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James 03-04-2008 05:21 AM

Application: James
 
1) Introduce yourself. Who are you? What do you do? Where are you known? Why do you play Graal?

Hello, I am James. I'm not as well known as I once was, as I don't partake in playing much of Graal anymore, but I can say that the only reason someone wouldn't know me now is that they are newer to the community. I've had past experience with the workings of P2P playerworlds, such as former manager of Graal2001, and development on Graal Kingdoms.

2) Experience with "online-only" staff teams, including playerworld work here on Graal.

I have extensive knowledge of Graal's present and past. I've had past jobs with Graal such as accounts administrator, account reset team, game master and have done a lot of behind the scenes work with Stefan. I was also a GM for RO for 6 months.

3) Assuming you have piqued our interest with your qualifications, what makes you stand out as an applicant?

My knowledge of the game, and the way I handle difficult situations. As a former accounts administrator, when we had to answer all support through e-mail, I would literally answer 100-200 e-mails in the span of a day, resolve the problem, or direct them to someone that could be of assistance.

I would also like to mention the fact back in 2001 when PWA wasn't really established like it is now, I would also have to resolve playerworld-related problems. Such as corrupt staff, and playerworld crisis' involving hackers (when the game was much more susceptible to editing of the code through a hex editor).

Finally, I think I would make a great addition to the Playerworld Administration because I'm a part of Graal's history, I have good judgment, good morals and I've always stuck around through thick and thin. I've literally been here to see it all.

4) What is your education level? Are you employed? What amount of time can you dedicate to Graal-related duties each day?

I am currently attending college. I am employed. I could say anywhere around 2-4 hours a day, and anywhere from 4-8 hours on the weekend.

5) What do you see that needs changing in Graal's playerworld policies?

I am so sick of all the clones of playerworlds. Once we have a certain category of a playerworld, another one doesn't need to be made unless it truely has some amazing gameplay and brings something new to the table. It would be nice to deter people away from trying to make more of what we already have. If you want to make a modern server, go work for Era, share your ideas with them, because why try to recreate something we already have, when you could try to improve the overall quality of existing playerworlds.

There needs to be more originality, stop trying to bring back past playerworlds because they were successful in their time. Times change, and most likely the playerworld isn't around anymore for a reason. As time progresses, peoples minds change in what once was fun, isn't fun anymore.

I'd like to help form some new policies that would keep playerworld creators original, and hopefully bring more talented people together instead of having them spread so thin on so many different projects.

6) Show us some examples of your good judgment in certain situations.

The IRS once sent me a check that they didn't owe me. Instead of cashing it and possibly facing legal action, I tore it up and threw it away.

My buddy was having the party of the century, seriously. I had exams, instead of partying, I studied so I'd have a future.

cbk1994 03-04-2008 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by James (Post 1377826)
If you want to make a modern server, go work for Era, share your ideas with them, because why try to recreate something we already have, when you could try to improve the overall quality of existing playerworlds.

Era is not hiring scripters :asleep:

You realize that there are too few classic playerworlds for every developer to work on one of them?

From what you have told me about your policies, I have to say I would not like to see you as a PWA, especially if they come in the play. Perhaps you could try developing for a small server, just to see if you like it. Perhaps then you could understand better what your "policies" would destroy.

I have never personally gotten to know you, but from what you've said ... eh ... but of course, I'm not the one hiring!

James 03-04-2008 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cbkbud (Post 1377830)
Era is not hiring scripters :asleep:

You realize that there are too few classic playerworlds for every developer to work on one of them?

From what you have told me about your policies, I have to say I would not like to see you as a PWA, especially if they come in the play. Perhaps you could try developing for a small server, just to see if you like it. Perhaps then you could understand better what your "policies" would destroy.

I have never personally gotten to know you, but from what you've said ... eh ... but of course, I'm not the one hiring!

