Possible ways to Make the Ashes Community the Best it can be?

I have given this topic much thought and have deliberated things within myself, while also speaking with a select few within the community that have helped me as well.

Recently I left a guild that I had spent a significant amount of time with. I had developed what felt to me personally as true friendship. Things had gone well for most all of my time spent there. I saw myself being "home" within what felt like would be my guild for the duration of A2 and long into release and beyond even that. However, this is only MY perspective and meant in no way to target or point fingers. What seemed to me was a giant misunderstanding took place. It seemed that the vast majority of leadership formulated an opinion and then I was contacted by the GM. Upon reading the response I simply felt blindsided, much like I had been hit during my football days, it left me with a feeling that everything I had attempted to explain was not believed in the slightest.

Admittedly, I did go about things improperly and had a reputation of enjoying a good troll and that indeed was the initial purpose that kicked things off. Then as I typed certain experiences I have had in my own personal life; I was no longer in a voice channel due to the fact it was very real and wanting to avoid hearing others as I typed away. At the end I had included certain details on my past experiences that had never been documented. The reason I was able to type these things is because I felt comfortable within a guild for the first time in many years. It truly cut deep when I read certain opinion/context that was presented to me and when I felt it was better for both sides, I chose to hit the leave channel button.

We all need to come together as a community to make this game reach its full potential. We all come from different backgrounds, whether that be race, religion, geographic, etc. We should never simply expect to always game with those that share the same values or traditions. For example, at no point in my MMO career have I been mid raid and had the thought, hmm our shot caller seems like he might be an atheist. And to me that is the beauty of an MMORPG! I have been able to join people from all over the world in order to reach a common goal. To me that is a beautiful thing and not to be taken lightly.

So, I will simply post some personal details about myself in an attempt to help anyone who relates or notices where change might need to occur.

I am currently 44 years of age, at the age of 21 I was diagnosed with a mental illness, that resulted in the end of my attempt at a military career. Came back to my hometown and experienced some truly dark times. However, I found refuge within the MMORPG gaming community. It provided an escape from RL troubles and allowed me to feel at ease during my gaming sessions. There have also been certain points during my hobby that made old wounds reopen. Through it all I have found my way to this stage in life and happier than ever.

I would like to see the ashes community to reach its greatest potential and feel that putting an end to all the negativity, hate, and plain lack of human decency would allow for that.

And again, I will simply state that this is MY story and in no way intended to target anyone, however if you have a slight feeling of regret then maybe take a moment and try to think on it and make a change. For those of you that might feel your voice is not being heard or taken seriously, try to dial up the volume knob to 11. And maybe there are those that feel underappreciated or not fully understood, please simply do your best to express yourself and think of finding a better space for yourself where you will be able to flourish.

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Ludullu

MybroViajero wrote: »

but pineapple pizza is god tier.

Silencio

In conclusion: There will always be those amongst our daily life that we might come across, that for whatever particular reason, either do not want/know how to react/gauge problems we might be having/had.

Never expect for everyone you smile at to smile back. If you look at a face that seems truly upset and simply make a kind gesture, but feel it wasn't acknowledged in a way you feel proper, do your best to carry on and not give it much second thought. If this might for whatever reason be in private and you are getting a feel of worry building within, then please find someone or some way to treat that person with the utmost kindness and respect you possibly can.

I can assure anyone that has read through this post and given it thought that I have not relied upon any type of AI technology to come up with any words and not much help structuring sentences, so they are read easily yet express opinion. Even a good ole boy, redneck, hillbilly, etc. can find a way to express and try to appeal to a much wider audience, if allowed the opportunity, and treated fairly within a community that makes one feel at ease.

With gratitude,
Silencio

P.S. This is now in the moderators' hands as to allow it to remain posted. I have done my best to not sling mud and made zero mention of what caused "things" to feel a need to try and voice my own feelings As I typed out my posts it truly felt self-liberating. As things stand, with my stance on the entire MMORPG scene...not feeling nearly as much reason to game like I have in my past. For those of you who might have helped "an ole troll to come out from under a self-constructed bridge" /salute.

Aszkalon

MybroViajero wrote: »

Racism (and other isms) is bad and all, but pineapple pizza is god tier.

Suddenly i must think of this Man. Give us Pizza, or give us Death. 😁 😆

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSU9r1L78lg&t=3s

Hinotori

MybroViajero wrote: »

Hinotori wrote: »

NiKr wrote: »

Racism (and other isms) is bad and all, but tulnars should in fact be killed on sight.

First comment poggers.

Racism (and other isms) is bad and all, but pineapple pizza is god tier.

It's so gross though aaaa

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