Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5

117 posts · 2007-02-24 02:52:23 to 2007-04-10 11:41:30

#36300173575 02/24/2007 02:52:23 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
[Previous editions of the "Ask the devs" thread can be found in the Archive Construct.]

Hello, and welcome to the "Ask the devs an MXO question" thread, version 5 ! (4 didn't last long... That silly phantom last page got annoying. :p) This is where you can ask a question relating to MXO, and have us respond with an answer of some sort. Ground rules:

1) Only the first question after the last dev/admin reply will be considered. This means that if I make a post, then Player1 makes a post with a question, and then Player2 makes a post with a question, only Player1's question will be answered. Player2's post might even be deleted to keep the thread clean (*makes mental note to remind self to beg Walrus for post-deleting power*). Player2 will have to try again later!

2) This also means that if Player1's post contains two questions, only the first question will be answered

3) Keep in mind that it is community/designer people we have here, so don't expect anything other than obviously made-up answers to highly technical programmy questions.

4) This is not a feature request thread! The answer to "why isn't [feature I really want] in the game" questions will be mostly along the lines of "because we couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't do it," so you might not want to waste a question on things like that.

5) On the other hand, questions about quirky things currently in MXO are encouraged! Why is Ghost bald now? What does Walrus keep on the wall of his cubicle? The answers to these and other such questions could be yours.

6) We may not know the answer to a question, or we just may not be able to answer it for some reason. But we will, at least, say that we don't have the answer, which is sort of an answer, in a way.

7) Responses may not be timely, because we may hard at work on something, such as sleeping. Please have patience, and do not spam the thread.

8) We can't answer questions relating to future releases!

9) We can't answer questions relating to story spoilers.

10) Questions that have been edited are automatically disqualified!

11) We can't answer questions regarding specifics of SOE staff; we also can't answer questions that really belong to other SOE departments, such as Marketing or Customer Service, and this isn't the place to ask questions about exploits, player bans, hacks, etc.


So, who's got a question?
#36300173577 02/24/2007 03:00:23 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Each chapter is a month in game right?

Why in the blue **** have the Machines not given us the code structure for some form of AA rocket?
#36300173578 02/24/2007 03:03:03 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
NightTrace wrote:
Each chapter is a month in game right? Why in the blue **** have the Machines not given us the code structure for some form of AA rocket?
No... Game story time = real time.
#36300173579 02/24/2007 03:06:04 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Wait...seriously? So it has actually been about two years since the formation of the truce?
#36300173580 02/24/2007 03:06:11 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5

hey rare,

haven't posted in ages, but you're all doing a great job, so keep it up.

my first question, is there an admin tool at your disposal, or one that could be created, to let only selected people talk during an event.

For example, Kid is talking to a few friends about upcoming plans etc., when cypherites crash the party and start spamming abuse, would it be possible to only allow a selected group of people, such as the people that first show up, to talk in area chat? and if that's possible, is it possible to extend that so you can actively mute players who are simply not taking part in the event but are more along the lines of 'ofmg i ned rez' or 'kid you suck, you're just a neo fan boy, hahahah merv FTW'?

Something that irritates the crap out of me!

#36300173581 02/24/2007 03:11:42 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
NightTrace wrote:
Wait...seriously? So it has actually been about two years since the formation of the truce?
That's how I figure it.
#36300173582 02/24/2007 03:12:14 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Oh well hell...learn something new everyday!


Why in the blue **** have the Machines not given us the code structure for some form of AA rocket?
#36300173584 02/24/2007 03:25:08 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Is Keterina Dead ? ... she was Pwnd last night by Systematica i heard ... Does that make her officially dead ?
#36300173592 02/24/2007 03:38:03 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
NightTrace wrote:
Oh well hell...learn something new everyday! Why in the blue **** have the Machines not given us the code structure for some form of AA rocket?
Same reason they put corks on your forks?
#36300173598 02/24/2007 03:45:06 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Any Plan for fun this weekened? or are you goin to be working over it SMILEY
#36300173607 02/24/2007 03:59:41 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
DevilsArms wrote:
Any Plan for fun this weekened? or are you goin to be working over it :P
Sleeping! That's pretty fun yay! Zzzz...
#36300173610 02/24/2007 04:01:31 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
So.. U planing anything big for ur 10K post marker .. >.< im thinking Fire Works, Clowns , Tigers and Pandas ETC...
#36300173618 02/24/2007 04:25:01 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
I've tried using the search function and have just gone through 40 pages of your post archive, without success - and decided it would be better to ask here SMILEY

I remember someone asked if you were going to introduce new PB arcs, and you said no because you didn't like the idea of someone being able to open a box anywhere in Downtown (among other things).

