The Odd Fellows Union (TOFU) Recruiting & Competitive

by **poptartpsycho18** on Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:29 pm

Chariot of Fire wrote:
jdw35 wrote:
Chariot of Fire wrote:
TheForgivenOne wrote:I'd like to join, but i don't seem to stack up to the rest of the members of the group.

Don't be deterred by either rank or achievement. We're actually a very friendly non-elitist bunch of players who consider an applicant's character and reliability rather than his level or membership status.

I've PM'd you accordingly

CoF

If this is so, then why did you only give a reason for not having enough team games completed for letting me in? nothing about character or anything.....

Hi jdw, it's very valid point you raise if TOFU only considered an applicant's character and reliability - for which you have exemplary credentials imo (your poor ratings are not justified at all and your chat is always honest and friendly even in the face of adversity, so kudos for that).

It was a bit awkward in your case. If you've heard the phrase "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" then in your case this really applies. With close to 8,000 games played you are really about singles speed, with very little success in team games. There was nowhere in the squad where we could envisage your particular talents being utilized, and in my experience singles specialists generally make poorer team mates than a relative noob who is happy to learn and follow a strategy.

My response to TheForgivenOne was really to indicate that no-one should feel he/she is too unworthy to apply. All applicants will be given due consideration and we are quite willing to bring onboard a low-ranking freemium as a trainee if that's what we think is right. Somehow I think you are above joining us on that basis, given your rank and experience in your particular field.

May I ask....weren't you in Nemesis a short while ago? I see they accepted your application.

Regards,

CoF

They're so polite and thorough!

by **superkeener** on Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:23 pm

I'm interested in joining. Could you please send me some more info via PM

Thanks!

Website · by **Shatners Bassoon** on Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:08 pm

superkeener wrote:I'm interested in joining. Could you please send me some more info via PM

Thanks!

Thank you for your interest superkeener,somebody from the clan will get back to you shortly

by **jdw35** on Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:47 pm

Chariot of Fire wrote:
jdw35 wrote:
Chariot of Fire wrote:
TheForgivenOne wrote:I'd like to join, but i don't seem to stack up to the rest of the members of the group.

Don't be deterred by either rank or achievement. We're actually a very friendly non-elitist bunch of players who consider an applicant's character and reliability rather than his level or membership status.

I've PM'd you accordingly

CoF

If this is so, then why did you only give a reason for not having enough team games completed for letting me in? nothing about character or anything.....

Hi jdw, it's very valid point you raise if TOFU only considered an applicant's character and reliability - for which you have exemplary credentials imo (your poor ratings are not justified at all and your chat is always honest and friendly even in the face of adversity, so kudos for that).

It was a bit awkward in your case. If you've heard the phrase "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" then in your case this really applies. With close to 8,000 games played you are really about singles speed, with very little success in team games. There was nowhere in the squad where we could envisage your particular talents being utilized, and in my experience singles specialists generally make poorer team mates than a relative noob who is happy to learn and follow a strategy.

My response to TheForgivenOne was really to indicate that no-one should feel he/she is too unworthy to apply. All applicants will be given due consideration and we are quite willing to bring onboard a low-ranking freemium as a trainee if that's what we think is right. Somehow I think you are above joining us on that basis, given your rank and experience in your particular field.

May I ask....weren't you in Nemesis a short while ago? I see they accepted your application.

Regards,

CoF

One reason i have been playing alot of speed freestyles lately is to keep my rank up, i am working on my terminator medals and that is really hurting my rank. I have really improved when it comes to team games, i am just struggling to find good partners that can help me get to my gold medals. that is one of the main reasons i wanted in TOFU because of the talent that is involved. Being around good players will help me improve my strategy and overall talent as well.
And as to the nemesis question, I was in it before, then alot of people started leaving it, and i wasnt sure if it was heading in the right direction. I was soon asked to join DLPP with lanyards, KingOfGods and the.killing.44, which was a much much stronger clan at the time.

So in order for me to get into this clan i must improve my team game success?

by **Knight2254** on Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:01 am

jdw35 -- Well it appears you certainly got the doubles City Mogul thing down.

