The Discussion
I might as well make a post addressing the situation.
When I discussed the matter with
@PeaceAndMagick89, a day prior to the thread being posted. I was unaware that some of the things I discussed were going to be added to the thread; the debate regarding a
possible instance of vendor abuse, the statement from Simman calling me a "rat", the question of rules being bent and broken. I was simply looking to vent my thoughts and concerns to someone who may relate to my position. I never was given the opportunity to see the final document prior to it being posted - besides the first paragraph of the introduction and a half. Perhaps I should have been paying attention to some of the things I was saying, but I digress.
The original purpose of the thread was supposed to scutinise a certain aspect of the faction, a focus on the S2K element. However, I did not expect the thread to descend into scrutiny regarding the interpersonal relationship between the O.S.C and the Combine faction. I always held a firm belief that the way the Overwatch Council was presented and protrayed ICly and OOCly was quite reminicent of CAB; the colour & "Civil Authority" on the scoreboard, the suits, the heavily armed guards, the democratic process of passing legislation, the behaviour of higher authority, and the fine grand palace. Yes, you made a thread detailing the concept and functionality of the faction on the forums - but that impression was poorly presented and communicated in-game. Attempts at communicating and explaining your prerogative in-game usually came in a form of an iron fist.
For example, the purpose and intentions of the armistice was never properly elaborated to the Combine faction. It was all behind closed doors. From our in-character perspective as the inhabitants of the city, it made no sense to make a deal with the enemy that is actively blockading us; the armistice simply did not benefit us, if anything, it worsened our situation, as my character put it: "
Death at least prolonged the inevitable famine." Furthermore, there was a case where the member of the Overwatch Council was issuing orders to the garrison, and the first response was to blatantly ignore our requests on elaborating where this source of the prerogative derived from. These orders were to withdraw from the Bridge due to the tensions generated by the
peaceful confrontation between CivPros and rebels on the bridge amidst the armistice. Henceforth, I do not exactly understand the surprise and detest towards the Combine faction about how co-existence was far from reality, when throughout the existence of the Council. it stank with conspiracy and collaboration with the enemy. The garrison even attempted to take the matters into their own hands by attempting to arrest Mearshimer as a result of the aforementioned factors, and that was met with the aggressive response which resulted in the quelling of the coup d'état and a public execution of those responsible which followed afterwards. In the end, it was exactly what Mearshimer was plotting, a collaboration with the enemy, so I don't exactly understand why this is even a discussion at this rate. This is a mere misprotrayal of the situation which was reshaped to fit the narritive of the thread.
The Sitdown
For the past day or two, me and
@ovxy decided to have a sitdown to discuss certain concerns of mine; some of which were risen within the thread. For now, I feel content that I have received some answers to said concerns, as well as, reassurance that the Headcop and the Command are aware of the issues and aim to work on fixing them. Some concerns remain valid but some were exasterbated due to my overwhelment for the past two weeks - it became very easy to pick on something without taking a good look at it.
