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Everquest 1 => Sony Beastlord Correspondent Information => Topic started by: Inphared on January 20, 2008, 05:32:30 AM

Title: And we begin again...
Post by: Inphared on January 20, 2008, 05:32:30 AM
With Humlaine having retired we are again without a correspondent. I've sent Zatozia PM's about it but I've gotten no response yet. Start sending them to her and hopefully another application process will start.

Druids are having the same problem, I hear.  :|
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Nusa on January 20, 2008, 07:38:39 AM
At least this time we know the CC has left. Unlike Tastian who just vanished without notice. I still wonder what happened to him.
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: SpiritofBeast on January 20, 2008, 08:18:23 AM
O.K. but one question. anyone know who might be next beastlord CC?
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Khauruk on January 20, 2008, 08:32:34 AM
SOE hasn't asked for applications, and nobody said they're putting any in - so, no.
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Inphared on January 20, 2008, 12:40:47 PM
Quote from: Nusa on January 20, 2008, 07:38:39 AM
I still wonder what happened to him.

My best guesses (in order of possible likelihood):

1) Girlfriend
2) Children
3) School
4) Tired of the position
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Icekracker on January 20, 2008, 07:44:57 PM
Are druids having the same issues as we are?
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: JillieMT on January 20, 2008, 09:18:13 PM
I'm sure they at least think they do.  :-D
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Inphared on January 20, 2008, 10:05:08 PM
I don't know about druid specific issues, but I do know that they are without a correspondent as well.
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Khauruk on January 20, 2008, 10:29:58 PM
Druids, imo, have a lot more issues that beastlords right now - this beta helped out Bst, Mag, Enc; I hope the next one "fixes" druids, SKs, Bards.
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: AbyssalMage on January 21, 2008, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Khauruk on January 20, 2008, 10:29:58 PM
Druids, imo, have a lot more issues that beastlords right now - this beta helped out Bst, Mag, Enc; I hope the next one "fixes" druids, SKs, Bards.

The druids have more problems because their CC fell asleep on the job.  He honestly did a good job when you look at what he did for the class compared to past CC for the druid class but compared to what the CC's for other classes where doing at the same time as him...Lets just say he didn't stoke the right people the correct way  :roll:.  For a broad reference, Beastlords where told "no" a whole lot but through effort of the CC and these boards Sony finally understood and fixed us for the better.  The same can't be said for the Druid class.  Sony continues to ignore/not understand the problems they create and so they don't do anything for the class.  That's where the CC's job becomes to important and we have been blessed with our past two CC's.  The shoe's the new druid CC has to fill wont be as difficult to fill as the new BST CC. 
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Inphared on February 07, 2008, 10:07:24 PM
QuoteHey there,



I'm actually going to be making a post about correspondents later today.



---------------------------------------------------------------
Lydia Pope ~ Zatozia ~
Community Relations Manager
Sony Online Entertainment LLC
[email protected]
http://www.everquest.com

Her response to my email about the plans for a new CC.
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Inphared on February 14, 2008, 06:05:07 AM
Quote from: ZatoziaHey there,



Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the post made when I thought I would.  I do plan on making the post in the morning though.  Its better that I waited anyway though because I'm closer to implementing the changes that I expect to make.



Feel free to send me another email tomorrow if you don't see a post!  But you will see it!



I'm sorry for the delay.



---------------------------------------------------------------
Lydia Pope ~ Zatozia ~
Community Relations Manager
Sony Online Entertainment LLC
[email protected]
http://www.everquest.com
---------------------------------------------------------------

Her response after I sent her emails daily. This is six days later, mind you.
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Hzath on February 14, 2008, 08:19:41 PM
Thank you for pursuing the issue so adamantly
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: sicshift on February 14, 2008, 10:08:03 PM
werd, i nominate inpha :)
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Inphared on February 14, 2008, 11:42:23 PM
Link (http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/posts/list.m?topic_id=128186)

Quote from: ZatoziaGreetings,

At the beginning of the year, I mentioned that changes would be happening with the correspondent program. The changes are close on the horizon.

