Elf_Sniper

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  1. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zwillinger View Post
    We're going to keep this thread open for discussion regarding the topic, however we do request that everyone please keep the discussion away from any mention of politics or other such talk.
    Can we also keep away from discussion of convicting/sentencing without trial, dystopian death penalties, etc?

    We're not living in Judge Dredd's world here. Like it or not, this person is entitled to a fair trial. The legal system will determine his guilt or innocence, and sentence him if/when he's found guilty.

    This event will be tried by every media outlet in the world hundreds of times before it ever sees a courtroom. Can we keep this forum an exception?

    Having said that, I am happy to hear some of our players avoided this tragedy through luck, fate, the whims of bosses, etc. My heartfelt sympathies to the victims and their families.
  2. I was taking a walk down Memory Lane today....

    Remember when this thread was actually about I24?
  3. Seeing the title of this thread made my brain go to :

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTpolOR0kQo

    Does that make me a bad person?
  4. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Father Xmas View Post
    I think movie will reflect the book as well as Starship Troopers did.
    Wow, you're quite the optimist.
  5. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Agent White View Post
    Not the only mission, Lt. Sefu Tandaji is murdered specifically for his race in Dark Watcher's RWZ arc
    Not sure if serious...

    If so, please clarify where exactly this is stated. I've looked over the paragonwiki page for this arc, and didn't see anything to support this.
  6. Quote:
    Originally Posted by DarkSideLeague View Post
    And I'm saying it right now - the Recharge Build Up Proc is a slap in the face to me.
    Drink.

    That is all.
  7. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nalrok_AthZim View Post
    Uh, no. Read more Spiderman.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane View Post
    He is a dodge tank. His primary M.O. is to jump around taunting his foes. He's not known for being exceptionally good offensively.
    Last time I looked, all Scrapper offensive sets have a taunt power, so this is not the best argument.

    If we're going to base it *exclusively* on the 2 criteria you've listed here, he could be pretty much any AT who only uses his power pool powers (Fighting, Leaping, Presence), but that's stretching a bit. OK, a lot.
  8. Quote:
    Originally Posted by dugfromthearth View Post
    if they do not fix scrappers in i24 I foresee massive numbers of people quitting in crit
    Since I still enjoy playing Scrappers, hopefully I can has their stuffs.

    Also, DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!1!
  9. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Clave_Dark_5 View Post
    Now I'm wondering what song Tenzhi was thinking of, I'm coming up blank.
    "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Slime Creatures From Outer Space", from the Album "Dare To Be Stupid".

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28_otKiVSx0

    Loved that album
  10. Quote:
    Originally Posted by saviour123 View Post
    Hi

    I will be honest, and admit that I have not read the whole thread. But I do have one that may raise questions.....

    If my name in real life IS Michael Jackson, and I proceed to make a character after my own name, would that still be in violation. Lets face it, the Celebrity Michael Jackson did not own copywright to my name?

    Infact, I am pretty sure you cannot even copywright a name.
    This has been answered previously, but probably lost in the confusion.

    From the EULA, 11.(a).(ii): (emphasis mine)

    Quote:
    You warrant and represent that You understand that Your privacy, as well as the privacy of others who do not know each other personally in the real world, is well served by keeping interactions in a virtual world separate from those in the real world. You warrant and represent that You will not use any Service, Content or Software to provide any information that could be used, directly or indirectly, by another user of the Game to identify You in the real world. You warrant and represent that You will not use any Service, Content or Software to obtain any information that could be used, directly or indirectly, to identify another user of the Game in the real world.
    tl;dr version. The EULA says you can't use your real name, since it allows people to ID you IRL.
  11. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ironblade View Post
    Call it A LITERAL SLAP IN THE FACE (that's always a popular one).
    And then drink.
  12. Quote:
    Originally Posted by EvilGeko View Post
    /em coffeespray

    Well played, EG. Well played.
  13. Quote:
    Originally Posted by DarkGob View Post
    before F2P you wouldn't have been able to play. At all. No, not even with SOs. No, not even with a generic white costume.

    <snip>

    There is only you with your free costume pieces and Single Origin enhancements and lack of Incarnate powers.
    Well said, Gob. While I sympathize with anyone who has had to cut back on their entertainment budget while the economy is in the toilet, Limited access is better than none at all. I'll declare that as a fact, and stand proudly behind it.

    BTW, I'm unable to play at all atm while I recover from a broken arm. I read the forums and stare longingly at people's F2P accounts.

    No, you cannot has my stuff while I recover, even if you promise to give it all back.
  14. Elf_Sniper

    Is this ok?

    I almost never offer advice/opinions on builds, since I tend to wing it from level 1-50 on every toon, but this thread caught my eye.

    Quote:
    wondered if this build would be acceptable
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    manditory alterations
    At the end of the day, it's YOUR toon. If you're satisfied, then yes, it is 100% acceptable. If you are not satisfied, then you will decide what changes are mandatory.

    I'll now yield the floor to anyone who has suggestions for how you can improve your build.
  15. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    If the GM reviewing it deems it violates a third parties Intellectual Property it will be genericed.
    This, IMO, is where grey areas show up. Will the GM see your toon as a violation? This will, by its very nature, be influenced by the GM's perceptions. The EULA rule is stated very simply, but it's very open to interpretation.

