Other [Issue 29] The Virtue of Friends, Friending and the Block.

[MadDog21 230]

The Virtue of Friends and Friending and the Block. 

 

Tanki offers multiple options for comradeship. Clans and Teams provide two of the most organized options availing Tankers to camaraderies within their chosen organizations and options for sanctioned competitions which can be rewarding upon several levels. Clans and Teams can win competitions that bring Tanki wealth: crystals, special equipment and status. 

 

There’s more, of course. Working together in Teams and Clans enables the same sort of fluid play as any team in any sport can attain. We can organize our outfits methodically for varied battles. We can plot tactics applying defenses and offenses. We can arrange equipment to provide the best of team efforts. Of course options are essentially endless. Any sports fan admires the fluid, methodical team play observable in their favored sports when a team demonstrates the workings of the proverbial well oiled machine: football (Either kind, American or World), basketball, baseball and many more. And, of course, we can watch Cybersport events live or archived to see the best of Tanki teams and clans do the same.

 

All that said, there remain many who don’t care to team or clan. I’m one. I’ve done both, and my reasons for declining aren’t germane to the intent here. But there is an option of merit. Tanki enabled building friend lists some while back. There are no obligations for friending except that of being being a friend defined differently by some. Yet, even with this simple advantage, some don’t get it.

 

Friends ought to be known, acquainted, met. Now many of us live a world apart, so how does meeting occur? In matches and chat of course. It’s a simple thing to ascertain. One watches another’s style of play, his or her chat and what of a soul, nature and character leaks through all that. Like what you see? Play a few matches with him or her. Then send a request. If they’re the sort with whom you’d enjoy fraternizing and teaming odds are fair to good you, too, were noticed by him or her. Wait for a decision. Rejection? Consider a PM (Private message) via Forum, and state your case. Want to be a friend? Press the issue, and clarify why you’ll be a good one.

 

Do not flood another with incessant requests to friend, particularly if there’s great separation between your ranks. In Tanki, friends compete together. If your ranks are well apart, that can’t happen till the lesser rank gains some ground. Then it may not be agreeable yet, but it’s more likely than less likely. Friending isn't a quantity contest for the intelligent, judicious Tanker. It's an ally list for Tankers who share respect, learn with and from each other and find trustworthy. Random requests waste the time of the requester and the recipient.

On a personal note since I receive far too many friend requests, I may, rarely, accept someone with whom I’ve not played or played little. If I see that person enter against me and my team without starting a match that way, it’s simple to remove them from the friend list. I expect “friends” to behave like friends. I’m willing to begin a match in opposition by consent, but if a “friend” enters against me in a match in progress, that’ll end a friendship. Let’s be clear. That’s not friendly.

 

Then there’s the block feature. I use it liberally. Here’s a bit of logic. Blocking provides a true gift from Tanki. I block all profaners, beggars, cheaters, rules scofflaws and unmannerly twerps. When I do, it's permanent. Why? I don't care to see those persons' drivel. It's each Tanker's option and privilege, and it makes for far more pleasant gaming by my lights. Many Tankers, particularly those classed as newbies, seem bent on earning blocks. It must amuse. However, it’s fair to consider what’s lost when blocked. I have a generous nature. Honorable Tankers struggling to gain in the game often solicit help from we more experienced Tankers, those of higher ranks or longer tenure. Some ranked players don’t give a rip about helping; they mightn’t even respond. I and many of my Mates are willing to help Tankers on their way up. But, and it’s a big but, a two axe handle wide butt, if your careless, rude, thuggish, profane, poor deportment earned you a block from a more experienced Tanker who would otherwise happily give you a hand, your plea will never been seen let alone answered. So, curse, mult, insult, flood, violate rules and on, but think just a little, and count what you lose. Or, make good friends, enjoy the camaraderie of Mates and assure that your future efforts will earn you due respect and camaraderie, helping you rather than earning you derision and shunning. Play hard; play fairly. Blessings.

Edited July 30, 2017 by Hexed

[general_abrams 424]

Wow, this is quite a serious topic you got here MadDog. I'm not sure if this should've been included in the newspaper, it sounds more like a message to other moderators/consultants.

 

IMO, using the block feature for normal players, doesn't make that much of a difference. The people are still swearing, you just can't see them, and their still badmouthing you in the chat, even if you're turning your back on them.

 

And my advice to listening players, is this:

Don't accept too many of the friend requests that you get, as you'll never be able to keep up with 3,000 friends. Actually be their friend before you accept their request. I only have about 35 friends, but most of those 35 are true friends, not just someone that you met in the chat. They'll come to battle when I call, and agree with me when I speak.
That is what the friends feature should be for. It should not be used for a badge of honor for those who think that having "1000" friends is cool.

Edited December 2, 2014 by general_abrams

[DrazaMihajlovic 11]

how to join some guild, please tell me?

[Jesse_X99 47]

That was one of the best things Ive read in the newspaper, nicely put Maddog:)

[Rebellion 640]

Great article I will for sure think long and hard as I always do. I have some friends that I haven't seen for 10 or more ranks and I feel guilty to de friend them :( But I need to watch who I friend as well as hackers take advantage of this feature. And as Jesse_X99 put this is "One of the best things I've read in the newspaper" -TTW

[r_PC-JACK0 91]

Great article MD it so true in so many ways. I hope a lot of tankers read this and learn something new which is needed so much in tank.> :):)

[Superlative 500]

how to join some guild, please tell me?

