than move to larger player corps.
A player determined to be in the invisible majority (and so to play mostly solo in hisec and on a casual schedule) will either do that or play another game. In the long run he will find himself in the short end of CCP's development efforts and will leave nonetheless, thus -I'll repeat- veteran hiseccers become a rare sight.
Currently hisec pushes players into a dilemma: do else or leave. And they leave. The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
256
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Posted - 2013.03.24 21:39:00 -
[48] - Quote
Quote:This leads to some common misconceptions, and I see the ugly nose of one of them in your post: namely, the assumption that "making life uncomfortable for group X will drive them into insert-your-pet-cooler-group". No. Make NPC corps unbearable and people will either start one-man corps or leave the game. Make one-man corps unbearable and people will rather leave the game than move to larger player corps.
And if you look at some of my previous stuff you will see that I remain cognizant of that issue. Which is why I want to see the numbers FIRST before I start waving my arms and saying 'change this, double that"
Did the tax hike cause a drop in subs the last time? Did it have the intended effect?
I am totally aware of and cautious of negative aspects of large scale changes. I would like to see this game continue to grow, not stagnate and definitely not shrink.
I was asked what I thought of npc corps and I stated that I think the balance could and should be watched. I also think that tax structure needs work, this would hit right across ALL securities. Ratters in a corp get taxed. Are there isk making activities in corp systems that don't get taxed? Should they?
I said at the outset, I am not a junior game dev. That is not what you are electing. CSM does not MAKE the policy. CCP does.
I am running as a player trying to better the game, for everybody. Not for one security or one playstyle. Everybody.
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Ashlar Vellum
Esquire Armaments
16
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Posted - 2013.03.24 22:02:00 -
[49] - Quote
Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:
Most people who talk about hisec straight have no clue as they're not hiseccers. Veteran hiseccers are rare to come by as hisec burns out players before they really become veterans. They move elsewhere or leave the game as veteran hiseccers are not supposed to exist despite hisec is the majority of the game.
This leads to some common misconceptions, and I see the ugly nose of one of them in your post: namely, the assumption that "making life uncomfortable for group X will drive them into insert-your-pet-cooler-group". No. Make NPC corps unbearable and people will either start one-man corps or leave the game. Make one-man corps unbearable and people will rather leave the game than move to larger player corps.
A player determined to be in the invisible majority (and so to play mostly solo in hisec and on a casual schedule) will either do that or play another game. In the long run he will find himself in the short end of CCP's development efforts and will leave nonetheless, thus -I'll repeat- veteran hiseccers become a rare sight.
Currently hisec pushes players into a dilemma: do else or leave. And they leave.
I think eve players are more determined and resourceful then you give them credit for. Btw who said anything about making player corps unbearable? |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
1359
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Posted - 2013.03.24 22:43:00 -
[50] - Quote
Ashlar Vellum wrote:Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:
Most people who talk about hisec straight have no clue as they're not hiseccers. Veteran hiseccers are rare to come by as hisec burns out players before they really become veterans. They move elsewhere or leave the game as veteran hiseccers are not supposed to exist despite hisec is the majority of the game.
This leads to some common misconceptions, and I see the ugly nose of one of them in your post: namely, the assumption that "making life uncomfortable for group X will drive them into insert-your-pet-cooler-group". No. Make NPC corps unbearable and people will either start one-man corps or leave the game. Make one-man corps unbearable and people will rather leave the game than move to larger player corps.
A player determined to be in the invisible majority (and so to play mostly solo in hisec and on a casual schedule) will either do that or play another game. In the long run he will find himself in the short end of CCP's development efforts and will leave nonetheless, thus -I'll repeat- veteran hiseccers become a rare sight.
Currently hisec pushes players into a dilemma: do else or leave. And they leave.
I think eve players are more determined and resourceful then you give them credit for. Btw who said anything about making player corps unbearable?
It is funny how you deem a bad thing to state that players choose the ingame styles that better suit to having RL responsabilities incompatible with massive multiplaying, in a game where the average player age is 35. To a good chunk of the playerbase, EVE is competing with real life, and it's losing.
You can't blame EVE players to stay where the game allows them... until it drives them away. The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
259
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Posted - 2013.03.26 16:01:00 -
[51] - Quote
Now is the time, folks. The endorsement page is up and I need 200 endorsements to make it into the election.
Please, take a moment and go HERE and give me your endorsement
When I reach 200 I won't fool around with any secret gamesmanship. I'll let you know I have enough.
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Cherry Comfort
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
3
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Posted - 2013.03.26 18:59:00 -
[52] - Quote
I like what I hear - you seem like someone who genuinely listens to others' opinions and isn't only concerned about one aspect of the game.
You have my endorsement vote, from multiple accounts. |
DarthNefarius
Minmatar Heavy Industries
770
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Posted - 2013.03.26 19:26:00 -
[53] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:
When I reach 200 I won't fool around with any secret gamesmanship. I'll let you know I have enough.
m
How will you know you have 200? Ripard Teg-á for CSM 8 Disclaimer: CCP Bias is a fictional character. In case that some CCP Bias does exist,-áis he an ex-goon? |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
259
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Posted - 2013.03.26 22:39:00 -
[54] - Quote
According to the dev blog relevant to the elections
Quote:Candidates will be informed by email when they pass the 200 vote threshold.
I get the mail, I make the post.
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Anslo
The Scope Gallente Federation
1363
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Posted - 2013.03.26 23:33:00 -
[55] - Quote
+1 and endorsed.
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Modron Midumulf
Nordom Holdings
3
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Posted - 2013.03.26 23:52:00 -
[56] - Quote
Endorsed, Good luck! |
DarthNefarius
Minmatar Heavy Industries
770
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Posted - 2013.03.27 00:53:00 -
[57] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:According to the dev blog relevant to the elections Quote:Candidates will be informed by email when they pass the 200 vote threshold. I get the mail, I make the post. m
lol what happens if you pass the 200 thresh hold then poeple change thier endorsement to another person? Ripard Teg-á for CSM 8 Disclaimer: CCP Bias is a fictional character. In case that some CCP Bias does exist,-áis he an ex-goon? |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
259
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Posted - 2013.03.27 05:48:00 -
[58] - Quote
I really want to know about the question Darth asked.
Can someone bait and switch enough that you are endorsed and then not?
Could a large organized group troll endorsements?
Excellent question, I'll see if I can find an answer
m
Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Gabriel's Henchman
T-Rex Inc. Mind-Meld
0
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Posted - 2013.03.27 07:59:00 -
[59] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Could a large organized group troll endorsements?
Excellent question, I'll see if I can find an answer
m
Please Mike.... don't tempt them!
