I had a few busy days at work and so I've been unable to follow most of the Fanfest stream as it happens, and have been catching up in the evenings and then watching today (Saturday).
First, OMG, that music video they did before the Eve Keynote... it was incredible, and awe inspiring, and I nearly swooned. CCP has earned my love. Especially CCP Guard. Amazing.
Second, CSM9 was announced. I did not make it in, which did not come as a surprise; I met some pretty stiff resistance while I was campaigning and talking to people, but I am still glad I ran. I met a lot of good people, had fun making connections with other players, and I didn't try to be anyone other than me. I just wasn't the candidate that people wanted.
Aside from Corbexx, I am very pleased that Sugar Kyle, Ali, and Mike will be on the CSM this year. If you mash them together in the right way, I think you get close enough to the views I'd want represented. ;)
Some other cool stuff came up: the summer expansion is dated for early next month (wow! Yay!) and along with the various rebalances and adjustments that have been announced, there are some more new things coming. The T2 Venture looks pretty awesome, and I might fly one just for the looks; the real beauty is that it has a ton of low slots (Venture has one, Prospect gets four?!), and a reduced signature, so if you throw some armor tank mods in it'll be one hell of a tough little frigate. And it's covops capable. And can fit a covert cyno. I can already see another three "OMG NERF CLOAKS" threads on the Eve-O forums from the nullbears.
The AT ships are also pretty cool and I would fly the hell out of a Chameleon, if I were ever able to pick one up. Part of the fun of the Stratios is the extra tank it gets; the Chameleon gets that bonus to shields instead, plus jams. Plus some crazy strong drones - it'll be a nasty gank boat.
The other new ships are the Mordus Angels line. I've been fairly lukewarm towards the Legion in game so far, but the frigate and cruiser are pretty, and they're finally shield ships with an EWAR bonus, instead of just shield ships that do extra damage. Yay!
Anyway, from what I saw, Fanfest looked pretty cool. One year I'll go. :)
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
CSM Campaign: Endorsements
After my last ramble, I am going to keep this one short and to the point.
Most of the time I do not like telling people what to do. I do not mind giving advice, if it is asked for, but I believe in encouraging people to make their own decisions and to form their own opinions. I have already had a few people ask me who I think they should vote for... and that is difficult for me to answer.
With the STV ballot, I think you should put the candidate (and candidates) at the top that come closest to representing your own play style and views. Once that is done, fill in the rest of the ballot with candidates that you feel represent areas of Eve that need a voice, or ones that you think will give CCP a good, balanced group to talk to.
Still, people want to know who I am voting for and why, and it's a fair enough question. So, this is what I plan on voting:
1) Karen Galeo - Obviously, or I wouldn't be running.
2) James Arget
3) Proclus Diadochu
4) Asayanami Dei
5) Corbexx
We need all five of our wormhole candidates at the top of the ballot in order to get the best chance of landing two - or possibly three - of us on the CSM. I would be very happy working with any of them on CSM9 - their wormhole veterancy and positions in larger alliances provides an excellent compliment to my own experiences in w-space. James gets to be my number 2 because even though his experience and his opinions on topics that are important to me would warrant him a high spot on my ballot, he already has experience with the CSM process as well and can help the rest of us be more effective communicating with CCP.
6) Sugar Kyle - She runs a market hub in Low Sec, does small gang roams, handles logistics for her corporation, and has given some very impressive interviews. She seems like the type that works well with a team, and low sec needs our love as well.
7) Mike Azariah
8) Ali Aras
9) Mynna
10) Mangala Solaris
Much like James, each one of these four are strong enough candidates to make my ballot without being incumbents from CSM8. Mike is always fantastic to listen to on podcasts and interviews, and the casual play style he represents is where new players are frequently sitting as they consider whether or not to subscribe to Eve. Ali has done a great job communicating with the community, and actively reaches out to other groups to talk about important issues with them. She even has an alt in w-space, almost enough to make her an honorary w-space candidate. Mynna is absolutely an expert in his field, and provides a perspective from the view of the huge Null coalitions, and likewise Mangala regularly engages and entertains hundreds of people at a time. I have personally flown with RvB Ganked in the past, and I like the way Mangala does things.
