NC Outfit Alliance

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy NC Outfit Leaders,

Is there interest enough beginning the pursuit of forming an official Outfit Alliance for PS2? I do not mind giving it a web presence and forums and hosting mumble / vent / TS whatever, to use for coordination.. or is there a currently alliance in place that is still active with PS1? Sorry I have been out for a while and remember how awesome it was to run coordinate efforts between outfits to pwn regions.

Thoughts? Comment? SitRep?

thanks
Knightmare

[Dustic]

I am actually about to attempt to create one in Planetside 1 that I Hope will carry over to Planetside 2.

[Hosp]

or is there a currently alliance in place that is still active with PS1?
:rofl: NC currently have the tendency of fighting each other more than the enemy.

And i highly doubt this will go anywhere as the bigger outfit leaders feel they are more in command than more effective smaller outfits.

However, if you manage to get a large outfit on board and under a command besides their own (while doing alliance ops), this idea might go somewhere as smaller SpecOps and Support Ops outfits would be more willing to support a force working the way they need rather than the way the larger outfit wants.

[p0intman]

I had something like this in mind. I might shoot you a message on FB to something I wrote about it, Knightmare. The only problem is that people have egos to tend to.

[NCLynx]

A re-creation of the NCA would be pretty awesome. Keep this thread updated with anything new!

[SG Gonad]

Bring back the NCA !!!!

[AOI Knightmare]

Op nights with the NCA was awesome! I remember working with NCA with big and small outfits to work out a strat and then go execute. I was good stuff and worked well as I remember. It would be awesome to get the thing going again!

Knightmare

[NCLynx]

http://new-conglomerate.com/

Figure I'll plug this here so if and when this new NCA gets started up we have a site to plan things on. I know p0intman is on there already and requested some strategy planning forums that were put up. The site could potentially be the new NCA's home? Lemme know what'cha think.

[Dustic]

I can get a Ventrillo, Mumble or Teamspeak up for outfit coordination. Larger outfits please put Egos aside this would help ALOT. NCA should come back in an Iron Symphony of Outfits working together to create musical perfection.

[Grimshad]

Are there any small outfits out there (3 platoons or less max) that would be interested in forming an alliance for multi strike team objectives? Please PM me if interested.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

I registered planetside-nca.com and planetsidenca.com last night. I own several web serves and can offer free hosting to put a joomla / drupal site on it w/ forums if someone is willing to build it or I can point the domains to another. I kinda like the planetside-nca.com as the primary but I'm up to what ever yall think.

Is there any admins or officers still around from the Old NCA?

I will take the lead on this one though and at least coordinate an online meeting to happen next month for all interested parties so we can start on getting some things established etc. I am not saying I want to lead the whole dang thing and will gladly support anyone with actual NCA experience.

As I recall large outfits and small worked very well with NCA and I hope we can do this again and come right of the gate as a unified NC.

Knightmare

[Hosp]

Disregard. :Tired:

[AOI Knightmare]

Side note:

If we mimic the com structure from the NCA that worked very well was to use a large TS server where each outfit had their own chan and there was a command channel as well for coordination. I would like to use something similar. So a couple of questions for the group.

NOTE: I can host an unlimited size Mumble / TS server from my web servers with the domain extension.

Expectations:
1. Supports loads of users (50 or 100?)
2. Each outfit leader will be an admin on the server
3. Can serve as Primary Communication for individual outfits with outfit channels being admin and locked if wanted by each outfit lead or representative.
4. Monthly cost can be group contributed to (if not a free solution)

Questions:
1. TS, Vent, or Mumble & reasons 1 over another??

thanks
Knightmare

[Dustic]

That would be great do note though that a free TS server you set up can hold unlimited people, as much as your bandwidth can support. Im in on this idea.

[Aldman]

I think that you will quickly discover that successfully hosting a large number of people will not be possible with a 'free' server (unless you happen to have access to some serious equipment). SG members pay dues to cover this cost for our equipment, but I doubt that you could get an alliance to do that as a whole.

[AOI Knightmare]

I own the servers and bandwidth is not a prob..

I know that I wouldn't have any problem with a large mumble server b/c it is so light; however, I would need to benchmark a TS server. The other option would be to group rent one and let people donate. I think if several outfits worked together to use that as their primary communication server then ensuring that it was always available would not be a major issue (you can scale those things based on how many people we have actively using it aka start small and increase depending on use)

thanks
Knightmare

[Dustic]

Another option is just one channel for the leaders to communicate on something otherthan what most outfits wwill use like if most outfits use Teamspeak get a ventrillo up and all that

[Baneblade]

War Machine is more than willing to be involved with an alliance such as is being discussed. I am also willing to expand my 50 cap TS3 server to accomodate such an alliance. Web hosting is an option, if a subdomain of www.warmach.net is acceptable.

We are also perfectly fine with visiting other comms.

I should mention that the ingame VOIP might ultimately be the best way to do this.

The biggest roadblock for me is the server the alliance might choose.

[BlackOpAgent]

SuperTroopers Emerald started this time long long ago, with AO1, BL, FS and many others. I worked with Chorton? (of AO1, I am sure Chorton was before your time) and Cruxx (of FS). My guys were asking about a few months ago if we will be doing that again come PS2. My plan was to do so, but after we get up an running as well.

Lynx is my 2nd in command, and follows the boards more than me. I have a lot on my plate right now with beta coming up etc. So you can relay information through him. I generally look at our boards and once the official PS2 boards become accessible those as well. And when the new NCA boards come up too.

So if you are looking for participants, yes in the near future ST would love to bring back our pop locking force once again. Feel free to stop by our site. http://supertroopers.hypoxicstudios.com/st/Home.html

[MrSmegz]

I also have a Co-located server in Houston, running Teamspeak now http://impi.us PW:impi.us if you ever need to use one. Its on a Quad core 3.2ghz Xenon w/ 32gb of ram on, Its doing some other lite duties but i'm sure it could handle several hundreds of other users. I might need to upgrade to Gigabit though, its got like 15TB /month limit now at around 150Mbps up/down.

[AOI Knightmare]

Dang glad to have ya!

[SKYeXile]

Oh look, NC think they're people. You are not prepared.

[NCLynx]

Oh look, NC think they're people. You are not prepared.

Leave it to a VS to use an overused quote from a terrible game. All that technology can't help you come up with something original?

Also slightly more on-topic...isn't shit posting/shit talking in the outfit recruitment forums against the rules?

[Pine]

Not trying to rain on a group voice server... but stating numbers like 50 or 100; SG was bringing 200 alone. We even had a meeting the major purpose was to test 200 in ONE channel. That is a STRESS test.

Point being there was a post above on having a server just for leaders, but outfits sticking to their own... that might be a "best practice", as any one server could quickly get overwhelmed. Nothing is gonna piss off folks like being the odd man out.

