Looking for a crew (Pirate)

Magyar_Republic

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Im looking for a crew to help man the Pathfinder VI.

I will need 5 captains, 20 gunners, and 40 on call repair people.

This is to ensure smooth operation during all hours.

If you want to make your living in space, and not be restricted to milk runs and basically AFK gameplay, this is for you.

Activities:

Hunting
Cargo Missions
Piracy
Warp Transport

In the event of a warp transport, we will behave with decorum towards our passenger(s), and do nothing to harm them or their goods. Transport will be limited to Planet to Planet, including CP, Monria, and CND.

For all purposes this vessel should be considered pirate. I see no reason to hold that back. I believe in fun play, and I dont believe in restricting how people have fun. If someones idea of fun is to shoot other people down, fine by me. This is a video game, and I treat it that way.


Buy In:

Captain: 5000 PED
Gunner: 1000 PED
Repair: 100 PED

This initial investment is tied up in the ship for 1 year. During which time you are free to engage in whatever acts you wish, as long as the ship is repaired at the end of the day.

You may withdraw your investment after the year is up in full.

I reserve the right to remove anyone from the ship who compromises its mission due to negligence. You pay for your negligence with your deposit.

Negligence is defined as: Purposefully leaving the ship in a destroyed state. Purposefully depleting the warp drive and forcing the crew to incur undue hardship. Purposefully leaving the ship in an out of the way location, forcing time to be wasted on extended retrieval. Generally being an asshole to your crew by doing things that limit their enjoyment of the ship.

Initial investment funds go to upgrading SI and fitting the ship with advanced weaponry.

Maiden voyage is 10/31/15. Final voyage under this term is 10/31/16. Re-investment of funds is welcome. Terms will remain the same.

More details to come, however this initial announcement should suffice to let everyone know where I stand and what the mission of the ship is.
 
Good luck and let the games begin (or should that say flames :))
 
2. Since you are very clear about using game mechanics to legally get your hands on other people's stuff, how can you guarantee you won't run away with my money using the all-trades-are-final policy? Do I receive any sort of collateral?

Because I was very clear and honest about my intentions from the getgo. I held nothing back, and have behaved quite honorably in my declaration of intent.

Its my ship. If you're using my ship, you are the one who puts up collateral. Not me. Common sense.

I'd say more, but let's be honest here. You're not interested in the effort. You're interested in putting up a message on a forum and trying to sound clever.

You dont sound clever.

Actually, its attitudes like this that made me decide to go pirate. Im going to be clear: I find online whining disgusting. I find the sense of entitlement people exhibit on forums like this equally disgusting. What exactly do you think the world owes you that you can play the part of the victim when you do not deserve to?
 
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I won't book transport in a ship that also engages in piracy. You have to make up your mind which side you want to play on.
 
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Your honourable intent as a pirate is noted. Your ship will be on the shoot on sight list. May your SI protect you :)

Cheers
Bjorn Longstaff
Captain and owner Starfinder XXI
SI 64000
 
Its my ship. If you're using my ship, you are the one who puts up collateral. Not me. Common sense

I have to agree with Skeptik.
Anybody can use a ship but not hold the deed! So how can you ask for collateral when you dont give anything in return?
What is stopping you from keeping the 49k ped you are looking for and kicking people out of the captain or gunner list?
What will the 5000 ped investment give in return? will the captains and gunners get a share of all profits from the ship?
 
What will the 5000 ped investment give in return? will the captains and gunners get a share of all profits from the ship?

Yeah.

The crew keeps whatever profits are made on each run. The deposit exists solely to ensure that the ship is not stacked with people who intend to idle during combat and inconvenience other participants.

If they like it, and find themselves making money, great. They can opt to re-invest in a year. If they dont like it, and find themselves not recouping their investment, they are entitled to a full refund at the end of the year.

My only caveat is they dont deliberately try to fuck with other crewmembers or compromise the integrity of the ship.

Very easy pirate rules to follow: You sail, you get part of the plunder. You screw up, you walk the plank (ie: You are removed from guest list, and we will find a replacement. Thank you for your interest. There will be no refunds for slackers and spies.)

Is that easy enough to follow, or am I being obtuse?
 
Woh woh, think about this.

When space updates, it will be all out warfare, even the ships that claim not to be pirates will HAVE to fight.

Is it better to be on the side that is winning or losing?

Pirates will win it is only a matter of time.

Big money or big mouth? You'll have to outbuy the universe to dominate it.


Your honourable intent as a pirate is noted. Your ship will be on the shoot on sight list.

That's what I mean.
 
Big money or big mouth? You'll have to outbuy the universe to dominate it.

I think you may be surprised at how many people would enjoy doing something like this. This is basically just fun gameplay. A refreshing change from the level of seriousness that this game is usually approached with.
 
Although im no fan of pirates or piracy myself, I think this is a very good idea.. If this becomes a reality im sure it will be a very fun experience for those involved and that it will soon be a well known and dreaded vessel in the universe.