As a side note, I couldn't understand this because I find it pretty cool that you can open it anywhere on the street (come on, it is cool), and because people still run old boxes and a new one would only boost it for a little while.

However, my question is merely, were there any other reasons you think it's not gonna happen, and mainly, are you going to continue the plot in case it requires it (I'm about to finish it up myself, but I've heard that there was some sort of cliffhanger at the end), through other means?
#36300173672 02/24/2007 07:00:52 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
do you have the ability to see other peoples characters on there account?

GF, nice 1 v 1, all me son!
#36300173707 02/24/2007 07:53:23 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
FFQ

Altho  this should be renamed for people that can't make it to LE, what do you think about this ?
#36300177930 03/01/2007 19:04 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
/salute. Devs can i like buy hyper Jump Beta for my Rsi fistofboomstick?
#36300181632 03/06/2007 19:23 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Could ya explain why the "Enhanced Baseball Caps" don't equip even if one meets the level and gender requirements.
#36300182587 03/08/2007 02:26 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
When, if ever, are we likely to see a clothing update of any kind?

[Edit: /target NightTrace, /shakefist SMILEY ]

#36300182826 03/08/2007 09:49 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Is there a set date/time frame yet for the anniversary event?
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#36300184641 03/11/2007 00:27 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Jurymen wrote:
Did you set your clock forward?

Turns out I should be in bed right now because I have to go to work in two hours... woohoo SMILEY


hahah- yeah this whole clock thing is making me thing that well darn- im tired but I just lost an hour- I think I'll just stay up lol
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#36300184643 03/11/2007 00:32 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5

Don't answer Juryman's question, he's a dev, answer mine instead lol. Please? Come on you know you want to. You will? Cool, thanks. SMILEY

Oh actually I just thought of a question I've been meaning to ask for a while know. Ok, is there a list you could make or a website that already exists that has certain or all audio streams from the game on them? And I'm talking about the sepcial stuff. Like I've noticed that the Persephone's kiss kiss thing was at this website: http://thematrixonline.station.sony.../media/kiss.wav. Well is there other audio files that you could access by replacing kiss at the ending to get something else? Cause I was looking for the PoBS event speak and finally got the link to work, but it would also be really nice to get some more audio feeds. I can't think of anymore off the top of my head since it's 3:30 in the morning lol, but I think you can probably get what I'm asking.

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#36300186290 03/12/2007 20:46 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Oh actually I just thought of a question I've been meaning to ask for a while know. Ok, is there a list you could make or a website that already exists that has certain or all audio streams from the game on them? And I'm talking about the sepcial stuff. Like I've noticed that the Persephone's kiss kiss thing was at this website: http://thematrixonline.station.sony.../media/kiss.wav. Well is there other audio files that you could access by replacing kiss at the ending to get something else? Cause I was looking for the PoBS event speak and finally got the link to work, but it would also be really nice to get some more audio feeds. I can't think of anymore off the top of my head since it's 3:30 in the morning lol, but I think you can probably get what I'm asking.

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#36300186294 03/12/2007 20:52 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Did you see 300? I haven't yet, god I want to so bad lol
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#36300186315 03/12/2007 21:29 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Did you know that in the Enter the Matrix video game, at the end (i think you have to actually beat the game to get there) you can go to Link's training room. It's kinda just this dojo constuct where... well I actually don't know what you were supposed to do there lol- I never did anything. But I do rememeber that there was a poster- believe it or not- that had a huge fly with one of the 'no' circles with a line through the middle. Do you know anything about this- like forshadowing or just complete dumb conincesice (however the crap you spell it). Just thought it was something cool to add.
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#36300186319 03/12/2007 21:36 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Rarebit wrote:
Sabus wrote:
Did you know that in the Enter the Matrix video game, at the end (i think you have to actually beat the game to get there) you can go to Link's training room. It's kinda just this dojo constuct where... well I actually don't know what you were supposed to do there lol- I never did anything. But I do rememeber that there was a poster- believe it or not- that had a huge fly with one of the 'no' circles with a line through the middle. Do you know anything about this- like forshadowing or just complete dumb conincesice (however the crap you spell it). Just thought it was something cool to add.
Really? That's kind of bizarre. It came out almost two years before we did, so I wouldn't think the whole Assassin thing would have meant much to anyone working on EtM at the time, but I suppose you never know. Got a screenshot?


