Ifrit Hard Mode Downed!

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Written by Seifer Arumashi

Created: 15 October 2011

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Alas! after multiple attempts and many long hours, Neutral Impact has slain the mighty Ifrit on Hard mode!  Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped contribute to the success of NI's first hard mode primal kill! Video on the way!

Grats kill team! Bracsith Sirrush, Kittra Thelder, Aksel Hoch, Toc Ammanas, Lordnace Jetjaguar, Grey Jorildyn, Ghunter One, Seifer Arumashi!

Grats Toc on bow! Grey on sword! Jet on sword! Kittra on cane!

Dungeon Downed! 6 Man Style!

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Written by Reli Turino

Created: 10 August 2011

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Above: Our most recent clear. A - 1 Gladiator, 1 Conjurer, 2 Marauders, 1 Pugilist and 1 Archer! Who says you need Archers for this dungeon!

Since update 1.18 Neutral Impact has come a long way. From learning the battle system all over again, learning the new enmity calculations, dealing with the increase in MP cost for curing and over all adjusting and adapting to the changes; We have grown even stronger as a unit. Even with constant disconnections throughout our Dungeon diving escapades we have managed to obtain just about all of the gear we need to walk away happy. Only a few pieces remain to be confiscated from the confines of the dark - and they are but a finger tip away!

Good job guys! Keep it up!

Recruitment: Change of the Guard

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Written by Grey

Created: 06 August 2011

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A couple of weeks ago Ruok Mphemala let me know that her real life would be picking up and she would no longer be able to handle the duties of Recruitment Officer for Neutral Impact.  While this saddened me, as Ruok is both a close friend and the only (and last) Senior Leader of NI, there was a need to put someone in her place quickly.

An opening was posted and we did receive some interest in the position.  In the end I chose Atem Zoe ("atem") because I felt he was the best fit for it.  Atem wrote a wonderfully detailed PM to me about his desire to have this position and I felt it was genuine.  Atem has been involved not only in NI, but in League of Legends nights that take place in IGC and he is very active on the boards.  He's very pro-community and he seems to have a lot of ideas that could really help IGC grow.  In addition, Atem was a long-time FFXI end-gamer and raided 10- and 25-man content in World of Warcraft.  During this time in Neutral Impact, he's been active in all aspects of the guild and has even taken advantage of our friends and family policy to recruit one of his close friends who was recently upgraded to end-gamer status who has also proven to be a solid member.  I truly feel this position could be his first step toward something even greater in the future!  I personally look forward to seeing what he will bring to the linkshell and the community as a whole.

That being said, Ruok's loss will certainly be felt during this transition, but there comes a point in all our lives where we must put the game aside and find ourselves.  I wish her the best of luck in whatever she decides to do going forward and I think I speak on behalf of NI when I say that she will be missed.

But now we must look to the future with our heads up.  Congratulations to Atem Zoe on this promotion!  Give him a pat on the back if you see him and make him feel welcome as IGC's newest Officer!  You've earned it.

Dungeon Leader a Go Go

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Written by Grey

Created: 08 July 2011

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With dungeons launching on July 21st, give or a take a few days, Neutral Impact has been seeking a new officer to take the lead for this event!

A few weeks ago I put out a linkshell bulletin for this position and it has since been filled.  I guess I just forgot to blog about it on our frontpage... Anyway!  Reli Turino has once again returned to leadership of Neutral Impact and is preparing to take the linkshell into the unexplored depths of The Dzamael Darkhold.  We wish him the best of luck in his new position and I look forward to working with him again in this capacity.

For those unfamiliar with Reli, he has been in the positions of Recruitment and Open World NM officer in the past.  He was very active in both positions and brought a different kind of attitude to the linkshell that many of us felt was needed at the time.  I speak for many of us when I say that he will be successful in this new position.  He certainly has a passion for leading and is heard when he speaks (mostly because he is very loud!).  Reli is primarily a Marauder, but recently has completed the climb to 50 for both his Pugilist and Thaumaturge, opening up his available roles on the battlefield.

Now our biggest hope is that this new dungeon content is as challenging as Yoshida has hinted that it will be, otherwise he might be out of a job.  Congratulations to Reli and we wish him the best of luck!

WoW Comes to IGC!

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Written by Grey

Created: 26 June 2011

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Sudden Impact arrives on the scene!

In an interesting turn of events, former Violent Impact members Chitotheodos and Nicblue have returned to IGC with a small 10-man WoW raiding guild.  They approached me only a few hours ago about bringing their guild to IGC as its official WoW chapter.  How could I say no to rhe biggest MMO on the market and two solid members who are raiding in semi-hardcore fashion three nights a week?  It was a no-brainer!

Over the next couple of days IGC will welcome the arrival of 8 new members from our newest chapter, Sudden Impact, to the fray.  Let's all give a loud, warm welcome to our new comrades in arms!  Whether you are saving Eorzea, fighting back the relentless Guardians, or spitting in Alliance wind, you are our friends.  It's always good to see us moving forward and expanding ever-larger.

Until next time everyone... for the Horde!