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Adipem Nothi wrote:

Cass Caul wrote:

this is the problem of balance issues being a democracy and not a meritocracy.

When I hear "meritocracy" I think ...

* ... of how inexplicably hard niche weapons were slammed coming out of Chromosome.
* ... of how Slayer Logis and AR-514 lasted month after month without adjustment or even comment.
* ... of how adding new Fine Rifles somehow took priority over fixing broken scouts, heavies and commandos.
* ... of the exact moment when I personally lost hope and gave up on the Scout Registry.
* ... of how even today, changing backpedal speed is somehow met with "internal resistance".

When I hear "meritocracy" I think of neckbeards and backchannels and god-d*mned honeyed lamb.

When it comes to identifying imbalance, I say we place our faith in usage statistics! A "statisticalocracy" with a statistician (who actually plays the game) at the helm. An experienced and eager CPM1 (who actually play the game) as his trusted council, each of whom is capable of perusing these fine Forums and parting sh!t from reason.

I like Rattati, and I like his model. I don't want a SME speaking on my behalf. Let the numbers speak for me, and the let the numbers speak for themselves; they do not lie nor do they possess agenda. Let each merc tell his story, whether newbro or bitter vet, and let stories worth hearing be heard and discussed.

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Adipem Nothi Nos Nothi 3816	Posted - 2014.08.10 17:41:00 - [19531] - Quote Arkena Wyrnspire wrote: The vast majority of the killfeed is still rifles, though. No doubt. But at least there's more than one type of Fine Rifle today :-) Shoot scout with yes. - Ripley Riley
Arkena Wyrnspire Fatal Absolution 16513	Posted - 2014.08.10 17:51:00 - [19532] - Quote I'm not sure it's entirely unexpected for the only rifle to dominate the killfeed if rifles are always the most popular weapons? You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake. Enlist in XCOM
Gavr1lo Pr1nc1p Fatal Absolution General Tso's Alliance 1984	Posted - 2014.08.10 17:52:00 - [19533] - Quote Right-wing Extremist wrote: Gavr1lo Pr1nc1p wrote: Also, Jace, I took your advice and it worked really well! I looked up some simple things i could do and they actually worked lol, so thanks man np bro. I haven't really bothered because, while my fiancee swallows, she's not into the whole 'facials' thing, so I'm not overly concerned about 'volume' or 'ropes' so much as 'potency'. Hopefully next year there'll be a little Jace runnin' around stabbing the cat and disappearing off tacnet. Lol oh man I'm really hoping there isn't a little Gav....im not even 18 yet so that'd be really bad lol, but she does use birth protection so I'm fine haha "Minmitar Scout" and "Masochist" are synonyms. FA's Shotgunning T-Dome Champ Give the Minja active dampening!--By Bor
Matticus Monk OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention 2312	Posted - 2014.08.10 19:01:00 - [19534] - Quote 8/12/14 page 1000 On this day in history the Dust subforum known as the "barbershop" achieved self-awareness. It ascended to enlightenment and it and it's patrons achieved immortality in the world of networked software terminal devices known as the "Internet". This moment is easily remembered now in 2027, as while DUST has long since passed, and the forums shut down ages ago with the server, members of the "barbershop" still somehow have access to their hangout, as the barbershop itself makes the rules now and invites all truly piratical rogues into it's depths. Double posting like a Kaiser. Embracing the death, at Llast.
