Training on Sunday

[Paul]

some of you may already know that we have a scheduled session for squad training this Sunday.

can everyone who wishes to attend be available 21.00 GMT


you need a mic and will be asked to use teamspeak.
if anyone has any problems using ts please contact our hoster tctransporter or any leader for any help you may require. ;)


We intend to go over a few subjects like

*Squad member usage
* Squad movement
* Covering your team while capture
* Taking out commanders assets
* Repairing commanders assets


These are just basic's of gameplay, however we feel the more practice the better. see you in training.


firstly we will be practicing with our each individual roles.

[Nicoleise]

Just to let you know, most of us can actually help you with TeamSpeak issues. :) Tc is the king of TeamSpeak no doubt, but just saying in case he's unavailable at the time ;)

All the best with the training, I hope it'll be good :)

[Paul]

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We are very sorry to inform that training is canceled today due to the EA account server is not accepting connections. This may be for a few hours to a day. So no training session, we apologise for any inconvenience.


GoRdOn and PGarcia

[GoRdOn]

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We are very sorry to inform that training is canceled today due to the EA account server is not accepting connections. This may be for a few hours to a day. So no training session, we apologise for any inconvenience.


GoRdOn and PGarcia

Talk about bad timing :lol:

[Paul]

you should see one of the responses i got from a member via x-fire. :p

[Selena]

The server was down for 40 minutes approximately, so we all had some gaming done.
Some of the people that showed up. (http://screenshot.xfire.com/screenshot/natural/83b8d801bf0d116145716091b962c6955cb824e9.png)

[nagi]

It was real fun playing yesterday, and hopefully more in the future.

*cheers*

[Paul]

hey all

This sunday coming (21st dec @ 21.00 GMT) provided there is no issues again regarding the EA account.

(1st team) will be training on destroying the commanders assets.

(2nd team) will be training on protecting the commanders assets.

Each round we will swap which team does what. Its up to the team leader/ commander (tba) how each team will reach its objective.


Could you please check the training roles thread and indicate if you would like to be squad leader/commander.

Also during squad training the server will be locked and not open to the general public. This way is best so we can consentrate on the task at hand.



We hope you guys can make it!




Thanks again

[GoRdOn]

In order to get the most out of these training sessions we all need to be able to communicate with each other. So make sure you have team speak installed and working before Sunday. We ask that everyone who will be attending the training be on TS a minimum of 10 minutes before training starts.

Before next weeks training we need to decide who will be the commander and squad leader for each team. We also need to decide which map will be used and we need to decide which kit everyone will play. If you select a kit prior to training I ask that you use that kit the entire duration of the training. There will be no need to switch between kits if we all work together as a team.

I would like to see a minimum turn out of at least twelve members (two commanders, two squad leaders, and eight squad members).

This is what I suggest we use for each kit:

Team trying to destroy assets:

1 x Anti Tank
2 x Medic
1 x Spec Ops
1 x Support

Team trying to protect assets:

1 x Anti Tank
1 x Engineer (primary purpose is to repair assets).
2 x Medic
1 x Support

I also want to say that the commander will not be fighting. The commander will be responsible for getting the team to the desired target, issuing supplies, uav requests and doing scans. In order to do the commander job effectively you need to be stationary. The commander will of course be able to defend his/herself if attacked. During training sessions we will not have any artillery support. I think artillery is very lame and annoying in this game and in my opinion is not needed if we work as a team.

Feel free to give some feedback and also feel free to suggest some additional ideas for trainings.

[Selena]

1: The overall construct of the training seems fine.

2.1: We all have already posted kit/assignment, not everyone has called team position (commander/squad leader/squad member). Perhaps an edit of original post about that topic would be appropriate, and an additional updating post about the subject?

2.2: I see that there are specific roles for the training. Does that mean we have to call which roles we want a second time?

2.3: Will the BF2 leaders call the team, or can we decide on our own?

3: Not everyone on the SOG squad are forum VIP and above, which means they lack access to the SOG TeamSpeak server. Perhaps a mention of having to contact someone in charge for IP and password would be good? Or perhaps a PM to those forum people involved with the squad?

4: X-Fire. Will there be a separate guild for SOG BF2 related members? If not, will everyone on the BF2 squad be actively encouraged to add each other to X-Fire for better and perhaps more regular gaming outside "SOG hours"?

That's all for now. http://www.d50clan.com/forums/Smileys/CoD_Smilies/smiley.gif

[Paul]

Regarding the roles they are already chosen. I see no point in making further threads regarding them, just update the current ones. Tc is bk Wednesday i do believe, i will ask him if the squad (who are NT member's or vip's) can requisition use of teamspeak. As he is the hoster i think its only fair he make that choice. :)

Regarding team 1 and 2 if you can suggest a fair team of our squad then i dnt think that will be a problem. As long as all the most experienced ( i mean veterans, i only played bf2 like 80 hours. Nt much time at all) are not on the same team. :)


What we would really like to see is input from the rest of the squad. After all it is your squad too.





Regrading the bf2 guild, if Gordon would like one then i am all for it and he may make one.



good enough trinity? :)

Looking at the post above we need-

2 commanders
2 squad leaders

Any takers?

Tc said here http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11818 that he wouldn't mind being either commander or squad leader so that's one down three positions to go.

Please post b4 Sunday your preference and we will update the training roles thread. Even suggest someone is one of those if you wish. ;)



Peace

[GoRdOn]

2.3: Will the BF2 leaders call the team, or can we decide on our own?


This is what we have for the teams so far:

Team 1:
Miss Trinity

Team 2:
GoRdOn

Miss Trinity and I are not able to be on the same team as this would be very unfair to the other team. Between the two of us we have approximately 1450 hours of game play. The teams will be randomized for each new week of training. So don't be too picky as to which team you go with.


Regrading the bf2 guild, if Gordon would like one then i am all for it and he may make one.


I'm all for this. Would you be able to put one together PGarcia?

Thanks

[Paul]

No wories Gordon, il do it before the end of the day. :)

@ Gordon, Trinity do u want to be commander? Squad leaders?