(please note the following I am not in a command position in SG)
As a member of large outfit, I am aware of the frustration small outfits had in dealing with us. It was/is unfortunate... I don't think it will change much. But if SG pissed off the leaders of 10 ten-member outfits (100 players).. that would still be only half to a third as many members as was logging in each night as SG. Once outfits "got settled" and we knew the outfit was gonna last more than a week, or could bring xxxxx to the table, I think the bigger outfits did their best to accommodate the alliance.

Shout out to Blue Lions and Super Troopers. I have flown many a gal with combined drops. We shared lodies and AMS, and I never turn my back on a BL Max in need of repair. Formal alliance or no, the large outfits share a history together... I hope to continue that tradition in PS2.

Pine Air

[NCLynx]

Awesome to see you've done stuff with ST before! I wouldn't worry to much about how the voice server will work, the system we had back in 03-05 worked very well. Technology and internet have only gotten better since then.

[Dustic]

Well my biggest logic on the matter was when I was in Liquid Courage we had a side Ventrillo for officer communication on the field where as all the normal troopers were in TS and it carried on well that way the officers stayed in communication and the normal troopers were fine a similar system could work well with Alliance leaders being in a separate client with a separate PTT key and keep outfits individual TS clear and crisp. Just a thought that will work

[MrSmegz]

Awesome to see you've done stuff with ST before! I wouldn't worry to much about how the voice server will work, the system we had back in 03-05 worked very well. Technology and internet have only gotten better since then.

I think TS 3 will support 512 users, maybe more, but like I said, we could pool resources and throw up a dedicated server if we wanted to do that, but why. Every outfit can have their own server command can talk on another I do this now by running multiple TS client instances in Windows.

Is it possible to run multiple TeamSpeak 3 client applications?

Yes. Although keep in mind TeamSpeak 3 supports connecting to multiple TeamSpeak 3 servers at once via its native "tabs" (similar to tabbed web browsing). However, if you want to start multiple TeamSpeak 3 clients, simply launch the TeamSpeak 3 client with the "-nosingleinstance" commandline parameter.

However, NCU having an "Open Access server" would be nice. Where anybody in any Outfit can come and participate and take on some of the smaller missions and yet be part of the team rather than the Zerg.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

1. I will schedule a meeting and location for a NCA planning meeting to be held within the next couple of weeks. Check here for date and location.

Agenda Items: (If you have more items please PM me and I will add them to the agenda formally)

First meeting will be lead by Knightmare subsequent meetings to be arranged and conducted by elected / appointed board / leadership.

A. Introductions
B. NCA Mission Statement
C. Propose Administrative Organization
D. Elect / Appoint short term Administrative Positions (to be held until after official NCA Launch)
E. Identify Objectives / Tasks that need to complete prior to launch
F. Propose Schedule & Task assignments
G. End Meeting until next.

2. I will deploy a forum and place holder website to planetside-nca.com this weekend. (we can move this later if we want just gives us a starting point)

3. I look forward to working with all of you and bringing back the glory days!

thanks
Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Forum admins.. any chance for a forum sticky?

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

The former NCA was on the Emerald Realm. Is this our intent to keep the same Realm? I for one think it would be awesome to keep that going; however, is anyone / group opposed to this or has another idea?

thanks
Knightmare

[Baneblade]

Don't know if Emerald/Markov are making a comeback or not. Info on servers sofar is that there will be an EU, NA, and CN cluster. No West/East distinction for NA servers. Expect several NA servers with similar ping.

[p0intman]

Entities that have copies of the NCA Charter Proposal are:
Blue Lions (Texacoflyer, Dragonprey, others)
Praetorian Guard (Hosp)
Army of One (Knightmare)
S.A.S (Duomaxwl)
SuperTroopers (NCLynx)
War Machine (Sobekus)

... I'm trying to figure out who to message from SG about it, and then that'll probably be all I send it to unless I can find someone from ForgSold around.

Edit: I posted it openly. What I am considering and trying to do and what Knightmare is trying to set up are two (currently independent) different ideas. I do not speak for Knightmares idea, nor does he speak for mine. Just so happens we'd like the same thing (mostly)

http://new-conglomerate.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-new-conglomerate-alliance.53/

[NCLynx]

Howdy,

1. I will schedule a meeting and location for a NCA planning meeting to be held within the next couple of weeks. Check here for date and location.

Agenda Items: (If you have more items please PM me and I will add them to the agenda formally)

First meeting will be lead by Knightmare subsequent meetings to be arranged and conducted by elected / appointed board / leadership.

A. Introductions
B. NCA Mission Statement
C. Propose Administrative Organization
D. Elect / Appoint short term Administrative Positions (to be held until after official NCA Launch)
E. Identify Objectives / Tasks that need to complete prior to launch
F. Propose Schedule & Task assignments
G. End Meeting until next.

2. I will deploy a forum and place holder website to planetside-nca.com this weekend. (we can move this later if we want just gives us a starting point)

3. I look forward to working with all of you and bringing back the glory days!

thanks
Knightmare

Sounds good. Keep us updated on the specifics and I'll be sure to try and be there.

Howdy,

The former NCA was on the Emerald Realm. Is this our intent to keep the same Realm? I for one think it would be awesome to keep that going; however, is anyone / group opposed to this or has another idea?

thanks
Knightmare

I think all of the "US" servers will be in one place this time around therefore every US server being the same. So we should make it a point to make sure we're all on the same server; additionally, I have more reasons but I'll bring those up during the meeting.

Entities that have copies of the NCA Charter Proposal are:
Blue Lions (Texacoflyer, Dragonprey, others)
Praetorian Guard (Hosp)
Army of One (Knightmare)
S.A.S (Duomaxwl)
SuperTroopers (NCLynx)
War Machine (Sobekus)

... I'm trying to figure out who to message from SG about it, and then that'll probably be all I send it to unless I can find someone from ForgSold around.

Edit: I posted it openly. What I am considering and trying to do and what Knightmare is trying to set up are two (currently independent) different ideas. I do not speak for Knightmares idea, nor does he speak for mine. Just so happens we'd like the same thing (mostly)

http://new-conglomerate.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-new-conglomerate-alliance.53/

Read through the message and will be passing it on to BlackOp as well, looks well done thank you. As for two currently independent ideas, I personally feel it'd be best iron (hopefully) most of that out during any upcoming meetings? I realize we might not all 100% agree on everything ever done, but two NCAs wouldn't yield as great of an outcome in my opinion.

[Baneblade]

Read through the Charter, will make a more formal statement later.

[p0intman]

I realize we might not all 100% agree on everything ever done, but two NCAs wouldn't yield as great of an outcome in my opinion.

If we were all always in agreement, it would be boring. One NCA works, whichever it is doesn't matter much to me. I'm merely trying to get -something- going. If Knightmare wants to take over, thats cool with me.

[ChookWantan]

This sounds awesome, as a new recruit of the SuperTroopers, I cannot wait to fight along side all of you.