11) Steve Ronuken - This guy is great. I was using his website and apps before I even knew who he was, and his expertise in third party tool development - and push to fix many of the interface hurdles in manufacturing - is something I can gladly get behind.
12) Psianh Auvyander - I have a big interest in small gang warfare, and training new players, and Psianh does them both. I like what I have heard him say in the interviews and panels he's done.
13) Angry Mustache - Yes, he's a block candidate, but I really like what I have heard from his campaign as well. He has had some great points related to getting new players going with a better experience, and shares my concern with getting the UI out of the way of the game.
14) DJ FunkyBacon - Probably the candidate on this list that I have the least in common with, but I think he focuses on some good points.
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Most of the time I do not like telling people what to do. I do not mind giving advice, if it is asked for, but I believe in encouraging people to make their own decisions and to form their own opinions. I have already had a few people ask me who I think they should vote for... and that is difficult for me to answer.
With the STV ballot, I think you should put the candidate (and candidates) at the top that come closest to representing your own play style and views. Once that is done, fill in the rest of the ballot with candidates that you feel represent areas of Eve that need a voice, or ones that you think will give CCP a good, balanced group to talk to.
Still, people want to know who I am voting for and why, and it's a fair enough question. So, this is what I plan on voting:
1) Karen Galeo - Obviously, or I wouldn't be running.
2) James Arget
3) Proclus Diadochu
4) Asayanami Dei
5) Corbexx
We need all five of our wormhole candidates at the top of the ballot in order to get the best chance of landing two - or possibly three - of us on the CSM. I would be very happy working with any of them on CSM9 - their wormhole veterancy and positions in larger alliances provides an excellent compliment to my own experiences in w-space. James gets to be my number 2 because even though his experience and his opinions on topics that are important to me would warrant him a high spot on my ballot, he already has experience with the CSM process as well and can help the rest of us be more effective communicating with CCP.
6) Sugar Kyle - She runs a market hub in Low Sec, does small gang roams, handles logistics for her corporation, and has given some very impressive interviews. She seems like the type that works well with a team, and low sec needs our love as well.
7) Mike Azariah
8) Ali Aras
9) Mynna
10) Mangala Solaris
Much like James, each one of these four are strong enough candidates to make my ballot without being incumbents from CSM8. Mike is always fantastic to listen to on podcasts and interviews, and the casual play style he represents is where new players are frequently sitting as they consider whether or not to subscribe to Eve. Ali has done a great job communicating with the community, and actively reaches out to other groups to talk about important issues with them. She even has an alt in w-space, almost enough to make her an honorary w-space candidate. Mynna is absolutely an expert in his field, and provides a perspective from the view of the huge Null coalitions, and likewise Mangala regularly engages and entertains hundreds of people at a time. I have personally flown with RvB Ganked in the past, and I like the way Mangala does things.
11) Steve Ronuken - This guy is great. I was using his website and apps before I even knew who he was, and his expertise in third party tool development - and push to fix many of the interface hurdles in manufacturing - is something I can gladly get behind.
12) Psianh Auvyander - I have a big interest in small gang warfare, and training new players, and Psianh does them both. I like what I have heard him say in the interviews and panels he's done.
13) Angry Mustache - Yes, he's a block candidate, but I really like what I have heard from his campaign as well. He has had some great points related to getting new players going with a better experience, and shares my concern with getting the UI out of the way of the game.
14) DJ FunkyBacon - Probably the candidate on this list that I have the least in common with, but I think he focuses on some good points.
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CSM Campaign: Spaceship Politicians
When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up to be a tough, capable space bounty hunter like Faye Valentine or Twilight Suzuka.
... ... OK, I really wanted to be a wizardess, but space bounty hunter was a close second. Even today, I see myself as being far closer to a Kara Thrace than a Laura Roslin. I try to be a direct, down-to earth kind of girl rather than a carefully worded diplomat. So why am I running for CSM?
