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I've been asking around and I've gotten some interesting responses. My question to you all is, "Can opinions be wrong. Why or why not? Please avoid circular reasoning."

This is Collbard, former captain of HvCft. Megiddo. For some time I have been working alone while repairs on my ship were being made. My ship is running on all pads again and I am looking for recruits. Experienced operatives or Newly Awkakened operatives who seek to work for the Machinist cause are invited. I have no current plans to join a faction and I believe in a strong tight-nit group of individuals to serve on a crew. I will offer specialized missions/quests with appropriate rewards to operatives who chose to participate. Please contact me here or within the Matrix ( send a message to "Collbard" ) to make arrangements.

Has there been any news that I've missed on when it will be updated?

I'm not familiar with current prices, and I posted in another thread recently about this but I didn't get a response so I figured I'd start a new thread. Thanks.

Come one, come all! Think you've got the Strength and Strategy to win the Redpill Prisoner's Delimma? Sign up! The rules may sound complicated at first, but you'll quickly get the hang of it! The more who sign up, the greater the experience will be!

Redpill Prisoner's Dilemma is modified somewhat from the typical Prisoner's Dilemma in order to make things more interesting. Will you chose to cooperate or betray?! The rules are as follows:

Participants have one week to sign up (until March 27). Either give your handle by responding to this thread, sending me a PM, sending me and in-Matrix email, or contacting me within the Matrix. In order to keep an air of secrecy, the contestants will not be listed until after the first round has been completed. Rounds will be completed as follows:

Once all contestants are signed up I will randomly pair them off with one another. Contestants will not know who they are paired with. At the soonest time that I and two paired contestants are within the Matrix and available I will contact each of them simultaneously. I will then ask them the vital question, "Cooperate or Betray?" Once I have received an answer from both contestants I will disclose to each of them a location for us all to meet. Scoring is as follows:

Contest 1: If contestants A and B answer (respectively) , "Cooperate-Cooperate," neither contestant will gain a point. If contestants answer, "Cooperate-Betray," contestant B will gain a point. If contestants answer, "Betray-Cooperate," contestant ! will gain a point. If contestants answer, "Betray-Betray," the players will begin a battle as soon as I have given there results. The winner of the battle will receive a point.

Contest 2: At this point either one contestant has received a point or both contestants have cooperated and no point has been given. The contestants, now face to face, have the opportunity to briefly discuss negotiations if they wish, or, the contest will continue. Again, I will privately ask both contestants "Cooperate or Betray?" then reveal the results of their answer. Scoring will proceed as mentioned above.

Contest 3: At this point there are several score possibilities; contest 3 will be the last unless there is a tie (see below). Again, a brief discussion between contestants will be allowed, I will ask "Cooperate or Betray" privately to both contestants, reveal the result and give points where due. At this point the contestant with the most points will be declared the victor and will move onto the next round. Ties will be determined as follows:

If both players have acted cooperatively throughout all three contests, both players move onto the next round! In any other circumstance, a Final Contest will be held, conducted the same as the others; however, if both players cooperate in the Final Contest, they will both move on and if one contestant gains a point advantage over the other, he/she will move on.

Once all contestants have completed a round I will post the results in this thread. Round two will begin in the same way Round one did. I will randomly partner up the remaining contestants. Should the case arise that there is an odd number of contestants, one contestant (again randomly chosen) will advance to the next round automatically.

The rounds will continue until there is only one contestant remaining (the victor) or until there is a stalemate between remaining contestants. A stalemate occurs if all remaining contestants choose to cooperate with one another. On the very last round (that will determine a stalemate) I will inform contestants that a stalemate is looming before asking them "Cooperate or Betray?"

The clear victor will receive the full prize amount. In the case of a Stalemate, all remaining contestants will split the prize amount.

Beta: As the title of this thread says, this event is a Beta. I have never conducted anything like this before and I'm not sure exactly how well it will work; however, I've spent a considerable amount of time crafting the rules. I don't want to devote an excessive amount of $info towards a prize without being sure that I can successfully pull off this event. The prize for this event will be 10 Million $info. If this operation works well I will create an official version and offer much greater prizes (including prizes for advancing each round). If you have any questions/constructive criticisms feel free to post them.

I saw this and decided that if you guys haven't seen it you need to.

http://www.prisonplanet.com/article...80308Future.htm
I'm skeptical, but read the part below the video about how it learns.

Have info about this or other crazy robots likely to conquer earth? Post it here.

there are several bugs involved with interlock that are extremely common, yet haven't been fixed. A few: guns (espcially rifles it appears) dissapearing sometimes, opponents facing wrong directions, ability icons not appearing to be queud, problems with doors and walls. I can't really think of a great list right now. The thing is, most of these problems are visual issues and don't really affect how combat works; with that in mind, how important to the devs is it that we /bug all of these small issues? They are definately annoying, though not overly painful. Just curious. (I'm really tired right now so if this doesn't make much sense, ignore it)

The Development Roundtable forum is where players can ask questions about ongoing development and post their own ideas for the game.

