Felt like there needed to be a post here. Soz

Because I know not many people will come (they haven't any other night), this is one last movie night.
Basically every time I've done movie night, Will's been the only one who shows up.

So the movies this week are:

• Mad Max 
  
• Shrek 
  
• Get Out
  

Hello all, 
I'm currently officially calling it a revamp. Over the past few days we've been adding and removing t weapons, guns, playermodels and other stuff. 
With the editions of my removing multiple weapons from the m9k pack (to make it smaller in file size) and setting it up to FastDL, plus the new admin ranks, it's officially a revamp. 
Credit where credit's due, Mordred and I stayed up for many hours one night and pumped out some wonderful ideas, so thank you for your commitment. 
Check the changelog if you'd like to see past changes made to the server.

Weapons
I will be chopping down the M9k weapons pack in the next few days, and then FastDL-ing them, hopefully it won't be much of an inconvenience, and if my projections are right it shouldn't take more than 3 mins to download on a reasonable connection XD
You'll know when this has happened because there will then be no need for FIGD (the addon that mounts palyermodels and M9k at the start of every map) and you'll download a bit more before you join. Please let us know ASAP if any guns are missing view models (when you're holding the gun), world models (when it's on the ground) or sounds (pew pew). 

Admin rank changes:
Now for visualisation purposes, think of the current order of ranks. 
Trial Admin > Admin > Super Admin > Head admin
The new flow is as follows:
Trial Admin > Admin > Financial Administrator > Executive Administrator > Head Admin

Effectively renamed Super admin to Exec Admin, and outlined its duties as:
Responsible for teaching Trial Admins, and should be reviewing the admin team and presenting findings to the head admin.
 
And added the Financial Administrator whose duties are:
To manage the donation store in its entirety (minus the direction of funds), general configuration and management of the donation store, directing sales/coupons/raffles, ensuring pricing and features are accurate, and manages any and all donation based queries or suggestions. 
This rank is above admin, but doesn't have it's own rank in game. The holder will be provided with regular Admin rank in game, on every server, similar to how Head Admins get Admin on every server. 

Now because not directly associated with TTT but permitted to administrate, when I update the chain of command thread, it will go T.A > A > E.A > H.A. 

I will also be adding a forum administrator rank at some stage, which has wider permissions than gmod admins do. 
Looking for someone polite and energetic, and has a good knowledge of the general community (and where to find useful threads, etc) with a reasonably clean track record. If you think you fit, reply or PM me. 

Proud to announce Diysuperguy33 as our financial administrator 
Also congratulations to Some Random Gamer for his promotion to developer, hit him with any issues you have in TTT

I dont no if this is the right place to place this but i just want to inform the server owners of my ping issuees since the host change i use to get about 50 and now it has gone up to about 170 this is aloso the same for Mr Waffles his just goes up to 220

Thanks in advance

I went to get on tonight to find that no one was actually on which was disappointing. I discussed with Will that maybe detectives need a few more weapons to keep up with the traitors, and out of my boredom I have definitely found some contenders (also ones for traitors). You all won't like each and every one of them, but hopefully maybe 1 or 2 will pass all your criticising eyes. I get it, a detective weapon cant be useless, but it can't be way too powerful. In my personal opinion the detectives job isn't suppose to be a traitor killing machine, the role is their for utility to help out the innocents. 
I have talked mostly about detectives, but make no mistake some of these are weapons for Traitor's, or a detective weapon that comes with the Traitor weapon.
Please bare with me, it is a long post, but it's worth it if you care about TTT. Now here are the weapons/passives/ideas.
Please note that the pages displayed do have examples and screenshots so you can see that it works. I myself have downloaded each one and tested it on my own, to make sure they all work.

Green = Most likely to add because it's balanced and unique.
Orange = Probably won't add but good idea.
Blue = Upgrade of an existing feature

The Good Choices

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=621565420&searchtext=Detective

