Rattler

I think weekly would be just fine SC. As you were saying though, the updates would have to come from VERY Reliable sources. Tracking all these Kills, etc is gonna be a real chore though. I hope to work one of the 3000A.D. Servers if you find me worthy, but I'll also run games from home if/when I'm online and not busy in the other servers. I know that there are already Fleet Leaders and Prominent Commanders out there already planning to do the same if given the opportunity. Just let us know if/when you want us to assist. Thanks, ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well! - Josh Billings

Derek, we can try open controls on Insurgent Forum for now, but first sign of abuse/pointless topics and I'm going to ask to clamp it down tighter than it was before. Just so that EVERYONE knows where "Uncle Rattler's" coming from in the very begining! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well! - Josh Billings

Insurgents, I cannot stress this enough. If you do not have ICQ, then get it. We will need to start communicating more often and I do most of mine via ICQ. My number is in my signature and my email address is there as well. My email has changed lately so please update your files accordingly. I would like to hear from each and every one of you via email and your ICQ number if you already have it. If you don't, like I said, get it please. Thanks, ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well! - Josh Billings

(RP) Ahoy GCV Hood! Greetings and Salutations from Spectre Fleet. Had I payed attention to the Fleet Designator on your Vessel, I would not have confused you with one of my own. My appologies to you and your crew. (/RP) I, or any of these fine Commanders stand ready to provide any assistance that you need in the preparation of this data base. Say the word and we'll be there for you. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well! - Josh Billings

One point of order here Commander. There's only one Fleet in the Insurgency, that would be Spectre and there's only one Insurgent One and that would be me. Ron in my absence. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well! - Josh Billings

Ok Ladies and Gentlemen, Time to hear from you again. With all the hub-bub going on and recent interface pics released, I can only surmise that it won't be too much longer before we get a taste of what all this is about. It has also been mentioned in another post on this forum that we should consider granting "New Topic" priveleges to more Insurgent Commanders. I need to know who are still active and come here often. This is my way of separating the wheat from the chaff. "Muster On Station, Insurgents!" ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well! - Josh Billings [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 05-07-2000).]

OK, I'll rise to the bait and strike! Now that the subject has been brought up, who would you or any of the other Ops Commanders recommend? I can allow these priveleges to Assigned Starstation/Starbase Commanders, but who from there? Who is defined as deserving/trusted/loyal? You guys tell ME and I'll sure make it happen. As to the lengthy period of silence, I have to agree with you on that one. Maybe it IS time for another Roll Call just to see who is still waiting out there. So Be It! Thanks Charles, ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Sure is good to feel wanted again! Nice touch Boss! All works here! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Heh! "Uncle Rattler's" got socks older than most of you guys! Rattler, CWO2, USN (Retired) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

You guys want factual data? I, "Uncle Rattler" actually Beta Tested HomeWorld for them in the beginning. Of Course not under "Uncle Rattler", but none the less, I did the beta. Know what I've found out? That beta CD makes a damned fine Coffee Mug Coaster while I'm playing BC3K! So don't talk to me about how great it is. I already know the game. I also know the AI that's NOT in it. "Nuff Said!" Now can we get on to better things than this "They Said-We Said" Drivel? Thanks, Rattler

Yes, Very interesting reading indeed. We used to call them nerds/misfits, and the like. Funny thing though. Back in my younger years we could always count on those misfits to become Doctors, Lawyers, Scientists, etc; . I'm not sure what we can count on them becoming in today's society though. Call me old fashioned but I still believe that your children deserve the right to go to school and get a proper education. They should be entitled to do this without fear of dying at school. I also believe that, along with this entitlement, it's their obligation to ensure that they make the best of what is offered. Now, for the teachers! It's their right to be safe in their work place as well. That's paramount to their performing their job to the specifications that WE pay them for. Make them safe and then hold their feet to the fire! I'll get off my soapbox now.......NEXT? ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 04-25-2000).]

