Astra General Meeting - 30MAR11

[Wolf Shaman]

[2011-03-30 15:07:54] Ethan Schuman: Alright then... let's get started.

[2011-03-30 15:08:54] Ethan Schuman: Palaestra is here. Wing commander is here. Celeres(?) command is here. Tactical squadron is here. Aquila flight leadership is here. Reapers flight leadership is here.

[2011-03-30 15:09:50] Ethan Schuman: As you all know, Friday is April 1st. April 1st is the Roman new year, so that's when I want Astra to come out swinging.

[2011-03-30 15:10:12] Ethan Schuman: Today, we'll be discussing leadership expectations and future goals.

[2011-03-30 15:11:29] Ethan Schuman: If you have questions, please raise your hand, but wait until you are called on.

[2011-03-30 15:11:51] Ethan Schuman: The first thing that I want to get out of the way is this:

[2011-03-30 15:12:21] Ethan Schuman: In the past, Astra has been able to just slide by with the bare minimum.

[2011-03-30 15:12:48] Ethan Schuman: This ends now.

[2011-03-30 15:13:42] Ethan Schuman: Also in the past, Astra has been bogged down with red tape, protocols, and all sorts of adminstrative junk.

[2011-03-30 15:13:45] Ethan Schuman: This ends now.

[2011-03-30 15:15:02] Ethan Schuman: Astra 2.0 will be transitioning to a new style of management. While it may sound less professional, it is a far better way to approach our problems.

[2011-03-30 15:16:04] Ethan Schuman: Dynamic leadership. This is a method of command that allows us to adapt on the fly to new problems as they arise, while still keeping other traditional ones in check.

[2011-03-30 15:17:08] Ethan Schuman: In short, we do whatever we need to when we need to do it.

[2011-03-30 15:17:43] Ethan Schuman: If we start to have problems with how our current method is getting activity, then we come up with something new and roll with it.

[2011-03-30 15:20:10] Ethan Schuman: Now, with that out of the way, let's talk about our biggest issue: Activity.

[2011-03-30 15:20:45] Ethan Schuman: Our activity is rather dismal right now. This is because we lack two things: Incentive, and opportunity.

[2011-03-30 15:20:58] Ethan Schuman: I will address opportunity first.

[2011-03-30 15:21:21] Ethan Schuman: The Ordo as a whole has certain goals for activity that they like to be met.

[2011-03-30 15:22:09] Ethan Schuman: Starting Friday, Astra will also have activity goals.

[2011-03-30 15:22:53] Ethan Schuman: The first of these is our nightly Grand Melees. They'll be making a return. This falls to the Tactical Squadron commander and XO to accomplish.

[2011-03-30 15:23:56] Ethan Schuman: Nightly Grand Melee format will remain as usual unless a change needs to be made.

[2011-03-30 15:23:57] Sebris Montpark: Sorry for the delay, Things at school ran late

[2011-03-30 15:24:26] Ethan Schuman: I'll discuss that later with Tactical Squadron command.

[2011-03-30 15:24:47] Ethan Schuman: The next of these expectations is training.

[2011-03-30 15:25:15] Ethan Schuman: I have expanded Palaestra's mission role to encompass all Astra training.

[2011-03-30 15:26:26] Ethan Schuman: This does not mean that only Palaestra can run training exercises. Motivated individuals still can too. All it means is that Palaestra is responsible for making sure that general Astra strategic training objectives are being met in terms of both quantity and quality.

[2011-03-30 15:27:02] Ethan Schuman: Palaestra training has for categories, with different priorities.

[2011-03-30 15:27:16] Ethan Schuman: The first of these is basic training.

[2011-03-30 15:27:54] Ethan Schuman: Basic training is the most important priority. Palaestra members will go out of their way to make sure that new members are trained in basic fighters ASAP.

[2011-03-30 15:28:35] Ethan Schuman: Palaestra is responsible for making sure that all new pilots are trained and assigned to a flight within 72 hours of joining. This is a reasonable goal.