I have it on gamecube... is there anyway to get a screenshot off of a gamecube? lol If I could find a way to get a screenshot then I wont defintily do it, just for you lol. Any ideas?
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#36300186324 03/12/2007 21:46 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Rarebit wrote:
Sabus wrote:
Rarebit wrote:
Sabus wrote:
Did you know that in the Enter the Matrix video game, at the end (i think you have to actually beat the game to get there) you can go to Link's training room. It's kinda just this dojo constuct where... well I actually don't know what you were supposed to do there lol- I never did anything. But I do rememeber that there was a poster- believe it or not- that had a huge fly with one of the 'no' circles with a line through the middle. Do you know anything about this- like forshadowing or just complete dumb conincesice (however the crap you spell it). Just thought it was something cool to add.
Really? That's kind of bizarre. It came out almost two years before we did, so I wouldn't think the whole Assassin thing would have meant much to anyone working on EtM at the time, but I suppose you never know. Got a screenshot?

I have it on gamecube... is there anyway to get a screenshot off of a gamecube? lol If I could find a way to get a screenshot then I wont defintily do it, just for you lol. Any ideas?
Eheh ghetto-style cell-phone cam, I suppose. SMILEY
hahaha i actually thought of something like that after I posted the reply. I can take a pic with my digital camera and hope it comes out good enough. It will have to wait until tomorrow or so cause it's almost midnight here and I have to get up at 5 in the morning. UGH!! I hate working lol. Anyways, I'll get that screeny to ya later, and night.
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#36300186328 03/12/2007 21:50 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Hmm... actually I have an interesting question i want to ask before I go to bed that I just thought of. I geuss you don't have to answer it, but in real life, do you have friends or family that plays the game or that is just interested in it that wants you to tell them the future of the storyline. like 'come on <insert rarbits real name>. I won't tell anyone.' That type of thing. lol. I think i would enjoy it alittle but also hate it at the same it.
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#36300186358 03/12/2007 23:10 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Rarebit, any chance of some of the more recent music in the cinematics being released? 7.1 has some good music, sort of an erie zion theme. I don't think its available in any form other than in that cinematic.
#36300189410 03/16/2007 19:24 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
EDIT: Bah! 7 seconds late

#36300189424 03/16/2007 19:40 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Are the Smith's going to bring something new besides the Voids and the fire? That differs them from the regular Agents.

#36300190031 03/17/2007 22:46 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Are the Smith's going to bring something new besides the Voids and the fire? That differs them from the regular Agents.

#36300190138 03/18/2007 06:15 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Do you ever find yourself the lone survivor of an NPC swarm while running an event and think: "Whoops, maybe I hit that spawn button too many times..."?
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#36300194394 03/22/2007 23:55 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Hey, Rarebit, I actually feel really freakin' dumb. I played Enter the Matrix some the other day to get to the end (remember) and also got there when I remember that there was a cheat code to unlock the dojo so I just used it instead. I went to the dojo only to find out that I was half right about what I remembered. There is a sign with a 'no circle' on it, but instead of a fly, it's actually a freakin' cockroach... Totally lame. I feel really dumb lol. But from a far away distance it kinda looks like a fly, so I guess that's how I got confused. I was thinking about going ahead and taking a picture of it anyways, just so you would know, but I didn't. So yeah, sorry lol, but you can either finish the game or just us that cheat code to get there if you want to see for yourself. (And it's actually quite boring- I couldn't figure out what you were supposed to do there. First you're in a never-ended white hall and you have to pick the right door. The only room I could ever find was the same one which was an inside shooting gallary. But even that's pretty lame. That's where the poster for cockroach repeliant is at by the way.) Well later dude and sorry again for getting everyone's hopes up lol.
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#36300196415 03/25/2007 14:13 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Rarebit, don't know if this was asked before (if so, I apologize) but are there any more quests planned to be released in the near future (ie Pandora's Box)?
#36300198931 03/27/2007 16:48 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
what are the chances of more quests (ie pandora's box) being added/are any being worked on? sorry if this has been asked already
#36300198944 03/27/2007 17:02 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
What're you doing Monday on Recursion? SMILEY

#36300199236 03/28/2007 04:15 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5

First time caller, Long time listener..

so tomarrow, any chance that they are raising the Red Frag Drop rates as a lil gift to those in dire need of things like consumable and clothing subs? That would just be peachy keen.

Wub, Mittens SMILEY

#36300199505 03/28/2007 13:01 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Rarebit wrote:
KevinX wrote:
What're you doing Monday on Recursion? SMILEY
Huh? You mean, what *was* I doing there this past Monday? Spammin' people.

 No, I meant what were* you doing... it maybe be wrong but ... who cares.

