Official: Emeradan Moves On

[Widgets]

I've been feeling a little restless for a while, so after some consideration, chatting, and consternation (like the alliteration?), I've decided to move to doing something that gives me an opportunity to be a little more "hands on" with the game... especially with regard to fixing things that are crazy easy and just never get around to getting done. With that said, I'm sliding over to work with SGM Sleken on the CE Systems team (oh, great... Emeradan's officially doing coding now... the game's gonna blow up! Muahahahahahaha...).

There will be an extended period of transition time between now and when I "really" hand over the reins, but GM Izzea will be eyeballing the boards moving forward. I'll make sure she's set up for success, and I probably won't ever REALLY let go, but she's got some plans for the boards that we haven't used in a while, and I'm looking forward to seeing how things go with some fresh blood.

I'll always be lurking somewhere nearby, so don't think you're getting a clean slate! But with everything else that I'm currently doing to be more "hands on" with my life, I figured it was time to give it a go here as well.

In any case, it'll be fun... we'll all make sure of that. Besides, before I'm done, you'll have a fresh new set of Moderators that will make sure you all behave... LOL!

Take it easy, and see you on the boards.

~
GM Emeradan
GS4-EMERADAN@PLAY.NET
~
"If you love, love without reservation. If you fight, fight without fear.

This message was originally posted in Help for Players, Forums Discussions. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=2&topic=5&message=695

[Donquix]

Damn, thought this meant he was leaving staff completely.

Oh well, wishful thinking. I know he's coded some things i'm fond of (the dagger harnesses, etc.) so maybe he'll get some good things done.

[Warriorbird]

He's not a bad GM just a bad mod. Good call.

[Fallen]

Hot damn. That is almost enough to get me playing again. Hopefully the job wont turn Izzea a bitter jerk. She is an awesome GM, IIRC.

[Celephais]

This is the biggest blue-ball of a thread title I've ever seen.

Although still good. (So like you thought you were going to get that hot chick, but instead you got her roommate...)

[Fallen]

Honestly, I don't give a fuck how much of an asshole someone on staff is if he/she is actively writing code. Em was just actively being an asshole, and not writing much code at all. Hopefully, those roles will now be reversed.

[Geshron]

Honestly, I don't give a fuck how much of an asshole someone on staff is if he/she is actively writing code. Em was just actively being an asshole, and not writing much code at all. Hopefully, those roles will now be reversed.

This. And he is a bad GM. A lazy, petty, and stupid shitty one at that. So fuck him and the horse he rode in on, good riddance.

[droit]

I approve of his stated goal: to fix those stupid little things that everyone's been bitching about for years. It's about damn time.

[Celephais]

I'm perfectly willing to see what he does with his new freedom, he could be the greatest thing to happen to GS, lets hope.

[Atlanteax]

"I probably won't ever REALLY let go" ~ in regard to Forums

And so does Emeradan cruelly dash the budding hopes and dreams of Gemstone posters.

[Deathravin]

So Close... was almost rid of him for good... I got very happy for a few moments before I read it ><

[CrystalTears]

I've decided to move to doing something that gives me an opportunity to be a little more "hands on" with the game... especially with regard to fixing things that are crazy easy and just never get around to getting done.Are they really suggesting that until Emeradan decided to join the coding team, those things were never going to get done and now he will take of it? Isn't that why some people chose to become a coder in order to help that along and it never comes to fruition? I'm just not buying it.

[RSR]

I'll always be lurking somewhere nearby, so don't think you're getting a clean slate!
~
GM Emeradan
GS4-EMERADAN@PLAY.NET


Nice to see he admits to holding grudges. What a misleading thread title though. I was hoping the douche was leaving entirely as well. Hopefully he just codes and stays in the background. He was a terrible mod.

-Richard.

[Drew]

I don't post on the officials anymore because of that guy. Might consider coming back now.

[Warriorbird]

Ditto.

[Inspire]

This is a misleading thread.

[diethx]

Hot damn. That is almost enough to get me playing again. Hopefully the job wont turn Izzea a bitter jerk. She is an awesome GM, IIRC.

Yeah, that'll happen when hell freezes over, pigs fly, and Backlash has sex with a real girl.

[Renian]

I still have mixed feelings about Emeradan. Sometimes he tried to snipe me while scripting (dick move), other times he noticed the screen scroll I was making and knocked me down in RT where no mobs were around (cool move). He also gave me -10000 xp just so I could do my little Grandmaster/cap thing (awesome).

Nevertheless, because of people's issues of him this is probably a sweet move for the game, unless he just becomes another nerf-bitch.

Also, misleading title is misleading.

[Donquix]

I still have mixed feelings about Emeradan. Sometimes he tried to snipe me while scripting (dick move), other times he noticed the screen scroll I was making and knocked me down in RT where no mobs were around (cool move). He also gave me -10000 xp just so I could do my little Grandmaster/cap thing (awesome).

Nevertheless, because of people's issues of him this is probably a sweet move for the game, unless he just becomes another nerf-bitch.

