Morning Helpers?

[Sarge4id]

I play in the morning/afternoon anywhere from 7 am to 2 pm EST. There are no helpers that I can see on at these times, unless they are invisible. Kat and Melody will come on now and then but they eventually have to leave. I have noticed that some of the players that do play during this time period have noticed the lack of staff as well.

Some players are doing borderline offenses that would merely require a warning but not a full player report ticket, others are out right breaking rules. The Flamers, RPG's, and grenades are still a problem in the safe zones especially at Berxely. I was wondering when or if this would be addressed any time soon? It appears to be the only period in which there is no staff present on the servers that I've been on.

I'd like to reiterate that I do use the ticket system when I get enough evidence, and feel it is severe enough to report. Also is it against the rules to "nudge" players off the wall into a pvp zone in order to tag them and steal their gear? I am constantly being nudged by certain players. Is this a form of harassment? Anyways, thanks for your time.

 

[purrr]

I play in the morning/afternoon anywhere from 7 am to 2 pm EST. There are no helpers that I can see on at these times, unless they are invisible. Kat and Melody will come on now and then but they eventually have to leave. I have noticed that some of the players that do play during this time period have noticed the lack of staff as well.

Some players are doing borderline offenses that would merely require a warning but not a full player report ticket, others are out right breaking rules. The Flamers, RPG's, and grenades are still a problem in the safe zones especially at Berxely. I was wondering when or if this would be addressed any time soon? It appears to be the only period in which there is no staff present on the servers that I've been on.

I'd like to reiterate that I do use the ticket system when I get enough evidence, and feel it is severe enough to report. Also is it against the rules to "nudge" players off the wall into a pvp zone in order to tag them and steal their gear? I am constantly being nudged by certain players. Is this a form of harassment? Anyways, thanks for your time.

This is exactly what I put but the ticket for helper was not read

 

[verenity_]

I noticed there are more helpers are are younger, so they are in school during those times.That nudging is a gray area anyway. Like elevator in the CDC and the tank there too.
I tend to be very alert when I perch on the gate area.

 

[Sarge4id]

I noticed there are more helpers are are younger, so they are in school during those times.That nudging is a gray area anyway. Like elevator in the CDC and the tank there too.
I tend to be very alert when I perch on the gate area.

Fortunately, I don't have school, and I rarely have to go in to work. Had to report a player on something that would have required a warning. But I feel staff need to see it as it was controversial. I wish someone was on who saw it and could have done something about it. It's frustrating when you got a real problem and real feedback but it seems like no one is listening. But I have faith a solution will come. As almost all things are addressed eventually.

 

[verenity_]

Yes, they need a balance of helpers that can help at certain times. Even though it is a voluntary "job" they should have set times for helpers to assist, they might have that in place so I a speculating. If there is a gap at that time they need to find someone to help at that time. That is was we did back in time when I was with UO.

 

[Katitude]

Pushing/nudging others off the ledge at any safezone is not allowed. As for staff being on in the morning, we are are usually sleeping, at school, or unable to access our computers/laptops. Helper applications are always viewed and whether you get accepted or not depends on their application, maturity, activity on the server etc. If players are breaking the rules on the server when there are no staff on, we have support tickets for a reason. I'd highly suggest reporting anyone not following the server rules here: https://havocmc.net/support/open

Thank you.

 

[Sarge4id]

Pushing/nudging others off the ledge at any safezone is not allowed. As for staff being on in the morning, we are are usually sleeping, at school, or unable to access our computers/laptops. Helper applications are always viewed and whether you get accepted or not depends on their application, maturity, activity on the server etc. If players are breaking the rules on the server when there are no staff on, we have support tickets for a reason. I'd highly suggest reporting anyone not following the server rules here: https://havocmc.net/support/open

Thank you.

Thanks for answering Kat. While I have tried to take evidence (screenshots), of several people trying to and sometimes successfully nudge me off, It is hard to get their name tag as they seem to almost disappear when you're face to face with them. I do have screenshots of a particular player but it shows the player and me on the wall, and a picture of me looking up at the player, and them looking down at me. I consider this circumstantial evidence as there is no real proof. I could have just jumped off to report the player because they wronged me in some manner.

I do have a question though, any ideas on a good recording software, hopefully free or cheap that I can use? I want to record the things I see such as flamethrowers in an sz. Anyone is open to answering this question since I know a few players have software. I used to use FRAPS years ago. Has it improved?

 

[verenity_]

Sarge, Windows 10 has one built in. You just need to open the xbox app then you can do window key + G. Leave the xbox app open while you play and in a few key strokes your are recording.
You will then find out that submitting tickets is a 50-50 shot even with evidence. Unfortunately, helpers have friends and if you even have evidence they will decline your ticket, again speculation, but i am sure it was their friend(s).

 

[Sarge4id]

I have windows 8, as I do not wish to upgrade to 10 for a particular reason. My concern is the vedio's file size and if it will be too large even after compression.

 

[verenity_]

You will want to create a YouTube account and upload the videos there. Then you just provide the link in the support ticket. You should try Windows 10, you will love it! (I feel like a drug dealer lmao)

 

[Sarge4id]

Hate to necro a dead thread, but today I've been told by a reliable source that this issue of helpers in the morning time hasn't even been talked about by any decision makers, that they know of. It appears there will be no justice during the morning and afternoon school hours.

 

[ArmenTheHeli]

If you do not have a screen recorder, try this: If the "hack" involves, speed movement, flying etc, tap the screenshot button several times in quick succession, making sure the chat is visible so the admins know you took these pictures within a close time range. Send the images to me, and I can convert them all into a GIF, then will send it back (so your not posting 20 pictures of the guy in the support ticket)

 

[UIGaming]

I have windows 8, as I do not wish to upgrade to 10 for a particular reason. My concern is the vedio's file size and if it will be too large even after compression.

I use Windows 10's recording software it records up to 1080pHD. Even at this quality, I find the files a really quite small. I am getting close to over 200 clips recorded and I'm not even close to reaching 2GBs (Mind you I mainly use the "Record That" feature which puts 15 seconds to 10 minutes of your latest gameplay into a clip without a hassle). I see why you may stay with Windows 8 if you have a tablet but I do suggest moving to Windows 10 if you have a desktop or laptop. Windows 10 I find is still the great old Windows 7 but all the modern features of Windows 8.

 

[ArmenTheHeli]

If I record it keeps the games audio file right? Last time video was silent, so I didnt upload

 

[UnknownMelody]

Hate to necro a dead thread, but today I've been told by a reliable source that this issue of helpers in the morning time hasn't even been talked about by any decision makers, that they know of. It appears there will be no justice during the morning and afternoon school hours.

While I haven't seen any messages in the staff chat referring to this thread or the lack of helpers online during those times, I have noticed an increase in staff members online during the time. I can't moderate during the last two hours you mentioned as I already currently go to bed at 2AM (AEST) and my body would hate me if I prolonged sleep even more. Last night when I was about to go to bed there were at least 3 Jr. Mods and 4 Helpers online. That is definitely an increase, so I believe some staff members have taken notice of this thread and are working on fixing the issue without mentioning it in staff chat.