At 1/17/06 09:03 AM, nimmer wrote: this is only half true.
Yes your voting power counts for 6.8 votes of people who didn't log in (vp 1).
BUT
your vote still counts only as one vote (1) on the 200 a movie needs to get in the portal.
so you have 1 vote with a weight of 6.8

That is just to stop people with massive B/P coming along and quickly laying waste to the 200 votes, by cashing in 10 of theirs. A great system.

At 1/17/06 03:03 AM, Dream_of_Duke wrote: I am not bargaining, but I really hope that I can become an excellent Conduct Officer and a Malicious Reporter for the Barracks as I would like to contribute to the Barracks as much as I can. Sir, I will be appreciated if you can tell me where and how I can improve if I want to be an excellent officer like many of our members, Salutes!

Well, like I said, Captain, sir, I wouldn't petition you simply because the first time I did I was met with apprehensive responses. I know I said that people who self-petition would definately not get the position, but I think your case is one that has a long enough history to look beyond that. If you can drum up support from the members and if they feel you fit for the position, be my guest. I'll be watching.

At 1/16/06 05:52 PM, RedGlare wrote: Greetings i have acheived a rank of private and after talking with phantom i wish to join you.

Good work, Private RedGlare. Welcome to the Barracks! *salutes*

At 1/16/06 06:17 PM, Speedy1234 wrote: Hello, members of the elite guard barracks, im just here to tell you that their is rumors going around about a clan worse the the barney bunch....They call themselfs the "angry penors".

Oh great. Worse than the Barney Bunch? I wonder what shit they could possibly cause if that sort of group exists. Sounds like those pen0r submissions that keeps getting uploaded on the portal.

At 1/16/06 08:05 PM, ---Master_of_Puppets wrote: i have just been promoted to first class private!

Good work, ---Master_of_Puppets! *salutes* BTW, I like that song. :D

At 1/17/06 11:07 AM, EagleRock wrote: Well, like I said, Captain, sir, I wouldn't petition you simply because the first time I did I was met with apprehensive responses. I know I said that people who self-petition would definately not get the position, but I think your case is one that has a long enough history to look beyond that. If you can drum up support from the members and if they feel you fit for the position, be my guest. I'll be watching.

The one problem with saying no to self-petitioners is it is so easy to get around on a BBS. All you need to do is get someone who is your friend to nominate you and all of a sudden you are around it.

On a side note, I can't believe how slow it is. I'm sitting here, 4 points away from Praporshchik and it's so annoying, especially when the points are there, they just need to be confirmed >:(

Pardon the double-post, but I hit Post by accient. This is a long one, folks...

DEFCON Update:

I didn't lower the DEFCON last night because I fell asleep by accident, so I apologize. However, the Portal, despite it being slow for this time of day, can speed up instantly. Because of this, I will keep the DEFCON at DEFCON 3 until further notice. If the Portal shows major inactivity (which shouldn't happen due to the current trend), I will lower it to reflect the current state.

At 1/17/06 04:22 AM, Coop83 wrote: Hello soilders. I have returned from my 2 days of leave to find that my promotion to Praporshchik is now imminent. I'm looking forward to a day of achievements.

*salutes*

Great to hear from you, Sergeant Major. I hope you make your promotion soon!

At 1/17/06 09:03 AM, nimmer wrote: this is only half true.
Yes your voting power counts for 6.8 votes of people who didn't log in (vp 1).
BUT
your vote still counts only as one vote (1) on the 200 a movie needs to get in the portal.
so you have 1 vote with a weight of 6.8

I think what the original question was, Supreme Commander, SIR, is whether you actually get 6.8 votes of weight, or whether you get a rounded or truncated weight of either 7 or 6 (respectively). I would imagine, due to the system, that you get a pure 6.8 votes of weight, but that I cannot say for sure.

Could you possibly elaborate on this, sir?

At 1/17/06 01:38 AM, Dream_of_Duke wrote: Something more about appointing Officers, sir! Eagle, what I suggest is to have a poll for the all the candidates for each potential position. If a candidate gets over half of the votes in a period of time, then he gets appointed. Isn't it a good idea?

