Distension discussion

[project dragon]

Is there a reason why the bases of distension has to mimic the base of TW?

Why not have a call for new base designs? Unless there is a reason for the TW base, in which case, I think the actual flag room is alright, but the entrance to the flag room could use some more breathing space.

[dako]

My point was that if we had more people, it would be interesting to play the same ship, it would be more competitive. But we havent had a 14v14 in the 1-3PM host for at least 2 weeks now.

Also - back in november, qan said there would be special RP multiplier events (example - a 2x multiplier for the session for everyone). This would draw people in (if announced). Are these still a possibility?

[DankNuggets]

God I fucking hate it when you type an essay and it just dissapears on you

1- first off, i want to say that the no ship changes while rearming is pretty annoying to say the least. many times if i see we need a shark to rep mines, i'll just wait until i die and switch. too bad that i'm not used to having to rearm to switch, so i get spec'd, lagout, and then end up in the ship I tried to switch OUT of, only to end up hitting esc 8 too soon and repeat the process. Finally, i wait to rearm, and then BOOM, d/c'd for too many ship changes. I suggest scrapping this rule for a better one to address whatever bug it was intended to correct. If not, maybe don't allow people to attach until they rearm as well, so they don't mistakenly do what i did.

2- the schedule sucks, but i realize it's the best we could have done given the circumstances. I think the idea of moving the 1-3 slot to either 5-7 or 6-8 sounds better than just blocking off 8-12, which could stagnate and not allow europeans to play. I'm much more likely to play 5-8 area when getting off of work than 9-11 when going out with friends, sleeping, or w/e. There definitely needs to be a big weekend presence now that TWL is over. Another weekend event would be great, if it's feasible. The multiplier events sound like a great way to renew interest as well.

3- i think the flagroom is fine for now. we've got half the people we had in them in BETA (with everyone rank 50+) and it seemed to work ok then. if you do make it bigger, then i'd suggest adding some more cover as well. maybe even another "ear" on the sides or top. won't look exactly like TW base, but will provide another spot to hide in and recover.

we need to try to get more people playing again, and adding more time slots and possible weekend events are a great way to do it.

[Sketch_hs]

please fix brick already....

[Stabwound]

Due to lack of interest in the 1-3pm time slot, we're moving it up to 3-5pm (EDT/GMT-4) for a trial run. This is effective immediately.

Also, for the weekend, there are usually weekend events hosting around 3-5pm, so there's no point in having anything scheduled around then. How about 7-10pm EDT Saturday/Sunday night (getting rid of the crappy 1-4am thing)?

[Peace_Maker]

Yes bigger FR with more open space. The more open space the better as far as I am concerned. Who needs cover when you can thrust fast enough to dodge in open space, cover just gets in the way and gives levi/javs another target to inflict damage.

[KuNi]

Also, for the weekend, there are usually weekend events hosting around 3-5pm, so there's no point in having anything scheduled around then. How about 7-10pm EDT Saturday/Sunday night (getting rid of the crappy 1-4am thing)?

The weekend should really be where the most host time is, people have a lot more time on their hands, no school or work. I think there should be more than 3 hours on the weekend, when there is four on weekdays. Maybe 7:30-12:30pm or two hosts, 5-7pm and 8:30-11:30pm

[kthx]

Sure, Distension all weekend for all I care, until Draft Tournament and then its off again.

[PaulOakenfold]

until Draft Tournament and then its off again.

He used to go by the name Phizey. HTH.

[Peace_Maker]

We have kthx's approval!!! That is the final word. We should have distension all weekend. Thank you, oh thank you kthx!

[PaulOakenfold]

Sex_Maker

[Peace_Maker]

I am what I am. Originally I picked the name because I was joining the Air Force and it had a double meaning. I am getting out next year (finally!) so I changed to wicked baser if you are not up to date on that info.

[Stabwound]

Due to constant server recycles Distension will not be running until further notice. It sucks, but there have been recycles nearly twice a week during Distension and that's just not acceptable. Sorry.

[H.M.S. Stargazer]

Again huh?

[Stabwound]

edit: qan submitted the fixes and it should be okay to test again.

So... game on! :P