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Rip again...? by Numberz_ August 25, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

Peachy and Pop gone what next?

DonaldMyTrump August 25, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

We panic. #Iz4Admin

JOHN_CENAAAAAAAA August 25, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

me

MerlinMaster August 25, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

promote lil_greg15

Numberz_ August 25, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

me
hey, you had your chance.

Petlas August 25, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

Poor Mango :c

JOHN_CENAAAAAAAA August 25, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

hey, you had your chance.
its ok im going to be senior mod now

DonaldMyTrump August 25, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

Their dodge build is op.

Zeusy August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

no fear, john cena is here

vladthegreat100 August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

Lol well if the staff team will stick by the rules, they may only have one temp retirement.

Therefore Peachy can no longer join the staff team again unless applying for jr mod, and pop has one last chance if he ever wants it (unless he has gotten that temp retirement already)

Robin_DD_J August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

no fear, john cena is here
That's what i fear

SWEET_Johny August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

rip

DoctaPop August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

no fear, john cena is here

Petlas August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

you can't c him

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

R.I.P Avicus?
I don't think so.

We pick ourselves up and we keep going :)

PieZ August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

R.I.P Avicus?
I don't think so.

We pick ourselves up and we keep going :)
Sorry to be negative but it looks like it is. Avicus is dying, the staff team is dying, everything is dying. Ex mods are coming out with a terrible ending, players have lost faith in staff, tensions between players are rising to the point where Avicus can be fully split and nothing has been done. You spend more time denying that the server isn't dying than helping the biggest death sentences, the community tensions to staff and other players.

PokerFace August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

I foresaw this. Time is running out before avicus completely goes RIP.

https://avicus.net/forums/b3913e4ba
^5 months ago. Should've listened since then.

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

Sorry to be negative but it looks like it is. Avicus is dying, the staff team is dying, everything is dying. Ex mods are coming out with a terrible ending, players have lost faith in staff, tensions between players are rising to the point where Avicus can be fully split and nothing has been done. You spend more time denying that the server isn't dying than helping the biggest death sentences, the community tensions to staff and other players.
With that attitude how do you expect us to get better?
It's so easy for everyone to focus on the negatives.
It's so easy for everyone to complain about every little thing that does and does not get done on here.
It's so easy for everyone to turn on each other, both in the community and in the staff team.
It's so easy to assume that this server will "die" because we've had a few shitty weeks.

And yea, we've had obvious communication problems, former staff are acting like dickheads and the development on the server is slow.

But people are so focused on the negatives that they forget about the positives.
They forget about the good times that are still being had, people are still having fun despite the current situation of the server. 

It's this determination and positivity that will get us through this speed bump.

Just when you think it's the end, you turn round the corner and continue your journey. 

;)

JOHN_CENAAAAAAAA August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

That's what i fear
fear me only in the RAW table match buddy

Zeusy August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

With that attitude how do you expect us to get better?
It's so easy for everyone to focus on the negatives.
It's so easy for everyone to complain about every little thing that does and does not get done on here.
It's so easy for everyone to turn on each other, both in the community and in the staff team.
It's so easy to assume that this server will "die" because we've had a few shitty weeks.

And yea, we've had obvious communication problems, former staff are acting like dickheads and the development on the server is slow.

But people are so focused on the negatives that they forget about the positives.
They forget about the good times that are still being had, people are still having fun despite the current situation of the server. 

It's this determination and positivity that will get us through this speed bump.

Just when you think it's the end, you turn round the corner and continue your journey. 

;)
no fear, flamewar is here

MajestysDream August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

oh my goodness....

#majestysreturn???

Petlas August 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM UTC

oh my goodness....

#majestysreturn???
maKE IT HAPPEN

PieZ August 25, 2015 at 6:08 AM UTC

With that attitude how do you expect us to get better?
It's so easy for everyone to focus on the negatives.
It's so easy for everyone to complain about every little thing that does and does not get done on here.
It's so easy for everyone to turn on each other, both in the community and in the staff team.
It's so easy to assume that this server will "die" because we've had a few shitty weeks.

And yea, we've had obvious communication problems, former staff are acting like dickheads and the development on the server is slow.

But people are so focused on the negatives that they forget about the positives.
They forget about the good times that are still being had, people are still having fun despite the current situation of the server. 

