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And, if someone insults you, they could at least spell it correctly.

In the example above, it's "your" when it should be "you're". Personal insults are a fine art, gross ineptitude like this muddies the whole affair altogether.

I've played Lego Star Wars, hours of good fun.

On a side note, I have to laugh at the rocket scientist who, in a message to me, claimed that all the games I listed above are "weak games". Seriously, you made me chuckle.

It is important to remember, what we are looking at here is a renewal, a reformation of the Praesidium, or at least that is what I am spearheading. The Praesidium, as it exists today, is a large group of SGs who 'belong' to a super coalition, but in reality it is like a grand old theater. Majestic is what could be, but dust and cobwebs reign there now.

Stirring up conversation and interest is the first step, I'm glad to see people checking this thread and asking questions. While I do not want to abandon the founding preceps of the Praesidium, we are also not without the ability to alter them to reflect changes in the game and our community. SGs, from solo efforts to titanic rosters of 100+, are welcome to join the conversation.

I've put some more thought into the issue of villain SGs and I think a good alternative, one we did not explore previously, is establishing a similiar super coalition on red side. Member of both the Praesidium and (villain coalition name to be decided) could share one global channel for easy of communication, but utilize seperate (but linked) guildportal sites. That way if you're inclined to focus on blue or red side, you can enjoy content tailored to one side or the other.

Again, I want to stress that there is a great deal of latitude for discussion here, we are working from a great original design but we also have the power to shape our future together.

In answer to your first question, each member SG had representatives that acted as liason between the SG and the Praesidium. All members were welcome to and encouraged to use the Praesidium global channel and website to discuss anything under the sun with regard to the game, SGs, events, etc. There were no dues, no fees, no obligation of membership. You probably already know many people who are, or were, members. Some of the member SGs include: Phantoms of War, Ultimate Avengers, Defenders of Time, Ghosts Reborn, UHF, and Paragon Punishers.

Some might say Jello Shooters (and other global channels) provides a means to find a team, chat, or whatnot. I agree, this is true, but Praesidium can do far more for example... From hosting events, games, and contests to providing info, coaching, and assistance with SG bases, character builds, and even finding that elusive IO your character needs. Yes, you can find these resources in the forums if you have the time and inclination to dig for them. However, the Praesidium, as a super coalition, can provide these things in one centralized entity.

Time and again fellow Protectorites have thanked me for bringing info to the Protector threads that I found elsewhere on the forums. This tells me there are a good number of people who could, and likely would, appreciate the value of a 'one-stop shop' so to speak. Looking for a team? Need help with a badge? Can't find an IO in your level range? Need a new SG? Don't know how to access Teleport Beacons for your base?

As a member of the Praesidium, just click on the Praesidium global channel and toss out your question or go to our site and post it in the forums. You won't hear "figure it out n00b!". You will get honest, good info from the collected knowledge of dozens if not 100s of players. Because it is by membership only, we can decided who joins and who does not, and those requirements are simple. Be honest, be fair, and don't be a jerk*.

About villain SGs, previously we did not extend membership to red side, but since we are reshaping the coalition and we use a global channel for most ingame communication, I do not see why we cannot explore that option too.



*Being a jerk is open to interpretation, but it is like art. You may not be able to define it, but you know when you see it.

Hey "Old Man", if your son needs to knock out some hero side TFs, PM me with a list and I'll poke the 'gang'. We can set up runs for him, all of us* have heroes who still need TFs too.



* here I am brazenly speaking out of turn for people like Sooner, Rasta, Major T, Elric, Riverdancer, Witch-Frost, and several others. If I don't do silly $%&* like this every so often, they run out of reasons to give me grief.

lmao, serious, lmao

It already takes a team of sherpas and two wagons to carry my ego, keep this up and I'll have to buy a flat bed truck to haul it around. =)

Well, I made another one, his name is Glacius9. He's loads of fun to play and his story is quite compelling too. =)

I appreciate the mention here, but I feel it only fair to let you (and others) know Ahren the Peacebringer got eated by the Delete Key Monster a long time back. He bounced back though, as an AR/Device Blaster, made it to the big 5 0 before falling victim to the DKM again. Fortunately, he really came into his own in his next, and current, incarnation as a WP/SS Tanker. He's one tough customer, coming back from the deleted not once but twice!

Ha, I know a Tanker who would rave about his epic power hold, and how he used it to hold an AV... yup, the ice blaster, earth controller, and dark defender had nothing to do with it bud, all you. Booyah!

I see your point, I just see the rep system as another option available in addition to PMs and thread posts.

This thread has turned into a rousing bashing of the rep system, such as it is. However, the OP got tagged with negative rep, as he/she pointed out, for comments in another thread.

Like...
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So, others disagreed with what he/she had to say, and they used the rep system to voice their opinion. I, like some, responded in that thread. In this specific instance, the OP was not the victim of random -rep bombing, they received -rep because someone disagreed with what they had to say in posts like those quoted above. Regardless of what I think of the rep system, I cannot blame the rep system for what happened. This is like someone pushing you down and then being surprised when your friend tells them off for it.

fixed

And as for testing your arc, you know I'll help you out if I'm on.