Pilot Archive
Thread: Rolling a Starsider Pilot
Alyxian
Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:57 pm
#14
To expand a little on Hayln's point #3. There were a TON of people in the RP community RPing pilots, everyone RP'd this as a Star Wars setting long before ships, and when we finally got the chance to "live" that RP. The community found a nice level playing field up there, and alotof the samepeople that were tired of the PvP attitude on the ground and the smack talking that went with it.
Forcing people to put thier actual skills into play instead of thier builds made for a competative, but friendly atmosphere. The fact that even the best pilots can get snuck up on and one shotted when they are in DS with 20 NPC's on them and just forgot to hit "Z" for a few seconds...leveled out the trash talk and kept people chuckling at themselves at how dumb they were not to keep thier SA up (yeah, me again the other night 
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)It is not all the RP community, but the RP community had a jump on setting up events and coordinating things of this scale, which helped a lot. Most, if not all, the big events are run by RPers that have run a lot of other event types. People like Resha (spelling), Ramona, Kitten, Naithen, and those on the reb side I do not know as well, are all a big part of the RP scene on SS and have generated a lot of respect for events they run. Putting some of thier eventsin space even dragged a few people up that would not normally try it, simply because it was an RP event these people were running.
/preen_on
That and our fabulous reputation, cocky, fighter-jock like attitudes, winning personalities, and secsi dialoge attracted the others. Oh, and I guess the fact that we *also* have smelly, uncouth rebel pilots to shoot at added to this :-D
/preen_off
SandLizard
Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:05 pm
#15
Alyxian wrote:
Oh, and I guess the fact that we *also* have smelly, uncouth rebel pilots to shoot at added to this :-D/preen_off
Who you calling uncouth?!?
heh, had to.
TomoRainer
Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:42 pm
#16
The organization of our coordinators has gone a long, long way toward keeping things lively and attracting new interest in PVP. Ramona has a long mailing list she keeps updated on both our weekly events and any spontaneous PVP that pops up. If you're trying to get the space game jumpstarted on your server, I'd highly recommend doing something similar.
Also, I think one of the keys that allowed us to reach critical mass was all this organization began back when JTL was still new and exciting to a lot of people. Drawing them in to group events at that point gave us some incredible turnouts right away (the first big event I was in had about 40 people on a side--I'm not sure I've ever been in an event more frantic or pulse-pounding), and I think once people saw how much fun they were, it wasn't hard to convince them to come back next week.
That kind of awareness is going to be tricky to try to build now, but if you've got a dedicated group and solid organization, I'm sure it can still be done. Also, with the potential for so many new players joining JTL with the release of RotW, you might be in a good position to take advantage of the renewed interest in space as a launching platform for more regular participation.
I'll see if I can get some of the people who started things up on Starsider to post here with their experiences and advice. I'd love it if other servers could build this kind of participation in space as well.
Also, I think one of the keys that allowed us to reach critical mass was all this organization began back when JTL was still new and exciting to a lot of people. Drawing them in to group events at that point gave us some incredible turnouts right away (the first big event I was in had about 40 people on a side--I'm not sure I've ever been in an event more frantic or pulse-pounding), and I think once people saw how much fun they were, it wasn't hard to convince them to come back next week.
That kind of awareness is going to be tricky to try to build now, but if you've got a dedicated group and solid organization, I'm sure it can still be done. Also, with the potential for so many new players joining JTL with the release of RotW, you might be in a good position to take advantage of the renewed interest in space as a launching platform for more regular participation.
I'll see if I can get some of the people who started things up on Starsider to post here with their experiences and advice. I'd love it if other servers could build this kind of participation in space as well.
Halyn
Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:47 pm
#17
My first major combat was what hooked me...though my best memory was the battle at the Endor space station. I rolled in behind a TIE and opened up on him. My first shot went wide, second hit him solid, dropping shields and armor...and then a TIE laid into my X-wing's aft. I squeezed one more burst that blew up my target, then rolled away and boosted back towards the RS X-wings
TomoRainer wrote:
Also, I think one of the keys that allowed us to reach critical mass was all this organization began back when JTL was still new and exciting to a lot of people. Drawing them in to group events at that point gave us some incredible turnouts right away (the first big event I was in had about 40 people on a side--I'm not sure I've ever been in an event more frantic or pulse-pounding), and I think once people saw how much fun they were, it wasn't hard to convince them to come back next week.
(Emphasis added)
coming my way and watched them shoot the TIE off my tail. It was probably the most heart-pounding, adrenaline-rushing, Star Wars moment I've ever had playing this game.
So my advice to you: make sure the people who come enjoy it. That's probably the most important thing if you want to build a solid community of pilots on your server.
