Chad Gulzow-Man

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  1. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zwillinger View Post
    We're not interested in selling badges. Badges are something players earn in game and, as far as we're concerned, that's just fine. The *only* exception we've ever made is the "Knowledgeable" badge, which sells for a whopping 0 points.
    Well, there's also the VIP/Destined One and Pocket D VIP badges, which require you to purchase specific game versions either to start or upgrade your account with...
  2. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ghost Falcon View Post
    The Undead Survival Kit is off the Market (not that I think anyone noticed...
    I noticed. I was just about to send a PM to community reps asking if that was intentional.

    And while you're probably correct that most people won't notice in this instance, you really should announce it before something is being removed from the market. I'm not upset by the loss of the bundle at all, but I am annoyed about the lack of communication about it.

    (By the way, GF... have you checked out the Complete Paragon Market Listing link in my sig?)
  3. Alright, new stuffs!

    The Mini Snowbeast non-combat pet for 160 PP (finally, a reasonable price on a vanity pet, amirite?) will be in the store until January 31, and we've also got a special holiday release of 3 Rare IO sets: Numina's Convalescence (30-50), Eradication (10-30) and Obliteration (30-50).

    My friend Roderick sent me the price breakdown on Facebook while I was at work today:

    Quote:
    -Numina's Convalescence set: 400 points
    --Heal/End: 70 points
    --End/Rech: 85 points
    --Heal/Rech: 113 points
    --Heal/End/Rech: 113 points
    --Heal: 70 points
    --Regen/Recovery Unique: 135 points

    -Eradication set: 428 points
    --Dam: 70 points
    --Acc/Rech: 70 points
    --Dam/Rech: 85 points
    --Acc/Dam/Rech: 85 points
    --Acc/Dam/End/Rech: 113 points
    --Chance for Energy Damage: 113 points

    -Obliteration set: 428 points
    --Dam: 70 points
    --Acc/Rech: 70 points
    --Dam/Rech: 85 points
    --Acc/Dam/Rech: 85 points
    --Acc/Dam/End/Rech: 113 points
    --Chance for Smashing Damage: 113 points
    EDIT: Spreadsheet and OP have been updated with the new info. Enjoy!
  4. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tyrant_Protocol View Post
    Say whaaaaat. I just respecced and need some of that in my build. What are the prices?
    Courtesy of my good buddy Roderick...

    Quote:
    -Numina's Convalescence set: 400 points
    --Heal/End: 70 points
    --End/Rech: 85 points
    --Heal/Rech: 113 points
    --Heal/End/Rech: 113 points
    --Heal: 70 points
    --Regen/Recovery Unique: 135 points

    -Eradication set: 428 points
    --Dam: 70 points
    --Acc/Rech: 70 points
    --Dam/Rech: 85 points
    --Acc/Dam/Rech: 85 points
    --Acc/Dam/End/Rech: 113 points
    --Chance for Energy Damage: 113 points

    -Obliteration set: 428 points
    --Dam: 70 points
    --Acc/Rech: 70 points
    --Dam/Rech: 85 points
    --Acc/Dam/Rech: 85 points
    --Acc/Dam/End/Rech: 113 points
    --Chance for Smashing Damage: 113 points
  5. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zwillinger View Post
    In 2012, Statesman will die.
    Totally called it. Totally okay with the decision, too.
  6. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zwillinger View Post
    1 Reward Token does not = $15.00. You pay your VIP subscription, and the Reward Token is only a part of what you're getting in return. Same goes for PP purchases. You still get $15 in value out of your PP, Reward Tokens are just something extra.
    Gonna have to second Z on this, Snow Globe. Given how much we've participated in Freedom discussions together, I feel you really should know better than to value 1 Reward Token at $15. It's an extra perk on top of the money spent, not the (intended) reason for spending that money.

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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Rabid_M View Post
    This is still the deal breaker for me. I will not touch the packs so long as they have costume sets in them that I want and can not at that time get any other way.

    I'm hoping for good news soon, but expecting bad news after much delay. Surprise me, please.
    I think what we can probably assume is that those costume options will be exclusive to the Super Packs for a certain time limit. After 6 months or so (rough estimate, give or take, etc), they'll probably be added to the Paragon Market for those who want the costumes but don't want to touch the card packs.

    I know you don't want to hear it, but I do think it's incredibly unlikely that the costume options will be available outside of the Super Packs at the time of their release.
  7. Quick note... Since I'm otherwise unemployed at the moment, I took up a part time retail job for the holidays and they've got me working first thing tomorrow morning, so I won't be able to update the list until after 4:00 PM tomorrow afternoon. My apologies for the delay.

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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SCinORtenPIOse View Post
    Are there still bugs with this set that anyone is aware of or is it just me having issues?
    Sorry, I haven't made any female characters, so I haven't really tested it. You should probably post in the gameplay issues section of the forums to find out for sure, if you haven't already.
  8. I think I'm about the only nerd out there who didn't like LotR. That includes the books. Hell, ESPECIALLY not the books, ugh.

