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SUPER TOP SECRET THUNDERSNOW FRIDAY LINEBATTLE EXTRAVAGANZA
(STSTFLE)



SERvER:  THUNDERSNOW_EVENTS
ADMIN:  00th_Overlord_Thundersnow

TIME: Friday 8pm Central/9pmEast






What Makes Us Different From Everyone Else?

FORCED DOUBLE LINES if over 10 infantry men
FORCED 'SNAP-TO-TEAMATES' DEATH CAM (makes for exciting and scary situations involving ambushes and marching into instant death scenarios)
NO FIRE WHILE CHARGING
NO ENGINEERS (Engineers always grinds the event into a 30 minute game of hide and seek)
NO SKIRMISHERS (Subject to change, but only for really low regs like 5 guys or something)
NO LIGHT INFANTRY
CONQUEST / SIEGE EVENTS (Not often, but often enough to mention it)
SPECIAL "GUESS THE ANSWER, PICK THE EVENT" POP QUIZES
AN ADMIN WHO UNDERSTANDS YOU DON'T WANT PURPLE CHAT ON YOUR SCREEN ALL NIGHT



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THIS THREAD IS SO AWESOME, SHOULD I BE LISTENING TO MUSIC?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2kpZOY_do4



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WHO...WHO ARE YOU?
I am the Thundersnow.  More info about me and the 00th can be found by clicking that kickass signature at the bottom of my post!

1)  The STSTFLE has been running now for close to two years now, under one secret name or another.
2)  I have experience dealing with Regiment leaders and massive amounts of people for years.
3)  I have the patience and tact required to deal with delicate situations involving multiple regiments.
4)  I have removed at least 10 regiments for trolling over the years.  So unless there is a regiment that is bribing me, they will be removed if they become a really bad problem.
5)  I accept bribes
6)  I drew that kickass picture up there. 
7)  I've had sex at least once in my lifetime.
:cool:  I've uploaded 300+ videos of entire linebattles on Youtube.
9)  I have never missed an event. 
10) I'm easy going and easy to talk to.  Just hop into my teamspeak or contact me on Steam and I'll be happy to respond.
11)  I accept counter-bribes.



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OMG HOW DO I CONTACT YOU!?!?!
You Don't. 

Haha sorry, I've always wanted to say that!
But seriously:
My Steam Friends list is full, which sounds kinda cool, but in reality it is a giant pain in the ass.  Constantly shuffling people on and off.

But Have no Fear!
You can Contact me via joining:  www.steamcommunity.com/groups/FriendsOfThudnersnow
Also, I am constantly checking this board, so send me a message.
Or contact my officer if you want to join the 00th and you don't have time to waste:  Steam Name: 00th_MFlank_Silence Dogood



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HISTORY
The Super Top Secret Thundersnow Friday Linebattle Extravaganza has been going strong for close to two years year, every Friday Night. 

Founded in the dark of night, the Super Top Secret Linebattle Organization is proud if it's secretive nature, and ability to keep it's Super Top Secret Linebattles secret from the moment of its inception until the fires of this galaxies sun long burn out.

We have fought approximately 47,229,301 Linebattles, and there has never once been a problem or incident with the Administration, the Servers, or the attending Regiments.  Ever.

We have an excellent reputation for being understanding, sincere, and a strong willingness to take bribes of various world currencies from around the globe in any matter, great or small.



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REGIMENT LEADER EXPECTATIONS
  • Know the Rules

    [*][size=12pt]Regiment Leaders will be held responsible for the conduct of their own men.  Constant misconduct of one member will reflect on his/her entire Regiment.  When something goes wrong during a Linebattle, I can assure you, it is not the individual's NAME we are writing down, it is his REGIMENT NAME.

    [*][size=12pt]Tell your guys not to harass the Admins.  They are just there to make the LBs to go smoothly without problems.  They are not paid, and in many cases, have no girlfriends.  Have pity on us.  Or face the wrath and try not to act surprised like 99.9% always do when Banhammered into another dimension.

    [*][size=12pt]For the love of all the is Holy, if your Regiment joins another Linebattle, or disbands, or just decides to leave the STSTFLE, LET US KNOW.  It is extremely frustrating to find a regiment has left 2 months ago while sorting out the #'s for this two-server balancing act.

