Forming a Group

[Shadow Reaper]

Inside TEST you need Montoya’s permission to form a group. Apart from that though, you need some real leadership skills and some organization. I’m going to post here how others are managing these organizing duties so we can all learn from them.

One observation: I really like the cadet uniforms. The cadets look smart in matching armor. I asked in the comments whether those are the new Palatino digital helmets that provide night vision on command. Looks to be. I’ll report back what I find out.

These RP groups are a bit too organized for some players and probably less disciplined than others. These folks were mostly Raccoons in the past, a highly disciplined PvP org now disbanded. I think you get out of these groups what you put in, and now that contact with the Vanduul has begun, PvE groups like this are finally viable.

Also worth noting: no running aboard ship. That’s new to me, and certainly sets a more serious and immersive tone. I like it.

View: https://youtu.be/2vA09N3pAAg?si=-eL8tPoAaCmb61x0

 

[Yex]

Inside TEST you need Montoya’s permission to form a group.

I, Lord Montoya of the sun blotting horde known as TEST, decree that Yex may do whatever she likes yadda yadda stop editing what I say the end

I vote we form a subgroup called TSET where sobriety rules and our terrible leader ayotnoM insists we only use these forums and never discord to communicate.

I think we're halfway there already.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

TEST Weapons Research Lab (TWRL) what i made up continues to prepare for the likely event it has to be called TEST Weapons (Independent) Research Lab (TWIRL).

There will be no uniform as such but lab-coats worn as casual jackets will be encouraged. No limits on loose clothing either but enter at your own risk.

 

[Shadow Reaper]

I should probably note, this new group forming is run by what appears to be about 5 “officers” who were all playing together as an org for years. They all know each other and they’re all quite competent. It’s not such an impossible feat to organize say, 30 players to crew an Idris; if you have enough officers that each is in regular contact with just 5-6 other players. It still requires leadership find the fun. Training isn’t enough. These folks do seem to be on the right path, however.

And just to repeat, the Vanduul emerging into gameplay really does open up new forms of fun. I think we’re really close to seeing pairs of Void Bombers as subjects of top tier missions. You are not going to survive the 6, S10 guns aboard two Void Bombers on an Idris without a crack crew. Engineering starts to become important and exciting when your ship is breaking up all around you, and your crew mates are depending upon you to save their lives.