DerekStorm

Last Pummit this was one of the things that I whined about. >.>

I pretty much was putting "Need moar hurr" on every suggestion. There's so much they could do (and how long does it really take to design hair?). I would buy it all, like fricken catching pokemanz.

Everything is good and all...

But, I'm a little confused as to why Beast Mastery has been dropped before Staff Fighting...

Not at home yet....

...so, is there a new face for the males as well?

So I have two problems...


...one the tie can't be used unless you have the hideous shirt on. At least for males.

Also, you can only used the designed sleeves for the shirt on males. While the females have multiple options for the sleeves because they already had a shirt section for females....

...cuts down on the options.

I apologize if I feel that bringing up a topic and calling it "Gender Equality in Costumes - a lack thereof" means that both sides should be brought to the table equally. Imagine that. If that was not the point of this post, then I wish it would have been named different.

As for the argument not existing? I wouldn't have mentioned it if I didn't believe in it myself. I'm not throwing it out there to be a troll or to drum something up. To say that an argument does not exist because it was brought in as more of a discussion point instead of a bold statement is a rush to judgement inside of itself.

Now, I'm not trying to be snarky or disregard everyone's opinion on the constant sexy costumes, I just feel, that there is an equality issue on both sides. Does that make it equal or any better? No.

I understand the issue with the women not getting something as heroic (personally, I think the jackets are lame) as the guys. But, at the same time how many people are going to find creative ways to use the pieces in the pack? How many people would have complained if there had only be unisex chaps and stated that it's not right that women aren't allowed to explore their feminine natures through costumes?

It's a huge catch-22, that's not going to go away anytime soon, because of what is prevalent in comics. Just like the females are portrayed as scantily clad vixens, the men our portrayed as muscled tight wearing heroes. I don't think it's right either way. Where are the warrior women? Where are the everyday hero men? Where's the in-between.

We all want Paragon Studios to be more progressive. I'm on that boat of being able to move away from the norms, but honestly I'm not sure how much that's going to happen. There's a major factor and that's $$$. Yes, they can listen to the outcry and suggestions. But, at the same time timetables exist and they do need to try and make money to keep the game running. Unfortunately, the easiest way to judge what to make is based on trends and what sells in the genre. We all know what that is. It sucks. Doesn't mean it's not good business. We live the game, but they have to make money or their's no game. They make that money not only by selling these things to the VIPs but also the the Free players. It still sucks, but it's sound business.

I may have gone off on a tangent here and rambled, but it's how I feel.

This thread is titled “Gender Equality”, but ninety percent of the comments are doing the exact opposite.

It runs both ways people, I mean seriously. Outside of the random people saying the men should have access the corsets and skirts being thrown about, I’ve yet to hear anything on the reverse side. I’m of the opinion that there’s already a lack of individuality given to the costumes of male toons to begin with. The useable pieces are pretty far and between (take the hair options for an example), and there are only so many times you can use the tank top and t-shirt. If your character isn’t in a niche type of scenario, you have to work extra hard just to get out of the t-shirt and pants realm (It’s almost like outside of tights, your male hero has a choice between t-shirts and suits….awesome). Speaking of which, I was slightly offended when someone mentioned a wardrobe consisting of a few pairs of pants and some shirts….

Do I want my men to be wearing skirts and bras? No. Heck, I don’t even want to see the women wearing some of the scandalous things they do (or get with the “Gunslinger” pack.) What I want is true equality, not in the style of what they’re wearing. Because, honestly there are some things that work on one model that won’t work on another one. I would at least like a bit of equality with the amount of pieces given. If it’s gender neutral and easily ported, do it (this goes both ways) But, don’t lose sight of individuality.

There’s probably more, but I’m at work and my mind is jumbled. I’m just not a fan of arguments without counterpoints. And I’m not a fan of rants without a counter argument to create an actual discussion….

*Name: Occult Magican's Guild

*Currently Recruiting: Recruiting

RP Level: Casual to Heavy. All are welcome

PvP Level: Casual. We randomly PVP just for the heck of it

*Theme/Concept: A group of magic users who are based in Croatoa. Designed mostly to combat the magical elements of Paragon and help non-magical heroes do the same.

*Activity: Currently Six unique, with many alts in the group. Altitis is fine as long as you attempt to keep up with everything that may or may not being going on. Most members on PST.

Requirements for Membership: The main requirements are simply be of a magic type origin (others may be considered based on backstory) and be a roleplayer.

*Leadership: Character name(s) of your SG Leaders

*In-Game Contact(s): @Derek Storm, @Darkshot Avenger, @Plum Whine

*Out-of-Game Contact(s): CoH's Virtue Forum handle(s): DerekStorm or Denji

URL: Information can be found here: http://www.virtueverse.net/wiki/Occu...cian%27s_Guild

Coalition(s): Currently Coalitioned with "The Arcadium" and "Rolling Hills Apartments"

Other Details: Brand new group looking for a nice core group of rpers. We're all pretty friendly, so drama can be left at the door or down the street.

I have Nerve on my Invul/Fire Tank. I'm still debating if it was wise or not. As for Endurance, I can have issues, but that comes with not paying attention. If I'm actually paying attention, then there's no problem.

The one thing I like about Nerve, is that it will give me the little boost I need to meet the S/L cap without having to shell out for expensive sets. I can get by with Smashing Haymaker instead of Kinetic Combat, which for someone who alts like a **** is nice to not have to worry too much about.

Added a second character.

He's over here. http://www.formspring.me/NegativeRave

Everyone brings up valid points, and they adamantly defend them all.

I'm the type of person who doesn't believe things until they go live.

You ever stop to think, that the conversion rates, and what it takes to make them is just a front? Imagine if they put their actual rates into a test server or a sneak peek?

What I'm getting at is this.... Say the rates are actually smaller, and they used those on the tests.... Well, those rates would get spread around... just like the current ones are now.... and people would start stockpiling so that by the time i20 comes out... they already have enough shards/threads/dohickeys to unlock what they want.... and whoops, are the effort the devs just put onto the new trials and whatever else they have planned... is completely down the drain, because people went a different route to get things unlocked.

...just saying..

Wow, seriously?

I've never had trouble finding a team in Talos. Then again, that was last week... maybe things have changed with all the invasions?

I'd suggest trying the more populated areas. The easiest places to find a team tend to be: Atlas Park, Talos Island and Steel Canyon. The first two being more popular than the others.

Speaking of Pocket D. If you're not a single "attractive" female, don't expect many people to approach you.

At least, that's what I have noticed.

I really need to go and add everyone else. /lazyassbum


Also, I totally need to be added to the list of cool kids.

(http://www.formspring.me/totallywitchin) Only since it's being updated today and all.

/hops on the wagon.

I went and got one for the character I figured would actually have one.

So... its http://www.formspring.me/totallywitchin

VV Page is http://www.virtueverse.net/wiki/Jayden_Michaels


Ta-da.