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i think i was the [censored] of the raid last night.... well the second one anyways... sorry for being cranky everyone...
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True. I didn't drop the F-bomb. I was a big fan o' the Caps Lock. It's cruise control, you know. For cool, as they say.
"Champion (the Community Server... or GTFO) is like a small town where everyone knows each other's names, for better or worse." -kojirodensetsu.
"If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." - Maslow's Hammer
I think I dropped it twice... 
I'm such a [censored]...
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I think I dropped it twice... I'm such a [censored]...
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Twice? Stop the servers.
"Champion (the Community Server... or GTFO) is like a small town where everyone knows each other's names, for better or worse." -kojirodensetsu.
"If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." - Maslow's Hammer
one was the spam the "f"ing hold then and the other was something i dropped in request lol
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I'd just like to say a few things to clear up any misconceptions.
First off, when I arrived at the second raid, I checked in with a few people as to what was going on. Teams had been formed and I checked in with Solarina (@Stormwrek), who then gave me the go ahead to lead the raid. I kept all of the team leads in place that had already been established, except for Athena, who I apologize to for perhaps not handling the situation as graciously as I could have. Athena, I understand you've had experience targeting past raids. Unfortunately, i9 raids are completely different than the old ones, and therefore so is the targeter's job. Especially during the yellow phase, targeting the wrong mito can cause the raid to wipe, costing us time and EoEs. Because of this, and because of the fact we were starting late on a Sunday night, I felt it better to put in someone with experience such that we could get the raid done and not keep people up late before work on Monday. It was a decision not intended to offend you, but simply done in the interest of time.
Secondly, I'd like to state something very clearly. We have been leading raids on a weekly basis since the fall '08. There has not been a single time where anyone has approached me about taking on a lead position. I have stated several times that if anyone was interested, please let me know. I certainly do not want people to feel like 'ancillary' members of the raid. Quite the contrary. When I started leading the raids, it was my goal to try to get as many people able to lead the teams as possible such that it would be easy for people to pick up and raid. However, if you do not express interest, I have no way of knowing who is willing to help out.
With those things in mind, anyone who would like to lead teams, just let me know. Or if another group of people would like to step up and try to lead raids on Sundays, I have no problem alternating with them. It simply comes down to communicating to me what your intentions are, and I'll try my best to be accomodating.
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I missed the raids this week, but personally I wouldnt feel too bad Amy. You were the raid leader and it was your call on who lead what positions. From what I know of you I am sure you made the changes necessary in as tactful of a way as possible.
People getting butthurt over decisions that were made by someone actually running community events in a way that they think is best for the majority, and the overall success of the event need to get over themselves, or lead their own raids IMHO.
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I'd just like to say a few things to clear up any misconceptions.
First off, when I arrived at the second raid, I checked in with a few people as to what was going on. Teams had been formed and I checked in with Solarina (@Stormwrek), who then gave me the go ahead to lead the raid. I kept all of the team leads in place that had already been established, except for Athena, who I apologize to for perhaps not handling the situation as graciously as I could have. Athena, I understand you've had experience targeting past raids. Unfortunately, i9 raids are completely different than the old ones, and therefore so is the targeter's job. Especially during the yellow phase, targeting the wrong mito can cause the raid to wipe, costing us time and EoEs. Because of this, and because of the fact we were starting late on a Sunday night, I felt it better to put in someone with experience such that we could get the raid done and not keep people up late before work on Monday. It was a decision not intended to offend you, but simply done in the interest of time.
Secondly, I'd like to state something very clearly. We have been leading raids on a weekly basis since the fall '08. There has not been a single time where anyone has approached me about taking on a lead position. I have stated several times that if anyone was interested, please let me know. I certainly do not want people to feel like 'ancillary' members of the raid. Quite the contrary. When I started leading the raids, it was my goal to try to get as many people able to lead the teams as possible such that it would be easy for people to pick up and raid. However, if you do not express interest, I have no way of knowing who is willing to help out.
With those things in mind, anyone who would like to lead teams, just let me know. Or if another group of people would like to step up and try to lead raids on Sundays, I have no problem alternating with them. It simply comes down to communicating to me what your intentions are, and I'll try my best to be accomodating.
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I missed the raids this week, but personally I wouldnt feel too bad Amy. You were the raid leader and it was your call on who lead what positions. From what I know of you I am sure you made the changes necessary in as tactful of a way as possible.
People getting butthurt over decisions that were made by someone actually running community events in a way that they think is best for the majority, and the overall success of the event need to get over themselves, or lead their own raids IMHO.
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QFMFT.
"Champion (the Community Server... or GTFO) is like a small town where everyone knows each other's names, for better or worse." -kojirodensetsu.
"If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." - Maslow's Hammer
Amy I didn't mean ancillary as in "nobody gives us a chance" I meant more in the sense that some of us aren't forum people (this is my first thread post in probably 2 years) or community leaders.
You are absolutely correct, if people want to take on more responsibilities, they should speak up and give it a go. I for one had a blast with you all!
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Amy I didn't mean ancillary as in "nobody gives us a chance" I meant more in the sense that some of us aren't forum people (this is my first thread post in probably 2 years) or community leaders.
You are absolutely correct, if people want to take on more responsibilities, they should speak up and give it a go. I for one had a blast with you all!
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Not a problem. The thing is, I wasn't just responding to your post. There have been comments made in the past that other people should be given a chance to lead teams, and I just wanted to send the message that this is not only a possibility, but something I've been trying to make happen. 
