Smurphy

Team Special Forces has hit level 20. Relentless/Invincible is no longer high enough. I'll probably start the sky raider TF and run it at +5. I plan on starting the Zombie Army after Special Forces hit 22 and SOs. I'll try to catch up team Zombie to 22 over 2xp weekend. Then I can mix and match as I like. I've purchased 982 level 25 IOs so I can just shoot shoot shoot

I've collected all the money. Hooray! I'm also back at my regular place and able to play lots and lots at a time. Team Special Forces is in the 12-17 Range. I'll probably run the Cap SF a few times to get them all to the same level. Once I get 22-25 ish I'll take the 3 Special Force MMs and SK 3 Zombies at a time and won't play the Zombies together until they all hit 22 or so. So Team Zombie Army might start slow.

The zombies are all made and I'm ready to receive the moneys. Contact me @Smurphy or via a PM here to organize a time if you can't get a hold of me in game.

Top 6
2x500M Plasma
350M Via PM
275M Steel_Golem
270M Stabby_McStabers (300 Champ *.9 = 270)
269M Dirae

269M Influence on Freedom or Virtue.
296M Influence on any other server
200M Infamy on Freedom or Virtue
220M Infamy on any other server

I think I did the math right this time. I've been in transit recently so I haven't been able to collect the monies nor make my guys. I hope to make them later today or at worst over the weekend. I hope to have the money collected by next weekend.

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I contacted Bonkers via PM and I might try and work out another option so I can take Bonkers money as well.

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Exactly. 1,250,000,000 is a good motivator. I want to take that monies.

I edited my other post and added your bid, Stabby.

Did I mention this before?
1,250,000,000 Influence.

*Edited* Just got the new bid in. Replace all the 252s in the paragraph below with 269s. I'll replace the rest of the #s later after its all settled down. If one bid falls through all will drop to 252M at Tacticus Minus

Top 6
2x500M Plasma
350M Via PM
275M Steel_Golem
270M Stabby_McStabers (300 Champ *.9 = 270)
269M Dirae

I contacted Bonkers via PM and I might try and work out another option so I can take Bonkers money as well. I'm going to assume the top 6 will hold at 252M. Of course, feel free to place in a bid and prove me wrong.

Tomorrow I will start collected the money from the top 6 bidders. I'll assume if one or two bidders fall through I'll be able to open up to the peanut gallery or Bonkers or anyone else at "XXXM buy now." All looks good to have both teams hit 50 by the end of February at the latest. I might play them over 2xp weekend too. Team one has some guys hitting 14. I'll be at my good computer soon too. I haven't even been able to use it yet The team is being made Virtue/Villainside. The supergroup may be advertising the public as well. The supergroup is not superteamed nor themed exactly like my 6 Man squad. However, my squad fits in the "wild west Quick and the Dead theme" with the 1 Fire/Kin and 5 Necro/Pain. If you'd like to make a similar toon and join me every now and then you might be able to join up. There is still discussion about opening that SG up.

Don't count yourself out. If one of the top 6 doesn't pay or is no longer interested the top 6 drops to you at 200M and the new top 6 would all pay 200M.

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Ok. Count yourself out. I got word from Bonkers that his 5 bids at 250M still stand. He doesn't mind if some or all of them fail to place.

If anyone wants to get in on the top 6 looks like the minimum bid is 250M

Bidding ends Monday. We'll see how many people are still interested at that point. I'll send some PMs on Sunday afternoon.

Top 6 who would all currently pay 199M.
500M Plasma
350M Via PM
275M Steel_Golem
269M Dirae
252M TacticsMinusTact
251M Bonkers (or maybe up to 5 bids here)

Others:
200M Dumpleberry
199M Via PM
180M Stack
176M Strawberry_Quick
169M Via PM
155M Hell Jumper
120M x 3 Via PM
101.25M Via PM
100M Via PM
90M - Via PM
67.5M - Iridium (unknown server)
50M - Via PM (unknown server)
13.5M - Dr. Robert
2M Falkieri

Just add a "click upper right corner of your screen" before using a power. Its easy. Click upper right, 4 = Venom Grenade. Click lower right, 4. Click, 4. Click 3. Click 2.

That and having actual players come on a few toons each at a time. Usually we have one person lead and be the "aimer" and the rest of us half pay attention and read the web.

Windowed mode.

Looks like the 2nd team is also going for about 200M currently... assuming everyone buys 1.

