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Calladen Nimitz
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Posted - 2003.08.18 04:25:00 -
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Vortex,
If you would be so kind as to contact me via email with the following.
1) Screenshots showing TTI ships were responsible for the destruction of the ship.
2) Any chat logs relating to this event.
3) A summary of what occured according to your pilot.
I would be happy to review it for you. TTI does not participate in gate camping operations. Just because some companies who are part of the Venal Alliance do this does not mean we do it. If we were in the area we were passing thru. If you can provide convincing evidence otherwise I'll gladly look at it.
If you've read the forums awhile you know I have a reputation for handling issues like this fairly.
Thank you,
Calladen Nimitz
TTI Executive
[email protected]
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Calladen Nimitz
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Posted - 2003.08.19 01:23:00 -
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Yyrkoon has contacted me and provided me with the screenshots of this event. It appears that one TTI ship was at a gate with several members of another corp.
The gate was in Pure Blind but lead to Venal. Because of this they occupied the gate under the pretense of protecting Venal soverignty.
Because this was not in Venal our ship should not have been present. I will be taking care of reimbursement to Yyrkoon for the Bestower that was destroyed in the incident and I have instructed our membership that we do NOT participate in this type of activity outside of Venal.
TTI will continue to operate with the Venal Alliance within Venal and will monitor access WITHIN Venal. We will participate in gate patrols inside the Venal region and will fully defend our soverignty and that of our alliance partners.
That being said we will not operate outside Venal in the manner again. This being an accident I appreciate all the people involved contacting me in the professional manner they did.
Calladen Nimitz
TTI Executive
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Calladen Nimitz
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Posted - 2003.08.19 01:41:00 -
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IC: Vortex I also received your materials and the same applies. These events were unfortunate and I will arrange your restitution given you supplied adequate evidence.
OOC: On a side note here (personally) I think itÆs really pathetic that people continue to slam TTI. As you can see here when a mistake is made we atone for it (as we have in the past - ask Vega who lost a ship to use a few months ago).
Like the Miner V fiasco we were proven innocent there of everything we were accused of yet I did not see ONE SINGLE APOLOGY from all those who called us exploiters, griefers, cheaters or influence peddlers (the Polaris connection).
It's really hard to tell if your roleplaying or really being a "jerk" in real life. Some of it I can discount like Morkt and Starvos (har har har roleplayers) but the rest of you, I can't tell, this goes for everyone (TTI included).
I'm trying to deal with the situation in a responsible manner. Our member made a mistake in judgment and monitored a gate outside Venal. If a mistake was made we'll admit it, pay up and move on. On the other hand until itÆs decided I would like to think the tenets of "innocent until proven guilty" apply to TTI as well.
I've played games along time, I have 5 eve accounts and 4 computers (really), yet I've NEVER been a part of an online game where I've been a member of a guild or company that was so hated. I guess what makes it even more frustrating is the fact that we aren't exactly out there screwing up all the time.
A few months ago one of our members (Ctaesis) was ganged with some guys while looking for Project Mayhem pirates in Obe. While ganged the other guys killed an Indy. Because he was ganged he appeared on the kill email. He wasn't even there but we talked to the victim and replaced his ship (much to his shock). The point is we took responsibility.
Since then until now we've not been accused of accidentally killing anyone. ThatÆs quite an accomplishment considering our overall size and presence. Hell I was podded today and two days ago by Joker Corp (I hope your enjoying the Cruiser BP - Im glad I had spares). We're not at war with them; they just jumped and podded me for no reason. As far as I know they've been a pain to a lot of the residents of Pure Blind as well. So why no threads about them?
Perhaps if you put a little "IC" before your post for in-character we'll know youÆre just playing a role in the galaxy and I won't waste my time or emotions being ****ed off at your "anger". I'm totally bewildered at the personal tone of some posters (yes I think itÆs inappropriate).
I've been willing to have people email me to discuss problems with TTI members. I've had NO complaints about my efforts from anyone I've dealt with (even Miru above who sadly had an application somehow lost). This is my real life time I'm spending here trying to make the gaming experience more enjoyable for people yet sometimes I feel itÆs for naught. Maybe investing of myself in a game is stupid and I'm wasting my time?
I would like to think thatÆs not true.
