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-1 This was clearly made with the hype of Endor's Sith Temple. While it's nice to have a good Sith reunion, the choice was already made. As I said before with BH getting removed, I do think it's an obligation to fix something that's broken. But, this is something that's gone. As much as I would love to be a DHG again, they're event jobs now and that's where they should stay.

Someone had to do it v5? I feel that BH was suddenly stuffed full of people that don't care about the faction. Several Cabinet members suddenly resigned and no one was stepping up to fulfill the role. Despite my suggestion to make Guild Leader a position you have to apply for essentially making the entire Cabinet think I'm against them, I actually have quite a lot of fun playing on it when I do and that genuinely is depressing. But, I'm firmly against adding something only to remove it not even a year later. I stand with the idea that if you fuck up something, it's your obligation to fix it at any cost until there's literally nothing more you can do. BH can still recover from the slump that they're in and don't need to be a 91st, 187th, 327th and SIth, all of which I've held a similar ideal on in the past. -1 For now but I will gladly eat my words once someone has actually tried to fix it first.

Aw... well, if it does happen, at least you got those cool mountains to surf on, right? Good luck, Other Zach.

Trying to leave, sorry. Why do you care if you're tapering off? If this gets accepted, you'll probably not even be around!

B-But... you don't even play anymore. Why does it matter to you?

+1 Endor was designed to optimized and it could be a nice change of atmosphere. There's something pleasant about that piece of shit of a map. Like that really bad TV show you watched as a kid that was somehow charming enough to keep you attached to it.

Then what's the issue? I'm sorry, but if you can't give me a reason as to why this would be a bad thing then you should just stick to your own personal preference. You're writing an entire essay dissecting my post with points that are pretty much there because they're all what would be expected for an application to prevent. Synergy is a community run provider in which everyone gets a voice. And, I'm sorry, but a personal attack is never reasonable. You could have brought up something completely unrelated to me or illustrated your point in a different way. When you do something like that, it more so seems like you're trying to make the person you disagree with look like a jackass on an entirely opinionated standpoint for how the server and large positions such as the Guild Leader should operate. And in my subjective opinion, someone who's running an entire faction should go through the extra effort in getting the blessing from the community. The way it currently is set up makes it sound like it was created just for the sake of skipping steps, especially something so vital and important as the mission statement for Synergy itself.

When this was posted, Bounty Hunters was relatively new and it still is. I went for the worst case scenario because these are the things that applications are designed to prevent. And it seems the way you responded to some things was actually giving off the tone that you were upset by this post? I say you were upset by this because you decided to resort to a small little personal attack? I'm not sure what I did to you, and I don't even know who you are but my early career in CG was years ago at this point, mystery dude. You're thinking about it from a completely roleplay standpoint, but when I made this, it was for the behind the scenes standpoint. I'm aware it's a roleplay server, but certain things need to be done to make sure that RP is optimal and that includes allowing the community, not just a closed off group, to be able to vote for their leaders. I know the Guild Leader isn't a commander, but every important position has an application and nothing stops any operations that Bounty Hunters currently perform and none of your points really explained how exactly it hinders these. The only thing I can imagine it hinders is it taking just a bit longer to get a leader. And, as you and many others have said, you have your Cabinet members to step in for you. This post is primarily made for preference, and the people who +1'd this post would prefer being able to vote for our leaders in a post that's open to all. Hope this helped you. :)

This part is more Director discretion. Although, if it were me, I would probably allow Guild Cabinet Members to apply without a waive. Though, I imagine Clan Leaders wouldn't be a bad idea either.

I wouldn't say that at all! I started with stagnation because I felt I should start with the weakest argument for it first. I can personally see the right man leading a continuous and prosperous life for a battalion. However, I would also say that battalions are pretty streamlined with pretty regulated ideas and rules. Bounty Hunters is more akin to Jedi in the aspects of structure, in that anyone could be one, which is why I said the guild had potential to be very large and chaotic. Stagnation was largely brought up because it's the main thing that the application system is designed to prevent! Felt wrong just leaving it out.

