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Title: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 14, 2008, 11:49:48 PM
A month ago we started a training clan network by founding WSL with Flip at the helm. WSL  was the first of four planned related training clans. The experiment taught us a lot, and WSL has done well. But after some time it was clear that the original goal for the network may not be feasible.

The clans have gotten to know each other well, and work together. But the administrative load is high. Leaders must know all the members of both, handle member conflicts in both, though they only have authority in one. The work goes up exponentially when dealing with two different organizations, and I imagine it would be much worse with three or four.

And we found that the clans operated more as one clan under two tags then two clans that would scrim each other often, as was the goal.

Therefore I have dissolved the network with the intent that both clans will continue on if possible. They can then scrim each other at times, but be separate entities. I have put the forums back to just InT and WSL will likely have its own forums soon.

The vision did not come to pass. In my estimation any network must be such that it is a loose coalition, not a close tie where the leaders of one essentially take on both clans.

I still hope to help any stable leaders who want to begin a training clan. We found that the actual recruitment and formation was easier than expected. We can help clans this way, and then let them go their own direction.

A big thanks to Flip, Vicious, Nub, etc. who have helped with WSL, I wish you all luck in the future.

Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: flip on January 15, 2008, 08:29:14 AM
ah well.... the bright side of this being some of the members can move on to bigger and better things. The down side being we won't be able to enjoy each others company. Thanks a lot to all the players of both teams. It was fun and we learned a lot from one another. Especially Nub ... for going the extra mile with irc and M7 for giving the network his all. It was fun times. I remember when Nub couldn't get his speed over 40mph. When all of us were trying to make all those jumps on sand assault. It was good times. As for me , I would like to become a member of one of the better teams so I can continue to grow. Anyone?  If no one takes me then I will likely stay with WsL or go back to crusaders. I'm always here if anyone needs help learning the basics or help with any of the other aspects.

-flip
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: KnacK on January 15, 2008, 08:37:42 AM
Unless otherwise notified, I'll still keep the server up for InT and WsL.

Good luck.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 15, 2008, 10:21:43 AM
Unless otherwise notified, I'll still keep the server up for InT and WsL.

Good luck.

Thank you Knack, I was going to pm to ask what the status was there.

We will have to see what pans out here.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: flip on January 15, 2008, 10:23:58 AM
thanks knack. I'm sure M7 would love to keep it up and so would I. I love being able to change the maps for practice. Oh.. is it possible to get renior added to the maps?

p.s.  get on vent M
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 15, 2008, 01:43:05 PM
Update: Flip is in CF.

It looks like Vicious will move on. Nub is gone for a week So WSL may be toast. Nub if you get a chance drop me a note and I will hold things together until you get back if you want.


Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: ViciouZ on January 15, 2008, 04:17:32 PM
Update: I am too.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 15, 2008, 04:42:10 PM
Update: I am too.

Good luck to you both :)  They are getting some good folks.

Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 15, 2008, 07:43:36 PM
WSL is now dead.  Nub has decided not to continue. 
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: insane16 on January 15, 2008, 07:46:59 PM
wow that was  a fast  call

Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Garrett on January 15, 2008, 07:49:46 PM
Man its sad to see this network go.  I thought it was a good idea.  Good luck to the old WsL players.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: flip on January 15, 2008, 07:56:01 PM
yeah...
To a point it does suck that it died but at the same time it was our own fault for letting the two teams get too close. Hopefully I will learn a lot from the Coldfusion team. Great group of people. All the players from WsL will be fine. There were a couple of great players who will have no problem finding a new home. On a side note... I love how I've been in [cF] for less than a day already skeet is flaming about how they shouldn't have picked me up. Guess I suck less.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: insane16 on January 15, 2008, 08:05:16 PM
I may try to start it up to see what i can do with the clan and also for the clan.Would you allow me to do that Flip?LOL that figures.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 15, 2008, 08:10:24 PM
yeah...
To a point it does suck that it died but at the same time it was our own fault for letting the two teams get too close. Hopefully I will learn a lot from the Coldfusion team. Great group of people. All the players from WsL will be fine. There were a couple of great players who will have no problem finding a new home. On a side note... I love how I've been in [cF] for less than a day already skeet is flaming about how they shouldn't have picked me up. Guess I suck less.

Lol
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 15, 2008, 08:11:20 PM
I may try to start it up to see what i can do with the clan and also for the clan.Would you allow me to do that Flip?LOL that figures.


You will have to talk to Nub about that.

Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: insane16 on January 15, 2008, 08:14:41 PM
ok he wont answer me on mirc.lol
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: nub on January 15, 2008, 08:34:14 PM
ya, o well good times and yes thanks to flip, i have gotten a little faster.


so ya im up for grabs.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 15, 2008, 08:55:35 PM
Knack, thanks for letting us continue to use the server.