[Antivide]

2 questions:

1.What about some of the larger outfits, like the 666th? You might want to contact them about this as well as the other gigantormous outfits for NC.

2.I've got some friends who are interested in creating an outfit. Would we be welcome in this NCA?

If the question to 2 is yes then I will not hesitate to register at http://new-conglomerate.com/forum/index.php.

[Lostlogic]

Entities that have copies of the NCA Charter
... I'm trying to figure out who to message from SG about it, and then that'll probably be all I send it to unless I can find someone from ForgSold around.

I'm the leader of SG. You can message me. Or you can message Aldman. He is handling our community relations atm.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Ok I have been busy...
1. I have a TS server up at ts.planetside-nca.com (pm me for psw for now)
2. I have installed a phpbb forum on planetside-nca.com/forums

Questions:
1. What day / time (remember Time zone) works for people interested in attending meeting? I know we wont be able to accommodate everyone but we can do our best.

2. Is there some one who wants to set / configure the forum space? I'm a big believer in sharing responsibility so if some one would like to step up and get all the stuff setup on the forums PM me and I will get you admin access.

3. Any web admins want to have at setting something up more then a splash screen for the website let me know PM me and I will get you access.

Cheers

Knightmare

2 questions:

1.What about some of the larger outfits, like the 666th? You might want to contact them about this as well as the other gigantormous outfits for NC.

2.I've got some friends who are interested in creating an outfit. Would we be welcome in this NCA?

If the question to 2 is yes then I will not hesitate to register at http://new-conglomerate.com/forum/index.php.

Howdy,

I know in the past outfits big and small were welcome in the NCA. This is atrnd that I hope will continue. I think the art of it is to be willing to play as part of a group. Basically work as part of a larger strategy. This worked well in the days and I hope it will again!

Knightmare

If we were all always in agreement, it would be boring. One NCA works, whichever it is doesn't matter much to me. I'm merely trying to get -something- going. If Knightmare wants to take over, thats cool with me.

Howdy,

I certainly wasn't thinking of two NCA's. Nor do I want to take anything over ;). Me and Pointman go way back and I think we have a common goal. NCA is not something that is done by one person or another.. its a group effort so I'm willing to get behind any effort to make that happen!

Knightmare

[Baneblade]

My ForumFu is unparalleled. My favorite part of setting up websites is the forum :lol:

[p0intman]

2 questions:

1.What about some of the larger outfits, like the 666th? You might want to contact them about this as well as the other gigantormous outfits for NC.

2.I've got some friends who are interested in creating an outfit. Would we be welcome in this NCA?

If the question to 2 is yes then I will not hesitate to register at http://new-conglomerate.com/forum/index.php.

As to the second one, yeah, go ahed and sign up. As for the first question... there are a few outfits I've been deliberate not to contact. The outfits listed above are for the most part, original members of the original NCA.

If they see it useful to join afterwards, thats fine, but I'm interested in getting original members back together to begin with.



Howdy,

I certainly wasn't thinking of two NCA's. Nor do I want to take anything over ;). Me and Pointman go way back and I think we have a common goal. NCA is not something that is done by one person or another.. its a group effort so I'm willing to get behind any effort to make that happen!

Knightmare

Confirming myself and Knightmare go way back and have common goals in mind. We had a chat today and both of us agree for the most part.

[AOI Knightmare]

Just got license key from Teamspeak so we are a full go there. All that's left is to have a get together. Are folks interested in getting together this week?

[Antivide]

I'm good. I'll register on the forums as well.

[Notsononymous]

What region? US or EU? Or somewhere else?

[AOI Knightmare]

My ForumFu is unparalleled. My favorite part of setting up websites is the forum :lol:

PM me and I will get you setup.

thanks
Knight

What region? US or EU? Or somewhere else?

I would guess US region though the former had players and outfits from all over the place.. however not sure how well that will work w/ the new setup.

Cheers
Knight

[NCAdmin]

The New-Conglomerate.com site is standing by ready to assist everyone in this endeavor.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

In an effort to get some stuff figured out prior to the US holiday I am wanting to get together this week. Now this is some short notice but are people willing to get online for an pre-meeting meeting tomorrow 6/28 at 7pm CST? If we get enough people willing to participate tomorrow at or near that time (aka w/ a little adjustment possible) then lets do it. If not I will reschedule until after the US Holiday.

Cheers

[Baneblade]

Unless I have a long day at work, I should be able to make that time.

[AOI Knightmare]

Thoughts?
http://www.planetside-nca.com/images/nca_logo1.jpg

Also don't forget meeting tonight at 7:00pm CST.

Outfit Leads please PM me for Team Speak Info so you can distribute it.
Individuals please PM me and I will hook ya up!

Thanks
Knightmare

[Baneblade]

Is it a bring everyone thing then... or did we want some discretion?

[p0intman]

Is it a bring everyone thing then... or did we want some discretion?
Fuck it. bring whoever you like. no big deal. if it gets too noisy or crowded, we can moderate the channel and grant talking powers to those that need it the most.

preference to outfit leads really. this isn't really about individual grunts except those that aren't entirely tied to one outfit or another.

[AOI Knightmare]

Fuck it. bring whoever you like. no big deal. if it gets too noisy or crowded, we can moderate the channel and grant talking powers to those that need it the most.

preference to outfit leads really. this isn't really about individual grunts except those that aren't entirely tied to one outfit or another.

What he said ;)

[Baneblade]

Alright, I'll likely be the only one that shows up from War Machine then.

[p0intman]

Meeting held. Agreements made. We'll revisit this after launch. post-meeting, a few conclusions were also made. more news to come as time progresses~

Most outfits ive contacted have gotten back to me, a couple predictable replies, a few outfits are nowhere to be found or are completely silent.

if you're interested in this, feel free to contact me or knightmare.

[EVILPIG]

There are already alliances in place for Planetside 2. Think about what you are trying to do though. You pile too many outfits into one server and there will be not enough room for you all.

[p0intman]

Tbh, I'm pretty sure a 250 person ts3 server will work for joint operations. most outfits have their own servers to boot, if it is needed. we can handle the communications hurdles. We're slowly getting things in place for launch. We're fine. Worst comes to worst, we can use in-game custom channels as a sort of command chat between outfit leaders.

There are other things we can do as well, like use jabber to send pings out to members concerning problems if they arise. I have absolute confidence in our ability to handle scaling problems.

[Baneblade]

I wasn't able to come... obviously. :(

[AOI Knightmare]

There are already alliances in place for Planetside 2. Think about what you are trying to do though. You pile too many outfits into one server and there will be not enough room for you all.


Howdy,

NCA worked well in the past and I didn't see any reason why it wouldn't do so even in the new PS2 from everything I have seen to date. I am looking forward to moving on this with who ever ends up participating because while working in your own outfit to do things when you are able to pair that with the dynamics of working with a large scale tactical force with groups of others it brings a whole new aspect to the game that was very enjoyable for most. It wont be a cup of tea for everyone and it will be as big or as small as people enjoy participating. If it does nothing else then to bring folks together once a week to share thoughts and do something as a unified force then I will call it a success.

