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QuiDormit wrote: I always figured that the Machines podded up the humans to protect them, mostly from themselves. They even tried to make a perfect world for them on the first version of the Matrix. They go out of their way to protect thos...

Community News · 12/06/2008 16:48:12

Rare's cinematic image dump v12.1 (**SPOILERS**)

odj wrote: MatrixRefugee wrote: Ooh, I don't think we've had any cinematics involving the Architect's TV room... We saw one during the breaking of the truce. Ahh, that's right. Must have slipped my mind.

Missions and Storyline · 12/06/2008 11:30:38

Rare's cinematic image dump v12.1 (**SPOILERS**)

Ooh, I don't think we've had any cinematics involving the Architect's TV room... and I think the dotty-looking figure is probably the odd being that showed up from Wright.

Missions and Storyline · 12/06/2008 08:52:17

Familia Grigori - Merovingian

Congratulations are in order to Captain SenaDe of the Cherubim, who just hit his 50th NKL!

Crew and Faction Recruiting - Recursion · 12/06/2008 08:48:04

Colbert challenges Kanye

./target Stephen Colbert ./twothumbsup As soon as I get the cash, I'll definately buy the album. Does anyone else here think "Stronger" sounds better with Kanye's voice stripped out of it (all the better to hear Daft Punk)?

Off-Topic Discussion · 12/03/2008 14:03:09

Leveling the Fastest?

Zeac wrote: ya the mob thing is a good way. then a rchs (while buddies farm robot parts) also access keys! that can get from lvl 10 to 25 or so real fast. We had someone's character get accidently deleted and somehow was unable to retrieve...

Redpill Rescue · 12/02/2008 00:25:51

Leveling the Fastest?

Ooh, and there's also farming for robot parts in Zero-One Archive and trading them to Binary Boy in Creston, but you have to be at least lvl 45 to get those (Unless you're on a team with level 50s and their inventories are full, thus sipho...

Redpill Rescue · 12/01/2008 21:56:00

Leveling the Fastest?

monkeymanx8 wrote: What about the Contact missions? How is their xp? Those tend to vary, the ones in the lower-levelled districts give less and those in the higher-levelled districts give more, but they all give about one and half times th...

Redpill Rescue · 12/01/2008 21:24:51

Leveling the Fastest?

monkeymanx8 wrote: MatrixRefugee wrote: as is running all the Neighborhood Mission Contacts. But do these give good xp? Do archives give more on average than standard missions? Oh yeah, I'd say the Archive Missions give about twice the ave...

Redpill Rescue · 12/01/2008 21:02:23

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Zeac wrote: Bayamos wrote: As I was going up the stair I saw a man who wasn’t there He wasn’t there again today I wish, ... he'd come back and stay whats that from again? I recognize it. I believe it comes from a poem by Hughes Mearns, but...

Residual Self-Image · 12/01/2008 21:00:23

Leveling the Fastest?

I'd say running the Archive Missions, start to finish, all three orgs. I got through the last ten levels on Sieges doing those, and this was when only Chapters 1 through 6 were availible. Challenging yourself to get all the clothing from t...

Redpill Rescue · 12/01/2008 20:55:59

Open Message Broadcast

VSLL wrote: Bravo... Bravo... Are you quite done? Why, in the name of all the God's, would you even think anyone would care? Nobody would have given two thoughts about the bomb. If anything, you wasted a good hour just standing there. And...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 12/01/2008 18:38:23

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The D2O 28: 32 on the triangle warning sign made me wonder if it's a Bible reference... Sure enough: May thy sons and daughters be given to another people, thy eyes looking on and languishing at the sight of them all the day, and may there...

Residual Self-Image · 12/01/2008 18:31:25

The Road Through Perdition: Notes Along the Way

The Sentinal: November 18th -- Business News -- Sharpe Jewellers announces a change of hands The local chain featuring the finest selection jewelry has announced that its twenty-three stores are now under the ownership of Josefina Bourdeau...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 12/01/2008 15:48:24

CTRL - V

Hyperviolent wrote: Guess which game this is. <_< [Absolution, Gank] Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II Heat Sink II Heat Sink II Heat Sink II 1600mm Reinforced Rolled Tungsten Plates I Medium Armor Repairer II Damage Control II Y-T8 Over...

Forum Games · 11/30/2008 22:53:08

A Couple of RP Ideas...

I'm all for having some kind of behind the scenes RP event team, and I'd be glad to help out. I've got an event coming up soon and I'd be glad for the help, plus I'd be glad to help someone else with their ideas.

