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Settling In
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, April 25th, 2009 @ 02:31am
Category: General News

Hi, y'all.

To help us stay on the same page during missions, we're making a couple of changes:

1. Koe has started to update the Mission Notes. Click Show/Hide at the top of the posting screen. There you will find information on characters as well as summary of events as they ... [ Read More » ]
Today's Events
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, April 25th, 2009 @ 02:22am
Category: Simm Announcement

Well, we've reached the end of another mission. In a short while, I'll be sending out the summary/wrap up post which signals the end of the mission. The difference between this and other missions is that this time, the new mission will start on our new website:

http://www.uss-tecumseh.com

Web Genius will be ... [ Read More » ]
Important - Please Read
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 @ 10:30am
Category: Simm Announcement

To all players of Exodus Fleet,

The Articles of the Fleet require a Non-Command Officer player to be on the council from each Task Force. So, if you are a player that does not have a command anywhere in Exodus Fleet and are interested in representing the other players in ... [ Read More » ]
The Mission as it Stands
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, April 5th, 2009 @ 05:14am
Category: Out of Character

Okay, ya'll.

The Montoya is here which means that search teams are going to be locating and extracting the 50 remaining crew members of the White Dove as yet unaccounted for. If you're writing for one of those remaining 50, its time to finish up whatever you intended to happen ... [ Read More » ]
Crew Change
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, March 26th, 2009 @ 04:22pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Lieutenant Long has decided to leave the ship, effective immediately.

In character, the Lieutenant will remain on board the Montoya, in treatment for his injuries, and be moved to long term care at a Starfleet hospital. Rhianna Mai will depart with him.

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
The Time Has Come
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 @ 07:51am
Category: Simm Announcement

The White Dove has been destroyed and we're all stranded on Mar Adomi -- at last until the Montoya arrives.

When the mission ends, we'll return to Utopia Planitia where Starfleet will be giving us another ship (with the stern admonishment to at least keep it in one piece until the ... [ Read More » ]
Personnel Changes
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 @ 02:28am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Please join me in welcoming Ensign Reese Jasec to our Science Team. In character, Ensign Jasec will be on board the USS Montoya, the ship that's been sent to rescue the White Dove's crew and provide support while we finish the mission. Welcome aboard, Reese!

Ensign Grindlebone has been ... [ Read More » ]
Never Ending Day
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 @ 06:47am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Web Genius, who doubles as our XO, rightly pointed out to me at lunch today that MD1 is becoming impossibly long. Already so far,

-- We left DS285
-- Dropped off the Bayitians on Seresti V
-- Made our way to Mar Adomi
-- Away Team began its investigation
-- Energy Beings trashed the ... [ Read More » ]
Death of the Dove
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 @ 12:28am
Category: Simm Announcement

I just posted the complete destruction of the USS White Dove this morning.

Those of you with characters on board, please write about your own adventures getting down to the planet's surface. Do you land easily and safely? Do you end up in some remote place? Or being chased by ... [ Read More » ]
Please Welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 @ 03:55am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Please welcome Ensign Zephyrine Calanthe who will join Ensign Bracetti in Strategic Operations.

Zephyrine, you've been assigned shared quarters and I have added you to our Deck Listing. Take a look when you have a moment.

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
Important - Please Read
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, February 12th, 2009 @ 10:35pm
Category: Simm Announcement

The two races are:

Auri
El-Auri

El Aurian is a canon race ... completely different. ... [ Read More » ]
Our CMO is on LOA
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 @ 03:40am
Category: Out of Character

Hi, y'all.

Our CMO, Lt. Cmdr. Cliona MacBrayne, is on Leave of Absence for a week ... assume that she transported down to the surface but we'll leave the medical aspect of the plot on hold for the time being. When she returns to the game, she can pick up from ... [ Read More » ]
Please Welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, February 8th, 2009 @ 10:35am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Please join me in welcoming Ensign Grindlebone -- who will be serving as a security officer.

Because we're on a mission, Ensign Grindlebone will already be on board and will be joining the Away Team heading down to Mar Adomi.

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
Nominations Needed
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 @ 03:18pm
Category: Out of Character

This came from our TFCO -- to nominate someone, you should go to the Bravo Fleet Hall of Honor and place your nomination there. Its important to add as much information as you can on why you think your nominee is a good choice. Once that's done, it will be ... [ Read More » ]
Information on Mar Adomi
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 @ 11:05pm
Category: Database Entry Added

A series of entries have been added on Mar Adomi --- special thanks go to Ensign Susan Schorr for her help in making the science real. Its better because of her contributions. Much better. :-)

Think of this as a good view of how the world works.

These entries represent what's known ... [ Read More » ]
Report for Away Team Duty
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 @ 01:10am
Category: Star Fleet Communication

The following individuals are assigned to the Away Team which will beam down shortly to Mar Adomi and should report to Transporter #1:

Away Team Leader - Lt. Cmdr. Koeh'Am Dane
Science - Ensign Susan Schorr
Medical - Lt. Cmdr. Cliona MacBrayne
Security - Ensigns Nicole Ryan and Eden St. Eyre
Engineering - Ensign Cyrus ... [ Read More » ]
Mar Adomi
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 @ 09:24am
Category: Database Entry Added

Entries have been added to the database with information on Mar Adomi and the Mar Adomi system, etc. Thanks to Rico for working this up. ... [ Read More » ]
Senior Staff Meeting
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 @ 03:04am
Category: General News

Okay, we're going to get the mission started.

