posted 06-19- 08:04 PM               

Well, I have been working with some other long time SDOE'ers on getting the Tournament up and running by July 1st. But when I read all the carping here at the forum and elsewhere about the state of the game, and what the OLS should be I wonder if we should continue.

The Tournament was meant to accomplish a few of things. One was to get guys who normally have not experienced SDOE online the opportunity to do so. Another hope was that fellas who never have experienced the joy derived from flying as a member of a squad could experience that. The other was to assit in firming up the OLS from it's present "nobody has a clue" state. I have serious doubts about any of that now.

I need a concensus of opinion from you SDOE'ers here. Or as close as we are ever going to get. Is this the time for this event given the current situation?

At this point we have put some work into it, but I'd rather stop it right now, then continue if the support is not there. Or if the majority think the time is not right.

Please voice your opinions.

Thanks

PR=FC=

posted 06-19- 08:57 PM               

OK, the way things stand the "layout" of SDOE online is going to be changed, problaby radicaly, but I know for the better, but, this will take time, I'm 100% certain that for your tournament things wont have changed with regards to online standard ect, we're thrashing out the ideas now, and soon a full team will be put together to assist, but we're going to make things better for the majority, eaier, simpler, and better layed out, but thats for the future, PP6.1 is the now and what we're doing wont affect your tournament, nor badly influence what comes from it

posted 06-19- 09:25 PM               

Personally, I may sit it out...that is no reflection on the idea or on SDOE, either. But stick to beta patch and PP 6.1, and Ground Object Pack. Might need clarification on WW1 pack; one exists, another is coming. It is my understanding - well, it doesn't matter what my understanding is. Go with the tournament - it is needed, and will help provide ideas for the improvements I hope will continue to be discussed. As with all your ideas, this is a good one.

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posted 06-19- 09:55 PM               

I can't say your post made me feel better Nat. From the beginning sentence where you say that the "layout" of SDOE online is going to change radically, to the "have your tournament and enjoy it" line in the middle.
It was never meant to be my tournament.

I'm concerned that some people are going to try to strong arm the community with wholesale changes with this game, and a "to heck with them if they don't agree" attitude.

Guess I just don't like what I read on this site lately.

Maybe the best thing for me to do is to take a vacation from all of this for awhile. Maybe that's the answer I really wanted to hear.

posted 06-19- 10:14 PM               

When I say "your tournament" I don't mean personaly, I mean the one your talking about and organising
But still, there's no reason to worry about possible changes to SDOE online inthe future, they don't affect the tournament and should have no bearing on your decision realy, and if things are radiclay different fro how they are now, well, I hope so, since right now this board is up in arms because of it's current state, i wouldn't want to change it and it remain the same

posted 06-19- 11:03 PM               

As for the strong arm tactics- nope ain't gonna happen. The people that are picking this up are very concerned about finding a workable solution most of the community can be happy with. They are going for input and want to what's in the best interest. Same as you.

posted 06-20- 06:32 PM            

Go with the tourney. You lay the rules, those that participate will follow.

IMHO, the .9 patch is a must. I am not so sure about 6.1 until I have more testing time, 6.0 for sure.

I am not participating because I have no interest in WWI planes. This is ment with no disrespect to anyone. I know a few who do not fly this sim because they only like flying jets. Flying the WWII is what just what I like. I am not advocating any change on your part, I just wanted to let you know.

Thanks for your efforts to get more participation with the online part of this sim.

posted 06-20- 07:47 PM               

I was not casting out my line looking for kind words or compliments, but thanks for them none the less.

I have commited to bringing the Tournament to the game, and thats what I'll do (with the help of good friends).

Archer

No reason not to participate in the Tournament just because you don't enjoy WWI. If you read the "About the Tournament" thread at the Tournament site, you would have seen this...

The downloads necessary to compete in all the missions for the Tournament will be ...

PP6.1

Patch 1.5.2.9 (this may change)

Harman’s Ground Pack

WWI PP

Notice I said the downloads necessary to compete in all the missions. If you are unable, or unwilling to fly in the WWI matches for instance, that's fine. As long as someone from your squad can, it's not necessary for you to have that download

So Archer as you see you don't have to fly WWI to be in the Tournament, you only have to have someone in your squad that does.

The requirements and downloads needed are at the Tournament site. SDOE Tournament

It still has a tenative start date of July 1st.

Thanks

PR

posted 06-21- 01:54 AM            

Thanks, I understand now.

posted 06-21- 07:10 AM               

Thanks, but...

It's not MY Tournament. It wasn't MY Contest, nor MY SDOE WAR. It's is SDOE's.

If you go to the Tournament site (I have put a link somewhere on this thread) you will see what is required (in terms of dowloads)to fly. Many smallish missions will be available.

The numbers of solo fliers who are joining the Tournament has very good. So good infact that it will necessiate the inclusion of another Tournament created Squad. Members will be assigned automatically.

More news as it develops.

Thanks again

PR

posted 06-22- 05:48 AM               

Nope, you didn't offend me, and I'm sorry if my reply seemed harsh. I surely didn't intend that. I just wanted to point out that although the idea might have been mine, the event is not. So many people go into making these types of events work. Esox is my friend and squadmate who has todate done ALL the work for the Tournament. If anyone desrves credit it's him.

The point is that you guys will all make or break this event. Not me, mot E, not anyone else. It's the flyers of SDOE that are, and have always been the force behind SDOE, not the game itself.

I'm thrilled to have you onboard in this event. I know even with the hiccups we will have (make no mistake we wil have them) it will be a fun time.

More Tournament News this weekend. Until then, pratice, practice, practice.

PR