Beginners Guide

The Europan Contractor Corps (abbreviated "ECC"), is a server that plays on the game Barotrauma. The ECC is most renowned for its organization, including departments and rank structure. To beginners, this may seem confusing, however once learned is quite easy.

Joining the Server
So, you just joined the server and have no idea where to go or what to do. Head to #processing (located in the Communications category) and say hi. An officer (moderator or admin) will be with you shortly. You should choose one from the below departments:


 * Engineering - The department that fixes devices and the ship itself. If you enjoy playing mechanic or engineer, this is for you.
 * Medical - The department that heals the crew. If you enjoy playing medical doctor, this is for you.
 * Support - A great department for learning the game, if you have not played it before or have very few hours. Very little will be expected of you, and it is a good way to ease into Barotrauma and the ECC.
 * Security - Is the department that mans guns and deals with troublemakers. They are in charge of keeping track of weapons given to crew, too. If you enjoy playing security officer, this is for you.
 * Quartermastery - A logistical division that involves some level of thinking, as well as note taking and effort that is over-needed and under-appreciated. While it may be difficult, QM has several personnel willing to help.

Helping the Admins
One of the things you can do while you are waiting for an officer is change your nickname to your steam / Barotrauma name. This helps significantly with recognizing players once they join, and if you don't have your nickname correct, you could be kicked. Before your username, you should also include a rank tag, which is usually the letters RCN inside parenthesis, like (RCN). Combined, your nickname should be (RCN) [name here]

In the Server
You are in the server now. Great! Now all you have to do is find a session. Unlike some other servers, constantly asking for a game does, in fact, help. Before you start yelling at officers to host, you should check #sessions discord channel to make sure there isn't an upcoming game. Joining the games themselves are easy; the password and server name are always put in the same session channel, so if it isn't there, then you can ask.

FAQ
Q: When are games hosted?

A: Games are hosted whenever an officer feels like it, usually on weekends or some weekdays. They should also be announced at least 24 hours before each game.

Q: What timezone are you in?

A: We pride ourselves on having a (semi-)international playerbase. You can expect sessions in the GMT / UTC timezone, or for US, PST timezone.

Q: Can I switch departments if I don't like what I have now?

A: Of course! Switching departments is always okay, even after you have built up time in one department. Keep in mind, if you are in a department with especially low numbers, your request may be denied at that moment.

Q: What is the player limit for sessions?

A: We operate at the maximum player capacity (16 players), but we usually get 6-12 players, so there should be room.

Q: How do I rank up?

A: We have a Promotions Guide on the wiki. Use that as a reference. To become an officer you will need to have an NCO rank and apply for it when applications are open.