Administration Changes

[Katelyn 145]

im dead and its because cappy has been promoted

 

[Glyc 234]

I think it's fairly safe to say that you have nothing to worry about, as long as you follow the rules.

[River 555]

 

I see allot of complaints and accusations about Cappy but a troubling lack of actual proof.

Good luck anyhow Cappy.

 

By the way, the Dwarves have A LOT of proof, we've just been debating, on several occasions every time we hear Cappy does something that warrants a brief dislike and desire to get him removed, but we've never actually done so, which I wouldn't be surprised given his new adminship if I saw a compilation post of some of the things we've got hiding away.

 

If the admins want a looksie at some examples just hop in our TS.

[FORƎST 1312]

Or nah. I was what you would call 'quick on the ban hammer'. Still friendly with most of the player base somehow...

 

However consistently telling players they are not worth your time and closing modreq is pretty disgusting behavior tbh. I think this is the type of thing most complain about.

 

But wtf do I know? capt0z is probably better suited for an administrative position anyway since its less likely gms will take things personally.

[AGP 3169]

I'll keep this short and sweet.

 

Cappy is a fantastic GM and a terrible GM at the same time. He follows the rules to the letter, which would be perfect if the rules were perfect, but unfortunately they are not. Thus, players are banned because they break rules that are dumb rules in the first place. Given our method of functioning, his incredible methods of sticking to the rules like, as wardog put it, a robot, is not actually very effective. We're very touch and go, in the moment judgement when it comes to our GMs... which I think is actually bad, leading me to my main point.

 

If as an administrator, Cappy mainly spends time rigorously holding the GMs to the standard he currently holds the players to, I think the server will be greatly /greatly/ improved. Currently, we have an intense amount of GM bias and favoritism, and I hope that Cappy's robotic attitude can help stomp that out. I hate you as a GM Cappy, no offense intended, but I actually am happy that you are being promoted to admin. You're being taken off our back and your sights are being set on the people who need discipline.

[WuHanXianShi14 0]

I actually was banned by Cappy once in January 2013. His character attacked mine in RP, I panicked and immediately tried to run away, then come back and PVP him to death. I was instantly banned for 2 weeks.

 

I did break a few rules that day but considering the fact it was my first ever RP fight, and maybe 3rd time logging onto LOTC ever. Maybe a slap on the wrist, warning and correction might have been a little more suitable.

 

I think Cappy tends to focus more to eliminating players from LOTC due to their negative sides, than trying to see their positive sides an encourage them to bring it out more and put the negativity away. I feel a lot of people who were not perfect human beings, and not polite or nice persay, but could have potentially improved greatly under the right supportive GM influence, have been taken out by Cappy.

[Mankaar 166]

By the way, the Dwarves have A LOT of proof, we've just been debating, on several occasions every time we hear Cappy does something that warrants a brief dislike and desire to get him removed, but we've never actually done so, which I wouldn't be surprised given his new adminship if I saw a compilation post of some of the things we've got hiding away.

 

If the admins want a looksie at some examples just hop in our TS.

 

Well then, instead of public shaming why not share these examples with the Admins like you've stated?

[Ever 2648]

By the way, the Dwarves have A LOT of proof, we've just been debating, on several occasions every time we hear Cappy does something that warrants a brief dislike and desire to get him removed, but we've never actually done so, which I wouldn't be surprised given his new adminship if I saw a compilation post of some of the things we've got hiding away.

 

If the admins want a looksie at some examples just hop in our TS.

 

i'll speak as a player here and say that's the most retarded thing I've ever read

 

if someone continually abuses their position, you report that ****

 

you don't compile it and cry every time they do something else

 

if you have the power to do something (which it sounds like you do if you're not just making stuff up) then do it

 

take action or shut it. you have no right to complain if all you do is remain complacent. 

[Alan 1815]

Sorry that I have to be the one to say it, but this isn't a democracy. It's not up to the players who become staff members, and it's certainly not up to the players who become Admins. The Administration's decision in promoting Cappy was unanimous, and we were the ones to decide because we are the ones who know what it takes to be an Admin, what one needs to help us advance the server. Agree or disagree, that is how it is, that is how it has always been, and that is how it always will be. If you can't accept that, than I kindly remind you that the door is available to you at all times and you are perfectly welcome to find another server or community that does work like that.

 

As for the people stating how trigger happy Cappy is, perhaps it might ease your mind if I explain why it might appear that way. Back in the early days of LotC, Admins and GMs alike were FAR more ready to ban people for the littlest things without a moment's hesitation. I specifically remember how Neko and Availer would quite literally ban people for insulting them or other players, and later GMs such as Respiren and Dusk would follow in their footsteps. However, as time has gone on in this community, people have become more and more upset with this because of a growing sense of self-entitlement, because of an increasingly dominant belief that we act like a judiciary system and there has to be a trial by jury. We do NOT act like that, and we WILL ban you if WE deem it necessary. Cappy is "quick to ban" because he is one of our oldest staff members and was a GM when Neko, Respiren and Dusk were still around, so he learned a lot from them. He might seem relatively more strict and blunt than other GMs, but compared to older staff he is VERY lenient, especially since he only adheres to the rules.