BIG FAT DISCLAIMER: I'm aware of the initial intent for how the Bounty Hunter Guild was executed, and keep in mind that I do *NOT* dislike Hisoka by any means. In fact, if this gets passed, I'll even go as far as to say that he should be able to skip the application for his first term. He's more than capable of running the faction and I've talked to Sanchez (the creator) about making this suggestion prior. Name: Ray-Shi-Oh RP Rank: "Corporal"/Executive Officer Suggestion: Make the Guild Leader job a position you have to apply for on the forums, like every other leader. Implementation: Now, as I said in my disclaimer at the top, I'm aware of how Bounty Hunters is supposed to function. However, I also feel that Guild Leader is a prestigious position that needs an application just because of the potential of how large the Bounty Hunter Guild could be. A position in a high place should never be as volatile as it is and Bounty Hunters should go through the same OOC politics that all BCMDs/RCMDs/Grand Masters should. Below I will address some concerns and reasons as to why this should be changed. 1. Stagnation If Bounty Hunters are always under one person potentially, then that person's vision won't provide the variety that the faction needs. Under the current system, I would almost go as far as it being a system set up for failure. Some of the Guild Cabinet members might want a change but struggle to really get it out. Not to mention the community members who actively play in the guild may want a say as well, and part of that is being able to select a new leader on the forums. 2. Credibility Currently, the Guild Leader has no credibility when it comes to the overall server. While I firmly believe in the idea that if someone is passionate enough, they'll be able to lead ANYONE on the server, the fact that it's an elected position that the community members and lesser BH's can't vote on leaves for potential of power playing and others just favoritizing a single person into high positions of power. NOTHING stops the Guild Leadership from becoming a friend group that just keeps rotating from person to person. Now, I know this also happens with applicable positions, but at least a post on the forums allows people to really get their voice out against the person if they truly disagree with them gaining the position. I also am aware that the whole "point" of the guild is to power play, but that doesn't make it "okay" or a "good thing" by any means. 3. Public Relations How often have you seen others complain about bounty hunters being idiotic? While the "report" system is entirely created in-house, it's created by a figurehead that can be gone within the next week. Every leadership position is unofficial at best and in some situations you could even say this absolves them of responsibility and doesn't allow Directors to step in and handle things. In fact, the best I can see them doing is to punish the entire guild. If there's no one truly there to pick out the rotten fruits of the guild, then the rest of the faction may suffer. Guild Leaders also don't need to go Commander Meetings, which doesn't allow Battalion Commanders to voice any concerns against the guild and even gives them the ability to make suggestions for the guild without the permission of the Guild's leadership. If you have any concerns or questions about this post, please include your reasoning if you -1 this. Lore: N/A Workshop content if applicable: N/A (If no workshop content, suggest a developer or put "Require Development")

Bug Type (Server:): Clone Wars Severity level (1-3): 1 Evidence (if you can): https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/489380524326912014/677090617418973194/20200212034830_1.jpg Description of the bug: When switching from the Night Ops Armor (Black Armor) to the Commando's unique armor, the Night Vision Visor (Macrobinoculars) will remain black. How can we recreate it: Switch to an Omega Job (tested on Fi) and use the Night Vision Visor bodygrouper on second skin. Theory: This happened a while ago with the CG models. It could be a conflict between different addons. Potentially the new Null models.

I'll do you one better, @Neptoon Give Medics a speed boost. Since we're balancing everything around making all battalions standardized, I think Medics getting the passive speed boost would do well for them and allow them to reach their healing targets faster. Lets them think more on their feet since most of them aren't Passive-Aggressive SO BDE medics with bacta bombs and have to heal one target at a time. Plus, don't need extra health if you don't get hit. Eh? Eh?

Bug Type (Server:): Clone Wars Severity level (1-3): 1 Evidence (if you can): Would need to be something recorded. Unfortunately, I don't have the proper software to do so at the moment. Description of the bug: Essentially, this was a very old bug back in the day that was fixed with what I believe was the TFA update. It was the glitch in which if you looked at a high-stress situation (lots of NPCs in one place), then all four ends of your crosshair would bloom until they disappeared off screen. Should you fire your weapon during this, it will suddenly snap your view into a random position, making you look very silly. Something also worthy of note is that scoped weapons tend to bug out as well; ranging from small shaking to full-on spazzing. How can we recreate it: -Spawn a bunch of NPCs -Try to shoot weapon -Get a seizure

