Aryte

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I've purposely posted this in the general forums, rather than the officer section, specifically to allow all members to see the following message:

In order to better provide every officer with the capability to actively participate, along with providing necessary time of discussion, while recognizing the strain of real-life obligations, weekly meetings will no longer be held regularly in world. Their replacement will be weekly forum discussion threads, which run from Monday to Saturday. Each individual division will have their own thread, providing specially tailored discussions that are designed to address recent concerns and ideas within each branch. A separate discussion thread will be provided for the group at large, spanning from Sunday to Friday, thus allowing for every concern, idea, or notable information to be discussed with the entirety of the group before beginning a new week of branch specific topics. In world meetings will be reserved for pressing matters, wrap ups of information, or critical information. The individual branches may continue their weekly meetings, if they so exist. However, participation within the thread is still expected. You cannot replace thread participation with a weekly in-world meeting. In each branch specific thread, it is expected that branch related concerns, ideas and so forth be brought up. For example, if the need for new Astra instructors is apparent, then it should be addressed formally within the weekly branch discussion for Astra. If Terra feels they need new hats, then it should be addressed formally in the Terra thread. For the overall, group wide discussion, one individual from each branch (may alternate at volunteer or assignment discretion), is expected to summarize findings, changes, concerns, etc discussed within the individual branch threads. For example, after Astra, Terra and Navis have their branch discussions and it closes on Saturday, one individual should be noted at the end of the thread (whether a volunteer or assigned) to summarize matters in the group-wide discussion that begins every Sunday. The group wide discussion will be comprised of the division summarizes, along with a brief report of overall Ordo performance by the Imperator. Aside from that, anything found needing group attention may be brought up--whether something discussed within the branches, or a new topic. Simply enough, instead of expecting that dozens of people from all across the world somehow converge on one day at a specific time to discuss matters . . . now it can be done efficiently, with a higher level of opportunity for participation, without forcing unreasonable time constraints upon members to actually subject their thoughts on important matters. What

Sorry to hear it. D:0

It could be said that diversity and situation preparation can attribute greatly to the everday standard of our organization. I definitely believe that the Ordo could benefit greatly by having randomized "training academies," by offering up unique skills and courses periodically that would not necessarily be practical for the day to day combat (or perhaps it is and the academy would be frequent?). If anyone is particularly interested in this concept, feel free to throw down some ideals and if you so dare, volunteer to head up a class. We'll work out scheduling and sign up lists later! :)

My memory is pretty good, but . . 185 people and things get foggy. If you believe you're among those in the Ordo whom have been a member for at least a year, note it here for me!

Thank you for posting it.

Thalgar. Man. Wow. I am so sorry to hear that. Life deals it hard. You're in my heart! I hope whomever has your number would toss it my way, I'd definitely like to keep in touch.

Compliments of Vladimus and Cobalt, an 81mm mortar is now available for unlock. :D

Foremost, we have moved our application requirement up to FIVE MONTHS. You still may vouch for any individual you personally trust and so forth. The new application looks like such: And, new additions/changes to the handbook:

Thank you Sera. Very well said and very appreciated! :)

Declared goosey.

Keno is essentially becoming a government contractor, lol.

Just waitin' for the first banned Ordo.

You guys seriously need to stop blowing things out of proportion. It is rabble rousing; sensationalism. People come and go all the time. I've been doing this for years. Keno has decided to move his status for the better of things, so dont try to turn his decision into a statement. The talk of us being too serious at random is bull; nothing has changed in our demeanor since I took over years ago. The Ordo is not for everyone, and that doesn't make us or the person wrong.

I thought you quit last time because too many people were goofing off..?

Keno is one of my closest friends, and one of the most supportive of the Ordo. His resignation, however, really is not as grave as you are all taking it. The only thing that is changing is that he won't be yelled at for being out of uniform. He will still be around, he will still be in the group as a Titan developer admin/Munitorun. He is not running off, etc. His choice to step back and provide the Legates seat was an admirable one: anyone who knows Keno . . Knows he is Keno. Leading a division isn't his style.

Dorien campaign begins this weekend. That is all.

For those of you going "So. . where's the pew pew of the Doriens?" This evening, Friday night, prime time. Dorien: 4 people online. :/

Even as there have been some brief rough spots as of late, I can't express enough to all of you how much of a pleasure it is to be part of an organization with members such as you. For those of you going ":( dramahz," don't even worry about it. A few bumps is expected! When you stick 180 people in one place, things happen. Everyone's got a different mindset and a different background; so many personalities makes us great, but also lends to the possibility of feuds! Nevertheless, for having one of the largest groups, we've some of the lowest conflict levels. :) So <3 to you all.

It'd be a pleasure to have you on board.

Oh snap.

. . rofl.

I hate this thread, as it does nothing more than brood bad feelings and drama. :D

He's a tard, but I doubt his significant other is as tardish, so we kind of owe it to her not to blow up their reception.