Testimonials

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Are you a current or former member of **(JAWA)** and would like to add your experiences to this page? Private message Jacobie on the forum with the subject "Testimonial".

6th September 2018

15th September 2017
You may have noticed that our clan holds the honorable first place in number of troll attacks. Not only simple lamers, but we also attract smarter folks, who question our rules all the time, calling them ridiculous, and, frankly speaking, base jka community doesn't exactly take us kindly as well. Still, we're one of the largest clans in JKA that have ever existed, and we're still getting a stable flow of new recruits, which voids all those troll claims that our policies are stupid and people won't be sticking around us for much longer. Our standards divert a little bit from typical JKA communities, but I have been given no reasons to think this is a bad thing, in fact, it's the reason we're still rolling and there are no signs of dropping activity!
To conclude, **(JAWA)** is a really nice place to stay if you're a friendly type folk who doesn't feel like being a constant nuisance. It's almost as if our clan was a magnet, which drags all the nice people all the way to here!

15th September 2017
And I have come back here to thank the clan and it's members for the activities they have held that led to the development of IT and graphical skills as well as the exemplary demonstration of seriousness to do a proper job of things. I made plenty of good impressions in the last four years, thanks to the skills I got to develop in a good part here. Although to be honest, I obtained a coin with respect on one side and envy on the other.
Thank you **(JAWA)** for the signature contests, art contests, the folks who organised these, the leadership, the creative support, JKA modding community in general, the people who wrote tutorials and made exemplary mods and many more outside of **(JAWA)**. You've had a good influence.
When I land a good job I'll see about donating something.

8th February 2017
Long story short, This clan gave me the boost I needed to build myself up as the confident person I am today. More so, the people here who all gave me the opportunity to be myself around them, who welcomed me as friends. I have met some of the closest friends I have ever had from this clan and I wouldn't change a thing. In being Leader, I hope I can continue to provide the opportunity for others to have this place to do the same as I did. So if you're looking for a place where you can really fit in, and be uniquely you at the same time. Then this place is for you.

7th November 2016

30th November 2015

18th November 2015

7th December 2014
It may be silly to write about something like this, but now days in the era of technology we see many people making connections to others through the Internet. I came to the game Star Wars: Jedi Knight III: Jedi Academy with the thought of just enjoying it three years ago, and then it all changed when I found this community. At the time I was only fifteen, and I was considered young among the online community. This community took me in, even though I was very young. Soon after joining, I was given some responsibility and I failed at it. I miss used something I was given and I paid the consequences. This taught me maturity. Maturity is something we can learn in life, yet you can learn it in even the oddest situations including an online community. I regained this responsibility and still have it to this day and have been complimented on how much I have changed since I first joined. Positive compliments like this in life can also lead to maturity. You are being seen as equal by peers that may be your age or even older then you. This is what really learning to be responsible with power and to use it maturely is put to the test. You don’t need to have it in real life to learn, all you need is the right situation. This particular situation gave me the right scenario and taught me to be more responsible and mature with power.
Family is another key thing in our lives. We rely on family to get us through thick and thin. An online community can act like a “family” away from your family. **(JAWA)** does this for me. You trust you family with your lives and a lot the people I know from this clan I can trust with mine. We even have had a few community events where the goal of it was to become closer to each other. We called these meet and greets. We basically introduced who we are, what we enjoy to do, and something significant the clan did in our lives. This is something a family does to get closer to each other. We, as a clan, act like a family even though we are just a bunch of diverse people in our actual lives. As a family, we also have plenty of drama. Yet, we are strong enough that we can put it in the past and get on with what is actually important and that is having fun and supporting each other. All of our lives are impacted by being in this clan and I know my life has had a huge impact over the last three years. Family also supports who we are no matter what and this is something **(JAWA)** does not fall short on.
**(JAWA)** accepts people for who they are no matter age, ethnicity, country, color, or sexuality. They accepted me when I was just fifteen when most online communities require you to be least eighteen or of adult age. They even accepted a girl who was just nine years old at one point. This is how open armed they are. We have people from England, Sweden, Germany, Australia, and mostly the United States. Also there are many members who are gay and we even accept them. We treat everyone like they should be, like a human. No one deserves to be downgraded just because they choose to be who they are. I have learned to respect everyone that I could possibly ever meet. A community that can do what the world cannot do at times is something that is very remarkable. This among many other things is why I admire this community so much.
Words cannot simply describe the experience you get from being part of **(JAWA)**. You need to actually experience the community to get a full sense of what they stand for, and that is fun and hanging out like a family. This clan has taught me to mature, to have another family besides my own, and to respect those who may be different than me. There would be no place I would rather be online then with this community. I wish everyone could experience the kinds of things the people of **(JAWA)** bring when they come together as one. We may have lost many, but we are still strong. This is the event I chose over everything else in my life that had a huge impact on my life. The impact being with a group of people who are remarkable. **(JAWA)** is something to truly admire.