Dennis... what's wrong with you, dude? I'm sure this was pretty much expected that I'd voice my displeasure against this. But this type of thread is going to turn into a circle-jerk on either side. So I'm going to try step back a second to really look at you reasoning... which from what I'm seeing is the opinion of a server Developer. Let's take it from the top. CG has statutes in place to deal with just this. When something like this is said, then it's putting a blanket of contempt over an entire battalion, which seems to stand out a lot more with the removal of others. This statement not only applies to those who might be baton-happy, but to the people in charge (WO+) who are to act as mentors to better the troopers below them. I don't know if you've personally met CG High Command, but they're among the nicest people I've ever met in this community. The battalion is very tight-knit, yes, but they won't hesitate to punish any CG in question that's being idiotic. When it comes to the general environment of toxicity on the server, it goes both ways. Not just with CG. Some people say SO BDE is toxic and elitist, some people say 21st is toxic because of *their* elitist attutude, hell some people say 41st is toxic and are a battalion of minges. These are all generalizations and they're not fair to each group of people. And even if they happen to be true, then it's always been an issue with *EVERYONE*, not just CG. You have to remember that you're in a server full of teenagers who are bringing their High School Clique attitudes over to a video game. More on this later. 1. Report them to superiors. Instead of getting upset over this, people should actually get out of their shell and make an effort to communicate with people. I've sat in a lot of CG Report processing and it's always been handled with professionalism and care for the health of the battalion. 2. Look into these SOPs. If it's something that conflicts with a server rule procedure, then do the proper research and do what you can to come to a compromise. 3. What? You want idiots to get away with breaking rules? If a CG gets RDM'd by some CT that's going around causing issues, then they have every right to use outsider knowledge to arrest that CT. These are all basic things that *help* the environment of the server, not hurt it. If we arrest all the idiots, then they're either going to sit in a cell so others can enjoy their time on the server and get a chance to breathe from their bad behavior, or they're going to glitch out and get immediately beaned by the incoming admin ticket from the CG on warden duty. If we couldn't "metagame" to capture some dumbass who's going out of his way to ruin the experience for everyone else, then you may as well void the whole purpose of rule enforcement and turn Synergy into an anarchy server. The only person that a "no metagaming for arrest" rule would help is a person who wants to cause trouble for EVERYONE. Even the veteran players who feel they're entitled to cause issues because they don't know when to stop running their mouths. To address the "lack of respect" issue, this is an issue widespread to EVERY battalion. And pinning this on CG alone is ludicrous. I personally NEVER see people salute people outside of their own battalions, call them sir, or anything like that. And a lot of it isn't even disrespect, it's familiarity. I'd say at this point it's pretty much a fact that if you know someone for a long time, you're not going to salute them. Either because you've already done it enough for them, the CO runs off too much (love you Killjoy), or the CO already knows deep down that the lower rank respects them. You shouldn't demand to be put on a pedestal in such a way. Sure it's good for "serious RP", but the same people who say this are those who are pushing for semi-serious RP. Thus proving my point that people only like serious RP when convenient to them. Plus, this is pretty hypocritical for those who say CG have a "god complex". These things go both ways, peeps. And as for arresting superiors, that's just fairness. It's not fair if you would arrest a CT PVT for disrespect but not bad an eye towards a Commander who does the same thing. Again, this is hypocritical to the "god complex" ideal. You're not above the law. And neither are CG. I've personally arrested more CG than I would have liked to in my long career within that battalion. And guess what? Those idiots were dealt with by either improving or not lasting another day wearing red. The whole "you are not above the law thing" is the FIRST rule in CG's CoC and breaking rule #1 is ALWAYS punished severely. I'm just going to quote this for my closing argument for the sake of organization. Admins are just as volatile, if not MORE to bad attitude than CG are. Staff ticket counts are recognized as a thing for promotion, and if staff were arresting then odds are a LOT of it would come from staff tickets. This is the equivalent of promoting a CG for getting arrests. Plus, in the current state, staff NEVER log the arrest. You barely see it. CG have something staff don't in that regard: organization. Staff also presents opportunities for those who aren't very rule enforcement oriented as well, which is a very good thing, but CG is a battalion that focuses on just that, so statutes is put in place for this. I'm not saying all CG are the best at enforcing rules, but I'll swear on my grave that they're at least trained for it. It's literally what every member signed up for. Staff will always just figure out a way to solve an issue as quickly as possible, whereas a CG will solve things as effectively as possible. Can we just all work hand-in-hand to make sure that the environment of the server remains in tact? I love you Dennis, but this ain't the solution.

