Tyger42

Okay, others have offered good tips. Now I need to ask...what's the big hurry? This isn't one of those games where the fun doesn't start until the level cap...

Which is completely different from what it used to mean. Though, the other meaning has been fixed, hasn't it?

Basically it refers to killing large numbers of the same types of mobs over and over again. Either for badge credit or xp.

As long as you're not saying you're a Kheldian but altering Kheldian lore, then where's the problem? Anyone who says there's a problem is wrong. When the game doesn't offer you the tools to directly create your concept, work within the tools to get as close as possible. Sometimes Kheldian fits the bill.

What's okay? As far as the rules are concerned, no foul language is. It's a violation of TOS, period. And trying to use roleplaying as an excuse to violate the rules is just an insult to the rest of us real RPers out there. You agreed to the rules, RP within them. It's kind of like people who use the excuse "I'm playing a villain!" to scam, KS, etc people. There's a difference between RPing a jerk and BEING a jerk.

That being said, in private communication channels with your friends and/or SG-mates who are all okay with foul language, knock yourself out. Just understand that if someone DOES get offended, they can report you and you will receive a warning ( Or suspension if you've had multiple warnings already )

But, being a villain/rogue doesn't automatically mean you're a potty-mouth.



Don't even start that. Yes, there's a filter. Same as in most every other MMO out there. It has zero impact on the profanity rules in those games, why would anyone think this one would be any different? The filter is there to catch "slips" or to have the option of blocking seeing those who do choose to ignore the rules. The fact that it's optional, however, is irrelevant. It's imperfect and catches completely innocent words/phrases, so there's the option to turn it off. Turning it off does not mean that the person wants to see kids swearing enough to make a sailor blush, though.

Heh, you got a nice deal there. Collector's bundle City of Villains by what you described. Considering it comes with a free month, you come out ahead. Heck, if you decide to stick around and they have more at that rate, I'd recommend grabbing them up. You can apply the codes for the free months.

Well, it is a six year old game and one that was made with an attempt to not over-tax systems that were 'average' at that time. Considering the large number of civilians that crowd some areas, it's good that they're a bit spotty on the detail. Especially when Independence Port's civvie spawning is buggy and they're just swarming the sidewalks in ridiculously dense packs.

Anyway, MMOs tend to be a bit behind the curve on graphis compared to single player ( or non-massive multiplayer games ) because of the large number of player graphics that have to be rendered in one area, which tend to be more demanding than NPC and environment graphics. So, those two get skimped on a bit to save processing requirements.

That would depend on whether he installed from a disc or purchased online. In the latter case, that wouldn't be patching either.

The update wasn't 2.5gb. That was the updater APPLYING the patch. Basically writing it into the program. That was not the updater downloading anything.

130k players is good for an MMO. It's well within the healthy range. The problem is that too many people let WoW throw the curve off in how they perceive things. The simple fact is that the majority of MMOs either don't break 100k or don't hold over 100k for long. CoH has been in the mid to upper 100k range for its entire run.

Edit: Heh. Didn't notice the date of the OP. Necroposting FTL!

Oh, I see it used quite a lot for its original intent and purpose.

"Same theme" costume isn't going to get you generic'd. "Near copy" will. There's a whole lot of space between the two.

But all that holds true for the game as a whole. There will always be exploits in the game. Period. AE just made it easier to "gather them up" for easy access.

Actually, that answer was a shift in what I replied to. It went from being told they can't effect me to "quit the team if you have bad team mates". Sorry, but that effects me. When I have to go through half a dozen or more teams or kick at least as many team mates before I find a team that's not being ruined by idiots, then they are, in fact, affecting me very much. The only way for them not to affect me at all is for me never to have to put up with them even for a short time. And the only way to manage that is, yes, to be psychic so I know in advance what kind of person a new teammate is before I ever play with them.

Well, if you've got a "crappy PC", I don't imagine the maxfps will do you much good. If you're hitting more than 35 FPS regularly, of course, I wouldn't say your PC's all that "crappy" myself.. If not, then the setting will be useless to you.

No, it most certainly does not have to be exact.

They settled, yes, but after nearly a year in court and managing to get several charges dismissed. It was not cheap, though.

Except when they're unique names created for the work that contains them. ( Edit: Pardon, that's trademarking for the names. Still, legally protected. )

If you can find one instance of the name that predates Diablo 2, then I'll agree with you.

Otherwise, admit you're talking out of your rear.

After going through a long and EXPENSIVE court battle, they aren't taking chances.

And it doesn't have to be on that list to be copyrighted. As long as an author can show they created the work first, they are the copyright holder in terms of legality.

On the costume? Perhaps. On the name? No.

While that may be its original form, the "please" version goes around quite a bit as well. In fact, it's far more commonly used.

Actually, that's pretty much true everywhere. It's the quote that's wrong.

You know, I hadn't stopped to think about that side effect......WOOHOO! No more "bridge plz!" spam invites!

Well, not legitimately, but it is a good point. The AE exploits did cheapen any "sense of accomplishment" having unlocked the epics with a 50 might have had by a LOT.

Should I know what that means?

Well, there's your problem. It's a game, not a **** measuring contest.

Heh. Silliness aside, pretty much, yeah.