Also... +2 votes/endorsements. |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
1381
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Posted - 2013.03.27 14:08:00 -
[60] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:I really want to know about the question Darth asked.
Can someone bait and switch enough that you are endorsed and then not?
Could a large organized group troll endorsements?
Excellent question, I'll see if I can find an answer
m
Bear in mind that once every candidate with more than 200 endorsements gets a place in the ballot, and if there are less than 28 candidates, candidates with less endorsements will be added to the ballot until filling it.
So all you need is to be the 28th most endorsed even if you don't make to 200 endorsements... The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
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Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
8324
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Posted - 2013.03.27 14:14:00 -
[61] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:I really want to know about the question Darth asked.
Can someone bait and switch enough that you are endorsed and then not?
Could a large organized group troll endorsements?
Excellent question, I'll see if I can find an answer
m
It is perfectly possible. That's why I will be shilling for endorsements right up until the finish line.
Vote for Malcanis for CSM8: Read about my platform here
Please endorse my candidacy here |
DarthNefarius
Minmatar Heavy Industries
776
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Posted - 2013.03.27 15:54:00 -
[62] - Quote
Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Mike Azariah wrote:I really want to know about the question Darth asked.
Can someone bait and switch enough that you are endorsed and then not?
Could a large organized group troll endorsements?
Excellent question, I'll see if I can find an answer
m
Bear in mind that once every candidate with more than 200 endorsements gets a place in the ballot, and if there are less than 28 candidates, candidates with less endorsements will be added to the ballot until filling it. So all you need is to be the 28th most endorsed even if you don't make to 200 endorsements...
Here's a way then to dilute the elections candidates... have a block party where 200+ members all endorse a single candidate for 5 minutes then change endorsements that way the entire slate will be part of the election. Good thing this is STV election because the votes in the main election do transfer. Ripard Teg-á for CSM 8 Disclaimer: CCP Bias is a fictional character. In case that some CCP Bias does exist,-áis he an ex-goon? |
DarthNefarius
Minmatar Heavy Industries
778
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Posted - 2013.03.27 19:39:00 -
[63] - Quote
At least 1 candidate has announced thier getting past the 200 endorsement mark... any word from CCCP for you yet? Ripard Teg-á for CSM 8 Disclaimer: CCP Bias is a fictional character. In case that some CCP Bias does exist,-áis he an ex-goon? |
celebro
Perpetuum Industries
53
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Posted - 2013.03.27 21:07:00 -
[64] - Quote
2+ endorsement , support all of your views specially support for causal play and no to massive knee jerk changes, incremental changes is the way to go. |
Arydanika
Amok. Goonswarm Federation
283
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Posted - 2013.03.27 23:25:00 -
[65] - Quote
For those of you who would like hear a little more from Mike Azariah, please check out his appearance on Voices from the Void. Thank you to Mike Azariah and all those who participated. I appreciate them taking the time to come on the show and answer my questions. I hope this question and discussion sessions will help those on the fence and ignite those supporting Mike Azariah to continue campaigning for him. Runner of Voices from the Void podcast, Eve Online Pod Pack & DJ on eve-radio.com Sundays at 1800.-á Organizer of the ATX Eve Online Meet. GÖÑ |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
260
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Posted - 2013.03.28 03:49:00 -
[66] - Quote
Well, I received mail from CCP Dolan saying I have passed the 200 mark and will be on the main ballot. Thank you all for you continued support. Remember I WILL need you to vote again when the main election begins
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
None ofthe Above
466
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Posted - 2013.03.28 04:13:00 -
[67] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Well, I received mail from CCP Dolan saying I have passed the 200 mark and will be on the main ballot. Thank you all for you continued support. Remember I WILL need you to vote again when the main election begins
m
\o/ Grats, Mike. EVE is a sandbox; The only "end-game" content in EVE is the crap that makes you rage-quit. Vote, you bastards! CSM 8 Endorsements: Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
1384
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Posted - 2013.03.28 07:59:00 -
[68] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Well, I received mail from CCP Dolan saying I have passed the 200 mark and will be on the main ballot. Thank you all for you continued support. Remember I WILL need you to vote again when the main election begins
m
Good to know. Likely you'll get my vote too, albeit I hate viscerally the idea of my vote being tossed up and down by an algorythm until noone can tell where did it land.
The whole point of voting is to establish a link between voter and candidate -or so it's been for the last 2,500 years. Only those crazy northern barbarians could come up with the bullshit that it's OK that your vote elects a random someone even if he's not the guy you like for the post. The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
8341
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Posted - 2013.03.28 10:41:00 -
[69] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Well, I received mail from CCP Dolan saying I have passed the 200 mark and will be on the main ballot. Thank you all for you continued support. Remember I WILL need you to vote again when the main election begins
m
Well done Mike, I hope i get the chance to work with you in CSM 8 Vote for Malcanis for CSM8: Read about my platform here
Please endorse my candidacy here |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
8341
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Posted - 2013.03.28 10:42:00 -
[70] - Quote
Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Mike Azariah wrote:Well, I received mail from CCP Dolan saying I have passed the 200 mark and will be on the main ballot. Thank you all for you continued support. Remember I WILL need you to vote again when the main election begins
m Good to know. Likely you'll get my vote too, albeit I hate viscerally the idea of my vote being tossed up and down by an algorythm until noone can tell where did it land. The whole point of voting is to establish a link between voter and candidate -or so it's been for the last 2,500 years. Only those crazy northern barbarians could come up with the bullshit that it's OK that your vote elects a random someone even if he's not the guy you like for the post.
You can prevent this by not putting "random someones" into your preference list. Vote for Malcanis for CSM8: Read about my platform here
Please endorse my candidacy here |
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Indahmawar Fazmarai
1385
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Posted - 2013.03.28 14:51:00 -
[71] - Quote
Interesting, apparently Mike didn't answered the candidate match survey, so we're more or less clueless on how does he compare to other candidates.
Opacity is not a good policy... *shrugs* The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Commander A9
The Scope Gallente Federation
161
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Posted - 2013.03.30 15:38:00 -
[72] - Quote
Good luck, sir! Recommendations: -bring back the Jukebox! -enable ships wobbling in hangar view (pre-Captains Quarters) -add more missions (NPC fleet vs. NPC fleets that actually shoot) -less focus on graphics, more on mechanics |
Trebor Daehdoow
Dirt Nap Squad Dirt Nap Squad.
2806
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Posted - 2013.04.02 02:50:00 -
[73] - Quote
Just a quick note to say that Mike is on my recommended ballot.
