Your In-game name
Dan McCain
Name of the player(s) you are reporting
[TD] Atek and [TD] Cain
Date of the incident
08/08/18
Time of the incident (GMT)
1500
What best describes this incident ?
RDM
Which server did the incident take place on
Server 1
Please (in detail) describe the incident
It was approximately 1500 hrs on server 1, and I was going about my usual business making Apple deliveries to my customers around the island. Having been unable to complete my last delivery before logging off I head back to my truck. In doing so I saw a suspicious vehicle seemingly hiding behind a building, and a hobo with a hobo gun (the cheap one, unsure on the name) presumably looking to ambush unsuspecting Apple farmers. Naturally, not wanting to get mixed up in any illegal activity, I decided to leave the area. After jumping into my truck, I pull out, and attempt to drive away. This is where the breach of rules began.
When driving down the road, an as yet unknown hobo driving a red hatchback tries cutting me off. I maneuver around as best I can, and receive a (probably) accidental tap from his vehicle. I can let that slide, of course. Slightly further down the road I appear to get more deliberately rammed, causing me to perform the most beautiful barrel roll I have ever seen a HEMTT pull off. To me, this is more of a malicious VDM. Still, I can let it slide I suppose, no harm done and my gosh was it magnificent.
At this point, sustained gunfire erupts from the hill, striking my vehicle directly many times. By this point there had been no vocal exchange by any parties that I was aware of. Classic RDM. I drive a safe distance, and put a warning in side chat that there are RDMers hiding in the area. Moments later, the red hatchback shows up again, this time being driven by a chap in a ghillie suit. I begin the process of driving off to protect my cargo and myself. The fellow hops out his car, and then fail RP's his way into shooting some more. The usual 3 second 'out the vehicle right now out the vehicle last chance BANG' style that is so frowned upon. At least almost audible words were spoken here.
I spend the next ~7 minutes putting this man's driving and shooting skills to absolute shame, evading him whenever he tries to cut me off, but, missing a back tire or two I know I can only stall so much. Running out of power I get back to the main road, stop my truck right across the middle of the road in the hopes of getting attention from a passing cop, and await my fate. Naturally, the red hatchback is not far behind, and as it pulls over, ghillie man jumps out of the moving vehicle, and kills himself.
At this point, two passers by intervene (I will not name them here, as there is no complaint with their actions, however if they wish they may post their side of things here also). They zip-tie me, and drag ghillie man and myself behind the road out of sight. Across the next 20 minute or so, some very reasonable and very enjoyable RP takes place, from all parties. Essentially ghillie man and I are bribing our way to enlisting the 2 passers help. One of the mercenaries then leaves, for unknown reasons.
During this exchange I feel it shrewd to check who ghillie man is using the 'give' function. This reveals him to be TD Atek. Through conversation I learn his friends are not near, one being at sea, the other not in the immediate area. I can only guess that TD Dan is the friend at sea, as TD Cain shows up shortly. I am also guessing that TD Cain was the hobo driving the hatchback at the start with the hobo rifle. I welcome correction here if I am wrong.
Finally, I prove that I really am a legit Apple farmer, and I really don't break my word or the law. The unknown mercenary accepts my offer of £1 million in exchange for my freedom, and we drive to the cash point. The mercenary then asks me for £2 million, which I dispute as I agreed £1 million. We settle on £1.5 million. I exchange the cash for my freedom, and get given a free gun to kill Atek with. Naturally, I refuse. At this point, the second mercenary (I think) shows up again.
Looking to make a speedy escape, and seeing the inevitable set-up a mile away, I urge the mercenary and his buddy to leave Atek to bleed out. One heeds my warning, the other does not. Yet again, a hail of bullets rain in with no warning (although you'd have to be a fool not to expect it). TD Cain kills the newly returned merc, and nearly gets the other along with myself.
The surviving merc complains in our car journey to safety about the lack of 'initiation', and I respond that a similar thing happened earlier. I am unsure how I feel about this second volley of fire. I personally would not call that instance RDM, but I could see it being yet more Fail RP. The deciding Admin will have to make that call.
This is essentially the end of my tale. I invite TD to give their side, as I'm sure they will have a response also. Atek said he had video evidence of his side, potentially showing an 'initiation' was made at the beginning. I am certainly open to seeing their side to this situation.
Now, I take RP very seriously, and I take this community very seriously. During the hostage situation Atek mentioned that he had been here 5 years. Had he said he had only been here a week, I might have let this slide more easily, but my standard for long term members are a lot higher than new players. After this long he should be well aware that the behavior seen in my video is not quality RP, or even RP at all. As such I decided to make a formal complaint, at the very least to register the offence in case their is either a history of this, or another similar scenario in the future. RP of such low quality should not go unmentioned from a long term player.
Ultimately, I would be happy with the return of my £1.5 million, along with a HEMTT full of Apples to replace the one that I lost, and a stern warning to Atek about his play style on this occasion. If the Admin decide to push for a harsher response, I will not request any compensation as a ban is not a fun experience for anyone.
One final note I believe is worth making - between the alleged rule breaking, the RP (not shown as it is not relevant to the rule breaches) between all parties when Atek was bleeding out was fun, showed ingenuity, and was actually very enjoyable. Credit where credit is due - Atek is very much capable of good RP (when he can't fire a gun perhaps). This does not however, excuse neglecting the rules at any point.
I welcome comments from any party involved, and leave this at the discretion of Staff. More video is available at Staff request, condensed video given below.
Link to any evidence (Youtube/Screenshot)
https://youtu.be/V-QZg2eLR9U
This report is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!
