Post by Incomplete.ReV on May 7, 2019 15:56:27 GMT
Greetings!
It's been a while since last time, and quite a lot has happened. I've been meaning to write this one for quite some time, but didn't really get the time or energy until now. Hopefully I'll have enough time to write it all before I have to head out the door!
I'll start with a list of what I'll be going through:
1. Clan logo has been decided
2. What to do with the STPL money has been decided
3. Real life meetup in April
4. Trouble with Rus_Brain
5. Members kicked, members recruited
6. Clan wars, tournaments and general activity
7. Moving forward
1. Clan logo has been decided
Well, this one's quick. The votes are in and the logo remains as it has been. I.e., our silly little happy R. Thread: clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/233/choosing-clan-logo
2. What to do with the STPL money has been decided
There were some requests to keep it to our future clan events, but the decision to give it to Qikz was votet forth. Thread: clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/232/stpl-prize-money
3. Real life meetup in April
Our first "official" meetup has taken place, and it was a real blast! It makes me really want to organize more in the future, to be able to meet one another yet again - and to meet those whom I haven't met before <3 I wrote a long post about it on TL.net, which you can find here: tl.net/forum/brood-war/545558-pics-rev-clan-gathering
4. Trouble with Rus_Brain
There was a little trouble which I, with (roughly) the support of the management, took part in. Essentially, Rus_Brain wanted Favorit's first name and surname from AgGe, and made threats of banning all iRk from his tournaments, and cutting all funding to f.ex. Dewalt (who was in Korea at the time), if AgGe didn't comply. This scares me, seeing as Rus_Brain is becoming ever more a prominent figure in the community. It essentially means one of the most important figures in foreign BW has the potential for a large scandal. Which could greatly hurt our community, and the people involved.
We wrote a thread about it on TL.net, but it was unfortunately closed before we could make any real counter-arguments to the posts supporting Rus_Brain. Needless to say, the thread was a trainwreck for us and the battle was lost, so to speak. If you wish you read all about it, you can find the thread here: tl.net/forum/closed-threads/546370-warning-regarding-rus_brain
I might add what is relevant to you guys as members. None of you are forced to agree with me. None of you are banned from his tournaments. And everyone is allowed to participate in any tournaments he hosts, sponsors, or is in any way affiliated to, if you so wish. No member of ReV is hindered by their clan, nor by Rus_Brain, to participate. My stance on him shouldn't have to force you. So please think for yourself, and form your own opinions =)
5. Members kicked, members recruited
The clan keeps growing, and as such I saw the need to make more room for our existing members. Hence, some of our members were kicked. However, none were removed without warning in good time. So if this is something that worries you, rest assured that if you're ever in danger of being removed, you'll be given plenty of chances to know about it, and to remedy whatever may be wrong =)
More here: clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/246/members-update
6. Clan wars, tournaments and general activity
We've had a few friendly clan wars the recent few weeks. Both of which I was very thrilled about, in terms of how many people have shown up. Many of our newer members have gotten a chance to test themselves - some to prove their strength, some to test theirs. I'll try to keep organizing events and clan wars. This has three primary goals: 1) to keep up the general flow of having things happen during the weekends, 2) to have inexperienced players get used to the format, on what is expected of them, to test nerves etc., and 3) to give already experienced members an opportunity to enjoy the clan war setting.
BWCL and STPL are both drawing near, and we'll need all the hands we can get. We need enough players to ensure that we don't give any walk over. And we also more players dedicated to improvement, especially for STPL. STPL is where we really focus on prestige and using the best players available. In BWCL we focus a bit more on letting more inexperienced players attend. However, any member may be asked to play STPL, depending on who's available or not.
Very happy to have seen so many people interested in clan wars, and so many showing up! I think this all bodes well for our future
The only thing I miss is a bit more responsiveness from more members. Whether you can't, won't, or can play, it's so much easier simply getting a reply. Unless you've stated in general that you're inactive, or can't/won't play in CWs. But this doesn't count for those of you who've been great at communicating your interest, and/or attendance. To you guys - thank you!
