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You are correct. I did not take those measures into account while typing that post. There are benefits that do allow some significance for the person who has them. However, I am not certain that all players seem to understand the use of those benefits. I do agree, that the person with those benefits should at least be enjoying themselves. They've earned them.
My main opinion is that having those benefits should be seen as a tools in providing maximum satisfaction, rather than a means to power, or popularity. As silly as it may be, it's shameful to see that being the case in some situations, and most of us may even be able to think of a few instances from the top of our head. These benefits should not be the reason someone decides to be apart of the GFX. There are plenty of talented GFX artists out there, who we've never even heard of, because they aren't a part of the staff team, they don't have those benefits, or sometimes in some cases, even want those benefits. They just love what they do, which is what I think is the quality all of our artists should have.
ToxicTurn, for instance. Former staff member, talented GFX artist, and good friend of mine who went inactive. He loved to do pixel art, way before he was on the team. I personally, had the privilege of watching him develop in skill over the years. He spent most of his time working on some GFX related project when he wasn't busy on Graal. He absolutely loves to pixel. Then one day, he decided to apply for GFX staff. This was certainly no challenge for him getting in, all he had to do was create a few things to demonstrate his work. From what he told me, he didn't even meet the standard requirement by making enough hats, or furniture, or whatever he needed to create. But based off the quality of the work he did submit, he was accepted. Now today, you can find most of his hats in the Angel Clan store. And from what I've heard, people love 'em. The ideas behind some of the hats aren't at all original, but the quality put into them makes them definitely worth while.
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