aramike

You know, when this thread dies I've got to archive this puppy. This is the KING of off-topic.

quote: Originally posted by Jigoku San: so that means I can't have a Sunflash Heavy cruiser? As a merc, how do you plan on getting such hardware? Seriously, though, I'm going to talk to Derek sometime and see how he wants to handle assets for Misc Race/Caste. [ 08-07-2001: Message edited by: aramike ]

quote: Originally posted by Herro YuY: Yea, ok I see what you mean aramike... *goes in a corner and cries* Then what should I chose? Heh, a reasonable ship to start with.

Sure thing.

quote: Originally posted by Herro YuY: Really thhough, why can't I have a stormcarrier, I am in the military so wouldn't they give military commanders like me one of those ships?just a thought... Update It also says on the asset page CASTE CAREER CHOICE ASSET CHOICE MILITARY COMMANDER Any cruiser/carrier/transport PS PILOT Any close air (PAS/HAG/LAG) / shuttle EF PILOT Any fighter MI MARINE Any ground vehicle Type1 (ATV/APC/HAV/LAV) EF MARINE Any ground vehicle Type2 (HUMVEE/CAB) so a military commander gets his choice of any crusier/carrier/transport. [ 08-07-2001: Message edited by: Herro YuY ] I know what it says. Still, without an actual Gammulan hierarchy, one must doubt that a rookie of sorts would be assigned the most powerful vessel of the lot. Other reasons for me not wanting to do that has to do with play-balancing in MP. If everyone got to choose the most powerful asset, they would. Therefore, it should be tied in to your experience. Same thing goes for in a fleet. No one is going to get the most powerful ship to start out with. Basically, what you quoted was a technicality. Meaning, that military personnel CAN use those ships. Just because you can, however, doesn't mean that you MAY. [ 08-07-2001: Message edited by: aramike ]

quote: Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: Thinking what to type..... Deep breaths, Derek. I think we've got this pretty well in order.

OK, so I can keep this concise, if any of you want your ships updated in the DB, let me know here and I'll take care of it.

quote: Originally posted by Herro YuY: Well since im Gam military... I get a stormcarrier? Err, perhaps after you've established yourself online in MP.

Erm, rename that ship, chief. At least for RP purposes. Anyway, this thread is being moved to the RP forum.

quote: Originally posted by Malleus Malefictorum: Exactly what I meant aramike. Thank you for summing it up. I have a horrid tendancy to be WAY too verbose on any given subject. Hehe, I can do that too.

quote: Originally posted by Paddy Gregory: sorry aramike, I didn't mean to hassle you, i was just curious. Do I update my sig now? No problem. Sig looks fine, I think. quote: aramike, how do we get our ships, being Indies and all? Do we just chose them, do we ask you for them?You can choose them, but keep it realistic please. Ask for something too crazy, and you ain't gonna get it. Just post it here and tell me what you want.

Dangit, man, give me some time to actually check it out. I'm not checking that thing 24 hours a day, you know.

quote: That is what I have been saying. No need for rules. Your reputation will precede you. We are talking about the main servers correct?Irregardless of the banter and chest thumping in a lot of posts on this forum I want you guys here. Everyone wants you here. It would be a boring universe without you. Aramike? Agreed. As far a code of honor is concerned, knock yourselves silly with it. Just don't expect anyone else to believe in it. quote: Thank you finally someone agrees with me. That's the whole point that I'm been trying to explain and your clear concise wording would be the gist of this entire thread. We need someone of our own to police our actions. Not the SC not the other administrators or what not, but us by ourselves. I think you missed the point. You all can police each other however you want - that doesn't concern me. However, there will be NO AUTHORITY that is in charge of policing mercs, PERIOD. If you all think that someone is ruining your reputation, deal with it however you want. But there will NOT be a council that decides for whom the hammer drops. This is what I have a problem with: quote: We need someone of our own to police our actions.The way I see it, you'd all be policing each other by common consent, not through an authority. That's what I think Malleus meant, too. [ 08-07-2001: Message edited by: aramike ]

quote: Originally posted by Lug: Extremely sorry for the insane spelling, it will not happen again.[ 08-07-2001: Message edited by: Lug ] Don't worry about it, no big deal.