Calladen Nimitz
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Posted - 2003.08.19 03:22:00 -
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Edited by: Calladen Nimitz on 19/08/2003 03:23:38
Morkt,
No his name was "Vega". It was a few months ago there was a long thread like this one over the matter. Basically we screwed up so we fixed it.
It's probably about 15-20 pages back on the boards here if you want to look for it.
Calladen
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Posted - 2003.08.19 10:24:00 -
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Edited by: Calladen Nimitz on 19/08/2003 10:27:38
To all flamers, trollers and TTI haters,
I've handled this matter already. Its done. The stable is down by the creek if you'd like to continue beating the dead horse.
Calladen Nimitz
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Calladen Nimitz
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Posted - 2003.08.19 10:39:00 -
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Edited by: Calladen Nimitz on 19/08/2003 10:42:15
Marius,
I do not speak for the entire alliance. TTI policy is that we do not gate camp in Pure Blind. This was a mistake, I've apologized for it, offered restitution that has been accepted, and all the parties involved have moved on.
The very nature of an "Alliance" indicates there will always be some variation in the way members conduct themselves. Look at NATO for example. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was founded to ensure the security of the Western EU nations during the cold war. Even with this mighty alliance there was still ALOT of disagreement on how things would be done between the membership.
This isn't a disagreement for TTI at all. We will not camp outside Venal. If we do, its a mistake and we'll correct it. If other VA members are operating outside Venal doing whatever they are doing that is their business. The Venal Alliance is purely defensive. Its sole purpose is the protection of the Venal region of space.
I hope that answers your question. Its the best I can give you this late in the evening.
Sincerely,
Calladen Nimitz
TTI Executive
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Posted - 2003.08.19 10:42:00 -
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Falkyns,
You posted these questions in our recruitment thread. I'll move them here and ask people to please refrain from posting there regarding non-recruitment issues.
First, which person was repaid?
I've had contact with the CEO's of both corporations involved (GENCO and ROVING GUNS)and if you'd read the thread this is discussed on you'd see BOTH thanked me for resolving this matter professionally. Actually there are TWO people being repaid not one.
Second, at the time I posted no one had been paid. The facts are straight.
Well unless your the CEO of one of those companies or the "victim" in the case you wouldn't know anyway but to clear the air I've already indicated they will be paid Tuesday when I'm ingame next. I do have a very busy real life and can't handle game stuff instantly.
Third, beyond the issue of who is paid or not is why TTI felt compelled to have such a forward defense of their region. This has been answered.
As I've stated in this thread this is a random event (basically one member of 200+) who was in the wrong place. I've stated MANY TIMES that TTI is to operate in Venal only. This is our policy. Given that one person made a mistake is it really fair to cast this accusation of policy on the entire corporation? I think not.
Actually let me add one final point in an edit. It was not my intention to muddy up a recruitment thread for TTI. I apologize for that and will no longer be posting in this thread about this issue TTI attacks in Venal. I will use the other thread in this forum.
That would be appreciated. We're all adults here trying to enjoy a game amidst the chaos of our hectic real lives. I'm sure people looking to join TTI don't want to read all this stuff here.
Sincerely,
Calladen Nimitz
TTI Executive
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Posted - 2003.08.19 20:16:00 -
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Edited by: Calladen Nimitz on 19/08/2003 20:17:48
Vortex,
At the moment I can't get into the game (or my email) due to CTD issues and my email password mysteriously being "no good" anymore.
I'll ask someone on IRC to take care of payment. Did you get my email sent last night?
Which ingame character should they send the $700,000 isk settlement too? (That was the amount you specified as I remember - I can't check it again as its in my email).
Thank you,
Calladen
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Posted - 2003.08.19 20:37:00 -
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I was able to log on and take care of everyone before another CTD. Anyone have any idea whats causing these? I had many before patching the "lovesan" virus patch then didn't have any for a few days. Now its up to 3-4 an hour.
Calladen 
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Posted - 2003.08.19 20:41:00 -
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Falkyns,
I answered your questions because Derek isn't a TTI Executive and I wanted to give you "official" answers. I didn't mean to jump on you for the recruitment thread so sorry if it came across like that.
Everyone in the incident has been paid and we're back to enjoying our NAP's and conducting our business.
