Being a Diplomat: suprising companionship

Entry posted by Kzoppistan May 21, 2009

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One of the things I've enjoyed most about being a diplomat has been the surprising and often impromptu meeting of like minds. Since most of the fun of the game is derived from the social aspects rather than the cold mechanics of nation building, my journey through the halls of diplomacy has been a pleasant one.

As the envoy, or diplomat, is virtually a required function by any sizable alliance, that necessity produces a certain class of people on Planet Bob. By nature of the job, one is forced outward to meet others and the civility required to perform those duties, regardless if one is dealing with friend or foe, instills a certain professional camaraderie with those doing the same.

Just last night I was on the IRC, enjoying the shenanigans going on in #TPF, when I received a personal query. It was from Imperator, of TORN (a top notch gentleman), who asked me if I was in need of assistance accessing their forum. As a matter of fact, I did have some trouble as I had locked myself out by using the wrong password too many times. Not only did he recognize me and offer to help, he was kind enough to reset the password so I could get in.

Then we spent the next several minutes passing the time in pleasant conversation. Though we had never spoken before, there was a sense of ease in "talking shop" with a fellow diplomat. There comes a feeling of camaraderie from discussing things with a person who shares your interests and knows the hardship of serving in the same capacity.

Now I know that wherever I go, I have another acquaintance that I can readily strike up a conversation with and share our hopes and fears on a professional level. And that, my friends, has been a pleasant discovery of being a diplomat.