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It's that time again... -doobie - Dec 04 02:31am |
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Yep, time for a State of the Academy address! I'll try to keep it short, I promise  Right now is a tough time for the JA. JK:JA has been a struggle for a lot of us to accept, we've have oldbies leaving left and right, and a lot of people are unhappy with a lot of things. But we're going to fix all that! And here's how: JATs and JAKs are currently in process of being certified to teach JK:JA. Every JAK/T/C who wishes to teach JK:JA has to go through this trial. The way this is being done is by having them go through the JAK (aka "skill") trial to make sure their skills are where they should be. This trial will debut shortly. Those JATs who wish to only teach JK2 are still allowed to of course (although we want to make sure there is still a demand, so go here and fill out the poll please. We need as many votes as we can get!). We are also in the process of promoting new JATs for both JK2 and JK:JA. These promotions will be based on a new (for JK:JA at least) JAT (or "spirit/teaching") trial, based on classes taught, attitude, activity, and reputation. Along with these promotions we will be clearing out inactive JATs and JAKs from the lists. In terms of classes, shortly we will be clearing the entire list of classes. This is done to both clear out classes that are no longer taught and to give JATs and JAKs a chance to reexamine which classes they want to teach and give students a chance to see which classes are actually taught. This will be a temporary thing, but classes will be done for a couple days (we’ll announce when in advance). I would now like to announce a new program, the “Student Nomination Program”. This program, is designed to bring talent and potential JAKs to our attention that we may miss, as well as to give more of a voice to the student body. How it works is that students will be encouraged to post a name that they feel is Knight-quality. This will allow us to keep an eye on these people and see if they really will fit as knights. It is important to note that this is a suggestion box. We are not obligated to trial or consider any name posted, although we of course will take a look at people and find which ones deserve the promotion. And please, don’t spam this thread and don’t try to suck up or nominate yourself. Neither of those tactics work J Finally, I’d like to address two things. First, a few people have come to be with problems about how FaDed’s trial was handled. I understand these concerns and what you all to know that FaDed fully deserves his promotion (almost everyone sees that), that he was in line to be trialed, that he impressed the hell out of DJ and I in his trial, and that he will be a great JAT. As for the problems with HOW it was conducted, yes it was unorthodox, yes it stepped on some toes, and yes in some ways it wasn’t a good idea. But it did what we intended for it to do. It got people passionate about the JA again. It sparked discussion, debate, and ideas, and I for one love it. One of the current problems with the JA is that people seem to be giving up on it, leaving it for dead and claiming “it was better in the old days”. Well yes, the old days were great, but the new days can be great as well. We just need to get back to what we stand for. Training to become better players is only one part of it; we need to focus on training to become better people. Respect, friendship, brotherhood, and fun, those are the things that drive the JA, not trials and discipline. We need to remember that and rededicate ourselves to enjoying coming to the JA and playing with our friends. Even if you may think the games themselves are getting old, as a lot of us do with JK2, it’s the camaraderie that keeps us here. Second, I would like to apologize for my inactivity and the inactivity of my fellow JACs. A lot of you have heard this all before, but RL comes first, and it just so happens that all 5 of us got really busy at the same time. But my semester is coming to a close, and my next one should be relatively light, and I have had a fire lit underneath me in the last few days, so I’m making you this promise. I will be around more, actually playing on servers (GASP!), talking on IRC more, and being more responsive to students. As the leader, it is my responsibility to set the tone of the organization, and my inactivity has indirectly led people to think it’s ok to be slackers. I should be leading by example, and I’ve done a poor job of that. But that’s all changing. I’m going to rededicate myself to the JA, and I want you all to do so as well. The JA may seem like it’s dying, but all it really needs is a swift kick in the pants, some hard work, and we can have this place going better than ever! VIVA LA REVOLUCION! |
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Ulic |retired| - Student 
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Viva Academia! _______________ Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam |
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SaberWeildinKow - Student 
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I must say, that was awesome!  |
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Roan Belouve - Retired 
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Man this place Rocks Nice Address I'll drink to that. _______________ *Bro to Vaxxla,Padawan of FiZZandOdan-Wei Part of the mighty Belouve Dynasty-Knight of Nippledom.Twin of Selphestal!**Proud Master to Kaelis and Acura Friend to anyone who would call me the same . Pic by the amazing Majno (merry)
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Battlin' Billy - Student 
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*kicks JA in the pants* OK, there's my kick. (I think I broke my toe!) Seriously, it's completely understood that RL™ comes 1st. Considering the crazy schedules the JACs have in RL™, you guys do a TREMENDOUS job! I'm glad to hear that you'll have a lighter schedule coming up and can devote more time to the JA. I know you folks will continue to do a great job! _______________ Midbie Council Member #2 - Profile ID 2073 | Member of B@rtM@ulS@ar | Owner of Monty's 2000th comment & D@RtHM@UL's 8100th comment | Former Padawan of SilkMonkey & Arcuss JA Goaltender & NHL Fan | Fellow Rush fan to Axion|Plo Koon is my oldest JA friend Post your RL pics HERE! | Post you JK2/JK3 screenies HERE! |
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Icco - Student 
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umm... id have to say thats the shortest one yet :p Also id have to say its fine that you guys are absent... I mean we all have to breaks some of the time. I use to check the forum every day.. now i check it like once a month :p but its good to here you guys are back _______________ "this is Icco. Icco is old. Icco is lost. Icco is cool, but Icco doesn't know what the meaning of 'macrophageal sex'." - Vaughn /Icco |
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Newtius Slasher - Ex-Student 
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*whipes tear from eye* that was beautiful man   |
