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General Discussion / Re: Ready for a new OSP Contest?
« on: October 05, 2009, 10:07:50 am »
Thank you all for your comments and votes.
Now, to make it clear, since apparently there is a misunderstanding about this issue: the OSP is an ongoing event but neither GMs nor Devs have ever claimed credit for the events thrown by OSP members. Their events are something we profit from as a network (in terms of RP in Laanx), like a parent company profits from its subsidiaries, but not something we ourselves see as our own merit. The hard work both The Explorers and the RCO put into throwing these events is commendable and a good sign that the privileges bestowed upon them are well placed. And here's another thing that needs to be clarified: becoming an OSP guild/organization is a privilege. You will be held to a higher standard and more will be expected from you, both in-game and out. In return, you will be given the room, feedback and autonomy to throw events regular players cannot. It is a job you're hired for and that demands constant work in order to keep. It is imperative that the community see that becoming an OSP member is not the result of favoritism but the acknowledgment of the players' creativity and RP skills. It is something one earns with their good performance in and out of the game and not something one is entitled to or that should be taken for granted.
Those in the OSP deserve the greatest respect for, as long as they are a part of this event, they represent some of the best our community has to offer in terms of RP.
Given the results of this poll, we're probably going to wait a little longer before throwing a new contest but we're evaluating other initiatives to allow payers to take on a more active role in the promotion of RP. Stay tuned.
Now, to make it clear, since apparently there is a misunderstanding about this issue: the OSP is an ongoing event but neither GMs nor Devs have ever claimed credit for the events thrown by OSP members. Their events are something we profit from as a network (in terms of RP in Laanx), like a parent company profits from its subsidiaries, but not something we ourselves see as our own merit. The hard work both The Explorers and the RCO put into throwing these events is commendable and a good sign that the privileges bestowed upon them are well placed. And here's another thing that needs to be clarified: becoming an OSP guild/organization is a privilege. You will be held to a higher standard and more will be expected from you, both in-game and out. In return, you will be given the room, feedback and autonomy to throw events regular players cannot. It is a job you're hired for and that demands constant work in order to keep. It is imperative that the community see that becoming an OSP member is not the result of favoritism but the acknowledgment of the players' creativity and RP skills. It is something one earns with their good performance in and out of the game and not something one is entitled to or that should be taken for granted.
Those in the OSP deserve the greatest respect for, as long as they are a part of this event, they represent some of the best our community has to offer in terms of RP.
Given the results of this poll, we're probably going to wait a little longer before throwing a new contest but we're evaluating other initiatives to allow payers to take on a more active role in the promotion of RP. Stay tuned.
Acraig!
