Gents,

I'm the CO of Recruit Training for a mature, tactical gaming clan called the Sea Snipers (clan tag [SS]) and a long-time member of AVS forum...

As you may know, the Sea Snipers authored and illustrated the multiplayer sections of the Official BradyGames Guides (the books you buy at GameStop, Best Buy, etc.) for COD4 and COD World at War. You may have seen our 'Sea Sniper Tips' throughout the guides. We also worked on many of the 'Socom' game guides for the PS2.

We are currently looking for a few good men to compete in COD W@W on the Xbox 360.

The Sea Snipers are a professional gaming clan, over 6 years old. We are a tight knit brotherhood with an average age of about 30 and many of us are active or ex-military. We play 4 nights per week (2 practices and 2 wars) plus any other additional events that might be held such as inter-clan tournaments and scrimmages. All events are held at 10:30 pm est., and practices last 2 hours.

http://www.seasnipers.net/seal/s11_home_topmiddle.jpghttp://www.seasnipers.net/seal/s11_home_topright.jpg

We run our own league called S.E.A.L. (Sea Snipers Evade & Assault League www.seasnipers.net/seal) and we're going on our 12th season. The league is played with hardcore rules and no perks - making COD a squad-based, non-respawn tactical shooter, rather than the run-and-gun style of play that you find in most public rooms.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for a tryout...

• Must be 21 or older.
• Must be able to attend Sunday (from 10:30pm est till 12:30), Monday, Wednesday (from 10:30pm est till 12:30) and Thursday night events. (mon and thurs are matches and usually only last about 1hr.)
• Must be able to deal with our "Virtual Boot Camp" for 1 month.
• Must be willing to change your XBL name during the recruitment process. (you can change it back to whatever you like if recruited)
• Must have a router.
• Must have AIM.
• Must not be in any other clan during recruitment, and cannot be in any other clan if recruited.

If you want to be part of one of the most professional, top-tier clans in gaming, please enlist today. Send an email to shooter@seasnipers.net

Thank you.
[SS]Shooter
CO of Recruit Training
Sea Snipers - www.seasnipers.net
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/SSShooterr/newvegassig2007copy.jpg

Wow. That sounds like having a 2nd job...

Geez, you sure that's not the German Schutzstaffel (SS). Lots of rules to play a game.

It's a good group of guys and we have a lot of fun. I'm going on 5 years with the clan, and it's been great.

When I started, Socom II for the PS2 was the game we played. Here's a clip of me accidentally teamkilling my squad on Socom 3...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3IA4WKYThk

Also, working on the guides is fun. We get betas way before the general public. Sometimes we get to visit the development studio.
The last guide for COD W@W turned out really cool, it's on great paper, lots of pics, real nice book.
http://www.bradygames.com/ShowCover.asp?isbn=074401056X&type=a

Isn't this the 5th thread you've created just to promote your clan?

Shooter;15512196']Gents,

I'm the CO of Recruit Training for a mature, tactical gaming clan called the Sea Snipers (clan tag [SS]) and a long-time member of AVS forum...

As you may know, the Sea Snipers authored and illustrated the multiplayer sections of the Official BradyGames Guides (the books you buy at GameStop, Best Buy, etc.) for COD4 and COD World at War. You may have seen our 'Sea Sniper Tips' throughout the guides. We also worked on many of the 'Socom' game guides for the PS2.

We are currently looking for a few good men to compete in COD W@W on the Xbox 360.

The Sea Snipers are a professional gaming clan, over 6 years old. We are a tight knit brotherhood with an average age of about 30 and many of us are active or ex-military. We play 4 nights per week (2 practices and 2 wars) plus any other additional events that might be held such as inter-clan tournaments and scrimmages. All events are held at 10:30 pm est., and practices last 2 hours.

http://www.seasnipers.net/seal/s11_home_topmiddle.jpghttp://www.seasnipers.net/seal/s11_home_topright.jpg

We run our own league called S.E.A.L. (Sea Snipers Evade & Assault League www.seasnipers.net/seal) and we're going on our 12th season. The league is played with hardcore rules and no perks - making COD a squad-based, non-respawn tactical shooter, rather than the run-and-gun style of play that you find in most public rooms.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for a tryout...

• Must be 21 or older.
• Must be able to attend Sunday (from 10:30pm est till 12:30), Monday, Wednesday (from 10:30pm est till 12:30) and Thursday night events. (mon and thurs are matches and usually only last about 1hr.)
• Must be able to deal with our "Virtual Boot Camp" for 1 month.
• Must be willing to change your XBL name during the recruitment process. (you can change it back to whatever you like if recruited)
• Must have a router.
• Must have AIM.
• Must not be in any other clan during recruitment, and cannot be in any other clan if recruited.

