Friday with Means - March 6th, 2009

[SoldiTwo]

Again and again.... server population issue.

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1 - New engine release date
2 - Marketing strategy and investment plans for getting more clients.

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cheers, and thank you for keeping us up-to-date.

My 3.
Make AO international friendly:
1)
Move all text references into text.mdb

3)
make a new folder: cd_image\text\languages

4)
into this new folder you make an english folder and put all old stuff from ao\cd_image\text into it

5)
remove all files in cd_image\text from the checksum routines so that users can translate them themselfs if funcom can't/won't do it.

Now you let the AO launcher scan cd_image\text\languages for languages and make a pulldown menu for the user to choose which language he would like.

6)
Text Id's used by AO that aren't found in a translated text file use the original from the english (funcom version) folder.

well - something like that would be really cool.

[SSK]

Stop lying to yourself. AO has never required "Skill" to PvP, it was all completely about what items you get.

Not items, but if you play lovechild of the month

[Mastablasta]

*sigh* at the bitches hating on newbies I spend too little time in newbie land, and I have not the energy or time to help newbies with all their demands lvl up to +++ So few newbies have what it takes. Most just want to get it all served on a silver plate. I still answer any questions asked truthfully when running around on newbieland. Or the few times I have OOC or whatever open.

But, as I've said in so many other threads, the current AO community is largely made up of egotistical wimps whose only purpose is to spread hate and chaos around them while climbing to the top.

[Phargus]

the current AO community is largely made up of egotistical wimps whose only purpose is to spread hate and chaos around them while climbing to the top.

Gj on showing the friendly attitude Means was asking for ^^

[Mastablasta]

Gj on showing the friendly attitude Means was asking for ^^

Lots of it. Just not towards those who are in the way of beneficial changes.

[Sama]

***snip***
So some clarity on the Perk Reset NPC.
1. I use it. Cost: Free / Lock Out:48 hours
2a. I want to reset with in 48 hours. Cost 20mil / Lock Out: Reset to 48 hours
or
2b. I wait the 48hours and it is free to use again?

Is this how it will work? I mean we just wait 48 hours every time and it is free every use. But if we are must have now it is 20mil everytime you use it and the lock out has not expired.

Thanks for the update.

read my mind. Is it i use it once and it free and if i want to use it again in under 48 hours it would cost 20m. Or is first free and every other use is 20m. It seems it will be free every 48 hrs, but i can see how there is some confusion. Can't wait to see it in game great work means...

[Farlath]

*sigh* at the bitches hating on newbies I spend too little time in newbie land, and I have not the energy or time to help newbies with all their demands lvl up to +++ So few newbies have what it takes. Most just want to get it all served on a silver plate. I still answer any questions asked truthfully when running around on newbieland. Or the few times I have OOC or whatever open.

But, as I've said in so many other threads, the current AO community is largely made up of egotistical wimps whose only purpose is to spread hate and chaos around them while climbing to the top.

and thus speaketh the king of the heap.

perk reset npc = good!
now where's my full ipr? Plx? I'm begging here! I'll send you naked pictures if you do it! ... on second though, i'm a fat guy, so i'll send you naked pictures if you don't! You've been warned!

[MachSchau]

...As they snuck out early there is still a chance specifics of these weapons will be adjusted...I can already hear the "nerf" cries starting...but at least we'll be sure to get significant feedback on the relative power on these weapons from the players that have them. They will of course have a significantly higher chance of dropping in the 12-man when we get a chance to patch it out...

Are you saying the 12 man instance will have better drop rates for beast weapons or upgrades?

[Klodovik]

To the one particularly uncharitable person I met while on a low account this week:

"You didn't fall...you were pushed!"

So...

We have to think twice now, when some random newb starts with "credz plx" cries and numerous trade requests?

[Wrangeline]

Are you saying the 12 man instance will have better drop rates for beast weapons or upgrades?

The upgrades.

[shadowgod]

Gj on showing the friendly attitude Means was asking for ^^

one must first understand and accept the truth, before any resolution can be made. such as you proving masta's point

[Mekh]

#2
Perk reset NPC... Excellent implementation.