So instead of posting my ideas about content, I'd like to ask what sort of Mid-level content is currently being developed? That is, content focused on players levels 15-40. The begining of the game is fun: running the tutorial, using the newbie helper collectors, running the first critical missions, choosing an organisation, tagging hardlines, exploring, meeting people/joining a crew, finding mission contacts. Once the player completes these initial objectives, the grind to the end begins.

I realize that there are archive missions, access nodes, more mission contacts, more collectors, and weekly critical missions, but these often become repetitive. I also find that Archive missions and constructs are a bit hidden to new players. Personally I think more content along the lines of Pandora's Box should be implemented (although maybe involve the constructs in this)

So we know that Rarebit has been working on more "quests" which I find are often very fun, but how far in development are they? What else is being worked on?

I'm just wondering what sort of stuff MXO players read. I'm about halfway through Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment" and I absolutely love it, one of the best novels I've ever read. How about you?

I ask myself this often. There is really no need to have ot pull out a pen and paper, and run through an entire district to find the answer. I think that either the atlas should display which neighborhoods are still restriced, or a slash command like /restricted should give a list of areas that you are still restricted in. The slash command would likely be easiest to implement, but I think it would be nice to add some more functionality to the atlas.

This is a broadcast from Captain Collbard of the HvCft Megiddo. My two recruits and I are in desperate need of joining a Machinist Faction. Please contact me within The Matrix if possible.

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I just rejoined the game and the past couple of days have been hella boring, so I'm looking to join a Mach faction. I'm level 41, so I'm not very useful in PVP. I would actually really like to join a faction that RP's a lot. I'm not big on specific dress codes-I don't dress poorly and my dress will not negatively reflect on the faction, I assure you. Thanks.

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Hope this isn't marked as spam or anything. returning player here, just checking thinkgs out. Haven't played in about a year, but I'm resubbing for a month and bringing another returning redpill and a new redpill with me. I'll be on Syntax as Collbard (lvl 40), but I might have to work on a Vector alt. Can't wait to see you guys in the game (and get caught up on the storyline, although I'm generall aqunted)

BTW, just wondering which of the mods/admins I should pm about changing my name form Coll-bard to Collbard. Thx!

I'm trying to unsubscribe from MXO, but I can't access the subscription part. I enter my information at this page: https://secure.station.sony.com/mxo/index.vm, and I end up with this message: We have experienced an unexpected error. Please try again later. Please help. My account expires tommorow and I don't want to be charged again.

I'm curious to see what you guys think about rare items about now. I think that we've learned a bit from the Assassin's Mask, so I'm going to give my opinion and I'd really like to see what you guys think.

I personally am all in favor of having rare items that only a select few players can have. I think the Assassin's mask was a great think to give to the community. Some people complain that the way it was given was unfair (It was given to those who had the last hit on the Assassin.) Personally, I think that was great because any player had a chance of getting the mask, but those at higher levels who did higher damage had a higher chance.

After the masks were given out, there was argument that those who had the mask had an advantage in PVP. My response is: of course they did, that's one reason the item was good! In my opinion there are 2 ways to fix the problem.

1) Get rid of Rare items. I really think this is a lame approach. Rare items are fun, and it gives players something to compete for.
2) Give out more, varried Rare items. Things like "Cryptos' Bandana" and "Agent Pace's Brooch" and "Anome's Sunglasses" are a few items that could be rewarded to players who did especially well in accomplishing coals of major events. I realize that we don't have the same World Events anymore (which I think should be brought back but I udnerstand the short staff problem) but these items could surely still be distributed evenly among the servers.

I don't know if we can change anything, but I'd like to hear your opinions based on what I've said.

It would be really nice if we had a way of knowing which zones are restricted and which are not without having to go to each zone. Something as simple as having it tell us on the atlas would be nice, or even a slash command like /restricted zones. I realize that especially at high levels there is little/no reason to hack the access nodes, but they do offer a good bit of exp and it's just something else to do in the game, the same as trying to sync all the hardlines, except we can see which hardlines we have synced.

Hah, I'm not complaining, I just think it's hilarious. On the front of the DN page, there is that one pic that you can click and it has like "Be in the matrix" blah blah, i dunno. Anyway the point of this post is to note the fact that on the part that says "Be anyone you want to be", it shows all characters that you can NOT be. I know that isn't the point, just thought it was ironic...

Can I get a list of Liasons on Syntax? I've looked but I havn't found.

