Day Jobs suggestions thread
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Posted on: 2008-10-10 10:38 in Suggestions and Ideas
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Don't let just the villains have all the covert fun. Lady of the Night available blue-side as well. Working this 'day' job results in an extended period of reduced prestige to one's SG, due to tarnished reputation. However, the heroine is well paid in influence for her services, or perhaps for aiding Paragon's finest in undercover work.
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I'm not sure if this has been brought up, but I'd like to have my Day Job power(s) actual be able to be turned on (like a toggle) rather than just a timed 'auto' as soon as I log in. There are many times that the travel time to get to a mission seriously chews into the relatively short duration of these powers. In a role-playing sense, these 'added benefits' should either be there all the time period (obviosuly not viable in their current application/percentages) or there when the chatacter could USE them.
Perhaps placing the reward-increasing ones on a timer/trigger (for example, entering a mission starts the timer for the mission ender based ones and pressing the exit button stops it). Some would be on all the time (like Time Lord, Cimeroran, Pain Specialist, etc.), but others could realistically use this. And it could be tied to map-types. The game already knows to give you 1/2-debt on a mission map. Tie the timer trigger to that!
My 2 infamy.
How how about
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Fishmen= on docks.
Both of them you can get a pet.
Now that we've had this Day Jobs thing for awhile, is anyone else getting the feeling that the real reason why they did this was to get people to stop logging just anywhere? Anyone know if maybe there's a server resources reason to be doing this? Most of the locations for Day Job badges involve leaving the major city zones for a store or hospital or other place out of the way of where mobs spawn.
Granted, logging near trains is still in a city zone, but not in a place where mobs are going to be on top of you the second you log back in. Other possible exceptions to this include PvP zones, the Arena, and the Shadow Shard. However, these are all locales where I imagine the Devs must actively encourage more players to go. I imagine this, because I purposefully avoid them, whereas zones I will go much more regularly are not DayJobbed. You can't just stand anywhere in Faultline, log out, and expect a badge upon return.
Maybe the Devs discovered that if a lot of players log out just anywhere, sometimes that causes lag issues, or otherwise creates problems either as the 30 second timer counts down or upon the player's return in that toon. Maybe if someone's standing in the middle of Steel Canyon next to Positron and they log out there, there's twenty other players in line of sight of that player that have to get from the server a message that Joe Schmoe is leaving and there's a thirty second countdown before he fades away. This could cause unnecessary lag for everyone involved. I don't need to know Joe Schmoe's leaving. Maybe just one guy doing it's no big deal, but what if several are doing that in several city zones at roughly the same time, during peak period of activity..? Was it an issue that the Devs addressed by way of inventing Day Jobs?
Has anyone else noticed this? Has there actually been a drop of people logging off immediately after a mish? Do people leave the PUG they're on, fly or run to the nearest hospital or university, go into a doorway and log out, out of eyeshot of players in city zones? Does this have a positive affect on the gameplay for others? Did the Devs really need to get players off the streets before they logged, or were Devs honestly just making up superfluous reasons to give away more badges for no reason than cuz it's silly fun? And it has NO further bearing beyond that?
Not that it matters one way or the other. I'm just curious.
They know poeple want badges, and they want money. It take 21 days to get one badge. Also you need to be logged out witch mean it will take longer while playing the guy.
Im sure this has already been suggested, but in case it has not:
For logging out near the Terra Volta reactor - Nuclear Engineer Day Job
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Here is an idea for level 50 toons:
Level 50 toons get no Patrol XP for being the highest level in the game, but how about Patrol Influence/Infamy. I think level 50s should still get something!!!
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I'm actually surprised that nobody has come out and suggested this yet... especially after the Mac ads...
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I mean, come on, just for the heck of it!
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Now that we've had this Day Jobs thing for awhile, is anyone else getting the feeling that the real reason why they did this was to get people to stop logging just anywhere? Anyone know if maybe there's a server resources reason to be doing this? Most of the locations for Day Job badges involve leaving the major city zones for a store or hospital or other place out of the way of where mobs spawn.
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You didn't mention WW/BM. As for that little message that so-and-so is logging out for 30sec... relatively small amount of resources to display a little text over a static character vs track their movements across your screen.
Nonetheless, I'm not bashing your theory. I do have an alternate one: although I don't know that it has any positive effect to the devs or the system, I see the change as a cause for people to spread their time around alts a little more especially with patrol xp thrown in the mix.
Of course, maybe there's no big reason other than the devs wanted to implement something new that they hoped would be well-recieved. And, like the invention system, you don't really have to pay attention to it if you choose not to.
