*A mysterious man, one of a familiar stench of the past comes into the discussion* "'Sup foo's?"
But more on topic if we wanted something 'original' I have an idea.

MODERN REVOLUTION RP (It's just an idea, don't judge)
Basically it's four years into the future, taking place in NYC. The west side of the country is engulfed in a Civil-War, the east within a high tension point. Although almost all of the soldiers are fighting out west, the government has relied on police forces to have a heavy presence all around the city, and when the (ever so often) times come, to fight the U.S.A's fight in absence for the military. Small-time, allied rebel groups pop up in the most anarchistic, poor, un-controlled areas of the city. Often found having small firefights with the local police and SWAT, or maybe going on small time bombings or heists.

Well Boxy, how the hell is this different then the other ideas? And why are you so retarded?

Well, average Joe of CG, I'm not retarded, and I'm going to compare the settings of ideas and current RPs.

*HL2RP Antagonists: Almost Robotic Army of Supersoldiers/alien synths slowly killing off humanity.
TRP Antagonists: Actual Robotic army killing off humanity.

*HL2RP Protagonists: Resistance members trying to overthrow the Union.
TRP Protagonists: Humans trying to figure out how to destory the robots.

*HL2RP Average-Joe: The poor citizen, living a terrible life in a run down hole, where death follows them everywhere.
TRP Average-Joe: The poor refugee, living a terrible life in a run down hole, where death follows them everywhere.

*HL2RP Setting: Crippled version of Earth, with no real human government, economy or society.
TRP Setting: Crippled version of Earth, with no real human government, economy or society.

MR-RP (Modern Revolution RP) setting: Weakened version of the U.S, though Humanity is still holding it out. Taking place, mainly, in NYC.
MR-RP Antagonists: Local Police forces and (Event only) U.S Marines/Soldiers/Other things to fuck us up.
MR-RP Protagonists: Small-time rebels armed with half-assed weapons trying to free the city.
MR-RP Average Joe: A poor U.S Citizen, living in the confines of the Government's control of the City. Either supporting the U.S, or the Rebels.

As you can see, the main idea of it differentiates from the other ideas people have come up with.

No, to all those people out there like 'Oh noes, I'mma lose mah cee pee. That can't happen. DON'T REPLACE HL2RP!!!'
We're not talking to replace it, just come up with something fresh. HL2RP is boring as fuck, and you know it.?
Commence the hatred replies.

When was this made? Because I know the TSG just came back online, though it doesn't seem so popular at the moment. I'm friends with a short-time former admin at TSG. Played it a bit, went inactive due to Catalyst. (Played the NEW server of it, don't have a clue about the old one)

I think I'm going to stop with the replys here. It's getting kind of tiresome to counter-point everyone's close-minded reply.
This post is NOT about guns. It's about the inappropriateness of how we deal with our problems that seem expendable to some, in which are not. We take the laziest way out by killing off the good and bad so that way we don't have to deal with the bad, and I find that the most aggravating thing about how we have this community. No, not the frustrating biases that make no sense, not the lack of RP in general. The way we lazily deal with our problems that are Citizen related                       

Guns aren't needed to roleplay and generally only add unneeded drama. Sure, admins can handle shit like this but why waste the time in the first place?

Perfect example of why I'm making this post.

Guns aren't given out in the city because nearly everytime they are, and literally almost every time something bad has happened that you wouldn't really expect to happen.

For vests it's because normally people wearing them think they're better than other people and they're just really bad for RP.

These questions have been answered time and time again and the answer is still the same. I doubt doing it again will change it, sorry.

Didn't I JUST say that when people abuse things, we have Admins for that?

Also, so what if we have people acting elitist? We have PLENTY of that with other factions, such as the CCA. Why don't we kill that off too then?

The reason its harder to get guns (to my knoledge) is that during and post war, the CCA thouroughly sweeped through the world and either collected or destroyed more or less all the weapons.

Then, why is it that in the actual game of Hl2, there were fully armed Refugees along the Canals? Are they magic? Hell, I even remember screwing around on that one Apartment map in HL2, and as the CCA member were busting in that one of the apartments I noticed a 'Citizen (Pistol symbol) Metrocop' in the right corner? Are they Wizzards that can magically have these 'few' weapons? And I do so recall the CCA not being implemented until AFTER the Seven Hour War.             

Just a note: I didn't make the post saying I -didn't- like how RP was turning out for me, I just found it different then how'd I expected it to be. I just thought of it a BIT strange that aspects that drew me in were not actually there.

WoW players ftw! I used to play World of Warcraft but I never managed to try the RP side though I always wanted to and I will ask, what was it like? I plan to get back into it when Mists of Pandaria comes out even though it seems really dumb. But I digress.

