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Howdy Everyone!
We know it's been a wild couple of months here on Asylum.  We've made a lot of changes and are continuing to do so to enhance the Asylum experience.  As we look towards a better Asylum community, we want to thank all of our loyal players for sticking around to make this place what it is.  
In the last 10+ years we have had a lot of ups and downs, from dealing with the depths of the pandemic, to Turkish lawyers, and rough days at work, this community has always been a place for people to come together to be away from the outside world.  We just want to thank everyone for being a part of this crazy community we call Asylum.
In honor of this we are going to be running a slate of giveaways to reward all of you, all in all we are giving away $2,000+ of Asylum gold rewards, and $20 mill of in-game content.
They will be running for the next 2 weeks; you must be an active member of the server to be eligible to receive the rewards.
Must not be banned at the time of winning Must have been reasonably active on the server within the last 30 days at time of winning In order to enter the giveaway, please like this post, and make sure you have your player id linked to your forum account.
Asylum Gold Items:
2 Winners x 6 Months of Asylum Plus  4 Winners x 3 Months of Asylum Plus  15 Winners x 1 month of Asylum Plus  Donor levels (the value of that donor level gets added to your account) 1 Winner x Donor Level 8 1 Winner x Donor level 7 1 Winner x Donor level 6 1 Winner x Donor level 5 1 Winner x Donor level 4 1 Winner x Donor level 3 1 Winner x Donor level 2 1 Winner x Donor level 1 15 Winners x 10 crate keys of your choice 5 Winners x 2200 Asylum Gold 10 Winners x Camo bundle of your choosing 4 Winners x 25,000 Asylum Points
In Game Items:
2 Winners x Mar-10 2 Winners x SPMG 1 Winner x M320 LRR + MOS scope 1 Winner x lynx + MOS scope 2 Winners x Cyrus 10 Winners x Ifrit 5 Winners x 750k Cash 10 Winners x 100k Blood Money 3 Winners x Ghosthawk, civ, cop, or medic (rank doesn’t matter) 5 Winners x 1 next token of their choice 5 Winners x 50,000 prestige on cop 5 Winners x 25,000 honor 5 Winners x 25,000 Infamy Thank you all for being a part of this community, and good luck! 
-Asylum Staff

note - WAS most wanted, thanks to LT Zdeat I have been cleared of all charges and free to roam the streets.
 
 

The addition of the purification factory began the slow, agonizing, but inevitable death of Asylum. We all know once FSA couldn't camp the primary means of cocaine production everyone lost interest in the server. You fools.
Thanks for the ladder though @Rogue

Ever since I stopped playing a while back the servers been in decline, I take full responsibility. 
 