    I did love The Hobbit (book), though it could stand to have been trimmed down a bit. But LotR just goes on and on and on and it's sooooo booooring. :/
  9. Quote:
    Originally Posted by AquaJAWS View Post
    Especially if you've seen and liked Star Trek, I wanted to emphasize Galaxy Quest. Funny and meta as hell. Very entertianing.
    "By Grapthar's Hammer... <dejected sigh> Oh, what a savings."

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    *high fives Avatea* If there's one thing I know, it's horrible movies.
  10. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Avatea View Post
    I haven't seen anybody mention Troll 2...so disappoint!
    "They're making him watch Troll 2... and then they're gonna make me. Oh my gaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwd."
  11. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Electric-Knight View Post
    If we decimate the dissenters those numbers'd be 76% and 36%.
    Not true. Using the old definition, you'd only be removing 3.4 and 7.4% of the total voting population by decimating the dissenters. (I don't have any scratch paper to actually figure out the new totals, but there certainly wouldn't be a 10% increase to those in agreement as a result.)

    Though given the intention of old-school decimation to begin with, the numbers would probably be much closer to 100% on the second vote.
  12. Quote:
    Originally Posted by CaptainMoodswing View Post
    You mean Darrin Wade? Or someone else besides him?
    Spoilers, Sadys.
  13. FourSpeed, using /ah has caused issues for players with low-end machines or slow internet connections, as it dumps the entire market listing onto that map instance. By that, I mean it causes those same issues for anyone on that map, whether they were the one to use /ah or not.

    In severe enough situations, it could be used to cause mapserver disconnects for everyone on a map, making it a potential griefing tool. (And yes, that applied to certain bases as well.)
  14. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zombie Man View Post
    Nice.

    Now, go for the trifecta. Actually quote from it without having to look it up!
    Uhhhh... "If you can't stab your enemies in the back, stab them in the face?"

    Gimme a break, it's been 14-15 years since I read it back in high school...
  15. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Winterminal View Post
    Machiavellian?! I mean, it is a fantastic adjective, and I have to give props for pulling it out, but... I would bet money that over half the players of this game do not know what that means.
    That's, like, a rap guy thing, right?

    You're a Prince for pointing it out, though, Wint.
  16. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Rocket_Bob View Post
    Weapons pack with limited availability?? From the get go?

    Makes this power a No Go with the ***** About add on.
    Well, it IS free for the next two weeks... (And you can pick up the Weapon Pack even if you don't buy Titan Weapons right now.)
  17. Woot, been waiting for more badg--I mean, uh, more trials.
  18. New stuffs in the store today!

    Titan Weapons was released today at the standard new Power Set price (800 PP). The first Weapon Pack (to give TW more model options) was also released today, is free for an undisclosed amount of time, and it CAN be picked up without purchasing the Titan Weapons Power Set--so grab it quick!

    Who Will Die? Episode 4 is available today as well, and is free to subscribers.

    There are a couple sales--Character Slots and XP Boosters are both 25% off through Sunday (NOT Monday, as has been the usual standard).

    Finally, a reminder: the Carnival, PPD Hardsuit and Rikti Mentalist convention costumes were supposed to leave the store at midnight, but are still available at the moment... so if you want them, grab them before they disappear!
  19. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Haterade View Post
    I'm not understanding this at all. Haven't logged in since before Freedom launched. I got 40 reward tokens but 31 are already spent?
    Yes, they're automatically spent for you on rewards that were already unlocked under the old Veteran Rewards program.
  20. Chad Gulzow-Man

    Comic Relief

    Rubber Chickens for Dual Blades.

    Gotta put in another vote for the Towel Cape, too. (With a "tied" clasp, of course.)
  21. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Energizing_Ion View Post
    9 more days until EI has all the day job badges again!
    Thanks for reminding me, I've been to busy to check on my main all week... Bah, 10 days here.
    Quote:
    *please no more day job badges devs!*
    A-friggin'-men!
  22. Further proof that Day Jobs were the single worst addition to the game... *slithers off, cackling maniacally*
  23. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Vauluur View Post
    Anyone else wish IOs never happened?
    Sometimes, yes.

    While they're nice on their own, it definitely created a culture of have/have-not that wasn't present in the game beforehand, and I've been criticized and even passed-over for events due to having sub-optimal builds. I currently have a Fire/Kin 'Troller that I'm trying to Incarnate out, and I've received tells that I "should really work on my slotting first" since he's only using SOs and common IOs.

    And then there's my Kat/SR Scrapper, my main character, who wasn't softcapped until just a few months ago. He got no end of flack for his build, as I built for concept instead of game mechanics.

    But excluding the people who complain about that sort of thing, there's no arguing that properly using Invention Sets can give a huge bonus to our super-powered heroes and villains. I absolutely wouldn't wish them away now, just like I wouldn't wish away our Incarnate abilities.
  24. I'll wait until it goes on sale. I have a couple good concepts for TW characters, but both require costume options that we don't have--a butcher's apron, and a horse (preferably zebra) head.