The first team has just hit level 12 on four of the 6. The other 2 started later. Level 12 is the "game over we win level." We now have 2 Tactical Maneuvers, 2 Maneuvers and about 30-35% defense all, Dual Origins, 2 Venom Grenades, 3 Tar Patches, 2 Spec Ops, 6 Soldiers. It only gets sillier from here. 3 Tactical, 6 Maneuvers anyone? How about 3 Venom Grenades 6 Bile Sprays? Oh... and about 12-20 Achille's Heal Procs. From level 12 it'll be an easy roll to 50.

Level 1-12 are the hardest levels for these teams. Glad I've knocked it out on the first squad. For the second squad I'll be mixing matching. 3 Special Forces MMs + 3 Zombie MMs. Get those 3 to 12 then switch to the other 3. Essentially start the MM squad at level 12 Maybe level 20 for Speed Boost.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...A2DcR6OtRyX1dw

The first 6 are all gone. I'll be starting the 2nd 6 in a week or two. I'll be closing the bidding on Monday, January 5th. At that point I'll be contacting people in the top 6 and trying to get the monies. If someone is no longer interested or doesn't pay the bids by the following weekend or so I will knock down to the next person and I'll throw money back to others as necessary.

I could have some of these bids wrong. Some in the top 6 may no longer be interested or may have bought into the "Buy now 200". Bonkers may be buying from zero to 5. I'm not really sure. If you see any problems with these bids, or would like to change your bid please let me know.

Top 6 who would all currently pay 199M.
500M Plasma
275M Steel_Golem
269M Dirae
251M Bonkers (or maybe up to 5 bids here)
200M Via PM
199M Via PM

Others:
180M Stack
176M Strawberry_Quick
175M Dumpleberry
169M Via PM
155M Hell Jumper
120M x 3 Via PM
101.25M Via PM
100M Via PM
90M - Via PM
67.5M - Iridium (unknown server)
50M - Via PM (unknown server)
13.5M - Dr. Robert
2M Falkieri

252M TacticsMinusTact (Assume no longer wanted)

All 200M buy nows are gone.

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Wait...so if I "Buy it now" at 200, and the other team that is up for bidding ends up going (lowest winning bid) at, say, 175--even though it is a separate and distinct pacting team, I'd still get the difference refunded?

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If you pay me 200M (the Freedom/Virtue Equivalent of course), and if the other bidding ends at 150M then I would pay you back 50M if you ask. You don't have to ask nicely or anything... you just have to remind me I'm not going to go look for you

*EDIT* 1 Spot Left. 5 Purchased. At dinner for a while as of 4:45 eastern.

My bros and I want to get started. We want to do something awesome. We are going to start one of the teams soon.
The first 6 people who pay 200M get a spot on this team. We'll start as soon as we get 6 buyers. I'll level pact any purchaser as soon as we get the money. If the bidding for the other 6 ends up being lower than 200M I can refund to that lower amount. If you don't believe me/believe in my services simply don't pay. If the bidding ends up higher than 200M I won't be changing anything or requiring more pay.

Contact me in here or in game at @Smurphy to pay and get started.

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I still don't get people's "need" for X or Y for this Task Force. I've done it with 1 Brute, 2 Veats 2 Blasters and I've done it with 3 Defenders, 1 Controller and 1 Blaster. I can't imagine any team of 6 competent players that couldn't do it.

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Good luck with getting the universe to bend to your will like that....

Shameless.

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I continue to do pick up Imperious Task Forces, on Invincible, on Virtue and Freedom. Any archetype/level welcome as long as we have enough mentors. No sissies allowed. Everyone required to deal piles of damage. "I'm a healer so I don't attack", "I'm a tank I just taunt" and "I'm a kin so I just speed boost and buff" are not valid excuses.

If you, or anyone else, would like to join one keep an eye out in Freedom Events or VU2008 (9?). I'll be spreading to other servers soon as well. Just today we ran with 1 Tank, 1 Brute, 3 Scrappers and 2 Blasters. The one with 4 Controllers, 2 Dominators and 2 Blasters was outrageously unfair.

We average an hour and a half and 50 deaths. We don't skip content. It's a fun time if you are willing to play aggressively
and don't fear death... er... debt.

*EDIT* Now THAT was shameless advertising

If people want to change their bids or are no longer interested let me know. I would not start these until some time around January 10th. I should still be good for all 12 hitting level 50 by the end of February.

