Just to get my thoughts in on this I believe we need to throw out junk hales/maps to minimize download times because many ff2 servers have a shit load of bosses and the download times are ridiculous as garbage, so not many thinking is put on having an actual max boss cap when it comes to other servers running the same gamemode.
When it comes to bosses you want there's always 3 road blocks (for me atleast) The boss either A. doesn't exist nor does a model, B. You have to make it yourself using a model and rigging it to tf2 (trust me I've tried, not easy), or C. The bosses are server exclusive meaning ff2 servers actually pay people to make bosses for their server or have people within the server community that has that type of skill. (We don't have much of that here)
Please add links to bosses you want and maps you want @SpookyToast
When it comes to an undertale map for ff2? It's not easy seeing how most of undertale's area's are pretty linear and would be kinda small for ff2, sure you can use outside and open environment from the game and convert it into a map, but it wouldn't be as amazing as you'd expect. Nonetheless since the game has some really cool small areas they can be perfect for other gamemodes such as deathrun and when it come's to dr I actually have an undertale dr map in the making (Ruins) trying to make it as canon as possible, but at the same time I'm still a novice so don't expect it to be done for a while.
When it comes to bosses and maps we can remove here are my 2 cents on it.
Towertop_final
Citydirtbox
Orange
Square Saxxy
These maps are either low in quality and not voted at all or aren't really fit for ff2(Towertop and citydirtbox look horrendus and aren't really good hale maps and Square Saxxy and Orange aren't great either. Orange can be glitched and players can leave the map while square saxxy has that one secret room people just love to camp it and it really deteriorates the fun of being an actual boss)
When it comes to bosses
Heisenberg (decent model, well made with the show voicelines, but bad and no one ever plays him)
Merasmus (outdated boss with weird hitboxes and a crumby rage)
Joker (Decline in people picking him)
Oogie Boogie (I like him, but he's bad and no one plays him)
The Rock (rage is complete garbage, but I remember in his boss submission on the allied modders forum you can choose from different rages)
Servant Grunt (Decline in people picking him)
Bone if you haven't seen this already I think you might be interested [FF2] [TOOL] Freak Fortress 2 Boss CFG Generator - AlliedModders @Bone
I agree with everything, removing Merasmus too, like @Bone said. I'd also like to remove Piss Cakehole and BLU Nnggh Sniper.
These bosses always are chosen if the player did not use the !ff2boss command. Like, it's 9/10 chances you will get one of these, and people hate most of these bosses because they are either too bad or too easy to fight against.
For example, I once killed Merasmus alone with a mini sentry, dispenser and a short circuit. His rage couldn't break/deactivate any of my buildings, and the burn damage was nullified by the dispenser, while I stunned him over and over; same thing happens with Phoenix Wright, as his rage only covers the screen and makes a big radius of fire damage. Things like these shouldn't be happening, and I agree with @NitNat 's idea that this is why people aren't playing so much on this server like they used to. We need to implement newer, more fun bosses to play as and against.
At least, that's my opinion.
Not a Hale regular, can't help you out, there. However, it's been on my mind for a very long time that we should remove PlayPoints. If anything, we can add Warcraft like @kbraszzz has previously mentioned to me. Bosses using 520 speed should probably be a huge no, yet no rules have been put in place to remove the perks on bosses. Removing PlayPoints entirely would give the entire server a new feel, plus soldier, pyro, and a few other classes would actually be viable as damage-dealers.
Spamming music and chat even though we asked him to stop. He started saying how he's friends with the owner of xG and even though he gets banned, he will find a way to come back and get back onto us,
This user has always been mic spamming and harassing other users.
Well boys and girls, here we go with yet ANOTHER thread about how we should be treating each other. I thought my last post about this very subject would have been enough to set the guidelines, but apparently I was wrong.
Back in May, I post a PSA about how the upper staff were going to be handling complaints about other members in our clan. If you are unfamiliar with that thread, or if you need a refresher, you can read about it here: Psa: There Is To Be A Change To How We Handle Complaints.
In the last thread, we addressed many issues in hopes of bringing the levels of drama down to a minimum. The biggest issue we were facing was that our members were, for whatever reason, incapable of communicating with each other in order to work out little issues, as to prevent them from snowballing into big issues. The tl;dr of it was that it was expected that if a problem were to arise, you would work it out with the person you're having issues with, that way the upper staff wouldn't have to hold hands and babysit our members when a small conflict became an issue.
Obviously, this measure has failed entirely. I'm quite frankly baffled at the stupid, inane bullshit that we are having to pander to, and quite frankly, I'm sick of it. I tried being nice and being helpful, giving friendly reminders to play fairly, but if it isn't going to get results, I'll have to take a harsher course of action instead.
For the most part, we are all adults here. Some of us are not quite there yet, but I feel that in this clan, we hold a very high sense of responsibility and respect here, to a certain degree, that we expect everyone to stand up to. As adults, there is absolutely NO REASON why we should be unable to work things out with each other, or ensure that we just ignore each other if a solution cannot be met.
