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[Malinko]

Hi.

Around three weeks ago, Stefan sent me a private message asking me if I were interested in becoming apart of the Playerworld Administration. Of course, I accepted the offer once he proposed it to me. In all honesty, I do not know the reason why Stefan offered me the position; that's an unknown reason to me and GraalOnline. Throughout the three weeks, I've learned some think I'm good being apart of the team, some think I'm bad being apart of the team, and some don't care or know what the team is. From the three, the majority of the "some" think I'm bad being apart of the team. Anyways, this thread isn't to give the readers of this thread a story of how I became apart of the Playerworld Administration; this thread is to give the readers of this thread a response to situation that has been brought to me, which I've taken no actions or haven't responded to since I've become apart of the Playerworld Administration.

Unholy Nation.

Before I begin talking about this situation that a number of people have brought to me, I would like to say a few words to GraalOnline in general, as in the community and to GraalOnline global staff.
I do NOT, I repeat because I find this important; I do [B]NOT[\B] care what you think of me. As in, I do not care if you think I'm embarrassing the GraalOnline global staff, because in all honesty, I don't like some of you for reasons concerning on how you do your job, though, I also do not care if you think I'm making a fool of myself, because I think it's time for me to make a response because it's important to the position of the job I do, being apart of the Playerworld Administration.

So with that said, let me begin.

Unholy Nation.

When Stefan offered me the position to become apart of the Playerworld Administration, I did gladly accept the offer. Of course, it wasn't just that simple. When Stefan offered me the position, he told me I had a limitation. I knew the limitation once he mentioned it. I'm sure you're wondering what the limitation is, well I can tell you. If I was to become apart of the Playerworld Administration, then I had to agree that I would take no part in the playerworld, Unholy Nation.

For those who don't know the past of me and Unholy Nation, let me explain.

I don't care to mention the past, as in a few years ago when I was a Developer on Unholy Nation, but I will mention the past which started in January of 2005. During the early weeks of the month, Okilian, the former Co-Manager logged online the RemoteControl of Graal2002 Debug (now known as Kingdoms Debug). Though, Okilian logged online seeking global help if I do remember. Apparently some "hacker" or commonly known as a player using a trainer was dropping a massive amount of bombs in a few levels to crash clients of several players. Of course, this action done by the player wasn't directed towards one individual, but I figured he thought it was fun. Anyways, Okilian seeked global help to help solve the situation. During the time, there was no global staff online. Of course, I've worked with Unholy Nation in the past, years ago, but I offered assistance to help him with his situation. So Okilian gave me RemoteControl of Unholy Nation. If I remember correctly, he had to leave shortly after he gave me a RemoteControl, so he added attributes, ban, NPC-Control, and warp rights to solve the situation. Anyways, after a few minutes, the situation was dealt with. I waited for a while for Okilian to return and during the time, some decompression error raised on Unholy Nation. The decompression error affiliated with the heads folder, having a massive amount of files, which needed to be sorted out, so he asked me to help solve this problem as well. After these two situations, I just started to hang around Unholy Nation. Of course, Unholy Nation was infact the "home server" I played on, because I enjoyed the playerworld. Anyways, in the next few days, Okilian had some idea to make a card game. The card game was similar to Magic which he asked me to help with. I remember when I previously worked with Unholy Nation years before as a Developer, the card game was in the works as an idea, but never completed. To think of it, I agreed to work on the project, but I never completed it. Some use I was, right? Heh. Though, when I started to hang around Unholy Nation, I became interested into the new overworld project Unholy Nation was working on. The project was in the works, but wasn’t released to the public.

[Malinko]

