Outfit Runners Needed for Planetside 247.

SuperMorto · 2012-01-02, 07:13 AM

The Outfit Runner:

Please read and relay back to your outfit leaders if you would like to take part in Planetside 247's outfit wars.

The outfit runner is a member of the "outfit" and has the ability to stream content to us here at 247. We can involve 3 outfit runners (bit like reporters) who also have the ability to switch between chat channels during play, i can imagine every outfit will have somebody who would love to do this, but please choose wisely. The role of the outfit runner is simple. It is to relay as much information as possible back to us here at 247 during and outfit war, without jeopardizing the outfits main gaols. We need to keep it as entertaining as possible. It is entirely up to the person and outfit how much info they give away, but a general idea of things will do. Then 247 can swap between the channels TR/VS/NC relaying back to the viewer what is happening on all 2/3 sides, and thus the war will unfold.

This may sound complicated at first but with a little practice we can make this happen. Also with the outfit runner being part of the outfit, it means he will have good reason not to give to much away, but on the flip side the outfits will all want to look good on screen, so its a choice. I can imagine all the outfits will allow different amounts and different kinds of info to be relayed back to 247. But this is what this idea is all about (and yes it gets me excited), The world will be able to watch how all the different outfits do things, and I can imagine they will become idolised by fans as your Ouitfit, the stream, PS2 and 247 get bigger. Also we will openly promote that Outfits have thier own stream, allowing people to follow them as their own team.

Please show this to your outfit leaders.

Thank you,

Morto.

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SgtMAD · 2012-01-02, 11:40 AM

I have led Ht for the last 8 years and if I ever had anyone trying to stream what we are up to,I would kick that friggin idiot immediately

SuperMorto · 2012-01-02, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by HtSgtMAD

I have led Ht for the last 8 years and if I ever had anyone trying to stream what we are up to,I would kick that friggin idiot immediately

Shame. But thanks for the input.

Xyntech · 2012-01-02, 01:36 PM

Obviously some outfits may want to avoid giving anyone a look at their tactics up close, but for those who are merely concerned with the fact that someone may use the live info to gain an advantage over them, maybe there could be some way to delay their "live" broadcast by ten minutes, thirty minutes, an hour, etc.

Think of it like TV shows. Some stuff is broadcast live, but some stuff is broadcast live with a delay. Additionally, dramas and comedies and shows like that are filmed and edited well in advance, but you still get that "live" sort of feeling in the sense that they are being broadcast for the first time. PS247 could do something similar by playing some prerecorded and edited videos that people make and submit.

The 247 could end up being a combination of the fact that the channel will always be live, in addition to a portion of the content being truly live (or live with a delay).

SuperMorto · 2012-01-02, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Xyntech

Obviously some outfits may want to avoid giving anyone a look at their tactics up close, but for those who are merely concerned with the fact that someone may use the live info to gain an advantage over them, maybe there could be some way to delay their "live" broadcast by ten minutes, thirty minutes, an hour, etc.

Think of it like TV shows. Some stuff is broadcast live, but some stuff is broadcast live with a delay. Additionally, dramas and comedies and shows like that are filmed and edited well in advance, but you still get that "live" sort of feeling in the sense that they are being broadcast for the first time. PS247 could do something similar by playing some prerecorded and edited videos that people make and submit.

The 247 could end up being a combination of the fact that the channel will always be live, in addition to a portion of the content being truly live (or live with a delay).

Good point Xyntech, and i will look at this more closely, but this is such early days, and people think we are going to just stream everything there is to know about a gamer/outfit. Take SC2 for instance, when 2 gamers come together and one is streaming I can guarantee that they will stop watching (well 99% of the time) This is called good sportsmanship, and thats what I want to promote here, and thats why I asked for a member of the outfit to do this. Ok yes we wont get them all, infact we wont get many, but the ones that do will make for some gaming/entertainment history in my eyes. And also if your outfit isnt creative enough to do the same thing every time they play, well.... PS247 doesnt want to know anyway.

The fact that PS2 is MMO, makes things a little more complicated as well, and yes I can imagine we can set a good delay on all the channels. And as you say maybe re-stream previous battles that were recorded in 2/3 views. But as this idea is so new I cant say how it will play out, and for people to be contributing like the follow above ^^ (like not at all) it makes me think will any help or take part. Well to be fair im sure they will, and when "so called outfit" isnt on the stream then so be it, your fail not mine.

247 Outfit wars will happen and there are plenty more active outfits out there, and there will be many more (including my own) to take part once PS2 comes out. And please remember this is a game "and not real life"

And a good outfit is one that evolves with time and progresses with the game.

SuperMorto · 2012-01-02, 01:55 PM

Maybe we can get some of the smaller less know Outfits in on this?

SuperMorto · 2012-01-02, 02:02 PM

Ive just had the most fantastic idea of all! I love this new none smoking brain of mine!

Bittermen · 2012-01-03, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by SuperMorto

I love this new none smoking brain of mine!

I'm trying to do the same.

ShockFC · 2012-01-04, 10:59 PM

I do stream, and I did stream in PS1, but I won't ever stream for any sort of outfit wars for the reasons that sgtMAD stated. Same goes for members of my outfit during such events.

SuperMorto · 2012-01-12, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by ShockFC

I do stream, and I did stream in PS1, but I won't ever stream for any sort of outfit wars for the reasons that sgtMAD stated. Same goes for members of my outfit during such events.

Thats cool, we will find outfits willing to go for it, for the game and community.

SteinB · 2012-01-12, 06:36 PM

The outfit I belong to is currently considering a streaming proposal in PS1. Our leadership has members that have the same concerns as those posted previously. Some like myself see the recruitment potential for getting more players interested in the game and finding outfits that suit them. A time delay on the broadcast may be necessary for some to be OK with this idea, and we would certainly have very strict rules on what our members broadcast. If we do decide to participate we'll have someone from the outfit contact you.

SuperMorto · 2012-01-13, 07:29 PM

Aww i love how you all come here to tell me you wont be taking part, its fantastic to see so many people willing to put the time in just to tell me they wont be taking part.

I thank you all! And remember, we can put a time delay on the stream geez.

ShockFC · 2012-01-13, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by SuperMorto

Aww i love how you all come here to tell me you wont be taking part, its fantastic to see so many people willing to put the time in just to tell me they wont be taking part.

I thank you all! And remember, we can put a time delay on the stream geez.

Perhaps they were just simply telling you they wont be taking part, but I'm explaining to you why. You are enthusiastic about your idea, but keep it realistic.

SuperMorto · 2012-01-14, 02:11 AM

So now i have a list of people who wont be taking part thanks

SuperMorto · 2012-01-15, 01:21 PM

One more thing I forgot to point out. Even if you don't take part in the Empire/Outfit wars, there is still no reason not to contribute to 247, we can promote your Outfit, show the videos on stream, give out URL's to your site etc. The idea in this thread is only 1 of the many we have for 247.

Thanks.