It's this determination and positivity that will get us through this speed bump.

Just when you think it's the end, you turn round the corner and continue your journey. 

;)
With this attitude I am telling you "You need to fix something." I am not sugar coating anything. Mods have communication problem, they have "can't really handle the forums" problems. Also if you think I don't understand I don't. I am an admin of a server that has 4 other admins and 31 mods. We don't let community problems run on too long, we don't let problems go on at all. Also if you are wondering why a player base looks for the negatives that is completely normal. Apparently block lag is fixed but it was presented so badly it didn't knock the negative feedback that has been coming from players for months of bottled up frustration. I do have to hand it to you. You are the first mod to answer my concerns in a while. You can't just walk into lava and act it isn't there. You have to think of a way to over come the lava way to get to your goal. I honesty think you are the best the mod team offers but it is a long road and if this keeps up the server will eventually collapse on itself.

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 6:08 AM UTC

With this attitude I am telling you "You need to fix something." I am not sugar coating anything. Mods have communication problem, they have "can't really handle the forums" problems. Also if you think I don't understand I don't. I am an admin of a server that has 4 other admins and 31 mods. We don't let community problems run on too long, we don't let problems go on at all. Also if you are wondering why a player base looks for the negatives that is completely normal. Apparently block lag is fixed but it was presented so badly it didn't knock the negative feedback that has been coming from players for months of bottled up frustration. I do have to hand it to you. You are the first mod to answer my concerns in a while. You can't just walk into lava and act it isn't there. You have to think of a way to over come the lava way to get to your goal. I honesty think you are the best the mod team offers but it is a long road and if this keeps up the server will eventually collapse on itself.
Regarding the lag,
It hasn't been fixed yet. It's still being worked and tested on.

PieZ August 25, 2015 at 6:08 AM UTC

Regarding the lag,
It hasn't been fixed yet. It's still being worked and tested on.
Hmm, players told me differently. My mistake

Kammeh August 25, 2015 at 6:08 AM UTC

Guys, I think the first thing we need is positivity.
We all need to get along, once that is done, the rest will just fall in place. I know it seems dark, but if we give up, we submit to the darkness. We allow it to control us, to turn us against each other. Please, for the sake or our server, be kind, forgiving, and don't be afraid to be wrong (This includes the staff and the community) A city cannot reach it's peak if there is a civil war within it's walls. The same applies for this sever, OUR server. Please everyone, if we can be supportive, we can build back what we have lost. Share the love, abolish the anger, salt and frustration. We need this to step forward.

(This is for everyone, not some people specifically. We are part of the server, and it doesn't matter who the specific person of the server is, because it all comes back to the entire thing all together...Avicus)

<3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D <3 :D


JDKL August 25, 2015 at 8:08 AM UTC

Regarding the lag,
It hasn't been fixed yet. It's still being worked and tested on.
I'm just saying that communication is seeing to be an issue.

Fuseh August 25, 2015 at 8:08 AM UTC

I have a huge feeling that Avicus is gonna die soon, that's just my feeling.

Eteh August 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM UTC

If everyone's just gonna lose faith in the staff team, they will have no determination to improve or whatsoever.

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM UTC

If everyone's just gonna lose faith in the staff team, they will have no determination to improve or whatsoever.
Don't know about the rest of the staff team but all this negativity gives me motivation to prove them all wrong.

TurkishDelite August 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM UTC

Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive
 - ImYourPalGooglingPositiveQuotes



Fuseh August 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM UTC

Don't know about the rest of the staff team but all this negativity gives me motivation to prove them all wrong.
Lemme ask you, did you guys improve shits already? What I think you guys basically did the same and plus some of them got demoted for acting like a trash, I'm not saying that all off the staffs are nothing some of them are really nice and friendly but there are some too that still acting weird, and childish.

P.S : I might loose some words I'm on my phone and I'm at school right now.

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM UTC

Lemme ask you, did you guys improve shits already? What I think you guys basically did the same and plus some of them got demoted for acting like a trash, I'm not saying that all off the staffs are nothing some of them are really nice and friendly but there are some too that still acting weird, and childish.

P.S : I might loose some words I'm on my phone and I'm at school right now.
Obviously as staff members we are role models for the community.
That means we be professional and mature while moderating and hanging out.