For those of you who are still wrapping up details from the last mission, you can finish those as backsims. I'm sending out JP starters that will take the Dove out of DS285 and another for a senior staff meeting.

To shake things ... [ Read More » ]
Crew Member Departs
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, January 18th, 2009 @ 01:28am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi,

Due to real life issues, Lieutenant JG Dragana Stojanovic has decided to resign her character. In game terms, we'll assume that her transfer in was a mistake and that she's been reassigned to another ship.

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome and a Reminder
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, January 12th, 2009 @ 10:38pm
Category: Simm Announcement

First, please welcome Kerah Brennidon, the civilian spouse of an NPC security officer who will be serving as the ship's historian. Kerah's character is also a freelance reporter, a position that's been approved by Star Fleet command (after long and hard debate). Kerah, check the deck listing for your room ... [ Read More » ]
room changes
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, January 5th, 2009 @ 11:13pm
Category: Website Update

Hi, y'all.

Because of the promotions, there have been some changes in room assignments. Please review the list and write accordingly -- also, since I did this before tea this morning, if I made any mistakes, feel free to point those out.

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
FInal Awards
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 @ 05:35am
Category: Simm Announcement

The remaining awards are given out to the writers more than the characters so I'm doing these as a News Item instead.

Crew's Choice for the most irritating NPC goes to Kristen Hill (written by Virgil Jakobi)
Captain's Choice for the most irritating NPC goes to Chef Antonio (also written by ... [ Read More » ]
Reporting In, Public Thanks, and Starting Date
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, January 1st, 2009 @ 07:47am
Category: Monthly Report

Hi, y'all.

Well, its the end of the month which means its time for me to report on how the ship did in the month of December. For many games, this is traditionally the month where everyone disappears and numbers plummet.

Here on the Dove, we had our best month ever -- ... [ Read More » ]
My Screenames
Posted by Ensign Gabriel-Arthur Vishuss on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 @ 03:56pm
Category: Out of Character


I know not everyone has Yahoo so I got Trillian which pretty much incorperates AOL, Yahoo, MSN. So Instead of bug everyone for their screen names in either I figured I'd just post mine so you can add them at your leisure.

Yahoo: dragon2872001
MSN: dragonman2872001@hotmail.com
AOL: dragonman2872001

If anyone else would like to ... [ Read More » ]
Happy New Year
Posted by Ensign Gabriel-Arthur Vishuss on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 @ 04:45am
Category: Out of Character

I just wanted to say HAPPY NEW YEAR everybody!
From the country that got into it first NEW ZEALAND. Neener, neener, neener you all have to waihate!

Nah, I'm kidding, Happy New Year everyone. May 2009 see you all in good fortune.

Mike, A.k.a Gabe ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline, Promotions and Awards
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 @ 04:46am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi,

Our XO reminded me that it was supposed to be one week between our arrival at DS285 and the start of the banquet. Something I completely forgot.

So ... here's what we'll do.

We'll update the arriving to the party posts for MD7 ... and you can continue simming as backsims ... [ Read More » ]
Duplicate post
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Sunday, December 28th, 2008 @ 06:35pm
Category: Out of Character

Sorry for the doubled post but the first time it went out, for some reason, it wasn't added to the post list or to the list on our individual lists. Resent so it would take.

Belated welcome, Susan! ... [ Read More » ]
Please Welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, December 28th, 2008 @ 02:54am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, ya'll.

Hopefully, everyone is writing their arrival to the banquet. Once I see more of those posts going out, I will send out the promotions and awards JP starters. Please don't spread the information around, if you are a recipient, until the JPs are posted. That way everyone can find ... [ Read More » ]
Merry Christmas
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 @ 05:01am
Category: Out of Character

For those who celebrate Christmas, I wanted to extend my heart felt wishes for a very, merry Christmas to you and yours.

For those who celebrate Hannukah, which is already under way, Chag Sameach! (Hebrew for Happy Holiday)

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
What the Invitation Means
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 @ 11:07pm
Category: Out of Character

So, here we are. For those of you who are new, the White Dove has just finished its first campaign after launching. Five months in real time. Now, we're back at DS285 and the Captain has arranged for a dinner for the crew -- expect food, wine, an orchestra, and ... [ Read More » ]
Invitation
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 @ 10:59pm
Category: Star Fleet Communication

Captain Rua'am Dane requests the honor of your presence at a formal banquet to be held this evening.

Where: Banquet facilities on DS285
Dress Code: Formal evening wear or Dress Whites for women, Dress Whites for men
When: 2000 hours this evening
Who: All crew members not on active duty

... [ Read More » ]
Updated Info
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 @ 02:57am
Category: Out of Character

I've added an MSN account for those few out there who haven't discovered Yahoo yet.