Links:
Friendly CW vs iRk - clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/248/short-notice-friendly-clan-friday
Friendly CW vs ReD - clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/249/friendly-cw-red-sunday-5
In-house tournament taking place this coming Saturday - clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/250/revs-stpl-preseason-tournament?page=1&scrollTo=1511
7. Moving forward
In the time to come there will be some focus on the clan events, as mentioned. I've also been meaning to host a show match soon(ish) too, but May is usually a busy month, so I'll have to see. But if any of you guys feel like organizing anything, please remember that you are free to do so! Any member can host pretty much whatever they want! But I'm also happy to see so many people online playing together, or just laddering, or hanging on Discord talking and such. We don't always need events to make stuff happens. Quite often it's just nice getting to know one another during our everyday life. And I continuously find myself filled with pride and happiness as I see people talking and playing and all that. It might be silly, but little brings me more joy and pride than bringing people together and see new friendship and aquaintances form. Or simply just clan mates being clan mates. There's so much good in you people! So much helpfulness, so much ragequit/frustration, so many different qualities that you bring to the clan. And I'm deeply thankful that you're part of ReV <3
So moving forward, we'll just keep hanging around, wail over the quality of KSL sound issues and game quality, play events together when they occur. To keep being a clan!
As a side note, I'll shortly start working on my next interview for the ReV Interview Series. Hoping to have it posted in May. If you're unfamiliar with the interview series, you can find the two first here.
1. ZZZero - tl.net/forum/brood-war/538783-zzzero-interview
2. Qikz - tl.net/forum/brood-war/542375-qikz-interview
Turns out I made it just in time, and even got to say all I wanted to! I think. I might've forgotten something, but what else is new!?
Oh, remember to voice your interest if you wish to be part of the BWCL roster! You can find the thread about it here: clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/244/20-players-participate-bwcl?page=1
We need more players! Uncle Sam wants YOU!
Love you all, as always <3 Wish you a find week to come.
ReV fighting! ~
It's been a while since last time, and quite a lot has happened. I've been meaning to write this one for quite some time, but didn't really get the time or energy until now. Hopefully I'll have enough time to write it all before I have to head out the door!
I'll start with a list of what I'll be going through:
1. Clan logo has been decided
2. What to do with the STPL money has been decided
3. Real life meetup in April
4. Trouble with Rus_Brain
5. Members kicked, members recruited
6. Clan wars, tournaments and general activity
7. Moving forward
1. Clan logo has been decided
Well, this one's quick. The votes are in and the logo remains as it has been. I.e., our silly little happy R. Thread: clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/233/choosing-clan-logo
2. What to do with the STPL money has been decided
There were some requests to keep it to our future clan events, but the decision to give it to Qikz was votet forth. Thread: clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/232/stpl-prize-money
3. Real life meetup in April
Our first "official" meetup has taken place, and it was a real blast! It makes me really want to organize more in the future, to be able to meet one another yet again - and to meet those whom I haven't met before <3 I wrote a long post about it on TL.net, which you can find here: tl.net/forum/brood-war/545558-pics-rev-clan-gathering
4. Trouble with Rus_Brain
There was a little trouble which I, with (roughly) the support of the management, took part in. Essentially, Rus_Brain wanted Favorit's first name and surname from AgGe, and made threats of banning all iRk from his tournaments, and cutting all funding to f.ex. Dewalt (who was in Korea at the time), if AgGe didn't comply. This scares me, seeing as Rus_Brain is becoming ever more a prominent figure in the community. It essentially means one of the most important figures in foreign BW has the potential for a large scandal. Which could greatly hurt our community, and the people involved.