Adipem Nothi Nos Nothi 3837	Posted - 2014.08.10 19:41:00 - [19535] - Quote Cass Caul wrote: this is the problem of balance issues being a democracy and not a meritocracy. When I hear "meritocracy" I think ... * ... of how inexplicably hard niche weapons were slammed coming out of Chromosome. * ... of how Slayer Logis and AR-514 lasted month after month without adjustment or even comment. * ... of how new fcking rifles somehow took priority over utterly broken scouts, heavies and commandos. ... of the exact moment when I personally lost hope and gave up on this game and the Scout Registry. * ... of how even today, changing backpedal speed is somehow met with "internal resistance". When I hear "meritocracy" I tend to get p!ssed off. I can't prove it, but I truly believe that balance discussions in backchannels with neckbeards had a bigger part in killing this game's future than any PS3 limitation. When it comes to identifying imbalance, I say f*ck the neckbeards. We place our faith in usage statistics. A "Statisticalocracy" with a Statistician (who actually plays the game) at the helm. An experienced and eager CPM1 (who actually play the game) as his trusted council, each of whom is capable of perusing these fine Forums and parting sh!t from reason. I like Rattati, and I like model. I don't want a SME speaking on my behalf. Let the numbers speak for themselves, and let each of us tell our story. @ Cross We love you. If we must nominate a Subject Matter Expert, we nominate you. Come and talk to us if you have questions. Shoot scout with yes. - Ripley Riley
Spademan The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 2799	Posted - 2014.08.10 19:59:00 - [19536] - Quote IAmDuncanIdaho II wrote: Gavr1lo Pr1nc1p wrote: R sounds like ARRRR in my accent Car sounds like CARRRRR in my accent Therefore, it rhymes English accent - Confirmed You mean the English say r like a pirate too? I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special. Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
Spademan The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 2801	Posted - 2014.08.10 21:22:00 - [19537] - Quote Oh by the way, we overtook the forum rules. This is now the most viewed thread that has ever been on this forum. I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special. Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
Cass Caul 451	Posted - 2014.08.10 21:57:00 - [19538] - Quote Adipem Nothi wrote: Cass Caul wrote: this is the problem of balance issues being a democracy and not a meritocracy. When I hear "meritocracy" I think ... * ... of how inexplicably hard niche weapons were slammed coming out of Chromosome. * ... of how Slayer Logis and AR-514 lasted month after month without adjustment or even comment. * ... of how adding new Fine Rifles somehow took priority over fixing broken scouts, heavies and commandos. * ... of the exact moment when I personally lost hope and gave up on the Scout Registry. * ... of how even today, changing backpedal speed is somehow met with "internal resistance". When I hear "meritocracy" I think of neckbeards and backchannels and god-dmned honeyed lamb. When it comes to identifying imbalance, I say we place our faith in usage statistics! A "statisticalocracy" with a statistician (who actually plays the game) at the helm. An experienced and eager CPM1 (who actually play the game) as his trusted council, each of whom is capable of perusing these fine Forums and parting sh!t from reason. I like Rattati, and I like his model. I don't want a SME speaking on my behalf. Let the numbers speak for me, and the let the numbers speak for themselves; they do not lie nor do they possess agenda. Let each merc tell his story, whether newbro or bitter vet, and let stories worth hearing be heard and discussed. SME? Solar Mesosphere Explorer? Sales & Marketing Executives? <--- why FoTM *** is monetarily viable and desirable Systems Maintenance Engineer? lots of anger, very little sense. Math is easy, you're just stupid. The Empress of Alts
Adipem Nothi Nos Nothi 3839	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:02:00 - [19539] - Quote Cass Caul wrote: 1. SME? 2. lots of anger, very little sense. 1. SME = Subject Matter Expert 2. Yes. That's me in a nutshell :-) Shoot scout with yes. - Ripley Riley
Arkena Wyrnspire Fatal Absolution 16559	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:31:00 - [19540] - Quote Will update my thread later, but... The following people are now KIA: Spademan GJR IWS Ghost Kaisar (It wasn't deliberate, honest!) You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake. Enlist in XCOM

