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Hans Jagerblitzen
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
882
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Posted - 2012.02.07 09:45:00 -
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Attack the Bloc!
The perennial question surfaces every CSM election GÇô how will the interests of those outside of the nullsec power blocs remain protected, when we are always outnumbered?
The answer is simple. We aren't outnumbered. The reality is that despite the overwhelming vote count that enabled The Mittani to seize the chairman seat in 2011, that figure is vastly exceeded by the majority of EvE players who have different values, different reasons for playing the game, and different ways we feel it should be played.
There is no serious debate that the nullsec power blocs have exploited the fact that low sec and high sec voters split their votes consistently between various well-intentioned candidates without rallying behind a single front-runner with the backing needed to compete with Alliance-level unity.
That all changes this election. I am extremely proud to offer low sec and highsec residents alike a fighting chance to be heard on the council, despite doomsday predictions about lack of a voting core, and despite cries that the rules must be changed to cater to those of us who want to run outside of a 0.0 bloc. I donGÇÖt believe that reform is necessary, or else I wouldnGÇÖt have spent months preparing for this announcement by working with the community.
As will soon be demonstrated, the combined militias of the four factions will be rallying behind me politically GÇô and will provide empire voters the foundation they need for a realistic and achievable race for the top.
Faction Warfare as a feature has suffered from years of neglect, and the proposed direction for its future this summer bears little resemblance to what the pilots who have dedicated years to fighting in Faction Warfare actually desire for the feature. Nullsec influence on the proposed plan is unmistakeable GÇô and now we stand as a unified voice against the narrow-minded belief that what is good for 0.0 is good for the entire game. I hope others that have made careers living in low and high sec space will join me in that chorus.
As I write here, the difficult work of unifying the leadership of the four warring factions as a political force is all but complete. My rival in the Amarr militia, Shalee Lianne, will serve as my principle aide in the coming election, aptly demonstrating that this race is about far more than simply meta-gaming for my own personal faction.
I challenge all other candidates claiming to run for the good of empire space to do some soul searching. Before you decide to "throw your hat into the ring" I implore you to ask yourselves: Do I really have the several thousand vote lead locked down that I'll need to oust an incumbent? Am I willing to just explore and gamble, bleeding votes from serious candidates in the process? This election more than the last GÇô candidates who are just beginning their campaigns need to consider making better use of their influence to back a candidate that is well on their way to a secure, travelling seat, instead of helping the Goons further splinter our votes.
There is no more time for complaints, no more time for tears, and no more time for complacency in the face of "overwhelming odds". There is only time for action!
It will be both a privilege and an honor to lead the fight to protect "the rest of us" GÇô those who enjoy life outside of 0.0 and are tired of being governed by a council that fails to fully understand the nuances of gameplay in all areas of space.
Empire citizens - come join the fight in progress to regain our voice on the council! Elect Hans Jagerblitzen for CSM7. |
Hans Jagerblitzen
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
882
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Posted - 2012.02.07 09:45:00 -
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I also know that to many of you, I am a great unknown variable. Voters deserve to know what I stand for, and why I would benefit the player community beyond my initial voter base within the four militias.
One of the advantages I will bring to CSM 7 is my relative youth as an EvE player. Being only 2 years old inoculates me from GÇ£bittervetGÇ£ status, and I am generally more optimistic and forward-thinking than those that have been around for much longer and developed greater cynicism EvEGÇÖs future. I think a fresh perspective that is sympathetic to newer players with fewer skillpoints would greatly benefit the integrity of the next council. I soundly reject The MittaniGÇÖs belief that the CSM only functions effectively when it is filled with candidates who view the game through the lens of 0.0 space.
However, it would be useless to sit back and declare myself a an empire candidate, if I havenGÇÖt actually taken the time to consider some of the serious issues facing low and high sec and present possible solutions. As IGÇÿve said before, candidates declaring themselves GÇ£a voice for empire spaceGÇ£ better have some plans, some ideas, even if imperfect and in need of refinement.
I invite all voters to make an informed decision this coming election by reading through my platform document, which I have placed on ChribbaGÇÖs server for every citizen to access and review. If you like what you read, please do me the honor of supporting me with your vote, and encouraging others to do the same.
I have begun a blog, too. I hear EvE players enjoy these! I will continue to update it as the election progresses, using it as a tool to share commentary and writings on various issues you will no doubt challenge me with as we move forward. If you have anything youGÇÖd like to ask me, fire away. IGÇÖm an open book.
Last but not least, you can follow me and ask me questions via Twitter as well.
As a newcomer to the race I anticipate being swamped with feedback and questions in the days to come, so I appreciate your patience as I strive to communicate with each one of you who take the time to ask questions and get to know me.