Yes
You tried to resolve the situation with the player(s) before reporting
No
This is not a revenge report (Abuse will lead to forum/community bans)
Yes
Dan McCain
Name of the player(s) you are reporting
[TD] Atek and [TD] Cain
Date of the incident
08/08/18
Time of the incident (GMT)
1500
What best describes this incident ?
RDM
Which server did the incident take place on
Server 1
Please (in detail) describe the incident
It was approximately 1500 hrs on server 1, and I was going about my usual business making Apple deliveries to my customers around the island. Having been unable to complete my last delivery before logging off I head back to my truck. In doing so I saw a suspicious vehicle seemingly hiding behind a building, and a hobo with a hobo gun (the cheap one, unsure on the name) presumably looking to ambush unsuspecting Apple farmers. Naturally, not wanting to get mixed up in any illegal activity, I decided to leave the area. After jumping into my truck, I pull out, and attempt to drive away. This is where the breach of rules began.
When driving down the road, an as yet unknown hobo driving a red hatchback tries cutting me off. I maneuver around as best I can, and receive a (probably) accidental tap from his vehicle. I can let that slide, of course. Slightly further down the road I appear to get more deliberately rammed, causing me to perform the most beautiful barrel roll I have ever seen a HEMTT pull off. To me, this is more of a malicious VDM. Still, I can let it slide I suppose, no harm done and my gosh was it magnificent.
At this point, sustained gunfire erupts from the hill, striking my vehicle directly many times. By this point there had been no vocal exchange by any parties that I was aware of. Classic RDM. I drive a safe distance, and put a warning in side chat that there are RDMers hiding in the area. Moments later, the red hatchback shows up again, this time being driven by a chap in a ghillie suit. I begin the process of driving off to protect my cargo and myself. The fellow hops out his car, and then fail RP's his way into shooting some more. The usual 3 second 'out the vehicle right now out the vehicle last chance BANG' style that is so frowned upon. At least almost audible words were spoken here.
I spend the next ~7 minutes putting this man's driving and shooting skills to absolute shame, evading him whenever he tries to cut me off, but, missing a back tire or two I know I can only stall so much. Running out of power I get back to the main road, stop my truck right across the middle of the road in the hopes of getting attention from a passing cop, and await my fate. Naturally, the red hatchback is not far behind, and as it pulls over, ghillie man jumps out of the moving vehicle, and kills himself.
At this point, two passers by intervene (I will not name them here, as there is no complaint with their actions, however if they wish they may post their side of things here also). They zip-tie me, and drag ghillie man and myself behind the road out of sight. Across the next 20 minute or so, some very reasonable and very enjoyable RP takes place, from all parties. Essentially ghillie man and I are bribing our way to enlisting the 2 passers help. One of the mercenaries then leaves, for unknown reasons.
During this exchange I feel it shrewd to check who ghillie man is using the 'give' function. This reveals him to be TD Atek. Through conversation I learn his friends are not near, one being at sea, the other not in the immediate area. I can only guess that TD Dan is the friend at sea, as TD Cain shows up shortly. I am also guessing that TD Cain was the hobo driving the hatchback at the start with the hobo rifle. I welcome correction here if I am wrong.
Finally, I prove that I really am a legit Apple farmer, and I really don't break my word or the law. The unknown mercenary accepts my offer of £1 million in exchange for my freedom, and we drive to the cash point. The mercenary then asks me for £2 million, which I dispute as I agreed £1 million. We settle on £1.5 million. I exchange the cash for my freedom, and get given a free gun to kill Atek with. Naturally, I refuse. At this point, the second mercenary (I think) shows up again.
Looking to make a speedy escape, and seeing the inevitable set-up a mile away, I urge the mercenary and his buddy to leave Atek to bleed out. One heeds my warning, the other does not. Yet again, a hail of bullets rain in with no warning (although you'd have to be a fool not to expect it). TD Cain kills the newly returned merc, and nearly gets the other along with myself.
The surviving merc complains in our car journey to safety about the lack of 'initiation', and I respond that a similar thing happened earlier. I am unsure how I feel about this second volley of fire. I personally would not call that instance RDM, but I could see it being yet more Fail RP. The deciding Admin will have to make that call.
This is essentially the end of my tale. I invite TD to give their side, as I'm sure they will have a response also. Atek said he had video evidence of his side, potentially showing an 'initiation' was made at the beginning. I am certainly open to seeing their side to this situation.
Now, I take RP very seriously, and I take this community very seriously. During the hostage situation Atek mentioned that he had been here 5 years. Had he said he had only been here a week, I might have let this slide more easily, but my standard for long term members are a lot higher than new players. After this long he should be well aware that the behavior seen in my video is not quality RP, or even RP at all. As such I decided to make a formal complaint, at the very least to register the offence in case their is either a history of this, or another similar scenario in the future. RP of such low quality should not go unmentioned from a long term player.
Ultimately, I would be happy with the return of my £1.5 million, along with a HEMTT full of Apples to replace the one that I lost, and a stern warning to Atek about his play style on this occasion. If the Admin decide to push for a harsher response, I will not request any compensation as a ban is not a fun experience for anyone.
One final note I believe is worth making - between the alleged rule breaking, the RP (not shown as it is not relevant to the rule breaches) between all parties when Atek was bleeding out was fun, showed ingenuity, and was actually very enjoyable. Credit where credit is due - Atek is very much capable of good RP (when he can't fire a gun perhaps). This does not however, excuse neglecting the rules at any point.
I welcome comments from any party involved, and leave this at the discretion of Staff. More video is available at Staff request, condensed video given below.
Link to any evidence (Youtube/Screenshot)
https://youtu.be/V-QZg2eLR9U
This report is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!
Yes
You tried to resolve the situation with the player(s) before reporting
No
This is not a revenge report (Abuse will lead to forum/community bans)
Yes