Without naming names, I can attest that there is still a LARGE issue with drama and talking behind others' backs. @Ohstopyou, @kbraszzz, and myself were ankle deep in it last night, and literally EVERY SINGLE ISSUE that was presented to us could have been solved if the people involved had talked with one another instead of complaining about each other to other members behind each others' backs. Really? This is what we are STILL struggling with? THESE are the problems we are making for each other?
I'm honestly at a loss for words. I honestly have no idea what the next measure should be. All I know is that all this unnecessary drama is creating a rift in our clan, and if we don't find a way to squash it, it will tear us apart. I graduated high school nearly ten years ago. I shouldn't have to put up with this.
In the end, we are a TEAM. ALL of us. Whether you like someone on your team or not, you are expected to maintain a level of respect and communication with your teammates. Personal feelings be damned. I don't give a rat's ass who likes who or who hates who. If you're going to be a part of my moderation staff, you will treat each other with respect and dignity, not go behind each other's backs to spread rumors and speak ill of each other.
So, effective immediately, I'm just NOT going to deal with it anymore. My higher up staff is NOT going to deal with it anymore. Nothing nice to say? Don't say anything at all. Dislike someone? Ignore them and stay away from them. Keep your opinions to yourself and don't spread toxicity to each other. Don't speak ill of people who cannot be there to defend themselves, and don't be an asshole when you're trying to talk to each other. Be mindful in the fact that context is a VERY real thing, and when we have multiple people saying multiple things that are taken out of context, it creates HUGE problems. Escalating these petty issues to the higher-ups when it has nothing to do with our clan can and will result in punishment for all parties involved. If we honestly cannot deal with each other in a respectable way, I don't feel you deserve a place on my staff.
I would like everyone to, effective immediately, begin treating your staff position like a job, because for all intents and purposes, that's what it is. This is a job minus the pay. And while you are here, performing your duties, you are expected to handle yourself in a respectful and responsible manner. If you went into a place of business, started a bunch of unnecessary drama with a coworker, then took your personal issues to your management, their reaction would be "Get it together and handle your issues, or you can look for a different employer." We are NOT here to be guidance counselors. We are NOT here to play mediator. We are here to make sure our staff does what is expected of them and ensure our game servers are being moderated.
If you have beef with a member, fix it. I'm done putting up with this. If you can't fix it, ignore the people you have problems with. If issues continue to be issues, your staff position will then be at stake, whether or not you feel you are the cause of the problem. If you can't keep your personal life out of the work place, we will replace you.
To everyone who was involved with the issue last night, and you know who you are, I suggest you work it out pronto. I will not be naming names, but you will all be tagged in a conversation shortly after this post goes live. You're all capable of rational discussion. I suggest and expect that you fix the problems. I'd hate to have to let any of you go because you can't work as a team. There is to be a conversation held to give you guys one last chance to solve these problems, because after the conversation, if I still see the issues that are being complained about, I am going to lose it.
To address another problem that was presented last night, let's talk about Promo/Demos. I have no idea why this became an issue in the first place, but I'm just going to be very blunt to get my point across: If ANYBODY is threatening another user with a demotion in order to make them feel bad, that individual is going to face immediate removal of their staff position. This is absolutely unacceptable, ESPECIALLY since the only people who need be concerned with Promos and Demos are the active DMs and DLs, and our DMs and DLs will NOT be discussing the promos and demos with anybody until after the information has been made public. Obviously, we will still be taking the opinions of our staff into consideration, but the final decision lies with us. We will be reporting our Promos/Demos directly to Kbraszzz or Hiding, and Kbraszzz/Hiding will be the only person(s) who knows that information. Outside of those individuals, it is NOBODY ELSE'S BUSINESS. Mods have no say in Promos/Demos. Admins have no say in Promos/Demos. If you hear about someone getting a promo or a demo, whoever told it to you is a liar. So DO. NOT. USE. IT. AGAINST. ANYONE. It is grounds for an immediate demotion, as it is a SUPER shitty thing to do.
I hope this clarifies where we stand on the issues. At this point, I can't make you all get along, but I CAN dictate how much we are going to be tolerant of. I'm done. My staff is done. And we will not be putting up with it any longer. If you can't be adult enough to work out your issues, I can't bring myself to keep you a member of my staff.
Hardass mode has been engaged. I don't want to resort to this, but at the same time, I shouldn't have to.
EDIT: Just to clarify, I have NO PLANS on taking any sort of disciplinary action against ANYONE who was involved in the events last night. Nobody has any consequences they need to fear. Just know if it is STILL an issue after this post, THEN we will be having problems. I also don't want anyone thinking that we don't care what our staff has to say. Obviously, your input is an integral part of how we manage the system. We will continue to touch base with you all on various things. I don't want anyone to think we are being inclusive of you guys, as that's not what this thread is addressing.
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