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Big events such as [[Zone Games]] attract hundreds of players for a single game and things can get hectic pretty quickly. Because of this a set of rules are enforced by [[@Alleg]]s and Event Staff to help ensure things go smoothly.
Big events such as [[Zone Games]] attract hundreds of players for a single game and things can get hectic pretty quickly. Because of this a set of rules are enforced by [[@Alleg]]s and Event Staff to help ensure things go smoothly.


This article does ''not'' apply to squad events like the [[Squad Tourney]].


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{{Important|'''Hands off the keyboard!'''


Before the game begins, ''please refrain from chatting'' unless asked a question by an @Alleg or Event staff. The organizers need to get the game off the ground and 100+ players typing make that difficult.


==Event Game Rules==
@Allegs ''will'' remove players from the game entirely, if required.}}
*Before the game begins, you are asked to refrain from chatting unless asked a question by an @Alleg or Event staff.
**The organizers need to get the game off the ground and a 100+ players typing make that difficult.
*Anyone typing unnecessarily will be force-disconnected from the game as a stern warning. Do NOT type unless you need to.
*@Allegs will remove players from the game entirely if they do not heed this warning.


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==FAQ==
==FAQ==
===How do I join an Event?===
Prior to an event, a poll is automatically issued to all players via [[ASGS]] asking if you will attend the event game. In order to play answer "Yes". If you're unsure, answer "Ask again later".
On the event day everyone who voted "Yes" in this poll will be automatically issued with a special event @TAG appended to their [[Callsign|callsign]].
There will be a special server set up, named something unique and clear such as '''ZONE GAME #4'''. You simply join that server then join the team which corresponds to the @TAG you have been assigned.
:<i>i.e. If you sign in and find your callsign is '''Joe_Bloggs@IC''' then you need to join the '''Iron Coalition''' (IC) team.</i>
===Where's my Tag?===
'''Q.''' I voted "yes" in the poll. How come I don't have a @TAG?
'''A.''' Only your "primary" [[Callsign|callsign]] will receive the event tag upon login regardless of which callsign placed the vote. Your "hiders" or alternate nicks will not receive the tag.
To see which of your callsigns is your primary, log into the [http://asgs.alleg.net/asgsnet/main.aspx ASGS Account Management] website and look at the list of "Active Callsigns". The first one listed is your primary.
===Can I join late?===
'''Q.''' I voted "no" in the poll but now am able to play. Can I join anyway?
'''A.''' Each event is different, and late joiners may not be allowed depending on unforeseen circumstances. The Event [[Zone Leads|Zone Leader]],and/or Event organizer, recognizable by the @Event tag manages late joiners of events.


===Why did I just get booted?===
{{FAQ|Can I join an event?|It is safe to assume you can join such events. If the game is not advertised to be "X vs World", it is safe to assume you can join either team; otherwise please join the X team if you are in the X group or the World team if you aren't.}}
'''Q.''' The game suddenly crashed and when I logged back on it told me I had a zero minute ban. What's going on?


'''A.''' Event Games have strict chatting rules to prevent unmanageable spam. Your 0min boot was a warning issued because you typed something that disrupted the organization of the game. Please remember to keep "All" chat clear, for commanders/@Allegs/Event organisers and let the game get started!
{{FAQ|The game is so unbalanced! Why is it one team has so few players?|Chances are this is a "X vs World" game, for some value of X. Imbalance ''is'' the point. Just join the team you are assigned to, sit back and enjoy the ride.}}


{{FAQ|The game suddenly crashed and when I logged back on it told me I had a zero minute ban. What's going on?|The Event staff asked not to chat for a moment. You elected to ignore this. This is your prize.


===I can't get in!===
Event Games have strict chatting rules to prevent unmanageable spam. Your 0min boot was a warning issued because you typed something that disrupted the organization of the game. Please remember to keep "All" chat clear, for commanders/@Allegs/Event organisers and let the game get started!}}
'''Q.''' I can't find the server / my game crashes when I join / I didn't get a @TAG issued / etc.
Please Help!


'''A.''' There should be a thread in the FAO [http://www.freeallegiance.org/forums/index.php?act=SF&s=&f=3 General Forum] where you can post your problem and volunteer staff will try and help you solve your problem.
{{FAQ|I can't find the server / my game crashes when I join / I didn't get a tag issued / etc. Please Help!|There should be a thread in the FAO [http://www.freeallegiance.org/forums/index.php?act{{=}}SF&s{{=}}&f{{=}}3 General Forum] where you can post your problem and volunteer staff will try and help you solve your problem.


Alternatively you could try logging into the [[IRC|IRC Allegiance chat channel]], or joining Teamspeak and get someone there to help you.  
Alternatively you could try logging into the [[IRC|IRC Allegiance chat channels]], or you could try joining [[Teamspeak]] and get someone there to help you.


PM's to the Event organizer, within game are discouraged, as 25 people without a TAG, or some other problem, sending a Private Message at once can be hectic to deal with.
PM's to the Event organizer, within game are discouraged, as 25 people without a TAG, or some other problem, sending a Private Message at once can be hectic to deal with.}}


==Related Articles==
==Related Articles==

Latest revision as of 01:37, 24 January 2010

Big events such as Zone Games attract hundreds of players for a single game and things can get hectic pretty quickly. Because of this a set of rules are enforced by @Allegs and Event Staff to help ensure things go smoothly.

This article does not apply to squad events like the Squad Tourney.


Important.png
 Important! Hands off the keyboard!

Before the game begins, please refrain from chatting unless asked a question by an @Alleg or Event staff. The organizers need to get the game off the ground and 100+ players typing make that difficult.

@Allegs will remove players from the game entirely, if required.

FAQ

Q. Can I join an event?
A. It is safe to assume you can join such events. If the game is not advertised to be "X vs World", it is safe to assume you can join either team; otherwise please join the X team if you are in the X group or the World team if you aren't.


Q. The game is so unbalanced! Why is it one team has so few players?
A. Chances are this is a "X vs World" game, for some value of X. Imbalance is the point. Just join the team you are assigned to, sit back and enjoy the ride.


Q. The game suddenly crashed and when I logged back on it told me I had a zero minute ban. What's going on?
A. The Event staff asked not to chat for a moment. You elected to ignore this. This is your prize.

Event Games have strict chatting rules to prevent unmanageable spam. Your 0min boot was a warning issued because you typed something that disrupted the organization of the game. Please remember to keep "All" chat clear, for commanders/@Allegs/Event organisers and let the game get started!


Q. I can't find the server / my game crashes when I join / I didn't get a tag issued / etc. Please Help!
A. There should be a thread in the FAO General Forum where you can post your problem and volunteer staff will try and help you solve your problem.

Alternatively you could try logging into the IRC Allegiance chat channels, or you could try joining Teamspeak and get someone there to help you.

PM's to the Event organizer, within game are discouraged, as 25 people without a TAG, or some other problem, sending a Private Message at once can be hectic to deal with.


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