User:Murtha

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=DP QUESTIONS

Tell us a little about yourself and what you like about ATITD

Hi Egypt!. I am one of the older players (both age and time in game). I joined Egypt near the beginning of Tale 2. I love the creativity and community of the game. I've made many friends here and hope to continue to make even more!

What you feel the role of DP is

I think DP is a parent of Egypt, pouring oil over troubled waters (or maybe sand in this case). Having raised children from all over the world, there was usually some dispute. Much like Egypt:)

Why you think people should vote for you

People know they can come to me with issues because I listen to all sided objectively.That and a good healthy dose of humor is usually enough to help diffuse a situation.

Even players outside my region/guild chat me up for advice. And their issues are not spread all over egypt. I've had a lifetime of negotiation and arbitration both in my family and in my career. It just seems to spill over in the games I play:)

Other Debate Questions:

Can you give an example of how you handled a conflict you were involved in? And/or can you give an example of how you handled a conflict you were not directly involved in?

There was a new player that build too close to a guildmate's camp. Alot of harsh words and and temper were exchanged, so much that both parties were digging in their toes and not budging. I felt my guildmate was in the wrong for flying off the handle so I went and talked to the new player. She told me that no one was listening to her side and that by being new, she was at a disadvantage in this. So i listened to her, explained the etiquette of building, offered her a nice site near my camp and the mats to rebuild. Unfortunantly, she didn't stay long after that, but the immediate tensions were resolved.

What is more important in a DP: their ability to handle bans responsibly or their not taking advantage of their immunity from DP bans? Both are important and egypt should consider past play styles when voting. Having said that- In my opinion, bans are useless since every ban that I can remember was desired by the player. A way to go out with a bang so to speak. But, I think a DP having been elected by the population of Egypt, should be held to a higher standard. Any person in a position of trust and with a special power should be held to that higher standard.

What types of things would you take into account when faced with a situation involving explosives or griefing if you were the only active DP?

As in real life, we are dealing with both good and destructive personalities. In the case of deliberate damage by explosives, that is griefing to the higher power. In my experience, most griefers are attention seekers and usually can't be reasoned with, though i do try. Social isolation works much better, and luckily those destruction personalities don't usually last long. But, if it seems that player is of such a mind that players would not be able to enjoy the game, then a ban would be seriously considered. Then,I would send out a call to egypt to do what she does best-to step in as a community and help the damaged player replace what was lost. I've seen this great community spirit in action many times and it still awes me.

Blondie asks: Where did you get your name from?

LOL , Murtha is a morph from Bertha as in the song "Berta Butt" an oldie but goodie song that came on when I was creating my account.

If you have specific questions/comments/concerns please feel free to chat me.