Since we have new players on board, I wanted to take a moment to suggest that, if possible, you seriously consider signing up for Yahoo. Its the one that most of the crew already has and ... [ Read More » ]
Personnel Changes
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, December 13th, 2008 @ 02:15am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

I wanted to let you know that Lieutenant Two of Ten has departed the ship. Her character will leave at DS285. IC, we'll consider her character to have been transferred to another ship.

At the same time, please welcome Ensign Gabriel-Arthur Vishuss, the newest member of Flight Control. Ensign ... [ Read More » ]
An Update
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 @ 01:28am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Just wanted to update you on a couple of things. We're currently docked at DS285. While we're here:

-- Carson will be transferred to base security (already simmed)
-- Roo will work on getting resolution for the Bayitians, hopefully a new settlement
-- Anarane and Lorel will remain on board
-- We will ... [ Read More » ]
Please Welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 @ 01:36am
Category: Simm Announcement

I'm happy to announce that we're back up to 15 players again with the arrival of Lt. JG Dragana Stojanovic. Dragana will join Jennifer Martin in the Operations Department and will be coming aboard at DS285 along with the rest of the crew.

Welcome to the Dove, Dragana!
Roo ... [ Read More » ]
NOW we can arrive at DS285
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 @ 03:07am
Category: Out of Character

Okay, NOW we can arrive.

All loose ends from the last mission have been tied off and we're ready to move into the new mission called Down Time. I'll be sending out a bunch of JPs over the next week, by department.

Rico, if you and Jen could post us arriving ... [ Read More » ]
Forward Posting
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 @ 01:02pm
Category: Out of Character

The Captain hasn't yet given the order to return to DS285 ... in fact, I've been waiting on a post to give that order. So, while its nice to be enthusiastic ... we are actually still in orbit around DS25.

Just so everyone's clear. :-)

The post should go out soon ... ... [ Read More » ]
Extremely Important Announcement
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 @ 08:27am
Category: Simm Announcement

The USS White Dove has just been named Simm of the Quarter on the Task Force 44 website. To view our banner, go to: http://tf44.org/ and bask in our shared glory. What this means is that people have come to the website, looked around, and liked what they saw so ... [ Read More » ]
Call for Mission Ideas
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 @ 02:55am
Category: Simm Announcement

Now that we've finished our innaugural campaign and are moving into a bit of down time, its time to start thinking about the new campaign. And while I have a great many ideas in the works meant to torture ... I mean, challenge all of you ... it occurs to ... [ Read More » ]
Down Time
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 @ 02:17am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hopefully, today or tomorrow, we'll start back to DS285. En route and while there, you will have duties to perform but they will be light and you'll have a chance for more off duty time and of course, visiting DS285.

Here's a chance to pursue your personal storylines, write JPs ... [ Read More » ]
The First Ever Shore Leave Lottery
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 @ 02:10am
Category: Simm Announcement

Now that we've just about reached mission end, its time to talk about the shore leave lottery which I hinted about a while back.

Here's how it works. During the next mission, our lucky winner will be given shore leave and a shuttle and permitted to pursue a private story line ... [ Read More » ]
New Crew on the Way
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 @ 01:04pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Please join me in welcoming our newest crew member, Ensign Dayanara Bracetti, Strategic Operations. Ensign Bracetti is new to this sort of game and will shortly be attending Star Fleet Academy.

In the meantime, she'll be waiting to board at DS285 along with our new NPC bartender (written by Cyrus ... [ Read More » ]
Changes
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, November 24th, 2008 @ 01:06am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Well a couple of things have changed recently. First, as several of you pointed out, I made Captain (thanks for noticing). I've also been promoted to Task Group CO for the Spectre Task Group -- which makes the White Dove, the Task Group Flag Ship.

Nothing changes in the ... [ Read More » ]
Posting Format
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 @ 12:42am
Category: Out of Character

(Slapping Forehead)

You know, I could have sworn I wrote prose! That's what I get for rushing, I guess. I'll open up a topic on the forum where we can discuss this a bit more.

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
Sad News
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 @ 12:39am
Category: Simm Announcement

I am saddened to report that Greg Nelson, the writer behind our Chief of the Boat, passed away on November 6th. There's a message on his Yahoo account, from his son, Phillip; I will try to get more information if I can.

We can talk about how this affects the plot ... [ Read More » ]
Posting Format
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 @ 04:52am
Category: Out of Character

Okay, so, we use script style for posting. Everyone seems to be comfortable with that.

One thing I wanted to point out was how to write your thoughts. DO NOT use single quotation marks for thoughts -- it causes confusion and for some, requires rereading to figure out what's being said ... [ Read More » ]
Crew Member #15 and the Shore Leave Lottery
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, November 6th, 2008 @ 02:21pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Please join me in welcoming the newest member of our crew, Ensign Cyrus Kai, who will join Ensign Pharos in Engineering. Ensign Kai, who has been serving on Gamma Shift since our launch, has just been moved up to Alpha Shift.