BAD idea. for we have no way to controle the applicant's identity. there are people enough with a lot of alt accounts. so anyone could get into the staff providing he/she has enough aliases.

Very good point, sir. I really think that the officers I've appointed are really good for the position, simply due to the fact that I only appoint after I see the person is already serving in the position, just without an official title. The first (and best) example of this was Praporshchik Major_punk, who already had made a roster for us and planned on continuing to do it. He didn't ask for a position, he got one because of his efforts. In fact the only person I appointed before they had action was Second Lieutenant Ghost_Phantom, and that's only because he had extremely good credentials and I felt he was perfect for the position. Chalk it up to intuition, but he has turned out to be one of the best officers here.

this is not a popularity contest for as you can see in the portal anyone with enough friends (e.g. star syndicate) can make it into the portal. and it's not because you're popular that you're fit for the job. look at bush.

Exactly, sir. That's why the vote would be very rare in use. Also, I would probably just have a system where people PM me instead of a vote, if I felt the system would be abused.

At 1/17/06 11:16 AM, Coop83 wrote: The one problem with saying no to self-petitioners is it is so easy to get around on a BBS. All you need to do is get someone who is your friend to nominate you and all of a sudden you are around it.

Not true, almost-Praporshchik (sorry, I just love to write the word "Praporshchik...") Coop83. When I said self-petitioners wouldn't get nominated, I meant if they mentioned themselves at ALL, they wouldn't be considered a position. By that standard, Captain Dream_of_Duke already can't make an officer position this time, because he mentioned himself. However, his case has been long-running and I wanted to see how the members feel about him being an officer, so he is an exception to the rule at this point.

Let that be a lesson to you all...if you want an officer position, asking me for one is a bad idea. Similar to how moderator status is given on the BBS, you do NOT get considered if you ask for one. These officer positions are to recognize those that contribute to the Portal and serve us well. It is also to make sure we have a good base of people working in vital positions, such as Barracks Relations or Barracks Records.

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Speaking of which, we have a position that currently is filled by a nonactive member. That is the Barracks Portal Operations Officer, Major General TITROTU. This is an important position that MUST be filled, but we have noone to fill it! I would ask everyone to consider petitions for current members. Like I said though, petitions should have people that have done something in regards to the position. The problem is, the following are who I consider the most qualified:

Second Lt. Ghost Phantom
SFC SlashFirestorm
PFC -Mitsubishi-

If you're an observant one, you'll notice ALL of these candidates are currently officers holding other positions! I would say that it'd be smart to appoint one of these three as the acting Portal Ops until someone else shines as a candidate. So, if the members could respond and answer the following:

- Should any of those three officers be appointed as active Portal Ops?
- Do you petition anyone else to take up Portal Ops?
- Do any of the three officers above want to consider changing their position?

I know it's a difficult position, but with the underlying threats that we have been investigating (note: they are currently classified), I feel having a Portal Ops is necessary. While I and the other officers have been working towards the cause, I feel an officer devoted to the position is necessary.

Please respond, members. I feel this is an imperative situation. Hooah!

At 1/17/06 11:33 AM, EagleRock wrote: Great to hear from you, Sergeant Major. I hope you make your promotion soon!

*Elite Guard Praporshchik Coop83 walks into the barracks, with a freshly pressed uniform and a steely gaze.*

Well, I did make my promotion today. We are even again, EagleRock SIR! *salutes* I don't think I'll be the same rank as you again until EGSC, which is quite a distance away.

At 1/17/06 11:16 AM, Coop83 wrote: On a side note, I can't believe how slow it is. I'm sitting here, 4 points away from Praporshchik and it's so annoying, especially when the points are there, they just need to be confirmed >:(

You want to talk about a pain in the ass? I remember the exact ten minutes I waited around with 1499 points.... No a single submission I hadn't voted on but enough people too create some judgment... I know what you are in...

At 1/17/06 11:36 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: You want to talk about a pain in the ass? I remember the exact ten minutes I waited around with 1499 points.... No a single submission I hadn't voted on but enough people too create some judgment... I know what you are in...

