PMS & H2O Clan FAQs

[Gypsyfly PMS]

YOU CAN READ A COMMON LIST OF FAQ's COMPILED HERE (http://www.pmsclan.com/forums/faq.php)!


Have a question about the clan you would like answered? Ask in this thread. I'm putting together FAQs. I could come up with questions myself, but I want to leave some to all the public members.


Type of questions:

-How we got started?
-How do you join? (Although this one can be found in recruitment, it is still relevent)
-Who are the leaders?
-Division questions, media questions, sponsor/partner questions.....

Remember:

-Keep it clean
-Keep it relevent
-No chatting, flaming, trolling, or spam
-Just make one thread to ask your question and I will add the question to our FAQ and all the questions and answers will be posted.
-Any irrelivent posts will be deleted and the poster will recieve a warning in accordince with the Code of Conduct.

[JeepChick PMS]

Can you explain a little more about how PMS girls pair up or choose an H2O? I have read the H2O PDF [really great BTW] - but still don't quite get the logistics of it. How do we know who to choose? Is picking an H2O mandatory? Is it something you do in the beginning or when you find someone that fits for you?

Now, I am a 1 day old recruit here - this may be something I find out more about later on. So sorry if I am jumping in.

Thanks!
:tomato:
Jeep

[H2O PriMeY]

Can you explain a little more about how PMS girls pair up or choose an H2O? I have read the H2O PDF [really great BTW] - but still don't quite get the logistics of it. How do we know who to choose? Is picking an H2O mandatory? Is it something you do in the beginning or when you find someone that fits for you?

Now, I am a 1 day old recruit here - this may be something I find out more about later on. So sorry if I am jumping in.

Thanks!
:tomato:
Jeep

PMS girls choose their H2o's when they feel comfortable. It is very encouraged to find someone that fits you. Read http://pmsclan.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1531 this link when you get a chance. This is an on-going topic that has been a problem for a while now. As far as I know, having an H2o is not mandatory. I may be wrong though. Hope this helped!

[JeepChick PMS]

I really appreciate the quick response. Sounds like a very cool support system.

[Michelle]

you're right, Prime, it isn't mandatory to have an H2o

[Buddy H2O]

Stick to the rules of the thread guys^^^^


*What are the consequences and exact rules for a PMS/H2O being dropped by one of the other.

*What makes it good terms and what makes it bad terms?

*What happens when it becomes a mutual drop.

(Just basially that sort of thing.)


I have soo much more for you gyps but im not exactly sure if im within the lines of the questions you're looking for and because its 2am and i can't think.

[Tybiggy]

heres one. I looked but I couldn't find it, Its probably posted somewhere but. Are you able to join more then one division? Like GoW and RB6?

[PMS Kahlo]

heres one. I looked but I couldn't find it, Its probably posted somewhere but. Are you able to join more then one division? Like GoW and RB6?

I believe you can as long as you can make the practice requirements for both divisions. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. :D

[k1d 650]

I believe you can as long as you can make the practice requirements for both divisions. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. :D

nope you are right

[Tybiggy]

Ok thanks for the response.

[VeNoM]

I know PMS has a store and all, but i would like to know is H2O has a store or do they sell shirts and things of that sort?

[Vinx]

I know PMS has a store and all, but i would like to know is H2O has a store or do they sell shirts and things of that sort?

I know im not supposed to answer here but I'd just like to address this.

I've been sick for the past few weeks so I havent gotten a chance to fully finish the logo. Though it is very close to being done so hopefully we'll have some stuff up by the end of this week, hopefully.

[VeNoM]

Ok cool, thanks for the letting me know, because im definatly interested in buying some!

[H2O Xyanyde]

Should the "O" in H2O be capitalized in gamertags or not? Mine is capitalized, but I see a lot of little Os around these days.

[Nokarot]

*What are the consequences and exact rules for a PMS/H2O being dropped by one of the other.

*What makes it good terms and what makes it bad terms?

*What happens when it becomes a mutual drop.

Maybe a leader can speak on better behalf then I can, but to my understanding.. Ever since the pdf and h2o charter came out, theres been an "H2O Community" and an "H2O Clan" - The Community being those without a PMS, and the Clan being those with a PMS.