Ghost Kaisar Fatal Absolution General Tso's Alliance 6235	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:33:00 - [19541] - Quote Arkena Wyrnspire wrote: Will update my thread later, but... The following people are now KIA: Spademan GJR IWS Ghost Kaisar (It wasn't deliberate, honest!) How did I die? FA's Stabber Extraordinaire Minmatar Enthusiast Explosions and Bulletstorm? Count me in!
Ghost Kaisar Fatal Absolution General Tso's Alliance 6235	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:34:00 - [19542] - Quote Spademan wrote: Oh by the way, we overtook the forum rules. This is now the most viewed thread that has ever been on this forum. And considering this games future : It's the most viewed thread that ever will be FA's Stabber Extraordinaire Minmatar Enthusiast Explosions and Bulletstorm? Count me in!
Spademan The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 2803	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:40:00 - [19543] - Quote Arkena Wyrnspire wrote: Will update my thread later, but... The following people are now KIA: Spademan GJR IWS Ghost Kaisar (It wasn't deliberate, honest!) No! Please! Say it ain't so! Did I at least die a hero? Taking out 10+ of the alien scum with me? I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special. Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
Adipem Nothi Nos Nothi 3841	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:51:00 - [19544] - Quote Ghost Kaisar wrote: And considering this games future : It's the most viewed thread that ever will be My future tonight ... Enchanting and peddling some more fcking daggers. Waddling out of Breezehome all encumbured as we speak! Did my civic duty earlier ... even put up a squad in squad finder ... Bush! Free Scans!* Picked up some scouts and a few randoms. Ran scans for 'em like a good scout. Got about halfway through my fourth match. That heavy spam. That ridiculous HMG. At least the Mega Assaults won't tank four shotgun blasts ... well, fingers crossed :-) Shoot scout with yes. - Ripley Riley
Right-wing Extremist Nos Nothi 595	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:53:00 - [19545] - Quote Adipem Nothi wrote: Ghost Kaisar wrote: And considering this games future : It's the most viewed thread that ever will be My future tonight ... Enchanting and peddling some more fcking daggers. Waddling out of Breezehome all encumbured as we speak! Did my civic duty earlier ... even put up a squad in squad finder ... Bush! Free Scans!* Picked up some scouts and a few randoms. Ran scans for 'em like a good scout. Got about halfway through my fourth match. That heavy spam. At least the Mega Assaults won't require so many shotgun blasts. Breezehome... I should write Pale-eye's latest missive to Llast right now. Jaceon Pale-eye. Soon to be the deadliest prick in OSG. Unless Mal says no :(
noob cavman And the ButtPirates 1638	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:53:00 - [19546] - Quote Rant. ** the cloak! how its made shotgun rain no fun anymore and ** the changes on the shotgun with flaming barb wire billy bats! abort the cloak! Even crazies cant yell at me for this ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Rant over. I want to be a caveman! Ccp: LEGION Gö+GöüGö+ n+¦pâ+(`-ö´)n+ën+¦ Gö+GöüGö+ Full steam ahead into the enemies booty yarrr.
Spademan The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 2804	Posted - 2014.08.10 22:59:00 - [19547] - Quote noob cavman wrote: Rant. ** the cloak! how its made shotgun rain no fun anymore and the changes on the shotgun with flaming barb wire billy bats! abort the cloak! Even crazies cant yell at me for this ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Rant over. Incoming counter argument from Appia which may have some solid points at it's core but is difficult to see through the anger in the post in 5...4...3...2..1..(don't let me down App) I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special. Official Time Lord of the Scout Community**
