Bargo Tomsen

~ORDO IMPERIALIS~ OFFICIAL DOCUMENT <=====================Extend to this length=========================> <===========================================================> **********General Meeting Documentation********** Name/Rank/Division: Bargo Tomsen / Stenographer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DATE: 27MAY10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: Aryte Returns ============================================================ Meeting summary: To Valor: ....................../´¯/) ....................,/¯../ .................../..../ ............./´¯/'...'/´¯¯`·¸ ........../'/.../..../......./¨¯\ ........('(...´...´.... ¯~/'...') .........\.................'...../ ..........''...\.......... _.·´ ............\..............( ..............\.............\... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHAT LOG: [19:30:41] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Good evening everyone. [19:30:46] Trinity Heckroth shouts: Ohi [19:30:51] Intus Infinity: hallo [19:30:58] (COM): Asturias Nightfire: why not use /2 chat? :o [19:31:19] Arokh Takakura: / [19:31:26] Aryte Vesperia shouts: It is a sincere pleasure to be standing here once again, released from every allegation and once again, triumphant over purposeful malice levied against us. [19:31:31] (COM): Arokh Takakura: there are cadets present who do not have the com, hush. [19:31:51] Aryte Vesperia shouts: "Greetings Aryte, Thank you for contacting Linden Lab Billing. For various security issues, your account was put on hold. We reviewed your account and removed the L$950 gifted to your account by another avatar whose account had been compromised. We have also removed the block on your account. You should now be able to login without any trouble. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Best regards, Linden Lab Billing" [19:32:41] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Over the course of my career, I have been targeted . . time and time again. We have been targeted. By content theft, personal attacks, and now . . defrauding of Linden Labs. [19:32:54] Aryte Vesperia shouts: And yet, every time, the actions have served to be nothing more than minor speed bumps. [19:33:27] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Once again, someone who sought to do us harm has failed. Once again, the perpetrator has done nothing more but solidify my resolve and the resolve of the organization. [19:34:00] Aryte Vesperia shouts: To be blunt, my "forced vacation" has instilled with me an even stronger desire to get out there and provide any member of the community who wished us ill a courteous "fuck you." [19:35:09] Aryte Vesperia shouts: I intend to do this by spearheading our group efforts forward, moving to systematically complete all outstanding projects within a timely manner. Furthermore, I will be continuing my efforts at assessing the letters and complaints provided to me -- answering the ideas projected to me by all of you. [19:36:29] Aryte Vesperia shouts: We will ot sit idly by and allow this transgression to stall or provide any disdain among our organization. We will not preoccupy ourselves with this matter or the insult other's have provided us: our AiR special services and additional investigative staff will pursue the matter, while the remainder of us focus on internal development and providing a clear message to the community. [19:37:01] Aryte Vesperia shouts: That message is pretty simple: [19:37:09] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Bring it on. [19:37:46] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Our allies, the Merczateers, remain in a perilous state-- Lurdan Huszar and Anthony Lehane have not yet been released from their suspensions. We are unaware what will occur as of this moment. [19:38:21] Aryte Vesperia shouts: We will step in as their brothers and ensure the Merczateers are supported in every way manageable. I will be devoting my time personally and my funding, if necessary, to ensure the security of their region. [19:38:59] Aryte Vesperia shouts: I will be asking my Guard and Administration to head up a detail, providing military support for their region 24 hours a day. [19:39:43] Aryte Vesperia shouts: It is really too early to tell what will become of Lurdan and Anthony-- but as their friend and a staunch supporter of the Merczateers, I can pledge we will do everything in our power to ensure they come out of this attack as solid as possible. [19:40:30] Aryte Vesperia shouts: I ask you all to prepare for a potentially rough road ahead. You must put aside whatever tribulations may lie here: do not allow in fighting or squabbles dictate your actions. [19:41:17] Aryte Vesperia shouts: We must be solid and entirely undivided. I ask that you all, if anything does exist, to forgive your brothers here -- and abroad, if any stife exists with the Merczateers. [19:41:59] Aryte Vesperia shouts: We need one another now. Whether or not we like it, our destiny is intertwined with the Merczateers. A blow to them is a blow to us. [19:42:47] Aryte Vesperia shouts: For years, we have stood with one another-- and again, we stand against the entirety of the grid. Militarily, and, as we've now been demonstrated: beyond militarily. [19:43:08] Aryte Vesperia shouts: In closing, I wish to state my sincere appreciation for all of you. Your support was beyond heartwarming. [19:43:18] Aryte Vesperia shouts: I thank you, all of you, for offering your assistance and well wishes. [19:43:29] Aryte Vesperia shouts: You are all wonderful and true friends to me. [19:45:27] Aryte Vesperia shouts: With your support and our renewed vigor, we will overcome /everything that lies before us. I have no doubt in that. For the remainder of the night, I will be declaring a professional holiday. We will continue administrative functions, but will spend the night celebrating-- not my return-- but the greatness of this group. Please remain uniformed. [19:45:38] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Thank you. [19:45:42] Aryte Vesperia clasps his fist to his chest, presenting a salute. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Post meeting summary: We..are...ORDO!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meeting notes: To Valor: ....................../´¯/) ....................,/¯../ .................../..../ ............./´¯/'...'/´¯¯`·¸ ........../'/.../..../......./¨¯\ ........('(...´...´.... ¯~/'...') .........\.................'...../ ..........''...\.......... _.·´ ............\..............( ..............\.............\... =========================================================== >General Meeting Documentation-V.2 Revision MAY2010 ***END OF REPORT***

About damn time, all the paperwork is backed up waiting on him to sign it!

~ORDO IMPERIALIS~ OFFICIAL DOCUMENT <=====================Extend to this length=========================> <===========================================================> **********Meeting Report********** Name/Rank/Division: Bargo Tomsen / [E-3] Sesquiplicarius / Stenographer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DATE: 08MAY10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: Imperator's weekly meeting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUMMARY: Weekly meeting for all Ordo personnel. ============================================================ CHAT LOG: |Meeting Opener| [18:00:31] Aryte Vesperia: Good evening everyone. Before we get started, I want to remind everyone to please hold questions or comments until provided the opportunity to speak. Those who fail to will be dismissed from the meeting hall. In addition to which, please remember to shout your comments or questions-- our recorder is located centrally. If you are on the fringes, she may not hear it, and it will not be documented. [18:00:49] Bargo Tomsen: Here [18:00:50] Karlhockey Forte: I can [18:00:56] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you, Mr. Tomsen. [18:01:02] Bargo Tomsen: Welcome |Imperator’s Report| [18:01:21] Aryte Vesperia: On to this week's stats, then: [18:01:41] Aryte Vesperia: > Members: 293 > Cadets: 12 > Applications: 8 Approved: 0 Denied: 3 Review: 4 > Combat: Defense: 97 Offense: 10 [18:02:33] Aryte Vesperia: Diplomatic events this week: our interests in perhaps making some motions of friendliness with Vanguard have taken a pretty strong hit. Hollowmengitus, the leading individual behind negotiating terms with us . . . was essentially told to “go fuck yourself’ by Christoph. Hollow summarily resigned his commission in Vanguard and has recently been seen absorbing rockets for me on BC2. [18:03:19] Aryte Vesperia: In other news, I have spoken a bit with the BF leader Clix Diesel. Tentatively, I have released any restriction on BF and am welcoming them back to combat with us. That leaves no groups, outside of Vanguard, under any real restriction. Chaos remains questionable—they do not list us as “blockaded,” but the last two visits resulted in banishment of our raid team for arbitrary reasons. I will keep you all up to date as events unfold there. [18:04:04] Aryte Vesperia: As a side note, we have taken a lot of interest in assisting EE combatively. Huttser Ishelwood is currently spending a lot of time ensuring their sim security—earlier today, he essentially assumed command of their defense. |Divisional Reports| [18:04:22] Aryte Vesperia: Unit reports this evening? -Astra- [18:04:27] Sosarin Demar raises his hand. [18:04:31] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Demar. [18:04:38] Sosarin Demar shouts: Combat participation is more or less nominal, as a dip in activity persists with the school times. Training continues as normal. As we enter summer, I hope to assess the active status of each flight and consolodate them into a more solid squadron. After discussing the matter with flight leaders, some flights may be merged to facilitate a return to cohesive units. With things cleaned up, we can be ready for summer when participation picks up. Next weeks activities should be much like the previous -- training and combat participation. That concludes this week's report for Astra. -Tactica- [18:05:18] Trevor Russell: A few things to announce. Firstly, Tactica is working on a group-wide project. The focus? A proposal for bringing objective-based combat to Titan, based on the interest shown in a forum thread Aryte posted a while ago. I can't say much yet, but it looks good. [18:05:25] Trevor Russell: Secondly, I will be stepping down as head of Tactica. I am in the process of choosing a successor. No word yet, still about one week left in the selection process. That is all. [18:06:12] Lestat Umarov raises hand [18:06:20] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you. [18:06:23] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Umarov? -Terra- [18:06:45] Lestat Umarov shouts: Another good week for Terra. A command meeting was held earlier in the week to discuss the newly appointed praetorian initiates and their role in Terra. Rest assured nothing in changing in terms of their activity and they will continue to perform their duties until such a time that a replacement is found, altho they are not obligated to relinquish their positions. Combat has been frequent, with a number of raids, allied assistance, and sim defense recorded. Now, onto unit reports. [18:06:54] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Teron for Invictus: "Taking up some of the work for Keller so he can focus on his upcoming service in the Guard. Invictus continued as normal, taking part in numerous raids. We filled one of our vacancies, but said goodbye to another member of the unit. Invictus has accepted in Genostrike in his stead. The rest of the unit is active and several potential canidates for filling out our squad have been viewed, hopefully filling in the gaps of our team shortly." [18:07:06] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Zerowinged for Antesignani: "Once again, light week. Looking and dearly waiting for school to be out so things can start getting into gear. One possible admitant being looked at, they know who they are. As for development, the concepts are moving foreward nicley (Thanks Tiridates =3). That's about it. . . End Report." [18:07:28] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Zrazor For Insidiae: "Light week again activity-wise. Materials development continues as fast as Munitorum can get around to it. Over the next week there will be in increased focus on planning out the inevitable squad leadership transition as I settle into my new position." [18:07:36] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Genesis for Cohors B: "This week for B has been better than the last but with activty being a little lower than the norm. Exams being done now and drawing to a close for most people. Hoping to see more PRF reviews coming through and more activities in the coming week. Beyond that there hasn't been anything Major for B this week." [18:09:41] Lestat Umarov shouts: And lastly from myself for the Adiutor Staff: "The first phase of the Unit of the month doctrine is completed. Soulbinder, firefox, and myself looked over it earlier this week and finished up th point values for grading in the initial phase. Up next we'll be working on outlines for the combat phase, visual inspections, and the formal board proceedings. I intend to post a thread about it in the Terra forums so be sure to lookout for it if you're interested.!" [18:10:05] Lestat Umarov shouts: This concludes my report for Terra. Any additional reports may be given at the discretion of the Imperator! [18:10:40] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you, Mr. Umarov. [18:10:45] Aryte Vesperia: Any other reports this evening? [18:11:36] Aryte Vesperia: Very good then, moving along. -Praetorian Guard- -None |Old Business| [18:11:45] Aryte Vesperia: Any old business to bring up for further discussion this evening? [18:12:15] Aryte Vesperia: Excellent, moving on. |Keynote Topics| [18:12:51] Aryte Vesperia: A series of topics to cover this evening before I turn the floor over. The last of which will be particularly important and probably arouse a billion questions. [18:12:54] Aryte Vesperia: So~ [18:13:43] Aryte Vesperia: First off: we will be restarting our Sunday combat training missions . . tomorrow. 