Unban Appeal - Johnny Riggs - GTA RP

[Johnny Riggs]

Server: GTA RP
Character Name: Johnny Riggs
Steam ID: 76561199126944882
Ban ID (just the numbers): 15131
Ban Reason: c2.3
Why do you think you were banned: G2.3 Combat Logging - I was shot and left the server without letting the situation play out fairly.
Why should we unban you: Firstly I would like to start by apologising for my knowledge of the incident that lead to this ban as it was over a year ago and was a spur of the moment decision that lead to my ban.

I feel I should be unbanned as while the combat logging wasn't during any significant situation there was potential that it could of been. I know I shouldn't of combat logged even if it was amongst friends. I've always tried my best to provide the fairest and best RP scenarios possible even going back to my time helping start the apostles we have always tried to provide the best scenarios possible and I feel I could provide more of those again.

When I was banned I was a member of the coalition and while I've been gone for a year there is a few members I've remained in contact with who have remained active players on the server and I would like to join them in creating unique scenarios for everyone. I can assure you I have no intention to break any rules and totally understand there reasoning for being there to make it a fun and safe place for all. While I lost my patience and reacted incorrectly I've learnt my lesson and have no intention to do anything against the rules again.

Given the chance I intend to come back with my character Johnny Riggs and continue his story and see were it goes. I hope to regain some of those friendships I had previously and create new ones along the way and help the community to remain a great place.

I understand now the reason also for giving as much information and explaining things in as much detail as possible also helps these appeals as the full picture is what's required when it comes to deciding on letting someone back into the community.
Please confirm that you have read the unban appeal process and rules: Yes

 

[Bonzi]

Hello @Johnny Riggs

I feel I should be unbanned as while the combat logging wasn't during any significant situation there was potential that it could of been.

Combat logging is combat logging - regardless of your perception of the 'significance' of the situation you're in.

Why do you think we have this rule in place? Why do you think we take such a harsh stance on it?

Given the chance I intend to come back with my character Johnny Riggs and continue his story and see were it goes.

What are your aspirations for your character? Have you had any thoughts about alternative storylines/characters you could play out?

 

[Johnny Riggs]

Hi Bonzi

Thanks so much for your reply.

Totally agree with you on the combat logging, was a lapse of judgement and something I've definitely paid the price for and learn from my mistakes.

This rule is there to make situations fair and equal for both sides as after all this is an RP server and doing something as severe as combat logging ends all RP earlier than any natural end and gives an immediate edge against the other people in the scenario as they don't have any avenue to continue. Totally agree on the severity of having the rule in place and its importance on the server.

As for aspirations on Johnny Riggs not quite sure its been some time and with the abrupt exit any ongoing avenues ceased. Id like to explore the newer features for crims and explore the criminal world again and see how things have changed over time. While the character did go down the criminal route they didn't solely focus on that was more a small time criminal than some big time. Johnny Riggs definitely hasn't explored everything there is to offer in the underground and that's something id love to explore further.

Creating a new character isn't something I've given too much thought however and the extent of legal activities that peak my interest would be anything around the mechanics side of things as I've an interest in pursuing something along those lines as someone who likes a nice car. Jobs like the police etc ive given a try and it wasn't something I could see myself pursuing long term and as such got let go

 

[Violet_]

Good evening @Johnny Riggs
I hope you are well?

After a year of being away - What has made you decide to appeal now?
How can we be so sure that, in the event of getting shot again, by friend or foe, you won't exit the game in 'a spur of the moment decision'?

 

[Johnny Riggs]

Hi @Violet_

All is well thanks hope all is well with you!

My reasoning for appealing now and not sooner is purely the time I have now compared to back shortly after the ban.

My situation has changed personally and I've found myself more time in the evenings nowadays and looking for something to fill that time. Previously the server was a place I enjoyed my time on and enjoyed everything it had to offer.

I do have some friends that still play on the server and I do enjoy hearing of the things they get up to and would love to join back in and provide some of the high quality roleplay the server lives on.

I've definitely learnt from my mistake and have no intention to make a lapse of judgement like that again. I know i was able to provide good roleplay and intend to continue that ensuring every situation is played out in it's entirety be that for the best or worse regardless of who it may be.

 

[Violet_]

Hello,
I am well - thank you!

I do have some friends that still play on the server

I suppose you'd ideally want to RP with them - If so - How do you plan on reintegrating yourself within their story line again?

I know i was able to provide good roleplay and intend to continue that ensuring every situation is played out in it's entirety be that for the best or worse regardless of who it may be.

Can you give me an example of a time where you provided good quality RP?


Can you also tell me what you would do, should you need to log out for specific reasons whilst incapacitated?

 

[Johnny Riggs]

Hi Violet

Glad to hear you are doing well!

I do intend to reintegrate into their story but it will be a slow process. I intend to have "taken a trip" for a year and coming back with whatever belongings I have retained during that period and looking to take it easy and explore the city again gaining familiarity with whoever and whatever I can. My character has never been one to cause much trouble even with being in whitelisted groups as I'm more of a work horse than a terrible criminal so I'm sure ill do my fair share of helping everyone out to show I'm back and planning to get back to how tings were before. I'm sure there are plenty of things ill need to learn along the way and I'm hoping I can confide in those I knew back them that are still around to show me the ropes and ill start earning some good money again.

In regards to times I've provided good quality roleplay its not something I can recall the best but my time in the apostles will always remain in my head while this was along time prior to my ban those times in the server are some of the best moments on the server for myself. We always stuck to providing the best roleplay possible and I feel I played a big part in helping everyone experience some moments that shaped their roleplay to always go above and beyond. The numerous people who always tried to wrong us as they seen how successful we were while some people might of been quick to resort to violence we always took the individuals and taught them a lesson through numerous different avenues form having an intervention with them and the lord for which they could repent their sins. To making them pay us back by providing some work or doing some "dirty" work for us to show them the route their sinful ways could lead them down a dark path. We always strived to provide them and anyone else we interacted with the highest level of roleplay. I apologise I cannot recall full in length situations but It has been some time since. After the apostles merged I did keep relatively to myself and a close group of friends just living life in LS as id gained the money I wanted and the vehicles I wanted to be able to relax and just enjoy my time.

Should I need to logout in the future for whatever reason ill always try play out the situation to its fullest but should that not be an option. Ill certainly be reaching out via OOC channel from the in game feature to alert those who are in the situation asap so they could fast track the end they were going for to help end a situation. While also contacting the person if possible via OOC channels and outlining that it was unavoidable and explaining the situation. Id also open a ticket outlining to staff that it was something out of control and that while it happened and the end goal was to have bled out as such id ask staffs help in achieving the same outcome as it would never be my attention to gain an unfair advantage. My intentions would always to be as transparent as possible to all of those involved.

 

[Violet_]

Good afternoon.

I am happy with the answers you have provided, and willing to give you a chance.
However, do not make me regret this decision.

Should you find yourself banned for the same reason again, it will be much harder to come back from.
I suggest taking some time to read over our Community Rules, and GTA RP Rules - to refresh yourself.

UNBANNED.