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So my hope is that with i14, perhaps we'll get to see a couple added day jobs. I think reporter and college student ("professor"? seriously, how many professors can we have in this freakin city??) should definitely be added.
And on a less serious note: am I the only one who sees an opoortunity for a badge by logging out at the trainers? GROUPIE!!!! After all, as it's been pointed out "Clubber" isn't exactly a job, so that whole money-making thing becomes a bit irrelevant. 
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I don't know what the Hero equivallent would be, but how about logging off at the WSPDR building in Cap au Diable?
Badge: Reporter
Description: You spend your off-time researching the recent events of the Rogue Isles, giving you a wealth of information about what your enemies are up to. Logging off at the WSPDR building will grant you a random Temporary Power when you complete a mission, for a set amount of time.
In short: Logging at WSPDR will give you a time-based buff. Completing a mission will give you a random Temporary Power based on the same list that Mayhem Raids follow. The reason being that you know about recent heists and therefore know what your enemies have stolen.
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Reporter + Thief
Badge: Infiltrator
Description: By using your resources and theiving prowess, no valuables are safe from your clutches. Logging off at WSPDR or inside a Vault Reserve will grant you time for your Sneak temporary power.
Sneak: Toggle, self Stealth.
Thoughts? I have no idea what the Hero equivallent would be.
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The psychotic inventor...Dollmaster (50 Bot/FF Tech Mastermind)
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Please please please change time-based mission awards to be "tokenized" awards, that don't get claimed until you finish a mission. I would assume that the devs want to encourage team-based play as much as possible, but IMO the existing reward clocks encourage solo play, for folks who see it ticking down and exclaim, "Aaah!! I have to go do a mission before I lose my bonus!!" But with a reward token, they have time to check out their bids at Wentworth's, read and reply to any email, review the prestige standings in their supergroup, and take their time locating (or building) a team without the pressure of the reward clock(s) counting down the whole time.
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i have one but it might be to crazy
viliganty (heroside) log out at villian bases in PVP areas
Bonus:gives archnos costume for 15 mins a day of log off time
back stabber (villian) hero bases in PVP
Bonus: gives longbow costume
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Please please please change time-based mission awards to be "tokenized" awards, that don't get claimed until you finish a mission.
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Here's an idea I support! Tokens might work well here, I'm thinking..
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I'm actually surprised that nobody has come out and suggested this yet... especially after the Mac ads...
Shoe Salesman.
I mean, come on, just for the heck of it!
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I second that one! I have a few ideas for new ones, it seems like the devs might of listened to this thread in the past 
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Job: Shoe Salesman
Location: Random building designated as a shoe store (new sign or billboard in front of it? )
Effect: For every X hours logged out you gain a 10% increase in salvage drop rates for Y.
Special Effect: Unlocks feet auras
Description: There is nothing you don't know about shoes! It might not be the most presitigous job around but you are secure in the knowledge that you have defeated armies of potential bunyans and blisters.
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Job: Hero for Hire
Location: Log out next to a HeroCorps analyst
Effects: For every X hours logged off you experiance a 10% increase in influence for every mission completion.
Special Effect: Unlocks HeroCorps costume pieces.
Description: Might is right and you know it. You've hired out your services to HeroCorps doing what you really do best, except this time you can pay the bills.
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Job: Freedom Fighter
Location: Log out next to Freedom Corps Field Trainer or in Freedom Corps Store
Effects: For every X hours logged off you earn Y time with a Longbow jetpack.
Special Effect: Unlocks Freedom Corps costume pieces
Description: You have selflessly volunteered your time assisting Freedom Corps with their responsbilities. Feels good, doesn't it?
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Job: Baker
Location: Log off at the Donut store in Faultline
Effects: For every X hours logged off you receive a large inspiration upon mission completion for Y amount of time.
Description: Your time dedicated to baked and glazed goods have made you popular within the city... especially with the police.
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Job: Dockworker
Location: Docks (various) around Paragon and Rogue Isles
Effect: For every X hours logged out you experiance a small endurance increase for Y amount of time.
Description: You've put in long hours at the Docks each day and have helped the flow of goods continue to get to the public.
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Job: Sailor
Location: Tankers (various) around Paragon and Rogue Isles.
Effect: For every X hours logged off you experiance a small hp increase for Y amount of time.
Special Effect: Shoulder Parrot costume piece unlocked.
Description: You've spent long days and nights at sea. You've seen the barren surface of the water around you and looked within... Well, at least you got paid.
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Now for the accolades for these babies...
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Accolade: Franchiser
Required Badges: Shoe Salesman, Baker
Effect: For every X amount of hours logged off you can sell all enhancements for 100% their value at any store for Y amount of time.