So, let me just ask you a question. What you are implying is you like the fact that there are so many different playerworlds, and the developers are all spread out?

It just seems more logical to me that if we try to eliminate some of the clones before they start and get more developers on new original projects, we'd have more exciting, fun and innovative playerworlds.

It's kind of like when big companies merge, say for instance, cell phones. We get the best of both companies.

I mean honestly, does it really excite anyone when someone posts a thread about their "NEW UBER 1337 SWEET PLAYERWORLD WITH M16S AND TREES AND CARS AND STUFF THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE ERA." Absolutely not. It's a joke.

If a person wants to create a server for fun that's a direct rip off of another playerworld, so be it, but it should be known that it CANNOT make it to the hosted/classic tab.

I think it's just kind of sad that we haven't had a new successful playerworld since, what, Zodiac? Zodiac has a great premise behind it, it really has so much potential, but the graphics are just horrid. It really seems like we are overdue for a quality playerworld.

I've seen so many with potential, but they never get finished. Oasis, Esteria, Tempest of Time, Faheria, Zenkou and Shifting Ages. I mean, you really don't understand how irritating it is to have been around as long as I have, and have not seen one above average playerworld be made available to the public.

That's my two cents. :)

MysticX2X 03-04-2008 08:29 PM

Wow, nice app. Extensive history and experience is always a plus ^^.

HoudiniMan 03-05-2008 04:45 AM

Can you tell us why you are no longer working on the accounts team, GMing (here or there), etc?

James 03-05-2008 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoudiniMan (Post 1378032)
Can you tell us why you are no longer working on the accounts team, GMing (here or there), etc?



Accounts Administrator - There was some dispute between me and contego over the job, and I left so contego could take over. contego deserved the job more at the time then I did. That is when we formed a new team called Account Reset Team, and I lead that a long with Lamer and IceHawk for a few months. If I remember correctly, that team, was then useless when the PWA was formed, so it was disbanded.

GO Game Master - I only held this position for a few months, as when NightLord left they decided to remove me from the position as well. I didn't seem to care at the time.

RO Game Master - Urashima, a former member of this community, had a private server called pillows, and he decided to stop hosting the server (it had about 100-130 players online on average). It was very professional.

I'd like to also mention I was Police Chief of Graal2001 and FAQ Chief when it was popular, so I've had quite a bit of experience with dealing with people. My current job in real life also deals with customer service.

HoudiniMan 03-05-2008 04:53 AM

Can you explain your signature?

James 03-05-2008 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HoudiniMan (Post 1378035)
Can you explain your signature?

The "I'm just a jackass" or Witch Hunter Robin?

I'm assuming you are wondering about the former. It really means nothing, I just like insulting myself. Anything wrong with that? :p

I don't have any problem changing it for professionalism.

Raziel 03-20-2008 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James (Post 1377826)
1) Introduce yourself. Who are you? What do you do? Where are you known? Why do you play Graal?

Hello, I am James. I'm not as well known as I once was, as I don't partake in playing much of Graal anymore, but I can say that the only reason someone wouldn't know me now is that they are newer to the community. I've had past experience with the workings of P2P playerworlds, such as former manager of Graal2001, and development on Graal Kingdoms.

2) Experience with "online-only" staff teams, including playerworld work here on Graal.

I have extensive knowledge of Graal's present and past. I've had past jobs with Graal such as accounts administrator, account reset team, game master and have done a lot of behind the scenes work with Stefan. I was also a GM for RO for 6 months.

3) Assuming you have piqued our interest with your qualifications, what makes you stand out as an applicant?

My knowledge of the game, and the way I handle difficult situations. As a former accounts administrator, when we had to answer all support through e-mail, I would literally answer 100-200 e-mails in the span of a day, resolve the problem, or direct them to someone that could be of assistance.

I would also like to mention the fact back in 2001 when PWA wasn't really established like it is now, I would also have to resolve playerworld-related problems. Such as corrupt staff, and playerworld crisis' involving hackers (when the game was much more susceptible to editing of the code through a hex editor).