5:00 PM SLT. We will continue our focus on stress-test related programs. However, special focus will be placed on reinforcing medic talents. [18:14:09] Aryte Vesperia: Now, a couple weeks ago I spent some time gathering up concerns from our EU timezone (and in general). They were as follows: [18:14:17] Aryte Vesperia: I. Lack of estate support in early hours. [18:14:24] Aryte Vesperia: II. Lack of mid-day raids. [18:14:35] Aryte Vesperia: III. Ignoring of defense calls. [18:14:58] Aryte Vesperia: IV. Necessity of recruitment for of individuals within that timezone. [18:15:54] Aryte Vesperia: In response to the first concern, I will be appointing another early-hour estate administrator. I have a couple individuals in mind, but will need to speak with them prior to ensure they're up to the task and will be present. [18:16:05] Aryte Vesperia: This should be dealt with by Monday. [18:17:00] Aryte Vesperia: In response to the second concern, I have ensured a higher volume of individuals have raid clearance--through special appointment, or otherwise blanket approval. For example, Ron Bleac. [18:18:31] Aryte Vesperia: As for the third concern, I have requested that officers and designated NCO staff to monitor the frequency of "no responses" from individuals in the early hours to defense calls. As, well . . there's certainly no interest to strong-arm individuals into attendance, punishment for failure to respond will not be status quo. Instead, reward for response. [18:19:23] Aryte Vesperia: Officers and NCOs who do note attendance / response to assistance calls in the early hours (or in general, really) are instructed to denote it. I will be providing commendation--QP and otherwise--for those actions. [18:20:30] Aryte Vesperia: As for recruitment within the early hours . . still looking for ideas in that area. So I will definitely be interested in hearing from anyone if they have some suggestions for that. Feel free to nudge/notecard me after the meeting. Notecards preferred. [18:20:32] Aryte Vesperia: Questions there? [18:20:38] Kryo Recreant raises a hand. [18:20:47] Typhon Perun raises a thing [18:20:48] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Recreant? [18:21:37] Kryo Recreant: Isn't there a slight chance that incentivising arrival on base to assist with defence will lead to a slimmer defence line, and more people hanging around off-sim purely to be rewarded when they show up to do their duty? [18:22:16] Aryte Vesperia: General attendance itself and participation overall is far more rewarding then that scenario. [18:23:46] Aryte Vesperia: Interesting concern to note, but I will underline that there is a lot more to be had in the way of compensation for general attendance. [18:23:49] Aryte Vesperia: Any other questions? [18:24:26] Typhon Perun raises a thing [18:24:37] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Perun. [18:24:41] Typhon Perun: Why not put a prefered time zone or country of origin down as part of the application process? This can be noted as being reasonable as combat here is possible 24/7 and help us figure out who might be here and when with the new recruits. Also what about a new merit for the morning defense to help encourag them to do there job abit? [18:25:22] Trevor Russell raises hand. [18:26:40] Aryte Vesperia: There is a question for timezone on the application. Otherwise, Homeland Defense and general combat citations are within that realm. [18:26:42] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Russell? [18:28:10] Trevor Russell: I do think we should encourage defense at off hours. However, I would like to note that I think we need to be careful not to reward those who simply idle on the line. In my combat reports, I have begun the process of noting those who are actively defending, and listing them as seperate (I would encourage others to do the same). In short, I don't want it to be a grind by idling. [18:28:43] Aryte Vesperia: I agree. [18:28:53] Aryte Vesperia: Any other questions before I move on? [18:29:18] Aryte Vesperia: Very good. [18:29:59] Aryte Vesperia: Something I want to briefly touch on as a general "heads up" for everyone: [18:30:48] Aryte Vesperia: My expectations of feedback and information when I give tasks or are requesting information. [18:31:24] Aryte Vesperia: Foremost, as I am generally micromanaging umpteen amounts of things: I deeply appreciate feedback and updates on ongoing tasks. I receive a lot of these through formalized processes-- like unit reports. [18:31:57] Aryte Vesperia: However, this goes further, into . . essentially anything that you could consider "assigned." Raid leaders can tell you this: I asked for periodic updates. [18:32:07] Aryte Vesperia: What does an update constitute? Well, let's use the raid example. [18:32:13] Aryte Vesperia: If I ask "How is the raid going?" [18:32:54] Aryte Vesperia: I am asking for substantive, quantifiable information. [18:33:10] Aryte Vesperia: "X and Y are in enemy base, majority of forces in this area." That's great. [18:33:26] Aryte Vesperia: "enemy using lots of explosives. lot of us dying. Agh." Not so great. [18:33:41] Aryte Vesperia: This may seem like a very nitpicky, simple thing. But it honestly saves me a lot of time! [18:34:56] Aryte Vesperia: Essentially: I appreciate updates, but please give them to me in a manner that does not make me have to ask follow up questions to determine what the story pertains to. [18:34:58] Aryte Vesperia: Questions? [18:35:31] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you. Moving on. [18:35:48] Aryte Vesperia: As mentioned in the Terra report, a decent amount of the Guard appointments are existing Terra officers. [18:36:52] Aryte Vesperia: This will serve as a new initiative, in which I will be appointing fairly significant imbedding of Praetorian members throughout the Ordo. I wish to maintain a strong presence of the Guard within administrative functions, while utilizing them for their extraordinary duties--such as a special combat unit. [18:37:58] Aryte Vesperia: Although there is some resistance to the liberal application of Guard personnel to command roles, I find it inherently healthy in several ways. Foremost, it provides administrative support to the divisional leads, freeing up personnel. [18:39:01] Aryte Vesperia: Secondly, it allows for sort of . . special political officers to be invested into divisions, more easily fulfilling my individual goals and expectations for the divisions. [18:39:03] Aryte Vesperia: Questions? [18:39:31] Jayce Iredell raises his hand. [18:39:33] Typhon Perun raises a thing. [18:39:36] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Iredell? [18:40:02] Jayce Iredell: Does that mean the positions are not vacant? They are stayingin their current roles? [18:41:21] Aryte Vesperia: There are vacant positions existing. It does not mean the current Guard will indefinitely remain within their roles in their specific divisions. They may be reassigned -- whether when necessary to fill another role, or if someone is found who can take that position from outside the Guard. [18:41:24] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Perun? [18:41:29] Typhon Perun: What does this mean to those of us that might like to make officer oneday, will there be less opportunity for such? [18:41:38] Aryte Vesperia: No, the opportunity will remain. [18:41:54] Trinity Heckroth raises hand [18:42:27] Aryte Vesperia: The Guard will fill vacanies that are not otherwise sustainable at the time-- for example, if we designate a division requires additional support and no NCO staff are available to elevate at the time. [18:42:30] Aryte Vesperia: Ms. Heckroth? [18:42:31] Trinity Heckroth: which divisions will likely see guardsmen assigned? [18:42:40] Aryte Vesperia: All divisions at this time. [18:43:11] Aryte Vesperia: In order to fulfill expansion requirements and stability requirements that I have laid out. [18:43:14] Aryte Vesperia: Including AiR and Curia. [18:43:21] Aryte Vesperia: Any other questions? [18:43:50] Kryo Recreant raises a hnd. [18:43:59] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Recreant. [18:45:29] Kryo Recreant: May I ask without sounding like too much of a spoilsport, why these people have been raised to the status of Guardsman, which technically operates outside the standard Sphere of Influence, whilst being allowed to retain old positions other than where explicitly needed, that is? Why not just keep them within their old roles? [18:46:30] Aryte Vesperia: A very good question, Mr. Recreant. [18:46:39] Kryo Recreant: Thank you Sir. [18:48:35] Aryte Vesperia: I permitted the appointment of the individuals based upon the intent to expand the role of the Guard to serve in the dualistic functions I mentioned: political officers and an extraordinary combat unit. My intent here is twofold: [18:49:31] Aryte Vesperia: Create a malleable and constant force that can fill reoccuring gaps in our command tree, while adjusting the overall use of the guard to be less of a . . "one in a while" force to being a constant, active presence. [18:50:48] Aryte Vesperia: I will essentially be using the Guard as my administrative construction workers in the future, especially in the case of unusual assignments-- example being the AiR, in which appointment is difficult based upon the stringent security requirements. [18:50:52] Aryte Vesperia: Does that make esne? [18:50:54] Aryte Vesperia: Sense, rather. [18:51:37] Fen Fouroux: Yesah it makes Esne. [18:51:52] Aryte Vesperia: Question directed to Kryo, that is. [18:52:02] Kryo Recreant: It does make sense, Imperator, however I do worry for those who are jammed in the E-7 bottleneck. Thank you for your explanation, sir. [18:52:48] Aryte Vesperia: The opportunity there will be to allow for the training/instruction of said E-7's, to transition into a seat that is maintained and orderly. [18:52:59] Aryte Vesperia: Rather than throwing an E-7 into a command role with a handshake. [18:53:08] Aryte Vesperia: And giving them a "good luck." [18:53:19] Lestat Umarov raises hand. [18:53:24] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Umarov? [18:53:53] Lestat Umarov: I have more of a statement regarding E-7's and the so called bottleneck. [18:54:07] Aryte Vesperia: Go right ahead. [18:58:16] Lestat Umarov: When I was a wee enlisted, back in the day...I was told something I think every E-7 should keep in mind. Being at the top of the enlisted ranks does not guarantee a promotion to administratio. You have to work for it and meet the standards set by the officer staff and the imperator. And it isn't always a set list of steps to achieve this. Sometimes you may just have to work harder than the next guy. That's what I did. It really isn't so much of a bottleneck. It's more of the effort you're willing to put forth and whether you're the right person for the position. [18:59:27] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you. [18:59:54] Aryte Vesperia: Going to quickly power through the next couple of topics so we can get to the big one. [19:00:58] Aryte Vesperia: Major air combat missions: we lost sight of these a few months ago. I am going to be pushing to make sure we get back into them. This includes all air raids, and routine major combat operations that emphasize joint strike capability of our bomber/fighters. [19:01:27] Aryte Vesperia: Homepoint clarity: it was asked that we designate a more clear location for our homepoints in Titan. I have done so! [19:01:43] Aryte Vesperia: II-206: Home positions are generally expected to be set within the primary combat region within the group spawn locations. Refer to the current officer staff if unclear. ----- a. Spawn location: Armory within primary bunker. ----- b. