" The problem is
really only solvable by relying on the community to police
itself,
because it is a fundamentally unwinnable technical battle
to make a completely cheat proof game of this type.
Play with your friends. "
- John Carmack
Project SafeHouse is what we call the
ongoing effort on the part of Project
Foundation Staff to meet it's gaming objectives.
The Safehouse project was set up by the Foundation at a time
when Counter Strike was suffering from a massive plague of
cheats and immaturity (well, that's still around). In order to
combat the "plague", Project SafeHouse first took a
more humanistic approach towards anti-cheating and maturity by
setting up a structure to certify players that appeared to be
'clean' (non-hacking) and presented themselves with decent
manners.
Orignally, players that the Founders played with and against
which met Invitational SafeHouse Requirements were
referred/invited to apply to become a Registered Regular under
project SafeHouse. In turn, those members were then granted the
trust of being able to refer/invite players to apply for
SafeHouse access once they deemed a player to meet requirements.
Thus by keeping to this cycle, we play with people we know
and trust and our House is kept Safe.
Furthermore not only do we use the trained eye to catch
cheaters we also run the most proven anti-cheat software
available on our servers and not only update it as soon as an
update is released, but do our best to know how the anti-cheat
software works and possibly modify it (with permission, of
course) to catch even more cheaters in the act ( just check out
how many we have banned ).
1. Vision
2. Project
SafeHouse
3. Supported
Games
4. Regulars
Status
5. Regulars
Server
6. Invitation
Requirements
7. Application
Process
8. Affiliation
9. Staff
10. Post
Descriptions
11. Committees
12. Summary
1.Vision
Aside from creating a safe and fun gaming experiencing, project
SafeHouse is also about building a responsible gaming community.
By Registering yourself as an official Regular you're
affiliating yourself with like-minded individuals that
understand and agree to a particular gaming guideline (our
Rules). Project SafeHouse is all about supplying a gathering
point for decent people to play on supported servers, something
which no anti-cheat program can instill (even though we still
run them). As previously mentioned in the introduction, Regulars
are directly responsible in influencing the atmosphere created
on the Regulars server and thus the FNF community. With your
help by actively screening (and inviting) suitable players that
fit the FNF mold, we help ensure that, we, the server members,
have some choice with whom we share the Regulars server and thus
shape our gaming experience and community!
2. Project SafeHouse
Aside from the inspirational background and vision that the
members of Project SafeHouse constantly work towards realizing
(it takes effort weeding out cheaters and poor behaviour),
Project SafeHouse itself functions within a firm structure.
Project Safehouse is made of 2 essential parts which function
together to make the SafeHouse happen: Membership and Servers.
Membership:
By Registering for Regulars status we keep track of who we trust
with access.
Servers:
Operating servers with the proper software (anti-cheat and
anti-killing/wounding prgrams/scripts) is critical in maintaing
Project SafeHouse's mission. All server management is looked
after by appointed Project SafeHouse staff.
Furthermore, Project SafeHouse runs independantly of clan FNF,
whereas the FNF clan depends upon drawing clan members from the
Regulars listings.
3. Supported Games
The current game that Project SafeHouse supports is
Counter-Strike. Other games may become supported at anytime if
enough member interest is shown. Once enough members show
interest in a game, the Project SafeHouse Staff will bring it to
the attention of the Project Foundation Staff and a council will
be held regarding the new game in question.
4. Regulars Status
Attaining membership is only possible by receiving a
registration invitation to apply (a referral by a current member
as previously explained). Once Regulars status has been
achieved, you will be catagorized and be appropriated access.
Category
FNF has 2 member categories - Regular and Clan.
Note that even if you wish to become a clan member, you must
first become a registered Regular. Access is completely
independant of Category. Newly Registered Regulars are
automatically categorized as a Regular.
Access:
Access is defined as remote console command level access to the
game server via whatever remote console programming currently
being used (such as Admin Mod).
5 FNF defined access levels exist: Basic,
Intermediate, Advanced, RCON, and Full.
It is possible to be a Regular with Intermediate access, but
Regulars will not be able to gain access past that point without
becoming a Clan member. Regulars with intermediate access are
usually dubbed as "Watchers" since they've agreed to
help the Project SafeHouse staff police and promote the servers.
Watchers are accountable to the SafeHouse Co-oridinator.
So what does Regular's status grant you?
Benefits:
Successful applicants that are granted registered Regulars
status will receive these features...
10. Post Descriptions
The Details regarding each of the posts.
SafeHouse Co-ordinator:
To provide direction and coordinate the smooth running of all
the aspects under Project SafeHouse.
Accountability:
Reports directly to the Board of Directors under project
Foundation.
Regulars Co-ordinator:
To look after and coordinate with the Assistant Regular's Co-ordinator
on all aspects of Regular's Membership.