Finally, I think I would make a great addition to the Playerworld Administration because I'm a part of Graal's history, I have good judgment, good morals and I've always stuck around through thick and thin. I've literally been here to see it all.

4) What is your education level? Are you employed? What amount of time can you dedicate to Graal-related duties each day?

I am currently attending college. I am employed. I could say anywhere around 2-4 hours a day, and anywhere from 4-8 hours on the weekend.

5) What do you see that needs changing in Graal's playerworld policies?

I am so sick of all the clones of playerworlds. Once we have a certain category of a playerworld, another one doesn't need to be made unless it truely has some amazing gameplay and brings something new to the table. It would be nice to deter people away from trying to make more of what we already have. If you want to make a modern server, go work for Era, share your ideas with them, because why try to recreate something we already have, when you could try to improve the overall quality of existing playerworlds.

There needs to be more originality, stop trying to bring back past playerworlds because they were successful in their time. Times change, and most likely the playerworld isn't around anymore for a reason. As time progresses, peoples minds change in what once was fun, isn't fun anymore.

I'd like to help form some new policies that would keep playerworld creators original, and hopefully bring more talented people together instead of having them spread so thin on so many different projects.

6) Show us some examples of your good judgment in certain situations.

The IRS once sent me a check that they didn't owe me. Instead of cashing it and possibly facing legal action, I tore it up and threw it away.

My buddy was having the party of the century, seriously. I had exams, instead of partying, I studied so I'd have a future.


You may not remember me, but I remember you well. During your “development” days on Graal Kingdoms you rivaled Jagen when it came to corruptness. Of course back then there was no one on the server to stop you so you got away with it. You created untold amounts of duped maps & illegal items with crazy stats for your own benefit that should have never existed in the first place. Then when the server cooled off you disappeared.

You reappeared a couple years later with all those items still intact. You sold a lot of them to players for USD and some to players for items on zodiac if I remember correctly. Some of those items went to Tig which eventually caused trouble between him and Lance. You were also eventually caught by Lance and he dealt with you accordingly. At least Tig brought up in his application how he has screwed up in the past. I admire that. However, you seemed to have left all of this out. How unfortunate for you that I remembered.

James 03-20-2008 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Raziel (Post 1380926)
You may not remember me, but I remember you well. During your “development” days on Graal Kingdoms you rivaled Jagen when it came to corruptness. Of course back then there was no one on the server to stop you so you got away with it. You created untold amounts of duped maps & illegal items with crazy stats for your own benefit that should have never existed in the first place. Then when the server cooled off you disappeared.

You reappeared a couple years later with all those items still intact. You sold a lot of them to players for USD and some to players for items on zodiac if I remember correctly. Some of those items went to Tig which eventually caused trouble between him and Lance. You were also eventually caught by Lance and he dealt with you accordingly. At least Tig brought up in his application how he has screwed up in the past. I admire that. However, you seemed to have left all of this out. How unfortunate for you that I remembered.

I could debate a lot of the things you just brought up, I will admit I made some very irrational moves on GK. I didn't really take it very seriously at all. The server was a joke at the time, just like it is now.

Do I regret it? Of course. It destroyed my name and all the years of work I've put into this little game. For the most part, you are right, the sad thing is that's the only thing I'm ever remembered for.

I really don't expect to get this job now that this has been brought up, but that's perfectly fine. I don't really hold it against anyone but myself.

Rufus 03-20-2008 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James (Post 1380932)
I really don't expect to get this job now that this has been brought up, but that's perfectly fine. I don't really hold it against anyone but myself.

Everyone makes mistakes, and just because you have done in the last doesn't make you liable for an automatic fail. You're qualified, remorseful about previous negative actions, and I personally think you'd make a great Playerworld Administrator. You should be confident about it as far as I'm concerned.

