News: General News
Rating Change
Greets All,
I know it's been awhile since you've heard from me, but, I had to be away for some RL issues. I am slowly coming back and getting back in the game, though Melody will continue to head this plot :)
Now, my first announcement is we have gotten…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 June 2017 @ 17:49
Category: General News
A Sign off of the times
Hi all
You may have notice that on some JP's that are close to being completed, a date for final tags and sign offs has been added.
This is so we don't get stuck waiting for one or two final tags to be completed so the Jp can be posted…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Tuesday 6 June 2017 @ 17:34
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hey Guys.
The current Mission JP is coming along really well.
After the JP "A Road with no turns" The Merlin will be en route to the Lazarus Star, the next point of interest on the itinerary. This will give the opportunity for people to get some personal JP's and…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Monday 5 June 2017 @ 21:50
Category: General News
Mission Update
Current Mission JP - The Perez nebula
The Merlin has entered the Perez nebula, previously uncharted by the federation to find the wreck of an ancient Starship.
An away team has been sent over to investigate and have discovered the ship is the USS Merlin.
Next JP - A Road…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 4 June 2017 @ 13:20
Category: General News
Whats happeneing
Hey guys
We've been contacted by the Commander of the USS Fearless, another ship in the Obsidian fleet. Together we are working on a recruiting drive and possible future joint missions.
Mission notes will be posted shortly for the current mission so everybody knows what's expected of them during the…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Saturday 3 June 2017 @ 15:44
Category: General News
Baby due
Hi All
I don't know whos aware but the writer who plays Melody (Sam) and I are due to have our first child in the next couple of weeks. I apologise for me being a bit quiet lately but I have been struggling with SPD, a fair amount of pain…
Author: Commander Caroline Miller
Posted on: Monday 3 April 2017 @ 08:43
Category: General News
An Apology
Hey Guys,
I feel I owe everyone an apology. I have spent the last day or two trying to write this and not sound like I'm giving excuses But, over the last few weeks I i know I have dropped the ball with pretty much everything. Without going into to…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 11 March 2017 @ 00:33
Category: General News
Site and New Mission
Hey Guys,
The site is back up :D.
With that I have put up our new mission:
The Perez Nebula
The Merlin, now rested after an emotional shakedown, is now leaving port. The path set by the former chief science officer and conn officer is one that will allow them…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Friday 10 February 2017 @ 23:36
Category: General News
Bronze Unit of Merit
Hey All,
We have received another Bronze Unit of Merit!! You guys are all an awesome crew, I love simming everyone :D
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 22 January 2017 @ 04:43
Category: General News
Happy New Year's!!
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 1 January 2017 @ 04:23
Category: General News
Happy Holidays!
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a happy holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanakah, Kwanza, Yule (a few days ago) or another celebration enjoy and I wish everyone the best! You guys are an amazing group and I'm proud to know all of you
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 24 December 2016 @ 03:19
Category: General News
We can break stuff again!
Hey Guys,
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Etain McLaughlin, our new Chief Engineer :D. The Lieutenant comes to us with a wealth of experience. Feel free to go back to breaking stuff...err, I mean, welcome Lieutenant ;D
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 18 December 2016 @ 23:27
Category: General News
Bronze Unit of Merit and Upcoming End of Year Awards
Hey Guys,
First, it is my pleasure to announce that the Merlin has won another Unit of Merit! We were awarded the Bronze this time:
The USS Merlin has been an oak for TG72B during the transition of a new TGCO coming in. Captain Barstow has managed…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 14 December 2016 @ 16:30
Category: General News
Sim Rating
Hey Guys,
As I put in the last announcement we are considering a sim rating adjustment. The command team has discussed it and we decided to take the next step and get crew input before we make a formal request. The rating we looking at is 15+:
“15+” – May…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 December 2016 @ 21:10
Category: General News
Time Off Reminder
Hey Guys,
Just a quick reminder that the end of this week, 17DEC, will be our 2 week break for the sim. We'll be coming back on 0JAN2017. During that time the crew IC will be on vacation, you can log under Intermissions. While no logs will be required during…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 December 2016 @ 20:37
Category: General News
Current Plot
Hey Guys,
So I have decided we're going to just call the first plot done and end it. I start a new job tomorrow (for real, not just maybe lol) so that'll likely come Saturday or Sunday. However, the personal subplots can be kept going. There is also a mission…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 30 November 2016 @ 18:50
Category: General News
Captain Promotion
Hey Guys,
Just wanting to pass on this announcement :D
For the last six months, this Commanding Officer has served with pride and distinction, building his simulation up to what you see today, a great bunch of players enjoying their writing and working together as a team, and…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 30 November 2016 @ 01:45
Category: General News
Live Chat Session Quick Reference Guide
Hey Guys,
I have created a quick reference guide for the celebration live chat sim. You can find it here:
http://uss-merlin.com/index.php/wiki/view/page/25
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 20 November 2016 @ 21:22
Category: General News
Updates Complete
Hey Guys,
I have finally gotten all the updates completed, including adding everyone to the video :D. Also, keep an eye out for our holiday schedule to be sent out by the end of this week, which will including not only logging information for the next 6 weeks, but also…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 9 November 2016 @ 19:40
Category: General News
SF ID Update and Personal Subplots
Hey Guys,
So, I got the ID's updated [finally, I know ;P] in everyone's bios with the recent promotions and joins.
Something else I want to put out here is personal subplots. All our characters have a life off duty and things that affect them, a very good example is…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 8 November 2016 @ 22:50
Category: General News
Award for Commander Barstow
Hello all
It gives me great please to announce that Commander Barstow has received the Outstanding Commander Award for his continuing work as our brave and fearless commander.
On behalf of the crew, Congratulations!
Lieutenant Melody Jones
Second Officer / CFCO
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Monday 7 November 2016 @ 22:25
Category: General News
New Counselor
Hey All,
Please join me in welcoming our new Counselor, Lieutenant Caleb Mitchell, coming to us from the USS Hera! With his arrival I will be slowly wrapping up my NPC for departure after the current plot. Welcome, Lieutenant!
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 6 November 2016 @ 18:46
Category: General News
New Fighter
Hey Guys,
It has taken a bit, however, I am pleased to announce that we now have a new fighter approved for use in OF. That is the Phoenix Class Fighter. The specs are not on the OF web site, however, you can find them here:
http://uss-merlin.com/index.php/sim/specs/2
These will replace…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 22 October 2016 @ 01:18
Category: General News
Merlin Milestone
Greets All,
So, I just wanted to share this with you. Merlin opened on April 14 of this year and we posted our first log April 25. That means that October is our 6 month milestone for the sim!!! You guys are outstanding simmers and I love the way we…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 12 October 2016 @ 16:18
Category: General News
My Absence
To the crew of the USS Merlin,
I want to apologize for my absence this past week. My "little brother" and his new bf showed up out of the blue Tuesday and have been here all week. It was a surprise to me. I promise that I am working on…
Author: Commander Cale Llewellyn DSci
Posted on: Monday 10 October 2016 @ 16:30
Category: General News