Operator

1) functionality to access WJF Tac-Comp systems to update / view criminal records based on SIC IDs.

2) Functionality to track and locate SIC Aliases without having to ask over the sic encryption. As an operator we have access to ID's already, but as a pc op there is no way to locate an alias without asking. Which, IMO, makes a player op seem incopetent when on duty.

3) Along with number 2, Asking for locations should be based on SIC ID. SIC ID's never change unless a SIC rip occurs. SIC alias's however can change in the hit of the 'enter' key. And just as fast ICly. Can we get support for Ops to locate on a SIC ID basis? For Judges and Ops alike.

Otherwise a PC operator is kind of retarded to be. B/c everything a Judge would use an Ops for is currently handled automaticlly. Except for door openings. Could there be some more functionality thrown in there for the PC ops other than just being able to handle
'cc wjf-ops Help me!'

It'd be cool if Judges carried an keypad/retinal cracking unit that was operated by WJF-Ops. Based on Ops ability in secure_tech and couldn't be used by Judges thenselves to avoid abuse if stolen.

IE

ce wjf4nu Ops, I've attacked Cracker SnB193.

ce wjf4nu Standby Judge Steele, I'm interfacing now...

ce wjf4nu On my mark...3...2...

*open sesame*

ce wjf4nu Go, Go, Go!

1) functionality to access WJF Tac-Comp systems to update / view criminal records based on SIC IDs.

Meaning an Ops has no access to criminal records via SIC ID right now. If a judge asks for a list of priors we can't give it to them…

2) Functionality to track and locate SIC Aliases without having to ask over the sic encryption. As an operator we have access to ID's already, but as a pc op there is no way to locate an alias without asking. Which, IMO, makes a player op seem incopetent when on duty.

Meaning a way for me as a player and an Ops to be able to type in 'locate SICID' and get a location much like the automated ops but this would provide better usability when judges supsect that the alias in question has the SIC encryption or when the Alias in question keeps changing. (As ops we know b/c we see the ID right? so this isn't a violation or twinky IMO.)

3) Along with number 2, Asking for locations should be based on SIC ID. SIC ID's never change unless a SIC rip occurs. SIC alias's however can change in the hit of the 'enter' key. And just as fast ICly. Can we get support for Ops to locate on a SIC ID basis? For Judges and Ops alike.

SIC Id's never change. It only makes sense to track by this method. Otherwise a player can cycle through an alias everytime Ops says jibberish on the network.

Now stop hijacking my thread!

2.) You have to ask over encryption because WJF is very powerful and by having to work together (even if the other person is a GM), it helps level the playing field.

3.) Instead, I'd advocate a lock on how frequently you can change your alias. Give ops a window to do what they do, but not remove the utility of the alias when dealing with the law.

Way to kill conflict.

Example, I was logged on for fifteen minutes the other week, and next thing I know, bang, judge banging on the door.

That's why now that judges are searching for me -again-. I can't risk logging on for long unless I'm paying full attention.

As I've already stated - remove the ability and make the players do their roleplayed jobs.

EDIT: Unless of course, you want to give evil guys the ability to track judges at will, without any admin intervention? It'd only be fair then.

(Edited by Lujan at 3:41 pm on Nov. 17, 2006)

Quote: from Lujan on 3:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2006[br]So what you're saying is, if you want to play the game as a combat orientated character, but not as a judge…suck it up? Right, I'll politely ignore anything else you say in this thread from now on.

EDIT: Unless of course, you want to give evil guys the ability to track judges at will, without any admin intervention? It'd only be fair then.

(Edited by Lujan at 3:41 pm on Nov. 17, 2006)

How about you stop being so obvious about your evil deeds to the point where Judges need to track you?

They're the government. They're supposed to be all knowing.

Quote: from ReeferMadness on 5:45 pm on Nov. 17, 2006[br]Have you considered investing in some tracking beacons?

Oh yes, tracking beacons I have tried…they're useless.  Something about most rooms not being coded to them and whatnot.

Now to get back on topic…

If Ops and maybe...dare I say...deckers...could access a box that would backtrace an SIC id or SIC # to a sector...then overtime identify the general area of a sector they're in IE, South Central Red, etc....then over an even more extended period of time show them the overlay of the SIC map function according to that ID.  That would be an effective way to trace them.

It'd also be cool if WJF-Ops could control one of those mini ACD's with a camera on it. Granted, it'd be extremely vulnerable to gunfire but it'd give Ops some eyes.

Seeing is believing. Happy Halloween, chummers.