    [*][size=12pt]Get on the Super Top Secret Friday Linebattle Extravaganza Steamgroup.  Get someone to invite you, and invite your officers.  This is how I send out the passwords and contact you.

    [*][size=12pt]If you changed your Teamspeak, let Thundersnow know.  I have a list of every Regiment (At least I think I do, until everytime Steam goes down and I attempt to connect to 3-5 disconnected Teamspeaks with the Linebattle password)

    [*][size=12pt]If you're fed up with something, and about to quit, let me know.  I'm not a mind-readers (As far as you know), and often times I can remedy the situation by moving regiments around.  I am very easy to get a hold of, and very approachable.

    [*][size=12pt]You must realize this very important fact: I get ONE MILLION STEAM MESSAGES PER SECOND.  Many is the night that I just won't look at them.  Not to be rude, but I love this game, and would rather spend the evening playing it than reading my Steam messages.  If something is bugging you, write it down and mail it to me after the event.

    [*][size=12pt]The last time I read the in-game chat was way back in 1997.  It's full of spam and the sprawling wall of text is comprised of words like "Boobies" and "Poopiehead" 99% of the time.  I won't turn it off, incases of racism or somthing outrageous, but I never read it.  If something is bugging you, write it down and mail it to me after the event.

    [*][size=12pt]During the game, No, you can't go Skirmisher.  I can't tell you how many times I get this message during the game.  If you want to go Skirmisher, apply for the position.(P.S.  Skirmishers are not allowed)

    [*][size=12pt]Nothing infuriates me more than someone getting on a horse, or an entire regiments deciding to get on a horse because THEY DECIDED the night was over.  No stupid.  Thundersnow decides when the night is over.  When some limpdick regiment gets on horses and starts killing teamates because it's past their bedtime and they're getting crabby, it usually forces the night to end prematurely.  If this thought crosses your mind, I HIGHLY recommend you just take your Regiment and leave the server.  If this happens in the future, the party responsible WILL BE on the Dreaded "**** List".

    [*][size=12pt]If your Regiment decides they don't want to go Cav/Arty/Skirmisher anymore after signing up, let me know.  It is very frustrating to discover this during the game rather than beforehand.





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[size=24pt]RULES

(Shamelessly stolen from 5arge's list years ago and modified for this event)

Basic Rules

-Officers and NCOs are responsible for enforcing the event rules within their ranks. Failure to do so will result in the entire regiment being punished.

-All regiments must agree that they understand and intend to follow the event rules before they are allowed to attend.  (I will contact each Regiment individually)

-Violation of any written event rule will result in an automatic slay. This is your warning.

-If either side has 3 soldiers or less alive, the rules governing combat may be ignored in order to expedite an end to the round.

-The STSTFLE does NOT have "Light Infantry" and does not allow the tactics associated with them.

-The STSTFLE does NOT have "Skirmishers" and does not allow the tactics associated with them.

-The STSTFLE does not allow firing while charging.  If you're not standing in a line, then don't shoot your gun.  If you're being charged and suprised, or being charged by cav, obviously the rules are relaxed.  But if you're regiment is dicking around on a constant basis, then we will have to have a long discussion.

-The STSTFLE does NOT allow reloading during a charge.  In for a penny, in for a pound.  IF you charge a group, and then start leap-frog charging into other regiments 20 yards away like some emorphous charging blob of chaos and confusion all night, you're doing it wrong.

-Rambos (1-2 lone soldiers) that do not seek to attach to a friendly line, but instead runs towards a line from, say, half a football field away, will not only have a grenade tossed at him, but his Regiment WILL be facing scrutiny.  This is exactly the sort of thing that the STSTFLE does not tollerate.

-Rambos claiming there is no friendly line in the area is not an excuse to engage in combat.  You go and find them.  If there are only 3 people left alive on your you may then engage the enemy.

-If your Regiment charges a 100yards (a football field) into an enemy, you're doing it wrong.  Any charges over 20 yards are viewed with disdain.

-Entire Infantry Regiments hiding behind trees or inside will suddenly find themselves the target of poorly-thrown grenades.

-Postponing defeat will result in an automatic slay.