Also, misleading title is misleading.

He seems more helpful in game than on the forums.

Like he sort of alludes to in his post, he lords over the forums. He power trips on it.

[droit]

I've actually had some pretty funny OOC interactions with Emeradan, hanging out at merchants and the like.

[Renian]

He seems more helpful in game than on the forums.


This may just be true. But why anyone would want to lord over that shitty forum system is beyond me.

[Danical]

:popcorn:

[crb]

OH NO! Who is going to tell me how many cautions, warns, TAC violations, tacos, disruptions, hula girls, scoldings, non-infractionary warns, demerits, and black marks I've earned on the forums. How will I keep it all straight!?!?!?

[Renian]

OH NO! Who is going to tell me how many cautions, warns, TAC violations, tacos, disruptions, hula girls, scoldings, non-infractionary warns, demerits, and black marks I've earned on the forums. How will I keep it all straight!?!?!?

You can earn tacos AND hula girls on the forums?!

[Proxy]

This is the biggest blue-ball of a thread title I've ever seen.

Agreed

[Jayvn]

Totally misleading title..I thought he died

[That Jay]

OH NO! Who is going to tell me how many cautions, warns, TAC violations, tacos, disruptions, hula girls, scoldings, non-infractionary warns, demerits, and black marks I've earned on the forums. How will I keep it all straight!?!?!?

Ah, yes good old shit heel Emeradan.

(some snippets from my own unsolicited "intervention" letter from Emerdan back in March of '08):

"At the present time, you have had posts pulled from the Forums for the following reasons: Vulgarity (1), Masked Vulgarity (1), Inflammatory/Flaming (3), Harassment (1), Sexually Explicit (2), Disruptive (13), and Flaming Simutronics (3). While all of these were Cautions (not TAC Warnings), they set the scene for what could possibly result in the removal of your privilege to post should these behaviors continue."

"If you'd like to reply to this message, you're more than welcome to do so. However, this message isn't intended to set the scene for an extended discussion about these matters."

What a tool. I hope he develops hemophilia and gets a fatal paper cut from one of his restaurant's place mats.

I mean that with all fondness.

[RelentlessJew]

OH NO! Who is going to tell me how many cautions, warns, TAC violations, tacos, disruptions, hula girls, scoldings, non-infractionary warns, demerits, and black marks I've earned on the forums. How will I keep it all straight!?!?!?

Yeah...

This guy is responsible for all of my official warnings except one. That one came from a new and overzealous Vesmera who just had an axe to grind with me back when she was a PC.

[TheRoseLady]

What a tool. I hope he develops hemophilia and gets a fatal paper cut from one of his restaurant's place mats.

I mean that with all fondness.

Does he work at a Denny's or something?

I didn't like his main character and never liked him on the forums, too bad he's sticking around. There is hope though, even Brauden eventually left.

[Drunken Durfin]

Sooo....am I the first to get hit by the new Mod on the officials?


Dear DURFIN,

Your message copied below has been removed from the Kharam Dzu topic for flaming. The GemStone IV Forum has a family oriented atmosphere where people can exchange ideas and information without fear of being harassed or intimidated.

Relevant text from your message:

"For those of us who think it is just about the silliest thing in the world though, you are going to have to deal with us making fun of you."

The official forums is not the place to be making fun of other posters. The only thing that will do is incite the thread to turn into a flame war; which is has done. If you two wish to continue the conversation with each other over the subject while not adding anything else constructive then please take it to private e-mails.

It's important to us that you understand why this kind of posting is not acceptable. If you feel unclear about the guidelines for posting, please click the Forum Policies link in the upper right corner of the Forums pages. Our guidelines specifically request that members count to 10 and be kind when posting.

If you have any questions about my action in removing your message, please don't hesitate to email me so we can clarify the issue to your satisfaction.

Sincerely,


-Raliel

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Yes, RP. It's not always about sex.

Why latchable? ..because sometimes it is. - Novaeskye

Thanks for making my point that much more clear. You can do whatever you want behind closed doors. For those of us who think it is just about the silliest thing in the world though, you are going to have to deal with us making fun of you.

Cyborz...bwaahahahahh.

~ Drunken Durfin

p.s. for the record, Durfin does not have (nor will he ever) have an IG wife or significant other.
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Shedbolt exclaims, "Durfin won 500k!"
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[Donquix]

Hey it's a touchy subject, if they cut out the cyberz then half the revenue goes POOF

[Methais]

Relevant text from your message:

"For those of us who think it is just about the silliest thing in the world though, you are going to have to deal with us making fun of you."

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/DoyleHargraves/Clipboard01-21.jpg

[Donquix]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/DoyleHargraves/Clipboard01-21.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6-wG5LLqE#t=7m50s

[graysun]

Raliel is the new-ish Plat Forum moderator.

He's a lot like Emeradan, but a bit more nicey and less bitter.

[Shari]

This is a misleading thread.

QFTMFT