Bitter

Rest easy now

I have been apart of synergy since about late 2017 to early 2018. I joined after leaving my previous server behind and wanting to join into a larger community than the previous one I was a part of. First day on the server I decided to join into 21st and met a lot of good people that I am still friends with to this day. I have given Synergy hours upon hours of my time and I have gotten nothing in return. It has turned into a one sided relationship and I can't do that anymore. I need better and healthier uses for my time so this is it for me. I want to be honest with you all and say that this letter has been one of the most bittersweet things I've ever had to write. It's not easy to say goodbye to a community that has been such an important part of my life. Over the years, I've made so many great memories and friendships with all of you, and it's hard to imagine not being a part of this community anymore. But the truth is, I've been feeling stuck for a while now. I've been trying to find ways to contribute and make a difference, but I've been spinning my wheels and not making any real progress. I've wasted too much time trying to figure out what my role should be, and I've come to the realization that maybe it's time for me to step back and let others take the reins. I want to thank each and every one of you for making this community such a special place. I'll miss all of you, and I hope that our paths will cross again in the future. To all of the hold outs still in synergy: @KaiserWilhelm @Gadget - I apologize that I couldn't continue on with you two. Wilhelm you have fantastic potential to be the force that 21st needs to continue on. Gadget I've known you for a very long time at this point and we didn't get along at points but I feel that your insight and opinions about 21st are just what it needs. I hope our paths cross again for the both of you. @BadDog - I am sorry to leave so soon after our chat. Thank you for all the insight and constant drive to wanting to make 21st a better place for all troopers. Continue being one of the greats. @Brooklyn - You and I got to know each other while being in SOBDE and I have enjoyed every interaction since. If I needed to choose who to be in a trench with and knew had my back it'd be you boss. Keep in contact and lemme know when to get on 76! @Tomm - I wish we had more time in 21st. Keep being a great Wrecker. @ETsilvian - Gotta get that chair under control. You've been a great Yoda and I really appreciate all of the times we talked. @Quassont - Lots of late nights full of stupid shit that made me almost fall out of my chair. Thank you for all the good times. Keep in touch. @KaiserNeiner- Thank you for all of the fantastic events. Keep the life flowing through Synergy. @Marvel - Was great getting to know you over our time in SOBDE. Don't drive yourself crazy. @Xaze - Time and time again your drive and creativity have pushed this community back into a state of greatness. Thank you for all of your efforts. Make sure to take breaks!

RP Name: BCMD Bacara Battalion: 21st Nova Corps Who is in command until you return? CMD Blackout and CMD Keller Length of Absence: 3/17 - 3/20 I have a GMOD addiction and need some time off. I am going to take a weekend to do other things. I will be back on Tuesday.

Name: Bitter SteamID: STEAM_0:0:43580258 Who helped (If applicable): Wolfe Link to Event/Encounter Document (optional): n/a Description of event/encounter (required if no document provided): CIS experiment gone wrong Did any Bounty Hunters Participate: n/a Please rate using this scale Please Rate 1-5 on each of the below categories (5 being perfect, 1 being horrible) Gameplay: Care and Effort: Server Performance:

+1 Welcome back!

+1 Love quality of life improvements

Name: Bitter RP Rank: BCMD Suggestion: Currently the rank structure has allowed for people to stagnate in either SNCO or low officer ranks. As a BCMD one of the main struggles with the new structure is rewarding players for helping and playing the game. Work is a requirement for any of the ranks, problems with rewarding that work without over promoting and putting yourself into a corner is basically impossible. I think the best way to continue to reward good work, activity and allowing for better seeing progression is adding back a few ranks for this purpose. I have heard and have two ideas on the best way for this to help. Bring back two NCO Ranks and 1 Officer ranks This would even out the differences between the two as the current list looks like this Major Captain LT WO SGM SFC Sergeant The NCO ranks only have 3 ranks to rank work and to reward activity and prepare them for Officer Positions This is the adjusted list to allow for more flexibility and time negate stagnation in ranks Idea 1: 2 Commanders Colonel Major Captain LT WO SGM 1SG SFC SSG Sergeant The other way that it could be reordered is by adding 1 officer rank and 1 NCO rank and 1 additional commander slot Idea 2 : 3 Commanders Colonel Major Captain LT WO SGM SFC SSG Sergeant Implementation: Changes to backend things like MCS Lore: More Army Lore!

#MuniDriveBy 3/4/5

We can only go up from here

4/4/5 More boardable craft interiors makes events much more engaging.

3/4/5 Great entertainment for a patrol!

Great to see it +1

RP Name: Bitter Steam ID: STEAM_0:0:43580258 - 76561198047426244 VIP (Y/N): Y Age: 24 Timezone: PST What was your previous staff rank?: SA Are you currently staff on a different server?: No Why did you leave the staff team?: Honestly I was SA so long ago. Most likely just didn't have time on server and resigned from it. Why do you want to rejoin the staff team? (3 sentence minimum): Currently I want to support my battalion more by either hosting and or helping with events. I'm seeing all of the effort that GM's are putting in to help my enjoyment and I want to give some back. I'm knowledgeable about garrysmod and I love playing characters so I think I can very helpful in adapting to any role I need to be in. How do you feel your previous time as a staff member went? (3 sentence minimum): Previously as staff I felt that I had helped with events that I was asked too. I really enjoy hopping in and helping where I can either by playing a character and or just making sure that the other staff member isn't overwhelmed. I honestly wasn't the best staff member before but I feel like the time away from it has given me prospective and the ability to mature and understand the position better. Do you understand by re-applying to get your previous rank back that you will be tested on your knowledge of the server rules and practices?: Yes I understand

3/4/5 Good event to capitalize off the numbers of GM. Infiltrate a base and defuse a bomb was great fun!

After looking over everything this is a huge +1 tons of fixes and additions for LFS