Probably going to have to re-crew Gamma ... [ Read More » ]
Nominating a Player for an Award
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 @ 06:00am
Category: SMS Tutorial

1. On the side of the Control Panel, under USER, select AWARD NOMINATIONS.
2. Select the crew member you want to nominate.
3. Select the award you want to nominate that crewmember for.

NOTE: Click Crew Awards Page to review the list of awards. The ones that are by popular vote of ... [ Read More » ]
Open Position
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, November 3rd, 2008 @ 02:23pm
Category: Simm Announcement

As you've just heard, Aeryn has decided to leave the ship. Rather than stage a spectacular death for the character (as was the tradition on one of my former ships), we'll say that she's been transferred to another ship, the USS Lihitraot. Her character will return to the ship and ... [ Read More » ]
Here's the Situation
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, November 1st, 2008 @ 10:44pm
Category: Monthly Report

We've now finished our fourth month here on the Dove and things are looking really good. We have a crew of 15 and our post totals are:

October 144 posts
September 153 posts
August 154 posts
July 204 posts

For a grand total (counting a post or two in June) of 669 posts

We are also ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome
Posted by Chief Petty Officer James Phillips on Sunday, October 19th, 2008 @ 06:09pm
Category: General News

Welcome aboard White Dove, Ensign Martin, and welcome back Lieutenant JG Two of Ten. I am looking forward to writing with you!

Chief Petty Officer Jim Phillips
Chief of the Boat ... [ Read More » ]
Personnel Changes
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, October 19th, 2008 @ 09:15am
Category: Simm Announcement

Please join me in welcoming:

Ensign Jennifer Martin who will be our Operations Officer as well as the Morale Officer.

Lieutenant JG Two of Ten who is returned from an Extended Leave of Absence. Lieutenant Ten will be moving to the Operations Department and taking the position of Boatswain.

Welcome and ... [ Read More » ]
Yearbook Email
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 @ 11:31pm
Category: Out of Character

My friends
After I joined Yearbook, at a friends request, I immediately canceled my membership. Apparently the site sent out to my entire e-mail list to be "my friend" I HATE THOSE TOO. I didn't know for sure what it was when I was signing up for it, ... [ Read More » ]
NPCs
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, September 28th, 2008 @ 12:39am
Category: The Rules of Roo

Generally, NPCs enhance the life of the ship and as you know, the White Dove has quite a few. In some respects, it wouldn't be the same ship without them. Since we have some new people on board, I thought I would go over the guidelines for using NPCs in ... [ Read More » ]
Please Welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 @ 06:06am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, all.

Please welcome a new addition to the White Dove -- Robert E. Long. His introduction to the crew will be part of our soon to start storyline (Episode 1.2 Fire Trail). While JP'ing will be a bit difficult at the moment, given that he's not actually on the ship ... [ Read More » ]
Database Entries
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 @ 01:33am
Category: Out of Character

Thanks go to our own Ensign Rico Dyme for his contribution of the recent database entry on the Waffle Nebula.

Just so you know, I will continue to add information to the database regarding places that the Dove visits. So feel free to take a look. If you're interested in ... [ Read More » ]
Waffle Nebula
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 @ 01:29am
Category: Database Entry Added

Located at the edge of Federation Space, the Waffle Nebula was discovered by the USS Magellan, under the command of Captain J.N.O. Clark. Like most nebulae, it consists primarily of hydrogen gas and interstellar dust. However high synchrotron emissions and various magnetic fields provide evidence that this nebula ... [ Read More » ]
Mission Timelines
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, September 8th, 2008 @ 04:14am
Category: SMS Tutorial

We've seen in the last episode that, to make sense, its best that the posts we write fit into some sort of a time frame. Realistically, its best that the authors decide that time frame at the time they write the posts.

From the point where we start a new Episode, ... [ Read More » ]
Staff Updates/Policy Change
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, September 8th, 2008 @ 01:58am
Category: General News

First, please welcome 2Lt. Richard MacDonald, our Strategic Operations officer. Since the Dove is currently in pursuit, we're going to say that MacDonald is moving up from Gamma Shift which is why no one on Alpha Shift knows much about him ... yet.

Second, effective immediately and in response ... [ Read More » ]
So You Know
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, September 4th, 2008 @ 07:32am
Category: Out of Character

I'm moving currently and have no Internet at home which means I am (forced) offline tomorrow and Saturday. Web Genius, who I happen to know is moving as well, will also be similarly inconvenienced.

Back on Sunday when, if all goes well, I will move us into Episode 1.2 Fire Trails.

Have ... [ Read More » ]
Our Chief of the Boat is Back
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 @ 01:58am
Category: Out of Character

Hi, ya'll ...

Just wanted to let you know that our Chief of the Boat is back from LOA and itching to get involved, I'm sure. Since he has authority over the enlisted personnel on board, there could be some interesting posting possibilities for those of you writing for enlisted NPCs ... [ Read More » ]
Just about to the end
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 @ 11:28pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

We're now just about to the end of episode 1.1 Cabin Fevers. The Away team is back on board the Dove and the ship will be breaking orbit as soon as we can finish writing the JP. Other than the CMO who needs to help Jorlyn, everyone's in good ... [ Read More » ]
Nurse R'tan
Posted by on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 @ 05:30am
Category: Out of Character

Nurse R'tan has been removed from the "Personnel" page.