I think one of the best ways to go about this would be that if folks are interested in a particular raid position, get in touch with me and for the next raid I'll place them and the experienced leader on the same team. This should allow for people to try leading and to get feedback at the same time.
(Just a heads up, I'll be away for most of this week up until the raid, so if I don't get back to you, that is why.)
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raids are one of the few things, I would like to learn to do and my disavantage is the time of the current one over laps with a static team I started last year. So I am not able to join the raids.
I have asked Amy, how does she lead some things, I have started taking on more of the lead rolls for task force (and if I step on toes while doing it sorry, but might want to move your foot). Most of the time I put quick info out there for direction.
So if we start doing more, I can do what I can (Just dont ask me to be a healer - I like blowing things up to much).
Big thing is this is a game, were all here to have fun.
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I'd just like to say a few things to clear up any misconceptions.
First off, when I arrived at the second raid, I checked in with a few people as to what was going on. Teams had been formed and I checked in with Solarina (@Stormwrek), who then gave me the go ahead to lead the raid. I kept all of the team leads in place that had already been established, except for Athena, who I apologize to for perhaps not handling the situation as graciously as I could have. Athena, I understand you've had experience targeting past raids. Unfortunately, i9 raids are completely different than the old ones, and therefore so is the targeter's job. Especially during the yellow phase, targeting the wrong mito can cause the raid to wipe, costing us time and EoEs. Because of this, and because of the fact we were starting late on a Sunday night, I felt it better to put in someone with experience such that we could get the raid done and not keep people up late before work on Monday. It was a decision not intended to offend you, but simply done in the interest of time.
Secondly, I'd like to state something very clearly. We have been leading raids on a weekly basis since the fall '08. There has not been a single time where anyone has approached me about taking on a lead position. I have stated several times that if anyone was interested, please let me know. I certainly do not want people to feel like 'ancillary' members of the raid. Quite the contrary. When I started leading the raids, it was my goal to try to get as many people able to lead the teams as possible such that it would be easy for people to pick up and raid. However, if you do not express interest, I have no way of knowing who is willing to help out.
With those things in mind, anyone who would like to lead teams, just let me know. Or if another group of people would like to step up and try to lead raids on Sundays, I have no problem alternating with them. It simply comes down to communicating to me what your intentions are, and I'll try my best to be accomodating.
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I missed the raids this week, but personally I wouldnt feel too bad Amy. You were the raid leader and it was your call on who lead what positions. From what I know of you I am sure you made the changes necessary in as tactful of a way as possible.
People getting butthurt over decisions that were made by someone actually running community events in a way that they think is best for the majority, and the overall success of the event need to get over themselves, or lead their own raids IMHO.
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Humble? LMAO
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Butt-hurt? XD
"Champion (the Community Server... or GTFO) is like a small town where everyone knows each other's names, for better or worse." -kojirodensetsu.
"If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." - Maslow's Hammer
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I'd just like to say a few things to clear up any misconceptions.
First off, when I arrived at the second raid, I checked in with a few people as to what was going on. Teams had been formed and I checked in with Solarina (@Stormwrek), who then gave me the go ahead to lead the raid. I kept all of the team leads in place that had already been established, except for Athena, who I apologize to for perhaps not handling the situation as graciously as I could have. Athena, I understand you've had experience targeting past raids. Unfortunately, i9 raids are completely different than the old ones, and therefore so is the targeter's job. Especially during the yellow phase, targeting the wrong mito can cause the raid to wipe, costing us time and EoEs. Because of this, and because of the fact we were starting late on a Sunday night, I felt it better to put in someone with experience such that we could get the raid done and not keep people up late before work on Monday. It was a decision not intended to offend you, but simply done in the interest of time.
Secondly, I'd like to state something very clearly. We have been leading raids on a weekly basis since the fall '08. There has not been a single time where anyone has approached me about taking on a lead position. I have stated several times that if anyone was interested, please let me know. I certainly do not want people to feel like 'ancillary' members of the raid. Quite the contrary. When I started leading the raids, it was my goal to try to get as many people able to lead the teams as possible such that it would be easy for people to pick up and raid. However, if you do not express interest, I have no way of knowing who is willing to help out.
With those things in mind, anyone who would like to lead teams, just let me know. Or if another group of people would like to step up and try to lead raids on Sundays, I have no problem alternating with them. It simply comes down to communicating to me what your intentions are, and I'll try my best to be accomodating.
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I missed the raids this week, but personally I wouldnt feel too bad Amy. You were the raid leader and it was your call on who lead what positions. From what I know of you I am sure you made the changes necessary in as tactful of a way as possible.
People getting butthurt over decisions that were made by someone actually running community events in a way that they think is best for the majority, and the overall success of the event need to get over themselves, or lead their own raids IMHO.
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Butt-hurt? XD
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Yes I humbly said you should lead your own raid if you have a problem with the choices someone else made that is actually LEADING something.
Please be sure to announce it if you ever plan on actually leading something and I will show up to offer all the support I can.
I wasnt part of the Hami on the 21st but was in the one on the 28th had a great time (except for not knowing what was goin on lol) was my first raid. Was just wondering is it a scheduled community event for Sundays? Would love to get in on more raids!
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Yes Amy or Tom lead them every Sunday at 730 est unless it is called off for some reason or another, these are getting extremely popular and becoming a blood bath for spots... BUT... all are welcome and we love having first timers... The more people we get involved the better chance of having people to lead a second raid on a different night their is...
i think i was the [censored] of the raid last night.... well the second one anyways... sorry for being cranky everyone...