I would post this in another thread but.. still having posting access issues.. :/

Anywho, thanks to Raijinn, Virrago and Walrus for their hard work today.  My account and Willow's account are now active again and we can jack in as normal.

Feel free to move this post to a more appropriate place, or delete it altogether, but I just wanted to say thanks.

Just the simple thought that there is anything to discuss here is silly.. I know Raijinn and Virrago don't have the ability to do what we want/need them to do (the obvious, reactivate the accounts).  What I would like to know, however, is where Walrus is.

Everyone is invited to join The Watchmen in celebrating our 4th Anniversary!

June 20th - 2PM MCT - Yttri's ( Achan x:607 y:27 z:-38 ) - Syntax

Music - Dancing - Games - Prizes - Quite Possibly Fun

Don't let the plug being pulled prevent you from showing up,

having a good time, and, quite possibly, getting nekked (it is an MxO party afterall)

Everyone is invited to join The Watchmen in celebrating our 4th Anniversary!

June 20th - 2PM MCT - Yttri's ( Achan x:607 y:27 z:-38 )

Music - Dancing - Games - Prizes - Quite Possibly Fun

Don't let the plug being pulled prevent you from showing up,

having a good time, and, quite possibly, getting nekked (it is an MxO party afterall)

Yes, yes, there is no dev, no animator, no support from SOE, etc.  So, what ideas do we have for "new" things that could be added with little or no actual work on the development side of things?

1.) Masks

We've got a decent variety of masks available already, but a bunch of them are locked away as "holiday" specific.  Some are, I believe, also dev/mod grantable only.  As has already been discussed, make all masks usable all of the time.  This includes the main characters that we don't have pre-created masks of.  

2.) Spawns

I'm still not personally sold on just how much of an impact these could really make in player events (how many times could you trigger a spawn without it becoming "lolz lupin armee attak!!1!".. it could be the same as just another person getting kidnapped, another person getting infected with a kill code, another person getting corrupted by their dark side, etc.). They do however have some use in PEs, and can be a useful and strategic tool in PvP.  We know these tools already exist to some extent, so could they be repurposed for normal use in a simple, easy way with no real work for a dev?

3.) Props

They can be extremely dumb, but they can be fun too.. and they could aid in creating different PEs.  Players should be able to create props (or, more likely, appear as props) like the helicopter, etc .from the anniversary party.

It may or may not fit in this topic, but I figured I'd post it here anyway...

Anyone have any particular tips for taking on the Lupines in Creston museum?

As was brought up in the Top 5 things MMOs should learn in the new year topic here:

http://forums.station.sony.com/mxo/..._id=36300027219

There seems to be some uncertainty over how mission locations in Westview are chosen once you've reached the level at which you start getting sent there.

• What is your experience with this?
• At what level are you sent to what area of Westview?
• Does it matter if you start the mission from somewhere in Westview as opposed to somewhere in Richland?
  

Oh and, as usual, the comments are not only less than positive, but are generally squarely directed at MxO.

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http://kotaku.com/5112480/soe-decks...ls-this-holiday

The Matrix Online: It is time for the fourth-annual Winter Holiday Celebration in The Matrix Online! During this period, snow will be falling in the Mega City and Snowman, and Holiday Helper Vendors will be around to help you get into the holiday spirit.

This Winter Holiday, operatives can enjoy the gift of sharp new clothing items: "Formal Shoes" and "Winter Coats" for men, and "Formal Skirts" and "Winter Shirts" for women, all available in black and white versions. Those operatives skilled at defeating the giant Snow Simulacra may find an additional holiday-themed clothing item.

For detailed information, please visit http://thematrixonline.station.sony.com/players/.

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/doh

http://kotaku.com/5112480/soe-decks...ls-this-holiday

The Matrix Online: It is time for the fourth-annual Winter Holiday Celebration in The Matrix Online! During this period, snow will be falling in the Mega City and Snowman, and Holiday Helper Vendors will be around to help you get into the holiday spirit.

This Winter Holiday, operatives can enjoy the gift of sharp new clothing items: "Formal Shoes" and "Winter Coats" for men, and "Formal Skirts" and "Winter Shirts" for women, all available in black and white versions. Those operatives skilled at defeating the giant Snow Simulacra may find an additional holiday-themed clothing item.