She is still aboard the ship and part of the crew, but I have elected to move her more to a background/supporting role.

Choc ... [ Read More » ]
Chief Phillips on LOA
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 @ 04:30am
Category: Out of Character

Hi, y'all.

Chief Phillips has asked for and received an LOA -- he's not feeling well and needs time to recuperate before rejoining the game. In the meantime, we'll proceed as though he were there so its alright to write his character as participating ... just don't put him in the ... [ Read More » ]
re: Welcome aboard
Posted by Lieutenant JG Alyena Mesa on Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 @ 10:47pm
Category: Out of Character

Thank y'all. I've heard some really good things about the group. I look forward to playing and getting to know everyone.

It's been a while since I've played in any group but I'm not really new to it. It'll just take me some time to get back into the groove, so ... [ Read More » ]
Change in SIMM Rules
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, August 18th, 2008 @ 06:21am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

There have been some adjustments to the rules for the Simm, based on my better understanding of Bravo Fleet rules and what I already know about how to run a game of this nature. Please take a moment to review.

I thank you.

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
Please welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, August 18th, 2008 @ 01:08am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

We have a new member of the crew. Please welcome Ensign Alyena Mesa who will be joining the Science Department as our Alien Archaeologist/Anthropologist. Since we're still on Seresti IV, we'll say that Ensign Mesa has been with us since Utopia Planitia.

Once more, welcome aboard, Alyena. Looking forward ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations All Around
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, August 14th, 2008 @ 07:03am
Category: Simm Announcement

The White Dove was given the Bravo Fleet Simm of the Month award on August 1, 2008. Since this is an award that we all share, I've added it to everyone's bio. Don't forget to take a look as you give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back.

Congratulations, y'all and ... [ Read More » ]
Just so we're clear
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, August 10th, 2008 @ 07:23am
Category: Out of Character

It occurred to me that, coming from other simms, you might not be sure what the protocol is regarding ending your part of the storyline.

At this point, we've developed things nicely and its time to start writing toward the conclusion. Whether you take two posts or ten to do that ... [ Read More » ]
Sorry and apologizes please PLEASE ignore PL
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Friday, August 8th, 2008 @ 07:23pm
Category: Out of Character

I am so sorry. I had written that personal log and hit the wrong button. It should have been deleted NOT sent. PLEASE PLEASE ignore it. I am so sorry Kieren. I know your character is searching for the cause. My brain isn't functioning. I am sorry. That should not ... [ Read More » ]
Awards
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, August 7th, 2008 @ 05:11am
Category: SMS Tutorial

We've added Awards to this site and I would encourage each and every one of you to think about your fellow crew members now and again. The process is easy.

1. At the top of the page, click The SIMM.
2. On the sidebar, click Crew Awards. This is a list of ... [ Read More » ]
re: Welcome aboard
Posted by Lieutenant JG Kiera Tainn on Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 @ 02:41am
Category: Out of Character

Thank you everyone. I've had the pleasure of writing with some of you before and I look forward to getting to know those I haven't.

After reading through some of the posts I must say, I'm very impressed. Kudos to all of you not only for the high number ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome aboard
Posted by on Monday, August 4th, 2008 @ 09:05pm
Category: Out of Character

Hello Keira,

Welcome aboard the Dove. If you have any questions, don't be too shy to ask.

Choc (Dr. Virgil Jakobi) ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Aboard
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Koeh'Am Dane on Monday, August 4th, 2008 @ 03:10pm
Category: General News

Welcome aboard Kiera. I play the XO and the Captain's twin brother, Koeh'Am Dane.

I am looking forward to writing with you.

Koe ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome
Posted by Lieutenant JG Rico Dyme on Monday, August 4th, 2008 @ 02:42pm
Category: Out of Character

Welcome Keira,

I play Ens. Rico. My Stellar Cartographer NPC is in your dept.

Rico (aka Tom) ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Aboard
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rune Jorlyn on Monday, August 4th, 2008 @ 08:59am
Category: Out of Character

YAY! Welcome aboard Keira. It's great to have you. This is a great group and I'm sure you will love it here. I look forward to playing with you.

Rune ... [ Read More » ]
Please welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, August 4th, 2008 @ 08:52am
Category: Simm Announcement

Everyone,

Please welcome Lt. Jg. Kiera Tainn, our new Chief Science Officer.

Since we're in a mission, we'll say that Kiera has been on board since our departure from Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards but has been handling other matters until now.

Welcome aboard, Kiera. ... [ Read More » ]
Mission Notes
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, August 4th, 2008 @ 04:39am
Category: Website Update

Some new information is available.

On the Main Page, click 1.1 Cabin Fevers. That opens up a MAP of the settlement.
For any post that you are writing, click Mission Notes Show/Hide. That opens up a summary of all the major plot points to date.