Knowing my luck, I'll probably be in the same situation tomorrow/thursday...im kinda hoping for a deluge of submissions to speed up the process...I have about 115 left to go...god it takes forever today...

At 1/17/06 11:36 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: You want to talk about a pain in the ass? I remember the exact ten minutes I waited around with 1499 points.... No a single submission I hadn't voted on but enough people too create some judgment... I know what you are in...

But I've passed that now, 2nd Lieutenant *salutes* My next goal is full Comissioned officer status, which should come in within about a month or two.

At 1/17/06 11:40 AM, Coop83 wrote: But I've passed that now, 2nd Lieutenant *salutes* My next goal is full Comissioned officer status, which should come in within about a month or two.

Allow me to be the first to congratulate you on your promotion, Praporschik!. Good luck on attaining full-officer status!

At 1/17/06 11:42 AM, K-Pingu wrote: Allow me to be the first to congratulate you on your promotion, Praporschik!. Good luck on attaining full-officer status!

Thank you, Police Captain. I hope you achieve full Elite Guard Status soon too.

Congrats on making it to the first golden rank, Praporshchik Coop83, sir! I'll probably be there myself sometime in mid-February or so. Hopefully by then I'll be able to spell "Praporshchik" without having to copy-paste it...lol...
Yeah, the portal is quite slow...which sucks because I am only 90 points from Master Sergeant, but I won't make it today unless the portal gets one hell of a kick in the ass!!! Come on, Newgrounds, don't fail me now...
Back to the portal, which better speed up soon!!! Good hunting, everyone!

At 1/17/06 11:36 AM, Coop83 wrote: *Elite Guard Praporshchik Coop83 walks into the barracks, with a freshly pressed uniform and a steely gaze.*

Well done on reaching Praporshchik, Coop83! *salutes* Well, soon, the top 300 will have Gold EG badges only. Two more EG Praporshchiks to go.

Well, I did make my promotion today. We are even again, EagleRock SIR! *salutes* I don't think I'll be the same rank as you again until EGSC, which is quite a distance away.

In around three days time, he'll get the next badge. Hmm, maybe somewhere in between 2 - 3 weeks I get Lieutenant Colonel? Damn, I feel a little slow with B/P. :S

At 1/17/06 11:33 AM, EagleRock wrote: whether you get a rounded or truncated weight of either 7 or 6 [... or] you get a pure 6.8 votes of weight, but that I cannot say for sure.

Could you possibly elaborate on this, sir?

the weight is actually much more elaborated as simply 6.8
let's look at this a bit more closely

Thanks for voting, nimmer!

Your experience points gave you a voting power of 8.12 votes. [...], meaning that your total vote power was worth 12.99 votes!

now if we do 8.12 + 60% you get 12.992

but it goes further every day you deposite you gain a certain number of exp. and your bare vp is based on that exp. it actually goes at least 4 or 5 numbers behind the dot

Please respond, members. I feel this is an imperative situation. Hooah!

i will respond to that later

/me is hungry

At 1/17/06 11:33 AM, EagleRock wrote: Second Lt. Ghost Phantom
SFC SlashFirestorm
PFC -Mitsubishi-

Well as you know I have work here so I dare not nominate myself for another position. My success in my current one is the large amount of experience I've had with people long before the Barracks was even thought of... If you could freshen my memory about the position obligations that TITROTU filled I could tell you right now If I feel I'm up to the challenge. So far no cross club major thing has happened and I feel unworthy of my position so I would to see if I could noticeably help the barracks.

At 1/17/06 01:03 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:

At 1/17/06 11:33 AM, EagleRock wrote: Second Lt. Ghost Phantom
SFC SlashFirestorm
PFC -Mitsubishi-

Well as you know I have work here so I dare not nominate myself for another position. My success in my current one is the large amount of experience I've had with people long before the Barracks was even thought of... If you could freshen my memory about the position obligations that TITROTU filled I could tell you right now If I feel I'm up to the challenge. So far no cross club major thing has happened and I feel unworthy of my position so I would to see if I could noticeably help the barracks.