1st December 2014
It's pretty incredible. I'm pretty much nostalgia tripping at the moment and it's mixed in with a lot of feels. It's crazy how something like getting promoted to the council or becoming an admin is so inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, but at the time, man all of that stuff meant the absolute world to me.

23th May 2014
To me this clan is amazing in that it helps motivate people to learn skills in real life (and not just "im the best duelist ever!). I've seen many people pickup Photoshop or modeling or level design because this clan inspired them to. to me its amazing that this clan is helping to enrich these peoples lives with an actual skill. and yes they might not always go and become a game designer or a level creator but at least they are learning it and have the option that wasnt there before. to me that means a lot..... especially because so many clans I've seen just promote skills in game. and there are things here to help you in game but thats not the end goal. if someone joins the clan and starts Photoshopping they get good constructive criticism and not just "lawls ur Photoshop skillz sux." or "go away noob" to me that means so much. This clan is simply amazing to all the members past and present..... you guys are just awesome. you are all greats friends and good people. and yes there are minor hiccups along the way but thats normal in any large group of diversified people. I've had many great friends and meeting a lot of new friends. this clan has helped me through a lot of dark times in the past and hanging out with you guys is helping me through some dark times right now (that's part of the reason i wanted to post this). i just want to say i love the **(JAWA)** clan and you guys are all amazing.

5th May 2014

5th May 2014

5th May 2014

5th May 2014

4th May 2014

22nd May 2013
**(JAWA)'**s core structure is a non-skill-based structure. Just because someone is skilled with a Lightsaber, doesn't mean they are skilled with Maturity and Leadership and **(JAWA)** proves that. Though **(JAWA)** isn't a skill-based clan, **(JAWA)** does have competitive/skill-based areas and events as well as fun-based areas and events.
**(JAWA)** has the most important thing to be in a clan, which is a large and active member base and leadership. **(JAWA)** is overall my favorite clan in JKA that I have seen and have been in. It is a clan that is fun, active, stable, and organized.

22nd May 2013
The clan is considerate of others and NEVER consider themselves as a group of superiors to other people within the game as a whole. Especially to other clans. In fact, **(JAWA)** are one of the main reasons why Jedi Academy itself is still alive today (aside from the odd Steam sale every now and then).
I mean, if you patrol through the forums or the Wiki, have you seen how much there is to do with multi-clan events? We don't just take an ignorant approach either and do them on our JA+ server all the time which others may not like; we also visit theirs which further boots our friendships!
In my personal experience, the clan as a whole has a good set of people to be around and try to maintain good organisation. Like many clans, we have rules in place to ensure everybody has fun and not spoil yours. For example, we have a no-laming rule. whilst some people find that laming someone could be funny, to the one being lamed, it may not be. It's a simple fact but knowing this alone shows consideration of others and that's what I like.

21st May 2013
**(JAWA)** is nor just a clan, it's much more! Also if you wan't to increase your skills, this is the place to be, thanks to the Dojo (club) and many skilled teachers in **(JAWA)** and thanks to our Admins, Council and Leaders, **(JAWA)** is a comfortable place for everyone!

8th December 2012

2nd September 2012

27th March 2012

29th January 2012
I came to find **(JAWA)** on a pure accident, browsing for servers on evening and since then, I've been hooked by the atmosphere, the events, the members and everything in between. Although I haven't been part of the clan for a very long time, I have been in the Jedi Knight community since the popular "Dark Forces 2" hit the shelves back in 1997. **(JAWA)** is a one of a kind-type of clan, simply put. An experience that any person thirsting to be part of a community that cares for its members would appreciate it.
I feel that if it came down to it, **(JAWA)** will be my final home for the Jedi Knight series, and if there ever comes a time where the clan expands to another game, I'll be one of the people carrying the flag over to the new scene. The friendships I've found are unmatchable and that's something I wouldn't give up. As I'm writing this, my thoughts are on the upcoming **(JAWA)** league that will begin in a few short hours, the **(JAWA)** Ladder that begins next month [February], the continuous Photoshop contests and so much more. If you want a testimony of a happy member who loves his clan, look no further -- you found one in me.

