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General FreeSpace => FreeSpace Discussion => Topic started by: Rolf on June 06, 2008, 05:01:20 pm
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1) When briefings always start they say "This is <insert name here>" as if their addressing the crew over a radio, it gave me the impression that the pilots get briefed in their quarters, there are an awful lot of flaws in that, what if their playing a video game or listening to music and wont be able to listen. At least you can make sure you have their attention if you address them in person. Imagine a pilot having a tender moment with his girlfriend, or going to the lavatory and hears say... Admiral Petrarch’s voice coming out of nowhere, like he was their with you, imagine the hilarious scenarios.
2) Does the same command guy (You know the black guy in freespace 2) control ALL GTVA forces by himself? that MUST put some sort of mental strain on him. Or does he just happen to control all the engagements with "Alpha 1" in? As if he's stalking him, creepy. But seriously, it would be like playing the medieval total war game but having to control all the battles by yourself, at the same time.
I would like to hear your thoughts on these issues, What do you think?
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1) "This is [Insert name here]" is usually used by people who we have previously not met before, implying the fact that he is introducing himself. I first of all think that Volition would never make them introduce themselves to the same people over and over again. I cannot quite recall how many times the same person may have introduced himself to the pilots but pilots get killed all the time meaning he/she is probably just introducing himself to the newcomer.
2) I am sure I heard somewhere that "Command" is only the commander for 3rd fleet but if he does command the entire GTVA then maybe he just has more brain processing power. I think I heard somewhere that "Command" was based on one of the space station in Capella and it just so happens that 3rd fleet is based there too which suggest "Command" does only command 3rd fleet as apposed to other "Commands". :lol:
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It's also weird how sometimes (like in the mission "Slaying Ravana") where the briefer says "Good luck, pilot" as if he's just talking to one person. I was under the impression that everybody was briefed at once...
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1) When briefings always start they say "This is <insert name here>" as if their addressing the crew over a radio, it gave me the impression that the pilots get briefed in their quarters, there are an awful lot of flaws in that, what if their playing a video game or listening to music and wont be able to listen. At least you can make sure you have their attention if you address them in person. Imagine a pilot having a tender moment with his girlfriend, or going to the lavatory and hears say... Admiral Petrarch’s voice coming out of nowhere, like he was their with you, imagine the hilarious scenarios.
Could be like spaceballs where there's 2 way view screens everywhere.
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Ironic that humorous should be misspelled in such a humorous way :p
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This topic is creepy now that you point that out tinfoil :nervous:
"Humorouse"
That's a cross between humorous and arouse. :shaking:
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Iirc, when you start out, the briefing is given to you as part of a squadron by your Squad leader (Lt Cordova? Can't remember). Later on, you are briefed in person by your superior, one would assume you would then, as Squad leader, be expected to brief your own team.
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That's only in the last few missions, though.
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Aye. You get your own squadron when you return from your vacation to the Psamtik. Until that point, you're always a part of the squadron. And there are these moments when the squadron leaders, sometimes even literally, seem to address Alpha 1 personally.
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Actually, all of the command people are clones, so it looks like one person but it's actually a bunch of them
:D
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Yeah, there's canon evidence supporting that. In Dunkerque, when you're evacuating 3rd Fleet HQ, Command speaks from both the installation and from an "unknown source" (#Command)... ;7
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This topic is creepy now that you point that out tinfoil :nervous:
"Humorouse"
That's a cross between humorous and arouse. :shaking:
Or it could be that he speaks French. (that's what it looks like)
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Yea, I was wondering about that too. Because see, even when you get attached to the Vasudans, its still Mr Noname Black talking to you. I'd expect a Vasudan to be talking to you. It does seem like he's stalking you, doesn't it?
Creepy...
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The Psamtik (or however it`s spelled) is part of the 3rd Fleet, too, which is why our special friend is still in command the Vasudan parts instead of some Headzhunter.
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The Psamtik (or however it`s spelled) is part of the 3rd Fleet, too
Flagship of 13th Vasudan Battle Group based in Vega
Maybe the higher authorities thought that Alpha 1 would become mentally quite unstable in a completely unfamiliar environment. So they sent the black guy too, so that there'd be at least one familiar face.
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Then, I figured when you hit Squadron Leader, Petrach would address you directly.
Unstable ? They sent Alpha 1 up against a Juggy, made him sneak along the Juggy's skin, and they think that won't make him unstable?
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The Psamtik (or however it`s spelled) is part of the 3rd Fleet,
Most certainly is not.
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The Psamtik (or however it`s spelled) is part of the 3rd Fleet, too
Flagship of 13th Vasudan Battle Group based in Vega
Maybe the higher authorities thought that Alpha 1 would become mentally quite unstable in a completely unfamiliar environment. So they sent the black guy too, so that there'd be at least one familiar face.
Don't you think the Vasudans would get a little anoyed if they knew that one of their battle groups was going to be comanded by a terran for the sake of one pilot? They could see the whole officer exchange program as a way to just sneak terran influences into vasudan culture.
