Author Topic: Care Packages  (Read 5167 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Online Mike Bobbitt

  • Milnet.ca Owner
  • Directing Staff
  • Milnet.ca Legend
  • *
  • 141,151
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 11,454
    • Milnet.ca
Care Packages
« on: January 31, 2011, 21:02:11 »
For everyone who appreciates a happy surprise once in a while, I've added a new feature to the game. Every day you play, you will now receive a 'care package' in addition to your danger pay. The care package is simply a piece of equipment from the game, added to your inventory for free. When you first log in for the day, the equipment is selected based on your rank and your current "consecutive days played" streak.

Specifically, if you add your rank and consecutive days streak together, you get the max MilPoint value for your care package, and the equipment given to you is randomly selected from all available equipment in that range. As I am bad at explaining this sort of thing, let's look at an example:

If I am rank 22 and have played for 8 days in a row, the max value of my care package will be 22+8=30 MilPoints. The item you get will be randomly selected from the 69 pieces of equipment that cost 30 MilPoints or less. Tomorrow, if I play again, I will bump up to a max value 31. And if I'm promoted in the mean time, it will go up to 32 MilPoints.

As a final note, if your "care quotient" is below 10, you don't get anything. Sorry, but nobody cares enough to send you anything until you make a name for yourself... ;) Any of us who have already played today will have to wait until after midnight AT to see the care package in action.

Comments and feedback are always welcome.


Cheers
Mike
Good decision making comes from experience, which comes from bad decision making. - Mark Twain
#20 | Rank: 411 | Cbt Exp: 70,249,107 | Msns: 4,318

Offline NavyShooter

    5k jog anyone...? Bring yer CBA!

  • Milnet.ca Subscriber
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *
  • 118,573
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 1,443
  • Death from a Bar.....one shot, one Tequilla
    • NavyShooter's Site
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 21:25:09 »
Thanks Mike!
Insert disclaimer statement here....

:panzer:
#10 | Rank: 786 | Cbt Exp: 488,621,029 | Msns: 11,863

Offline Navalsnipr

  • Sr. Member
  • *****
  • 53,466
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 801
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2011, 21:26:10 »
Very Nice!!
-----------------------------------
Don't Run, You'll just die tired.
CF Sports Hall of Fame - Combat Shooting
CF Elite 50
Queen's Medal for Champion Shot (RegF) - 2009
#30 | Rank: 327 | Cbt Exp: 35,560,707 | Msns: 4,370

Offline a.schamb

  • Mentor
  • Member
  • ****
  • 187,606
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 128
  • Ducere Exemplo
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2011, 21:59:19 »
Sounds great Mike! The long streak of days played is starting to pay off!  :D
“Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it.” - Anonymous
#62 | Rank: 166 | Cbt Exp: 4,685,573 | Msns: 2,098

Offline Larry Strong

  • Milnet.ca Subscriber
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *
  • 302,345
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 1,279
  • 546 days from 0 to being King of the Castle
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2011, 22:36:06 »
Sweet :salute:
Proud sponsor of the Maple Leaf Legacy Project. http://www.mapleleaflegacy.ca
#1 | Rank: 1179 | Cbt Exp: 1,646,107,594 | Msns: 9,943

Offline CEEBEE501

  • Full Member
  • *****
  • 26,931
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 251
  • Waiting to be rank of Lieutenant Corporal :p
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2011, 23:38:34 »
Ah so that explains the Hawaiian shirt I just got.....So what do i do with it?  8)
Gimmie My Timmies And no One Gets Hurt

ROTP 2009 At VIU NANAIMO BA history
BMOQ May 3- August 13 2010
#76 | Rank: 122 | Cbt Exp: 1,883,221 | Msns: 1,674

Offline CanadianTire

  • Sr. Member
  • *****
  • 3,524
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 672
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2011, 02:09:58 »
Thanks for the 24 rounds of .338!  :)
"Theirs not to reason why/Theirs but to do and die." - Tennyson

