Good post, percu.

We have to start with the position that Tactical Gamer is not for everyone, so the real question is, not "how can we get players to stay", but "how can we get players that would be an asset to the community to stay". Two different things, I think.

Originally Posted by percu

But with so many new comers to the TG world, it makes it more important for us regulars to ensure that the high standards and good teamwork is applied at all times.

This should go without saying, particulalry for tag wearers. I don't see that many issues with TG regulars, but it doesn't mean that we cannot improve.

[*] Make TG-learn squads. The regular SL’s should try to make TG learning squads so that the new comers could get into them and learn the TG way. It is important that these squads are not filled with only regular players.

I like the idea of TG-LEARN squads, and will start one if there isn't one already. I don't think the squad needs to be completely noobie, as I'd like to have a Sergant to guide my second fireteam, but it should not be full of regulars.

If you don't know how to manage a squad, please learn.

[*] Ordinary squads filled with only TG regulars. Try to get at least 1-2 non-regulars into a squad. I would have no problem if the SL asked me to step out, so the squad could take inn non-regulars. Invite new players over to you.

Agreed. Inviting new players in is an important step in recruiting for inhouse squads.

[*] CO – Sometimes we do not have a CO on a team. It should be a responsibility to fill the CO chair at all times. It is often better to have a CO than no CO at all. Perhaps the well known CO’s could try to get in the CO chair at least for 1 map a night.

On our servers, there should never be an empty CO chair. I don't care if the guy is new or not: a tactical server needs a CO.

That said, Tactical Gamer regulars need to be very patient with new players that hop in the chair. I've seen alot of mutiny votes lately, and that is UNACCEPTABLE.

Give the man or woman a chance and follow the damn orders and play out the map. Or leave. Mutiny votes by TG regulars and tag wearers makes us look immature, especially when noone steps in to take their place.

[*] Admin presents – A single player can easily ruin game play for many players. We have to ensure that we have admin presents both early and late US primetime.

We have plenty of admins, and they are all on Teamspeak. There is no problem with coverage, only with reporting.

[*] Read rules and SOAP’s. As a wearer of a TG tag you has to have read and understood the rules, but when did you refresh the rules? If you can the rules you could better guide the newcomers when they have some questions.

Good point. Keeping the SOPs fresh in your mind is a good thing to do.

[*] Help new comers feel welcome. Take care of them when they join up with you. And have patient with them.

Agreed in principle, but we can't let things get too far. I don't think players whose only skill appears to be ramming a jet into a tank or linebacker will be here for long.