Congratulations to our Newest Peacekeeper Arteir!!!!

[Artiere]

The application submitted by arteir is as follows:

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***Please look over this >>>> thread <<<< before starting your application.*** Before we get started, did you read the "How to Join PR thread" (linked above), and do you understand our application/Trial system? (It is mandatory to do so to be accepted!): Yes Age?: 25 (almost 26) Gender: Female Where are you from?: I don't give out geographical information until I know the guild for my own comfort reasons. I will say that I am in the midwest What is your main character's in-game name?: Artier (Arty) Which is the AC for your main character?: Sage What level is your main character at this time?: currently 1 (i'm restarting) What interests and activities do you enjoy spending your time on both in and out of game?: When I'm not being an awesome graduate student in engineering, I like to spend time with my IRL friends and family. I watch anime, play other video games, and crochet. I am also teaching myself how to build props and costumes for steampunk and cosplay purposes. In game, you can generally find me leveling up, doing PvE things, crafting (where applicable), and talking on TS. I also would eventually enjoy raiding and other endgame activities. How did you hear about Pax Republica?: Recruited by Dordrac What was it about Pax Republica that encouraged you to sign up with us, rather than with another guild?: After hearing how awesome this guild is from Dordrac for a solid week (literally), I decided to apply to join. Personally, I like the whole community aspect of the guild and ya'll seem pretty nice. Do you consider yourself a hardcore player, casual player, or somewhere in-between?: In between, its very job related Are you currently a member of any SWTOR Republic guild? You can not join us if you're in another Republic guild.: No If so, which guild, and which faction? : N/A Have you ever been kicked from a guild for poor conduct, unruly behavior, or inactivity?: Yes, but the guilds I"ve joined were in games were there was a high turn over rate (ie. you got kicked if you were inactive for 1 day due to the high rate of player base). In cases like that I just rejoined the guild I wanted. If that's confusing, just ask me. Which of the following interests you most?: Story Which of the following interests you second most?: Exploring Which of the following interests you third most?: PvE When you've been in a guild a long time, do you usually stay a regular member, or do you end up in/aspire to be in a leadership position?: Regular Member The following questions are to provide you with a quick insight regarding the trial requirements. Do you acknowledge that activity is key to our community and that failure to contribute to the community(every week unless on leave of absence) could result in possible removal from the guild?: Yes Do you promise to act with maturity, friendliness and courtesy towards all Pax Republica Members... and other SWTOR players?: Yes Do you acknowledge that you must complete all the trial requirements given to you by the Pax Republica Officers to become a full member?: Yes True or False: You will re-visit the forums often over the next two weeks as you go through the Trials.: True Is there anything else you would like to include as to why we should accept you as an applicant to Pax Republica?: I am a very regular player when I decide to play an mmo. I have held leadership positions before, including running my own guild, in Rift, Guild Wars 2 and have been a regular contributor to games such as WoW, Final Fantasy, and other mmos like it. I have been a member of many guilds and consider myself productive in any guild that I am in. I truly love my guildies and I am happy to get to know you as well! Are there any questions about the guild you would like answered?: Not at this time. I"m sure I"ll have more as this process continues. Once again to ensure you know how things work: "I read the "How to Join PR thread" (linked above), and I understand Pax's application/Trial system, activity rules, etc.": True

[Scubax]

Great app. I look forward to seeing you around.  Enjoy 4.0!

[Nwahs]

Hello!  What is your dream engineering job?

[Artiere]

Scuba_Steve wrote:

Great app. I look forward to seeing you around.  Enjoy 4.0!

 I look forward to meeting you also! I'm hoping that I'll be able to fully enjoy the game after my thesis defense in 2 weeks!

[Artiere]

Nwahs Nirom wrote:

Hello!  What is your dream engineering job?

 Actually, I don't know right now! I'm currently at a cross-roads in my career due to my imminent graduation with my Masters. I am looking at industry and research positions, as well as returning to school to maybe pursue a PhD (that's for research, not industry). 

It doesn't help that I truely love all parts of my field (even the ones that I'm frankly terrible at), so I'm open to different experiences for working. 

[Iolo'pax]

Thank you Arty for your well written and very honest application. Pax Republica too has activity requirements, but they are nowhere near the level you describe from your previous guild, so I don't think you will have a problem meeting them. You are gonna be an engineer eh? Here's a  question, Can you come up with 5 practical uses for a Swingline stapler that doesn't have any staples?

 

[Artiere]

Iolo'pax wrote:

Thank you Arty for your well written and very honest application. Pax Republica too has activity requirements, but they are nowhere near the level you describe from your previous guild, so I don't think you will have a problem meeting them. You are gonna be an engineer eh? Here's a  question, Can you come up with 5 practical uses for a Swingline stapler that doesn't have any staples?