If anything has been brought out that I've ... [ Read More » ]
Constantine
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 @ 02:39am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

The writer behind John Constantine has withdrawn from the game. He's under a lot of pressure right now in his personal life and doesn't have the time he needs to participate. I've moved his character's bio to Inactive Status and have left the door open, should he desire to ... [ Read More » ]
July 2008
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 @ 10:32am
Category: Monthly Report

Well, here we are at the end of our first full month of simming and command is awash in champagne and confetti. To get you into the partying spirit, take a look at the following highlights:

- We now have a crew of 11 with only two department head ... [ Read More » ]
Do y'all realize
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 @ 08:08pm
Category: Out of Character

We just went over 200 posts for the month of July! That's so awesome!

*sigh*

(and now I realize this didn't go out as I thought. I hit save instead of post so tab corrected. ) ... [ Read More » ]
Sorry!
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 @ 08:05pm
Category: Out of Character

Oh geez
I am so sorry
I didn't click the OOC tab as I thought I had and looking back I think I've done that a couple of times. My apologies. This format is still new for me. ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rune Jorlyn on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 @ 07:36am
Category: Out of Character

Great job guys! It's much deserved. ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations!
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 @ 05:49am
Category: General News

Web genius and Jakobi on your awards and Pharos on the promotion! All very much deserved! ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations Are In Order
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 @ 03:10am
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi, y'all.

Tomorrow marks the end of our first full month simming together and while, I'll be sending out a monthly report to everyone, I didn't want to wait to share some of the news -- namely, that members of our crew have just received awards. Specifically:

Lt. Cmdr. Koeh'Am Dane received ... [ Read More » ]
Important - Please Read
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, July 27th, 2008 @ 03:41am
Category: Website Update

Hi, ya'll.

The last major release of Version 2 of SMS is now out. Because it will fix a bunch of bugs and offer us a lot of new features, we would like to upgrade shortly. For this to work, you will need:

1. Microsoft Explorer Version 7 or later
2. Firefox Version ... [ Read More » ]
Dove Returning
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 @ 11:35pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi, y'all.

Not to apply pressure or anything, but the Dove will be returning shortly to join the mission. If there's something you want to write about before the ship returns and more people join the Away Team, now would be the time.

Tossing gentle hints about as I go,
Roo ... [ Read More » ]
Away Team Mission to Seresti IV
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Koeh'Am Dane on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 @ 06:26am
Category: Out of Character

I've posted our joint log which gets us down to the colony. Rather then doing another large JP with the whole away team, in my next post I will cover the colonists welcoming us to the planet. A number of people will be meeting the shuttle. Enough so that we ... [ Read More » ]
Ensign John Constantine
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 @ 04:07am
Category: Out of Character

Hi, ya'll.

Ensign Constantine is having some serious computer issues at the moment (as in the computer won't boot up and he has no idea why). Until that gets resolved, which could be two minutes from now or two weeks from now ... no way to know at this point), he's ... [ Read More » ]
White Dove on the Task Force Website
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Sunday, July 20th, 2008 @ 03:24am
Category: Simm Announcement

The White Dove now appears on the Task Force 44/Grey Mist website. For those that don't read the Captain's signature block, we're part of Task Group Shadow. Everyone's name and e-mail address appears in the Crew Roster, to take a look, go to:

http://tf44.bravofleet.com/index.php?pageref=tg&tgid=4

If you notice any mistakes, have any ... [ Read More » ]
Character Pics - Update
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rune Jorlyn on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 @ 05:29pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to update those who have sent me pics for their bios. I am still trying to adjust to my new work schedule and it's been harder than I thought... no complaints though! I'm glad to be working.

Anyhow, I will have 3 days off and ... [ Read More » ]
Reposted Part 1 of JP
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rune Jorlyn on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 @ 07:46am
Category: Out of Character

Hi All,

I just wanted to let everyone know that for some reason Part 1 of my JP with Cliona didn't post to the site but it did go through email, so I went ahead and reposted it.

Rune ... [ Read More » ]
What happens next
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 @ 06:39am
Category: Out of Character

Okay, we're at Seresti IV and sometime soon, the XO is going to send around a JP that will get the Away Team down to the planet surface.

Away Team members:

Ensign Rico Dyme
Lieutenant Clionna MacBrayne
Warrant Officer R'Tan
Ensign Pharos
Lieutenant Rune Jorlyn
Ensign John Constantine
Lt.Cmdr. Koeh'Am Dane (Leading the Away Team)

Remaining on the ... [ Read More » ]
My bad!
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Friday, July 18th, 2008 @ 02:13pm
Category: Out of Character

Our counselor gave us post 100.
What a great return! ... [ Read More » ]
Woohoo!!!!
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Friday, July 18th, 2008 @ 02:06pm
Category: Out of Character

Does anyone realize that with the Roo/Koe post today we hit 100 posts for July!!!?

I am truly enjoying everything you people are writing. This is such fun!! ... [ Read More » ]
About Joint Posts
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 @ 01:38am
Category: Out of Character

Hi.

