hallucination

Reposted from the old forum ===================================================== It's come to my attention that some players are confused about all the various ways that they can help contribute to the zone. The best way for people to contribute is to bring new people in, and help them learn the game. At this point, this is a very difficult task because the vast majority of players in the zone are vets with years of experience. New players will die many many times often without a single kill -- what fun is that? This is why more luck-oriented zones, such as Trench Wars have been successful -- shots fired at random are sure to get some kills at least. New players need lots of assistance getting up to speed in Chaos. There are many other ways to promote the zone without being on staff. If you want to advertise the zone -- advertise it! There's nothing stopping you. If you want to dup CDs and send them to people -- send them! If you want to go on various game forums and promote the game, give links where to download it, talk it up -- please! do it!!! Rational and informed discussion of opinions and ideas is another way to contribute. I say 'informed' in that making suggestions that are impossible does not help, but absorbs people's time in trying to answer or steer the discussion in a meaningful direction. If you're interested in how the game works, that's great, but please, do some research! At the same time, even with the craziest of ideas, there can sometimes be a small glimmer of something worthwhile. So please, continue to post questions and ideas -- and please be respectful. Vague comments or 'suggestions' such as 'bring more people into the zone' or 'make the zone more friendly for non-hunters' just aren't helpful. Suggestions need to get very specific in order to be implemented. Another misconception people seem to have is that being on staff makes your opinion more important. That's simply not the case -- ask any staff member! I've gotten excellent input from pro players who rarely play in Chaos, but have good critical thinking skills and have applied them toward the zone. A large number of staff members over the years have had no good ideas for the zone -- but their relationship with the population is great, and so they're wonderful staff members, beloved by the community. You get on staff and rise in the ranks by having ideas and actions that prove to be good ones; by your relationship to the players in the zone -- are you respected as an honorable pilot and communicator in the zone? By your willingness to selflessly help. The absolute best thing you can do is to start a squad and organize it to compete and give your squad members a fun environment to play in. One where they feel safe, and with friends. An environment where they don't have to worry about the rug being pulled out from underneath them suddenly and without warning. An environment where newbies can learn and get up to speed. For example, teach them to turret and drive them around -- at least that way they can get some kills -- and don't worry about dying yourself so much -- a newb is bound to close bomb the turret at times. All part of the fun in my book. This is a way you can actively help the zone. To the league squads and those squads with all high quality vets -- your presence in Chaos is valued and needed more than ever! If you think there isn't enough competition in Chaos, then compete against other squads of high caliber -- challenge them! What I see is that the best players avoid each other and choose to kill weaker players; afraid to get a loss on their record in 'ez' Chaos. What I'd like to see is top quality squads swarming and trying to force the others to run from them! Stake out an area, and hold it! Try to take an area from another swarming squad. These are the hallmarks of the best squads -- you swarm, hold an area, _keep_ high bounties (no recycling), take control, make people run from you. Stand up to the Chaos and attacks from all sides. There are many many ways to help the zone, and we need people to pull together now. The rebirth of CZL has been in the works for a couple of months now. We're looking at more events (I've wanted an events night for a long time [like since I stopped doing it in 2000]). If you are a part of any social network out there - facebook, tumblr, digg, etc. please do a little to get the word out about the game, and then help the person get up to speed -- notify the staff of the new player and that you're trying to help them. At times we can do things to assist that process... See you in Chaos. --hallu

Shiku killed Oh NOES!!1 to become Master of Chaos. KinGNewbiE was in the final 3 way sudden death round, but didn't get the kill. Congrats to Shiku! Next Master of Chaos is Sat Feb 5th at 5pm ET. --hallu P.S. The Master of Chaos hall of fame graphic is (finally) updated at A1 on the map.

Last month Pro League star KinGNewbiE won the legendary Master of Chaos competition. On Saturday you have a chance to show us all who the *real* Newbie is. Wait... that didn't come out right. You know what I mean. Just be there, ok? 5pm EST Saturday in Chaos/League SVS zone -- the oldest and toughest zone. Warzone -- subspace's original game every Sunday at 5pm ET in Chaos zone. Update -- Shiku is the winner! Congrats. Next Master of Chaos is Sat Feb 5th at 5pm ET

Can KinGNewbiE defend his crown against all the other Newbies?????

Master of Chaos One of the toughest competitions in Subspace! The coveted title of Master of Chaos is up for grabs this Saturday, December 4th at 5pm EST. Stretching back to the early days of Subspace, this huge Chaos Zone event has been a test of stamina and strategy for the best pilots in Subspace. Are you one of them? Open for all -- come to Chaos/League SVS zone early to get warmed up. Then see if you can prevent Perceptor from repeating as champion.

Last Month Perceptor heard about Master of Chaos and smelled victory! It was so close, he could almost touch it. After outlasting all but Develop, he could taste it!!! Then he saw the opening for the kill!!! Next Master of Chaos is Saturday December 4th at 5pm ET -- What lame announcement would be written if you win the title of: MASTER OF CHAOS!!!

The Master of Chaos competition has been running for over 10 years -- are you strong enough to get your name on the map?!?!? Can current champion Jamuraan hold is crown? This Saturday November 6th at 5pm ET (before the time change!) in Chaos/League Zone -- where the best players in subspace play.

Chaos Zone SVS hosts Warzone every Sunday at 5pm ET (after 4v4 league matches are over). We get typically get 20-40+ playing for 1-3 hrs -- a lot of warzone vets show up. It's in the 0warzone arena and is a ton of fun. Maps are rotated frequently (maps are in for no more than 2 straight weeks) -- talk to zerosouls, hendrixhero, and/or Ninja Cat about any maps you have in mind, or any ideas for play. Please come on by and bring your flaggin' friends --hallu

Who will be Master of Chaos?!?!?! Come battle some of the best players in subspace in the monthly Master of Chaos event! Held the first Saturday of each month (bumped back a week due to the July 4th holiday weekend) at 5pm ET in the oldest and toughest zone in subspace: Chaos/League SVS. Just ?go MOC Last month He$$u defeated Fuego -- will he hold the title? Repeat winners are very rare in this hotly contested event. Get there early and warm up! See you in Chaos -- and good luck

Pro League resumes this Sunday with the toughest action in Subspace! The Chaos and League Stats are once again available via the web: Chaos Stats Pro League Stats The Bot Server has been mostly rebuilt, but a few kinks are still to be worked out. Come to Chaos to get owned, or show your skill

Ban promoted to net for 60 days (same as other ban) -- feel free to modify.

Spaceshark has gotten around the ban and entered Chaos today...

Do you have the subspace skills to be Master of Chaos? This competition has been running more than 10 yrs and some of the most illustrious pilots in subspace have had their names emblazoned on the Chaos map as Master of Chaos. Today, you have a chance to join their ranks! Turret Wars will immediately follow. Be there and bring your best driver!

Are you good enough to compete with the best pilots in Subspace? Could you be the next Master of Chaos? Once a month, Chaos Zone, the longest running and one of the toughest zones in Subspace, holds the Master of Chaos competition. Using SVS Chaos settings, each pilot gets on her/his own freq and tries to survive to the next 10 minute round by killing one of the other pilots. In the end, there is only one Master of Chaos. Come early and get warmed up. The competition starts at 5pm ET sharp! Your generous host is matey -- Chaos Events Coordinator. If you are unfamiliar with the demanding play and high skill level of SVS, come to Chaos and practice up. The staff will be happy to help you get up to speed.

I'll post when I can about Chaos. I'd like to have a PR person dedicated to 'getting the word out' though --hallu