They aren't so diverse to where it matters- an h2o is an h2o regardless of whether they have a girl or not. But basically this allows the h2o's to stick around the community as h2os if they're dropped by their girl, if their girl leaves, or if its mutual (if one of those 3 happens, I believe the term for it is "evaporated"). I think the only way you can drop the h2o tag is if you either leave, or you're kicked out.

In my case, my girl dropped me, and then soon after left pms (long story, dont ask). Nobody has told me to take the h2o tag off- and when I talked to Vinx about it (the only guy on IRC at the time), he told me I was still an h2o. So whether I'm part of the community or the clan, who knows, but I'm still around wearing the colors happily.


Should the "O" in H2O be capitalized in gamertags or not? Mine is capitalized, but I see a lot of little Os around these days.

Well I dont know about the Xbox people, but the PC division is all lowercase.. both pms and h2o. But I dont care, so long as its not h20 (h two zero.. or h-twenty. Pet peeve :P).

[Buddy H2O]

Should the "O" in H2O be capitalized in gamertags or not? Mine is capitalized, but I see a lot of little Os around these days.


Technically it should be capitalized becauze the O is representing oxygen and the correct way to put out H2o is H O.
2
Since pretty much everything cant work that way we just put it as H2O. IMO H2o looks soo much better but thats a personal thing of course.

[k1d 650]

But I dont care, so long as its not h20 (h two zero.. or h-twenty. Pet peeve :P).

A few H2o's and myself got called that on Halo 2 a few months back, we were blown away cause no one had ever called us "H-Twenty" We were used to "H2-[insert name]" or "Halo Two-[insert name]." and a countless others. But yeah, I think it is personal choice on how you have it.

[VeNoM]

When is SOTW going to be back?

[Buddy H2O]

When is SOTW going to be back?

http://www.pmsclan.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7396

It was posted 10 days ago so its not like it was 3 or 4 months ago. Like vinx said, it should be back soon enough.

[Rip]

We have not standardized the o or the h as O or H, mostly a matter of personal preference I agree.
H2O Community and H2O Clan is not differentiated by whether or not you have a PMS girl. The difference lies in the divisional status a member has.
If you are in an active division completing practices on a regular basis, and have fulfilled all the recruiting requirements, you will be considered H2O Clan. This is independent of whether or not you have a PMS girl.

H2O Community is for members who have stepped back from Clan status for whatever reason (their lives didn't allow them to fit the practice schedule, the game faded out of the spotlight...etc). In addition H2O Community is for H2Os who are not, nor were ever in H2O clan, but have been chosen by a PMS girl.

[ZigZag]

Hiya! :)

First off, I just want to let ALL the WONDERFUL PMS gurlz n ladies I've met over the last few weeks that I'm so glad I've met each of you! You are so much fun to spend time with--thanks for making Halo 2 a game I look forward to playing once again! :D

I have a question about the different divisions--Bravo, Delta, Charlie (is there also an Alpha?). What are the main differences between the divisions (if any)? :confused: Two different divisions have expressed interest in me joining their ranks (VERY surprising and flattering, ladies! Thanks for your kindness! :hug: ), and I'm not sure what I want to do at this point. Maybe if I knew a bit more about each of the divisions, that might help me decide what would be the best overall "fit" for me. I know I DO thrive on VARIETY--I get bored playing the same type of game over and over. So if one division varies its gameplay more consistently than another, that would be important for me to know!

I appreciate any input, here! Thanks in advance! :love2: :)

And Happy Holidays, everyone!!!

[PMS Heartbreakr]

All righty, this is a great question. I'm sure many recruits before you have wondered this and a probably a few more after you will. You are right there are four divisions, the three that you have probably all ready attended practices with and Alpha which you have to be a member for thirty days I believe, and try out for. I can't really say that I have seen a big difference in the divisions. Everyone I have met has been incredibly nice, even girls I have met on other games, I haven't met a single girl from this clan that hasn't stood for what this clan is about sometimes wish I had more than 100 spots on my FL. The best thing you can do is try to attend as many practices with the divisions that are looking to pick you up. Try to go to different practices at different times. Different practice captains or divisions might have different gamestypes they play. I'm sure no matter what division you're in the prac. capt. would't mind hearing if you would like to play a certain gametype. I would just try to squeeze in as many practices with everyone before the beginning of next month when recruiting comes around. I know you'll be happy no matter where you end up and you are on my FL so we'll play together no matter where you go!! Good luck with your decision. I'm happy to hear that you are so comfy here, and we're all glad to have you!!

