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Chapter image tutorial

This is a very useful tutorial that I hope to use in the near future if I ever wish to do a noir-style picture.

Residual Self-Image · 06/27/2008 14:29:38

Update 61 Discussion - June 26, 2008

Zudrag wrote: So, some observations about the clothing rewards: Gloves are nice, determination bonus is kind of superfluous. Boots are nice, especially the jump bonus. The noise level modifier thing is a bit wierd, don't know how helpful t...

Update Discussion · 06/27/2008 12:05:13

*CENSORED* Market!?

Trayden wrote: I see. I didn't realize they did that. I'll use the forums for now on. As for th stuff that's on there, it'll be there until it sells as I have less than 20 mil to spare and I might need it later. I'm not sure, but I thought...

General Discussion · 06/22/2008 19:49:08

New Community Rep Faces

Tenshi wrote: Grats on the bun in the oven Virrago. Wow, never heard that one before. Bun in the oven. lol

Community News · 06/22/2008 19:31:37

*CENSORED* Market!?

Trayden wrote: Well recently on Syntax, I farmed a good amount of SSR gum to sell on the marketplace. So last i heard 1 sold for a bout 1 million so a stack of 20 should be around 20 mill (let me know if the value decreased recently). Well...

General Discussion · 06/22/2008 19:30:27

Team Fortress 2

Zudrag wrote: flecky wrote: Zudrag wrote: privaron0 wrote: Sweet Counter Strike meets Bugs Bunny... Ill be sure to pick this right up NOT Graphics are totally everything in a video game. NOT LOL Do you play video games for just pretty colo...

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/22/2008 17:13:33

Team Fortress 2

Hisagawa wrote: Ballak wrote: Hisagawa wrote: Where is my scout update?! Btw, wouldn't it have made a hell of a lot more sense if they just did one big update instead of having everyone flocking to one class each time they decide to finish...

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/22/2008 16:38:03

Team Fortress 2

flecky wrote: Zudrag wrote: privaron0 wrote: Sweet Counter Strike meets Bugs Bunny... Ill be sure to pick this right up NOT Graphics are totally everything in a video game. NOT LOL Do you play video games for just pretty colors, or for ent...

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/22/2008 16:30:21

Free Floating

Sphairo wrote: 'Gf ..How u do that much damage? lol ..Ok why am i outrolled every time lol ..gf again ..somethin not rite here ..luky daze les go again ..gf again ..ffs my abs bugged out ..ok how r u doing that??? ..yawn ..sploits ..lol ur...

World Discussion - Recursion · 06/22/2008 16:21:40

Team Fortress 2

privaron0 wrote: Sweet Counter Strike meets Bugs Bunny... Ill be sure to pick this right up NOT Traditionally, Team Fortress was based off realism like Counter Strike. Realistic Weapons, People, armor, etc. or at least tried to seem realis...

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/22/2008 15:52:17

Team Fortress 2

Zudrag wrote: The Pyro update could have been worse... Where is your God now?

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/22/2008 12:00:50

Team Fortress 2

Hisagawa wrote: Where is my scout update?! Btw, wouldn't it have made a hell of a lot more sense if they just did one big update instead of having everyone flocking to one class each time they decide to finish one? Spies are going to get r...

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/21/2008 08:28:02

Team Fortress 2

I hate Pyros, and this stupid update. Urgh. ^^^ Basically sums up the below rant, so if you don't want to hear me whine and complain about the update with good reason, don't read it. Also, you'll notice my previous post was more, "lol upda...

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/21/2008 07:29:39

New Community Rep Faces

Cadsuane wrote: Valara wrote: *waves to everyone* Hi! Yeah.. you're gonna need a new sig. We don' take kindl'eh to yer folkel 'round here.

Community News · 06/20/2008 22:08:31

Image Retrieval - June 18, 2008

Avalod wrote: Hmmm Ninja Like Outfits. Nice... Now; when will those Pirate outfits be thought up. *imagines seeing PvP Ninja vs Pirate style* Ninjas vs. Pirates? Where'd you get this idea? Sounds original.

Broadcast Depth · 06/20/2008 16:50:48

The Misene Panel Trench

LtCmdr_Tsusai wrote: I love the current low shine to it right now. I hate the current low shine to it right now. This will be our final battle.

Development Roundtable · 06/20/2008 16:48:12

Team Fortress 2

ZippyTheSquirrel wrote: That sniper video is my favorite out of all the classes... Poor Demoman. In other news, with the Pyro update out now, everyone is a f***ing Pyro now. I only farmed until I could the extremely overpowered Flare Gun,...

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/20/2008 16:39:56

Facepalm, indeed. Operatives.

After in a 2v2 vs. LittleLeeLoo and Coroebus, with myself and greensky, I lose, recon, interlock Coro when he's below half health and without a shield, dazed him, almost killed him with a WDD yet he rolls out and runs away.

