Love At Its Best

It’s time for another interview! Today’s lucky(?) winner is LAB, but to be honest… the interview kind of blows. I just wasn’t feeling the groove this time, so the interview is short and probably lackluster. Sorry in advance if you are disappointed after reading this short interview…

But before that… more links!
OWE - Guild site of course.
EO Artist - Umm… they didn’t technically ASK me to link them, but they linked GE so I might as well link them too.
EO Unleashed - Not sure about this one yet, they haven’t done anything yet. :P

In other news, what happened with the latest polls!?

In the poll “BEST leaders? (Of the board)", Sanouske had a dominate victory over the rest of the field. Seems that few people realized it was a multiple choice poll *cough*. Anyways, the results are…

1st: Sanouske with 74 votes
2nd: Oziah with 35 votes
3rd: Rettan with 16 votes
4th: Mysticdoodle 10 votes
5th: Hallety with 8 votes
6th: Deadwil with 7 votes
7th: Mrmathews with 6 votes

Congratulations to the winners! There are no losers, its mere popularity really.

In the other poll “Can cheating guilds be “good”?”

2 people said Yes.
46 people said No.

(Ouch)


Also in other news: Fake Bajz’s, RUN!!!

If you see Bajzzz, or Bajzzzz in the game, put him on ignore. He uses multi-client and annoys people in Aeven using my “look” as well. I do NOT know him, I do NOT support his actions, and I DO suggest ignoring him though.

Also, I’ve been PM’d several times with an IP to v.29, IT IS A SCAM DUH. They say you just need to change the IP and not use a new account, what happens if you do? Well some random loser just got your account info, congrats. So far the perpetrators have been Sneezeguard and Paladynpl, there are probably more.


Wait news? That’s not my thing… but now its rant time! :D

Today I feel like sharing thoughts on a large grey area called “Account Trading” (I will have a poll for it also). It has become very commonly practiced now, and that is very, very bad. Everyone has their excuses as to how it is good, but it just isn't. A popular excuse is “To keep a good character from being lost”, but let us actually think that through a tad.
The character itself is not what made that character “good” but the player behind the pixels. The “character” is not going to be the same as soon as some random person ends up with it. But maybe this is what some people really think of their “EO friends” they’re just pixels, and it’s “just a game” right? That’s an excuse little asshole trolls use to excuse being rude to everyone else for the record.

But let’s shed some light on this so you understand what I mean better…

Only I can be Bajz.
Only Mountaingirl can be Mountaingril.
Only Sanouske can be Sanouske.
Only Oziah can be Oziah.
Only Rettan can be Rettan.
Only Azareil can be Azareil.
Only Jtheninja can be Jtheninja.

If I got Sanouske’s character, I would NOT be Sanouske; I’d just a pixel with his name.

But now let’s discuss the “other” popular excuse used to defend this bad stuff. “It is good for the EO economy”, no, it’s not good for it at all. Spreading the duped gold around, people getting items, levels, etc. they were too lazy to earn. How is that “good” for anything? Some think it’s debatable, I say no. Some will disagree, but I’ll still say no. It’s all just a way for noobs to get a claim to fame, be either buying a once “good” character or posing as a “trustworthy” Middleman. But guess what? THERE ARE NO TRUSTWORTHY MM’S!
They are just noobs building up a reputation by helping people take short cuts. As soon as they are bored with it, they will scam whoever is stupid enough to continue to go to them. So if you are involved in the trade, stop. If you aren’t, stay out of it.
But of course this is just “my” opinion on it. People will most likely disagree, and I’ll disagree with them disagreeing. I really don’t see how they can argue that it is good, when it never was good to begin with! But yeah, we all have our own opinions and such.


Now it’s time for business!


Question #1: How long have you been a guild leader?


Dkstriker: Well I've been leading guilds since v25. I've only been a leader in LAB for about 6 months now.
Dkstriker: I led EG, and RWS, before coming to LAB.
Bajz: So you've only been in 3 guilds since v25? :o
Dkstriker: Well. I don't count the two unsuccesful guild. :p
Bajz: lol
Dkstriker: LEO and the guild that I made who's tag I can't remember.
Dkstriker: LEO is the only guild I've been in that I haven't ended up leading.
Bajz: So you have had lots of experience leading?
Dkstriker: Well, as much as any other longtime leader, I suppose.
Dkstriker: I've dealt with all the major things, so I would say yes.
Bajz: Do you enjoy being a leader in LAB?
Dkstriker: Absolutely Of every guild I've led it is easily my favorite. The people are great, and its a lot of fun to lead.
Bajz: Why are there so many leaders?
Dkstriker: Well its complicated. Three of the leaders up there now are actually inactive accounts that no longer log on.
Dkstriker: Also, 4 others are just alts of other leaders.
Dkstriker: In all honesty, Shazella, Ryangil, Mamooth, Dovian, Katyyy and myself are the only active leaders.
Bajz: And the rest are their alts?
Dkstriker: All except Xtrial, and Rfcmurphyrfc. They haven't logged on in quite some time.
Bajz: Alright... so they are 6 active leader, are you all on the same page?
Dkstriker: Usually That is the point though of having as many as we do. If one leader doesn't agree,they have a chance to voice and
Dkstriker: argue their point.
Bajz: So it's like a council type thing?
Dkstriker: In a way Its also varied on time zone. Half of the leaders are USA based, the other half are UK based.
Dkstriker: That way there is generally always at least one leader on.
Bajz: Alright... next question! :D


