Forest

That feel when people are rhyming both sentences, please. The first rhymes with the last, and the second is a new rhyme fools.

I'm only a Member, but I know you all mean well. CL just isn't for me, I'm content with this Member rank.

I'd rather chat about bats. They're similar in that they're both blind; one in allegiance, the other in sight.

Man, you really sound like a hardcore drug user. Raps and drugs aside, I'm surprised this thread hasn't derailed.

I'm definitely from Canada, you gad damn villain. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.

Regardless, I still think Trump's a tool. Thank god for Canadian living.

You dun fukt up, the rhyme was with xD you lout. But did you know that xD is the second best clan around?

I must say you have a bad attitude. This game is fun and much more productive than most.

Great, I smell it too; it's kind of concerning. Though I think the problem can be remedied with a nice drink.

I'm sorry to hear that you are in such a difficult time of your life, I really am. That being said, it's completely understandable given the circumstances that you have acted out in any way. I don't mean for this to sound bad or anything, but it's always a step in the right direction when someone admits to a somewhat explosive behavioral trait they may be exhibiting due to overwhelming stress in their life; sometimes it's difficult not to just crack under all the pressure. Not many people would post a formal apology in this way, but it does demonstrate a welcoming responsible attitude. Although it doesn't completely excuse everything, it certainly gives everyone a general reason as to why you may have been behaving this way. Again, my condolences that things aren't going too well, but you do have my support should you need someone to talk to m8

Shouldn't this be under xG News if it's a global rule change that influences all Divisions? Just wondering since it's specifically under the TF2 section of forums.

Rhyming Function Junction Bored at work. Want to play a game, or see how well Xeno Gamers can even handle a task such as this. My guess is that it'll derail within an hour. Game is simple, it's just rhyming based. Here's how it works: 1. I'll post the first initial sentence. 2. 2nd person to post will post a sentence that rhymes with the initial sentence, and then add a second sentence (will not rhyme with their first). 3. 3rd person to post will post a sentence that rhymes with the 2nd person's second sentence, and then add another sentence (will not rhyme with their first). 4. 4th person to post will post a sentence that rhymes with the 3rd person's second sentence, and then add another sentence (will not rhyme with their first). 5. etc Long story short, here's an example: (rhymes are matched in colour) Initial post: I'm super bored at work and there's nothing to do at all. 2nd user: Sounds like you should twerk, at least until you fall. If I could help I would, but it's better to see you suffer. 3rd user: I really don't think you should, because twerking makes you tougher. That being said, I think you should just take a nap or something. 4th user: It's not like he has a bed, he can't just sleep on nothing. Plus he could get fired, and that would mean less donations for us. 5th user: He didn't say he was tired, why are you guys even trying to discuss? Let's just end this stupid ass rhyme, it's starting to become a chore. 6th user: Hey it helps to pass the time, I'm sure Forest would enjoy some more. (etc etc etc) And so on and so forth. The only rule to this game is that you obviously cannot use the same word to rhyme with the sentence before it (also refrain from using words that have "no rhymes"). You also don't have to colour code the rhymes or anything, that was just for example. Good luck, have fun, and remember; the sillier, the better! Initial Rhyme: So I'm starting off this easy game with a simple line.

While it's great to see Members taking an active interest in supporting the Servers by catching rule breakers I do have to agree with what has been said in this thread. First off, it is incredibly unfair and disrespectful to continuously berate and insult the current Staff of the CS:GO Division in the manner of which you are exhibiting, especially provided that you have been consistently doing so for the past week or so and that you are in turn applying to be a Staff member. It's understandable that you may be upset with their activity, but as a reminder, people do have lives and people do have certain obligations to other things. As previously mentioned, this isn't a full-time job. They aren't being paid to do this, and by no means should they feel obligated to be on 24/7. For reasons such as this, it's why more Staff are being recruited but it does take time to select appropriate candidates. That being said, they cannot dish out punishments against rulebreakers for anything they did not personally witness, which brings me to my next point. If a Ban Request is going to be submitted, then it should include evidence that is either in the form of a screenshot or demo (depending on the severity of the rules being broken). You of all people should know that Xeno Gamers (those representing it) prides itself in being unbiased when dealing with rule breakers. Regardless of how many people "saw" it happen, our Staff cannot act on it without physical evidence, otherwise this opens up a case-by-case jurisdiction system that we do not need to be put in place (when dealing with mass freekillers and the like). The only exception to this is if a Staff member personally witnesses the perpetrator breaking rules. This isn't a case of trust, it's a case of what's fair and just. To conclude, the last thing I wanted to bring up, while irrelevant, is your attitude. I get that you want to see Xeno Gamers' Servers thrive and to punish rule breakers where necessary, but being at the throat of our Staff as well as replying in such a hostile tone such is the case with the following (highlighted in red): demonstrates that you aren't as co-operative as you could be, nor does it demonstrate that you are capable of replying in a calm or collected tone. I strongly suggest a change in this general attitude, because it really is starting to look like it's getting out of hand. To clarify, I personally have nothing against you, these are just things I've noticed as of recent and I thought it would be best to mention them. It's not my intention to start an argument or anything of the sort, and if there's anything that needs to be discussed feel free to message me at any time. -1 to the thread at hand due to a lack of evidence (as well as the request to have the thread closed from Narwhal himself) ~Closing with my British CL Powers.

