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Reminder !! I will be on around 7:30 est Beating up admins before that time doesn’t count, since I have to carry the team

Meng, when I first glanced at this, the idea/contest/post looked a little too sappy to me. But after reading this (the posts by you, soda and looney), I changed my mind. I liked reading it. Also, if you want one of the prizes to be a free membership, I will pay for it. 1) When and how did you find out about GC? And which game did/do you play on? How long have you been gaming on GC overall?​ Played L4D2 and enjoyed the server. Had to become a member to stay in the server. I only did it to not get kicked. The idea of not being able to have an offensive name and not being able to say offensive things to people seemed dumb when I first joined (not that I did things to be mean, but I do have a warped sense of humor). But I soon ended up understanding the reason for the rules GC had and I wanted to help everyone enjoy the gaming here. 2) Share about your very first day on GC or just your first month or so, how did it go? Whether good or bad, let’s hear it from you. You really think I can remember that far back? I remember one time General doing a kick vote on me, and just before I was kicked I saw him type "vote no, wrong person!" or something. Yeah thats a nice welcome! 3) Tell me about friends you have made while playing our servers and what roles did they have into making you have fun gaming in general. I wish I could list them all, but it would just be too many. I made so many friends from L4D2 and GC. Some have become friends beyond just playing the game, they know who they are and I really appreciate them. Most of the friends made it enjoyable to play because of not taking things too seriously and being able to have fun and joke around. Some friends also really went out of their way to help me learn how to play the game better or smarter (Swatfishy where are you!!). Unfortunately (because of the role I accepted in GC) I have had to play the bad guy also, and caused some people to not think very fondly of me. I dont take it personally though. Actually, the funny part is, I still considered most of those people friends too, even if they didnt think the same way back. 4) What keeps you coming back to play GC? Someone needs to be here to be the bad guy.... oh wait, we have San for that..... seriously though it is the people in GC (see above), I feel like so many of you are friends and family. 5) How has GC affected you as a person, whether big or small, share about it. Years ago, when I really started playing on L4D2 server alot and I joined GC, it was because playing on the GC server and playing with the people here, was the only way I could get my mind off losing a family member. The game, the server, the people really helped me through tough times, even though they were unaware! 6) What are some fond memories that you can recall on while playing games on GC servers? Any funny ones? Any sad ones? Saddest moment - when San sent me a request to join a chat with certain other evil board members and they forced me to become one of them. There are too many good times to type about, sorry! Most involve either playing jokes on Zero though. 7) What song reminds you of GC? Down With The Sickness - Disturbed 8) What is a goal you want to accomplish next year? And for those who play L4D2, what is something you want to work on getting better at in the game? Personal Goal... Only a few here know the details, but for the last 20 months I was in one of the most horrible situations imaginable. Biggest fight of my life, but I was just recently vindicated, completely. It became official just 3 weeks ago. It is hard to explain, but without that continual weight on me (it cost me a fortune and the stress took a toll on me), my goal now is to just enjoy what I have and not take anything for granted. L4D2 goal... Obviously I am the most skilled Admin or Board member at the game, but I still always try to improve. I tend to do the same things when I play (use an AK as survivor, play boomer mostly as infected). I would like to get better with AWP and use other infected classes more (except for the Smokermerc, ugh I hate playing that).

we can do it next week too i will be there, so at least the admin team will have 1 top player

We dont allow cursing or name calling on our servers. If you acknowledge understanding our rules and promise to follow them in the future, we can consider lifting the ban.

That's too bad about you and Merc. I thought it would work out. I changed it back to Elias, but let me know if you two reconcile the relationship again.

Resolved

I like the idea of any upgrade we can give hordes, maybe just for some more points. The Dixie question is obvious

It would be nice if hordes were stronger when they are bought Not sure Jackie can do that though and also there is an easy counter just throwing fire down easily counters hordes

Rhineford's ban was not specifically about Deadlock/Guts, but about another player. However, as you both already know from our discussions, Rhineford and Carlos' situations are both resolved.

Hi Carlos I think in this situation, it is okay that you posted here. We will discuss your situation and get back to you. FYI, most of the players that were banned, did know Deadlock and Guts were the same person. I have proof of that and admissions from them. Also just to clarify again (not from your post, but other things I have "heard"), no one is being banned for being someone's "friend", no one is being banned for playing with someone who was banned, the bans were for knowing someone was breaking the rules and not doing anything about it. I already explained this in the L4D2 main forum. I don't enjoy banning anyone, especially people I have been playing this game with for a long time. I understand people don't want to be a "snitch", but I accepted a responsibility to govern GC and the L4D2 servers. If you are a GC member, you have a responsibility as well. I have banned friends before and I just had to ban them again now. I have banned Admins in the past and even taken away their admin ( and yes, if the roles were reversed, I WOULD do the same thing to them that I did to some of you recently... I have done it). It isn't easy getting everyone mad at me, having people tell me what others said about me or GC. I have unbanned a couple or shortened them, based on additional information or discussions. Regardless of what anyone thinks, I will continue to enforce rules, whether you are a new player, a long time member, an admin, etc. I will also continue to be available to help or discuss whatever is needed, no matter what your situation or how i feel about you personally.

The bans were not really for "playing with a banned player", but really for knowing a banned player was avoiding the ban by using an alt. I don't think that is ridiculous at all and you can read more on it here... http://gamrs.co/forums/index.php?/topic/46981-responsibility-of-gc-members/?p=565475

Hi Tengra. Resolved. See note I sent to you.

Just a quick additional note on this, because of some things I have heard... No one is being banned for being someone's "friend". Anyone who has been banned (or ends up being banned) from the situation with Deadlock playing as Guts is because they knew he was breaking the rules and did nothing about it. If you end up getting banned for this, and believe it is unfair or incorrect, you can post in the un-ban request forum or send me a message through the website. All requests will be considered and reviewed.

I would play that with you, if you need someone.

Crash thanks for some of the things you pointed out. It makes a lot of sense. I know admins and other board members think I am too nice in certain situations. I definitely think we should be a community that gives 2nd (and 3rd chances). Part of the reason for this is because of how some admins and board members were previously banned for serious issues and yet now are so important to GC. Soda, you have to realize, Deadlock did come back immediately on alt accounts, after being banned. He did not wait for any process. He was banned on 3/20, then had alts banned on 4/2, 4/2, 4/11. Anyway, I am hoping we can move past the drama soon.