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Menaxia - Student 
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I want to say something profound and freat, and totally fitting - but I can't think of anything.... Anyhoo; sounds great Massadoobie, VIVE L'ACADEMIE!! _______________ This is not the place to look for me This comment was edited by Menaxia on Dec 04 2003 11:10pm. |
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Notation - Student 
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*claps* This is exactly what we all needed to hear. |
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Mune - Student 
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Gah, doobie! Now what am I supposed to greive about on the Airing of Grievances?! Oh well... this speech just happens to be another Festivus Miracle! Well said, doob! -Mune _______________ Captain Barkeep. |
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Doppelgänger - Student 
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long habiter l'académie de jedi! Did I say that right?  _______________ "Look not back in anger, nor forward in fear But around you in awareness." Ross Hersey |
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Jacen Aratan - Student |
Omg.... might actually see Doobie on the servers.  Well done, Doobz0r. |
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joca_bt - Student 
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Long live the Academy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Long live the Academy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Long live the Academy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! _______________ - Son to Helen Catherine ;p - Random bash.org quote: X: you know what google earth needs? | Y: More 3D buildings? | X: ion cannon button |
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Koyi Donita - Student 
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Very interesting. I'm very happy to read this. The JA will never die. All those who think it is just need to go play on lame public servers. That will help them to see the light. _______________ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Rom. 1:16 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 I love my babyface. Smilykrazy is my baby and I love her. ...Swimming through the void we hear the Word, we lose ourselves but we find it all... System Of A Down.
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Mace Windu - Retired 
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Well said massa! _______________ -Mace Windu "When a fool says something foolish, do not answer the fool." -Windu To Vladarion, though I know you are in a better place - it makes me shake to think that you are not awake - when I think about you it makes me smile - i know you have gone into the clouds to head for heavens gates - you have changed my life - in an incredible way - and so I say thank you - may you rest in peace |
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Darkwood - Student 
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_______________ -Darkwood- |
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doobie - Jedi Council 
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student nomination thread is up! _______________ -Academy Leader/Dictator/Defeater of DJ Sith and JACen Solo in the JAK+ Tournament -I do think it (the JA) will help convert dozens, maybe hundreds, to the dork nation... --me |
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Kueller - Student 
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Viva la revolution, viva Doobie Castro  and DJ Guevara . I'm looking forward to seeing how the changes will work out and I got a great feeling about it _______________ Personal sleepness-nights-supporter of Virtue. Owner of the 1000th comment of Daidalus and 1943th comment of Gradius! Owner of the 300th comment of Carda! -Taught Gradius all his laming skills
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Mookie - Ex-Student 
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Long Live the Academy! |
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Wolfwood - Student 
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niceee _______________ ~ Honor is a fool's prize. Glory is of no use to the dead ~ |
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Jaiko D'Kana - Student 
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here here!!!! Doobie RUlz! LONG LIVE THE ACADEMY!!!!! _______________ The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind. William James (1842 - 1910) |
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SedNox - Student 
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nope _______________ -Evil Clown- "We interrupt this program to increase dramatic tension." Echuu's 1200th comment, D@RtH N00B's 10850th comment, Redeye's 100th and 150th comment. |
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CuZzA - Student 
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THE JA WILL NEVER DIE! _______________ - Even if Carlsberg made "w*nkers", Christiano Ronaldo would still be the biggest "w*nker" in the world |
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JP - Academy Pimp 
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LONG LIVE THE JA!! /me steals Smily's wine glass and chungs _______________ Come on now, every Generation X boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker. Is it because he was a whiney farm boy from some backwater hack planet? No, it's because he was a FREAKING JEDI. He could block lasers with his lightsaber. He could levitate droids & rocks & crap with his mind. Come on, he choked two pig dudes with just a simple gesture. He cut off Darth Vader's hand and kicked him down a flight of stairs. He got his @$$ zapped by lightning from the geezer Emperor, stood up and said "s'at all you got b!tc#??" |
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Smilykrazy - Retired 
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HERE HERE!!! /me raises wine glass....TO THE JA!!! THE JA RULES!!!!!!!!! _______________ RIP MOM 06/29/58-07/31/08 Married to Koyi Donita 4/30/11 |
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JavaGuy - Student 
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I miss the old days, but mostly I miss the people who've left. For the record: I AM STILL ACTIVE. I'm busy with my kids and work, and at night when I'm on I usually play Siege over on the IF server, but I do put in an ocassional appearance at the school, and anyone who wants can also feel free to e-mail me. JK3 has been quite a shock to me. Some things are better--like vehicles and, of course, Siege--but I still prefer JK2 with the Academy mod. I used to hang out for hours and hours dueling and socializing in the Temple. My wife practically thought I'd joined a damn cult. Do people still play on our JK2 servers? Also, does anyone keep track of those members who have left? Reunion, anyone? I love this place and hope it's around for a long time. _______________ My signature is only one line. You're welcome. |
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