For the readers who are not as familiar with the Council of Stellar Management, it is a group of fourteen players from across the spectrum of the Eve community. They serve as a focus group for CCP to bounce ideas off of, and sign a Non Disclosure Agreement, so that CCP can feel free to discuss whatever they want with the CSM without worrying about spoiling upcoming expansions or inciting a mob riot based on rumors. In order to make sure that a diverse group of players is chosen, capable of representing multiple play styles and focus areas within Eve, CCP holds elections and everyone with an active account is allowed to vote for the candidate or candidates that they feel best represents the way they play Eve or that holds a view point on certain topics that they want to advance.
I have been following the metagame (things like podcasts, forums, blogs and the like - information and interactions related to Eve but not taking place strictly inside of the game) since I started playing Eve, and had been following CSM8 and the upcoming elections for CSM9 with a great deal of interest. There were quite a few people from the wormhole community who were complaining about a lack of candidates for the CSM9 cycle, and both of the candidates who did look to be serious about running were from major, established alliances from C5/C6 space. I had only the briefest familiarity with them, and although they seemed decent enough I didn't think they would really represent my views and my corporation - we are a smaller corp, and pretty new to our C5 home. Being a newer player myself, I felt that I had a better idea of the interests and challenges facing new players, and specifically new players trying to get into wormhole space. There were not enough candidates, and there weren't any from my end of the wormhole spectrum.
That is why I decided to run for CSM. When I see a problem and think I can handle it, I will take it on and just like in Eve, I am not afraid to take on a challenging fight.
"Fair enough, Karen. So tell me about yourself, and those viewpoints you mentioned. Why should I vote for you?"
At the most fundamental level, I am a wormholer. You should vote for me if you want someone on the CSM who is passionate about w-space and the wormhole meta. I live in a system in wormhole space, I shoot anyone I can catch who isn't part of my alliance and enjoy roaming in a small gang. I love the ever-shifting space jungle that is w-space: the hunt itself, the stalking and spying and sneaking around, is worth far more to me than the killmail you get for a job well done. I enjoy getting a new system, a new chain, a new set of terrain to consider several times a day without having to redeploy my ships to new bases. I do regular PvE activities like site running, data and relic exploration, and mining and gas harvesting in order to pay for all of the expensive ships I lose. I have over a billion isk worth of ships scattered around between high sec and our various starbases, and I only have one alt that flies a tengu. My wallet is thin, but that is because I get to buy all the pretty ships - and if I lose a couple Asteros or a Vigilant, I might grumble a bit but I end up going back and making more money so I can replace it and lose it again. If this playstyle and this viewpoint matches yours, or compliments it, or you think it would be valuable to have someone like that on the CSM, then you should vote for me.
My home system regularly ends up connecting to null sec and low sec as well as the intermittent high sec connections, and I have no problems harassing the residents or taking advantage of those sectors of space as well. I have an industrialist alt and am one of the managers for our corporation's industrial POS, and have more than a few PI alts up and running. I have flown in faction warfare, plexed and hunted plexers, and I have a battleship fitted up and siting in a station in high sec for incursions, if I get in the mood. I also have a couple of throw away gank taloses. If you want a CSM candidate with broad exposure to Eve, then you should vote for me.
Personally, my primary strengths lie in building relationships and communicating with others, and my enthusiasm for and willingness to take ownership of challenges. I have an easy time empathizing with other people and enjoy getting to know the thoughts and concerns of other players. I love working with a team and measure my success by what goals the team accomplishes and how smoothly, instead of what achievements I can stick my name on. However, I am still a very persistent lady, and if I feel that something must be done or a point needs to be made I make sure it happens. When I accept a project, position, or responsibility, I own it and I do everything I can to ensure the best result. This is also why I spend so much time looking into concepts and mechanics in Eve that I am not personally familiar with - I have a need to know what I am or might be dealing with. If that sounds like the kind of person you want on the CSM, then you should vote for me.
... ... OK, I really wanted to be a wizardess, but space bounty hunter was a close second. Even today, I see myself as being far closer to a Kara Thrace than a Laura Roslin. I try to be a direct, down-to earth kind of girl rather than a carefully worded diplomat. So why am I running for CSM?
