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By ArSeNaLfAn32 on 28/06/2009
Look. I'm an unneeded Council spot. I'm not even close to active enough for this clan. I hate to say it, but I don't think I can make the effort to fix it either. I've missed the last....3 megaraids? I haven't attended a non pk event in months. I can't host any events myself because my life is too helter-skelter now. Friends show up at my house without permission. That's just how my friends are, and there's not much I can do to change it right now. The second they're here, I'm off the comp. :\
During the weekdays, I wake up at noon. (3pm EST time, /8 PM GMT) Sometimes I wake up to my friends jumping on my bed. I can't make a weekday raid because GMT would be asleep by the time I wake up. I can't designate time to MAKE a raid because its very likely I'm socially committed by the time I'm up.
My flare: As you know, I barely play RuneScape, the MMORPG created by Jagex! I can't say I've retired, but I have no goals. I only log in to pk edgeville and gain potential every once in a while. Of course I commit myself to WG pk's and AF pk's, but that's about it. This summer really pulled me away from the computer. I'm only 4 weeks in, and I'm busy every day all day. I come home at 11 (curfew), or sleep over at a friends house every night. I'm out of the house by 2pm (5pm EST) at the latest.
In terms of the clan, I'm so far behind. I can't tell you a single thing about any of our Trials / Intros. Apparently I have a mentee. I can't do that unless he's around from 11pm to 3 am PST. I can't give any say to what's important in the clan because I'm missing the events, fights, drama, and significant happenings that Council need to be aware of. I'm the warlord, but I don't have time to find and make wars. I don't even know what clans to talk to because I'm so out of the loop and so unsure of our strength. We have recruit-a-friend month. I'm not going to fulfill that. There is no chance that's ever going to happen, and that's the truth.
Help me. I don't know what to do. I love this clan and every person in it to death, but my social life took me away from this game. I physically can't be here for you guys. BTO is doing more than a fine job in being a warlord. We can find a replacement if we need. I'd be willing to go to raid leader, keep in mind I'd be inactive as fuck, still.
I'm not the role model the clan needs right now. I'm a "fight the power" kind of guy that struggles to take most of any things seriously. Kevin, George, Kyle, and Eugene: You guys are being strict and doing WHATEVER you can to keep this clan in line. You need their respect so that they respect YOU, meaning they attend your events and act as mature people when necessary. I can't expect the clan to follow commands that I don't even fully believe in myself. Personally, I disagree with a huge portion of Eugene's IA about Gear and Recruit-a-friend month. For example, I think each member deserves our trust in terms of gear. Forcefeeding them to buy 7m in gear only builds tension between the clan and its own leaders. Not all, but many will take it personally and make it their personal vendetta to fight the power. Its the natural human emotion. When someone pressures you to do something, you fight the fuck back the other way. They want independence.
Every Council: Instruct me what to do. Before you have given me the "but Glenn, WG needs you" speech. I'm not so sure that's true anymore. Please enlighten me of your feelings.
PS: I know I'm a douchebag. If I really wanted to be a huge part of WG, I could put off my friends and be here. My heart isn't that in it anymore. I'm not willing to go that far. Before I was. In my term as Warlord, Raid Leader, and Guardian, I've ditched band practices and social events, and I've made stupid lies to miss Church, family outings, etc. so I could go on a pk or attend a war.
During the weekdays, I wake up at noon. (3pm EST time, /8 PM GMT) Sometimes I wake up to my friends jumping on my bed. I can't make a weekday raid because GMT would be asleep by the time I wake up. I can't designate time to MAKE a raid because its very likely I'm socially committed by the time I'm up.
My flare: As you know, I barely play RuneScape, the MMORPG created by Jagex! I can't say I've retired, but I have no goals. I only log in to pk edgeville and gain potential every once in a while. Of course I commit myself to WG pk's and AF pk's, but that's about it. This summer really pulled me away from the computer. I'm only 4 weeks in, and I'm busy every day all day. I come home at 11 (curfew), or sleep over at a friends house every night. I'm out of the house by 2pm (5pm EST) at the latest.
In terms of the clan, I'm so far behind. I can't tell you a single thing about any of our Trials / Intros. Apparently I have a mentee. I can't do that unless he's around from 11pm to 3 am PST. I can't give any say to what's important in the clan because I'm missing the events, fights, drama, and significant happenings that Council need to be aware of. I'm the warlord, but I don't have time to find and make wars. I don't even know what clans to talk to because I'm so out of the loop and so unsure of our strength. We have recruit-a-friend month. I'm not going to fulfill that. There is no chance that's ever going to happen, and that's the truth.
Help me. I don't know what to do. I love this clan and every person in it to death, but my social life took me away from this game. I physically can't be here for you guys. BTO is doing more than a fine job in being a warlord. We can find a replacement if we need. I'd be willing to go to raid leader, keep in mind I'd be inactive as fuck, still.
I'm not the role model the clan needs right now. I'm a "fight the power" kind of guy that struggles to take most of any things seriously. Kevin, George, Kyle, and Eugene: You guys are being strict and doing WHATEVER you can to keep this clan in line. You need their respect so that they respect YOU, meaning they attend your events and act as mature people when necessary. I can't expect the clan to follow commands that I don't even fully believe in myself. Personally, I disagree with a huge portion of Eugene's IA about Gear and Recruit-a-friend month. For example, I think each member deserves our trust in terms of gear. Forcefeeding them to buy 7m in gear only builds tension between the clan and its own leaders. Not all, but many will take it personally and make it their personal vendetta to fight the power. Its the natural human emotion. When someone pressures you to do something, you fight the fuck back the other way. They want independence.
