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Wow! Just saw this thread David! Congratz!

Mmmmm... I wish I could just set down a few grand to build a killer rig Not in the cards at the moment though.

Don't hold your breath for permanent costume jetpacks though Those take decades to develop.

I plan on holding off for a little bit. Doing some research on my own, I came to the same conclusion as Father Xmas on the nVidia front. Problem is that the 260s are out of stock at NewEgg until the beginning of April anyhow (or maybe just not available at all until then, at the pricepoint / SKU presented). However, I do appreciate the insight on the ATI front, as more options certainly can't hurt.

Thank you all for your feedback and opinions

The latter.

And no, I don't mind getting near the $200 mark, or maybe fudging the barrier a little, at least for S&H.

Hey all,

I've been out of the loop for a bit in regards to video cards. I may start piecing together a new box soon, but I at least am looking for an upgrade to my current GeForce 8800GTS since I have some extra funds coming my way. Although I'm an nVidea fan, I'll give anything a go, as long as the price is somewhere between $100 - $200.

I always liked the Big Oange Head video. Simple but fun.

Firstly: Suggestions & Ideas is over there >>>

Secondly: If people had the option to start out at 50, there's a good possibility that the lower-end game would suffer because of it, due to the lack of population & interest.

Thirdly: What's to do at 50? PvP and a few high-level TFs? Sue, you can always exemp down for lower-end stuff, but for what purpose? To get Influence and Merits for IO enhancements that would be mostly beneficial while leveling a character?

Actually, if you can tell me what the benefit of having a max-level toon is, I might be more inclined to agree. I just can't see the benefit.

Addendum: gold farmers hurt the game, it's true. But beating them to the punch in regards to NCSoft monetizing the problem with such a theoretical service is tantamount to saying "You can't cut my arm off! I'm going to do it myself!" Without the long-term appeal of leveling a character, there's little reason for many to play... especially if NCSoft starts encouraging the practice themselves. Why would anyone subscribe for months at a time when they can just get max level characters at the drop of a hat?

Great read

During the filming of the zombie dance video, things turned tragically for the worst when craft services forgot to serve brains for the extras.

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<Salutes>

Congrats on the new job Niv, and best of luck to you

<Wonders who will pick up the torch>

(Odd, no new positions at Paragon Studios, so they either have someone or haven't posted the opening yet...)

<Cracks an eye>

<Smiles and waves>

<Returns to pre-GR nap>

It will probably happen before I start playing again

<Reads more>

NM, it already has happened

"Free Fire Zone" means that you're "free" to "fire" off as many insps as you want

OP is correct. His OP is full of QQ. But not really full of any quantifiable data. What did you all expect?