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Title: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 07, 2018, 08:20:40 AM
Some of us are already using WhatsApp to coordinate duelling in the Match Play Arena. Thought we might expand the idea a bit more and see if we can get it a bit more populated.

WhatsApp is a free communication app on smart phones. You can turn off notifications so it's not a bother unless you want to use it.

The idea is to say when you're in the MPA / available. Or even if you're in there and there are good fights going on. This saves a lot of waiting around doing nothing. Take it from someone who once did that for a solid week. Uniquely the MPA of course needs at least one opponent to work!

No one has moderator powers etc so going to have to ask people to be respectful of private phone numbers. Once you're added to the list everyone can see your number so there's obviously an element of trust involved. Using someone else's number to subscribe to the Sadie Stern monthly on-line Spankathon webpage is right out. Clear?

We can give it a try and see how it goes. Like I say the App is free. Anyone wants in, please download WhatsApp from the App Store & PM me your mobile numbers. I'll add you to the list with your callsigns.


Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: Odee on September 07, 2018, 08:25:39 AM
Would maybe help populate the Axis Versus Allies arena too  :salute :cheers:
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 07, 2018, 08:33:25 AM
Would maybe help populate the Axis Versus Allies arena too  :salute :cheers:

Start your own group!  :old:

Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: twistedtechmike on September 07, 2018, 09:23:16 AM
I tried to suggest Discord for this type of stuff. One Discord server can have multiple rooms, chats, voice, etc but was frowned upon when I suggested an 'official' link.
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: Bruv119 on September 07, 2018, 09:28:24 AM
ill offer up a channel on my ts3 server if you need a dedicated vox.
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 07, 2018, 09:41:13 AM
ill offer up a channel on my ts3 server if you need a dedicated vox.

Fantastic! Many thanks Bruv. I do need to secure a new mic as when Shida Jnr. was Tiny Shida he found my USB headset and decided it was a device of the devil!


I tried to suggest Discord for this type of stuff. One Discord server can have multiple rooms, chats, voice, etc but was frowned upon when I suggested an 'official' link.

I also had a HTC 'official' idea but with all the negativity around here atm, decided to do it ourselves.

 :salute
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 07, 2018, 09:54:15 AM
One of our existing members has offered a Discord channel for our club. Might be a better way even than smartphones. Details later.  :banana:

Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: TWCAxew on September 07, 2018, 10:50:39 AM
In!  :airplane:

DutchVII
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 07, 2018, 12:07:04 PM
Looks like you can get Discord on your smart phone. That'd mean no need for private phone numbers or WhatsApp, you could just monitor the relevant channel.

This news brought to you by The Mighy Dutchies Squadron.  :banana: :banana:

Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: TWCAxew on September 07, 2018, 12:50:37 PM
Would maybe help populate the Axis Versus Allies arena too  :salute :cheers:

I will add a special channel for it if the cm's are interested! :old:
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: TWCAxew on September 07, 2018, 01:55:01 PM
Join us by following the link!! https://discord.gg/gv6Pzgf  :airplane: :airplane:
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: ccvi on September 07, 2018, 02:10:23 PM
WhatsApp is a free communication app on smart phones.

Incorrect. WhatsApp is a communication app that costs your address book and possibly other data.
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: TWCAxew on September 07, 2018, 03:39:17 PM
Incorrect. WhatsApp is a communication app that costs your address book and possibly other data.

Well, i am sure you have made a FB account before  :aok
Title: Re: MPA - who's online Discord group
Post by: nrshida on September 08, 2018, 12:42:29 AM
Incorrect. WhatsApp is a communication app that costs your address book and possibly other data.

If the CIA want to read my parental, organisational conversations with Mrs. Shida and see who I'm duelling with in the MPA they can knock themselves out with that  :rofl

Hell, if they're watching this now: 'The First Lady wears army boots, Micky Mouse is Kaputt' and if you don't like it get in the MPA and teach me a lesson!


But in all seriousness it looks like Discord is the better option, you can download it on your phone as well as your PC, and if you have some time to fly can just log in to the channel and see if anyone is there before you even turn your OC on.