Best of luck to the other candidates, you now have your work cut out for you!! |
Ya Huei
Imperial Collective
50
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Posted - 2012.02.07 09:54:00 -
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Good Luck. |
uredo
ZERO HEAVY INDUSTRIES
1
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Posted - 2012.02.07 10:14:00 -
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You have my votes Hans.
Good luck. |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
The I and F Taxation Trust
235
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Posted - 2012.02.07 10:43:00 -
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Just one quick suggestion... use text justification in your PDF document, it's pretty uncomfortable to read text blocs with disimilar edges.
Wil comment further when i finish reading it, if my eyes don't hurt too much from those jigsaw edges.
Addenda: WTF is "GCC"? ALWAYS DEFINE JARGON!! EVE residents: 5% Wormholes; 8% Lowsec; 20% Nullsec; 67% Highsec. CSM 6: 100% Nullsec residents.
EVE demographics vs CSM demographics, nothing to worry about...-á |
Hans Jagerblitzen
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
883
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Posted - 2012.02.07 10:53:00 -
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Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Just one quick suggestion... use text justification in your PDF document, it's pretty uncomfortable to read text blocs with disimilar edges. Wil comment further when i finish reading it, if my eyes don't hurt too much from those jigsaw edges. Addenda: WTF is "GCC"? ALWAYS DEFINE JARGON!!
GCC = Global Criminal Countdown.
I'm sorry I hurt your eyes.
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Indahmawar Fazmarai
The I and F Taxation Trust
235
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Posted - 2012.02.07 11:03:00 -
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Hans Jagerblitzen wrote:Indahmawar Fazmarai wrote:Just one quick suggestion... use text justification in your PDF document, it's pretty uncomfortable to read text blocs with disimilar edges. Wil comment further when i finish reading it, if my eyes don't hurt too much from those jigsaw edges. Addenda: WTF is "GCC"? ALWAYS DEFINE JARGON!! GCC = Global Criminal Countdown. I'm sorry I hurt your eyes.
No need to be sorry, justify the text before you lose any readers in the first paragraphs. Certainly I finished reading that messy paragraphs only because it's you... EVE residents: 5% Wormholes; 8% Lowsec; 20% Nullsec; 67% Highsec. CSM 6: 100% Nullsec residents.
EVE demographics vs CSM demographics, nothing to worry about...-á |
Tsubutai
The Tuskers
57
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Posted - 2012.02.07 11:12:00 -
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You wrote a 20 page pdf with, like, 50 references to the mittani. Uh..... wow. |
Benilopax
The Ashen Lion Syndicate
189
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Posted - 2012.02.07 11:18:00 -
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I have read through your document and found myself agreeing with it quite strongly. I have followed your activities on FW threads with interest and very pleased to find you are running.
The most intriguing part of it is that you have got the whole FW crowd behind you which is a decent sized constituency to start from.
This guy has a chance, you have my votes. |
Hans Jagerblitzen
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
885
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Posted - 2012.02.07 11:29:00 -
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Tsubutai wrote:You wrote a 20 page pdf with, like, 50 references to the mittani. Uh..... wow.
Your point? He is the current Chairman, and the current front-runner for this election as well. I think it is important for voters to know what their options are, and how I differ from the other leading candidates in the race. I'm quite comfortable talking about The Mittani. He's kind of hard to ignore, its an election after all.
As for the length, no apologies there. I'm not particularly well-known, so I wanted to give voters as best a look as they could at me, my experiences, ideas, and values. Some will take the time to read it, others won't. I'm sure the bloggers will break it all down and dissect it and put out their own TL:DR take on it for the impatient ones soon enough here, and that's fine. I'm looking forward to seeing what they have to say!
I'll be participating in all the other avenues candidates use to get their message across, this document is just a starting place for those that don't know me. There will be plenty of time to share the digested version as the campaign season unfolds....
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Drackarn
Shadows Of The Federation Drunk 'n' Disorderly
5
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Posted - 2012.02.07 11:42:00 -
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Great to see a candidate totally dedicated to high/low sec improvements with a faction war background.
I've been advocating the CSM should have wider representation than just null sec. We need CSM delegates from a range of space who do a range of things in the sandbox.
Best of luck, you got my vote. http://sandciderandspaceships.blogspot.com/ |
Jade Constantine
Jericho Fraction The Star Fraction
1231
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Posted - 2012.02.07 11:49:00 -
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Hans, I like your platform, read the document, its good.
All I need to know is where you stand on microtransactions in Eve.
Do you support the removal of the NeX store? Do believe ALL content should be included in the subscription client and accessible through gameplay? Do you believe ship skins should be for LP store points not Aurum? Do you believe corp/alliance logos on ships should be default content not MT extra?