Raziel 03-20-2008 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James (Post 1380932)
I could debate a lot of the things you just brought up, I will admit I made some very irrational moves on GK. I didn't really take it very seriously at all. The server was a joke at the time, just like it is now.

Do I regret it? Of course. It destroyed my name and all the years of work I've put into this little game. For the most part, you are right, the sad thing is that's the only thing I'm ever remembered for.

I really don't expect to get this job now that this has been brought up, but that's perfectly fine. I don't really hold it against anyone but myself.

Well....im impressed. I expected you to dispute this but it seems you actualley fessed up. I just wish you would have addressed it when you first wrote your application.

James 03-20-2008 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Raziel (Post 1380936)
Well....im impressed. I expected you to dispute this but it seems you actualley fessed up. I just wish you would have addressed it when you first wrote your application.

I just wanted the past to be the past. If no one remembered, I figured why bring it up? I had a feeling someone would make a comment about that though, and I am more than willing to admit that I made a huge mistake.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rufus (Post 1380933)
Everyone makes mistakes, and just because you have done in the last doesn't make you liable for an automatic fail. You're qualified, remorseful about previous negative actions, and I personally think you'd make a great Playerworld Administrator. You should be confident about it as far as I'm concerned.

Thank you, Rufus.

HoudiniMan 03-20-2008 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James (Post 1380932)
The server was a joke at the time, just like it is now.

Can you elaborate on this?

James 03-20-2008 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoudiniMan (Post 1381006)
Can you elaborate on this?

All I'm saying is, is that Stefan never finishes what he starts. (Graal2001/Graal2002)

If Stefan was still behind the wheel of both of those, I would assume the player counts on both of those servers would still be very high. I'm not trying to bash Stefan, I just wish he'd stick with something for once. :)

HoudiniMan 03-23-2008 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James (Post 1381008)
All I'm saying is, is that Stefan never finishes what he starts. (Graal2001/Graal2002)

If Stefan was still behind the wheel of both of those, I would assume the player counts on both of those servers would still be very high. I'm not trying to bash Stefan, I just wish he'd stick with something for once. :)

When would you say it is finished? Not trying to defend against you not bashing, just curious. In both cases he left it in the hands of players who were the most convicted to keeping them going. I don't see where Graal would benefit by having him tied up dealing with hat trades and train scripts.

cbk1994 03-23-2008 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HoudiniMan (Post 1381722)
I don't see where Graal would benefit by having him tied up dealing with hat trades and train scripts.

It wouldn't, however it would benefit more if he actually got people to work on this. He's got like one scripter on GK, and then Bjorn who does nothing.

Inverness 03-23-2008 06:02 PM

If a Classic server is not hiring you will not prevent anyone from making a similar playerworld.
If a Hosted server extremely similar to a Classic server rises up to or beyond the level of its Classic counterpart it will become a Classic server.

I'm quite certain that policy of yours will never happen.

Yes it is a good idea to go for existing Classic list playerworlds before going to an Under Construction playerworld or making your own, but I doubt that works 85% of the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by James
We get the best of both companies.

And we can also get whats called a monopoly.

James 03-24-2008 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inverness (Post 1381783)
If a Classic server is not hiring you will not prevent anyone from making a similar playerworld.
If a Hosted server extremely similar to a Classic server rises up to or beyond the level of its Classic counterpart it will become a Classic server.

I'm quite certain that policy of yours will never happen.

Yes it is a good idea to go for existing Classic list playerworlds before going to an Under Construction playerworld or making your own, but I doubt that works 85 percent of the time.

I know you can not prevent people from making similar worlds. They look at Era and think to themselves, "Wow, that servers tileset is easy to make and look how many people it has. It sure wouldn't be hard for me to get a gun script either!"

