Teamspeak Potential..?

[[TC] Blacktop]

As part of a cops n' robbers style server, we're exposed to roleplay constantly within the server, be it working as a COP, TOW, or MED/RES. One point I feel is very underused, yet has huge potential, is the Teamspeak channel. As I'm sure you're all aware, police worldwide use their radios to communicate with various public services. Incorporating the wider use of Teamspeak, such as communicating with fellow officers, dispatching TOW/MED/RES cars, and so on, could prove to bring a whole new style of play for the community.

Police units adopting proper police radio manner, the use of 10-codes and similar, the use of Teamspeak to dispatch TOW/MED/RES units, etc., can add a new level of realism to RPing in the server.

Of course, you may ask, how could this be implemented? After a lot of thought (thanks, inability to sleep ), I've compiled a list of ways in which it may be implemented, whilst not affecting the gameplay in any major way.

Firstly, each COP, MED, RES and TOW will be assigned a unique tag, by which you will be referred to over the radio. This tag can be issued at the same time when licenses are obtained.
For example:
Cop : PD43 (Papa-Delta-Four-Three) "Papa Delta Four Three, do you copy?"
VCU: VC27 (Victor-Charlie-Two-Seven)
TOW: T14 (Tango-One-Four) "Tango One Four, please respond to an 11-85 on Highway 1"
MED: M22 (Mike-Delta-Two-Two)
RES: R59 (Romeo-Five-Nine)

Using this tag as a unique identifier, players can be referred to as such on-radio.

Next, due to use of 10-codes, on the radio and possibly in-game, it is crucial that each RPer is well-versed in the use of 10-codes. As such, I've compiled a list of 10-codes I feel would be necessary in everyday use.

Spoiler (Click to View)

10-1 Reception poor
10-2 Reception good
10-4 Message received, understood
10-7 Out of service
10-8 In service
10-9 Repeat message
10-19 Return(ing) to station
10-20 Location
10-22 Disregard last assignment
10-26 Clear
10-30 Doesn't conform to regulations
(Context of TOWing) 10-45 Condition of patient?
(Context of TOWing) 10-45A Good
(Context of TOWing) 10-45B Serious
(Context of TOWing) 10-45C Critical
(Context of TOWing) 10-45D Dead
10-49 Proceed to:
10-50 Under influence of drugs
10-51 Drunk
10-88 Assume post
10-97 Arrived at scene

11-24 Abandoned vehicle
11-25 Traffic hazard
11-40 Advise if ambulance needed
11-41 Ambulance needed
11-42 No ambulance needed
11-51 Escort
11-55 Officer being followed by auto
11-79 Accident - Ambulance sent
11-80 Accident - Major injuries
11-81 Accident - Minor injuries
11-82 Accident - No injuries
11-83 Accident - No detail
11-84 Direct traffic
11-85 Tow truck required
11-95 Traffic stop
11-98 Meet:
11-99 Officer needs help!

4-15 Disturbance
4-80 Hit and run - Felony
4-81 Hit and run - Misdemeanor
5-05 Reckless driving
5-10 Speeding or racing vehicles
5-86 Illegal parking

Code 2 Urgent - no light or siren
Code 3 Use lights and siren
Code 4 No further assistance needed
Code 7 Meal break
Code 8 Restroom break
Code 8 Request cover/backup.
Code 9 Set up a roadblock.

sourced from Radio Labs

To give an example, here's how a routine traffic stop may go, from the police side.

PD43: "Victor Charlie Two Seven, come in."
VC27: "Victor Charlie Two Seven, go ahead."
PD43: "Be advised, I'm performing a 11-95 on Drifter's Corner for a 4-81. Stand by, suspect may fail to stop."
VC27: "10-4"
PD43: "Victor Charlie Two Seven, suspect has failed to stop, requesting a code 8 at Pond Lane."
VC27: "Standby, what is the vehicle's description?"
PD43: "Vehicle is a white XRT, black rims."

Should this be implemented, I believe questions surrounding 10-codes should be added to the license test, to ensure everyone who wishes to RP is familiar with such codes.

Aside from the RP element of using the Teamspeak, I believe it would be of great benefit when multiple officers are in chase, as none need to type to update others as to any alerts during the chase.

