Dark Greetings,
Yesterday I posted the first in a two-part document about the problems within the Dark Council. This was split into two parts so that more people would take the time to read the reasoning without jumping straight to the conclusion. Today I give you the conclusion.
These changes have been thought about carefully for a long time. Believe it or not, but some of these things have been discussed in various circles for years. If you have a concern, please post it on the Message board and either Kir or I will address it. We are also reading the mailing lists as we always do and will try to address concerns there. Believe me when I say this: almost every concern has already been brought up at some point along the way by the various people I've had review it. This was reviewed prior to release by me, Kir, Pyralis, Spears, Kaine, Kaiann, Goat, Muz, Anshar, Khan, CG, Jam3z, Bloodfyre, Korras, and Telona. (I know I missed some of you that I normally ask for input on things -- don't take it personally -- the list of reviewers grew ad hoc as I talked to people and I just missed you). We have answers for you. Please be patient with us as we respond.
Dark Council Amalgamation Part I (.doc | .pdf | .rtf)
Dark Council Amalgamation Part II (.doc | .pdf | .rtf)
I strongly urge you to read through the 22 pages of Dark Council duties and descriptions. Do so at your leisure, but do so nonetheless. It's important that everyone understands the role of the DC members going forward.
In a few hours I will post a summary document as well as some specific comments that I want to post about the changes. I'll give you all a chance to read and digest before that, though.
Please come to myself or Kir with any questions or concerns. I have made a message board thread for people to post questions and comments in. Please use that.
Enjoy!
Grand Master Jac Cotelin
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<3 Jac
And the new DC roster page is pretty :)
Just a quick comment:
I don't like the difference in the way the Council is listed on the sidebar to the left, versus how it is listed on the Dark Council roster page. The sidebar (from top to bottom) lists the positions as: GM, DGM, MAA, HM, HRLD, SCL, LH, (Society Leaders), JST. The Dark Council roster lists it (top to bottom): GM, DGM, MAA, HRLD, HM, LH, SCL, JST. One or the other ought to change just to be a little more uniform, or aesthetically pleasing, or just fooking correct. :P
Thanks Goat.
Sorry for the inconsistency BF. But honestly. There is no Right way to organize the names. Excluding the GM, DGM, and JST every member of the DC carries equal authority and stature in the organization. We could just as easily list it SCL, LH, HRLD, HM, MAA.
BTW, check out the Dark Council chapter of the Codex. That's been updated too.
Actually Pyralis, it has nothing to do with being "right," as just being uniform. I'm well aware that Council members are on an equal playing field; it hasn't been THAT long since I was a part of it.