TD-962 Posted March 8, 2007 Posted March 8, 2007 hey troopers !!! auch ich möchte mich vorstellen heiße Mario Mosko, nickname "SCHMUDDEL" from Germany meine ID ist TD-962 freue mich bei der MEPD dabei zusein und hoffe mal jemanden kennen zulernen. Gruß Schmuddel TD-962 Quote
skutch Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 Hey guys, I'm new here in the forums and soon to be part of the whole scene you guys have. My sandtrooper costume is finished, I'm just waiting for my Blaster and backpack to arrive. I've been waiting for my Hyperfirm Lewis Gun for 3 months, so I'm pretty tired of waiting for them to weather it, since I can't even join the 501st until I get it. Do they usually take that long? Here is a picture of my armor. NOTE: I have changed the ab plate since this picture to the sandtrooper Ab. danny, TD-? Quote
Ilovesand&dirt Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 My sandtrooper costume is finished, I'm just waiting for my Blaster and backpack to arrive. I've been waiting for my Hyperfirm Lewis Gun for 3 months, so I'm pretty tired of waiting for them to weather it, since I can't even join the 501st until I get it. Do they usually take that long? danny, TD-? Welcome Danny! Armor looks great! It took at least that long for me to get my Hyperfirm. You just have to keep hassling them with emails and such. I am not sure about this statement since I can't even join the 501st until I get it. Maybe the leadership can chime in but I am under the impression that you don't have to have a BFG to join the 501st as a TD, you do to become MEPD though. Maybe I am wrong. Once I thought I was but it was my mistake, I wasn't. Quote
Defstartrooper Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 Hi Danny armour looks great mate hope your hyperfirm turns up soon for you Quote
SethB6025 Posted March 28, 2007 Author Posted March 28, 2007 since I can't even join the 501st until I get it. Maybe the leadership can chime in but I am under the impression that you don't have to have a BFG to join the 501st as a TD, you do to become MEPD thoughYou will need some sort of blaster, consult with your Garrison's GML. Of course you could just wait, the 501st isn't going anywhere. Quote
Ilovesand&dirt Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 You will need some sort of blaster, consult with your Garrison's GML. Of course you could just wait, the 501st isn't going anywhere. Thanks, Seth! I though so, I knew you had to have some sort of weapon it just didn't have to be a BFG. Quote
freakengine Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 Welcome all! Hope to see you around the forums. Quote
steve12201 Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Welcome aboard! Looks like you are are much further along than me....I'm still waiting for my armor to show up. Then the fun really begins. Steve Quote
skutch Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Thanks for the kind words. I ordered the armor on Christmas day, so I've been taking my time doing a little at a time. Literally, all the websites were just an immensely helpful. It's been a blast and I can't wait to be on patrol. The Hyperdyne speaker system just really sells the whole thing. People really freak out when they see it all together. And yes, the 501st is alot stricter for those wanting to be a sandtrooper. Not as strict as the MEPD, but I still have to have a gun and backpack. Almost there. Quote
SethB6025 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Posted March 29, 2007 Just to clear up what might be confusing to someone new; the MEPD is part of the 501st, part of a Detachment's job is to drive quality and accuracy within the Legion, as well as attract new members. Our Deployment is like a badge of honor, anyone can be a member of the board and participate in the community, but the Deployment is like an award for having gone the extra mile. That is why the Legion membership guidelines are less stringent than our own. For a long time the "gap" between the two was much greater and ours existed (as it still does) as "the bar". Between the scrutiny of the Detachments and the dozens of GML's that discuss what is/isn't/should be/shouldn't be acceptable, the Legion is better due to our efforts. Quote
skutch Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 I'm glad the requirements are getting more stringent. It keeps things to a standard of excellence for everyone. I hope I make the cut when my costume all comes together. Quote
SethB6025 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 You'll do fine, the people here are an excellent resource! Don't be afraid to ask questions, and always give the "search" function a shot too. Quote
steve12201 Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 Seth is right. I've been here only a month now, but I have learned a TON. Stick with it....it is a lot of fun. Steve Quote
skutch Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 Stick with it....it is a lot of fun. Steve Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. BRO, we are Sandtroopers for LIFE. Can't wait to serve next to you guys in the 501st. I'm going to serve every chance I get. Quote
Nagosal Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 Hi everyone! I've been lurking on near every open 501st or prop building website for, well, a really long time. But now as I am getting closer to finally getting a set of armor, I figure it is time to ask around and meet all the wonderful people on these forums. See everyone around, Pat Quote
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