ChrisRid
-
Posts
862 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
33
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Store
Posts posted by ChrisRid
-
-
+1 and confirming my referral
When I first joined the staff team I remember Toddd being really helpful, giving me tips & tricks both in playing the game and also while I learned to become a better staff member myself (as he was a higher-up in the staff team at the time). He was always enthusiastic and full of energy, actively engaging with the community in character and also through hosting events and staffing in general. He has always been friendly and trustworthy throughout my time on the server, and I have based with him many times alongside other long-standing members of the community, showing he has good relations here. I have also traded high-value collectables, showing that he is trustworthy and will honour his word. Even since his resignation a couple of months ago, we still have a laugh now and then on the server and he has still been active throughout, showing his ongoing commitment and dedication to Garnet. Normally I would comment on aspects of an application but I don't think I need to given Toddd's previous work and time served on the server.
I would like to address the fact that Todd may have had a rocky past with a few people, I personally haven't seen that side of him and I can only speak for myself and my own personal interactions which have all been really good. I do remember when he resigned after being demoted for (from what I understand) miss-interpreting a rule, and at the time I got the sense that he had lost his sense of pride and perhaps felt embarrassed by the incident which lead to his resignation. I don't know all of the facts but I was speaking with him around the time and he seemed really down about it, but he never stopped playing and remained in the community which takes a strength of character. I have always said that I believe people can and do change regardless, and (this may be controversial) but I have seen toxicity and mistakes made in the staff team for which no demotions have been made, the likes of which I have never seen from Toddd myself.
Overall I think it would be great for you to return to the team and so I wish you the best of luck
Edit:
I won’t change anything I have said as my response is what I knew at the time of posting, but it appears that there are things I didn’t know or haven’t seen when I gave my referral and my +1. In fact I actually thought those comments were jokes initially and I’m a bit taken back by some of the things people have said. I’m actually a little embarrassed to have given my referral given the circumstances and I now question how well I know others. I think you need to address some of these issues….
-
1
-
-
Neutral for now….
The main thing holding me back from making this a +1 is what you’ve said about “Why we should choose you over other applicants?”. If you were to sit down, spend some time thinking about it and tell us what makes you stand out above the rest in some detail with some great examples of things you may have done before to demonstrate such qualities, then I’d like to make a decision at that point about whether to give you a +1.
So to be clear, I’m not making a decision either way yet, but giving you the opportunity to really express yourself and show what could make you a great staff member, as I feel you’re looking in the right direction but yet to walk forwards, so to speak
-
1
-
-
-1
This is a big -1 from me. You haven’t even met some of the most basic requirements in your application, which I would normally forgive but this is your third application and you should have taken into consideration all previous criticism when you wrote this one. You have also lied about making previous applications. On top of that you have a ban on record for Mass NLR which you didn’t mention and admitted to going to a server and RDMing without explaining why and/or how you have changed since then, as though you feel it’s somehow acceptable and not worth discussing. You don’t have access to a microphone or Teamspeak either which isn’t good.
I would continue but I feel I’m putting more effort into my response than you have put in to your application so I’ll end it here…..
-
58 minutes ago, ShankNinja said:
@Actavis_Medicine or someone on this thread to find the Anti-Cheat program that stops noclipping, since that appears to be the issue here (after wondering for over a week what the problem is).
You’ve just reminded me of something I saw quite a long time ago when I set up a private prop hunt server with the guys I used to work with.
At the time I watched loads of videos on YouTube as I had no clue what I was doing and one of them was about some basic serverside scripts to check for basic cheats. The script that the guy was explaining was checking for when people inject code to allow client side lua files to be run, and he explained how to check if it’s been enabled and auto-kick or ban if it happens.
From what I remember it was only a few lines of code. It won’t block everything but simple and common things like this maybe? That I could get behind if it’s not already been done for sure. I’ve tried finding it but I’ll have a proper look when I get home from work.
-
1
-
-
22 minutes ago, TheDudeAbidesV2 said:
looks good though I didn't figure we could use props that weren't whitelisted.
