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    New arrivals

    Ah! Too cute!

    Thank you again, Layla. I'd been having a couple really rotten days and that surprise pup just made everything better.
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    New arrivals

    Thank you Layla!

    Ici Cold finally made it home:



    And she brought a surprise with her!



    I wasn't looking for another puppy... but Sammy seems to like him ok:



    So I guess we'll keep him.

    Thank you Layla. Another wonderful job and a delightful surprise!
  3. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hyperstrike
    I think you're misunderstanding why I'm saying what I'm saying.

    I'm not saying I don't understand the strategy. I do. I've been doing the Mag since it arrived on Beta and I'm one of the people who showed that The Really Hard Way wasn't really that...hard, leading to some of the tweaks so that it's like it is now.

    I'm merely lamenting that my schedule pretty much prevents me from ever participating in dedicated badge runs over the weekend.
    Hyper... why didn't you say something when this was posted? T was specifically trying to find out when people can do it.

    And I think you must have missed when T clarified exactly what he expects from someone bringing a tank on a magi badge run. Being in on it on beta isn't on the list.
  4. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hyperstrike
    Understood. But those aren't necessarily badge attempts.
    Hyper, why didn't you speak up earlier? That was the whole point of this thread - to find out when we should schedule the next attempt. So why did you wait to say anything until after T set a date?

    I'm really confused.

    And the evening attempts would be a good time to show you can tank it... Since T only allows 3 tanks per run. Get your street cred, as it were.
  5. I just want to once again express appreciation for the way Zwill and Hit Streak really tried to make this work for us.

    When people first started expressing unhappiness with the code grab, they switched the way it would work. When that turned out to be an unworkable solution, they altered things again to try to make everyone happy.

    Even though, in the end, it didn't work out... I really appreciate that you guys tried.
  6. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hesh View Post
    This event has been one of my least favorite things I've ever experienced in this game. Please don't do it again.
    Unless they come up with something new, they're planning to do it next week, and the week after, and the week after.....

    And my OCD won't let me NOT try.

    Ok, question for Zwill/Hit Streak -

    Was there ever a point, perhaps later in the evening, when the codes weren't getting snatched up within a few seconds? When it slowed down to a point that an average person might have a real chance of getting a code?

    Or, to put it another way - were 300 US codes enough? Not enough? Too many?

    And, are you at least considering other options for this event? or is this pretty much how it's gonna go from here on out?
  7. Hell, I closed twitter so I can't even see it anymore. The frustration over this was just making me unhappy.
  8. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Late2Party View Post

    Why not release 1 code that can be entered for 5-10 minutes from the tweet?
    They've said they don't have the ability to do that.

    I betcha they would in a second if they could.
  9. Quote:
    Originally Posted by JChaos View Post
    Zwill, Hit Streak.

    I love that you guys are trying to expand on interaction with the playerbase.

    But the code grabs are quite possibly the most infuriating, most stressful way you could do it.
    This is my point exactly.

    Really love you guys... REALLY love that you're TRYING to find something that will work.

    But... please... don't do code grabs. PLEASE.
  10. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Kazz View Post
    Hey guys, I've got a suggestion and I don't know how feasible it would be. Could we do the retweet message with a forum handle or email address? That way you wouldn't have to hit your DM limit on twitter but could PM or email us a code.

    Just a suggestion!
    Or give us a time frame to send a PM on the forums or an email.

    I wish I had the words to express how much I really hate this. I'm compulsive enough that even after telling myself not to waste my time trying... I'll try anyway.

    And then I'll just get angry and frustrated all day. Which I'm pretty sure is not your intent.
  11. Also, I'd like to know if it's a costume temp power or an actual costume.
  12. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hit Streak View Post
    Hey everyone, we've obviously learned a lot from just one day of this program. We're making a few more tweaks to it to accommodate those of you who aren't available during our normal business hours and also so we can live within Twitter's limitations.

    Starting at 10AM PDT, we'll post an image of 15 codes for an in-game item (redeem it at www.plaync.com).
    I know you guys got your butts kicked last week and I really do know and appreciate how hard you're trying to make as many people happy as possible....

    But I simply cannot emphasize enough how much I hate code grabs.

    There has GOT to be a better way.
  13. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Kult666 View Post
    I still need ready to rumble

    -Kult
    Let T know when's a good time for you.
  14. T, it doesn't seem there's anyone left who needs those badges.

    I guess we should start on the Really Hard Way.
  15. So, if someone felt they were denied an opportunity to get the badge, the nightly runs are an excellent opportunity to get experience doing it, and, also, this thread is an excellent opportunity to let T know of any scheduling concerns for the next attempt?
  16. Thank you so much for organizing this, T.

    A whole lot of people who might NEVER have gotten those badges got them tonight because of you.

    And, I'd like to thank Team Ici once again for being so totally awesome.
  17. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hyperstrike View Post
    Well, this still leaves my badger tank out.

    Good luck with your runs.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Stalemate View Post
    Ditto.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Major_T View Post
    I expect anyone who wants to be one of the lead tanks to be thoroughly familiar with my expectations of a lead tank and thoroughly understand the mechanics of the trial.

    The player must also have:

    a. completed the Magisterium trail before on that tank and participated in one of my badge runs before on a non-tank.
    or
    b. participated in one of my non-badge runs on that tank.
    The reasons are simple...[snipped but still worth reading]
    No one's badge tank has been left out. T has explained in detail why the role of tank is extremely important and what you need to do if you want to fill that role.

    Is it HARDER to get a badge tank on the runs than any other AT? Ya, it is. But you're not left out at all.

    Also, it's my understanding that T intends to do this somewhat regularly, so even if you don't get your tank in this time, you have every opportunity to meet the above requirements and make your case for the tank role next time.
  18. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zwillinger View Post
    Significantly more work. This has become an all day endeavour for both Hit Streak and I.
    If it helps at all... it is VERY much appreciated.
  19. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hit Streak View Post
    We've modified the way Tweet Code Thursdays are going to work.

    For item codes, we'll announce when the codes will be going out, and we'll give people a specific amount of time to re-tweet our post. If you re-tweet our post, we'll respond directly to you with a code to use. No scramble. No luck involved. No twitchy fingers required. Simply re-tweet our post in the timeframe given and we'll direct message you with a code.

    In short, if you want an item code, do the following:
    • Follow us on Twitter
    • Re-tweet our tweet when prompted to do so
    • Receive a code
    Thank you so much.

    I very much appreciate that you heard our concerns and addressed them so quickly.

    Also.. thank you for the free stuff.
  20. Zwill, I don't object AT ALL to you using and promoting Twitter - I use Twitter to promote my own business. By all means, use and promote Twitter.

    My objection is to the code grab.

    All it does is frustrate me. Especially when you then tell me I won't be able to get that item any other way.
  21. I'll volunteer to keep up an "alternate list" for people who couldn't make it into the first run but want to get in the next.
  22. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bullet Barrage View Post
    Paragon Studios, the only positive feedback is from a cheer-leader known for excessive use of winky faces. Maybe you should consider compromising and putting the Tweet Code Thursday items on the market AS WELL as having the code grab.

    EDIT:
    This, please. Hell, make us a wait a week or two to buy them.. that way your code grab is still relevant.
  23. I personally find this sort of giveaway very frustrating, and I don't enjoy it.

    I can't say I'm happy to learn that every week I get to be as frustrated as I was yesterday.

    I didn't mind so much, for instance, the /e facepalm promotion on Facebook because everyone COULD get that. But this... this just makes me frustrated and sad.
  24. I'll be there and can bring whatever you need me to bring.