[Selena]

I can be all of those... I'm slightly rusty at commanding, and I'm a VERY poor mobile commander. I can't focus on gaming and commanding at the same time. But I'm an alright stationary commander.

But I will research commanding today to refresh my memory.

It must be up to you guys which position I take within the squad. My abilities are limited/low in fighter jets and combat choppers, other then that I'm capable in all roles.

I guess in that sense me and Gordon are jokers, cards who can be used where needed.

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I just thought of something else. Should there be a word that Gordon or PG can call out that "pauses" the combat if there is any need for theoretical input from the trainers? As I assume we will be separated teams on TS as well? So, basically it will be called a cease-fire/stay your ground. :sunny: Just a random thought.

[Paul]

cease fire and fall in. :p

[GoRdOn]

@ Gordon, Trinity do u want to be commander? Squad leaders?


I would rather be a squad member. But if need be I can be a commander/squad leader.

I can be all of those... I'm slightly rusty at commanding, and I'm a VERY poor mobile commander. I can't focus on gaming and commanding at the same time. But I'm an alright stationary commander.


Well that works. In order to be a commander for training you must be stationary ~ no fighting commander. Only time a commander will be allowed to fight is when he/she is attacked. In other words you will be allowed to defend yourself. Once the assault is done you go back to commanding.


I just thought of something else. Should there be a word that Gordon or PG can call out that "pauses" the combat if there is any need for theoretical input from the trainers? As I assume we will be separated teams on TS as well? So, basically it will be called a cease-fire/stay your ground. :sunny: Just a random thought.

I do believe I can pause the server. I will have to look into it.

[Paul]

OK Gordon i had some issues creating an x-fire squad for bf2, and ended up with


- Special Operations Group BF2 Squad - i sent invites out to all the active members.

[BourneUK]

Im not a Squad leader or nothing, i still not fully adjusted to the game from HL2 mod gameplay but im getting better as i go. Im doing ok with Medic class but feel my best play is in Spec Ops ... but i'll do whats best for the team.

[Mr Blobby]

I'd take on squad leader responsibilities as long as nobody has a problem with an utter -removed- being in charge of a group of people.

[nagi]

I'd take on squad leader responsibilities as long as nobody has a problem with an utter -REMOVED- being in charge of a group of people.

Utter moronity can produce some quite interesting results :P

(yeah I know it's not a word)

[BourneUK]

Utter moronity can produce some quite interesting results :P

(yeah I know it's not a word)

Noun 1. moronity - mild mental retardation mental deficiency backwardness, mental retardation, subnormality, slowness, retardation - lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

Dont be so quick ;)

Edit: To add further , i dont mind being in any squad but i like to ride along with armour ...so if Trinity gotz room for a lil' one in her Turret :D

[nagi]

Noun 1. moronity - mild mental retardation mental deficiency backwardness, mental retardation, subnormality, slowness, retardation - lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

Dont be so quick ;)

I stand corrected. *bows*

Wow that definition almost sounds like an explanation of me some times :lol:

[Paul]

ok blobby you now will be a squad leader.

@ all please stay on topic

[Silencer213]

Umm... what about making people get the ATC (Advanced Tactical Center) for BF2... it's quite easy to use and pretty fast to understand.
You can create/join a server with your friends/teamm8s/whoever and then conjure a tactic for a given map (even custom one *WOOT*)

Download link: Filefront (http://battlefield2.filefront.com/file/Advanced_Tactical_Center_For_BF2;43979)

Few screenies of my own =P:
ATC Dalian Plant - Overview (http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7231/atcoverviewcs8.jpg)
ATC Dalian Plant - Construction Site View (http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4047/atcconstrsiteue0.jpg)

[Selena]

@Bourne, as I will be a stationary commander, I will have no possibility of riding in my beloved tank. *sniffles* But, I will aid your vehicle to the best of my abilities, so communicate with me. ;) (That is, if you are actually on my team.) :P

I assume as lead trainers PG will be on my team? One trainer on each team I mean? If that is the case, I would like to discuss the tactics further on x-fire.

[Paul]

thanks for posting, il wait see what Gordon thinks.


@ Miss-Trinity yes thats the idea. ;)

[Paul]

Here is the list of training teams



Team 1

GoRdOn
Mr Blobby (Squad Leader)
BourneUK
nagi
fruferSK

Team 2

Miss Trinity (not attending)
Silencer213 (Squad leader) (not attending)
PGarcia
tctransporter (not attending)
Aaron
puni



**note the teams will be randomised each week

[Aaron]

do we know yet what kits each person will be using. As you know im a sniper but Gordan never put a sniper in the list of kits that will be used this week. im just asking so that i could maybe get used to using whatever kit i will be training with. This way i wont look like a complete muppet. :D

[Silencer213]

I must excuse myself... but this is the last sunday im working until 22:00 CET (21:00 GMT)... and with shower and everything i should be ready in approx 30-45 minutes, that means 21:45 GMT max. :mad:

So either you can move the trainings start (which I think is a waste of time for just one person) or I'll just try to catch up when I get online. :(

[Mike]

Ill be swining by the training sunday to get some practice since I just got the game last night

[Paul]

good to have another member aboard. :D

[BourneUK]

Yes Law joined up with me an Trinity for his first experience of BF2 ...im pretty sure he felt violated afterwards :lol: Good to see you in game :)

[Mike]

I felt more violated than I would if IF owned me so I defintily need training

[Selena]

I regret to inform you all that I might not be able to attend this Sunday. I will do what I can to get home at time for the training, but I can't give any promises. Please make sure you have a reserve commander. *bows*

[Paul]

not a problem, Miss ;)

I felt more violated than I would if IF owned me so I defintily need training

Thats a first, the lawmaster getting violated. Lol

[Tim]

I won't be able to make it either as I have to work due to my work schedule being earlier then it was before. Sry :(

[BourneUK]

Thats a first, the lawmaster getting violated. Lol

he kept asking where the vip was ...:lol:

I will be there i think, nothing else planned so far :D

[Paul]

In order to get the most out of these training sessions we all need to be able to communicate with each other. So make sure you have team speak installed and working before Sunday. We ask that everyone who will be attending the training be on TS a minimum of 10 minutes before training starts.