I thought the same thing in fairness and did the same as you Abides, but I just re-read the original post…
On 5/17/2022 at 7:17 PM, Nutter said:Arenas cannot be built with assets that do not currently exist on the server
This would open up some other opportunities if it’s whatever assets are on the server (including blacklist but without additional downloads). I’d be up for making another submission if that’s the case and if more suggestions are welcome?
-
+1
Fantastic application, I really like what you’ve said about why you’d like to become staff with an emphasis on helping new players and going the extra mile. You’ve been a good laugh in game and I’ve never had any issues with you. Only having a short jail isn’t bad as far as previous offences go (everyone starts somewhere and we all make mistakes) plus you seem to be keen to help the server. You meet the age requirements so don’t worry about being 14, it’s maturity that’s key. I think that overall you’d be a welcome member to the staff team from what I’ve seen and through your application and so I wish you the best of luck
-
1
-
-
-1
I like the idea in general but it’s the implementation that I feel is the biggest issue. If it were possible to accurately identify cheaters without falsely flagging innocent players then I’d be all for it, but even the best and most expensive anti-cheat software has flaws, workarounds, etc as seen in so many videos online. I think the experienced staff have done a fantastic job so far of identifying cheaters and the current system works. So unfortunately it’s a -1 from me for now.
-
+1
This is a fantastic application, one of the best I’ve seen! I especially like that you’ve said you try to help new players and are willing to go the extra mile to help them set up a base and help them get started, showing a genuine care for the community. You’ve always been decent and a good laugh from what I can remember. You have a really good number of hours on the server, and only a verbal warning in terms of previous offences is noteworthy! I will say to be careful not to push yourself for the 5-6 hours a day on top of your full time job, I do this sometimes myself and lag the next day at work haha! But I do like your ambition. I think that overall this is an awesome application and I think that you would be a good part of the staff team and so I wish you the best of luck!
-
1
-
-
+1
I think I’ve met you a few times in game and you seem pretty decent, I’ve never had any issues with you. You have a good reference with good hours and no bans on record, which shows your maturity and willingness to try and do what’s right by following the rules. While your application (paragraphs) isn’t amongst the strongest I’ve seen, I like the points that you have made about your commitment and willingness to help other players and the community as a whole. It’s also noteworthy that you said you applied back in 2017, so you’ve been around for quite some time. I think you could be a good addition to the staff team and so I wish you the best of luck!
-
1
-
-
-1
I do really like the idea and it would be awesome to have movie nights (watching a film on Netflix as you say). The reason for the -1 is that obviously someone will need to be signed in and paying for an account in order for it to be usable, which opens up a whole world of potential issues. I like the idea though.
-
Who would have thought that the Garnet Gaming logo makes a great PvP arena? This is my entry for a 1v1 - 3v3 arena! 50 props exactly.
I also took a quick clip of me mowing down some combine for a laugh
https://streamable.com/rdebm9
-
3
-
1
-
1
-
-
I seriously did a double-take this morning when I woke up and saw the retired blob next to your name on the staff discord! Then a third and fourth.... I refused to believe it
You are honestly one of the best staff members that I know. The first time I became staff (in mid 2021) I remember the advice and support you gave me while I was learning and slowly improving myself. Fast forward to when I came back as staff a second time after moving home and changing jobs, and I was absolutely thrilled that you were the one to train me!
I appreciate you saying I was one of your best trainees but I had to learn that from somewhere and your continued support to myself and others has helped shaped us into the staff members that we are now. Thank you!
I can totally understand why you're burnt out of DarkRP because you always went above and beyond in every aspect of staffing, even while on LOA! Your total commitment to the server was incredible, and showed that you genuinely cared and wanted to continue to make this a better place for everyone.
I'm genuinely sad that you have retired, but on the bright side perhaps this will give you the break that you needed and allow you to enjoy your time actually playing on the server? Or allow you time to do things IRL without distraction? Whatever you end up focusing on, I just wish you the absolute best in your journey and I'll always be around to have a laugh or chat
-
+1
Absolutely makes sense, and hopefully it’s a quick fix to allow CCs to be able to rob the bank.
-
3 minutes ago, KoiFish said:
1. Using the term "I'm going to rape you" targeted at women can be very misogynistic considering its an issue that effects primarily women.
