INS Future

[The Big Herm]

Hey everyone, this is a message to give you all a heads up of what to expect in the future of the INS division. Now that we are an official division, I want you all to be aware of some plans in the works. Nothing as of now is concrete, but rest assured that events and plans are in the works to make the most out of this division.

First off, our server is now ranked number 1. Our brand new friendly fire server is ranked 106th currently. Do you see the issue there? Id like to urge you all to get in there and play and have fun. We are currently talking about switching things up in that server, but for now its a mirror image of our FF Off server minus Friendly Fire. The reason we have friendly fire on in this server was from everyone's feedback. Until we decide what we are going to do with our second instance, please play and recruit your butts off in that server.

Secondly, we are discussing events for the future. We have been discussing a range of events such as a marksmanship competition on a custom shooting range map, and other fun events much like Monday Madness over in the TF2 division where essentially we play drugged, or have time bombs put on us like a suicide bomber. All of these things are in the beginning stages, so give us some time.

Thirdly, we are attempting to get you all an INS tab at the top of the webpage, and the little INS logo underneath your name and rank on the forums. You have to understand that the Council and ComMgrs are busy people and have 4 other divisions that need things as well. I promise that me and the other DL's will do what we can to expedite the process of getting our tab up top, and a logo under your names.

I really want to let you all know that you guys are doing a GREAT job keeping our servers a clean, fun place to play this awesome game. Us DL's owe you all a pat on the back for the work you have all put into this. Lets continue to grow and influence the INS community through maturity and respect. Thanks for tuning in!

 

[Raziel44]

Your doing a great job as well xD

 

[Captain Wes]

I've said it before Herm, and it still is as true as ever... the people really make this server. We are extremely lucky to have leadership that truly values our opinions and really just work their butts off to make our division and servers #1. It really is an honor to get to work with this many fine individuals!

 

[USCG Hammer]

We all need to remember that the best way for us to stand out, is to be active not only in the servers but the forums too. I've posted some roll calls in both eG and eGO private. Start some new posts, telling our DL's what you would like to see changed, added, better map's etc. Remember, they cant make it better if they dont know it needs fixing. So, make your voice heard.

 

[Carmine]

I am not sure a marksmanship contest would be a very great test of skill unless the targets were moving since rifle do fire the same way all the time in the game... and it is easier. But I do like the idea.

 

[The Big Herm]

About what Carmine said.. In this game there is a variable called rifle sway. Just because rifles fire the same way, doesnt necessarily mean that at 7-800m in game that the bullet will hit the same place every time. Also, there is a variable of recoil. I think its a solid idea.

 

[TeChN9nE]

if we're going to do a competition i think we should use the bolt action rifle because it has the most unpredictability to it

 

[N1ghtmare]

can someone PLEASE let us know how the map changes work in the 2 servers we currently have.

the 2 single biggest questions i hear over and over when i play are
-is FF on/off
-new map please/when does the map change/ OMFG another round!

so what is the official word.
is it total rounds played, total rounds won.... total time played

I know i can keep people in a server longer if i can tell them, Just ONE MORE round and we will switch.

I know we have a server map rotation poll thread out there. Has any decisions been made as to what maps we are going to keep/toss out yet?

A few players remarked the other day
"oh this isnt a server were you can pass through each other?"
i say "no, that exists someplace else?"
"ya i think its a mod you can add"

so whats the word does such a thing exist and will we be running it? My number one compliant about the game so far is getting stuck in doors by AFK teammates.

 

[blackhawksniper]

Currently the map changes once a SINGLE team wins 10 rounds. We are tring to change it to either 45 minutes or when one team wins 5 rounds.

Only the server advertised with FF has it

 

[Kill Me]

Keep up the GREAT work guys!

 

[Cheez]

One thing to look into is maybe having a voting system... so people can vote what maps they want to play... I see this in CS all the time (Not in our servers), that doesn't have 24/7 time maps and this is us. I notice people always want to rotate through maps a lot, but never play the same map for a long duration.

Also I noticed in other servers they have an Anti-Spawncamp mod, all the players are initially black in spawn (invulnerability) and then convert to normal after 5 Secs. We can definitely use this in the FF ON server... as this can actually improve gameplay. This will help us admin, and keep the server running in good shape even if we are not there.

 

[Carmine]

About what Carmine said.. In this game there is a variable called rifle sway. Just because rifles fire the same way, doesnt necessarily mean that at 7-800m in game that the bullet will hit the same place every time. Also, there is a variable of recoil. I think its a solid idea.

This is true, but my real point is that this can not be helped by anything the player can do, thus making it a competition of luck. You just line up the shot and pray for the shot to be a lucky one.

 

[The Big Herm]

If that is the case, think of it as a competition of luck. Like I said Carmine, things ARE IN THE WORKS. Nothing is set in stone at this point. I thank you for your input, but at the same time want you to remember that we are working the things out.

 

[EyelessHunter]

Hello from the CS:S division. I'll get in the servers and try to help out!

 

[Carmine]

If that is the case, think of it as a competition of luck. Like I said Carmine, things ARE IN THE WORKS. Nothing is set in stone at this point. I thank you for your input, but at the same time want you to remember that we are working the things out.

Hehe I know, I know. I just wanted to give you my opinion. I actually like the idea.

 

[mindkrash]

Thanks for the heads up and it really is good news. I have a suggestion. In my opinion I think we need more admin for the server which has ff off. The server is so popular its hard to keep 24/7 admin support which I know wouldn't happen in the first place, but just letting you guys know between the hours of 10:00pm-1:00am its light support with admins. I know alot of the admins have morning jobs, but I work a night job so my hours of play differ. The reason I brought this up is I've noticed couple players, curse, tk, afk and nothing can be done and people to start to leave. I just don't want the server rank to drop from our hard work. Thanks for everyones help.

 

[H! Vltg3]

Nice, those events like TF2 has should be fun and let everyone in the INS division get to know each other.