HL Clans

I have been batting around the idea of creating another clan, one for HL2 this time..

few might remember, but i co-founded one of the biggest HL clans. at one time it had over 150 members, with an active participation level to make anyone proud.

anywho's, i was batting around the idea, one following closely to the same goals that made the other so famous/popular.

this time though, the authority structure will be slightly different.

any of my old clan mates, be interested in helping me create another clan?

PM me if you wanna private convo on it.

what kind of clan? mappers clan? or players clan?

a players clan, who can map if they chose to of course.

mappers clans, don't play often enuff to warrant being a clan IMO.

if i wanted a mapping clan, i already have one of sorts here at snarkpit.

"The authority structure will be different"?

Does that mean you won't allow a popular revolt in the clan this time? :biggrin: Yeah, I'm up for it, but I don't know how much time I could devote to it.

time was never "my" issue yak, as you know.. but the command structure IMO needs a top, and a bottom so to speak.

[DRS] had 3 founders, the top.

[DRS] voted the admin (5 new members) equal power to the founders.

[DRS] spiraled to its present condition since that vote.

8 members with divided equal power, is no power at all.

anyways, i would be open to any serious discussions on the topic.. but my 1st priority, once we decide its a worthy goal once again, it establish a homepage, and a name.. i am leaning toward another derivative of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"

ATM i like "Little Scoundrels"

also, this time i would NOT necessarilly need to be on the top rung of the command ladder.

I'm going to see if I like hl2 before I start thinking of joining a clan. It'd be nice if the snarkpit could find a common server to play on as the vast majority of us will be getting hl2.

I think the whole notion of starting a clan for a game that hasn't yet come out is silly.

Cash Car Star said:
I think the whole notion of starting a clan for a game that hasn't yet come out is silly.

so, your point cash?

its no more silly discussing a clan for a game, than discussing it at all. we discuss potential projects all the time, for yet un-released games. what so different about a clan, as a map, or an editor, or anything else for that matter?

besides, planning, and doing seldom go together.. it may not become a reality till months after HL2 is released.

i like to plan if i can get away with it.

Orpheus said:
a players clan, who can map if they chose to of course.

mappers clans, don't play often enuff to warrant being a clan IMO.

if i wanted a mapping clan, i already have one of sorts here at snarkpit.

... mappers clan? or players clan?
if you want a players clan, can i join? :rolleyes:

asterix_vader said:
mappers clan? i dont map well.... can i join? :rolleyes:

when/if its ready... sure.

will be w hile yet tho my friend... i will let you know when.

I might consider applying to join, used to be in a few clans in my old days, but I don't often play online much, plus Doom 3 is looking to be a killer game...

Meh, we will see...

[DRS] was also deeply into unreal.. this idea, doesn't have to be HL2 only.. if that anyones only issue..

i would like it to be HL2 at least in part.

I dont know, lol, I used to play Rogue Spear a lot, got a lot of offers, but always remained lone wolf :biggrin: I had uber sniping skills. lol.

But I unno, never been in a clan before.

Orpheus said:

Cash Car Star said:
I think the whole notion of starting a clan for a game that hasn't yet come out is silly.

so, your point cash?

This thread does ask for opinions of forming said clan, does it not? My opinion is that it is silly. That is my point. I do not need more of a point to post in here I don't think.

Cash Car Star said:

Orpheus said:

Cash Car Star said:
I think the whole notion of starting a clan for a game that hasn't yet come out is silly.

so, your point cash?

This thread does ask for opinions of forming said clan, does it not? My opinion is that it is silly. That is my point. I do not need more of a point to post in here I don't think.

fair enuff :smile:

I would join if my timezone was the same and I didn't get a ping of 300 on USA servers. :razz: Anyway, good luck Orph in creating it.

Good point, all depends on wether I have broadband next year...

fact 1 broadband for HL was not an issue, i had 56k for 3 of my 4 years at [DRS]

fact 2, broadband might be an issue with HL2 :sad:

fact 3 timezones are not an issue, no matter the bandwidth, [DRS] had members from virtually every timezone, or at the very least, enuff of them to render it a non-issue.

fact 4 this new clan will be multi-game oriented, so allow this to assist you in joining.

fact 5 its a long was from a reality.

