These policies dictate the basic principles of how =FFL= is managed. The
following should be used as a guideline for current and prospective members
of =FFL=. Though subject to change, the current policies are non-negotiable
and any member or recruit found in violation of them will be dishonorably
discharged from the team.
Cheating
Our cheating policy is very simple. Any =FFL= member or recruit caught
cheating will first have their =FFL= member status permanently revoked.
Secondly, they will be exposed to the gaming community as a known cheater
and as a rejected member of =FFL=. You will not only be vigorously rejected
as a member of =FFL= in the public eye but we will seek to make sure your
reputation is justly and permanently burned on the minds of our gaming
community members. This means any community discussion boards or news sites
will be addressed. So, if you cheat, DON'T! It is not only cowardly, but
immature and disrespectful of those who take the game serious and work hard
to better themselves at it.
Conduct
All Full Members and FNG should know the Code of the Legionnaire
which can be found here. Legionnaires' Code. Along with this, all members of
=FFL= should show Maturity, Respect, Honor, Dedication, and Motivation
wherever they represent =FFL=.
Names: All member names will be in a specific format to be followed at
all times. The letters of your name should look like this; Xxxxxxxxxx ex:
Terminator or XXXXXX ex: JAGUAR, with the =FFL= following your name.
Armpatches: =FFL= members are allowed to use their own armpatch or
a pre-made clan patch. Armpatches will not contain any profanity, nudity, or
complete stupidity. Your armpatch should represent you and =FFL=. If you are
unsure about the acceptance of your armpatch, let a Founder of Charter
member inspect it before using it.
Behavior: As a member of =FFL=, you are expected to show respect to
others. Any purposeful tking (team killing) of any team member, =FFL= or
not, will result in immediate expulsion (unless there are extenuating
circumstances of course). All members are expected to try and avoid
conflicts with others. There is no need for childish bantering about
something even remotely important.
Member Status
Full: (Permanent Member Status)
Full members are those who have passed the Recruit probation phase and
have been chosen to participate as permanent =FFL= members. Permanent
members are allowed to participate in discussions and decisions pertaining
to the upkeep of the team.
Charter Members: (Permanent Member Status)
Charter Members are individuals that have shown exemplary conduct as Full
members and have proven they can handle responsibility and have shown the
desire to do so. Charter Members must abide by all the Full member
requirements as well as handle any responsibilities the Founders impose upon
them. Charter Members have the authority to delegate duties to Recruits,
Full and Reserve members alike.
Founder: (Permanent Member Status)
The Founders are those who created =FFL=. These members are those who
have stuck together through thick and thin and have made =FFL= what it is
today. Founding members are the ones to blame when anything goes wrong with
the unit because they hold the ultimate responsibility for what =FFL= is and
does. Founding members have authority over all other members of =FFL=.
Retired: (Permanent Honorary Member Status)
Retired members are past members of =FFL= who have left on good terms.
Membership in =FFL= is taken seriously and we would rather our respected
members stay on the roster even if they leave us for good.
FNG: (Recruit Status)
An FNG (Future New Guy/Gal) is a prospective member of =FFL=. They have
been accepted as a recruit and therefore should represent =FFL= as the Full
Members do. FNGs cannot participate in discussions or decision making
pertaining to the clan until Full Members Status is achieved.
Recruiting
FNG Process: The =FFL= name carries with it a tradition of maturity,
respect, honor, dedication, motivation, and undying friendship. Our First
and Foremost belief is that every member who wears the =FFL= tag is our
representative. Each time they join a game, talk to someone on a message
board, and post on a forum, they are representing the whole =FFL= team. The
FNG process is a 4 step process that begins with a post in the recruiting
forum. The recruit should read the top sticky post in the Recruiting Forum
detailing what information they need to leave. This can be found here
Required Information. Information can be posted here Recruitment Forum Link.
It is important we know all the information we possibly can about a
recruit. This lets us know what type of person you are. If you leave all the
required information, give good reasons to join, and show a professional
attitude towards joining, we will take your request very seriously.
After the information is left, an FNGC will be assigned to the new
recruit. The recruit should spend as much time as possible playing with the
team, getting their face known. After a full week of playing, the FNGC will
make a decision to make FNG yes or no. For this week we are looking mostly
for the aforementioned qualities, especially respect towards =FFL= members
and our policies.
If you do make FNG, your assigned liaison will contact you immediately to
get you started as an FNG. They will tell you what your in-game name will
look like. This is not negotiable. We hold our name high with pride, and
they way we have our own names reflects the entire clan. Secondly, from the
time you wear the FNG tag, you are representing =FFL= and its members. You
are and will be reminded that you will be removed from the FNG status and
never allowed to join =FFL= if you 1. Mistreat an =FFL= member in any way.
If you encounter a problem, your first order of business should be to
contact your liaison. They will handle the problem, not you. If you take
matters into your own hands, please take the FNG =FFL= tag off and leave at
once. 2. Behavior in games, message boards, forums etc: Simple, you
represent us any time you do something that represents us. If you make a
post in your favorite porn site we do not care, but if you use the =FFL=
name in any way making a post at a porn site, we will care.
FNG status will last a month, no longer. Some exception may be made with
shortening the time to join, but this is a big IF. If you have played with
us for a long time, any everyone knows you well, and THEN you apply, we MAY
shorten the time, HOWEVER, this will only be done under very rare
circumstances. During the month, the FNGC will collect as much information
about your conduct and gamesmanship from all of our members. The entire clan
will then vote if the FNG can become a full =FFL= member or not. The vote to
join must be unanimous, and if it is not unanimous, the FNG can not join,
however another attempt at a further time can be made to join =FFL=. Upon
completion of the vote, an email will be immediately sent by the FNGC
Coordinator informing you of the clan’s decision.
