Greetings,
I wanted to take a moment to address some happenings in the RIFT Saighdear and address some burning issues. I was approached today and asked to step down from the leadership position of RIFT completely.
I know that the RIFT side is feeling abandoned, as the "red headed stepchild" comment keeps getting thrown out there. Right now honesty and openness are going to be the only cards I play. I'm not going to tell you what you want to hear, and I'm not going to sugar coat it for you.
The Saighdear in RIFT was formed to allow the Gaisicoch members who continue to play RIFT a casual and fun environment that can continue playing with people they know. It is in a holding pattern waiting for Chapter 5 to launch. Once chapter 5 launches we will be rolling over all Elder support into Chapter 5 and either closing the RIFT chapter completely or turning it into a true Saighdear without website support, without marketplace, and without participation.
Gaiscioch has left RIFT, that chapter is closed. Right now we wanted to give you guys a method to continue earning participation and contribution points while we wait for another Raiding Centric game that is also social/casual friendly and pvp friendly. This was instead of closing it completely.
Now that said, please do not feel that you have to stay in Saighdear if you want a more hands on guild approach. You are all more than welcome to join other guilds that better fit your needs. This will not affect your membership or prevent you from being part of the family. We understand that the Saighdear might not fulfill your needs as a player and I don't want you to feel that you have to stay or lose your spot in the family. When and if you decide to play a game with us in the future you will continue from where you left off.
I will remain in the leadership spot in RIFT until chapter 5 launches at which time we can discuss who wants to take over and run the Saighdear their way. But until then I will remain, and those Elders that remain will help me manage it. I know this is not the answer some of you wanted but it is what it is. I welcome you to join another guild or form one if that is your wish but Saighdear is staying in my hands for the foreseeable future. I will continue to login and process promotions weekly.
I welcome those who are "OK" with the way things are run in RIFT to remain and continue participating in events together and filling work orders on the marketplace. Those who are not "OK" with this, I encourage you to find a guild that works for your agenda. Player satisfaction is more important than the tag above your head. Go enjoy yourselves and stop tormenting yourselves by staying somewhere you aren't happy with. You will always be able to rejoin us in the future.
Ben