For the readers who are not as familiar with the Council of Stellar Management, it is a group of fourteen players from across the spectrum of the Eve community. They serve as a focus group for CCP to bounce ideas off of, and sign a Non Disclosure Agreement, so that CCP can feel free to discuss whatever they want with the CSM without worrying about spoiling upcoming expansions or inciting a mob riot based on rumors. In order to make sure that a diverse group of players is chosen, capable of representing multiple play styles and focus areas within Eve, CCP holds elections and everyone with an active account is allowed to vote for the candidate or candidates that they feel best represents the way they play Eve or that holds a view point on certain topics that they want to advance.
I have been following the metagame (things like podcasts, forums, blogs and the like - information and interactions related to Eve but not taking place strictly inside of the game) since I started playing Eve, and had been following CSM8 and the upcoming elections for CSM9 with a great deal of interest. There were quite a few people from the wormhole community who were complaining about a lack of candidates for the CSM9 cycle, and both of the candidates who did look to be serious about running were from major, established alliances from C5/C6 space. I had only the briefest familiarity with them, and although they seemed decent enough I didn't think they would really represent my views and my corporation - we are a smaller corp, and pretty new to our C5 home. Being a newer player myself, I felt that I had a better idea of the interests and challenges facing new players, and specifically new players trying to get into wormhole space. There were not enough candidates, and there weren't any from my end of the wormhole spectrum.
That is why I decided to run for CSM. When I see a problem and think I can handle it, I will take it on and just like in Eve, I am not afraid to take on a challenging fight.
"Fair enough, Karen. So tell me about yourself, and those viewpoints you mentioned. Why should I vote for you?"
At the most fundamental level, I am a wormholer. You should vote for me if you want someone on the CSM who is passionate about w-space and the wormhole meta. I live in a system in wormhole space, I shoot anyone I can catch who isn't part of my alliance and enjoy roaming in a small gang. I love the ever-shifting space jungle that is w-space: the hunt itself, the stalking and spying and sneaking around, is worth far more to me than the killmail you get for a job well done. I enjoy getting a new system, a new chain, a new set of terrain to consider several times a day without having to redeploy my ships to new bases. I do regular PvE activities like site running, data and relic exploration, and mining and gas harvesting in order to pay for all of the expensive ships I lose. I have over a billion isk worth of ships scattered around between high sec and our various starbases, and I only have one alt that flies a tengu. My wallet is thin, but that is because I get to buy all the pretty ships - and if I lose a couple Asteros or a Vigilant, I might grumble a bit but I end up going back and making more money so I can replace it and lose it again. If this playstyle and this viewpoint matches yours, or compliments it, or you think it would be valuable to have someone like that on the CSM, then you should vote for me.
My home system regularly ends up connecting to null sec and low sec as well as the intermittent high sec connections, and I have no problems harassing the residents or taking advantage of those sectors of space as well. I have an industrialist alt and am one of the managers for our corporation's industrial POS, and have more than a few PI alts up and running. I have flown in faction warfare, plexed and hunted plexers, and I have a battleship fitted up and siting in a station in high sec for incursions, if I get in the mood. I also have a couple of throw away gank taloses. If you want a CSM candidate with broad exposure to Eve, then you should vote for me.
Personally, my primary strengths lie in building relationships and communicating with others, and my enthusiasm for and willingness to take ownership of challenges. I have an easy time empathizing with other people and enjoy getting to know the thoughts and concerns of other players. I love working with a team and measure my success by what goals the team accomplishes and how smoothly, instead of what achievements I can stick my name on. However, I am still a very persistent lady, and if I feel that something must be done or a point needs to be made I make sure it happens. When I accept a project, position, or responsibility, I own it and I do everything I can to ensure the best result. This is also why I spend so much time looking into concepts and mechanics in Eve that I am not personally familiar with - I have a need to know what I am or might be dealing with. If that sounds like the kind of person you want on the CSM, then you should vote for me.
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