If you want to be part of one of the most professional, top-tier clans in gaming, please enlist today. Send an email to shooter@seasnipers.net

Thank you.
[SS]Shooter
CO of Recruit Training
Sea Snipers - www.seasnipers.net
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/SSShooterr/newvegassig2007copy.jpg

Sea Snipers, I haven't seen you guys around since SOCOM 2. Probably don't remember but we were an alliance clan that played with you guys all the time. The clan we ran at the time was [PHS] Perfect Headshots.

Also nice job on the strategy guides.

I used to do FPS tournaments and it was great fun but once you have a wife and children these type of things can end up consuming way too much time that should be spent with family (especially one as dedicated as Shooters group is) . No offense , I am just saying that gaming on this level can have a negative impact on family life .

- Jason

Sea Snipers, I haven't seen you guys around since SOCOM 2. Probably don't remember but we were an alliance clan that played with you guys all the time. The clan we ran at the time was [PHS] Perfect Headshots. Also nice job on the strategy guides.

Sure, I do remember you and [PHS]. Socom I & II was really an event in gaming that won't happen again. There was ONE console and ONE squad based shooter out at the time. So, if you weren't on PC, you were playing Socom. I do miss everyone from Socom, but there are some great people playing COD as well. Thanks for the note on the strategy guides. We couldn't do the Socom: Confrontation guide because of the COD W@W guide being at the same time, so we were disappointed about that.

Isn't this the 5th thread you've created just to promote your clan?
We've had several active duty guys head off to the sandbox and other points abroad fighting the good fight.

We keep them in our thoughts, and our clan has been raising money to send care packages directly to our guys in the desert, with extra stuff for their squadmates. Our newest recruit completed a dart tournament fundraiser that went very well, kudos to him.

So, we've been recruiting on and off for a year to fill these spots. And, yes, I've put up a couple of posts. I'm not promoting my clan for promotion's sake; I'm just trying to find quality guys to fill the spots vacated because of the war.

We're looking for tactical, adult players. My thoughts are that WE (the AVS COD guys) fit that bill. I've gotten some good responses from this forum, so thank everyone for that.

I used to do FPS tournaments and it was great fun but once you have a wife and children these type of things can end up consuming way too much time that should be spent with family (especially one as dedicated as Shooters group is) . No offense , I am just saying that gaming on this level can have a negative impact on family life .

- Jason

Very true. It does sound like it would be fun and would probably help me get better at the game, but I would probably end up having to either give up everything else I like to do each week or end up in divorce court.

For single guys though, it sounds great.

man, i would love to come tryout.. and I meet all SS criteria except for playing on 360.
thats too bad.. I've been looking for a serious clan too.
nice job on the books by the way.

Jay
PSN- OneShotENT

My friends and I play most nights for a few hours. We generally only play Hardcore TDM. I know we have played several of your group at different times. I remember the SS tags. Would never play with anyone but my boy's but if your looking for some good guy's to beat up on or try some tactics on shoot me a PM. Good luck.

Thanks for the comments guys.

We have had two (2) recruits ring out, so we're still recruiting. The recruit program is tough...

See our 'Bell of Shame' below. These are the recruits that have rung out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/SSShooterr/ssbell_09.jpg

Let me know if you have an interest.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/SSShooterr/punishersig2.gif

We salute [SS]Grunt & [SS]Showstoper proudly serving in Iraq!

Is this a joke?

Is this a joke?

Is your comment a joke?

Is this a joke?


No, it is not a joke. It is a dedicated group of gamers with a disciplined approach consistent with their military background.

No, it is not a joke. It is a dedicated group of gamers with a disciplined approach consistent with their military background.

Thanks for the props.

No, it's not a joke, just a lot of guys working together to make everyone's gaming experience a better one.

Still recruiting for one squad position.

lmao.

Gents, please see our recruiting video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a0qJG9Er44
I can't embed it here.

That should give you a better understanding of the clan and brotherhood of our members.

Do you have what it takes?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/SSShooterr/punishersig2.gif

Just wait until you guys discover girls.

I'm betting that no one in this clan is:

A. Married
B. Has children
C. Insert anything here

I'm sure you guys are very good at what you do but I'm guessing 90% of people cant "measure up" to your clan standards or cant sacrifice the time.

I stopped playing Everquest after a year and half stint because it got to be too much like work...kinda like what your rules are for playing a game.

Good Luck mates!

That video is a little bit....err......much. :)

But you know...good luck and all.....

(PS: Advice....wrap your mic in foam or with a sock or something...so your voice sounds more even without the loud blasts of volume...move away from the microphone a bit too when you record your speech)

Guys, interesting comments.

To quell your fears about us being basement dorks: Most of our guys are married, 30+ years old, a number of ex-military and active military. We look at COD nights as our "bowling nights". A few guys do have kids, and we work to make sure family comes first for them. Family, job, clan - that's the right order.

