Jumpgate Evolution

Well it was fun while it lasted.

After talking with Awen, I’ve decided that it would be best if I stepped down as Emissary. Obviously there are elements in the community that have a problem both with my appointment and with me personally (although I’m not sure why – I’m sure someone will enlighten me at some point however instead of just posting the usual veiled insults and digs all over the boards ).

I didn’t ask to be appointed, nor did I volunteer myself. I was asked if I wanted the job, and as I wanted to get more involved in the community and put my knowledge and passion about the game to a more official use than just trolling the forums all day in an an unofficial capacity, I gladly accepted. One of the things I missed about JGC:EU was being involved behind the scenes in my capacity as an OP / GM to help make the game a better place – both from an RP perspective and from a support perspective (support was my primary job, taking part in events was an aside and a bonus). Being involved in an official capacity was almost as enjoyable to me as playing the game itself, and being given the opportunity to be able to put some of that commitment into JGE was a good thing (TM).

Unfortunately some people disagree, which is a shame. Having friction between Emissaries and the community they are trying to promote is obviously counter-productive and not what Netdevil want, and therefore I will be leaving my "post" effective immediately and another Emissary will be chosen by the powers that be.

We all new that the Emissary program would not be without it’s teething problems, so let’s hope that the next person chosen is less of a "bump in the road"

Just for the record however, I have no grudge against any specific players or group of players, nor do I have any lack of respect (or been disrespectful to) any specific group, despite what some people may think or post. As far as I am concerned, everyone’s opinion about how JGE should go is valid, and everyone’s viewpoints should be discussed and taken onboard (unless of course they come from another board just to start flames *cough* ). Nor do I think of myself as "better" than anyone else as I’ve also been accused of – be it better than certain players (I’ve never classed myself at being the "best" at anything in JG be it hauling, PvP, fluxxing or whatever, there are plenty of people better than me in all aspects), or better than certain people. Different, maybe, but not better. Anyhow I digress….

Oh and I’m not going to be holding any grudges about having to resign – like I said I didn’t ask for this job, I was ASKED to do it. If my being Emissary harms the reputation of the rest of the Emissary team or the community in general than I am happy to step aside.

Good luck to whoever takes my place, and good luck to Awen and the team in general for the future

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(also formerly known as EU Support / Forum Moderator GMHelix)

Just for the record I thought you were doing a ok job shame some of the bottom feeders, couldn’t see that.

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Weird, I spar with you verbally all the time and I didn’t have a problem with it.

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errr…… why is this such a big deal??

You shouldn’t let others dictate what you do Val, you just empower them.

Good luck to you.
alphie

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I hope that it was your tow we civripped in those apteryxes. or is it apterices? so hard to be an english speaker sometimes…

Anyhow it was good being an Emissary with you while it lasted. May you have many good times in your future back among the common people!

Respectfully,
Pirate Emissary and Lover of Life
G.Rasputin

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About me: "I was trying to RP my return from Surgery and help out the Game at the same time and synergys G.Rasp Comes and shoot’s me down really FOOKING lame…………………GOOD JOB U IDIOT. I hope your happy now go play in the sandbox with your shovel and your pale G.rasp." (true story)

G.Rasputin

I hereby nominate DireCoyote to replace you.

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WWMD?

I nominate Innominate!

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— Ambros.


". . . launch and start an adventure." — SlimPickns

(in JGE)"Its your story to tell, we are just giving you cool ways to tell it." — Scorch

"Jumpgate (Classic) had it’s faults but there was always that something that was perfect about it. I’m not sure anyone has ever really put their finger on what it was but it was definately something many of us felt. — JumpDemon

That wasn’t long, but as far as I can tell you did a good job while you did it. Thanks for your time as an emissary, you’re one of the many people who’s made this board a good place for us "n00bs".

i nominate JackOften.