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i honestly think that theres always several 'flight controllers/advisers' for each squadron, that also directed cap ships in area... but that doesn't explain what's up with that black guy, i'm just saying what i thought 'command' always was.
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I guess it was just a coincidence.
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The guy known as Command could simply be the squadron's communications&coordination officer tasked with simply passing orders from higher above, and when Alpha 1 got moved to another unit, Mr. Talkinghead was moved too (maybe with a bunch of other pilots).
Moving people from 1 fighter to another seems to be normal procedure to allow pilots (and probably tech crew) to be familiar with the whole arsenal.
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The Psamtik (or however it`s spelled) is part of the 3rd Fleet,
Most certainly is not.
Wow, I remembered totally wrong, then. Oopsies...
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Most certainly is not.
Wow, I remembered totally wrong, then. Oopsies...
Most certainly did. :P
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Yup
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The guy is actually based on the Aquitane. Look at the foremost control desk...
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Yah, mon. Noticed. What was he again? Mr. Settings?
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Options, I think it was.
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Ah, so it was. My bad.
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Yeah that black dude that barks orders to you all the time is just a relay order guy.
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No, he's a computer wiz, that's hacked into 3rd fleet's stuff, and overided the comms so that he can make everyone think he's command. and he follows Alpha 1 because he has a grudge for some unknown reason, and he's trying to get Alpha 1 killed. which explains numerous things, including why you have to scan the sath...
and in the mainhall, that look he gives you just shouts "move along buddy. i'm not doing anything wrong. this is none of you're buisiness."
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Naw, FS1 Command is the one that wants to kill Alpha 1:
"Try flying into the Lucifer's fighter bay!"
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Honestly, what the hell did they think he was going to do in there?
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A barrel roll.
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Habeeb it.
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Honestly, what the hell did they think he was going to do in there?
Have a nice talk with the Shivans and ask them politely to stop annihilating us... :nervous:
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Honestly, what the hell did they think he was going to do in there?
Command had just watched Independence Day, so they strapped a nuke to the bottom of Alpha 1's ship :nod:
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Honestly, what the hell did they think he was going to do in there?
Prove it was possible so they could dispatch an Elysium full of Harbingers to do the same thing and blow the Lucy up. Instead Alpha 1 ran into a magical invisible forcefield, ruining that plan.
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Prove it was possible so they could dispatch an Elysium full of Harbingers to do the same thing and blow the Lucy up. Instead Alpha 1 ran into a magical invisible forcefield, ruining that plan.
Actually Rama or Kali wing or something came out.
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Honestly, what the hell did they think he was going to do in there?
Take photos with the Shivans for a momento.
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Honestly, what the hell did they think he was going to do in there?
Take photos with the a certain Shivans for a momento his wallet.
We all know who I mean! :drevil: ;) :lol:
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What I did to get into the fighterbay was wait for it to jump in and when cap ships jump in in FS1 you can go through them so I went through the Lucifer and into the fighter bay.
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Did you complete the objective?
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Yeah I did. I can't remember if it was instant or took a few seconds but the objective was completed.
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:wtf: Does completing almost impossible objectives earn you more points on missions?
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i think so because right after i did that objective i got promoted to leftenent commander
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Oh God. You're one of them.
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:wtf: Does completing almost impossible objectives earn you more points on missions?
It shouldn't, unless the mission uses the grant-promotion sexp...
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Oh God. You're one of them.
WTF? :confused:
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leftenent
He's British. So what?
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Canadian actually - and it's not the British way, it's just not the American way which i wholeheartedly embrace
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Beat me to it.
The Canadian way sounds just gay. and leftist.
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Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent ;7 waddaya gonna do now cole???
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OK that was pretty immature
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So was the double post.
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And the 142 smileys.
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So was the double post.
Where?
And the 142 smileys.
Uhh Yeah probably
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You know, tinfoil, there is an "edit post" feature.
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So was the double post.
Where?
Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent Leftenent ;7 waddaya gonna do now cole???
OK that was pretty immature
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This has turned quite humorouse.
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Honestly, what the hell did they think he was going to do in there?
Take photos with the a certain Shivans for a momento his wallet.
We all know who I mean! :drevil: ;) :lol:
I though Carl was currently infesting the HLP air vent network
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Actually Rama or Kali wing or something came out.
'cuz they have special launching dispensation. Seriously, I tried to afterburn through them once into the hanger but I bounced. :P
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1. Completing impossible objectives can earn you lots of points: every objective gives you points, to be specified in FRED. I can imagine :v: giving lots of points for completing impossible objectives.
2. The English are the only ones who know how to speak English, because they invented it. :ha:
3.I though Carl was currently infesting the HLP air vent network
That would be Carla, actually ;7
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1. Completing impossible objectives can earn you lots of points: every objective gives you points, to be specified in FRED. I can imagine :v: giving lots of points for completing impossible objectives.
2. The British are the only ones who know how to speak English, because they invented it. :ha:
3.I though Carl was currently infesting the HLP air vent network
That would be Carla, actually ;7
Do I really have to post the picture! :rolleyes:
Please don't make me do it!
