An apology

Drumble · Post by **Drumble** » July 10th, 2008, 4:29 pm

This is probably going to be a "I want some of what *he* is smoking" posts ... but I've had somewhat of an evolution of thought on a bit of nagging I've been doing in raid and in some recent posts. I'm sorry to anyone I offended. I have a raid standard that I will live up to. I will come to every raid prepared with consumables and flasks and swap gear and having read up thoroughly on every encounter and keep current with tanking trends and update my mods. However -- between my raid nanny and scathing posts/comments, I've been trying to push everyone to my level of commitment. I want us to be self-sufficient. We shouldn't have 6 people calling out a spout, click-the-cube, Player X -- infernal, etc... That's forcing someone to be a better raider. You have to choose whether or not you want to be a better raider, or every time the encounter rolls around you're going to rely on someone telling you where to move and when. Sure we may wipe a few more times, but it will be obvious who isn't paying "raid" attention -- and we will live/learn/adjust. Anyways -- sorry for anyone I've pushed buttons on or humiliated or teased incessantly. I now realize it's not my job to be a coach, I'm just going to concentrate on being the best tank.

WarmApplePie · Post by **WarmApplePie** » July 10th, 2008, 4:57 pm

Have others complained? Because I personally think its fine. Every guild has to have one of "those" types. If we didn't have you we'd be screwed. I don't really know exactly what a "those" type is but I know it is very necessary. Also about the people calling out spouts, I like it. My UI is admittedly confusing and busy. A lot of times I miss or don't catch fast enough the incoming boss abilities. I like when 1 person is calling them out. Usually I call it out to myself off vent anyways. The trick is for 1 person to call it out and not 10.

WarmApplePie · Post by **WarmApplePie** » July 10th, 2008, 4:58 pm

Guild Daddy, that's what you are! And as I'm a relatively new pappa myself to six week old Noah, I can say that being a Daddy is a good thing!

starsaver · Post by **starsaver** » July 10th, 2008, 5:20 pm

Mason, you keep doing what your doing and if people want to complain they should do it quietly to themselves or feel the wave of odium creep up on them like a slow death. by calling obivous things people should be watching for is making people be better then so be it atleast it gets us all deeper into where we want to be. and Jim stop talking to yourself

Daghi · Post by **Daghi** » July 10th, 2008, 6:00 pm

/agree 1 person calling stuff is fine, we should just be more organized and assign that role. Also sometimes it takes a good swift kick to the ego to get people to do what they're supposed to do. I mean when you get mad stuff usually get's done so I'm ok w/ it. Just don't overstress yourself because of it.

Deathrow · Post by **Deathrow** » July 10th, 2008, 6:37 pm

This apology should most likely be coming from me. I think i am the one who sniveled like the a little girl, and i really shouldnt have. Mason you need to keep on keeping on, or the guild as a whole will suffer.I moved from my place of 9 years into a new apartment and I also recently started a new job that has an unbelievably large amount of information to process, as well as a mountain of tasks that if i step back to look at the big picture, it just scares the holy hell out of me. This job requires that i arise at 6 am every day and commute about an hour to work.All of this has happened in the space of about 13 days. While I realize this doesnt entitle me to any special treatment, because mason and i are personal friends, i think i may have felt like it does, and i think i may have been blaming him for the simple fact that by 10 pm my ass is dragging low, and half the time by 930 or so im one foggy mofo. Anyways, the simple fact is that its something i have to get used to, and i really have lacked communication about whats going on. I have been in FA since its inception, and the mere consideration of going someplace else is simply silly. I did toy with the idea thinking that i could somehow find something that better suits my time, but i realize that what good is it going to do me to raid some other time when its the PEOPLE that are really the reason i have been in FA all along. Chuunks, Dionia, Killean and Cragnor are my family. For good or bad, right or wrong. I have been acting like the bitchy little spoiled daughter because i have been asked to work hard and because i have alot on my plate. Chuunks only asked me to maintain the standard he and i both know is something that i as a former guild leader always demanded. I responded poorly, and for that i am truly sorry. I will try not to nod off mid battle like i have been, but if you see blastine standing there, dont hesitate to ask in vent if im asleep, because i just might be =p

Han · Post by **Han** » July 10th, 2008, 7:47 pm

Sounds like you need a lesson in napping from Fargol and I. Nap early, nap often

Han · Post by **Han** » July 10th, 2008, 7:47 pm

Oh, and if you have trouble getting sleepy for a nap, 18 chicken wings a couple pints of beer usually puts me right to sleep.

helliebellie · Post by **helliebellie** » July 10th, 2008, 11:22 pm

Every guild needs a guild nanny and I think you did a marvellous job! Nothing to apologize, actually, we should all thank you for keeping us straight Want to say more, but Hanh got me distracted by saying 18 chicken wings... I felt so hungry now and gonna get some late night snacks