Before next weeks training we need to decide who will be the commander and squad leader for each team. We also need to decide which map will be used and we need to decide which kit everyone will play. If you select a kit prior to training I ask that you use that kit the entire duration of the training. There will be no need to switch between kits if we all work together as a team.

I would like to see a minimum turn out of at least twelve members (two commanders, two squad leaders, and eight squad members).

This is what I suggest we use for each kit:

Team trying to destroy assets:

1 x Anti Tank (nagi)
2 x Medic (Mr Blobby, )
1 x Spec Ops(fruferSK)
1 x Support(GoRdOn)

Team trying to protect assets:

1 x Anti Tank (BourneUK)
1 x Engineer (primary purpose is to repair assets) (Aaron).
2 x Medic (puni, Law)
1 x Support (PGarcia)

I also want to say that the commander will not be fighting. The commander will be responsible for getting the team to the desired target, issuing supplies, uav requests and doing scans. In order to do the commander job effectively you need to be stationary. The commander will of course be able to defend his/herself if attacked. During training sessions we will not have any artillery support. I think artillery is very lame and annoying in this game and in my opinion is not needed if we work as a team.

Feel free to give some feedback and also feel free to suggest some additional ideas for trainings.

the teams have been made up as such with the selected kit. :), if there is any issue about it make a post.

[nagi]

What is the TS-info? Or do we get that before the match for us non-members?

[Paul]

i forgot all about it, iv sent a pm to tc and i will send you it nagi in due time. :)

[Aaron]

thanks PG, i see iv got the job i most likely to pull off,lol, I was worried i might get a job that meant fighting close combat.(i suck at close combat)((i suck at any combat)). why i bother i dont know,lol.But i think i can handle the repair of the equipment, don worry i wont let my team down ;)

[puni]

*censored* Well my bf2 is *censored* up, it wont even *censored* start.
When I press the .exe it pops out the logo and it kick back to the *censored* desktop

Sorry guys I must fix this problem before I can participate training but I see I'm not the only one with issues *looks at deka* :D

[BourneUK]

Try a reinstall i had a similar issue with Project Reality but i did a clean install an it was ok :)

[GoRdOn]

PGarcia I will not be able to make it to this weeks training. So it looks like you will be running the show. A few things happened at work this morning which in turn added a few extra hours of work to my schedule. I have a ton of things to get caught up on before I go back to work this evening. So once again sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. I also want to say that I may not be back online for the next few days so feel free to direct all bf2 questions to PGarcia.

I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas now just in case I don't make it back online before then. So Merry Christmas and I want to wish everyone the best of luck in the new year.

Peace

[Paul]

no problem Gordon, i hope you too have a very nice Christmas mate and a happy joyful new year. ;)

[fruferSK]

*censored* Well my bf2 is *censored* up, it wont even *censored* start.
When I press the .exe it pops out the logo and it kick back to the *censored* desktop

Sorry guys I must fix this problem before I can participate training but I see I'm not the only one with issues *looks at deka* :D

I hope you aint running 64bit operating system. If you do, youll be NOT ABLE to run the game anyway.
It was the prob Ive had. Thats why I needed to made a dualboot (Vista64/XP32).

EDIT: Have to remind you PG to contact me via xfire as your only one in my friends list. Yesterday I had no clue about training...

[Paul]

In order to get the most out of these training sessions we all need to be able to communicate with each other. So make sure you have team speak installed and working before Sunday. We ask that everyone who will be attending the training be on TS a minimum of 10 minutes before training starts.

Before next weeks training we need to decide who will be the commander and squad leader for each team. We also need to decide which map will be used and we need to decide which kit everyone will play. If you select a kit prior to training I ask that you use that kit the entire duration of the training. There will be no need to switch between kits if we all work together as a team.

I would like to see a minimum turn out of at least twelve members (two commanders, two squad leaders, and eight squad members).

This is what I suggest we use for each kit:

Team trying to destroy assets:

1 x Anti Tank
2 x Medic
1 x Spec Ops
1 x Support

Team trying to protect assets:

1 x Anti Tank
1 x Engineer (primary purpose is to repair assets).
2 x Medic
1 x Support

I also want to say that the commander will not be fighting. The commander will be responsible for getting the team to the desired target, issuing supplies, uav requests and doing scans. In order to do the commander job effectively you need to be stationary. The commander will of course be able to defend his/herself if attacked. During training sessions we will not have any artillery support. I think artillery is very lame and annoying in this game and in my opinion is not needed if we work as a team.

Feel free to give some feedback and also feel free to suggest some additional ideas for trainings.


i just wanted to repeat what Gordon already posted previously. ;)


**Also there shouldn't be any other kit other than the ones listed by Gordon. this inc snipers, and the rest not listed.

Sunday 28th dec @ 21:00 gmt

Bf2 Training session, who is up for it?

For this session we will be all using teamspeak (same channel) so the trainer can communicate with the squad. Hope you all can make it!

Team 1

Gordon
Mr Blobby (squad leader)
FruferSK (commander)
Aaron
BourneUK

Team 2

PGarcia
nagi
Law
Miss-Trinity
Silencer213

*Note if your name isnt on the above list and you wish to train contact us. ;)



Thanks

Gordon and PGarcia

[Aaron]

i think i should be able to make it but im not 100%. im just upset that this time i wont be aiming at Mr Blobby :(, hes a lovely big pink target, hard to miss.

[Paul]

i think i should be able to make it but im not 100%. im just upset that this time i wont be aiming at Mr Blobby :(, hes a lovely big pink target, hard to miss.

Its not 100 % cirtain teams yet mate, bt on that note. In my opinion you and bourne played excellent team skills. Think of it as a 'promotion' to the other team. ;)

When Gordon comes online he may wish to update, for now we will learn everything there is to learn regarding the assets etc. Only this time we will use more comms. :)

We are looking forward to working with all of you, you are such a dedicated team of squad members of which i am proud to be a part of.

Over and out

[Selena]

Is there a chance I could for the most part avoid being commander?