28th November 2011
I’ve visited to many clans and I’ve been in a clan before I joined **(JAWA)** and no clan is like **(JAWA)**. We’re a big clan. We do a lot. We have weekly event, other events, **(JAWA)** School, clan matches leagues, Open League Tournaments and training squads. All those things are run by people who are part of the Council, Event Planners, Ambassadors and other members who run them. It’s because of them that we have all this and this is a big part of the clan. So I’d like to thank every member who has been part of these things and willing to do these things. It is not an easy task to do all this while you have real life to worry about as well.
I haven’t been a member from 2004-2009 but I can tell that the clan is different back then. After reading all about history Link is the reason that this clan is still alive and I believe that we all give him a big thanks, not only for keeping the clan alive but willing to lead this clan. It’s not easy to lead and keep the clan running, especially this long. I also like to thank all the past leaders including the creators of the clan Matt and Iniowe for creating the clan. They’re the reason this clan has been created. If you guys are out there and read this, thank you so much.
Almost 3 years since the old clan I was in the Chosen Ones {CO} died I wanted to be in another clan. A one that is just as supportive as them. During February and March 2010 I started to hang out there a lot more often than I had in the past. I had such a huge interest in joining the clan. Everyone has been so supportive since I started to hang out more. I made my application near the end of March 2010 and I got accepted into the trial. It’s just amazing to be part of the group even if you’re **(JAWA-T)** aka Trialist. **(JAWA)** seems to be a very loyal clan. Everyone is loyal to everyone. When I pick a clan to join I’m loyal to them to the end and I’m glad to be in **(JAWA)**.
This clan seems to be one of the reasons JK3 is still alive as an online game. It’s one of the most active servers in the game. As long as servers have a lot of activity like **(JAWA)** does, the game will remain alive.
I just want to say **(JAWA)** thank you all for all of your support. It’s been a huge pleasure to be in **(JAWA)** for the amount of period of time I’ve been in **(JAWA)**. I’m loyal to **(JAWA)** until the end.

29th September 2011

26th September 2011

25th September 2011

24th September 2011
The most important question ,of course, is what does **(JAWA)** mean to me ? The way I see it, **(JAWA)** is an experience, a whole new universe, dominated by diversity. A place where completely different people from different cities, different countries and different races can find how much they actually have in common. It's a bouquet of unimaginable experiences and emotions, and the only way to them is to join our clan, our community, our family - to join **(JAWA)**.
I think that I should also pay attention to the people who keep this clan alive. Most important of all are our members- **(JAWA)** is here because of you, guys, everyone from Initiate to Leader. In fact your rank doesn't matter, what matters is your friendliness and the warm welcome you give to everyone who join our server. This is what makes the other people smile and feel like they're home. And there's nothing like this feeling, believe me. Of course, I should also thank the people who sacrifice a lot of their free time to keep **(JAWA)** running- to organise and discuss events, promotions and changes [councillors and event planners], to protect the server from rule-breakers and post reports[ admins], to donate for our Server, WebSite and Wiki [donators], so thank you, guys. Your hard work will not remain unnoticed , and so will the results of it.
In the end, I'd like to say that during my two years in the clan you, the members, were my friends, but you were as well my FAMILY ! So, I do owe you a big great THANK YOU **(JAWA)** - for being always there for me, for helping me, for being kind to me, for being part of this magnificent, amazing and over-interesting experience called **(JAWA)** !

19th September 2011

19th September 2011
And still is very much alive as others claim it to be dead I find **(JAWA)** a great community to be a part of, people who play the game with fun and without exploiting mistakes in the game.
also **(JAWA)** is always open to new people and even though you will be kicked/ banned for your mistakes you always get a chance to make up for you mistake and get a second chance.
**(JAWA)** is a family
and there is always room for family :)

19th September 2011
there's always someone being random to lighten up the day a bit :)
i guess you could say that dropping by at the server is a way to relax, get the busy day off your shoulder and just enjoy :)
**(JAWA)'**s a fun and friendly place. wouldn't trade it for any other clan... not anymore anyhoo XD

19th September 2011
**(JAWA)** is like a second family what i never had,
if i feel me bad, i can always talk with somebody in the clan
I feel me safe, and mostly happy,
Also i call some people els, like Mommy Iva ( i'm iva's little girl :P) and Daddy northstar..
for me are that me perents. i never had a dad who gifs on me, or a family and that i have found. and ofcorse we have Grandpa Linkie...
But **(JAWA)** is not only a second family, The members in **(JAWA)** does a lot for me, all members have help me hard to learn English.
**(JAWA)** is a good place to relax for me, and to find myself back :)
well Thanks all.

19th September 2011

19th September 2011

18th September 2011

22nd August 2011
The family atmosphere it what draws other people to the community and it couldn't be better. Our constant activity and improvement, even on the very little things draws more attention and helps us grow as a family and clan. Our admins, event planners, ambassadors' truly are amazing, keeping us with constant enjoyable server, events, and allies.
I would especially like to thank Link our Leader and our Council, new and old, on their hard work. It is a tough job to keep everything flowing smoothly and they do a great job, looking after one another.
If you are looking for a family/fun atmosphere, this is the server and clan to be with. Everyone will treat you with respect and you will not regret making friends with these people.