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=== Pinging Zeus ===

Zeus is a mode available ~~to mission creators and those with administrative privileges to server~~ that allows spawning units and props, editing units and props, and otherwise flying around and having powers like the Greek God Zeus would theoretically have. It is used to curate the experience in operations in real time, similar to a [[wikipedia:Dungeon Master|Dungeon Master]] in Dungeons & Dragons ~~or Pathfinder~~.

Zeus is a mode available that allows spawning units and props, editing units and props, and otherwise flying around and having powers like the Greek God Zeus would theoretically have. It is used to curate the experience for operations in real time, similar to a [[wikipedia:Dungeon Master|Dungeon Master]] in ''Dungeons & Dragons''.

Individuals with ~~such~~ access ~~use this mode~~ by pressing {{Key press|Y}}. By default, anyone who presses {{Key press|Y}} ''without'' access "pings" the Zeus. The Zeus will see your name in a box on ~~your~~ screen and hear a specific sound. This is used for getting help when the game acts in a manner which is contrary to the experience that is attempting to be had. For example, a tank exploding due to an {{Abbr|AT|Anti-Tank}} round and it unrealistically flying around and then landing into a friendly squad. The Zeus can then use their tools to bring the situation to an acceptable status quo.

Individuals with Zeus access enter it by pressing {{Key press|Y}}. By default, anyone who presses {{Key press|Y}} ''without'' access "pings" the Zeus. The Zeus will see your name in a box on their screen and hear a specific sound. This is used for getting help when the game acts in a manner which is contrary to the experience that is attempting to be had. For example, a tank exploding due to an {{Abbr|AT|Anti-Tank}} round and it unrealistically flying around and then landing into a friendly squad. The Zeus can then use their tools to bring the situation to an acceptable status quo.

Zeuses are advised by EDC leadership to only take a ping seriously if there are 2 in a row. This is because we are all human and hitting the key on accident is expected. This means, however, that you should not press {{Key press|Y}} twice in a row unless you think there is a genuine need for assistance that breaks the 4th wall. The point of operations is to suspend one's disbelief and be immersed in the military simulation. A Zeus' presence is incompatible with this, and should only be summoned if needed.

Zeuses are advised by EDC leadership to only take a ping seriously if there are 2 in a row. This is because we are all human and hitting the key on accident is expected. This means, however, that you should not press {{Key press|Y}} twice in a row unless you think there is a genuine need for assistance that breaks the 4th wall. The point of operations is to suspend one's disbelief and be immersed in the military simulation. A Zeus' presence is incompatible with this, and they should only be summoned if needed.

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 === Pinging Zeus ===
-Zeus is a mode available to mission creators and those with administrative privileges to server that allows spawning units and props, editing units and props, and otherwise flying around and having powers like the Greek God Zeus would theoretically have. It is used to curate the experience in operations in real time, similar to a [[wikipedia:Dungeon Master|Dungeon Master]] in Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder.
+Zeus is a mode available that allows spawning units and props, editing units and props, and otherwise flying around and having powers like the Greek God Zeus would theoretically have. It is used to curate the experience for operations in real time, similar to a [[wikipedia:Dungeon Master|Dungeon Master]] in ''Dungeons & Dragons''.
-Individuals with such access use this mode by pressing {{Key press|Y}}. By default, anyone who presses {{Key press|Y}} ''without'' access "pings" the Zeus. The Zeus will see your name in a box on your screen and hear a specific sound. This is used for getting help when the game acts in a manner which is contrary to the experience that is attempting to be had. For example, a tank exploding due to an {{Abbr|AT|Anti-Tank}} round and it unrealistically flying around and then landing into a friendly squad. The Zeus can then use their tools to bring the situation to an acceptable status quo.
+Individuals with Zeus access enter it by pressing {{Key press|Y}}. By default, anyone who presses {{Key press|Y}} ''without'' access "pings" the Zeus. The Zeus will see your name in a box on their screen and hear a specific sound. This is used for getting help when the game acts in a manner which is contrary to the experience that is attempting to be had. For example, a tank exploding due to an {{Abbr|AT|Anti-Tank}} round and it unrealistically flying around and then landing into a friendly squad. The Zeus can then use their tools to bring the situation to an acceptable status quo.
-Zeuses are advised by EDC leadership to only take a ping seriously if there are 2 in a row. This is because we are all human and hitting the key on accident is expected. This means, however, that you should not press {{Key press|Y}} twice in a row unless you think there is a genuine need for assistance that breaks the 4th wall. The point of operations is to suspend one's disbelief and be immersed in the military simulation. A Zeus' presence is incompatible with this, and should only be summoned if needed.
+Zeuses are advised by EDC leadership to only take a ping seriously if there are 2 in a row. This is because we are all human and hitting the key on accident is expected. This means, however, that you should not press {{Key press|Y}} twice in a row unless you think there is a genuine need for assistance that breaks the 4th wall. The point of operations is to suspend one's disbelief and be immersed in the military simulation. A Zeus' presence is incompatible with this, and they should only be summoned if needed.