[Mike]

Awww your such a good commander though Trin :D

I will update on Friday if I can make Sundays training or not ;). Chances are that I will as of now

[Paul]

not a problem..... :)

[Aaron]

i think Trinity should be force to be commander. that way she wont be doing much fighting and thus making it more easy on me and my team mates :)

[Paul]

i think Trinity should be force to be commander. that way she wont be doing much fighting and thus making it more easy on me and my team mates :)

Well it doesnt matter who takes the commander post, we need to focus on teamwork. We dnt want to see anyone by themselves. We will only be successfull as working as the team that we are well on the way to becoming. :)

[GoRdOn]

I will be attending training on the 28th. PGarcia would you prefer to run the trainings? It seems like you did a a good job with the first one. I will of course be there to help out. Also what was decided with the teamspeak server? whats the IP and password for training? Also what channel are we using for trainings? What team tried to destroy the assets first last match (team 1or 2)? What were the results of the training? Did any teams manage to destroy the assets?

Here is the teams for this weeks training:

Team 1: Team trying to destroy assets:

Commander (fruferSK)
Squad leader (Mr Blobby)

1 x Anti Tank (nagi)
2 x Medic (Mr Blobby,puni)
1 x Spec Ops (Silencer213)
1 x Support (GoRdOn)

Team 2: Team trying to protect assets:

Commander (tctransporter)
Squad leader (Miss-Trinity)

1 x Anti Tank (BourneUK)
1 x Engineer (Miss-Trinity)
2 x Medic (Law, Aaron)
1 x Support (PGarcia)

Please let me know if you have any issues with the team/kit selection. PGarcia I didn't put you or me down as a commander/squad leader because I think that would be too much for one person. After all we will be coordinating the whole event.

Thanks

[Paul]

il debrief when i get home gordon. Sorry iv been so busy.

[GoRdOn]

il debrief when i get home gordon. Sorry iv been so busy.

No problem. I understand completely. Training is not until the 28th so take your time.

[Paul]

I will be attending training on the 28th. PGarcia would you prefer to run the trainings? It seems like you did a a good job with the first one. I will of course be there to help out. Also what was decided with the teamspeak server? whats the IP and password for training? Also what channel are we using for trainings? What team tried to destroy the assets first last match (team 1or 2)? What were the results of the training? Did any teams manage to destroy the assets?

iv no issues leading it, would prefer not to every session. :lol:

The teamspeak server? well i sent tc a pm and he gave permission for the squad to use it, there is already a ts channel for bf2 so nothing need altering regarding that.

Regarding the session, the task was all put here before hand for everyone to read involved with the squad etc. so there wasn't much need to continue briefing in game. Just the advice of the different attack methods. etc

Team 1 started off attacking the assets ( Team 2 defending ) and in my opinion did a great job, it was great practice and in my opinion both teams did remarkably well. After the round finished we swapped over. ;)


Id like to see an increase of team play within the squad and as trainers i don't think it would be too hard for us all to achieve this.


We just need to keep the practice in, also i think we are lucky as we have an active squad (touch wood) and we can easily develop as a team together.

[GoRdOn]

Well it looks like I will not be attending this weeks training session. My video card is done. I should have the new PC up and running within a month.

[Selena]

Then I guess we are in PG's capable hands. Looking forward to next training.
http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/jumping/jumping0045.gif

[Paul]

Here is the teams for this weeks training:

Team 1: Team trying to destroy assets:

Commander (fruferSK) (Not attending)
Squad leader (Mr Blobby)

1 x Anti Tank (nagi)
2 x Medic (Mr Blobby,puni)
1 x Spec Ops (Silencer213)
1 x Support (Deka)

Team 2: Team trying to protect assets:

Commander (tctransporter)
Squad leader (Miss-Trinity)

1 x Anti Tank (BourneUK)
1 x Engineer (Miss-Trinity)
2 x Medic (Law, Aaron)
1 x Support (PGarcia)

(Sunday 28th Dec @ 21:00)


Regarding this weeks training session, we will be using a points structure. Meaning that once i have instructed an order to either team, i will be observing how you each carry out the order. I will be grading on a scale of 1-10 on how effective that team acted. Then presenting the points at the end of the session.

you will be graded on the following

*Teamwork
*Communication
*Assisting the commander (ie when he/she is under attack)
*Use of equipment
*Efficiency on Repairing assets
*Efficiency on destroying the teams full asset compliment



Looking forward to the training session. :)

[GoRdOn]

Remember you will need someone to fill my support position.

[Paul]

copy that, Team 1 is down by 2 members.

[nagi]

Just to let you guys know, I'm back in town after a well enjoyed vacation to my folks, and ready for training on sunday. Hopefully I'll get some more hit with the anti-tank this time :)

[Paul]

good to know mate, thanks for the update :)

[DeKA]

finally i am able to play :D, all is working fine ..... cya in game then

and yes i want that sniping gun :p

[Paul]

finally i am able to play :D, all is working fine ..... cya in game then

and yes i want that sniping gun :p


Well we actually need a support member to replace gordon. :D
atm we dont need snipers.

[DeKA]

ouch no snipers, no apaches, no x-tie fighters.......... well gonna try with support but cant promise ill be good at it :)

[Paul]

ouch no snipers, no apaches, no x-tie fighters.......... well gonna try with support but cant promise ill be good at it :)

lol.......... :)

[Selena]

Welcome to the unit, DeKA. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

[fruferSK]

ill show up. forgot to tell you yesterday.. sry

[Paul]

ill show up. forgot to tell you yesterday.. sry

Good job frufer. :D

[BourneUK]

I shall be attending this meeting of the mighty but only if i manage to stay awake .... im bloody knackered :lol: I'm pretty sure ill be there but i might log on TS and go to sleep with my earphones in then you can just shout and wake me up :D

[Paul]

its the training session today mate not meeting lol

[BourneUK]

loool i know but we use TS for training so my plan would of worked fine :P meeting yesterday if im not mistaken :D

[Paul]

Training tonight at 21:00 gmt hope you all can make it!

Please be on TS at 20:45 gmt!

Recap on the teams

Here is the teams for this weeks training:

Team 1: Team trying to destroy assets:

Commander ()
Squad leader (Mr Blobby)

1 x Anti Tank (nagi)
2 x Medic (Mr Blobby,puni (not attending) )
1 x Spec Ops (Silencer213) (not attending)
1 x Support (frufer) (?)

