hogunner wrote: Two things: 1) Once again that is an assumption, which is fine but please don't treat it as fact. 2) How does them patching it have anything to do with what they have planned for the rest of the event? Even if they did "emergency" patch it because a few people were leveling too quickly, it could be because they wanted a smoother reward arc as the event heads toward completion. This in no way proves or even hints at what they have planned next...ie. another assumption and one I don't agree with.
hogunner wrote: Of course it is; it's competing with anything else that might take up a players time; that's not just other games but hobbies and work and sleep, etc., etc. I'm not sure what the point of that comment is? That they better not do anything to upset you because you'll quit playing? Well...um...yeah that's what can happen but they're also not making this game just for you, they have to consider the larger picture, a picture you and I aren't privy to.
hogunner wrote: I'm sorry if I appear to be coming down on you but I don't think things are as bad as you're making them out to be; throwing assumptions around like they're facts is just in no way helpful. Come back and see me at the end of the tournament and if MPQ's goal was to screw over their players, then I'll eat crow and quit the game with you but I really don't think that's the case.
Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: Two things: 1) Once again that is an assumption, which is fine but please don't treat it as fact. 2) How does them patching it have anything to do with what they have planned for the rest of the event? Even if they did "emergency" patch it because a few people were leveling too quickly, it could be because they wanted a smoother reward arc as the event heads toward completion. This in no way proves or even hints at what they have planned next...ie. another assumption and one I don't agree with. If they wanted to smooth over the reward progress arc they wouldn't have made it 0 for a large swath of their players for 2 whole days. I've been around the block a few times as a gamer and as a software developer. It goes a little like this: "Well THAT was a bad idea, better not do that again." hogunner wrote: Of course it is; it's competing with anything else that might take up a players time; that's not just other games but hobbies and work and sleep, etc., etc. I'm not sure what the point of that comment is? That they better not do anything to upset you because you'll quit playing? Well...um...yeah that's what can happen but they're also not making this game just for you, they have to consider the larger picture, a picture you and I aren't privy to. The point was, I've got better things to do than be jerked around. One thing I really hate is false hopes. Nerf my covers, fine whatever, I'll find something new that works. Unexpected downtime, sure I'll get upset but I'll forgive and forget if things improve. Dangle a carrot in front of my face and then snatch it away? That gets a hearty "screw you" from me. hogunner wrote: I'm sorry if I appear to be coming down on you but I don't think things are as bad as you're making them out to be; throwing assumptions around like they're facts is just in no way helpful. Come back and see me at the end of the tournament and if MPQ's goal was to screw over their players, then I'll eat crow and quit the game with you but I really don't think that's the case. Actually you sound incredibly naive to me. Sorry if that sounded harsh.
Bombul wrote: I think the fairest thing to say is, it's not fair to expect to play a game of this quality for free. I would say the same for Plants VS Zombies 2, which I actually managed to complete all stars for free, and felt guilty about.
Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: Two things: 1) Once again that is an assumption, which is fine but please don't treat it as fact. 2) How does them patching it have anything to do with what they have planned for the rest of the event? Even if they did "emergency" patch it because a few people were leveling too quickly, it could be because they wanted a smoother reward arc as the event heads toward completion. This in no way proves or even hints at what they have planned next...ie. another assumption and one I don't agree with. If they wanted to smooth over the reward progress arc they wouldn't have made it 0 for a large swath of their players for 2 whole days. I've been around the block a few times as a gamer and as a software developer. It goes a little like this: "Well THAT was a bad idea, better not do that again."
Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: Of course it is; it's competing with anything else that might take up a players time; that's not just other games but hobbies and work and sleep, etc., etc. I'm not sure what the point of that comment is? That they better not do anything to upset you because you'll quit playing? Well...um...yeah that's what can happen but they're also not making this game just for you, they have to consider the larger picture, a picture you and I aren't privy to. The point was, I've got better things to do than be jerked around. One thing I really hate is false hopes. Nerf my covers, fine whatever, I'll find something new that works. Unexpected downtime, sure I'll get upset but I'll forgive and forget if things improve. Dangle a carrot in front of my face and then snatch it away? That gets a hearty "screw you" from me.
Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: I'm sorry if I appear to be coming down on you but I don't think things are as bad as you're making them out to be; throwing assumptions around like they're facts is just in no way helpful. Come back and see me at the end of the tournament and if MPQ's goal was to screw over their players, then I'll eat crow and quit the game with you but I really don't think that's the case. Actually you sound incredibly naive to me. Sorry if that sounded harsh.
