Name
Korova/Ryan
Age (must be 18+)
27
Where are you from? (timezone)
Central Standard Time (GMT - 5:00)
Do you have any friends who are Members? If so, who?
currently N/A
Character Name(s)
currently N/A* - will be posted under profile info once available
What games do you wish to play with the alttabme community?
Wildstar
Class/Race(if applicable)
currently N/A* - ' '
What role do you wish to play in the guild? For example: PvP, PvE, Casual/Social
My perspective on gaming with a group or community is such that I take the 'social' aspect seriously. However, what this means for me is participation and/or organizing events and protocol. I am there when the guild needs me, I am what the guild needs me to be.
On the topic of game approach, I prefer PvE challenges in most MMORPG settings but dabble in PvP as well /especially/ world-oriented PvP. I don't like to grief and I treat all players with the same respect I would appreciate; having said that, I don't mind taking a settlement or fortress for our faction if it benefits our guild in any way.
Which previous MMO's or online games have you played and how long for?
My first major MMO experience was EverQuest circa 2000. I played a high elf mage during my first months of the game, when I knew absolutely nothing about the world I was in. I love the lore, I loved the people...I'm still nostalgic, as not only was EQ my first MMORPG experience, it was my first online game.
I played that game, mostly unaffiliated, consistently for about five or so years. I was young and for some reason, although gaming has been an influential part of my life, I didn't take it as seriously as I probably would have if I'd been a bit older or more experienced.
I've also had time spent in RIFT, DAOC and WoW. On the morning of release for World of Warcraft, I skipped class to pick up the game. I was hooked; however, there were other forces at play in my life at the time and once again for four more years I didn't take it to the end game. World of Warcraft, despite the beauty in its catch all, streamlined questing, the positive design had made the game become too predictable.
However, I learnt a lot about myself and what I was looking for and in 2010 I began to look for end game guilds and communities where I could build social support (friends) and progress further. Now I know fairly well what I'm looking for and what I need to be successful.
Were you a part of a guild? What was your experience?
Yes! Although I have stressed periods of inactivity, disengagement and being somewhat malcontent and care free, some of my best memories are with people I met online via a guild experience.
My first mainstay guild was Anklebiters United, which disbanded shortly after I joined. The internet and online networking was fairly different back then (when I was young) and so I wasn't as active offline as I was online - grinding mobs and exploring the world with guild mates near my level near the dragon pit outside of Ak'Anon in the Steamfont. I also remember when a fellow guild mate told me this story he had heard (when actual role playing was an integral part of the game) that hidden somewhere deep in the belly of Ak'Anon was a portal to the Underworld - I thought that maybe there was such a thing and I began reading journals left in game with my guild mate in hopes of solving an unsolved riddle.
At one point I came to believe there may be such a place, as I had come across literature which lead me - somewhat incidentally - into a secret passage outside Oggok to the Plane of Fear.
My latest guild experiences aren't the greatest, but I like to be upfront and honest, even if it may prevent me from joining your ranks. Before I quit WoW I was involved in what I thought was a friendly guild. I can't remember the name now, but for the most part early in my recruit career, I had a great time. Long story short the chat became filled with bigotry and drama and a guy took interest in me...a bit too much. The community somehow became completely toxic.
Last year I was involved in a friendly group (FEVER clan), which operated much in the same way I see this guild - however, I was experiencing health problems and within a few weeks after the soft release of PoE the guild became inactive with the game.
How did you hear about the AltTabMe?
I was browsing the reddit sub-forum for Wildstar and noticed a post made by Gyoin which I thought was well articulated. He mentioned his guild site and I came to check it out. So, here I am!
What will you bring to the ALTTABME community? (Chatty? Skilled? Funny? Helping?)
I like to think of myself as patient and understanding, at least under most circumstances. As pertaining to a guild community, these attributes correspond to a desire to help, organize and manage problems effectively and respectfully.
Outside of the interwebs, I was a gamer before I was even born (more on that later). I remember debating the meaning of mario to a 'friend' at my lunch room table when I was six years old. The only thing I ever talked about or had interest in was video games ... and a lesser extent, science. Yes I said *to* ...more on that later as well.
Having so much game experience generally puts me in the top 5-10% of most gaming populations on /any/ game I choose. I pride myself in having a maxed out Monk on Diablo 3 within four days and one of the first to experience the map progression in Path of Exile.
