Xiolin Furlough

At first, I was going to write this as a reply to the Limitation on Administrative Roles thread, but it seemed to get a bit off-topic from that thread, so here it is in it's own shiny topic. I really only have one thing to double/triple commanding and such and it's the point that Praetorian Praefectus Tretiak hit on which is the "burnout syndrome". It's all well and fine that Principales A wants to do CO and probably XO or 2iC of 2 or more squards, groups, etc. However, if you start overloading a person just because you see them as the top choice, no matter how many command positions they have currently, there will be burnout somewhere along the line. And yes, people will deny that they will burnout and manage to say "I can do this, this, and this all at the same time, sure I'll accept." To me, Principales A has made a stupid choice in excepting the role of a 2nd, or 3rd command position. You were put in your first command position for a reason, the sole fact of your ability, dedication and commitment to your work in the squad. But, when you take on a 2nd role, now your commitment, dedication, and overall ability to lead your first squad slips. And yes, it does slip, no matter how much someone may say it doesn't, it can, and will, slip downhill. This in turn, would make them less effective in any position they may hold as they become less available to a certain group. And to note on some people saying that personal are not stepping up to the plate. I fully agree that this has been happening across the board. It is evident while on base and on the forum. On the forum, it is mostly the reports. We always tend to have the majority of the defense/offense/training reports written by the same people, with a few different people thrown in here and there. These reports are simple and should not be neglected. If you were on base, participating in the defense, and going to be remaining on base, you should be one of the first people to raise your hand for that report, instead of standing in the back all quiet and trying to get out of doing paperwork. And the final thing I will note on, though probably a bit off topic for this thread, though can possibly be linked to it, is the whole "I'm bored" statements. Just because you arent a CO, XO, 2iC, etc., doesn't mean you can just sit back and say "I'm bored" There is a number of things you can do if you ever feel like you are not doing anything. There is a rezzer that you can hone in on your movement and combat skills, and also a killhouse that can be used for training, combat situations, free-for-alls, etc. The options are there for you to do something and accomplish something for the betterment of yourself and Ordo, you just got to start taking the initiative with doing these things, instead of sitting back and thinking someone else will do it before you do it. Just a few things I tend to see on base that are worth a mention, as you tend to learn this stuff in your basic training, Armatura, and your advancement throughout the Numerii ranks.

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Name: Xiolin Furlough Rank: E-3 Legionarius Division: Terra Standing: Good Interested in the role of Lictor.

Agreed. It makes it a lot easier to use Ventrilo to give out orders than it is to stop your fire to issue an order on COMS. COMS is very nice to have so everyone is in touch, but when it comes to defense, or even offense for the matter, it is hard to pay attention to COMS when you have your sights down your barrel, essentially, and firing at the enemy. Ventrilo, however, is using the listening, which at the time shouldn't be impaired by much of anything else. It is a whole lot easier to listen in on Ventrilo and focus on the enemy with sight, than to have your sight trying to multi task when it comes to shooting the enemy, and giving/receiving orders via COMS.

Hey everyone. My name is Xiolin Furlough (Zi-o-lin Fur-low, people always have trouble pronouncing it). You can call me X, Xio, or Fur for short. I just started as a Cadet here in Ordo and I already love it. Everyone is very helpful and I can always depend on getting an answer to all my questions. What originally drew me to Ordo was the structure it contained, and the accomplishments they set forth and achieved. Everything seemed to be flowing smoothly, and it made it seem like a fun, interactive, and great place to be a part of, and I truly have to say that I feel that I made a great choice in joining. What I hope to achieve in, as being a part of Ordo, is to grow in skill and become a great follower, and leader. I'm hoping to gain a great knowledge of tactics, skill, and accomplishments with the Ordo Imperialis, so I can then share the wealth of knowledge, I have gained from great teachers and comrades, with those that are coming to Ordo as a fresh face. Another thing that I hope to have come out of being apart of Ordo is great friends that I can rely on if I would ever need any assistance. I'd like to thank Ordo for giving me the opportunity to become apart of their ranks, and I hope you are as happy as I am to have me as a part of this organization. Thank you, Xiolin Furlough ^^ Cadet