While there are a lot of layers and variables to this discussion, many which have already been highlighted above so I will not waste my time repeating the detailed gripes from within. However I will offer a perspective from a completely different place based of my experience and history here. 
Simply put, the connection between the current staff as a whole and the player base is severely hurting right now. We saw a similar scenario occur during the Gnashes era where a large majority of the community felt like he was damaging the server more then helping. I would be hard pressed to find anyone that knew what was going on back then, to disagree with that statement. Although, and to his credit, as great as some of Gnashes efforts on the backend were that the community was mostly unaware of, they strongly disliked him solely because of how he carried himself and how he interacted with the player base.
Digging deeper into the issues from my perspective, having spent most of this servers life engaged in some part of this community whether as an average player, an LT, an admin, a backend dealings aficionado, and a retiree, I will say with absolute confidence that our current leadership with the Senior Admin team (Community Manager back in our day) is the worst its ever been in this communities history.
I do say that intentionally, but I also believe that its not entirely each of their faults either (Current SAs). If you look back to how the community was managed over the years, after Bamf and Gnashes left,@Clint Beastwoodtook over ownership (alongside@BaDaBiNg_10-8for a short time) and carried @Mitch (IFRIT) and @Leady over as CMs. We had a solid foundation of actual grown ups operating from the ground up coming from a good place and painstakingly trying to not repeat history that we all disliked about Gnashes (and Olio before that) and repair the server at the same time. When Mitch became owner he maintained this presence with the community, although I will say looking back toward the end of his era as server pop fizzled, I don't know if Blake was a great choice for CM (still have love for you buddy), Jayshawn had a better temperament but absolutely no one will ever compare to Leady.
Leady showed us what real leadership was like. He didn't get angry, he never acted like a child, he was almost overbearingly level headed. He did not feed into drama and create rules in and out of game to cater to and enable more of that same drama. He was a true leader that was passionate about helping our community and most of this servers players respected the hell out of him for it. Sure, a few here and there had qualms with Clint, Mitch and Leady just as any other ownership era but it was SIGNIFICANTLY less than it currently is. 
I point this out because its important to see that during those transitions, the servers quality of life and interaction with the staff team and the player base grew substantially. At the same time, the server file was cleaned up and added to greatly during Jesse's (paid) time here along with an incredible amount of help from Azeh and many others. What I'm saying is that the development that was happening then ALSO played a huge part of the success during that time.  
The admin team back then was much more respected in my opinion. Without nitpicking specific scenarios or even individuals right now, most of us will agree that that is no longer the case. Not saying everyone is horrible by any means either. 
I personally see how much of it went wrong with the progression of our staff team including who was added to it over the years but without proper leadership absolutely none of that will change. However, it must start somewhere. But how will it start if some of the issues at bay are almost all the way to the top? We revolutionized after Bamf and Gnashes, Clint & Bada bought the server and turned it into Asylum 2.0 and even though we didn't have 4-5 servers during their time or even Mitch's, the community was much healthier than it is today. And even if we remove development out of the equation entirely, the leadership was much stronger back then without a doubt. I don't know if it was because most of us were all older and had jobs, wives, kids and or other adult related responsibilities that we carried ourselves differently back then or what, but something was definitely different. 
I have a lot of love for all of our players and staff, past and present, anyone that has spent time here to be apart of this community, even though I enjoy banter I don't truly dislike anyone enough for it to impede my judgement. With that said, I think its silly to have someone that was permed for mass rdm to later not only become an admin, then a captain, but now also a Senior Admin leading our admin team and our community. If you look at the problems we are currently facing within the community and you think that lack of respected leadership isn't the most important issue, I regret to inform you, you are part of the problem. I'm not just trying to pick on people either, I just genuinely believe the lack of trusted and respected leadership is the core of the issues we are seeing and the more we ignore that and bicker about the little things, the less anything will change. 
Its a trickle down effect from there honestly as well. Favorites are played and friends of certain people are being brought up as staff without thorough evaluation and training and then we as the community are stuck with more unhealthy leadership continuing to drive everything downhill. And who do we run too about it? The same 3 people that seem to be the primary point of contention for all of this chaos? It was somewhat of a rigorous process back then to even become just staff let alone CM. It is a very large responsibility and I am sorry if this hurts your feelings, but none of the current 3 are fit for service in that role based on all that I have witnessed and experienced since being staff. They individually lacked the experience necessary to succeed to begin with so again at the same time, I don't really blame them. We have a smaller community now and the circle of potential candidates for staff are in turn smaller so I understand how that has also played a part in it. 
TLDR

Replace the current CM team and start over. They have lost a significant amount of confidence within the community and fighting to repair that at this point is unrealistic. I can think of 3 potential candidates that currently have healthy relationships with the community as a whole to be effective in that role. Although I am in favor of 2 CMs instead of 3. 

Dont @ me
 

Prophet Hasan the Muslim is delivered a message from Altis.@Bilal Battu

Discord Recruitment Thread: https://discord.com/channels/132299082772250624/1185266311677362316

Was un installed shortly after 😞
 
 

A gruesome warning to cadets and the APD.
Cameos by @DipSchmidt@Kircheis@Lars von Bismarck@Gandalf
+ Tag yourself if I couldn't find your name.

Amir Zaka, cunning and sly, In a bank heist that reached the sky. His enemies defeated, the loot's in hand, Altis Bank, now in Zaka's command!
on the rooftop, a solemn scene unfolds,
A fallen officer, his story now told. Amir Zaka kneels, his feelings spread, But with a twisted smile, he's glad he's dead.
After all, he did fill him with lead. 
 - Aleec Spazeed
 

In shadows of despair, the hour draws near,
On death row's edge, I face my greatest fear.
But as the darkness falls, I find my grace,
In death's embrace, I'll find a peaceful place.
 
- Aleec Spazeed

On the gun, I take my stand,
Waiting for the enemy, in this harsh land.
My heart beats with purpose, steady and true,
Guarding the line, with a vigilant view.
 
- Aleec Spazeed
 

 
Amidst the fallen, wounded and scarred,
I lie in silence, battle's disregard.
A tapestry of pain and strife,
In this field of death, we fight for life.
 