Team 2: Team trying to protect assets:

Commander (tctransporter) (?)
Squad leader (trinity (not attending) )

1 x Anti Tank (BourneUK)
1 x Engineer (Miss-Trinity) (not attending)
2 x Medic (Law, Aaron)
1 x Support (PGarcia)

[Silencer213]

So the situation is this: I downloaded some €#@! for Battlefield 2. Ran it... and it didn't do nothing at first, well, that was before I tried to start the game, which.... tamtadadadaaaa... Didn't start at all.

So I uninstalled, deleted all traces of BF2 (I could find) from registry, installed again... and... nothing. I'll run an anti-virus (I don't think it will solve anything with the game), just in case.

So long story short:
>>> I'm not really sure, if I'll make it to this training (again) :mad:. <<<

I'll try my best, but... I dunno! And if someone has any suggestions - valid ones, not those crappy like: "Reinstall Windows". Seriously c'mon, don't wanna spend whole night reinstalling the damn system.

[Selena]

I'm a no-show. I can barely keep my eyes open and the vomit down... So, night night everyone. *waves*

[DeKA]

unfortunately i wasnt able to attend as my game has started crashing again :s

all was ok and suddenly its crashing when loading or in a few sec after connection to the server (both: in SP and MP), have re-installed the game but, well ...... didnt help :s
probably something is wrong with graphic but have no idea what and how it could be changed by itself.....

anyway ill work on it and i hope it works finally as it supposed to

[Paul]

some of the scores from today's training session... note there was no commander as we didn't in my opinion have enough players. im happy tho as to who did turn up to train did an excellent job. We thank you for your dedication to the squad.

Round 1 http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj195/PGARCIA115/bf2-20081228-220130.png



Round 2 http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj195/PGARCIA115/bf2-20081228-225421.png

[Paul]

Sunday 4th jan 21:00 gmt



This Sunday's upcoming training session will be based on capturing points and holding the points, while setting up defensive positions to counter attack the second teams offensive.

For this training we will only be using one point for the session, the map and kits needed will be posted soon by Gordon.

So a short brief of what team will be doing what....


Team 1- after go code from commander sets out to the point, captures the point and holds in defensive positions for a total of 5 minutes.

Team 2- when 1st team is in position, proceeds
to the point and takes out the team to capture it themselves and hold for 5 minutes.


More info will follow from Gordon himself.

Thanks

[GoRdOn]

We will be using Strike at karkand for this training exercise and the "square" as the control point. Commander will not be allowed to use artillery during this training exercise. If you are assigned the Anti Tank/Spec Ops kit you will be allowed to switch between Anti tank and Spec ops when needed.

Map details for a 16 player server:

http://wiki.bf2s.com/maps/battlefield-2/strike-at-karkand#16-player

Team 1: Team trying to capture square (USMC):

Will spawn initially at the gas station. Once the square is captured you will be allowed to spawn directly at the square.

Commander ()
Squad leader ()

2 x Anti Tank/Spec Ops (PGarcia)
1 x Engineer (Miss Trinity)
1 x Medic (Law)
1 x Support (-----)

Team 2: Team trying to defend square (MEC):

Will spawn at the market and rush to the square. You will only have to spawn initially at the market. When you go to spawn the 2nd time you will be allowed to spawn directly at the square.

Commander ()
Squad leader (BourneUK)

2 x Anti Tank/Spec Ops (, BourneUK)
1 x Engineer ()
1 x Medic (------)
1 x Support (fruferSK)

We will decide who will be assigned what kit once attendance is confirmed.

Feel free to give some feedback

[Mike]

I'll be there :D

[nagi]

I'll be there too, with bells and whistles.

[Paul]

hello Gordon i would like to confirm i will be at the training. :lol:

[DeKA]

if my -removed- game would be so nice and doesnt crash ill be there

[Aaron]

i will be there :)

[GoRdOn]

if my -removed- game would be so nice and doesnt crash ill be there

What kit would you like to use for this training exercise?

[DeKA]

support one ....

[Paul]

dump deka on team 2 :lol:

[DeKA]

dump deka on team 2 :lol:

there was no option for sniper :P

[BourneUK]

Put me down i'll be there as usual :)

Anti-Tank on Defense

Engineer on Attack would be my preferred Roles.

[Selena]

If my health allows it, I will attend. You can put me as engineer if you'd like.

PG, I'd like a word with you about BF2 when you have the time. Contact me either through PM or X-Fire.

[fruferSK]

im free to join you.

[DeKA]

im out :(

[nagi]

I'm sorry to say I won't attend tonight. I'm sick and won't do much good :( Sorry for the late warning.

[BourneUK]

This is not going well :( I dont think we have enough for a viable training session its likely to end up a 3 on 3 or something. Maybe those tht are able to attend could bundle into a populated server and squad up and practice tht way? i dunno but we have at least 3 non attendees plus its unlikely Blobby will be there as he is yet to confirm so tht would be 4 ... If worst comes to the worst we might even need to think about a postponement.

[Paul]

This is not going well :( I dont think we have enough for a viable training session its likely to end up a 3 on 3 or something. Maybe those tht are able to attend could bundle into a populated server and squad up and practice tht way? i dunno but we have at least 3 non attendees plus its unlikely Blobby will be there as he is yet to confirm so tht would be 4 ... If worst comes to the worst we might even need to think about a postponement.


As We have too few players... Training is cancelled. Same session next week.

thankyou to those that have been dedicated to the bf2 squad. :)

[Mike]

Awwww, look forward to next weeks, hope more will be available to attend

[fruferSK]

ok.. nothings to do. :(

[BourneUK]

Frufer gimmie a shout in a little while and i'll have a few games with ya if you like :)

@PG: It's a shame i was looking forward to this session after being assigned SL for the session. Hopefully we can get a good turn out next week as this training plan sounded like fun and good practice also. If it's possible and we do the same training hopefully i can be considered as SL next week instead :D

[Paul]

Sunday 11th jan 21:00 gmt

Overview

This Sunday's upcoming training session will be based on capturing points and holding the points, while setting up defensive positions to counter attack the second teams offensive.