#36300200003 03/29/2007 00:53 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Rarebit wrote:
Mitrios wrote:

First time caller, Long time listener..

so tomarrow, any chance that they are raising the Red Frag Drop rates as a lil gift to those in dire need of things like consumable and clothing subs? That would just be peachy keen.

Wub, Mittens SMILEY

Hm no that isn't part of it. I suppose that might be an idea I could try bringing up for some other occasion, although I warn you that I'm the person on the team who knows the least about crafting, and thus may be immediately shot down by someone else who knows a good reason why we shouldn't ever do that, in which case I'll have to hide in my office in shame for the rest of the day, cursing your name bitterly under my breath while surviving on a small chocolate bar and possibly some dust balls. 8o
I am more then willing to come to SOE offices and comfert you with hugs and large chocolate bar's not covered in dust balls for a better Frag drop rate SMILEY
#36300202846 04/01/2007 12:53 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
What are the odds of getting an actual sniper rifle into the game, instead of just the ones that look like m16's? SMILEY
#36300207357 04/05/2007 18:05 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Are the Smithlings the strongest NPCs around? If not, who's?

#36300207686 04/06/2007 07:54 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Don't you think Beirn is too weak considering what he can do against Agents?

#36300207768 04/06/2007 10:02 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
personlll wrote:
KevinX wrote:
Don't you think Beirn is too weak considering what he can do against Agents?
I wasn't aware he had done much fighting after the merv captured him.  So what did Berin do against the agents and when?  I would appreciate it if someone could post a link to this information.

 

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 ZippyTheSquirrel wrote:


Agent Gray: Vacate the area immediately, Mr. Kennedy. Agents will attend to this matter.

Agents? Oh, you mean...these Agents?







#36300207825 04/06/2007 11:00 Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Rarebit wrote:
KevinX wrote:
Don't you think Beirn is too weak considering what he can do against Agents?
He's got t3h meatwads.

/giggle

 
 In that case he'd be a level 1 Meatwading green fella.. ugly fella. I'll take that as a Yes. 

 PS: Read your email today.

 
 Why won't Smithlings try to infect us?

#36300208102 04/07/2007 00:10:53 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Papergh0st wrote:
zeroone506 wrote:
Question regarding MxO story writing:

Do you know if the Wachowskis have set certain aspects and questions, like character backgrounds or fates, or elaborations of the universe, to be answered in MxO in a special way?

For example (I'm not asking about these particular things): Seraph's history, or Neo's connection to the Source in the Real or the nature of the yellow vision. Just the stuff I'm talking about.

Or did they just leave it open for Chadwick and the "team" to answer on their own?

Left it open as far as I know. There are evidently a few things established in the movies that they'd rather we didn't mess with too much, but I haven't heard that they had any particular goals in mind for the continuing story when they handed it off to Paul, other than the first year's "peace and what people do etc" theme that they gave him.
#36300208116 04/07/2007 01:57:36 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Any chance you'll extend the Anniversairy patch until update 51 is out? Or is it something of a distraction from the main storyline?
#36300208117 04/07/2007 02:02:25 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Yasamuu1 wrote:
Any chance you'll extend the Anniversairy patch until update 51 is out? Or is it something of a distraction from the main storyline?
Eh, I think Walrus doesn't want to leave it running too long.
#36300208121 04/07/2007 02:12:21 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Recently people have been winning Live Event rewards for landing the last hit, where as previously we'd seen a few months where most damage in total was used aswell as last hit, will you ever be handing out rewards based on that again? or have you reverted back to the last hit method for good now.
#36300208129 04/07/2007 02:36:06 Re:Ask the Devs an MXO question v.5
Yasamuu1 wrote:
Recently people have been winning Live Event rewards for landing the last hit, where as previously we'd seen a few months where most damage in total was used aswell as last hit, will you ever be handing out rewards based on that again? or have you reverted back to the last hit method for good now.
I suppose it depends on how story-important the fight was, what the nature of the event was, and how much time I have, among other things. Total damage (aside from being a real pain to add up) tends to favor the people with a knack for finding events first, and it favors certain loadouts more than last hit does, I think...although neither of them can be called very balanced in that regard. But in general I need to have people at least somewhat hopeful that they have a chance at a prize in a combat event, and if that makes it a bit tougher for the people who tend to dominate events...well, those people are already relatively well catered-to. I have to spread the goods around. Really, I'd be thrilled to pieces if some lowbie n00b managed to wander in and score the last hit. 'Course, with last hit being more random-ish, that can also backfire once in a while *cough* Vector *cough*.