GCC CLAN

                        NewsLetter

Editor:  Chuckster                                           Gulf Coast Commandos                                               Mar 31, 2005

 

 

 

                                   NEWS from the Admins.

Founder and Admin: BigB,                                Support Admin's:  Chuckster  & V1ROT8  

 

CHEATS:

The Admin’s have been investigating methods to make playing on our servers a

“Cheat Free” experience.  I am sure most, if not all, of you know of the controversy

surrounding the “No Fog” Mod(Cheat) that was on the Downloads link on our

Webpage.  It was placed there in an effort to PREVENT us from being “Cheated”

against.  As it turns out, our Clan was accused of promoting cheating because of it. 

Unfortunately, there was a possibility, no matter how minute, of that being true. 

Consequently, the Admin’s decided to remove the Mod from the Webpage AND

request ALL members remove it from their computer.  (If you are unsure how to

safely remove it, contact one of the Admins for assistance.)

 

For a detailed description of the events that lead up to the above accusation, visit the

Forums and view the topic “We are NOT Cheaters”

 

MISSIONARY:

Some of you have probably heard discussions on Teamspeak about Missionary. 

The following description was written by TexasJedi and aptly describes what

Missionary is and what it provides.  There is a VERY strong probability the Clan

will institute Missionary on one of our servers and request all members download

and install the program.  It appears to be the ONLY anti cheat program that works

for Medal of Honor games.  A new page will be added to our Website entitled

MISSIONARY.  The following information, along with additional tips, hints and news

concerning Missionary will be posted there.  At present, we will continue to sponsor

a PUBLIC server (probably the 14 man one) and add a line to the “Welcome

Message” advising all to visit our website and investigate Missionary. 

THANKS Jedi for putting this together. 

 

Missionary for Counter Intelligence

Program developed by: BlackBart

blackbart@invisiblewarriors.com

Or Teamspeak at 69.12.31.34:8786

 

What is Missionary?

Missionary in simple terms is a “Client Side Anti-Cheat” program developed for

Medal of Honor Allied Assault. It is an interface system that prior to your

entering a “Missionary Game Server” scans the MOHAA files on your

computer to insure that there are absolutely no mods of any type available. In

order to play MOHAA on a missionary server, you must have an “out of the

box” version of MOHAA.

 

How does Missionary prevent cheating?

This is achieved in two different steps; first your system must pass a

rigorous scan of your MOHAA files. Missionary knows exactly what is

supposed to be available, and anything present that is not supposed to be,

will prevent your access to a Missionary Server. This includes Pk3 files,

.dll’s, opengl32; and other common files that are routinely “modded” and/or

hacked to give players an unfair advantage. Secondly, Missionary prevents

access to your computers files while it is running. This means that a player

cannot start Missionary, pass the initial scans, and then move modded

files to the MOHAA folders after the scans have been completed.

 

How does Missionary benefit you the player?

SIMPLE… You get a cheat free game!!! Without cheaters on the server, the

game is once again about skill, strategy, and teamwork.

 

Are there other benefits?

Yes. Most Missionary servers run maps and skins that are not standard

to the game, but are not “cheats”. When entering a Missionary server the

player will automatically be given the option to download any files that

are specific to that individual server. Some servers allow certain non-cheat

mods (such as cross-hairs or sound mods) which will be downloaded to

every player on that server. This means if one player has a permitted mod;

every other player has it as well.

 

Will MOHAA play without Missionary after installation?

Absolutely. Missionary does not affect the game play you are currently

used to. To play on a non-Missionary server, simply start the game as

usual.

 

 

                                        POLicy Changes:

There were several policy changes which became effective last month.   They are:

 

TeamSpeak:

There was a change in policy to set aside a period every evening from 7:00 P.M. CST

onwards where members under the age of 18 were requested to move to the ROTC

Channel on TeamSpeak.  I am sorry to announce that to date, there have been, and

continue to be, violations of the curfew. Apparently, the request was either forgotten,

or ignored.  Part of the purpose of the ROTC Division is to build Character and the

skills necessary to assist young men to take their rightful places in an adult environment. 

I believe the ROTC members are capable of being responsible for their behavior and

encourage them to voluntarily observe the rules of the Clan.

 

 

                                             Membership

Our Clan now has 29 Members.  This month has seen the largest single growth in

membership since the Clan’s inception.  We are pleased to announce the addition

of the following new members:

 

        1st Division                                               ROTC Division

Kilshdog                                                      Chane

Rooster                                                       FireAnt

Saunders                                                     Flaxborage

TexasJedi                                                    Hitman

        2nd Division                                                   SevereDamage

          Shmokenapankake                                       SpecOpsElite

          SVT

 

                        WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

 

We are glad you choose GCC and look forward to getting to know you better.  If

 you have questions or need help, please contact one of the Admins or Captains. 

 

 

                                       Clan Matches

There are several Clan matches scheduled for this month so check the Forums and

get in on the fun.

 

Clan Challenge by DbD

The match has been cancelled by DbD.  Perhaps some other time.

 

 

 

                                   Server Fund

At this time there is no charge to belong to the Clan. Originally all costs were

born by BigB and he is the party directly responsible to our Server Provider. 

Unfortunately, he informs me that he is NOT repeating NOT independently

wealthy! 

 

Big B has received several donations this month.  THANK YOU!

However, the contributions are not enough to pay for the server, he still

makes up the necessary difference.  While there are no plans to make

membership contributions mandatory, ANY amount is APPRECIATED. And

the addition of a larger server or adding any additional servers will be limited

by the funds available.  So this spot in the News Letter will be to remind every

one when the Server Payment is coming due.  Like this week!!

 

If you wish to donate, there is a link on the webpage. (The link is STILL NOT

working properly.  I have been in contact with PAYPAL and hope to have it

resolved SOON.)  If you don’t wish to wait for the PAYPAL link, or prefer not to

use your credit card via the internet, you may please mail your donation to:

 

                             Gulf Coast Commandos

                             5901 David St.

                             Groves, Tx  77619