Public and Regulars Forum Representative
To regularly check the Public and Regular's forum to answer
any questions posed by the public or Regulars.
Message of the Day
Responsible for updating the MOTD on the Public and Regs
Server when important events occur.
Events
Dream up new inhouse events such as the FNF 2 vs 2 ladder.
Mapcycle.txt
Occasionally review current maps for a possible new mapcycle
every month.
Regulars Recruitment
To actively recruit new Regulars on the PUBLIC server
Accountability
Reports directly to the SafeHouse Co-ordinator.
Assistant Regulars Co-ordinator:
Look after any assisting tasks assigned by the Regular's Co-ordinator
in regards to their duties.
SafeHouse Updates
Email Regulars of new and changing developments in regards to
membership, servers and/or the website.
out to all the members.
Applications
Post new Regulars applications in the forums for reference.
Regulars Roster
Ensure that the Regulars Roster is kept current and update as
necessary as new successful applicants join.
Users.ini updating
If an application is successful, then update the users.ini in
the same format that is in place. Is responsible for limiting
access whenever a member leaves by editing the users.ini files
and also maintaining the users.ini easy to read with only
essential information present backing up any member data on
the forums.
Application Confirmation
Once an application has been accepted or denied, notify the
applicant of the result via an email.
Accountability
Reports directly to the Regulars Co-ordinator.
Security Co-ordinator:
Appointed the task of constantly being up to date with current
anti-cheat methods and applying them to the Regulars server.
Maintenance
Responsible for installing and maintaining up-to-date in game
cheat detection software.
Reg's Server Password
Responsible for a monthly password change on the Regulars
server by first notifying ALL members when the change will
occur and what the new password will be via a mailout and
secondly updating the password on the pre-specified day. If
password security is breeched or a member leaves before the
scheduled monthly password renewal, then a new password must
be assigned and a mailout notifying members will be sent.
Accountability
Reports directly to the SafeHouse Co-ordinator.
Server Co-ordinator:
Responsible for installing and maintaining up-to-date
configuration files and remote accessing software related to
supported games.
Maintenance
Responsible for installing and maintaining required software
to support any online gaming venture.
Accountability
Reports directly to the SafeHouse Co-ordinator.
Regular's Ladder Co-ordinator
Responsible for maintaining the Smooth Running of the Regulars
Ladder.
Regs 2 vs 2 Ladder
Running and maintaining of the Regulars 2 vs 2 Ladder and all
related attachments (ie forum).
Accountability
Reports directly to the Assistant Regulars Co-ordinator.
Regulars Recruiter
To play on the PUBLIC server and keep an eye out and refer
potential Regulars to the website for application. All members
may recruit, but a Recruiter is expected to play an active
role in the recruitment process by getting a 'feeling' of any
new players to see if they would fit the FNF mold.
Regulars Recruitment
To actively recruit new Regulars for the Regulars server from
the PUBLIC server.
Co-ordination
To work together with the Assistant Regulars Co-ordinator to
ensure consistency in potential applicants.
Accountability
Reports directly to the Assistant Regulars Co-ordinator.
SafeHouse Scripter:
To research and develop usefull in-game scripts as required by
other projects.
Maintenance
Maintains current scripts.
Accountability
Reporting to the Founders and Board of Directors.
SafeHouse Map Maker:
To develop maps as required by other projects.
Accountability
Reporting to the Founders and Board of Directors.
11. Comittees
Important ongoing decisions are not decided by any one person at
FNF within Project SafeHouse but instead are governed by
pre-appointed committees that by majority vote reach decisions
to grant, deny, re-instate, and/or rule.
All committees are comprised of the following members:
1. SafeHouse Co-ordinator
2. Regulars Co-ordinator
3. Assistant Regulars Co-ordinator
4. Security Co-ordinator
5. Advanced Access Level user(s) (including FNF Clan)
6. Foundation's Board of Directors (if necessary)
Applications Committee
The application committee is responsible for accepting or
declining new applications.
Re-instatment Committee
The Re-instatment committee is responsible for accepting or
declining requests for re-instatement by member appeal.
Ruling Committee
In the case that a Rule should be changed or an admining
decision is in question, the ruling committee may convene to
clarify or pass judgement in these cases.
Committee Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the commmittees to answer a request
for membership, re-instatement or ruling by majority vote (with
only an allowable maximum of 1 vote against) within 2 weeks of
the initial submittal. Some requests may take longer than 2
weeks if extended by a presiding committee. All committee
decisions may not be undone for at least 3 months or as
otherwise noted under a more detailed examination of each
process (ie re-instatement).
12. Summary
If Project SafeHouse sounds interesting and you'd like to get
involved, please make sure you agree to our standards by reading
the Rules document and breezing through the Regular's
Guide before expressing interest and approaching a member on
the game server. Thank you!