Finally, I'd like to make it known that what I can offer the guild in Wildstar - assuming the game is as good as the hype right now (and I have no reason to believe otherwise) - will be a person willing to do their part and do it well. Someone who takes initiative, but isn't highly competitive or demanding with their stature or acquisitions. I want you to do well, at the very least ...if not because of altruistic reasoning, because it helps me do well and vice versa.
How much time do you spend a week on games?
Presently: 0-8 hours. Post Release of Wildstar:* I expect 35-56 hrs
Is there anything else you would like to throw in here at the end?
The only thing I can think of are a few requests and allusions I made in a previous response.
First, pertaining to Wildstar: while I have preferences of race/class I am fine fulfilling any 'role' requested of me by the guild or the command structure within the guild. I have reviewed the common hours made for raiding and they are what I expect to be a perfect fit for me.
To the point of interest: I have HFA/AS. What does this mean? I, like everyone else on the planet, have at least one difficulty in life - this one makes it hard for me to invest in friends and people. I don't go out of my way to dislike people but I have a hard time making a 'direct' connection to individuals and it sometimes makes me seem aloof or uncaring. In disposition, those characteristics are far from reality.
Another issue I have in trusting and developing relationships and friendships is that I can't forget. I forgive easily but I can't forget and it eats at me until I have to walk away. It's no one's fault, it's just the way it is. I have coping mechanisms I have developed which help me operate well - containment - if this is a linear quandary between me and one or two other people in an otherwise harmonious community construct.
I have other things I hope I can share someday with friends I make here, but now isn't the right time. However, it is important that I make it absolutely clear that nothing else will/would/could ever have any negative impact on the guild.
In short, what this means is that I will come off as being shy or quiet. I'll never be a social butterfly and I'll rarely be funny or make jokes, but I promise I'll be there to listen and to help anyone the best I can.
Have you finished all of the prerequisite requirements?
Yes (I read and replied to the rules, I understand I must be active on the forums to stay on the roster, and I have a minimum of 1-2 posts(other than this application), and I made sure those posts weren't just bullshit)
Korova/Ryan
Age (must be 18+)
27
Where are you from? (timezone)
Central Standard Time (GMT - 5:00)
Do you have any friends who are Members? If so, who?
currently N/A
Character Name(s)
currently N/A* - will be posted under profile info once available
What games do you wish to play with the alttabme community?
Wildstar
Class/Race(if applicable)
currently N/A* - ' '
What role do you wish to play in the guild? For example: PvP, PvE, Casual/Social
My perspective on gaming with a group or community is such that I take the 'social' aspect seriously. However, what this means for me is participation and/or organizing events and protocol. I am there when the guild needs me, I am what the guild needs me to be.
On the topic of game approach, I prefer PvE challenges in most MMORPG settings but dabble in PvP as well /especially/ world-oriented PvP. I don't like to grief and I treat all players with the same respect I would appreciate; having said that, I don't mind taking a settlement or fortress for our faction if it benefits our guild in any way.
Which previous MMO's or online games have you played and how long for?
My first major MMO experience was EverQuest circa 2000. I played a high elf mage during my first months of the game, when I knew absolutely nothing about the world I was in. I love the lore, I loved the people...I'm still nostalgic, as not only was EQ my first MMORPG experience, it was my first online game.
I played that game, mostly unaffiliated, consistently for about five or so years. I was young and for some reason, although gaming has been an influential part of my life, I didn't take it as seriously as I probably would have if I'd been a bit older or more experienced.
I've also had time spent in RIFT, DAOC and WoW. On the morning of release for World of Warcraft, I skipped class to pick up the game. I was hooked; however, there were other forces at play in my life at the time and once again for four more years I didn't take it to the end game. World of Warcraft, despite the beauty in its catch all, streamlined questing, the positive design had made the game become too predictable.
However, I learnt a lot about myself and what I was looking for and in 2010 I began to look for end game guilds and communities where I could build social support (friends) and progress further. Now I know fairly well what I'm looking for and what I need to be successful.
Were you a part of a guild? What was your experience?
Yes! Although I have stressed periods of inactivity, disengagement and being somewhat malcontent and care free, some of my best memories are with people I met online via a guild experience.