I said I'd like to deter people away from recreating what we already have, unless they are ready to go up and beyond the quality of a current world. If they want to bring something new to the table that's similar to Era, has better graphics then Era, has better game play then Era, so be it. I'm just sick of people setting the standard of their playerworld from another playerworld. They need to raise the bar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoudiniMan (Post 1381722)
When would you say it is finished? Not trying to defend against you not bashing, just curious. In both cases he left it in the hands of players who were the most convicted to keeping them going. I don't see where Graal would benefit by having him tied up dealing with hat trades and train scripts.

The "never finishes what he starts" was more of a play on words. You know that online games are never finished. I'm simply saying there should be much more content available on GK then there currently is. Stefan is a very valuable asset to Kingdoms and he should never let his projects be put in the hands of other people unless they are really going to add useful additions. What is a useful addition? I don't know because I haven't seen one yet for GK.

I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea either. I support Stefan and I love what he does for the game, but I can't stand it when he leaves his projects.

HoudiniMan 03-24-2008 10:58 AM

So what does Stefan bring to the table, specifically, that helps so much?

Dan 03-24-2008 11:45 AM

I like how James is able to answer all the stupid questions HoudiniMan is asking. Also his application looks quite nice to me.

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Pimmeh 03-24-2008 12:00 PM

Quote:

when he leaves his projects.
Cough3Dcough....:rolleyes:

Dan 03-24-2008 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pimmeh (Post 1381946)
Cough3Dcough....:rolleyes:

3D should not have priority since it's a project on longer terms. It won't bring in any money if that'd be his main focus.

Inverness 03-24-2008 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan (Post 1381944)
I like how James is able to answer all the stupid questions HoudiniMan is asking. Also his application looks quite nice to me.

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I hope you don't plan to apply for PWA anytime soon, I believe you lack the mentality for the job if thats your opinion of Houdini's questions. You probably also lack the mentality to judge his application.

James 03-24-2008 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoudiniMan (Post 1381942)
So what does Stefan bring to the table, specifically, that helps so much?

He's unlike any other person that runs a game. In most online games there are multiple teams that deal with their departments.

Stefan deals with client scripting, in-game scripting, bugs, unique player problems, serverside playerworld problems, and a lot of other things we probably aren't even aware of. For just one guy to do all of that, that takes a lot of work. He even will take the time to implement new scripting commands/functions for the scripters if it's a useful addition.

Inverness 03-25-2008 01:03 AM

I always thought Stefan needed more help coding, but hes probably possessive of his stuff like I am.

HoudiniMan 03-25-2008 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan (Post 1381944)
I like how James is able to answer all the stupid questions HoudiniMan is asking. Also his application looks quite nice to me.

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These "stupid questions" are directly inspired by his claims where he is assigning objective values to things such as when a playerworld is "finished" or Stefan having a specific ability not seen in any of his successors.

If we can find out these specific qualities and find somebody who has them, it would promote the success of the world Stefan is leaving. If he is generalizing and really doesn't know which qualities make the difference, that reflects on his judgement as an applicant.

You can write your own questions when you are Playerworld Admin.

cbk1994 03-25-2008 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HoudiniMan (Post 1382182)
You can write your own questions when you are Playerworld Admin.

Owned in the first class ...

contego 05-24-2008 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James (Post 1378033)
Accounts Administrator - There was some dispute between me and contego over the job, and I left so contego could take over. contego deserved the job more at the time then I did. That is when we formed a new team called Account Reset Team, and I lead that a long with Lamer and IceHawk for a few months. If I remember correctly, that team, was then useless when the PWA was formed, so it was disbanded.

GO Game Master - I only held this position for a few months, as when NightLord left they decided to remove me from the position as well. I didn't seem to care at the time.

RO Game Master - Urashima, a former member of this community, had a private server called pillows, and he decided to stop hosting the server (it had about 100-130 players online on average). It was very professional.

I'd like to also mention I was Police Chief of Graal2001 and FAQ Chief when it was popular, so I've had quite a bit of experience with dealing with people. My current job in real life also deals with customer service.