But we're people too, we're not some magical beings plucked out of the special tree of perfection and awesomeness.
We're just people.

Sometimes when a staff member screws up, people give them too much shit about it.
Everyone makes mistakes and we can all be immature at times.

Now, I am in no way excusing the poor behaviour that some people have been showing over time but it's just something to think about.

Staff are players too, we're part of the community just as you are.

Chief_Hacks August 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM UTC

oh my goodness....

#majestysreturn???
YASSASAYSASASS

Fuseh August 25, 2015 at 10:08 AM UTC

Obviously as staff members we are role models for the community.
That means we be professional and mature while moderating and hanging out.

But we're people too, we're not some magical beings plucked out of the special tree of perfection and awesomeness.
We're just people.

Sometimes when a staff member screws up, people give them too much shit about it.
Everyone makes mistakes and we can all be immature at times.

Now, I am in no way excusing the poor behaviour that some people have been showing over time but it's just something to think about.

Staff are players too, we're part of the community just as you are.
But could you guys at least improve? First off all staffs are not just a regular member, so could the staffs at least be mature always? Give an example to other members that you guys are actually mature and be respectful.
And if you guys are not mature how can the others be mature and respectful too.. So ye remember ain't calling you guys trash or something bad, but please improve and there is a lot of members are hating the staffs, they only fucking talk they don't fucking prove it.

NemoTheFarmer August 25, 2015 at 10:08 AM UTC

Lol well if the staff team will stick by the rules, they may only have one temp retirement.

Therefore Peachy can no longer join the staff team again unless applying for jr mod, and pop has one last chance if he ever wants it (unless he has gotten that temp retirement already)
Why do you do this?

Porkyyy August 25, 2015 at 11:08 AM UTC

Why do you do this?
That's an actual rule in the staff team lol :P. If you take a temp retirement, you can come back. Peachy told us a while ago that staff are allowed to temp retire once, and if they retire a second time, they'll have to go through the process of applications or handpicking. Basically they just have to start over again, rather than skipping all that and returning to their previous position in the team just because they were a higher rank than everyone else. Vlad was just stating a rule :P

NemoTheFarmer August 25, 2015 at 12:08 PM UTC

Oh I thought he made it up

Vobaseball12 August 25, 2015 at 12:08 PM UTC

We're trying to fix it. I can't leak it, but you guys don't know how much para, resepignev, cyanide (was), and I am trying to fix the staff team. If you saw all the shit we are doing, hopefully you'd appreciate us. Please, give us some slack, we really are trying really hard.

NolanDalton August 25, 2015 at 12:08 PM UTC

Whatever, Avicus will be dead in a few months anyways. There's nothing y'all can do.

MinecartRepublic August 25, 2015 at 1:08 PM UTC

I have no idea what's going on

Glitchaye August 25, 2015 at 1:08 PM UTC

Whatever, Avicus will be dead in a few months anyways. There's nothing y'all can do.
mark his words

Ihze August 25, 2015 at 1:08 PM UTC

THEY ARE JUST MAKING SPACE FOR ME TO GET ADMIN SORRY GUYS

Cynthesis August 25, 2015 at 5:08 PM UTC

"The 'miracle' never happened. Maybe it was never meant to. Because a 'miracle' is something that doesn't exist."
    -Phoenix Wright

Face it, you're up the creek on this one, and there's no running away from that fact.

All I can ask is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U88kZ6mqrg0

Rainstruck August 25, 2015 at 5:08 PM UTC

ITS HAPPENING AGAIN!!!

FrozenSolstice August 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM UTC

We're trying to fix it. I can't leak it, but you guys don't know how much para, resepignev, cyanide (was), and I am trying to fix the staff team. If you saw all the shit we are doing, hopefully you'd appreciate us. Please, give us some slack, we really are trying really hard.
Certain parts of the community are also trying to change the staff team, but the majority of the staff dont want change. I'm not saying it's all of you guys, but staff really need to get their asses in gear and work overtime, or Avicus is gone.

Vobaseball12 August 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM UTC

Certain parts of the community are also trying to change the staff team, but the majority of the staff dont want change. I'm not saying it's all of you guys, but staff really need to get their asses in gear and work overtime, or Avicus is gone.
We need change, and I wanted change, and we are trying like I said.