[Lord Glock]

I am new here and I have read the pdf about how to become a H2O member. The question I have is where can I find some community leaders that are playing COD3? I see that there isn't a division for that game yet and I would love to get a chance to play with some of you and have a good time. Thanks in advance for the info.

My gamertag is Lord Glock

[Buddy H2O]

Yeah i bought COD3 last night and ive never liked a game so much the first time i tried it. Thinking about leaving halo for it but theres too many things stopping me from doing it lol.

[H2O Rye_Golden_Dragon]

What is the proper thread/fourm that we must post in in order to announce anyone's reason for being away for a while or why they could not show up to the up coming meetings.

I have family........lets just say hards time right now that I will go into detail either here or to Samu Adams but untill then, I would like to ask what is the proper thread/fourm that I should post of such a message to?

sign rye

[Cappa]

Just out of curiousity, how long do PMS girls have to wait to select an H20? I've been asking around and no one has yet answered.

[VballChick PMS]

well you dont need one lol you can have c02 girls instead! jk

[Cappa]

well you dont need one lol you can have c02 girls instead! jk
hahahaha yeah i bet thats the only thing YOU would want haha...

[JeepChick PMS]

Cappa- We discussed this in our Sigma meeting last night
"You are allowed to get an H2O right out of recruitment... Let your leader know if you picked an H2O...you get 2 H2O's at a time and a total of 3 for your lifetime.. "

See thread : http://www.pmsclan.com/forums/showthread.php?p=134265#post134265

[Neoviper]

I'm thinking of applying for h2o sometime, and I was wondering if you are required to change your gamertag to include the clan tag. If this has already been answered somewhere else, then my mistake.

[Buddy H2O]

You do not have to change your tag if you do not choose to. That would be kinda dumb. Same goes for icons/symbols etc.

[o MINX o]

Im in training for pms and i was just wondering why it says under my name that i am a passerby??? im actually a recruit why doesnt it say that???

[JeepChick PMS]

Im in training for pms and i was just wondering why it says under my name that i am a passerby??? im actually a recruit why doesnt it say that???


I am sure there is a more technical reason that one of the techie guys can tell ya - but it just means you are new. It will change as you are more active in the community and once you join a team, it will reflect that - like mine :)

[Femme_Fatale]

Hi,

I'm interested in joining your clan, but have a few questions first, i do play xbox (as you can see from my gamer card) but I also love Counter Strike: Source on the PC, I heard that you had a division for CS:S but when looking I can only see a division for CS: 1.6. Do you have a Source division?

Thanks FF

[H2O Snake]

Hi,

I'm interested in joining your clan, but have a few questions first, i do play xbox (as you can see from my gamer card) but I also love Counter Strike: Source on the PC, I heard that you had a division for CS:S but when looking I can only see a division for CS: 1.6. Do you have a Source division?

Thanks FF

Yes there is. Its co-ed. Apply here:

http://www.pmsclan.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=718

[Italy]

Hi, I'm planning to apply once I get my 360, and I'm wondering: Is there's a difference for the H2O members having H2O before or after their name?

[H2O Snake]

Before = Member Or Leader
After = Leader Only

Leaders get to choose whether or not they want it before or after their name.

On the forums you can tell a leader by their name is italicized.

[Italy]

I see. That really clarifies things for me, thanks a lot Snake, you've been a lot of help.

[H2O Snake]

No problem. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Italy]

Will do, once again, thanks.

[hot chief DSO]

Hi, I'm planning to apply once I get my 360, and I'm wondering: Is there's a difference for the H2O members having H2O before or after their name?

Just a bit of history:

In PMS, members of distinction or long time members, whether or not they were leaders, were permitted to have PMS at the end of their gamertag.

The policy has since changed, so that now only leaders may have PMS at the end of their gamertag. Nonetheless, you may still see today some former leaders or VIPs with PMS at the end of their tag.

[Italy]

Alright, thanks a lot Hot Chief!

[Blue Rose PMS]

Hey everyone - how do PMS|H2O sponsorships works, for gentlemen both looking to join a division or be strictly community? :cool:

[hot chief DSO]

Hey everyone - how do PMS|H2O sponsorships works, for gentlemen both looking to join a division or be strictly community? :cool:
I guess you need to be more specific? Who? What game?