Every Council: Instruct me what to do. Before you have given me the "but Glenn, WG needs you" speech. I'm not so sure that's true anymore. Please enlighten me of your feelings.
PS: I know I'm a douchebag. If I really wanted to be a huge part of WG, I could put off my friends and be here. My heart isn't that in it anymore. I'm not willing to go that far. Before I was. In my term as Warlord, Raid Leader, and Guardian, I've ditched band practices and social events, and I've made stupid lies to miss Church, family outings, etc. so I could go on a pk or attend a war.
By Kyle on 28/06/2009
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| Every Council: Instruct me what to do. Before you have given me the "but Glenn, WG needs you" speech. I'm not so sure that's true anymore. Please enlighten me of your feelings. |
I really hate to say it, but my true feelings are that you step down. If your social life is that much important (which it should be...), then you should. Most people play RS from their early teen years until they graduate high school, and then after that, they usually never look back to it. Plus, if you're having fun with all your friends, why should you ditch them for a game? That's just me.
By His Lordship on 28/06/2009
I'm going to disagree with Darth.
You're the guy that everyone loves.
People see you as the guy one place behind me.
But... I can see your IRL is calling.
Part of the upset in the balance is because WG has become a bit of a pain to lead.
It's getting easier. I'm here now and things are locking into place, and on the whole we are improving.
Why don't you hang around for a month and decide after that.
What I would like from you is to organise this CJ tourney that is coming up.
You're the guy that everyone loves.
People see you as the guy one place behind me.
But... I can see your IRL is calling.
Part of the upset in the balance is because WG has become a bit of a pain to lead.
It's getting easier. I'm here now and things are locking into place, and on the whole we are improving.
Why don't you hang around for a month and decide after that.
What I would like from you is to organise this CJ tourney that is coming up.
By George on 28/06/2009
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| Why don't you hang around for a month and decide after that. |
^ That + WG Needs you Glenn.
+ If you leave i'll be second in charge... THINK OF WHAT TERRIBLE THINGS COULD HAPPEN
But wow I see from your description that you are very busy and have rude friends
but please stick around for 1 month more and see?~George
By ArSeNaLfAn32 on 28/06/2009
At the end of July we'll talk again. I'll go another month
By Back to Own on 28/06/2009
I'm kinda agreeing with Darf here.
I mean you know I love you to death and I've been with you all the way to keep us going.
Howver, I do realize and see that your RL is more important and you just dont have the time anymore. I see you like once a week.
I really hope you can stay with us, but I understand completely if you cant. I REALLY dont want to be warlord; its not something im prepared to step up to. Other than ingame leading and raids, I don't really feel as useful as a staff member.
I mean you know I love you to death and I've been with you all the way to keep us going.
Howver, I do realize and see that your RL is more important and you just dont have the time anymore. I see you like once a week.
I really hope you can stay with us, but I understand completely if you cant. I REALLY dont want to be warlord; its not something im prepared to step up to. Other than ingame leading and raids, I don't really feel as useful as a staff member.
By ArSeNaLfAn32 on 29/06/2009
I'm starting to think its not worth waiting more time.
Gene: Even though I might be a pretty face as a 2nd in command, I think conserving that image is a waste. Those who have been in the clan a long time are relatively stable and know that I'm not doing much. I don't know MOST of the trial guardians. There are guardians I don't know. Its terrible. I'm 3 days into having a mentee I haven't met yet. I've spent about 5 hours on WG's IRC in the last week, if that. I haven't even been in my P2P PK'ing team's IRC in over four days. (AF)
BTO: The last two months, you HAVE been a warlord. You have organized every megaraid and made 3x the PK'ing events as me and DZ combined. I'm not passionate enough for this job now. You are doing amazingly well. You are passioniate and you want us to succeed. You know P2P as well as my private parts. F2P is a synch to lead and you have no problem there either.
I think I will make my two week's notice tomorrow. There's nothing from my side that's going to change, so why wait? I'll wait for imput.
Gene: Even though I might be a pretty face as a 2nd in command, I think conserving that image is a waste. Those who have been in the clan a long time are relatively stable and know that I'm not doing much. I don't know MOST of the trial guardians. There are guardians I don't know. Its terrible. I'm 3 days into having a mentee I haven't met yet. I've spent about 5 hours on WG's IRC in the last week, if that. I haven't even been in my P2P PK'ing team's IRC in over four days. (AF)
BTO: The last two months, you HAVE been a warlord. You have organized every megaraid and made 3x the PK'ing events as me and DZ combined. I'm not passionate enough for this job now. You are doing amazingly well. You are passioniate and you want us to succeed. You know P2P as well as my private parts. F2P is a synch to lead and you have no problem there either.
I think I will make my two week's notice tomorrow. There's nothing from my side that's going to change, so why wait? I'll wait for imput.
By His Lordship on 29/06/2009
I respect your decision.
You're going to go out with dignity.
One of the few warlords to do so.
Remember, the two weeks notice is reversible if you change your mind.
You're going to go out with dignity.
One of the few warlords to do so.
Remember, the two weeks notice is reversible if you change your mind.
By ArSeNaLfAn32 on 30/06/2009
Alright. I'm going to make it. If maybe I change my mind, I'll leave that option.
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