Intro - NEW Community Manager - SparkieSoft

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  • Desdi - Sanctuary
    Desdi - Sanctuary Posts: 8,680 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Again, thank you all for the warm welcomes. Let me see if I can hit on some questions asked:

    I think I hit most of the common questions, but if I missed any, feel free to let me know.

    And now that's all done....time to find you a nickname b:dirty

    I'll go with Snizzer's idea of calling you Mr.Soft.
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  • Sizzer - Raging Tide
    Sizzer - Raging Tide Posts: 2,387 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Again, thank you all for the warm welcomes.

    Get a cool-looking avatar prolly a seeker or mystic one there's not been a Earthguard GM. b:victory
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  • Socqar - Lost City
    Socqar - Lost City Posts: 511 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    And now that's all done....time to find you a nickname b:dirty

    I'll go with Snizzer's idea of calling you Mr.Soft.

    Mr.Soft does actually sounds pretty well to me too :P

    Btw, glad to see that you're starting it the right way, reading posts and answering questions. That's definitely a good start :D
  • Sizzer - Raging Tide
    Sizzer - Raging Tide Posts: 2,387 Arc User
    edited January 2014

    I'll go with Snizzer's idea of calling you Mr.Soft.

    Thank God atleast u didn't made it Sneaker. b:surrender
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  • sparkiesoft
    sparkiesoft Posts: 47
    edited January 2014
    OPKossy wrote: »
    *looks at backlog from that thread*

    Wellp... since mods can't do anything involving titles, let me go ahead and record your will. b:chuckle

    Well I looked through the thread and it looks like the last CM got up to page 106 or 108 (I forget), so it shouldn't be too bad!
  • Desdi - Sanctuary
    Desdi - Sanctuary Posts: 8,680 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Thank God atleast u didn't made it Sneaker. b:surrender

    That n just..wanted to join in!
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  • Miugre - Heavens Tear
    Miugre - Heavens Tear Posts: 2,390 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    3. Every morning I come in, I'll be checking for any new bugs I can find. I've been compiling a list, and yes I even have the ascension issue, as well as the summoning-pet-while-flying issue written down. That said, I can't promise any fixes because that's usually done on the developer side. What I can say though, is I will listen, and I will do my best to make these issues known, even if it means bringing them up every time I can. I will also do my best to keep you all in the loop, even if it means I don't have any updates regarding those issues.
    Thanks for confirming that. You'd be surprised how something that should go unstated as part of your job description really doesn't.

    In addition to bugs though... please understand that you'll be expected to go to bat on issues that aren't explicitly unintended. This game has a lot of problems, and many of those problems came about and/or remained despite the repeated pleas of this community. To put it bluntly... there are times when we've all wanted to collectively grab the devs by the necks and shake them and scream "what are you doing??"

    And although it may or may not be stated in your job description, the best CMs we've had are the ones who will go to bat for us on those issues, too... not just the bug fixes. We're in dire need of resolution on some long-standing game balance and longevity issues that the dev team seems determined to never address.

    But again... all that isn't expected of you just yet, I think. Just trying to warn you in advance. :-/

    EDIT: In case it wasn't blantantly obvious... keep in close contact with the mods. They will help you immensely in doing your job by helping to compile the community opinions. There was also a "game advisor" program which is talked about somewhat in the "state of PWI" thread which is active right now. That would probably be worth reviving, as it kind of died with your predecessor.
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  • Magnanimous_ - Heavens Tear
    Magnanimous_ - Heavens Tear Posts: 384 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    can we call him 'Spankie' instead?f:cute
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  • Desdi - Sanctuary
    Desdi - Sanctuary Posts: 8,680 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Someone needs to make a poll with nicknames for the new CM f:cute
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  • Naughtymaz - Dreamweaver
    Naughtymaz - Dreamweaver Posts: 103 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    welcome sparkie, heres your toaster *hands shiny toaster*
  • XDeliciousx - Morai
    XDeliciousx - Morai Posts: 136 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Um Sparkie.. Is it possible that people on Morai server gets 3 Absence notes till Friday so those who were hit with rollback can get their perfect monthly attendance b:surrender
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  • sparkiesoft
    sparkiesoft Posts: 47
    edited January 2014
    Um Sparkie.. Is it possible that people on Morai server gets 3 Absence notes till Friday so those who were hit with rollback can get their perfect monthly attendance b:surrender

    I unfortunately do not know much about this issue to give a solid answer at the moment. :(
  • Miugre - Heavens Tear
    Miugre - Heavens Tear Posts: 2,390 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Someone needs to make a poll with nicknames for the new CM f:cute
    I second this notion. Can someone not-lazy compile all the major ones we've seen in this thread so far? Sparkly, spanky, softy...... maybe just "not Hey, You!"? :P
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  • Asterelle - Sanctuary
    Asterelle - Sanctuary Posts: 930 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Sparkie needs a new avatar.

    Sweetiebot show me a picture of sparkiesoft
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  • SweetieBot - Lothranis
    SweetieBot - Lothranis Posts: 18,978 Arc User
    edited January 2014

    Sweetiebot show me a picture of sparkiesoft
    Sure, no problem.

