The Energon Pub

by **Wingz** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 6:19 pm

I'm so happy another person cares for the Land of Socks...bless you, kindest of sirs or maddams! Bless you!

So, the next round in the campaign is approaching. I understand where the concerns are coming from, and I can appreciate them. I agree with the sentiment that others should be stepping up to show camaraderie and competency as a faction during events, regardless of the decision made in this poll or of this specific circumstance.

However, the majority have ruled for Psych to be allowed into Iacon, where I can also see the other side of this coin. Psych places a lot of time and energy into these campaigns, and he's been fair having access in the past. Like me, he values community, greatly, even to the point of asking me to make this poll to verify that it would be alright with those participating that he be here.

For those who have concerns: please don't hesitate to let me or Burn know if you have concerns at a later time. Your thoughts are valued, feedback is encouraged, and I appreciate your honesty. All I ask is that you give it a chance ;)^

by **Burn** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 4:13 pm

Bun-Bun wrote:but WHAT will become of the Land of Socks?!?!?!

It will be slowly taken over by all the unposted news and will eventually become Land of Long Forgotten News Posts.

by **ZeroWolf** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 4:06 pm

Bun-Bun wrote:but WHAT will become of the Land of Socks?!?!?!

They'll have to pull their foot out and do something about it.

by **Bun-Bun** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:48 pm

but WHAT will become of the Land of Socks?!?!?!

by **ZeroWolf** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:37 pm

I also don't see the harm in letting him have access. I can understand the arguments for having another Autobot to liaise with but time is am issue I believe.

by **Phasewing** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:23 am

Shouldn't be a big deal, Psych is pretty cool about things.

Let him have access to Iacon.

by **Burn** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:52 pm

Bumping this up for the n00bs.

by **Bun-Bun** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:16 am

Absolute Zero wrote:I liase with Psych all the time.

Is that what the kids are calling it these days?

by **Absolute Zero** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:12 am

Bun-Bun wrote:I promise that if I earn the title of Autobot Savior I'll limit the self-righteousness to my normal minimal level and not dial it up to 11 like some Autobot Saviors that shall remain nameless

You shouldn't pick on Alldarker, though he was a false saviour.

I liase with Psych all the time. WarPorn has been very giving when it comes to saving the downtrodden of Iacon.

by **ThunderThruster** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:05 am

You don't need to be a saviour to liaise with Psych for the events. It's why "Liaisons Officer" is a thing in so many organisations.

by **Optimus_Prime007** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:58 am

I have been working with psych on some ideas and helping him with the numbers of the last war, when Wingz and Bun were MIA with RL. Not that difficult.

I get along with the cons, we need them, just as much as they need us.

Guess my hat is in the ring for savior too..

by **Bun-Bun** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:25 am

I promise that if I earn the title of Autobot Savior I'll limit the self-righteousness to my normal minimal level and not dial it up to 11 like some Autobot Saviors that shall remain nameless :lol:

by **Absolute Zero** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:18 am

ThunderThruster wrote:For you? never.

Well, considering you don't have to reach across, that just shows how narrowminded and friendless you really are. Open your spark to the Light of Primus.

by **ThunderThruster** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:38 am

For you? never.

by **Absolute Zero** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:08 am

ThunderThruster wrote:
Absolute Zero wrote:
ThunderThruster wrote:
sumowrestler wrote:I know there are enough of us online for psych to ask how things are going when wings is busy. We should step up when she can't be here. I am not doubting the fairness of psych but more of us taking care of our own.

Agreed, on all points.
We ought to be stepping up as points of contact in the absence of Wingz.

The simplest ways for people to step up to if they feel like the Autobots should would be to simply get off your duffs and post in GD or message Psych.

We post there, but it's the same few of us that post here.

And when is the last time you reached across to extend a hand of cooperation? Without hiding a blaster in your other?

by **ThunderThruster** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 5:34 am

Absolute Zero wrote:
ThunderThruster wrote:
sumowrestler wrote:I know there are enough of us online for psych to ask how things are going when wings is busy. We should step up when she can't be here. I am not doubting the fairness of psych but more of us taking care of our own.

