Welcome our newest Peacekeeper, Sticx45!

[Sticx45]

The application submitted by Sticx45 is as follows:

[Sticx45]

One other question I neglected to ask. Do you guys have any idea how many nights a week you are thinking of raiding? Obviously this would depend on the content available. But say for conversation sake that there is more content available than can be done in a week.

[Blind Equilibrium]

Welcome to our corner of the internet and thank you for taking the time to apply! Your application is well thought out and well written and as such I have only a few questions/comments:

Sticx45 wrote:

What are your strengths and weaknesses?: On the flip side I expect the same out of anyone I count as a friend. While I am not intolerant of those that can't meet or exceeded the effort I put into something. I also will not go out of my way to coddle and help someone who refuses to put in effort them selves.

Aside for an unwillingness to carry a person who isn't putting in the effort, do you have anything else that you would consider a weakness? The reason I ask is we try to get to know the person behind the gamer.

Sticx45 wrote:

What is your SWTOR forum name? Please provide a link to your profile.: Settix

Could you please provide the copy/paste link to your profile?

Sticx45 wrote:

And lastly, are there any questions about the guild you would like answered?: If i find that tanking as a shadow does not suit me, or there are serious game-breaking problems with it. Will I be removed from the guild and have to re-apply? Or would I be allowed to pick up a Guardian in lieu of those problems? At this point I am fairly set on the shadow having played it a bit on several occasions. But if there are serious problems with it, I would hate to find myself without a guild due to having to switch classes.

No, upon you successfully completing your trials, you will be a full member of this community. We understand that a class may not live up to a players expectations post launch and have a plan in place to allow class/AC changes for a period of time post launch. Constant "main swapping" outside of the launch grace period will however be frowned upon.

Sticx45 wrote:

One other question I neglected to ask. Do you guys have any idea how many nights a week you are thinking of raiding? Obviously this would depend on the content available. But say for conversation sake that there is more content available than can be done in a week.

Currently we are aiming for a scheduled "primary raid group" two to three days a week. However, with raid sizes as they are combined with the number of members we have, there will likely be a large number of scheduled and pick up guild raids throughout the week.

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As a former service member also I am curious, what branch did you serve in and what MOS/NEC?

Once again, thank you taking the time to apply! Please check back frequently for more questions from the community and best of luck!

[Sticx45]

Blind Equilibrium wrote:

Aside for an unwillingness to carry a person who isn't putting in the effort, do you have anything else that you would consider a weakness? The reason I ask is we try to get to know the person behind the gamer.

Well lets see! I have an addiction to Mt Dew & Noodle Bowls. But I'm thinking you want something deeper

I have a very annoying habit of never letting good enough slide. A few people think that my need to organize everything is a bit borderline psychopathic, but I think it's just good planning. Other than that I do have an irritating habit of talking over people in vent every once in a while. I don't jabber on mindlessly, but several years with a guild leader that could talk for 7 min straight. I kind of learned to talk over him if you wanted to get anything said. The only other thing that is relevant that comes to mind is I don't really post on forums just for the sake of posting. I'm kind of the "I don't say anything until I have something actually useful to say type". So given the guilds activity requirements i'll actually have to push myself to post more on the forums.

Blind Equilibrium wrote:

Could you please provide the copy/paste link to your profile?

http://www.swtor.com/community/member.php?u=107353

Blind Equilibrium wrote:

No, upon you successfully completing your trials, you will be a full member of this community. We understand that a class may not live up to a players expectations post launch and have a plan in place to allow class/AC changes for a period of time post launch. Constant "main swapping" outside of the launch grace period will however be frowned upon.

This is great to hear, I was a bit worried.

Blind Equilibrium wrote:

As a former service member also I am curious, what branch did you serve in and what MOS/NEC?

USMC 0351, Anti tank assault. Although the unit I was in was a NEO battalion. So our MOS was re-tasked with breaching & explosive ordinance more than we were with anti tank. The largest vehicle I ever ended up firing a rocket at was a ford truck with armor plating welded onto it carrying a mounted DShK.

[Captain Bubbles]

Hi Stick! Welcome to the forums! I liked your app, you put a lot of time and effort in it. I'd like to know, which conventions did you get to go to? I'm so jealous And what is it about tanking with a shadow that you prefer, at the moment, over the guardian?

[Sticx45]

Captain Bubbles wrote:

Hi Stick! Welcome to the forums! I liked your app, you put a lot of time and effort in it. I'd like to know, which conventions did you get to go to? I'm so jealous And what is it about tanking with a shadow that you prefer, at the moment, over the guardian?

Hi. Thanks for the warm welcome. I made it to e3, Motor City Comic con, Chicago comic con, Pax2011 (was at a job in Seattle), PaxEast2011. Luckily I have a wife that, while not understanding of my gaming, at least supports me in it. I've only gotten to tank with a shadow once in a pre-made character for about 10 min. So I really could not get in depth with it much. Mostly is the ascetical aspects and lore behind it rather than any real game mechanics.

