Haflinger's Blog

Too true Haf.

I'm not sure if you are referencing the thread I am thinking of, but not all goals are "end-game" goals. The reality for most of us is that we have various short term, mid term, and long term goals that we would like to achieve. Not all of those goals bring us to the top of any chart necessarily, but instead are individual breakthroughs. Sometimes, they are not our goals in a strict sense, but are sometimes shared goals with others - particularly alliance goals.

Also, not every accomplishment can be measured by a finite stick, which can then be turned into numbers and distilled into statistics. Some goals reach outside of CN proper, and instead focus on the more social aspects of the community that surrounds this game. It goes without saying that some of the best achievements in life are often immeasurable.

I think I may have simply reiterated your points, which is to say I agree with you.

Its the people that make the game, most the time

The issue with IRON is not necessarily that they're not pushing for No. 1, but that they don't seem to be pushing for anything. Not that they are by any means unique in that. Too many people (both individuals within alliances, and alliances within the political world) are happy to follow others and not have objectives or ideas themselves.

I think it is important that alliances have goals. The goals should be self-defined, but there, nonetheless. For instance, TSO is more interested in activity, community and excellence more than overall score, and our goals reflect that.