The Road ahead

[Spectral 1342]

 

I sometimes sit and think about you all, I might be driving or sitting in a train, or something. I need you to read and re-read what I am saying here. Don't take anything the wrong way. And it's not as weird as it may sound.

A big part of me, it is Altis Life. It runs in my blood, every rock and building, bank, fed. Altis is my gal, sure she is a bit banged up, a few things are busted. But I am still crazy about her.

I don't like it when people mistreat her, or talk her down, or try to hurt her. It gets me a bit.....upset. I don't "own" her, that's not what I mean. I just care.

And I know all of you. Your likes, dislikes, the gang your in, the gang you were in before that, and the one before THAT, the worst thing you have done on the server, and the best. Your my guys, and even if your naughty, you break the rules...I still care. I am never "angry", or "hate you." If you dissapointed me, I will get over it. If you hate me, for whatever reason and want to tell anyone that will listen I am a jerk, well, that's up to you. Maybe I have to ban you. I don't like doing that. But I will. 

Ever since @LuckyB33f put Altis Life Admin on me I have worked. Hard. 30-40 hours a week is about average, more if it's in crisis. And I love it. I really do. I promise him I would treat her nice, and not disrespect her. Then I asked, and got Zeus. And oh MY we have had some fun. 

There are people I have put time into that have grown, as men, as staff, as leaders. I like that. Always back yourself, I see that in you all. One guy I had to kick off my SRT team, just, so angry, and I couldnt reach him, and he hated me, I knew he did, but I had to tell him "No.". Having hard conversations is hard, but the easy path is not one I like to take. And now? Well we talk every day. He is a different guy. 

None of this is me claiming their wins, it's just talking out loud. If you want to do something and I can help, come talk to me. If you need something to make something, come talk to me. I am happiest in a room full of excited Altians. I have heaps of them that at one point they disliked me. Now, we all talk all the time. Some are Cops. 

Sometimes you guys frustrate me. I am working on that, but given I usually have 20 people who need 5 minutes of time, and 6 TS chats open I am planning to make some "me" time, to play. I miss my Cop playtime. It's important to me, I haven't played in a week as I write this. So if I seem a bit vague or snappy, my bad. Cop is frustrating as well, trolls, criminals, meta gamers. I still love it. And my Cops need me. I am also very, very used to an accountable and professional workspace IRL. People do what they say they will. I thrive on that, and being challenged in a role, and being able to steer a project. Micro managing kills me.

I have always liked people. I understand them. I can take someone that's screaming and make them....calm. I can have them pumped up to wage wars, or do anything. 

I have all the time in the world. If you live on Altis, Hi, I am Spectral. I am the Altis Life Admin. Together with Zomboid, we will be moving forward with rule tweaking, new bank post to tell you timers, requests on RP setups. Big thanks to Roger for being beside me. He and I will always be mates. Do I want to go Global? Big question, because I don't know. And noones asked. It's human nature to want to be told your doing well and you don't get that feedback here much. Players are more likely to say they are upset. My Boss IRL knows I thrive on that shit. And challenges. Goals. 

Anyway, that's all I have for now. If you love me, right back at you. If you hate me, well either I need to work harder or stop caring. Or you need to get over it. Pointless drama and power struggles..? Boring. Because none of it means anything. Plus I work with 90 guys who all want my job IRL. . Some people here I think, just don't like me because of the amount of people that DO. True story. Anyhow, that's all. I am Spectral, Spec, The Commish, and you can count on me. Lets go, the magic and fun, the growth, it's over here. I know the way. 

 

-Spec

 

 

[Deano 75]

Well said spec keep up the work my dudeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Fish 174]

We have been through a lot together Spectral on this fine server. It hasn't always been easy and we have had our issues here and there, but in the end we have all come together to make something great, even better. We are going in the right direction and personally I don't want you to move on from Altis life at all. [Sorry I'm selfish]

That being said, at the end of the day most people on this server that play daily know that Straya gaming is like a second home and we all love it. We all want to see the server go in the right direction, and there have been many many changes recently that I believe are pushing us forward more then ever. 

Anyways I don't want to blubber on. Thanks for all your hard work and everyone else's hard-work in staff puts in.

-Fishy

[denis 132]

I have something to say.. i used to be a annoying imature kid, that time when i was invited to SRT i had a chat with spectral and he turned me into another person now i never get angry at anybody if you wanna abuse me or haras me i will be the bigger man and not say anything back to hurt you, that is the person that spectral turned me into a good person.

[denis 132]

In My perspective your a really positive impact to this community you really fun to play with you entertain the community you do events i dont know what can be better for this community Keep Doing what your doing bro.

[John_Mann 29]

I came in to Altis with the name I have here I was so new to arma that I didn't know what I was doing after my kidneys being taken for the 105th time I needed a change and that change was a name from Ricky to John and to learn about the respected people I love and call the community ones that stick here for the long run ive been playing for a little over 2 months now and I am loving it from a civ to a cartel member to a white listed ems now a white listed cop things have changed when I was so new to now I am teaching what I have learnt to others its a great feeling and buying Arma months ago was the best decision I ever made signing on to these forums.... was the best decision I have made in years not many people know me but for those who do I thank every one of you.

[Roger Purple 1]

I remember the day myself and spectral, became Altis Life Admins, we couldn't want it anymore quicker, we were so ready to jump into the role, and when we got it we were so stoked, we were out to do good, rule edit was up, spec put alot of time into, fine tuning the ruleset to make it fair gameplay.

 

Created some stories to go along with the role play story. and a bunch more

 

Spec had this crazy idea of server events, and told me some of the stories and events he had setup, now iv never been an admin or joined a community before strayagaming, these stories were crazy in a good way, they matched Altis so well, and you guys went crazy for it. 

 

All i can say it spec keep doing what your doing, we know you love the community, and you do one hell of a job at it. Altis will still be my home and so will the cop force.

 

Keep it up man, the community love you!

[TrueBlue 891]

Nothing but love mate. Lead the way!! #MYMENTOR

[Ding0 52]

What They All Said.

And having basked in the amazingness that was a Spec admin mediation last night, I have nothing but awe and respect for the work you do mate!

I, back in the dim dark days of 56k or ADSL1 if you were lucky, remember what it was like to administer online communities and it was a much calmer, peaceful time. If you wanted low ping gaming you had to take your PC with your 17inch CRT (21" if you had muscles) monitor in your P plate mobile somewhere and meet gaming friends in person. Nowadays if I was to admin the banhammer would be falling so thick and fast I would be the only player left on the server .

To Spec, and all the other admins in this here fine community, keep the faith and the good work going, and keep supporting each other through the tough times. I feel your pain at being so tied up in administration that you actually can't get to enjoy what brought you here to begin with, which is the game itself . 

Hope to catch you on Patrol in the streets of Altis soon. 

[BoomChook 23]

we all love you spec and altis wouldnt be the same without u i look forward to seeing u everyday and i love u dearly we all do ur an amazing bloke

[Excel 827]

You were a bloody legend man you will always be remembered!

Best of luck for the future!

Regards,