Question #2: What are your goals as a guild leader?


Dkstriker: Goals are simple. Basically, keep the peace and promote a healthy environment for the members.
Bajz: Have you made progress to accomplishing that?
Dkstriker: Absolutely. There will always be a few bad apples to try and ruin the bunch, but as a whole it is a great place.
Bajz: What would be your biggest obstacle that you've faced so far?
Dkstriker: There was a point, where someone used a hack to make themselves a leader.
Dkstriker: It nearly tore the guild apart.
Bajz: Really?
Dkstriker: It was a longtime enemy of the guild. He has tried many things to ruin us.
Bajz: I didn't know there was a hack like that
Dkstriker: Its complicated, and avoidable. Its peeks out its ugly head every now and then.
Dkstriker: The easiest way to avoid it is to keep the bottom rank on the guild rank list blank.
Bajz: Hmm... I'll have to look into that :P
Dkstriker: Haha. Not many people know how to use it. I have long since forgotten the usage.
Dkstriker: I'd imagine some of the big hackers would still know.
Bajz: Well lots of guilds have been killed from too many leaders, how many used the hack to do it I wonder :P
Dkstriker: Well, shortly before our guild was hit, RA was hit.
Bajz: Really?
Dkstriker: I took a leave of absence shortly thereafter, so I'm unsure how they ended up resolving it.
Bajz: They never mentioned that to me >:[
Dkstriker: It was kept pretty hush hush. Then again, whos to say it wasnt just a rumor that got out of control?
Dkstriker: Im not an RA member, so I wouldn't be able to 100% confirm it.
Bajz: I'll bother them about it later :D
Dkstriker: Haha. Sounds good.


Question #3: Which guilds do you respect the most?


Dkstriker: I dont really think that way. Any guild that makes themselves succesful without having to hack to do it, gets my respect.
Dkstriker: In all honesty, the only guild that I've ever completely disliked is IVM.
Bajz: Why is that?
Dkstriker: I dont really know anymore. At some point, there was a reason. Theyve dropped off the radar, so I have put it behind me.
Dkstriker: I did have mad respect for KOL, back in the day.
Bajz: Did you kill them with your hate? :O
Dkstriker: We had a guild PvP war with them once.
Dkstriker: We, being LAB.
Dkstriker: Septhiroths was our only member who ended up going. He ended up killing an average of five IVMs before dying, each time.
Bajz: lol
Dkstriker: Are there any other questions?
Bajz: Always!


Question #4: What are the rules of conduct within your guild?


Dkstriker: No spamming, No hacking, and no scamming. The basics, really.
Bajz: So, no speeding?
Dkstriker: Well I personally, am against it. However, it isn't a unanimous dislike so it is still allowed.
Dkstriker: I tend to kick anyone who abuses it in places that are quest required, however.
Bajz: Like Octo?
Dkstriker: Exactly.
Dkstriker: The AW areas are definitely off limits, in regards to speed.
Bajz: I've seen many LABs speed there... didnt take names because I thought it was allowed lol
Dkstriker: I cant keep track of them all by myself. The other leaders allow it. I've made it clear though, that if I see them, its over.
Dkstriker: Also I've only recently rejoined the game. I had some personal issues that kept me away from EO for a while.
Bajz: What is your position on account trades?
Dkstriker: I've done it. Its become so commonplace that as long as you use a trustworthy MM, its the norm.
Bajz: Well... okay then :P
Bajz: I'm 100% against it! Also getting tired of being pm'd 'how much for acct?'
Dkstriker: Oh, well. Definitely, only if you post saying you're selling, would it be acceptable.
Dkstriker: I can see how it would get annoying otherwise. I've owned high profile accounts that people would ask me about.


Question #5: Do you know all of the members?


