Optinator

Please answer his second question. I'm in the same situation (the credit card I used originally no longer exists) and I currently have no credit card information attached to my account. How would I go about getting the refund for my remaining 3 months now?

For a better look at the beam/laser in each animation, here's a preview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luxLH_LKdlk

Power customization could render it closer to what you're looking for.

I think the 'red foot' is actually the corner of Statesman's cape.

This is what I assumed from the UStream as well. I see it as a fast, temporary fix to something players would like asap that doesn't require extensive testing. (Count me among those who want AoE SB asap!) And I don't doubt it would require extensive testing, given the wonkiness of the options menu as is. If it takes Null to shoulder the birden of these and future QoL fixes, I say let it be.

They could be patching an exploit, which we would not hear about until the patch actually went live.

Wasn't this already the case with female tank tops some time ago? I thought that change was out of left field, but still very much welcomed.

However, if this is the general case, would we also see hairstyles upgraded for conformity as well? As it stands, the classic hairstyles clash with all the new ones that were added about one or two years ago, especially when it comes to color attributes. I could see how some would prefer to keep the legacy hairstyles in that specific case, as an update to those would be on the scale of the ultra graphics reflective change. But even then, I would welcome the upgrade for the sake of conformity and visual fidelity.

Is there any way we could have an example of this? I don't mean an image of the updated texture or anything, but rather what costume pieces are considered blurry, and what specific upgrades could be made.

This is easily solved by typing in /cleartray after a respec...I hated having to sort everything out before so now I just start fresh instead.

As for inherent fitness, while I disagree with most of the complaints presented, I am almost as tired of hearing the same counterarguments over and over again. I wish they hadn't let the cat out of the bag until more details could be presented, if only to calm those who think an associated nerf is inevitable. A Q&A and FAQ about just this issue would be welcome right about now.

Great costume concepts!

I completely agree. It's puzzling to see so many narrowly define Organic Armor as demonic when it can be a number of things, which is always a good thing. I just wish there were a "with skin" option instead of plain leather or whatever shiny texture that is.

The OP is not so much about the prompt as it is the bug that has come with it for this new patch. I would not call that bashing, nor throwing the issue at anyone. However, the thread has horribly derailed into the same discussion as all previous threads on this matter. I would have bailed out on this thread, much like those, if not for the fact that this bug IS a potential griefing tool and I would hope anything like that would get priority in fixing. I was also surprised with most of the discussion from people unhappy with the return of the prompt...everyone seems open to the idea of more options at this point than less.

I'm not sure why Castle needs defending. Unless he was really being sarcastic (though I don't see how), he was simply doing his job as directed. If anything, the exact wrong thing was done, what with having a bugged version that was reported in the training room but still went live. But I wouldn't put that squarely on Castle anyway.

I agree with this, but that is not a fair representation of this thread. Most are just trying expressing their desire for a true compromise and want to be heard, just like those who wanted the prompt returned in the first place.

The majority of this thread consists of people upset at the decision to bring the prompt back, ultimately looking forward to the auto accept/decline solution. Only a couple people are 'insisting' this change should be undone in spite of those who prefer the prompt.

There is little dismissing going on in this thread, outside of a few who are very upset, and your post. You are equally guilty of dismissing players who find the prompt a detriment to their gameplay, and as I pointed out, who might even be griefed by the bug it currently brings with it.

The prompt is not the compromise, it is a temporary solution that is just as bad as not having a prompt option altogether. The devs should not be praised for providing a bandaid for the situation, much less a bandaid that is bugged.

Ideally, I'd like to see Mystic Fortune disabled until a proper prompt can be programmed into the UI. That way, those who dislike the prompt will no longer have to deal with it, and those who prefer the prompt really can't complain because there is no random, obtrusive buff to worry about. Of course, then you invite the complaints of those who feel entitled by their $10 to randomly buff anyone they want...the lesser of three evils, perhaps?

I think you will find that the complaint from this particular thread (or at least the OP's) is different from anything involving the prompt. It's the rooting animation of receiving the buff that's causing issues. There is also the griefing potential of someone buffing you while you are running for your life from some very dangerous enemies. Now you not only have to deal with clicking yes or no (or even just hitting a bind), but if you choose yes you will be locked into a possibly fatal 3-5 second animation.

I'm surprised more people aren't annoyed by this issue and are instead continuing the pointless debate about the prompt itself. Oh wait, I'm not.

This whole rooting animation when accepting the buff issue needs to be fixed...preferably soon. And preferably, but not necessarily, with the prompt matter solved with a dialog that can be set to 'auto-accept'.

Do not want
If the problem is that the buff lasts too long, I'd rather see the duration and recharge time shortened...at least until the "Always Accept/Decline" option is implemented.