-Knightmare

[Hosp]

You pile too many outfits into one server and there will be not enough room for you all.

Joint ops don't require having everyone in the same com, just requires everyone to know what to do.

Just have the SLs (actual leading SLs & Officers not just SL as in PS1 with Gold1 Blue1 etc) in the joint coms. Anything else from member to member of different outfits should be more than adequate via the quick keys.

In the long run it's better for people to learn to fight side by side with as little communication as possible.

VWS ;)

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

As point said the first meeting went very well. We have all agreed that we will meet together once a month for the time being to keep up communications between interested outfits, though we also all agree that we must all have time to establish ourselves and learn prior to launching NCA. We are all committed in the meantime to working together to learn from one another and to grow ourselves into an NCA after launch.

With that said our next meeting will be held at the end of the month. I will announce a time and date soon.

thanks
Knightmare

[Phantomdestiny]

i think this a brilliant idea but i was wondering does this extend to the EU NC outfits too? ; if so the grim reapers are glad to join you

[p0intman]

if you EU people want to roll on the same server as the rest of us, thats cool and we'd be glad to have you.

[NCLynx]

I don't see a problem with an EU branch but we wouldn't be the ones running it lol.

Or like p0int said assuming latency isn't shit and you guys can handle being on the server we roll on you're more than welcome to join up.

[AOI Knightmare]

Amen NCLynx the more the merrier!

[Pancake]

My outfit will be EU based. I like the idea of having a NCA branch for the European server. I can help organize things if necessary.

Would I be able to meet with someone to give me a run down of the NCA? Thanks.

[p0intman]

My outfit will be EU based. I like the idea of having a NCA branch for the European server. I can help organize things if necessary.

Would I be able to meet with someone to give me a run down of the NCA? Thanks.

send me a pm with what times you're usually available to have a chat over ts3 and i can do that.

[Timithos]

Think about what you are trying to do though. You pile too many outfits into one server and there will be not enough room for you all.

I think Evilpig has a point. I'm not tearing down what you're doing, and applaud it. But what will the effect of this be when the core NC outfits join one server. I mean, then the NC community in general will follow. Then TR & VS may feel obliged to stay with the PS1 community. We're a major force in marketing this game, but also in server choice. There are 6000 players on one server online. I don't know how that equates to how many offline characters there can be - maybe there is no limit to that. It sounds like we could be in for quite a server lock on one server. I think PS2 will have way more popularity then PS1 did.

The other thing I'm wondering is why there's so much talk about 3rd-party voip, when the in-game voip is supposed to replace that. Yes, you can still use 3rd-party voip, but it sounds like the in-game system is meant to surpass it. I mean they're talking about being able to join the voip conversation on your cell phone. If the in-game voip is not at least 80% as functional as TS or Vent, I'd be disappointed. Are some of you anticipating that the full potential of the voip system will not be adequate at launch, so this is all contingency planning? Are some of you anticipating disappointment too?

[p0intman]

I think Evilpig has a point. I'm not tearing down what you're doing, and applaud it. But what will the effect of this be when the core NC outfits join one server. I mean, then the NC community in general will follow. Then TR & VS may feel obliged to stay with the PS1 community. We're a major force in marketing this game, but also in server choice. There are 6000 players on one server online. I don't know how that equates to how many offline characters there can be - maybe there is no limit to that. It sounds like we could be in for quite a server lock on one server. I think PS2 will have way more popularity then PS1 did.

The other thing I'm wondering is why there's so much talk about 3rd-party voip, when the in-game voip is supposed to replace that. Yes, you can still use 3rd-party voip, but it sounds like the in-game system is meant to surpass it. I mean they're talking about being able to join the voip conversation on your cell phone. If the in-game voip is not at least 80% as functional as TS or Vent, I'd be disappointed. Are some of you anticipating that the full potential of the voip system will not be adequate at launch, so this is all contingency planning? Are some of you anticipating disappointment too?

I'm waiting to see about ingame voip for ps2 before going all out, but knowing how Vivox does things, I don't think its adequate for what we want to do. I frankly don't intend to use it whatsoever because of the fact that its terrible most of the time. I also intend to see about API functionality and see if that can't be incorporated into our website/ts3 structure.


In other words, we're not going to wait for, or rely on SOE. That has historically turned out to be a hilariously stupid choice. TS3 is honestly superior in all ways in comparison to what I expect from SOE.

As for us rolling all on one server, I think many of us want to stick together, and there are tentative plans for it to happen. You need to remember that many members of the NCA have been friends and outfit mates for going on 6-9 years now. Imo, asking us to go to seperate servers is kind of a 'FUCK YOU' gesture.

[Malchance]

The Black Flag (http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=44061) is small, but you've got our support. I'm quite interested to see how this all plays out.

[Timithos]

Ok! We're reforming the Renegades, and I'll follow the NCA, BL and SG wherever they go. Server locks be damned!

[AOI Knightmare]

Awesome! I will be posting the next meeting invite and agenda soon! Sorry for the delay just hammy first child and coming back from hospital today!
-knightmare

[Hosp]

We said this to our OL a while back and now I say it to you...

GZ, another Papa Smurf. :groovy:

[NCLynx]

Ok! We're reforming the Renegades, and I'll follow the NCA, BL and SG wherever they go. Server locks be damned!

Awesome. Fish coming back as well? The Renegades was the first outfit I ever joined, heh.

And in response to the whole "Won't you have to many on one server"-ish comment. The NCA worked back in the day when we were on the same server, there's no reason it wouldn't work now.

But there's more people? More outfits to consider?

That's fine. The servers, continent population caps, and overall the whole game- are all bigger now.

[Malchance]

Awesome! I will be posting the next meeting invite and agenda soon! Sorry for the delay just hammy first child and coming back from hospital today!
-knightmare

Congrats!

Get em started on Reaver training early!

[Geandily]

Once the game gets going the Flowers of Happiness will consider joining. I just don't want to make any commitment to you guys until I've talked to the other leaders, I'll keep in touch! :)

[p0intman]

Had a conversation with the second in command of a particular outfit. I'm tired of politics, so heres the deal:

If you have problems with another outfit involved and want to join, you had best leave them at the door or simply not join. This is the same thing expected of all outfits involved in this. I, nor any other leader of any other outfit wants to put up with political BULLSHIT about how some people feel about one another.

If you want to get shit done and have fun in doing so, join up. If you don't want to, and you want to sulk and do shit your own way and not cooperate, GTFO.

Done deal. I'm *not* having this political shit in this incarnation. I and others have put far too much effort into it to put up with it anymore.

[NCLynx]

Had a conversation with the second in command of a particular outfit. I'm tired of politics, so heres the deal:

If you have problems with another outfit involved and want to join, you had best leave them at the door or simply not join. This is the same thing expected of all outfits involved in this. I, nor any other leader of any other outfit wants to put up with political BULLSHIT about how some people feel about one another.