Message Edited by Halyn on 04-21-2005 04:47 PM
MericCarew
Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:00 pm
#18
TomoRainer wrote:
The organization of our coordinators has gone a long, long way toward keeping things lively and attracting new interest in PVP. Ramona has a long mailing list she keeps updated on both our weekly events and any spontaneous PVP that pops up. If you're trying to get the space game jumpstarted on your server, I'd highly recommend doing something similar.
Also, I think one of the keys that allowed us to reach critical mass was all this organization began back when JTL was still new and exciting to a lot of people. Drawing them in to group events at that point gave us some incredible turnouts right away (the first big event I was in had about 40 people on a side--I'm not sure I've ever been in an event more frantic or pulse-pounding), and I think once people saw how much fun they were, it wasn't hard to convince them to come back next week.
That kind of awareness is going to be tricky to try to build now, but if you've got a dedicated group and solid organization, I'm sure it can still be done. Also, with the potential for so many new players joining JTL with the release of RotW, you might be in a good position to take advantage of the renewed interest in space as a launching platform for more regular participation.
I'll see if I can get some of the people who started things up on Starsider to post here with their experiences and advice. I'd love it if other servers could build this kind of participation in space as well.
For me the best part in space is leading 20+ Imperials against 20+ Rebels, from the first contact until the last Rebel has been downed. The Imperials on Starsider work really well together. I issue out orders and strategies before and during combat and they all seem to catch on really quick to what I have in mind. It has built us Imperials quite a reputation in space which helps to bring new faces to both sides. You haven't PvP'd in space until you have done it with 30+ pilots.
Alyxian
Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:17 pm
#19
SandLizard wrote:
Alyxian wrote:
Oh, and I guess the fact that we *also* have smelly, uncouth rebel pilots to shoot at added to this :-D
/preen_off
Who you calling uncouth?!?
heh, had to.
MEN!
*stomps off*
Heh, funny stuff
Neghtasro
Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:12 pm
#20
Arsani wrote:He's right, he's much better off posting here than the Starsider boards. Over there he'd just be buried in DRAMA.
You made a little mistake there. I fixed it for you.
Starsider has many guilds that are very involved in space. PvP is mature, fellow pilots are friendly, and RP is abundant. Space is generally more fun on Starsider.
Sutarion
Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:11 am
#21
Excellent! This was exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks a bunch everyone
Alyxian wrote:
Excellent, i can always use more targets!
Hehe, I'm sure you'll get to shoot me down pleanty of times. But remember, each time I get shot, I learn a little too! 
Nooca
Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:50 am
#22
I am a part of the Sunrunner RP community. THere are a lot of us mixing in between the l33t d00ds. I hate to leave my friends. More importantly lol I hate to lose all of my good components. I am 2 level 6 engines away from my version of Tomo's uber engine. All 70s PYR but mass still over 8k so far. Plus all of my houses of stored stuff. /sigh So It would be a new toon with crappy post nerf loot... BUt, hey then I don't have to feel bad about any Oops decay. Imperials lok out... Trouble is coming... Im your huckleberry...
Kitten_Starsider
Fri Apr 22, 2005 1:43 pm
#23
What? this isn't the Starsider boards anymore? 
No honestly, Starsider is great. Space battles are a real adreanline kick. Though i am a roleplayer I am not one of the regular event coordinators like Gwreng, Ramona/Resha or Naithan despite the fact that i try to coordinate the rebels sometimes so most of the praise really belongs to them 
Without them it would not be possible but of course the friendly yet competing attitude of the players and the devotion of each pilot and shipwright definately add to the experience.
The imperials tend to have the better tactic and equipment though but the rebel leadership is doing their best to improve
Nevertheless, both sides convience by their friendly attitude and willingness to learn
I'd really recommend that you try it out even if you just come in a starter ship. We had people who did that and as far as i know they still had fun. Regular space battles (with briefing)start around 6pm. If you contact either Gwreng (rebels), Naithan (imperial) or Ramona/Resha i am sure they can point you to the right people or give you the necessary info.
Our official side is fightercommand.futuredroids.com but quite a lot is handled ingame too
Kitten
SandLizard
Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:32 pm
#24
Halyn wrote:
I see two reasons for Starsider's success as a "pilot" server. No, three. Maybe four.
oh, i *can't* believe i missed this....
NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again.
heh, had to. you know what I mean.
MorpheousXO
Sat Apr 23, 2005 1:19 am
#25
Hearing about all this great stuff, I've noticed the Privateers are left out. I don't have JTL yet, but will soon, and I already have an imp and reb on other galaxies, so I was thinking of starting a privateer on Starsider. My question is, what does Starsider have to offer to the "neutral" crowd?
Alyxian
Sat Apr 23, 2005 1:21 am
#26
Well, declare with either crowd and fly there, we are pretty GCW centric. But I understand some others are doing some smuggling RP and combat stuff in space as well. Blockade runs and the like. I don't remember who was running those though, sorry.