Apparently from the word "Guild", you play some Roman game. :) 

[Musty9 51]

how to join some guild, please tell me?

Have you by any chance played Avnegers alliance the 1 that shutdown?

[Phoenix-Warbird 1,329]

I personally don't take friending as seriously. Good points tho.

I do agree that the blocking is a gift, but I just wish that it completely erased the players' words instead of replacing them with, if I'm not mistaken, "This player is on your blacklist. The message is hidden"... sometimes I find that even more annoying than being able to see exactly what they write.

[poly_the_cool 50]

I agree with you MD but one time when I got on the chat you were there and I asked you what is your favorite turret, and you said you said you dont discuss your garage then you blocked me. I dont really understand why, maybe you were in a bad mood that day

[The_1000Strong 0]

I very much agree with MadDog, friends are people that should speak the same language and that you have fun around. You shouldn't friend a person if you just want them because they pay money or use drugs often. Also you should get along with them and be able to play with them 

Edited December 3, 2014 by The_1000Strong

[theflyingchicken 88]

If you take sending a friend request so seriously, you must be a super loner in real life,and probably over protected since you enjoy blocking people if they say things you are not "acquainted" with. why did they accept you, this is a new low for the reporter team, honestly since Jon and the old reporters left this team it gets worse day by day, a boost is  remaine  but otherwise it gets worse.. yes go report me nub that all you do  :)) 

PS:  "Welcome to my block list, Buh-Bye!" Lol.. 

Edited December 7, 2014 by theflyingchicken

[JohnathanFerrell 312]

I meant to downvote this topic, I'm really sorry for upvoting :(

[snipe350 7]

jjjj

[snipe350 7]

I meant to downvote this topic, I'm really sorry for upvoting :(

thats mean

[FaaiqBilal1 795]

Good article, something that should be taken seriously.

 

'Friending' is a privilege, and should be detained as one. Give it only to those who deserve it.

[fufususumumu1 240]

 

I personally don't take friending as seriously. Good points tho.

I do agree that the blocking is a gift, but I just wish that it completely erased the players' words instead of replacing them with, if I'm not mistaken, "This player is on your blacklist. The message is hidden"... sometimes I find that even more annoying than being able to see exactly what they write.

 

one way to get even is to tell them that you have blocked them. that will give them the point that their company is not required... also if YOU'RE the one being blocked... then just sit back and cry! lol im not going to mention the other way to get even though :D

[WarMonkey51Austin 68]

When your playing silence: 10 - 9 and your on the winning team with more people. Now your friend joins the losing team and you block him forever, even if he just wanted to talk to you. What sort of logic do you have?

[MadDog21 230]

When your playing silence: 10 - 9 and your on the winning team with more people. Now your friend joins the losing team and you block him forever, even if he just wanted to talk to you. What sort of logic do you have?

Talking in matches is akin to lurking, not participating. Talk in the lobby chat; compete in the maps.

[canadarules 1,938]

no shock he wrote something about blocking...you say hello to him he says you are blocked welcome to my blacklist buh bye

[MadDog21 230]

no shock he wrote something about blocking...you say hello to him he says you are blocked welcome to my blacklist buh bye

A reminder for one of the penultimate critics in the game since you, apparently, missed it in my article. Blocking provides a true gift from Tanki. I block ALL profaners, beggars, cheaters, #rules scofflaws and unmannerly twerps. When I do, it's permanent. Why? I don't care to see those persons' drivel. It's each Tanker's option and privilege, and it makes for far more pleasant gaming. You earned the block long ago, and, from your posts in the Forum, you keep earning it.

[fufususumumu1 240]

you dont have to get annoyed... all its going to do is going to lead to another argument... people take "penultimate critics in the game since you apparently missed it in my article" rather negatively and this is normal human behaviour... (cuz last time i said this, people thought i was too sensitive lol :D )

and please now dont respond with hate, cuz its not meant to be that way

[fufususumumu1 240]

 

Talking in matches is akin to lurking, not participating. Talk in the lobby chat; compete in the maps.

why did tanki have the chat mode in the first place?

people who dont have headphones or communication networks like google plus (like us kids, we're not allowed) can use the battle chat as an effective means of passing info and sharing stragetical plans too

[WarMonkey51Austin 68]

Talking in matches is akin to lurking, not participating. Talk in the lobby chat; compete in the maps.

And if the battle is 999 flags? Just sit and wait for your friend to finish the longest battle of all time?

[WarMonkey51Austin 68]

A reminder for one of the penultimate critics in the game since you, apparently, missed it in my article. Blocking provides a true gift from Tanki. I block ALL profaners, beggars, cheaters, #rules scofflaws and unmannerly twerps. When I do, it's permanent. Why? I don't care to see those persons' drivel. It's each Tanker's option and privilege, and it makes for far more pleasant gaming. You earned the block long ago, and, from your posts in the Forum, you keep earning it.

IMO, You are a very straight person with a bent opinion