Jophiel

Hrm. The other day, I was internally lamenting the lack of crowds. I'm not saying "Doom" and assume that everyone is dispersed throughout the game world in missions, TFs, etc. But, since the AE nerfs (which I support), Atlas Park doesn't have any reason to be a hub these days and crowd watching consists of the occassional lvl 1 or 2 popping into existance near Ms. Liberty, spending a moment with her and then running away.

I don't share your opinion but I understand it. The Bio tab could as easily be the last tab on the info screen, assuming that folks are more interested in your current catalog of powers than who you were as a child. I suppose the developers back in the day felt that, for immersion purposes, you were your story first and the technical terms of your powers second.

The responses have been interesting, especially all the people who've said that they have a story, they just haven't written it down. I see a lot of empty (well, nonexistent) bio tabs and usually just assume that they see their character as simply the thing they control to play the game. There's nothing wrong with that and I'm far from any roleplaying purist who thinks you're playing wrong if you're not deeply invested in FyreGrrl. It's just interesting to think that many of those characters perhaps do have some untold history.

Although I said I don't think I've ever saved a character purely for their bio, I think a good bio does help with some characters that struggle in the early levels. Envisioning the day when a character can go berserk in a Crey facility, blowing down waves of the villains who once killed his wife and dog can help get through the reality of level 3 and being sent to the hospital by Hellions.

It is flat but the flatness works against the minimalist features, especially in her face. Looks good!

I hear ya. I bought a shiny new sketch pad and a couple pens/pencils but haven't really started.

Actually, I did start once. Then I was having trouble with a body pose and downloaded some poser style program then had trouble with it and spent 90min dinking around with it, then gave up on it for the time being and never got back to my sketch.

Good intentions and all that...

Darn consumers, having an opinion about the things they purchase and all

Welcome to dealing with the public and stuff. There's a balance between getting it done quickly and getting it done right. Personally, I think the Magic booster hit that balance. The MA booster, not so much. Can't say I feel too bad for saying so.

Agreed there. I've only used a few bits form this pack (one of the boot options and I think a helmet) because, when I tried to use the robe, my character looked as though she'd been attacked by moths every time she shifted. Random patches of skin would poke through her clothes, strange slot clipping, etc. It wasn't just "Can't use the long hair with the cape" but "Your naked arms will poke out through the sides of your sleeves".

I trust they'll get it fixed (hope so) but I can't say it wasn't a disappointment to put costumes together and realize they looked ridiculous on a technical level. If I'm going to look ridiculous, it should be because of my poor fashion sense.

Like Sailboat said, I tend to get these requests when I'm soloing (without a LFT flag on). If I'm soloing without my LFT flag up it's because (for whatever reason) I just want to solo. Now I've got some guy asking to join me and I kind of feel bad about telling him "no" since he wants someone to play with. Maybe I'm too much of a softie and just shouldn't care.

Now, if I am teamed or have my LFT flag up then I'll join with with just about anyone (or send them to the team leader). It's just being put on the spot that I dislike. It's not a huge deal but I'd rather not have it happen.