Twice kicked

[[JiF]LtComStarbuck]

Guys I have often noted the gray text. "Server Auto Bans on three kicks."

I have been twice kicked for one minute because my score got below -7. The first time shamefully was an immature reaction to a TK when there were no Admins present. The guy was mining the flight deck and ep'ing AA guns on his team’s carrier on Coral Sea. He was generally ruining the fun for all and since I had to go shortly anyway I reacted, as I said immaturely, and took to killing him as he spawned till I reached the magic number.

The second was a 'starbuckian' error with ex-packs where I yes killed the enemy but took FOUR friendlys with him. Took me to -6 where I panicked and fell out of a second story window bringing me to -7 and off I went.

So to make a long story short (too late for that) will I be banned if I hit that -7 mark again? I am getting better all the time playing with you guys so maybe it is a non-issue....I may never reach -7 again, but I just wanted to make sure if I do I won't lose the privilege of playing on your server.

Thanks

[Lonewolf-McQuade]

You may get autobanned at 3 times I believe that was the threshold. But just post in here if it happens and one of the BF admins will fix you up quickly. Just don't make a habit of getting 3 strikes and banned =P lol!

[[JiF][AARP]Jimbo]

I will ask Grimp, but I thought that was three within a certain amount of time, I didn't think it would remember that you had two forever or maybe it's until a reboot. Anyway I will ask him and respond.

[[JiF][AARP]Grimp]

I don't know how long it remembers, maybe forever, but when it does ban it will be listed as banned by "operator".

[[JiF]Lt Gav]

I think that it must be a time based thing, with old ones dropping off. I do not know what the time scale is though.
I have been kicked more than 3 times because of high ping rate when I play at work. Sorted now though as I play through a different line to my net surfing colleagues!

[[JiF][AARP]Grimp]

It won't ban you for high ping rate. Only for low score -7 after 3 for low score it bans. It's a stop gap thing for when somebody goes nuts and no admin is around. Every once in a while I remove the operator bans. I know it's hard to believe but even [JiF]SGT. Chip Saunders can reach -7 now and then Take out one full transport plane by accident and your gone It is possible the counts reset if the server it completly shut down, but I really don't know. Not sure where and how the count info is stored.

[[JiF]Sly Gambit]

SHUCK!

[[JiF]KellysHero]

Tonight when some admins are on, go to -7 again and see if you get kicked and banned. That way we will know if it works!

[[JiF]Stepovich]

I got to -6 the other night on Coral Sea when I realized I had somehow gotten turned around
in my plane and was straffing my own carrier
Unfortunately, it was one of those truly rare occassions that I was flyin quite well

That's when I realized it was time to go to bed

[[JiF]Lt Gav]

I got to -6 the other night on Coral Sea when I realized I had somehow gotten turned around
in my plane and was straffing my own carrier
Unfortunately, it was one of those truly rare occassions that I was flyin quite well

That's when I realized it was time to go to bed

Step
Were you not surprised at quite how many people had managed to parachute in on the enemy carrier? The little arrows on the mini map which are the same colours as yours should give it away!!
Must admit though, I've played before & forgotten which team I was on when I spawned after a death. Then shot a bot who was 'trying to take my flag'. Oopsy

[[JiF]Stepovich]

Exactly
I figured if I was too confused to notice anything amiss on the minimap,
then it was high time for me to stop playing and get some sleep

In my own defense however, it does seem to get rather confusing on
that map in particular whith people landing on the ship and all

[[JiF]LtComStarbuck]

Ok thanks for the input.

I will endeavor to NOT get to -7 again but if I do just wanted you to know it’s not intentional (well one was) it’s just that I'm awful. Really shouldn't allow me near the weapons.

[[JiF]Lt Gav]

Hey Starbuck don't beat up on yourself.
Everyones got to start somewhere. Patience young one! Oh & don't forget to use the force Luke.
You'll get better with time. As you learn maps you pick up good places to hide or different ways to take tanks to get flags & also to prey on unsuspecting victims.
You could try shadowing a player, preferably a good 1 to see where they go & what they do. I still get times when I run in to a bunker & get shot up instead of tossing a nade in 1st. Still got to learn some.
My best tactic is I always try to play Special Forces (actually I mean sneaky)
Keep plugging away! Of course that doesn't mean I'll be kind to you if I see you!

[Sir Die-a-lot]

So, is he banned yet ?

Mouhahahahahahahahahaha (on a deep and sinister tone)

Keep it up Star, in no time you'll be making others go in the deep negative end. And stay away from Gav, unless you want to be a mute in TS. xx

[[JiF][AARP]Grimp]

I just looked and don't see him. YET