    Image of sparkiesoft
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  • Desdi - Sanctuary
    Desdi - Sanctuary Posts: 8,680 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Sure, no problem.

    Image of sparkiesoft

    f:laugh Yes yes, this needs to be Mr.Soft's avatar.
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  • Fae_Harpy - Archosaur
    Fae_Harpy - Archosaur Posts: 267 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    I also hope you have a generous doctor willing to prescribe you large quantities of Xanax, because you are going to need it working here.

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  • Miugre - Heavens Tear
    Miugre - Heavens Tear Posts: 2,390 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Sure, no problem.

    Image of sparkiesoft
    I approve wholeheartedly.
    (9000 hours in MSpaint) <_>
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    Yes, I'm still a stubborn holdout in favor of the old game. Haters gonna hate. ;]

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    LigerKing (Barb), Girasole (BM), Shamsheer (Sin), ArborSoul (Mystic).
  • Evalria - Sanctuary
    Evalria - Sanctuary Posts: 202 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    I approve of that video wholeheartedly.

    Well, what to say. Welcome to madness! Hopefully this experience will not turn you into a Hatter or worse.
    I'm on the side of those who are pretty satisfied with the game as it is, so, I'm afraid I won't contribute much with criticism and "What-You-Should-Do"s. f:cute
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  • Domethies - Raging Tide
    Domethies - Raging Tide Posts: 214 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    I approve wholeheartedly.
    (9000 hours in MSpaint) <_>

    b:laugh all of my yes, sparkie have this avatar DOOOOOOO EEEEEEEET b:chuckle
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  • KingThis - Heavens Tear
    KingThis - Heavens Tear Posts: 265 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Mr.softy you completely ignored me :(

    All i want is for the arenas to work :(
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    <3 SLITNOTb:chuckle
  • sparkiesoft
    sparkiesoft Posts: 47
    edited January 2014
    Mr.softy you completely ignored me :(

    All i want is for the arenas to work :(

    Opps, sorry about that, sometimes I miss posts and I apologize. I have added that to my notes so I can at least get some feedback on what the issue is and if/when it will be looked at. When I get any further news, I'll be sure to let you all know.
  • KingThis - Heavens Tear
    KingThis - Heavens Tear Posts: 265 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    b:thanksb:thanksb:thanksb:thanksb:thanks

    Thank you! You're then best!
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    <3 SLITNOTb:chuckle
  • SakuLv - Dreamweaver
    SakuLv - Dreamweaver Posts: 1,400 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Hello!

    You may have read the maintenance thread, but I'd like to formally introduce myself here. My CM name is sparkiesoft and I've been working in the gaming industry for about 3 years now. As DoD mentioned, I'll be on PWI as well as Arc, so if you ever have any questions or concerns, let me know and I'll try to answer them to the best of my abilities.

    I'm usually not much for words, so if you have any particular questions about myself, feel free to ask. (appropriate of course!)

    I look forward to hearing from all of you!

    New person , new hope.
    Good luck in this work, you might need it.

    To be serious, hope u wont let us down ;D . We have faith in you.
  • MrJohnDoe - Dreamweaver
    MrJohnDoe - Dreamweaver Posts: 103 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Welcome! Godspeed.
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  • skaitavia
    skaitavia Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    My reply's a bit late, but public welcome to you Sparkie! :D

    As I said before, I look forward to working with you b:thanks
  • Yuna_Sama - Heavens Tear
    Yuna_Sama - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,541 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Welcome~! I hope that DoD and Sync were honest enough to tell you what kind of community you'll be managing here... And whatever happens, don't let it get to you... You seem like a nice person so... Always remember that there are some really great Mods here to assist you as well... Good luck~! You'll need it... f:grin
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  • Geshwur - Raging Tide
    Geshwur - Raging Tide Posts: 570 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Welcome Sparkie =D Uhhmmm. I'm bad at welcomes so...

    On to business! =D

    I know it's been said a lot of times, but....

    Us TB classes dun have access to all our books 'cause some only drop in SoT/Aba at like a .024 rate or something like that >.< I hear EG have the same problem?

    Halp D=
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  • ToyMaker_NOT - Raging Tide
    ToyMaker_NOT - Raging Tide Posts: 397 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    First a belated welcome sparkiesoft.

    Second,

    Sure, no problem.

    Image of sparkiesoft

    I approve 100%

    Third,

    However much (or little) you happen to post here in the forums, if you make a commitment to "respond by" please please do so even if it's to say that you need more time or your workload has you bogged down. If there is one thing I've noticed while lurking on the forums this group will turn on you in a New York second if they feel they are being ignored or deceived.

    Finally,

    If you have not done so, play the game and get a first hand knowledge of what many of the bugs are about. We know that many are a Dev team issue but it will help. And, as much as I would like to have you on Raging Tides, My vote would be Sanctuary there are a lot of game smart individuals there.
  • Thecombatlog - Dreamweaver
    Thecombatlog - Dreamweaver Posts: 4 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Hhmm well. Also joined the welcome party late, but I'm wondering. You said that your in the gaming history for 3 years. Would you like to share some history? :3