Issue #23 Thursday 25th October 2012

 

 

**The News In The Guild**

 

A few things to mention today. 'Donalddo' and 'Reem11' have left the Guild, to where we don't know. 'moff' and 'Julo' also left today without even saying goodbye to Atlantis but we're sure wherever they go they will be remembered for their good support and helpful input towards the Guild. Or maybe not. However we have had a new member join us today. Please all give a warm reception to 'matuland' (isn't that a bed superstore), we are sure his time with us will be profitbale for him and all other Guild members.

 

We have had 3 Guildies advance in age today. 'empted', 'Kradlum' & 'redhotcillipadis' all moved into the LMA. With this rate of technological breakthroughs it won't be long before we have our second CA Guild member. 'm3gatron' still has the monopoly on that one.

 

And now a message from our Editor 'Burnside' :

 

Fellow guild members, yesterday was a grey day in Atlantis and I'm not talking about the weather. It saw unrest and unease within the guild on a scale not before seen.

 

We may have all thought that everything in the garden was rosy, how wrong we all were.

 

There had been an undercurrent of unrest over certain issues amongst the leaders and others for some time and this finally came to a head over the problem with Polishing and Motivation of members.

 

As a result it has seen two senior members of the guild 'Donalddo' and 'Reem11' leave us for pastures new. Now I do not rejoice in this matter, however, the divisions were so great that this is probably the best outcome for all concerned parties.

 

We all play this game in a different way, that is how the game is designed, we all have varying levels of online time and commitment, whether that be due to circumstance or choice. What we must NEVER lose sight of though is that this is a game, one that should be played for enjoyment and friendship and the goal of a common cause... to be as good at it as you can be.

 

Following yesterdays unrest we now ask for a period of calm and reflection, reflection in yourselves, were you perhaps unwittingly part of the cause of the unrest?? did you do as much P/M as you could have done??. Ask yourself that question and if the answer you find is no then all we ask is that you put right that mistake and do your fair share. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

Atlantis is by far and away the best guild that FOE has ever had and ever will have, and why is that. It is because everyone now left in this guild believes that it can only do them good and better their playing experience.

 

There will be changes afoot very soon, but the leaders of this guild need your help to:

 

1: Discuss and agree to those changes.

2: Abide by the rules of the guild (which will be re-drafted and sent to all members as soon as possible) once those changes have been agreed upon.

3: Take an active part in all debates and discussions in the future.

 

Together we can re-build the trust and status of this guild, what we need from you is active dedication and help for all your fellow guild members.

 

Remember there is strength in numbers and unity, unite to stand, divide to fall.

 

I will end with some proper poetry not that drivel you had yesterday... some of you may recognise it... by the way this will be on my headstone when I fall from this mortal coil.

 

The road goes ever on and on

down from the door where it begun

now I must follow if I can

pursuing it with weary feet

until it meets some larger way

where many paths and errands meet

and whither then I cannot say.

 

LONG LIVE ATLANTIS.

 

Oh and one more thing, please don't forget to list your football team name in the Guild Forum for the upcomming AFL. Currently we have about 18-20 team names but I need more. The thread can be found under the Entertainment Tab. Thanks again.

 

**Other News**

 

Yes believe it or not we do have some other news today apart from the P/M debate. We recieved a story here at 'The Star' some time this morning by 'Raxpool' one of our Guild Members. I have been asked to print it so....

 

Today I have started building my first Farm.

It's been a hell of a long WHEAT, but it was worth it.

This momentous moment should be motivation to all, if I can do it, anybody CORN.

I can honestly say that over the last fortnight, BARLEY a day has passed when I haven't thought about this very moment. It's absolutely a MAIZE ing.

 

The Shoemakers weren't all that happy about me taking their land to make room for the farms, but SHOE are they to stand in the way of progress. As I said to them, their dominance cannot LAST forever so I'm going to have to give you the BOOT. The sale of their buildings even helped me FOOT the bill. I felt very sorry for one particular shoemaker who commented that I'd ripped his heart and SOUL out, but hey.... HEEL be ok given time.

 

Thank you 'Raxpool' for your enlighting story and let's hope the shoemaker get's over the loss of his shop. What makes this story even better is that it was written by a Guild member and not 'The Star'. We hope this is a hint to remind all Guild members that if you have a story that you wish to be published in our daily paper then Private Message any of the Editors. We really don't mind.

 

Well that's it for another issue. We hope you found it intresting and entertaining and we would like to thank 'Burnside' and 'Raxpool' for their contributions to this issue. Till next time Guildies....

 

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