TAC Report # 94 (2003-06-20)

This report was submitted by AD Marcin Szydlowski


Introduction
     Hello all. Let me think how can I start this report. Hmmm? Oh, I got it. So...
     Week of great changes. I have hired two new Tactical Coordinators and Command Attaché (approved by GA Ronin and HA Priyum, pending approval of SA Astatine). For more information check specified section of my report. They have already started their working and working at 120% to help me with TAC3K. Yes, we are closer than ever, only 42 missions to go. I will be very happy to see, TAC3K achieve in June. No, not July but June. Is it possible? Of course.
     I have also resummed work on Tactical Manual version 3.0. After reading it again and again, I have decided to completly rewrite it. I am like 5% done and after writing this report, I am going to work on it again. Thanks to Philo for helping me with grammar and doind additional spelling/grammar check. Also thanks for giving his suggestions and updates.
     Also, we started working on mission creation tutorials. Philo will work on TIE, I will work on XvT/BoP and RogueWing is already working on XWA tutorial. I am not sure about his progress, but last time I checked he was finishing it. So expect AlliED tutorial very soon. What's more, I will create a set of FAQs. From general ones to mission creation ones. This will allow us to adress most common question asked by membership.
     From other news. Well. #tac owner has been changed. Because I am still waiting for Undernet to revoke my #ehpl owner status (it has been transfered to non-EH person), my soon to be appointed CA, Philo has taken control of #tac from the hands of Mark Schueler. I would like to thank Mark for his month of work as channel manager.
     And our SCO is back. I didn't manage to talk to him yet, but I am sure he will be back to duty ASAP and we will get another package of patches :) Welcome back Ender :)

Tactical Database back online
     Very special thanks to Colonel Absolut Vodka, I have succesfully transfered Tactical Database, to new location. Check Tactical Message Board for more info, or check this link to visit our database.
     There is only one problem remaining but it is not critical and does not affect testers and engineers. I will try to fix that problem very soon.

CA:TAC selected, pending XO approval
     I have decided to appoint LC Philo as my Command Attaché. He was key player of Tactical Office, serving as TCC:TIE. And he did really great (you can check number of TIE missions/battles released recently). He is also TM Prof and experienced mission designer. I will need to teach him some things, but I am pretty sure he will do great. Congrats Philo.

EH Poland Meeting III: 11-14 July 2003
     I have mailed domain article to GA Ronin. You can also check main EH message board for more info, or wait for GA Ronin to add this article to EH domain :) Also, you can mail me for more information. Cya there :)

New location of message boards
     Minos is still down so our COMM decided to move message boards to new location. They are available here. Make sure to update your favourites :)

TCCs appointed
     With promotion of LC Philo, I have decided to appoint another CA:TAC candidate as TCC:TIE. Congrats to LC Styles our experienced tester and engineer. Also, new TCC:XvT is LCM Apophis Kuma. I am sure, they will both do great and provide us with new battles and missions. With help from me and Philo, I am sure they will have no problems. Afterall, Tactical Database management is not so hard :)

Mission Creation Courses
     Here are stats and urls for all mission creation courses:

     TCC:TIE, LC Philo is also planning next version of Tie mission designing (TM/2). Vetaran TIE mission designers, feel free to email him with your ideas and suggestions. :)


TAC3K countdown!
     Tactical Database is not working properly yet, so no new battles this week. We need only 42 to reach TAC3K! Good work Tactical Staff, keep it up!

New course proposed to Training Officer
     I have proposed new IWATS course to Training Officer. Tactical Staff course (TAC). It would contain basic and advanced mission on how to be good testers, engineer, coordinator and head coordinator. It wil also explain different options of Tactical Database. It will be required when applying on every Tactical Office position. Right now I am waiting on Training Officer, to reply and tell me what he thinks about this idea.

Tactical Office Person of the Week:
     Congrats to Locke Setzer, on being TAC's PotW. As nominated by TCC:XWA:
         I nominate Locke Setzer for PotW, he is bugging me something shocking about stuff to test and he does them all well and quick with excellent Beta Reports. I pray i get more stuff for him to test soon.

     Current standings:

  • Locke Setzer - 2

Tac Office Status:

  • EH Mission Compendium:
    • Total missions: 2958 (+16)
      • Battles: 455
      • Free Missions: 512
  • Tactical Database:
    • TIE Division:
      • No Report
    • XvT/BoP Division
      • No Report
    • XWA Division:
      • In Queue: None
      • Under Testing: 8
      • Under Correction: 1
      • Final Check: None
      • Total: 9
  • Tactical Roster:
    • TIE: 14
    • XvT: 19
    • BoP: 17
    • XWA: 13

Mission Creation Corner
     Noone submitted anything this week.

Final word:
     My office is always open. I don't do any businnes on IRC, but I ALWAYS reply to questions and suggestions. What do I mean by EH bussiness. Here's example: "Mike, please award me my mission MoT-rh", and other things like that.
     If you have question and I am not available, try joining #tac and ask there or use mail. Ultimately you can use Mission Creation Forum :)


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