World Discussion - Recursion · 11/30/2008 22:14:02

Open Message Broadcast

Phrack wrote: MatrixRefugee wrote: Neoteny wrote: I'm not saving them and I'm not saving the Matrix. I'm destroying it in order to ensure the longevity of free humanity. Not the asylumed shards of blindfolded deniers. Free humanity won't l...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 11/30/2008 12:55:02

Open Message Broadcast

Neoteny wrote: I'm not saving them and I'm not saving the Matrix. I'm destroying it in order to ensure the longevity of free humanity. Not the asylumed shards of blindfolded deniers. Free humanity won't last long if you destroy the Matrix....

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 11/30/2008 11:21:03

Format for The New Approach

deimoslvov wrote: I tend to agree with most of the suggestions but the idea to force all the 3 orgs to collide for a PvP event. Sometimes the story just does not justify a three-side conflict. Agreed. Now that the Truce has fallen, the Mac...

Development Roundtable · 11/29/2008 09:04:23

Gobble Gobble...

EndlessVoid wrote: That reminds me... Time to put on the ol' Thanksgiving Sig for a couple days. - Void I've been missing that one... You always have the best sigs, Mr Man-Who-Is-Not-There...

General Discussion · 11/27/2008 21:07:18

Wackiest thing you've seen the gang spawn do

eirik wrote: Mindsweep wrote: Tesma wrote: Archived image unavailable: screenshot_239.gif Hhmmmm...... O.o Conjoined twins??

Districts, Neighborhoods, and Constructs · 11/27/2008 20:59:19

Image Retrieval November 26, 2008

Heh-heh, perfect gift for a certain man who is not there, aka "the sexy Sea of Dirac"... You know who you are. :: Smirks::

Broadcast Depth · 11/26/2008 12:23:36

Assassin's Mask

WHOA! Good job on that, fella!!

General Discussion · 11/26/2008 12:20:54

Re: Level requirements for storyline missions

Villemar_MxO wrote: That's my biggest problem with the update by far. Solution: Make them dual-purpose critical missions. If you just want the storyline, then provided you have enough rep (60 sounds fine by me), and you're willing to risk...

Development Roundtable · 11/25/2008 21:34:27

11.3 Merovingian meeting - Tue, Nov 25th, 2:00 pm, Syntax

They're probably holding it this early due to the high number of EU players on Syntax. I hope the next meeting is later in the day. I can make it -- I'm just back from work -- but today is a hectic day for me.

Broadcast Depth · 11/25/2008 12:24:01

Bring Back Camon C! (Metaphorically speaking)

Tefnut wrote: Who knows who will pop up where. I've had my eye on Murasaki for a while now. Interesting stuff there, yeah. I don't know what you're talking about.

World Discussion - Recursion · 11/23/2008 16:55:36

Gang Descriptions

sugaree wrote: Awesome job, Othinn1. You're such a resource, and I respect you for it. Are you a packrat IRL? The gangs in the hotels' dungeons need some detail. For example in the South Vauxton Hotel, they're just "Pack" with no details a...

Missions and Storyline · 11/23/2008 13:56:39

Image Retrieval - November 19, 2008

Raviola wrote: Did you make some white knee boots, Rare? Cuz I been asking for those for a long time. Thanks! Whoo... why didn't I think of those for Sieges's "white witch" outfit. Seconded on these!

Broadcast Depth · 11/21/2008 17:39:09

Bring Back Camon C! (Metaphorically speaking)

Phrack wrote: Be careful what you ask for. The desire for RP can lead to some strange things indeed... (That being said, no, he's not LESIG. Nor a Liaison.) . . . I thought he was gone? . . .

World Discussion - Recursion · 11/21/2008 08:45:45

Bring Back Camon C! (Metaphorically speaking)

QuiDormit wrote: Arandul wrote: no way, Mara C is the new Camon C fo sho. Mara C for arpee? /scratchhead Agreed. I've tried RPing in Mara and people either 1). got confused or 2.) attacked me for it.

World Discussion - Recursion · 11/21/2008 08:22:04

Bring Back Camon C! (Metaphorically speaking)

Illyria22 wrote: MatrixRefugee wrote: Owch! What happened, or is it something personal that you're not comfortable about sharing? A death in the family. Lyr That's horrible! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

World Discussion - Recursion · 11/21/2008 08:21:00

Assorted dev screenshots

Rarebit wrote: Ooh, what are these? Ice pixies from the Paradise Matrix?? New Holiday enemy spawn??? I mean the Yetis are crazy-mad-cool, but I'd like to see something different this year. Morraeon: The real question is... Can I eat them??

Residual Self-Image · 11/20/2008 20:46:35

Image Retrieval - November 19, 2008

Villemar_MxO wrote: I hope the other female items are white stockings Regular and ornate (like the regular and 55 Valkyries). I'm guessing stockings + garter belts might be a little too risque :O Ooh, agreed!! The holiday helpers wear them...