Many thanks Dutch for sorting this out:-


Join us by following the link!! https://discord.gg/gv6Pzgf  :airplane: :airplane:

Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: TWCAxew on September 08, 2018, 11:41:42 AM
Been hilarious today! So many good fights i had! Thanks all off you for the fun today  :salute :salute :cheers: :cheers: :banana: :banana: :airplane: :airplane:
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 08, 2018, 11:57:23 AM
Definately one of the most fun Saturday afternoons I've had playing AH for a long time. Fun at Ta57x's furball lake (while he was asleep) and then all in Matchplay. Everyone really friendly and got to meet some new AH players.

Only that Duchey fella flew a 110 at me on the deck and said smile and don't blink at the flash.

Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: 1stpar3 on September 08, 2018, 03:03:00 PM
Definately one of the most fun Saturday afternoons I've had playing AH for a long time. Fun at Ta57x's furball lake (while he was asleep) and then all in Matchplay. Everyone really friendly and got to meet some new AH players.

Only that Duchey fella flew a 110 at me on the deck and said smile and don't blink at the flash.
DID NOT BLINK :eek:  Tell me you didnt stare that ORB all the way in....to the tower  :uhoh  If you BLINK..in my experience with THAT Particular Vermin...he will miss :neener: Dutch, NOW you KNOW...I was talking about the 110..NOT YOU :rofl I am going to have to reset my SLEEP clock, so I can get up early enough to fly with you guys...I feel like I am REALLY missing out on some GREAT fun :cheers:
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 10, 2018, 01:01:21 AM
I am going to have to reset my SLEEP clock, so I can get up early enough to fly with you guys...I feel like I am REALLY missing out on some GREAT fun :cheers:

Was a really fun afternoon. Best of all to talk to people you've seen around but never met. Had to explain my accent in advance  :banana:

Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: TWCAxew on September 10, 2018, 03:51:50 AM
Was a really fun afternoon. Best of all to talk to people you've seen around but never met. Had to explain my accent in advance  :banana:

Pfff you don't have to explain your Dutch accent :rofl

I am going to have to reset my SLEEP clock, so I can get up early enough to fly with you guys...I feel like I am REALLY missing out on some GREAT fun :cheers:
That would be amazing bud!! Just to start of, join our discord :cheers:

DutchVII
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: Krupinski on September 10, 2018, 07:51:33 AM
Discord would be perfect for this type of thing, nobody has to share personal info like phone #'s if they don't want to. Seriously, look into it... it's free & anybody can make a server.

This type of thing would benefit me as I'm not subbed anymore, match play is one of the few arena's I can join.
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 10, 2018, 08:20:21 AM
Discord would be perfect for this type of thing, nobody has to share personal info like phone #'s if they don't want to. Seriously, look into it... it's free & anybody can make a server.

This type of thing would benefit me as I'm not subbed anymore, match play is one of the few arena's I can join.

We're doing it  :old:

Welcome to join for a few friendly matches  :aok

Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: Copprhed on September 10, 2018, 10:27:11 AM
Yer all in trubble now! I've joined your Discord channel. Muahahahahah! How do you put up an avatar in the app?
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: BowHTR on September 10, 2018, 11:21:18 AM
Yer all in trubble now! I've joined your Discord channel. Muahahahahah! How do you put up an avatar in the app?

In the bottom left, click the gear icon, then it will take to your account. Click "edit" on the top right. Then you should be able to change your username, email, password, and avatar.
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: Copprhed on September 10, 2018, 12:50:58 PM
In the bottom left, click the gear icon, then it will take to your account. Click "edit" on the top right. Then you should be able to change your username, email, password, and avatar.
Tank you sir!
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: nrshida on September 15, 2018, 05:45:04 AM
Excellent flying this morning again. Thanks for fantastic fights to the up-and-coming JoBravo, Horble - who would give anybody a hard time even if he was flying Snoopy's kennel, Copprhed and his Hurricane Mark I-of-doom and of course the ever-present Sensei Blade   (http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k526/rwrk2/notworthy.gif)


Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: horble on September 15, 2018, 04:42:00 PM
Very fun fights last night, nice to have some action when I get home from work at 3AM.

S! All.
Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: Tec on September 15, 2018, 06:19:50 PM
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Title: Re: MPA - online WhatsApp group
Post by: zack1234 on September 16, 2018, 09:54:54 AM
What’s is this about!

And what is it for?