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Hey All,
I was researching for a project today and some of that research crossed back into simming :). So, I added some information to the wiki and came across more information I'd like to bring to everyones attention [[yes, I have shiny thing syndrome, want to distract just put…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 3 June 2018 @ 03:45
Category: Sim Announcement
Golden PADD 2018!!
Hey All,
As part of Obsidian Day, Obsidian Fleets birthday, they are having an annual writing competition called the Golden PADD. The Golden PADD is a competition when you submit an original short story of 7,500 words or less. For detailed information check out:
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/2018/05/20/golden-padd-2018/
Good luck guys!
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Friday 1 June 2018 @ 14:23
Category: General News
Awesome!
Hey All,
33 logs total this month!! By the stats that's about 5 logs per simmer average a week :D. In the environment we're in, playing on the internet across the world, it's hard to come up with a thank you type thing. However, I do want to recognize everyone's…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Friday 1 June 2018 @ 13:51
Category: Sim Announcement
Keep 'Em Coming!!
Hey Guys,
The goal I asked you guys to hit for the month was 30 and currently we are at 28!!! Last month we had 23 log, so, we're getting some traction and it's exciting to see :D. Keep up the great logs!
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 30 May 2018 @ 22:48
Category: General News
Update Complete - Privacy Policy and Site Version
Hey All,
The update has been completed and all skins now contain a link to the GDPR policy updates that put us in compliance with UK Law :D. You may now go back to your regularly scheduled logging!!
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 27 May 2018 @ 04:57
Category: Website Update
Privacy Policy
Hey Guys,
I just need to give this heads up about the privacy policy. Due to changes in law in the UK our privacy policy will be getting updated to make us compliant with their new requirements. In quick terms the new policy governs the way that personal data is…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 26 May 2018 @ 20:56
Category: General News
Merlin Into Video
Hey Guys,
I have started making an updated video for Merlin. In addition to video captures from series I have also been trying to use STO like a recording studio. Now, this kind of work (I'm still new to the recording part lol) and will be using this to unvail…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Monday 21 May 2018 @ 20:52
Category: General News
We Grow, Returning Player!
Hey All,
Please welcome back Lieutenant j.g. David Scarlet as CSEC/TAC! Scarlet is a former Merlin simmer :D. Welcome back!
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Monday 14 May 2018 @ 15:26
Category: General News
Proud!!
Hey Guys,
I just turned in the report and wanted to point something out. We have gone from just 7 logs last month to 23 this month, nearly triple!! I'm very proud of you guys, the count increased but the quality has remained high! I'm loving it guys, my excitement…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Monday 30 April 2018 @ 17:30
Category: Sim Announcement
Command Team Announcement!
Hey All,
As I announced earlier I have filled the command team!
aXO: 
Commander Kachiko Bayushi
Second Officer: Lieutenant Commander Cale Llewellyn
I'm happy to have both and look forward to bringing Merlin together! Now, these promotion will occure in character after we get Merlin resurrected.
Congrats…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Friday 20 April 2018 @ 18:54
Category: Sim Announcement
Academy Days
Greets All,
As those of you that have been simming for a while know character development is a major part of giving our characters a deepness they may not get. To this end I have put up a plot called Academy Days. The idea behind this is to give a…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 8 April 2018 @ 00:29
Category: Sim Announcement
XO
Greets All,
I just wanted to let you know about the XO spot. Kevin has stepped down as XO and I wish him all the best in his other endeavors. Now, that does leave the XO spot open. I am going to open it up to you guys first. There…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 7 April 2018 @ 19:46
Category: General News
Happy First Contact Day
To all my fellow crewmates,
Happy First Contact Day!!!
Author: Commander Cale Llewellyn DSci
Posted on: Thursday 5 April 2018 @ 16:55
Category: General News
Mission Posts
Hey Guys,
I'm sure you've noticed we have 2 plots on the site. The first one is for personal subplots or previous history character development logs, in this case it is our CHELM :). The one called lost souls is our mission plot. Please make sure you select this in…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Thursday 22 March 2018 @ 15:35
Category: General News
Fresh Look for Our Fresh Start
Hey Guys,
I have created a new rank set so the ranks are more in line with the uniform we use [called Odyssey in Star Trek Online]. To view them either goto your site settings and select Odyssey or just log out and check out the roster :D. There are…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 21 March 2018 @ 06:43
Category: General News
That Makes 6!
Greets All,
I wanted to take a second to welcome 3 new crew in the last week. Lieutenant Commander Kevin, who will be taking up XO. Lieutenant (jg) Michael Ki, our new CMO and 2nd Lieutenant Cara O'Reilly, our new ACMO. Welcome guys!!
With that we have a few logs…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Friday 16 March 2018 @ 04:23
Category: General News
Resurrection
Hey Guys,
To those returning welcome back and those just joining welcome!!! Currently we have 4 simmers, Sav and Bayushi returning as CHelm and Marine CO and Kevin who is joining us as XO
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 27 February 2018 @ 17:17
Category: General News
Joint Post
Hey All,
Let's try to reply to that jp. I want to get it finished up this week! :)
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 18 July 2017 @ 13:31
Category: General News
Issues and Moving On
Greets All,
So, I'm sure you saw what happened earlier today. This has led to Jones, Miller and Tan leaving the sim. I am not going to discuss the situation beyond that and I wish and I wish all 3 well.
Now, that said, we need to continue to move…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 11 July 2017 @ 00:52
Category: Sim Announcement
Mission Update
Hi Guys
The next part of the mission will begin this week, "Arrival at Ceylon 6". As previously stated, the atmosphere of the planet prohibits main transporter function so the 1st away team will be going down by shuttle.
This first away team will consist of Operations officer, Medical personal…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 9 July 2017 @ 22:09
Category: General News
Updates, Updates, Updates
Hey Guys,
Over the last couple of days I have done a few updates. Some, such as upgrading to the Nova update, you may not really notice. However, I have also updated everyone's SF ID's in their profiles and updated the Merlin video to reflect current crew [now that I…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 9 July 2017 @ 00:51
Category: Sim Announcement
1 Year Mark
Greets All,
I am 2 months late, but, Merlin is a year old! There have been ups and downs but we have kept the sim strong. With the sim turning a year old I also want to give a shout out to all those that hit theit 1 year milestones:…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 8 July 2017 @ 19:44
Category: Sim Announcement
New Simmer!
Greets All,
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Colonel Kachiko Bayushi! She is coming to us from the USS Cavalry and and is an excellent simmer. She will be revive our Marines. Welcome Colonel!
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 1 July 2017 @ 17:18
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hello all
The current mission JP "The death and birth of a star" is coming along very nicely. If there are no objections, I plan to get this posted Monday 3rd July. Hopefully this gives all involved chance to get tags and sign offs completed.
After this JP we will…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Tuesday 27 June 2017 @ 21:39
Category: General News
Regrouping
Hey All,
The last few months have been kind of rocky for the SIM. My RL ganged up on me and caused me to have to step back for a while. That said, Sam and Debs have done an outstanding job keeping things going! And I appreciate all of you…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Thursday 15 June 2017 @ 13:16
Category: General News