BTW it was InT that is ongoing, WSL is dead, so you may need to re-edit the server name.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: KnacK on January 15, 2008, 10:08:44 PM
I fixed it as soon as I did it. It's showing correct now.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Garrett on January 15, 2008, 11:15:52 PM
I fixed it as soon as I did it. It's showing correct now.
InT for the win. 
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 16, 2008, 12:21:17 AM
I fixed it as soon as I did it. It's showing correct now.

Thanks!
And yes, quite speedy.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 16, 2008, 12:21:46 AM
Another update, InT picked up WSL Dizzle, drum, maggot and Troop. Troop had a great showing in his first outing with us against CF!

Welcome aboard guys!

Invites are pending for 7mau and Nub, though I think Nub is hoping to land somewhere up the ladder :)



Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Rick on January 16, 2008, 04:06:51 AM
Congrats about cF Flip, you deserved it and don't care about what Skeet says.
Im sad to see WsL is gone but im just happy InT is still up and running. All the best for the future.
-Rick
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Edgecrusher on January 16, 2008, 04:18:02 AM
Still don't know what Skeet has to do with it since he's on GT now.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Magical-Tree on January 16, 2008, 08:11:36 AM
Well this sucks. Any clan looking for a good player let me know.



~MT
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Apocalypse on January 16, 2008, 05:24:19 PM
Well this sucks. Any clan looking for a good player let me know.



~MT
Same all Ive been doing lately is talking to fl1p and m7 even though I wasnt in the clan except lately because I think m7 is still mad at me from when I was joking around the other day :-\
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 16, 2008, 06:49:49 PM
Same all Ive been doing lately is talking to fl1p and m7 even though I wasnt in the clan except lately because I think m7 is still mad at me from when I was joking around the other day :-\

Lol not mad at ya.



Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: BaNe on January 16, 2008, 09:15:24 PM
:( Im off for a couple of days and the world colapses.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 16, 2008, 09:31:40 PM
:( Im off for a couple of days and the world colapses.

The world is still spinning. A month-old clan in a quake 2 mod collapsed.

Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: nopyo on January 16, 2008, 09:37:07 PM
The world is still spinning. A month-old clan in a quake 2 mod collapsed.
Lol, so true.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: flip on January 17, 2008, 10:46:41 AM
M..   
Insane was asking me if he could try out for int. Sent him your way so watch irc and the applications section for him.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: m7feettall on January 17, 2008, 11:25:16 AM
k, thanks flip. I understood he was starting his own clan from the login, but maybe that didn't last.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: flip on January 17, 2008, 11:27:29 AM
He was asking me in irc last night. So it's fresh.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Bling on January 17, 2008, 11:29:26 AM
Glad to have Flip and ViciouZ on the coldFusion squad.  May need some work but it will all pan out.  None of us would have gotten better if we hadn't played with more experienced players.  Hope all goes well M7.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: flip on January 17, 2008, 11:32:55 AM
Glad to have Flip and ViciouZ on the coldFusion squad.  May need some work but it will all pan out.  None of us would have gotten better if we hadn't played with more experienced players.  Hope all goes well M7.

Yeah. I'm so excited!!! I've been playing almost non-stop with the members. Great guys and really helpful.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Bling on January 17, 2008, 11:41:29 AM
Yeah, I have clanned with ViciouZ a long time ago in -|tR|-.  Hes a cool guy.  Always thought he sounded funny on teamspeak though :D. <3.  Flip, haven't played with you that much but you seem really cool.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Magical-Tree on January 17, 2008, 04:31:30 PM
Always thought he sounded funny on teamspeak though :D. <3.

Ugh, don't hate on us brits. It's everyone else who sounds funny. =p


~MT
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: QueeNiE on January 17, 2008, 09:12:28 PM
Vic is actually very sexy on vent :P

And Bling, -|tR|- Ftw baybe.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: ViciouZ on January 19, 2008, 10:09:24 AM
TEAM SEXY VOICE GO
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: insane16 on January 20, 2008, 11:11:49 PM
I say brits are cool so dont mess with them k.by
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: nopyo on January 20, 2008, 11:19:17 PM
The only reasons I love the Brits:
- Free Health Care
- 007 ;D
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: ViciouZ on January 21, 2008, 12:03:20 PM
- Free Health Care
- Free MRSA
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Garrett on January 21, 2008, 08:53:37 PM
- Free Health Care
- Free MRSA
A friend of mine just had his toe cut off due to MRSA and a kid in the middle school level of our school district had an ongoing battle with MRSA and finally is out of the hospital after having a good hunk of his calf muscle removed from his leg.  Bottle line, MRSA sucks.
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Apocalypse on January 21, 2008, 08:57:18 PM
Canada has free health care too nopyo :D
Title: Re: The training clan network is dissolved
Post by: Edgecrusher on January 22, 2008, 02:46:58 AM
Most of the countries does.

Now back to topic.