Turf Tales News (issue 17)
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Inside the Commission: The days during the fall of Vegas
Early this month saw the conclusion to one of the longest and hardest fought battles of the Witching Hour War. While the war was fought in many countries, states and cities, it was Las Vegas that stood as a representation of the former power and strength of The Commission Alliance. Las Vegas was the principal battle, and where both sides focused their time and resources.
As members of the Stars and Capo alliances and their allies continued to press forward into the TC lines bringing the Vegas battle into it's final moments, a parallel internal struggle within TC was also underway. And as Vegas would eventually fall, so to would the core of The Commission. TTNews caught up with Larsioso, the former interim leader of TC to discuss.
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FAL: Tell us about the beginning of the end. TC fought a hard and long battle on the Map. But then the house of cards came down quickly. Can you tell us when the decline first started and how? Tell us about how you because the leader of TC.
Lars: At one point in the war, it must've been around 14th or 15th of February when Groucho announced he wasn't able to play much in the coming time due to RL events. It was the same story for BRV. Both had several RL events that had priority. He stated that he wouldn't blame anyone if they'd leave at that point and this was the point when leadership fell. I missed the meeting in which he made the announcement because I am in a different time zone but the day after crew members contacted me that it was time to step up the plate.
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So on the 17th of February I arranged a meeting for all members from all time zones to attend to. We discussed it in the group and it was unanimous that I would take leadership of the crew as Groucho was unable to. It was however a busy time in my life but better days would come and I would do it to the best of my abilities.
The crew at that time was already in a bit of chaos as Vegas was getting too hard to hold. Some people were fighting elsewhere doing their own thing and the main thing was to keep everyone on the same page and fight as one if we were to achieve anything.
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The timing couldn't been worse as the day after I took leadership me and my Brother’s (Fantic) father had a heart infarct with many complications and his status was critical and he ended up in the Intensive Care fighting for his life. At this point while in the IC we still played and I was trying to manage everything. I continued diplomatic efforts behind the scenes and making a bit of progress here and there. I changed the way of leading as I' m not the same man as Groucho is and I needed the leadership to be a shared responsibility.
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I worked with Fallacy on a Breaking News post in an effort to clarify the groups change in leadership. Right around that time some RL events changed for Groucho and he had a couple of days where he could be on again. He popped back in the forum and posted immediately following the Breaking News post, and basically negated the diplomatic progress I had made as people thought of it all as lies as he and basically laughed off the news report. Opinions within the group were divided. It’s hard to lead a crew if the "real” leader or brain behind the whole crew suddenly shows up again. If he was to pop in and out, it would make my job as good as impossible.
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Soon after Groucho clarified the change in leadership internally, and acknowledged me as the new leader. At that point I needed to come up with a plan. It would be impossible to lead Groucho's crew so I had to make it my crew, building on the foundations of our old alliance. My philosophy was to follow a new path for this new situation we were in. So we discussed several new ways to play our part in the war and we agreed on which path to follow.
To mae to start something new and have everyone on my side this was not a negotiable thing. We continued to discuss this topic, but for me a change in tags and philosophy was a must – I felt I could not lead Groucho’s crew – this had to be a fresh start. So as the majority was against it, I decided to decided to make room for the like minded people. No hard feelings, but it is my belief that if people share the same vision they are stronger. In this case my opinion was different. Me and Fan come in a 2-pack so I announced my departure.
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FAL: Who assumed leadership once you departed?
Lars: I suggested Tha Butcha as a new leader as he was passionate and played a lot. He had heart for the crew and then I left. Some followed soon after, but there were still those who'd keep up the fight under ThaButchas lead.
FAL: So what followed after your departure from TC?
Lars: Soon after one of the worst days of my life become reality, our father died. I got approached by old crew members as well as new crew members for all different kinds of things. But needless to say, we had different things on our minds. I only told a few about our RL situation but somehow word got to some other players and what happened next surprised me, I got many messages from our " enemies" that were heart warming and kind. I'd like to thank all who did.
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FAL: It was terrible to hear the news. I am sure I can speak for much of the TW community in extending our best wishes and sympathy to you and your family.