- Aleec Spazeed
 
 

 

In this cold cell, where shadows creep,
A life misspent, secrets buried deep.
For murder and robbery, my fate was sealed,
In this lonely cell, my past revealed.
 
- Aleec Spazeed

FSA have reportedly been spotted chucking hundreds of Q19 bodies into the Altis sea this morning attracting thousands of sharks after a humiliating set of defeats for the Q19 and crimson mercenaries.
The FSA are expecting more infidels to attempt to cross the Altis sea but are confident they can hold the border. How long the FSA will be in Altis is unknown but it's not expected to be long considering the lack of quality soldier and arms the Q19 possess. 
Mr k1ng a warrior of FSA was reportedly screaming " where is the competition" after obliterating 3 Q19 members into dust with his MK1. The FSA propaganda machine are apparently already planning a movie for Mr K1ng.
"Al Mashallah Itari!!"

DM if interested in wiping out medieval infidels 

Thank you @Mitch (IFRIT)for your endless hours of self sacrifice to this server. It wouldn't exist right now without you.
That being said, now that we have the old man in the grave...it is time to get to work.
To the Community:
I, like the majority of you, would like to see the Asylum community make it to ARMA 4. That is going to take some work and effort. We, the player base, APD, AFD, Support, Admins, Senior Admins, and Developers, need to get through this together. Literally the only way we can make Asylum last until ARMA 4. We all want to see it, lets make it happen.
Thank you all for your past, present, and future contributions. Without everyone volunteering their skills, donating, and endless in server hours this place would have died long ago.
I look forward to seeing were we can take Asylum together and over the coming years.
 
Very respectfully,
-Rogue

On February 3rd, 2015 I joined Asylum for the first time. A few co-workers got me into it, we tried to learn the ropes as fast as we could. Although at times it felt damn near impossible. There were mechanics that we just simply did not understand. However, that was the very allure that kept me coming back day after day. Those co-workers moved on to be KOTH nerds at one point and left me in their dust. I kept digging and eventually figured out the spawn map, and the hard lesson was that I didn’t need to run from Sofia to Athria, and I could just respawn. This was life-changing, for better or for the worse, as I was hooked on this new digital heroin. I eventually fell in love with Kavala. Instant and constant action, while being called a myriad of names, and a ton of new experiences. I was a combat logger, i didn’t have the money to buy these cool guns time and time again. I exploited the Kavala Hq daily. There was this spot where if you Sync’d and logged back in, you would drop down just under the concrete surface and the cops couldn’t get you, but you could shoot and cause your own kind of hell.
    As time progressed, i wanted to become more and more involved. I was known by a few different names throughout my time here. The IFRIT part just stuck out of all the different usernames. I joined some gang with a Zombie Dude? He had an awkwardly deep voice but was a good leader. He essentially was able to weaponize the kids from Kavala and make us do his bidding. A few guns and some cash in the game sure when a long way. I just kept buying damn IFRITS because I simply could not drive. If I drove a hatchback, I was going to die. Every single time, there wasn’t a question about it. 
    I was invited to join the team of staff after befriending @Clint Beastwood and @BaDaBiNg_10-8. I still remember us taking a .50cal through the streets of Kavala on March 17th, 2017, with every civ hell-bent on killing us. Every single cop was determined to take us down. The laughter that rang through my house has since never been repeated. I was sore the next day from the belly laugh. 
As I worked my way through the team of staff, I quickly found my heart had been fully invested in this place. I would work and get home only to sit and devote all my time to playing or providing support. I was hooked and down badly. There wasn’t any hope for me to return from this rabbit hole. I made new friends along the way and experienced life one event at a time. I had a lot of highs and lows. There are people here that were extremely supportive during these times. I had a lifeline and so did they. It started as a video game and ended as a family. 
    A while ago I was able to meet @Roice in person in vegas. He waited for me at the airport and was about 2 feet taller than I thought he was. It was a strange experience at first but it quickly showed that we hadn’t missed a beat. As Roice drove around vegas, the shenanigans we got ourselves into that night will never be forgotten. There were core memories developed that night, some of those memories I don’t have the pleasure of actually remembering. But Roice could easily tell you if he wasn’t sworn to secrecy. 
    The point I am trying to assert here is that many of you come and go. Some are here for a week and some of you have been here for almost 10 years. We have not survived this long because Arma is a cutting-edge game that’s leading the charts in popularity. However, we offer something that the triple-A developers will never be able to, a family. This has turned into an escape for many. The typical life bullshit doesn’t apply to here. The medical, finical, family, and school problems have no bearing here. You are provided with the unique opportunity to create your own story that can be turned off with the click of a button. 
 