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis through the Imperator. [19:01:55] Aryte Vesperia: Exceptions being things like Invictus in the drop station and officers in their office. [19:02:34] Aryte Vesperia: A revision for clarity was added to our attacker rules. [19:02:49] Aryte Vesperia: As some attackers enjoyed abusing this, I have made it more blatant in the way of jetpack regulations: [19:03:40] Aryte Vesperia: > MOVEMENT ENHANCEMENT - JETPACK: Jetpacks that enhance/restrict avatar movement via inertia, buoyancy force and other physics enhancing devices beyond 75m from initial point of contact are forbidden. Any item that applies any direct impulse on any axis than Z is forbidden (falling forward after taking altitude is not applying impulse; it is gravity unless the jetpack itself is giving the push). Any device that so allows an avatar such mobility must be accompanied by a reasonable cool-down timer between use, equaling or greater than 15s per charge. [19:03:54] Aryte Vesperia: > MOVEMENT ENHANCEMENT - DODGEROLLERS: Any dodgeroller that permits the use of its ability when the avatar is in flight is forbidden. Any dodgeroller than pushes an individual beyond the distance of 5 meters is forbidden. [19:04:09] Aryte Vesperia: And my personal favorite: > EXCEPTIONS: Bloodfist is strictly prohibited from using any sort of movement enhancer within Ordo territory; you may thank Carlla Magic for that! [19:04:17] Tsume Xiao raises hand/Paw/Thing [19:04:22] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Xiao? [19:05:19] Niiya Narayan rasies a hand too. [19:05:43] Tsume Xiao: I noticed the limit on dodge rolls being 5m. How will this be enforced/proven, and what about weapons that include dodge rollers, such as the ASI MRAR that the attacker just before the meeting was using. How flexible will we be? Do we disallow the weapon, or just tell the user not to use said feature under threat of punishment? [19:06:06] zanndor Aeon raises hand [19:06:11] Steeltael Lykin raises paw [19:06:30] zanndor Aeon: And the MRAR has a gesture, so you can deactivate that and it wont work [19:06:37] Steeltael Lykin puts his paw down [19:06:58] Tsume Xiao: From the manual: "2 - Roll: makes your avatar jump in to a roll of maximum distance 10 meters, the roll goes in the direction your moving not aiming, the roll has a 3 second cool down." [19:07:17] Aryte Vesperia: That's fairly subjective to the situation. [19:07:34] Aryte Vesperia: If an individual is not utilizing the offending ability, it is fine. [19:07:42] Aryte Vesperia: Flexibility is at the OIC's discretion. [19:07:45] Aryte Vesperia: Niiya? [19:07:48] Niiya Narayan: Doesn't Ethan's plane that he used my model for have a doge-roll? [19:08:13] Aryte Vesperia: Not that I am aware of. [19:08:22] Niiya Narayan: or a "Barrel roll" [19:08:23] Aryte Vesperia: Unless you count the barrel roll . . think. [19:08:25] Aryte Vesperia: Thing. [19:08:31] FireFox Breed rises paw [19:08:40] Niiya Narayan: Whereby the plane becomes invincible for a few seconds or whatever [19:08:52] Aryte Vesperia: The invincible portion should be removed. [19:09:04] Ethan Schuman: (Thank you for the reminder) [19:09:15] Niiya Narayan: Won't people assume we're breaking our own rules if it looks the same though? [19:09:37] Aryte Vesperia: I would count that seperate, just as vehicle impulse is seperate from jetpacks. [19:09:56] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Aeon? [19:09:59] zanndor Aeon: Does the "No dive roll in flight" also mean no jumping, then diving in mid air or falling then dive rolling for that matter? [19:10:46] zanndor Aeon: Cause you see some people who attack, and they jump then roll in mid air [19:11:00] Aryte Vesperia: It means exactly what it means. If you're somehow jumping off of air, that's a no. [19:11:09] Aryte Vesperia: Last question. Firefox? [19:11:19] FireFox Breed: One thing I need to point out is that 2142 has a dodge roller that is built into there main hud. Would this change in the rules ban them from attacking us? [19:11:50] Aryte Vesperia: If it exceeds our limitations and they utilize it. [19:12:03] FireFox Breed nods [19:12:18] Aryte Vesperia: The mere possession of which is not a concern. Nor do I particularly find 2142's a threat. I am more so interested in curtailing . . [19:12:28] Aryte Vesperia: "lol jetpacking up to simline and then I dodge roll in coughAmalia." [19:12:45] Aryte Vesperia: Next! [19:13:00] Aryte Vesperia: I have made some revisions to the building area policy. [19:13:15] Aryte Vesperia: Check the Reports > Policy > Current SOP thread for details. [19:13:34] Aryte Vesperia: And on to the big topics. [19:14:24] Aryte Vesperia: Foremost, as most of you have already noticed: we went for the Roman rank theme for the update. We'll give this a try and see how it goes. It had the most support. Overwhelmingly, actually. [19:14:49] Aryte Vesperia: Newest handbook (in hub) has the example images in it. [19:15:00] Aryte Vesperia: Annnnnnnd now for the huge one. [19:15:52] Aryte Vesperia: After repeated request and repeated lack of interest on Keno's part to make modifications to this build to make it more combat friendly, I've decided we will be pursuing a change in scenery. [19:16:24] Aryte Vesperia: This comes with clear awareness that . . although a fairly pretty build, it's boring for both defenders and offenders. [19:17:10] Aryte Vesperia: There will be no significant downtime or "due date" on this matter. [19:17:42] Aryte Vesperia: We will prebuild the most of it and . . do so prominently in private to avoid the inevitable interjection of bothering builders. [19:18:06] Aryte Vesperia: So, when it is time, the transition will be rapid and the sims will be down for a minimal period. [19:18:15] Aryte Vesperia: The overall focus will be to maintain the same imperial feel: [19:18:28] Aryte Vesperia: It will keep the Romanesque/gothic feel. [19:19:16] Aryte Vesperia: With a grand administration building serving as our main area, in addition to several outyling buildings that will be "objective" areas. [19:19:41] Aryte Vesperia: This will permit enemy forces to make gains and attempt at securing portions of our base. [19:20:05] Aryte Vesperia: The decision has not yet been made as to whether or not Chronus will be involved in this build. [19:20:33] Aryte Vesperia: In the event that we opt to go for a single region headquarters, Chronus will be tasked to service as an outpost. [19:21:25] Aryte Vesperia: I will provide a model for everyone's viewing upon its finality. Currently we are in the acquisition stage, attempting to scrape up custom texture work to fit the theme. [19:22:02] Aryte Vesperia: It will be a fairly "severe" appeal-- for example: http://www.nexusjournal.com/2008/Images/Salk_Institute.jpg [19:22:27] Aryte Vesperia: (Color wise.) [19:22:31] Aryte Vesperia: (Not saying that is the build itself.) [19:23:06] Aryte Vesperia: I will keep you all up to date as the effort goes forward. [19:23:36] Aryte Vesperia: And I dread so asking. [19:23:37] Aryte Vesperia: But. [19:23:39] Aryte Vesperia: Questions? [19:23:39] Trevor Russell raises hand. [19:23:48] Trevor Russell: Sir, has the design been for the most part conceptualized? If not, Given recent assignments and projects in Tactica, I would like to suggest that through the CO, Tactica have a voice in the conceptual planning. [19:23:59] Aryte Vesperia: It is largely conceptualized. [19:24:06] Aryte Vesperia: Ms. Narayan? :] [19:24:16] Niiya Narayan: Who's involved and can I be included please? [19:24:28] Aryte Vesperia: Hell yeah. [19:24:41] Aryte Vesperia: Design is Tiridates Mikadze's doing. [19:25:00] Aryte Vesperia: I assume that means Agares has been conscripted. [19:25:17] Aryte Vesperia: I strangled Vincent and dragged him back from MW2. So I believe he'll be on board as well. [19:25:47] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you for asking. [19:25:49] Aryte Vesperia: Annnyone else? [19:25:52] Havoc Sparta raises hand [19:25:56] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Sparta? [19:26:11] Steeltael Lykin raises his paw as well. [19:26:19] Havoc Sparta: Is the design goign to be more close quarters orientated? or More lengthy bridges and courtyards etc.? [19:26:32] Aryte Vesperia: A mixture of both! [19:26:37] Corsi Mousehold raises hand. [19:26:50] Aryte Vesperia: There will be threat areas for distance and hardpoints that will be CQC. [19:26:53] Ethan Schuman raises his hand as well, in turn. [19:27:03] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Lykin? [19:27:10] Steeltael Lykin: Sir, Will this new build increase or decrease minimum staffing required to protect this new build? [19:27:16] Aryte Vesperia: . . hm. [19:27:30] Aryte Vesperia: That's a really good idea. [19:27:43] Aryte Vesperia: Feasibly: you could probably effectively defend it with a smaller number using said hard points. [19:28:04] Aryte Vesperia: Whereas this sim is basically "GIANT FUCKING LINE," there will be buildings and areas of operation. [19:28:16] Aryte Vesperia: Good question, rather. Not idea. [19:28:22] Aryte Vesperia: Ms. Mousehold? [19:28:28] Corsi Mousehold: I have noticed that we as a group like the long range aspect of the current and previous builds. But the desires for single sim combat is strong to keep the lag from locking us up. Perhaps one of the outpost style ideas be an actual home point an attacker can attempt to get to. [19:29:13] Aryte Vesperia: Hm . . [19:29:41] Aryte Vesperia: Agreed. [19:29:52] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Schuman? [19:30:21] Ethan Schuman: How friendly will this new sim design be for air combat? [19:30:42] Aryte Vesperia: No giant spires. [19:30:54] Typhon Perun raises a hand. [19:30:58] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Perun? [19:32:13] Typhon Perun: I was wondering, if the IEA staff would have a say in the classroom, or classroom designs? I know we had a team effort to make one that looked pretty good before Keno's classroom was finished, and was wondering about that. [19:32:29] Aryte Vesperia: Yes you can have a class, haha. [19:32:35] Aryte Vesperia: Anything else? [19:32:38] Trevor Russell raises hand [19:32:40] Havoc Sparta raises hand [19:32:42] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Russell? [19:32:55] Trevor Russell: one last remark....can we have a meeting room that doesn't require shouting? [19:33:01] Aryte Vesperia: NO. [19:33:03] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Sparta? [19:33:06] Trevor Russell: T_T [19:33:06] zanndor Aeon: lold [19:33:13] thatguy Andel raises a hand. [19:34:18] Havoc Sparta: will teh new design perhaps allow astra to acquire a more gunship style feel aircraft if it is urban for say air support against a tank unit. or other such large scale ground attackers that say a tank or other heavy artillery would not be able to hit or otherwise would be ill suited for? [19:34:49] Aryte Vesperia: I WANT A GUNSHIP, so yes. [19:34:52] Aryte Vesperia: Andel? [19:35:58] thatguy Andel: A suggestion for the new sim build, I think we should have some random objectives like capture points or so, then have a statue of you (you being Aryte) that must be destroyed for the enemies victory. [19:36:05] Aryte Vesperia: Lol. [19:36:10] Aryte Vesperia: There will be objectives. [19:36:14] Aryte Vesperia: So sure. [19:36:15] Aryte Vesperia: i guess. [19:36:20] Aryte Vesperia: OKAY let's be done, haha. [19:36:38] Aryte Vesperia: Promotions: I want to add a few, so I'll post them by tomorrow. \o/ [19:36:42] Aryte Vesperia: OTHERWISE. [19:36:46] Aryte Vesperia: Good meeting, everyone. |Open Discussion| Canceled on account of tired Imperator |Promotions| Delayed for tomorrow |Meeting Closer| [19:36:48] zanndor Aeon: Hi5! [19:36:51] Aryte Vesperia shouts: COMBAT IN A BIT. [19:36:57] Trinity Heckroth: Restarting computer [19:36:58] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Dismissed. Love u guiz. ============================ End of report.