Offline Larry Strong

  • Milnet.ca Subscriber
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *
  • 302,345
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 1,279
  • 546 days from 0 to being King of the Castle
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2011, 02:44:06 »
Dang....all I got was a trip flare....'n I tripped over it ;D
Proud sponsor of the Maple Leaf Legacy Project. http://www.mapleleaflegacy.ca
#1 | Rank: 1179 | Cbt Exp: 1,646,107,594 | Msns: 9,943

Offline JohnTBay

  • Member
  • ****
  • 53,640
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 133
  • CFSCE ate my soul, twice.
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2011, 03:18:30 »
You have received a care package, and it contained a Gas Mask

I got suspicious

Online Mike Bobbitt

  • Milnet.ca Owner
  • Directing Staff
  • Milnet.ca Legend
  • *
  • 141,151
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 11,454
    • Milnet.ca
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2011, 04:09:48 »
lol, read what you will into it! :)
Good decision making comes from experience, which comes from bad decision making. - Mark Twain
#20 | Rank: 411 | Cbt Exp: 70,249,107 | Msns: 4,318

Offline Harris

    is on the job.

  • Directing Staff
  • Full Member
  • *
  • 376,257
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 319
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2011, 05:04:24 »
Hummmm, I "won" a crewman, but I don't have an entry for that in my QM list.  And isn't slavery abolished?  ;-)
Cheers

Todd
Army.ca

"...persons escaping a lethal dose of radiation may well be rendered seriously ill and or be more prone to various forms of cancer in later years. Hence, their morale and performance may be expected to slump."
Crap, I think I got a lethal dose!!!
#5 | Rank: 1129 | Cbt Exp: 1,444,347,431 | Msns: 10,820

Offline Captsapper

  • Jr. Member
  • ***
  • 187,477
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 50
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2011, 07:54:39 »
I received a medical kit, is that the game's way of telling me that I am going to have a bad day?

Online Mike Bobbitt

  • Milnet.ca Owner
  • Directing Staff
  • Milnet.ca Legend
  • *
  • 141,151
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 11,454
    • Milnet.ca
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2011, 08:05:41 »
Todd, you can win kit you haven't unlocked yet... If you do it won't show up in the QM until you unlock it (I may have to change that) but one you do... you'll already have one! :)

Captsapper I got a flak vest... looks like we are both in for bad days.
Good decision making comes from experience, which comes from bad decision making. - Mark Twain
#20 | Rank: 411 | Cbt Exp: 70,249,107 | Msns: 4,318

Offline Tango18A

  • Milnet.ca Subscriber
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • 227,802
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 846
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2011, 08:14:07 »
Thanks for the camera.

Offline MMSS

  • Have you ever been to sea, Billy?
  • Member
  • ****
  • 202,604
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 191
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2011, 08:51:56 »
I have a feeling I should report to the CoC the machine gun that just arrived via CANADA POST

Offline ArmyVern

    just is.

  • Milnet.ca Legend
  • *****
  • 147,456
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 14,032
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #15 on: February 01, 2011, 08:54:29 »
LOL.

I got a t-shirt!!

 8)
Hard by MCpl Elton Adams

If you or someone you love is having difficulty & would like to speak to someone who has been through a similar experience, who understands, & will respect your need for privacy and confidentiality, contact OSISS toll-free at 1-800-883-6094. You can locate the peer closest to you by logging on to www.osiss.ca, clicking on “Contact us” link & then choosing the “Peer” or “Family Support Network”. Help IS out there.
#46 | Rank: 256 | Cbt Exp: 17,157,084 | Msns: 6,478

Online Mike Bobbitt

  • Milnet.ca Owner
  • Directing Staff
  • Milnet.ca Legend
  • *
  • 141,151
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 11,454
    • Milnet.ca
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #16 on: February 01, 2011, 10:42:53 »
I have a feeling I should report to the CoC the machine gun that just arrived via CANADA POST

Wait until you get a Leopard 2!

