you just want to be CPM just so you can abuse the knowledge for your corp and alliance. My vote is No.

Seriously though, the way you posted it seems like you have an unrealistic expectation for what it is like to be on CPM. You're going to be less of someone that shapes the game and more of an advocate for good ideas and a filter for bad one.

On that level I do think you'd do a good job of that, but if you think you could accomplish what's in your "sandbox" section, you're certainly mistaken on what the CMP position would be.

Zatara,

Glad to see that you've put your hat in the ring for CPM. More candidates that are viable is always the preferable situation and you certainly bring a well known background that will no doubt generate some good discussion and hopefully highlight the pros and cons of your candidacy.

One of your biggest strengths and perhaps biggest drawbacks to your CPM run might very well be well known reputation and in-game history. What do you personally see as your biggest individual strengths you can bring to the CPM and what are the traits that might cause the most friction or problems? What would the differences be in Zatara the player vs Zatara the CPM that might surprise folks?


Additionally, here are a few questions for you (same as I pose to all candidates):

1) Other than the forums how do you intend to collect and communicate requests, needs, POV of the community? In particular, those outside your corp / alliance.

2) What level of interaction would you like to establish between the CPM and CSM?

3) What are the top 3 short term (next 2mo's) changes you would encourage CCP to make? I'm looking for concrete examples that are realistic to achieve.

4) What are the top 3 mid term (next 6mo's) changes you would encourage CCP to make?

5) In Spring of 2015, when CPM1's term is up, what would you want people to have said about your tenure as a CPM member?

6) Will you be creating a channel for folks to meet and sqd with you during the period before the election?

Thank you for your time.

Arkena, I appreciate you trying to make an argument for your team member, and I assume friend. I will not go point by point because I'm on an iPad, and I'm just not going to type that much.

I have nothing against Zatara or Spero. I've talked to both of them briefly, and they aren't horrible people. However, you never answered my question. How is Zatara going to represent the community when he's made the decisions he's made?

You don't have to give me a history lesson; I've been part of numerous conversations where Zatara spoke. You know, "top secret" stuff. I know what Zatara was trying to do. I heard his intentions over chat. However, his actions--believe or not--speak volumes. He and Spero both speak and support adjustments to PC; yet, their actions contradict that by being in the biggest blue donut Dust has ever seen. Not just that, but being part of a blue donut that wants to wipe the entire player base from the map. To me, that is stopping the majority from enjoying a game mode. How can you even begin to argue that?

The only people that argue and defend what DNS has done to the game are those in DNS. Everyone else sees it for what it is. This isn't the War Room, though; so, we don't need to get in those arguments.

All I'm asking is how the player base can trust Zatara to represent them. From being on comms and listening to him speak, then watching his actions as he disregarded loyalty for the almighty ISK, I'm struggling to see how he can even be considered a legit option.

I'm having a hard time distinguishing decisions made by the player compared to future decisions of a person in direct conversations with CCP.

I have nothing against you or Zatara... had a lot of good games... But when you say stuff like "Zatara is attempting to throw you guys bone" You sound as cocky as he is in game.... If you are asking for votes, learn to be humble first...

Fixed some of my comments.

If you get them to make my assault suit viable again you got my vote.

Srry I'm too high to focus I only got halfway threw the OP

Zatara add me on Skype real quick Skype name is stabbeyy

There is not enough +1 for this statement

A firm commitment to this concept is, in my view, reason enough for a player to give your candidacy real consideration.
Beyond that, from our discussions on Skype, I can say with confidence that while you are passionate and often blunt (not always a bad thing by any means) you also take proactive steps to keep everyone included in the discussion and to pull it back when things start to stray away from a constructive path into an emotional or factionalist one.

Your willingness to apply on the field PC experience to top down questions of game balance is an asset to such discussions and would, I believe, prove an asset to the council should you be elected. Beyond that your proactive steps to engage other candidates, and community members, for feedback regarding specific ideas/aspects also helps promote a functional working environment.

I look forward to continuing to debate ideas with you in both the short and long term.

Cheers,
Cross

Zatara is probably the only candidate I know worth voting for. We need CPM members that don't just play the game but are actually good at it.

My vote goes to him. Zatara please stop yelling in coms though <3

I don't know you very well Zatara I've played with you a few times and against you a few times that doesn't matter. You feedback on the recent scout changes was impressive to me. I truly felt you had no biased and no agenda. I feel you want what is best for the game. You will have my vote and my support good luck to you I admire your passion for Dust!

What is your stance on the following:

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The term Community is an important part of the CPM position, indeed every candidate uses the term at some point. However it is an abstract concept, so what I would like is to hear your definition of community. No right or wrong answers here, just looking to get a better feel of where you are coming from.
Very interested in your response here Zatara.

Nnnnnno lol

Listening to the recording now

Will post here again with questions later

EDIT 1: LOL Zatara's mic cut out in mid talk.

Ypou admitted right there that you are not fit for CPM.

You go everywhere else but the forums to discuss the game properly with a small group of people to talk about what you and that group believes to be the right direction for dust.

Also if you felt immersion the most in PC and not fw then you was never even in the larger scale immersion. A pilot dropping OBS in PC is nothing and barely anyone cares.

Also if you don't play eve then you lose marks in my book. You are also a blatant fotm chaser so how exactly do you know anything of balance?.

Your age dictates that you just want to be special and as such, you don't get my vote.

I apologise if you do not appreciate my opinion.

I'll vote for you as well as judge.

You post often enough... also you did do damn well in the polls don't get a heart attack

Seems like you are a serious candidate after all.

Given your PC background and enduring drive to get this far I'm seriously considering submitting a vote for you.

Granted I am only naming about 4 people in total off all the candidates who I think are worthy of the role as one of the only PC representatives (and yes I know some of the reps have PC experience....but not nearly so much as you) you do bring something new to the table.

Just wondering how you intend to approach being a CPM rep if you were voted in? (probably already asked)