User:Sandman

Q1. For those who have never had the opportunity to interact with you before can you share a little about yourself, what you enjoy about ATITD as well as how long you have been playing?

A1. Hi everyone. Been here through T2, though some tales more sporadic than others. Usually ended up trying to do too much at the same time. Have pretty well lived in SE each tale, except once I gave VoK a try. I've found that what I enjoy the most is the sense of community that a smaller region brings. Which gave me my premise, raison d'etre if you will, for how I would play this tale. I wanted to create a gathering spot for folks to get together and have a few laughs and to take a break from the myriad of tasks everyone faces. That is how the Bistro came to be. Still very much a work in progress, and I have a lot I want to do, but in the meantime, everyone is welcome to stroll on by and try any wine that may be out, use the hookahs and sample the meals in the kitchens, which are always set for public use (remember the sink food, please!).

Q2. As some specific examples, would you consider any of the following playstyles as worthy of DP intervention? Obelisk queue violation, bonfiring of a clay patches to prevent others from building, using large quantities of alts to rig elections, mentorship advancement, or other test passes?

A2. While none of these examples are what I would consider ban worthy, I am against folks using alts to game the test system, especially if such methods keep folks who choose not to, or cannot afford multiple accounts, from advancing or slowing their progress. Want to use alts to pass mentorship? Be my guest, you are not affecting other players' chances of passing that test. Load up test of pirates, that is another question. In such a group I would advocate that if a person had multiple avatars in the group, then that person should get one share between their alts and I would even ask that person how they would like their share distributed amongst their alts. Many of the tests are tests of cooperation with your fellow players, not who can buy passes with RL cash.

Q3. If the general consensus of the rest of the DPs were that that person should not be banned, but you felt strongly that they should, what would you do?

A3. I would go along with the consensus. I would also take a hard look at why I felt the way that I did, given that the others did not share my opinion. Did I miss something? And I would ask my fellow DP's to explain their decision, where they felt I was wrong.

Q4. How's your progress in other Leadership tests?

A4. I have passed Kingmaker, and the principles of 5 other tests in this discipline.

Q5. How are you providing leadership in the game and amongst the player base?

A5. I'm not one for the big splashy event hosting, there are only so many digs, vigils and acro lines needed, and there are great people already doing those. I did help out with the storm chasing event, but mostly I tend to do things like organize tasting parties (special thanks to Traak, Kiara, Hanid and Tj for the booze!), make mp's or concoct recipes for folks, fly tying services....the small types of things that everyone needs. Probably my main leadership role currently is in Rue De Sable, our worship test guild here in SE.

Q6. What specifically have you done to further the growth of the community?

A6. Honestly, not much. Living in the rural mountain west, and given my age group, folks that I know are into fishing, hunting, golf, those sorts of activities. Not a real hotbed of gaming. In game, I just try to be helpful to anyone new that I see and try to ensure that their first impressions of the game and the community are positive ones.

Q7. How many Egypt-wide events e.g Acro, Digs or others have you organized in T7?

A7. Egypt-wide? None that I would classify as such. I helped start SETI when the snowstorm event happened, but I mostly work in my home region of SE. What I started as a pilgrimage guild for SE (Rue De Sable) has morphed into a guild focusing on the worship tests and now has members from multiple regions, so I guess you could call that semi-Egypt-wide.

Q8. Spouselog allows access to ban powers. Do you know who have access to your spouse account?

A8. Absolutely I do. Only myself and my IRL (and in game) wife have access to our two accounts.

Q9. As DP do you think you should share your password? Do you think a DP should have access to other DP accounts?

A9. No. Never. Nyet. Not in a thousand years. End of story.

Q10. What other powers would you like to see DPs hold, in the interests of improving game play?

A10. Hmm, to be honest, I think DP's have enough power. If additional powers were to be introduced to the game, I would prefer them introduced in other tests, like they are in Humble Priest.

Q11. What question would you like to be asked, and why?

A11. To have a new immigrant ask me..."Hey, can you give me hand or show me the ropes?" Why? It's a chance to create a new friendship and to strengthen the community with a new and different point of view, to keep the community growing. (Maybe find a blacksmith in the rough to move into SE :))

Q12. Closing Statement

A12. I know I face some pretty stiff competition here. These folks are probably better known than me, are members of the large guilds, or organize the large projects that are to come. But I think I can offer something else. In the case of a dispute, you are going to want someone who is not beholden to a larger group, someone who will give you the best shot at having someone impartial review or mediate your dispute. I would always recuse myself from a dispute where I felt I could not act with complete fairness to all the parties involved. And I would work tirelessly to find a solution to any disagreements so that the ultimate solution will never have to be used. Thanks for considering me.