Check out this video that someone posted on myspace. they are either really cool or really nerdy with too much time on their hands...but prolly both, who knows.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=897159511&n=2

Hello, I am Captain Collbard of the Hovercraft Megiddo. I am a former Zionist Captain, but have paid my dues and come to serve as a protector of The Matrix and as a Machinist. I am looking for a Machinist faction to join. It has come to my attention that some Machinist factions have particular dress codes. I am not fond of the idea of a uniform, I am perfectly capable of serving the machines wearing my own clothes. I am willing to step down from my Captain position, but if at all possible I would like to bring the Megiddo into your ranks. My handle in the Matrix is "Collbard." Please contact me via PM here or email within the Matrix. Thank you for your time.

Complain about the new animation and storyline all you want, but I still think that the thing most lacking in MXO is fear.

The new cinematic shows Anome's crazy henchmen going crazy around the city blowing things up and killing people. These people are supposed to be a SERIOUS threat! Some sort of random city spawn/attacks would at least make it feel like what is happening in the cinematics and the crits are real. some unlimits randomely targetting and attacking redpills would be cool too. surely something like that can't be too hard to script up.

Also the splinter groups like EPN and Cyphs. EPN spawns attacking machines and Cyph spawns attacking Zionists would be so great. The attacks don't have to be uber frequent or anything, but enough to make their presence known and keep you a bit on your toes.

And of course Agents...You know I really don't see why as you gain levels and get stronger, the agents are less likely to attack you...shouldn't it be the other way around???

I see not much has changed...I'm not sure why I'm back...I think its so I can finally do Pandora's Box lol. And I hate seeing stupid posts on the forums and I can't post to tell them that they are stupid. lol not really, I'd never actually tell someone they were stupid, just subtly hint at it. Anyway, I'm coming off of a big couple hours of grinding so umm, I'm not quite sane. Hey is the sentinel gonna be put on DN1 soon? Or is it there and I missed it? Hey I want one of those titles too, like Collbard, "Red Hot Chili Peppers Fanatic" That would be awesome. Stadium Arcadium rocks. Anyway I love all of you!

I'm completely switching from one org to another. Is there any Fast way to run missions so I can buzz through them. I'm not worried about gaining my level, just my reputation so I can start doing criticals again...thanks.

I'd really love to keep playing this game, but right now I just don't have the time or money. If I cancel my account should I be able to reopen it later and still keep my character? I plan to reopen again in march, I wasn't sure if there was a limited time to reopen or not and still keep your character. Thanks in advance.

I don't know if anyone here plays world of warcraft, but I'm trying to find a pic of a Tauren with one of his hoofs err legs kinda in the air. As if he were going to stomp the ground really hard with his hoof...a 'hoof stomp' if you will...this is urgent (sorta). I'm not sure if there is an emote to make it look like he's doing this, or maybe even an actual ability, or maybe danceing, I dunno but I'll give $i 10,000 to whoever gets me a good/the best shot. Its a small prize I know, but maybe its a little motivation?

I see in the mission areas there is the zion poster with the fist...If anyone has a good screenshot of it could they pleeeaaassee post it? I'd like it to be flat (not viewed from an angle, or at least not too much of one) if possible. Thanks in advance!

You know who I'm talking about...on every event poster there is that little dark shadowy guy...just who is he. Neo? Jesus? Moses? Donald Trump? You decide...

I think we need a way to be able to see which areas are still restricted or not. This could be done pretty easily from the atlas I think. Yea I should probably send in a ticket, but uhh I don't really feel like it at the moment...yeeaaa...any support?

I'm not a noob to the game bt I have a noob question...is there any way besides going into an area to find out if it is restricted or not? I have hit random unordered access nodes, and its hard to plan which to hit next. I thought maybe the atlas would show, but I have yet to find out...help?

KelThuzad and I have just left what is the remains of the faction Digital Nights. We are ready to join up with another Zionist crew and faction. Give me some information about your organization, and a reson to join. Personally, I am interested in a much more active group than my last.

((We are fairly moderate roleplayers. Not to strict. I'd rather join a mostly RP group but a we can adapt I guess.))

So either reply, send me a pm, or an email(send email to Collbard)

Message Edited by Collbard on 12-06-2005 01:35 PM

I have a very short wma video, is there anyway I can shrink it down and make it an avatar (.gif I assume)? I have nooo experience in anything like this...if you want me to send you the video pm me or email me at jrob577@yahoo.com

Just wondering how many of us were around back on the old UBI forums...there have been so many forum changes over the years, I think we finally found some good ones.

Shouki, I didn't post there because it wasn't constructive but here goes.

