BBQ_Pork

I'm looking for downsides to this idea (with the hopes of tweaking it as neccesary to improve it) and I'm glad that you brought this up.
I don't see a lot of merits farmed this way, since the merits would be accumulated noticably faster by TF's, and especially "speed" TFs. With the actual % chance being adjustable, it would likely be set fairly low. Just high enough that the "too shy to lead" player who prefers support classes (yes, every AT can solo, but some do so slower than others, depending on powersets, build, etc.) can still get in on the Merit action.

I'm not seeing this as a critical change for a serious problem, but hopefully an improvement to the general QoL. Thank you to all who have posted.

Here's a link to the stickied thread right above this one. Should have what you seek.

http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=125818

Day job "They never look up": log off right below a stickied thread.

((Just kidding! ))

Okay. Doesn't sound too bad, especially #2.

If the drop off point in Ouroboros was different than the exit, would we really need a marker for the entrance?

Sounds good.
For an Ad design interface, I'd have it incorporated at the SG/VG registrar.
Format:
1) A SG member with the appropriate permissions could use it, probably anyone with rent-payment permission, since you are spending SG Prestige.
2) The name of the SG would be automaticly entered into the ad.
3) From a drop-down menu, any number of pre-made slogans would be choosable (otherwise, see problem 1)
4) The person who buys the ad would have thier name automaticly listed as the contact name (Otherwise, I see problem 2)
5) Drop-down list of background art for the ad.
6) Choose zone(s) you wish to advertise in, at differing rates. Boomtown should be cheap.
6b) Optional: You could also just have the ad placement be random, much like those sneaker ads that we had briefly.
7) Do you wish to spend <prestige amount> for this ad to run for 2 weeks? [yes][no]

I'm thinking that ad placement could be random, or some other means will be needed to avoid the problem where multiple SG's want the same zone for thier ads.


Problem 1: League of Superguys places ad "Legion of Dudes is stinky!"
Problem 2: @Larry starts a SG named "I'm a loser and I stink, see @Billy for recruitment".

Is it wrong that I sorta see a Darth Vader helmet between two red lightsabers?

Increased drop rates on Purples would benefit everyone who wants Purples. Sure, farmers would see a benefit as they would have more product to sell (or slot), but the increased supply would help anyone else who wanted it. And it's certainly not just farmers who obtain Purples, but anyone who fights high-level foes.

Personally, I don't see drop rates increasing on Purples anytime soon, and certainly not increasing by a very large amount.

What effect does "too much" Prestige in the system have?

Bases get too large too fast and members get lost? Excessive base sizes take up too much server memory?
Please elaborate.

*shrug* Well, there goes my evil plan to get my workshop remodeled for free.

Pretty much "No".

This game has always been very alt-friendly, to the point where it encourages players to roll alts. The EAT's being team-based and team-centric speaks to me that Vets are/were intended to roll new characters and play alongside new players, not to grind to the Max level the raid/PvP until done.

In the past, the answer to this question was "No, some things about your character (Origin, AT and Powersets) should remain static". Although I would have like to change my first L50 from one certain defensive set to one other particular defensive set that didn't exist at the time, better fits his theme and is more suited to my playstyle, I can see why they would make this decision.

Otherwise, I'd just grab whatever solos quickest to L50, then swap to whatever I want to have at that point. I'd go Fire Tank to L32+, then go Stone in the post-Granite levels.

Significantly, as in "Increased from Zero to a Real Number"?
I seem to remember you saying that you had no interest in base building until Rent was removed, with your unhappiness being based on the idea of having to work to maintain a virtual item in a game, as it would decay, in a fashion, if you didn't. Correct me if I'm wrong, of course.

It's kind of a shame, though. I've seen your attention to detail and you seem to have a perfectionist bent. I'd love to see what you could do with a base editor. I'm @BBQ_Pork ingame and if your schedule meshes with my very sporadic one, I'd give you free reign over a redside base on Virtue if you would be interested.

You have at least a reasonable understanding, and you do not have the combination of {Flawed Idea + Angry Rant}.
People who understand the Market can still see flaws in it, but from what I've seen of these forums, they do so in a more civil and logical way than the "burn the markets! RRarrrrr!! Purple my casual warshade!! I should have a full set of PvP IOs 20 minutes after getting PL'ed to L50!!" folks.

(Just to be clear, I have no intention of insulting you or your idea. As you are a reasonable and decent poster and your idea would not, in my mind bring upon total economic ruin.)

My theory that : "Ignorance of the Market= {Bad Ideas + Angry Rant + Lack of good explanation}" still stands.

I Agree with your speculations.
My own speculation based off of your speculation: If we are more knowledgeable about the game, we are more likely to know about how the Hide system works, and thus more likely to use it.

That sounds right. I was talking about a solo mission from a RWZ contact. Lady Grey dies immediately. Never gets a chance to leave the room.

This.

This also.


It seems to me that the more a poster claims to hate the Market, the less actual knowledge they have about it.

Format for a standard "Fix the Market" post.
1) False diagnosis of a problem, complete with incomplete or inaccurate data.
1b) optional: rant. Bonus points: if they feel entitled to a purpled-out (or similar) build 20 minutes after being PL'ed to L50.
2) Idea that would either not accomplish anything, or more commonly, be detrimental to almost all players.
3) Incorrect statement of the likely effects of thier idea.
Bonus points: completely opposite of likely effects.

4) optional: Bonus points: (may be placed anywhere in the post) name-calling, blaming others (marketeers, the Devs, Farmers or the Chinese) for thier percieved poverty and/or "The (Market/CoH/value of Inf/Casual Player) is DOOOOOOMED!" doom post.


5) optional: pre-emptive hostility directed towards anyone who MIGHT post after them and dare to disagree.

6) Very Optional: a second post in the thread, particularly one that politely discusses the idea for it's Pros&Cons in discussion.