Obi

I wasn't able to put those characters as prefix either.

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Jusb

me either i just throw up a [TG]

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TG_Bubba

I did it. Will have to remember how I did. I will let you know.

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Graw 2-- Call of Duty

TG_Mateo: "Forget freedom, democracy, the blues, New York Pizza: our lasting contribution to human society is Bourbon."
Sloppy Joe: "Don't play this game like you are on your own, because if you do... it might become a reality."
kin3: "I'll try but I have the grandchildren all day today and if I'm not wiped out I'll play."

freekyE

I actually read the sops and a good chunk of the current forum topics before i ever even played on the server. then, after i played here a few times i couldnt even stand to be on a public ranked server....i mean its not even remotely fun anymore..(some of those people play like its a job or something..like ea's gonna give money out to the people with the highest stats)

Anyway long story short i could quickly see that tg was home now and as long as i can be, ill be here.

So i wear the |TG| tag both with respect and admiration for the hard work everyone here does and with thanks for giving me a place to call home, not as a status symbol

BTW im a fine art major (ie. drawing painting photography etc..) so if anyone ever needs original artwork, especially for the community, let me give somethin back!

jepzilla

I couldn't either, but what's the point? The prefix is already seperated from your name by a space. The ||s are redundant.

jackmacokc

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freekyE

heres the thing jackmacokc, i do the art by hand, like, no computer, as far as computer art goes im pretty ignorant..... ive used photoshop a bit but mainly i just draw with charcoal or pencil and paint......my real interest lies in photography, but, wet photography like non-digital

all in all i have no idea how my skills could help TG but if any idea pop up let me know

PS check out my movie in the pics and screenshot forum!! tell me what you think!!

perry

Arf

I wear the tags because I like the community and the game is more fun on TG. Plus when the inevitible questions happen:

Why do I get booted every 60 seconds?
What's a Jet squad?
Everyone is in a squad?

It helps new players identify who can answer them.

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Trooper

is it me or since the add a tag feature have more and more people been wearing the TG tag...some i have never seen on the server but maybe once.


i said something to the guys on TS tonight about that and they agreed...to many people are wearing it that dont really read or follow the rules of these servers.

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that sounds like a good idea trooper.
-Vulcan

Obi

Yeah I agree. Its tricky to decide what to do about something like this though (if anything). I guess you can't stop someone trying to support the community but then again you don't want them to bring down the reputation of the place. Lots of newer guys join squads because of the number of people with the TG tag on and expect a better game because of it.

I'm not sure what I think about the use of the tags by people who play on the server once a week and don't seem to completely represent TG. TG is for everyone and I'm sure alot of people don't want the tags to only be for the elite players.

Its crossed my mind that maybe there should be some sort of restiction or veting procedure for people who want to use the tags. Maybe a minimum of 20 posts on the forum or something. I am aware that there will be strong opinions for both sides of the argument.

We want to keep TG with its excellent reputation but we don't want people to think they arn't worthy of playing here.

We do however still have the inhouse guys (1st MIP, 7th,42nd etc). We know these guys to be hardcore at least.

I have not made up my mind on this.

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TG_Bubba

I agree. Seems that people are adding the TG tag without taking on the responsibility that comes with it.

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Graw 2-- Call of Duty

TG_Mateo: "Forget freedom, democracy, the blues, New York Pizza: our lasting contribution to human society is Bourbon."
Sloppy Joe: "Don't play this game like you are on your own, because if you do... it might become a reality."
kin3: "I'll try but I have the grandchildren all day today and if I'm not wiped out I'll play."

Diceman

But, surely Apophis forsaw this possibility when he decided to set the TG tag as being available to anyone who chose to wear it? Its almost an inevitability that some will wear the tag to fit in (as opposed to embracing core values), given the success of the site.

Moreover, I'm not of the opinion that the TG tag is well known beyond the TG servers. I played a lot of BF2 before joining TG, and don't recall ever seeing one; for clarity: I probably did, I just don't remember it. I certainly don't remember being impressed by (as opposed to just noticing) a TG tag, and I absolutely don't remember any folks with TG playing in a particular way. As a pubbie, I only focused on the score.

TG is, obviously, well recognized around here. More to the point however, is that the people here (I think) pay less attention to tags, and more attention the way the guy/gal actually plays. Outside of being kicked from a server due to an SM login, I'm not convinced "TG" buys anyone any respect.

"Wow, even though [TG] Diceman_01 just told me to stick my orders where the sun don't shine, and is off on the other side of the map not contributing whatsoever to the squad objectives, he must be a great teamplayer because of the TG tag."

What builds respect is in-game behaviour, and the names that people always see attached to certain actions. For instance, when I see (examples only; there are dozens of players that command a very sincere respect from me) marstein, shockGun or Dark Viper on my squad, then I am really happy to be working with them. I've worked with them before, and I have a pretty good idea of how capable they are, both as players and as embracing TG values. But I don't think any of them wear the TG tags. Heck, I didn't even wear the tags until I joined the 7th.

Let me draw to a close: in practice, the TG tag doesn't confer on you any respect. All it does is serve to elevate expectations of your style of play; not that you will be headshoting people from across the map, or cap 100% of your objectives, but that you publicly commit to be where you're needed, when you're needed or to die trying.

Wearing the TG tag and being a jackal about it won't cut you any slack, it will just upset the admins more as they kick you for failing to "get with the program."

Dice.

ps. Hrm, writing this post has got me thinking about another tread to start; Positive TG play.

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TG_Bubba

Exactly what we meant.

http://www.tacticalgamer.com/showpos...26&postcount=1

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Graw 2-- Call of Duty

TG_Mateo: "Forget freedom, democracy, the blues, New York Pizza: our lasting contribution to human society is Bourbon."
Sloppy Joe: "Don't play this game like you are on your own, because if you do... it might become a reality."
kin3: "I'll try but I have the grandchildren all day today and if I'm not wiped out I'll play."

ultrablue

I could not agree more.