[2011-03-30 15:28:57] Fox Cheri raises hir hand

[2011-03-30 15:29:04] Ethan Schuman: Hold questions for now, please.

[2011-03-30 15:30:17] Ethan Schuman: As soon as basic flight training is complete, pilots are assigned to a flight on the spot. If flight leaders are not available, then Tactical Squadron command decides where they go. If Tactical Squadron command is unavailable, Wing command places them.

[2011-03-30 15:31:27] Ethan Schuman: If NONE of those individuals are available at that moment, the Palaestra instructor who graduates the pilot has the authority to assign the pilot to a flight on a provisional basis, pending approval from Tactical Squadron command.

[2011-03-30 15:32:10] Ethan Schuman: Setting these goals will allow pilots to get through training and into the mix much faster than under current expectations, thus allowing less time for interest drop to occur during downtime.

[2011-03-30 15:33:53] Ethan Schuman: The second Palaestra training objective is advanced qualifications. Those include the Thanatos, Liberator, Thantanemesis if we continue to employ it, and other aircraft.

[2011-03-30 15:34:29] Ethan Schuman: I would like all pilots certified on our advanced aircraft within a week or so of being assigned to a flight.

[2011-03-30 15:35:30] Ethan Schuman: The third Palaestra training type is standard training. Dogfights, troop insertion while under fire, bombing runs, and the like.

[2011-03-30 15:36:00] Ethan Schuman: The fourth and final Palaestra training goal is something that we have had a lot of success with in the past.

[2011-03-30 15:36:54] Ethan Schuman: Recreational training. This can be just about anything, from drive by musket attacks from Liberators to Adjudicator trap shooting to hoping around on Yoshis with melee weapons.

[2011-03-30 15:37:38] Ethan Schuman: The objective of recreational training is to break up the monotony of standard training, which, let's face it... dogfights night after night get dull pretty quickly.

[2011-03-30 15:38:24] Ethan Schuman: Recreational training also increases morale and unit cohesion, and that is why I have moved it from a casual, informal activity to a mandated training priority.

[2011-03-30 15:38:59] Ethan Schuman: Are there any questions about Palaestra training activity types?

[2011-03-30 15:39:32] Ethan Schuman: Good. Moving on.

[2011-03-30 15:39:50] Ethan Schuman: Now, for the Tactical Squadron.

[2011-03-30 15:40:26] Ethan Schuman: Wait, where's Fox? Do you still have a question?

[2011-03-30 15:41:20] Fox Cheri: Yes Sir. I was just confused when You said training types.

[2011-03-30 15:41:26] Fox Cheri: Well. Here goes.

[2011-03-30 15:43:40] Ethan Schuman: And he crashes.

[2011-03-30 15:43:58] Blaze Wiles: sods law in operation there Ethan

[2011-03-30 15:44:26] Fox Cheri: Sorry about that. Annoying computer...

[2011-03-30 15:44:38] Ethan Schuman: Quite alright. Still have your question?

[2011-03-30 15:44:46] Fox Cheri: Yes Sir

[2011-03-30 15:46:24] Fox Cheri: My concern is that with the 72 hour goal, then there might be more stress around the activity level as well. As all know, phase three is a problematic phase because of the group dogfights, and there are trainees who only gets on when there is low activity, rendering a Phase 3 almost impossible to achieve. Unless changes are made to this, then how can this goal be achieved Sir?

[2011-03-30 15:48:23] Ethan Schuman: There is another aspect I was going to touch on after Tactical Squadron expectations, but I'll toss it out now. I'm going to be making a special version of the Predator and issuing it to Terra people. This version will ONLY work when a Palaestra instructor throws a switch to activate them. That way, Terra members can provide targets when we otherwise wouldn't have any other available.

[2011-03-30 15:49:23] Ethan Schuman: As an added side benefit, exposing Terra members to flight has the potential to increase interest and possibly cause transfers.