On April 22, 2005, NeoJenova, the Manager of Unholy Nation released information on the new overworld project for Unholy Nation. NeoJenova showed two images, one being the old Unholy Nation map and the other being the new Unholy Nation map. It was a nice improvement. Though, improvements, that’s what this thread is about. NeoJenova announced a lot of things to be released along with the new overworld. A new currency system. A new what? If I do remember correctly, which I do think I remember, I play Unholy Nation each and every single day as a player. I don’t see a currency system? A new warp system. Oh, I see that. A new warp system hated by a number of players. I’m sure it’s “better” to have one NPC compared to ten, but isn’t Unholy Nation for the players? I’m sure the goal of the new overworld project for Unholy Nation was meant to make sure players enjoyed the playerworld. Oh wait, I think that’s what you said? “I hope this new UN is more enjoyable for everyone once we get all the kinks and bugs worked out of it.” From what I see, the constant arguments and riots taking place between players and staff in mass messages, I don’t think the goal was accomplished. Oh, before I forget, a new entertainment island. That was at least a success from what I’ve seen. Manta did a great job, as usual with what he does on Unholy Nation. Too bad there are little things to do there and no one cares to go there. Oh yes, once again, before I forget, the “un-mentioned features” you mentioned, I wonder what those are. Oh wait…if you play on Unholy Nation, you can clearly see those features are un-mentioned. From this date, April 22, 2005, I re-call you planned the release of the new overworld project for Unholy Nation to be released “late this weekend or early next week”. Let me now forward you forward in time. On June 1, 2005, Sub-Zero made an official announcement on the GraalOnline Communication Center that the “new” Unholy Nation has been released. That’s a long weekend or next week, isn’t it? Sub-Zero, being the current FAQ Administrator on Unholy Nation mentioned how the new warp system wasn’t a big success with the players. In addition, he mentioned that, “hopefully it will be better once the reset occurs and the new money system introduced”; the reset did happen, was it better? No, no it wasn’t, it basically ruined the economy of Unholy Nation. The new money system, isn’t that the basics you need to create a new economy? Well, I figure it would be, but I don’t see the new money system, nor a new economy, what happened? In the response to this thread created by Sub-Zero, NeoJenova posted he “liked” the playerworld. I’m sure, a lot of people liked the playerworld. It was an excitement to see Unholy Nation improve. Excitement has been lost, Unholy Nation didn’t improve. NeoJenova mentioned you like the fact that Unholy Nation now has plenty of room to expand. Quite true, it now does have plenty of room to expand. So why hasn’t been expanded? This is a complaint I’ve been hearing for the past months and especially the weeks I’ve became apart of the Playerworld Administration. In addition, he mentioned that Unholy Nation can add new elements such as boats, swimming, underwater side quest, and underwater towns. I ask GraalOnline, please log on client on to the playerworld, Unholy Nation to find these new elements. You will fail to do so. Sure, you can swim, a lot of players can swim. Too bad no one prefers to swim in the body of water within Unholy Nation if there is nothing to be done with it. I myself, as well as many of the other players on Unholy Nation are still waiting for the boats, underwater side quests, and underwater towns. Now let me forward you back in time (ironic statement, isn’t it?). Anyways, on March 22, 2005, Stefan removed the Administration of Unholy Nation. The Administration consisted of NeoJenova, Okilian, and Spryte. NeoJenova responded with a thread which he created on the GraalOnline Communication Center which he posted, “Malinko is place in charge of Unholy Nation, why? He was able to find the NPC being abused by hackers.” Hackers? What’s the deal with hackers and Unholy Nation? I don’t re-call hackers being on Unholy Nation at all. Your so called “hackers” are just players against the playerworld who uses trainers. Let me tell you, during the time this happened, I took a great amount of time to research the situation. In the results of the “great amount of time” I took to research the situation, I found a NPC, which was an actual class placed on the playerworld via putnpc2, which reset players through “sendtorc /reset #a”. Stefan confirmed this was the script being used as well. Now, I propose a question, the script being abused, was it a “hacker”? No, no it was not. It wasn’t a hacker at all, it was a staff member. Of course, during the time this happened, it was a former staff member, but as I said, “it was a staff member”. In the present time, which I mean, the second you, the reader are reading this thread, this player is a staff member on Unholy Nation currently. Surprising? Well, I don’t think so. In the recent weeks I’ve been apart of the Playerworld Administration, I’ve heard some staff admit that he or she are waiting for rights so commit their bad intentions on Unholy Nation against the current Administration of the playerworld. Now I bet most are asking why I haven’t done such a thing? Remember, when I agreed to be apart of the Playerworld Administration, I agreed I would take no part in the playerworld. So I haven’t taken action or haven’t responded to the situation that has been brought to me.

[Malinko]

So, you think I may be slandering NeoJenova as a Manager. Sure, you could say that. I'm doing it because he's a good person, just a bad Manager. Of course, this is my opinion. Well, others agree with my opinion as well, heh. For example, it's kind of bad. Recently, such as yesterday, there is a petition going around on Unholy Nation created by a GAT. With the petition, information is displayed. Many of the former AND current staff have signed this petition. Oh and yes, don't forget the players. To me, that's what GraalOnline: Unholy Nation is trying to say. Sure, some globals won't listen, some won't take the time. I myself am not taking the time, because I'm not allowed to.

Well, let me explain this.

I'm prepared to go against what I'm not allowed to do for GraalOnline and Unholy Nation. Why? For the players. You can say I'm making a fool of myself, embarassing the global community, but at least I have enough pride to listen to all the players. Sure, I love my Playerworld Administration, but fighting the cause, supporting what the GraalOnline community, especially my favorite playerworld is a whole lot better job to have. I'm not saying I quit, but I'm saying. Support me, support us, and just support fighting for the cause.

I would post more, but I'm not trying to slander a single person, I'm just trying to point out facts in general. Maybe someone "important" will see it and take action.

Other than that.

Fight the cause.

Edit: Oh yes, and Moonie and other forum mods. In one thread, I was complained about and slandered for being Unholy Nation's Manager for that short while...so why wasn't that thread closed? You should read the forum rules and act upon those things when it's done. I'm wondering how it was different against me. No offense, but really, why wasn't that done? This thread has a relevant cause, so don't try to close it down and only delete posts within the thread if you find it to be slander. Anyways, heh.

[Codein]

Yeah, as he said, fight the cause

[Malinko]

Oh and for the record.

