Since it seems to be a concern, I'll put in a word here to hopefully clarify :D
So! There's a major difference between voluntarily active leadership and obligatory active leadership..we are the former! A lot of people don't understand how daunting and time consuming obligatory leadership can be for the person, while an officer, is also a player. Look at Ben, he sacrifices with every game we have ever played as a family..he is usually the LAST person to get to play, and the LAST person to level his character and get gear and experience event's he likes until AFTER everyone else is taken care of, it's who he is and its admirable! It's part of the reason we as officer's\elder's in gaiscioch are apart of the eldership board and remain inplace to this day!
I work 50-60 hours a week, I have 3 children and a beautiful wife, a nice big house and a LOT of bills...much like many people here, gaming is and will always be secondary. That said, the time I do have is dedicated to enjoying the time I have free, BECAUSE I have made the choice to run Echoes to provide a stomping ground for like minded players to come and enjoy company, hang out, raid, dungeon run, craft and meet new members, does NOT obligate me to actively take care of each and every player as they arrive, officer's are here to help out! to answer questions and to generally be a source of knowledge and friendship when you're having difficulties or just need a hand.
That does not mean we hand hold - each person playing is an adult and has the capability and power to create their own experience inside of FFXIV! and we are here to help you build that experience, we just aren't going to spend all of our free time building it for you.
Simply put, you want an awesome launch event?!?!?!? do it up! I'll come along! get it started and hosted! run it all week if you want even!! but...don't expect ME to host it because of title or rank, no one is obligated to events or forced to participate in activities they don't want. And if that upsets you, think about why..is it because you feel we aren't active? or would it be because you see the work..
The effort..
The coordination..
The sacrifice of your personal play time to set it up..
And ensure everyone is taken care of..
To ensure no one is left behind..
To answer all of the pending questions..
To guide each player during the event.
The piece that upsets me is when people are quick to point the finger, but reluctant to turn it on themselves (not implying this applies to ANYONE in this thread at all) - gets back to the old gaiscioch motto "Play when you want...how you want...for as long as you want" I think you will see MORE thing's happening here in Echoes as time passes BECAUSE the obligation is no longer there..the event will be more fun when they aren't forced or mandatory.
Bottom Line, just because we aren't obligated to these type of events - does not mean we aren't incredibly excited and willing to host and participate in them. I just want to make clear EVERYONE's playtime is special and relevant. Not just the members..but the officers as well..
There will be events, there will be help where needed and there will be lot's of awesome memories made and shared with our members! only difference is, the hand isnt forced for our leadership..it's voluntary...which is....ya know...better... :)
Please feel free to ask any questions! Would love to hear thought's or concerns BEFORE we hit launch :D
** Additionally, When I became a Draio I stopped claiming events because I wanted others to experience leadership opp's so when I thought about applying, I realized I never claimed enough rank after the increase was made to form a saighdear, additionally, it is MANDATORY the guild be called "Saighdear" in game..and that was unacceptable to me - 90% of people dont say it right (Sigh-Jurr) they pronounce it (Sag Dear) and the other 10% have no freakin clue what it means. This isnt a norse mythology game nor does it have anything to do with irish\celtic\scottish lore. It just didnt fit....
*** Another edit add! If you dont think were ALLLLL going to be in raidcall on saturday counting down the clock and answering questions and whatnot your insane..just because we didnt formally label it (yet) doesnt mean it wont happen (Be there MOMO! Ill be looking for you!)
» Edited on: 2013-08-21 22:20:00