Hovercraft Battles

TheShickle · 09/11/2007 13:34:50

I would like to challenge anyone who is willing to a battle.

It'll be my first time... destroying a ship.

Havocide · 09/11/2007 15:43:07

Commander Havocide of the Neo's Saviour, registered.

Along with Captain Sotirios of The Caducues

Vogt · 09/11/2007 18:07:44

Machines won.

ChloeAnn · 09/11/2007 20:04:37

Yay for the Machines!

Vogt · 09/12/2007 04:49:36

The list of subscribed captains is now available on the front page (and here). As you can see, the sides and instances are greatly unequal. There are not enough registered ships to hold battles, except Syntax EPN vs Machines. No matches will be scheduled until then.

steadyhand · 09/12/2007 05:36:44

this seems like a good bit of fun. iv signed up with the Tengu under zion for vector

Procurator · 09/12/2007 06:13:53

No Cypherites? I certainly didn't see that coming.

PBlade · 09/12/2007 06:50:09

Wahey, I appear to have registered twice.

I'd appreciate it if someone was able to remove the first of the two 'Nagamitsu's from the list, thanks.

ChloeAnn · 09/12/2007 07:10:44

Procurator wrote:

No Cypherites? I certainly didn't see that coming.

Eh... I'm not quite sure I get the hang of it hah.

Vogt · 09/12/2007 07:58:57

PBlade wrote:

I'd appreciate it if someone was able to remove the first of the two 'Nagamitsu's from the list, thanks.

Entry deleted.

The rules might seem complicated at the first look, but once the first turns are made, operatives quickly get it (and highly appreciate it from what I know). So to help operatives in understanding the rules, or maybe to test if this is something they should register to or not, I, and battle coordinators on every instances are available to give tutorials. If you are interested, you can form a group and post here what time you would be available. I will make sure to give a complete presentation of the rules, followed by a demonstration battle.

Vogt · 09/12/2007 08:03:30

Additionally, if two enemy groups on the same instance want to hold an official battle, they can post it here with the proposed time. From time to time, I will post planned battles related to the current events in the War. For example, yesterday's battle was a retaliation after E Pluribus Neo's hostile usage of Code Pulse Devices to disable Sentinels. But there can be battles with no particular reasons. After all, ships do fight everyday in the real. The Hovercrafts Battle system allow operatives to gain rank for taking an active part in the war. The only limitation to these operatives-initiated battles is that there must be an equal number of ships on each side, while it's possible for planned battles to have an uneven number if not enough ships claim their presence for the battle.

Therinwhitten · 09/12/2007 09:16:36

This could be a good chance to include lowers into pvp. I like this.

steadyhand · 09/13/2007 05:32:08

so does any one on want to throw together a pratics match (or a official one don't care) just so i can see how it plays out i think i understand the rules but i think havening a game will really clear up some things for me

bannanaphone · 09/13/2007 08:23:46

I accidentally registered my ship as recursion so if you can delete that one and leave the vector one I'll give you a cookie SMILEY

Vogt · 09/13/2007 08:35:09

bannanaphone wrote:

I accidentally registered my ship as recursion so if you can delete that one and leave the vector one I'll give you a cookie " />

Done. You can keep the cookie.

MetaLogic · 09/13/2007 09:39:15

Has this game started already?

Vogt · 09/13/2007 11:12:02

MetaLogic wrote:

Has this game started already?

Yes. There has been one official battle so far. For now, there aren't enough subscribed opposing ships on the same instance to justify the scheduling of another match. However, it is well known that a minority of operatives do check this forum, and thus, it's everybody's work to inform their faction about it, to create teams, to build interest. I can't hold everyone's hand, I'm only a man. The rules of engagements are there, the infrastructure are in place, the rewards for such are being set in place. Now, it's time to face destiny and jump in the arena.

Also, as I said a few posts before, you can schedule your own matches if you arrange with an opponent. We'll try to have a battle coordinator to oversee the match.

steadyhand · 09/13/2007 11:52:07

as i said anybody on vector who whats to have a go im around to do it even if its just a one on one i just want to see how it works out and to get the ball rolling

Yasamuu · 09/13/2007 15:17:07

Vogt wrote:

MetaLogic wrote:
Has this game started already?
Yes. There has been one official battle so far. For now, there aren't enough subscribed opposing ships on the same instance to justify the scheduling of another match. However, it is well known that a minority of operatives do check this forum, and thus, it's everybody's work to inform their faction about it, to create teams, to build interest. I can't hold everyone's hand, I'm only a man. The rules of engagements are there, the infrastructure are in place, the rewards for such are being set in place. Now, it's time to face destiny and jump in the arena.

Also, as I said a few posts before, you can schedule your own matches if you arrange with an opponent. We'll try to have a battle coordinator to oversee the match.

