Man how things have changed...

[Farva]

So after a good trolling of every team forum I can think of...I realized that neither general has made any real effort to recruit. Either it's all done by phone or email now, or some of these younger, newer generals need some schooling as to how it's done. I'm not trying to be a jerk...but in my day, we would flood the forum and website of every team within a 100 mile radius trying to get people to play for us. It's not just recruiting, the games are being run differently in the CP now as well.

I know I'm not as old as Trapper and Big T and VooDoo and Chowda...but things have DEFINITELY changed since the days when I was a constant fixture in the CP. Nothing wrong with you newer guys, you got tons of enthusiasm...I just think things have changed some. I will admit I had a huge advantage in that I was taught how to general in a way. I spent about a year and change constantly in the CP in some fashion. During this time, I had guys like Coyote, Trapper, Chowda, VooDoo, Spudcrazy,all these guys that have been there done that, sharing some of their precious knowledge. It helped a LOT.

I'm not knocking anyone who has generalled recently. You ALL have my utmost respect and sincere admiration. It's a tough, unforgiving job, and not for everyone. I bow down to each of you, you all kick a$$. I just think things have changed a bit, no one's willing to show how it's done anymore. That being said....

I'm seriously pondering dropping some knowledge on some of you youngins in the future...the future hopefully being the September RAW game. Waddya say, Ronn and Don? Are you guys willing to let me do my thing one more time?

Sorry to interrupt. You may now return to your regularly scheduled trash talk.

[mikeypoopoo]

well, put !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aardvark]

There's more going on than you know... Call me later Farva, and I'll explain.

[Farva]

Still wondering if Ronn and Donn read this yet...

[Gravity]

Yeah! Back in the day we had to general up hill. BOTH WAYS! IN THE SNOW! ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND!

[spudcrazy]

Could just be that SB has had so many big games (RAW series) that it has gotten a bit monotonous with the generals or they know what teams will go with what side and how they will play. Nothing wrong with it, but things get stagnet after a while... Recruiting is still live and well and very important, West Point comes to mind. However, i got to imagine and hope that for the SB big 24-hour games, recruiting and smack talk will still be a HUGE part of the game. I think what they need is either some "fresh blood" or "out of towners" that NEED to "network" to get the teams for their side.... However, from what I've read, the games have NOT suffered from the lack of recruiting or smack. Sounds like they are still a blast, hence I know myself along with the rest of OMM are looking froward to hitting SB fields again....

I've also found that some generals are just hitting all the forums and emails with "generic" pleas for help. Like you Farva, I still prefer the more personable way of doing things. Contact each team, point out their strengths and why you think they would be a huge part of helping your side win....

That is all....

[VooDoo]

....I would KILL to play West Point!


....and Im not old, Farva, Im a SEASONED veteren

[spudcrazy]

Voodoo, you should have played with us at the spring Combat Classic. It was awesome, one of the funnest, but most challenging terrain I've ever played. We are, without a doubt, going to make it a regular OMM event. Most honorable and sportsmanship playing I have played in a long time...

[mntlhazrd]

Farva, just out of curiosity, why are you wondering if Ronn and Don has read this yet?

[Gravity]

I'm gonna take a shot in the dark, Will, and say it's because he asked them a question lol.

[Chops]

Jun 13, 2010 21:06:05 GMT -5 spudcrazy said:

Voodoo, you should have played with us at the spring Combat Classic. It was awesome, one of the funnest, but most challenging terrain I've ever played. We are, without a doubt, going to make it a regular OMM event. Most honorable and sportsmanship playing I have played in a long time...

Plus we won, which was pretty spectacular as well... hehehe!

[Farva]

Jun 14, 2010 16:31:01 GMT -5 Gravity said:

I'm gonna take a shot in the dark, Will, and say it's because he asked them a question lol.

Bingo...

[kouza]

HE HAS AN AXE DONT LET HIM GENERAL HES CRAZY! <3

[goat]

Hey fella's,
I do honestly feel like I should have done more..to be honest with you work has been kickiing my butt since I put my name in the hat to general.
I have been lucky to find the time to jump on here and talk trash, heck if it werent for my Ipod having a wifi signal while I am in line at Micky D's waiting for my Delicious Sausage Mcmuffin I would have hardly even had time to talk smack.
I am still looking forward to it and I think after this event I will be able to network a little more in preperation for others.

[kouza]

Well I actually found this post funny because, during the 26 hour game, I was literally called a used car salesman for trying to recruit on the forums.