Community Suggestions For SA:MP SAFD

[SugarD]

I would like to hear from you, the users of SA:MP, on positive suggestions you have for SA:MP SAFD. I know some don't visit our forums, or are unaware of their presence, so I figured I would give this topic in here a try.

So, getting to the point here, what would you suggest to improve SA:MP SAFD? How can we get more involved with the community, in your opinion, and what else can we do to better promote a positive image to you? Do you see any problems that you have an idea of resolution for? Is there a script-related issue that is preventing you from roleplaying with us? Is there something that "puts you off" about us that makes you not want to roleplay with us? Let us know with a reply here!

Please note, negative comments will not be tolerated. If you see an issue you would like to address, do it in a non-attacking way with constructive criticism...not moaning or flaming. We want to hear from you, but we also don't want people getting upset or feeling bullied!  


Submitted respectfully to the users of this community,
Commissioner J. Schappell
Argonath RPG Fire Department
http://arfd.argonathrpg.com/

[SafetyMoose]

1.) More work with fire / rescue groups that are not part of SAFD officially, perhaps set up a system similar to SAPD regarding their sub-groups board.

2.) SAFD needs to get involved more with Police Scenes much like IRL fire department does, they seem to enjoy keeping amongst themselves rather then try to integrate with other RP scenarios.

[SugarD]

1.) More work with fire / rescue groups that are not part of SAFD officially, perhaps set up a system similar to SAPD regarding their sub-groups board.

2.) SAFD needs to get involved more with Police Scenes much like IRL fire department does, they seem to enjoy keeping amongst themselves rather then try to integrate with other RP scenarios.

1. Great idea! I will look into implementing this. I know right now we have a positive stance with SACS FD, but as far as I know we haven't worked with them much lately. I would be happy to extend this to them too.
2. Another great idea. I know we try to do this from time to time, but it's possible that users have lost interest in some ways and forgotten they could do this. Any ideas on specific examples so we can give players other ideas to promote this more?

[SafetyMoose]

1. Great idea! I will look into implementing this. I know right now we have a positive stance with SACS FD, but as far as I know we haven't worked with them much lately. I would be happy to extend this to them too.
2. Another great idea. I know we try to do this from time to time, but it's possible that users have lost interest in some ways and forgotten they could do this. Any ideas on specific examples so we can give players other ideas to promote this more?

well, for number two, its a two sided thing. SAPD needs to open up the opportunity for Fire / EMS to get involved with their calls, for example working with 207s or major shootouts. Giving the FD a place to stage and RP from close to the scene would broaden the scope of RP opportunities. In order to properly do this you need to have cooperation from both sides initially untill you can build up the habit of having both parties involved.

[SugarD]

well, for number two, its a two sided thing. SAPD needs to open up the opportunity for Fire / EMS to get involved with their calls, for example working with 207s or major shootouts. Giving the FD a place to stage and RP from close to the scene would broaden the scope of RP opportunities. In order to properly do this you need to have cooperation from both sides initially untill you can build up the habit of having both parties involved.

I agree with you 100% there. Upon Paul and Pancher's return to full activity, I'll try to speak with them to see what I can do about promoting this with them. I would love to see much more interaction between the two.

[SugarD]

*Bump!*

We are still searching for community suggestions!

[Krueger]

lol in this topic just 2 people posted... lol 3 with meh!! fck yeah

[~Legend~]

1.) More work with fire / rescue groups that are not part of SAFD officially, perhaps set up a system similar to SAPD regarding their sub-groups board.

2.) SAFD needs to get involved more with Police Scenes much like IRL fire department does, they seem to enjoy keeping amongst themselves rather then try to integrate with other RP scenarios.

I originally started thinking along the same lines as what was said over there ^

One thing that lacks, I feel, whenever working with any of the emergency services is that they often tend to stick to themselves - perhaps not on purpose, but it'd be brilliant to see everyone cooperating. This is definitely easier said than done, but if regulars and experienced members of each of the official (and unofficial) groups either informally or formally decided to actively work together, we could make some good headway.
Responses would be consistent, roleplays a lot "better" and more involving.