Pre-Election has begun! Click to endorse Trebor for CSM8 * Candidate thread * CSM Blog |
Frying Doom
2093
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Posted - 2013.04.02 03:11:00 -
[74] - Quote
At this time I would like to ask the candidates to think carefully about any endorsements that they give.
By putting other candidates on your ballot you are effectively giving them any excess votes you may have if you become elected or all of your votes if you are knocked out of the election.
So the choice of who you endorse and in what order you endorse them on your proposed ballot is very important.
Remember that these people are voting for you and a lot of people will rely on your proposed ballot.
We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault. Stupid Signature Broke
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
263
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Posted - 2013.04.02 04:41:00 -
[75] - Quote
Yes, frying, that is how stv is supposed to work.
In addition to that, perhaps it would be tactically sound to recommend people who recommend you and allow those who won't give you the time of day to set their own ballot order.
I am still VERY frustrated at the lack of CCP involvement to Get OUT and Imform the voting public
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Frying Doom
2098
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Posted - 2013.04.02 04:49:00 -
[76] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Yes, frying, that is how stv is supposed to work.
In addition to that, perhaps it would be tactically sound to recommend people who recommend you and allow those who won't give you the time of day to set their own ballot order.
I am still VERY frustrated at the lack of CCP involvement to Get OUT and Imform the voting public
m My above point is that your proposed ballot may end up electing people who you yourself would not like to see on the CSM, I can think of one with a closed thread for example.
Your choices could very well decide those that join you on the CSM
As to CCP, Dolan has promised considerable coverage for the CSM but they did not want to start until there was voting occurring.
I must say I find hat a bit annoying myself as I can think of no real world election where they don't start telling you about it before hand in some cases months before hand and personally I think if they had just had some CSM elections Soon signs on log in people would be more interested to look. Now it will suddenly appear and run away soon afterwards and people will just ignore it. We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault. Stupid Signature Broke
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
263
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Posted - 2013.04.02 04:54:00 -
[77] - Quote
Trust me, I AM taking due care and caution and consideration in making my ballot recommendations.
I have taken the time to do my homework and enjoyed Xanders CZ interviews and Dani's debates immensely. Some of them made me think better of players I had never heard of, one or two had me asking if it was a giant troll rather than someone actually THAT dense.
Actually, Frying, you are perhaps one of the more . . .active forum people here. I would be VERY curious as to what your ballot will look like.
Did I make the cut? Are you going to fill all 14 slots? Any votes going to locked threads from you?
m
Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Frying Doom
2098
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Posted - 2013.04.02 05:14:00 -
[78] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Trust me, I AM taking due care and caution and consideration in making my ballot recommendations.
I have taken the time to do my homework and enjoyed Xanders CZ interviews and Dani's debates immensely. Some of them made me think better of players I had never heard of, one or two had me asking if it was a giant troll rather than someone actually THAT dense.
Actually, Frying, you are perhaps one of the more . . .active forum people here. I would be VERY curious as to what your ballot will look like.
Did I make the cut? Are you going to fill all 14 slots? Any votes going to locked threads from you?
m
Actually I have not firmed up my list yet, Malcanis will appear on it as will the worm hole 5, and as to you yes you will be on that list.
And no I will not be voting for people with currently locked threads,
As to the rest I am still going through the CZ interviews myself, the worst part for me is I do actually like a block candidate but he will not be on my ballot (No point that one is kind of sewn up), nor will I be voting for any of the people re-running from CSM 7, if for no other reason other than that they seem to have no reason themselves to be on the CSM 8, just to see what happens it not a reason. We all thought CSM 6 was a war crime with it's massive Null Presence CSM7 topped it by selling out our Council to CCP, don't let it happen again. Vote or next time Incarna is your fault. Stupid Signature Broke
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Indahmawar Fazmarai
1420
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Posted - 2013.04.02 13:10:00 -
[79] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Yes, frying, that is how stv is supposed to work.
In addition to that, perhaps it would be tactically sound to recommend people who recommend you and allow those who won't give you the time of day to set their own ballot order.
I am still VERY frustrated at the lack of CCP involvement to Get OUT and Imform the voting public
m
Huh, can i ask why you didn't filled the vote match survey? The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Din Chao
197
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Posted - 2013.04.02 14:58:00 -
[80] - Quote
Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Interesting, apparently Mike didn't answered the candidate match survey, so we're more or less clueless on how does he compare to other candidates.
Opacity is not a good policy... *shrugs* Unless you've used all the other resources he's linked to find out his positions. There's plenty of information out there if you actually care to look. I would hope most people don't let a less than reliable web app make their voting decisions for them. |
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Ali Aras
Valkyries of Night Of Sound Mind
236
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Posted - 2013.04.02 18:00:00 -
[81] - Quote
I like the idea of someone representing the folks who're playing casually. As I didn't end up finding that gameplay compelling, I ended up moving on to an area with plenty of casual PvP play (camping an entry pipe system is pretty sweet).
For those players, though, what are their (your?) general goals in the game? What are they striving towards, and what's their philosophy of the game? What is one positive improvement (ie, buff or feature addition) that could be made that would make their time spent logged in more fun? Ali Aras for CSM 8 |
Tatjana Braun
eXistenZ Inc. The Briar Patch
124
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Posted - 2013.04.02 19:00:00 -
[82] - Quote
Mike? What is your position about WiS and The CQ's? Do you plan something on this part of EvE? |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
1425
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Posted - 2013.04.02 21:53:00 -
[83] - Quote
Din Chao wrote:Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Interesting, apparently Mike didn't answered the candidate match survey, so we're more or less clueless on how does he compare to other candidates.
Opacity is not a good policy... *shrugs* Unless you've used all the other resources he's linked to find out his positions. There's plenty of information out there if you actually care to look. I would hope most people don't let a less than reliable web app make their voting decisions for them.
i won't be reading 28 platforms to pick suitable candidates.
And as i said, opacity is not a good strategy. If Mike is too good to thread on the same ground as everyone else, then maybe he's not good enough a candidate... The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
None ofthe Above
476
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Posted - 2013.04.02 21:58:00 -
[84] - Quote
Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Din Chao wrote:Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Interesting, apparently Mike didn't answered the candidate match survey, so we're more or less clueless on how does he compare to other candidates.
Opacity is not a good policy... *shrugs* Unless you've used all the other resources he's linked to find out his positions. There's plenty of information out there if you actually care to look. I would hope most people don't let a less than reliable web app make their voting decisions for them. i won't be reading 28 platforms to pick suitable candidates. And as i said, opacity is not a good strategy. If Mike is too good to thread on the same ground as everyone else, then maybe he's not good enough a candidate...