In short, are you prepared to do what CSM 6 was not, and tell CCP to forget plans for "vanity" microtransactions completely and return their vision for the income model purely to improving the Eve client so that more people subscribe.
The True Knowledge is that nothing matters that does not matter to you, might does make right and power makes freedom. Jericho Fraction is Recruiting! |
Indahmawar Fazmarai
The I and F Taxation Trust
235
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Posted - 2012.02.07 12:01:00 -
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Jade Constantine wrote: Hans, I like your platform, read the document, its good.
All I need to know is where you stand on microtransactions in Eve.
Do you support the removal of the NeX store? Do believe ALL content should be included in the subscription client and accessible through gameplay? Do you believe ship skins should be for LP store points not Aurum? Do you believe corp/alliance logos on ships should be default content not MT extra?
In short, are you prepared to do what CSM 6 was not, and tell CCP to forget plans for "vanity" microtransactions completely and return their vision for the income model purely to improving the Eve client so that more people subscribe.
He doesn't even talks about WiS, so... *shrugs shoulders* EVE residents: 5% Wormholes; 8% Lowsec; 20% Nullsec; 67% Highsec. CSM 6: 100% Nullsec residents.
EVE demographics vs CSM demographics, nothing to worry about...-á |
agharaster
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
0
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Posted - 2012.02.07 12:07:00 -
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o7
live long and prosper |
X Gallentius
Quantum Cats Syndicate Villore Accords
116
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Posted - 2012.02.07 13:56:00 -
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+1. You have my Comet! (And my vote.) |
Jowen Datloran
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
295
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Posted - 2012.02.07 14:26:00 -
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I like this guy. Mr. Science & Trade Institute, EVE Online Lorebook-á |
Shalee Lianne
Imperial Outlaws
64
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Posted - 2012.02.07 14:46:00 -
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Hans absolutely has my vote, and I've wrote on my FW blog why.
http://sovereigntywars.wordpress.com/ <---FW blog http://amarrian.blogspot.com/ -á~ Roleplay blog.http://sovereigntywars.wordpress.com/ ~ Faction War blog. |
Eoghan Gorthaur
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
1
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Posted - 2012.02.07 14:49:00 -
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Impressive work Hans,
thanks for caring so much, wish you the best !! |
xamine
Colonial Marines EVE Division Villore Accords
0
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Posted - 2012.02.07 14:59:00 -
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got my vote.. if Q Cats sez good, it's good |
Hiw Freecrest
Colonial Marines EVE Division Villore Accords
0
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Posted - 2012.02.07 15:02:00 -
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all for you, i don't want to play evegoon |
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Jared Reidel
Shadows Of The Federation Drunk 'n' Disorderly
3
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Posted - 2012.02.07 15:29:00 -
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Yup, you've got my vote as well. Sensible looking suggestions for low-sec that are a lot more than just FW and so should be of interest to Pirate low-sec dwellers as well.
Good Luck Hans! |
Princess Nexxala
The Rock Hard Roosters Villore Accords
22
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Posted - 2012.02.07 15:32:00 -
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I fully endorse this candidate
FW and low sec need some love... Is sexy time? |
JiZzLoObber
Mecha Enterprises Fleet Villore Accords
3
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Posted - 2012.02.07 15:36:00 -
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+1 , you got my vote Hans
to hell with null-sec, those babys get to much of CCP's attention |
Hans Jagerblitzen
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
909
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Posted - 2012.02.07 16:21:00 -
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Jade Constantine wrote: All I need to know is where you stand on microtransactions in Eve.
Thank you for the kind words, Jade! I consider them a high compliment, given your experience on the council.
Microtransactions were one of many issues that for the sake of brevity (if such a word is even appropriate for my campaign primer) I was unable to include in the document but am happy to discuss as they are brought up.
Personally, I loathe the layering of microtransactions onto games which are already subscription-supported . Even when used to deliver content players ask for, it still feels tacky, commercial, and disruptive to me. And especially within a game like EvE where the entire item economy should be player-driven, microtransactions are a particularly dangerous payment model to flirt with.
One of my frustrations with the NeX store rollout was that CCP just sold the items straight to players for cash - there were no materials necessary nor any manufacturing process used, and the items themselves were unpopular enough that there isnGÇÖt even a vibrant after-market for them. Players buy items directly for their avatar, but rarely use the EvE market system, which for me just breaks all immersion and highlights them for the cash-grab that they are.
As for ship skins, I would absolutely urge CCP to abandon the microtransaction model, and make them obtainable through in-game means, rather than by asking customers to pay more on top of their existing subscriptions. LP is by far the most sensible solution, since skins will likely be tied to one flavor of NPC faction or another, and therefore could require that factionGÇÖs LP to obtain.
