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Article: The Elite Strike Force

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Kains, Thu 19 Dec, 2013 1:16 AM
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    #1
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    #2
    Excellent article Kains, it makes me proud to be a part of the division! Smile
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    #3
    Excellent!! As a recruit I am humble to all the hard work ESF put in to make ME a better player.
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    #4
    The article is spot on. Doing my recruitment with ESF & Squadron 47 has definitely elavated my game. There are measurable improvements in my play style, ship build and gear . And I'm even learning to love ground STFs. Way to go ESF!
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    #5
     –  Last edited by Hermanator; Thu 19 Dec, 2013 5:00 AM.
    Nice article, good read. As someone who perhaps took the founding of the division badly, this article has certainly helped provide another opinion. I do remember very well arguing in the Teamspeak channel with two individuals (who I probably shouldn't name, unless they wish to name themselves) that it was the wrong move to make ESF a division based on two reasons firstly, The Legacy of a previous leader of FSOG and secondly, the rules which in my eyes made it rather like a private members club. The argument that was brought forward was word for word "Hermanator, its not elitist because ESF won't just let anyone in; only the very best", which is a contradiction of "not elitist" and in support of everything I had feared. In the end the conversation was getting tedious and I had decided to bow in allowing the gentleman to understand that I am willing to let this go, and instead watch from a distance.

    Truth be told that I had hoped for ESF to eventually disband, preferably from a lack of support from the membership of UFP, that everyone would alas see my point of view. Fortunately over time I had noticed that my first fear certainly isn't true, it has been recorded and noted a great many times that ESF members are willing to support and help non-ESF members without rewarding them with an arrogant lecture and general disdain. I still may not agree with many of the membership rules, but from the size of the membership it seems that anyone who has an interest in partaking in such, can, and will not be held back if not helped to reach the aims for membership. Thus not being the Private members club in which I had feared.

    So i'll conclude on saying that i'm happy that ESF is still here, I recognise the tasks which are fulfilled by the membership which inspire a level of competition - which is always healthy. I hope that I did not cause too much drama to be a constant thorn, though i'd be slightly disappointed if I caused absolutely no drama. lol

    I hope you celebrate many more anniversaries, I for sure sleep far better at night knowing that i'm being defended from the borg.
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    #6
    Nice write up Kains.

    Having been a previous CO/Member of the ESF, i can indeed remember the beginnings and all the hard work that was put in by all the members to help dispel many concerns that were raised, so you were not alone in those opinions as i am sure you are aware Hermanator Smile

    Indeed , there was a "monkey on our back" regarding its FSOG history which was a prelude to becoming the ESF. But i do believe that while the odd myth may still linger, on the whole, as a group of people, the ESF membership has proved its worth on numerous occasions and has overall become of benefit to the fleet.

    I believe it will go from strength to strength with the support of the community membership so long may it continue.

    But i digress, a very thought out and concise article Kains, once again, nice work Smile
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    #7
    Nice Articel. I should try to take part in one of the STF's
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    #8
    Well written article indeed! As someone who doesn't actively play STO, I hadn't understood until now what exactly the ESF is.

    I think it's a great subdivision though, and not really elitist (besides the name Tongue Out ). It's just a product of the biggest STO-fans, those who get completely sucked into the game, binding together for more fun. And I think it's great we have such players here. Smile
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    #9
     –  Last edited by Daedalus; Thu 19 Dec, 2013 8:26 PM.
    Removed and PM'd suggestion per request. I'd like to think that my skill with some of the more hardcore aspects of STO would make me a good candidate for the group, but the participation requirements unfortunately conflict with RL commitments. Therefore, I will continue to stalk ESF members for open event slots as time permits. Hi Bill! Klingon Grin
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    #10
    This is just related to the news article discussion, if you have ideas on how to improve the division, please just PM them to either Kains or bill for consideration, they will listen, heck they listen to me so you're sorted Smile
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    #11
    I'll admit I once felt apprehensive about what FSOG represented and how it matched up to my own ideals and goals, enough that it kept me from joining. When it was made into a full division, I wanted to be optimistic that more structure and higher standards to strive for would be a good thing but again, I still wasn't completely convinced (Early on, there were a couple of ESF members I felt let the group down in some encounters I had with them). Personally, I wasn't on board with what I perceived to be an elitist group that occasionally fell prey to the unfavourable mindset that can be induced in such a group. I do apologise to any that feel I'm being unfair, but my experience of FSOG and early ESF is what had led me to such an opinion.

    Now though, that all seems to be a thing of the past. Jake started the process and Kains has carried it on wonderfully, now I see a group that is far more focused on cultivating and using its talents to better serve the wider community than simply being the best (though you do a fine job on the latter anyway!). It's also fun to see past and present ESF members that gingerly took their first steps in ESTF's on teams I threw together Tongue Out

    If I hadn't done ESTF's to death myself or I were more interested in competitive PvP, I'd be far less apprehensive about joining the group ESF is today. I really enjoy seeing ESF members eager to help those outside the group, hearing stories from newer members about how their first ESTF's weren't as bad as they thought and finding out they had ESF members on their teams. Even if I never join, I'm glad ESF has far surpassed my earliest expectations.

    I didn't know you guys tackled No Win Scenario as well though, I've never managed to beat the final wave and I might just badger some of you to see if my build and I are up to the task ;P
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    #12
    Very nice read! Thanks Kains!
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    #13
    Indeed very good read, very enlightening Smile

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