I'm a little late, however I'd like to rebuttle and say that we didn't really have a dispute because my issue I had was that the automatic account creator and password changer was not functioning at the time. Therefore there was a vast amount of e-mail's pooring in over 100 e-mails a day. This required us to reply to each one and await a responce for them to answer security questions to insure the the person requesting was infact the owner, all of this has to be done daily. You were inactive for over a month which left me with all the work. Also there were server issues which required the use of our lvl 5 RC and no one with the lvl 5 RC was ever active, ever. So having said that, our "dispute" was that I was frusterated with doing all the work and when I confronted you weeks later you were offended and stepped down.

And just to note when Nightlord hired me from SL as Accounts Admin, you were the Assistant Accounts Admin at the time. I believe I replaced Mr. Bear and you were offended I stepped over you and if you recall correctly I requested they make you Admin and I your assistant. Anyway it was agreed upon until you left. Shortly after I promoted SnakeEyes and James205 as Assistant Account Admins. Soon after I was promoted to GM to work closely with unixmad and thereafter is history.

I left because unfortunately Stefan didn't support most decisions made my the global staff and it caused too much miscommunication between staff member's on server's which is why I decided to retire. Management should have open communications and willing to listen, more commonly known as an open door policy. In addition, Stefan and unixmad showed very little appreication for people who dedicated their volunteer time to help support Graal.

I have a degree in Management Studies and I'm a Branch Manager of a bank, so I can confidently say that Graal has a very poor management structure. And management shows very little support to their volunteer employees. Not to mention there's little incentive to work for Graal, or none that is highlighted.

On the flip side, Graal has had an improvement in the global staff hired. And there's little tolerance for those who abuse their rights.

Stefan and unixmad play key roles in the development and growth in Graal. As noted before by someone, Stefan is moreso development and updates and Unixmad works more with billing issues. They have little time to support staff and they lack the knowledge, experience, and patience to do so.

This is certainly not a bash against Stefan or unixmad because I have much respect for their accomplishments with Graal and how far they've come but they need some fine tuning and polishing. No one is perfect, but they are no where near it when it comes to managing staff and keeping open communications.

James 05-24-2008 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by contego (Post 1392099)
I'm a little late, however I'd like to rebuttle and say that we didn't really have a dispute because my issue I had was that the automatic account creator and password changer was not functioning at the time. Therefore there was a vast amount of e-mail's pooring in over 100 e-mails a day. This required us to reply to each one and await a responce for them to answer security questions to insure the the person requesting was infact the owner, all of this has to be done daily. You were inactive for over a month which left me with all the work. Also there were server issues which required the use of our lvl 5 RC and no one with the lvl 5 RC was ever active, ever. So having said that, our "dispute" was that I was frusterated with doing all the work and when I confronted you weeks later you were offended and stepped down.

And just to note when Nightlord hired me from SL as Accounts Admin, you were the Assistant Accounts Admin at the time. I believe I replaced Mr. Bear and you were offended I stepped over you and if you recall correctly I requested they make you Admin and I your assistant. Anyway it was agreed upon until you left. Shortly after I promoted SnakeEyes and James205 as Assistant Account Admins. Soon after I was promoted to GM to work closely with unixmad and thereafter is history.

I left because unfortunately Stefan didn't support most decisions made my the global staff and it caused too much miscommunication between staff member's on server's which is why I decided to retire. Management should have open communications and willing to listen, more commonly known as an open door policy. In addition, Stefan and unixmad showed very little appreication for people who dedicated their volunteer time to help support Graal.

I have a degree in Management Studies and I'm a Branch Manager of a bank, so I can confidently say that Graal has a very poor management structure. And management shows very little support to their volunteer employees. Not to mention there's little incentive to work for Graal, or none that is highlighted.

On the flip side, Graal has had an improvement in the global staff hired. And there's little tolerance for those who abuse their rights.