-In the STSTFLE, "Honorable" Regiments will line up in a firing line to execute surrendering prisoners.  "Valorous" Regiments will offer them a cigarette before hand.  "Despicable" Regiments will accept the surrender, offer a cigarette, tell him he is free, and then shoot him in the back as he skips over the battlefield back to his family.  "Realistic" Regiments will simply shoot anyone wearing the wrong colors and call it a night.


Guidelines for Infantry and Skirmishers:

-Lines of more than 10 musket armed soldiers must fight in two ranks.

-Skirmisher units may never exceed 10 armed soldiers (one officer and musician do not count toward this total unless they pickup a rifle/musket).

-Soldiers should only fire their muskets while in a properly spaced line formation (skirmishers must use a skirmish line).
              -"One space" is the width of your avatar on screen
              -Infantry should have half-a-man spacing.  If the captain can run in-between you and the man next to you, you're too far apart.
              -Riflemen may have up to 5 spaces between them

-Skirmishers (riflemen) may crouch at any time, but Infantry may only crouch behind man-made cover or in the front of a two rank line or part of some crazy-ass formation maneuver such as the "ThunderShuffle"(tm).

-If only 2 men remain in a line, they must immediately join a friendly line OR charge directly toward their enemy into melee. 


Guidelines for Cavalry:

-Cavalry units may never exceed 10 soldiers (one officer and one musician do not count toward this total).

-Cavalry may fire muskets from horseback, but must be in a line while on the horse as with Infantry.

-Cavalry must stay together and fight as a cohesive group. Lone cavalry who are fighting far from the rest of their unit may be slain for ramboing.

-Once the Cavalry is down to 2 men, they MUST join another friendly line and dismount.  No more horsing around.

Guidelines for Engineers:

-Engineer may never exceed 1 soldier.

-Only Artillery regiments may have 1 Engineer in their unit.

-Musket armed Engineers are considered skirmishers.

-Engineer is considered 'attached' to the artillery team and can't go running off with other regiments.

Guidelines for Artillery:


-Each faction is allowed 2 guns (cannon, howitzer, or mortar). They may not have 2 of the same type of gun. 2 rockets count as 1 gun.  Often when we are under 120-150 people we shrink this down to allowing 1 gun per side.

-Each gun can have a crew of 3 Artillerymen and 2 Bodyguards.
(so one cannon = 5 men) (Not counting the 1 Engineer per side, which would make it (6)
(so two cannon = 10 men) (So including the only Engineer allowed per Country, the total would be (11)
(Basically, I'm stressing the fact that only one Engineer is allowed per side in a long-winded and drawn out explanation.)

-So, if a Regiment applied for an artillery position, and it was determined that only one cannon per side is allowed,  the rest of the Regiment would become Line Infantry and behave as such.

-Artillery Bodyguards may choose Infantry, Skirmisher, or Engineer classes.

-Each side is allowed 1 Engineer.  He is attached to the Artillery.


-Artillery Bodyguards may kneel and fire as long as they are within 5 paces of an active cannon.

Guidelines for Mounted Officers:

-Any player in command of 40 or more other players via TeamSpeak, may play as the General class.

-The General may not fight from horseback, the horse is for avoiding combat.

-If dismounted, the General may pickup a firearm and is treated as Light Infantry.





[Skirmishers] (Min of 5) (Max of 10 riflemen)

[Cav]    (Min of 5) (Max of 10 cav) (If Dragoons, they must fire halted, and in a line)
[Art]    (Min of 4) Max of TWO artillery pieces, and yes 2 rockets=2 artillery



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APPLICATION TO JOIN WAITING LIST
Waiting List Application (ONLY a Regiment Leader may fill this out)

Waiting List Application
Regiment Name:
Regiment Leader:
Yes I am the Regiment Leader:
Yes I have joined the "Friends of Thundersnow" Steam Group
Average # that will attend:
Steam Name:
I have read the RULES and REGIMENT LEADERS EXPECTATIONS section and I agree to these terms:




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I'VE GOT A HOT SISTER, DO YOU HAVE A PICTURE OF YOU I CAN SHOW HER?
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APPLICATION TO BE ARTILLERY, CAVALRY OR SKIRMISHER
PLEASE NOTE, IN CASES OF LOW NUMBERS, THE ADMIN RUNNING THE EVENT MAY DECLARE HE IS REMOVING A SPECIALIZIST POSITION FOR THAT EVENT, OR REDUCING THE # / CANNONS.