If anyone else has an issue with a TTI member and illict or improper activity I would ask them to please email me (it should be up soon I hope) so we can resolve it. Personally in the future (this is just me as a ME not Calladen) I'm going to be much more inclined to deal with people professionally when they act professionally. I'm tired of flame wars, trolling and all other sorts of fourm mischief.
Thank you,
Calladen Nimitz 
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Posted - 2003.08.20 00:00:00 -
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Edited by: Calladen Nimitz on 20/08/2003 00:01:04
Windwalker,
As you saw above my email isnt up right now (hasn't been since early yesterday). The IVF was indeed the complaint that was going to be resolved soon. I've sorted out most of the claims (and discounted the $200million or so fake ones - better paintshop screenshots please!).
I'll be in touch after we switch servers and I have email again. Then we can discuss what we're going to do with the claims.
Thank you for your patience,
Calladen
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Posted - 2003.08.21 11:43:00 -
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Jon,
If you'd like to set up an interview you can contact our Press Secretary - Prophet Arames and he'd be happy to answer questions you have (you can submit questions to him for answers - probably easier).
Calladen Nimitz
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Posted - 2003.08.21 11:49:00 -
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Edited by: Calladen Nimitz on 21/08/2003 11:51:30
Maub Did,
Nicely done Calladen.It would be a better world indeed if all such mistakes were handled with such through responsibility. You must admit though that as long as you are a member of the VA most people are going to think of you as a pirate, with good reason I might add.
Thank you for the compliment. I try to maintain consistency and deal with complaints in a professional manner. Fortunately we don't have many real complaints (only four since Beta 6 when I started playing). Three have been resolved and one is pending (an incredible fraud perpetrated by someone who was a TTI member and vanished without a trace - probably a sleeper, mole or spy). We have had people who (in beta) stated they would "steal millions from TTI" and it is strongly suspected this character created this entire scheme in beta and waited until the launch to "spring" it on the Eve community.
In that case we've been hit with nearly $300million isk in claims but we've discounted most of them after reviewing what was sent in (some fake screenshots doctored up with paintshop - not even close to realistic). We're still examining our overall liability in the matter for the remaining claims and will be deciding on what if any resolution we can make.
That case isn't really a TTI "fault" issue (like the ships destroyed due to an unclear policy on our VA participation) but we're going to take a look at it nonetheless.
Reputation is everything and while TTI has its share of detractors (and haters) I think we also have a reputation as a group who will take care of legitmate problems and claims. I'll take that trust to the bank like I will isk from a megacyte sale!
Calladen Nimitz
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Posted - 2003.08.24 21:50:00 -
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Edited by: Calladen Nimitz on 24/08/2003 21:56:26
Lucas,
Which system were you in and which TTI members were present?
I'm not aware of any operations outside Venal at all yesterday.
"I realize you guys are big bad corps with attitudes"
Actually we have no attitude. We just want to be left alone. As you've seen on the fourms here attacking us is a favorite pasttime of many. Perhaps you should ask yourself "why" they are attacking us when we pretty much mind our own business and just want to be left alone.
Calladen Nimitz
TTI Executive
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Posted - 2003.08.24 21:54:00 -
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Edited by: Calladen Nimitz on 24/08/2003 21:54:58
Thurfur,
"You're receiving all this hate and dread because you've thrown in with pirates to protect your ore, and those pirates, via associating with you, are ruining your reputation.
It isn't that. People were ragging on us back in beta too. I've yet to figure it out. To be honest the expression "SHEEP" seems to apply to about 90% of the Eve community. Someone reads somewhere TTI had an NAP with m0o and suddenly we're allies, we provide them ships, all these stories. Now its the VA, we live with pirates so we must be pirates, enough is enough already. If we left Venal today there would STILL be this constant anti-tti garbage. My only question is WHY?
Anyone with a factual answer is welcome to reply. I'd like to see something with some evidence attached.
Thanks,
Calladen
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Posted - 2003.08.25 06:20:00 -
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Lucas,
If you'll check back further in this thread you'll see I've already stated TTI does not operate blockades outside Venal. Venal is soverign territory and it is defended. As you were unable to supply any other names of members present I can't ascertain if it was indeed TTI ships or someone elses.
Calladen
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