[2011-03-30 15:50:12] Ethan Schuman: Which, don't get me wrong, I'm not endorsing member ganking, but if Terra members find that they're interested in flight...

[2011-03-30 15:50:18] Ethan Schuman: Well, I'm not one to stop them.

[2011-03-30 15:50:49] Sebris Montpark: if i may add

[2011-03-30 15:50:54] Fox Cheri: Thank You for answering my question prompty Sir

[2011-03-30 15:51:31] Ethan Schuman: Go for it, Seb.

[2011-03-30 15:51:33] Sebris Montpark: I allowed some terra members on my last phase 3 to participate as well using the TI F-22s since i didnt get enough astra. It was very helpful

[2011-03-30 15:52:14] Ethan Schuman: Any other questions regarding training?

[2011-03-30 15:52:32] Sebris Montpark: No questions.

[2011-03-30 15:52:43] Fox Cheri: None Sir.

[2011-03-30 15:52:57] Acheron Gloom: Not exactly Palaestra stuff

[2011-03-30 15:53:01] Acheron Gloom: but should we do infantry trainings, too

[2011-03-30 15:53:13] Acheron Gloom: Maybe I missed it, if so I apologize, doing a schola phase in IMs.

[2011-03-30 15:53:43] Ethan Schuman: We are going to. I was going to allow Tandem to mention that, but Astra's role is going to be expanding to encompass ground duties as well, so we will be doing dedicated infantry trainings and raids.

[2011-03-30 15:54:42] Acheron Gloom: Got it.

[2011-03-30 15:54:53] Ethan Schuman: Another thing I forgot is this: If at any point, we find our current base of instructors to be insufficient, then Astra officers will also conduct Palaestra training.

[2011-03-30 15:55:00] Ethan Schuman: (After being certified, of course.)

[2011-03-30 15:55:17] Zerowinged Vasiliev: If I may, on that note.

[2011-03-30 15:55:25] Zerowinged Vasiliev: Mentione one thing

[2011-03-30 15:56:05] Ethan Schuman: Go for it.

[2011-03-30 15:56:44] Zerowinged Vasiliev: We are currently looking for two more instructors. I have a list of people who are willing but I would like to put it out here; Two more compitant and avalible people will really assist in the long run.

[2011-03-30 15:56:54] Zerowinged Vasiliev: Throwing a bone here.

[2011-03-30 15:57:04] Zerowinged Vasiliev: Continue, please. That is all from me.

[2011-03-30 15:58:30] Ethan Schuman: Alright. Now on to flight lead expectations.

[2011-03-30 15:59:11] Ethan Schuman: Traditionally, flight leaders have just been expected to check in with flight members once a week and file reports based on that.

[2011-03-30 15:59:52] Ethan Schuman: I'm upping that. I want flight leaders to stay in constant communication with members of their flight. Talk, chat, hang out, RAID TOGETHER

[2011-03-30 16:00:29] Ethan Schuman: Flight leaders should be more than just info relay points. I want you guys to rally your pilots and make them feel like a team.

[2011-03-30 16:00:43] Disembodied Hand raises hand

[2011-03-30 16:00:56] Ethan Schuman: Dis.

[2011-03-30 16:01:43] Disembodied Hand: On that, I know we are getting that office for astra, maybe we should consider a form of pilots lounge in one of the corners, potentially add flight related boards

[2011-03-30 16:01:57] Disembodied Hand: Seeing as im sure we dont need all that space for actual... offices

[2011-03-30 16:03:16] Ethan Schuman: While I haven't done anything more than initial brainstorming, one thing I've wanted to do for a long while is set up a sim where pilots who are really active can have skyboxes.

[2011-03-30 16:03:27] Blaze Wiles: if I may Ethan

[2011-03-30 16:03:43] Ethan Schuman: Go for it, Blaze.