To apply for a specialist position, the LEADER of a regiment must request it on this fourm.  That regiment will then have that position for all time, until another regiment leader requests the position, which must be AFTER a linebattle on this forum.

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NO SPECIALIST APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
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Specialist Application Form

Regiment Name:
Yes I am the Regiment Leader:
Steam Name:
Position Applied for:
Date:
When My Regiment Finally Decides To Go Back To Infantry, I Will Inform The Hosting Admin So That Another Regiment May Fill That Slot Quickly.
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SUBJECTS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION
This is where I will place hotly debated subjects, such as firing while charging, etc.  These topics will be discussed at Regiment Leader Meetings.



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APPLICATION TO BECOME AN ADMINISTRATOR(We're good on admins, but it's still a good read) :smile:
We expect great things from our Administrators.  And why not?  Should I not be able to make an event, YOU will have the POWER to organize and run the event.  If a moron were put in charge of this task, we would not be running the Super Top Secret Linebattles for as long as we have (Ten thousand centuries).  An official STSTFLE Admin will have to be quick on his/her feet, and deftly handle situations as they arise.  Something ALWAYS happens 5 minutes before an event that could bring the Linebattles to its knees.  Your job would not be simply to hand out sides and just play.  Your job would be to keep the STSTFLE alive and vibrant, to spread its glorious story throughout the universe, and to validate parking garage tickets should someone buy something from the gift shoppe.

Many was the time that we had to scramble to secure TWO servers within minutes of an event,
or Steam Groups when down and we had to spam each member of the STSTFLE Group personally,
or Steam itself went down and we had to visit each Regiment Teamspeak personally with the password
or a Giant Flying Spaghetti Monster arrived demanding meatballs as a token of goodwill, else he would shower us with his meat-sauce wrath.

You get the picture.  It is NOT a fun job.  However, if you are good at crisis management, or would like to see how you operate under pressure, by all means, apply...  AT YOUR OWN RISK!  BUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

What being a STSTFLE Admin entrails...err, i mean 'entails':
  • Tact
  • Non-Argumentative
  • Ability to turn the other cheek
  • Ability to take control of a situation spiraling out of control
  • Determination
  • Not Pushy
  • Don't hog the Purple Text.  People hate this.
  • Try not to single out an entire Regiment.  Phrase it like "Hey 426th, straighten your line out" or "327th You guys keep ramboing" isn't necessary.  Remove the Regiment tags.  They know who they are (filthy heathens).
  • Don't swear like a sailor

Basically just mimic how Thundersnow administrates.  He's wonderful.

If a Regiment is really messing up, write their Regiment name down and if possible those involved if its just one or two rule-breakers and we'll talk about it with you afterwards.  I will then visit that Regiments Teamspeak and discuss the problem with that Regiment, behind closed doors.  I have found that this is the best process for all involved. 

Things you will NOT be allowed to do:
  • Ban someone
  • Chastise a Regiment openly in Admin Chat
  • Freeze anyone
  • Spawn weapons/grenades

Things you WILL be allowed to do:
  • Slay someone
  • Switch an afk to spectator
  • Announce in admin chat general statements.  (Say 'John' is hiting behind a tree and he is not a skirmisher, you can say "No hiding behind trees unless you are a skirmisher", etc.  If that person persists for 60 seconds, you may slay that person.)


In all honesty, I often let small infractions slip to further the evenings fun.  Nothing kills fun like a steady stream of Purple Text the entire night.  You must be able to bend like a reed in the wind, otherwise you'll break while tracking every single infraction that is occurring.  Try and have fun.  If suddenly the entire server is screaming, ranting and raving because of something you did, you're doing it wrong.


ADMIN APPLICATION
Date:
In-Game Name:
Steam Name:
Regiment Name:
Yes I have read the Rules, and the Administration Rules.
Give us a good idea of why we should put such unwieldy power in hands such as yours!  Who are YOU to demand this great privilege!?!!?!:



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A very special "Thank You!" to our CURRENT server hosts"

  • www.BlueFangSolutions.com who has given us the TOP_SECRET_LINEBATTLES server, and are currently running our events on two servers, and multiple other linebattles by other organizations on the same days, all in all around 600-800 player at the same time, at least twice a week.  Impressive!