Its odd, I just listened to an episode of podside where I swear Mike spoke of filling out the questionnaire for Dierdra Vaal. Vote, you apathetic bastards! CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Din Chao
197
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Posted - 2013.04.02 22:07:00 -
[85] - Quote
Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:i won't be reading 28 platforms to pick suitable candidates. You've spent more time commenting in this thread than it would have taken to read the OP. You obviously have time management issues. |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
1428
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Posted - 2013.04.03 06:58:00 -
[86] - Quote
Din Chao wrote:Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:i won't be reading 28 platforms to pick suitable candidates. You've spent more time commenting in this thread than it would have taken to read the OP. You obviously have time management issues.
Well, I read his OP, and endorsed him, but also checked candidate match on the 28th and he wasn't there. Provided that we're supposed to fill a ballot with 14 positions, the obvious strategy is to fill it in matching order, as long a the candidates do their part. And so I voiced my concern as Mike wasn't there, and 6 days later he still hasn't answered.
Others have answered and apparently now it is my fault to voice my concern on a simple matter where a one liner would suffice, like:
"I did already"
Or even, engaging some PR:
"I did already, thanks for caring"
Or even, in a truly political way:
"I did already, thanks for caring. I aim to answer your concerns to be your voice in the CSM"
But well, it's April 3rd, and still there's no answer from the man himself. The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
271
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Posted - 2013.04.03 07:06:00 -
[87] - Quote
Which vote site are you referring to, the votomat, dirdre vaaals vote match or some other one?
I have tried to conect to each in turn but if I have missed one . . .
I am anything but opaque . . . I have blogged my opinion of csm issues over the past years in great detail. but if you feel the need to use a questionaire with preset questions then point me to the one you feel I have missed.
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
1433
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Posted - 2013.04.03 13:17:00 -
[88] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Which vote site are you referring to, the votomat, dirdre vaaals vote match or some other one?
I have tried to conect to each in turn but if I have missed one . . .
I am anything but opaque . . . I have blogged my opinion of csm issues over the past years in great detail. but if you feel the need to use a questionaire with preset questions then point me to the one you feel I have missed.
m
Well, for some reason, you still don't show at the results page in Deirdre's vote matcher... The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Caleb Ayrania
TarNec
94
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Posted - 2013.04.03 19:42:00 -
[89] - Quote
Just listened to your part on Voices from the Void: VoV episode 68
You def made my list. |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
272
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Posted - 2013.04.04 00:25:00 -
[90] - Quote
Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:
Well, for some reason, you still don't show at the results page in Deirdre's vote matcher...
Check now, after several mistarts and push button to submit and worse 'disconnected due to time out . . .
I think it is there
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
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Indahmawar Fazmarai
1445
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Posted - 2013.04.04 13:20:00 -
[91] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:
Well, for some reason, you still don't show at the results page in Deirdre's vote matcher...
Check now, after several mistarts and push button to submit and worse 'disconnected due to time out . . . I think it is there m
You're being listed now, thanks for your effort. This kind of sites make things easier for busy voters. The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Issler Dainze
Tadakastu-Obata Corporation The Honda Accord
2333
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Posted - 2013.04.04 18:30:00 -
[92] - Quote
I strongly endorse this candidate! Good luck!!
Issler |
Alekseyev Karrde
Noir. Noir. Mercenary Group
1108
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Posted - 2013.04.04 22:57:00 -
[93] - Quote
Mike you lovable RP'er, YOU GET AN ENDORSEMENT SIR! "Alekseyev Karrde: mercenary of my heart."-á -Arydanika, Voices from the Void
Hero of the CSM Noir./Noir. Academy Recruiting: www.noirmercs.com |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
274
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Posted - 2013.04.05 03:57:00 -
[94] - Quote
I just love that aleks called me
Quote:practically a damn unicorn
I was personally touched by his endorsement here and on the Mittani web site
m
Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
peacebee
EVE University Ivy League
55
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Posted - 2013.04.05 20:23:00 -
[95] - Quote
Reading up on the Candaties,. I see hope with you for the everyman who likes his space, and doesnt like the idea it much change to just suit someone else. There are few who want to fix whats wrong without ruining something else. I like Highsec the way it is, the idea highsec should change to fix null/low sec problems make me fear every CSM.
You got my Vote, just a shame there wasnt 13 other people i could vote for with any confidence. |
Shalaan Bedala
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
17
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Posted - 2013.04.06 02:29:00 -
[96] - Quote
I hope you get elected Mike. You earned my No. 2 vote. I loved your Crossing Zebras interview, and I agree its best EVE progressed in small steps rather than giant leaps that you have to backtrack to fix. Good luck! |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
278
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Posted - 2013.04.06 04:33:00 -
[97] - Quote
My crossing Zebras interview . . . I was happy with what I said, just wish there hadn't been that sound quality issue.
m
Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
1455
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Posted - 2013.04.06 07:12:00 -
[98] - Quote
Well, wasn't that bad, eventually you were #1 in a ballot of 4. Hope you make it through the bloc scriptvoting. The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Che Biko
Humanitarian Communists
421
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Posted - 2013.04.09 19:53:00 -
[99] - Quote
Do you really think that <6 devs working parttime in Team Avatar is too much? Nightmares - A short story by Ch+¬ Biko |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
1467
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Posted - 2013.04.09 20:31:00 -
[100] - Quote
Che Biko wrote:Do you really think that <6 devs working parttime in Team Avatar is too much?
Well, that's some "6 devs working part time" more than what CCP has devoted to working on EVE avatars since September 2012.
If you feel terribly optimistic, you may hope that CCP Karkur & al have been missing from devblogs because they're working on something CCP is holding as a surprise for Fanfest, and that will be unannounced avatar content. If that's the case and you really could hope for that, then I can offer you a bussines proposal in which you give me money and i double it for you, true. The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
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None ofthe Above
493
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Posted - 2013.04.09 21:08:00 -
[101] - Quote
Che Biko wrote:Do you really think that <6 devs working parttime in Team Avatar is too much?
Are you under the impression that Team Avatar still exists? Vote, you apathetic bastards!-á -> http://community.eveonline.com/community/csm/vote/ CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Powers Sa
601
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Posted - 2013.04.10 00:55:00 -
[102] - Quote
How do you feel about highsec freighter kamikazee/suicide ganks? This is a very important issue. Vote Nullsec for CSM8 Mynnna Kesper North-á Kaleb Rysode Malc00nis |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
280
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Posted - 2013.04.10 02:46:00 -
[103] - Quote
Powers Sa wrote:How do you feel about highsec freighter kamikazee/suicide ganks? This is a very important issue.
Given your sig, why would it be VERY important to you? Your mind is already made up.