[2011-03-30 16:05:17] Blaze Wiles: I'm sure we can make a pilot lounge on the top floof, since we have that entire floor to ourselves, and it is close to our launching point if we're needed in the air, which is probably a better idea than sticking it in a officer on teh floor bellow thts going to be a bit difficult to get out of and into commbat

[2011-03-30 16:05:57] Ethan Schuman: We'll talk about a pilot's lounge later. We just hit the one hour mark and I haven't gotten into the important stuff yet.

[2011-03-30 16:06:04] Blaze Wiles: and we already have a psudo lounge area with the sofa

[2011-03-30 16:06:20] Ethan Schuman: That's fluff. We'll worry about meat first.

[2011-03-30 16:06:33] Ethan Schuman: Back to flight expectations.

[2011-03-30 16:07:14] Ethan Schuman: I'm not placing concrete guidelines on you guys, because then we foster the mindset of "checklist leadership"

[2011-03-30 16:08:00] Ethan Schuman: Checklist leadership has been very bad for us. Instead, we're going to go with a sort of organic "feel"

[2011-03-30 16:09:12] Ethan Schuman: It'll be more of an informal gauge to evaluate how flight leadership is doing. If everyone seems to be meeting, collaborating, participating... then flight leadership is doing a good job. If not, then they aren't.

[2011-03-30 16:10:27] Ethan Schuman: I'm also going to expect more than just reports out of flight leaders. I want you guys to be active. Facilitate group activity. Encourage people to come to trainings and go on raids.

[2011-03-30 16:11:14] Ethan Schuman: Hell, hold board game nights if you want. Just keep people together and active. We need an esprit de corps, and you guys are on the front lines of developing that.

[2011-03-30 16:12:29] Ethan Schuman: Tactical squadron leadership will be overseeing you guys and helping the flights to coordinate with one another.

[2011-03-30 16:12:55] Ethan Schuman: Basically, you worry about your flight first for administrative purposes.

[2011-03-30 16:13:13] Ethan Schuman: Any slacking or shortcomings will be addressed by Tactical Squadron command.

[2011-03-30 16:13:42] Ethan Schuman: They'll also be relaying information up to me, so I can talk to Palaestra and have them modify their curriculum.

[2011-03-30 16:14:06] Ethan Schuman: Any questions on flight leadership?

[2011-03-30 16:14:37] Rei Kuhr: I'd like to make a few comments.

[2011-03-30 16:14:47] Ethan Schuman: Make them fast.

[2011-03-30 16:15:04] Ethan Schuman: Actually, don't.

[2011-03-30 16:15:13] Ethan Schuman: You'll have a better opportunity here in a few minutes.

[2011-03-30 16:15:20] Rei Kuhr: Understood.

[2011-03-30 16:15:58] Ethan Schuman: Base levels have been addressed. I'll talk to you all a little bit about what's above your heads.

[2011-03-30 16:16:28] Ethan Schuman: There are two components to Astra: The wing, and Palaestra.

[2011-03-30 16:17:04] Ethan Schuman: Underneath the wing is our elite unit, the Tactical Squadron, and Reserves & Activities.

[2011-03-30 16:18:27] Ethan Schuman: Each spot, except for Wing Commander and Reserves & Activites, has two people at the top. In addition to this, areas of responsibility overlap. One of our greatest problems in the past has been administrative burnout, so by creating command redundancies, we can greatly lessen any impact from this.

[2011-03-30 16:19:28] Ethan Schuman: So, unlike in the past, it's okay for you leaders to take a step back and breathe for a moment if you need to. Just let others know, and we'll adapt.

[2011-03-30 16:21:38] Ethan Schuman: Now, that being said...

[2011-03-30 16:21:57] Ethan Schuman: I'm not like Sosarin. I'm not like Nrom. I'm not like Aryte.

[2011-03-30 16:22:32] Ethan Schuman: I have a very distinct, unique style of leadership, and I expect certain things from my subordinates.

[2011-03-30 16:23:01] Ethan Schuman: I expect nothing more than the best each of you can give, but I accept nothing less.