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Please do. I don't believe I've ever seen it :P
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yeah go for it i want to see it now
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(before this gets locked) NOOOOOO!!!!!
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please... :nod:
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Weirdos...
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I don't see what's so funny about that picture anyway.
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i've never seen it though
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It's stupid (and slightly disturbing), you don't want to see it anyway.
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well i understand why some of thes people like it then :nervous:
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I don't see what's so funny about that picture anyway.
Agreed. I find, for example, this picture (http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/fail-blue-screen.jpg) to be funnier.
i've never seen it though
Be happy. I'd be happy if I hadn't seen Carl and/or goatse.
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I find, for example, this picture (http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/fail-blue-screen.jpg) to be funnier.
:lol: That's hilarious! :lol:
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WAY funnier than carla
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Carla was never funny in the first place.
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that's pretty funny :lol:
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YOU FOUND CARL!!!!!!!!1!!11!1!1!1!!ONEONEONEONEELEVENELEVENELEVENTYSIXTWENTYTWO!!!!!!!1!
(http://i26.tinypic.com/aaiyjq.jpg)
And regarding the above picture, I have over 900 of those type of pics.
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(http://i26.tinypic.com/aaiyjq.jpg)
How is that freaky?
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Someone had to do it! :rolleyes: :ick:
Now go Google a Vasudan in a bikini :P
:lol:
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odd but not disturbing in any way
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See that pink thing? Thong underwear...
Lock plz, kthxbye.
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:ick:
That vasudan shall be the bane of HLPs existance.
In B4 Lock.
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I don't think I want to see the previous page...
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not really that twisted since the thong is pretty much on its head
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Once more, lock.
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Not that you have the power to do that :doubt:
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not really that twisted since the thong is pretty much on its head
Oh alright. *looks*
AHHHH MY EYES!
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:lol: Haha i warned you - no - wait - i encouraged you
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The Vasudan is worse and has been known to cause psychological problems in some terran males.
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holy **** - that is disturbing
anyone want it posted
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No, I think its already in Classics.
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NO!!!!!
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she's ..... so ...... beautiful
just kidding agh no JUST KIDDING
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:beamz:
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(http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/PhotoGallery/SmallMammals/photos/fpo1691-31.jpg)
ahhhhh
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Once more, lock.
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Oh god! What did I start?! :shaking:
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be careful around me. i can turn any thread into useless spam in mere hours ;7
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That's not a good thing :doubt:
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be careful around me. i can turn any thread into useless spam in mere hours ;7
/me lures tinfoil into a thread about the ocean and watches as he dissolves
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Let's see...for Snail we have salt...for tinfoil we have...
Flipside!
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Oh hey! Flipside is here!
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That's why I said him ;7
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I know.
Well, he's gone, and no l0ckage yet...
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What was this thread originally about again?
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1) When briefings always start they say "This is <insert name here>" as if their addressing the crew over a radio, it gave me the impression that the pilots get briefed in their quarters, there are an awful lot of flaws in that, what if their playing a video game or listening to music and wont be able to listen. At least you can make sure you have their attention if you address them in person. Imagine a pilot having a tender moment with his girlfriend, or going to the lavatory and hears say... Admiral Petrarch’s voice coming out of nowhere, like he was their with you, imagine the hilarious scenarios.
2) Does the same command guy (You know the black guy in freespace 2) control ALL GTVA forces by himself? that MUST put some sort of mental strain on him. Or does he just happen to control all the engagements with "Alpha 1" in? As if he's stalking him, creepy. But seriously, it would be like playing the medieval total war game but having to control all the battles by yourself, at the same time.
I would like to hear your thoughts on these issues, What do you think?
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Well, its certainly safe to say we've derailed it epically.
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Goodbye fellas. Goob's online. Nice knowing the spam :P
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Boo :blah:
Perhaps he's just a standard voice and head ani, somewhere in your fighter's onboard systems. That way, the GTVA could save long-range bandwith by only sending the message texts.
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Umm, like GTVA Sam or something? Creepy, hmm.
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Where are the moderators I recently hired? :(
BTW,
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/julianthemighty1/Vasudan800.jpg) (http://s87054502.onlinehome.us/Vasudan1600.jpg)
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:rolleyes:
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I saw that image loading and I said
NO!!! NO PLEASE!!! NOT THAT!!!
:shaking: :shaking: :shaking:
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Oh dear god. i didn't need to see that again :eek:
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Antidote?:
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,33992.0.html
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Where are the moderators I recently hired? :(
the thread is NIMSF (Not In My SubForum).
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Where are the moderators I recently hired? :(
Wrong board.
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Damn you Goob! Damn you! :hopping: :mad: :mad2:
If you were a moderator and i didn't respact you for FSPort + the upcoming ST:R, id recomend that you be banned for a year for posting that image.
...Someone should ban Japong just for creating that image
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I was thinking about locking this, then I saw how much you were all suffering...
:p
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THE GOOGLES!!! THEY DO NOTHING!!!
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Monty Python style foot squashes thread.