I am not against the action itself, part of the game. I am curious what you think, though. Should it be do-able by a single frigate? So you can solo any indy carebear out there OR do you think there is a proper balance of number of ships needed to take out a specific possibly high value target?
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Powers Sa
602
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Posted - 2013.04.10 02:53:00 -
[104] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote: do you think there is a proper balance of number of ships needed to take out a specific possibly high value target?
m Yes I do think there is a proper balance of the number of ships required to take out a freighter. Your response does matter. I have 14 slots to fill out, Nullsec doesn't make up all of them sir. Bloc guys aren't the only people out there ganking freighters, and to dismiss me immediately like that isn't the best way to address a p hot topic that people seem to care about in highsec ( my home away from home). Vote Nullsec for CSM8 Mynnna || Kesper North || Kaleb Rysode || Malc00nis || Artctura || Unforgiven Storm |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
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Posted - 2013.04.10 07:46:00 -
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I didn't dismiss you, otherwise the answer would have stopped after the first sentence.
Not being a ganker, myself, how have the crimewatch mechanics altered the ganking procedures (or have they)?
I agree that ganking is a hot topic and has been for a few elections. CCP has stated that it is a valid mechanic and so anybody promising to 'stop it' I s lying. Minor balances may be made but I am NOT advocating a major shift in any direction pro or anti.
m
Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Ghazu
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Posted - 2013.04.10 12:33:00 -
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Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Che Biko wrote:Do you really think that <6 devs working parttime in Team Avatar is too much? Well, that's some "6 devs working part time" more than what CCP has devoted to working on EVE avatars since September 2012. If you feel terribly optimistic, you may hope that CCP Karkur & al have been missing from devblogs because they're working on something CCP is holding as a surprise for Fanfest, and that will be unannounced avatar content. If that's the case and you really could hope for that, then I can offer you a bussines proposal in which you give me money and i double it for you, true. lol why are you still subbed? http://www.minerbumping.com/ lol what the christ https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2299984#post2299984 |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
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Posted - 2013.04.10 13:14:00 -
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Ghazu wrote:Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Che Biko wrote:Do you really think that <6 devs working parttime in Team Avatar is too much? Well, that's some "6 devs working part time" more than what CCP has devoted to working on EVE avatars since September 2012. If you feel terribly optimistic, you may hope that CCP Karkur & al have been missing from devblogs because they're working on something CCP is holding as a surprise for Fanfest, and that will be unannounced avatar content. If that's the case and you really could hope for that, then I can offer you a bussines proposal in which you give me money and i double it for you, true. lol why are you still subbed?
I wanted to be around when Mittens makes his big announcement during Fanfest. The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Che Biko
Humanitarian Communists
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Posted - 2013.04.11 01:09:00 -
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None ofthe Above wrote:Che Biko wrote:Do you really think that <6 devs working parttime in Team Avatar is too much? Are you under the impression that Team Avatar still exists? I would still like an answer to my question, and I'd also like to hear your response to None's question. Nightmares - A short story by Ch+¬ Biko |
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CCP Eterne
C C P C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2013.04.11 11:37:00 -
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I've deleted a few off-topic posts from this. New Eden Community Representative GÇ+ New Eden Illuminati GÇ+ Fiction Adept
@CCP_Eterne GÇ+ @EVE_LiveEvents |
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
282
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Posted - 2013.04.11 15:58:00 -
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I wish I had a good enough memory to know what was deleted but I thank the omnipresent janitor for the tidiness.
Damn it I had my hopes and fears both raised when I saw CCP tag on my post list.
Avatar is empty. Why are you asking about its existence?
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
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None ofthe Above
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Posted - 2013.04.11 19:50:00 -
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Mike Azariah wrote:
Avatar is empty. Why are you asking about its existence?
m
That's actually existentially quite profound.
I'll have to sit and ponder that koan for a few.
In the mean time, what he really wanted to know is whether or not less than a half dozen developers part time on WIS would be a worthwhile exercise.
Perhaps a better question that may come up on your tenure as CSM rep:
If WOD development reaches a stage were they can start pushing improvements to Avatars in Carbon back to EvE, do you think it would be worth it to brave the spacebarbiephobics out there? How would you rank that in priority? How much resources are worth dedicating?
Vote, you apathetic bastards!-á -> http://community.eveonline.com/community/csm/vote/ CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
282
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Posted - 2013.04.11 23:55:00 -
[112] - Quote
None ofthe Above wrote:
That's actually existentially quite profound.
I'll have to sit and ponder that koan for a few.
In the mean time, what he really wanted to know is whether or not less than a half dozen developers part time on WIS would be a worthwhile exercise.
Perhaps a better question that may come up on your tenure as CSM rep:
If WOD development reaches a stage were they can start pushing improvements to Avatars in Carbon back to EvE, do you think it would be worth it to brave the spacebarbiephobics out there? How would you rank that in priority? How much resources are worth dedicating?
Trust me to go Zen at the oddest times.
http://zenpencils.com/comic/109-zen-fable-the-river-crossing/
is how I feel about a lot of the anguish and gnashing of teeth people have in regards to Incarna and Walking in Stations.
I refuse to carry the anger after we set that load down. You phrase the question in an alternate way than most do, none. You are asking IF the work was developed 'outside' and then offered back to Eve, would I oppose it. If I read you right, that is. This is a very different question than 'do I think that dev time should be dedicated to avatars.'
If the development and work was done under separate billing and not 'in house' and did not steal valuable spaceship time then why would I object to there being MORE to my game. Whether I decided to use it or not would be immaterial. Making the game MORE and maybe allowing a few more people to become interested and involved would be great.
period
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Che Biko
Humanitarian Communists
424
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Posted - 2013.04.12 01:33:00 -
[113] - Quote
It's remarkable how much buddhism seeps into the CSM candidate threads that I frequent. Biko is sort of a space buddhist. Thanks for the answer.
Your number 3 on my ballot at this time. Nightmares - A short story by Ch+¬ Biko |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
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Posted - 2013.04.13 14:35:00 -
[114] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:[(...)
If the development and work was done under separate billing and not 'in house' and did not steal valuable spaceship time then why would I object to there being MORE to my game. Whether I decided to use it or not would be immaterial. Making the game MORE and maybe allowing a few more people to become interested and involved would be great.
period
m
And how are avatars different from other features? Why not develop SOV warfare out of game? Why not POSes? Why not FW? Why not tusource ship balacncing? Actually, provided how avatars are an empty shell, shouldn't they be prioritized over features which, in any degree of functionality, at least exist and can be used?
