|
|
| Line 4: |
Line 4: |
| | | | |
| | == Overview == | | == Overview == |
| − | [[File:TeamSpeak Rant Script.jpg|thumb|right|[[His Lordship]]'s hand-written script of the TeamSpeak Rant]] | + | [[File:TeamSpeak Rant Script.jpg|thumb|right|[[His Lordship]]'s hand-written script of the TeamSpeak Rant, with the names of the players involved]] |
| | | | |
| − | Around August/September [[2005]] (2 years into leadership), a group of WG and ex-WG known as the "[[TeamSpeak]] crew" became aggravated by the leadership. Using the voip program, members (and some non-WG, mostly '''Dark Slayers''' and '''Harathoi''') were convinced to commit a mutiny against WG during an American Raid, led by '''HavocAngel''' and '''Krow08'''. The attacking group rushed the raiding WG and barraged them from across the Member's Gate, and as the WG were mostly melee, they were frozen and could not retaliate. | + | <p>Around August/September of 2005 - 2 years into WG's history - a group of WG and ex-WG members known as the "TeamSpeak Crew" (presumably named for their activity on the clan's [[TeamSpeak]] server) were aggrevated by the clan's [[Leader|leadership]]. Notable members of the TeamSpeak Crew were [[Kenshln]], '''Dhboy''', and '''Calmax'''. Using TeamSpeak, the crew convinced other WG members (and some non-WG, mostly members of '''Dark Slayers''' and '''Harathoi''') to backstab the clan during an American [[PK trip]], led by '''HavocAngel''' and '''Krow08'''. The crew and their supporters proceeded to attack the other WG members in deep [[Wilderness]] by casting Ice Barrage from behind the Member's Gate. As the WG members were mostly using only melee (it was uncommon to bring multiple combat styles in this era of gameplay), they could not retaliate and were killed with relative ease.</p> |
| | | | |
| − | Upon receiving the news, '''His Lordship''' was angered immensely. Because of the time differences in America and Australia, he could not confront the culprits live. He wrote down the rant on paper and it was recorded by '''Iron This''', who then played it to the persons responsible. Those involved were immediately suspended, and the ex-members exiled from WG's presence (in particular '''Calmax''', for his immaturity). | + | <p>Upon receiving news of the event, His Lordship was furious - but as he was living in Australia and the TeamSpeak Crew were Americans, he could not confront them live. Instead, he scripted the rant on paper, and had WG member '''Iron This''' record it over TeamSpeak. Iron This played the recording to the TeamSpeak Crew, and all involved were immediately [[Exile|banned]] from WG. His Lordship has noted that Calmax was a particularly troublesome member due to his level of immaturity.</p> |
| − | | |
| − | A year or so later, the recording was made into a [http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4021/hislordshipwi1.swf soundboard] by Pulzar. The almost-complete recording was uploaded to YouTube on September 16th 2006 by '''legato223''', entitled "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZEfnoxp0yg WG Leader goes Nuts]" (and featuring an image of Steve Irwin, as His Lordship is Australian). The video has gained over 13,000 views. It has become one of the most renowned pieces of WG-related media, and has played a major contribution to '''His Lordship''''s infamous reputation. A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFPgqNdpDqc higher-quality version] was uploaded by '''theuberelite''' on July 19th 2010, which contains the entire clip and is more audiable.
| |
| − | | |
| − | The recording inaccurately portrays an impression of '''His Lordship''''s leadership as tyrannical, to unknowledgable clanners. This is a misrepresentation, and has been acknowledged by '''His Lordship''' as poor leadership (with age as a contributing factor). 5 years on, the recording has been incorporated into the entire clan world, with quotes such as "Nothing left!" and "I don't give a pinch of shit" (Abbreviated to "IDGAPOS") being used generally positively and humourously. '''His Lordship''' himself has included the "Nothing left" phrase in war speeches, and even the WG theme song "[[The Guardian Power]]." In an interview with '''His Lordship''' by '''Mod Timbo''' for Jagex's October Clan Submissions blog, he commented:
| |
| − | | |
| − | <i>"Ok, well, before the readers start Youtubing my rant, I must warn them to turn down their volume and plug in their headphones in case the parents are nearby.
| |
| − | | |
| − | Back in 2005, WG was on a PK trip, and we got backstabbed by a bunch of disgruntled WG and ex-WG... and I mean massively barraged to death.
| |
| − | | |
| − | They were Americans mostly and I was Australian, so I came up with the brilliant idea of recording a rant to be played back to them later. Well, it became an instant hit and led to my sudden fame... but for all the wrong reasons. In retrospect, I shouldn't have been so stupid but I'm still glad, because it makes a lot of people laugh - even myself!"</i>
| |
| − | | |
| − | Several versions of the rant have been done afterwards, by members such as [[Stokenut]]. '''His Lordship''' also translated it to the German language and performed it over TeamSpeak during the [[2009 Anniversary]]. On August 28th 2010 at RuneFest/WG's 5th [[Real Life meeting]] '''His Lordship''' performed sections of the rant live to the ~400 attendees outside Vinopolis. Several of the swearwords were removed or replaced ("I don't give a pinch of shit" to "I don't give a pinch of whatever" and "Don't fuck with me" to "Don't mess with me" for example). Some sections were cut out, and some additional words ("This is the worst crime" to "This is by far the worst crime"). It received a great round of applause and was filmed by many WG and others, including legendary video maker Excl.
| |
| − | | |
| − | ''The contents of this article is mainly taken from the [https://runescapeclans.fandom.com/wiki/Clan:Wilderness_Guardians/Historical_Elements RS Clans Wiki].''
| |
The TeamSpeak Rant (also known as WG Leader Goes Nuts and His Lordship on TeamSpeak) is a recording of His Lordship in 2005. The recording was created around August/September 2005 and was directed to a group of Wilderness Guardians and ex-WG members known as the "TeamSpeak Crew", who were responsible for a backstabbing incident during a WG PK Trip. The recording was leaked to the wider clan community, and has since become one of the clan's most infamous pieces of media.
Overview
His Lordship's hand-written script of the TeamSpeak Rant, with the names of the players involved
Around August/September of 2005 - 2 years into WG's history - a group of WG and ex-WG members known as the "TeamSpeak Crew" (presumably named for their activity on the clan's TeamSpeak server) were aggrevated by the clan's leadership. Notable members of the TeamSpeak Crew were Kenshln, Dhboy, and Calmax. Using TeamSpeak, the crew convinced other WG members (and some non-WG, mostly members of Dark Slayers and Harathoi) to backstab the clan during an American PK trip, led by HavocAngel and Krow08. The crew and their supporters proceeded to attack the other WG members in deep Wilderness by casting Ice Barrage from behind the Member's Gate. As the WG members were mostly using only melee (it was uncommon to bring multiple combat styles in this era of gameplay), they could not retaliate and were killed with relative ease.
Upon receiving news of the event, His Lordship was furious - but as he was living in Australia and the TeamSpeak Crew were Americans, he could not confront them live. Instead, he scripted the rant on paper, and had WG member Iron This record it over TeamSpeak. Iron This played the recording to the TeamSpeak Crew, and all involved were immediately banned from WG. His Lordship has noted that Calmax was a particularly troublesome member due to his level of immaturity.