Today, I am clicking that button
    I have made the decision that for the health of the community and my personal life, I am stepping down and allowing new leadership to take the wheel. I am excited to announce that @RoguePilot has accepted the challenge and is rising to the occasion. I have the utmost confidence that rogue will find the best path forward to continue the long legacy of Asylum. I encourage you to all offer the same support and gratitude that you showed me when I took over ownership in December 2019. The first 6 months were terrifying and contained a huge learning curve. I truly never stopped learning.
    While I step away from Asylum, I won't disappear from Asylum. I have some career and family goals that need my utmost dedication and focus. And I believe that without the stress of ownership, I will accomplish these goals. Asylum has created a foundation that will help me succeed for the rest of my life. I wish the ownership aspect was something we could easily show the masses, but I wasn’t able to find a concrete way to do just that. 
To the countless staff through the years, I truly cannot thank you enough. You guys are the sole reason that Asylum is what Asylum is. You guys through my ownership time worked to keep me in check and my feet planted in reality. The respect I have for you guys will never be forgotten, and I will never be able to thank you enough. For that, I am in debt to you.
 
There are a few secrets that I wanted to air out as I depart.
 
The bear image in my signature contained a coupon code for a shit ton of money in the store. It was a puzzle and it was not easily seen. A few got close to figuring it out years ago.
 
I hate banning people. It was a necessary evil, but with every single ban, I wondered if the person I banned was dealing with shit in life that they too were trying to escape. And that ban may have been their last line to that escape. I know I caused someone to face their issues when they were not ready. For that, I am sorry. It’s not my place to tell you when your issues should be faced. 
 
To the person that died shortly after I spoke with you, I am sorry I didn’t say a better goodbye. Neither of us knew, but I would give anything to go back and say a final goodbye. 
 
To the people that confided their deepest secrets and struggles with me, know that I have still never repeated those to anyone and they will continue to rest with me. I hope you have found peace from those burdens. 
 
To the friend groups that still exist today because of Asylum, I hope they will continue long beyond Asylum. 
 
Open letter to Rogue
 
Rogue,
 
   The journey you have agreed to undertake has ramifications that only a few know. Being the owner brings a burden that cannot be described. We have spoken at length about the lessons I learned. I encourage you to never forget that you are not here for yourself. Your mission is to continue providing a place for all these people from across the world to meet and continue their connections and friendships. I encourage you to always be humble, listen more than you talk, and admit when you are wrong.
    You will have thousands of voices in your ear, and it will be impossible to respond to them all. But you can read them all. I know that during my tenure, I read every single message that I got. Sometimes they were extremely irritating to read and hear, and often they were downright violent. I still read them and used them as fuel to continue the charge. However, I expect you to exercise your restraint when needed, and tenacity when required. You are here to defend what has come before you, and continue what comes after you. You will never take the L, and defeat at any level can never be welcomed. Defend every community member as your family when they come personally under attack.
    You hold the power to affect change in people's lives. I know this sounds dramatic, but it’s only because of the messages I received that showed this to be the reality. You should always be humble and understanding. The server is a direct reflection of how you conduct yourself. The team of staff is there for you at any time. Use them for their duties, and empower them to build with you. 


 
With love,
 
Mitch

 
“I’m not any good at killing, but I sure can die with the best of them.”
 
“Don’t light a candle for peace, light it for violence and let peace extinguish the flame.”
 

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Ya Hamar
No more Syrian cocaine for you

Hello Asylum ,
We believe that the Muslim population of asylum is being cast aside and suggest that we build a mosque at what is now know as by some locals as "cocaine processing" . The Free Syrian Army has been helping stop the drug epidemic at "cocaine processing" for many years and believe that we the FSA and the Free Muslim people of this island deserve a mosque to be built as a thank you . We plan to pay for this with tax payers money such as yourself .
We also propose the new Muslim Utopia be named Battu Town . In Honour of our mighty prophet Bilal Battu . 
 
feel free to thank myself and all the FSA for the great work we have done over the years by supporting this thread , we accept gifts . Address below . 
Address :
Town : "Cocaine Processing" - fini
Post Code : SQ17 P58
House Name : All of them
 

Hello Everyone ,
I would like to nominate myself, Aleec Spazeed as rebel council 

I believe I have what it takes to get the job done 
Syria believes in you .