Congratulations to the fuel rats

I'd like to thank all the people who've taken the time to send me abusive emails, Facebook messages and reddit posts over this.

Sadly as per one persons request I will not be Killing myself, and as per anothers guidance I will be checking the smoke alarm batteries in my house.

Cheers chaps, for showing me the community at its finest.

I would advise sending all that into FD as I am sure they would want to take action on people doing that as it could come back on them legally if they allow that. I would also send threats into the police as the smoke detector part of that sounds like they must have made criminal threats
 
I have a minor correction here. FDev didn't elevate these groups above all others. They elevated themselves above all others, and FDev rewarded them for their contribution to the community.

Perhaps, but they have made it clear what sort of gameplay they favour. I didn't realise when I got involved in game to be successful I'd need to be part of a popularity contest. Its the 'positive' part that I oddly find troubling.. Surely a rather subjective term when considering the nature of the game in its cut-throat galaxy.

Similarly, these rewards are open to anyone who makes a comparable contribution. The answer is simple. If you want similar treatment from FDev, then make a similar contribution to the community. This decal is testament to the fact that FDev will reward that effort.

I'd rather not recieve special treatment. In fact, I'd prefer if we were all equal in game in the developers eyes. I can't think of another developer that cherry picks groups for special treatment because they like they way they are playing.

It shines a light on the shortcomings of peoples' characters when they complain about the massive efforts of community groups being rewarded like this. Be better than this.

I haven't complained about anyones efforts but thanks for the slight. In fact my intentions are for everyone to be treated equally, if that casts me as someone of poor character in your opinion then so be it.
 
Perhaps, but they have made it clear what sort of gameplay they favour. I didn't realise when I got involved in game to be successful I'd need to be part of a popularity contest.
Getting a decal is being successful?

And how is this a popularity contest?

I'd rather not receive special treatment. In fact, I'd prefer if we were all equal in game in the developers eyes. I can't think of another developer that cherry picks groups for special treatment because they like they way they are playing.
The developers cherry picks events. A large group of CMDRs got to Beagle Point. A large group that isn't part of any official group by the way.

So, how do you explain that I, who doesn't belong to any group, have a decal?

Because I was part of an achievement! Not because I was part of a group.

Just as rescuing 10,000 players is an achievement.

I haven't complained about anyones efforts but thanks for the slight. In fact my intentions are for everyone to be treated equally, if that casts me as someone of poor character in your opinion then so be it.
So, since you believe everyone is not treated equally, which achievement would you consider worthy of a decal?

Mind you, there has to be some sort of milestone involved. Otherwise I for instance would already be sporting the "Most Aromatic CMDR in the galaxy" decal. And I feel only deserve that when my aroma reaches some sort of milestone. Like becoming tangible or something like that.
 
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Jon474

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Fuel Rats are the living embodiment of DB's vision of the game as far as I can see. They represent true co-op gameplay, and are in fact creating actual Emergent Gameplay.

I would personally think it pretty cool if FDev went one further, and gave them a dedicated Fuel Rats paint job, and flashing beacons for the top of their ship. Free to anyone who joins them to be used when on a rescue. Sort of like an Elite version of roadside rescue vehicles.

Yes to all of this. The Rats came to my rescue 58K LY out in the Dark after a RL event and a momentary lapse of concentration/judgement caused me to run out of fuel and nearly took my ship out. Thank goodness I bought that A-Grade Life Support module. Never have I been more grateful for those 25 mins of extra time.

I would happily buy each and every one of those brave Cmdrs a badge/decal/beer for this reason alone.

Thank you Rats, and well done on your First Anniversary.

Still flying happy...because of the Rats
Jon "Cold" Tallinn
T-6E

PS: "My" Rat was Cmdr Moonprayer. His bar tab is to be charged to my account, anywhere in this Galaxy
 
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Yes to all of this. The Rats came to my rescue 58K LY out in the Dark after a RL event and a momentary lapse of concentration/judgement caused me to run out of fuel and nearly took my ship out. Thank goodness I bought that A-Grade Life Support module. Never have I been more grateful for those 25 mins of extra time.
You had me really worried there when you went all "goodbye cruel world!" on us. :D
 
Yes to all of this. The Rats came to my rescue 58K LY out in the Dark after a RL event and a momentary lapse of concentration/judgement caused me to run out of fuel and nearly took my ship out. Thank goodness I bought that A-Grade Life Support module. Never have I been more grateful for those 25 mins of extra time.

If you'd asked SDC for help, I'm sure one of them would of fown 58k ly as well, to finish the job :D

No really, thats an amazing service indeed. Big [up]
 
I'd like to thank all the people who've taken the time to send me abusive emails, Facebook messages and reddit posts over this.

Sadly as per one persons request I will not be Killing myself, and as per anothers guidance I will be checking the smoke alarm batteries in my house.

Cheers chaps, for showing me the community at its finest.

OK, I've had my fair share of calling you silly in this thread, but this is completely different. People beeing arseholes isn't something this community should tolerate. If it makes you feel any better, someone recently send me a PM "I hope you'll die soon", so you are not the only one facing idiots.
 

Yaffle

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I'd like to thank all the people who've taken the time to send me abusive emails, Facebook messages and reddit posts over this.

Sadly as per one persons request I will not be Killing myself, and as per anothers guidance I will be checking the smoke alarm batteries in my house.

Cheers chaps, for showing me the community at its finest.

For the avoidance of doubt any form of real-life threat or PM abuse is not tolerated here. If any user receives an abusive private message, please report it.

Likewise use the reporting functions of any other social media where you receive threats, I severely doubt they tolerate it either.
 
I'd like to thank all the people who've taken the time to send me abusive emails, Facebook messages and reddit posts over this.

Sadly as per one persons request I will not be Killing myself, and as per anothers guidance I will be checking the smoke alarm batteries in my house.

Cheers chaps, for showing me the community at its finest.

I was just catching up with this thread when I came across your post and I am disgusted that a fellow CMDR would do such a thing.

I hope you take Yaffles advise and take action.


If the people who did this are for some reason reading this, please, uninstall the game and never return to this community, I think I can safely say, non of us want your kind anywhere near us.
 
I was just catching up with this thread when I came across your post and I am disgusted that a fellow CMDR would do such a thing.

I hope you take Yaffles advise and take action.


If the people who did this are for some reason reading this, please, uninstall the game and never return to this community, I think I can safely say, non of us want your kind anywhere near us.

Agreed
 
I'd like to thank all the people who've taken the time to send me abusive emails, Facebook messages and reddit posts over this.

Sadly as per one persons request I will not be Killing myself, and as per anothers guidance I will be checking the smoke alarm batteries in my house.

Cheers chaps, for showing me the community at its finest.

Wishing someon dies isnt a crime.

Threatening to burn down your house is.

Take it up with the police. Dont milk it on the bloody forums. As with all online threats, the instant a "victim" publicises it, they lose all credibility. Its the exact opposite of what the police will tell you, AND it creates a situation where you can profit from it, and thus ruins your credibility. If you actually were threatened, and you think its credible (or you just want to get back at them), take it to the police and thats it.
 
Where can one find out who is supposed to be receiving the decal?

I've been a rat. I only had a handful of rescues myself but all were mid last year so I assume that's before the cutoff. This is the first I've heard of it though.
 
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