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Comment — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 21:57

Character Info
Name: 
Comment
Server: 
Gorgonnash
Race: 
Human
Class: 
Paladin
Role: 
Tanking
General Questions
Which days are you available for organized guild events? (Raids, RBGs, etc): 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Sunday
UI
Upload UI: 
Which addons do you consider essential and why?: 
If they help you, I think you should consider using them. I also have Recount and Omen. Though I'm not fond of Mods playing the game for you. I enjoy X-Perl for bars, and DBM for notifications on bosses. Pally Power is nice for simplification on buffs. I run a few mods for arenas also. Gladius and Interrupt Bar help, mainly Interrupt Bar for when I'm playing Holy. I'm open to lots of options though.
PvE
Raid Experience: 
Well I was trying to run with Fjun's 10-man awhile back. Due to scheduling I wasn't able to hold true to that raid found a better suited time frame which happened to be with Craeg, Poisondonut, Capinbill, and a few other DF members I can't remember off the top of my head. Anyhow, that fell apart after a few weeks, even though much progression was being made, due to work or school for a few people. Since then I've just been doing what I can when I can. I've cleared through Dreamwalker but no farther in ICC10. I app'd to BF, though I'm not their type so it didn't sit well in the trial run raid. In that raid we also cleared through Dreamwalker but after that I was sat for their better geared tank so they could down Sindragosa and further progress, this being in ICC25. I'm really looking more for anything I can get in whether it be 10 or 25 man. I'm happy to go wherever is needed or wanted.
Personal
What timezone are you in?: 
USA/TX
Tell us a little about yourself.: 
I'm in school currently for Audio Engineering, Studio Productions and Live Sound. I'm taking 15 hours this semester. I work at Olive Garden as a server. On the side, I shoot free-lance videography with a few friends of mine doing weddings, live events at venues, or whatever other multi-cam jobs come available. I didn't intend for that to sound like a euphemism for porn, but it isn't just in case you were wondering lol. I've been playing guitar for several years and have recently taken up piano to further my compatibility in the music industry.
Open/Closed: 
Closed
Shihli's picture

If you need a tank, you need

Shihli — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 14:02

If you need a tank, you need a tank.  He doesn't need to have a <Downfall> tag over his head to do it.

I'm ultimately neutral here.  Mendaren isn't a bad guy and he's got a lot of friends in guild, but he is INFAMOUSLY unreliable when it comes to actually sticking around.

On the one hand <Downfall> shouldn't be in the habit of ginviting anyone and everyone after one decent raid night, as has occassionally happened in the not-so-distant past.  Likewise, <Downfall> should also not be treated like a revolving door and be so willing to reinvite people that decide to leave to find greener pastures, only to find they can't find them.

comment's a good dude

poisondonut — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:36

I've run with him alot and I think it would be nice to have him in guild.  If the issue is the possibility of a gquit, then there would be no point ever inviting anyone because that's always a possibility. We invite terrible players we hardly know after 1 night of fill in raiding, only to have them quit the game entirely and still have a <downfall> tag over their head. I don't see what the big deal is honestly.  Good player that would be a benefit to have in downfall.  I'd take Comment any day over someone yelling "let's do it live" to the point I'd like to drill a hole in my temple and pour maple syrup inside.

Shihli's picture

A)  Aelysia is no longer in

Shihli — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:48

A)  Aelysia is no longer in guild.

B)  Mendaren has been in guild at least three times before.

C)  Every time he has been in guild, he has summarily gquit to "play with friends" or "find a group to raid with" or what not.

The big deal is, Mendaren has been given every possible opportunity to be in <Downfall> over the past few years and every time he's joined, he's gquit for myriad other reasons.

Is he a good player?  Yes.  Would he be a benefit in <Downfall>?  Possibly.

Is he likely to bail on us again?  If history says anything, yes.

Michael Irvin

poisondonut — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:52

was an amazing WR who was caught up with drugs over and over again. But he's been clean for awhile and holds a steady job as a commentator.  History cannot predict the future.

well sure

h4mm32 — Sat, 02/20/2010 - 10:01

But it does give us an idea on what may, and based on percentages, is probable to happen.

Shihli's picture

Notice that Michael Irvin

Shihli — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:56

Notice that Michael Irvin isn't playing football anymore.

Shihli's picture

Need to reiterate

Shihli — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:50

Mendaren has been in the guild many, many times.  This isn't a matter of him gquitting one time and wanting to come back.  I think this would be his ... fourth?  Fifth?  Time being reinvited to <Downfall> were his application to be accepted.

Grasen's picture

assumeing the location is

Grasen — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:45

assumeing the location is correct,     it;s not mend,    mendarian wasnt in Texas i am sure of it.

Grasen's picture

on that notw,  where bouts in

Grasen — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:48

on that notw,  where bouts in Texas?

Kognus's picture

It is Mendaren and he is from

Kognus — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:12

It is Mendaren and he is from Texas. Grasen. :)

Grasen's picture

didnt think he was local,   

Grasen — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:22

didnt think he was local,    how the hell did i not know that?

Grasen's picture

please log in ple tank gear.

Grasen — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:25

please log in ple tank gear.

Aidin's picture

Hello sir or madam, and

Aidin — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 09:11

Hello sir or madam, and welcome to the Downfall recruitment process. If you fancy a quick invite, have thin skin, or like purps over people then don't waste your time reading what follows, just press on now.  If you are a skilled player, or even a player in need of a little molding, and you have time to dedicate to dead bosses, and to a community of people that do more together then play a video game, then here's a few things for you.

Recruitment Process

Step 1 Application :
Well you've already completed this step by taking the time to complete our lengthy application.  Some think it's silly, we have documented proof that it easily weeds out the douchebags before wasting too much of our time.