    [*]Thinking of getting your own server?  Use the coupon code THUNDERSNOW for 30% off your first month!  30%!  I mean, WTF!?!!  That's 30% off!!!!!

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PAST SERVERS/SPONSORS

A great big special "Thank You!" to the previous Server Hosts who have hosted our events!

-DaMonkey (Mad Monkey Entertainment)
-HM
-Total Carnage Gaming
-Church, (Freedom Gaming)
-Erak and the 38e Regiment
-Hugonaut and the 29th Worcestershire Regiment



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If you own 200 slot servers and would like to host our events in the future, please contact Thundersnow via steam, youtube, email or mental telepathy.

Steam:    00th_Thundersnow  (Friends list is full, contact me via the "Friends of Thundersnow" Steam page bellow.
Website:  www.OnlyBadNews.com
Youtube:  www.youtube.com/user/OnlyBadNewsDotCom
Friends of Thundersnow Steam Page:  http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FriendsOfThudnersnow

Or contact my officer if you want to join the 00th and you don't have time to waste:  Steam Name: 00th_MFlank_Silence Dogood


Email:     
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YEAH YEAH, F*CK ALL THAT SH*T, MAKE ME SOME ART!!!
Feel free to contact me if you are interested in commissioning a custom piece of art drawn by myself!
I have worked with several people on this forum in the past, and I look forward to working with many more!
Any dealings with me in regards to my artwork is always on a professional level.

Unfortunately I no longer do "Pro-Bono" (free) artwork, because time is a commodity.
 
Regiment Name: Kieveskii Army
Regiment Leader: Andrew
Yes I am the Regiment Leader: Yes
Yes I have joined the "Friends of Thundersnow" Steam Group
Average # that will attend: 7-13
Steam Name: ZetaPrime ( the pink castle crashers avatar)
I have read the RULES and REGIMENT LEADERS EXPECTATIONS section and I agree to these terms: Yes
 
Regiment Name:55th Regiment Of Foot
Regiment Leader: 55th_Col_Armbresker
Yes I am the Regiment Leader: yes
Yes I have joined the "Friends of Thundersnow" Steam Group
Average # that will attend: 20
Steam Name: 55th_Col_Armbresker
I have read the RULES and REGIMENT LEADERS EXPECTATIONS section and I agree to these terms: yes
 
xxnewguyxx said:
Regiment Name:55th Regiment Of Foot
Regiment Leader: 55th_Col_Armbresker
Yes I am the Regiment Leader: yes
Yes I have joined the "Friends of Thundersnow" Steam Group
Average # that will attend: 20
Steam Name: 55th_Col_Armbresker
I have read the RULES and REGIMENT LEADERS EXPECTATIONS section and I agree to these terms: yes

ACCEPTED    (server info sent to your forum account)
 
Regiment Name: 17te
Regiment Leader: DTook
Yes I am the Regiment Leader: yes
Yes I have joined the "Friends of Thundersnow" Steam Group
Average # that will attend: 10-15
Steam Name: DTook
I have read the RULES and REGIMENT LEADERS EXPECTATIONS section and I agree to these terms: yes
 
DTook said:
Regiment Name: 17te
Regiment Leader: DTook
Yes I am the Regiment Leader: yes
Yes I have joined the "Friends of Thundersnow" Steam Group
Average # that will attend: 10-15
Steam Name: DTook
I have read the RULES and REGIMENT LEADERS EXPECTATIONS section and I agree to these terms: yes

Sorry DTook, we're full right now.  You guys are 1st on the waiting list though. 

Ill send you a forum message.
 
Regiment Name: 9y
Regiment Leader: C00N3Rs
Yes I am the Regiment Leader: yus
Yes I have joined the "Friends of Thundersnow" Steam Group
Average # that will attend: 10-11
Steam Name: C00N3Rs
I have read the RULES and REGIMENT LEADERS EXPECTATIONS section and I agree to these terms: Yup
 
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