First, I say "promotion problem" because there is no problem with promotions/promoting, but rather with would-be promotees.
As I said in another post, I come from playing World of Warcraft. In WoW, clans (or guilds, as they are called in WoW) are by nature much more constricted in nature, or at least those that hope to have a chance at succeeding in the end-game content. In WoW, guild members are much, much, much more dependant on eachother for their own success. I have seen too many instances where people gain and use admin power (or officer power as it's called in WoW) to further their own aims. Those that wish to
In my case, I came from a successful guild, and I was a valued member who contributed much to my guild. I say that because I have actually been yelled at for being too supportive of my guild and guild members.
In my guild, I never became an officer, although I was more than qualified to be in the position. Less senior players became core raiders and officers while I remained a mere member without any privledges. I never complained or really cared that I was in a low position.
Why?
Because it was the best for the guild as a whole. I knew that and embraced that, and all of my actions were done so that I might help my guild.
Now, why on earth would I sacrifice as much as I did for my guild when I could have used my efforts to furthe my own person advancement?
Simple:
Because I believed, and still do, that if the guild or clan prospers, everyone in the guild or clan prospers with it. My efforts were rewaded with my being able to see some of the end game content and, much, much , much, much, much, much, much more importantly, I earned the friendship, respect, and appreciation of my guild members. THEY made playing the game worthwhile, the game alone didn't.
Right now I am at the lowest rank in this clan, and that is how it should be, and I don't care one bit if it always remains that way. I am more than content in being in this great clan with great people. I am thoroughly enjoying my time playing with all of you, my clan mates, regardless of the fact that I am an =(e)=.
In fact, I am proud I am an =(e)= and not a member of some other clan.
Promotions are given out based on what is best for the clan, not on what is best for the individual. If being promoted is what is best for the clan, then one should, and will, be promoted. That's fantastic. If remaining an =(e)= is what's best for the clan, then one should, and won't be promoted. That is equally fantastic. That's what makes this clan great and I am glad for it.
It is WRONG to EXPECT that one DESERVES a promotion. No one DESERVES a darn thing from the clan. The CLAN, however, deserves understanding and dedicated members. Anyone who feels different shouldn't be in a clan, in my frank and honest opinion.
Thank you for listening to my rant.
As I said in another post, I come from playing World of Warcraft. In WoW, clans (or guilds, as they are called in WoW) are by nature much more constricted in nature, or at least those that hope to have a chance at succeeding in the end-game content. In WoW, guild members are much, much, much more dependant on eachother for their own success. I have seen too many instances where people gain and use admin power (or officer power as it's called in WoW) to further their own aims. Those that wish to
In my case, I came from a successful guild, and I was a valued member who contributed much to my guild. I say that because I have actually been yelled at for being too supportive of my guild and guild members.
In my guild, I never became an officer, although I was more than qualified to be in the position. Less senior players became core raiders and officers while I remained a mere member without any privledges. I never complained or really cared that I was in a low position.
Why?
Because it was the best for the guild as a whole. I knew that and embraced that, and all of my actions were done so that I might help my guild.
Now, why on earth would I sacrifice as much as I did for my guild when I could have used my efforts to furthe my own person advancement?
Simple:
Because I believed, and still do, that if the guild or clan prospers, everyone in the guild or clan prospers with it. My efforts were rewaded with my being able to see some of the end game content and, much, much , much, much, much, much, much more importantly, I earned the friendship, respect, and appreciation of my guild members. THEY made playing the game worthwhile, the game alone didn't.
Right now I am at the lowest rank in this clan, and that is how it should be, and I don't care one bit if it always remains that way. I am more than content in being in this great clan with great people. I am thoroughly enjoying my time playing with all of you, my clan mates, regardless of the fact that I am an =(e)=.
In fact, I am proud I am an =(e)= and not a member of some other clan.
Promotions are given out based on what is best for the clan, not on what is best for the individual. If being promoted is what is best for the clan, then one should, and will, be promoted. That's fantastic. If remaining an =(e)= is what's best for the clan, then one should, and won't be promoted. That is equally fantastic. That's what makes this clan great and I am glad for it.
It is WRONG to EXPECT that one DESERVES a promotion. No one DESERVES a darn thing from the clan. The CLAN, however, deserves understanding and dedicated members. Anyone who feels different shouldn't be in a clan, in my frank and honest opinion.
Thank you for listening to my rant.
now... I have to go try the new map...