 

Essentially, I'm trying to suggest that you count your blessings. Half of the things that occur on LotC nowadays would have never flown a few years ago, so be happy that you're able to say the things you can say now. I have high hopes and great expectations for Cappy, and I still fully believe we made the right choice in promoting him.

[Viper3X 1056]

I do know that you and your staff work very hard, and I appreciate the work (even if I am currently banned). I do not think Cappy will necessarily do a terrible job as an Admin, but there is absolutely no reason to offer him a position of practically absolute authority. That is what the players are scared of; now when Cappy bans people, it will be even more impossible to repeal.

 

Additionally, your leadership has seen by far the most blatant GM abuse I have ever seen. This is not your fault, but it is a resounding notion from countless members of the community, many of whom have sent you messages regarding it, and who are aghast with the lack of action taken as of yet. I can only justify this to them by saying you are busy and will get to it, but now even I am growing skeptical with Cappy's recent promotion, as Cappy was involved directly (to my knowledge) in the assistance of concealing the alleged abuse.

 

If it is so good that Cappy is under your leadership and not Kai's, and you believe we should trust you with keeping Cappy on something of a leash, then we need proof. If you do not deal with the issues at hand with your current staff members, this whole thing is full of air.

"Your leadership has seen by far the most blatant GM abuse I have ever seen."

I do not lead the GM team. Firespirit44 (Kai) does. I have read through the reports that have come to me. I have confronted the GM(s) in question. I have tried to validate many of the claims made against said GM(s), but nothing fully concrete has come to me other than words. Besides, said GM(s) in question decided to step out of the affiliation roleplay to avoid further complications.

If anything, I took time away from my own responsibilities to investigate matters /for/ Kai. I do not run the GM team.

[Roggvir 315]

"we're the staff we know best shh its ok no tears only dreams."

[bulgaria is white 461]

Sorry that I have to be the one to say it, but this isn't a democracy. It's not up to the players who become staff members, and it's certainly not up to the players who become Admins. The Administration's decision in promoting Cappy was unanimous, and we were the ones to decide because we are the ones who know what it takes to be an Admin, what one needs to help us advance the server. Agree or disagree, that is how it is, that is how it has always been, and that is how it always will be. If you can't accept that, than I kindly remind you that the door is available to you at all times and you are perfectly welcome to find another server or community that does work like that.

 

As for the people stating how trigger happy Cappy is, perhaps it might ease your mind if I explain why it might appear that way. Back in the early days of LotC, Admins and GMs alike were FAR more ready to ban people for the littlest things without a moment's hesitation. I specifically remember how Neko and Availer would quite literally ban people for insulting them or other players, and later GMs such as Respiren and Dusk would follow in their footsteps. However, as time has gone on in this community, people have become more and more upset with this because of a growing sense of self-entitlement, because of an increasingly dominant belief that we act like a judiciary system and there has to be a trial by jury. We do NOT act like that, and we WILL ban you if WE deem it necessary. Cappy is "quick to ban" because he is one of our oldest staff members and was a GM when Neko, Respiren and Dusk were still around, so he learned a lot from them. He might seem relatively more strict and blunt than other GMs, but compared to older staff he is VERY lenient, especially since he only adheres to the rules.

 

Essentially, I'm trying to suggest that you count your blessings. Half of the things that occur on LotC nowadays would have never flown a few years ago, so be happy that you're able to say the things you can say now. I have high hopes and great expectations for Cappy, and I still fully believe we made the right choice in promoting him.

Back in the day GMs acted like human beings and not some plutocracy of demigods that hold supreme authority over players on an online minecraft fantasy roleplay server.

[Galendar 631]

"we're the staff we know best shh its ok no tears only dreams."

It seems this is the general attitude of the staff 24/7, they're only here to help the players... but they aren't.

 

They'll do what they want whenever they want as they always have, it's that simple.

[HappyShackles 886]

"Your leadership has seen by far the most blatant GM abuse I have ever seen."

I do not lead the GM team. Firespirit44 (Kai) does. I have read through the reports that have come to me. I have confronted the GM(s) in question. I have tried to validate many of the claims made against said GM(s), but nothing fully concrete has come to me other than words. Besides, said GM(s) in question decided to step out of the affiliation roleplay to avoid further complications.

If anything, I took time away from my own responsibilities to investigate matters /for/ Kai. I do not run the GM team.

I made a mistake in assuming that your leadership extended to the GM team, I apologize.

 

However, in the instance of a specific ban report handled by Cappy evidence was completely overlooked. Out of ignorance or purposefully, I am not sure. I mentioned that in my personal letter to you.

 

This conversation has, at the fault of myself, gone off topic. In short, I dissapprove of the promotion, but understand it's reasoning.

[Kitten 367]

Wasn't Kai suppost to remove cappy.

 

Also great wording Viper, it makes it seem like we have no choice what so ever.  You really should be more careful, its making alot of people restless.