#3
NCU window.... Soldiers with TMS is one thing, a Doc with GTH running is another.

To the one particularly uncharitable person I met while on a low account this week:
"You didn't fall...you were pushed!"

Priceless!!!
Details pl0x....

So...
We have to think twice now, when some random newb starts with "credz plx" cries and numerous trade requests?

Nope... Only when dealing with CI/CM requests, as those should be passed out instantly to anyone asking, even if said person haven't made sure to have enough NCU first....

[Shonta]

Can this week be "Be kind to n00bs week!". We did an experiment this week where each of the devs would make a new character and try to get help..and god forbid...an invite to an organization. I think the most diplomatic way of describing the outcome would be to say there were "mixed results". AO is a very complicated game...please try to remember how it felt when you first started out and try to extend some kindness to these people...Rubi-Ka is a dangerous complicated place...a little help goes a very long way.

To the one particularly uncharitable person I met while on a low account this week:

"You didn't fall...you were pushed!"

So I wasn't just imagining the increase number of "new" and "returning" players..

How many not noobs did I help on my various accounts now I wonder...

[Kaylinne]

*sigh* at the bitches hating on newbies I spend too little time in newbie land, and I have not the energy or time to help newbies with all their demands lvl up to +++ So few newbies have what it takes. Most just want to get it all served on a silver plate. I still answer any questions asked truthfully when running around on newbieland. Or the few times I have OOC or whatever open.

But, as I've said in so many other threads, the current AO community is largely made up of egotistical wimps whose only purpose is to spread hate and chaos around them while climbing to the top.

I dont know what you are talking about.

You are the one suggesting that OOC should be switched off, therefore cutting off any possible connection with new players.

You are the one calling everyone around retards, gimps and whatnot; therefore as veteran making impression on any new player of being hostile and offensive person.

You are looking on entire world with scorn and acting like none is good enough to play your precious game.

You are just the example of hostile and unfriendly community any new player meets in AO, I dont understand how can you have a nerve to even post something on the subject.

[Gatess]

Again and again.... server population issue.

A little help goes a very long way, but....

When most (i estimate 70%-80%) of the active players have a lvl 220 toon, and almost no legitimate leveling happening these days, being nice is something that will be soon, completly gone.

If you're level 70 on your main, you will have a fresh memory of how hard it was at the beginning... however, if you have 3 220's, 2 of them were org-pocketed all the way trough, you tend to get a arrogant attitude regarding newbs.

What i really hope for Friday with Means, each friday is:

1 - New engine release date
2 - Marketing strategy and investment plans for getting more clients.

I predict that with the rise of the server population:

1 - My complaints would suddenly vanish into thin air
2 - Less drama since now we know each other by names and alts on each server, but with more people we won't
3 - A happier Means with a better income
4 - Finally being able to check LFT for cybor partners again

cheers, and thank you for keeping us up-to-date.

Still regarding this subject:

Please, please and mean PLEASE put the perk-reset NPC in places like RGA or FE in OA, we don't need another reason to drag our "high levels" to places where the newbies can't find them and wrongly conclude that "the game is empty", when in fact, there are still a lot of players, but they're on teh drugs (e.g Xan-ax).

In fact, i would really love more, and more reasons to get 220's back to Rubi-ka, where the new players start, where the game actually begun. Open new bars, make SL statues near basic shops, you name it... we need more.

[shadowgod]

I dont know what you are talking about.

You are the one suggesting that OOC should be switched off, therefore cutting off any possible connection with new players.

You are the one calling everyone around retards, gimps and whatnot; therefore as veteran making impression on any new player of being hostile and offensive person.

You are looking on entire world with scorn and acting like none is good enough to play your precious game.

You are just the example of hostile and unfriendly community any new player meets in AO, I dont understand how can you have a nerve to even post something on the subject.

cause clearly, you and the people you claim hes critisizing, are helping alot more than he is, by example of such a constructive and help to the newbies, post.

[egadsrk2]

Spies! Spies everywhere.