(I am asking rethorically as I just can't understand your point; personally, I believe that CCP averted EVE's future by flopping Incarna and so my main concern now is that they don't remove the features i use, and maybe get them to add something I can use until either I find another game like EVE or it expires, whichever takes longer) The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
283
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Posted - 2013.04.15 16:44:00 -
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I F, your question is a good one. How are Avatars different than other aspects of the game?
Well, the main difference is that most of the veteran players did not sign up for a game with Avatars. Those who did left long ago. So the ones who remain are the ones who are not really that interested in getting something they never wanted in the first place. They came for space ships. Add a new class of ship or space mechanics? Fine.
The second point is that I think there is still a lot of residual anger over the fiasco that was the summer of rage and for better or worse Avatars are directly linked to that incident.
So Avatars may bring new blood to the table or keep players who would otherwise move on but they do not sit well with the population we have right now. Sadly this leads to a feedback cycle.
- Players elect representatives and the players (the majority) don't want Avatars if it takes away from other game resources.
- The reps take that line when dealing with ccp.
- Elected reps continue the Avatar hate and little or nothing is done
- No support for a feature that is minimally realized continues to bonsai the population to fit
Personally? I am always jealous when I see Clear Skies and Game Trailers doing things I cannot ever attempt in game. But I won't campaign based on that because I do not think that that is a direction that the current Eve Players wish to head. I want to represent those players
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.04.15 17:47:00 -
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Mike Azariah wrote:I F, your question is a good one. How are Avatars different than other aspects of the game?
Well, the main difference is that most of the veteran players did not sign up for a game with Avatars. Those who did left long ago....
I think you might be underestimating how patient and stubborn some of us are.
Please vote for me for CSM8-áhere
My recommended voting list |
Che Biko
Humanitarian Communists
425
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Posted - 2013.04.15 22:48:00 -
[117] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:[..]the players (the majority) don't want Avatars if it takes away from other game resources. I think this post shows a more accurate crosssection of the players: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=283120#post283120 I have not seen anything that indicates that Avatars are not wanted by the majority. The CSM said something I agree with for the most part, as mentioned in them minutes of May 30th 2012: The CSM, particularly Elise Randolph and Seleene, emphasized that the main reason players ragedover the initial release was the diversion of resources. Another quote from the same minutes: CCP Unifex put up a power point presentation and started off the next phase of discussion that a lot of feedback he had during player events was that people did enjoy being able to dress and customize their characters.
The one thing that bothers me most about the Incarna failure is that people say stuff like "That people didn't like an expansion that removed too much focus from spaceships, and forced people into a single player room with not much more than a clothes shop with ridiculously priced items, means that they don't like avatars." Hell, I didn't like the "first stage" of Incarna, but I'm still hoping that they will someday release what they were going to release in the winter of 2011. Nightmares - A short story by Ch+¬ Biko |
Mila Chancel
Fungibility Inc.
10
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Posted - 2013.04.15 22:53:00 -
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I agree with Che, what came out as the first iteration was so far from what players expected, and the videos promised that even those who are extremely in favour of it were not happy.
We were promised proper interaction within stations, the possibility of smuggling and players acting as customs officials, and what we got was one room, with a locked door ^^ |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
283
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Posted - 2013.04.16 03:21:00 -
[119] - Quote
That is what I meant in my second point (above) The residual anger over the poor showing the first time out has made this a minefield for CCP and CSM.
CCP focussed on the tech and not the play. We can ooh and aah at Carbon for a few minutes but then what? There should have been some place for us to go, something for us to do.
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
None ofthe Above
502
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Posted - 2013.04.16 15:21:00 -
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Mike Azariah wrote:That is what I meant in my second point (above) The residual anger over the poor showing the first time out has made this a minefield for CCP and CSM.
CCP focussed on the tech and not the play. We can ooh and aah at Carbon for a few minutes but then what? There should have been some place for us to go, something for us to do.
m
To be honest, I think CCP really really REALLY underestimated how difficult that project would be. 18 months and all they had was the character creator (which admittedly remains one of the best in the industry, for now), and a demo room. I still wish they had licensed Unreal Engine and be done with it. I suspect in hind sight they may be wishing that now too.
But that's not where we are today.
They've sunk a lot of effort into WOD, albeit a pretty much completely separate dev team in Atlanta. That team has forked Carbon, meaning changes there do not effect EVE, but it started with the same base. This was the right decision because it would be madness to try to keep EVE stable on the same code base while trying to allow WOD to advance the code to a state it could do what they need.
When WoD gets close to shipping or perhaps just soon after there will have to be some serious consideration of devoting some resources to porting some of this functionality and assets back or perhaps a full merge.
No it won't be free. But there could be a LOT of bang per isk, unlike the doing it from scratch in Incarna.
Agreed that this kind of Hail Mary Jesus feature should never again take over the lion's share of development and I am generally very happy with the subsequent spaceship oriented releases, but I was saddened when Avatar was quietly smothered in the back room. I understood not going ahead with the prototype, but I did want to see that code maintained and small improvements. Some of those hinted at features looked very nice to have, sleeve tattoos, cat suits, more scifi looking attachments, and I do fear now that when WOD bears fruit the Avatar code in EVE will be one of those things no one dares touch because no one remembers how any of it worked. Mike, when you get in there, do me a favor and poke them for me to see how that's going.
Damn, maybe I really should have run for CSM8, ah well. Maybe next year.
In the mean time, voted my last slate this morning (had pretty much been doing one a day, with ranking of how I feel about the candidates on that day). Yes, I have a ton of accounts scattered all over New Eden. I love this bloody game. Mike, I don't think you ever dropped below six and you did get two #1s. Best of luck to you and may you serve well.
To the rest of you:
Get out there and vote you glorious but unfortunately often apathetic bastards! Vote, you apathetic bastards!-á -> http://community.eveonline.com/community/csm/vote/ CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
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None ofthe Above
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Posted - 2013.04.16 15:39:00 -
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Che Biko wrote:Mike Azariah wrote:[..]the players (the majority) don't want Avatars if it takes away from other game resources. I think this post shows a more accurate crosssection of the players: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=283120#post283120I have not seen anything that indicates that Avatars are not wanted by the majority. The CSM said something I agree with for the most part, as mentioned in them minutes of May 30th 2012: The CSM, particularly Elise Randolph and Seleene, emphasized that the main reason players ragedover the initial release was the diversion of resources.Another quote from the same minutes: CCP Unifex put up a power point presentation and started off the next phase of discussion that a lot of feedback he had during player events was that people did enjoy being able to dress and customize their characters.The one thing that bothers me most about the Incarna failure is that people say stuff like "That people didn't like an expansion that removed too much focus from spaceships, and forced people into a single player room with not much more than a clothes shop with ridiculously priced items, means that they don't like avatars." Hell, I didn't like the "first stage" of Incarna, but I'm still hoping that they will someday release what they were going to release in the winter of 2011.