Broadcast Depth · 11/19/2008 21:19:24

Image Retrieval - November 19, 2008

Rarebit wrote: ArchDuke wrote: I always love the Winter events and the clothing that comes with it. What would the male equivalent of the bathrobes be.... ? Sieges's brother: :: Jotting something on his palmtop::

Broadcast Depth · 11/19/2008 19:08:28

Image Retrieval - November 19, 2008

ArchDuke wrote: MatrixRefugee wrote: Phluff wrote: THE RETURN OF THE SHORT GI! AWSOME! ...I am so happy I could phaint. Now we just have to make sure the winter event never ends to keep them!! Much like the winter and anniversary shirts an...

Broadcast Depth · 11/19/2008 16:26:32

Image Retrieval - November 19, 2008

Phluff wrote: THE RETURN OF THE SHORT GI! AWSOME! ...I am so happy I could phaint. Now we just have to make sure the winter event never ends to keep them!! Much like the winter and anniversary shirts and unlike the Hallowe'en masks, these...

Broadcast Depth · 11/19/2008 16:07:31

MxO Character RSI Artwork On-Demand!

Ugh, car wrecks are awful, but I'm glad you're okay! :: Makes mental note to *finally * get some good screenshots of Sieges and company off to you.

Residual Self-Image · 11/19/2008 13:55:38

Bring Back Camon C! (Metaphorically speaking)

Illyria22 wrote: Sorry, family emergency. Lyr Owch! What happened, or is it something personal that you're not comfortable about sharing?

World Discussion - Recursion · 11/19/2008 12:29:57

Bring Back Camon C! (Metaphorically speaking)

(( I'm slightly post-poning the mini-event I had planned for Thanksgiving and running it the first week of December, so keep your eyes out for a few odd Bluepills popping up and asking pointed questions about a missing persons case from th...

World Discussion - Recursion · 11/18/2008 23:07:29

Neighborhood Contacts and Collectors

I hope they do the same with all the neighborhood contacts and collectors; they each have their own interesting little story and they are a sadly over-looked aspect to the game and its environment. I've worked some of the Richland contacts...

Development Roundtable · 11/18/2008 14:13:39

Merge

RollsRoyce wrote: recursion, syntax, and vector should all merge onto one server because there simply isn't the population to support 3 servers. Add to that the game only has 3 developers to run making the game, story characters, and other...

Development Roundtable · 11/17/2008 22:25:35

Bring Back Camon C! (Metaphorically speaking)

I've been busy either levelling an alt on Syntax for the Merv meeting next week, or running 11.3 missions, since I seem to have opened an impromptu Hel Stompers store for not-so-wayward EPNs, plus I've been running the National Novel Writi...

World Discussion - Recursion · 11/17/2008 17:03:05

Increase the exp side of datamining

Agreed! I started data mining on one of my lowbie alts, and while the $i yields are about what I expected -- $i2,000 or so a tap -- the experience yields are all over the map: I've seen as high as 500 and as low as ...46.

Development Roundtable · 11/17/2008 05:52:34

The Road Through Perdition: Notes Along the Way

The Sentinal: November 6th -- Bizarre late Halloween display gone awry? ZIA -- Groundskeepers at the Kalt Chemical Corporation were stunned to find what appeared to be several safes scattered about a plaza in front of the company's main br...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 11/17/2008 00:25:36

Elevator Fix

Hm... I haven't noticed that myself, but maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention...

· 11/16/2008 18:03:45

I want a challenge

GodTier wrote: MatrixRefugee wrote: Villemar_MxO wrote: RP wise I'd suggest modification of the top boss to the one exile "monster" type that doesn't have a leader that we know of. The Lupines have Ookami, the Blooddrinkers have Malphas, t...

Development Roundtable · 11/16/2008 17:55:46

Trinity, help!

Mmm, which makes it even more telling at the end of Revs when Trinity dies in the crash/attack on the Logos, and Neo has to make the last leg of his journey to the Machine City alone, without his in-more-ways-than-one better half...

· 11/16/2008 17:33:19

A New Approach

Vinia wrote: MatrixRefugee wrote: Hear, hear. I'm frankly delighted by the changes, and I just wish we could all agree to disagree on it. Frankly, the complaining is just getting dragged out and it's making me depressed. Can't say I disagr...

Development Roundtable · 11/16/2008 16:17:49

A New Approach

WoKeN wrote: I have to disagree with most of the complaints over the last few pages.I think one thing people fail to realize is that there is a very appealing casual friendly aspect to mxo.What's 15 dollars that you would spend on yourself...

Development Roundtable · 11/16/2008 14:33:24

I want a challenge

Villemar_MxO wrote: RP wise I'd suggest modification of the top boss to the one exile "monster" type that doesn't have a leader that we know of. The Lupines have Ookami, the Blooddrinkers have Malphas, the Succubi have Persephone, but no o...

Development Roundtable · 11/16/2008 12:01:21