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Bowl + tortilla on the side 1/2 steak, 1/2 chicken 1/2 black bean, 1/2 pinto Double fajita veggies Mild salsa Hot salsa Corn salsa Cheese Lettuce Sour Cream Guac edit: how could I forget fajita veg

just doing my part

Did before I moved. It can be annoying, not worth the hassle, and in almost all cases illegal to cross state lines with them so I sold them all before I moved. Happy to answer any questions the euros have.. pretty in tune with gun culture and I'm pro 2A.

Thanks for doing the AMA. This'll be a good one

Can't exactly remember the year - probably 2009 - but there was a period of time when COR & DF weren't doing too hot. Matter of fact, I think it had to have been 2009 because I believe it was during the crash war. Anyway, Ves messaged me on MSN and wanted to manufacture a rekindled rivalry between each clan so we would each get a boost from it. If memory serves me right he made some stupid post on RSC or DF forums or something and called us out/baited us and we had planned the entire thing together, unbeknownst to anyone else (as far as I'm aware - certainly on my end of things). The larger point here is I always admired how Ves could be a normal person you could talk to outside of clan stuff. I won't act like I spoke to Ves a ton but he was an approachable clan official and I respected that. A lot of clan officials were so ride or die it was insane. People like Ves were a breath of fresh air. A lot of TT officials were like this too. Another one is Nodari from VR - just from my POV. DI

Cool to see the AMA. There's a lot of untold stories among the smaller clans that I bet rival those of the bigger ones. Thanks for doing it!

good guy

Parmigiano-Reggiano (not the fake ass American gross shit). Some close seconds: Gruyere, Manchego, Pecorino, Smoked Gouda

Won't even bother giving details cause you literally have no idea what you're talking about

I feel bad because it seems like he gets dunked on by everyone. Lord knows we'd love to have him tell his side of the story. Tom is an absolute A+ guy though. One of the nicest, most well-rounded people that has ever graced this game. Through all of the RS bullshit (that is ultimately meaningless) he deserves to be known as an incredibly decent guy who genuinely cared about others. Also, whether you agree or disagree with his ways - there are a lot of people in that latter category - Tom cared his ass off about COR. Nobody can deny that.

COR was the only clan with the balls to actually close when all clans should have. It's embarrassing to see some of the clans that have stuck around since. May piss a lot of people off - couldn't care less - but people who brag about things accomplished after 2012 always made me laugh. The clan world has been such a joke for nearly a decade. Watching almost every clan indirectly die a slow painful death (god forbid they ever admit it) was painful to watch, especially when you consider their history and legacy. That said, it doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Personally, I think it's super dope how so many communities have stuck together, but when I see a post of old clans like DF and VR celebrating another milestone it makes me laugh. Not that anyone cares about what I think, anyway - but I always loved a good discussion. COR moved on from RS so long ago, it'd be ridiculous to ever think about reopening the clan.