I think some good scripts are definitely in place already, and the best use can be made out of those. However, no script can beat roleplay right? ;P
It'd be very positive to see several emergency service groups working together on RP based situations as well, rather than relying on a script prompt, such as a fire breakout.


All in all, SAFD is very professional and conducts themselves as a very able department.

[Krueger]

lol in this topic just 2 people posted... lol 3 with meh!! fck yeah

4 now

[Matthew_Green]

One way to improve SAFD is by adjusting the fire mission script. About every 5 minutes, someone asks on /e or /r "When is the next fire mission?" and right now there's about a 45-minute gap between missions. That means firemen can just grow weed, deal drugs, do stuff that was not intended to happen because of boredom. All due to the long period of "Free Time" between fire missions.

I suggest that the time between fire missions be shortened down to 10 - 20 minutes, as well as the continued experimentation of having 2+ different fire locations.

Such as on a fire mission: GS9 and LSPD are both on fire, or Mulholland Interchange and the LS-SF tunnel are both ingulfed in flames, and the departments have to decide which one has higher priority.

If the gap between fire missions was shortened down to 10 - 20 minutes, this should cut down on the amount of firemen dealing/growing drugs while waiting.

@Krueger : 5 now

[~Legend~]

I think all too often the firefighter's role becomes a case of waiting for a mission, and when it arrives, just getting it over and done with then going back to waiting. Obviously, it comes down to personal choice, but encouraging them to do different things related to their ARFD job would be good.

For instance, ARPD faces very broad and diverse situations on a daily basis.
One way of adding variety to the firefighter's role could be through encouraging greater roleplay. Or, if we were going on a script based idea, thinking about maybe giving out different kinds of missions - perhaps rescue missions from time to time, support missions etc.

More than one mission at the same time would keep them constantly active, but I guess that's one for the scripters to think about.

[ClazzyJogel]

I have seen the SAFD alot recently, and I think their doing a great job, especially when co-operating with EMS/SAPD.
They are very respondive and are very willing to forexample respond to a 911 call, keep up the good work!

Suggestion:
- Using teamspeak betwen the different divisions within emergency (SAPD, EMS, SAFD) Would be a great thing, if possible!

[Matthew_Green]

I think all too often the firefighter's role becomes a case of waiting for a mission, and when it arrives, just getting it over and done with then going back to waiting. Obviously, it comes down to personal choice, but encouraging them to do different things related to their ARFD job would be good.

For instance, ARPD faces very broad and diverse situations on a daily basis.
One way of adding variety to the firefighter's role could be through encouraging greater roleplay. Or, if we were going on a script based idea, thinking about maybe giving out different kinds of missions - perhaps rescue missions from time to time, support missions etc.

More than one mission at the same time would keep them constantly active, but I guess that's one for the scripters to think about.

More than 1 mission at the same time has already been done. It was tested in the fire mission scripts about 4 months ago. When the multiple missions occured, they ended up being a sucess about 70% of the time. The other 30% bugged up and ended up having to be aborted by a scripter/manager.

But that was 4 months ago, that's why I still support the continued experimentation of them.

[~Legend~]

More than 1 mission at the same time has already been done. It was tested in the fire mission scripts about 4 months ago. When the multiple missions occured, they ended up being a sucess about 70% of the time. The other 30% bugged up and ended up having to be aborted by a scripter/manager.

But that was 4 months ago, that's why I still support the continued experimentation of them.

Awesome.

Also thinking about feasibility of them.
Sometimes in the server, it can take a decent while to complete just the one mission depending on how many people respond.
But guess that's when a time limit may be required.

It may also encourage more to pick up th firefighter job though, if there's lots to do for everyone. Some may find that it can get too crowded at a mission (though this isn't overly common).

[[WS]Jacob]

Maybe encouraging events and station RPs would be a good thing. For example a RP fire station BBQ where everyone is invited to look around the station etc. Fireman need to be engaged in something in order for them to RP as currently unless there's a mission no RP is involved because they leave the station and do their own thing.