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Loaf: The Skin! -Loaf- Feb 16 01:30pm -3 comments-
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Well my skin that I made is finally in its finished stage. Here are the links:
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It's based on the Obi Wan model, and the skin is NOT the Sith variation that comes with the model. The skin is gonna be on the [ks] server.
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Helms Deep -Loaf- Feb 16 01:17pm -29 comments-
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JJ and myself were talking on MSN, after I sent him a Helms Deep map in beta, and he suggested that he'd hold a class on it. The rules would be 7 vs 7 (or however many the server could hold) with one team on the castle, one on the ground trying to invade. The castle includes a destroyable mid section etc. The map is not yet available, but I'd appreiciate it if you'd leave your comments about this idea and if you'd wanna get involved...
The Map is up here!!!
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Policies and procedures... -doobie- Feb 16 01:27am -3 comments-
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Well, looks like I missed one hell of a meeting! I did have my one contribution though, and I'd like to release it to the Academy as a whole. I typed this policy sheet up yesterday and gave it to DJ to approve (so basically this is from both of us) and had him release it at the meeting. It basically clarifies the administrative positions in the Academy and what their roles are. I hope you all find it somewhat helpful.
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Hey its another meeting! -DJ Sith- Feb 15 06:10pm -20 comments-
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This meeting clocked in at around 2.5 hours, that's almost a record isnt it?  We discussed much. Here's the high points:
- The class points system the way is is now isn't the right way to get people ready for trial. Points right now are based on attendance, not knowledge. It was agreed upon the start up cirriculums for each rank with the trial at the end of the cirriculum to see if you get the rank. The details on this will be discussed in private by the JATs. Expect to see a much more involved (and fun) trial process.
To the JATs: for now keep awarding points on classes until we get the new system worked out. If you think a student is enrolled in your class just to get the attendance point & they blatantly don't learn anything go ahead and deny them their point.
- Asking for donations from companies so far is going nowhere. We're going to set up a PayPal account for donations and a store where you can buy neato JA merch still. Nightcrawler is almost done with the logo (so far it looks FANtastic. ), and Doobie will get the PayPal acct created.
Keep in mind that giving money is not manditory, but is much appreciated. We can purchase servers with this and have actual tournament prizes.
If you have any suggestions or know of a company that can hook us up with something please tell Arcuss, who's heading this effort (Thanks, Arcuss).
- We're going to create a JAT position called the "LeadKnight". Like our Lead Trainer does for our instructors this LeadKnight will help the JAK's with their Knightly duties. The JAT to do this will be voted upon by the Knights via email. La Magra and Jacen Solo are heading this one up.
- The JACs are going to set up sessions to make sure the JATs are doing an effective job teaching.
- The Academy has an official Hydroball team! The JA Aurochs will be joining a league soon. I see this as analogous to a college's football team. JumpinJedi and Eclipse will mascot.
- I'm closing all classes that are taught by anyone that's not a Knight or above. I broke the rules when I let a J-Man or 2 teach classes, and its getting out of hand. My apologies to those whose classes I'm closing. Students can still hold informal classes on the non-classes if they want. Knights are going to be approved by the JATs before they start teaching on their own. Knights can assist classes no problem. We're doing this to make sure that our classes are helpful for the students.
- We created the Knight admin capability to help limit the abuse that was rampant on the servers 2 months ago. We think that has subsided, so we're going to close off Knight logins. This will be a test case though. If it turns out that we still need this we'll turn it back on.
Whew! Fun stuff! Those brave enough can read a transcript of the meeting here.
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The return of an old friend -doobie- Feb 13 04:23pm -29 comments-
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Ladies and Gentlemen, one of the original JATs has returned to his rightful position. La Magra, Nofrikinfun, Jacen Solo, and I ran a "Knight" trial for Shannon today, but instead of promoting him to knight, we promoted him to trainer (with consent of the rest of the Council). Magra got a demo of the proceedings. Everyone do festive gestures and congratulate Shannon on his re-promotion!
*edit* the demo is up, and it actually works
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Silent Whisper Skin -Loaf- Feb 12 02:37pm -4 comments-
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It's a bit late, and I totally overlooked this, but for those here who haven't heard of it or even Silent (heh, she was a JAC), you can view / download / comment on it here.
Remember, if you need news posted, email The Loafster .
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Trainer Promotions a'plenty! -doobie- Feb 12 12:48am -31 comments-
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Believe it or not, we didn't forget that trainers can also be promoted. In fact we have not one, not two, not three, but FOUR promotions to announce. Everyone bow your heads, raise a glass, light a saber, and smile as we announce that Jacen Solo, Huxley, and Aayla Secura have been promoted to Jedi Mentor, and Eclipse has been promoted to Jedi Master! Congratulations guys, you've earned the respect of everyone in the JA
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Profile Pictures -Â - Feb 11 03:35pm -9 comments-
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Just a reminder folks, that only DJ Sith and massadoobie can put up your profile pictures ! Send your pictures to fixtheja@hotmail.com : All the JACs check that email account. If you send your picture to any of the Staff guys, or the other JACs, chances are that they'll never get on the site. So, for your pictures sake, send them to DJ and doobstermeister !
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Jedi Academy Mod Upgrade... -cHoSeN oNe- Feb 11 12:27pm -8 comments-
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Well, its about that time...I am heading back to the coding bubble to work on an upgrade for the Jedi Academy Mod.
Since its 1.0 release, many people have been anticipating what I will have in store for the next version. It received an overall performance of 9.3/10 so far on PCGamemods Not too bad with almost 900 downloads and a little over a month in circulation. I have tried multiple times to get the mod posted on the "Big Two" websites for Jk2 downloads, but I dont know why they havent posted it.
If anyone has any questions/comments/suggestions on ideas for the mod or anything of that matter, you can easily post in the forum Jedi Academy Mod Upgrade or come to channel #academy on irc.enterthegame.com Thanks and may the Force be with you!!
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KS server update -DJ Sith- Feb 11 01:10am -5 comments-
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The KS server has a new IP. Update your favorites, everyone!
This goes without saying... if anyone asks you for the new IP.. tell em "check the site", don't give it to 'em plz. 
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