I want to be a member of Freakshow for my day job.
But what incentive would we have to ever change into our NPC form? LOL
You've never known the simple joy of putting someone in Atlas on autofollow and not saying anything have you?
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You've never known the simple joy of putting someone in Atlas on autofollow and not saying anything have you?
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Someone did that to me once on my 50. I thought they were an idiot and left them in the dust as I went about my business.
I did that to GM_Lloyd once. He flew through a wall and left me behind. 
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I did that to GM_Lloyd once. He flew through a wall and left me behind.
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So you were the one following me that day! 
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This is how I thought Day Jobs was going to work. You log in as an NPC with your custom Day Job costume (ie: street clothes). IN this mode, you can walk around, wave at other heroes, but cannot trade, fight, or otherwise communicate other than "Nice Day isn't it?" when someone else clicks on your character. Now, like typical NPCs, your character will freeze in panic when confronted by a villain, but instead of running, your character has the option of changing into his heroic personae and fight.
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The idea for Secret Identities and being a norm ingame have been argued, and at least the Devs have given a nod to RPers by instituting Day Jobs to help them 'get their fix'. But I guess you know that.
The thought process of total immersion is beyond me to this extent. My life may not be all that exciting or glamorous, but it has gotten moreso since I curtailed the overlong hours I used to spend ingame. It's done wonders for my lovelife too.
My biggest (if not only) argument against this is do we really need a game mechanic to take RPers by the hand and help them do everything. There's a reason why it's an MMOG (check the box); it's up to the player to add some if any RP to the game.
The proof is in the pudding on both sides now. There is even a suggestion right now for a working bathroom. A bathroom? I'm sorry, I just don't need to RP that badly. I went before I got in the car. 
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I think most the bathrooms work fine the way they are. All they really need to do is add the bathroom sounds from monorail stations to the base bathroom doors.
I won't gainsay adding 'flava'; unless it somehow cuts into performance.
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I've never seen the point of a secret identity system when you can just use an alternate costume slot for exactly that. That's what all the day job costumes were put in for, amongst the numerous other costume pieces that are more civilian in nature. I say this as a roleplayer.
I'm only ladylike when compared to my sister.
Some people want to hide so hard not even their friends recognize them in the street. I think that's crazy but I liked EQ and LOTRO ability to play NPCs. You got to admit it would be funny if a "NPC" civi suddenly start following you around the street.
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I've never seen the point of a secret identity system when you can just use an alternate costume slot for exactly that. That's what all the day job costumes were put in for, amongst the numerous other costume pieces that are more civilian in nature. I say this as a roleplayer.
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An RPer after my own heart. (and not trying to break any ribs to get at it)
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I've never seen the point of a secret identity system when you can just use an alternate costume slot for exactly that. That's what all the day job costumes were put in for, amongst the numerous other costume pieces that are more civilian in nature. I say this as a roleplayer.
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Well the reason for me is the fact that I really don't like the idea of sacrificing a costume slot just for looking normal. This idea could also add dynamic costume changes without tying up certain powers with complicated macros or key binds.
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Well the reason for me is the fact that I really don't like the idea of sacrificing a costume slot just for looking normal.
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Guess you don't wanna look normal that bad, 'cause they are never, ever going to put this in. I think Clark Kent had to sacrifice a costume slot, so do you
I'm only ladylike when compared to my sister.
He wears two sets of clothes AT ALL TIMES. Can you imagine how uncomfortable he is.
Can you imagine how smelly those tights must get? -_-
Is Super BO one of his abilities?
This is how I thought Day Jobs was going to work. You log in as an NPC with your custom Day Job costume (ie: street clothes). IN this mode, you can walk around, wave at other heroes, but cannot trade, fight, or otherwise communicate other than "Nice Day isn't it?" when someone else clicks on your character. Now, like typical NPCs, your character will freeze in panic when confronted by a villain, but instead of running, your character has the option of changing into his heroic personae and fight.
"Samual_Tow - Be disappointed all you want, people. You just don't appreciate the miracles that are taking place here."