The existing correspondent program and the current community leader group (from previous summits) will be phased out.  Instead, I will be implementing a new EQ Community Leader Group. The new group will include some of the individuals from the previous groups but not everyone.  Others who may not belong to either group will also be invited to join it. We will eventually end up with multiple representatives for each class/area. This group will continue to grow as needed.

The EQ Community Leader group has similarities of its predecessors but will take the community/development communication process up to new levels.  With this new group, individuals selected to take part will represent the community while communicating to the EQ Development and Community teams.  They will not only represent a class but they will be able to offer feedback on other classes as well and other topics.  In turn, we will be able to share ideas and changes planned for the future before the reach the "larger scale", "in process" stage or "announced" stages.

In addition, the EQ Community Leaders will collect feedback from the various areas of the forums in additional to external sites and share that feedback with us. So, expect to see new faces asking you for your feedback soon!

As we form this program, I will be continuously monitoring it to make adjustments as needed.

Thank you!
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Spiritclaw on February 15, 2008, 06:31:31 PM
Quote from: Inphared on February 14, 2008, 11:42:23 PM
Link (http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/posts/list.m?topic_id=128186)

Quote from: ZatoziaGreetings,

At the beginning of the year, I mentioned that changes would be happening with the correspondent program. The changes are close on the horizon.

The existing correspondent program and the current community leader group (from previous summits) will be phased out.  Instead, I will be implementing a new EQ Community Leader Group. The new group will include some of the individuals from the previous groups but not everyone.  Others who may not belong to either group will also be invited to join it. We will eventually end up with multiple representatives for each class/area. This group will continue to grow as needed.

The EQ Community Leader group has similarities of its predecessors but will take the community/development communication process up to new levels.  With this new group, individuals selected to take part will represent the community while communicating to the EQ Development and Community teams.  They will not only represent a class but they will be able to offer feedback on other classes as well and other topics.  In turn, we will be able to share ideas and changes planned for the future before the reach the "larger scale", "in process" stage or "announced" stages.

In addition, the EQ Community Leaders will collect feedback from the various areas of the forums in additional to external sites and share that feedback with us. So, expect to see new faces asking you for your feedback soon!

As we form this program, I will be continuously monitoring it to make adjustments as needed.

Thank you!

Sounds like a good step in the right direct
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Merescata on February 19, 2008, 03:31:02 AM
 .. "offer feedback on other classes" ...   I can this going nowhere fast.    /sigh
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Kanan on February 19, 2008, 07:33:29 PM
yeah.. that part.. gonna be bad.  Much of the discussion in these places is going to degenerate into "you shouldn't have this because you might possibly end up being better than me" flame fests =/
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Inphared on February 19, 2008, 07:39:37 PM
It's by invitation only that you get into this "group", so chances are they're not going to pick someone that's a retard and a half. I don't see too many problems because once you're in I would assume you can just as easily find your way out.
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Spiritclaw on February 19, 2008, 07:47:09 PM
I would hope that they will be getting people who are looking at the overall picture rather than just class retards.  I have no problem with other classes advancing in ways that would be better than beasts, but by the same token I would hope other class reps would be of the same mindset that beast should get something that may be better than their own.  We work better as each class improves.
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Inphared on February 21, 2008, 02:41:34 AM
Quote from: ZatoziaHey there,



People selected to join the EQ Community Leader group will be selected from SOE employees and reviewed internally.  In the initial stage, we may not be brining over all of the current correspondents and people already considered community leaders.   This new program is starting from scratch.   We are only including people that have had a good relationship with the development and community team in the past.  Eventually, newer members will be added to the group.  We expect the group to grow to have several representatives from different areas of expertise.

 

---------------------------------------------------------------
Lydia Pope ~ Zatozia ~
Community Relations Manager
Sony Online Entertainment LLC
[email protected]
http://www.everquest.com
---------------------------------------------------------------

Quote from: Zatozia
Typo correction.  They are selected by SOE Employees not from SOE Employees.

Nevermind!
Title: Re: And we begin again...
Post by: Kanan on February 21, 2008, 03:01:59 PM
that has a lil more promise.  We'll see I suppose.