What?!? Moving???
And back on topic.......
Think PERC could make a contest out of "What server should Voodoo go to?". I envision mass server battles of "Well we don't want him either!" Or see which one could raise enough funds to pay me to stay and continue the drag on Victory. A special gold title just for me: "Ha ha [insert server name here] got me". Fun for all ages.
Otherwise I could look into a closer located server for a pending move of my own. Otherwise part deux, I have 4 guys I haven't logged in to for 300+ days that can easily be shipped off. But then I have 3 or 4 others I'd like to bring over since I think I'd actually play them. It's just too bad GR is still far off. This doesn't really goose my gander overall.
I've already forgotten about most of you
I'm kidding, btw. |
Heh. I know what you mean, Voo. I think it'd be a tad silly if they launched GR without giving us more slots somehow (if we pay for the expansion), but this has me worried that they won't. But who knows, I read too much into everything. This is probably just a nice thing for all. I just wish I knew if I really had to move characters to have room for GR on Victory or not. I don't even want to move any of my 50s on Victory if I can help it.
Guide: Tanking, Wall of Fire Style (Updated for I19!), and the Four Rules of Tanking
Story Arc: Belated Justice, #88003
Synopsis: Explore the fine line between justice and vengeance as you help a hero of Talos Island bring his friend's murderer to justice.
Grey Pilgrim: Fire/Fire Tanker (50), Victory
You do realize that Victory runs alot of MSTFs right?
Hit me up in game sometime and we can try to plan a mstf for this weekend. |
NOTW the blaster would love to have that badge. I can't commit to a time but if you post one I'll work my hardest to make it.
Current favs: Champ: Frau Schmeterling-22 MM 50s: NOTW-Blaster, Cat-Girl Commando-corr, Queen of the Dawn-PB, NOTW-Def, Peterbilt-Brute, IcedTNA-Tank, Archilies-scrap, Mann Eater-stalk, Redemptive Soul-toller, Mt Fuji of A-Team-Tank, Hot Stuff Vale-Dom
My MiniCity
I moved 2 guys to freedom, my spines regen for pvp and some other thing. A corr that I never play I think. I'm gonna be moving more things I never play I think, but I don't really know anywhere to go.
You do realize that Victory runs alot of MSTFs right?
Hit me up in game sometime and we can try to plan a mstf for this weekend. |
Yeah, this is the man that can get that badge for you without having to move!
I can bring a shielder or whatever if this happens when I'm on this weekend, always happy to help out another new "Master of" badgeholder! |
Saturday night might work out if I can talk nicey nice to the wifey wife.
Wash: "I've been under fire before. Well ... I've been in a fire. Actually, I was fired. I can handle myself."
As for me I had a concept on making all my toons on Victory Have something to do with my Main Lady Lylith. This might give me the opportunity to do so.
At least one of every AT that has the name Lylith in it.
I know corny but what the heck.... it's free.
and blue side make them all
Scooter something. Just for fun.
Sat for the MSTF would be bad for me, I'm taking a overnight trip with the family. Friday or maybe early sunday evening might work. Sorry I totally forgot about being gone on Saturday.
New to the server myself, moving from Virtue and hopefully will help build the RP community on Victory.
Who do I have to *&^% around here to get more Targeted AoE recipes added?
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I moved 2 guys to freedom, my spines regen for pvp and some other thing. A corr that I never play I think. I'm gonna be moving more things I never play I think, but I don't really know anywhere to go.
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Hey Shrique, just wanted to throw out this offer. A few of us are moving some of our lesser used 50's to Champion, we figured we would maybe play/team at least there once every other week or so, just to get a change of pace and things. You and everyone else who wants too join us there are welcome to join.
You know, been wondering about the devs intentions/expectations behind this. Testing to see how many people use it?
I'm making the assumption that most people who would be willing to pay money for a transfer have already done so, so are the devs in a "what the hell, let's throw them a bone" mood? Are they testing to see what servers lose the most people?
Chief Hamster of the Fist of Justice / Shadows of Victory
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Rock, rock on Hamster.
As I said, I think it's multi-part.
1) To give an incentive for people to stick around for GR who may have been on the fence due to server limitations and weren't paying for transfers. The costs for this are far outweighed by GR consumptions.
d) To get a feel for server popularity and possible server changes with GR (maybe just in general). Probably more of a hardware standpoint than a "popularity" contest, but who knows.
^o^) A nice little QoL present to combine the two above.