I would agree that a pool of instructors would be better; Having the Magister/instructor being able to teach multiple subjects would make them more versatile, while improving the instructor's own abilities. As I see it, it would also benefit the cadets, or others needing classes. Currently, when you have people coming online at many hours of the day, there's not always a instructor available for the specific class that person needs. Having an instructor online, that is able to teach any class, would be a big aide to the students.

~ORDO IMPERIALIS~ OFFICIAL DOCUMENT <=====================Extend to this length=========================> <===========================================================> **********Meeting Report********** Name/Rank/Division: Bargo Tomsen / E-2 Discens / Astra ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DATE: 24APR10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: Imperator's weekly meeting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUMMARY: Weekly meeting for all Ordo personnel. ============================================================ CHAT LOG: |Meeting Opener| [18:03:13] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Good evening everyone. As a reminder, be certain to hold questions or comments until provided the opportunity to speak. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the meeting. When you are provided a chance to speak, be sure to shout your message. Our recorder is centrally located, so she may not hear you otherwise. |Imperator’s Report| [18:04:27] Aryte Vesperia: To begin, this week’s statistics: Members: 295 Cadets: 12 Applications: New: 10 Accepted: 2 Denied: 5 In review: 3 Combat: Offensives: 10 Defensives: 94 [18:05:13] Aryte Vesperia: Diplomatic occurrences this week have followed the trend of the past several reports: fairly quiet. One notable comment to make is that 2142 and the Ordo have reached a sort of quiet agreement to give some forethought / heads up before combat maneuvers. Although it will not encompass every battle situation, LordBob Boa and I have agreed to provide a heads up to one another when applicable. This comes out of respect for one another’s organizations and with the intent to maintain strong relationships. |Divisional Reports| [18:05:52] Aryte Vesperia: Unit reports this evening? -Terra- [18:05:55] Lestat Umarov raises hand [18:05:58] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Umarov. [18:06:07] Lestat Umarov shouts: Relatively quiet week for Terra. Combat has occured per the norm in the form of base defense and raids, which I myself took part in a few. Aside from that a couple vacancies were filled and we gained a few new members. Now, moving on to unit reports. [18:06:17] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Keller for Invictus: "A relatively quiet week from Invictus, but continued impressive results as part of raids and other efforts on behalf of the Ordo. Still having a couple vacancies, and keeping an eye out for candidates." [18:06:26] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Desereck for Antesignani: "Since finals for most of everyone in school are coming up, activity in Antesignani is projected to be low and we're hoping to see everyone back to full activity once school is over. No trainings held this week due to the lack of activity. " [18:06:35] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Zrazor for Insidiae: "The Mk.14 SMG is nearing completion and I expect it to be ready to release to the squad within the upcoming week. We're also welcoming Zabimato Outlander, who has recently transferred over to Terra, to the squad as its newest member. Maza Rau is developing some new training scenarios to work with that we'll hopefully be able to impliment in the near future. Beyond that, nothing new to report." [18:06:44] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Genesis for Cohors B: "This week has been good for B with the welcoming of Arokh as the new BIII Century Leader. With another Month coming to a close after the next week I would assume to see activities dropping next week then multiplying back up the week after with finals now on us and summer to follow! Not to mention a new month brings more PRFs." [18:07:16] Lestat Umarov shouts: That cloncludes my report for Terra. Any additional reports may be given at the discretion of the Imperator. [18:07:44] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you, Mr. Umarov. Next? -Astra- [18:07:45] Sosarin Demar raises his hand. [18:08:08] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Demar, for Astra. [18:08:11] Sosarin Demar: Combat activities continue as normal. On top of that, training persists. Queue is relatively clear, but we have one new addition that needs tending -- we welcome you, Heinrich Burnstein. For those of you who require Thanatos training, please contact Heather McKay. Any other concerns or needs, please leave me a message. As a reminder, don't hestitate to prod my shoulder if something is found wanting. Next week I hope to see continued effort on part of flight training. That concludes this week's report for Astra. [18:08:42] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you, Mr. Demar. -Praetorian Guard- No reports-- -Tactica- No reports-- |Old Business| [18:09:39] Aryte Vesperia: Very good. Thank you for the reports this evening. Moving on. Any old business to bring up this evening? |Keynote Topics| [18:10:59] Aryte Vesperia: Very good. On to the keynote, then. Unless . . someone said yes and I just didn't get it while lagging. [18:11:39] Aryte Vesperia: All right. A bit to cover this evening before I turn over the floor to anyone interested. [18:12:09] Aryte Vesperia: First up, I have some maintenance comments to make in regards to Ordo operations. Notably, over the next week I will be relatively . . . scarcer. The time will be utilized to write my final paper and finish up last assignments. I am finished with school come the 1st of May—simply; I have a pretty scary research piece to overcome before then. [18:13:00] Aryte Vesperia: I will attempt to keep up with day to day activities, such as raids. However, if time becomes an issue I will likely have to delegate that out and hope for the best. Please pardon my absences ahead of time, I will certainly make up for any slow down come May and beyond. [18:13:31] Aryte Vesperia: This includes several areas that still require my attention: the armor qualifications, merit additions, and honor titles. All still on the table. Just, all still on a backburner as I fight to ensure a happy ending to my university career. Heh! [18:14:14] Aryte Vesperia: To be certain, I am particularly excited for summer and the time allowances that will come with it. I have no doubts that it will be an immensely productive time for the group. I look forward to spending it with you all. So, thank you for your patience. [18:16:14] Aryte Vesperia: Now, for my primary discussion this evening I propose a bit of a question. It is something that has, honestly, always intrigued me. At this point, I have . . . going on five years of experience of military community here in Second Life. I have seen an innumerable amount of groups collapse and die. Now, at a fairly meta level, it is understood that the longevity of a group has a good amount to do with the composition of it—the members. In this case, people like you all. Without you and me, the Ordo would be another failed name. [18:17:58] Aryte Vesperia: But beyond that, at the individual, micro sort of level of observation . . . I ask, why does someone choose to stay with a group? What makes you all willing to devote time and energy into a military organization? Why is what we are doing more successful than . . . well, another group? It’s fascinating to try to rationalize: what do you get out of it? [18:19:48] Aryte Vesperia: You see, when you enter a group—we’ll use the Ordo for example—you sort of partake within a social contract. You give your time and you subject to a set of standards with the expectation of receiving something back. You are adding to a giant social pot, in which everyone’s individual contribution is supplying back a product that is . . . or, apparently is appealing. [18:20:31] Kytec Switchblade: Comradery, the feel of Combat Superiority thru organization, the feeling of purpose and belonging. [18:21:44] Aryte Vesperia: The basic, physical element to it comes to mind first. As a member, you get “stuff.” Monetarily, free “stuff.” Although yes, a time investment goes into the acquisition of said “stuff,” there is no Linden expense to it. However, I do not entertain the notion that “stuff” is really the underlying reason—I imagine it probably plays more of a key element in the acquisition of members, with some effect on retention. [18:23:17] Aryte Vesperia: I base this upon the experiences we had in the ANII and VC: our “stuff” was not exactly what I would consider impressive. Other groups most certainly had much cooler “stuff” than we did—however; several of those groups have since waned and fallen by the wayside, whereas we have prevailed. Furthermore, I point to our stringent recruitment policies and training regime. Comparably, someone could easily get “stuff” from other . . . more lenient groups, if their motivation was simply acquisition of gear. Not to name any names, but there are certainly a group or two out there that have fairly eye catching gear sets that . . . well, you could get within ten minutes of applying. [18:24:26] Aryte Vesperia: If it isn’t the material goods (not to say there couldn’t be some tethering to this—again, I would expect there to be /some/ investment into the value of a group’s ‘stuff’), what does that leave the individual? Well. [18:25:20] Aryte Vesperia: The combat activity, perhaps? No . . . I really don’t believe, rationally, a group’s combat activity is a huge contributor to the attraction. Consciously, maybe. But when you break it down: think about it. As mentioned, when you enter a group, you are contracting to the expectations of that group. Our expectations are controlled, limited combat functions. You must adhere to the Ordo’s regulations, including limitation and constraint of when combat is permissible. For example . . . you cannot simply go attack another enemy without clearance. So, feasibly, your potential combat activity is being restricted. [18:26:23] Aryte Vesperia: Certainly, the argument can be made that combat activity in a team function is appealing enough to override the aforementioned restriction. But, that is where my belief lies. The team element. [18:27:59] Aryte Vesperia: I believe that an individual, above all else, will stay with an organization based upon the camaraderie that is provided. There is inherent value to that: you and I, and everyone else in this room, are all accepting the same social contract, with the same expectations, with the same goal. As such, we are all producing and putting effort forth under the intent of camaraderie. For example . . . it isn’t really the battle (although, combat can certainly be entertaining), it’s the underlying sense of fighting together, against another. It is the thrill and opportunity to be able to contribute. It is the binding strength of professional and more personal relationship. [18:30:07] Aryte Vesperia: As such, it becomes clear to me that there is a necessity to be very cautious and observant as to the quality of our continuity and sense of purpose. The group is only as strong as the relationships between members, whom accept and adhere to governance. What this comes down to is a sense of realization that although our socialization process tends to weed out individuals who would otherwise be damaging to the cohesion, on occasion, longer lasting parties become engrained within the group’s fabric . . . who could potentially be an aversion to our norms. [18:32:17] Aryte Vesperia: In cases like that, the separation becomes a pair of questions. Is an individual willing to conform and continue contribution to the camaraderie? Or, will an individual put themselves on the path to being weeded out? Those with the commitment and the courage are able to recognize the necessity for change—but unless the contract is seen as one that is profitable, the individual is likely on the latter road toward the door. [18:34:48] Aryte Vesperia: I would fancy myself something of a realist. I know that, right now, there are individuals in this room who will likely choose that road and will not be with us in the future. It’s simply a matter of statistics and probability. As a leader, it is always a bit difficult for me to watch people sink themselves. But it happens. [18:36:47] Aryte Vesperia: The heartening part, however, is knowing that the atmosphere of the Ordo is one that is contrary to that road. The majority will not choose to weed themselves out. Many do and will take the route of continuing their camaraderie, regardless of personal convictions to items that would otherwise be aversions. [18:38:27] Aryte Vesperia: My hope, however, is by pointing out this separation and . . . well, my hypothesis on group membership, that those teetering on the fence will be able to make a conscious choice. Sink, or swim. [18:38:33] Aryte Vesperia: Questions, comments? [18:38:56] Teron Gray raises hand [18:39:02] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Gray. [18:39:22] Teron Gray: I know, for my personal perspective, it could be said it is the 'Greater Good' situation. Ordo really is greater the sum of it's parts, yes I concur that there is the team element factor. We all are skilled in our own way and contrinbute either on the battlefield, at the desk, or hashing together prims. But moreso, I feel, we are a family; we all look after eachother, we come together not just in SL but strive to meet up such as at preestablished cons or even simple weekend gatherings of relative local members. The Ordo really is different, and it has become so much more then what it set out to be that none of us want to see it come to an end; this is why we keep with it, and will continue to do so into the unforseeable future. I know for certain I'll be here. [18:40:18] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you for your comment, and thank you. [18:41:01] Aryte Vesperia: Anyone else? [18:41:36] WolfShaman Warrior is working on a notecard. |Open Discussion| [18:43:05] Aryte Vesperia: Open floor, then. Topics? [18:43:38] Lestat Umarov raises hand [18:43:42] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Umarov. [18:44:00] Lestat Umarov: Was curious about the uniform you're wearing. Didn't really hear much about it. [18:44:54] Aryte Vesperia: I haven't honestly decided. Currently I will just wear it around and look special. [18:45:28] Lestat Umarov nods [18:45:41] Lestat Umarov whispers: Commissar Outfit [18:45:48] Aryte Vesperia: Annnything else? |Promotions| [18:47:48] Aryte Vesperia: Very good then. I will have promotions/ PRFs posted tomorrow at the latest. I'd have them now. But. I CAN'T OPEN NOTECARDS OR WEBPAGES BECAUSE I AM LAGGING. |Meeting Closer| [18:48:19] Aryte Vesperia: So. Good meeting and thank you. . hey someone grab a copy of the meeting. Dascede isn't here. Oops. [18:48:29] Bargo Tomsen: I got it [18:48:34] Steeltael Lykin: I saw that coming [18:48:37] Bargo Tomsen: Posted in 1 minute [18:48:37] Trinity Heckroth: Yeah me too [18:48:43] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you. [18:48:43] Bargo Tomsen: Oh hush [18:48:48] Aryte Vesperia: I will reboot and be back shortly. Hopefully a modem reset fixes this. [18:48:53] Aryte Vesperia: We'll host a raid at top of hour. [18:48:59] zanndor Aeon: Hi5! [18:49:05] Lestat Umarov: Hi5! [18:49:06] Aryte Vesperia: So. Dismissed. Aaaand sim open, damage enabled. Declare an OIC plz. ============================ End of report.