For detailed information, please visit http://thematrixonline.station.sony.com/players/

Just curious as it's pretty clear those are last years Winter items and not this years. 

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When filling out your next job application, it might be wise to leave your level 80 Shaman off of your list of accomplishments, as some job recruiters are being told to avoid WoW players.

Forum poster Tale over on the f13 forums relates an experience with a recruiter in the online media industry, who reacted negatively to his conversational admission that he had spent too much time playing MMORPG games.

He replied that employers specifically instruct him not to send them World of Warcraft players. He said there is a belief that WoW players cannot give 100% because their focus is elsewhere, their sleeping patterns are often not great, etc. I mentioned that some people have written about MMOG leadership experience as a career positive or a way to learn project management skills, and he shook his head. He has been specifically asked to avoid WoW players.

Having been a major MMO player for the better part of the past 8 years, I can't help but agree with the prospective employers' concerns. I myself had a job I was frequently late for due to me spending all night playing the original Everquest, eventually quitting the job rather than show up late for the umpteenth time in a row.

Of course there are folks who can play MMORPG games in moderation, so we can't lump them all into a general category. Still, it's probably best if you left your MMO experience out of the job interview. Sure, it's a major thing in your life, but it shouldn't have bearing on your work performance...unless of course your work leaves you alone for long periods of time with a networked gaming PC. *whistles innocently*

http://kotaku.com/5111403/job-recru...oid-wow-players

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Hmmm..

Looking for the following items usable by a male RSI, level 16 or lower:

Hosh Chaps (the actual chaps, not the Chap Pants that are available in every colour of the rainbow)

White Avero Cuffed Trench

Looking for the following items usable by a male RSI, level 16 or lower:

Red Dress Shirt

Black Dress Shirt

Hosh Chaps (the actual chaps, not the Chap Pants that are available in every colour of the rainbow)

Red Panel Trenchcoat (collarless preferred, but I'll take either)

White Panel Trenchcoat (collarless preferred, but I'll take either)

White Avero Cuffed Trench

Put this together this evening and thought it turned out pretty well, so here we go:

Anyone else have any winter inspired art to share? 

Looking for:

Male Hair Colour Pill 25

Earpiece (either Dernick or Raeder)

Looking to trade 20 million info from Syntax to Vector.

Looking to trade 20 million info from Syntax to Recursion.

So, what has everyone collected so far and what did you get it from?

The Current List:

Zombie Drops:

• Shimada - Common


• Cryptos - Common
  


• "Wet" Seraph - Less common
  


• Ill Persephone - Very rare

Jack O Lantern Drops:

• The Oracle - Less Common
  


• Veil - Rare?
  


• The Merovingian - (Very?) Rare

EDIT:  Thanks to the person who sold me one! 

This topic can be deleted.

So.. anyone pick up the new Bladerunner Collector's Edition?  If so, what are your thoughts?

See topic 

Just curious if anyone has compiled a list yet, particularly for this years costumes and where they can be collected (from the Jack O Lantern spawns or Zombie pawns or both).

I like the red sky quite a bit, so I figured I'd muck around with the red sky a little bit.  Here we go 

The whole rain storm thing didn't come out as "strong" as I had initially planned, but it was my first time using the technique, so I might re-visit that aspect in the future.

There have long been rumours and statements that we, the dedicated exponents of the Machines, have supported and aided the Cypherites. That we have knowingly assisted in atrocities against our fellow men, that we have abetted terrorists in achieving their aims; Actions we have always strenuously denied. Yet still some persist with allegation.

Let it, therefore, be known that the following is a formal statement from the Machinist organisation of the Syntax iteration of the Matrix.

We do not support Cypherism.
We do not aid Cypherites.
We do not condone the actions of Cypherites.

Cypherites have undermined our organisation, have risked the lives of many for the lives of few, have strived to achieve their goals with questionable methods and this cannot continue. It can no longer be tolerated.

While we, the advocates of Gray, strive to selflessly protect the ideals that safeguard the majority, both Machine and Human, and do so in consideration of consequence; The Cypherites act solely to achieve a personal and selfish aim.

