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How could something that is fun be useless in a game designed for having fun?

I think that is where the box confusion comes from - the devs were clear about what they intended it to be, a storytelling device, and an alternative means of leveling. I was just being pedantic

People keep saying this, but it does_not_ have any mention of that on my AE edition box. (I pre-ordered off Amazon - so I had it long before any of the XP changes went through.)

(I think AE is fine giving XP btw - but the whole "it says it on the box" is not persuasive and to me, inaccurate.)

Right - cause if you didn't play smart against those waves of maniac slammers, you'd have to run those torturous 14 steps from the AE hosp to get back in the mish.

C'mon man, everyone knows Crey has been gentrifying the RWZ for years.

And this is why they should offer the items as microtransactions. If you do buy the $90 one - you're out $90 - and Paragon is out the free month, as I doubt any of that box sale is going to end up back at Paragon - certainly none of the premium they are asking for as opposed to the alternative. You pay for exactly what you want, the pieces, at a more reasonable cost while Paragon not only avoids the free month, but also makes a small amount on the sale. Good for those that want the costume pieces, good for the company.

Have had the pierogi pizza at the Church Brew Works. (Adrian's is not my side of town...) In my opinion, the whole is less than the sum of its parts.


Sauce over cheese pizza is either a Trenton Tomato Pie or Detroit Style

http://slice.seriouseats.com/archive...za-styles.html

You made it up to lackey status? Grats! - I thought you were never going to break the "flunky status ceiling."

I see what you did there.

And I thank you for it.

One could make the argument that your playing a knock off character does negatively impact the play of others. (Wasn't there some potential/actual litigation from Marvel based on rip-off characters? The argument would be that Paragon/NCSoft money spent defending itself it court is money not spent improving the game/adding new content, thus negatively impacting the play of others. Please note - I am saying that this argument could be made, not that I am necessarily making it.) It probably comes down to how much of a knock off it truly is though.

So do you have the right to play a knock-off character? (The following is just opinion - and shouldn't be taken as me asserting any of it as fact.) Long Answer - that seems to be up to a GM if/when you are petitioned. Regardless of copyright laws, our "rights" in this game, being a private server, seem to extend as far as NCSoft extends them to us. Short Answer - probably not, but that doesn't mean you can't try to.

Should you be harassed about your choice up to that point? Nope. If it bothers someone that much - they ought to petition you and move on. (Disclaimer - I have not petitioned anyone in this game for any reason, including a knock-off/homage costume.)

What about us yinzers with English degrees n'at?

(In general and not addressed specifically to the OP)
An interesting discussion though I'm not sure I see the benefit in making some other person's even intentionally (though in most cases this would be an assumption on the part of the receiver) poor communication personal by taking it as a sign of a lack of respect to you. I certainly see the benefit in possibly not dealing with such a person, not teaming with them or even ignoring them altogether - but to make it explicitly about respect seems to me about moving away from reaching an understanding than it is to working towards it. (That's an aside - and I'm agreeing to disagree on this point as it is essentially a matter of opinion.)

The best argument for trying to communicate clearly is demonstrated by the trials of the OP though. She initially communicated in a way that was ineffective for this environment - be it with multi-colored font or her defensively abrasive responses to being questioned about it.

Her message was mostly lost because of this, and the discussion became about her methods of posting rather than the substance of her posts. She's since made an adjustment to better suit the environment here, and while the discussion of methods continues - her messages are now being received and considered.

It's not about being better than anyone, it's not about respecting anyone (though it certainly helps) it's not about showing off - it's about being heard and understood. You can't persuade someone if they can't/won't decode your message. If you're taking the time to communicate - it's worth the effort to tailor it most effectively to your target audience. Here at (or is it in?) the Virtue forums - it's not a black tie affair, but it is probably a business casual one. (In a different environment though - proper grammar and standard language would hinder being understood/received as opposed to enhancing it.)

Good to see you back DW. (Hymnal here - I miss our ongoing discussion about absolutely nothing on the old SS boards for what it's worth...)

Excellent post. Honestly curious as to why indulging them is the best thing to do, though. Can you expand on this a bit?

As far as the topic goes - it seems like it is mostly mental abilities that cause this sort of play this sort of way. I've never had character with super strength tell me that they broke my legs and I can't use super jump anymore....