~ORDO IMPERIALIS~ OFFICIAL DOCUMENT <=====================Extend to this length=========================> <===========================================================> **********Meeting Report********** Name/Rank/Division: Bargo Tomsen / E-2 Discens / Astra ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DATE: 24APR10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: Imperator's meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUMMARY: Imperator's meeting held at 1100hrs, to be more friendly time wise, to all those on European time zones. ============================================================ CHAT LOG: [11:06:40] Aryte Vesperia: Good morning everyone. I will largely consider this to be a semi-formal gathering, so, feel free to speak and interject. Unlike the main meeting, I won't have you executed. The purpose of this gathering is, largely, to see and talk with folks I don't really get the pleasure of spending time with as much-- like Ron, Wolfgang, Sera, Jason, et cetera. All of you people with accents. [11:06:59] Sera Otoro: ... [11:07:36] Vinnie Lei: :| [11:07:55] Aryte Vesperia: The session will be in a town hall style. What that means is you're welcome and encouraged to participate: speak up! I'm here to answer your questions and concerns. Let me start by throwing some questions out. [11:08:03] Aryte Vesperia: Can't forget Vinnie. [11:08:23] Vinnie Lei: I object, I don't have an accent. >:C [11:08:34] Vinnie Lei: <3 [11:09:04] Aryte Vesperia: Now, first series of questions I have for you all: what're the major obstacles and problems you run into during your timezone? Is there anything in particular that needs to be addressed? [11:09:16] Vinnie Lei raises hand :D [11:09:20] Aryte Vesperia: Speak freely! [11:09:21] Mercury: New contact: Aryte Vesperia [11:09:23] Vinnie Lei: Estate managers for one :O [11:09:29] Sera Otoro: EMs... [11:09:50] Inoue Katsu: \o_ [11:09:58] Ron Bleac: I completely agree. We need an EM that is actually there during the earlier hours of European days. [11:10:02] Aryte Vesperia: Between what hours is there a void? [11:10:07] Sera Otoro: and late night combat which some of us with sensible sleeping patterns are unable to partake in... [11:10:31] Ron Bleac: Either late night SLT, or 1-2 AM SLT. [11:10:34] Sera Otoro: come to that later though, EM first... [11:10:51] Aryte Vesperia: Notice any particular officers who are on that hour? [11:10:54] Aryte Vesperia: Ex: Firefox? [11:11:13] FireFox Breed: yea 0000-to 1200 is a issue [11:11:15] Ron Bleac: Steff's probably one of the only ones, at least lately. Pardon me if I've missed someone. [11:11:37] Inoue Katsu: I see steff online when im at work yea [11:11:45] FireFox Breed: most of the ems are there but are only avab like 3-4 hours a day [11:11:46] Inoue Katsu: depends on her schedule though [11:11:48] Jason Backer: For the moment I am an EM and I am about on my PC in Euro times, I often have my laptop with me everywhere so if you need one you must drop me an offline. I cannot be present actively idling during the day as i'll likely be caught and docked pay. But if you offline me I can nip on quickly [11:11:55] Havoc Sparta: She's usual one before I get off which is around 11 SLT [11:12:35] WolfGang Senizen: Every time i show up in titan for a morning stint i meet steff so.. [11:12:42] Karlhockey Forte: I think there is a possiblity ems in general could get a look at [11:12:55] Aryte Vesperia: I am also . . "on call" for those hours. I don't mind being woken up to come ban some person. But I can try to get another EM for those hours. [11:13:15] Justice Capalini: i think steff would be an excellent EM for those hours [11:13:40] Mercury: New contact: Jester Spearmann [11:13:54] Aryte Vesperia: She was one for the longest of times. I'll see if that works. [11:13:55] Inoue Katsu: I'm at work during quiet time except on weekends [11:13:57] Mercury: New contact: Seb Yakan [11:14:13] Sera Otoro: same... [11:14:32] Mercury: Idletimeout has initiated OIC transfer for sleeping OIC. [11:14:32] Sera Otoro: work monday - friday... [11:14:49] Mercury: Declaring new OIC for Titan: Legate Justice Capalini. [11:15:18] Justice Capalini: Imperator were you OIC? [11:15:18] FireFox Breed: mostly i log in around 7 slt and no em is on for hours usualy in the weekdays [11:15:24] Aryte Vesperia: Ok, cool then. I'll try to get another EM to hold that for you. (no Justice!) [11:15:30] Justice Capalini: kk [11:15:30] FireFox Breed: steff works like 12-14 hours a day who she works [11:15:33] Bargo Tomsen: Keller was [11:16:01] Aryte Vesperia: All right. The next problem you mentioned was raid participation? [11:16:39] Sera Otoro: any large scale ones, yes [11:16:48] Sykes Foxclaw: glk [11:17:05] Aryte Vesperia: Well. Is that an Ordo problem, or the fact most militaries sleep in too? Are there raid opportunities? [11:17:12] Ron Bleac: Something about that, that I'd like to mention. During European hours it's hard to even find defenders, and it's a near impossibility to find anyone for a raid, much less an officer willing to lead one. I'd totally take peeps out and all, but thing is there's like 6 people on base during normal European hours. [11:17:13] Mercury: Lost contact: Jester Spearmann [11:17:33] Justice Capalini: and 4 of them are usually sleeping [11:17:36] Justice Capalini: ... [11:17:39] Aryte Vesperia: Right, Ron. Out of curiousity: are there available targets? [11:17:44] Vinnie Lei: Well, the largest raids are usually like on 5am localtime... I'm sure some big raids could be done at like 1200 slt? [11:17:50] Jason Backer: Oops. [11:17:54] Ron Bleac: Not much at all. Maybe 2142, since they have a lot of UK guys there. [11:18:01] Ron Bleac: That's about it. [11:18:02] Aryte Vesperia: Understood. [11:18:10] FireFox Breed: yea 2142 is alot of uk [11:18:11] Aryte Vesperia: We could try having a relationship with 2142 to spar, perhaps. [11:18:27] Inoue Katsu: titan population gets as low as 1 defender during weekdays though [11:18:28] Ron Bleac: If we can muster enough people to even spar, yes. [11:18:41] Aryte Vesperia: Thaaaat will alleviate itself in about a week. Trust me. [11:18:56] Ron Bleac: I certainly hope so. [11:18:58] Inoue Katsu: school semesters overs ? [11:19:00] Inoue Katsu: -s [11:19:01] Aryte Vesperia: Yeap. [11:19:10] Inoue Katsu: thought so :-) [11:19:24] WolfGang Senizen: how about raids scheduled for around 1400 - 1600 hours slt or a little earlier? [11:19:29] Aryte Vesperia: The period of late April to early May is always incredibly slow due to finals. But after that, well, big times. [11:19:41] Aryte Vesperia: I am willing to host those on my days off, Wolfgang. [11:19:43] WolfGang Senizen: seeing as that would be the closest overlap imo [11:19:44] Sera Otoro: id be down with that... [11:20:01] Ron Bleac: That's like, 4 or 5 AM for me I believe, unless I'm completely incorrect. [11:20:08] Genostrike Sautereau: what days are u off Aryte? [11:20:20] Aryte Vesperia: Varies, Genostrike. [11:20:27] Genostrike Sautereau: okay thank u [11:20:28] Mercury: Lost contact: Karlhockey Forte [11:20:28] Ron Bleac: Excuse me, 2 to 3 AM. [11:20:51] Justice Capalini: i stayed up pretty late last night [11:21:00] Justice Capalini: i saw ron come on and sera [11:21:03] Justice Capalini: then i logged off. [11:21:21] Justice Capalini: but there werent many people awake or at the keyboard that much [11:21:25] Justice Capalini: it was kinda irritating. [11:21:27] Ron Bleac: Yeah. [11:22:14] Justice Capalini: i dont know how many time we needa say this but people need to quit sleeping/going afk for long periods of time on the base [11:22:21] FireFox Breed does not like leading raids so :< [11:22:27] Aryte Vesperia: Hahaha, Justice. [11:22:39] Mercury: New contact: Agares Tretiak [11:22:43] Vinnie Lei: I will defend titan until I fall asleep, Justice >:C [11:22:50] Karlhockey Forte is Online [11:22:51] Justice Capalini: yeah it might make people think we have defenders but it will also by doing that cause them to attack when really we might only have two or three active people [11:22:51] Sykes Foxclaw: Must... defend... titan...zzz [11:22:57] Aryte Vesperia: So we'll try to remedy this complaint by holding . . more mid-dayish raids, whereas Ron can keep trying to find targets of opportunity in the early mornings. [11:23:11] Aryte Vesperia: That's fine. I'll try to find an officer willing to pick up mid-day stuff while I am at work, too. [11:23:25] Mercury: New contact: Karlhockey Forte [11:23:36] Aryte Vesperia: What's next? [11:24:09] Vinnie Lei: Ehhh.. you acknowledge the European Union and the UK's membership? 