    Food for thought: Consider the official material that could be considered infringement, i.e.:

    Hero's Girlfriend "Lois Watson"
    Reporter "Peter Kent"
    Mission Objective "File X."

    Should the Dev's be petitioned for IP infringement on these, or are they different enough to be fair game?
  16. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Knight_Marshal View Post
    I am beginning to think he is confusing Olivia Munn with Felicia Day. I could believe the stuff he said if it was about Olivia.
    I lol'ed at this. Says a lot for his research abilities. How you could confuse

    Olivia Munn http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1601397/

    with

    Felicia Day http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1260407/

    After even a moments consideration?

    Both Female.
    Both (imo) Attractive.
    Both Have Hosted Geek Chat Webcasts.

    Hang on, has anyone ever seen them in the same room at the same time?
  17. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Matuse View Post
    You mean except for her extremely well documented WoW obsession?
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane View Post
    As a gamer who has put in the work
    This is where I am compelled to de-lurk and point out that there are numerous video clips of Felicia Day playing MMO's, I have yet to see supporting evidence that JB is, in fact, a gamer.

    Just sayin....

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane View Post
    When I was in high school, my friends and I used to have people trying to kick the sh out of us every day because we played computer games.
    Dude, I apologized at Graduation, in front of Classmates, Parents, and the entire Faculty! When will it be enough?




    Wait, did you go to my High School?




    Never mind, nothing to see here.




    That's right, move along, you bunch of looky-loo's.
  18. Elf_Sniper

    I hate it when:

    When threads get locked for necro-posting.
  19. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Doc_Reverend View Post

    <pics deleted>

    As a note: the cape's skull fades in and out, and Posi and Zwill mentioned that all the parts will be available for males and females. Also there are several parts they didn't show, like the Claw Hand. And hooks will be available for both hands.
    First pics I've seen of this set. Is this the point when I scream "Shut up and take my money!"?
  20. Elf_Sniper

    fixing droners

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Antigonus View Post
    Threads like this are the only reason I keep checking in on the PvP forums. This thread is hilarious.
    This.

    Although I've had to find a "Forum Troll to English" translator website to decipher some of what's being said. I suppose everyone should learn a foreign language in their spare time
  21. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Smiling_Joe View Post
    1. Listen to the league leader.
    This

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Smiling_Joe View Post
    2. It's not your trial.
    This

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Smiling_Joe View Post
    3. It's not your trial.
    This

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Smiling_Joe View Post
    4. It's not your trial.
    This

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    Originally Posted by Smiling_Joe View Post
    5. It's not your trial.
    And finally, this. Trials can be hectic in general, and league leaders are put in the unenviable position of "cat herder." If you want a trial done in a specific way, feel free to step up to the plate and form/lead one of your own, but don't try to override the league leader because you think you can do better. If you've joined a league, you've agreed to be a follower... so follow.

    Also, it's a major irritation to have players using speech keybinds linked to power actvation during trials. There's enough relevant chat going on to fill the window without cluttering things up with "Bi teh p0w3r uv Numskullz!" or "$target, you are taunted" or (even worse), "Hover boots activate/deactivate". Does the league really need an announcement when you turn Hover on and off??!? Some of these are very clever and amusing... once. Most are not.

    As always, YMMV
  22. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mister Rik View Post
    IRL, I can pay my rent and electric bill online. In CoX, I can't even drop a check in the mail?

    :P
    Hmmm, I wonder if creating a slash command (/payrent) might be a way to achieve this?

    Talking this over with a friend, his idea was to pay the rent at the SG Enrance Portal (Cannot Enter Your Base. Upkeep Of xxxx Is Due. Pay Upkeep Now? Y/N). No side trip at all, just pay it on your way in the door. Not sure about the coding demands of this, but it would be a neat and simple solution.

    OK, assuming that the toon you're on has permission to pay the rent, but that's really neither here nor there.
  23. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hopeling View Post
    So do you have supporting evidence, or should we refuse to accept your claim?
    Excellent. See, you're thinking for yourself. Feels good, doesn't it? To answer your question, no, I don't expect you to blindly accept my opinion, any more than you should expect me to accept yours.

    I'm going to rely on Occam's Razor on this.

    To restate/expand my view on this:

    All powers were suppressed in the "Quiet Room" except for Walk, which if I am correct, was a solo project that BAB created in his spare time. I believe the power suppression was more likely created to supress "all powers" than to suppress "all powers except Walk."

    Lacking specific evidence that Walk (among all the powers in the game) is intentionally NOT disabled in this zone sounds (to me) like an oversight that has since been corrected.

    You may agree with my line of reason, or disagree with it. Until we get a definitive answer from someone who knows what the Dev's intentions are, we can't honestly say who is right and who is wrong. Until then, we can go round and round on this forever.

    As always, YMMV
  24. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hopeling View Post
    Sam has unusual opinions that I don't always agree with, but as far as I've ever seen, he generally doesn't deliberately lie to advance his own ideas.
    Hmm, I suppose my reply could be taken that way. No, I'm not implying that Sam is lying, but would like to see the basis for his statement that I am wrong. If there is such, I'll gladly admit that I am wrong on this point. No hard feelings on my part, it would not be the first time I was proven wrong... and probably not be the last.

    These forums are rife with people who state their opinions, interpretations, etc are "what was intended". I occasionally call them on it. It's nothing personal.