Agreed, on all points.
We ought to be stepping up as points of contact in the absence of Wingz.

The simplest ways for people to step up to if they feel like the Autobots should would be to simply get off your duffs and post in GD or message Psych.

We post there, but it's the same few of us that post here.

by **Optimus_Prime007** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:42 pm

I have no issue with Psych having access to the forum. It will only improve the events and the overall the game itself. It's not like we are forming secret plans over here...... :-$

I think it will only help the community.

by **Absolute Zero** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:24 pm

The Autobot faction of RDD supports allowing fellow RDD mate Psychout into Iacon.

We promise no shenanigans nor tomfoolery. But we can't promise no mischief or malarky.

by **Bun-Bun** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:06 pm

For example while he was trying to wrap things up he was asking me info that I couldn't remember via fb (I was out in an area with spotty signal)
Eventually I was able to connect and get him the info he needed but it'd be a heck of a lot easier/faster if he could have just done it himself instead of waiting for one of us to respond to him (especially if it's via PM's here since most of yinz don't faceypage.)

by **Absolute Zero** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:42 pm

ThunderThruster wrote:
sumowrestler wrote:I know there are enough of us online for psych to ask how things are going when wings is busy. We should step up when she can't be here. I am not doubting the fairness of psych but more of us taking care of our own.

Agreed, on all points.
We ought to be stepping up as points of contact in the absence of Wingz.

The simplest ways for people to step up to if they feel like the Autobots should would be to simply get off your duffs and post in GD or message Psych.

Having Psych get access to Iacon for the means of running the games seems pretty common sense, and can eliminate the problem of telephone tag, where someone misremembers or mistypes something, and a clear understanding isn't established. If it's going to make it easier and more fluid for the running of the games, I'm all for it.

by **ThunderThruster** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:24 am

sumowrestler wrote:I know there are enough of us online for psych to ask how things are going when wings is busy. We should step up when she can't be here. I am not doubting the fairness of psych but more of us taking care of our own.

Agreed, on all points.
We ought to be stepping up as points of contact in the absence of Wingz.

by **Wingz** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 8:29 pm

Bun-Bun wrote:I'm usually around and Psych knows how to get ahold of me on the faceypage so I can.
Seems like an extra (unnecessary) step but if it's something people are more comfortable with I'm willing.

I don't see comfort as being the concern, as it was stated that he isn't doubting Psych's fairness. It feels more like a suggestion for strengthening the faction through the contribution.

I understand both sides to this, which is why I'm interested to see how others feel about it.

by **Bun-Bun** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 8:15 pm

I'm usually around and Psych knows how to get ahold of me on the faceypage so I can.
Seems like an extra (unnecessary) step but if it's something people are more comfortable with I'm willing.

by **Wingz** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:44 pm

sumowrestler wrote:I know there are enough of us online for psych to ask how things are going when wings is busy. We should step up when she can't be here. I am not doubting the fairness of psych but more of us taking care of our own.

Fair point...

If I'm understanding your suggestion correctly, your reason for disagreeing with the idea is twofold:

1) You feel that more people stepping up to assist would raise community activity, such as Psych reaching out to different people as well as promoting initiative my members.

2) You feel we should look after our own before having someone else come in to do so for us. In this case, it would mean the community stepping up to help support me while I'm busy before having Psych step in to do so.

I can actually appreciate this viewpoint quite a lot. The camaraderie is very touching

This faction has been more active of late, as well...so I can see it being quite easy for Psych to get the information he needs.

I'd like to see how others feel about this idea, also, and if there would be volunteers.

EDIT: I would add this to the poll, but all other votes would be reset.

by **sumowrestler** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:11 pm

I know there are enough of us online for psych to ask how things are going when wings is busy. We should step up when she can't be here. I am not doubting the fairness of psych but more of us taking care of our own.