Down to the Nitty Gritty

Hey everyone, Sheri here! Let's welcome aboard our two new writers - Akakios and Sergeant! I've had quite a few people tell me they were interested in applying, but less have followed through with sending me an application.  So let's lay down some specifics.  If you're hired, you're not forced to keep on doing it if you ever decide you're bored one day.  You can retire and we'll open up room to hire someone else.  No long-term commitments, yay! I've had at least another three great people tell me they were interested in applying, but we're not gonna wait around forever.  Just send me over about two paragraphs of what you would write as a blog post.  Adding an end date to applications to hasten things up a bit.  Applications close on Saturday, January 11th, 2014.  --OR-- Application will close when five writers are hired.  Whichever comes sooner!

To our current writers and anyone that gets hired later, start posting when you're ready! No need to run it by me first.  But do know, that if anything ever gets too drama-related or hateful in any way, your post could be removed and you could lose your position.  This isn't to say you can't criticize or critique things; it's just to keep the peace.  There's a pretty clear line, and if you're not sure, ask me beforehand.  Saying you're upset because, for example, pack member slots are still unavailable for purchase - fine.  Striking out against another player for personal vendetta reasons - nope.  We're here to entertain an audience so I don't expect you to be entirely goody two shoes all the time, but don't behave badly is all I'm saying.

Now onto some actual blog content!

I always like to feature customs I think are particularly fabulous, so here's my current obsession and I hope you all can share it.

Nathan #7530

Hamina hamina hamina, am I right? But since this blog hasn't been updated in forever, how about I feature some less new ones too?

LamentConfiguration #20545

Viceroy #9722

 Just gonna stop for a moment and say that I just now realized how similar those poses were, ffff.  Ok, carrying on with the sexy.

Calvyn #7830

Caiden #16848

Just some random select few - by no means the only good ones! I usually try to mention some new uploads that use the older template too in a lovely manner so expect to see some of that next time I feature customs.


Now for a serious discussion matter.  It's been bothering me for a long time now, and I brushed upon it earlier as an example.  But the lack of the ability to purchase pack member slots. .___. This is just one of many features that we've been expecting back for a long time.  Heck, my blog hiatus was a shorter wait! Now don't get me wrong - I'm not upset particularly at how long it's been taking to get the feature back.  I mean, I'm not thrilled about it.  But I understand Karlos is a busy person and has other priorities.  My real bone to pick is with the effects it has caused.

If you haven't noticed, you must be blind.  The current top 10 packs aren't there because they earned it.  They have an unfair advantage.  This isn't to say the packs didn't work hard, per say.  I helped rise Warfangs up out of the ashes, and I love those guys. <3 But packs that were able to get extra member slots before the feature was lost will always be ahead of the game by default.  Just look at the top 10.  Most of those packs are dead! There are some great active newer packs that belong up there *cough* Haveners *cough* but how are they supposed to excel with the site built against them?

I, for one, don't think it's right to have the top packs unchallenged as the others struggle to get by with their limitations.  I know it's just a game, but I can't stand it.  The current top 10 get the glory while the packs that would have succeeded so well in v1.1 are withering.  It's leading to less pack diversity.  They spring up and wilt in such a short period of time.  Packs are one feature of this game I loved so much back in the day.  But now when I see them, it just makes me sad.

Well, I could probably go on, but I think I got my point across so no need to extend my rant of the day.  Sorry if I offended anyone.  Just my honest thoughts, not trying to be insulting to individuals. <3