I don't doubt that people use it sarcastically or with a some-what hostile intention, but I actually was referring to its use when people are being genuine and sincere with it in a meaningful way. It's a well-known and often used phrase that [i'll agree] has sort of lost its translation in this day and age, but I don't think that it should be treated in a negative aspect, even if the one receiving the "prayers" is agnostic/atheist/etc. When someone typically says it during times of struggle or what have you, it's meant to be taken in an empathetic way. Sure, a lot of people will argue "what can I do with your 'prayers'?" but it's the thought that counts, right? At the same time it's near impossible to determine who is being genuine about it or not, and I can see what Scootaloo is getting at. For instance, a large amount of people who say these sort of things outright on say, FaceBook or Twitter are typically just trying to gain a positive image. While this may be the case for the majority, it by no means suggests that everyone is doing it for that purpose. Think of it this way: they may just be "giving out prayers" for the less fortunate as a way to boost their public status, but at least they're raising awareness in regards to it. All I'm trying to get at here is that it's just a phrase, albeit one that has lost its translation but is still a general phrase that [nowadays] means "I'm hoping for the best for you".

^ What is this thread even. Just joking, it's always good to see any form of reconciliation. If only 90% of the arguments and disputes that happen here at xG were resolved in the same way. That being said, it's just a phrase that people use, simple as that. There isn't some deeper meaning to it for most. It's just the way that particular person chooses to say "I hope things get better for you". It may trigger some people (as is the case here) but it's far easier and more productive to just let it be, as there is literally no way you will get people to stop saying it openly. Besides, it isn't like it's a phrase used to jab at someone so much as it is a phrase of empathy. Don't see why it should be called out on :coffee:

Ample amount of rule breaking shown in the video. Would suggest punishment for the two rule breakers (the amount of a day or two really as they are minor rules being broken in my opinion). But I'd like to point out that, seeing as how this thread may be closed since it is in the wrong section, it's evidence nonetheless. @BullseyeX For future reference, be sure to fill out Ban Requests in the appropriate section so that they won't be dismissed as "invalid" since it is in the wrong section of the forums. Ban Request forms are in place to give Staff an easier time when apprehending or dispensing bans as they provide the player's name, their Steam ID, the rules being broken, and other miscellaneous things that this thread is lacking in. That being said, nice catch BullseyeX!

Problem is, most of xG's Staff don't ever use the Game lobbies for their intended purpose. A large chunk of our Members/Staff confine themselves in community rooms. Though I support this 100%, it'd be nice to see Staff in the appropriate channel for whatever Server they're in while moderating as it does make it easier for players to contact Staff if an issue arises.

Bounties, Casino, other miscellaneous things that were implemented in the past could give potential uses for it (assuming they still work or have plugins for them in CS:GO). Once the store is up and running on forums, I imagine 'credits' will once again become a commodity in Xeno Gamers that will be transferable between games and on forums to purchase customizable features on here. Then there's the dream of hub. Good ol' hub... [spoiler=Old Trails]

.. What for. WHAT FOR. WHAT WERE THEY DEMOTED FOR, I NEED TO KNOW. WAS IT INACTIVITY? DID THEY STEP DOWN? ANSWER ME

It's a good point to make, but at this point it would be more beneficial to allocate time into seeking active potential candidates or approving of some applicants than it would be demoting from the current Staff list. While (as you mentioned) it is important that Staff be as active as they can be, it may not be a good idea to slim down the Staff list when there is still a need for more Staff to begin with. To be frank, it's like an Uroboros right now; the Division is in need of Moderation (as per many requests it seems) but in order for that to happen there either needs to be: A. An ample amount of Staff to moderate; -or- B. A handful of Staff who are willing to dedicate a lot of time into moderating. At this time, we're gaining Staff members at the same speed that we're experiencing inactive Staff members; a snake eating it's own tail to no end. Which brings me back to my initial proposition of a schedule. It may look like a lot of work, but it seriously helps when Staff have a sort of schedule to refer to where they can determine when/where the problem areas of inactivity are themselves. Not only does it give Staff a sense of when they can hop on, but it could also potentially reduce the amount of over-lap that the Server may be experiencing in terms of Staff being on. Realistically we only need one or two Staff members to be on at any given moment to moderate (two for maximum clarity of rules being broken and such) depending on the amount of Players on at the time.

Alright, that's what I thought you meant. Thanks! Though I have to agree with Duke for the whole general concept. It's certainly interesting, but I'm not sure it would be beneficial enough to have to give Staff the extra work of co-ordination with the whole thing. It just looks like there could be too many mishaps, lack of communication and someone may end up being CT banned or slain by mistake. If you're really eager to see something like this introduced, I'd suggest giving it some polish and presenting a concise and clear example; that is, write out what the "day" would look like in the MotD (IE. "[insert name of day] - [explanation]") and then discuss what rules would be allowed to be 'broken' and what rules wouldn't be allowed. It'll have to be a deep explanation though as I imagine it'll take a lot to sway the Staff towards including this sort of day in the MotD Rules. Also, comprehension is key as it will make things much easier to understand and follow.

It's more of 'do this action followed by this action', but in this instance if it's included in the sentence like "Face cells and then Gun Check freeze" it'll be treated the same as "Face cells and Gun Check freeze". It's also a very recent edit in regards to the whole "unless a direction is specified" rule, however the CS:GO Jailbreak rules are loosely based off of the late-CS:S Jailbreak rules in which a Gun Check freeze was written in the same particular way that it is now. That being said, I don't know how familiar the offending user is with the rules, but I feel that given that because the Guncheck rule was a little vague and has recently been edited to reflect the legitimate ruling, it does seem a little unfair to be punishing for up to a week. Though that's just my opinion.