I've made a post in the Vector World Discussion section to try and alert a few more to this.

bannanaphone · 09/14/2007 07:13:06

Yasamuu1 wrote:

Vogt wrote:
MetaLogic wrote:
Has this game started already?
Yes. There has been one official battle so far. For now, there aren't enough subscribed opposing ships on the same instance to justify the scheduling of another match. However, it is well known that a minority of operatives do check this forum, and thus, it's everybody's work to inform their faction about it, to create teams, to build interest. I can't hold everyone's hand, I'm only a man. The rules of engagements are there, the infrastructure are in place, the rewards for such are being set in place. Now, it's time to face destiny and jump in the arena.

Also, as I said a few posts before, you can schedule your own matches if you arrange with an opponent. We'll try to have a battle coordinator to oversee the match.

I've made a post in the Vector World Discussion section to try and alert a few more to this.

Aye, that's how I found out about it SMILEY

MatrixRefugee · 09/14/2007 10:14:37

I'd register the Quinotaur (of Recursion), but the captain is currently incapcitated after getting attacked by a Machine ship. Though her brother might be crazy enough to take over for her...

Vogt · 09/14/2007 10:22:54

MatrixRefugee wrote:

I'd register the Quinotaur (of Recursion), but the captain is currently incapcitated after getting attacked by a Machine ship. Though her brother might be crazy enough to take over for her...

Internal structure of your ship isn't important. In needed times, first mates or even crew members can control their ship. This is why while the registration form has an entry for captain, it doesn't mean that only crew captains can register. Even 2 captains under the same ship could register, but both captains couldn't fight in the same battle for obvious reasons.

Bayamos · 09/14/2007 12:44:19

((I have registered 'my' ships. I have limited availability to jack in these days, so if there's any upcoming battles where the time/date is known in advance, that'd be great.))

Cmdr_Dezreki · 09/14/2007 12:48:55

Hm. In the interest of the Merovingian, I shall be dispatching the Holy Warriors Ex Zion to assist in combat.

Vogt · 09/14/2007 13:13:33

Registration open for the next battle

Instance: Vector
Organizations : Zion vs Machines
Number of Ships : 3/side max
Scenario : Pitched Battle
Time : Saturday September 15, 12 AM MCT (12 PST, 3 EST, 8 GMT+1)

Yasamuu · 09/14/2007 13:44:11

HvCFT Chaos will be ready.

((Can you possibly add HvCFT infront of my entry on the standings, thanks))

Bayamos · 09/14/2007 14:08:34

HvCFT Junos will be there.

steadyhand · 09/14/2007 14:30:59

im guessing that 8pm if so i can be there for zion

steadhand captain of the Tengu

just so dont end up looking like a noob how exectaly do we go about playing this out is over a web applicaton or a form of Ingame system either way im ready if needed

Vogt · 09/14/2007 14:39:58

steadyhand wrote:

im guessing that 8pm if so i can be there for zion

steadhand captain of the Tengu

just so dont end up looking like a noob how exectaly do we go about playing this out is over a web applicaton or a form of Ingame system either way im ready if needed

You will meet a battle coordinator. Together with your team, you will plan your actions for the turn, which will be sent to the battle coordinator. He will then simultaneously do the moves, calling for rolls whenever ready, and at the end of each turn, an updated map of the battle will be put in place. The Battle Coordinator should be there before the set time to make sure the rules are well understood, and also to give a tutorial in case it is needed.

steadyhand · 09/14/2007 15:03:00

ok im with you now SMILEY

sorry its been a long day thanks for clearing that up

Procurator · 09/15/2007 04:08:49

Time : Saturday September 15, 12 AM MCT (12 PST, 3 EST, 8 GMT+1)

Vogt · 09/15/2007 05:35:54

Time : Saturday September 15, 12 AM MCT (12 PST, 3 EST, 8 GMT+1)

Procurator · 09/15/2007 06:01:35

It's a daft system, to be sure. You could just call the times 'Pacific' and 'Eastern', as they change between PST/EST and PDT/EDT with the seasons.

steadyhand · 09/15/2007 07:39:03

ug this is looking like a 2v1 at the moment we need to find a better way of getting the word out

Mathalos · 09/15/2007 08:40:18

HvCFT Mambo will be assisting the Machines.