At times we may all wish for a return to the dream world of the Matrix, where life is easier and worries less troublesome, but it is our dedication to a greater goal, a larger purpose, that ensures our altruistic hearts are not tempted by such a fickle and shallow existence.

Yet Cypherites care not for the larger picture, they care not for the lives of the sleeping billions nor for the lives and choices of those who remain awake. They demand the choice to return, yet deny our choice, our conviction, to remain awake. They want their peace at the cost of ours.

While we Machinists are both loyal to our leadership and dedicated to our cause it is our duty to show the moralisitic reasoning of humankind to the Machines. Logic would find no flaw of reasoning in working with Cypherites, but moral judgement, a trait unique to man, provides us with another perspective. A perspective which allows us to take a stand, to draw a line in the sand and state "Enough is enough"
Perhaps in time the Machines may learn the intricacy of ethics and morals, but that will not happen so long as mankind accepts the action of terrorists. We have taken this stance independently of Gray, but we do not do so in disobedience, we do so for the benefit of all, Man and Machine.

The Machinists of Syntax
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It is my honour to post this.. declaration of independence, if you will.  I was chosen due to the current losses sustained by myself and my faction at the hands of the Cypherites, but the work is one that was created by many of the prominent Machinists on the Syntax iteration and it represents us all.

I humbly request that all Machinists in support of this statement post here stating their name and faction, if they currently have one.  This is not the place for debate on this topic, just a place to band together and show support.

I support it completely, and as my crew mate PhreePhall does not have her own access to this communications hub, I will sign her support as well.

Shinryu - The Watchmen
PhreePhall - The Watchmen

I know there was a trend a while back where users were putting their own images into what appeared to be monitors like the Architect has... I didn't pay much attention to it at the time, but a faction mate has come across a use for the effect.

Does anyone still have any of those old tutorials, or links to them if they are still around?  If not, can anyone post one here? 

Now that the clothing list has been released, and I know higher level versions actually exist, I want them bad  lol

Contact me in game (Shinryu) or in a PM here if you can help me out. 

Greetings !

You are all invited to our Party ! sponsored by The Watchmen and H.A.L. factions.

It will be at Tabor Park this Saturday, January 6th at 4pm Megacity Time (( 12:00am night GMT, 4pm PST, 5pm MST, 6pm CST, 7pm East ))

Thank you to 1cecold our DJ and SI Radio.

Lets celebrate the New Year.

Rewards for our winners ! for contests

.Clothings contests !

.Hide and Seek Party !

.Sim battling contest !

The Watchmen and H.A.L. factions

For more information please contact : Shinryu, The Watchmen Leader - 1cecold - Natal1a, HAL Leader - Missyee - Distrubed - Bignorth - SirenCall

Just a little something I've been working on... I'm still not sure I'm done with it, but here you go anyway.  Of course, thanks to photobucket limitations, it's only 800x600 and not at the best quality level.

Hey TSR's, currently unable to do anything do to the good ole' Account In Use error. 

Account name is:  ShinryuMxO

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks 

/wave to Rarebit

Several faction mates have reported that they aren't getting XP for archived missions that have been done before with another member/player.  Is it supposed to be this way or is this a bug?

I can see the possibility of a loop that allows players to redo archival missions over and over again should they give more XP than normal missions, but I haven't noticed many missons that actually give more XP than normals anyway, especially conisdering that crits are often longer and (at least in the case of the old ones) harder.  Then again, my RSI that has been doing the missions is 50 and I don't always see the XP I'm getting anyway...

I just can't see something like this being a good thing for what is supposed to be a multi player game... I mean, teamwork is aleady discouraged (or at least not encouraged) by only the leader of the archival mission team earning the mission tickets, which does make sense.  But to then go so far as to make it so that you only get a reward of any kind from doing the missions once, whether it's by yourself or with someone else? 

Just wanted to know what everyone thinks about this.  It would make a good question in the Ask A Dev thread too.

Everyone's invited to join us in celebrating our 1st Anniversary. 

Hope to see everyone there 

Message Edited by ShinryuMxO on 06.19.2006 09:55 PM