Description: Your time in low wage jobs have paid off and you've begun your own franchise! No longer will you have to deal with sweaty feet or day old donuts!
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Accolade: Team Player
Required Badges: Hero for Hire, Freedom Fighter
Effect: You gain the use of a modified Longbow flamethrower. You gain charges for every X hours logged off.
Description: You've played both sides of the hero game and you've come out better for it. Extremes are for lone wolves, team work is the only way to truly battle evil.
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Accolade: Admiral
Required Badges: Dockworker, Sailor
Effect: You gain the use of a harpoon. You gain charges for every X hours logged off.
Description: You've mastered the art of shipping and have become an Admiral of the seas. There's no white whale that could escape your grasp!
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You all massively fail for not posting this idea yet (except Ex Libris)
Reporter MUST be one of the day job options.
Edit: Also, I don't think the Architect would work, at least not with the SG base as the location; as it stands, if you log out there, you are booted back out the main portal.
Now, NEXT to the base portal on the maps might work.
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Was thinking reporter as I was reading. Suggested location: next to a newsie.
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Ideally, it should be Mild-Mannered Reporter.
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You all massively fail for not posting this idea yet (except Ex Libris)
Reporter MUST be one of the day job options.
Edit: Also, I don't think the Architect would work, at least not with the SG base as the location; as it stands, if you log out there, you are booted back out the main portal.
Now, NEXT to the base portal on the maps might work.
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Was thinking reporter as I was reading. Suggested location: next to a newsie.
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Ideally, it should be Mild-Mannered Reporter.
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Sadly for the same reason we won't get a "Mild-Mannered Reporter" Day Job we likely won't be getting a "Playboy Billionaire" or "Newspaper Photog" either. 
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Job: Dockworker
Location: Docks (various) around Paragon and Rogue Isles
Effect: For every X hours logged out you experiance a small endurance increase for Y amount of time.
Description: You've put in long hours at the Docks each day and have helped the flow of goods continue to get to the public.
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Isn't there already a dock worker badge?
-checks the wiki-
Smugglers log out on docks/near ferrys
My suggestion for Day Jobs is for the Devs to make sure every badge/accolade that grants a bonus any kind (INF, ENH, Recipes, Prestige, Damage Resistance, Travel Speed, etc.) have a visible timer in their info.
Right now, some do and some don't.
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There should be a day job badge for logging off in the sewers (for heroes) and maybe a similar badge for logging off in any "ruins" area (parts of Mercy Island, Grandville, etc.) for villains. Perhaps the reward would be a bonus to tech invention salvage.
I also think there should be a day job badge for logging out in or around water: swimmer, diver, ecologist, sailor, etc. Perhaps this could give a bonus to stamina or perception.
Skimmed the thread, so I apologize if this is a repeat.
Homeless - logging out in bus stops or under overpasses.
Homeless + Commuter = Drifter (or possibly Highway[wo]man?)
I am not sure if this has been suggested but how about turning the day job powers into a toggle so their time won't be wasted between missions?
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How about an Aerialist day job for logging out on top of the highest buildings, say above 1500 ft. Get a small increase in flight speed as a bonus. I mean...we DO achieve terminal velocity!!
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A few accolade suggestions for the Hero Side:
Law Enforcer + Mortician = Crime Scene Tech (IR Goggles power)
City Official + Mortician = Coroner (Ally Rez)
Midnighter + Mortician = Undead Slayer (small bonus to damage vs. Undead)
Midnighter + Law Enforcement = Knight (slightly improved defense vs. mystical enemies)
Commuter + Law Enforcement = Transit Cop (some slow power for use on fleeing enemies)
Fashion Designer + ANY = (Uniform Designer [City Official], Fashion Mage [Midnighter], Fashion Police [Law Enforcer], Fashion Doctor [Caregiver], Trend Setter [Clubber], Trend Spreader [Commuter], etc ad nauseum) (Special Costume parts available ONLY to those possessing those Accolades)
Law Enforcer + Professor = Training Sergeant (Bonus to advancement towards mentoring badges)
Law Enforcer + Caregiver = Paramedic (Recall Ally, only when Ally is at or below 25% of health)
Law Enforcer + Shop Keeper = Retail Security (level-and-origin appropriate enhancement drop at the end of each mission once the necessary Security Level is attained [Security Level 12 for DO enhancements, Security Level 22 for SO enhancements.])
Ourobouros Logout badge (don't recall the name, sorry) + Day Trader = Inside Trader (Tech-themed Invention SET recipe drop at end of mission)
Midnighter + Day Trader = Relic Trader (Arcane-Themed Invention SET recipe drop at end of mission)
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