It's up to the initiative of the individual/team.

I generally advise incoming players "if you are here for sponsorship rather than friendship, you probably should not be here" - it's just as a heads up to the folks who join the clan with the expectation of automatic sponsorship. It is a lot of hard work to obtain a sponsor, and the player should use her/his best effort toward obtaining sponsorship.

It is my understanding that unless you are proven, a top-ranked professional/competitive player, you should seek sponsorship independently. Even top-ranked, clan-sponsored players have to put forth a great deal of time and effort to maintain sponsor relations.

I hope this is helpful!

As always, however, I defer to Clan Leadership.

[PMS SoccerChica]

heyy =]
i know that every member has to attend an orientation,
but i'm not sure what time it is at. i know that i have already
heard from other PMS girls that another on is taking place
tomorrow, September 9th, but i'm not sure what time it is.
help =]
[and sorry if this is posted in the wrong spot, the answer
is obvious, etc ;) ]

[H2O Snake]

3 PM CST

http://www.pmsclan.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16812

[PMS SoccerChica]

okay thanks =]

[Blue Rose PMS]

I guess you need to be more specific? Who? What game?

It's up to the initiative of the individual/team.

I generally advise incoming players "if you are here for sponsorship rather than friendship, you probably should not be here" - it's just as a heads up to the folks who join the clan with the expectation of automatic sponsorship. It is a lot of hard work to obtain a sponsor, and the player should use her/his best effort toward obtaining sponsorship.

It is my understanding that unless you are proven, a top-ranked professional/competitive player, you should seek sponsorship independently. Even top-ranked, clan-sponsored players have to put forth a great deal of time and effort to maintain sponsor relations.


I hope this is helpful!

As always, however, I defer to Clan Leadership.

I should have been a bit more specific - my apologizes. There is some confusion regarding a PMS bringing in a male friend or family member as her H2O. Can PMS Randomchick bring in a friend/boyfriend/husband and because she is "sponsoring" him, does he automatically get an H2O tag or must he still recruit to a division? We were also wondering if there are different policies for "sponsorship" of a male looking to go straight into H2O Casual (ie PMS Randomchick's husband wants to join H2O but not be part of a division, only her H2O)

[H2O Snake]

I should have been a bit more specific - my apologizes. There is some confusion regarding a PMS bringing in a male friend or family member as her H2O. Can PMS Randomchick bring in a friend/boyfriend/husband and because she is "sponsoring" him, does he automatically get an H2O tag or must he still recruit to a division? We were also wondering if there are different policies for "sponsorship" of a male looking to go straight into H2O Casual (ie PMS Randomchick's husband wants to join H2O but not be part of a division, only her H2O)

A PMS girl can sponsor 2 guys and up to 3 lifetime. That H2O bypasses recruitment and joins H2O Community. It is his option whether or not if he wants to play in a division. Be very careful with picking guys who you are in a relationship with as you are stuck with them. They are your H2O forever unless they leave the clan or extreme circumstances happen.

[xII ZOOparK IIx]

Do Yo Guys Ever Play On Gamebattles

[DejaVu PMS]

We do play on gamebattles or at least I know the Halo divisions do but right now we are trying to get things together for the move to Halo3 so all of that is on hold.

[godz]

can someone tell me,how do some gamers get there ,team h2o under there gamertag name, thank you

[PMS Kahlo]

can someone tell me,how do some gamers get there ,team h2o under there gamertag name, thank you

It's for an H2O member who is not currently active in a division. (Rip/Snake/Vinx correct me if I'm wrong). ;)

[godz]

thanks kahlo for the reply

[H2O Snake]

It's for an H2O member who is not currently active in a division. (Rip/Snake/Vinx correct me if I'm wrong). ;)

Yes you are correct. Team H2O is in essence H2O Community which is for people who are not in an active division or came in through being chosen by a PMS girl.

[Gan]

Ok i have a question, are u able to join more than one H2O division?

[CrazyLSU]

Yeah. I have done Graw and Gears. You just have to make hours for both.

[WoWDimi]

Hi,

I am sorry to ask such a question like this..because I am sure you guys have answered it so many time before.
But here's whats up.

I am interested in join PMS Clan, how old do you half to be? I am just asking because I am not sure if you only allow adults, or whatnot.