WoW RP is very fun, but also very uptight. If you wanted the utter best RP your /e, or in Gmod terms /mes had to be paragraphs long at the least, and even as they expanded the chat it's still not nearly the capacity. I swear, if they boosted it even higher I'd have be able to finally make my seemingly essays of combat RP, and paragraphs of seemingly ordinary tasks. I myself was part of a highly prestigious Guild, the First Regiment. It was mainly Soldier RP about the Human and Dwarf Alliance's forces. It was so difficult to get by I myself never got past Private before quitting. Weapons were obviously one of the easiest things, and no one had a choice but to /me their Combat RP since inter-faction PvP is not in WoW.

I hate to say it, but I do think we need some form of guns. I think an admin should come on once a week at an unspecified time as a gun trader that stays on for maybe two hours and wanders. Something like that...

Still, I think one of the biggest things that would help is if we had dedicated admins to Outlands. Doesn't mean they can't play City server, but ones who were primarily charged with playing the Outlands even when only a  couple of people are on.

That is actually a good idea... Though, there was one time when Purple formed a little group and they primarily sold weapons and munitions. That ended shortly due to a couple people misusing the weapons. The other Admins didn't hesitate to point fingers and eventually stop him from selling these weapons.

It is also a good idea to have admins that primarily go on OL. But, I do often find admins on the server, so I don't find too much of a problem.

Hary Smith's Civil Authority Application

OOC Name: That Guy in a Box

IC Character Name: Hary Smith

1) Please write a minimum of 3 paragraphs OOC'ly detailing why your character wishes to join the Combine Civil Authority and what lead your character to do so.

Upon learning about the CCA, Hary became instantly interested, its reputation was undoubtedly superior to many - especially that of his own citizenry. In his short life in C45, Hary has found the streets to be befouled with lawlessness, murder, and many other things that are not in line. He also sees the UU as a second chance at life for the Human race, without their help we would all plunge into darker times. Although the farthest back he could remember was after the 7-Hour War, he still knows that life before was basically a crash course. He has grown tired of minimal contributions to the UU's progress, i.e. requesting when he sees something amiss, or cleaning up the streets. Hary knows he is capable of doing, learning, and supporting more. The Combine Civil Authority is the perfect vehicle to drive these mutual common initiatives/missions. 

He barely remembers life before the 7-Hour War, but Hary has always instinctively wished to become something along the lines of enforcing the law and restoring order for the greater good of the world. This is also part of the reason he yearns to join; a mysterious feeling at the back of his mind that he has always been one wishing to be a unit. Of course it goes without saying there are obvious advantages to unit living with a respectable organization. Being a part of a highly respected union, receives an extension of respect, upgraded living conditions, and an escape from a life of cleaning graffiti off the streets - Hary cannot deny he has ambitions.

As part of his extensive effort to join the highly admirable CCA, Hary has created networks with similarly interested citizens to gain insight and tools to prepare him for his ultimate goal. Hary only hopes his determination will eventually payoff and he can start proving his value.

2) Please detail your characters traits. (Eg, Pure, Lawful, Trustworthy)

Hary is:

Loyal - He will always, has always, been a loyal man to the cause of the UU.

Trustworthy - Hary can be trusted with many tasks, as well as many secrets.

Obedient - Hary does not dare resist his superiors and his orders.

Lawful - Hary only believes in maintaining order, and protecting Civil Society.

Polite - Hary has always been one of manners and politeness.

Cooperative - Hary has always been one to cooperate with the orders of those superior to him. 

3) Please provide 2 paragraphs about what you are expecting the Combine Civil Authority to be like for you and your character.

I expect the CCA to be a different, more exciting RPing experience then that of the Citizen RP. I am excited to interact and learn from more seasoned and serious players. The possibility of independence from the oppression of Citizen RP, is like a light at the end of the tunnel. Although I don't expect to be a key player from the beginning, I look forward to developing my character and my skills to that of the CCA's higher standards.

As for Hary, the prospect of broadening his limited knowledge of the military and training, it will be an invigorating and stupendously challenging experience. It would be his only desire to assist the CCA and the UU as much as he can. Hary as always looked at himself as more of a enforcer, the anything else. He'd much rather go on patrols, and do some of the dirty work then other things with meager results.

4) Please provide a detailed back-story from an out-of-character perspective on your applying character. This section must be detailed and consist of a minimum of 300 words.