Vogt · 09/15/2007 09:47:03

steadyhand wrote:

ug this is looking like a 2v1 at the moment we need to find a better way of getting the word out

You can contact your colleagues and offer them to register. There are also 4 other captains registered for Zion on Vector.

steadyhand · 09/15/2007 11:05:43

iv tried to contact some of them but thier all offline and i posted in the vector forum but again no reply, needless to say im a little pissed off right now

steadyhand · 09/15/2007 11:13:00

edit: damit i get hold of anyone who is zion on vector and none of my faction can make it beucase of the time

edit2: yep anyone who is zion vector is not online and none of my vaction can part beucase most of them our out buecase it is saterday

edit: 3 iv just been to Mara C no one thier want to take part either however i will be ingame till about 9 (GMT) if anything can be worked out

so does this mine the machs get a free win and get zero :X

Vogt · 09/15/2007 11:30:35

steadyhand wrote:

edit: damit i get hold of anyone who is zion on vector and none of my faction can make it beucase of the time

edit2: yep anyone who is zion vector is not online and none of my vaction can part beucase most of them our out buecase it is saterday

so does this mine the machs get a free win and get zero :X

If you don't show, each machine captain will get 2 XP. One for participating and one for winning. The surviving ship point is not available. If you do show and you lose, you'll still get your participation XP and the machines will get 3 each.

steadyhand · 09/15/2007 11:39:25

can i try and take on all 3 ships beucase thats the way its looking either way how exactly to i get in contact with you to do the battle

JetBlack · 09/15/2007 12:01:11

The HvCft Imperium will be there.

Vogt · 09/15/2007 13:24:30

Machines win.

steadyhand · 09/15/2007 13:30:15

2v3 to machines was a good fight took out one of them SMILEY

will write up a small Rp post to give the battle a bit more flare. good tactits on thier part and two very stuiped moves on mine SMILEY

but good fight all round.

Mercio · 09/15/2007 18:38:44

Bah! Sorry I couldn't make it. I think this sounds like a load of fun. Hopefully I will be able to participate next time.

Vogt · 09/16/2007 13:33:38

Registration open for the next battle

Instance: Recursion
Organizations : EPN vs Machines
Number of Ships : 3/side max
Scenario : Pitched Battle
Time : Tuesday September 18, 4 PM MCT (4 PDT, 7 EDT, 12 GMT+1)

steadyhand · 09/16/2007 14:12:42

i hate to be a pain but iv just noticed somthing if mech keep fighting like this they are going to have better ships just though fighting more than rest of us, while we got EPN, Zion, EPN, Zion i dont think thats fair if you can see were im coming from. im not that fussed i can just see it becoming a problem down the line.

Vogt · 09/16/2007 14:19:39

steadyhand wrote:

i hate to be a pain but iv just noticed somthing if mech keep fighting like this they are going to have better ships just though fighting more than rest of us, while we got EPN, Zion, EPN, Zion i dont think thats fair if you can see were im coming from. im not that fussed i can just see it becoming a problem down the line.

This is because the number of registered ships vary greatly. There are only 3 Merovingian ships, each one on a different instance, and no Cypherite ship. Since the Machines have a large number of registered ships on each instance, they have to participate in more battles, than let's say Zion or EPN who only have one enemy that they can face until Merovingian and Cypherites forces start having decent registration, unless Zion and EPN start fighting each other.

Procurator · 09/16/2007 15:07:05

And it just makes sense. If the Machinists have a bigger fleet, they're gonna kick bottom. If other orgs have a bigger fleet, they'd better get out there and prove it.

Liliane · 09/16/2007 15:10:50

Vogt wrote:

In the last weeks, Machine operatives of the Syntax division helped me define the rules of engagement for simulating hovercraft combat in the real. As we all know, the war rages both in the real and in the Matrix and it is essential for operatives to take an active part in both.

In the following days, instructions will be given on how to take part in this war in the real in a more official way, and how ships from all organizations can advance in rank thanks to their skills in strategy, tactics, but also teamwork. More details will come soon, but for now, operatives interested in taking a part in such battles are instructed to familiarize themselves with the rules, available here.

If you have any questions or you think that the rules need clarifications, don't hesitate to ask.

Edmund Vogt

Everytime I click that link for the rules it says the file is damaged and can not be repaired. Is it jut me?

Vogt · 09/16/2007 15:20:02

Liliane wrote:

Vogt wrote:
In the last weeks, Machine operatives of the Syntax division helped me define the rules of engagement for simulating hovercraft combat in the real. As we all know, the war rages both in the real and in the Matrix and it is essential for operatives to take an active part in both.

In the following days, instructions will be given on how to take part in this war in the real in a more official way, and how ships from all organizations can advance in rank thanks to their skills in strategy, tactics, but also teamwork. More details will come soon, but for now, operatives interested in taking a part in such battles are instructed to familiarize themselves with the rules, available here.

If you have any questions or you think that the rules need clarifications, don't hesitate to ask.

Edmund Vogt

Everytime I click that link for the rules it says the file is damaged and can not be repaired. Is it jut me?

It should be working. If you want, send me an email adress by personal message. I'll send it directly to you.

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