I'll join the Doom 3 sector :biggrin:

Hardcore DM games with 5 clans playing at once with just 1 member :razz:

Myrk- said:
I might consider applying to join, used to be in a few clans in my old days, but I don't often play online much, plus Doom 3 is looking to be a killer game...

Meh, we will see...

I agree, I can't wait for its release!

diablo said:
I would join if my timezone was the same and I didn't get a ping of 300 on USA servers.

300? lucky bugger 450 over here... grr

timezone may be an issue...not sure- e.g. all Australian gamers online, fragging away having the time of their lives. they all go to sleep (work school etc) when most (all?) of the US and UK players come online and miss out on playing a gainst them. Not really a problem, imo, but more of an inconvinence, not been able to play all clan mates @ once...

ive had this clan name floating in me head for about 3 months now Skilled Civilian -was going to be a potential name for a potentiial HL2 mod but eh! Skilled Civilian Clan anyone?

I always wanted to make a clan with my friends and never do anything with it, but create a professional website and hype it up ... always wondered what would happen.

blue_chze - Skilled Civilians sounds cool :biggrin:

hl2 deathmatch most probably

btw Adam, something like 90% of all clans that are created die within the first month, coz they concentrate on only doing the web site and other crap :smile:

How hardcore is this, someone wants to create a HL2 clan and the game isn't even out yet, we dont even know if HL2 multiplayer is going to RULE or suck to there is no end (although I think it will rule).

But you can count me in if you decide to do it.

2dmin said:
blue_chze - Skilled Civilians sounds cool :biggrin:

hl2 deathmatch most probably

cheers!

yea deathmatch sounds like the best bet

The Player's Club is of course a classic.

The Mapper's Club sounds gay. GAY GAY GA YLO L O L!O!L!OLKL!

Oh yes, and count my 1337 hax0r skills in.

bumps

those still interested in this idea, please contact me.. i wanna bat around ideas, work out some details, and see where/how we can get hosted..

i am currently inquiring with my DSL provider for a domain name.. suggestions concerning a clan name and appropriate web address is highly encouraged.

thanx guys..

Jon

I'd love to play with you guys, but I don't see the need to create a
seperate site for the sake of a few of us playing together. I'm sure
Lep would give you a forum if you asked nicely. That radiant one is
pretty dusty... :smile:

Er, how about I wouldn't? You can have my forum "software" though, should be done and ready for release by the time HL2 arrives.

I'll join any forthcoming clans made from this place... im rubbish now, used to be a semi-demigod at TFC/Op4CTF (:E)

And I now have a big fat massive broadband connection as well :biggrin:

Alien_Sniper said:
I'd love to play with you guys, but I don't see the need to create a seperate site for the sake of a few of us playing together. I'm sure Lep would give you a forum if you asked nicely. That radiant one is pretty dusty... :smile:

somehow, mixing the two haunts sounds wrong dave.. i would however consider being convinced.. but seriously.. i wouldn't want a bunch of clan goons coming here and spamming this site..

I don't think I'd join a huge clan like DRS used to be / is. I used to
play in a couple of clans but they had no more than say 15 members, so
you could ensure everyone knew everyone and everyone could play
together well. I think giant clans are a waste of time personally, and
doubt I'd join. I may if it was kept reasonably sized however.

[DRS] has 11 members at the moment, four are administrators, and one is a parrot or some other kind of bird. :smile:

Orph, what excatly do you want the clan to be? Do you want a fully
functioning clan or just a tag for us to play together as a group under?

I reckon we get fishy to make a skin for each of our heads. :biggrin:

i want a clan, reflective of [DRS] when i ran it.

those of you who were there, can verify its stability,team work, and spirit.

a clan that "fun" is the primary driving force... and showing up for matches is never a requirement.

most of you know me by now.. i want in a clan,with... what i brought with me to snarkpit.. its up to you to decide, what that was, and if its for you or not... my spouting the glories of [DRS] will never entice you to join.. it was my clan, most would see that as biased..

the only difference this time.. i don't wanna be boss, i wanna follow this time.. yeah have influence, but running a clan took 95% of my online time.. i did that for 4 years.. now its someone elses turn.

if you have time, read the rules,goals and other documents at the [DRS] home pages.. those are mostly my words you will read.. i still believe in them.

you.... decide.