[2011-03-30 16:24:17] Ethan Schuman: Make no mistake... our situation is grim. Air combat in this community is dying. There has been half serious talk about "Astra is nothing more than a specialized Terra alpha squad."

[2011-03-30 16:24:53] Xoza Tyron: >:O

[2011-03-30 16:25:08] Ethan Schuman: We are fighting for our life. Our combined efforts will determine the fate of not just Astra, and not just Ordo, but air combat in this community entirely.

[2011-03-30 16:25:36] Ethan Schuman: This is our last stand. We cannot fail. We WILL NOT fail.

[2011-03-30 16:26:04] Sebris Montpark nods

[2011-03-30 16:26:33] Ethan Schuman: Together, we all work towards a common agenda. That means each of us doing what needs to be done to see that agenda through... even if that means a shift here and there.

[2011-03-30 16:27:48] Ethan Schuman: This battle is going to take everything that we have. I need you all to know that my expectations of you are high, and that unlike in the past, if you fail to perform to the best of your abilities, you will be replaced if necessary.

[2011-03-30 16:28:40] Ethan Schuman: My fundamental responsibility is to those in the lower ranks. It is my job to make sure they're having a blast.

[2011-03-30 16:28:57] Ethan Schuman: And because it is my job, it is also your job.

[2011-03-30 16:29:33] Ethan Schuman: This will be a tough fight. I cannot afford to look back and wonder if my officers are going to be there or not.

[2011-03-30 16:30:22] Ethan Schuman: The mission is our first and only concern. There is no place for vanity, prestige, or self promotion.

[2011-03-30 16:31:39] Ethan Schuman: Your rank... means nothing. Your merits... mean nothing. All the pretty, shiny things you have, and special recognitions... nothing.

[2011-03-30 16:31:52] Ethan Schuman: All that matters is the mission.

[2011-03-30 16:32:44] Ethan Schuman: If you stop to tell me that your performance is slipping because you don't feel like you're getting the recognition you deserve, then I'll tell you to shut the fuck up or get the fuck out.

[2011-03-30 16:33:30] Ethan Schuman: There is no place on my team for individuals concerned solely about their careers.

[2011-03-30 16:34:11] Ethan Schuman: I'm not telling you that you won't be recognized if you're doing well. To the contrary, if we're doing well, then I'm happy, and we're all happy.

[2011-03-30 16:35:23] Ethan Schuman: What I am telling you is that if you're expecting promoatz n meritz n cool stuff, then you shouldn't be in an upper tier, because in this division, it's all about your duty.

[2011-03-30 16:36:42] Ethan Schuman: It is MORE than fine if you want to step back, at any time. You will not be shamed in the slightest. I can be pretty strict, and my leadership style is far from lovable by everyone. I will endeavor to make sure you guys are happy.

[2011-03-30 16:37:18] Ethan Schuman: And also, I should tell you that I'm glad each and every one of you is here. If you didn't have the potential to make Astra great, you wouldn't be here.

[2011-03-30 16:38:01] Ethan Schuman: If I do get strict with you, it is not because I hate you or don't appreciate you, but only because I need you to help keep your part of Astra up better.

[2011-03-30 16:39:28] Ethan Schuman: I will never make any decision out of malice.

[2011-03-30 16:40:26] Ethan Schuman: Well, I take that back. I might get pissed off and order a bombing campaign on some other military because they were talking trash, but emotion will not affect any internal policy.

[2011-03-30 16:40:29] Ethan Schuman: ;p

[2011-03-30 16:40:50] Ethan Schuman: Does anyone have any questions before I get into objectives?

[2011-03-30 16:40:51] Fox Cheri chuckles

[2011-03-30 16:42:24] Ethan Schuman: Alright. Bottom line: If you need to step back or step down, at any time, just tell me. I won't be mad at all, and I'll do everything I can do to keep you happy.

[2011-03-30 16:42:46] Ethan Schuman: I only get upset if you slack off and stuff starts to falter as a result.