I've already forgotten about most of you
Personally, the best theory I've seen has been that they are testing new functionality to make free transfer tokens available as Vet rewards, and this is one step in the process. That, combined with a nice holiday gesture, is what makes the most sense to me.
I think Voo's reasons make a lot of sense too.
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You know, been wondering about the devs intentions/expectations behind this. Testing to see how many people use it?
I'm making the assumption that most people who would be willing to pay money for a transfer have already done so, so are the devs in a "what the hell, let's throw them a bone" mood? Are they testing to see what servers lose the most people? |
Maybe its just the conspiracy theorist in me, but I think this could be a prelude to server mergers.
To be honest? I actually think they SHOULD merge a few servers. It's just that supergroups are a big factor/question.
Chief Hamster of the Fist of Justice / Shadows of Victory
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Rock, rock on Hamster.
I see your point about SG/VGs. Unless the give the ability to port over a whole base I guess we would lose all that prestige
Maybe they could let the "SuperLeader" move the base with them, and offer up a free rename of the SG if that name is already taken? Wow that would would raise some outcry too.
One big issue that I think could pop up is if you are being force-merged to another server that you already have many characters on. I guess they would have to like say: "Victory is closing, all victory players will be given a free transfer to one of the following servers: "drunk server", "catgurl server", "OMG I can't believe its not Butter server".
I don't see any need to merge servers, personally. I've heard people try to call Victory dead over the years, but they're just not looking. We clearly don't have issues getting teams and Task Forces together. It's the same for the other servers that are considered "small."
Plus, merging servers is seen as a "death knell" for a MMORPG, so it really would be a bad idea in that sense. I also think it wouldn't be a good idea to do this when they're letting out another expansion. It gives the wrong impression (believe it or not, there are doomsayers that are afraid of joining CoX because NCSoft supposedly randomly shuts down their MMOs), and they may want all that space depending on how well GR does.
At any rate, merging servers causes unneeded headaches for players and the devs, and sends a negative impression to many. And the only reason to merge is if populations are too low on any given server, which is an iffy prospect for any player to prove, and is regularly shot down by people playing regularly on all our servers. Given all that, why merge?
Guide: Tanking, Wall of Fire Style (Updated for I19!), and the Four Rules of Tanking
Story Arc: Belated Justice, #88003
Synopsis: Explore the fine line between justice and vengeance as you help a hero of Talos Island bring his friend's murderer to justice.
Grey Pilgrim: Fire/Fire Tanker (50), Victory
Sure maske, I have a storm/sonic defender that I like to play but never do because I prefer my cold psy. He now lives on champ.
Okay, so here's my plan. I participate in the Tanker Tuesdays on Champion when I can, so I already have two tanks there, and I know it's a good server. I had a one hero SG that I was SLOWLY working on that I am going to coalition with Peterbilt when I get the chance. If you want to join this SG, let me know (I don't know if Peterbilt has room in his SG, it sounded full from something he said to me, but he can correct me). I would rather keep it to people I at least somewhat know from Victory, just to keep that spirit going if we're ever on these alts... plus I know I can trust you if we throw some salvage in the bins.
Do keep in mind that I hadn't done anything with this SG just yet, as I was building up some influence SLOWLY with just one hero, as I hadn't found anyone to help me invite my couple of heroes over there. I am, however, willing to work on building the base once we get some funds. I'll probably concentrate on some storage and the invention table first, then move on to whatever we want. Peterbilt already has most of the porters, so if we add anything from there, it might be to the zones that he doesn't have porters to.
Anyway, let me know. Penny and I have discussed joining forces with our few heroes on Champion already, so I thought I would toss it out here to other Victoryites.
Guide: Tanking, Wall of Fire Style (Updated for I19!), and the Four Rules of Tanking
Story Arc: Belated Justice, #88003
Synopsis: Explore the fine line between justice and vengeance as you help a hero of Talos Island bring his friend's murderer to justice.
Grey Pilgrim: Fire/Fire Tanker (50), Victory
If you want to join this SG, let me know (I don't know if Peterbilt has room in his SG, it sounded full from something he said to me, but he can correct me). I would rather keep it to people I at least somewhat know from Victory, just to keep that spirit going if we're ever on these alts... plus I know I can trust you if we throw some salvage in the bins.