I'm sure this may get replies such as "It's too difficult to remember all those, it'd be too boring, it's fine the way it is...". The point I'm trying to get across is, if the server is about RP as cops n' robbers, why not do it properly?

This is just my two cents as to how the [TC] experience could be improved. Should there be any questions surrounding my idea, I'd be more than happy to answer them! It'd also be very interesting to see what sort of feedback this gets!


tl;dr: Use Teamspeak more because it's undervalued and has serious potential.

~Blacktop

[[TC] Connor]

Good idea for the roleplay aspect. I've tried to use those codes on the Police chat on TS, not many people knew what I was banging on about!

Nevertheless, if you're going to put it in the license test, that would mean that everyone has to do it yes, but surely not everyone uses TS? I mean it's good that they all would know the police codes but I don't know if that's necessary if you don't use TS.

And I'm sure this would take some getting used to. (Unless you've played LCPDFR and been on a TS channel where it's pretty serious, you'll be fine!)

P.S (mostly for Trainers) If this gets implemented, would these police codes have to be implemented into a training?

[[TC] Blacktop]

(2014-05-05 06:53)Connor Wrote:  Nevertheless, if you're going to put it in the license test, that would mean that everyone has to do it yes, but surely not everyone uses TS? I mean it's good that they all would know the police codes but I don't know if that's necessary if you don't use TS.

That is correct, not everyone does use TS. I believe this is because there is a lack of a foundation, no reason, if you will, to use TS. By implementing this, not only is a reason to use TS provided, but as I've stated, it has the potential to be extremely beneficial, as well as fun, not only from a RP aspect, but from a practical aspect. As it stands right now, from my experiences the only reason to go on TS is for the banter. By serving a logical purpose, TS definitely has the potential to be better integrated into [TC], by converting it to a core point of RP, rather than a gimmick, of sorts.

(2014-05-05 06:53)Connor Wrote:  (mostly for Trainers) If this gets implemented, would these police codes have to be implemented into a training?

If it were to become integral to licensing, then yes, I imagine it to be implemented into training, such as demonstrating the correct use of codes during as well as outside chases. As I'm not a member of the Training Team, I'm not educated enough to definitely say where it should be implemented and how, with regards to teaching and demonstrating codes and radio demeanour.

Also, I like how you mentioned LCPDFR, that (or RCMP) would be a very good demonstration to see where I'm coming from

[Saphira]

Great idea BT, shame that not many use the TS to its full potential
I tend to laugh to much on TS

[[TC-R] Luke]

I love the idea BT and It would be great if people start using this more and learning it however, it is slightly unpractical. There's your serious gamers, your regular gamers and then the gamers that just get involved. There is not enough serious gamers to make this sort of idea practical unfortunately.

Most people on TS take cop chases quite seriously anyways but as Saffy said, its a comical environment so this kind of stuff may seem inappropriate.

Just my view, I will certainly try and use this more though!

[[TC]►Ras◄]

Great and well presented idea. However far from everyone owns a mic or wish to speak on TS, so there'll always be some who just type in chat.

[[TC] Stephen]

You'd be hearing 10-51 alot if I was on

[[RDSR] Roba]

Yeah, lot of people don't have proper equipment for it, and some who do doesn't want to come on (Don't look at me, there's nobody on when I am!)

And then there's people who can't even speak proper english, so even if they wanted to use these codes they wouldn't be properly able to do it

Nonetheless I personally like the idea, some including me have tried this in the past, but didn't work so well. I'd like to see more people learning these codes and using TS for COP chats.

[Sadie]

1. Im never on ts
2. I will never remember all this codes...

[[TC]»Pete«]

Although it's a nice idea, it would never work in practice.

[FR4NOx]

It's an interesting idea, but would make copping more of a challenge than it already is.

Not all drivers have the time to memorize all of these codes. Some drivers might only play every once in a while, instead of full time as this would likely require.

[[TC] Connor]

(2014-05-05 13:09)Sade Wrote:  1. Im never on ts
2. I will never remember all this codes...

I started to remember them after playing loads of LCPDFR. They sort of become a second nature, as it is with most things you do everyday.

I don't think it would be as hard to remember as you think.