The Door Buster, destroys doors and sends them flying. You aren't able to put the doors back on and the explosion does damage. Left mouse click adds the charge (2 charges) and the right does this explosion. Explosion can be cast instantly after placing. This weapon is for both traitor and detective.
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=246636159&searchtext=ttt+nighthawk
The P99 NightHawk is a detective only scoped and silenced pistol that shoots rounds that ignite targets. Pretty basic concept like the flare gun except this is scoped, silenced and doesn't get rid of the body. While the player is on fire it is hard to aim. Very nice model design though.
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=305101059&searchtext=Detective
The Identification Bomb (Boom Body). Now this is exactly like the boom body that was just added, except it has an icon above it that warns traitor buddies so you don't get any nasty surprises. You could replace the boom body but it's honestly up to you. It also comes with a detective weapon that can defuse the boom body if a detective figures it out.
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=423837419&searchtext=Detective
The Bioweapon Kit. Now this is real interesting, it's 4 items in one. Some could mistake this for a poison dart gun, which it isn't. The first two are for the traitor. The bioweapon is shot onto someone with the model of a sniper (so you can do it from a fair distance away), and every 12 seconds you cough and lose around 4-5 health. The interesting part is whenever you cough, anyone in a close vicinity of you also catches he virus, this includes traitors and yourself. Pretty soon every one is infected unless... The second T weapon is a self antidote. The two detectives weapons, one is a self antidote, the other is a mass produced antidote than can be placed starting with 3 charges, and slowly gains more charges every 45 seconds, essentially stopping the virus if everyone grabs a charge. Many of you may comment that this is too similar to a poison dart gun, but I feel this weapon is a lot more interesting and unique that it stays separate from the poison dart.
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=697845903
An actual working detective only Portal Gun. As risky as the grappling hook but a lot more fun. Left and right click summon 2 different portals, only to be put on a clear surface. Momentum does come into effect so it is possible to be killed from it. I just think this is a really fun and useful option, but I understand if anyone doesn't like this. Can be used to get from a really high place, down to the bottom easily.

The Meh Choices

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=650523765&searchtext=boots
Hermes Boots. Makes you run faster. Traitor and Detective.
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=869109585&searchtext=boots
Iron Boots. Reduces fall damage completely. Traitor and Detective.
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=422193735&searchtext=traitor

The Gravity Grenade. This is really cool, but the reason it's on this list and not the "Good Choices" list simply because it can be a tad OP. It's a traitor weapon, you through it and people are knocked in the air like a discombob, but instead they are rag dolled and slowed down so they can't move but are slowly moving through the air, after about 5-10 seconds they return to normal speed. In this time a traitor can take out a few people. It's a very powerful option.
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=671603913&searchtext=traitor
This is the Space and Time Manipulator. It's a cool idea but might be considered OP. The fun thing about this is it effects everyone. Right now it's for traitors and detectives, but if it were to be added I'd suggest only doing it for the detective as the Traitor's have Zed time which slows down time more than this does. Left click speeds up time for 10 seconds. Right click slows down time for 10 seconds. The "R" button stops them whenever he chooses if he doesn't wait the 10 seconds. I'd suggest giving it an Ammo system, such as you choose one or the other and you can only use it once.

That's all I have for now guys, feel free to add comments, good or bad. Even if you believe only 1 of these weapons are worth it, please speak up. The only way they'll be added is with support. You're also welcome to post links to your ideas below. Sorry for writing so much, I'm sleep deprived.

Usually I like orchestral but I like a bit of everything specially electonic and a few others. Here is a bit of what I listen to.

I'll be slowly adding more to it.

Resonance - https://soundcloud.com/home-2001/resonance

a-ha Take on Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914

Interstellar (Original soundtrack) - very paced and emotional pieces

Aero Chord - Surface - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrCKvKXvN2c

Haha... It's beyond a joke now. Changing over to a new host again. This one is hosted by my friend and hero Stigin. Eventually I'll do a thread outlining his services, but we are the first and are currently testing. Both of us are anxious to find out if his soultion will fit our needs, so do let me know of any network issues you may be having in regard to the server: I.e. lag spikes, performance issues, etc. 

TTT: 139.99.136.23:27015
Can join it by adding it to favourites in the legacy browser, or from main menu go options > ~/` and type in : connect 139.99.136.23:27015

Anyway, I had both ttt servers up for a space of time and made some additions without impeding the players too much (minus that massive problem I caused that we're going to pretend didn't happen). The additions are:

Added maps:

• ttt_mario_b1
  
• ttt_killville
  
• ttt_canyon_a3
  

• ttt_mc_skyislands with ttt_mc_mineshaft
  
• ttt_whitehouse_rev_v8 with ttt_whitehouse_b2
  

• FnFal nurfed to lower RPM
  
• Dragunov buffed to higher RPM
  
• F2000 nurfed damage from 21 to 16
  
• Famas(m9k) buffed shot delay from 0.1 to 0.08 (higher RPM)
  
• G36 nurfed damage from 23 to 19.
  
• l85 nurfed to the point that it is ineffective unless scoped in anywhere further than 10m, and lowered RPM.
  
• M4A1 nurfed damage from 23 to 19 and lowered RPM. 
  
• M14 nurfed clip size from 30 to 12, and upped the RPM.
  
• M16 changed to semi auto only. 
  
• Winchester73 buffed damage to 70.
  
• Spas12 buffed damage to 8x8 (64).
  
• PSG-1 buffed shot delay, changed recoil slightly higher.
  

