I think it's my turn,
Firstly, I'm not going to lock this topic - yet. Because I'm done keeping the peace and preventing collateral.
Now, with that little statement of mine, let's begin;
Looks like things are doing Much better for the HELLO BFV server these days... Bots even.
Banning people over cuss words and hurt feelings. Old rules that are in need of a massive overhaul, which are being Strictly enforced on an ever dwindling population.
It appears as though you still believe that everything centers around you, Tox. There was a time when you'd reach out to me, and I'd eagerly come to your aid. Now that I'm not as readily available, it seems to bother you that you can't exert as much influence. The guidelines haven't changed; we've had restrictions on using strong language to make the game more inclusive for younger players. Honestly, it's not that difficult to be mindful of your language.
I am sure Tedde will be happy to know hes paying for a server that bots dominate in numbers over Real players.
Bots do not dominate real players. We have simply been testing them out and you're throwing a tantrum because of it? There is a very public topic for people to tell us if they like them or not, you choose to make a separate topic, call out one of our staff members and slander our name. Do you see why we're perhaps a bit oppressive towards you? Because you have nothing positive to provide.
As for Tedde;
Please refrain from using such a card against me or us. You have never had the authority, nor do you currently, to employ such a tactic. Our current position is a result of the collective contributions we've all made, and we continue to stand because we've made the choice to persevere. Tedde supports this endeavor financially because we've decided to move forward with it. I hold the highest regard for what Tedde is accomplishing; he has placed his trust in me and us, despite the considerable financial investment, and we've demonstrated that it's been a worthwhile expenditure thus far.
However, as a gesture of my belief in this, you are most welcome to contact him directly.
Go ahead and join our Telegram group - he is on there - see if you can message him directly and let's see what he says to you. Alternatively, you can visit his Everipedia page and reach out to their support team, asking them to forward your message to Tedde. Since you've brought up this suggestion, I'm interested in seeing how it plays out.
HELLO administration has a cancerous tumor. Numbers continue to fall. Loyal community members continue being banned. Nitpicking a server with a dying population.
Wake up.
The way you're describing it may give the impression that we've been implementing widespread bans, which isn't the case. In reality, we temporarily removed you from the equation for a period. I will discuss your concerns with the staff member you mentioned in more detail later on.
Numbers were much higher last year, and they were higher the year prior.... WE had better numbers and a Much more active community well before your arrival. Since your arrival.... Not so much.... ..... isn't that weird?
Battlefield Vietnam experiences its own seasons, so to speak. Typically, there's a noticeable decrease in activity during this time of year.
People don't like you. I don't like you, at all... You may have this little (I'm all about the community) skit mastered with these guys here, and this small community of people, but I see right through it. And so do quite a few others.
You can spray cologne and put a smiley face on a pile of shit.... but it's still just a pile of shit. Get what I'm saying?
More people than not can smell the poo!
I have no reason to hold back, I am not afraid of your bans, or your ban threats.
Flight is a cancer.
Would you like to hear a revelation?
Many people share a similar sentiment about you as well. It seems that you initially presented a certain persona but eventually revealed your true intentions once more. Some individuals recognized this for what it truly was, while a few, including myself, remained hopeful and gave you time and opportunities.
Toxic, you've lived up to your name in many ways. Numerous players have campaigned for your removal from the game over the years, and I mean that quite literally. This includes individuals you believed you had good relationships with. At one point, you held the dubious distinction of being our most frequently complained-about player. It's somewhat ironic that you are now the one registering the most complaints about one of our staff members.
Heilig, I am not coming back, (as you stated above) Rather just happened to drop in for a game or 2... On a new server. You can boast about numbers being the same as when I left... but I have gametracker bro... Numbers aren't the same.
Here's something to consider: we recently underwent a server move, and not everyone has updated their in-game server browser (still). Consequently, some players may still see our old server as inactive. Furthermore, the transition to the new server caused issues with Gametracker's stats, resulting in a fresh set of statistics. It's important to note that these metrics are still in their early stages and should not be used for direct comparisons.
And about Fragga. This guy has played in HELLO server since its birth. Ive had my gripes with him, as have many. But he has been a loyal member, he's been a loyal dedicated gamer. In a game that is all but dead... ghosts remain. Enforcing a ban over petty bullshit, for what? Did it make a difference?
Yall are too woke!... Certain members are literally running off what is left of the backbone of the BFV community.
Open your eyes ffs!
Fragga is a big man, he can talk for himself. And please, stop sobbing over your ban. It could have been worse if I gave in all those years ago.
Numbers continue to dwindle. Regulars playing elsewhere in other New BFV servers.
Old-pre existing servers.
Oh, There were actually 58 players in the whole Entire world that actually joined the server one day???????????? Amazing!
(Almost certainly they will write novels about this event.)
Okay hang on. This is where I draw the line. It seems to me that there's a hint of sarcasm in your responses. The achievements we've made in our community are nothing short of extraordinary by today's standards. If you can't appreciate what we've accomplished, then it's quite clear that you might not belong in our community.
Many people join us as a way to revisit an old friend, so to speak. Over the years, I've personally provided numerous CD-Keys, and we've collectively assisted countless players in getting their games up and running, including yours. This used to keep our server bustling with activity. However, it's also true that a lot of players come and go. Battlefield Vietnam is a very old game, and we're the ones who continue to support it in a meaningful way.
People return to the game, play for a bit, and then keep it on their hard drive for those moments when the nostalgia strikes again. I'm perfectly fine with that because the immense gratitude we've received and the nostalgic memories we've rekindled for people far outweigh the frustrations we sometimes encounter from individuals like yourself, who appear to be perpetually dissatisfied.
You have no clue, no clue at all, as to how difficult the game is to obtain if one didn't know about us. Nevermind the patches and server lists stuff. Taking that alone into account, our server numbers in events in their own right is something to be proud about. Because it means we're making it easier to draw in new people. Making it easier to join games and clearly getting our announcements out to people in better ways.
And by all means, if you have data Flight, that suggests numbers have Increased since my departure.... please do show.
you seem so positive... yet the fact that bots being added to help "boost" numbers would ultimately prove otherwise.
Again, the bots were an attempt. And even more so to try draw away from Easy Prey (sorry Powerstomp). We simply tried to fill the gap but you see it as such a bad thing. Tsk.
The reason for this topic was not to intentionally point out and isolate a single individual(s)... but to rather make an outspoken observation on an already hush hush op that no one seems to care to address.
You say that, yet it is exactly what you have done. You have no self control and you never have demonstrated the constraint that would allow you to actually have respect received from us.
Doesn't matter to me anymore. I am just an outsider looking in and making an assessment. That is what I did by creating this post. Last I checked this is an open forum, and we are all free to express our opinions and thoughts. Thats what i did... I am now Responding to respondents.
Yes you did.
Now you are getting the responses. Are you content with your actions?
It seems that your irritability and attitude had been a source of frustration for all of us, and when the consequences of your actions finally caught up with you, it took you by surprise. Maybe it's because your own unfounded and ignorant self-assurance prevented you from understanding your own mistakes.
With that all said, let me close this up and tie a bow around it.
Flight is here to stay. He has proven himself and he is among our active ranks. If there is a fair a complaint made against him, it will be handled the same as any other. If there is a complaint made against him that is clearly out of spite and or if he was baited into breaking, there will be equal judgement.
Capeesh?
Well if you'd talk thinks over and demanded some things from the other party as concessions, I suppose all this could stop and everyone will be "happy"? I say give it a shot Fragga, there's no point in continuing this. I definitely don't wanna see you two go at it in the server because as entertaining as it may be, it's also annoying me at the same time.