I agree. Incarna was a failure, but not because it delivered Avatars.
It was handled wrong in many different ways. People were forced into the poorly performing demo room (and who's idea was it to do Minnie first?). Removed the hanger and ship spinning. The Macro-transactions of the $70 monocles and the greed is good memo. Much more actually but not worth the rehash.
Spacebarbiephobics that hate on any mention of avatars forget the bigger picture, causing it to be a minefield as Mike said.
Vote, you apathetic bastards!-á -> http://community.eveonline.com/community/csm/vote/ CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
None ofthe Above
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Posted - 2013.04.18 18:52:00 -
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I like Mike!
Vote Mike Azariah for CSM8, practically a damn unicorn! Vote, you apathetic bastards!-á -> http://community.eveonline.com/community/csm/vote/ CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Frying Doom
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Posted - 2013.04.18 22:12:00 -
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Before the polls close
How do you feel about the new STV voting system?
Do you understand it?
How do you feel about fact we can only identify 2 members of CSM7 who supported it?
Do you want it removed for a better or simpler system, while voting numbers are so low? Vote Now! My recommendations are:-á 1.James Arget 2.Ayeson 3.Nathan Jameson 4.Cipreh 5.Chitsa Jason 6. Malcanis 7. Mike Azariah 8. Ripard Teg 9. Mangala Solaris 10. Ali Aras 11. Roc Wieler And remember not voting is the same as voting for Null. |
None ofthe Above
512
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Posted - 2013.04.18 22:51:00 -
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Frying Doom wrote:Before the polls close
How do you feel about the new STV voting system?
Do you understand it?
How do you feel about fact we can only identify 2 members of CSM7 who supported it?
Do you want it removed for a better or simpler system, while voting numbers are so low?
Well this guy named Frying Doom says STV is good, so who are the rest of us to argue:
https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2897414#post2897414
Backup link: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2897645#post2897645
FYI - If numbers are low, I think we can point CCP's lame GOTV campaign rather than STV, or at least it muddied the waters enough so we can't really tell.
PS - I still like Mike. Go vote for him! Vote, you apathetic bastards!-á -> http://community.eveonline.com/community/csm/vote/ CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Frying Doom
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Posted - 2013.04.18 22:56:00 -
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None ofthe Above wrote:Frying Doom wrote:Before the polls close
How do you feel about the new STV voting system?
Do you understand it?
How do you feel about fact we can only identify 2 members of CSM7 who supported it?
Do you want it removed for a better or simpler system, while voting numbers are so low? Well this guy named Frying Doom says STV is good, so who are the rest of us to argue: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2897414#post2897414Backup link: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2897645#post2897645FYI - If numbers are low, I think we can point CCP's lame GOTV campaign rather than STV, or at least it muddied the waters enough so we can't really tell. PS - I still like Mike. Go vote for him! You just posted 2 threads that say exactly what I am asking.
STV is good, with high voter turn out, that is why I asked "Do you want it removed for a better or simpler system, while voting numbers are so low?"
But I was asking the candidate their opinion of it, as where I live has an STV system, with compulsory voting, so I am aware of the fact that in low percentile areas STV blocks all but the party candidates. Vote Now! My recommendations are:-á 1.James Arget 2.Ayeson 3.Nathan Jameson 4.Cipreh 5.Chitsa Jason 6. Malcanis 7. Mike Azariah 8. Ripard Teg 9. Mangala Solaris 10. Ali Aras 11. Roc Wieler And remember not voting is the same as voting for Null. |
None ofthe Above
512
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Posted - 2013.04.18 23:10:00 -
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Frying Doom wrote: You just posted 2 threads that say exactly what I am asking.
STV is good, with high voter turn out, that is why I asked "Do you want it removed for a better or simpler system, while voting numbers are so low?"
But I was asking the candidate their opinion of it, as where I live has an STV system, with compulsory voting, so I am aware of the fact that in low percentile areas STV blocks all but the party candidates.
Whereas FPTP elections are just wonderful for independent candidates.
My point and your point aren't actually that far from each other:
To get better representation of the playerbase in the CSM you need: a good election system like STV AND higher voter turn out.
They achieved one, with some stumbles and not so much two, but as we are not getting stats on voting, we have no eveidence to go on.
I think it's pretty debatable that STV is worse, in this situation (particularly in advance of the results), but even if it is, perhaps the better solution would be to focus on what's left to do? Rather than your proposal which is apparently to undo the progress made.
What does seem to be clear to me, is this system gave at least the hope that indy candidates could compete, and we saw a number of candidates campaign well and be well received enlivening the debates. Giving I hope the playerbase a better understanding of the issues.
Mike here was an example of that. Go vote for Mike! Vote, you apathetic bastards!-á -> http://community.eveonline.com/community/csm/vote/ CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Frying Doom
2387
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Posted - 2013.04.18 23:22:00 -
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Personally I belive the whole set of changes made to the White Paper need to go.
giving our votes less power by allowing CCP to decide 5 of the people who go to Iceland, plus the fact that the STV change looks like it was forced down the CSMs throat. Thats is why only 2 CSM members support the change publicly.
But as I argued all last year, education as to WHY people should vote is the key to the CSM
The fact that CCP has come forward praising CSM7 and a dev has gone off at a player over criticizing them does little to show that the CSM is not just a PR stunt for CCP.
Nor did a CSM member coming forward and saying the CSM has to be useful to CCP or it will be removed help because lets face it for a CSM to be useful to us the players during a crisis, it needs to speak for us and not be useful to CCP. Vote Now! My recommendations are:-á 1.James Arget 2.Ayeson 3.Nathan Jameson 4.Cipreh 5.Chitsa Jason 6. Malcanis 7. Mike Azariah 8. Ripard Teg 9. Mangala Solaris 10. Ali Aras 11. Roc Wieler And remember not voting is the same as voting for Null. |
None ofthe Above
512
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Posted - 2013.04.18 23:42:00 -
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Frying Doom wrote:Personally I belive the whole set of changes made to the White Paper need to go.
giving our votes less power by allowing CCP to decide 5 of the people who go to Iceland, plus the fact that the STV change looks like it was forced down the CSMs throat. Thats is why only 2 CSM members support the change publicly.
But as I argued all last year, education as to WHY people should vote is the key to the CSM
The fact that CCP has come forward praising CSM7 and a dev has gone off at a player over criticizing them does little to show that the CSM is not just a PR stunt for CCP.