8D [11:24:52] Aryte Vesperia: Wh-- [11:24:56] Aryte Vesperia: Oh, Diablos joke. [11:25:06] Chris Peckham is Online [11:25:07] FireFox Breed: for the queen [11:25:12] Justice Capalini: YOU CAN DEMOTE ME. [11:25:14] Intus Infinity: floats on air [11:25:24] Aryte Vesperia: Nice. [11:25:29] Inoue Katsu: lol [11:25:35] Aryte Vesperia: Moving oooon. [11:25:42] Sera Otoro: XD [11:26:16] Ron Bleac: Well, something about muster calls for defenders, at least something I'd like to mention. [11:26:22] Aryte Vesperia: Shoot. [11:26:48] Mercury: Lost contact: Seb Yakan [11:27:26] Ron Bleac: I've seen multiple people call out for defenders, several times within a few hours even, only to have people close the group chat on them and not say a word. I'm not expecting everyone to be here all day or anything, but it seems kind of discouraging. [11:27:40] Ron Bleac: Especially when you find them fighting in New Jessie, several hours later. [11:28:04] Justice Capalini agrees! [11:28:34] Desereck Creeggan: II-204: Failure to act during muster calls (if not reasonably detained and preoccupied) will result in punishment. [11:29:01] Aryte Vesperia: Mmmm. [11:29:07] Ron Bleac: To be honest, I very least expect people to give a valid excuse, even if it's shitty. [11:29:12] Sera Otoro: agreed... [11:29:21] Mercury: New contact: Scientific Waffle [11:29:23] Aryte Vesperia: Document it for me. I can pursue that. [11:29:25] Steeltael Lykin: What would be valid really? what is the dfinition of Reasonably detained? [11:29:34] Aryte Vesperia: Just make sure you note "when." [11:29:43] Aryte Vesperia: Well. Reasonably detained being . . most preoccupations. [11:29:50] Sera Otoro: many times have i opened group chat to call for defenders, roughly 50% of those in the group chat just leave without waying a word... [11:29:53] Aryte Vesperia: Reasonably detained is not "I am in New Jessie." [11:29:58] Aryte Vesperia: Or. "I am hanging out in Badnarik." [11:30:09] Mercury: Lost contact: Scientific Waffle [11:31:33] Aryte Vesperia: Really comes down to a matter of "how recognized do you want to be? :D" [11:31:44] Ron Bleac: That's another thing, actually. [11:32:00] Aryte Vesperia: Shoot. [11:32:25] Drasamax Python is Offline [11:32:42] Sera Kochav is Online [11:32:54] Ron Bleac: A select amount of people on those muster calls, I suspect, only show up when you're around. Which is cool, nothing we can do about that. [11:34:03] Ron Bleac: As a soldier, we're all expected to perform under especially dire circumstance, sometimes you're just shit out of luck, but I mean, hey come on.. they could at least try. [11:34:36] Karlhockey Forte is Offline [11:34:48] Mercury: Lost contact: Karlhockey Forte [11:34:53] Aryte Vesperia: That's not uncommon. There's a couple reasons behind that. One being the perception that only fun things, like raids, happen when I'm awake. As you know, that's not true anymore (if ever, really). The other being the want to look good for the boss. [11:35:00] Aryte Vesperia: I can address that. Or attempt to, rather. [11:35:07] Ron Bleac: The latter is probably the case. [11:35:28] Ron Bleac: It's hard to get a "yes" out of people when you're not around. [11:36:38] Aryte Vesperia: Hopefulllly, as Agares noted, we'll be able to influence that with the Guard. [11:36:42] WolfGang Senizen: could we possibly during low ammounts of defenders have a slightly more relaxed attitude to what is allowed on the frontline in order to maybe get poeple in who think that it wont be @fun@ [11:36:49] WolfGang Senizen: "fun" [11:36:57] WolfGang Senizen: hate keyboard layout changes [11:37:10] Ron Bleac: Things are pretty relaxed as it is, during low time. [11:37:18] Ron Bleac: Maybe a bit too much, even. [11:37:30] Kryo Recreant: By that same token, though, offensive deployments during the daytime hours are scuppered even when we have enough defenders. [11:37:31] WolfGang Senizen: depends who's oic i suppose [11:37:34] Aryte Vesperia: Ron even serves icecream. [11:37:46] WolfGang Senizen: :3 [11:37:50] Desereck Creeggan gets on at 1:00AM just to get icecream. [11:37:56] Ron Bleac: Yeah, think about it. I go through all that work getting ice cream, which has to be airdropped, and then no-one comes to get it. [11:37:59] Bargo Tomsen: I would agree with Ron, I'm not sure how much more relaxed you can get, than current. [11:38:10] Drasamax Python is Online [11:38:25] Steeltael Lykin: Ron, you need cookies to go with it [11:38:28] Steeltael Lykin: then nobody can resist [11:38:43] Aryte Vesperia: Too bad it isn't WoW, then I could just promise late night people more EXP. [11:38:58] Agares Tretiak: There's a difference between relaxed and anarchy. As long as there isn't anarchy and a break down of order... [11:39:28] Jason Backer: I think certainly at this point in time there is no "model" group of people to act as a base for people to understand and recognise how to act and be a valuable member of the group. [11:39:41] Bargo Tomsen: Time spent on base could equal, extra quality points, maybe, I'm not sure if that would be that great of an idea. [11:40:03] Steeltael Lykin: people would almost certainly idle to collect points [11:40:08] Ron Bleac: Bargo, that's a great idea, but that's easily circumvented by just leaving your avatar away from keyboard in the base. [11:40:09] Aryte Vesperia: It's a good idea in theory, Bargo, but VG does it. And if you look at VG's base, you'll notice everyone idling in one corner. [11:40:10] Desereck Creeggan: That... would be dangerously close to being Vanguard Bargo. [11:40:13] Desereck Creeggan: Yeah. [11:40:14] Steeltael Lykin: you'd have to police them to ensure they arent [11:40:28] Genostrike Sautereau: But VG also has afk checks [11:40:31] Bargo Tomsen: Well, could work like the OIC time out [11:40:37] Genostrike Sautereau: whitch will completly Null them from it if they are idle [11:40:48] Ron Bleac: We do that all the time, but only 2 people respond. [11:41:08] Aryte Vesperia: Still, I was more of joking. I really do not want to give "experience" for doing something you already should be doing-- participating. [11:41:15] Bargo Tomsen: True [11:41:24] Kryo Recreant: Work is its own reward. :B [11:41:34] Mercury: New contact: Stealth Meiji [11:41:48] Desereck Creeggan: I've stayed up until 3:00 AM to be OIC because I couldn't get anyone else to pass it to. I do not expect to be rewarded for doing it because I see it as my duty. [11:41:55] Aryte Vesperia: We could, however, make it more of a reward function that if someone in the early hours is noted going out of their way, to give them some props. [11:42:39] Mercury: Lost contact: Dragon Massiel [11:42:41] Aryte Vesperia: Orrrr . . [11:42:49] Aryte Vesperia: Recruit more people from Europe. ^_^ [11:42:57] WolfGang Senizen: how many "offensive actions are there ussually that europeans can easily (in a regular time do) [11:43:06] Aryte Vesperia: Well. Varies, really. [11:43:06] Desereck Creeggan: * NUDGE NUDGE* EUROPE PEOPLE [11:43:08] Agares Tretiak: That sounds entirely reasonable, sir. How many EU officers do we have that actively show up? [11:43:14] Genostrike Sautereau: Is the sim on access? [11:43:18] Aryte Vesperia: (Yes.) [11:43:35] Aryte Vesperia: In my timezone of operation, you can plot it out-- I pledge at least 7 raids under my watch. [11:43:48] Aryte Vesperia: In the early hours, it's whenever an authorized leader can or wants to. [11:43:54] Aryte Vesperia: For example. Ron. [11:43:58] Kryo Recreant: Depends on who's volunteered to lead a raid. We don't have enough people around during EU-friendly hours. When we do, the OIC tends towards caution and won't let raids out. [11:44:15] Ron Bleac: That's just it, I don't have enough people to kill others with, and I don't have enough people to kill when I do. [11:44:32] Ron Bleac: If I had the resources, I'd be out there 24/7. [11:44:35] Mercury: New contact: Sania Werefox [11:44:37] Ron Bleac: But I don't. [11:44:42] Aryte Vesperia nods. [11:44:51] Desereck Creeggan: The problem is. When there's an EU officer who is capable of leading raids, there's not enough people to support the raid to remain on defense, or to send a team out even. [11:44:51] Justice Capalini: if you take the ones that is avaiable to kill then that leaves the base pretty unguarded it would seem. [11:45:02] Aryte Vesperia: Could perhaps try "scheduling" raids a few days in advance. [11:45:07] Desereck Creeggan: Exactly Justice. [11:45:11] Aryte Vesperia: To give people the opportunity to make arrangements. [11:45:50] Ron Bleac: I could try that, but I have my doubts as to how well it would work, really. [11:45:57] Steeltael Lykin: There is also the problem of available targets let's not forget that [11:45:58] Jason Backer: A idea that worked for me was a "Friday Fight Night" where we'd have a large attack at the largest forces we could. I suppose if it was planned Ordo could hit multiple enemies at the same time which would be awesome. [11:46:38] Kryo Recreant: A cap on the size of the raid team could work, during the day. I've been raiding at 4am SLT before now, in a team of four. It was brilliant and there were enough people left on Titan to defend. [11:46:44] WolfGang Senizen: for instance we could replace some of the points attained by offensive actions in a review for a soldier with time spent onbase [11:46:51] WolfGang Senizen: damn thats some bad chat lag [11:47:07] WolfGang Senizen: gonna have to piece together what i said sorry [11:47:43] Blaze Wiles: I've done some checking [11:47:45] WolfGang Senizen: if for their time zone raids are in short supply [11:48:15] Blaze Wiles: in the very early hours our targets strength and therfor our deployablr [11:48:27] WolfGang Senizen: *appologies but i must take my leave* [11:48:29] WolfGang Senizen salutes [11:48:58] Blaze Wiles: in the verdeployable forces within reason is 5 or less [11:49:00] Aryte Vesperia: Bye Wolfgang! [11:49:48] Blaze Wiles: (this new keyboard layout is going to take some getting used to x.x) [11:50:50] Ron Bleac: You know, I just had an idea. [11:50:56] Aryte Vesperia: Oh? [11:51:24] Mercury: New contact: Keno Pontoppidan [11:51:27] Mercury: Lost contact: WolfGang Senizen [11:52:10] Ron Bleac: Yeah. The Merczateers, they usually have some people around base at relatively early European times. Badnarik is closed right now, but would it be feasible