First of all, there is nothing wrong with the installers or the file. Period. If they work for everyone else but not you, that should automatically tell you something. Now, if you want help, you may want to stop assigning blame and tell us what system you're using. quote: You tell me that after 20+hours of download that I didn't download it right? Even when the program I was using said: File Succesfully TransferedSo you're telling me that it has to be the program you're downloading rather than the program doing the downloading? Seriously, large files can corrupt VERY easily, and your download software wouldn't have a clue.

LOL! "Attack of the Clones" They'll probably change it.

quote: Originally posted by MidnightGreen: Damn you caught me bragging just a little but not about the price tag it is so friggin expensive. The real question I had was if Win ME is even worth a shit and will the old games I have be supported with it and then XP? Windows games should have no trouble running in ME. DOS games, however, might. Not necessarily, though, as it can go either way.

quote: Another change to the Directory has been the removal of the Orion Fleet Offices from the listing.'Atta boy. Ladies and gentlemen, this is an Insurgent for you.

All that is good and fine, but don't expect a fleet to trust you.

Sho, I temporarily upped your access to the fleet database. You now have fleet commander access to it. So, perhaps you should be looking up profiles and sending emails???

Hehe, check your profile Riga.

quote: On another note, yes aramike we probably won't be doing alot of work for the fleets. But some points you have missed. One, mercs could be an excellent utility for the different fleets to gather info by. I'm not really sure how it will work online and such. But thinking along the lines of RL and History, mercs would have more free riegn to go places that a Fleeter couldn't without stirring up a can o worms.Sure, but then I doubt that any opposing fleet will ever hire you for anything. They may even tag you for a hit.

Malleus, I disagree. When you choose to work for an alliance, they aren't likely to hire you back if you go and work for the enemy. Too many security risks. Also, you aren't very likely to find work in a fleet that you've killed a few people from. Trust issues. Sure, ideally the fleets would just see you as a hired gun doing a job. Realistically, though, that isn't the case. Anyway, I doubt that any real governmental military organization will ever hire a merc anyway. That's why we have all these friggin' fleets and wings. I see mercs more as working for the private sector (as they do in the real world). quote: Mercenaries are highly paid professional and specialized soldiers that have the ability to pick and choose their own fights. However, in a consistent MP world like CGO, I still feel that the mercs should establish an oversight committee, the hypothetical “Merc Council” and a Merc Association whereby all other guilds/corporations are a subset of.I don't buy that. I can see a merc corporation being formed, but not a totalitarian governing board. Ain't ever gonna happen. For one thing, there are several races in the game. You try to get them all to agree on a set of rules. Mercs are mercs. There should not be a universal charter on them, except as passed an enforced by an actual GOVERNMENT authority. That is, if THEY can enforce it. Sure, you guys can establish corporations and all, but a universal committee? That isn't very realistic at all.

1: Yep, the bridge chatter is in there. 2: I can see both sides of the story when it comes to the bridge background. Personally, it doesn't affect me in any way regarding BC games. I never really thought much of it in the BC3K and I don't miss it at all in BCM. However, I also do see why people liked the old view. I remember when I first played WC3 on the 3DO (anyone remember that?). I loved the cockpit in that game, as it really did lend some atmosphere. Then I played it for the Playstation. Cockpit was gone, and it did have an impact on the game. But, after awhile, I didn't really miss it. IOW, you'll probably get used to it within short notice. It just takes time. Oh, and don't worry -- the immersion is there.

quote: Always in my shadow, aint ya Aramike?Someone's got to keep you honest. Goodness knows that GALCOM doesn't...