Men are victims too, I’m not sure what gender has to do with anything? This isn’t fair and neglects any thoughts for men struggling with this, creating a problem in its self.
6 minutes ago, KoiFish said:2. There's already examples of in rp language that is against the rules (transphobia) why is it not okay to be transphobic but it is okay for there to be a game mechanic where you can yell "I'm going to rape you" directly to a woman? (Who could be suffering from ptsd for that very reason)
The sound effects are literally just that, sound effects, not someone’s voice. Plus they are random sound effects so it’s not actually possible to directly attack someone with a specific sound anyway. It’s just random audio clips depicting a crazed hobo, not someone worth listening to.
Of course targeted attacks (of any kind) are considered harassment and there are already strict rules surrounding that, alongside racism, sexism, homophobia etc.
Remember your talking about an old school sound effect which is played at random by a character who is depicted as mad / crazed / not in any sane state of mind.
I stand by everything I said earlier.
-
1
-
4
-
-
-1
I do understand what your saying, and if anything like this was said out of character would be totally inappropriate. However this is DarkRP, and as such it's humour is dark. Bare in mind that this server is FAR more tame than others I have played on. We have very strict rules around inappropriate behaviour out of character to ensure people feel safe to play on the server.
To suggest that something should be removed because someone feels "triggered" would only serve to set a precedent for other aspects of DarkRP. Remember that drugs also ruin lives, and yet there are 4 separate jobs involving drugs? Gang violence destroys so many young peoples lives and creates a vicious circle for the next generation, yet there are 12 job roles involving gangs. Burglaries and robberies leave people with serious lasting psychological illnesses like PTSD, but there are 15+ raiding classes. So perhaps these should be removed too? These are also very serious problems which have lasting deep effects on people.
Many people in the past have protested against games such as GTA, or Postal, etc; and yet they are still around. If it's not your kind of humour then perhaps find something better suited to your tastes?
-
2
-
2
-
-
-1
I'll give a totally unbiased response without taking into account other peoples responses:
- I have never seen you online or have no memory of you, which depending on how many hours you've been active recently, could actually be a good thing as it means you're keeping out of trouble. If you don't have a lot of recent hours however, that might explain things too.
- With regards to staffing you said "I know what I am doing" but you were unable to give definitive answers to both the number of bans you've had, and the number of warns you've had, which you should be able to find quite easily. I don't actually expect ex-staff to remember all the commands, and to be honest most active staff use key binds too anyway, but your confidence doesn't match the vagueness of your answers, and the answers can be found with a little effort. Being over-confident is far worse and more dangerous than being under-confident in my experience.
- Given that you said you have a history of bans for "various reasons", I think it's important for you to show that you recognise what you have done wrong in the past and how you have changed since those offences. People can absolutely change over time, but in order to prove it (to me at least) I'd be looking to see complete honesty, an understanding of wrongdoing, and a continued improvement of behaviour over a decent period of time, with no excuses. When I say 'excuses' I mean for example throwing nerve gas so recklessly as to have "killed a lot of civilians" is pure stupidity in my book and I won't accept 'accidental' as an excuse.
- Your playtime is interesting. Considering you were staff previously, I'm confused as to why you only have 70 hours? That's about 2.3 hours a day if divided over the one month you have staffed before, showing no recent activity. It also conflicts with your answer to "How much time do you have to contribute to the role?" to which you answered "All the time needed" which doesn't reflect the 2.3 hours a day average? Remembering this includes weekends and holidays etc.
- As you said you were previously moderator, could you explain a little more about your time staffing on the server, problems you encountered and how you overcame them, as well as why you decided to leave the staff team after only a month? Previously staffing on the server is a massive point that could really boost your application, so don't rush past it!
- Following on from having staffed previously on the server, I'm a little concerned as to why you have no references? There are staff members that have literally joined this month which I would happily endorse in a future application if they had to suddenly leave, so I don't believe it's about time served as staff. Was there anyone that perhaps you haven't asked, but might be happy to give a +1 on your application? Maybe reach out to them if so?
- You haven't read the staff rules. As a returning staff member, this is quite frankly embarrassing!
