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Couldn't someone just ask questions and answer them themselves...?
That is why it should not be a means by which people can "achieve" Guardian status.
"Go ask an easy pointless question for me to answer in the support portal! Spread the word!"
That's like telling a kid that if they sell 200 chocolate bars, they will get a trip to Disney world. Of course 100 of those will be bought by his parents, 25 to randoms, and the rest to extended family.
Doing something helpful shouldn't necessarily guarantee you such a thing.. "Give out a billion gold!"
What will they do next? Tell people that if they buy 1 million plat, they will become the Guardian of all Guardians?
What were devs thinking when they did that wtf.
I absolutely love it when people address me as "Guardian" instead of my real name or character name. Oh! The kissing up too. My opinion? Just remove the entire thing. We were helpful without it, a shield doesn't change that.
I understand how the few of you feel about getting rid of the program but you all deserve something from the community that says thank you for all your hard work and devotion, here's a little something to show that we appreciate your service. It saddens me that so many players have ruined this appreciation for their own selfish desires, it was never suppose to be like that. There are so many of us that believe in you all to include myself. Don't let the few negative experiences influence the rewards given to you. The GoA is the community seal of higher standards of excellence. I like so many, look up to you all believing that GoA's teach, mentor, and lead, without you all I feel like PL would die a little. You all are as imporant as the devs that support this game, that's why they acknowledge you with honors. It will be a dark day when the guardians of light are no more and become a myth and legend, that will be the day we all lose...
Great thread Steph,
Here's my thoughts on the problem.... What's is a GoA? The award is given for PAST contribution to the community, by STS as a thank you. That's it. Nothing more.
Unfortunately, maybe people see GoA's as something more than they actually are. We just got a thank you from STS.
I think people maybe need to reduce their expectations for GoA's. I can't speak for the others but I'm not any kind of LEET player or knowledge god. I'm just a normal everyday player who loves helping people put and treats people the way I wanna be treated. Nothing special. I'd love to be able to keep my shield but with or without it, I'm not gonna change cos that how I roll.
There does seem to be a bit of drama over GoA status recently. So, maybe a rethink does need to happen. Maybe that doesn't mean a full withdrawal but a revamp and/or clear communication from STS about the scheme might suffice. Maybe, you could be right if a little clarity or a revamp does suffice then maybe it might need to be withdrawn. Shame.
Hope that helps Steph.
True but at the same time, to what extent? I know a few players who are trying as hard as they can to become a GOA. This kinda defeats the purpose doesn't it? Those of you, especially the first fe, earned yours through selflessness and contributions WITHOUT the knowledge of any future honor to be bestowed upon you. I knew several of you before you became a GOA. When you were given the title, it was completely unexpected and I never read where any of you were "trying" to become one.
Now, we have those who make it public: Include in their sig, make statements in-game/in threads, and make guides and what not when guides on the same topic already exist. Because of the announcement Slush referred to, the forums are flooded with useless threads and individuals who clearly go out of their way to make a statement. Also, I have seen an increase in the amount of reporting recently.
I missed this announcement, probably because, like many of you feel, could care less if I am granted a title saying I am helpful. Don't get me wrong, anytime one is honored because of the contributions they provide, it is a good thing. HOWEVER, I don't need a forum title and a shield to know I am helpful.
To get back on topic, I don't feel any of you should lose your status. You have earned it and should always be able to keep it. As far as the method for which the next GOA will be determined, I completley disagree. I can name about 10 people who do not post on the support site who are VERY deserving of the next nominations. The GOA is suppose to represent in all facets of the game and not just on one part of the STS site.
Sorry Steph for the long post. Just my two cents.
i think current guardians should keep their titles, but STS shouldnt appoint any more people as guardians.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingofhurtz:405423
Perhaps after 2 weeks of inactivity, one option is to temporarily remove the guardian shield and status. Upon their return and if they prove they have enough actvity (ex: x number of posts on forum after their return), the status would be automatically re-granted. Exceptions could be given if the guardian has a legitimate reason to be absent (study, work, family issues, certain circumstances, etc.).
The other is I think that that there should be a greater willingness to remove the goa status from "coasting" players. To be fair, people who are about to lose their status should be given some warning. It should not be like say, going to the level cap, or the equal, help x number of people or write x number of guides and its over. It should be something that needs to be maintained. It shouldn't be too complicated as there are only a few guardians.
Barring that, scrapping it may be the best option. I know that if I were are guardian, I would seldom want to wear that shield in public nor display guardian status on my name in the forums for fear of being spammed or the scrutiny it gets.
No, so if we lose interest in the game or get bored, we have to feel entitled to keep playing so we can keep GoA status? No thank you. There was only one case when someone lost it, and the said person revived no warning BUT should've seen it coming as the person didn't act guardian'ey.
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I don't hold Lovenus responsible for what happened, but that is off topic.
I happen to think that guardians should be held to a higher standard and should be expected to maintain that standard. Otherwise they become entrenched and well, unworthy for lack of a better term of the shield.
If a person has "lost interest", are they a model citizen in the community? I don't consider them to be. Naturally, they will always be welcome back and have their special status restored if they return.
So let me get this straight. If they no longer have anything entertaining to them left to do, they have to Force enjoyment out of the game? Even the best of video games get boring, you can't deem that someone isn't a "model citizen" if they have nothing left to do in the game or found something else to do with their time.
If they were to lose the status just to get it back the moment they return, then really whats the point of taking it away on the first place?
I say just stop giving the status out. I feel that the ones that already have it, deserve it. There are at least 5 other people that deserve it, and they are selfless enough that they don't need a shield and are already well recognized.