So if you suddenly had half a Billion $
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Posted on: 2012-03-29 16:38 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
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I suspect you guess wrong.|
Originally Posted by Lothic
My guess is that if they could show that virtually every time someone wins a lottery it turns out horribly bad for them they would be stopped regardless of how much "good" the lottery was doing.
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But it doesn't turn out terribly for most of them, anyway.
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Right, since they CAN'T prove that every winner get's hurt by lotteries then they probably WON'T stop them anytime soon.|
Originally Posted by ThatGuyThere
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This is EXACTLY what I guessed about this.
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If I won... I'd add the following into City of Heroes...
Graphical overhall yes again 
(Hey I'd have a computer that could run the best rather then struggles with the worst for a change.) additionally hold a monthly contest to win a new top of the line gaming rig.. event would be based upon Character Concepts and background and be revolving to a different server every month as well as a different time periods.
Climbing. We would be able to climb walls and ceilings.
All caves would get a revamp. No more knocking mobs through cavern walls. No more donut room and cramped caverns.
Lighter/brighter/colorful maps. I love DA.. just wish the overall effect was brighter and less wall of blackness can't see two feet in front of me and then realize that I'm pressed up against a dark building in a dark background... I want DA to look like its screen shots. That visual eye popping color that stands out from the darkness around it. I find with adjusting my gamma its a very fine like between.. can not see a thing and everything looks washed out.
Minimal Graphic option.. yes the option to turn off buff graphical visuals that do not belong to you. The game can get so busy graphically that you just can't see anything. Added to that.. ignore custom color option (ie always display default colors) very important when someone decides to color their Sonic Bubble bright pink...
The Buff bar in the team window... shut off all buffs that do not belong to you. (really hate seeing that go across the screen)
Adding a Gamma correction icon thingy.. so that gamma can be adjusted to how the game should appear to everyone. (again that washed out look, or so dark you can't see a darn thing.. knowing how the devs meant something to be seen would be helpful in what was their intentions verse my settings)
and then I'd let the devs go crazy with whatever they think would make me money and keep them employed cause I'd own the company...
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I would quit looking for a job, buy a modest house and live off the interest while I sit around and play video games all day every day. The bulk of that money would never be touched in my lifetime.|
Originally Posted by SerialBeggar
So if you suddenly had half a Billion $
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Basically what I'm doing now, only with a house of my own and without the depression that comes from being unemployed and guilt that comes from playing video games when I should be looking for more jobs. -_-
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8 years ago that was me. Unless your game time is actually keeping you from job hunting it is a very worthwhile diversion because there is no way to hunt 24x7 and hunting is very discouraging.|
Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man
I would quit looking for a job, buy a modest house and live off the interest while I sit around and play video games all day every day. The bulk of that money would never be touched in my lifetime.
Basically what I'm doing now, only with a house of my own and without the depression that comes from being unemployed and guilt that comes from playing video games when I should be looking for more jobs. -_- |
I hope you find something soon.
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This is like having Ra's Al Ghul show up at your birthday party.
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The NY Lottery website is showing Mega Millions at $640 Million now.|
Originally Posted by VoodooGirl
According to CNN it might swell up to $640 million tonight.
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As for what I'd do:
1) I'd start by being mum about it until I've done some research. None of this dancing in the streets and being a spectacle. Unfortunately, with this big a prize, it's unlikely that I could wait out the interest of the general population. In fact, it would only fuel the suspense.
2) Check with a lawyer on if I can possibly claim the prize without revealing myself. I really don't want to be a big target. Yeah, I know that'd probably be a "no" because the Lottery Officials can't let this PR opportunity go out with dud. Still, I'd at least have the lawyer press the Officials to not release my name and address (or even neighborhood name), and maybe allow me to be in disguise during the press conference.
3) Check with an accountant to see how I can protect the monies. Trusts have been bandied about, but I don't have any knowledge of how they work, so I'll need to learn.
I have a fair grasp on investing, so I can probably manage some of the money by myself. 4) Depending on how much the Lottery Officials will insist that I reveal about myself, I may arrange for my immediate family to be somewhere else for the next month or so just before revealing myself. That is, move them and myself out of our current abodes. If necessary, we may have to abandon our homes.
Yes, this may sound extreme, but once I have the monies, we will probably be upgrading our living arrangements anyway. Plus having some paranoia is healthy. 
5) Once things are settled, I'd quit my job and spend some time finding a nicer place to live, probably in a different state. This will, of course, have a nice room for my computer. At the moment, I don't envision buying a new computer just yet because my current one is still doing ok. I'd definitely get new furniture, so I can be comfortable with the extra playtime.
6) I do agree with the popular sentiment to sponsor some Player Summits to other parts of the world with most of Paragon Studios attending. Of course, I'd defer to Black Pebble to decide when these would occur to ensure there is enough worthy news to present at these outings. In conjunction to the Summit, I'd also sponsor a contest for maybe 2-3 dozen players to be flown out to these Summit locations too, so we can have a decent international meet-and-greet.
