In 1999 when Novalogics Delta Force game came out I joined a squad that ran one of the two best custom maps servers. it was called "Gunney's World" (Gunney made the maps....the other top custom map server at the time was Fat & Harry's) .
But I digress.... I was one of the original "Drity Dozen" and beacause of our popularity back then, our ranks grew to over 60 people. Then the sniping, back-biting, politics, t-shirt, finances, etc began. It just about ended the squad. Eventually a bunch of folks went off and started their own squad...which was all good.
But it was never the same for me. Watching grown men fight over the silliest and dumbest issues I could imagine put a sour taste on the whole squad/clan thing for me.
Plus there's the whole learning the fight song, the special handshake, the mandatory meetings with the silly hats, and the whole "being active in the community" thing.
By the way, I hired one of my old GD gaming buddes to run our factory in Alabama. He's done a great job and is making more than he ever did in his adult life....just bought a house too. I'm happy for him. He's an old Marine M60 gunner (In real life) that I've known for years and I'd trust him my life with. So who says gamiing doesn't pay!
Bottom line - I'd join if I could be immunized from the politics and that other stuff.... My job streeses me out enough. The gaming is a relief and escape from that stress.
You have a great group of folks here. I truly enjoy playing on your servers and I've tried to express my appreciation where I can, and even share a little about who I am.
Bottom line....I just want to play and have fun.
Mucho respects to all
Da Old Dog
BikerDog