Best of luck with the project.
 
How much SI on your ship ?

Good luck :)
 
I have to say that since a privateer is one of the slowest things in space, (when not warping) it does not make a very good pirating platform when even a sliep can outrun you. Hunting is a different matter ofc, but given the generally poor loot returns, I can't see that repaying the huge payments that you are asking of people. and what about ammo and rep. supplies? do you provide that or are you just asking people to pay you for the privilege of shooting there own ammo and burning there own RK's and wire?

Why do you think anyone is going to do that when they can do it at no upfront cost on any other active ship? Basically, you just want people to pay you to upgrade your ship in exchange for no guaranteed return.
 
Will try and reply when I stop laughing…:lolup::laugh::lolup::laugh:
For all purposes this vessel should be considered pirate. I see no reason to hold that back. I believe in fun play, and I dont believe in restricting how people have fun. If someones idea of fun is to shoot other people down, fine by me. This is a video game, and I treat it that way..
No... it is not just a video game...it is a real cash economy, why would anyone allow a mugger to offer them safe escort home for pay?
So you want crew to pay for the chance to go pirate and throw away their in-game rep.
A heads up – they can go pirate for the price of a quad, and no need to split anything with you or the crew.

Missions are coming in space… I have no doubt you aim to ‘make a killing’.. but will people really trust a pirate to divide the spoils equally ?
Come to that how will you and your crew know what any gunner looted ? How will you know what they got while you were not logged in.
Who pays for the ammo the gunner? Or you ? or the whole crew?
Who pays the repair costs?
Buy In:
Captain: 5000 PED
Gunner: 1000 PED
Repair: 100 PED
This initial investment is tied up in the ship for 1 year. During which time you are free to engage in whatever acts you wish, as long as the ship is repaired at the end of the day.
You may withdraw your investment after the year is up in full. .
If my Maths is correct you want the crew to pay for your ship and it’s upgrades (I see no mention of how much you are putting into this, or what percentage ownership investment you will retain. You hold the deed and they have to ‘trust’ a pirate to be honest with them… Really? ?
You want repair crew to pay you for a service they can get with many other spaceships for FREE.
You want them available ‘on call’, as opposed to being able to skill at a time of their own choosing, are you mad ?To help protect your vessel at their own expense and cover the expense of repairs in the event you engage in battle, with perhaps a small part of the spoils in return.
I reserve the right to remove anyone from the ship who compromises its mission due to negligence. You pay for your negligence with your deposit.
Negligence is defined as: Purposefully leaving the ship in a destroyed state. Purposefully depleting the warp drive and forcing the crew to incur undue hardship. Purposefully leaving the ship in an out of the way location, forcing time to be wasted on extended retrieval. Generally being an asshole to your crew by doing things that limit their enjoyment of the ship.
Initial investment funds go to upgrading SI and fitting the ship with advanced weaponry.
Maiden voyage is 10/31/15. Final voyage under this term is 10/31/16. Re-investment of funds is welcome. Terms will remain the same..
You then list a whole heap of ways they can kiss goodbye to their investment, including no buy back whatsoever for the whole 1 year of the agreement.
You are in effect offering nothing in return for a sizeable investment….Good Luck !!
 
Ive already paid for the ship, and as the deposits are.... brace yourself because I'm not sure I said this before.... FULLY REFUNDABLE AFTER 1 YEAR...

So what are people paying for again?

Hold on, let me do my calculations:

5000 PED deposit (captain) - 5000 PED refund (captain) = 0

Do we need to go through that again?

1000 PED deposit (gunner) - 1000 PED refund (gunner) = 0

How about a third time:

100 PED deposit (repair crew) - 100 PED refund (repair crew) = 0

The security deposit exists to ensure that the ship is not boarded by people who will betray it.

Betray your ship, and you forfeit your entire deposit.

The rest, well... nice rant.
 
I have to say that since a privateer is one of the slowest things in space, (when not warping) it does not make a very good pirating platform when even a sliep can outrun you. Hunting is a different matter ofc, but given the generally poor loot returns, I can't see that repaying the huge payments that you are asking of people. and what about ammo and rep. supplies? do you provide that or are you just asking people to pay you for the privilege of shooting there own ammo and burning there own RK's and wire?

Why do you think anyone is going to do that when they can do it at no upfront cost on any other active ship? Basically, you just want people to pay you to upgrade your ship in exchange for no guaranteed return.

Why on earth would anyone underwrite ammo costs? That is extremely STUPID. Then you have no accountability. People will board your ship just to blow your PED into empty space while you grin and hand them more.

What I am offering is an opportunity for people to have a little fun, at minimal risk. Security deposit + ammo and welding wire cost. Seems pretty straightforward.

Anything else?

Here's the deal:

If you want me to take a risk on you, but you dont want to give anything to me other than your smiling face and a bunch of rhetoric, I dont want you on my crew. Go join a carebear vessel. I'm a pirate. I want other pirates. Not bean counters.