For this training we will only be using one point for the session.
So a short brief of what team will be doing what....


Team 1- after go code from commander sets out to the point, captures the point and holds in defensive positions for a total of 5 minutes.

Team 2- when 1st team is in position, proceeds
to the point and takes out the team to capture it themselves and hold for 5 minutes.




Briefing (Originally by Gordon)

We will be using Strike at karkand for this training exercise and the "square" as the control point. Commander will not be allowed to use artillery during this training exercise. If you are assigned the Anti Tank/Spec Ops kit you will be allowed to switch between Anti tank and Spec ops when needed.

Map details for a 16 player server:

http://wiki.bf2s.com/maps/battlefiel...kand#16-player





Team 1: Team trying to capture square (USMC):

Will spawn initially at the gas station. Once the square is captured you will be allowed to spawn directly at the square.

Commander ()
Squad leader ()

2 x Anti Tank/Spec Ops (PGarcia)
1 x Engineer (Miss Trinity)
1 x Medic (Law)
1 x Support (massas)





Team 2: Team trying to defend square (MEC):


Will spawn at the market and rush to the square. You will only have to spawn initially at the market. When you go to spawn the 2nd time you will be allowed to spawn directly at the square.

Commander ()
Squad leader (BourneUK)

2 x Anti Tank/Spec Ops (, BourneUK)
1 x Engineer ()
1 x Medic (nagi)
1 x Support (fruferSK)

We will decide who will be assigned what kit once attendance is confirmed.

Feel free to give some feedback




Edit- as this session was carried over from last week the teams will be as of then and be updated accordingly.


Gordon or myself will update at any time after attendance is confirmed.



Thanks

[BourneUK]

I will be there :) Its 5 days notice so hopefully we can get all or most of the squad in attendance :D

[nagi]

I'll be there too :sunny:

[Selena]

I should most likely be able to attend. :sunny:

[Paul]

ok thats good news, nagi, bourne and trinity. :)

Just a quik heads up, no more trainings will be cancelled. If members are not able to attend in future the session will go ahead wind, rain or shine.


Thanks in advance


-BF2 Team-

[Mike]

If I didnt already say Ill be there, too lazy to check previous pages :p

[Paul]

is everyone still good for the session tommorow? Please post to confirm if you didnt already.


Looking forward to seeing you all there.

[nagi]

I'll be there :)

[fruferSK]

yep, ill be there.

[Paul]

yep, ill be there.

nice of you to actually post that you will be joining us, as just turning up could be viewed by some as a little cheeky. :lol2:


:joke:


il see you at the session mate. ;)

[Massas]

this sunday? could i join? what time

[Paul]

read first post...

Sunday 21:00gmt... Confirm attendance and be given possitions accordingly..

[Massas]

dibs AT if available 2nd choice medic squad member

[Paul]

would you mind taking the support option?

[BourneUK]

Medic is free on team 2 also room for an Antitank as i'll prolly be a spec ops.

[Paul]

These are the teams thus far.


Team 1: Team trying to capture square (USMC):

Will spawn initially at the gas station. Once the square is captured you will be allowed to spawn directly at the square.

Commander ()
Squad leader ()

2 x Anti Tank/Spec Ops (PGarcia)
1 x Engineer (Miss Trinity)
1 x Medic (Law)
1 x Support ()





Team 2: Team trying to defend square (MEC):


Will spawn at the market and rush to the square. You will only have to spawn initially at the market. When you go to spawn the 2nd time you will be allowed to spawn directly at the square.

Commander ()
Squad leader (BourneUK)

2 x Anti Tank/Spec Ops (nagi, BourneUK)
1 x Engineer ()
1 x Medic (massas)
1 x Support (fruferSK)

[nagi]

I might have a problem attending tonight.

I reinstalled Windows yesterday and now BF2 won't work. It starts up and I get to the multiplayer-select-server-screen. I select a server, any server, and press Join. Then it jumps out to the desktop with that WindowsXP-block/unblock-network-access dialog. It's then I notice that BF2 itself is no longer running. Even if I press unblock, nothing happens.

I try this a few more time just to be sure, same result. I try to add BF2 as an exception in the Windows firewall, same result. I try to disable the Windows firewall all together, same result. I tried to reinstall BF2, and run it with Windows firewall disabled, same result.

The game just disappears when I try to join a server!?

I will continue to try and get it working, but it looks grim so far. Sorry for that..

[Paul]

did u remember to install the patch?

[nagi]

Yeah. The problem still remains.

[Nicoleise]

You'll probably get more help if you create a thread about your specific problem, as not everybody sees this thread regulary :)

It sounds like an OS<=>Game issue, so other people probably experienced it as well and might have the key for it :)

[nagi]

I'll try that :)

[Massas]

oh well im pretty flexible with my job and the classes i play so i can switch to whatever is needed most on the team

[Paul]

id like to see at least 6 people confirm attendance before this weeks sunday session is posted.

@ massas you got the wrong time, the training was
21.00GMT

[Pepper]

may i can get you a little Help here in the Thread TimeZone (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=12329), i think it could it make easyer ;)

[Massas]

lol i know sry i was over 7 hrs late.. im Mountain Standard Time (MST) anyways... thats 2 pm which is a little tight but i might be able to make it

[Paul]

ok well hopefully you can make it next time. :)

You have a working microphone yes?

[Wes]

may i can get you a little Help here in the Thread TimeZone (http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=12329), i think it could it make easyer ;)
Majid isn't living in the netherlands anymore...

[Massas]

obviously garcia whats a person doing in a clan when they have no mic ;)

[Paul]

no need to react like that, there was no harm making sure.

[Massas]

lol kk, so are we doing that karkand thing???

[Paul]

when enough squad members have confirmed attendance training will be announced.

[Mike]

Ill be there :D

[Paul]

if we get the right amount of players we will do the same set that we had planned last time, and the contingency will be the same as i don't know about the rest of you guys who did show up but i had some real fun. :)

[Mike]

Even though we didnt win, I did enjoy the good team work we had and communication :)

[Paul]

Sunday 18th jan 21:00 gmt

Overview

This Sunday's upcoming training session will be based on capturing points and holding the points, while setting up defensive positions to counter attack the second teams offensive.