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To clear things up, there is plenty of room in my SG and anyone is welcome PROVIDED that you understand it is a Christian themed SG. You don't have to be a Christian, just that your character have some loose connection AND that while you are playing that character, you behave. The SG has attracted several born agains so keep that in mind if you want to join and team. I inherited the SG and promised to try and keep the same spirit of the SG going. (And this might be a popular theme for villains in Rogue and finding the Lord. Just saying.)
Grey was asking, and I may still have this wrong, for me to put a few extra characters in his SG for prestige so he can get a bit of a jump start. I do have a couple slots I can throw his way and we will work out whatever we can once he gets back. (I think he said he would be gone after today for a bit. But I may have gotten that wrong also.)
I am more than willing and happy to coalition with any Victory people and Grey and I will set up his base when we can. That way you can use my teleports, crafting tables, etc. since Blue side is a pain without these. (And I've got porters to everywhere except for Pocket D and Boomtown. (i think))
So that gives you two choices for bases if you come to Champion, Grey's or mine, although Grey's will be a little more open.
Current favs: Champ: Frau Schmeterling-22 MM 50s: NOTW-Blaster, Cat-Girl Commando-corr, Queen of the Dawn-PB, NOTW-Def, Peterbilt-Brute, IcedTNA-Tank, Archilies-scrap, Mann Eater-stalk, Redemptive Soul-toller, Mt Fuji of A-Team-Tank, Hot Stuff Vale-Dom
My MiniCity
I'm still here. I'm planning on being on tonight, but then I will be gone until after New Year's. So I'll see if you're on tonight, Peterbilt.
Guide: Tanking, Wall of Fire Style (Updated for I19!), and the Four Rules of Tanking
Story Arc: Belated Justice, #88003
Synopsis: Explore the fine line between justice and vengeance as you help a hero of Talos Island bring his friend's murderer to justice.
Grey Pilgrim: Fire/Fire Tanker (50), Victory
You don't have to be a Christian, just that your character have some loose connection AND that while you are playing that character, you behave.
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Uh, ... ok. That didn't come out right.
The SG has several non-Christian themed characters already in it and, really, any character is welcome. Most of the character are built around a Christian or God theme, so several of the characters are angels, or warriors of God. (The SG name is Champions of YHWH, so you get the idea.) I would like to keep it that way but it isn't a firm rule. And if you are only bringing one or two characters over, then it is better to have a friendly place to park them then leave them out in the cold.
Also, no one asked but just to be clear, there is no "playing in SG mode" requirement after lvl 25 (or whatever level it is where you start getting diminished influence for SG mode.) As long as there is enough prestige to pay the rent, I'm not going to go on any crazy building projects so I don't need gobs for the base. There is still a long way before we reach the character maximum so no one should worry that I'll kick you from the SG. (I've been part of prestige mills before and I will not run my base like that.)
And by behaving, well, behave like you would in church, or if you were in a PG movie.
Hope that clears things up a bit better.
Current favs: Champ: Frau Schmeterling-22 MM 50s: NOTW-Blaster, Cat-Girl Commando-corr, Queen of the Dawn-PB, NOTW-Def, Peterbilt-Brute, IcedTNA-Tank, Archilies-scrap, Mann Eater-stalk, Redemptive Soul-toller, Mt Fuji of A-Team-Tank, Hot Stuff Vale-Dom
My MiniCity
Coalition set up. Hit up Grey for the SG invite. He needs the bodies.
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Well, not bodies and in ... well, bodies, but members so .... oh, nvmd.
Current favs: Champ: Frau Schmeterling-22 MM 50s: NOTW-Blaster, Cat-Girl Commando-corr, Queen of the Dawn-PB, NOTW-Def, Peterbilt-Brute, IcedTNA-Tank, Archilies-scrap, Mann Eater-stalk, Redemptive Soul-toller, Mt Fuji of A-Team-Tank, Hot Stuff Vale-Dom
My MiniCity
Yeah, I need just a bit more cash before we can add another room and get some bins. I forgot how long it took my solo SG on Victory to get a room that could hold multiple bins and actually have bins in it.
I'll even try to decorate it a bit so it's not too bare.
Guide: Tanking, Wall of Fire Style (Updated for I19!), and the Four Rules of Tanking
Story Arc: Belated Justice, #88003
Synopsis: Explore the fine line between justice and vengeance as you help a hero of Talos Island bring his friend's murderer to justice.
Grey Pilgrim: Fire/Fire Tanker (50), Victory
but you're a fire/fire tank!!!!!
I'm kidding, btw.