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State of the Sim
For all of you who opened this update and braced for the worst... we're not closing.
The last time I messaged everyone, we were in the heat of the summer. It was a crazy time for many of us, and the GM team made the decision to suspend tagging requirements…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 05 Sep 2023 @ 9:52pm
Category: Out of Character
A Bit of Slowness
Hello everyone,
I wanted to shoot out a quick message. Normally, the summer months are slower than others. This period seems to be exceptional for other reasons.
We have a couple players who have been dealing with some medical issues. We also have a couple players (including myself) who have…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 07 Jul 2023 @ 7:51pm
Category: Out of Character
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Ensign Kyle, Bravo 3 pilot!
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 14 Jun 2023 @ 1:02am
Category: Arrivals
New ACS/TO
Welcome to Lieutenant JG Loren Bolivar, our half-Bolian Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer!
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 29 May 2023 @ 6:51pm
Category: Arrivals
Mission Completed
We did it! Thank you to all who contributed to completing our first mission in nearly 2 years.
A new mission will be coming down the pipeline very soon, just as soon as a couple writers and I can get a JP written. We'll be returning to a place very…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 06 May 2023 @ 8:34pm
Category: Mission Update
Tagging Requirements
Hello all,
As previously mentioned, new Posting and Tagging Requirements are now being introduced for the sim. They are:
Posting Frequency: One post per month
Tagging Frequency: Minimum once per week
Per the posted rules and regs, all players will be notified of all posting requirement changes before they take…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 20 Mar 2023 @ 3:29am
Category: Sim Announcement
Gameplay Resuming
Hi all,
This week, I will finally be able to start hitting tags again. It might take me a couple days to catch up, but you can count on it!
Also coming this week... tagging requirements.
Thank you to those who have been tagging when you have been able to…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 19 Mar 2023 @ 10:44pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Delay of Game
Hello all,
Please do not let the email title startle you. I'm 2 weeks into my new job, and my oh my... It's insanely busy. I'm doing my best right now, and I can't make promises about when I can tag again. Until I can settle into a rhythm, tagging…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 10 Mar 2023 @ 4:41pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Update Failed
Due to reasons beyond my control, the update to 2.7.4 has failed. I have restored the site to the condition it was in prior to the update. Gameplay may resume.
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 23 Feb 2023 @ 10:48pm
Category: Website Update
Quick Update
Hi everyone. I’ll be cross posting this update across Black Hawk and Gamma Command, so for those on both sims, you’ll get this twice. Sorry about that.
As many of you are aware, I’ve been searching for a new job for several months. That search came to an end on…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 19 Feb 2023 @ 2:12pm
Category: Out of Character
New Chief Medical Officer
Please welcome back a familiar face to the Black Hawk, who will be playing Doctor Monroe, our new Chief Medical Officer!
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 17 Jan 2023 @ 4:53pm
Category: Arrivals
New Chief of the Boat
Please welcome aboard our new Chief of the Boat, Layashka!
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 13 Dec 2022 @ 4:04pm
Category: Arrivals
Gameplay Resumes!
With that, the Black Hawk is once again open for business! Posting may now resume with the following requirements:
* Tag at least once per week
* Publish at least one post per month
Tagging requirements will be evaluated as the sim begins to move forward. If you have any…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 11 Oct 2022 @ 12:51pm
Category: General News
Status Update
Hello everyone,
A few decisions have been made about the sim. This public update shall serve as a summary of those updates:
GENERAL DETAILS
-- New Class: Akria (Refit) -- specs coming soon...
-- Registry: NCC-63554-B
-- IC "Launch" Date: May 21, 2390 -- 6 weeks after the "end" of…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 22 Sep 2022 @ 10:26pm
Category: Sim Announcement
What's Next?
Hi everyone,
It's been a couple months since the survey, and I'm sure everyone is wondering what is up. Those of you on Discord already have an idea, but I wanted to share here that my current focus is on resuming Gamma Command first. This is largely because the nature…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 28 Jun 2022 @ 3:03am
Category: Sim Announcement
Standing Down
Hi everyone.
It’s barely been 24 hours, but I have bad news. I have decided to close the Black Hawk. Things went from bad to worse last night.
I will stepping away from simming altogether. I may eventually return, but for now, it’s time to do this. This is not…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 06 Sep 2021 @ 8:24pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Gamma Command
Hello all,
I've hinted this on several occasions, many times privately, but today I'm excited to announce a sister sim to the USS Black Hawk... Gamma Command!
Its pacing and structure is different than the Black Hawk. Departments will be mainly independent, and will have occasional interaction. The…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 24 Jul 2021 @ 1:53pm
Category: General News
Special Recognition
Hello all,
Yesterday, 22nd Fleet announced its quarterly awards. I'm excited to tell you all that the Black Hawk won Sim of the Quarter at the Gold level. This is 22nd Fleet's highest honor for a sim. We have not won a gold award since October 2019, and haven't received…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 13 Jul 2021 @ 12:01pm
Category: Sim Announcement
The family grows!
Please welcome our newest civilian with an interest in science, Conrad Hawkingsson!
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 17 Jun 2021 @ 1:58pm
Category: Arrivals
The Squadron Groweth!
Please welcome Ensign Kendra Kyle, our newest pilot in the 325th! She will be piloting Bravo Three.
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 13 May 2021 @ 2:13pm
Category: Arrivals
Major Milestone!
Hello everyone!
I was checking a few things out on the backend, and I made a discovery! It turns out, the post "Late Physical" was this sim's 1,500th post! Our posts are tracked by item published, not the writers involved in them, which makes this feat even more incredible.
1,500…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 10 Apr 2021 @ 1:56pm
Category: General News
A new shrink? It's only logical...
Please welcome our newest Counselor, Lieutenant T'Mari Rael!
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 02 Apr 2021 @ 2:21pm
Category: General News
A High Honor!
Happy Monday, everyone!
As some of you are aware, we have entered the Tournament of Simulations the past four years. The winners were just announced, and I'm happy to report that the USS Black Hawk was listed among the winners!
…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 22 Mar 2021 @ 3:33pm
Category: General News
Maintenance Complete
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the USS Black Hawk!
Thank you for your patience as we performed some not needed, but very nice under-the-hood changes. Let's take a look at some of our cool toys...
First, Mission Posts now have a Summary feature. You can add a summary to…
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 17 Mar 2021 @ 2:04am
Category: Website Update
Make Us Go!
Please welcome our new Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Parker Voss!
Author: Captain Harvey Geisler
Posted on: 07 Mar 2021 @ 1:04pm
Category: Arrivals