My best advice is to try and build up a decent number of recent hours on the server and engage with the rest of the community in a positive way. Then if at a later date you are still keen to join the staff team, you could use this alongside a decent and well-written application (taking everything said into account) and maybe with a couple of decent references?
-
1
-
11 minutes ago, Vortex1 said:
+1
Update time woohoo!
Did you make that GIF? Looks like he's in the apartments of the Hometown 1999 map
-
+1
I just realised that it has music too! This is seriously awesome, I love it!
-
Awesome edit man! Love it!
It makes me want to see what MRP is all about, but then again, it also reminds me I'll die in the first few seconds of the round haha 
-
Fantastic update!
I’m sure a lot of people will be glad that the police warden can now build in the jail cells, I’m looking forward to seeing the creative designs! Only yesterday someone decorated it to look like an insane asylum which was cool!
Out of interest, how does the money / XP from the crack manufacturer compare to the meth manufacturer now? Sounds like this could be a decent bet for grinding.
Super happy about the printer timers too! This benefits both the farmers (like me) and the raiders who could potentially grab a bigger reward for successfully raiding someone! Awesome
The vending machine prices make a lot of sense, as do the updates to the hitman system too.
Fantastic work as always
-
1
-
1
-
-
I believe @Shin_Tsukimi has already spoken with @time about this and said that I needed to make a donation support post in order to verify the origin of the credits
I bought Shin Tsukimi 100,000 premium points for TTT on Saturday 14/05/2022 through the Garnet Store (entering Shin's Steam ID). I used 10 of the 11 credits that I had in my account to purchase this for Shin. I took a screenshot at the time to show Shin that I was buying it for him (and not me) just in case of any issues.Shin asked me to provide a transaction ID for the initial purchase of the credits, which is where things get a little confusing because the credits that I bought this with were given to me by Garnet for winning a screen-art competition (link below). I won a total of 30 credits, of which I gifted DarkRP VIP to someone as part of my own competition, and then bought Shin 100,000 premium on TTT using the remaining 10. The additional 1 credit (I said I had 11 in my account before I bought this) was spare from one of my previous purchases and is still in my account.
This is the actual origin of the credits that I bought the TTT 100,000 premium points for Shin, but in case it made things any easier, I made a purchase of 10 credits about a month ago and gave Shin that transaction ID in case it could speed things up a bit (if you're wondering what the transaction ID was for). I used the 10 credits from that transaction to buy a couple of things for myself over the Easter sale.
Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. I assume @Nutter would need to confirm that this is the case in order to proceed as I can't provide a transaction ID for the credits used
I'm aware he's on LOA at the moment though...
-
On 5/13/2022 at 9:19 PM, KingMash said:
I decided to stay because I value old style DarkRP were RP actually matters. I really have a strong dislike for other RP servers that have these anime characters flying around with lightsabers and bases that are so insane that you have no chance in hell raiding it.
I think KingMash mostly summed it up for me!
I played DarkRP many years ago when GMod looked completely different and every DarkRP server was almost completely vanilla, it was a totally different world to the servers of today. Back then, it was certainly more chaotic but you were still able to meet decent people and set up a gun store together and have a good laugh. So fast-forward to today and after playing many different servers, I guess Garnet has done the best job of striking a balance between classic vanilla DarkRP but with enough addons to keep the player base happy. That aside, the community is fantastic here! There's some truly awesome people here which I look forward to chatting to and having a laugh with when I'm online.
-
3
-
-
+1
Totally agree, this makes a lot of sense
-
Suggestion
in Denied
+1
It would be awesome to have more fonts, plus I think that I’m getting a few errors in console with the current fonts so a general cleanup / update would be good too.
-[Tax Collector]- Moderator Application
in Accepted
Posted · Edited by ChrisRid
Updated to +1 (read rules)
+1 (changed to +1 having now read the staff rules)
As I have said previously, you have a reasonable application and I like some of the reasons that you have given in wanted to become a staff member on the server. From what I can remember you've always been a good laugh in-game and I can't remember having any issues with you at all. You said that you had a ban previously but I checked the ban logs and I can't see anything on record, so you are of good character which is great. I can't fault anything else with your application and I too love drinking coffee and playing games, so with that in mind I wish you the best of luck!