to, for example, ask some Mercz to join up in the fight if their high command would accept the suggestion? We rarely, if ever, deploy together with our Mercz buddies. [11:52:24] Ron Bleac: When Badnarik opens, that is. [11:52:37] Bargo Tomsen: Allied Operations, that sounds awesome [11:53:12] Aryte Vesperia: That's entirely OK. [11:53:31] Ron Bleac: That's great. [11:54:45] Aryte Vesperia: What ellllse? [11:54:58] Ron Bleac: Nothing from me. [11:55:23] Aryte Vesperia: Anyone else want to add anything? [11:55:26] Mercury: New contact: ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic [11:55:28] Bargo Tomsen: Sir, I know we touched on this last night, but when you are able to get the corrected Predator, getting it in the vendor would help Asrta greatly. [11:55:40] Bargo Tomsen: Astra* [11:55:42] Aryte Vesperia: I sure will. I left Ethan a message about it. [11:55:49] Bargo Tomsen: Thank you sir. [11:56:03] Kryo Recreant: Is recruitment a good thing to talk about, given that Agares brought it up earlier? [11:56:50] Aryte Vesperia: Sure! [11:58:11] Aryte Vesperia: What about it, exactly? [11:58:14] Kryo Recreant: Have we given any thought to openly recruiting recently, say in New Jessie or similar places? Rather than relying on word of mouth and SLH picks alone.. c.c [11:58:58] Aryte Vesperia: Not specifically, that I am aware of. But I am open to it. More of a matter of how and who is willing to do it. [11:59:52] Kryo Recreant: Mainland expeditionary force would be cool, were it not for the risk of stuff being copybotted. [12:00:18] Aryte Vesperia: True. And really . . eh, we're probably more at a risk of being botted in NJ, then just wandering. [12:01:17] Ron Bleac: It would be pretty cool to walk around NJ, up to completely random people, and go "You ever done anythin' useful with your Second Life, son? Join the Ordo, travel the grid, meet new and interesting people!" [12:01:41] Blaze Wiles: we've gone on unofficial exploritory experditions before in the old decomissioned gear, not sure how effective they where. [12:01:42] Bargo Tomsen: And kill them in new and innovative ways! [12:02:00] Bargo Tomsen: (sorry, couldn't resist* [12:02:03] Aryte Vesperia: Haha, the opportunity to just run around and . . [12:02:10] Aryte Vesperia: See the other 99.9% of the grid. [12:02:13] Aryte Vesperia: Would be fun. [12:02:35] Bargo Tomsen: Do we have a recruiter program? [12:02:47] Aryte Vesperia: In what way? [12:03:20] Bargo Tomsen: I thought I saw a merit or something for recruiting, I wasn't sure if there was dedicated recruiters, or how you had it setup? [12:03:55] Aryte Vesperia: Recruitment merit is "I forced my friend to join and they passed training! :D" sorta. [12:04:01] Bargo Tomsen: HAHA [12:04:02] Bargo Tomsen: ok [12:04:09] Aryte Vesperia: Recruiters in Schola are the folks who sit there and make sure your app doesn't suck. [12:05:00] Agares Tretiak: (Or that in turn, you don't suck, either Or kick you up to Curia, who really makes sure you don't suck.) [12:05:09] Bargo Tomsen: We could consider a recruiter Program, like the RL militaries have, people designated as recruiters, specific title, autherozations, etc [12:05:18] Justice Capalini: curia does not like teh suck [12:05:31] Aryte Vesperia: .. Hmm. [12:05:35] Aryte Vesperia: We could do that. [12:05:50] Stealth Meiji: hmm have to head out again, what I get for showing up at 3pm my time >.> and ill miss the meeting again tonight because of work [12:05:58] Aryte Vesperia: Bye Stealth! [12:06:01] Ron Bleac: Put up a little station at NJ with some underpaid dude telling you about how much Ordo rocks. [12:06:02] Jason Backer: Bye [12:06:04] Agares Tretiak: I'd be all for it, provided they're comprised of observant folks who won't make promises of someone getting in. [12:06:14] Stealth Meiji: see ya [12:06:17] Stealth Meiji salutes! [12:06:21] Aryte Vesperia: Amen Ron. [12:06:28] Kryo Recreant: Question is, do we have enough people blessed with the power of schmoozing an a knack for sorting wheat from chaff? [12:06:44] Aryte Vesperia: Well yeah. [12:06:44] Mercury: Lost contact: Stealth Meiji [12:06:46] Aryte Vesperia: I think we do. [12:06:57] Aryte Vesperia: Like Kryo. [12:07:14] Kryo Recreant: Just because I dragged Arokh along, sir. :| [12:07:15] Agares Tretiak: Tiridates! he could do it. By killing thier pets and then nailing them to thier front doors with notes like "Join Ordo! Please. Or we kill the other cat. :D" [12:07:15] Justice Capalini (Channel 1): r [12:07:31] Aryte Vesperia: I'm going to go with a 'no' on that. [12:07:47] Aryte Vesperia: But yeah, we can definitely try some proactive recruitment. [12:07:52] Aryte Vesperia: Let's go raid a British nightclub. [12:07:55] Aryte Vesperia: And give them all apps. [12:07:55] Bargo Tomsen: To me, for for example, just random Ordo members recruiting can get hectic and confusing, Someone actually designated as a recruiter, would be able to answer Organiztion specific questions, pass out information, and be able to do on the spot simple Application reviews, to give realistic expectations. [12:08:24] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic: Ready to purge :O! [12:08:31] Aryte Vesperia: I agree, Bargo. The "recruiter" role can be expanded to fit that. [12:08:33] Ron Bleac: An easier way to recruit, that doesn't require much manpower, would be to release a series of videos detailing how awesome Ordo gets sometimes, kind of like what is displayed on our webpage. You know, kind of like "Join the army. Be the cool kid on the block" kind of thing. [12:08:57] Bargo Tomsen: Alright, and Ron's idea is very interesting as well. [12:09:02] thatguy Andel: Basically like Ordo propaganda? [12:09:07] Ron Bleac: Basically. [12:09:08] thatguy Andel: Because, to be honest, that would be pretty cool. [12:09:12] Agares Tretiak: We do need some more propaganda... [12:09:13] Aryte Vesperia: New videos would be awesome. [12:09:22] thatguy Andel: As well as new posters. [12:09:26] Ron Bleac: If you've ever seen the Propaganda videos on the Starship Troopers movies, you know what I'm talking about. [12:09:33] Agares Tretiak: Posters are part of any good propaganda. [12:09:34] Mercury: New contact: Marc Gravois [12:09:41] thatguy Andel nods. [12:09:41] Justice Capalini: or we could get that little emblem of the man that pisses on other brandnames and haave him wear an ordo cross on his back and have him pissing on all the other militaries lmao... [12:09:46] Mercury: Lost contact: Keno Pontoppidan [12:09:47] Bargo Tomsen: Have people give honest testimonials, as to why they joined Ordo, what they think of it, etc. [12:09:50] Mercury: Lost contact: ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic [12:09:55] thatguy Andel: We could go to some random sims and place posters with the link to our website. [12:10:05] Aryte Vesperia: Well. [12:10:05] thatguy Andel: Getting our name out in the 'normal' comunity. [12:10:07] Aryte Vesperia: Let's not vandalize. [12:10:08] Aryte Vesperia: Lol. [12:10:09] thatguy Andel: community* [12:10:16] thatguy Andel: Lol, well, with permission. [12:10:17] Ron Bleac: Go tag with that prim spray paint [12:10:20] Ron Bleac: "ORDO WAS HERE" [12:10:23] Vinnie Lei lowers his baseball bat [12:10:26] Bargo Tomsen: lol Ron [12:10:42] Ron Bleac: Seriously though, a new series of videos detailing combat action and every day Second Life in the Ordo would be pretty good. [12:10:54] Agares Tretiak: "Meet the Praetorian Guard" [12:10:54] Ron Bleac: Machinimas in SL are immensely popular. [12:11:00] Kryo Recreant: More non-furs necessary. Too many people have polarised opinions of Ordo and the avatar species filling its ranks. [12:11:09] Aryte Vesperia: I agree. [12:11:09] thatguy Andel: There's an idea, Agares. [12:11:11] Aryte Vesperia: And I agree [12:11:12] Aryte Vesperia: .. [12:11:17] thatguy Andel: "Met the" videos. [12:11:20] thatguy Andel: Meet* [12:11:26] Marc Gravois: LOL [12:11:26] Aryte Vesperia: But now we need someone epic to do the directing / taping. [12:11:44] thatguy Andel: We need [12:11:48] thatguy Andel: George Lucus. [12:11:54] Ron Bleac: Doesn't need to be anything special, really. A simple charge sequence can do a hell of a lot, give a bunch of dummies the bayonet etc and film it, throw in some color correction and great music and bang. [12:11:58] Bargo Tomsen: That Speiberg guy! [12:12:08] Bargo Tomsen: Speilberg* [12:12:10] thatguy Andel: But really, I have a few friends that do machinimas that I could get a hold of. [12:12:24] Justice Capalini: i would've said quiten tarentino lol or john woo [12:12:56] Aryte Vesperia: Haha. [12:12:58] Agares Tretiak: I don't have adobe aftereffects, but I do have a few ideas kicking around in my head. I'd need ot hook up with an experienced person, to make sure it was all polished, but... [12:13:16] Aryte Vesperia: I believe Devastator is pretty handy with it. [12:13:45] Agares Tretiak: I'll see if I can coerce him into being on SL long enough to help out with a project like that. [12:13:52] Intus Infinity: George Lucas has been horrible lately. [12:13:55] Aryte Vesperia: I'm sure he'd be willing to. [12:13:55] Kryo Recreant: "Meet the" videos may even lead to a parody along the lines of "Meet The Frumentarii", and parody can be twisted to work in our favour. Haha. [12:13:58] Intus Infinity: Let's do Wingnut Films [12:14:14] Agares Tretiak: "HAs anyone seen a red spy?" [12:14:21] Vinnie Lei: Spycheck! [12:14:26] Ron Bleac: "Meet the Frumentarii", a 30 second