Dear Newcomers in the Open,
I will be on watch in the Eravate area
tonight from 2000h to 2300h CET (1900-2200 in-game time), maybe longer.
While I am by no means an Elite combat pilot, I'd be happy to be of assistance if you are in need and will try to respond to any distress signals, questions or calls for help.
If any other experienced players want to join me, I'd be more than happy. Finding the right instance might be difficult pre-Wings, but friending helps a little.
RP Background:
Ever since the amount of grief dealt to aspiring Commanders in the Eravate region has come to my attention, I've been thinking about how the more or less experienced Commanders can help with the situation. While "get out of there ASAP" is still the most important advice that can be given to new members of the community, some may have difficulties getting their landing gear of the ground, or else may want to make the first steps of their careers in familiar territories. For those, volunteer members of the Pilot's Federation will patrol the Eravate region at times of their own liking, in the hope of deterring the less civilized members as well as reducing the threat by Nonpartisan Private Commanders.
RL Background:
Just giving a spontaneous idea a shot here, to see what happens. It's inspired by DayZ, where anti-PvP policies are not allowed and have to be enacted by player groups or clans. (I don't know if something similar has already come up, if yes, kindly tell me.) I thought it might be worth giving it a try, and while I know that everyone can go Solo or Mobius, Open is a huge part of the community, and new players might welcome a friendly face. Friendly empty cockpit. Whatever. If it works and other want to participate on an irregular basis, I'll set up a number of rules - no payment demands, no pirating by those asking for help, something like that.
And if anyone comes up with a nice name, speak up.
DoubtOutLoud / kurushio
I will be on watch in the Eravate area
tonight from 2000h to 2300h CET (1900-2200 in-game time), maybe longer.
While I am by no means an Elite combat pilot, I'd be happy to be of assistance if you are in need and will try to respond to any distress signals, questions or calls for help.
If any other experienced players want to join me, I'd be more than happy. Finding the right instance might be difficult pre-Wings, but friending helps a little.
RP Background:
Ever since the amount of grief dealt to aspiring Commanders in the Eravate region has come to my attention, I've been thinking about how the more or less experienced Commanders can help with the situation. While "get out of there ASAP" is still the most important advice that can be given to new members of the community, some may have difficulties getting their landing gear of the ground, or else may want to make the first steps of their careers in familiar territories. For those, volunteer members of the Pilot's Federation will patrol the Eravate region at times of their own liking, in the hope of deterring the less civilized members as well as reducing the threat by Nonpartisan Private Commanders.
RL Background:
Just giving a spontaneous idea a shot here, to see what happens. It's inspired by DayZ, where anti-PvP policies are not allowed and have to be enacted by player groups or clans. (I don't know if something similar has already come up, if yes, kindly tell me.) I thought it might be worth giving it a try, and while I know that everyone can go Solo or Mobius, Open is a huge part of the community, and new players might welcome a friendly face. Friendly empty cockpit. Whatever. If it works and other want to participate on an irregular basis, I'll set up a number of rules - no payment demands, no pirating by those asking for help, something like that.
And if anyone comes up with a nice name, speak up.
DoubtOutLoud / kurushio
