TorZar

US999 was actually the first PRIVATE SERVER that I decided to check out. I'd spent the past couple hours trying to find a decent/stable server on the hive that was on daytime at that time for me. I've only just recently started playing and wanted to get the feel of things without wasting more time than needed or being bombarded and getting bad impressions (hackers/snipers on every hill) from overcrowded servers. So I said wth.. I'll check one out. His (DAY ONLY) and low ping had me sold.. I happened to join up just a few hours after your incident (finding this post out of being curious and doing some research). Come to find out, you met peter.. the ADMIN of that PRIVATE SERVER.. Which had been going around welcoming new-comers to the server. Offering them a ride wherever they wanted, stopping by crash sites along the way to help them gear up a bit.. Our experiences are quite different here but could have easily went the same way.. Had I chosen your route or you chosen mine. I had just spawned and within seconds heard a heli flying my way.. Knowing I just spawned with nothing but my bare hands.. I figured, ok.. I'll meet him, nothing to lose.. I ran to where he was landing since he was obviously landing for me, for one reason or another.. Figured I'd make the process easier/faster whichever way it was going to go. I jumped in the heli and we took off.. Few words were said. Asked if I was new. Where I'd like to go. I was just along for the ride to see where it took me. B-line to a crash site. First thing I notice is custom weaponry. FN FAL with NV.. And at this point spotted the thermal scope on his .50 when he jumped out. Met peter again today. Took me for a ride, helped me out a bit some more.. Noticed plenty of vehicles in good condition. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this server when its up. Moral of the story? : It IS a PRIVATE SERVER.. That isn't connected to the official HIVE in any way. It doesn't have to adhere to the official rules in any way. Some can be classified as "Fun Servers". With custom content and with admins that are a little bit more involved in the running of the server. Admins should have advantages to knowing whats going on in their server. Granted they shouldn't always 'take advantage' of that to grief or waste someones time but to deal with grievers/time wasters is up for grabs. And that's partly why those handy tools are built into some of the server control bundles.. Things like the location of every player, crash site and vehicle.. All mapped out right there for you..Ability to add or remove any vehicle, weapon, crash.. Things a proper admin should have access to.. Don't shoot the guy who took the time to put all those things there for you or ya, he'll probably have some fun with you.. All in all I enjoy the server..