noob cavman And the ButtPirates 1639	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:05:00 - [19548] - Quote Spademan wrote: noob cavman wrote: Rant. ** the cloak! how its made shotgun rain no fun anymore and ** the changes on the shotgun with flaming barb wire billy bats! abort the cloak! Even crazies cant yell at me for this ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Rant over. Incoming counter argument from Appia which may have some solid points at it's core but is difficult to see through the anger in the post in 5...4...3...2..1..(don't let me down App) Rants are never logical thats why its a rant to vent my furious anger at every cloaked shotgun as it takes my fun away from sneaky sneaky as 9 out of 10 times ( in pubs I dont pc anymore thankgod) you can run up straight at them. as a shotgunner pre 1.whatever bollacks shotgun rain was a skill. I want to be a caveman! Ccp: LEGION Gö+GöüGö+ n+¦pâ+(`-ö´)n+ën+¦ Gö+GöüGö+ Full steam ahead into the enemies booty yarrr.
Right-wing Extremist Nos Nothi 595	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:08:00 - [19549] - Quote Llast, I am conflicted. But my course is set in the frozen stone of this heartless land. An errand for Mara took me to Markarth, where I could not help but become embroiled in the Reach's politics. I am not the type to leave well-enough alone. I was jailed unjustly because of that city's corruption, but I managed to win my freedom behind an uprising of the King in Rags, Madanach, leader of the Forsworn. Now the Forsworn are surging more than ever in the Reach, and the Jarl will continue paying good gold to those who slay them. But that is not why I am conflicted. They lost a war. That's their fault. Many of them live in mines, by Malacath! They should learn to smith better arms. No, I am troubled because I liked Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, of Whiterun. I even respected his personal bodyguart, a dark elf named Irileth. But I threw in my lot with the Stormcloaks' rebellion, sympathizing with their desire to live and worship as they please, rather than obey the whims of the Aldmeri Dominion and the damned elves. I had a Thalmor tell me of their racial superiority... if I wasn't standing in Understone Keep surrounded by the Jarl's guards, I would've taken that elf's head on the spot. Jarl Ulfric sent me to Whiterun to deliver a war axe to Balgruuf. It seems this is a Nord tradition. If Balgruuf accepted the gift, it would mean that Ulfric could count on his support. If he refused it, there would be blood. Whiterun is one of the first places I came to in this realm. Here I helped Balgruuf by slaying the dragon that was terrorizing his hold. Here I made many friends... Ysolda, the aspiring merchant. The produce seller, Carlotta, whom I helped by discouraging an amorous bard who was harassing her. Amren, whose family sword I recovered from bandits. The list goes on... Balgruuf even named me Thane and allowed me to purchase Breezehome, right next door to the smithy! I liked that home... Before I went back to Windhelm with Ulfric's axe, I stopped at Breezehome to tell my housecarl, Lydia, to take my adopted daughter, Lucia, and my wife and make their way to my holdings in the Pale. I hope they do not worry overmuch when they see the smoke rising to the south. I know that Ulfric will want me there in his vanguard. I will have to kill many people who I've come to see as friends. I have ordered the Companions to sit this one out... they will remain in Jorvasskr while their Harbinger removes Balgruuf from the throne in Dragonsreach. The sun is rising over Skyrim. And Whiterun is first. -Pale-eye Ice-veins Harbinger of the Companions Thane of Whiterun Jaceon Pale-eye. Soon to be the deadliest prick in OSG. Unless Mal says no :(
Right-wing Extremist Nos Nothi 597	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:09:00 - [19550] - Quote noob cavman wrote: Rant. ** the cloak! how its made shotgun rain no fun anymore and ** the changes on the shotgun with flaming barb wire billy bats! abort the cloak! Even crazies cant yell at me for this ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Rant over. What is cloak? Jaceon Pale-eye. Soon to be the deadliest prick in OSG. Unless Mal says no :(

