Launch Rules
New additions shown in purple
1) Launches will be done on my pad (NV7)
2) For now, launch time each day will be 16:00 UTC (GMT), starting on Monday, May 21, 2018. We will launch every Monday through Friday, and have the weekends off. We will wait 10 minutes after launch time for late participants to join. After 10 minutes, your spot will be taken by someone else, and we will proceed without you. If time creep becomes significant (past 17:30 utc), we will take a break the following day, resetting the time back to 16:00 utc
3)Points: The points spread for all launches are given below. If we have more than 8 participants, then our load will be reduced as appropriate. If we have fewer than 8 participants, then we will need to increase the input for each position
Reds (default points)
#1 (936 pts)
#2 (576 pts)
#3 (576 puts)
#4 (216 pts)
#5 (216 pts)
#6 (174 pts)
#7 (174 pts)
#8 (136 pts)
#9 (xx pts)
#10 (xx pts)
4) Positions will be assigned one day prior to each launch. You can call for a position in the daily public thread as soon as I have made the announcement to pick your spots. I need all participants to stick around until the rocket is launched, as we often need to LFT Load (explained below in Rule #7). After each successful launch and 6 participants have signed up, you will see a list with the assigned positions shown for the next launch. No list posted means there will be no launch that day, as we always need 6 participants.
5) Captains have one restriction. Captains can't claim captain for two launches in a row, unless nobody else wants to be captain, which means the spot will still be unclaimed at liftoff.
6) Newcomers: New participants are always welcomed, but they must participate in at least one launch in a lower position before they are eligible for captain, unless the captain spot is still unclaimed even after liftoff.
7)Large Fuel Tank (LFT) Loading: LFT loading is a procedure in which all launch participants add an LFT to their points until the rocket lifts off the pad. This is only done once all participants are in and have deposited their assigned amount of points. Once that is done, it is up to me to decide when LFT loading will commence. Always wait for my message stating so. We will always keep adding until we launch, but DO NOT ADD if you will hop over someone in launch position. Wait until they add, and then keep adding if need be.
8) Violators/Hijackers: If I see any unusual activity on the pad in terms of points addition, the person will be removed, no questions asked. If you made an innocent mistake, I will let you participate, but address it with all who are affected in the public thread, and we can make amendments in future launches.
I know it seems like a lot at once, but once you've participated in a couple launches, it will become second nature....and it is highly efficient in regards to reducing time and cost to launch. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks and look forward to working with you all.
New additions shown in purple
1) Launches will be done on my pad (NV7)
2) For now, launch time each day will be 16:00 UTC (GMT), starting on Monday, May 21, 2018. We will launch every Monday through Friday, and have the weekends off. We will wait 10 minutes after launch time for late participants to join. After 10 minutes, your spot will be taken by someone else, and we will proceed without you. If time creep becomes significant (past 17:30 utc), we will take a break the following day, resetting the time back to 16:00 utc
3)Points: The points spread for all launches are given below. If we have more than 8 participants, then our load will be reduced as appropriate. If we have fewer than 8 participants, then we will need to increase the input for each position
Reds (default points)
#1 (936 pts)
#2 (576 pts)
#3 (576 puts)
#4 (216 pts)
#5 (216 pts)
#6 (174 pts)
#7 (174 pts)
#8 (136 pts)
#9 (xx pts)
#10 (xx pts)
4) Positions will be assigned one day prior to each launch. You can call for a position in the daily public thread as soon as I have made the announcement to pick your spots. I need all participants to stick around until the rocket is launched, as we often need to LFT Load (explained below in Rule #7). After each successful launch and 6 participants have signed up, you will see a list with the assigned positions shown for the next launch. No list posted means there will be no launch that day, as we always need 6 participants.
5) Captains have one restriction. Captains can't claim captain for two launches in a row, unless nobody else wants to be captain, which means the spot will still be unclaimed at liftoff.
6) Newcomers: New participants are always welcomed, but they must participate in at least one launch in a lower position before they are eligible for captain, unless the captain spot is still unclaimed even after liftoff.
7)Large Fuel Tank (LFT) Loading: LFT loading is a procedure in which all launch participants add an LFT to their points until the rocket lifts off the pad. This is only done once all participants are in and have deposited their assigned amount of points. Once that is done, it is up to me to decide when LFT loading will commence. Always wait for my message stating so. We will always keep adding until we launch, but DO NOT ADD if you will hop over someone in launch position. Wait until they add, and then keep adding if need be.
8) Violators/Hijackers: If I see any unusual activity on the pad in terms of points addition, the person will be removed, no questions asked. If you made an innocent mistake, I will let you participate, but address it with all who are affected in the public thread, and we can make amendments in future launches.
I know it seems like a lot at once, but once you've participated in a couple launches, it will become second nature....and it is highly efficient in regards to reducing time and cost to launch. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks and look forward to working with you all.
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