The reason I'm doing this mainly is because I love Unholy Nation.

I have an obsession with it as my home playerworld.

Other than that, seeing massive arguements and riots from players and staff is kind of sad. Especially when the staff complain to you saying the Administration doesn't let them develop, use their work, or let them upload content within the playerworld.

So someone challenge me, I wish to acknowledge you with additional information. Ask me questions, do whatever.

I'm fighting the cause and whoever wants to support, support; whoever wants to fight, fight.

Hi.

[napo_p2p]

I worked on the card game too. UN Battalion, I think?

Anyways, I'm on your side this time Malinko :P.

*wonders if UN has GS2 enabled*

EDIT: Although I do not totally agree that UN is 'dying quickly', I do agree that UN can be better .

[Damix2]

I read the first post, but the 2nd one hurt my eyes. PARAGRAPHS MAN!

[DarkShadows_Legend]

You typed a lot.
UN isn't the only playerworld that has this problem you mention though. Lots of classic playerworlds promise so many things, but then collapse after their lead scripter leaves.

My main question is how do you plan on fighting the cause?
Is management going to be removed? If so, who do you guys see fit to run the playerworld?

[Splke]

Are you asking to fight against what Stefan said you can't do? Or what NJ is limiting UN to?..

I'm confused mate.

[Codein]

UN isn't the only playerworld that has this problem you mention though. Lots of classic playerworlds promise so many things, but then collapse after their lead scripter leaves.

Yes, but Malinko's prepared to save his home server.

[Chris]

I don't think you should be critiquing anyone or anything for the stunt you pulled on Era.

[Malinko]

Welcome to Unholy Nation, *Malinko (Married to Artanis)!
There are currently 85 players online.
Last updated by *NeoJenova on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 06:08 PM EST.
======================
Plans for UN:
======================
HI, I'm NeoJenova your Manager.

UN will be going through a few changes and updates in the
next couple months and I am going to list a few things to
expect.

A full economy makeover is close to completetion.
4 Jobs are being made to replace all the current unused
unimportant jobs on UN now.

Fishing System Remake (Completed)
Mining System Remake (76% Completed)
NEW Hunting System (66% Completed)
Farming System Remake (43% Completed)

These jobs will allow you to progess your character as a
Miner, Fisher, Hunter, and Farmer through our new Job leveling
system. As you work at any one of these jobs you skill level
will increase and you will be able to make more money using
a given skill.

Example: A level 4 Fisher will be able to catch more BIGGER
more expensive fish from the UN seas.

A level 25 Miner will be mining bigger rocks more expensive
rocks and using better axe/hammer tools to do so.

A more experienced hunter will be able to take down bigger
game (animals) instead of hunting small squirells or rabbit for
little profit and go after deer and elk for meat and furs and
bigger profit.

A more experienced farmer will have better crops bigger corn
larger tomatos that will sell for more and more money.

The system will be made so you can continue working to
progress how rich you will be on UN.

We will also be making more and more things for you as
players to spend you riches on such as our newly introduced
Radio System where players will be able to rent stations and
hire DJs.

NEW UN Bowling (92% Completed)
NEW UN Theater (12% Completed)
NEW UN Radio Stations (90% Completed)

Big things coming to UN a lot fo expect.

I'd like to comment, 85 players during 3 PM EST isn't such a good playercount as Unholy Nation usually has. Sure, that's a lot of players, but what happened to the 120+ when I came home from school? Just like during the time I was at school, there would be around 50 on, now there's 20. Sad.

Changes in a couple of months? How long does it take to develop these things?

Complete economy re-make? Where have I heard this before?

The completion percentages...how long can those stay at the same percent? It's been a month...92% should change, should it not?

Oh right, I'm addressing responses within the thread to what people ask me on Unholy Nation. So...hm.

[syltburk]

You can take away the players, but you cant take away the players that don't.

Server is an idiot-marked server, you can never take it away, so "fight" for the cause.

[Malinko]

Originally Posted by DarkShadows_Legend

You typed a lot.
UN isn't the only playerworld that has this problem you mention though. Lots of classic playerworlds promise so many things, but then collapse after their lead scripter leaves.

My main question is how do you plan on fighting the cause?
Is management going to be removed? If so, who do you guys see fit to run the playerworld?

That's for the players to decide.

Originally Posted by Splke

Are you asking to fight against what Stefan said you can't do? Or what NJ is limiting UN to?..

I'm confused mate.

I'm fighting Unholy Nation from dying. Proposing options is the solution.

Originally Posted by Chris

I don't think you should be critiquing anyone or anything for the stunt you pulled on Era.

You don't know significant information of how and why I did that to begin talk. So I suggest you don't talk?

[Malinko]

Someone on Unholy Nation sent me a private message and asked what happened when I was Manager.

Well, when I thought about it, I thought it was un-fair how the three Administrators were fired on the spot. So after I thought about it, I -gave-, yes, yes I gave the positions back to those. I wasn't forced, I did it upon my own will to give those three another chance and used it as a "warning" I guess.