[2011-03-30 16:43:14] Ethan Schuman: Now, for branch objectives.

[2011-03-30 16:43:53] Ethan Schuman: ...actually, before we do that, it'd probably be a good idea to go over the new command layout so you each know what you need to pay attention to.

[2011-03-30 16:44:46] Ethan Schuman: Astra high command will consist of Nikki and myself.

[2011-03-30 16:45:26] Ethan Schuman: The Astra wing will be led by Wolfshaman. Palaestra will be run by Tandem (Zerowinged), with Sebris as his XO.

[2011-03-30 16:46:12] Ethan Schuman: Our elite unit will be led by Scarlet, with Acheron as his XO.

[2011-03-30 16:46:47] Ethan Schuman: The Tactical Squadron will be commanded by Rei Kuhr, with Disembodied Hand as his XO.

[2011-03-30 16:47:13] Ethan Schuman: Aquila will be led by Drasamax, with Wulf as her XO.

[2011-03-30 16:47:29] Ethan Schuman: Reapers will be led by Fox, with Xoza as his XO.

[2011-03-30 16:48:08] Ethan Schuman: We are looking tentatively at reactivating our third flight, Caellum.

[2011-03-30 16:48:40] Ethan Schuman: I hate that name, though, so if/when it is opened, it may be under a different name.

[2011-03-30 16:49:15] Ethan Schuman: Reserves and Activites will be managed by Blaze.

[2011-03-30 16:49:53] Ethan Schuman: That's our new administrative structure. Does anyone have any questions?

[2011-03-30 16:51:25] Ethan Schuman: Awesome.

[2011-03-30 16:52:25] Ethan Schuman: Alright. Unit expectations.

[2011-03-30 16:54:34] Ethan Schuman: First of all, these are daily expecations. We probably won't be meeting them right off the bat, but I'd like to get to them soon.

[2011-03-30 16:54:44] Ethan Schuman: They're pretty simple.

[2011-03-30 16:54:55] Ethan Schuman: I want a Grand Melee run every night.

[2011-03-30 16:55:20] Ethan Schuman: That's up to Tactical Squadron command to make sure it happens. I don't care who runs it, so long as it happens.

[2011-03-30 16:56:05] Ethan Schuman: I want one training run per day.

[2011-03-30 16:56:41] Ethan Schuman: Ideally, I'd like said training to involve two or more people, so a Phase 3 would count.

[2011-03-30 16:56:48] Ethan Schuman: But I won't be picky at first.

[2011-03-30 16:57:23] Ethan Schuman: Lastly, I want 10 raid slots filled by Astra personnel daily.

[2011-03-30 16:57:54] Disembodied Hand raises hand

[2011-03-30 16:58:27] Ethan Schuman: This will be dependent upon how many raids go out, and how big they are, but I'd like to reach for that, even if we have to run our own dedicated raids.

[2011-03-30 16:58:39] Ethan Schuman: Disembodied.

[2011-03-30 16:58:43] Disembodied Hand: for the record, thats 10 astra members participating in raids, not 10 raids with astra memebers right?

[2011-03-30 16:59:02] Ethan Schuman: Yes, though the second would be amazing.

[2011-03-30 16:59:07] Disembodied Hand: ha

[2011-03-30 16:59:11] Sebris Montpark: second that

[2011-03-30 16:59:33] Ethan Schuman: If we were running 10 raids a day, we could probably make a good case for annexing part of Terra, lol.

[2011-03-30 17:00:15] Ethan Schuman: This doesn't necessarily mean 10 unique people. One person can go on 10 raids and that will fill my expectations.

[2011-03-30 17:00:55] Acheron Gloom: k got it

[2011-03-30 17:00:58] Ethan Schuman: These are not major expectations. We can meet them.

[2011-03-30 17:00:59] Acheron Gloom: lead 10, 1-person raids per day

[2011-03-30 17:01:56] Ethan Schuman: Now... I need to meet with each command team individually, but before we do that, I want to run an idea by all of you and don't want to wait until Saturday.