FAL: Lets rewind a bit here – I was one that was pretty disappointed to see Groucho’s comments in the Breaking News thread. It certainly cast doubts in my mind as to what was going on in TC. Any comments?
Lars: To answer your question: I was pretty much flabbergasted. There was quite a bit of discussion on our tournament wall. We all discussed a bit there and some of us spoke their mind about that action, also addressed to Groucho. That was when he officially gave me the leadership - that very moment. It must've been a hard thing for him to do that after all the years of effort and hard work he had put into it. But it's a time consuming thing, to lead the crew like he did.
FAL: Was Groucho the Spirit of The Commission?
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Lars: Yes I think you may put it that way. He was great in coordinating everything and he really did make TC work as an oiled machine. Of course he needed the players to execute things as well. In the past half year or so, many left due to various reasons. Still there we're always the guys he could fall back on. So yes he was, he was passionate and had a loyal crew who could execute most of his plans
FAL: TC continues to lose members on a daily basis. Is this the end?
Lars: I think the end of TC was when Groucho left me in control. In our group I also announced it, I said we had to change our tags as we are no longer TC – that TC is over. We wanted to start something new, to build on our old foundations but to turn the page. Most of " us" are/were warriors to the bone. TC ended that moment and it was time for something new to rise from the ashes. For such things to happen, we couldn't walk around wearing our old tags. Unfortunately the majority didn't agree and tried to stay TC while TC practically died.
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FAL: you and your brother Fantic no longer wear tags. What are your future plans?
Lars: At this point our mother needs us more than TW does. We will play and we will come back in one way or another. We received offers from several crews to join. But like I told them, that is like having a relationship with your GF for several years, break up and have a new lover the next day. For now we return to our old ways, from before we joined TC. Me and Fan aka “Anthony Hop-king” will probably hop around and resume some of our old hop objectives
FAL: much has been publicly discussed in the forums regarding the request for a truce for the remaining TC members. Do they deserve a truce in your opinion?
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Lars: I've seen a lot of hatred over there. What people sometimes forget is that we are all humans behind our iDevices. Some of those players are great personalities and great people. Some speak of how TC has been an ass in the past. I don't think you can say such thing about a whole group of people as they are all individuals. Objectively speaking: If they do want a truce than they shouldn't call themselves TC as TC doesn't truce. Neither do I think the GD is the place for such things to arrange. Though it was a brave move from Ang. On the other hand if there will be no truce, then what will the other side do? Hunt the couple players that are left all over the TW globe? There's not much honor in that either. They are now the smallest crew there is in TW. They took the beating; they may continue to do so. I just doubt anyone would have fun with that.
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FAL: any final messages your like to send?
Lars: I want to thank Groucho for letting me and Fan join our first crew and teaching us all that there is to learn. I want to thank BRV for the warmth, friendship and support. And all of TC old and new for being an awesome kickass crew. I'd like to thank the friends on the former opposite sides who have always been great even in times of war. Also I'd like to thank the Stars and CAPO for the the kind messages me and Fan received regarding our sad events over the past months. Thank you all.
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Total post time: 21 min.
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Good read. Thanks Fal & Lars
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★SPYИDLΞ★ wrote:
Good read. Thanks Fal & Lars
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Nice read.👍
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great job with this interview 👍
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Good read Fallacy....
And my condolences to Larsioso your brother and your family for your loss..... Take care of your mother...... 🙏
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Thanks to both of you
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Great interview of a great person!!
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Great read. Thank you both for your time and effort.
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thunder dan wrote:
Deeply saddened to hear of their loss.What Dan said.Lars and Fan are the best of people and I am honoured to say dear friends of mine.Good read Fallacy....
And my condolences to Larsioso your brother and your family for your loss..... Take care of your mother...... 🙏
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Well written Fall.Excellent stuff.
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Nice fal, Lars you would of made a stand up leader with your level head! Spend some special time with your mother and we will see you when you get back. 🍀
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Thanks guys :-)
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Omg 😱
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👏👏👏👏 Bravo!, One of the best ones! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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