'Care Package' is probably the wrong term to use but I couldn't come up with anything better. I'm open to ideas. :)
Good decision making comes from experience, which comes from bad decision making. - Mark Twain
#20 | Rank: 411 | Cbt Exp: 70,249,107 | Msns: 4,318

Offline airmich

  • Mentor
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *****
  • 348,159
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 2,055
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #17 on: February 01, 2011, 10:44:03 »
Captsapper I got a flak vest... looks like we are both in for bad days.


Just because I got a C8 doesn't mean you can't trust me....although it might be a good hint for me to win the contest draw today!   ;D
So I'll raise a glass, not the first nor last, Come join me in this toast...Because the old black rum's got a hold on me ~ Great Big Sea
#2 | Rank: 1149 | Cbt Exp: 1,523,443,837 | Msns: 8,858

Offline kratz

    Mentor.

  • Float, Move, Fight
  • Milnet.ca Subscriber
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *
  • 108,624
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 1,028
  • White Ensign
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #18 on: February 01, 2011, 10:45:28 »
'Care package' is a good enoug term to use.

The fun side effect is reading the discussion here.  :nod:
Quote from: Pipe *General Call*
"Tanning Stations on the flight deck"


Remember, this site is unofficial and privately owned. The site benefits from the presence of current members willing to answer questions.

Offline NavyShooter

    5k jog anyone...? Bring yer CBA!

  • Milnet.ca Subscriber
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *
  • 118,573
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 1,443
  • Death from a Bar.....one shot, one Tequilla
    • NavyShooter's Site
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2011, 16:14:29 »
I got a box of 5.56 Link....  :-) 

Interestingly, I recently got a .22 Beltfed....

Co-incidence...????

Insert disclaimer statement here....

:panzer:
#10 | Rank: 786 | Cbt Exp: 488,621,029 | Msns: 11,863

Offline PuckChaser

  • Mentor
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *****
  • 143,386
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 2,858
    • Peacekeeper's Homepage
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2011, 17:25:12 »
After spending a week in the only place the Arctic Circle touches Ontario (Petawawa), I logon to find this awesome change. I can't wait to get a Leopard 2 as a gift.

Keep up the great work, Mike!

Offline airmich

  • Mentor
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *****
  • 348,159
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 2,055
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2011, 06:56:33 »
Quote
You have received a care package, and it contained a €100 Euros worth 10 MPs!

This item isn't in my QM.  Is there any explanation?
So I'll raise a glass, not the first nor last, Come join me in this toast...Because the old black rum's got a hold on me ~ Great Big Sea
#2 | Rank: 1149 | Cbt Exp: 1,523,443,837 | Msns: 8,858

Offline PuckChaser

  • Mentor
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *****
  • 143,386
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 2,858
    • Peacekeeper's Homepage
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #22 on: February 23, 2011, 07:00:47 »
This item isn't in my QM.  Is there any explanation?

Todd, you can win kit you haven't unlocked yet... If you do it won't show up in the QM until you unlock it (I may have to change that) but one you do... you'll already have one! :)

Offline Tango18A

  • Milnet.ca Subscriber
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • 227,802
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 846
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #23 on: February 23, 2011, 08:16:51 »
Ohhh, an AK-47. If I'm a good boy will I get a Badger?

Offline airmich

  • Mentor
  • Milnet.ca Veteran
  • *****
  • 348,159
  • Rate Post
  • Posts: 2,055
Re: Care Packages
« Reply #24 on: February 23, 2011, 08:40:42 »
Thanks PC.  I thought I had seen something about that but since my 0600 eyes couldn't find it, thought I might have been imagining it.   :)
So I'll raise a glass, not the first nor last, Come join me in this toast...Because the old black rum's got a hold on me ~ Great Big Sea
#2 | Rank: 1149 | Cbt Exp: 1,523,443,837 | Msns: 8,858