If you want to get shit done and have fun in doing so, join up. If you don't want to, and you want to sulk and do shit your own way and not cooperate, GTFO.

Done deal. I'm *not* having this political shit in this incarnation. I and others have put far too much effort into it to put up with it anymore.

This, through and through.

We'll be working together to achieve big things in PS2, and having a good time doing it. Save the drama for some other day.

[Timithos]

Awesome. Fish coming back as well? The Renegades was the first outfit I ever joined, heh.

Yes, Fish is coming back! He's probably leading again. He's contacting former players, as am I. He'll be writing a recruitment thread and a wiki soon. I'm assuming he's most likely to throw up a website when we get closer to launch. He's been on the boards here before.

[NCLynx]

Yes, Fish is coming back! He's probably leading again. He's contacting former players, as am I. He'll be writing a recruitment thread and a wiki soon. I'm assuming he's most likely to throw up a website when we get closer to launch. He's been on the boards here before.

Sounds awesome. The Renegades was the first outfit I ever joined. Will be awesome to fight alongside you guys in PS2, and have some damn fun NCA nights.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Ok let's meet! Everyone is invited to attend but outfits wishing to participate please send your OL or Designate of Authority. Here are the details assuming it works for everyone. I am planning to do this meeting twice this month to see which day gets the better attendance.

NCA Meetings:

When: Thursday July 26th @ 8pm CST | Monday July 30th @ 8pm CST (please try and make both meetings for judging reasons)

Where: NCA TS3 Server (if you need the info please send me a PM)

Agenda:
1. Status Updates
2. Rumor Mill (Whats people heard, beta, etc..)
3. PS1 NCA Night Possibility?

If you have something you would like to add to agenda please let me know.

cheers

[p0intman]

we switched from ts3 to vent? pm details if so.

edit derp derp derp derp

[AOI Knightmare]

Hehehe,

No I edited the post.. new baby and no sleep make Knightmare something something.

thanks
Knightmare

[p0intman]

TONIGHT!

Pm me or ao1 knightmare if you need/want our ts3 info to show up.

[Baneblade]

Is it the same info as before?

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Yes it is the same info as last time! See yall tonight and again if you need the info please pm me or pointman!

cheers
Knightmare

[DirtyBird]

What was the link to the site?

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

The NCA website is launched though I have not done anything w/ it yet nor has the forums for it officially been kicked off as of yet. The URL is http://planetside-nca.com. Still looking for a web/forum admin to do this as I do not have the time to do it on my own.

cheers
Knightmare

Agenda:
1. Status Updates
2. Rumor Mill (Whats people heard, beta, etc..)
3. PS1 NCA Night Possibility?
4. Meeting and Op Times (EU Friendly :)

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

We had a good meeting on Thurs and don't forget we will have another quick one on Monday just to check attendance. I will be posting notes from the Thursday meeting soon. Thanks again!

Knightmare

[Fligsnurt]

Edit - Didn't see how far this had gone, got excited and made a post. Anyways, I am a member of a smaller Outfit that is interested in the NCA. Would love some basic information if possible.

Regards,
|?| Fligsnurt

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

PM me anytime or we can jump on TS sometime and I would be more then happy to talk w/ ya.

On a side note I just wanted to let everyone know that if you are intending to be a member of the NCA then use of the TS3 server is availalbe for your outfit 24/7 for free. This mean you can run your daily business in your own channel as well as have one member as a server admin.

If you are interested in this please let me know assuming you are joining the NCA.

thanks
Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Server problem.. Meeting Delayed. Will Advise.

-Knightmare

Its up again come on in :)

[p0intman]

Sorry I couldn't make it last night, I had a ton of other crap going on. If I missed anything, PM me it.

[UHcoog]

Hi all,

I wanted to post on here to let you guys know that me and some friends are currently planning on starting up a new outfit. Our name is Brothers in Arms and we already have a clan in other games, mostly Battlefield 3. We were interested in Joining up with the NCA and working together with others like us who value teamwork. If you guys think you have some room still for Brothers in Arms please let me know and we can get to work setting up our outfit to help out the NCA.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

As long as folks are willing to work together for joint ops the invite is open to all. Try and make the next meeting or send a rep there! As for the next meeting I will post the schedule for the August meeting soon. I want to wait until after beta is out so we can start to make some educated choices maybe :).

thanks
Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Monday the TS server experienced a short downtime. This was caused by a data center core router failure that actually caused the entire datacenter to loose their connection to the internet until backup systems resumed the operations. Just wanted to make sure everyone knew the cause was not our servers but the data center and suprising as this was the first time I had seen a failure of this kind that high up.

cheers
Knightmare

[GoldDragon]

Looking forward to seeing this come together! :D

[p0intman]

yo, knightmare. new rig means i need ts privileges again some time. hit me up with a good time on fb or something.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

We need to get a NCA meeting together here soon to discuss an important potential issue to get it out of the way. With that said I propose a NCA Meeting this Thursday (8/9) at 9pm PDT. (8pm CST).

If you are an outfit leader or individual in an outfit who may want to participate in future NCA operations please ensure you have a representative at this meeting! For folks in the EU I know this is tuff and we want to collect information from yall as well so if possible please have one of your US counterparts represent you if possible.

If you need the TS info please PM me or Pointman for that information.

cheers
Knightmare

[NCLynx]

Thursday is good for me,

Lynx - SuperTroopers

[AOI Knightmare]

OOoohhh pretty!
http://www.planetside-nca.com/images/ncalogo.png

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

I just wanted to drop a note and say I look forward to getting as many interested parties online tomorrow for the meeting. Perhaps one of the largest choices will need to be made tomorrow and we wnat you to all be a part of it. Further getting feedback from all interested parties I think will be key so.. please if your outfit regardless of size big of small is wanting to participate now or in the future please try and have a rep there. For TS info please PM Myself, Pointman, or NCLynx.

thanks
Knight

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

I again just want to encourage folks of all NC outfits no matter how big or small to have a rep at the NCA meeting tonight if your at all interested now or even in the future. Regardless of past feelings / issues between outfits lets put that aside and as PS2 gives rebirth to PS let us use this to bring life anew to the NCA and form it as an open concept of coordination between outfits large and small, different specializations, and creeds. Founded w/ the mission to not scalp from one to another but to grow leaders, skills, and domination on the map! I look forward to seeing you tonight!

-Knight

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

To make sure everyone is clear on the time for the meeting:
TIME CLARIFICATION:
CDT 2000 (8:00pm)
EDT 2100 (9:00pm)
MDT 1900 (7:00pm)
PDT 1800 (6:00pm)
BST 0200 (2:00am *Sorrry bout this one*)
UTC/GMT 0100 (1:00am)

thanks
-Knight

[Baneblade]

I was working until 9 pm Central... lol, I might end up being more well known for missing every single meeting.