Unworthy, sir? Quite the contrary is the case! You've done nothing but help me constantly, not only on the Forums as moderator, but in keeping good relations with the NGPD and the Mafia. Your communications skills are vital in this position, sir! I also trust your judgement in regards to Barracks Relations and would want to keep you in the position!

To answer your question, sir, Portal Ops is in charge of collaborating the efforts of Portal Intel and determining the best course of action. I have done most of the Portal Ops lately with the help of many members, but would rather having a second officer determining plans of action as well.

In regards to you, sir, if you feel like you are not burdened with your current position and feel ready to take more on, I will consider you to take up a second position as Portal Ops. Of course, this will be on an Interim basis until either Major General TITROTU returns or another member is found ready for this position. Since you already have a position, I would rather hold the position like so and let the members determine after a period whether we should have you keep two positions or reappoint Portal Ops.

You have contributed a lot in regards to Portal Ops, and I feel you are suitable for the position, even over the other two. I say that because SFC SlashFirestorm's forte seems to be with Barracks Relations, as that is why I appointed him the Recruitment Officers. Furthermore, PFC -Mitsubishi- is very good at reconaissance and would rather his skills be applied in obtaining intel rather than interpreting it.

I could be wrong in my interpretation of the situation, which is why I'm not appointing anyone yet. I'd like to hear further deliberation from Barracks members as per our Portal Ops situation, as well as other potential officers. However, I would have no object to appointing a second position to Second Lieutenant Ghost_Phantom, as he seems very capable for the position.

Like I said, though, I highly value the input of the Barracks members. That's where you all come in.

Comments?

I agree, Ghost_Phantom is probably the most qualified out of the three of us. So, assuming he'll want the position, he has my support! :salute:

Well EagleRock my friend, I'll take the job and work with others Intel to determine the best course of action and to do it well... As a real army man would say so will I: I'll take the job until I die or you find some one better. Not a second more. My rules are simple: Every one fights, no one retreats without orders, you screw up I’ll shoot you myself. Clear?

*salutes*

At 1/17/06 01:23 PM, SlashFirestorm wrote: I agree, Ghost_Phantom is probably the most qualified out of the three of us. So, assuming he'll want the position, he has my support! :salute:

Thanks for your input, SFC!

At 1/17/06 01:28 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: Well EagleRock my friend, I'll take the job and work with others Intel to determine the best course of action and to do it well... As a real army man would say so will I: I'll take the job until I die or you find some one better. Not a second more. My rules are simple: Every one fights, no one retreats without orders, you screw up I’ll shoot you myself. Clear?

*salutes*

Well, like I said, I want to wait to hear more from the members. However, I have little doubt that everyone will be in support of the decision.

That brings me to the question at hand for ALL members:

Are you in support for the Second Lieutenant's appointment?

Also, are there any other petitions at this time?

At 1/17/06 01:48 PM, EagleRock wrote: Are you in support for the Second Lieutenant's appointment?

Also, are there any other petitions at this time?

Well this lowers the dramatic value of my previous statement so please think of it if I'm chosen because it would be too dramatic to repeat it and wasn't easy to come up with that almost overly dramatic statement...

At 1/17/06 01:48 PM, EagleRock wrote: Are you in support for the Second Lieutenant's appointment?

I support this appointment. I know I dont count as a member right now, but consider my vote for tomorrow, when I am.

Ahhh much thanxs to Elite Guard Barracks.

I may not log on a lot but here i have been able to get back into NG and up to speed on what all is going on.

salute

At 1/17/06 01:48 PM, EagleRock wrote:

Well, like I said, I want to wait to hear more from the members.

To be honest I was perfectly fine with the way you handled the role of portal ops. But if you think awarding Ghost_Phantom with this position is the best idea than I have absolutly no problem with it.

Are you in support for the Second Lieutenant's appointment?

From what I have seen of him in the last few months he has never done anything he could regret or made a bad decision.

So far he has a perfect record, how can anyone oppose.

Ya I agree/support

*salutes*

At 1/17/06 01:55 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: Well this lowers the dramatic value of my previous statement so please think of it if I'm chosen because it would be too dramatic to repeat it and wasn't easy to come up with that almost overly dramatic statement...