• Super Hot Fire Crowd
  
• I am the one
  
• We are number one
  
• Get over here
  
• Tyler1 Machine gun sound
  
• I am power incarnate
  

• Leaks Spin
  
• You reposted in the wrong neighbourhood
  
• NOMA Brain power - For SRG
  
• Cooking by the book - remix
  
• Smash Mouth - All star
  

Information

1. What is your Steam name?:
They call me One Love Salv, True Love Represent, Cash Money Sweets, Big Money Salvia (It's just Big Money Salvia)


2. What is your Steam ID?:
My steam ID is STEAM_0:0:38810849

3. How old are you?:
I am 20 years old until September.


4. What is your current time in server and how often do you play?: 
My current server time is 1d 09h 21m. I play after work every day on weekdays, and I finish at 10PM Monday-Thursday and 6PM Friday. I usually play for about 2-3 hours on weekdays after work, and occasionally in the mornings before work. Weekends and Friday night I can be on anywhere from 0-24 hours each day, as I think sleep is for weaker humans and weaker humans shouldn't be allowed to be admin.


5. What time zone are you in?:
I live in NSW so my time is AEST.


6. Introduce yourself to us (tell us about your skills, hobbies, ambitions):
My skills outside of gaming (lol like I have skills at gaming) are all supported by my hobbies. I love to drive and work on cars, and owning pretty cars. As well as that, I have a small hobby of picking locks which I hope to practice more and become an expert. My other hobbies currently involve learning Spanish and I think I am doing quite well at the moment! As far as any other skills, I feel I am pretty good at my job as an electrician! My biggest ambition is to save money working in Sydney for a few years and using that money to live somewhere else in the work without working for 6 months, before returning to Sydney, saving up, and doing it again.


7. What experience do you have with administration?:
Never done server administration but my job outside of work has me dealing with a lot of people, both managers higher up, and trying to help the apprentices below me. I am constantly working to be part of a team to make sure everything runs smoothly.


8. What makes you feel like you should be accepted than another applicant?:
A big thing I feel I have to offer is an easy to talk to, calm, reasonable personality. My current experience with everyone I have met in the server has always been a positive experience. I feel I am easily approachable for help and that I can get along with anyone with only a short time knowing them. I feel this is not only important to new players, but essential for frequent players to know that they will be treated fairly and will want to return to the server in future.


9. How are you going to improve our server?:
I aim to have a great relationship with all other staff and would love to put forward all my ideas, both good and terrible, in hopes that some of those ideas can be beneficial to everyone. I hope that I can be welcomed as part of the staff so that they all have a slightly easier and more entertaining job when I am around.


10. What makes you trustworthy?:
It's hard to say what makes a person trustworthy without showing evidence, as both a trustworthy person and a liar with say they can be trusted. For my evidence, as a stranger on the internet, I'd like to direct you to my profile's bio. I feel this shows that I am a very open and honest person with everything about me, and I am absolutely 0% bullshit when it comes to talking with anyone. If I fuck up, I'll come forward, if I don't, I'll continue going the way I am.


11. Have you ever been punished on the server and if so why?:
I see this question and wonder who can honestly answer no. I see one-off RDMing on the same level as peeing in the shower or picking your nose. We've all done it. As far as anything more serious, I've been a total good noodle.


12. Name someone's steam name who can support your application?:
Mordred I'm putting you forward buddy, sorry for the pressure. Other people will be happy to vouch for me, but I like Mordred. Also I'd almost put Kortari down but I think you decide these things so I feel it's redundant.

Situations

13. You have noticed that a staff member is abusing his powers and RDMing because he/she thinks he/she is invincible as an admin. Do you feel that this is right? If not, what would you do in this situation?
First of all I need to point out that I feel this is completely wrong and an abuse of not only their powers, but also abuse of the trust of Kortari for selecting this person. In this situation, I feel I wouldn't be in any position to ban a fellow admin, so I would collect all evidence I could, talk to the admin, write it all down, and report to Kortari for her to determine the result of this situation.


14. A young player joins that does not quite understand how to play, how do you show/teach the player how to play?
Step #1 would be to read the standard (F1) rules. I'll get them to play a couple rounds like this to get an understanding of how all Innocent, Detective, and Traitor roles are played, and once I feel they have the hang of it I'd direct them to the server (!motd) rules. I'd be as open to answering questions as possible, and be aware of possible mistakes that they may make without realising and direct them on the correct way to do things.


15. One of the players on the server starts to impersonate yourself/another admin. How would you deal with this player?
Other admins may have different opinions on this, but my view is this; there is no way a person can impersonate any admin without realising they are breaking the rules and therefore should have a zero tolerance ban placed on them for a week at minimum. I am aware that they gain no power from impersonation, however it is impossible to write this off as a 'simple mistake' or 'not understanding the rules'.