For this training we will only be using one point for the session.
So a short brief of what team will be doing what....


Team 1- after go code from commander sets out to the point, captures the point and holds in defensive positions for a total of 5 minutes.

Team 2- when 1st team is in position, proceeds
to the point and takes out the team to capture it themselves and hold for 5 minutes.




Briefing (Originally by Gordon)

We will be using Strike at karkand for this training exercise and the "square" as the control point. Commander will not be allowed to use artillery during this training exercise. If you are assigned the Anti Tank/Spec Ops kit you will be allowed to switch between Anti tank and Spec ops when needed.

Map details for a 16 player server:

http://wiki.bf2s.com/maps/battlefiel...kand#16-player





Team 1: Team trying to capture square (USMC):

Will spawn initially at the gas station. Once the square is captured you will be allowed to spawn directly at the square.

Commander ()
Squad leader (Paul)

2 x Anti Tank/Spec Ops (Paul, Aaron)
1 x Engineer ()
1 x Medic (Mike)
1 x Support ()





Team 2: Team trying to defend square (MEC):


Will spawn at the market and rush to the square. You will only have to spawn initially at the market. When you go to spawn the 2nd time you will be allowed to spawn directly at the square.

Commander ()
Squad leader (BourneUK)

2 x Anti Tank/Spec Ops (Massas, BourneUK)
1 x Engineer ()
1 x Medic (fruferSK)
1 x Support (Mr blobby)

We will decide who will be assigned what kit once attendance is confirmed.

Feel free to give some feedback




Edit- as this session was carried over from last week the teams will be as of then and be updated accordingly.

We will update at any time after attendance is confirmed.


Also the more players that can attend the better.

[Paul]

@ Mike, i feel that's the only way for us "communication" i am hoping when Gordon gets his machine back on line he can fill in our blank spots. :)

altho i have to agree, the communication was spot on. ;)

[nagi]

I'm leaving the BF2 squad. My interest in the game lately have diminished. Kind of a short lived period I must say. It's too bad as I had fun the times I was part of the training, you guys were great :)

So I won't be there on Sunday. Sorry for the short notice.

[Mike]

Sad to see nagi hopefully we will get others interested on the bright side as if Im not incorrect, anyone who wishes to join may if they can read this thread? So please feel free to sign up

[Paul]

yes mike thats correct, also our contingency is as lastweek if we dnt have a full attendance we will squad up on killerb's server. That way we still get to train together.

[Selena]

Unfortunately: http://www.sog-team.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11557&page=5

Good luck.

[Paul]

yes thanks.....

[Mr Blobby]

We're supposed to be gaining members dammit, not loosing them!

[Paul]

Well training today was good, the team that showed up i think everyone had a fair amount of practice here..... :)

We had a laugh!

The squad will post suggestions for next training, so feel free to add anything.


also check the x-fire updates, i wish i could record the sessions with no lag. :p

[Mr Blobby]

I might be able to record the sessions ok, would get better footage of your immense flying skills if it was 1st person instead of just watching this helicopter disappear behind the trees followed by
|SOG|Paul has died
|SOG|Mike has died

Good times.

[Paul]

I might be able to record the sessions ok, would get better footage of your immense flying skills if it was 1st person instead of just watching this helicopter disappear behind the trees followed by
|SOG|Paul has died
|SOG|Mike has died

Good times.

Lmao!!!! i cant argue with that.... :p

[Massas]

dang looks like i missed the fun again

[fruferSK]

no screenies this time PG? cmon, 2vs3 and you got -REMOVED- kicked!!!!!

hahahahahahahaha

[Aaron]

Frufer, without screenshot evidence......in NEVER happened ;).

[Paul]

lol exactly Aaron, :p

And i think i have said before, the training isnt about wins. The way i remember it, both teams did remarkably well. :)

[Mr Blobby]

Then again it is hilarious even thinking about it, listening to basically every person who flew the chopper shouting out

"MY CONTROLS ARE INVERSED!"

[Massas]

y sooo serious, put a smile on that face garcia

[Paul]

i hate that mec attack chopper, with that it doesn't matter what the controls are set like. It should be renamed the mec kamakaze chopper, as mike and Aaron found. :lol:

Picture the scene, 'guys i need a co-pilot' @ response,

'No sir' :lol:

[Paul]

if anyone is interested in training this weekend at the usual time/day please see me on x-fire or make a post here. ;)

[Aaron]

i will be there as usual. :). any chance to improve my woeful BF2 skills.

[Paul]

did you happen to get ur mic sorted Aaron?

[Mike]

Will be there as of now :)

[Massas]

I want to see you guys chopper REALLLY BADLY

[Paul]

Will be there as of now :)

Lol i think someones lôôking forward to some more of my piloting skills dissapearing by the trees yet again. :lol:

[Aaron]

im working on the mic, iv used alot of tape :)

[Nicoleise]

Tape? All you need is chewed chewing gum, and you're a regular Mr.Goofy repairsman ? :D

[Mr Blobby]

I'll only come if Paul tries to fly a chopper again.

[Massas]

ya i can imagine us having a choppa fight and then he dissapears behind a hill, then a parachute

[Aaron]

Squad training has been great, iv learnt alot of trick to stay alive, dont try too beat frufer in a Tank vs tank battle, dont let blobby get in a chopper, and dont get in a chopper if paul is the pilot:D

[Paul]

lol @ all! Thats why we call it training! Hehe

I will post this weeks briefing soon, for all those attending. ;)

[fruferSK]

nah, i sux in tank... :( it was pure luck only

anyway, it was pretty funny to watch the screen as blobby shot the chopper. i thought: WTH is that guy trying to do? and then teh message popped up..
both killed
hahahahahahahaha

and maybe ill not post my attendance, but you know ill be there for 99% :D

[Paul]

no bother mate we knw you will. :)

[Paul]

Sunday 25th jan 2009


Team 1 usmc

Pilot x1(Mr Blobby)
Anti air x2(Paul,Mike)

Team 2 chinese

Pilot x1(FruferSK)
Anti air x2(,Aaron)


The objective for the training will be for each team to train the uses of anti air. For people that are not trained as pilot's this session will double up as pilot practice. For the training we will use planes only, the planes of each team are NOT allowed to engage each other at this time. We will announce a dogfighting session later.