Cynthesis August 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM UTC

We need change, and I wanted change, and we are trying like I said.
Glad to know there's a select few that are still trying to turn things around for the better.

Good luck in those efforts. Please. We need some kind of revolution in order to straighten things up again.

Okiba August 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM UTC

Glad to know there's a select few that are still trying to turn things around for the better.

Good luck in those efforts. Please. We need some kind of revolution in order to straighten things up again.
*cough* Resistance *cough*

Aphelion August 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM UTC

Certain parts of the community are also trying to change the staff team, but the majority of the staff dont want change. I'm not saying it's all of you guys, but staff really need to get their asses in gear and work overtime, or Avicus is gone.
I lost faith in Avicus a while ago.

FrozenSolstice August 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM UTC

*cough* Resistance *cough*
Nope.

@Sem; I'm losing faith, since it's Avicus staff heavily rely on eachother for opinions and ideas.

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM UTC

*cough* Resistance *cough*
The last thing we need right now is another isolated group that will divide Avicus into more sections...

Cynthesis August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

The last thing we need right now is another isolated group that will divide Avicus into more sections...
If it's what the situation calls for, roll with it. That's one of my rules.

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

If it's what the situation calls for, roll with it. That's one of my rules.
We need unity, not divsion.

Zintenka August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

We're trying are best. Please, let us try. You guys can't expect things to happen in a snap of a finger. Things take time, Kylo developing stuff with Java and whatnot doesn't take 3 minutes.

Staff trying to organize and get ourselves together doesn't take a minute either. Don't you guys think that people retired because of flak from both sides?

When you make unnecessary topics like this one it severely drops our morale (Staff: Mods) and makes us think that we're doing our jobs in vain. Absolutely no appreciation and recognition. 

When I was a MapDev and when I was a simple old regular, I was busy criticizing the Moderator team and being constructive with them. A senior approached me for some advice, the mods knew and understood what I was saying. I swear, you won't be bashed. In fact, I was hand-picked to this position even though I created my topic.

None of us will shoot you guys down for creating constructive posts perfectly. Not create a travesty of a topic like this one. What is the point of this topic? It only induces disunity and lessens morale. It allows negative elements to come on and bash the server even more. 

Speaking of an element...

@Aphelion, yes yes that's nice. But why are you still here then? If you've lost faith why don't you leave? I know that if I lost faith I would leave the server to rot in peace. If you don't want to be bothered with the server yet you have the impulse to go on and spread negativity then perhaps ask for a forum-ban? 

It makes no sense saying you've lost faith yet you're still here.

TheColdCrafter August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

i honestly dont know what to say here. everyone here who lost faith, you aren't helping at all. if you lost faith, why are you still here? there's always room for improvement.  just because some things have happened doesn't mean its all over. i still think avicus has a chance. for everyone who still cares, we need to try to do something to get avicus back up. just because we lost some staff doesn't mean the server is rip. we need to figure out something to get everyones faith back, something that will attract more players, i dont know. hopefully staff apps will be coming soon or some way of getting staff so the numbers can rise again, because i cant lie, we do need more staff. i remember when there was 3 admins, 8 sr mods, and 42 mods. alot of them retired, and for good reasons. and all you people who dont like the staff, dont just say they suck, give them a reason that can help them so they can actually improve, dont just say "oh i hate this staff member", give them something to make them better, because im 100% sure, that that is their goal. i dont think avicus is rip. i still think there is a chance to get back in the run as it used to be.

Zintenka August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

i honestly dont know what to say here. everyone here who lost faith, you aren't helping at all. if you lost faith, why are you still here? there's always room for improvement.  just because some things have happened doesn't mean its all over. i still think avicus has a chance. for everyone who still cares, we need to try to do something to get avicus back up. just because we lost some staff doesn't mean the server is rip. we need to figure out something to get everyones faith back, something that will attract more players, i dont know. hopefully staff apps will be coming soon or some way of getting staff so the numbers can rise again, because i cant lie, we do need more staff. i remember when there was 3 admins, 8 sr mods, and 42 mods. alot of them retired, and for good reasons. and all you people who dont like the staff, dont just say they suck, give them a reason that can help them so they can actually improve, dont just say "oh i hate this staff member", give them something to make them better, because im 100% sure, that that is their goal. i dont think avicus is rip. i still think there is a chance to get back in the run as it used to be.
^ This.