[2011-03-30 17:02:34] Ethan Schuman: For us, activity incentive is hard to come by. In Terra, you just need a rifle, so there's lots of stuff you can unlock for fun.

[2011-03-30 17:02:53] Ethan Schuman: For Astra, you need access to everything we have. Unlocks are pretty much pointless.

[2011-03-30 17:03:46] Ethan Schuman: So I had an idea for a different approach... group unlocks.

[2011-03-30 17:04:27] Ethan Schuman: Instead of people individually unlocking a piece of gear, we put forward a project, like a gunship.

[2011-03-30 17:04:57] Ethan Schuman: After working out the specifics, Nikki and I sit down with Aryte, and we determine a cost value for it.

[2011-03-30 17:05:32] Ethan Schuman: Then, everybody in Astra works together, accumulating points as a team.

[2011-03-30 17:05:51] Sebris Montpark: oooooh

[2011-03-30 17:05:53] Sebris Montpark: o.o

[2011-03-30 17:06:24] Ethan Schuman: Raids? Points. Trainings? Points. "Accidentally" shooting Hokusai while in the sky? Points.

[2011-03-30 17:06:33] Rei Kuhr: (Being dragged away for dinner, be back in a few)

[2011-03-30 17:07:39] Ethan Schuman: When Astra as a whole has earned up enough points to open the unlock, it becomes available for everyone.

[2011-03-30 17:10:13] Ethan Schuman: After that, we enter a two week competition period.

[2011-03-30 17:10:39] Ethan Schuman: During those two weeks, the flights will compete amongst themselves in a series of competitions and challenges.

[2011-03-30 17:11:37] Ethan Schuman: At the end of the two weeks, the flight with the most points gets to offer major input as to what the next unlock is. We take it to Aryte, get it approved, assign a point total, and the race begins again.

[2011-03-30 17:11:53] Ethan Schuman: How does that sound to you guys?

[2011-03-30 17:12:20] Fox Cheri raises hir hand

[2011-03-30 17:12:30] Ethan Schuman: Fox.

[2011-03-30 17:13:17] Fox Cheri: I find that a good idea. I personally like the group unlock initiative. So, yes. A good approach and can catch more interested people to Astra

[2011-03-30 17:13:35] Ookamiwulf Lemton: mhmm

[2011-03-30 17:14:19] Ethan Schuman: Downsides are that some may not do their part and just coast through to let the others, but honestly... the unlocks are only useful if you're active, and if you're coasting during the unlock periods, you won't use them anyways.

[2011-03-30 17:15:12] Ethan Schuman: Do you all like this idea?

[2011-03-30 17:15:56] Rei Kuhr: (back)

[2011-03-30 17:16:10] Zerowinged Vasiliev: I just got back so excuse my absence in answering, trying to catch up

[2011-03-30 17:16:13] Sebris Montpark: It sounds good to me. I like it

[2011-03-30 17:16:22] Rei Kuhr: Would be interesting to use the two week competition to also demonstrate the new technology.

[2011-03-30 17:16:23] Drasamax Python: Yes

[2011-03-30 17:16:30] Rei Kuhr: A combined airshow and competition.

[2011-03-30 17:16:46] Ethan Schuman: Awesome.

[2011-03-30 17:17:12] Ethan Schuman: Alright. Unless Nikki has anything further for you guys, we'll start the individual talks now.

[2011-03-30 17:17:33] Nikki4 Aquitaine: I don't :P I just need to talk to you after this briefly

[2011-03-30 17:17:37] Nikki4 Aquitaine: (Ethan)

[2011-03-30 17:18:17] Ethan Schuman: I need to talk to you last of the group, so should we talk now, or wait?

[2011-03-30 17:18:29] Nikki4 Aquitaine: It can wait :P

[2011-03-30 17:20:24] Ethan Schuman: Alright then. Group meeting is dismissed. Aqulia leadership, stick around.