Also...I hear that you have to attend an orientation on 'Vent' right? Well...I could totally attend...but do I actually have to talk? Lmao..I have never actually talked to people over that thing, because my voice sounds so squeaky when heard like that.

Oh, and for now I want to join the WoW Co-Ed division...who do I talk to about that...Do you have to be an official clan member before you join one?


If you have any questions do ask:)

Thanks!

[PMS HasBe]

I have a question. If you dont have a computer how can you go to the orientation?

[H2O Darksoldier]

Hi I'm a recruit. Also when would be the next orientation on H3. I'm new the recruiting process. Please reply back.

[H2O Snake]

Ok i have a question, are u able to join more than one H2O division?

Yes it is possible. Start with one division first, once you make it through recruitment and make your hours weekly you may request to be in another division at the same time. Both leaders must agree on you able to be in both divisions.


Hi,

I am sorry to ask such a question like this..because I am sure you guys have answered it so many time before.
But here's whats up.

I am interested in join PMS Clan, how old do you half to be? I am just asking because I am not sure if you only allow adults, or whatnot.

Also...I hear that you have to attend an orientation on 'Vent' right? Well...I could totally attend...but do I actually have to talk? Lmao..I have never actually talked to people over that thing, because my voice sounds so squeaky when heard like that.

Oh, and for now I want to join the WoW Co-Ed division...who do I talk to about that...Do you have to be an official clan member before you join one?


If you have any questions do ask:)

Thanks!

We don't really have a set rule on age, certainly not just adults, typically its up to the discretion of the division leader.

Yes you have to attend orientation, you don't have to talk. You just have to verify you are there at the beginning either over mic or chat.

Wow has open recruitment, send a message to Athena, Arashi, or H2O Cele (Bombarta, Celeborn)

I have a question. If you dont have a computer how can you go to the orientation?

Attend orientation with your division leader via Xbox Live please get in contact who ever is managing your recruitment and they will help you.

Hi I'm a recruit. Also when would be the next orientation on H3. I'm new the recruiting process. Please reply back.

This is a question for the person handling your recruitment. The public orientation on Ventrilo is Feb 10th at 3 PM CST (GMT-6). Have your leader give you the password into vent.

[WoWDimi]

Hi!

Great, thanks for replying!
Okay, I PMed PMS Arashi the other day, waiting for response (I'm unpatient!), :)

Thanks for answering my questions!

-Ali

[lang3rs]

Hey.

22nd February now. Can someone let me know when the next H3 orientation is?
Also, I wasn't to sure of the previous answer. Can someone clarify if it's H20 or H2o in your Gamertag or is it down to personnel pref.

-Lang3rs

[H2O Snake]

Hey.

22nd February now. Can someone let me know when the next H3 orientation is?
Also, I wasn't to sure of the previous answer. Can someone clarify if it's H20 or H2o in your Gamertag or is it down to personnel pref.

-Lang3rs

H20 clan does not exist, quite a few people continue to misspell the tag. Our clan is H2O. You can use in your GT H2o but we prefer H2O for uniformity.

[lang3rs]

You know what. I was debating whether to put '0' or 'O'. Ha.
Alright, so, H2O is preferred?

And next orientation anyone?

-Lang3rs

[WoWDimi]

Hey,

Orientations are at 3pm CST- 2nd Sunday every month. :)

-Ali

[xTrueStarx]

hmmm

[Italy]

He won't be an H2o Clan Division member but he will be an H2o after you officially adopt him as your H2o. If he wishes to join an H2o division, then he will still be required to go through the recruitment period.

[Mysterio]

Ok so here is possibly the stupidest question you will see here. Since PMS has a meaning behind it ( Pandora's Mighty Soldiers ) I was wondering does H2O stand for anything other than the scientific definition?

Thanks.

[H2O Snake]

Ok so here is possibly the stupidest question you will see here. Since PMS has a meaning behind it ( Pandora's Mighty Soldiers ) I was wondering does H2O stand for anything other than the scientific definition?

Thanks.

No it is not an acronym, you just "immerse yourself" in H2O. :)

[Athena PMS]

I still want Hero's to Olympia... rawr!

[Bone]

^hahahahaha

[Gypsyfly PMS]

K, unsticking this..all other questions can be posted separately in this forum :)