FrozenSolstice August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

We're trying are best. Please, let us try. You guys can't expect things to happen in a snap of a finger. Things take time, Kylo developing stuff with Java and whatnot doesn't take 3 minutes.

Staff trying to organize and get ourselves together doesn't take a minute either. Don't you guys think that people retired because of flak from both sides?

When you make unnecessary topics like this one it severely drops our morale (Staff: Mods) and makes us think that we're doing our jobs in vain. Absolutely no appreciation and recognition. 

When I was a MapDev and when I was a simple old regular, I was busy criticizing the Moderator team and being constructive with them. A senior approached me for some advice, the mods knew and understood what I was saying. I swear, you won't be bashed. In fact, I was hand-picked to this position even though I created my topic.

None of us will shoot you guys down for creating constructive posts perfectly. Not create a travesty of a topic like this one. What is the point of this topic? It only induces disunity and lessens morale. It allows negative elements to come on and bash the server even more. 

Speaking of an element...

@Aphelion, yes yes that's nice. But why are you still here then? If you've lost faith why don't you leave? I know that if I lost faith I would leave the server to rot in peace. If you don't want to be bothered with the server yet you have the impulse to go on and spread negativity then perhaps ask for a forum-ban? 

It makes no sense saying you've lost faith yet you're still here.
What exactly are the staff doing thats so amazing and takes this long?

TheColdCrafter August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

What exactly are the staff doing thats so amazing and takes this long?
They're trying to work on things that make them better, but they could use some ideas/constructive criticism, and as for the developers, they're trying to fix the things that everyone comeplains about, things aren't instant.

Zintenka August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

What exactly are the staff doing thats so amazing and takes this long?
I don't want to leak anything but basically, we're trying to set ourselves straight. Organize ourselves better. 

With... recent events and some retired people, everything is a bit disheveled. It isn't helping much that you guys are doing things like this. We appreciate criticism Frozen, but we want it to be constructive.

In your honest opinion, do you think that this topic will help at all?

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

It's so sad to see everyone in the community and the staff team question and attack each other.

Everyone always has negative things to say.

No matter what we do, even when we make positive progress,
someone's always there to call us out and shoot us down.

It's so upsetting.

In a time where we all need to be united, we couldn't be more far apart.

TheColdCrafter August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

It's so sad to see everyone in the community and the staff team question and attack each other.

Everyone always has negative things to say.

No matter what we do, even when we make positive progress,
someone's always there to call us out and shoot us down.

It's so upsetting.

In a time where we all need to be united, we couldn't be more far apart.
Well part of the reason for this is the people that are
salty/mad/trolls
are just giving up and saying avicus is dead and basically causing flame left and right, and the people who actually still care about avicus try to defend against that because they have different beliefs. i've seen alot of people who are retired/mad about something just saying that avicus is going to die here

FrozenSolstice August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

I don't want to leak anything but basically, we're trying to set ourselves straight. Organize ourselves better. 

With... recent events and some retired people, everything is a bit disheveled. It isn't helping much that you guys are doing things like this. We appreciate criticism Frozen, but we want it to be constructive.

In your honest opinion, do you think that this topic will help at all?
I'm trying to work on the sidelines and discuss this with staff members higher up. I apologise for my harsh wording and blunt sentences, but I'm at my wits end.

Aphelion August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

We're trying are best. Please, let us try. You guys can't expect things to happen in a snap of a finger. Things take time, Kylo developing stuff with Java and whatnot doesn't take 3 minutes.

Staff trying to organize and get ourselves together doesn't take a minute either. Don't you guys think that people retired because of flak from both sides?

When you make unnecessary topics like this one it severely drops our morale (Staff: Mods) and makes us think that we're doing our jobs in vain. Absolutely no appreciation and recognition. 

When I was a MapDev and when I was a simple old regular, I was busy criticizing the Moderator team and being constructive with them. A senior approached me for some advice, the mods knew and understood what I was saying. I swear, you won't be bashed. In fact, I was hand-picked to this position even though I created my topic.