Nor did a CSM member coming forward and saying the CSM has to be useful to CCP or it will be removed help because lets face it for a CSM to be useful to us the players during a crisis, it needs to speak for us and not be useful to CCP.
He went off on Poetic for posting ridiculous unsupported drivel. He got a like from me on that.
Just because a GM defends a CSM from unhinged criticism doesn't mean that CSM is a meaningless tool. There is plenty of players speaking about how much they value the CSM if you are open to seeing it. If you've got drama llama blinders on, you can focus on the outrageous trolls.
The rest of us will be busy discussing the actual pros and cons.
A gem in your post though:
Frying Doom wrote:But as I argued all last year, education as to WHY people should vote is the key to the CSM
Couldn't agree with this more. Well except for the part where not to long ago you were encouraging people not to vote, but why quibble? Vote, you apathetic bastards!-á -> http://community.eveonline.com/community/csm/vote/ CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Frying Doom
2387
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Posted - 2013.04.18 23:53:00 -
[129] - Quote
CSM 7 was not great for the CSM its self
Lack of communication with the playerbase
Lack of Transparency
Lack of separation, because honestly it looked more like they worked for CCP and less like they worked for us.
Look at all the comments in the voting treads, that was the worst I can remember it, the CSM needs to be seen, and it needs to be seen acting as our voice.
We should never have the situation where something like the STV system, where you cannot actually find out who supported it or something like the POS where the majority of the CSM seemed fine to leave us in the dark and wait for the screaming to start. Vote Now! My recommendations are:-á 1.James Arget 2.Ayeson 3.Nathan Jameson 4.Cipreh 5.Chitsa Jason 6. Malcanis 7. Mike Azariah 8. Ripard Teg 9. Mangala Solaris 10. Ali Aras 11. Roc Wieler And remember not voting is the same as voting for Null. |
Frying Doom
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Posted - 2013.04.19 01:28:00 -
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Now if we could just get all of these candidate threads un-stickyed Any spelling and grammatical errors are because frankly, I don't care!! |
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Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
284
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Posted - 2013.04.19 04:42:00 -
[131] - Quote
I would like to take this chance, BEFORE I am 'unstickied' to thank all of you who wrote here and wrote to me personally during this election.
Win or Lose it has been a great experience and I truly was touched by the endorsements and votes of support that I received.
Thank you all
m Mike Azariah for CSM8 - Representing YOU |
Issler Dainze
Tadakastu-Obata Corporation The Honda Accord
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Posted - 2013.04.19 19:28:00 -
[132] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:I would like to take this chance, BEFORE I am 'unstickied' to thank all of you who wrote here and wrote to me personally during this election.
Win or Lose it has been a great experience and I truly was touched by the endorsements and votes of support that I received.
Thank you all
m
I hope it works out. I had you at the top of my slate and I know I voted you #1 for all my accounts.
Good luck!!
Issler |
Apricot Baby
caldariprimeponyclub
76
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Posted - 2013.04.27 19:38:00 -
[133] - Quote
YES YES YES YES!!! Unreleased Ships (Images) - www.imgur.com/a/uablN Unreleased Ships (Videos) - www.youtube.com/user/TanithAmberdemon Eve Celshader Project - www.imgur.com/a/5mn44
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None ofthe Above
529
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Posted - 2013.04.27 19:53:00 -
[134] - Quote
You gorgeous effing unicorn you!
You beat the odds!
So proud of you, CSM Mike Azariah. I hope you voted, you glorious but often apathetic bastards! CSM 8 Endorsements: Ali Aras, Malcanis, Mike Azaria, Psychotic Monk, Trebor Daehdoow, Ripard Teg |
Issler Dainze
Tadakastu-Obata Corporation The Honda Accord
2356
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Posted - 2013.04.27 20:08:00 -
[135] - Quote
Mike,
A long overdue congratulations!!!
I expect great things from and for you in CSM 8!!
Way to go!
Issler |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.04.27 20:10:00 -
[136] - Quote
Well done Mike
1 Kings 12:11
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Indahmawar Fazmarai
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Posted - 2013.04.27 21:34:00 -
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You made it! Now make it worth of the effing miracle you just incarnate... The Greater Fool Bar-áis now open for business, 24/7. Come and have drinks and fun somewhere between RL and New Eden!-áIngame chat channel: The Greater Fool Bar |
Apricot Baby
caldariprimeponyclub
77
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Posted - 2013.04.27 22:57:00 -
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Haha WHY IS IT RAINING INSIDE!
So many people are over the moon for you Mike! You should be very proud. Unreleased Ships (Images) - www.imgur.com/a/uablN Unreleased Ships (Videos) - www.youtube.com/user/TanithAmberdemon Eve Celshader Project - www.imgur.com/a/5mn44
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Frying Doom
2414
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Posted - 2013.04.27 22:58:00 -
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Congratulations. Any spelling and grammatical errors are because frankly, I don't care!! |
Jerod trd
T-Rex Inc. Mind-Meld
0
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Posted - 2013.04.28 11:28:00 -
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Congrats Mike.
I agree that this is long-overdue, I hope you avoid the burnout that has plagued so many of those who have held the post before you...
Good Luck, and (in the long-standing tradition of those who have been promoted before you) May God have Mercy Upon Your Soul... Because the real work begins now. |
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Xander Phoena
Zebra Corp Gentlemen's Agreement
185
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Posted - 2013.04.28 13:43:00 -
[141] - Quote
About ******* time Mike ;)
<3 www.crossingzebras.com |
Ashlar Vellum
Esquire Armaments
26
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Posted - 2013.04.28 22:26:00 -
[142] - Quote
Congrats Mike and best of luck to you. |
Dersen Lowery
Laurentson INC StructureDamage
487
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Posted - 2013.04.29 05:36:00 -
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Congrats, Mike! Do us proud! Proud founder and member of the Belligerent Desirables. |
Che Biko
Humanitarian Communists
434
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Posted - 2013.04.29 16:08:00 -
[144] - Quote
Congrats, Mike. Nightmares - A short story by Ch+¬ Biko |
Dersen Lowery
Laurentson INC StructureDamage
494
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Posted - 2013.05.14 19:29:00 -
[145] - Quote
According to Poe's breakdown, the number of ballots you appeared on is: ~10,058~.
Don't get drunk on us, OK? Proud founder and member of the Belligerent Desirables. |
Mike Azariah
Gallente Benevolence Association
329
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Posted - 2013.05.15 22:27:00 -
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Drunk? Drunk with power you mean?
bwa ha ha ha *cough cough*
Nah, drunk isn't on the agenda. Working IS
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