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Fidd · 02-08-24, 05:59 AM

123. "standing orders".

It would be a useful, and "cool" feature if each player could write a document for the captain role, and that of the chief-engineer, which would automatically be uploaded when that player fulfils either role on a boat. The document would then go on a notice-board in the control room (for captain) and Diesel-engine room, (from Chief Engineer). Clicking on that document would bring it up full-screen, with a "typed" font. it would lay out the responsibilities of all crewmen (in the case of the captain's document, or all machinists, in the case of the Chief Engineer. The uploaded file would be a simple "rich text" file.

Example:

Standing orders by Captain Fidd

Helmsman
Helm is to readback all verbal orders. To operate the TDC as directed, reading back all values as set.
Navigator
Navigator is to keep a running plot of position, to operate the OP, taking continuous bearings of ships to establish their ID, range and bearing, and to establish the convoy course and speed, and to plot same. He is to advise the captain of escorts range and bearing at all times when they become a threat.
(etc etc.)

(End of example)
This would allow captains to write down in formal fashion what they expect of each role, and for players to read same so they know what's expected of them particularly when they play under a new captain.

Likewise, the roles of machinist of port and/or starboard engines could be laid out by the chief engineer, for example what temp he wishes maintained in the full ahead setting, or who will operate which hull valves.

There should probably be a "report" button, so that a player abusing it to cause offence or otherwise not for a suitable purpose, can be prevented from it being uploaded. Get 10 reports - lose the privilege?

02-08-24, 05:59 AM	#147
Fidd XO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Blighty! Posts: 437 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	123. "standing orders". It would be a useful, and "cool" feature if each player could write a document for the captain role, and that of the chief-engineer, which would automatically be uploaded when that player fulfils either role on a boat. The document would then go on a notice-board in the control room (for captain) and Diesel-engine room, (from Chief Engineer). Clicking on that document would bring it up full-screen, with a "typed" font. it would lay out the responsibilities of all crewmen (in the case of the captain's document, or all machinists, in the case of the Chief Engineer. The uploaded file would be a simple "rich text" file. Example: Standing orders by Captain Fidd Helmsman Helm is to readback all verbal orders. To operate the TDC as directed, reading back all values as set. Navigator Navigator is to keep a running plot of position, to operate the OP, taking continuous bearings of ships to establish their ID, range and bearing, and to establish the convoy course and speed, and to plot same. He is to advise the captain of escorts range and bearing at all times when they become a threat. (etc etc.) (End of example) This would allow captains to write down in formal fashion what they expect of each role, and for players to read same so they know what's expected of them particularly when they play under a new captain. Likewise, the roles of machinist of port and/or starboard engines could be laid out by the chief engineer, for example what temp he wishes maintained in the full ahead setting, or who will operate which hull valves. There should probably be a "report" button, so that a player abusing it to cause offence or otherwise not for a suitable purpose, can be prevented from it being uploaded. Get 10 reports - lose the privilege? Last edited by Fidd; 02-08-24 at 03:45 PM.