I don't see what much use interacting with people dressed as zionist, machines, or exiles, when we can pretty muchly do that already...I just have a feeling not many people are gooing to care, unless you are actually doing an event. Meeting a character from the movies, or popular LEt character is really cool, but there isn't much prize to meeting a regular joe who's dressed up as someone. The only way I think this would work is if these characters had their own storyline, and there were some reward to interacting with them (special quests, status, items, ect) otherwise, anyone can dress up how they want and roleplay.

some of these I got from a friend, some I bought, and some were from collecters whom I've lost. Can someone tell me where to get the following:

Hygenicap

Vampire Coat

Surefoot Sneakers

Defiled Gloves

Thanks for your time!

ok guys umm, well cryptos' boxes are all around. Normally events differ a bit from server to server, soo we can't just rely on the main forums for info. I suggest if you get any info, or if anything out of the ordinary occurs, we should share our experiences here...unless of course they are private.

I've had the misfortune to have played this game for months and not been really a part of a live event. I've never met a LE character...even in the choice and consequence event, I had to leave when they were talking about sending emails n bla bla. anyway, I was wondering basically (especially now after the SOE transfer is all tidied up) how often would you say that the LET is online and interacting? Also (mainly) are they interacting with players wven when a live event is not goin on?

800 toothpicks

1 hot glue gun

1 egg

any suggestions on how to drop this from 20 feet and not have the egg crack?

My internet just came back up today! I'm gonna be REAL busy with work and my band in the coming week, but hopefully I'll be seeing everyone back in the matrix soon. stupid hurricanes putting me back and whatnot, sooo I'll see you guys in the matrix!

Hey guys. Just so you know I'm gonan be getting back in the game soon. My cable internet is still down at home so I havn't been able to log in for almost 2 months *cries*. hopefully they are reserving my time...anyway if you guys see anyone in digital nights tell them that I'll be in when I can. Laters.

So as I was watching the news a couple weeks ago, I discovered the eye of hurricane Rita would pass just 30 miles to the west of me. I was thinking "wow, that sucks." Over time I got to thinking, "I wonder if they would by any chance postpone the event because of the hurricane." Obviousely...they didn't. I got power back just a few days ago, and I got internet back about 30 minutes ago.

I had quit mxo but decided to come back after hearing there would soon be an event involving the death of the assassin, this was just a few weeks ago btw. I had many many troubles, and apparently I never got my free month from sony. So I tried sending an email, patiently waited a week with no answer. I tried online chat, but it didn't work. So I called em up, and the lady kindly tells me that the only way to get my free month is to re enter my account information...wich I discover on my own that the only way to do so, is to purchase another month for the game. Well I had put $100 dollars on my mom's debit card (I'm 17 with no card of my own btw) so that I could purchase what looks to be a fine wah pedal (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/s=effects/search/detail/base_pid/151026/). However, I figured that for this event, it would be worth waiting another month or so for my wah.

$15 and a headache later, I was back in the game...however...the excitement was shortlived. Ya see the next day (Thursday) it was rumored there might be a mandatory evacuation for our area, so school let out early. A few hours later I was at some cousins house in Donaldsonville (south of Baton Rouge). Everything was confusing and I had a hard time contacting friends and my girlfriend due to cell phones still being screwed up from Katrina.

A couple weeks later (after the hurricane) I was back at home sweating my arse off wondering if there was still an event or not. My cell phone is uber crapy, but I figured I'd attempt to acces the forums. I couldn't do it directly, but after managing to google them on my phone, I finally got in. I heard something about the assassin was taking over, reminded me of Smith. I even fished out my MxO fanzine (which should really be continued) and noticed some stuff. Paul said 4-5 new organizations would appear, some offering missions and some not. The Masked is obvousely one, and Pluribus Neo is the second I suppose, but thats not important at the moment. Paul also said that a cinematic was mapped so that a player would have his likeness captured in the game (Which is obviosly supposed to be the cinematic on the barge I suppose...but then, that was before the event was it not? just something for you to think upon)

Anyway the moral of the story is : don't pay $15 for an event during hurrican season.

I really hope you all enjoyed yourself. Cleanup is going pretty good around here. By the way I live 30 miles east of Lake Charles, if any of you know where that is, or care for that matter. Also it was advertised for a week that the Red Cross was helping Rita victims, but its a great feeling to spend 2 horus on hold just to be told that they aren't:smileyhappy:. Can't wait for the next event, but I'm sure some other catastrophe will occur...I've never participated in one yet...

By the way, I'm not asking for pitty, I'm really not...It just sucks...I wanted to be a part of it so bad. But I'm going to participate in whatever Pluribus Neo sparks I assure you.

I'm tired of so many people leaving, lets get a good count of who's staying around and sticking through longer. With a soon return of live events and things slowly getting better, I'm back in action. A shame to see so many well known faces take off, but I realize that ya gotta do what ya gotta do!