AlexaNightfire

I am against this!!!! Pog is very important to us poggers. We take it very seriously. Good luck all on becoming the next pogchamp! Signed, Meowy omegalul

Howdy everyone. I know that people love building beautiful farms and bases, and all sorts of great things on our servers. I know that one thing that people don't love is bases with so many windmills that you can't even look in their direction without fear of losing all frames, or your computer heating to such extremes that you can fry an egg on it, seasoning it with the salt from your tears, while watching your game crash. I think every minicopter flyer has felt that sinking feeling deep into their core of their being when they fly near a massive wind turbine farm, as their game freezes and they lurch headfirst into the ground, wondering why, oh why did they decide it would be a good idea to fly to their destination... So I have a potential solution to this... Taking the beautiful Test Generator and giving it a revamp! A lot of people are willing to spend the money on a Pumpjack as the credits and scrap it delivers make it worth the money in their eyes, but find it hard to spend money on many test generators in order to fulfill their power needs. So why not make the Test Generator more enticing for usage? I don't know if this is possible, but changing the output of a Test Generator to, say, 250 or 500 power would make it much more useful in these Rust days when seemingly every cool and needed item uses power, especially for those of us who love farmin' up a storm! I'm sure that this would be enough to entice people to throw a few dollars towards a Test Generator every wipe, and majorly reduce map lag as they would no longer need to place multiple Wind Turbines, and build massive towers to support them. It would mean way fewer lag-inducing entities overall, and make the majority who don't have top-end PCs much happier and less afraid to fly. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

Checked three of my past forum posts, I also cannot find the edit button anymore.

In-Game name: alexanightfire Map grid location: E11 Build located at X-1497 Z466. Safe teleport hut for build tour located at X-1439 Z516. ~~~~~ *Build will be left unlocked for public viewing after the build tour Sunday!* *Please use caution when flying in, as not only is it in a garrison hot spot (potentially SAM sites!), but the build might lag a bit at first when loading in.* *A heads up that there is currently a Facepunch bug with cams, such that if you view one, you might have to toggle “hide signs” on and off again in settings to be able to see signs again.* ~~~~~ Welcome to S.M.A.R.T., the School for Marvelous Academia and Resourceful Teaching! S.M.A.R.T. is both structurally and spiritually inspired by an elementary school I went to, which was built in 1895, making it one of the oldest remaining schoolhouses in my city. Future additions expanded it to meet the growing population of its surrounding area. My vision is based on the school how I remember it, and therefore includes the additions that existed at that time. This build encompasses three floors, as well as two recess areas, and a front and back entrance area. Each room has been meticulously designed and decorated. All graphics (save for the cam graphics) were created by me. My teacher was Ms. Baxter, and she did an amazing job of making learning fun. Our class was a grade 4/5 split, and she designated a different era for each grade to focus on and explore for that year; for the 4’s, the Middle Ages, and for the 5’s, the Roman Empire. My vision for S.M.A.R.T. is an imagining of this idea; what would a school be like if each teacher chose a theme for their class and ran with it, both in syllabus and decoration? You’ll notice that each classroom has its own theme, feel, and arrangement, to suit the grade level and teaching style. I strove to make each room unique and fun in its own right. There’s lots of puns and pop culture references, and maybe even a real photo of myself hidden somewhere, so keep your eyes peeled! B-) If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to me on discord, alexanightfire#2115. Thanks for checking this out, and I hope you enjoy S.M.A.R.T.!

Looks awesome! I love it Such a fun place to hang out, and one of my favourite places to kayak around. Very creative!

It would be awesome if the teas that provide bonuses (like % ore when mining) were tweaked to last beyond death if you revive yourself! Just tested and if you revive with an ore tea boost, you lose the boost regardless of how much boost time you have left . Thanks!

Yes! I would also love the ability to leave photos in mailboxes if possible. That way can leave photos and nice messages in mailboxes to spread cheer