[AOI Knightmare]

Hehe no prob! For anyone wanting to catch up on what's going on pm me sometime and we can chat on ts! Good
Meeting tonight. Kinda small but we move forward!

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy NC Friends!

We had a good pow wow last night and talked with several folks and outfits. If you were not able to get to the meeting drop me a PM sometime and we can chat, further if you have any questions about the NCA please let me know.

So after last night a few things as far as the direction of the NCA we can bring to light.

1. Mission: As we have been in beta now for a while it has become evident that the way servers are looking as they will be laid out that the idea of the NCA being centralized on just a single server while maybe possible may not be the most effective use. With that said my hope is that the NCA becomes a resource for joint NC operations in the different regions. So much in fact that it is my hope that on Op nights that we can even pick a region to support as a whole and go crush face across the game.

I believe that this would look much like regionally groups focused on the east region would try to run joint ops when ever and use the NCA resources as needed to coordinate that, while at the same time the EU would use the same resources to act as a "gathering / communication" point to do joint ops during regular nights etc. The ability for new toons on servers to actually be effective seems much higher then it was in PS1 so the idea that on "Cross Region" Op nights that we can pick and go seems very likely.

All that aside we hope that the NCA becomes a resource and tool provided to outfits of similar mind to come together to collaborate and be effective on the map. With that said please check in on http://www.planetside-nca.com over the next month or so as it will grow to embodie this and will soon serve as the central communication point for the NCA.

2. Leadership: As stated prior even though myself and a few others have been working to "cordinate" and bring together the NCA this is really a vision that is driven by its participants. It is with this in mind that the OL or designated representative from each participating outfit will be given NCA resource administration from the TS3 server to the forums etc.. the idea is a community overseen by and driven by its leaders. Depending on how the regions come together there may be some region specific cordination that gets setup or who knows. The truth is that regardless of outfit size or specialization we agree to work with each other to grow and enhance the NC as a unified force! For now I will continue to act as a ‘spearhead’ or voice for the NCA as a representative of the combined wishes of the participating outfits but do so with no aspirations of control or ego of power. Service is its own reward and I look forward to working with as many of you as possible!

3. Expectations: I think there was some minor concern about what would be expected from an outfit who choose to participate. Well to help clarify your outfit envolvement is completely up to you! In orther words we would hope that your OL or designated Rep would show up to the normal meetings (1x a month at this point). Secondly we would hope that your outfit or a portion of the outfit would regularly participate in the scheduled NCA Joint Operation Nights Regionally or Cross Regionally. Lastly I think I can summarize the desire and calibar of the outfits that are currently choosing to participate:

We work together for the joy and thrill of working on a global strat with an organized forces to achieve our goals and concqure our objectives while growing ourselves and our relationships

We are not the “Zerg”.

We respect and uplift each other in game and publically. Meaning that if we have personal crap you take to the side and deal with it but on public forums or in game we respect our brothers in arms mutally regardless of size, credo, etc.

Conflict is never easy in game and out; however, in order for this to work we have to be willing to put that aside and deal with it accordingly. The council exists as a place for if problems come up that as a whole it can be dealt with fairly with a rep from each outfit participating kinda like a tribunal. I would hope this would not need to happen often but think that it is important to have something in place to deal with this kind of thing while also providing the positive of being able to have a “accountable” group of reps and leads to help determin actions, communicate outfit desires, bring together ideas in a small group to ensure that all desires and wishes are heard.

Lofty goals some may think but it in all having seen this work in the past and seeing who is getting involved now and what PS2 is looking like it is bringing the table I am excited! I hope you are too!

-Knightmare

NOTE:
1. I need help and volunteers:
A. I need a forum admin who can help skin / get the phpbb forums setup and running. Please PM me if your interested and have time to do this somewhat quickly.

cheers
Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

In an effort to accomodate different schedules I will conduct the meeting 2x. AKA if you can make one or both is good but at least one would be good.

Next NCA Meeting:
What Day: Monday August 27 (bringing in a little due to US Labor Day Sept 3rd)
What Time Mtg1:
CDT 2000 (5:00pm)
EDT 2100 (6:00pm)
MDT 1900 (4:00pm)
PDT 1800 (3:00pm)
BST 0200 (11:00pm)
UTC/GMT 0100 (10:00pm)

What Time Mgt2:
CDT 2000 (8:00pm)
EDT 2100 (9:00pm)
MDT 1900 (7:00pm)
PDT 1800 (6:00pm)
BST 0200 (2:00am)
UTC/GMT 0100 (1:00am)

Agenda:
1. NCA Overview for New Member Outfits (If you want to Q&A about NCA, what is participation the like come right at the begining for an overview, otherwise PM me anytime and we can setup some time to chat)

2. Current Members Review (Re-capping outfit rosters of those outfits participating If you outfit is inteending to operate w/ the NCA please PM me soon so I can get you added!

3. New Member Introduction - If your wanting to join your spot light to introduce your outfit and your spec to the rest of the NCA

4. NCA Direction Review - Discsussion on NCA as a resource and coordination point for NC continued

5. Outfit Swing around the room - What's new, help, Q&A etc.

If you have any other ideas for agenda please let me know.

thanks
Knight

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy Outfits!

Don't forget tonight is NCA meeting night! I know ur all as excited as I am! Tonight we have 2 meetings... Plz try and make both if u can at least one of possible.

Mtg 1 @ 5pm cdt
Mtg 2 @ 8pm cdt

If u need teamspeak info plz pm and let me know. Hope to see you there! Also for agenda and time zone break downs please see prior post.

Knightnare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Was on at 5pm CDT no Show.. looking like the later times may be the way to go! Hope to see everyone there at 8pm CDT for quick meeting.

What about weekends for EU folks?? Is that better?

thanks
Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Sorry for the down time. My first born son was born recently and things have been busy at work closing out the FY and starting another. I will schedule out a meeting for the end of Sept. so we can all get together. Also on a side note I am planning to replace posting here soon (prob after next meeting) with a more direct means of communication to get announcments out to OL's and reps.

Cya Soon!
Knightmare

[Baneblade]

Congrats! My son is due at the end of the year :)

Going to be a Leman Russ wandering about. :D

[EVILPIG]

Howdy,

Sorry for the down time. My first born son was born recently and things have been busy at work closing out the FY and starting another. I will schedule out a meeting for the end of Sept. so we can all get together. Also on a side note I am planning to replace posting here soon (prob after next meeting) with a more direct means of communication to get announcments out to OL's and reps.

Cya Soon!
Knightmare


I was not aware that any of this was going on since we last met. I thought I would be contacted again. I just checked this thread yesterday because I was curious as to why it all died off.

[NCLynx]

nvmlol

[Timithos]

Hi NCA,

Renegades officer here.

What is your forum link to communicate with you?
What time is your next meeting?
What are your thoughts on the character wipe/server?