I've noticed that y'all are getting in the habit of asking if its okay to do a JP before actually starting the JP. Since the asking part can take 24-48 hours (depending upon when its sent, how long it takes for the recipient to read the mail and respond, etc.), ... [ Read More » ]
Messages received
Posted by on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 @ 09:01am
Category: Out of Character

Hi all,

I've been receiving messges I'm happy to say, I'm now back from LOA so just need to catch up and get a post up whoich I'll be doing shortly.

Janet ... [ Read More » ]
Please Welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 @ 03:09am
Category: Simm Announcement

I've put off our arrival on Seresti IV, in anticipation of receiving a new crew member. Well, the wait is over -- please welcome our new Chief of the Boat (who will also work in security) -- Chief Petty Officer James Nathan Phillips. Since Chief of the Boat is a ... [ Read More » ]
Yet Another Great Feature Brought to You by Web Genius
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, July 12th, 2008 @ 07:01am
Category: Simm Announcement

You might note a new addition to our Main Page menu. Click on OOC Forum to go to an forum that we've created specifically for the crew (and friends) of the USS White Dove.
To begin, register for a User Name and Password. Once its approved (that's to keep the spam ... [ Read More » ]
Messages received
Posted by Lieutenant JG Rico Dyme on Friday, July 11th, 2008 @ 10:10pm
Category: Out of Character

Messages received via my e-mail.

Tom (Rico) ... [ Read More » ]
Impressed
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rune Jorlyn on Friday, July 11th, 2008 @ 03:51pm
Category: Out of Character

I received both OOCs and I'm impressed it was moved so quickly. Well done, Web Genius.

Rune ... [ Read More » ]
New Website
Posted by on Friday, July 11th, 2008 @ 02:19pm
Category: Out of Character

I received both messages, and I have AOL.

Choc ... [ Read More » ]
Woooooowwwwwww
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Friday, July 11th, 2008 @ 08:11am
Category: Out of Character

Fast!
Smooth!
No glitches or waits!
YAY!!!!

*bows to web genius* ... [ Read More » ]
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Friday, July 11th, 2008 @ 07:01am
Category: Simm Announcement

As I told you recently, to answer your concerns about site access, we have contracted with a professional hosting service. This news item is being sent to you from our new site on the new server.

Hopefully, this will resolve everyone's issues. Note that in your Options, you can change the ... [ Read More » ]
Change of Mission
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, July 10th, 2008 @ 01:16am
Category: Out of Character

Please note that the Mission has changed -- its now, 1.1 Cabin Fevers. I sent out a brief tutorial that explains a bit about how to work with Missions.

Roo ... [ Read More » ]
Missions
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Thursday, July 10th, 2008 @ 01:14am
Category: SMS Tutorial

As you know, all posts are written for a specific mission and from time to time, the mission name changes. The following is a reminder of how to work with missions in SMS.

There are three ways to view mission notes:

1. Click MAIN and select the MISSION TITLE. This page ... [ Read More » ]
You Have Spoken
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 @ 12:05pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Well, clearly the whole home server to save money approach wasn't working as well as we'd hoped it would.

Some of you have spoken to me about long delays in trying to reach the site (two of you actually had to save work off line for several hours before you were ... [ Read More » ]
Official Launching Ceremony
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, July 7th, 2008 @ 02:45pm
Category: Star Fleet Communication

You are cordially invited to attend the official dedication and launch of the U.S.S. White Dove, NCC-1757, a nebula class vessel on this date at 1400 hours. Dress whites are expected. There will be a small party afterward. Guests can watch the White Dove leave for its three-year mission of ... [ Read More » ]
Can't Edit or Delete
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rune Jorlyn on Monday, July 7th, 2008 @ 03:56am
Category: Out of Character

I just now discovered or rather realized once a sim is posted you can not delete it or edit it. (ahem if you can, I sure can't find it!)

I flubbed up the stardate in my personal log entry. So my advice would be to always spell check and ... [ Read More » ]
Server is back up
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Koeh'Am Dane on Monday, July 7th, 2008 @ 02:32am
Category: Out of Character

Last night some time after 22:00 GMT our server went off the web. This is unfortunately after midnight where I live. The problem was the same one our Captain mentioned in an earlier OOC message. This morning, when I woke up (around 04:00 GMT) I fixed the problem. So ... [ Read More » ]
Surgery
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 10:03pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi, all.

I'm going in for surgery today but will be home tomorrow.

Since Web Genius had the computer all weekend, I didn't get to write the departure post. I'll do that tomorrow when I get home. In the meantime, I've posted what will be the first in a series of Star ... [ Read More » ]
Sale and Distribution of Vriha Hna'h
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 10:00pm
Category: Star Fleet Communication

To: All Star Fleet Security Personnel
From: Commodore James Doye
Subject: Sale and Distribution of Vriha Hna'h

With the introduction of a new, relatively low-cost, designer drug on the market, law enforcement efforts to find and arrest members of the group responsible for sale and distribution have largely been unsuccessful to date. The ... [ Read More » ]
Vriha Hna'h
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 09:41pm
Category: Star Fleet Communication

To All Star Fleet Medical Personnel
From Commodore S'tahn
Subject: Vriha Hna'h

Vriha Hna'h is a strong central nervous system stimulant that interferes with the reabsorption process of dopamine, a chemical messenger associated with pleasure and movement. Dopamine is released as part of the brain's reward system and is involved in the high ... [ Read More » ]
Transmission received
Posted by Ensign Pharos on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 02:20pm
Category: Out of Character

OOC communications successfully received. : ) ... [ Read More » ]
OOCs Received
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rune Jorlyn on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 12:49pm
Category: Out of Character

I received them... a couple went into my gmail spam box even though I have told it a million times it's not spam. That's a problem with gmail itself.