Just to provide some further information… According to the Anti-Defamation league, while ACAB is classified as hate speech… https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/acab They state it needs to be judged in its context. In this context, it is clearly referring to the current ACAB movement, hashtag, and acronym that can refer to a variety of terms (All Cops Are Bad, etc.). It is on a black background, possibly symbolizing the current social media blackout movement (described here https://theconversation.com/blackout-tuesday-the-black-square-is-a-symbol-of-online-activism-for-non-activists-139982.) The use of ACAB is rampant across social media in this new, current use nowadays. As seen in the imgur link (https://imgur.com/pxExfQk), it was placed to provide counterpoint to the Blue Lives Matter flag (some history here https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/06/08/the-short-fraught-history-of-the-thin-blue-line-american-flag ). This flag, from its history, can also be construed as problematic and racist, having been used as a symbol for white supremacists, and can been seen as promoting a systemically racist police ideology as well. It is unclear the context and backstory behind which it was placed as a sign on US-Scourge, but could definitely be seen as hostile or racist to passersby and to POC. So one could definitely potentially argue that it also goes against the rules of the server (as a symbol of racism). Or the flag could simply mean support for those who risk their lives everyday at work in the police or public service. The context here is uncertain but debatable. This current ACAB movement (reflected in the sign as seen in the pic) is widely different, and is not used the same as the skinhead history of the term, nor does it have the same meaning or connotations. It specifically is a reaction to the systemic racism that is found in police forces worldwide, and can be seen as a direct offshoot of the Black Lives Matter movement. It is used as a form of protest, and used by those advocating police reform. Further information on the current use of ACAB and its relation to Black Lives Matter, as well as police reform, can be found quickly on the internet. https://www.gq.com/story/history-of-acab does a good job of explaining the current meaning, and explains how it is not the same as was used by racist skinheads of the past. I still hold my opinion that all political signage, including both of the above, are not appropriate for public viewing on the servers. While context is everything, the meaning and history can take different forms depending on how you look at it. Political symbols, words, flags, etc. can have widely different meanings according to each individual's personal experiences and ideology. And the servers are not a place for debate, or such signs that can invoke political toxicity. Thank you all for your time in reviewing these matters and coming to a clear ruling to avoid issues in the future, and to continue to make Rustez servers a fun and clean place to play.

I read the ban report earlier today and it did leave a bad taste in my mouth. Forgive me if this is not the proper place to post this, but it directly relates to this ban. I have been reflecting since I read this ban report on differing opinions on political and related signage in-game, as well as whether or not punishment (i.e. banning) is necessary or required for such things, or if less severe routes should be taken (such as remove image from the sign and give warnings not outright bans for first offenses, etc.) Regardless of my own political leanings, I think there should be a general rule or statement made about political signage in-game, and the punishment (as required), should be the same no matter what the sign says, if it infringes this rule. My original post with my position on political signage in-game can be viewed here at https://rustez.com/forums/topic/3405-signs/?tab=comments#comment-10973 . The fact that this sign was singled out to receive a ban (even if only 3-days), as well as revealing who put the sign up, sets a really bad precedent in my opinion, unless the person who placed the sign was a repeat offender (i.e. continuing to place political-related signs or signs that go against the rules of the server after being warned). In the original imgur post (https://i.imgur.com/pxExfQk.jpg) as taken by Stv) that alerted admins to this sign, nearby signs provide important context in which this ACAB sign was placed that I think have been ignored when dubbing this sign as being used to promote hate. Most of the other political-related other signs could be viewed as “hateful”, “hate speech”, etc., depending on your own personal political leanings. Also, naming who put this sign up, and not the numerous other political-related signs that have been placed around the US Scourge map this wipe, potentially places a target on them for griefers or other tomfoolery. In short, I would like to see more consistency in punishment for signs (if necessary), as well as more clearly delineated rules on what is acceptable signs in publicly viewable areas of the server. I would like to thank all of the admins for their dedication and to the servers and to the players. I know times are tough and it can often be very difficult to figure out the right way to approach things.

Big F. Thats my base... was just about to hop on and upgrade too UPDATE: Just some walls, TC, and my bag lost. I will rebuild!

Yes please! I play to keep my stress level down and relax and seeing political ads and propaganda like that is just a stark reminder of what I'm trying to avoid by playing and choosing to play on this server. Do what you want in your own base, but a little more discretion is definitely in order for public signs/billboards.

In-Game Name: Meowy Christmas (Surprise! It's Me! ) Server: US-Scourge Map Grid: D17 Build extends from the South-East Meowyland sign in D17 and ends with the Gingerbread Santa's Workshop at the North Side. (Build includes the South-East Meowyland sign, but not the North one.) Consists of two main buildings on the South/West side of the road; Christmas at Meowyland Public Concert Hall & Shops, and Gingerbread Santa's Workshop, which are connected by Candy Cane Lane.

Sad to be missing it; looks like it'll be a lot of fun, and in support of a great cause, too. I'll be there in spirit!

Wow, I'm honoured to have been chosen! There was a lot of tough competition; lots of great builds out there, and I had a ton of fun exploring them all. Thanks everyone who participated and helped make this wipe extra scary and festive. Remember; stay Spookie!

As many of you know, I might be a LITTLE obsessed with Halloween and Spookie stuff. Build area is the peninsula in K10 with all the shops, as well as the little island just to the north of it.

Yessss!!! George is more of a pet monkey name... But you do you I guess. I back this pet chicken idea 100%. Let's make it happen! #petchickensforrustez2k19