That's the only thing I miss about EVE University, some of the players. Some of the dudes there I quite liked.
Time to find that connection with people again.
Hong WeiLoh has hinted that maybe I should join the dark side. I'm definitely going to find something in Stain. I'm here now. I want to remain here. The corporation that Hong belongs is based in Stain. I have no idea if I'll get in or not, but I'm going to start extending the feelers, first to Hong (yes, Hong, you get to hear about it here first), get a website, a link to an application, and start the process. See what happens.
I like Hong. I don't think I've ever talked to him (unless he was in the Uni during my tenure, unbeknownst to me.) I've never even seen him in-game. But I like him. I like his attitude in the comments on this blog. Dude keeps my opinions honest. I'm no Ripard Teg, I don't ruminate on my opinions for days before blogging about them. I just throw them out there for better or worse. Some have promise. Some are total shit. Hong's like Khan, both are brutal with the shit, and encouraging with the raw stuff that has promise.
The Littlest Hobos of En Garde. I was convinced the corp owner was Canadian. Until I learned that he'd never heard of Canada's most famous television show (maybe it comes second to Degrassi now). Canada's Lassie. The Littlest Hobo. A roaming German Shepard who wandered between small Canadian towns helping folks in need. Always moving on (few Canadians do not know the theme song.)
I don't know much about The Hobos. Less about En Garde. I think En Garde is on good terms with Against ALL Authorities, but I'm not positive. Something I think I heard once, and it's stuck since.
So this is the plan starting tonight and running through the weekend. Hopefully, if I get in with some good group of people, the Life in Stain posts will resume with more frequency, more action, more excitement.
"(yes, Hong, you get to hear about it here first)"
ReplyDeletelol Thanks, asshat. ;-) I say that of course with all the luff I can muster without trolololing so hard I choke on this rum & coke. :-D
As to the rest, I've never been in the Uni, though I have friends who were, some liked it, some didn't ... *shrug* I never really cared one way or the other.
"I don't know much about The Hobos. Less about En Garde. I think En Garde is on good terms with Against ALL Authorities, but I'm not positive. Something I think I heard once, and it's stuck since."
En Garde is part of the -A- coalition (hence why you see a lot of us on -A- kills, and a lot of -A- on our kills). Sort of a "minor league", I gather... you do your time there, as a corp or an individual, and eventually someday maybe get called up to play in the majors. ;-)
I guess I'll go look for an EVEmail from ya. ;-)
Never read more into a virtual relationship than you need to Poetic. Emotes and words can't offer alot of context into the relationship you would build via comms. People tend to be very different in both modes of communication
ReplyDeleteEh, for some people this might be true.
DeleteI'm pretty much the same guy IRL as I am here and pretty much in EVE too.
"EVE is Real," after all, and if you didn't get that memo, go read most of my "middle" blog posts, they're _all about_ EVE and RL allegories. ;-)
Only one significant difference appears between EVE/blog-me, and RL-me.
EVE/blog me is apparently...
-a Moron and Terrible PvPer
lol
Should try FW.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move, Poetic.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you need a reference. ;-)
Yes, En Garde is a close ally with -A- :)
ReplyDeleteI'm part of Zebra Corp which recently joined En Garde. Like Hong says, it is basically the AAA minor leagues. There are some niggles with being there but it is a good welcoming home to the current stuff going on in null. Hope you choose to come and join us. Whatever you decide, best of luck o7
ReplyDeleteI'm going to make a prediction that En Garde won't suit you in the long run. Not because of anything inherently wrong with them, but they are big and also part of an even bigger coalition. This comes with blues lists, rules, drama, expectations, and agendas that won't match your own.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet you'd be happier with a smaller, independent group. Places with more autonomy, flexibility, and closer interpersonal bonds. Think Outbreak, Darkside, Black Legion, Rote Kappelle, Hydra, Rooks & Kings, Tuskers, Agony, etc.
I don't expect to influence you now, but maybe in 6 months this idea will sound more appealing to you. Good luck either way, and keep blogging.
Ugh, damn you...Damn you!
ReplyDeleteNow I can't get the refrain to that theme-song out of my head!
"Maybe tomorrow, I'll have to settle down/Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on..." (bu-bum-bu-bum...)
Never missed an episode as a kid, by the way. Eh.