RedWardancer Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Let's say someone who loves this game as much as we all do, won a massive lottery prize. That person offered you and others in the SB community roughly $50,000 USD to play SB pro as a unit with ranking structure, training days, campaigns operations, single day operations, and so on. 4-8 hours per day, 3-5 days per week for one full year. You could be an admin, a trainer, a trooper, whatever. But this person is in charge and runs it almost like a milsim (military simulation) unit as is found in say, Arma 3. Just curious to see who'd do this. I'm in! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 If i were in that position i would just buy a few hundred licenses and give them out on military sim sites like the DCS forum and sim HQ etc Most people who try out SB enjoy it. Its getting people the purchase it in the first place. It seems people want to zoom around in jets rather then rumble along in 60 tons of armor They don't know what there missing. LoL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormrider_sp Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I'd be in, no doubts! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond_Villian Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 $50,000 USD to play SB full time?! Id do it for half that...if i didnt have a family and a business etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) I would join for 10k a year if we could be issued with muttley medals. Edited May 31, 2021 by Marko 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse 31 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 21 hours ago, RedWardancer said: But this person is in charge and runs it almost like a milsim (military simulation) unit as is found in say, Arma 3. Oh boy. I've been in enough A3 "MILSIM" units to know that this sounds like a nightmare. Crazy people. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 22 minutes ago, Apocalypse 31 said: Oh boy. I've been in enough A3 "MILSIM" units to know that this sounds like a nightmare. Crazy people. *this* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, RedWardancer said: Let's say someone who loves this game as much as we all do, won a massive lottery prize. That person offered you and others in the SB community roughly $50,000 USD to play SB pro This but Without this: Quote as a unit with ranking structure, training days, campaigns operations, single day operations, and so on. But this person is in charge and runs it almost like a milsim (military simulation) unit as is found in say, Arma 3. Sure. But then you'd probably be employed by either Ssnake and probably working US hours (which are weird as fuck here in the UK or other GMT based Timezones, Portugal etc.) or some Government agency. Edited May 31, 2021 by Hedgehog 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoggy Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 4:50 AM, Grenny said: *this* I'm in one and I finally agree with this, there's nothing sim about them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggii80 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I'd be down, for sure! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWardancer Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 A few of you brought up some valid points on crazy people operating milsims. The question is this: what would YOU do to make it work better? I've played in a few, but never controlled one before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse 31 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, RedWardancer said: A few of you brought up some valid points on crazy people operating milsims. The question is this: what would YOU do to make it work better? I've played in a few, but never controlled one before. Just a few comments from my 25yrs of experience with VUs. 1. Be inclusive, not exclusive 2. Allow initiative, accept ideas 3. Have fun / create an environment of fun* *Understand what "fun" is to the unit/players in your VU. It may vary based on the game and people. My terrible experiences: 1. Hazing and taunting new players 2. Exclusivity within a certain select group of players who don't accept ideas outside of their own, and don't communicate with the rest of the group. 3. Rules, rules, rules. So many rules that the leadership isn't even sure what the rules are or why they're in place. And rules restrict the group from fully enjoying the game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Apocalypse 31 said: Just a few comments from my 25yrs of experience with VUs. 1. Be inclusive, not exclusive 2. Allow initiative, accept ideas 3. Have fun / create an environment of fun* *Understand what "fun" is to the unit/players in your VU. It may vary based on the game and people. My terrible experiences: 1. Hazing and taunting new players 2. Exclusivity within a certain select group of players who don't accept ideas outside of their own, and don't communicate with the rest of the group. 3. Rules, rules, rules. So many rules that the leadership isn't even sure what the rules are or why they're in place. And rules restrict the group from fully enjoying the game. Following the first 3 points and avoiding the second 3 will not guarantee the VU will work. But not doing so will pretty much 100% make sure it does not... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Will there be decimation for insubordination or cowards' All joking aside. You really can not instill discipline on a online unit, ultimately all soldiers. Need the threat of consequences if you don't follow orders. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted June 2, 2021 Members Share Posted June 2, 2021 Ruling with an iron fist will result in victories you can't afford. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirzayev Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 5 hours ago, Marko said: You really can not instill discipline on a online unit, ultimately all soldiers. There will always be the possibility of trolls, but ruining the entire session for your group is a big motivator to do better next time. A VU is inherently NOT a military organization, as much as some would like to think that they are. Communicating with members who aren't performing is preferable to just doling out attempts at 'discipline.' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 24 minutes ago, Mirzayev said: There will always be the possibility of trolls, but ruining the entire session for your group is a big motivator to do better next time. A VU is inherently NOT a military organization, as much as some would like to think that they are. Communicating with members who aren't performing is preferable to just doling out attempts at 'discipline.' I agree that was my point. I have run, and been a member of two VU,s. Co _operation is the key to a good unit. the C/O for a mission is in charge and that's it. If you disagree with a order (TUFF )discus it after the mission in the AAR. What i have noticed the better VU,s rotate the role of C/O I often look at SB MP games on you tube most SB players are very disciplined and adopt the spirit of a real unit by following orders Sent down the line from the C/O and X/O. which in most MP is unusual you very rarely hear cover me. While somebody's trying to be a hero. LoL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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