noob cavman And the ButtPirates 1640	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:12:00 - [19551] - Quote Right-wing Extremist wrote: noob cavman wrote: Rant. ** the cloak! how its made shotgun rain no fun anymore and ** the changes on the shotgun with flaming barb wire billy bats! abort the cloak! Even crazies cant yell at me for this ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Rant over. What is cloak? The spawn of Paris hilton and Donald trump. an abomination. I want to be a caveman! Ccp: LEGION Gö+GöüGö+ n+¦pâ+(`-ö´)n+ën+¦ Gö+GöüGö+ Full steam ahead into the enemies booty yarrr.
Spademan The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 2806	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:14:00 - [19552] - Quote Right-wing Extremist wrote: noob cavman wrote: Rant. ** the cloak! how its made shotgun rain no fun anymore and the changes on the shotgun with flaming barb wire billy bats! abort the cloak! Even crazies cant yell at me for this ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Rant over. What is cloak? Actually that reminds me. Noob, you missed the Clack debacle, didnt you? I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special. Official Time Lord of the Scout Community**
noob cavman And the ButtPirates 1640	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:16:00 - [19553] - Quote Spademan wrote: Right-wing Extremist wrote: noob cavman wrote: Rant. ** the cloak! how its made shotgun rain no fun anymore and ** the changes on the shotgun with flaming barb wire billy bats! abort the cloak! Even crazies cant yell at me for this ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Rant over. What is cloak? Actually that reminds me. Noob, you missed the Clack debacle, didnt you? ..... clearly from new castle. I want to be a caveman! Ccp: LEGION Gö+GöüGö+ n+¦pâ+(`-ö´)n+ën+¦ Gö+GöüGö+ Full steam ahead into the enemies booty yarrr.
Spademan The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 2806	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:33:00 - [19554] - Quote noob cavman wrote: Spademan wrote: Right-wing Extremist wrote: noob cavman wrote: Rant. ** the cloak! how its made shotgun rain no fun anymore and the changes on the shotgun with flaming barb wire billy bats! abort the cloak! Even crazies cant yell at me for this ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Rant over. What is cloak? Actually that reminds me. Noob, you missed the Clack debacle, didnt you? ..... clearly from new castle. Oh those crazy geordies. I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special. Official Time Lord of the Scout Community**
Cass Caul 454	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:43:00 - [19555] - Quote noob cavman wrote: ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Aww. But that's the best place to pick up chicks. "hey baby, I know a way you;ll never have to go through that experience again " Math is easy, you're just stupid. The Empress of Alts
Spademan The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 2808	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:45:00 - [19556] - Quote Cass Caul wrote: noob cavman wrote: ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Aww. But that's the best place to pick up chicks. "hey baby, I know a way you;ll never have to go through that experience again " Funny, I was playing cards against humanity last night and played "Picking up girls at the abortion clinic" when the card "What's the best way to keep a relationship?" I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special. Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
Right-wing Extremist Nos Nothi 597	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:49:00 - [19557] - Quote Spademan wrote: Cass Caul wrote: noob cavman wrote: ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Aww. But that's the best place to pick up chicks. "hey baby, I know a way you;ll never have to go through that experience again " Funny, I was playing cards against humanity last night and played "Picking up girls at the abortion clinic" when the card "What's the best way to keep a relationship?" came up. wat? Jaceon Pale-eye. Soon to be the deadliest prick in OSG. Unless Mal says no :(
noob cavman And the ButtPirates 1644	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:50:00 - [19558] - Quote Right-wing Extremist wrote: Spademan wrote: Cass Caul wrote: noob cavman wrote: ( people who stand outside women's clinic's im looking at you.) Aww. But that's the best place to pick up chicks. "hey baby, I know a way you;ll never have to go through that experience again " Funny, I was playing cards against humanity last night and played "Picking up girls at the abortion clinic" when the card "What's the best way to keep a relationship?" came up. wat? The best game ever. Makes dead babies jokes look tame on how wrong it can get XD I want to be a caveman! Ccp: LEGION Gö+GöüGö+ n+¦pâ+(`-ö´)n+ën+¦ Gö+GöüGö+ Full steam ahead into the enemies booty yarrr.
Cass Caul 454	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:52:00 - [19559] - Quote And sorry Spade, I hate the cloak. The cloak's use in EWAR post Alpha was a concession I made. I long for the days where you only needed a single dampener to be TacNet invisible. Most these were because the cloak field needed to be adjusted, but again, democracy ran out on cloak changes and it's just ***** worthless now unless it's the Ishukone. And the only reason I use the Ishukone is for the 10% dampening. I do not now nor have I ever given 2 *** about the invisibility aspect- outside pointing out to people that it's very easy to see and they are just terrible so they should probably stop playing. Math is easy, you're just stupid. The Empress of Alts
Cass Caul 454	Posted - 2014.08.10 23:57:00 - [19560] - Quote lol, so this is funny and isn't going to make it into my story but;: Playing Skyrim I was walking around and I went into a tavern to sleep. There was an Orc there, no name, just titled Orc. I decided to [persuade] him because I thought it would result in a brawl. Nope. he just starts attacking. So I throw up my flame cloak, shield in 1 hand, swap to fast healing in the other and just wait it out. All I could think of when it happened was, "Jace, this is why people think Orcs are dumb." lol Math is easy, you're just stupid. The Empress of Alts



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