We look for dedicated individuals looking for a strong brotherhood. Think of it as comparable with other similar organizations, like fraternities or private clubs (Elks, Lions, Eagles, Moose, etc.) but with a gaming theme.

One of our recruits made that video; he was assigned that task as one of his recruit taskers. He's still tweaking it...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/SSShooterr/punishersig2.gif

You guys sure do bowl a lot.

I actually wouldn't mind talking to you about joining as I used to play the BF series and CS with a clan competively but unfortunately I'd never meet the requirements as I travel atl east 40 weeks out of the year, home every weekend type situation.

Good luck though...

Link to the NEW (well, edited) Recruiting video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a0qJG9Er44

Guys,

As a recent tasker, one of our recruits was instructed to replicate the 'Buffalo Bill' dance from Silence of the Lambs.

Here's the result: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izIswBHmYGo

He did a good job! (the orders were 'waist-up', no tuck-walk, etc.)

Recruiting is still open.

Please. Let me save your life. Don't watch that.

My stomach hurts.

LOL @ Matty

Please. Let me save your life. Don't watch that.

My stomach hurts.

Guys,

As a recent tasker, one of our recruits was instructed to replicate the 'Buffalo Bill' dance from Silence of the Lambs.

Here's the result: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izIswBHmYGo

He did a good job! (the orders were 'waist-up', no tuck-walk, etc.)

Recruiting is still open.

Holy $&#@!

Awesome ain't it?

Shooter;16215186']Guys,

As a recent tasker, one of our recruits was instructed to replicate the 'Buffalo Bill' dance from Silence of the Lambs.

Here's the result: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izIswBHmYGo

He did a good job! (the orders were 'waist-up', no tuck-walk, etc.)

Recruiting is still open.

Please. Let me save your life. Don't watch that.

My stomach hurts.

Good God WTF was that?!
Any idea I had of joining just went out the window.

Good God WTF was that?!
Any idea I had of joining just went out the window.

The road less-traveled is harder, but more rewarding. Only the faithful survive.

We have been holding open rooms on Friday nights. Shoot me a friends invite if you'd like to play a few games. XBL = ISSIShooter (eye ess ess eye Shooter)

Just wait until you guys discover girls.

ROFL!!! good one!!!

Open rooms? More like a bathhouse, I'd imagine. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Shooter;16215186']Guys,

As a recent tasker, one of our recruits was instructed to replicate the 'Buffalo Bill' dance from Silence of the Lambs.

Here's the result: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izIswBHmYGo

He did a good job! (the orders were 'waist-up', no tuck-walk, etc.)

Recruiting is still open.

There is no God.

too bad you guys don't play on the pc. Where real FPS come to play (ducks for cover ;) )

I'm guessing based on your rules and no perks hardcore gametypes you would not look kindly on the use of modded controllers by either your clan members or opponents. Would that be correct?

I'm guessing based on your rules and no perks hardcore gametypes you would not look kindly on the use of modded controllers by either your clan members or opponents. Would that be correct?

Yes, that would be correct. We don't use modded controllers and they are officially banned from competition in our S.E.A.L. League (www.seasnipers.net/seal)

It's our hope that many of the mature, hardcore clans will also take this position. I do see a LOT of modded controllers in public rooms, and I do believe that these controllers offer an unfair advantage, making the powerful semi-auto guns into full autos. And the pistols full auto as well. It unbalances gameplay.

I hope you are supportive of voluntary bans on modded controllers.

too bad you guys don't play on the pc. Where real FPS come to play (ducks for cover ;) )

We are strictly console-based, as the clan was founded during SOCOM for the PS2. There are some great PC clans out there though. And I do agree, PC gaming is where the ultra-hardcore tactical guys are. But sometimes that really isn't fun...

too bad you guys don't play on the pc. Where real FPS come to play (ducks for cover ;) )

Says the guy perusing the console threads.;)

yup nothing is going on in the pc forums lol. I have 360 and ps3 as well as a gaming pc. I just don't play FPS on consoles. Consoles were made for sports and racing games IMO. When all games are K/M supported on the consoles, that will be a kick ass!

Once you get used to a good analog controller, keyboard & mouse seem very clunky...

Shooter;16287714']Once you get used to a good analog controller, keyboard & mouse seem very clunky...

LMAO! good one ;)

LMAO! good one ;)

I have to say, keyboard and mice requires more skill but controller is where the fun is at. :)

They are both fine , I just prefer the K/m and I like to do a bit of ribbing on the controller guys :)
One thing about console gaming I hate is the little kids annoying the hell out everyone. You don't get to much of that in the pc gaming realm. A different age group because of $ of a good gaming pc vs a console. If you can get some good friends though, it makes no difference what your playing on because you'll have fun.