[EVILPIG]

No response..

[Baneblade]

Why were you expecting a response, EGOPIG? The guy just got done saying he won't be around much until the end of September...

Anyway, I suspect this alliance isn't really going to get much of anything done until the servers are somewhat... normalized.

[EVILPIG]

Why were you expecting a response, EGOPIG? The guy just got done saying he won't be around much until the end of September...

Anyway, I suspect this alliance isn't really going to get much of anything done until the servers are somewhat... normalized.

Your bullshit response is EXACTLY what the NCA does not want. If you can't leave petty feelings at the door, you might as well drop out of the Alliance. What ever it is, get over it.

[Baneblade]

I think you overestimate my feelings for you. Usually its women that do that.

[Hosp]

:rofl:

PS: for EP, Punker says hi.

[ChurchTheSaint]

I am in support of that idea, Just like the real NC

[Sylvanicus]

Looks like most of the links in this thread are dead. What's the status on this? I love the idea, personally.

[ChookWantan]

Join the supertroopers! We are one of the alliance members and we are running ops almost every night.

[RadchekFS]

Hi I am one of the Officers in Forgotten Soldiers, things are fairly fluid atm, most of the "old command/officers" aren't sure as to whether they'll return or what level they are prepared to partake due to rl & not liking the current format of PS2. I have been tasked to do recruitment via the forums, & we do have people on the Themisto server, but the concensus of the officers is to wait to see which server we end up on, maybe west if there are multiple servers, & then make inroads to rejoin NCA etc..

Timithos did msg me, & I did rply as such. Sorry to be vague, but we do not have a specific OL atm, just a temporary one as Cruxx has as yet to make a decision about returning same for IronEddie. At the moment LightKnight & GeppititusC are joint leaders.

We'll be back intouch after launch & once we know what level we are going to run with.

RadcheckFS

[NCLynx]

Looks like most of the links in this thread are dead. What's the status on this? I love the idea, personally.

NCA had a bit of a decline while outfits are still getting situated. Will try to get an update soon.

[RadchekFS]

The joint OL's of FS says they're defintely up for NCA involvement, but will be in contact as to the level of involvement in a couple of weeks, once we have an idea of numbers [new members & returning members] & therefore where we can be more effective.

RadchekFS

[Timithos]

So what I've read on recruitment threads and their officers: Everything is heresay

Sturmgrenadier wants to go East Coast. Blue Lions want to switch back to East Coast. My outfit leader of The Renegades wants to go East coast. And NCLynx above says there is chatter of an EC server - Mattherson.

[RadchekFS]

Well what we'll do is have a presence on both East & West, til we know whats solid etc..

[Baneblade]

We've kept out of the NCA simply because nobody knows which server they will be on yet. We will most likely go East... or whichever West server the 666th isn't on.

[LexDecon]

So whats the word on the NCA?

[Lightknight]

Is it possible to have a quick TS meeting for OL's between now and go live so we can have a server picked? FS would love to be east coast as primary as the vast majority of us are east coast, and it would help our EU player(s) a bit too I imagine.

[CombatSpark]

Any idea if NCA or something similar will have a presence on an EU server? I am the leader of an outfit which currently has roughly 30 members, and the idea of an NCA is one that sounds quite interesting.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

ATTN ALL NC OUTFIT LEADERS!

Release day is tomorrow and I know we are all pumped. If you are interested in your outfit participating in NCA Operations please make plans or delegate an officer to attend a meeting tonight at 8pm CST on the NCA TeamSpeak Server! All friends of the NCA please spread the word to any and all outfits that you know. If you are not able to make it tonight please contact me via PM through this forum as it will email me so I can collect information and provide you with some.

Agenda:
1. Outfit Server Selections
2. NCA Roles and Responsibilities
3. NCA Coordinators Meeting & Schedule Outlook.

If you need TS info please PM me and I will send it to you. Also see http://planetside-nca.com
3.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

I will also try and be on TS as much as possible today.

thanks
Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Please help me get the word out folks! Even if you can't make the meeting or a delegate can't make it please ping me to get info!

We are going to try and coordinate cross server operations to make sure the word gets out to all outfits willing to participate in NCA Operations regionally! This includes EU servers and the like! I want to make sure there is a central point and resources for coordinating cross server, joint Outfit operations and we look forward to seeing you!

-Knight

[Bear]

SG will be on Mattherson. Looking forward to fighting along side my NC brothers!

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

1. We had a great meeting last night! Thanks for everyone who showed up!

2. NCA East Coast will be focusing on Mattherson; however, the plan is to support NCA Operations cross server's and to support / create regional offices and resources for coordinated NCA Operations.

2b. The first OPS night will be at 8pm EST on 11/29! We will be shaken off the dust and putting process together so come join the fun one and all! Ops Strat Planing 1930 EST (1 Rep from each outfit). Ops Muster / Initial Troop Brief 2000 EST then domination :)

3. A rumor was brought to my attention about drama being wrapped around the NCA. I want to squish that here and now. The members of the NCA have agreed to apoint me as a "papa midnight" type of a role to coordinate NCA administratively. My directive is to ensure professionalism at all times to deal with just this kind of thing. I will be non partisan and completely neutral looking only to ensure that our code is maintained as long as the outfit leaders continue to support me in this role. If you have felt slighted, bullied, or "daramasized" by something in the past or recently when dealing w/ the NCA that stops now! Our vision is to have a supportive community and resources for mass operations and coordinated actions with every outfit having an equal foot at the table. I encourage you to contact me today and I will gladly go over any point you would like to discuss :).

4. http://www.planetside-nca.com is launched and forums are available. Be patient they are growing. I have also created a FB page for those of you who feel comfortable enough joining please feel free to hope on. https://www.facebook.com/groups/planetsideNCA/?ref=ts&fref=ts

We will post the recording of the meeting as soon as we can and I look forward to a bright and awesome future with the NCA! Look forward to seeing you in the field!

-Knightmare

[Bear]

Thanks for all the hard work Knightmare.

[McNab]

Hey guys,

So is this purely a US organization? If not I would be interested, if so does anyone know of an EU one?

Thanks,

McNab

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

We want to provide resources for all NCA regions including EU. I am currently working on, and would like to establish relationships with EU outfit leaders looking to foster NCA activities for EU players. I would love to get a meeting and greet together and discuss an EU Theater Administrative structure soon!

-Knightmare

[RadchekFS]

Thank you Knightmare, FS are currrently on Mattherrson & awaiting assignments from the NCA.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

I thought it would be worth mentioning the below:

If you want to "try out" NCA feel free to contact me for TS info so you can have someone online during ops or even on non op nights to coordinate activites.

Last night we had full platoons and 4 different outfits coordinating actions and it was great fun. It is a great way for your outfit big or small to link up with other outfits for quick coordinated actions even if its just for coms.

Let me know and if you want more info on NCA please contact me anytime.