None of us will shoot you guys down for creating constructive posts perfectly. Not create a travesty of a topic like this one. What is the point of this topic? It only induces disunity and lessens morale. It allows negative elements to come on and bash the server even more. 

Speaking of an element...

@Aphelion, yes yes that's nice. But why are you still here then? If you've lost faith why don't you leave? I know that if I lost faith I would leave the server to rot in peace. If you don't want to be bothered with the server yet you have the impulse to go on and spread negativity then perhaps ask for a forum-ban? 

It makes no sense saying you've lost faith yet you're still here.
It has been over six months since I played on this server and I post on the forums less than every week or two, how am I "here"? 

I would also like to know how I "asked for a forum ban" when I said I lost faith, did I really hit a soft spot? xD

SnowSX3 August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

It has been over six months since I played on this server and I post on the forums less than every week or two, how am I "here"? 

I would also like to know how I "asked for a forum ban" when I said I lost faith, did I really hit a soft spot? xD
"did I really hit a soft spot xD"
Leave the immaturity at the door.

Zintenka August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

I'm trying to work on the sidelines and discuss this with staff members higher up. I apologise for my harsh wording and blunt sentences, but I'm at my wits end.
It's alright, everyone is. We just have to try harder and stay more unified. Not create topics like these, know what I'm saying? :)

BoldAndBrash August 25, 2015 at 8:08 PM UTC

It has been over six months since I played on this server and I post on the forums less than every week or two, how am I "here"? 

I would also like to know how I "asked for a forum ban" when I said I lost faith, did I really hit a soft spot? xD
As long as your posting, or have anything to do with Avicus, you're part of the community and still considered "here."


@Frozen the seniors actually discussed some staff with the staff in slack, and in around 7 days, you'll be happy. I hope. :)

FrozenSolstice August 25, 2015 at 8:08 PM UTC

As long as your posting, or have anything to do with Avicus, you're part of the community and still considered "here."


@Frozen the seniors actually discussed some staff with the staff in slack, and in around 7 days, you'll be happy. I hope. :)
Wat.

rememes August 25, 2015 at 8:08 PM UTC

I think its time i get promoted.

Storm997 August 25, 2015 at 8:08 PM UTC

I agree with the staff, and I agree that things can be changed for the better, avicus isn't rip, hooray, etc etc.  One thing I do have a problem with is this "I don't want to leak anything" business.  What?  Isn't that the point of the community?  Shouldn't you be able to tell us what you're doing so we can give feedback?  So we can make suggestions?  You're not some game company trying to build hype, you're our only hope of this server lasting.  The best move for you now is to tell us your ideas, run them by us first.  Tell us what you're hoping change, and admit where things need fixing.  We are your best source for doing thing that make the community happy, because as it happens, we are the community.

Cynthesis August 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM UTC

I agree with the staff, and I agree that things can be changed for the better, avicus isn't rip, hooray, etc etc.  One thing I do have a problem with is this "I don't want to leak anything" business.  What?  Isn't that the point of the community?  Shouldn't you be able to tell us what you're doing so we can give feedback?  So we can make suggestions?  You're not some game company trying to build hype, you're our only hope of this server lasting.  The best move for you now is to tell us your ideas, run them by us first.  Tell us what you're hoping change, and admit where things need fixing.  We are your best source for doing thing that make the community happy, because as it happens, we are the community.
There is information that's meant to be confidential, though. We don't need to be nosy and get up in the staff teams' faces in order to get information out of them. Just respect their privacy.

DaGoldBrick August 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM UTC

It's actually fucking hilarious to see the staff post the same excuses every post.

Storm997 August 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM UTC

There is information that's meant to be confidential, though. We don't need to be nosy and get up in the staff teams' faces in order to get information out of them. Just respect their privacy.
I agree that we don't have to know everything, but I don't think we should have to "be nosy and get in the staff team's faces" to know what they plan on doing.  They don't have to tell use everything, no, but there shouldn't be anything you're afraid to say for fear of "leaking".

Cynthesis August 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM UTC

I agree that we don't have to know everything, but I don't think we should have to "be nosy and get in the staff team's faces" to know what they plan on doing.  They don't have to tell use everything, no, but there shouldn't be anything you're afraid to say for fear of "leaking".
Still, there is the kind of information that's best kept hidden for a while, though I agree that they could be a lot more... liberal about the things they keep secret.