But yes, to directly answer your question. I think we're looking for people with good team skills as the majority of the games played in the clan (from Clan league to Clan challenges to inter-clan match-ups) are team type games -- mostly sequential. There are certain nuances that come with team play which you don't necessarily get in standard, terminator, or assassin games. Not to say that these games are not indicative of talent, as they certainly are, but the style played in them are slightly different than those of doubles, triples, and quad games. For instance, team games focus on communication, proper placement of troops, reinforcing teammates, and generally thinking about the map in a different way.

You mention you have trouble finding good teammates. As long as you're willing to post your thoughts in games and not miss any turns I would be happy to invite you into a couple of my team games over the next few weeks to get your feet wet -- just let me know.

by **TheForgivenOne** on Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:53 pm

Hmmm, since it's been nearly a month since i've last been contacted, i can take the guess i wasn't accepted?

by **Chariot of Fire** on Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:06 pm

Sorry TFO, it's been a hectic three weeks since you enquired but I really must take the blame for not having written to you since my last PM a couple of weeks ago. With the clan being relatively new (just three months old now) there was a surprising amount of work to undertake to get it up-and-running, with sets of rules etc for members on top of the challenges and CLA games that we were committed to. Your application prompted us to consider the establishment of a training programme, and a lot of time has been spent mulling over the pros and cons of doing so.

I promise I'll contact you personally this week and bring you up-to-date on TOFU's decision and our policy in respect of new members.

Apologies again for keeping you in the dark - you were never a straightforward 'yes' or 'no' candidate.

CoF

for TOFU

by **vodean** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:26 am

im in. my attendance isn't 100%, but 99 is close..Actually, i go on holiday sometimes, so...

by **God Emperor Q** on Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:35 pm

I would like to submit my application. Would be willing to leave my current clan if accepted. Have played with a few of you before, would be willing to be VERY active in clan activities.
Thanks
GEQ

by **Knight2254** on Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:13 pm

I think Chariot may be posting an update to this thread shortly.

by **Dako** on Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:19 pm

God Emperor Q wrote:I would like to submit my application. Would be willing to leave my current clan if accepted. Have played with a few of you before, would be willing to be VERY active in clan activities.
Thanks
GEQ

Does your clan know that you are seeking a new one?

by **Chariot of Fire** on Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:08 pm

To all Applicants

As at 7th November 2009 we have a full membership for our current gameload and will only consider recruiting in the new year, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Thank you.

I shall write personally to each of you who has expressed an interest, and take this opportunity to thank you for considering TOFU as your preferred clan.

CoF, for TOFU

by **the.killing.44** on Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:25 am

["Can I Join"] Postby the.killing.44 on September 24th, 2009, 7:15 pm

Right then…

by **Chariot of Fire** on Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:40 pm

Bugger me, was it really Sept.24th??? Let me make it up to you - choose a game, whatever settings you like, and I'll join. We can chat there

by **Chariot of Fire** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:10 am

The doors are open again and TOFU would be happy to hear from any exceptional applicants who wish to join a clan that is setting new standards.

by **God Emperor Q** on Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:33 pm

God Emperor Q wrote:I would like to submit my application. Would be willing to leave my current clan if accepted. Have played with a few of you before, would be willing to be VERY active in clan activities.
Thanks
GEQ

This was a while ago, haven't been gotten back to yet. And I am searching for a new clan b/c my old one isn't all that active anymore.

by **Gold Knight** on Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:41 pm

God Emperor Q wrote:
God Emperor Q wrote:I would like to submit my application. Would be willing to leave my current clan if accepted. Have played with a few of you before, would be willing to be VERY active in clan activities.
Thanks
GEQ

This was a while ago, haven't been gotten back to yet. And I am searching for a new clan b/c my old one isn't all that active anymore.

Your clan is facing mine in a 120 game challenge, id say thats pretty active...

But not sure if thats the kind of active you speak of, and you are free to do as you wish.

by **God Emperor Q** on Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:49 pm

God Emperor Q wrote:
God Emperor Q wrote:I would like to submit my application. Would be willing to leave my current clan if accepted. Have played with a few of you before, would be willing to be VERY active in clan activities.
Thanks
GEQ

This was a while ago, haven't been gotten back to yet. And I am searching for a new clan b/c my old one isn't all that active anymore.

I now rescind my offer, as I have joined another clan. Thank you!