A squad "organizer"

[iculus]

I've had a difficult time finding a squad, and no luck starting one.  Are there squads that try to get everyone together once or twice a week?

An idea that I had would be a way to organize squads so that you could choose country, meeting times, and possibly whether or not the squad is a "fighter" or "bomber" squad.  Is there any system to do this already existing?

Just a thought

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IC

[LLv34_Camouflage]

Ripsnort has been working on an AH squadron information page, check it out!

Here's the link: http://ripsnort60.tripod.com/SPOTLIGHT1.html

Camo

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[hblair]

It helps to establish yourself in the game before trying to tackle starting your own squad. Even then, it can be tough to get good quality members. I'm fortunate that the squad I'm in (ASSASSINS) mostly know each other from another game. Then, of course, we have the guys we met over here who joined up and add some variety to the personalities in the squad. A *good squad situation makes the game much more fun for you, a bad one will make you want to fly alone!  

*Let it be noted that I consider the assassins to be a good squad.  

[Ripsnort]

Recruitment tips:
-Pay attention to 'new people' that have joined your country lately...take the time to go thru the roster before you fly, and mentally note the names of your countrymen that have no squad affiliation.

-Repeat the above daily, see if you notice a pattern of the same guys online.

-Note their behavior, see if they are the type that die and don't complain about 'uber planes' etc. etc., making snide remarks on the open channel, etc.  Ask yourself "Would this guy fit into my squad?"

-Try if possible, to fly in their general vicinity and see if they may 'measure up' to your squad objectives and goals.

-Check their scores to see if they fly both buffs and fighters, you may want someone who does both since that's an indication of a good squad mate, someone  who really could care less about score and cares about having fun.

-After you've identified an individual  as  a potential candidate, private channel him and give him you squad pitch.  Indicate to him that you want to send him information about your squad and ask him to decide after  he's read the info about your squad (you can you the link above  that Camo mentioned, or create your own information sheet like we did in JG2 and VMF-323)

-If you're anything like me, and have a slight attitude problem with some tactics the enemy uses, or a deep concern on how someone behaves online, subdue those 'feelings' and try to be an open,optimistic individual, since its very easy to be a negative, pessimistic person, but its very difficult to be a nice, optimistic person, try to challenge yourself into  being a nice person..you'd be amazed what it does for your  enjoyment of the sim.  The people around you notice it and it attracts the sort of folks you may want on your squad.

That's how JG2 went from 10 players to 55, and VMF-323 went from 3 to 19. I can honestly say that their was never a 'bad apple' recruited to either one of those squads, well, maybe St.Santa....JUST KIDDING SANTA!  

Regards,

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[This message has been edited by Ripsnort (edited 10-26-2000).]

[funked]

Yep new guys rule.  There is a constant stream of new and talented players coming in from other sims that don't have a squad affiliation.  Keep an eye out for ones that fly smart (good SA and learn tactics quickly) and have a good attitude.  Even if they aren't the hottest stick & rudder jockeys at first, guys with those qualities usually develop into great pilots.

[Wanker]

and don't forget the really loud, outrageous ones(see BEEFCAKE, 308 squadron). They add a lot of personality to a squad.  

[iculus]

Ahhh!...

Thanks, good tips
Much appreciated!

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IC

[OTTO 111th Fighter Group]

   So IC! This is where your've been! "Can't fly on Friday...." he says,   I got a job...." he ways. Yea, Yea, Yea"  
   Well I can play this game for $20 a month if I want to. Na, Na, Na...
   So you want your own squad, huh? Well I  might join if you give me a company car and an expense account.  Plus stock options and...

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Otto CO
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