In reply to Sir Walter (msg # 160):

I'm not sure about Vince either. I know he's been trying to sell his house and move since Rob passed. Maybe that's what's going on, not sure. Starting to get worried about him.

Well, I was kind of hoping for some interaction with the Captain, but Sharik can probably start the meeting minutes and he can chime in whenever he gets back.  I do hope that Vo's player is doing all right; the mind does funny things when there is no data and radio silence... :D

I'll try to get an IC post up in a bit.

I sent him an email, not sure it will help, he doesn't check it often. Hope he's okay.

In reply to Sylvester Jinx (msg # 163):

He's not logged into the site since 14 October. That's concerning.

In reply to Inderpal Kumar (msg # 164):

I sent him a few emails too, but he doesn't check often.

Still no reply from Vince.

In reply to Sylvester Jinx (msg # 166):

I called a phone number that is supposed to be Vince's, but no one answered but a machine, no reply. Starting to worry about him.

I have added another link to the post in the Longshot thread, with a version of the floor plan that includes only (I think) the fixed infrastructure that will not move when doing the renovations to add the weapons bay (and other changes). Is it important which way the weapons bay faces? Easiest looks like putting it behind the existing cargo doors on the lower deck. If it needs to face forward, then lower deck where the repair drones were.

After creating the infrastructure only floor plan, I went to do some expermental layouts. That started with trying to verify what scale to use. It turns out that the scale used for the existing floor plan details is not at all consistent. I calculate 1127 squares across all 3 decks. To round things a bit, assume an extra 73 squares for content that is not part of the deck plans. Things like the turrets, landing gear, and maybe some 'buldges' for fuel storage. That brings the total to 1200 squares. For a 600 Ton hull, that is 2 squares per (displacement) ton, or 0.5 dT per square. However, the space shown as used for various features is radically different.

The launch bay is supposed to be 24T, but it consumes 84 squares. That is 0.29dT/sq. This should also be one of the buldges, since the launch bay should be more than one 'block' high to have room.
The fuel processors are supposed to be 4T, but they consume 18 squares. 0.22dT/sq
The medical bay, staterooms, mess, and rec room all seem to be about 1dT/sq. The 'about', is because technically the space used for the hallway should be counted as part of the rooms.
The main bridge is supposed to be 20T. It is shown consuming 25 squares, but if counter measures and enhanced signal processing are included, that gets close to 1dT/sq, the same as the staterooms.
The full engineering spaces, right out to the outer edge of the hull, is 171 squares. Reduce that by 31 squares for fuel storage and hull.  The jump drive, power plant and maneuver drive total to 98T. Include another 5T for sensors, 20T for shield gets to 123T in 140 squares. Not too far off the 1dT/sq.

So average should be about .5dT/sq, and I see from .22 to 1dT/square. A significant range for something like floor plans.

In reply to Sylvester Jinx (msg # 167):

Did he have any health issues that we know of?

None other than Bi-Polar disorder and OCD. I could try to call again. I'm sure it is a waste of time though.

He's okay! Vince is okay, he's been slammed apparently, trying to talk with him tomorrow morning!!! I talked to I guess who is his roommate and she said he's fine! I'll see when he'll be back.

Good to hear that he is alright!

In reply to Sylvester Jinx (msg # 172):

I hope he is alright. But what does it mean "he's been slammed"? Drunk?

Work, she said he's been working 12 hour days. I couldn't reach him this morning, I'll try again.

In reply to Sylvester Jinx (msg # 175):

I talked to Vince this morning, he IS Vonon/Varca! ;-). He is working to sell his house and working, and getting ready to start a new job, going to school for two months. He said he'd try to log on and speak to us, but the stalker, Loren, has him pretty upset and he's having difficulty logging on. GM will need to NPC him.

In reply to Sylvester Jinx (msg # 176):

I'm really, really sorry guys. I've been working long weeks all year, with the threat of a shut-down hanging over our heads ... and then Rob's passing ... and issues with the Admins after that ... and finding out how pissed off this Loren guy got at me for something I said IN CHARACTER, and I had no idea how disturbed upset he was, 'cuz he never talked to me! (but that's on him, not me)....

I'm just kinda soured on the whole RPoL-thing right now.

So, on top of getting the house ready for sale -- and getting ready to move out -- I've finally decided to "pull the trigger" (and only John knows how funny me saying that is -- Just don't talk about it here, John! and have joined the local Sherrif's Department.  I'm looking at 4 months of Academy time, now, on top of everything else.

I've made some really great friends here at RPoL -- and I'm sure missing them will likely bring me back -- but for right now I gotta take a break.

Already regretting this,
     Vince T.

Good luck with the Sheriff's Department Vince.

You take care.

Alright, it is with deepest regret to announce that this game will be closing. There was a hope to continue the game after the passing of Starmaster but with Vince leaving, I find after discussion that it would be better to close it now.

Good luck everyone and hope that you will be able to continue playing online.

In reply to Sir Walter (msg # 179):

I was afraid this would happen. If anyone decides to try a new Traveller game, let me know! zagygthemad. tigger1tom@yahoo.com. Hope to play with you all again soon! Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Gaming!

In reply to Sir Walter (msg # 179):

Thank you very much for running this. Wishing everyone all the best for future.

Thank you, @Sir Walter, for running this game.

I'll admit that I (like Sylvester) was worried that the game might not work out with Vonon's extended absence.  I know I needed (but couldn't sustain) a higher posting/participation rate and the rest of the players deserve better (especially from the ones that are supposed to be leading (which would be Vo and Shar).

@Everyone, it has been an honor and a pleasure playing with all of you; I have loved playing Sharik and have always had a blast interacting with the rest of the crew.

Especially @Indy - I'll freely admit that I when I first created Sharik, I never envisioned that there would be anyone out there she'd fully commit her life to, but Indy isn't just anyone to her.  So, thank you for that!

Thanks again, @Everyone!  Best of luck in your future endeavors and adventures, take care, and Stay Safe!  And I hope that one day we can play together again someday.

Thanks. To bad I am not good enough to make the book enthralling enough that you can't put it down until the very end.

Despite the challenge, I am going to miss Nate and the rest of you.

In reply to Sir Walter (msg # 179):

Good luck lads. It was pleasure to play with you bunch.

In reply to Sharik Kaagira (msg # 182):

Thanks very much. You were great too.