We wrote a thread about it on TL.net, but it was unfortunately closed before we could make any real counter-arguments to the posts supporting Rus_Brain. Needless to say, the thread was a trainwreck for us and the battle was lost, so to speak. If you wish you read all about it, you can find the thread here: tl.net/forum/closed-threads/546370-warning-regarding-rus_brain
I might add what is relevant to you guys as members. None of you are forced to agree with me. None of you are banned from his tournaments. And everyone is allowed to participate in any tournaments he hosts, sponsors, or is in any way affiliated to, if you so wish. No member of ReV is hindered by their clan, nor by Rus_Brain, to participate. My stance on him shouldn't have to force you. So please think for yourself, and form your own opinions =)
5. Members kicked, members recruited
The clan keeps growing, and as such I saw the need to make more room for our existing members. Hence, some of our members were kicked. However, none were removed without warning in good time. So if this is something that worries you, rest assured that if you're ever in danger of being removed, you'll be given plenty of chances to know about it, and to remedy whatever may be wrong =)
More here: clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/246/members-update
6. Clan wars, tournaments and general activity
We've had a few friendly clan wars the recent few weeks. Both of which I was very thrilled about, in terms of how many people have shown up. Many of our newer members have gotten a chance to test themselves - some to prove their strength, some to test theirs. I'll try to keep organizing events and clan wars. This has three primary goals: 1) to keep up the general flow of having things happen during the weekends, 2) to have inexperienced players get used to the format, on what is expected of them, to test nerves etc., and 3) to give already experienced members an opportunity to enjoy the clan war setting.
BWCL and STPL are both drawing near, and we'll need all the hands we can get. We need enough players to ensure that we don't give any walk over. And we also more players dedicated to improvement, especially for STPL. STPL is where we really focus on prestige and using the best players available. In BWCL we focus a bit more on letting more inexperienced players attend. However, any member may be asked to play STPL, depending on who's available or not.
Very happy to have seen so many people interested in clan wars, and so many showing up! I think this all bodes well for our future
The only thing I miss is a bit more responsiveness from more members. Whether you can't, won't, or can play, it's so much easier simply getting a reply. Unless you've stated in general that you're inactive, or can't/won't play in CWs. But this doesn't count for those of you who've been great at communicating your interest, and/or attendance. To you guys - thank you!Links:
Friendly CW vs iRk - clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/248/short-notice-friendly-clan-friday
Friendly CW vs ReD - clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/249/friendly-cw-red-sunday-5
In-house tournament taking place this coming Saturday - clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/250/revs-stpl-preseason-tournament?page=1&scrollTo=1511
7. Moving forward
In the time to come there will be some focus on the clan events, as mentioned. I've also been meaning to host a show match soon(ish) too, but May is usually a busy month, so I'll have to see. But if any of you guys feel like organizing anything, please remember that you are free to do so! Any member can host pretty much whatever they want! But I'm also happy to see so many people online playing together, or just laddering, or hanging on Discord talking and such. We don't always need events to make stuff happens. Quite often it's just nice getting to know one another during our everyday life. And I continuously find myself filled with pride and happiness as I see people talking and playing and all that. It might be silly, but little brings me more joy and pride than bringing people together and see new friendship and aquaintances form. Or simply just clan mates being clan mates. There's so much good in you people! So much helpfulness, so much ragequit/frustration, so many different qualities that you bring to the clan. And I'm deeply thankful that you're part of ReV <3
So moving forward, we'll just keep hanging around, wail over the quality of KSL sound issues and game quality, play events together when they occur. To keep being a clan!
As a side note, I'll shortly start working on my next interview for the ReV Interview Series. Hoping to have it posted in May. If you're unfamiliar with the interview series, you can find the two first here.
1. ZZZero - tl.net/forum/brood-war/538783-zzzero-interview
2. Qikz - tl.net/forum/brood-war/542375-qikz-interview
Turns out I made it just in time, and even got to say all I wanted to! I think. I might've forgotten something, but what else is new!?
Oh, remember to voice your interest if you wish to be part of the BWCL roster! You can find the thread about it here: clan-rev.freeforums.net/thread/244/20-players-participate-bwcl?page=1
We need more players! Uncle Sam wants YOU!
Love you all, as always <3 Wish you a find week to come.
ReV fighting! ~