User:DustiTwister/DP Introduction and Place to Post Questions

Hello and Thank you for your interest...

First of all, Who am I? I have been an ATITD player for the last 5 years. I have run mentoring guilds since I started. I do not try to pretend I am philisophical, because I am not. I am a down to earth, fair player. Currently I am not attempting to pass many tests because I am busy helping with Research, Opening techs, and Mentoring new folks as they come. I love to help others more than myself. I have a habit of just giving things to others when I hear their needs, but I also believe in Teaching someone how to do things for themselves.

I have been into serving Egypt from Tale 2, Tale 3, and this telling. Service is a very important part for Egypt. The people should come first, not myself. I have a habit of running for someone new, dropping my plans, to assist them to learn the roles of Egypt. I have been an honest player since day 1. Some say I am sensitive, that indeed I am. But it is sensitivity that gives me the drive to continue to help and want to make others happy while in this Tale. I believe I could make a great DP because I can be attentitive to Egypts needs. I don't believe DP are "police" or "judges" I believe having the power to ban simply means, there is an ultimate solution to a ongoing harasser in the telling. It is a power in which to use sparingly-wisely-and ultimately as a Last Resort. After all, DP's are only players in the game, which have an extra power to assist in peace in Egypt. I don't feel there would be any obstacles as being DP. If I didn't think I could be a problem solver, or deal with issues at hand, I would not be here attempting to do so, This is no longer a Test, but now a willingness to step up to the plate and help when Egypt is in need.

I have mentored many, many people. I set a goal to build a deep well and it became a reality within 8 days. When I have nothing to do, instead of working on tests, I look in Bazaar and randomly pick someone who needs the hardest item and seek it out to "give" it to the person who was thinking they were going to buy it. I have purchased 3 sets so far of Huge Gems to give to people for their skill as well. The tests I have passed are Oblisk and Test of Towers. I love to build as a hobby at my compound so Test of towers has been one I still chase so I can build the monumentals. I have made many friends here in Egypt, and one in particular who has very, very limited time, I welcomed to my compound and currently share everything I have with her so that when she does finally get the time to play, she has access to everything that she needs. I feel that is an accomplishment because in itself, it shows my willingness to not put a price upon pixils and give back what was given to me when I started playing 5 years ago.

LAND DISPUTES AND MY EXPERIENCE WITH IT ~ I have run into this: My solution was to personally provide materials to (either the builder of the Item or the CP) and help rebuild whatever it was to make the problem solved. I helped to locate land that was even better than the persons prior and gave them the materials myself. This may not work in every case, but it did in the one I was involved in. This issue was with myself, last telling. I did not need to call a DP for it because I was a citizen of Egypt and not a DP myself. I had the extra materials, and therefore, Helped offer to seek out land in which the person would want to build. I do nothing but make basic materials while hanging out at my compound, so typicaly I have them. So, if it were myself in this situation, that would be what I would do.

The role of DP for myself, means, Being a citizen to depend on. I feel DP is a role that plays a big part in determining a solution to problems that two people might not otherwise think of. DP must be a good listener, problem solver, and most of all be fair in all issues.

OPINION ON EXPLOSIVES AND GREIFING~ I was not here for explosives last telling. I have read and heard of issues such as Compounds being blown up (which can be repaired) and items (which can be repaired), it would depend on the way in which it was used, such as if it were greifing-how severe the greifing were, how often it occured, had the person been spoken to that did the explosions on someone else' property....My decision would be based upon the severity of the problem not the act itself. Would I ban? That again is based upon all the facts, witnesses, and of course with the fellow DP's if they are available to determine if a ban was necessary.

WHY SHOULD I BE DP? I Believe first and foremost, Being a leader is not about ABILITY. Being a leader is about RESPONSIBILITY! Not just good decisions, but being able to take responsibility for bad ones or mistakes as well. That is what makes a good leader. Being willing to critisize yourself and not think your better than anyone else. I feel there are a lot of people in ATITD that would make a fantastic DP. I don't feel I am the best of the bunch, but I do feel I can continue to give to Egypt what was so freely given to me during my years here in ATITD. That is the patience and understanding during a "storm" and be available to those who need me at any given time. I serve our community currently by tellering for "The Goods" and also am a moderator for "Bazaar and E! microphones". I know a lot of people who are in the game, and even those who no one else wants to speak to, I get along with. I have zero drama in the game and seem to at least be on a hello basis with nearly everyone I come across. I tend to drop what I am doing to be of service to someone if they are in need. I have a huge heart and help all who come to me and surprise even those who don't.

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