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Wrel

Wrel

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~~ AESOP APPLICATION (in many parts, just keep reading...) ~~

RS Name: Nohzen. The name I'd wanted was taken, which is probably no big surprise given the huge number of accounts in use. But I refused to do something with spaces or numbers as a riff on my first choice. I actually spent a couple of hours trying to come up with various alternatives. The name I did pick is a combination of two different Japanese words: "Noh", which means "skill" in English but is generally known as a form of unspoken play accompanied by music, and "Zen", which actually means "meditation". In other words (Actually, in those very two words!), my RS name translates to "skill meditation" - which I thought was pretty appropriate for a game that rewards repetitive tasks and patience.

Update (10/25/12): I just got the name I'd originally wanted! How confusing. I like it more - but the story above is much better.

Q: How did you hear about us?
A: I did a search on the various clans and tried to whittle results down to those that seemed to consist of an appreciation of maturity, intelligent, and humour. The first is essential to me as I don't want to feel like the only adult in the room. The combination of the latter two is pretty important too. Intelligence without humour can be boring and lead to day-long discussions and proofs about the types of pens used to sign various minor historical documents; and humour without intelligence often descends into cliche party jokes involving (uninspiring) bodily functions.

17-Oct-2012 06:39:33 - Last edited on 25-Oct-2012 05:42:57 by Wrel

Wrel

Wrel

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Q: What is your favorite activity and/or highest accomplishment in Runescape (Skilling, Combat, Questing, etc.)?
A: I like hanging out at pubs and having philosophical discussions while drinking an eclectic array of beers. And long walks on the beach. In terms of Runescape (the other part of that conjunction that I'm deliberately misinterpreting), I don't like combat for its own sake but I do, nonetheless, have several 99s in that category and am working on getting some more. My end goal behind this is not to actually engage in combat but to be able to go on the higher level quests where high combat levels are kind of a necessity in order to avoid not...well...dying. I figure that if I take the other course - cowering in a corner, or running away - I'd miss out on the things that the creatures are trying to stop me from finding. I've never been involved in PvP and never will. Which is kind of a long-winded way of saying that although those are some of my 99s, they're not my only ones or an indication of my main interest in the game. My first was in Woodcutting and my second in Runecrafting (I got stuck in the Runespan and didn't manage to escape for several weeks...), both of which I enjoyed. Once I finish off my combat (I'm both patient and obsessive), I can then move onto some more of the fun skills like Fishing and Cooking. I also intend on pursuing another big round of quests.

17-Oct-2012 06:40:06 - Last edited on 17-Oct-2012 06:47:57 by Wrel

Wrel

Wrel

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Q: Have you read the 1st pages of both our threads?
A: I've read the first page of each of your threads. I'm not quite sure if that's the same as the question. It may just be one of those English sentences that sounds a little odd, or there may actually be some obscure technical issue with it that rings faint bells in my stickler-for-grammar head. Because I read it and immediately thought to myself, "1st pages?" Would that be the first two, or maybe three pages of the threads? (Well, I read those too just to be safe!) I'm not sure where this is falling on the fine line between pedantic and funny. I'd better stop. ("Squirrel!" )

17-Oct-2012 06:40:29 - Last edited on 17-Oct-2012 06:43:22 by Wrel

Wrel

Wrel

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Q: Why do you want to join AESOP?
A: Oddly enough, I'm not sure if I actually do at this moment. Which is a very strange thing to say on an application form (or a job interview, which is kind of the same). I came to Runescape from A Tale In The Desert, a game that I loved except for the fact that every year and half or so the entire game world is destroyed and you have to start all over again with a new character. If it hadn't been for that little detail (which, for me, wasn't so little at all) I might have stayed with it. Instead, I looked for something similar in terms of skill training and world interaction. I ended up here. While I like the idea of chat channels, I don't really like the idea of clans as they are defined in this game. (I.e. the *requirement* to participate in events, etc.) Consider that my contrary nature. If I'm told I have to do something, I often do the opposite "just because". Chat channels are great, and if you have a bunch of mature, intelligent, and funny people (see my answer to the 2nd question) you can have a good time. I like trading one-line puns and comments. It's a good way of getting to know people, distracting you from the boredom of repetitive tasks, and exercising your mental muscles. But, at the same time, although I enjoy group conversation, when it comes to what I do in games like this I'm pretty much a solo player and prefer not to get involved in group activities - or at least regulated activities. So, even though you guys seems like the most laid-back of clans, if attendance at certain events is mandatory I'd probably not want to join after all. (Sad face.) However, if there were any clan I've read about here that I would want to join, it would be yours. (Happy face.) I do have to say that that hanging out in a clan citadel might be fun.

17-Oct-2012 06:40:53 - Last edited on 17-Oct-2012 06:48:54 by Wrel

Wrel

Wrel

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When I read through your first pages of threads (see my answer to the 4th question) I thought I met all of the requirements, but parts of this particular application form seem to say something ever-so-slightly different. I will explain a bit later on when I answer that question below. I guess the short answer will depend on what you actually want/need from me. I can promise to at least partake in some lively clan chats on a regular basis as a guest speaker. And probably stand and gape at your citadel from time to time - if you put me on the list of "homeless allowed".

17-Oct-2012 06:41:12

Wrel

Wrel

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Q: Have you ever been in a clan/group before?
a - If yes, do you fully understand that AESOP is a lot less structured than most RS clans?
b - Are you currently in a clan or group?

A: I have been in clans/groups in other games before, but not in Runescape. The fact that AESOP is a lot less structured than others is the reason that I was so drawn to it in the first place. The structure of the others doesn't interest me.

Q: Are you willing to help AESOP set good examples for & help other players?
A: I'm totally willing to help other players out when there is an opportunity to do that.

17-Oct-2012 06:41:34

Wrel

Wrel

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Q: Have you read AESOP's rules & understood them? And do you agree to follow them?
A: Yes...although what you're just about to ask below isn't, exactly, what those rules I'd read say - hence my conflict here.

Q: Do you understand that we ask that you to
a - attend at least one event/gathering a month whenever possible?
b - spend time in aesop clan chat so that we may all get to know each other?
c - attend at least one meet & greet or event during your 30 day trial?

17-Oct-2012 06:41:48

Wrel

Wrel

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A: Okay, so here's the problem. In your post you list 6 different rules. (Actually, you list two different rule 5s - but everybody's entitled to a little fun with math and/or parallel universes!) You say, "Attendance at a minimum of one event or meeting per month or on-going participation in our clan chat to remain active." Check. Monthly attendance or chat participation. (The voice in my head tells me that the "or" means I can get away with just the latter.) The other bit is "Upon completion of your one month trial period you might be asked for an interview before becoming a full AESOP member." And there's the voice in my head again. You say "might" and "interview" - which isn't quite the same as "attend at least one meet & greet or event". I feel a bit like one of Asimov's robots trying to navigate through a conflict of the 3 Laws of Robotics. Either that or ... the rules are what they are and it's really this application form that's a clever foil to see just how perceptive and flexible people are when faced with uncertainty and change. If so, let me say, "Well played!"

17-Oct-2012 06:42:07

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