PieZ August 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM UTC

We're trying are best. Please, let us try. You guys can't expect things to happen in a snap of a finger. Things take time, Kylo developing stuff with Java and whatnot doesn't take 3 minutes.

Staff trying to organize and get ourselves together doesn't take a minute either. Don't you guys think that people retired because of flak from both sides?

When you make unnecessary topics like this one it severely drops our morale (Staff: Mods) and makes us think that we're doing our jobs in vain. Absolutely no appreciation and recognition. 

When I was a MapDev and when I was a simple old regular, I was busy criticizing the Moderator team and being constructive with them. A senior approached me for some advice, the mods knew and understood what I was saying. I swear, you won't be bashed. In fact, I was hand-picked to this position even though I created my topic.

None of us will shoot you guys down for creating constructive posts perfectly. Not create a travesty of a topic like this one. What is the point of this topic? It only induces disunity and lessens morale. It allows negative elements to come on and bash the server even more. 

Speaking of an element...

@Aphelion, yes yes that's nice. But why are you still here then? If you've lost faith why don't you leave? I know that if I lost faith I would leave the server to rot in peace. If you don't want to be bothered with the server yet you have the impulse to go on and spread negativity then perhaps ask for a forum-ban? 

It makes no sense saying you've lost faith yet you're still here.
Here is a few things: Staff barely know how to handle themselves. This has improved looking at this thread but some staff still haven't shown they can handle themselves. You are one of the higher staff members that can act better than most. Just a reminder to staff but you ARE the leaders. You have to act as leaders all the time and getting swept up in children games of personal insults or just placing the blame game is never acceptable.
A good way to restore my faith in staff for me and others is by making your presence known on the forums. When there are threads like these it is the only time a staff member indicates that they do something. This is a little rant but a few days ago there was a flame heavy thread and there would of been a flame if a leader didn't come. Who is this leader? It was me. That isn't me bragging because I was sick of it. No staff indicated that they were acting as a leader when I asked a question a few times in the middle of the thread about the rules. and for 6 hours of waiting and seeing staff in other places on the forums I lost full faith in staff. Look at all threads, if there is little indication that a staff is needed don't look the other way. Help. 
Next is the secrets in the staff team. The devs are more open about their work and if that is happening you have a problem. The tensions between players and staff and other players are rising. Being so secretive is not helping. The players feel left out and if that is happening they want no part of the staff. Just try to make players know a few things so if you still want secrets you can. 
Also a little into my mind. I am anti BS and I am a realist when it comes to situations. Avicus will die if staff vs community relations don't improve.

RIP_Avicus August 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM UTC

This is going nowhere.

Porkyyy August 26, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC

Here is a few things: Staff barely know how to handle themselves. This has improved looking at this thread but some staff still haven't shown they can handle themselves. You are one of the higher staff members that can act better than most. Just a reminder to staff but you ARE the leaders. You have to act as leaders all the time and getting swept up in children games of personal insults or just placing the blame game is never acceptable.
A good way to restore my faith in staff for me and others is by making your presence known on the forums. When there are threads like these it is the only time a staff member indicates that they do something. This is a little rant but a few days ago there was a flame heavy thread and there would of been a flame if a leader didn't come. Who is this leader? It was me. That isn't me bragging because I was sick of it. No staff indicated that they were acting as a leader when I asked a question a few times in the middle of the thread about the rules. and for 6 hours of waiting and seeing staff in other places on the forums I lost full faith in staff. Look at all threads, if there is little indication that a staff is needed don't look the other way. Help. 
Next is the secrets in the staff team. The devs are more open about their work and if that is happening you have a problem. The tensions between players and staff and other players are rising. Being so secretive is not helping. The players feel left out and if that is happening they want no part of the staff. Just try to make players know a few things so if you still want secrets you can. 
Also a little into my mind. I am anti BS and I am a realist when it comes to situations. Avicus will die if staff vs community relations don't improve.
Really good point. I don't want to take any sides in this argument, but Pie is pretty much saying it all, especially near the end. If staff wants to make the server better, their main priority is having a good staff to community relationship. If the community just hates on the staff all the time, and the staff doesn't do much to try to establish a good relationship, nothing will change, I guarentee you.