My day isnt complete until I've spat on a TL1 froob. What if I accidentially hock a loogey at my beloved Game Director?

I think its fantastic that your team is personally checking it out, rather than relying on automatically collected data. Theres a lot less humans in AO than there are in use accounts, at any given point in time. Heck. Its 3am on a Saturday morning, and I'd consider myself AFK right now, or more accurately idle - given that I'm sitting directly in front of a keyboard and all....

6 In game logins, an AORC connection, and 5 bots. Do I count as the 8 accounts in use? Or as one person by IP?

[Ekarona]

Still regarding this subject:

Please, please and mean PLEASE put the perk-reset NPC in places like RGA or FE in OA, we don't need another reason to drag our "high levels" to places where the newbies can't find them and wrongly conclude that "the game is empty", when in fact, there are still a lot of players, but they're on teh drugs (e.g Xan-ax).

In fact, i would really love more, and more reasons to get 220's back to Rubi-ka, where the new players start, where the game actually begun. Open new bars, make SL statues near basic shops, you name it... we need more.

I dunno atleast on RK2 quite large amount of high-level population hangs around in bore/nl, just cause their are smaller and much handier zones. Grid, jobe whomp, access to ICC and so on very thightly packed compared to rome and other omni cities where distances are long and layout isn't quite as clear. Just personal note...

I'm 220 eng and I don't care to make some 50 or 100QL implant which anyone high-level could do. I maybe bit rude sometimes, but most of times I just pretend to be afk and wait them to run away... Other thing is even if they say "hi" they could also state what they want...
But who cares about me, I'm just bored, mean and bastard...

[Gatess]

I dunno atleast on RK2 quite large amount of high-level population hangs around in bore/nl, just cause their are smaller and much handier zones. Grid, jobe whomp, access to ICC and so on very thightly packed compared to rome and other omni cities where distances are long and layout isn't quite as clear. Just personal note...

(...) ...

Yes, Bor in Rk1 still gathers a small crowd.

I don't have FC's statistics to prove it, but i bet a lot of new players quit AO in the subway levels when they need to get a hang on the implants and basic laddering system, and the faction-subways are in Rome Blue / West Athens. A new player "could" easily go to Borealis, provided someone would point the way in a effective way (and i don't mean word-of-mouth here).

[Mastablasta]

I dont know what you are talking about.

You are the one suggesting that OOC should be switched off, therefore cutting off any possible connection with new players.

You are the one calling everyone around retards, gimps and whatnot; therefore as veteran making impression on any new player of being hostile and offensive person.

You are looking on entire world with scorn and acting like none is good enough to play your precious game.

You are just the example of hostile and unfriendly community any new player meets in AO, I dont understand how can you have a nerve to even post something on the subject.

You don't?

Firstly, since OOC is not at present a very useful helphotline for newbies, it apparently being full of creditspammers, and on top of that porn discussion and so on. Ergo, it's outlived it's usefulness and a new tool is needed.

No, I'm not calling everyone that. Only those who feel hurt by it. And, if you feel it's not retarded to basically throw away everything the game is built on and then whine about it, then please tell me what you feel it is. I'm sure we both agree on people being retarded in this regard.

No I'm not, I'm a rather optimistic person really. I'm only looking upon those retarded whiners who sit and do nothing but whine about this and that, when it's ALL THEIR OWN FAULT. Yes, their own fault. There is almost NOTHING to whine about if you would only stop being a retarded solo monkey and work towards a strong community. But, apparently everyone refuses that. It's how the game used to be, before zergbots made it possible for any old fool to just wander up and get endgame raids without any skill in social abilities, gameplay or otherwise.
Everyone's good enough to play it, as soon as they get over the initial hurdle of stupidity that makes them go MEMEMEMEMEME.

And no, I'm not. Because new players are 99% likely to be froobs, and as such the only thing they would ever see of me is helpful suggestions in chat channels as I try to guide them on their way out of newbie land.

So, when you and the rest of the community stop being hostile towards everyone because YOU fail at the game, then I will stop flaming you for being retarded. Until then, not a chance.