Point #1: We'll agree to disagree. I've always been one of those people who've been able to put clan differences aside and drama and show respect to those who deserve it. I was a much more diplomatic clan official than most, so this simply may be a difference in approach. I really cannot think of anyone who would honestly say that Rob isn't universally respected. I didn't really like the way Evizu conducted himself at times (or his methods) but I would never say with a straight face that he wasn't someone who isn't universally respected. People who admit otherwise cannot suppress their teenage feelings of angst. It takes big picture thinking to understand. There were plenty of people that I did not personally like but I respected the hell out of. I cannot speak of Robs level of respect prior to 2008 because I wasn't in the clan then. But I trust the conversations I've had with people named repeatedly on this topic who clued me in on certain dynamics prior to my time as an official in the clan. I was promoted to Council in 2008. I cannot think of people in the clan world that are more universally respected than Ghjjf and Robtokill. Their contributions to clanning are nearly unmatched. As much as it pains 16 year old me to say this, I'd probably add Evizu to that group as well. I have heard a lot about you from old COR officials (both those who left and those who stuck around) and I trust their judgment. This isn't necessarily a poor reflection of you - but I know you clearly hate Rob with a passion and I understand not being able to separate respect from feelings. I was told as much over the years. I have never spoken to a COR official - in public or private - that did not universally praise Rob. They may not have liked the way he conducted himself (at times I didn't) but they always respected his contributions. Some of these officials you and others have named are people who have echoed similar sentiments. Almost everyone would say that they didn't like Rob, but they respected him. Again, agree to disagree, which is totally fine. No harm done. I know you don't like Rob so that's hard for you to admit. Point #2: Before I address - if I didn't already make it clear (I believe I did) I never once claimed Rob was the most active person. He wasn't. You misunderstood my position on the Demon-Rob dynamic. I never once claimed that everyone else was the issue. Far from it. Anyone who has had a serious conversation with me about COR knows that I had my issues with Demon and I do cast a lot of blame for COR being held back on him. I spoke to D2 in private about this earlier and it's so easy to say in hindsight that we should have cut the head off the snake and been done with it. We tried, but we were using a dull blade. It wasn't going to be very successful. It didn't happen until 2010 when I was promoted to leader. In retrospect, I believe Demon was very particular about individuals he promoted. Enzock and Chris1791 come to mind - they were Demon truthers through and through. You really think someone was going to tell Robtokill what to do with his clan? In 2006-07-08? When clan officials and clans actually respected each other? Respected longevity, dedication, etc.? It was a different time and I think you forget that. Point #3: COR wasn't unique in losing its leadership ranks. Never said that. But it was unique in that it almost always was never able to get those members of leadership to return. If people quit, they were gone forever. If people retired, they were gone forever. It's a different dynamic. All of the leaders that you mentioned in VR returned to the clan later. It's personal opinion, but I also felt that most clans did a much better of internalizing their beef and keeping it together than COR did. Happy to agree to disagree, but COR was a very "you're either in or your out" type of clan. Also, the sentiment that COR was unique in losing leadership ranks is laughable. Every clan went through it. I almost feel stupid having to clarify that. Point #4: Of course? That was my entire point about the Rob-Demon dynamic. Couple Demon's sabotage with a COR legend (hence the respected part) in Rob and you have the perfect cocktail to 1) always win arguments and debates against other officials, 2) outlast all of those officials when they've left, and 3) influence the next base of officials when they come. That's literally the entire problem and why it was so hard for the snakes head to be cut off, because the snake had an enabler and the snake promoted people who were most likely to back him up. Look, Rob is a legend and can be universally respected, a good guy, all that, and still be an enabler to Demon. Both of those things can be true. And I have nothing but love for Rob. Point #5: Understand where you're coming from. Glad we agree on Andy. But to your point on why couldn't X do this, or Y do that: the answer is... it's not that easy, and anyone who had a seat at the adult table and was directly responsible in the decisions and outcomes of leading a top 5 clan knows what I'm talking about. With the benefit of hindsight it seems easy. The reality is it isn't.