Rainstruck August 26, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC

Here is a few things: Staff barely know how to handle themselves. This has improved looking at this thread but some staff still haven't shown they can handle themselves. You are one of the higher staff members that can act better than most. Just a reminder to staff but you ARE the leaders. You have to act as leaders all the time and getting swept up in children games of personal insults or just placing the blame game is never acceptable.
A good way to restore my faith in staff for me and others is by making your presence known on the forums. When there are threads like these it is the only time a staff member indicates that they do something. This is a little rant but a few days ago there was a flame heavy thread and there would of been a flame if a leader didn't come. Who is this leader? It was me. That isn't me bragging because I was sick of it. No staff indicated that they were acting as a leader when I asked a question a few times in the middle of the thread about the rules. and for 6 hours of waiting and seeing staff in other places on the forums I lost full faith in staff. Look at all threads, if there is little indication that a staff is needed don't look the other way. Help. 
Next is the secrets in the staff team. The devs are more open about their work and if that is happening you have a problem. The tensions between players and staff and other players are rising. Being so secretive is not helping. The players feel left out and if that is happening they want no part of the staff. Just try to make players know a few things so if you still want secrets you can. 
Also a little into my mind. I am anti BS and I am a realist when it comes to situations. Avicus will die if staff vs community relations don't improve.
*Cue Applause*

+1

Spoookeh August 26, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC

Wait wait wait wait. We are all taking this a bit too far. Why is everyone giving the staff such a hard time when they are trying their best to improve. We can't hurry them up and in all honesty what is this achieving.
Yes they have seen the multiple posts on the forums but it's not like they're actually helping resolve the staff problem.
Let's, as a community, stand back and let them do their work. They seem to be handling most problems pretty well and personally I've seen a little improvement. 
Please, let's all stop escalating the situation so much we all think that Avicus is dying. 

In my opinion the staff need to start being more open about a lot of things with the community. Other than that we should just stand back a bit and let them do their work.

If anyone doesn't like it here you're free to leave anytime you want.

JUBBINATOR August 26, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC

Wait wait wait wait. We are all taking this a bit too far. Why is everyone giving the staff such a hard time when they are trying their best to improve. We can't hurry them up and in all honesty what is this achieving.
Yes they have seen the multiple posts on the forums but it's not like they're actually helping resolve the staff problem.
Let's, as a community, stand back and let them do their work. They seem to be handling most problems pretty well and personally I've seen a little improvement. 
Please, let's all stop escalating the situation so much we all think that Avicus is dying. 

In my opinion the staff need to start being more open about a lot of things with the community. Other than that we should just stand back a bit and let them do their work.

If anyone doesn't like it here you're free to leave anytime you want.
"If anyone doesn't like it here you're free to leave anytime you want."
That's the impending issue tho...
We can't hurry them up but we can make them better, the problem is while avicus is getting better we isn't doing something right if it warrant this much complaining. Sure, the occasional bitching is expected, but when a sizeable chunk of people is convinced that enough isn't being done,that's an issue that should be resolved quite soon. The staff can try and try, but unless they change, then this something they is doing wrong, this something causing so much trouble, it aint gonna change none neither

Spoookeh August 26, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC

"If anyone doesn't like it here you're free to leave anytime you want."
That's the impending issue tho...
We can't hurry them up but we can make them better, the problem is while avicus is getting better we isn't doing something right if it warrant this much complaining. Sure, the occasional bitching is expected, but when a sizeable chunk of people is convinced that enough isn't being done,that's an issue that should be resolved quite soon. The staff can try and try, but unless they change, then this something they is doing wrong, this something causing so much trouble, it aint gonna change none neither
It won't change overnight. We have to be patient and trust them.

JUBBINATOR August 26, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC

It won't change overnight. We have to be patient and trust them.
But they been saying they is gonna change for a good while now, so while it aint changin overnight or nothin it better change pretty quick

Spoookeh August 26, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC

But they been saying they is gonna change for a good while now, so while it aint changin overnight or nothin it better change pretty quick
I agree we have been waiting a while now. The staff team isn't in the perfect state at the moment but it's not as bad as everyone is making it out to be.