Dkstriker: Mostly but to varying degrees I make an effort to get to know each member. Of course, I know some better than others.
Bajz: Do you favor members you've known longer then others?
Dkstriker: Not in anything important I spend time with the members I know better, rather than others. When it comes to interguild argument
Dkstriker: I am completely bipartisan.
Bajz: Who would be your best member?
Dkstriker: There are no best members. Every member holds the same place.
Bajz: No worst either then?
Dkstriker: Exactly.
Bajz: Do ranks mean anything?
Dkstriker: Not really. Every member is offered a custom rank, upon being recruited.
Bajz: Do they all get rank 3?
Dkstriker: Generally. Occasionally one of the other leaders will put them as rank 4. Not for any particular reason, though.
Bajz: Do you know how many members are in LAB?
Dkstriker: Not off the top of my head. I could always go check the top 100, though. :p
Bajz: :P
Bajz: How many are online on average?
Dkstriker: Anywhere from 10-30, at any given moment.
Bajz: So guild chat must boop like crazy?
Dkstriker: Haha. Yeah. Usually I'm pretty active in it, too, so I can't complain.
Bajz: How often is there arguements?
Dkstriker: Rarely, if ever. They get resolved pretty quickly.


Question #6: How many people have you had to kick?


Dkstriker: Oh, man. Quite a few, over my tenure as leader.
Dkstriker: I couldn't possibly recall an exact number.
Bajz: Most for the same reason?
Dkstriker: Varies between spamming, scamming, and startin alot of fights, really.
Bajz: No beggars? :o
Dkstriker: We frown on that, as well. Ask once, and then stop.
Dkstriker: If you constantly ask for things, you'll be asked to leave.
Bajz: Does that work?
Dkstriker: Usually....no. We end up having to kick them.
Bajz: lol
Bajz: They never get the message :x
Dkstriker: Well, can't please everyone eh?
Bajz: Nope, pick your poison and chug away as happy as you can be xP
Dkstriker: Lol.


Question #7: How many times have you thought about quitting LAB?


Dkstriker: Not a single time.
Bajz: Honestly?
Dkstriker: Yeap.
Bajz: That's good I suppose :P
Dkstriker: :p
Bajz: But you've quit other guilds right?
Dkstriker: Absolutely.
Bajz: What were the reasons? :P
Dkstriker: Varying. I generally tend to get tired of other leaders.
Dkstriker: More often than not, there tends to be a massive power struggle between leaders.
Dkstriker: I haven't come across that in LAB.
Bajz: Yes, that happens a lot with multiple leaders
Bajz: That's why I say fewer leaders is better!
Bajz: But LAB hasn't run into that (yet?)
Dkstriker: Not yet. :p
Bajz: Do you think it might?
Dkstriker: I certainly hope not.


Question #8: If you weren't in LAB, which guild would you join?


Dkstriker: I'd probably just go guildless. Or join a lesser known guild.
Bajz: Don't have a particular one you like at all? :O
Dkstriker: I haven't been keeping track.
Bajz: lol
Bajz: Alright fair enough :P


Question #9: Why did you choose that name for your guild?


Dkstriker: I didn't create the guild.
Bajz: Oh..
Dkstriker: Shazella was the one who originally created the guild. She tends to be very busy, though.
Bajz: Well... do you know why then? xD
Dkstriker: I could ask her bf, if you give me a sec. :p
Bajz: Sure!

...

Dkstriker: Rofl. He doesn't know either.
Bajz: lol
Bajz: Well... nevermind that lol


Question #10: Which 10 players would not be welcome in your guild?


Dkstriker: Oh, hell. Gimme a second.
Bajz: lol
Dkstriker: Hmm...
Dkstriker: Santiago, for one.
Dkstriker: Thats really the only specific character I can think of.
Bajz: Only one?
Dkstriker: There are definitely more. I just can't remember their names. I'd know if if I saw them
Bajz: Oh
Bajz: Uhh
Bajz: That was pretty much the last question lol
Dkstriker: Haha. Good timing. I have to go resolve a guild argument.
Bajz: Oh
Bajz: Nothing you need to add? Or want
Dkstriker: Nothing in particular. Thanks for the interview. ;]
Bajz: Then thank you for your time and cooperation! :D
Dkstriker: No worries. Have a good one.
Bajz: You also


Now then, what to say about LAB? Personally… I do not like them very much; most the members I have met are very irritating. Also every other LAB I see is speeding or ghosting! Sure Dk said that you can’t speed in places like Octo, but read what the description says!

if you are looking for a very active friendly guild lab is for you level five and over only need apply and if you scamcheatspam or hack dont bother you will be kicked once a labbie always a labbie

If you scam, cheat, spam, or hack… you will be kicked? Wouldn’t that be every other LAB I’ve met…? They claim to have six active leaders on the same page, but maybe some are reading a different book. My opinion of LAB is… it’s not good, I probably will get hated on by a mob of LABs, but I don’t like it. The leader I talked to seemed like an alright guy though, but again, the members I’ve met are a different story.

Of course as always, if you got comments to add, do so. But let’s keep it friendly and not nasty this time lol.

Until next time! (I dunno who's next)