World Discussion - Syntax · 06/20/2008 13:27

Rate my sig v3.0

Sphairo wrote: Eleutherophobia wrote: Hmm...I like the bottom one a lot more. You really kept to a theme with it. The top one's text detracts from the coloring of the fire and the glasses. 5/10 top, 8/10 bottom New: Oh wonderfull, I'm lovi...

Residual Self-Image · 06/20/2008 11:47:04

Rate my sig v3.0

Eleutherophobia wrote: Hmm...I like the bottom one a lot more. You really kept to a theme with it. The top one's text detracts from the coloring of the fire and the glasses. 5/10 top, 8/10 bottom New: lol i cant see ur sig on teh black tem...

Residual Self-Image · 06/19/2008 12:46:19

MxO Fan Art Updated - 06/13/08

Kybutra totally caught the best side of Effy in that picture. I'm totally not accepting anymore candy from him from now on.

Residual Self-Image · 06/19/2008 09:06:51

The Misene Panel Trench

I believe at first they were normal shiny, then when Rarebit tried to up the shiny secularity in some clothing items the database screwed up to where nearly every clothing item looked like it was drenched in oil, and then he finally toned...

Development Roundtable · 06/18/2008 10:52:00

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Pylat wrote: Aikido actually isn't that poor for damage, the only other moves with notably bad damage is Ki Burst. The point of having a move with low damage and a guaranteed weakening effect is diversity. Otherwise Punch Catch will just b...

Development Roundtable · 06/17/2008 20:06:14

Bring your imagination to life like never before!

deviljonny wrote: i lol'd and lol'd again I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I believe that there is a "shared content" type of feature on spore. Where other people create stuff and every week the things are uploaded onto your client o...

Off-Topic Discussion · 06/17/2008 17:34:23

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

pyro20 wrote: sbf does around 100 more damage and costs 5 less IS than prcs, so if you really want the 100% powerless reduced you'd have to stick up its damage. Also, even though prcs has a higher IL accuracy bonus, kung fu style has about...

Development Roundtable · 06/17/2008 17:05:34

[10.2.5] "It was a mistake to come back" - Recursion - 6/12/08

Zudrag wrote: Omega0 wrote: Hm, no liaisons, no system message, and yet the Syntax Machinists still somehow managed to be in right place at the right time. What a coincidence. I know people like to jump to conclusions, so let me explain wh...

Live Events · 06/16/2008 20:20:51

Ad Space for Rent - Hidden Ads?

Oh come on, everyone loves the Video Adverts. The one about the guy singing about trippy chocolates, Will Ferrell and the Turtle Cages, and we can't forget the good ol' "It's not just liquid oil, it's liquid technology. It's not just liqui...

Residual Self-Image · 06/16/2008 19:29:58

<Catalyst - Cyph>

Marias wrote: Welcome Tiango, ORIONREX, XninaX, P4rv4ti, and Offender. New flavor of the week. Catalyst for the win.

Crew and Faction Recruiting - Syntax · 06/16/2008 19:15:06

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

So, I was PvPing, and it seems like pretty much every MA I fight that has some of Aikido loaded like LittleLeeLoo likes to PRCS on the first turn of interlock. And then if they don't die instantly, like to Maki-Okatashi and then PRCS as so...

Development Roundtable · 06/16/2008 18:58:25

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Vinia wrote: AlphaCoder wrote: FAR is a different story, but it really needs to be restricted to IL only, people are talking from the perspective of out of IL, if you are in IL and have someone shooting you with power tactic waiting for th...

Development Roundtable · 06/16/2008 13:07:42

Idea ramblings (Mostly end-game NPC related)

I think this would be a great idea. It would make missions actually worth doing, because I know I haven't done my crits in.. how long? It'd also be good for those who can't make live events usually, giving them a chance to experience conte...

Development Roundtable · 06/16/2008 13:01:17

Ad Space for Rent - Hidden Ads?

Vinia wrote: machete wrote: What you describe is the result of a video glitch. I experience the same thing all the time. I am not sure how exactly it can be remedied. It is rather annoying.. Oh yeah, I know.. the billboards are experiencin...

Residual Self-Image · 06/15/2008 17:41:05

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

The Leo wrote: Ballak wrote: The Leo wrote: Ballak wrote: Pylat wrote: Confuse stops you from even changing tactics (Speed, power, grab, block) and give you a CT downgrade. Stun stops you from using special moves and also give you a CT dow...

Development Roundtable · 06/15/2008 10:08:43

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

The Leo wrote: Ballak wrote: Pylat wrote: Confuse stops you from even changing tactics (Speed, power, grab, block) and give you a CT downgrade. Stun stops you from using special moves and also give you a CT downgrade. After a quick test-ru...

Development Roundtable · 06/15/2008 09:35:52

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Pylat wrote: Confuse stops you from even changing tactics (Speed, power, grab, block) and give you a CT downgrade. Stun stops you from using special moves and also give you a CT downgrade. After a quick test-run. You're right, you get a -2...

Development Roundtable · 06/14/2008 22:34:04

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Pylat wrote: Suicidal Butterfly makes you confused, which is worse than powerless and does a significantly higher amount of damage. Same with EFK, that stuns, which is again a worse effect than being powerless and does a huge amount of dam...