WHAT HE REMEMBERS-
Last Hary remembers, he was walking down the street, was startled by gunfire and strange crafts appeared in the air. Soon enough a building would begin to crumble and Hary's head was hit by some concrete debris, knocking him out cold. He then awakens in a very dark, strange room, accompanied by robotics and strange creatures fitting him with a blue jumpsuit, he could barely remember how to speak. A small room with a screen taught him about life and history, and how to speak, the voice having an English Accent, strongly influenced Hary's own accent. He then was escorted to a train station where he boarded a train for City 45. Hary found himself being closely watched by masked men and cameras, as he finally got off the train. He was searched for anything out of the ordinary, such as weapons or other contraband. As he finally got out of the train station he found himself in a orderly society, with all the necessities needed and at no cost, which surprised him, the generosity of his conquerors was great to him. He then went to the UCH, where he was assigned a new apartment, which further baffled him to learn he was not the only one shown such hospitality. He felt great appreciation towards the UU, and how generous they've been to his kind.

WHAT HE DOES NOT REMEMBER-
Hary, ironically was not born in England, it was actually the hit to the head that forced him to relearn language with the computer English accent. Though he does not remember it, his real name is Lorenzo. Hary was born in New York where he lived in a small town, having a nice life for a child at the time. He grew up around a unruly set of children in his young life, always being influenced to do drugs, and alcohol. He was always the one above those sort of unlawful things that he would never in his life partake. He loved school and it's teachings, especially the subjects of Science and History. He grew up being one to like the histories of fallen militaristic empires. Hary grew a  liking  towards the tactics of City style Guerrilla Warfare and interested in the methods of certain terrorist/rebellion groups such as the I.R.A, and the Taliban. He also had a growing interest in Science, and the workings of the world and how things worked. As he grew older he started to become interested in becoming a law enforcer, though with all is school work he never had the time to really become one, this saved him from death in the 7-Hour War. That one, faithful day when the Combine launched their attack upon the Earth in which devastated the world's population centers, and the Combine rule had begun. Hary on his way to the grocery when strange crafts flew upon the air, and strange creatures roamed the land. He began to run to his home when a large building started to crumble, and the  falling debris knocked him out. 

5) Have you ever had a CCA character here at Catalyst Gaming?  If so, explain why it was removed.

I have never had a CCA character on HL2RP CG


OOC Details

1. How long have you played on role-playing servers in general?

One year.

2. How long have you played on serious servers?

One year.

3. How long have you played on Catalyst Gaming?

About a month.

4. What Time zone are you in?

Eastern Time Zone

5. In what country do you live?

The United States of America

6. How old are you?

16

7. What�s your most memorable quality RP experience?

It was on a WoW RP server, whitest I was still in The First Regiment. We had just received orders to attack a enemy fortification by Twilight Cultists in Loch Modan. As we charged we EASILY took the battlefield against our cultist combatants. I and some other charged straight for the highest point in the mound, in which we took on some of the heavier defenses. I engaged a female Night Elf in which I had knocked over, thus getting the attention of her angry friend. The two easily overpowered me as I was thrown straight back. I was then cooked in my own armor by one of the two women. It took maybe ten minutes before a friendly Gnome Medic came by, and another Dwarf who eliminated the female and helped me heal up, and get up. I soon went straight back into the heat of the battle, assisting a friend in a dual combat against an enemy Death Knight, we fought hard against him but we soon prevailed. Though, too soon enough we were forced to retreat as they enemy had heavy Dragon-mounted reinforcements. We fled back to a nearby town where we rested and healed.

8. Do you consider yourself a good listener?

Yes, of course.

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IC Section

Full Name: Hary Smith
CID: 21089
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11
Hair Colour Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Weight: 120lbs
Mental Distinctions: Quiet, non-hesitant.
Mental Defects: Tends to ramble when very nervous.
Mental Advantages: Good voabulary, has a good preception off his surroundings.
Notable Qualities: Has a 'When my supierior says jump, I ask how high' attitude.


1. Have you ever been detained or apprehended for a Sociostability Infringement before? If so, explain?

Yes, I have been detained twice. Both of the times were merely misunderstandings.

2. Do you regularly eat Combine Civil Authority Issued Rations?

Yes, I regularly eat Citizen's Supplements and Issued Water.

3. Are you willing to give your life to the cause of the Universal Union?

Yes.

4. Do you as a Citizen and future Civil Protection Member accept ALL actions performed by you and those under your command as your
OWN responsibility?

Yes.

5. Will you remain loyal and faithful to the Universal Union as long as you live?
Yes.

6. Why do you want to join the Combine Civil Authority?
I wish to join the Combine Civil Authority so that I may help the Universal Union in a greater way. I wish it to help maintain civil order and assist other officers in the cause to Humanity's retribution.


Please sign the attached oath using only blue or black pen.