All OOC announcments will be posted here.
New update new map new system for faction combat, that means lots more fighting so get active stay active and follow orders.
If we stay active iv got a few plans for us to return to the former glory of duty.
Squads are being formed, This is extremly expensive i have sept over 500k thus far equipint raptor and cobra, I require everyone to hand in their paychecks to myself, picto and ping pong, We require anouther 600k to fully equip the squads.
For ease of event organisation and OOC training, I would like to remind all DUTY members to get on teamspeak when they are on their Duty charicters.
This saves me alot of time and hassel as typing walls of text is imposible for me.
Allso its easier to remind you to check console for radio.
One final note all duty members should create this bind: bind = "rp_setfrequency ****
**** = duty freq.
This makes setting your freq after conection far simpler and much faster if you crash.
Squad system abolished due to impraticality in new script, Specialized weapons and armour will be isued on a as need basis.
I'm the new leader, however I won't be leading on Stone. There will be many changes.
Nitro has to do a IC handout of command to me.
We will be doing weekly talks about Duty, suggestions you might have and discussions how we can improve Duty and where did we go wrong over the past week. We will discuss the current financial state and other.
These will be either on Saturday or Sunday, the first one is today.
It seems some of you don't understand tactics/advantages/disadvantages, we will have to discuss these soon enough.
Activity check complete, those who were removed , feel free to reapply.
Join squads please, PM me if you want to. If you got suggestions concerning squads(whether it's small changes, to a completely new squad, doesn't matter to me), PM me.
Squad leaders can actually lead their squad you have no restraints(means you can organize training, patrols, etc.) unless I say otherwise or someone higher ranked than the squad leader.
There will be a lot of changes around here. Get ready for them.
I got a new windows aka formated everything, will be gone for some time.
Not a reason for you to go inactive, I have officers in charge and they will relay anything you do, to me.
Those who display well during my absence, will get a promotion.
Make sure you come online during the weekend there will be a weekly chat.
We have some things to discuss and your suggestions will be taken into consideration/put into action.
Alright the weekly chat is tonight, you can express your opinions and put your suggestions into discussion, make sure you think them trough.
EDIT: Awards were given out.
I know I wasn't active that much lately, but that's because I have homework/tests/studies up to my neck and not a minute of free time. By the end of this week I'll be able to come online with you guys again and start a WAAAAAAGH! xD :P
Also guys if I'm not around that doesn't mean you shouldn't go on your dutiers, we still have to pay off that exo Q.Q
Roleplay with each other, play dice?
Also prepare your wishlist for christmas :P , however you will probably get some of that stuff after christmas.
Alright we might just not have to pay off the exo and duty will actually have a christmas.
Other than that we need to get active after these holidays and begin training cruits/soldiers/trainees.
It is encouraged that you join squads and that officers begin opening new ones.
Tomorrow, evening, aprox 18:00 GMT +1. We are going to have a serious meeting.
Roster updated.
Medals & Awards roster updated.
Lets face it, guard duty most of the time is booring and we need things to do.
Anything, you have in mind, an idea, PM it to me, if you think it would be fun for Duty to do.
Events, trainings, anything.
I don't want it to be half arsed. I want it to look decent and thought trough.
Duty finds itself in need of additional medics, as our current ones are inactive. If you feel your medical RP is up to the task, talk to me on SF about becoming one.
SF: Ace (I'm certain some of you haven't added me yet.)
Can't play Gmod due to Garrys new gay update.
Right, our "Weekly Chats" are starting up again. They will be held every Saturday at 4:00 PM EST. (EST = GMT -5. Do some math.) These chats are a time for any and all Duty members to come together in an SF chatroom, and voice opinions, suggestions, etc. I understand that I'm giving kind of a late warning for the upcoming Saturday, so I'm not expecting as many people to show up as in the future, but that's alright.
TL;DR - Saturday, 4:00 PM EST, be on Steam.
PS: Dugzor can go on the server ONCE MORE!!!
If you're in a charge of squad; Get your squadmates active, and start requesting permission to do various "missions" associated with your squad. Inactivity from you & your squadmates will get your position & squad revoked.
In addition; Anyone that is of Junior Sergeant and up can open a new squad. Keep that in mind. Request a squad if you want one, and can reach the appropriate rank.
This has been posted before, but I'm going to post it again; Squads are NOT there just for the forums to look fancy. You are meant to join them. The squads cover a great deal of specialities & roleplay types, so pick one, and talk to the squad leader about joining it. BEAR should not be the largest squad by the enormous margin it currently is.
The squad roster can be found here; http://www.forums.hypergamer.net/duty/duty-squads-(wip)/msg92478/#msg92478 (http://www.forums.hypergamer.net/duty/duty-squads-(wip)/msg92478/#msg92478)
Get to it.
You CAN NOT get promoted until you join a squad.
You are welcome Ace.
For those who don't already know; Weekly chat has been moved to tomorrow. (Sunday, same time as usual.)
I strongly suggest to the squad leaders to do things with their squads and seek new members actively.
If you do not do your job as a squad leader, you will be replaced with someone more competent.
Due to following reasons, Duty is taking over server 2:
- The new map is dark, requiers more lights which means lag
- Poor defensive capabilities
- Cramp dark, hardly see anything in the dark
- Ecologists have no base
- Military has no base
We are using the same old base as we did when Chernobyl was on server 1. This is a perfect oppertunity for you people to practice passive RP.
I don't know if I can dedicate my self enough due to school and other activities.