 I figured that you did not, and I shouldn't have much trouble (unless there is a random event of life) being active. I am indeed an engineer and to answer your question:

 1) Weapon in case of break in or zombie appocalyse

2) window breaking device in case of emergency

3) leaver (assuming your stapler opens all the way and the object isn't heavy and the stapler is metal). Note, do not use a red stapler for this..that's my stapler

4) secret storage device (remove the spring and you can store some smallish objects there. 

5) With some quick modifications, I could probably make a pretty convincing steam punk weapon with one

[Iolo'pax]

Welcome to your trial process for Pax Republica! Let's get started:

During this welcoming period you will have 14 days to complete some tasks that will acclimate you into the guild and help you decide if we are the right guild for you!

Then, there will be three days for guild members to vote on whether or not they believe you should be allowed to join.  Virtually no one gets voted no... usually by then someone that doesn't fit in has already been asked to end their trials.

(If you need your Trial to be extended a couple of days due to a trip, or a serious emergency, etc., please contact an Admin and be sure to let them know when you'll be back.)

If you have any questions during any phase of your trials, a lot of helpful information can be found HERE.

Please post in your thread whenever you complete a task.

Here are your tasks:

Complete √ 1. Update your profile here at Pax Republica with a forum Avatar. ***NOTE***- Your avatar cannot be one of the generic default avatars that GuildLaunch gives you. It should be something unique so that it's easier to associate your name with some kind of image, this allows us to get to know you better.

Complete √ 2. Make an introductory post in your specified class forum provided below. Please use it as a chance to introduce yourself to the family, as this is a more permanent area for people to get to know you (your own "personal area" on the forums, if you will) than your application thread.

Trooper Barracks - Smuggler Cantina - Consular Library - Knight Praxeum

Complete √ 3. Either your Guild Launch user name should be your "main" character name in SWTOR, or you should link your main character to your GL account. Here's how to do the latter:

•  Go to User Profile (Your name) at the top right of the forums.
•  Under Characters tab, go to Add Character, make sure you choose ToR for your game and The Galactic Republic as your faction. Create the name as your main character's name in SWTOR!
•  Now that your character has been created, go to the Sites tab under User Profile.
•  Under Forum Posting As Settings select your character and click Set Character to Post As.
•  Finished!

Complete √ 4. Go over our Charter (our Rules and Regulations document) and be sure to post that you accept it. Please read it carefully BEFORE accepting. Click here.

Complete √ 5. Log on to SWTOR and whisper anyone of rank Justicar or above with your in-game name so we can add you to the guild. For a list of our rank structure and names of officers, please Click here.

Complete √ 6. Arrange and interview with an officer. The interview with be conducted in Teamspeak. The interview gives you the chance to meet with an officer and ask any questions you may have regarding your membership in the guild, and they will take the opportunity to get to know you better.

For a complete list of officers you can approach for an interview, Click here. It is YOUR responsibility to post in your trials thread that you need an interview and to let officers know what your schedule is so that they can offer to help you... or you can PM an officer to schedule your interview before Phase 1 is over. Please don't leave this until the last minute.

Complete √ 7. Group with Pax Republica members to complete 3 guild "missions". You must be in Teamspeak during these missions. A single mission is either:

1. Two GSF battles
2. One Flashpoints
3. Two Warzones
4. Half a PvE Raid (In other words, one raid attendance counts as two of these "missions")
5. 30-45minutes of any other in-game activity (questing, etc.)

(Note: It is up to you to post here the different "missions" you completed and who was in the group(s).) The point of this step is to get in groups with Pax members to get to know them, and for them to get to know you!

► Voting Phase

8. Members will have 3 days to vote on whether you have passed or failed as a member, so sit back and relax!

While you wait to pass your trials, you should check out the entire forums if you haven't already.  If you're a raider, be sure to read all the PvE forums - raiding guidelines, DPS parses, etc.  You should post in the PvE forums a thread saying you're interested in raiding with your time availability, current gear level, class, talent spec, how many datacrons you've collected, if you have companion bonuses, etc. Same thing with PvP or GSF... post in those forums with similar information if you're interested!

This is also a time you can ask around about how to join our Pax Republica Facebook Group and our Pax Republica GroupMe Channels.

 

 

Good luck!

[Nwahs]

lol awesome questions and answers!  welcome!

[Artiere]

Update: I made a Jedi Knight, not a consular. I had to remake my character to switch servers. Sorry for any confusion

[Nwahs]

No worries!

[Frost290]

Ooooooo what kind field in engineering are you focusing on?

I am currently pursuing a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.

 

[Artiere]

Frost290 wrote:

Ooooooo what kind field in engineering are you focusing on? I am currently pursuing a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.

 I am currently working on finishing up my Master's in Materials Science and Engineering. 

[Artiere]

So, by my count I have completed line items 1-5. I still need an interview with an officer and to complete the participation requirements.

[Artiere]

Update: I have completed 3 warzones today with guildies (thanks all!). I got some achievements and laughs as I literally beat people with my practice saber!