The Black Jackal
The Southern Legion
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Posted - 2013.08.04 14:10:00 -
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Beld Errmon wrote:What a load of crap, I play on the asia server all the time and theres no one corp that completely dominates it, Nyain sain probably could but I only ever see nyain chan around in skirmish or dom.
Now if you were to say the same thing about oceanic i'd agree, its sad that the bloated blob known as southern legion recruits anyone with a pulse and would give players the impression that they completely dominate the server.
Have to say Beld, you sure know how to hold a grudge.
Because we didn't run the corp your way, and recruit only 'elite' players. We give newer players a chance... even give the more dedicated ones shots at PC. We're working long term, not short term. Look at all the so-called 'elite' corps that have fallen by the wayside... TSOLE is still here, and still growing because we're willing to give people a shot.
The last thing this game needs is more closed minded elitists seeking to build the 'dream team' and exclude the new players who may well be very good at higher levels, or with guidance.
Don't get me wrong, members of so-called elite corps are generally good blokes, but building a team on the premise that it's built to win, and only win, means that IF you start to lose, the team cohesion begins to break apart.
The Southern Legion is a DUST / EVE Community first.
I'm only sorry you didn't see that when you were a part of our ranks. |
The Black Jackal
The Southern Legion
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Posted - 2013.08.05 01:33:00 -
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Beld Errmon wrote:
Yeah I think you've got far more in common with a cult than a community, one thing i've noticed despite a lot of TSOLE being good fellas, they treat everyone that has the gaul to leave the cult like lepers or traitors, you in particular like to put on this big show of being the reasonable speech giving dear leader, and yet I heard you completely flipped your lid when bloodoil left to join internal error.
I'd congratulate you on keeping TSOLE together this long, but I think your success has more to do with the lack of alternatives than actual good leadership.
I'll take the cult thing as a compliment. Cult's are born to ideals, and though some are born to people as well.. I don't think I personally am that popular. TSOLE is built around the idea of making newer players welcomed to our community. Bettering their DUST 514 experience, and allowing as many people to experience the game as much as possible.
Yes, I flipped my lid a bit when bloodoil left. I wont deny it. But it's not that he left that caused me concern, it's that he left the way he did. Similar in fashion to multiple others. I let how they left be known to the membership, and they decide how to treat them. I don't keep the reasons they left, or their communications (or mine) secret. The same could be said of yourself leaving, or a few others I would mention.
As to the lack of alternatives, there are new Australian and New Zealand Corporations opening up even as I speak, and even the Americans and Europeans in the corp aren't inclined to leave en masse, despite our timezones being less than ideal. And failing that, there is always the option of creating your own corporation. So lack of alternatives fails to be a compelling argument for TSOLE's success.
Personally, I put TSOLE's success firmly at the feet of it's entire membership. Officers, Noncoms, Soldiers, and even new recruits. In most cases, they conduct themselves well, don't flame, forum troll (much), or get overly aggressive against any people. People from other corps respect us, and it's not due solely to the leadership, its the membership that presents the true face of a corp.
TSOLE was built around the ideal that we make DUST better, give new guys a chance, and perseverance. None of which we have disappointed on, and in my members I couldn't be prouder.
You say I like to make speeches, well I do. I have a lot to say about my guys, who can lose 17 districts over the course of a week due to technical difficulties in PC, and STILL stay together. Who can go from the heights, to the depths, and still laugh about it. Have a once sizeable corp (not so much any more) wallet stolen, and guys kicked... and still reform and push on stronger.
If we present a united front, it's because in most respects, we have the same visions. I don't 'gag order' my guys and I encourage ones who have issues with any member of the leadership to come forward. Loyalty does not a cult make. Loyalty is the product of good friends, teams, and an open attitude. |