Doh! Busted! Sounded good 'till the Boss dashed it on the jagged rocks below! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Sure Doc, "Uncle Rattler" says that: ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing ROFL = Rolling On Floor Laughing My All Time Favorite: ROTFLMAO! = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A%# Off! Simple as that. Maybe someone should put together a list of these symbols/abreviations for everybody that's interested. Rattler

I think it's because we've been here so long that we registered on the OLD Comlink Computer Board Tac. Remember that one? ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

You have my solem vow, Commander Ledge, that I will personally monitor and, if necessary, eject personnel with this attitude and mentality. I, for one, will not tollerate bad manners or behavior on any server that I am monitoring. Fair Play aside, I hate bad manners and total lack of discipline. Ladies and Gents, You've been warned. "Uncle Rattler's" going to be watching closely. Play NICE! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Heh, Yep the Econolodge is still right there and Shoney's is still across the street. That the place? ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

LOL, Yep Steve, "Uncle Rattler's" the equivalent of 3 16 year old hooligans all rolled up into one. Does that count? We are a supportive group. Why? Because we've been introduced to something that we all can contrubute to and enjoy. Can anyone say Internet Bonding? ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Two possible causes are listed below. Note: They are directly quoted from the VCF. quote:-The Cloaking System will now cause radiation on the Battlecruiser if used continuously. -Personnel will no longer automatically return to station unless they are at 100LF and 0FF. Previously, they didn't have to be in perfect health to return to work. By reducing these levels, it is now possible to take people off-duty for extended periods. You can also now put them in the Detention Hold or Medibay even if they are in perfect health, and they won't leave automatically. Now you have to ask yourself the following questions: Did you run your cloaking system too long, or did you order these Officers/Crew off station with less than 100% LF and greater than 0% FF? ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Wellcome back James. Yup, it's the same one you left, just getting better WE HOPE! Hang in there, BCM's just around the corner and it's going to be quite a party! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Atta Boy, Rico! You just showed everybody why this is the BEST collective gaming family on the net today! How many others out there are willing to give stuf away just to see his fellow gamers enjoy what he already has the ability to ejoy? I'll tell you straight up. Not very !#$$!@$ many! "Well Done" from "Uncle Rattler!" ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Heh, No worries from this end. Again, if you need moral support, there's plenty of stories on this board of happy gamers who have not been sorry for their involvement with the BC3K party! There are others here that have not been so happy as well. Take the SC's advice and set the "way back" machine (search engine) for at least 180 days and start reading. If you feel particularly ambitious, set it for as far as it will let you. You'll get the whole picture that way. Again, email me if you want, I'll answer it! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

quote:Please feel free to post some more persuasive arguments Exsqueeze Me? Nothing, and I repeat NOTHING can substitute for the actual feeling of playing the game. I get down right aggitated when I see someone looking for someone else to convince them to do this or to not do that. Take a chance for crying out loud! Worst thing that can happen is you have a matching set of cup coasters, Best thing is that you'll lose more hours of sleep than your body can write checks for. I've not been sorry for the purchase, nor all the time I've spent playing The Game! Email me if you like. Flame me if you must, but step up and be counted! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Message received and understood Gentlemen. The "Rattler Road Show" Terminated at 2200 hours CST, 19 Apr 00 Local. Rattler's once again safe in Rattler's Den. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official BC3K Tester [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Long Live The Insurgency, Long Live Mother Earth, And Long Live Battlecruiser Developers and Fans!"

Mike, It is with the sincerest and deepest sympathy that I respond to your post. Mere words cannot ever erase the hurt and anguish that you now feel. I shall not even try at this moment but, rather, invite your hurt in my direction if it is possible. I've devoted the past 22 years of my life trying to rid the roads of such people who are selfish enough to not respect the rights of others. How could they and still get behind a deadly weapon such as an automobile in a deminished capacity? The answer is that they don't. I invite each and every one of you out there reading this post to take up the gauntlet against Drunk Drivers. If you see one, Phone the Highway Patrol. If you see one about to get behind the wheel of an automobile, don't wait for him to repeat such incidents as above. Sometime he certainly will. It's a given fact that it's going to happen. Only waiting for that moment. Now step up to the plate people. It's time to be counted. I'm tired of seeing good people die too far before their time. Again, Mike, My Profound Sympathies and if I can help, "Say the word!" Rattler

The Cat's away but still watching the mice. Rattler