Step 2 Who are you? : Type /join dfrecruit in game.  This will put you in our global chat channel for recruits.  You'll find lots of Downfall members in that channel often shouting for people for random heroics.  This will get your name out there, let people get to know you.  The more people you get to know, the more people will begin to comment on your application, and thus keep it "alive"

Until you start to get comments from those who excel in your class, or those who have nice/not so nice things to say about you as they get to know you, it's up to YOU to keep your application active, it's not just a matter of posting and never coming back, we are a website oriented guild, get used to using it.

Step 3 Be There :
Be online during raid times, its even better if you're on from start to finish, since people will DC mid raid.  If you're apping to raid, it's a long and grueling process.  We DO need consistant skilled players for both 25 man raids, and you're not the only person trying to get that spot.  What we like to see is our apps posting on the raid events that they are available to fill in on a given night.  Then if you've posted that you're going to be on that night, make sure to shout our a reminder in dfrecruit just as raid is about to start just to let us know you're on. It may be weeks, it may be months before you see action, but you may end up with a spot the first time you join the recruit channel.

All questions regarding raid invite status for Kitten Brigade should be directed Zariyah in game, or alt Sainttaryn.

All questions regarding raid invite status for Salmon should be directed Ataraxia.

Please do not bother the other raid leaders, they have lots to do already.


Well that's what you can expect for the next few weeks/months.  We've had applicants that have waited over 3 months for an invite, we've invited people within a few days, every situation is different. So get you're name out there, get some comments, and good luck to you!

Kognus's picture

Comment quit <Downfall> on

Kognus — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 05:43

Comment quit <Downfall> on his paladin a number of months ago to PvP with some friends. He had intended to leave his other characters (that he still played on with other guildies on a regular basis) in guild, but they were removed for understandable reasons which I don't personally agree with. I have explained these reasons in the past and as far as I'm concerned it is water under the bridge. I have discussed his returning with him in game and I think that at this point he has a desire to rejoin the guild and be a part of its future long term. He is a nice guy and an excellent paladin who would be an asset to the community as well as to any raid group that he is a part of. Furthermore, he is one of my best and oldest friends in game. I see no downside to inviting him back.

This is just my opinion.

Aeolyn's picture

I'm confused.

Aeolyn — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 08:08

Why does someone have to /gquit in order to PVP with friends? I still manage to BG spam okay with friends outside of the guild. I don't see why Arena play would be any different.

Onrique's picture

If you feel like you

Onrique — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 11:30

If you feel like you contribute nothing to the guild you are in, I can understand the desire to try and find a home that you feel like you can contribute more to. If I ran a 10 man with another guild, and did arena with another guild, and wasn't in a 25 man raid in Downfall, then what am I doing in Downfall?


For what it's worth, Ive done some arena matches with Comment, and i will say that he is very skilled and seems like a pretty nice guy.

Shihli's picture

Comment/Mendaren has also

Shihli — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:40

Comment/Mendaren has also been in the guild many times in the past, has gquit many times in the past, and if reinvited I would see little reason for him to change that behavior.

Shihli's picture

@Comment

Shihli — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 03:37

Didn't you gquit?

I did gquit. The original

Comment — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 09:58

I did gquit. The original owner was in Downfall at the time, not me. I think you had actually asked Kognus why I was still in the guild and hadn't left already and when you have a thought like that hanging over your head it doesn't leave a lot of room to want to stay in the guild. I had interaction with some people, knowing only a few names and didn't honestly feel at home at the time. So I made a new guild with the people that I was doing arenas with just to be able to hang out. However, since being able to develop a likeness to those I've been able to raid with or group with through 10 mans and daily heroics and even a small amount of BGs, it's a lot easier to feel among friends in Downfall. I respect decisions that are to be made. Anyways, I was just checking to see if any comments had been made before I went to work so I must be headed off for now.

Aidin's picture

Gquit?  How come I don't

Aidin — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 09:13

Gquit?  How come I don't recognize the name?  I thought I knew everyone...damn.

Dragon's picture

I believe this is Mendaran

Dragon — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 09:52

I believe this is Mendaran and it is Darkspeed's old paladin who was given a name change upon the change of ownership.

Gares of War's picture

If this is Mendaran, he has

Gares of War — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 11:28

If this is Mendaran, he has quit NUMEROUS times from Downfall for PVP, boredom, more progressed guild, etc. etc.  I don't think he is a bad guy at all, but you need to give a hell of a good reason why you should be brought back.  Guilds are communities, and not some stepping stone to the next best thing, or at least, that is my opinion.

Craeg's picture

I have known Dan (Comment)

Craeg — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 19:48

I have known Dan (Comment) for about 5months now. I can tell you that Darkspeed/Mendaran doesn't not play that account anymore. From what i know Darkspeed/Mendaran quit WOW to play Aion (good move there).Then Darkspeed/Mendaran gave Dan (Comment) his account to play. Now i know I'm 100% right about this because Darkspeed/Mendaran has come back to WOW and created his own account. Yes, Darkspeed/Mendaran  is back, but on another account.

Kognus's picture

Mendaren is Dan's original

Kognus — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 19:51

Mendaren is Dan's original character, Craeg. Darkspeed is a different dude. He's the original owner of Dan's current account.

Craeg's picture

ah ok 

Craeg — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 19:54

ah ok 

Shihli's picture

Gares nailed it right on the

Shihli — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:39

Gares nailed it right on the head.  Assuming this is still Mendaren playing this toon, I question honestly - if you were re-invited - how long you would remain in guild until "something better" came along, again, which led to you leaving, again.

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