Thanks to Web Genius and Cliona.

Rune ... [ Read More » ]
OOC Recived
Posted by on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 10:32am
Category: Out of Character

I have recived all 6 of the OOC's that have been sent ... [ Read More » ]
Reply as Required
Posted by Lieutenant JG Rico Dyme on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 10:25am
Category: Out of Character

Got it.

Thanks,

Tom (Rico) ... [ Read More » ]
Response
Posted by on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 10:02am
Category: Out of Character

I received the message. I just also received my post in my inbox, so thank you for the time well spent! ... [ Read More » ]
Replying to OOC request
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Cliona McBrayne on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 09:59am
Category: Out of Character

Got it. Working here. woot! ... [ Read More » ]
Bug Report
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 @ 09:57am
Category: Out of Character

Couple of things to report:

1. We've made some adjustments to the site in attempt to solve the problem where some of you aren't getting all of the mail and others are -- the major source of the problem lies with AOL, MSN, and GMail accounts. I'll spare you the details. ... [ Read More » ]
Please Welcome
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Friday, July 4th, 2008 @ 02:52am
Category: Out of Character

We've just added a new player -- please welcome Ensign John Constantine who will be joining Rune in Security/Tactical. This brings the crew total to ten and, while we are still lacking in Science and Operations, we are definitely ready for launch. Keep in mind that I'll be writing the ... [ Read More » ]
Character Pics
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rune Jorlyn on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 @ 07:51pm
Category: Out of Character

Hey Everyone,

If anyone needs a character pic for their bio, I've volunteered to be the graphics wiz, lol. You can either send me a pic or let me know who you'd like me to use and I will put them in uniform.

I have 2 so far and should have ... [ Read More » ]
We're Up Again
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 @ 10:34pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi, All.

Since hosting our site on a commercial server is expensive and we do have Web Genius as a member of the crew, we decided to run the server ourselves and just purchase some of the services we need. It was a great plan except that we didn't figure on ... [ Read More » ]
Email Problems
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 @ 02:27am
Category: Out of Character

Its come to my attention that some of you are having problems receiving copies of mail from the site that is sent routinely to your e-mail account.

As I told Rune the other day, G-Mail sees the mail as "SPAM" and in particular, a phishing attack (phishing is an attempt by ... [ Read More » ]
Heads up on Web Genius
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 @ 02:04am
Category: Out of Character

Web Genius, who handles the programming and site maintenance, is having serious problems in real life. All land line phone service in the area he lives in has been out for over a week -- he's all but tearing out his hair.

Now, Web Genius, you should all know, is also ... [ Read More » ]
OOC Messages
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 @ 08:39am
Category: SMS Tutorial

In the Yahoo Mail Group system, there were usually two lists -- one for posts and another for OOC chatter.

In SMS, the same thing is possible. Now, most of you already know how to:
-- write a solo post
-- write a post with more than one author
-- write a personal ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome to Everyone
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, June 30th, 2008 @ 02:26pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Sure has been a busy few days but at this point, I believe that everyone who's coming is here and we're free to get down to the business of writing about shipboard life. Our newest crew member has just arrived. Please welcome Ensign Pharos, An Aquan from the planet Argoa, ... [ Read More » ]
Writing a Joint Post
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, June 30th, 2008 @ 10:11am
Category: SMS Tutorial

By now, you are probably familiar with the basics of writing a joint post. If you aren't the procedure is described below. Once another writer adds to the JP, its your turn to write again -- but how do you know that they've written? Well, it turns out, once the ... [ Read More » ]
Mission Notes
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Monday, June 30th, 2008 @ 02:21am
Category: SMS Tutorial

Mission Notes is essentially a file that contains facts and figures related to the current mission -- that would include ship specifications, key players, important events that happened. Its intended as a writing aid to summarize what's happened so far and make it easier for you when you are writing ... [ Read More » ]
We are Live
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Saturday, June 28th, 2008 @ 11:32pm
Category: Simm Announcement

As of this morning, we have a crew of seven -- with more to come. That means that we are now officially an active sim.

I have to admit that Command is awash in confetti and open champagne bottles. Feel free to stop by and join the impromptu party. This ... [ Read More » ]
Now Recruiting
Posted by Commodore Shiloh Steele on Friday, June 27th, 2008 @ 11:52am
Category: Simm Announcement

The website is up and running at last and the USS White Dove is preparing for its scheduled launch date of 4 July 2008. That means we are actively recruiting for a long list of positions. If you find yourself interested, please take a moment to submit an application. A ... [ Read More » ]