My ship. My money invested. Someone gets to fly it for $500 for a year, and get a refund at the end of their year, and people want to complain? Complain away. I think the complaints are poorly thought out, and simple.
 
Yarrrr. That gnarling rhetoric right out of a B-movie is really gonna make folks want to swallow it hook, line and sinker while parting with their money. What do you dream at night, pal? Better get a pet. They build affection while you whip them. How I love this game for its logic :laugh:
 
Ive already paid for the ship, and as the deposits are.... brace yourself because I'm not sure I said this before.... FULLY REFUNDABLE AFTER 1 YEAR...

So what are people paying for again?

Hold on, let me do my calculations:

5000 PED deposit (captain) - 5000 PED refund (captain) = 0

Do we need to go through that again?

1000 PED deposit (gunner) - 1000 PED refund (gunner) = 0

How about a third time:

100 PED deposit (repair crew) - 100 PED refund (repair crew) = 0

The security deposit exists to ensure that the ship is not boarded by people who will betray it.

Betray your ship, and you forfeit your entire deposit.

The rest, well... nice rant.

You don't say that its a deposit in your OP. You say that it will be used to upgrade the ship SI and "Install advanced weaponry" whatever that's supposed to mean :confused: You do say that its refundable but how do you plan on doing that when you've already spent it all in upgrading your ships SI?
 
Why on earth would anyone underwrite ammo costs? That is extremely STUPID. Then you have no accountability. People will board your ship just to blow your PED into empty space while you grin and hand them more.

What I am offering is an opportunity for people to have a little fun, at minimal risk. Security deposit + ammo and welding wire cost. Seems pretty straightforward.

Anything else?

Here's the deal:

If you want me to take a risk on you, but you dont want to give anything to me other than your smiling face and a bunch of rhetoric, I dont want you on my crew. Go join a carebear vessel. I'm a pirate. I want other pirates. Not bean counters.

My ship. My money invested. Someone gets to fly it for $500 for a year, and get a refund at the end of their year, and people want to complain? Complain away. I think the complaints are poorly thought out, and simple.

Minimal risk? :lolup: Again, why would anyone pay you money to do what they can do for free on any one of several other ships in active use:confused: I have no intention of being one of your crew since I have my own ship on which anyone is welcome to come and do for free what you are proposing to charge hefty amounts of peds for them to do. Apart from the piracy bit of course which is a non-starter anyway when even a sliep can out run your ship.
 
I think your ship will be a nice targed for all no pirats.
lets start the fight!

oh, and i dont think that ppl will pay what you ask.

goodluck and have fun by get destroyed from no pirats.
 
I'm sorry you are getting so much hate Magyar. I think this is a great idea!

I for one will gladly partake. I will gladly trust you with my security DEPOSIT <-- people keep ignoring that work.
Just as i trusted you with my Discipleship.


So this is an easy one. Piracy is part of the game. Hate it or love it. I'll do my best to profit off of it. And if not i'll get some skills and some good memories.


Count me in Mag, I'll hit you up ingame!
 
I'm sorry you are getting so much hate Magyar. I think this is a great idea!

I for one will gladly partake. I will gladly trust you with my security DEPOSIT <-- people keep ignoring that work.
Just as i trusted you with my Discipleship.


So this is an easy one. Piracy is part of the game. Hate it or love it. I'll do my best to profit off of it. And if not i'll get some skills and some good memories.


Count me in Mag, I'll hit you up ingame!

nice, one more pirat on the target list :)
 
I'm sorry you are getting so much hate Magyar. I think this is a great idea!

One consistent on these forums, for the 5 years I have been here, is the level of hate and ridicule people will subject others to here.

As I said in a previous post, its the attitudes here that made me decide to go Pirate.

Perhaps if folks treated each other better I might have reason to offer them more than they offer others. As it is, whenever folks try to do anything out of the accepted mode of gameplay as decided by a few members of the community, they band together and attempt to shame them.

This project is about showing those people that they are not the voice of the community. They are a loud, disrespectful, and selfish minority.

Do they think I will fail? Great. Let them think that. What if I dont fail? What will they do then?
 
put me on your shit target list too please
 
I think you should have a uniform.

No uniform is a dealbreaker for me.
 
One consistent on these forums, for the 5 years I have been here, is the level of hate and ridicule people will subject others to here.

As I said in a previous post, its the attitudes here that made me decide to go Pirate.

Perhaps if folks treated each other better I might have reason to offer them more than they offer others. As it is, whenever folks try to do anything out of the accepted mode of gameplay as decided by a few members of the community, they band together and attempt to shame them.

This project is about showing those people that they are not the voice of the community. They are a loud, disrespectful, and selfish minority.

Do they think I will fail? Great. Let them think that. What if I dont fail? What will they do then?

First, lets see you don't fail, then see what we are doing :) like we do with all other pirats.
happy ammo wasting, and have fun to loot dung.
 
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