But I will try. After the activity check which ends on friday, I'll see if we can get on and do something.
Tomorrow, we mount a waaagh.
We will have a weekly chat today.
GG headset got fried. Nothing going on till I buy a new one.
New rules.
Roster max people 15.
Online max people 6.
Only during large skirmishes more people can get on.
People will be removed, roster edited.
There will be different ranks now.
Squads are probably gonna turn into fireteams of three.
Which means leader and two followers.
Another thing I'm thinking of is specialization so everyone has their own thing, and complete removal of squads/fireteams.
Squads/Fireteams are going to get worked on this Saturday or Sunday.
It is highly encouraged for people with ranks above S-Sldr to take initiative in making Duty active.
I might be the leader, but I don't have time for EVERYTHING and I can't do everything my self, you are there as my "little helpers". So start doing something or get the fuck out. I'm not going to grab your hand everytime and drag you onto the server.
In Duty, I've tried so hard to put two of the following words into your thick skulls.
INITIATIVE
PASSIVE ROLEPLAY
If you can't handle the responsibility I give you as an NCO, or CO, then get lost.
There are always other people who will be able to handle it.
I hereby deny access to server 1 for Duty characters, until the activity incrises.
When you finally learn you are a god damn team. Then you will be given chance to fight other factions
and venture outside of the sector.
Have a nice day.
EDIT: The cook and Janitor positions will be switched and given to each week ascending from the bottom of the roster. Check the specializations roster to know what you are.
The Janitor and The Cook MUST do as they are told in terms of cooking and cleaning.
If a soldier requiers coffee, then it must be made. Any sort of harassment towards the cook and the janitor will be PUNISHED.
Good job, there was a nice number of us yesterday.
I remind the janitors and cooks to do their jobs.
Tonight I'll be hosting a meeting.
No I didn't get a headset yet.
Right. I am back and I am going to push for activity.
I don't want excuses I want you back into your boots!
I'll need you lot online today when I come back from school.
It is very important that you get on. I need a whole faction equipment check.
I want to see what we have and what we don't have.
We've got a pretty good budget so we will be able to issue/rearm/re-equip and soldiers in need.
It's that time again, gentlemen.
C&C Red Alert 2 music (Hell March 2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WqwFhX6Cqg#)
There will be a complete overhaul and reformation of the Squads/Specializations in the following days or after I return. Depends on how good my connection is. No, this doesn't mean I'll return to the server anytime soon.
QuoteSquads are probably gonna turn into fireteams of three.
Which means leader and two followers.
In honor of Dug, we'll do what he didn't have the time to do.
I'll try and be on tomorrow so we can discuss Fireteams.
Really happy about the activity today, even though we exceeded the allowed amount online at once.
Keep it up.
MUST READ:
Squad has been reformatted into fireteams! Over the next days Duty members will be placed into the various squads.
Another thing: All Duty members are to adress Sergeant's+ properly, with a "Sir/ma'am" and saluting them, albeit
never salute a Sergeant+ in the open!
Junior-Sergeant's are to be addressed as "Sir/ma'am" and shown proper respect. Saluting them is not neccesary.
Failure to follow these rules are punishable.
It has come to my attention that some member's are paycheck farming, or in other ways exploiting and abusing their flags and power.
No names for obvious reasons but you know you you are, and know that I know who you are.
Let me make this clear for you, if I find anyone breaking any major rules for the sake of personal gain, your status within DUTY will suffer severly, and I will not hesitate to turn you in to the admin team.
Other then that, keep up this wunderbar activity.
New rank added: Warrant Officer
This rank represent a new level of responsibility, and so, this is not a rank that can be earned by normal means. It's an all volunteer rank, and only the best will be chosen. Do not even consider applying for this rank if you do not have the responsibility or activity.
To apply for the rank, speak to both me, Tenshi and ComradeBritish. We will then talk with each other, and report back asap.
Quick little announcement, although it should be taken very seriously:
Get active or get out.
I'm sick and tired of the fact that the only time anyone get's on, is when I tell them to.
Due to a certain, new rule, we need a quartermaster, or at very least a faction trader. As I honestly don't like the idea of a faction trader, I'll be going for a quartermaster.
As such, the quartermaster application thread has been re-opened. First you'll have to apply here, and if you're accepted, then you'll apply in the trader thread.
And another quick reminder, just like the last time: Get active or get the boot. Way too many people only get on when I tell them to.
Server is back online, so I expect everyone to get back into their boots as soon as possible.
I will also be away from the 7th of July to atleast the 23rd, possibly more.
I wont be able to get on steam, the server or even the forums during the entire time.
Remember, quartermaster applications are still open. Grab it while you can!
sorted out, irrelevant
Moved back to server 1, I expect you all to be active even when im not on as Ace is Co, He can hand out things such as patrols and will oversee everything while i'm gone so stay active, PFC. A. Elliot, Talk to me over SF.
We're gonna' give this one more shot; Reformations incoming, so everybody sit back & relax whilst Goose and I sort some issues (Since it seems Duty continuously becomes a victim of the same figurative pitfalls), and get a few things done. Activity will not be expected during this period, but remains encouraged & appreciated.
I direct anyone reading this post to also venture on over here for more information; http://www.forums.hypergamer.net/duty/an-announcement-and-a-call-to-interested-players/ (http://www.forums.hypergamer.net/duty/an-announcement-and-a-call-to-interested-players/)
Gonna try to get activity going this weekend.
Thats all.