Posted by Dhaevor on March 24, 2000 at 01:28:55:
In Reply to: had another thought as I'm looking at the who list... posted by somebody who doesn't favor cabals on March 23, 2000 at 23:16:15:
No, you're wrong. Here's why:
Most of the applicants I've dealt with have been waiting since Takashimi was leader, contrary to your theory. Not all, of course. But most of them. He didn't show up much for a time, and the backlog was tremendous when I took over. You honestly don't want to know how many applicant tells I receive during a given prime-time session.
Why is Battle doing well now? Is it that I'm so damn good? Hardly... You're right, I'm nothing special. I think I do well for a warrior. But well.. I'm a warrior. I'm not going to inspire fear in anyone singlehandedly.
However, I do play consistently these days. I am on for about three hours or so every single night, at fairly predictable hours. Name another current cabal for which this is the case. It makes a huge difference. And when I'm on, I usually spend most of my time interviewing, or helping Ragers rank. I have personally helped at least 10 people hero in the past few weeks. Again, that makes a huge difference.
And while I'm at it, a brief OOCish note to applicants who are still waiting: Yes, I know I tell you all that I'm busy almost all the time. I really am. I really do have that many people wanting to talk to me, and I take a fairly long time with each interview. I'm not brushing you off, and it's not anything personal.