For the pilots, you must take note.

*Do not engage the other teams plane

*Do not drop bombs on the anti air installations.


The basis of this session is to practice flying the aircraft and using anti air only.


The map will be announced later today. :)

[Mr Blobby]

I think you know which position I would prefer, but I already have a fair amount of air time so maybe if you want to shuv me in the anti air so the other guys can practice.

[BourneUK]

I have a bad case of ManFlu :lol: so i might not be able to make it but'ill see how i feel as im quite sick atm but i'll play if i can .

[Paul]

Well to tell you the truth i kept the teams low as if we didnt get the required outcome then we would be stuck. like we are most weeks. :lol:

anyway, id like to see as much turn out as possible, amendments can be made if required. :)

[BourneUK]

I know an excellent Pilot tht might be able to help us train in use of Air Vehicles if i could maybe get permission to invite him to a training session if he is available and willing let me know what u think.

Has over 150 hours in jets and very good in Air to Air an Air to Ground Attacks.

[Mike]

Cant wait as I havent had much practice in the vanilla BF2 air vehicles which are far greater to pilot than BF2142 (which I prefer to fly as they are much more simple to fly)

[Aaron]

i will be there of course, looking foward to shooting down some jets.

[Paul]

Sunday 25th jan 2009


Team 1 usmc

Pilot x1(Mr Blobby)
Anti air x2(Paul,Mike)

Team 2 chinese

Pilot x1(FruferSK)
Anti air x2(,Aaron)


The objective for the training will be for each team to train the uses of anti air. For people that are not trained as pilot's this session will double up as pilot practice. For the training we will use planes only, the planes of each team are NOT allowed to engage each other at this time. We will announce a dogfighting session later.


For the pilots, you must take note.

*Do not engage the other teams plane

*Do not drop bombs on the anti air installations.


The basis of this session is to practice flying the aircraft and using anti air only.

The map we will be using is operation clean sweep. for those that like to stick around for a while we will play the maps after clean sweep onwards. ;)

[Paul]

Sunday 1st feb, 2009 @ 21:00 gmt


This sundays session will for thos who were here last sunday be similar to that session, but with a bit of a difference. We will need 2 pilots, 2 co-pilots and 2 anti air units.


i understand that nobody will care much to be the anti air units so i will volunteer to be one of them. :lol:


Team 1 (Usmc)

1x Pilot (mike)
1x Co-pilot ()
1x Anti air (Mr Blobby) <-(first round)


Team 2 (Mec)

1x Pilot (Aaron,)
1x Co-pilot ()
1x Anti air (fruferSK) <-(first round)

I would like each person for the squad to try out each one of the roles, no fixed roles for this training.


the only rules for this session will be.


*Use's of air to ground (co pilots) to be used only. that means no guns and rockets to be used by the pilots.

*No engageing the other teams plane.


*use's of helicopters is not needed for this session.


i must stress that anyone not following these guidelines will be removed from the server.

please post if you are going to attend, and which positions you want to train in the most.

As we all saw last week Mr blobby and FruferSK are both skilled pilots, so this time they will both start as anti air controlers. ;)

[Aaron]

i will be there of course, and i will fill in any postion that hasnt yet been fill ;)

[Massas]

Superbowl this Sunday sorry can't come

[Paul]

Superbowl this Sunday sorry can't come

no problem, and i recieved your mesage. no problem with that.

[Mike]

:o Me....pilot, prepare for takeoff..I mean crash land. LOL, I would feel more confident if I didnt miss out on last weeks. Well I should be able to make it and if people dont mind dying like me I normally do then we'll be fine w/me as a pilot.

[Aaron]

hahaha, he made me pilot too, i think he is playing a joke on us. i best get of to practice if this is the case.

[Paul]

Its no joke mate, every man on this team (however small) must be trained in each of these sessions that we announce. Thats why we have sessions, not to see how much skill someone who has played the game for years and has how many hours etc, but to develop new ones and have fun at the same time. ;)

btw just to make sure, mike and Aaron you guys have joysticks i do believe? it will be easier if you do and also possible that you wont "crash and burn" as much. :)

[Aaron]

no joystick here, but a can fly the jet without crashing, just cant fly it very well.

[Mr Blobby]

Perhaps we should dedicate a few training sessions to teaching people how to fly before letting them loose on the battlefield to cause environmental destruction, if you get my drift.

See if you can find a map with 2 bombers and 2 anti aircraft guns, that way we can just use the primaries on the anti airs, might make it a bit more fair.

[Paul]

Perhaps we should dedicate a few training sessions to teaching people how to fly before letting them loose on the battlefield to cause environmental destruction, if you get my drift.

See if you can find a map with 2 bombers and 2 anti aircraft guns, that way we can just use the primaries on the anti airs, might make it a bit more fair.

until Gordon returns we will carry on as we are.

[Mike]

I dont have a joystick as well, but Im sure I can do without, its plenty easy without one in BF2142 hehe

[Aaron]

training on sunday is looking bad for me at the moment, for some reason BF2 has decided to stop working. eery time i try to connect to a server it tells me to check my network connection. :(

Update.

i managed to get it to work now but its unstable, sometimes it works and sometimes it dont. will still be attending as long as BF2 lets me.

[BourneUK]

Won't be there again afraid. I gonna withdraw myself from the squad for the timebeing until im all sorted, have a few things going on at the moment an BF2 along with xFire is hating me so it's probably best.

I'll be happy to rejoin once all is straghtened out and stable my end, good luck to the rest of you involved.

[Aaron]

im extremly sorry to everyone for not turing up for training yesturday.....i dont have any excuse i just simply forgot. my brother was playing dead space and i was playing cod 4 on xbox live and i lost track of time.:(

[Mike]

So what we doing today? More piloting practice??

[Paul]

sorry i didn't get chance to post, i wasn't able to arrange a training today as things have been busy at home.