Top 12 who would all currently pay 176M.
500M Plasma
275M Steel_Golem
269M Dirae
252M TacticsMinusTact
251M x 5 Bonkers
199M Via PM
180M Stack
176M Strawberry_Quick

Need to bid: 177M in Freedom/Virtue Influence Equivalent


Others:
175M Dumpleberry
169M Via PM
155M Hell Jumper
120M x 3 Via PM
101.25M Via PM
100M Via PM
90M - Via PM
67.5M - Iridium (unknown server)
50M - Via PM (unknown server)
13.5M - Dr. Robert
2M Falkieri

Ok there is WAY too much money being thrown around. I'm cutting my family into some of the money and we're doing 2 teams of 6. The two teams being the Zombie Horde (1x Kin + 5 Necro/Pain) and the Army of Soldiers (3 Crab + 3 Merc/Dark). Giving my family some of the money will get enough people to play both teams at a pace that should have them at 50 by the end of February, possibly January. So that means the top 12 all pay the 12th place person's amount. That's assuming Bonkers wants to buy 5. I highly encourage you to do so.

Top 12 who would all currently pay 176M.
500M Plasma
275M Steel_Golem
252M TacticsMinusTact
251M x 5 Bonkers
199M Via PM
190M Dirae
180M Stack
176M Strawberry_Quick

Need to bid: 177M in Freedom/Virtue Influence Equivalent


Others:
175M Dumpleberry
169M Via PM
155M Hell Jumper
120M x 3 Via PM
101.25M Via PM
100M Via PM
90M - Via PM
67.5M - Iridium (unknown server)
50M - Via PM (unknown server)
13.5M - Dr. Robert
2M Falkieri

There is no possible way I am turning down that much money in the interest of "fairness". I've talked to my family and cut my bro into the action. If you'd like to pay 5 x 200M (of whatever server/currency) we'd start ya now.

We figure our 3rd team will be 3 Crabs x 3 Merc/Darks. Venom/Tarpatch, Achilles procs and AoEs sound good? My bro and I will be in transit a lot in December but this is a great team to bash with at night. Don't know when we'd hit 50 but I can say it would probably be before the end of January. You want these guys on Virtue or a different server? You want a hero team instead?

The other auction/team is still just fine.

There's no slope. It ends at "in game" verse "not in game." I will update you if I become aware of any changes.

"Greed is good." Gordon Gecko.

I don't need the money? I always need the money. I've got kids to feed.

251M x 5 Bonkers

Top 6)
252M TacticsMinusTact
250M Plasma
190M Dirae
180M Stack
176M Strawberry_Quick
175M Dumpleberry

Need to bid: 176M in Freedom/Virtue Influence Equivalent

Others:
169M Via PM
155M Hell Jumper
150M Steel_Golem
120M x 3 Via PM
101.25M Via PM
100M Via PM
90M - Via PM
67.5M - Iridium (unknown server)
50M - Via PM (unknown server)
13.5M - Dr. Robert
2M Falkieri

Dr. Robert, the odds aren't looking good.

**BREAKING NEWS** A friend just told me he's activating an account. Looks like I've got 6 spots to auction now and a buddy to bash stuff with

51M x 5 Bonkers

Top 6)
250M Plasma
180M Stack
176M Strawberry_Quick
175M Dumpleberry
169M Via PM
155M Hell Jumper

Need to bid: 152M in Freedom/Virtue Influence Equivalent

Others:
151M TacticsMinusTact
150M Steel_Golem
120M x 3 Via PM
101.25M Via PM
100M Via PM
90M - Via PM
67.5M - Iridium (unknown server)
50M - Via PM (unknown server)
13.5M - Dr. Robert
2M Falkieri

Also, I've been asked about "buy it now" type prices.

So uh... how about 300M and I'll start on any server/side for ya Though my free time is semi limited until January.

Honestly, I do not believe that all the bids are legitimate. Also, likely 1 or 2 people may change their minds by January. If that's the case then I will simply disregard bids that are not paid in full within a certain time frame come January. If that occurs a new "5th" place will be established and refunds, if necessary, will be given to winning bidders who paid more than the requisite amount. So, hypothetically, if we had bidders at 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 etc and the bidders of 6 and 7 decided not to pay then the "5th place what you gotta pay amount" would drop from 6 to 4.

Or, I could be wrong to the tune of over a billion Influence/Infamy. What a tragedy.

If someone is not interested in paying come January then we just move on to the next bid down. That is why I'm keeping past bids in the history. A lot can change in a month. I have no intention of closing the bidding until January

251M x 5 Bonkers

Top 5)
250M Plasma
175M Dumpleberry
169M Via PM
155M Hell Jumper

Tied:
151M TacticsMinusTact
151M Strawberry_Quick

Tied for 5th

Need to bid: 152M in Freedom/Virtue Influence Equivalent

Others:
150M Steel_Golem
120M x 3 Via PM
101.25M Via PM
100M Via PM
90M - Via PM
67.5M - Iridium (unknown server)
50M - Via PM (unknown server)
13.5M - Dr. Robert
2M Falkieri