+1 As the passive-aggressive Medical Marksman of OMEGA TEAM, I would like to be able to fulfill the latter part of my title. I'm MORE than just a bacta 'nade dispenser! *softly sobbing*

Your name is literally a messed up version of ballsack.

-1 I've played on a secondary server for a while in which the progression system is terrible and a huge thing that Synergy has going for it is that this is the exact opposite. People can help new players by pitching in new credits, gives something to work for, etc. But that's besides the point. In that secondary server, you would need probably over a month of total playtime to get to the point where you can get around 300 HP as an enlisted trooper, and even then it's not enough. I remember a situation in which a pretty large group of 100 HP troopers were guarding an area and then immediately got decimated by an EC that was playing Rambo with an incredibly OP weapon. Realistically, a highly trained trooper would be able to kill him before he could even get close. This is what happens in Synergy as well, only the HP bonus gives troopers a fighting chance against the ECs. Nothing will ever scream Star Wars RP like a good formation, but as many people have said before, it's a game. I do think some people who just charge at an event character while everyone is lighting it up already need to be knocked down a few pegs, but no one's gong to have fun when a Commando Droid absolutely DESTROYS a group of troopers guarding a checkpoint. Event jobs get an extremely large health pool and powerful weapons to compensate for the upgraded stats. The only thing that probably isn't needed is the moon jumping and supersonic speeds. And really, the only types that suffer from the health pool being too large is Jedi/Sith characters because Synergy's wiltOS sabers are incredibly neutered from what their full potential could be. Overall, I just disagree with this and firmly believe you can still have fun with what's already in place.

-1 It's not happening man. SC has been in and removed before and loads of people have made this suggestion already. Plus we really don't need more jobs on the server.

+1 Typically for situations like this I say NO to removing a permaban, but in this case he made a mistake because he was angry about something a lot of people were torn up over. Personally, I don't see him as a liability that will affect anyone's enjoyment on the server, nor can I see him making similar mistakes in the future. He even voided his previous appeal and told everyone he was going to take some time off before trying again, and he did. Good luck, bro. Hope I can see you again soon.

I will say, though. Marvel's concerns are very valid ones. So I can see why this would be a tough sell.

When I was a BCMD, (or somewhere around that time) I frequently talked to @Qalwho was Chancellor at the time about this. He brought up an idea very similar to this where a select few could reach the rank of Sergeant. Personally, I would cap it at Staff Sergeant -- just because at that point, you can do essentially everything you need to. Things such as TR trainings, being able to go to ARC selections, claim SIM rooms, etc. I think that if CTs could do those things, they would be able to reap more benefits that your typical battalion clone would be able to handle. And it's only an SSG, which is probably someone who wouldn't want to join a battalion anyway, not only making it fair for him but invalidating the idea that it incentivizes joining a battalion.

Everyone treats Serious RP on the server as Semi-Serious anyway. But if you were to label it as Semi-Serious, everyone would just be under the mentality that it means "minge server". Since I can't neutral, I'll -1 this, just because it's going to turn into everyone telling cringy jokes and then complaining when they go too far and get punished for it.

If this was the same night I remember, you were being an absolute tool. You acted in a manner that was comparable to Krood in which you tried to RDM someone purely because they were pissing you off. An admin even kicked you because he *didn't* want to ban you, I believe the reason was "You're a good person, stop getting arrested" or something along those lines. Despite the fact that there were numerous people trying to talk you down, if you ended up getting banned you wasted their time and by extension are wasting our time with this appeal. You won't change unless you get some time out, and as has been proven time and time again, people don't change at all, even with time.

I feel bad for you. The only reason that you got arrested was because an admin and BCMD were encouraging you to harass the Shock in brig. But you still did glitch out of the cells, which an instant ban. While the means had a push from outside sources, the reason was valid. -1