video clip of Tiridates banging someone's head into a wall, shouting "CONFESS YOUR CRIMES, HERETIC" [12:14:36] Jason Backer: I'm an Ordo [12:14:39] Jason Backer: And i'm a VG [12:14:42] Kryo Recreant: ... [12:14:43] Aryte Vesperia: Oh god. [12:14:45] Marc Gravois: LOL [12:14:46] Kryo Recreant: OH JASON [12:14:47] Intus Infinity: lol. [12:14:50] Aryte Vesperia: Oh god. [12:14:56] Aryte Vesperia: That. [12:14:59] Keller Teichmann: "Meet the Curia", a clip of Backer with a flamethrower. [12:15:03] Agares Tretiak: Actually, Tiri came up with a creepy Frumentarii video idea...Ah well. [12:15:13] Jason Backer: YES. FURRIES. BURN. [12:15:20] Aryte Vesperia facepalms. [12:15:25] Aryte Vesperia: So more videos. Yes. [12:15:26] Keller Teichmann: And Heather showing up at the end of the video, calling him his middle name. [12:15:30] Aryte Vesperia: .. [12:15:31] Aryte Vesperia: Hahahhaa. [12:15:34] Jason Backer: Wat. [12:15:36] Bargo Tomsen: XD [12:15:37] Aryte Vesperia: JASON MANUEL BACKER. [12:15:52] Jason Backer: oh so i've been given a middle name, nobody told me [12:16:03] Keller Teichmann: I thought it was Gibson [12:16:07] Aryte Vesperia: .. [12:16:08] Aryte Vesperia: Hahahaha. [12:16:16] Ron Bleac: Trinity gave me a middle name. [12:16:25] Ron Bleac: It's "Maximillian" [12:16:25] Aryte Vesperia: Videos. Yes. [12:16:26] Aryte Vesperia: Anything else? [12:16:30] Agares Tretiak: Praetorians = Heavy? "Deploying one Praetorian costs the enemy 42,000 conscripts in a single attack." *leans forward and examines his tabard and gasps in horror* WHO TOUCHED MY TABARD?" [12:16:53] Agares Tretiak: Err. [12:16:57] Aryte Vesperia: TF2 Memes </3 [12:17:00] Agares Tretiak: Morris dancers. [12:17:01] Sera Otoro: already wiped out the entire black mamba attack in a single sweep earlier... [12:17:10] Kryo Recreant: I do like the idea of Morris Dancers. [12:17:15] Sera Otoro: ... NO [12:17:17] Bargo Tomsen: LOL [12:17:19] Agares Tretiak: YES [12:17:22] Vinnie Lei: Walking around other sims if not in old gear sounded pretty cool for indirect recruiting... we face copybotting anyway every day and I'm sure everyone know when or when not to wear our awesome++ outfits. [12:17:23] Agares Tretiak: MORRIS DANCERS [12:17:54] Agares Tretiak: [12:17:55] Aryte Vesperia: Only if you dress like them. [12:18:04] Kryo Recreant: Gladius for formalwear as standard issue to commanders. [12:18:14] Agares Tretiak: Haha. [12:18:19] Bargo Tomsen: Agares, that's disturbing [12:18:21] Marc Gravois: are those like male cheerleaders or something? [12:18:34] Aryte Vesperia: e [12:18:35] Agares Tretiak: No. [12:18:36] Aryte Vesperia: Lol. [12:18:51] Aryte Vesperia: They look like they should be leading a Pride parade. [12:18:52] Aryte Vesperia: But. [12:18:55] Aryte Vesperia: Anyways. [12:19:04] Agares Tretiak: They bang sticks together in an ancient fertility dance, essentially. YOu go figure out what the sticks resemble and WHY they're being banged together. [12:19:12] Aryte Vesperia: ... [12:19:15] Intus Infinity: o_o [12:19:16] Bargo Tomsen: Lawls [12:19:24] Justice Capalini: wow [12:19:24] Aryte Vesperia: Moving on. [12:19:35] Aryte Vesperia: Anything else? [12:19:47] Jason Backer: William Shatner. [12:19:56] Aryte Vesperia: Anything serious? [12:20:11] Bargo Tomsen: Plans to make Chronus a full sim, is that a set in stone thing? [12:20:11] Marc Gravois: military parades :o? [12:20:34] Aryte Vesperia: Funding is the issue, Bargo. [12:20:50] Jason Backer: I had something. [12:21:02] Aryte Vesperia: Considering giving single sim combat a try, then let people decide whether or not they want to keep Chronus. [12:21:12] Bargo Tomsen: I see, alright. [12:21:31] Aryte Vesperia: Manuel? [12:21:35] Kryo Recreant: Still considering one of those big sims? [12:21:48] Aryte Vesperia: If even possible, Kryo. [12:21:58] Mercury: Lost contact: Marc Gravois [12:21:59] Aryte Vesperia: Jason, go ahead. [12:22:02] Kryo Recreant crosses his fingers... [12:23:11] Desereck Creeggan is Offline [12:23:12] Jason Backer: Perhaps a little reconfiguration of the front line. Perhaps something a little more obviously defensive such as trenches? 40k Style? [12:23:19] Mercury: Lost contact: Desereck Creeggan [12:23:27] Aryte Vesperia: Yeah, I'm down with that. [12:23:29] Jason Backer: At the moment all we have is people standing on the barridcades and then adding a barricade on top [12:23:36] Jason Backer: From the HUD. [12:23:39] Aryte Vesperia: Lol, yes. [12:23:56] Jason Backer: http://homepage.mac....ia/IMG_3338.jpg [12:23:57] Aryte Vesperia: We could stand for some "battle wear." [12:23:58] Ron Bleac: A trench line would be pretty awesome, perhaps if we broke up the stone surface and got out the shovels, that'd be pretty cool. [12:24:02] Jason Backer: A bit like that would be nice. [12:24:10] Mercury: New contact: Marc Gravois [12:24:15] Aryte Vesperia: I agree. [12:24:17] Bargo Tomsen: That's pretty cool looking [12:24:20] Ron Bleac: Have a second trench line on this side of the river, and charge over. That'd be pretty cool too. [12:24:31] Inoue Katsu: that looks like the titan we once had [12:24:41] Inoue Katsu: with trenches and tunnels [12:24:53] Inoue Katsu: where iron man came to attack and sucked ass and put it on youtube anyways [12:25:02] Bargo Tomsen: xD [12:25:06] Vinnie Lei: and all that's then left is a big ship in the sky with bombs :p [12:25:41] Agares Tretiak: No Space ships in the sky,please. VV was a travesty. :( [12:26:01] Sera Otoro: it was a legend [12:26:06] Bargo Tomsen: New Jessie did that, with ship and nukes, great way it was to kill the sim [12:26:07] Aryte Vesperia: Indeedly do. [12:26:17] FireFox Breed: i have a headake [12:26:18] FireFox Breed: @.@ [12:26:19] Aryte Vesperia: All righty. Anything else? [12:26:30] Blaze Wiles: well since there is a large concentration of european based people in one room I'd like to bring up Operation Brum if we're done with other topics. [12:26:49] Aryte Vesperia: Aye? [12:27:01] Sera Otoro: big euro ordo meet up... [12:27:32] FireFox Breed is Offline [12:28:06] Mercury: Lost contact: FireFox Breed [12:28:14] Genostrike Sautereau: 0. [12:28:20] Genostrike Sautereau: oops [12:28:32] Whiskersnout Watanabe is Offline [12:28:36] Blaze Wiles: it's been stoping and starting for a year or so now, if it's to go anywhere I was wondering first off who would be actually interested in meeting up (presumably in birmingham but not set in stone) and second what people might like to do. [12:29:13] Ron Bleac: Airsoft, paintball, out in the woods for 2 days, sleeping bags, tents and that jazz. That'd be pretty awesome. [12:29:28] Kryo Recreant: I would be up for it, as would Arokh. Paintball also appeals. [12:29:42] Sera Otoro: prefer airsofting... [12:30:00] Kryo Recreant: Never been airsofting. [12:30:04] Vinnie Lei: I'd be delighted, if I'd have enough money in savings after AC. [12:30:37] Blaze Wiles: Airsoft was one thing I was thinking off my last paintball trip left me £200 out of pocket, if there is enought interest I was willing to look into renting a site [12:31:21] Kryo Recreant: :D [12:31:43] Ron Bleac: I'd be down for that [12:32:03] Aryte Vesperia: \o/ [12:32:12] Vinnie Lei: Who's gonna kidnap Aryte? [12:32:17] Aryte Vesperia: Lol. [12:32:27] Kryo Recreant: I'll try winning the lottery and see what happens [12:32:29] Inoue Katsu: me [12:32:36] Vinnie Lei: I could save up some extra space in my luggage when I go back to europe >.> [12:32:41] Inoue Katsu: when is AC anyways [12:32:48] Vinnie Lei: 24-27th of june [12:32:59] Inoue Katsu: rly ? thats actually when i have vacation >.> [12:33:02] Mercury: Lost contact: Sania Werefox [12:33:07] Aryte Vesperia: Good. Defend Titan. [12:33:09] Intus Infinity: LOL [12:33:11] Inoue Katsu: lol [12:33:15] Vinnie Lei: XD [12:33:37] Aryte Vesperia: Anything eeelllse? [12:34:08] Kryo Recreant: Do you want a personal fanfare composing? [12:34:54] Ron Bleac: Aryte, I have nothing serious to say. But could you like, call in a precision stryke from some high flying Imperial warship onto that Eyjäflajallajökyl place or something, it's dropping ash in my backyard. [12:35:33] Vinnie Lei: Not only in yer backyard.. but I wanna go to AC too, damnit >:C [12:35:49] Sosarin Demar is Online [12:35:50] Kryo Recreant: ...Ordo trip to Lollapalooza what? [12:35:57] Justice Capalini: valcanos suck ass, im glad i dont live near one. [12:36:17] Aryte Vesperia: Indeed. [12:36:25] Aryte Vesperia: Indeed. [12:36:38] Aryte Vesperia: On that note, good meeting and thank you all for coming. [12:36:49] Vinnie Lei: <3! [12:36:51] Aryte Vesperia: Someone go lead a damn raid. I'll be back in an hour or two. Going to write notes for meeting. [12:36:51] Inoue Katsu: nice meeting you too sir :] [12:36:56] Inoue Katsu: finally! [12:36:58] Inoue Katsu: after all this time [12:37:01] Sera Otoro: haha [12:37:02] Justice Capalini: indeed it was our pleasure to spend time with you sir! [12:37:06] Aryte Vesperia: Inoue you retard. [12:37:07] Aryte Vesperia: Lol. [12:37:11] Inoue Katsu: haha [12:37:16] Justice Capalini: chuck-e-cheese soon sir? [12:37:18] Ron Bleac: I finally got to see Aryte! [12:37:19] Aryte Vesperia: Dismissed.

Hello everyone, I'm Bargo Tomsen. I'm a recent addition to Ordo and am going through the Schola training at the time of this posting. I was introduced to Ordo by my friend Blaze Wiles, and so far it's a very intriguing experience. I may seem the quiet type when you're around me, but I'm always willing to engage in conversation.