Falcon BMS (Korean Theater) 24/7 Server

1. Joining and Flying on the VG BMS Server                       

Joining Server and Flights

• Dogfights and TE's are allowed, passwords are allowed
   
• We expect the majority of pilots to fly in the Campaign, if large groups consistently fly TE's on this server, we may ask that they use the Campaign instead
   
• Do not join a flight or package in a Dogfight or TE (with no password) unless you are invited by the person running it. Use chat and just ask.
   
• Do not join a human flight or package in progress in the Campaign unless invited, again, just use chat and ask.
   
• Do not run a concurrent Campaign when joining!*

*On the 'Rules of Engagement' screen, do not enter a name OR password. Just click OK  (see image →)

Fragging Flights and Packages

Creating (or 'fragging') flights and packages in the Campaign is the preferred way for pilots to conduct missions on the server.  You can task computer controlled packages as part of your operations so long as it is not excessive or detrimental to the flow of the Campaign.

It is also important to respect the live time flow of the server, and to not manipulate the clock to (for example) pass from day to night, or night to day, or meet a mission start time.  Use the ATO to adjust your planned flight times rather than using the Campaign clock to reach those times.

• Do not frag excessive computer controlled flights or packages in support of your operations
• Do not change the ATO (air tasking order) of any computer (HQ) controlled squadrons
• Do not mess with the clock
• Do not make changes to the Server Priorities List
• Do not change the Target Types, Mission Types, or PAKS

2. Aircraft and Stores                        

Try not to deplete the entire store of a weapon variant from humans-only squadrons with repeated missions using the exact same weapon - mix it up if you can so others are not always waiting for resupplies. Try not to get your AI wingmen (if any) destroyed with careless mission planning, and bring yourselves and your aircraft back home as best as your are able.

• Protect the airframe as best you can (don't eject just to avoid a difficult flight home)
• As best as you are able, try to avoid damaging friendly airbases and runways on emergency landings

3. Teamkilling

Pilots may only fly as BLUFOR on our persistent multiplayer Campaigns.  We expect only COOP PvE gameplay in the Campaign, use a Dogfight or Tactical Engagement to fly with friends on our server in other scenarios (including PvP, or OPFOR missions).

Intentional teamkilling

Intentional teamkilling of ANY kind is strictly forbidden, including extreme or frequent carelessness, and even if the casualty was a computer controlled pilot or unit.  We have never had an issue with this and we never want to. Always identify friend from foe, repeated failure to do so will not be tolerated.  Pilots may only fly as BLUFOR on our active campaigns.

Accidental teamkilling

We also expect accidents to happen very rarely, but always show courtesy and apologize. Frequent friendly fire incidents will be considered careless, and we may request that you remain grounded until retrained offline or elsewhere.

4. Disrespect

We don't expect issues with our flight sim crowd, but unfortunately these things cannot go without saying:

• Racism will result in an immediate ban from this community
• Religious/political hostilities, flaming, harassments and threats will be condemned harshly
• Insults against admins and our volunteer staff will not be tolerated

5. Spam

IVC users have always been courteous and kind on our BMS Server.

We want to remind everyone that Spamming, either via chat or microphone, is prohibited. You will be warned and asked to stop.  Players may be recording, streaming, or wanting to focus on their flight, so please try to keep use of global comms (F1 and F2) to a minimum, as well as use of text chat.
Music spam over IVC or TS3 is not always welcome, and if you are asked to stop by anyone, please do so.

6. Current Required Version:

Falcon BMS 4.37.4 (x64) Build 2772
 *(this is a new standalone version from the 4.36.X versions)

7. Theater of Operations:

This server will always run the Korean Theater included with BMS.  We typically run Rolling Fire, or another default KTO campaign occasionally.