Development Roundtable · 06/14/2008 21:37:56

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Marias wrote: Ballak wrote: Pylat wrote: I'm well aware of how timers work for the different classes. The simple fact remains that PRCS is a high level ability. It's Damage is very low for the IS you pay, the big advantage of it is the pow...

Development Roundtable · 06/14/2008 19:17:07

Image Retrieval - June 11, 2008

SolidRevolver wrote: Ballak wrote: Have you ever waited on Queue's in World of Warcraft PvP? They can take over 30 minutes occasionally before you get into a battlegrounds. I have waited on them, and there is a huge difference between Batt...

Broadcast Depth · 06/14/2008 19:04:36

Image Retrieval - June 11, 2008

SolidRevolver wrote: Zudrag wrote: I don't think people's exceptional laziness should be catered to. Ok, stick a pacification zone 100 meters around all the HLs, that will stop all those lazy people just jacking back to Mara C so they can...

Broadcast Depth · 06/14/2008 13:39:11

Does anyone have a definitive number of MA kill animations?

Generally you have a hit/hit kill animation and then a hit/miss animation. Just do the math from there, minus or plus a few because like how Self-Defense has 2 for Grab, 2 for Speed, but only 1 for Power.

Dojo - Operative Discussion · 06/14/2008 09:58:44

Image Retrieval - June 11, 2008

SolidRevolver wrote: Ballak wrote: That's annoying, but that's how it's always been. I see no reason to change it, it's fine as is. I'd rather development time be spent elsewhere. But that is like saying 'Having %Bonus Debuffs that dont wo...

Broadcast Depth · 06/14/2008 09:53:33

[10.2.5] "It was a mistake to come back" - Recursion - 6/12/08

Contrary to popular belief, the car jacker was found soon after we escorted the bluepill to the graduation party. After mentioning something about "Turtle Cages," we were able to lock onto his signal in the Matrix and he will be apprehende...

Live Events · 06/14/2008 09:42:48

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

The Leo wrote: Since aikido has generally buffs and effects and low damage I think just lower PRCS as Zippy said. It's a countermeasure for those who use aikido. Maybe increase the reuse timer to 14 seconds so it can't be spammed. Similar...

Development Roundtable · 06/14/2008 09:32:11

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

ZippyTheSquirrel wrote: FAR is friggin' impossible to pull off. Crappy accuracy with dual SMGs piled on short range piled on long-arse "cast" time piled on again more crappy accuracy means I'm lucky if I pull off more than one in every thr...

Development Roundtable · 06/13/2008 22:50:43

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Pylat wrote: I'm well aware of how timers work for the different classes. The simple fact remains that PRCS is a high level ability. It's Damage is very low for the IS you pay, the big advantage of it is the powerless, which is only 1 roun...

Development Roundtable · 06/13/2008 22:37:13

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Pylat wrote: Zudrag wrote: Let's all use Ghost strike, it's a much better move than Leg Sweep. Right? Ghost strike allows you to stay invisible after using it, that's the big advantage of it and that's why it costs more IS. But for a more...

Development Roundtable · 06/13/2008 22:17:25

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Pylat wrote: Ballak wrote: 60% chance is a big difference, so why exactly was PRCS made to be so much more powerful than the other move? Because it's a higher level move, and higher level moves, by design, are better. Though I do agree tha...

Development Roundtable · 06/13/2008 21:44:11

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

Zudrag wrote: THREAD HIJACK Reminds me that Full Auto Redux shouldn't be an out-of-interlock move. In before rabble rabble. I agree. Considering you're using SMGs which attack faster than any other weapon in the game, with speed/Clamors, n...

Development Roundtable · 06/13/2008 19:29:35

Punch Reversal Catch Slam

10 Re-Use Timer : Interlock Accuracy Boost 20 : 40 IS Cost : D.P.S. 21 : 100% chance of powerless. The only other move that has a 100% chance to powerless (without states) that I know of is Zone of Powerless/Vector which is in hacker. Also...

Development Roundtable · 06/13/2008 19:23:18

Image Retrieval - June 11, 2008

SolidRevolver wrote: Ballak wrote: I don't know what you mean by "fixing how we enter constructs" because it's working as should be. If it was easier to enter the construct, say with an option on the HL, it could get people to PVP more in...

Broadcast Depth · 06/13/2008 18:26:27

Image Retrieval - June 11, 2008

ReProgrammed wrote: Ballak wrote: SolidRevolver wrote: Hisagawa wrote: Tenshi wrote: FFA pvp plz? No one plays in DM anymore except for the once in the blue moon player or *cough*infofarmer*cough*. Give us FFA PeeVeePee. Doesn't mean if th...

Broadcast Depth · 06/13/2008 10:31:43

Free Fire Attacks

It didn't used to do that. But whatever, just press free-fire again and you stop the auto-fire.

Development Roundtable · 06/13/2008 10:18:04