The only possible scenario under which I would tolerate the idea of paying cash for ship skins is if CCP offered players a forced, gunpoint choice GÇô you will either pay cash for these, or we wonGÇÖt bother making them. If given that choice and the majority of players still wanted ship skins enough to pay cash for them, thatGÇÖs their choice, I would have a hard time saying no at that point.
But as for corporate and alliance logos ?? They BETTER come free, and in unlimited quantities. They should be a built-in option to apply to ships without having to pay one isk, one aurum, or one LP to generate. The whole fun of ship logos is the sense of visual unity they create amongst the mixed ships in a fleet, which would be immediately ruined if CCP required any monetary threshold to have them in the first place. |
Gemetan
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
0
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Posted - 2012.02.07 16:21:00 -
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You got my vote Hans! Good Luck brudda. |
Jade Constantine
Jericho Fraction The Star Fraction
1231
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Posted - 2012.02.07 16:32:00 -
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Hans Jagerblitzen wrote:Jade Constantine wrote: All I need to know is where you stand on microtransactions in Eve.
Thank you for the kind words, Jade! I consider them a high compliment, given your experience on the council. Microtransactions were one of many issues that for the sake of brevity (if such a word is even appropriate for my campaign primer) I was unable to include in the document but am happy to discuss as they are brought up. Personally, I loathe the layering of microtransactions onto games which are already subscription-supported . Even when used to deliver content players ask for, it still feels tacky, commercial, and disruptive to me. And especially within a game like EvE where the entire item economy should be player-driven, microtransactions are a particularly dangerous payment model to flirt with. One of my frustrations with the NeX store rollout was that CCP just sold the items straight to players for cash - there were no materials necessary nor any manufacturing process used, and the items themselves were unpopular enough that there isnGÇÖt even a vibrant after-market for them. Players buy items directly for their avatar, but rarely use the EvE market system, which for me just breaks all immersion and highlights them for the cash-grab that they are. As for ship skins, I would absolutely urge CCP to abandon the microtransaction model, and make them obtainable through in-game means, rather than by asking customers to pay more on top of their existing subscriptions. LP is by far the most sensible solution, since skins will likely be tied to one flavor of NPC faction or another, and therefore could require that factionGÇÖs LP to obtain. The only possible scenario under which I would tolerate the idea of paying cash for ship skins is if CCP offered players a forced, gunpoint choice GÇô you will either pay cash for these, or we wonGÇÖt bother making them. If given that choice and the majority of players still wanted ship skins enough to pay cash for them, thatGÇÖs their choice, I would have a hard time saying no at that point. But as for corporate and alliance logos ?? They BETTER come free, and in unlimited quantities. They should be a built-in option to apply to ships without having to pay one isk, one aurum, or one LP to generate. The whole fun of ship logos is the sense of visual unity they create amongst the mixed ships in a fleet, which would be immediately ruined if CCP required any monetary threshold to have them in the first place.
Thats good enough for me.
I'll be endorsing your candidature and sending my votes your way.
This time around I am convinced we need far better grass roots representation of the player base and much less monotone nullsec influence on the council.
Good luck Hans. Hope you win!
The True Knowledge is that nothing matters that does not matter to you, might does make right and power makes freedom. Jericho Fraction is Recruiting! |
The Mittani
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
2924
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Posted - 2012.02.07 16:36:00 -
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I sort of assumed that Hans would be a FW candidate this year and I support him, no need to get all ~rah rah mittens~ about it.
During CSM6 Hans reached out to us and gave us a whole list of FW fixes, which we promptly dumped in CCP's lap, and they're now cognizant of them - pretty much entirely due to Hans taking the initiative.
FW dudes should have a rep, just like Wormhole dudes. If I was a FW player, I'd rally behind Hans. Good luck!
The Office of the Chairman: A Thread for Constituent Issues |
Vordak Kallager
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
50
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Posted - 2012.02.07 16:38:00 -
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And my axe!
Vote Hans for Free Hans Jobs. (They are really good, I promise.) |
M0220H
KA POW POW Inc Late Night Alliance
15
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Posted - 2012.02.07 16:38:00 -
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Congrats Hans,
Ive known you for the past two years and I cant think of anyone I know in lowsec who has the passion to help out the low sec and FW players in this game.
You have all my votes.
Were all rooting for you!
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Akrasjel Lanate
Black Thorne Corporation Black Thorne Alliance
562
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Posted - 2012.02.07 17:13:00 -
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Good luck
And it all starts officialy tommorow.
Quote:February 8th to 22nd GÇô Candidacy application period opens |
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