16. You are on the forums and you notice a player being abused by others in the shout box and threads. Are you in control of this/is this your problem to worry about.
I don't have as much control as someone higher up, however I have complete control over what I say. I would try and defuse the situation if it was a misunderstanding/and argument between the two that got out of hand. If this fails I would contact someone higher up to enforce the rules. On the other hand, if this wasn't a misunderstanding and just a clear cut case of bulling, I would immediately contact someone higher up to remove this person from the forums. I also understand that this is does not solve the entire issue, and therefore I would be talking to the victim to see if they are okay and if they need someone to talk to.

Declaration


I Big Money Salvia acknowledge the requirements and prerequisites that are needed to become the rank of 'Admin' in the community. I recognise that this is a trusted rank held by only a few and by submitting this application I promise not to devote my time to other competing communities. I acknowledge that I must administrate this server under the rules written by the Owner and I strive to promote a fun to play server with minimal discrimination.

I'm sure everyone has suggested this multiple times, and yet I'm just doing it to ask peoples opinions.
An achievement system can make a server gain many more regular players by allowing people to gain points to buy different things from the store.

For example, any weapon that people would consider taking skill on (Snipers, winchester rifle, pistol snipers etc etc) there would be a goal to reach. Such as 20 headshots with the Winchester 73, killing people with every type of trap in the traitor menu, or clutching a round with the last bullet in your mag. Things that wont take 5 minutes to complete but actually need to work on over days and weeks.

Something you may be wondering about is now that it will be easier to receive points, peoples outfits and stuff wont be unique anymore. A lot of people will have a lot of things. This can also be fixed by raising prices for everything, to actually make it so you need to complete a lot of achievements to get something nice. This includes prices for taunts.

Pros:
More regular players
Keeps the regular players motivated
Makes it so you don't rely on the continuous 50 points or random drops for your point income.
Obviously makes the game more fun and addictive 

Cons:
More and more people will be getting hats, skins, trails etc etc.
This can lead to people (not regulars) not caring about the game all that much and instead going for points.
This may create more rules and give the admins more things to look out for.

I apologise if this is already in the works. This will take awhile to make I reckon if you do it custom.
But anyway I just wanted opinions on what you would think, and what you would want some achievements to be if it were to be added.

So I got bored on the forums, and decided, hey why not post some cool music I like? Every week, I'll post a song I really like until I run outta songs. The featured song will be linked, and it'll be my profile music for a week. If possible, I'll include the lyrics, and a little bit of my opinion on the track.

For this week, an electro swing song; Lone Digger. Made by the band Caravan Palace, it's a pretty famous electro swing song. Even people who didn't know the genre often know the song. It's what got me into that genre, and frankly, I love it. The lyrics are strange, but who cares? The music video is weirder.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbQgXeY_zi4

Lyrics:


Hey, brother, what you thinking?
Leave that old record spinning
You feel the rhythm going
(They call it lonely diggin')


Let's end your time to lay low
Your knees are bending and so
It's time to get up and let go
(You're gonna come undone)


Hey, mama, how's it going?
Can't see your body moving
Don't leave the party dying
(They call it lonely diggin')


Your booty shaking, you know
Your head has no right to say no
Tonight it's "Ready, set, go!"


Baby, can you move it round the rhythm?
So we can get with 'em
To the crowd, and get us a rock and roll 'round
Just a downtown body body coming with a super-hottie
Let's go
Baby, can you move it round the rhythm?
'Cause you know we're living in the fast lane, speed up
It ain't no game, just turn up all the beams
When I come up on the scene


Hey, brother, what you thinking?
That good ol' sound is ringing
They don't know what they're missing
(They call it lonely diggin')


Let's end your time to lay low
Your knees are bending and so
It's time to get up and let go


Hey, brother, nice and steady
Put down your drink, you're ready
It's hard when things get messy
(They call it lonely diggin')


Your booty shaking, you know
Your head has no right to say no
Tonight it's "Ready, set, go!"


Baby, can you move it round the rhythm?
So we can get with 'em
To the crowd, and get us a rock and roll 'round
Just a downtown body body coming with a super-hottie
Let's go, yes, no, hell no
Baby, can you move it round the rhythm?
'Cause you know we're living in the fast lane, speed up
It ain't no game, just turn up all the beams
When I come up on the scene


Baby, can you move it round the rhythm?
So we can get with 'em
To the crowd, and get us a rock and roll 'round
Just a downtown body body coming with a super-hottie
Let's go, yes, no, hell no
Baby, can you move it round the rhythm?
'Cause you know we're living in the fast lane, speed up
It ain't no game, just turn up all the beams
When I come up on the scene