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Kushmir Nadian
Valor Coalition
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Posted - 2014.01.20 17:43:00 -
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I got into the closed Dust Beta in early may of 2012. I've seen alot in my time as a fan of this game. Even though I no longer spend money on it, I support its progress (especially if that progress starts to speed up) I don't play nearly as much (a guy can only stand so much Skirmish) but i'm stil a big believer in this game's potential.
Balance and Content are the keys to what will make this game GREAT. As players we've seen our share of "oops moments" like the current state of vehicles and Slayer Logis, Mario Kart 514, the Beginner Heavy, the Mass Driver of not so long ago, TAC AR, Early Swarms, The Uprising Flaylock and hell even Forge Sniping...
The CPM has shown their value to me by trying to warn CCP about the Flaylock during Fan Fest and more recently their help with Scouts, Heavies and the Cloak. These are only the things i'm aware of...I'm certain they've been at the forefront of other fixes as well. This is why an experienced, knowledgeable and balance-focused CPM is important. Imagine a world where swarms were still instant death to infantry and where snipers were shooting from a cloaked state. I often saw posts saying we needed a "Scout" or "Heavy" CPM when its pretty obvious all we've ever needed were hardcore gamers who want to see the game succeed that put balanced gameplay first and can anticipate potential issues. We can't allow this vote to come down to popularity contests, name recognition or giving the "cool kids" or popular pranksters our votes.
Hopefully soon current CPM members and new candidates will announce their candidacy for CPM One. In my mind I have a few standouts in the current group who I hold in extremely high regard. If they're running I intend on voting for them but also asking them a number of questions regarding who they endorse...I advise you to do the same. The CPM plays a big role in the development of Dust. We can't have voices up there with agendas that don't focus on the big picture.
Dust is at a critical stage of development and simply can't afford it.
Replication Veteran: On hiatus until we have 10 game modes, jets, all racial suits/wpns and EVE has a reason to care.
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Fox Gaden
Immortal Guides
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Posted - 2014.01.20 20:23:00 -
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I totally agree.
There are a number of us working hard to make sure that this election focuses on competencies rather than popularity.
So far Tech De Ra is the only candidate which has received an endorsement from a member of CPM0. This is not to say they donGÇÖt support the other candidates. It just means that Tech De Ra has a track record that CPM0 Heinrich Jagerblitzen felt he needed to draw attention to.
Fox Gaden: DUST Wall of Fame, 2014
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Deep Shallowness
Kameira Lodge
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2014.01.20 21:16:00 -
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Fox Gaden wrote:....competencies rather than popularity.
Me again (sorry Fox, I'm just trying to take part) What if Bamm Havoc, Judge Radanth.. however he spells it, John Ripper, Sota or gazbran stepped forward? Those guys seem popular so does that mean I should maybe be wary of them? For players like me how can i seperate popularity from quality? |
Spartacus Dust
The-Legionnaires
The CORVOS
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Posted - 2014.01.20 21:20:00 -
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I remember Hanz writing me back when other CPM officials ignored me, he genuinely cared about the players and the game. If Hanz endorsed Tech De Ra, than Tech is probably a good guy who deserves checking out.
On the flip side of that, I would take CPM endorsement with a grain of salt given how some of them have been rather negative about the community initiative to find the best candidates for CPM1.
Candidate for CPM1, ONE UNIVERSE//ONE WAR
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Fox Gaden
Immortal Guides
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Posted - 2014.01.20 22:29:00 -
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Deep Shallowness wrote:Fox Gaden wrote:....competencies rather than popularity. Me again (sorry Fox, I'm just trying to take part) What if Bamm Havoc, Judge Radanth.. however he spells it, John Ripper, Sota or gazbran stepped forward? Those guys seem popular so does that mean I should maybe be wary of them? For players like me how can i seperate popularity from quality?
Popularity does not preclude competency, but it does not equate to competency either.
You canGÇÖt just vote for the name you know. You have to consider what that person did to become known. You must also consider the stuff they have done that does not relate to their popularity.
For instance, Judge Rhadamanthus is popular due to a series of excellent videos he made to teach people to fly Dropships. You would not vote for him because he is popular, you would vote for him because he has made great contributions to the community.
Some people are popular because they make funny threads, and crack one liners, but if you look more deeply you find that they have not really done anything constructive that would lead you to think they are committed to helping the community or improving the game.
Then finally there are a few people who are popular for Trolling, who have actually made contributions to the community. I would include Cat Merc in this category. He is a notorious Troll, but he also started the DUST Help channel to help new players (great idea, if there had only been a good way to let new players know about it). He has also made some very well balanced and considered balance posts, when he was not in the mood for Trolling.
So, basically I am saying: DonGÇÖt judge a book by its cover.
Fox Gaden: DUST Wall of Fame, 2014
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