Stefan and unixmad play key roles in the development and growth in Graal. As noted before by someone, Stefan is moreso development and updates and Unixmad works more with billing issues. They have little time to support staff and they lack the knowledge, experience, and patience to do so.

This is certainly not a bash against Stefan or unixmad because I have much respect for their accomplishments with Graal and how far they've come but they need some fine tuning and polishing. No one is perfect, but they are no where near it when it comes to managing staff and keeping open communications.

I'm sorry if I failed to mention any specifics, it was quite a long time ago, and I don't exactly remember everything that had occurred.

I will actually take the time now and withdraw my application because I don't believe I'm fit for the job, and there are several applicants that I know would be willing to make this job their first priority in life, as old as I am I have too many responsibilities to take this position with a full head of steam.

I didn't know you were still active contego, it's nice to see that you're around still. :)

Rufus 05-24-2008 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by James (Post 1392100)
I will actually take the time now and withdraw my application because I don't believe I'm fit for the job, and there are several applicants that I know would be willing to make this job their first priority in life, as old as I am I have too many responsibilities to take this position with a full head of steam.

Disappointed, to be honest..

contego 05-24-2008 02:54 AM

I'm back to just sparring on UN now. Glad to see you're still around. <3
And TBH I think you're probably the most qualified if you were dedicated. It's important to at least be checking your e-mail daily if you can't sign on to Graal. There needs to be a quick response time to Graal's paying customers and all customers for that matter because each player is a potential paying customer, espeically the volunteering staff.

Robin 05-24-2008 02:57 AM

:O *waves at oldbies*

Seriously though having volunteers who don't play the game probably better to do any kind of administration than volunteers who do, since chance for corruption is greatly reduced.

Mudkipz.

James 05-24-2008 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rufus (Post 1392101)
Disappointed, to be honest..

As I see it, this game seems to have lost almost all of its mature players. Graal is centered all around 12 year olds now. The website, the game interface, everything, you can't even post a link on the forums or link to an image anymore without getting a friggin' infraction.

I don't care for the state Graal is in, it seems to be all about the money now, and that really disappoints me. It's not the same anymore. If you keep pushing the players away with high prices for a game that doesn't have much content, then you're pushing away a lot of people that really brought Graal to life.

The forums used to be free forever, now in order to even use them you have to have an upgraded account or not clear your cookies.

I know Stefan and Stephane have a business to run, that's great and dandy, but paying for one empty gold server that has limitless potential, and another server that is just a rip of Sony's Infantry, it's not worth the money in my opinion.

They want to go 3d, but I feel in my heart of hearts that is the wrong move, Graal should not stray away from what made it great.

The ridiculous amount of cursing, the constant trainer users, the awesome community, the depth of Classic was awesome back in the day, but that's all gone now. Everything is censored, people are banned for the most petty things, and no offense to Stefan, but he can't ever stick with one project, and is full of empty promises.

I love this game with a passion, and I probably will always be in the community as long as it's around, but something has to change.

Stefan needs to be made a full programmer, and Stephane needs to hire someone else to oversee new playerworld projects. What the heck is going on with GK? Why are people paying money to play on something that hasn't had a real core update for months and months? It doesn't make any sense to me. Their earnings would be so much greater if they made a gold world besides Zone and kept it constantly updated. Revive NewWorld? I don't know. GK is far from done, and I know MMORPGS are never done, but GK doesn't have enough content to even keep it online. Online games need replay value. The most exciting thing that happens on that server is the events.

I'm done with my rant, but basically I'm saying I don't think I want to put myself in that kind of position when I'm not even happy with Graal's current state.

Sinkler 07-24-2008 11:07 AM

James, to be honest, I think you would have made an excellent Playerworld Administrator, sadly you did withdraw, and you're right, they're too many little children running around Graal.
Thank you,
Gabriel Rubeus


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