Grimlock's review responses!

001 Well, first review for the new TPstaffer! Grimlock is a great RPer and facilitator of RPs for other people, I see him constantly rounding up people on the +RP channel for something when he's connected. So great start there. While I haven't had the pleasure to partake in a multi-layered TP of his creation (to my knowledge) I'm sure he'll do a fantastic job at it. Wish the review would have come up after he accomplished more, but so far so good. Congrats on the new job, good luck with your TPs, and thanks for making TF2k5 a great place to relax and roleplay!!!

'''Hey, we’re off to a good start here. Thanks! As a player, I tended towards one-off scenes, but rest assured, I have some interconnected mayhems planned! Look forward to 2010, as it will be SUPER RAD.'''  

002 I think that Grimlock has done a good job of balancing "Grimlock is around" against "Grimlock is always around," which was my main concern from the last review period. One thing that might be interesting to see is one of the "Grimlock takes over the Autobots" plots that Furman was so fond of, especially considering that Rodimus has said he's not enjoying Rodimus as much/often as he used to.

People like Red Alert and Mirage keep on hiding whenever I mention Grimlock taking over the Autobots, but I’m not entirely sure why.  

003 Wow, big grim is up for review already! And he... hasn't really had a chance to do very much to fill his new TP staffer role. BUT I am priviledged enough to have access to the staff mailing list, and I've seen his TP proposals, and they're pretty rad! Good. like, blueshift-good. I can't wait for the top secret plottiness to unfold!

'''Cheater! But yes- stuff is plotted and planned to occur in the future! Don’t give any spoilers, though, or I will punch you.'''  

004 Hey Grimlock. I'm happy to see you got one of the TPstaff jobs. Even before you were an admin I thought that you were great at starting RP and I remember a few TPs you ran, so I'm sure you'll be a natural now on TPstaff. I had one small suggestion I thought you might consider. I noticed a lot of times you log in a little after the 'prime' scene starting times so you end up coming in late. I wonder if you could try to run small alternate scenes that are intended to be linked somehow how to the scheduled TP but don't affect it. For example if there's a huge raid with a big combat scene somewhere you could set up a smaller side scene where reinforcements from one 'team' try to go over there and then the other team sends people to stop them. Or a rescue mission to get their people out, or even a ER-type medical room scene to deal with incoming casualties, where the power goes out or something else crazy happens to make it more intersting. This would give other people who miss the start of the 'main' scene a chance to do something, and might be fun for you too.

 

'''Oooo. This is actually a really, really good idea. Thanks for the suggestion!'''  

005 You're a swell guy Grimlock, and its good to see you on staff, just dont let it go to your head! Now you have the opportunity, it would be good to see some scenes that aren't just 'raids' and have a bit more meat to them. Also bring back the giant spider!

'''Oh, there will be meat. Just wait for ‘Autobot BBQ Cookoff 2010!’ (Is that what you had in mind?)'''  

006 Grimlock=zomg grimlock is liek real mean an eats stuff an goes raaaar and stuffs like that. raaar! smash septicons an stuff grimlock my fav autbot evar!

Seriously though, it's probably a little early for the machine to be picking the new TP staffers, huh? ;)

Grimmy seems like a decent guy though. Fun, easy to get along with. He should just get a lower powered alt though, maybe on the 'Con side to make RPing with him a little easier :)

'''I do have a con app in the works! Really. When I remember to finish it. Eheh.'''  

007 Congratulations on becoming TP staff! That said though, it's kind of strange to not see any TP come out from you since then. Crosscheck has recently done a TP. Scorponok is also doing regular Tuesday night stuff. Non-staff, and but relatively high ranked players are also doing their part in submitting TPs and getting stuff done. I'm hoping to see you become more active. Nevermind the TPs, but with your character as well. Having rank 5 in any faction means you're going to be need to be doing more than the average work load of the average player, and it's even doubly important when you're TP staff.

'''Very valid points, these. Unfortunately, I’ve been surprisingly busy these last few weeks- work, birthdays, the occasional sickness…and this little thing called ‘socializing.’ But things should (hopefully) be better soon! Don’t worry, I’ll be doing more IC stuff soon.'''  

008 Poor Grimlock, up for review after...what 2 weeks of being admin? Obviously there is not much that can be said since he did have enough time to run TPs. But you're an awesome Grimlock, I have been in a couple of the training scenes you ran and they were awesome so I'm sure you're going to do a great job!

Thanks!  

009 You are active and always stirring stuff up. That is good. However, you need to take that to the next level. Make it EXTREME. Add a lot of pockets. More seriously, I need to see you run some plots before I really comment, so... go run some plots!

'''Pockets? While I have no idea what this means (obviously it must be NON SLANG), I can see your point. But rest assured, I intend to be bringing The Crazy soon!'''  

010 I am very happy to see Grimlock added to TP staff. He is an active, SOLID RPer that knows how to pace himself, and who seems resistant to the horrors of BURNOUT. I like that he is aware of how unbalancing his character and its EFC time requirements can be, and I have seen him voluntarily sit out of scenes that would have been otherwise unbalanced because of his presence. He has much raw talent as an RPer, and I look forward to seeing his MUSH coordination and management skills further honed by his involvement with the TP staff. Train him well!!!

'''Another great review. Thanks!'''