On a side note in order to maintain neutrality I have dropped my obligations to outfit and will be solely focused on NCA. If you see me running around in game give me shout would love to hollar back etc, think of me as papa midnight kinda guys.

-Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy!

Don't forget our first NCA night is this Thursday the 29th on Mattherson. Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information please give me a hollar!

-Knight

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Did some cord testing tonight and it went very well! Remember outfits large or small, East, West, or EU the NCA is a total NCA coordination point to help bolster the NC globally.

Large or small, or if you need resources like TS or other just come chat and I can tell you all about it. We are here to help and provide round the clock central coordination and communication points so we can work with each other. Please contact me anytime!

Don't forget NCA night this Thursday 29th. You too can participate just give me a shout!

-Knightmare

[RykerStruvian]

I really wanted to start an NCA on Connery considering, I think, Connery has Praetorian Guard and the 666th Devil Dogs. I don't think it may be possible though. I use to talk with someone in PG about it during the beta but I haven't been in contact at all with DevilDogs. It doesn't help I don't exactly have an outfit (yet) either.

Something I really want to express though is stress the importance and possible applications the command channel certification has ingame. Rather than relying on NCA members only and specified VOIP servers out of the game, we could try to set a protocol of usage when using command VOIP ingame and encourage it. This would give us the reach we need to collaborate with outfits and none-outfit members who may not be aware of the NCA or wish to be part of it.

By implementing standard procedures and guidelines regarding the usage of the command channel and the command channel VOIP, we can at least ensure everyone, regardless of their stance towards the NCA, will be on the same page. And although we cannot enforce any sort of usage, we could at least encourage the correct type of usage by setting an example. Here is why I think this is important:

Example 1
Joe of squad A isn't part of an outfit, but he plays with friends. He has the command channel certification. Joe wants to collaborate with others so he tries to muster a defense at Mao. Joe sends out a /order message as the following:

need reinforcments at mao


Example 2
Bob of squad B isn't part of an outfit, but he plays with friends. He has the command channel certification. Bob wants to collaborate with others so he tries to muster a defense at Tawrich. Bob sends out a /order message as the following:

Need assistance with base defense at Tawrich. Lots of enemy armor and air. Currently have a squad of six and the base is a bit empty of friendlies.

Between the two of these, Bob in example 2 offers more detailed information regarding what is the issue, what is he doing, and what he needs. By doing this, we can better respond to a situation as well as prioritize threats based on need. Both locations are big facilities, but at least the enemy strength at Tawrich and what to expect is expressed by Bob.

Not only this, but this also would help us in other fields as well by implementing the usage of things such as colored smoke, markers, etc which everyone in the faction can see. This could be exanded even further to the VOIP of the command channel, but for now I just want to get this idea across I've been having. What do you think?

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

In the past the NCA Commander and cordinators for the night would often monitor and provide information to the PS universe on planet through the use of global command. I would not anticipate this to be any different as we move into operations cross server, regionally or elsewhere as we move forward.

The directive of the NCA is to put similarly minded outfits together on a regular basis to coordinate offensives and ultimately crush our enemy. I have spent time with Evil talking about this very thing and I certainly feel that it is not only possible but I have already been looking for a East Coast coordinator.

In order to remain neutral and focus on the whole I have set aside outfit responsibilities to do this and would hope that coordinators would be willing to do the same.

If interested I would love to chat w/ you further about this, please feel free to give me a pm and we can set some time up for a chat :). All outfits and soldiers are welcome to participate no matter the size or specialty. Every group has an equal foot at the table and agrees to abide by some simple rules when working together. It's not rocket science so I can't wait to see it in action!

-Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Don't forget to check back soon as I will be posting agenda and instructions for tomorrow here shortly as well as at http://planetside-nca.com.

thanks
-Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

Mattherson Ops tonight! Everyone is invited from any server to come join in the fun on Mattherson if you would like. Just PM for TS info etc. Also while walking through logistics I have expanded the TS structure to include the following for regular weekly server to server op nights (aka NCA Server Based target for 1x a month cross server NCA Night). I will have it all in a nice doc for everyone to review prior to ops tonight however essentially it follows:
NCA Ops
AU Ops
<Server Name>
Briefing
Command
Air
Plat 1 etc..
Ground
Plat 1 etc..
Armour
Plat 1 etc..
Spec Ops
Plat 1 etc..

The idea here is to have resources for any server's specific NCA operations. Not only this but provide a common place where the NC can communicate with on another!

I don't think anyone is going to be offended if you do your own thing or even build your own alliance! As long as the NC is moving forward that is what is important. I would ask that we as individuals, outfits, or alliance's agree to work together. The administration tier I have been looking at as the NCA grows would look something as below

1. Chancellor (appointed by OL's)
2. AU, East, EU, West etc Regional Coordinators (Planning regional events and representing regional objectives to other regional coordinators.)
3. Server NCA Coordinator (Schedules, reps, and promotes NC/NCA on their server)

The key to these roles is that it has to be a person who is willing to focus on the NCA as a whole and put aside any outfit or personal objectives. If you are or know someone who is willing to fill one of these roles I would like to get this structure in place asap so we can start coordinating. I have no crazy thought that I can do this on my own and we will need unselfish leaders who are willing to help bring us together!

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

thanks
Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

We did our first ops on Mattherson last week! It went very well! Check out the NCA De-brief here. (www.planetside-nca.com/audio/NCA_Debrief_11292012.mp3)

We are also still looking for other server NCA Coordinators! Give me a hollar if you are interested in leading / promoting the NCA on your server!

thanks
Knightmare

[AOI Knightmare]

Mattherson Op Night Take 2!

We are going to run another NCA night this week! Dec 6th @ 7:30 est! If you would like to participate as an outfit or an individual give me a PM today for more info!

-Knightmare

[EVILPIG]

Mattherson Op Night Take 2!

We are going to run another NCA night this week! Dec 6th @ 7:30 est! If you would like to participate as an outfit or an individual give me a PM today for more info!

-Knightmare

Would love to! Have to work.

[AOI Knightmare]

Howdy,

I am back from the break and hope everyone enjoyed the holidays with friends and family. With that said here are some updates for nca.

1. I will continue to support the community as a whole for any server that wishes to start their own nca following the common charter, however, each server will need to do their own thing and have their own leadership. So if u are interested in creating an nca for your server and need resources (web, coms, or other) just let me know.

2. I will be focusing my attention on Mattherson for the time being.

3. I would like to hold quarterly cross server ol' brain storm sessions.

4. I need some one to help me for the next several months with operations and coordination on Mattherson as my time is very limited recently.

If interested plz let me know.

Thanks
Knight

[RadchekFS]

Has NCA Night died or is everyone having second-thoughts?

[AOI Knightmare]

The TS server is back up and running though we went through a server change to a large platform. Please message me for the new connection information.

Also I will be down for at least one more month due to RL issues. Please feel free to contact me privately if you want to know more.

Cheers
Knightmare