hogunner wrote: Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: Two things: 1) Once again that is an assumption, which is fine but please don't treat it as fact. 2) How does them patching it have anything to do with what they have planned for the rest of the event? Even if they did "emergency" patch it because a few people were leveling too quickly, it could be because they wanted a smoother reward arc as the event heads toward completion. This in no way proves or even hints at what they have planned next...ie. another assumption and one I don't agree with. If they wanted to smooth over the reward progress arc they wouldn't have made it 0 for a large swath of their players for 2 whole days. I've been around the block a few times as a gamer and as a software developer. It goes a little like this: "Well THAT was a bad idea, better not do that again." Look you seem to be getting more upset and that's not my intention so I apologize if I've upset you; I'm simply pointing out that, to me, you seem to be taking a very narrow and assumptive view on this; if you disagree, ok that's fine but we'll have to agree to disagree on this, your main point. Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: Of course it is; it's competing with anything else that might take up a players time; that's not just other games but hobbies and work and sleep, etc., etc. I'm not sure what the point of that comment is? That they better not do anything to upset you because you'll quit playing? Well...um...yeah that's what can happen but they're also not making this game just for you, they have to consider the larger picture, a picture you and I aren't privy to. The point was, I've got better things to do than be jerked around. One thing I really hate is false hopes. Nerf my covers, fine whatever, I'll find something new that works. Unexpected downtime, sure I'll get upset but I'll forgive and forget if things improve. Dangle a carrot in front of my face and then snatch it away? That gets a hearty "screw you" from me. If they did this on the very last day of the tournament or even the very last map change of the tournament, I might be inclined to agree with you that they "snatch[ed] it away" but it isn't and they didn't. There's still 5-1/2 days (5-1/2!) left in the tournament which means at least 2-3 major map refreshes and 2-3 minor map refreshes (if things continue they way they have). You seem to be completely ignoring this and I'm not sure exactly why? The tournament isn't even half over, lol. Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: I'm sorry if I appear to be coming down on you but I don't think things are as bad as you're making them out to be; throwing assumptions around like they're facts is just in no way helpful. Come back and see me at the end of the tournament and if MPQ's goal was to screw over their players, then I'll eat crow and quit the game with you but I really don't think that's the case. Actually you sound incredibly naive to me. Sorry if that sounded harsh. If you want to resort to petty insults, we'll I think that just shows the weakness of your argument and your character but that's your right and perhaps I am; I guess time will tell.
johangsl wrote: Come on guys, this are peaceful forums. Just get some money into the game after all we are enjoying it as much as any AAA game.
hogunner wrote: Look you seem to be getting more upset and that's not my intention so I apologize if I've upset you; I'm simply pointing out that, to me, you seem to be taking a very narrow and assumptive view on this; if you disagree, ok that's fine but we'll have to agree to disagree on this, your main point.
hogunner wrote: If they did this on the very last day of the tournament or even the very last map change of the tournament, I might be inclined to agree with you that they "snatch[ed] it away" but it isn't and they didn't. There's still 5-1/2 days (5-1/2!) left in the tournament which means at least 2-3 major map refreshes and 2-3 minor map refreshes (if things continue they way they have). You seem to be completely ignoring this and I'm not sure exactly why? The tournament isn't even half over, lol.
hogunner wrote: If you want to resort to petty insults, we'll I think that just shows the weakness of your argument and your character but that's your right and perhaps I am; I guess time will tell.
Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: If you want to resort to petty insults, we'll I think that just shows the weakness of your argument and your character but that's your right and perhaps I am; I guess time will tell. I'm sorry, I thought were were being condescending to each other. If you don't like being on the receiving end maybe you shouldn't be on the dishing end either. You're doing it again here but on the off chance you're bad at interacting with people and just want a conversation, I'll take the high road here.
hogunner wrote: Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: If you want to resort to petty insults, we'll I think that just shows the weakness of your argument and your character but that's your right and perhaps I am; I guess time will tell. I'm sorry, I thought were were being condescending to each other. If you don't like being on the receiving end maybe you shouldn't be on the dishing end either. You're doing it again here but on the off chance you're bad at interacting with people and just want a conversation, I'll take the high road here. I was being condescending? That's not really in my nature so I think you might be personifying a bit as I've interacted with pretty much everyone on this forum and you're the first I've heard of that's taken offense at anything I've said. Also, for what it's worth, insulting someone twice in a row isn't really taking the "high road", just fyi. lol
Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: Ranzera wrote: hogunner wrote: If you want to resort to petty insults, we'll I think that just shows the weakness of your argument and your character but that's your right and perhaps I am; I guess time will tell. I'm sorry, I thought were were being condescending to each other. If you don't like being on the receiving end maybe you shouldn't be on the dishing end either. You're doing it again here but on the off chance you're bad at interacting with people and just want a conversation, I'll take the high road here. I was being condescending? That's not really in my nature so I think you might be personifying a bit as I've interacted with pretty much everyone on this forum and you're the first I've heard of that's taken offense at anything I've said. Also, for what it's worth, insulting someone twice in a row isn't really taking the "high road", just fyi. lol Yes, you said you were "coming down on me" or something to that effect, which implies a position of authority over and that you were punishing me. If that's not being condescending I'm not sure what is lol.
Everly wrote: I hate to interrupt, but a couple new missions just appeared in the Iso-8 tournament. One leads to the next, but they aren't repeatable. Some nice red Iso is rewarded for them though and for some reason my Stolen Goods mission is now active again as a first play for 30 Red Iso.
The Ladder wrote: Everly wrote: I hate to interrupt, but a couple new missions just appeared in the Iso-8 tournament. One leads to the next, but they aren't repeatable. Some nice red Iso is rewarded for them though and for some reason my Stolen Goods mission is now active again as a first play for 30 Red Iso. Really nice red iso for two easy battles. Got a pink spidey card as well, so even happier don't necessarily have to grind to 3000 now
hogunner wrote: The Ladder wrote: Everly wrote: I hate to interrupt, but a couple new missions just appeared in the Iso-8 tournament. One leads to the next, but they aren't repeatable. Some nice red Iso is rewarded for them though and for some reason my Stolen Goods mission is now active again as a first play for 30 Red Iso. Really nice red iso for two easy battles. Got a pink spidey card as well, so even happier don't necessarily have to grind to 3000 now I saw that one but got a one star token instead which gave me a Venom I can't use. So 100 iso lol. Oh we'll.