7) I'd sponsor a 1-month VIP upgrade sweepstakes for Free and Premium players. The players would have to submit a sweepstakes entry via the forum. I hope this would be a subtle encouragement for more players to participate in the forums.
Maybe have this happen on a bi-monthly schedule for a couple of dozen winners each. 8) I'd sponsor an annual sweepstakes with a couple of dozen moderately to high end gaming rigs as prizes available to only to VIPs who have subscribed fully during the previous year. Maybe have a tie in with a computer magazine for one of their "dream builds" issues.
That's all I can think of right now.
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I've already been thinking about doing this, and if I won the lottery I'd pull the trigger on it for sure. I would buy a new gaming rig, completely decked out. Then, I would take my current rig, reinstall Windows XP on it, and use it for CoH and other older games. CoH just doesn't like my current combination of Windows 7 and SB Audigy sound card.
Oh, and I'd also be playing from the deck of my new yacht, of course.
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I would buy one hundred million super packs and then hope one of them has the Black Wolf.|
Originally Posted by SerialBeggar
The Mega Millions Lottery is up to $540 million (as of now) for Friday's drawing. So how would you enhance your COH experience if you win?
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Also, I would quit working so I could play more. I'd probably also want to upgrade my gaming system a little:
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I'd give you my black wold if I could. *sigh* 39-44 packs bought (24 with points, the rest with Paragon Reward Points, I really was hoping for a catalyst instead of that Black Wolf. :/)|
Originally Posted by Arcanaville
I would buy one hundred million super packs and then hope one of them has the Black Wolf.
Also, I would quit working so I could play more. I'd probably also want to upgrade my gaming system a little: |
I'd help friends and family first, then I'd go back to the other thread about new powers versus new animations and wonder just how much I'd have to invest in PS to give MA and StJ a whole list of alternate animations.
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Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man
I would quit looking for a job, buy a modest house and live off the interest while I sit around and play video games all day every day. The bulk of that money would never be touched in my lifetime.
Basically what I'm doing now, only with a house of my own and without the depression that comes from being unemployed and guilt that comes from playing video games when I should be looking for more jobs. -_- |
I think I'ld also see how much it would cost to buy the rights to Tachyon and pay Bruce Campbell to do the voice acting again for Tachyon 2: Alien Armada.
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1. It said I had already applied for all the current positions.
2. This doesn't need to be a public conversation
3. You get motion sick real easy you would need a tiny trash can to puke in while you played.
I'd like to see what I could do to have official game comics done again, even if it involved making my own comic company and begging. (for non-game stuff, probably open a hobby bookstore, donate to various charities, like stopping human trafficking, violence against women, etc, get my sister the best possible treatment for her back, same with my grandma for her lungs, get a house with a lego room, dangit, and a playmobil room for good measure, and set up some scholarships. I'm in university right now and it was horrifying hearing how a fellow student might have to drop out completely because her loans got messed up and there'd be no way for her to continue to attend)
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2. This doesn't need to be a public conversation |
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Originally Posted by MisterMagpie
I'd like to see what I could do to have official game comics done again, even if it involved making my own comic company and begging.
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I miss the War Watch/Apex/Horus comics.
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Originally Posted by LISAR
Oh man that would be awesome. Yes let the winner do that! Free comics for V.I.P.s! |
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I think the thing I would do after all the "Clearing of debt" and "setting things up for financial security" stuff is offer Paragon Studios the salaries for an additional character artist, programmer and animator so that all of the costume parts and powers I wanted would be made a reality.
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From what I've read up on. The only way to claim lottery prizes anonymously is to set up and establish a trust and then have said trust claim the prize on your behalf.
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Originally Posted by SerialBeggar
2) Check with a lawyer on if I can possibly claim the prize without revealing myself. I really don't want to be a big target. Yeah, I know that'd probably be a "no" because the Lottery Officials can't let this PR opportunity go out with dud. Still, I'd at least have the lawyer press the Officials to not release my name and address (or even neighborhood name), and maybe allow me to be in disguise during the press conference. |
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Originally Posted by Arcanaville
I would buy one hundred million super packs and then hope one of them has the Black Wolf.
Also, I would quit working so I could play more. I'd probably also want to upgrade my gaming system a little: |
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Please, God, let it be a COH player.
I just checked my numbers and confirmed that I am still a loser
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This was the topic of discussion all day at work.
In no particular order, the things I would do:
- Pay off debts for myself and family members.
- Establishing savings for my nephews and niece so they can attend college.
- Instant retirement for my parents.
- Disappear.
But to address your idea that they will never actually stop lotteries like this I happen to agree with you, precisely because there are examples of lottery winners who can handle it -without- going crazy.
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