Again, not trying to hijack but D2 actually told me to shed some more light on this: So, obviously what happened with Keith (Chopa234), Demon, Rob, and others is well known. Chopa ended up retiring/quitting because of the Demon-Rob dynamic, but more specifically because Rad didn't get leader. If Rad was leader, Keith would have stuck around. I became very close with Keith over the years and actually got him to come out of retirement once the new guard really started taking over. He really bought into what we were doing and wanted to help. These topics almost feel like we are dunking on Rob, but I don't think that's entirely accurate. You have to understand a few dynamics to really piece this together: Rob is a legend of COR. Universally respected, no matter if - at the time - we each wanted to be prisoners of the moment and let emotions get the best of us. There was a reason Rob was able to disappear for a couple weeks and come back and give advice and it seem heaven sent. It's because of the respect he commanded .... full stop. He was around for a long, long time. It's just unfortunate he couldn't always be active towards the end of his tenure. Right or wrong, that's your answer. Next, Demon & Rob are Aussie. This only improved their dynamic and pretty much gave Demon an out no matter what. Rob would almost always back him up. HOWEVER, that's not why Demon had so much staying power and influence. It's because every time Demon did something that an official didn't like (Rad, Seifer84, Chopa234, Conditions21) etc., they almost always ended up quitting or retiring. This created an IMPOSSIBLE dynamic for the leadership because it was too easy to say "well, when the going gets tough these people leave and Demon always stays." It was too easy to simply point and say "well I'm loyal and they're not, but you'll back THEM up? Please." Rob & Demon also had an almost identical way of leading the clan - which didn't help. It may sound weak in hindsight but Demon's loyalty is ultimately what kept in charge for so long, with so much influence. COR's instability was Demon's best tool because it allowed him to do as he pleased... you couldn't argue with the guy that had been there through it all. Again, sounds weak a decade plus later, but anyone who was in leadership in a top clan knows this dynamic. It most certainly happened in other clans like DF and VR, but the difference is mostly their officials stuck it out and didn't mass leave. THAT's the difference. Andy was too passive. A legend, one of the best fall in leaders EVER, but too passive. It's unfortunate because he was never going to be confrontational about certain things... it just wasn't his style. Andy simply didn't care enough. Chopa and I spoke nearly every single day for years. We have talked about literally every single COR story and dynamic there is and he always said that it just wasn't worth fighting a battle he wasn't going to win. People get tired man, and nobody was going to stop Demon.

Not trying to hijack the AMA but I'd like to add from COR's POV as an official in the clan when D2 left: Nobody was mad at D2 for leaving. It certainly wasn't a hatred thing or a "screw him" type of scenario. EVERYONE was supremely disappointed. But nobody was mad and I think there is a huge difference between the two - anyone who was an official in a high ranking clan and had this happen to them probably knows what I'm talking about. Everyone disliked Lukas and was glad he was gone. There were really no fences to be mended with D2, if he tried to rejoin we would have gave him hell simply on principle but he would have been welcomed back. We always felt D2 was pretty insistent on not screwing us over or talking bad about us, even though he left, and he proved that over time. He clearly loved COR despite what transpired. The dynamics of his leaving, prior officials, and officials after probably deserves an AMA by itself. There are a lot of moving parts. D2 alluded to it earlier with himself, Lukas, Chopa, Conditions21, etc.

Never mentioned this to you but COR never really went out of our way to recruit anyone. We would never try to poach from other clans, steal clans officials, or plant seeds of doubt to lure people away or what have you. It just wasn't our style... people just kind of joined and we took what we got. But I can remember conversations with Rob and Demon about trying to get you to come back. Myself and others (I think I spoke to Starman about this, can't quite remember) always felt like you wouldn't fit in with VR and that we could get you back maybe, but Rob and Demon were pretty hell bent on it not happening. If it was brought up it was basically "he choose his path and joined VR and it is what it is" type thing. There was definitely a "he's boys with Lukas and being influenced" type thing going on from our POV. But who's to say? It doesn't matter anymore. I know you really enjoyed your time in VR but it is crazy to think about what could have been. You would have almost certainly been the next leader of COR had you not left. It's interesting to think about all these years later. You deserve your respect as one of the best COR officials ever - even though you left. I don't think anyone who really mattered has ever told you that but it's true.

almost always 8 hrs

Been a long time... glad to see you around! Do you have any contact with Dragon Boss?

Someone sensible on the topic

You always had a weird reputation of being off the wall and crazy but the few times I was able to hear you lead and call I always wished you might have been able to join COR. A lot of clans probably could not have handled you but you would have been perfect in COR. Thanks for doing the AMA!

ty for posting runk

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Always a pasta dish - stuffed shells, lasagna, baked ziti, etc. Meatballs, sausage, bread, seafood (shrimp, lobster, crab, others). Then something like ham & all the other American type shit people eat here

Right? Who gives a shit about a Jagex Cup. What a waste of time

Thanksgiving

There were only a few people we were reluctant to pile and the ones that come to mind are d0nts, The Network, Battleneo, iSteph, Lassuri, and Sgt Frank1. It felt like almost all of the good tanks were in TT. No other clans really came close Didn't include anyone from COR but Andy, Felipe Prieb and Ngaged were absolute beasts