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Problems and Questions / Re: Banned
July 04, 2009, 01:28:29 AM
TheGomez,

I was gaming at the time you were banned.  I appreciate you coming to our site to resolve this, but you seem to have your facts wrong.  You repeatedly used foul language.  You were kicked, to show your behavior was wrong, and we hoped you learned from your mistake.  You returned and continued with the foul language, and this is why you were banned.

We do not ban our guests for a single infraction.  We will give a warning, but we will not tolerate rude and inappropriate behavior.

Good day and God bless.
#2
Problems and Questions / Re: Glitches and tactics
April 19, 2009, 02:48:13 AM
You mention after you shoot, you move back. That is understandable.  But was isn't understandable is watching the muzzle fire from the wall, and not being able to see a pixel of the person's head.  Having a lower end video card, or dial-up connection does not change the fact that at some point the screen will refresh and draw the image of the enemy exposed.  I'm not referring to a one shot kill scenario.

Regarding bunny hopping, obviously you haven't seen it's benefits.  People bunny hop a corner to avoid being in the enemies cross-hairs, return fire and get the kill.  People have bunny hopped under fire and lived because of it.  It works.  In AA 3.0 which movement is being removed, crouch or jump?  Jump, that's the proof it's not an acceptable tactic.
#3
Problems and Questions / Re: kicks and bans
April 17, 2009, 03:21:36 PM
Good day,

The tone of this post is much better than the last.  You've covered a lot and will do my best to address each issue.

I cannot speak for Snake Doctor regarding the ban, but based on the info you gave me.  The ban was more for your disconnection/reconnection, but I will leave that discussion for SD.

Regarding the Wall Glitch, The scenario in which you were kicked is inaccurate.  I was not running.  I expect to die when I'm running out in the open.  I expect to die if I pick an obvious spot to hold up.  This time I was prone with an elevation providing me cover, so I figure my head is just showing.  You were not on the corner of the wall.  I know that spot and saw you kill and be killed there.  You were closer to the center just before the break in the wall where it dips.  There were one or two other opfor defending that hill with you, and their heads were bobbing up and down as they shot.  This is typical behavior.  No one was shooting at me.  Then I hear bullets come my way.  I see the AK barrel through the wall, and muzzle fire. I engaged 2 clips before I died (I believe one other friendly engaged you and did not get the kill).  I immediately spectated you and you were at the wall location I was firing.  I felt this was proof enough, and after 4 admin warnings not to glitch the walls I issued a zero minute kick. 
I'm not a great shot, and I know it.  My honor is based on 3 1/2 years of play.  I have a lot of patients, and not quick to assume anything.  I treat others as I want to be treated, but I will not be a doormat to rude and selfish behavior.  I am not quick to kick.  Proof of this was evident last night when we had a guest go 50 - 7 in 15 rounds on Border.  We has some excellent players on our team.  He lit us all up almost ever time.  While spectating him there were times his enemy was behind him, and shooting first.  He would spin and fire a 3 round burst for the kill (15 - 20 yards) on many occasions with no time to aim.  As much as I felt he was cheating, I had no proof.  No screen shots, but I know there are many cheats out there that get around PB and SS.  I could have kicked him but I did not.  It was important to set a good example for all.

Another example is you, and how our clan treats you.  You have caused trouble, and pushed the limits on a few occasions.  You were warned without a kick, and sometimes you were kicked based on you going over the line.  If we were not fair, you wouldn't be playing on our servers at all.  Our kicks are not meant to punish, they are used as behavior modifiers.  The purpose is to give the player a chance to see the error of their ways, and come back and play the game and have a good time.  Most of the time it works.  The player apologizes for their rude behavior and plays on without incident.  This behavior gives us great pleasure, not kicking people.  Kicking people is a major inconvenience.  We have to go hide, bring up the admin panel and this takes time away from us to have a good time.  So understand the Admins do not enjoy kicking people.

Regarding Team Stacking.  Again we do not do it.  The past few nights have been strange, a lot of low honors have been playing border lately. Thank you for the advice to have member go to other channels.  That wasn't the point.  We had a few guests that wanted to be part of the team.  I felt this was acceptable since the other team was winning rounds, and it was not lopsided.  Just so we are clear.  There are times where LSG members are all on one side, or other clans visit and want to be on one side, and LSG cannot win a round.  There are other times when high honor, top-quality players join our server, and always select the opposing team.  We may get owned round after round, and do we complain, do we start swapping the good players?  No we do not.  It a part of the game.  There are good days and bad.

As a Christian clan we know our responsibility.  Does this mean we are perfect, and do no wrong?  No it does not.  Not even close. We do our best, and when we are wrong we work to correct our mistakes.  We reach out to others, and provide shelter, and a place to call home.  Again do not mistake a Christian for a doormat.  We will do what's necessary to protect our servers and guests.

About me:  8 years Catholic school, 4 years Christian Brothers H.S., 9 years as an Alter Boy.  Currently a 2nd Degree K of C and I am far from perfect.  Just as my sig. states.

God Bless
#4
Problems and Questions / Re: kicks and bans
April 17, 2009, 01:45:55 AM
Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site and post.  But why the sermon on how we are supposed to behave?  Why not just post the facts without the digs and jabs?

Yes our server should feel like coming home, and we will kick anyone not respecting this home.  Bunny hopping is not a realistic combat tactic. It is used to prevent being shot and is effective.  We do not have many rules, but we ask that all follow them.  They are not ridiculous like some other servers stating you can't get objective, no spamming, no camping, or can't 203 before 2:00 Minutes.  We want the game to be realistic, and for all to have fun.  If anyone cannot follow these rules then we ask that you find another server that doesn't care how you behave, or the language in chat.

Cheaters, and trouble-makers will always have an excuse or point blame at the admins, but we are the ones paying for the server, and it is our responsibility to make sure everyone respects one another, and plays fair.  We are not whining, we are asking you to follow the rules.

You were kicked (Zero Minutes) for glitching the wall after being asked repeatedly not to.  I watched your gun fire through the wall, and no part of you showing and you were not moving.  I shot every part of that wall above your muzzle flash, and nothing.  The sniper was scoped in and saw no part of your head poking above.  This happened multiple times.  Others near the wall were not glitching, and their head was above the wall while shooting.  You were the only one that could not be seen while you were shooting.

We DO NOT stack sides.  We only place LSG members on same side, and tonight we had guests on our Ventrilo, and they were placed on same side. If I swap a player I try to swap an equally honored player, but tonight there were a lot of low honors.  But it didn't matter, your side was still winning.  Honor doesn't mean anything.  Many low honors are 2nd, 3rd, 4th accounts.

I asked myself WWJD, and I thing He would fix the glitches and remove the bunny hopping from the game to make it fair for all.
#5
Problems and Questions / Re: Banned by your server.
December 16, 2008, 12:00:34 PM
Good day defqon,

Thank you for visiting our servers and taking the time to visit our web-site.  I hope you enjoyed playing on our servers.  Our goal is to provide a safe, and enjoyable environment for all.

Based on the information provided above, the bans are just, and will not be removed.  That's bad luck on your part, and in hindsight you should have checked with the Even Balance testing policy before testing any third party apps or scripts.

The only solution is to appeal your ban, or play on an account that is not linked to your banned account.

Happy gaming, and have a wonderful holiday.
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