Not at all. I think the way you throttled the position would win people on your side if anything...not that you need it, sir.

At 1/17/06 02:03 PM, K-Pingu wrote: I support this appointment. I know I dont count as a member right now, but consider my vote for tomorrow, when I am.

Well, let's not forget that you are current Unit Ops for the NGPD HQ. I often work closely with you, and as current leader of the HQ, your input is valuable. Besides...it's only a day, like you said, Police Captain.

At 1/17/06 03:37 PM, Major_punk wrote:

At 1/17/06 01:48 PM, EagleRock wrote:

To be honest I was perfectly fine with the way you handled the role of portal ops. But if you think awarding Ghost_Phantom with this position is the best idea than I have absolutly no problem with it.

Well, thank you, sir. Your vote of confidence is encouraging.

So far he has a perfect record, how can anyone oppose.

Ya I agree/support

*salutes*

I've heard enough. There's no sense in delaying an inevitability. It's time to appoint Second Lieutenant Ghost_Phantom as the Interim Barracks Portal Operations Officer. The only reason it is currently Interim is due to the fact that Second Lieutenant already has a position, and I would feel more comfortable giving the members an opportunity in nominating a more permanent Portal Ops. If the Second Lieutenant does well (of which I have no doubt), I will see how the members feel about making his appointment a little more permanent. I have full confidence in you, Second Lieutenant, and am glad to have you in this position!

*salutes*

At 1/17/06 04:01 PM, EagleRock wrote: I've heard enough. There's no sense in delaying an inevitability. It's time to appoint Second Lieutenant Ghost_Phantom as the Interim Barracks Portal Operations Officer. The only reason it is currently Interim is due to the fact that Second Lieutenant already has a position, and I would feel more comfortable giving the members an opportunity in nominating a more permanent Portal Ops. If the Second Lieutenant does well (of which I have no doubt), I will see how the members feel about making his appointment a little more permanent. I have full confidence in you, Second Lieutenant, and am glad to have you in this position!

No problem, I agreed to the position until I die or you find some one better so if so I will be willing to step down at any time... now to start this let me say that hidden BB flashes ( other than the -Err0r- anti BB flashes ) have not occurred ever since I started my screen shot system. One of 2 things might happen with the BB
1). BB quit being non-ligit and go normal lame flash… (unlikely)
2). making loads of these flashes to attack the portal when we least expects it... Our agent -Mitsubishi- will keep snooping for dates so that no man misses that moment to hold them back.

I believe we can relax a little with the BB alerts this month but next one we will have to be on our toes a lot... Also a mafia flash will be released soon by famous author of the movie: ”head shot” ( GoddFella ) and I’ll let every one when it is out there. Now back to the portal, no rest for the weary.

I have as of now achieved the rank of Elite Guard Corporal!

This is a cause for a minor celebration, and a minimal break from the portal.

*pops cap off beer bottle*

At 1/17/06 04:25 PM, KungFuCow wrote: *pops cap off beer bottle*

Save a beer for me, I'll need one in about 89 points. I remember my Corporal days... Fine days those were. Have a drink and take a break, you earned it. But in 10 minutes... Back to work! I will say this about my new position, DoD will not be happy with this with his nature that makes him want to be above all... Well now I say...Tough. I'll lurk around if any one needs me.

At 1/17/06 04:31 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:

At 1/17/06 04:25 PM, KungFuCow wrote: *pops cap off beer bottle*

Save a beer for me.

Sure thing, sir!

Have a drink and take a break, you earned it. But in 10 minutes... Back to work!

Absolutely, sir!

At 1/17/06 04:25 PM, KungFuCow wrote: I have as of now achieved the rank of Elite Guard Corporal!

This is a cause for a minor celebration, and a minimal break from the portal.

*pops cap off beer bottle*

Congratulations, Corporal! Thanks for the drink...I'll be sure to buy you and everyone else a round in 55 points when I become a Master Sergeant. ^_^
:salute:

I'll join you guys. hehe

Anyway, darthmalentus is going crazy at the hq about remodeling our style, image, and forums, so I needed to get away for a bit. By the way, what the URL for your forums?