My first mainstay guild was Anklebiters United, which disbanded shortly after I joined. The internet and online networking was fairly different back then (when I was young) and so I wasn't as active offline as I was online - grinding mobs and exploring the world with guild mates near my level near the dragon pit outside of Ak'Anon in the Steamfont. I also remember when a fellow guild mate told me this story he had heard (when actual role playing was an integral part of the game) that hidden somewhere deep in the belly of Ak'Anon was a portal to the Underworld - I thought that maybe there was such a thing and I began reading journals left in game with my guild mate in hopes of solving an unsolved riddle.
At one point I came to believe there may be such a place, as I had come across literature which lead me - somewhat incidentally - into a secret passage outside Oggok to the Plane of Fear.
My latest guild experiences aren't the greatest, but I like to be upfront and honest, even if it may prevent me from joining your ranks. Before I quit WoW I was involved in what I thought was a friendly guild. I can't remember the name now, but for the most part early in my recruit career, I had a great time. Long story short the chat became filled with bigotry and drama and a guy took interest in me...a bit too much. The community somehow became completely toxic.
Last year I was involved in a friendly group (FEVER clan), which operated much in the same way I see this guild - however, I was experiencing health problems and within a few weeks after the soft release of PoE the guild became inactive with the game.
How did you hear about the AltTabMe?
I was browsing the reddit sub-forum for Wildstar and noticed a post made by Gyoin which I thought was well articulated. He mentioned his guild site and I came to check it out. So, here I am!
What will you bring to the ALTTABME community? (Chatty? Skilled? Funny? Helping?)
I like to think of myself as patient and understanding, at least under most circumstances. As pertaining to a guild community, these attributes correspond to a desire to help, organize and manage problems effectively and respectfully.
Outside of the interwebs, I was a gamer before I was even born (more on that later). I remember debating the meaning of mario to a 'friend' at my lunch room table when I was six years old. The only thing I ever talked about or had interest in was video games ... and a lesser extent, science. Yes I said *to* ...more on that later as well.
Having so much game experience generally puts me in the top 5-10% of most gaming populations on /any/ game I choose. I pride myself in having a maxed out Monk on Diablo 3 within four days and one of the first to experience the map progression in Path of Exile.
Finally, I'd like to make it known that what I can offer the guild in Wildstar - assuming the game is as good as the hype right now (and I have no reason to believe otherwise) - will be a person willing to do their part and do it well. Someone who takes initiative, but isn't highly competitive or demanding with their stature or acquisitions. I want you to do well, at the very least ...if not because of altruistic reasoning, because it helps me do well and vice versa.
How much time do you spend a week on games?
Presently: 0-8 hours. Post Release of Wildstar:* I expect 35-56 hrs
Is there anything else you would like to throw in here at the end?
The only thing I can think of are a few requests and allusions I made in a previous response.
First, pertaining to Wildstar: while I have preferences of race/class I am fine fulfilling any 'role' requested of me by the guild or the command structure within the guild. I have reviewed the common hours made for raiding and they are what I expect to be a perfect fit for me.
To the point of interest: I have HFA/AS. What does this mean? I, like everyone else on the planet, have at least one difficulty in life - this one makes it hard for me to invest in friends and people. I don't go out of my way to dislike people but I have a hard time making a 'direct' connection to individuals and it sometimes makes me seem aloof or uncaring. In disposition, those characteristics are far from reality.
Another issue I have in trusting and developing relationships and friendships is that I can't forget. I forgive easily but I can't forget and it eats at me until I have to walk away. It's no one's fault, it's just the way it is. I have coping mechanisms I have developed which help me operate well - containment - if this is a linear quandary between me and one or two other people in an otherwise harmonious community construct.
I have other things I hope I can share someday with friends I make here, but now isn't the right time. However, it is important that I make it absolutely clear that nothing else will/would/could ever have any negative impact on the guild.
In short, what this means is that I will come off as being shy or quiet. I'll never be a social butterfly and I'll rarely be funny or make jokes, but I promise I'll be there to listen and to help anyone the best I can.
Have you finished all of the prerequisite requirements?
Yes (I read and replied to the rules, I understand I must be active on the forums to stay on the roster, and I have a minimum of 1-2 posts(other than this application), and I made sure those posts weren't just bullshit)