[Sticx45]

One unrelated thing I did notice from my time playing though. I can not stand the way the male Jedi knight carries the 1h light saber. Cocked at his shoulder like that running around it just looks odd. Now the female knight carries it more like a oriental animation style which i kind of like. Totally unrelated, but there you go!

p.s. on a side note is there any way to avoid the darn Captcha every post? I hate those things.

[Rebmac!]

I believe, once you verify your guild launch e-mail, you should be able to avoid the captcha...

As a Jedi Knight, I often find my self, forcing my saber to be put away, it just looks odd to me, holding it out all the time. I've held a sword, it's tireing after a good 5 minutes, heck I was in bootcamp (navy) and we had to hold a pencil... that starts burning after a good 5 minutes, I dont care how light a saber it, you just dont go holding it out all the time.

[Arkathos]

Very nice to have you in ventrilo today at the consular meeting! Gaiutus approves this application with the first ever, GAIUTUS APPROVED STAMP!!

http://files1.guildlaunch.net/guild/library/118791/approvedStamp.png

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[Sticx45]

Whootitie =) (Jawa noise)

***edit*** not that I'm done playing games =)

I feel quite honored. I don't know what to say... I would just like to thank my adoring fans, my fans, and of course my wife. Without whom none of this would have been possible. I love you baby.

In all seriousness, I eagerly await my PM =)

[Tcyiora]

Since Alex approved you XD are you ready to start your trial?

[Sticx45]

Tcyiora wrote:

Since Alex approved you XD are you ready to start your trial?

Ohhh I've got shivers down my spine. I feel like I am being tested for padawan training. I eagerly waiting my trial with mild trepidation!

BTW your sig is very bright =P I feel like it's shooting rainbows and unicorns at me.

[nolongeramember]

Congrats sticx! I read your app and I think you'd fit in nicely with us

Gaiutus Baltar wrote:

Very nice to have you in ventrilo today at the consular meeting! Gaiutus approves this application with the first ever, GAIUTUS APPROVED STAMP!!

That's awesome!

[Sticx45]

Love your sig Matternous. It's simple and clean, yet gives you just a bit of a shiver.

[Tcyiora]

►Trial Phase 1: Complete √
►Trial Phase 2: Complete √
►Trial Phase 3: Will start on the 6th


Welcome to your trial process for Pax Republica! Let’s get started.

During this trial you will have 7 days, starting 10/22/2011 and ending 10/30/2011, to complete seven tasks as part of Trial Phase 1. Trial Phase 2 will consist of another 7 days in which, you must complete the eighth and ninth task and take the time to see how well you fit into our community. Trial Phase 3 is the voting phase that will last for 3 days. During this phase members can cast their vote on whether you pass or fail.
As you undergo these tasks, you will not only complete the steps necessary to become a fully functioning member of Pax, you'll also learn if Pax is the guild you actually want to join.
At the end of this trial your application will be re-evaluated for the final decision. Do not hesitate to send me a private message, email, or Skype message with any questions or concerns. Here are your tasks:

►Phase 1

1. You must make 15 new posts in our forums.
(Note: Please keep your posts meaningful, these must be done in phase 1).
You're starting phase 1 at 179 posts and must reach 194 posts to pass this requirement of phase 1. Complete √

2. You must update your profile here at Pax Republica with a forum Avatar. Complete √

3. You must make an introductory post in your specified class forum provided below.

Trooper Barracks - Smuggler Cantina - Consular Library - Knight Praxeum Complete √

4. Declare your class and your advanced class in the Guild Roster. Complete √

5. You must PM either the Consul, an Arbiters, or an Envoy (preferably your Class Leader) and give them the necessary info for creating your Ventrilo account. You need to PM your desired name and password. Here is a link to a helpful thread with sig and Vent info.
(Note: Please keep your Ventrilo name the same as your Forum name.)
Click Here. Complete √

6. Go over our Charter (our Rules and Regulations document) and be sure to post that you accept it. Please read it carefully BEFORE accepting. Here is a link to the thread:
Click Here. Complete √

7. You must arrange an interview with either the Consul, the Arbiters, or an Envoy (again, preferably your Class Leader). The interview will be conducted in Ventrilo before your trial period is completed. 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. Complete √


►Phase 2

8. You must make an additional 15 new posts in our forums
(Note: Please keep your posts meaningful, these must be done in phase 2).
You're starting phase 2 at 256 posts and must reach 271 posts to pass this requirement of phase 2.
Complete √

9. You must get into vent and a game for at least one day. Please try to maintain Ventrilo activity throughout and after your Trial, as participation will be mandatory upon The Old Republic's release.
(Note: A game with us is optional vent is not, this may be completed in the first phase) Complete √

10. You must seek out and speak in Ventrilo with 4 different people (2 officers and 2 regular members ranked Peacekeeper or higher) about your application and potential membership within Pax Republica. It is up to you to post when these have been completed. You can speak to all four at once if able. Complete √


►Phase 3

11. Members will have 3 days to vote on whether you have passed or failed as a member, so try to relax and good luck!