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Croesis
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Joined: Dec 27, 2006
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Location: The Real World This is how MxO ends: Not with a bang but a whimper
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Ghosts in the Machine... (Exorcised Hopefully!)

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General Technical Help and Questions · 04/14/2008 09:53:14

Ghosts in the Machine... (Exorcised Hopefully!)

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General Technical Help and Questions · 04/14/2008 09:52:43

Ghosts in the Machine... (Exorcised Hopefully!)

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General Technical Help and Questions · 04/14/2008 09:51:59

Ghosts in the Machine... (Exorcised Hopefully!)

------------------ DirectX Components ------------------ ddraw.dll: 5.03.2600.2180 English Final Retail 8/4/2004 13:00:00 266240 bytes ddrawex.dll: 5.03.2600.2180 English Final Retail 8/4/2004 13:00:00 27136 bytes dxapi.sys: 5.01.2600.0000...

General Technical Help and Questions · 04/14/2008 09:50:18

Ghosts in the Machine... (Exorcised Hopefully!)

------------------------ Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives ------------------------ Drive: C: Free Space: 58.9 GB Total Space: 78.2 GB File System: NTFS Model: Maxtor 6Y080P0 Drive: D: Free Space: 42.5 GB Total Space: 76.3 GB File System: NTFS Mode...

General Technical Help and Questions · 04/14/2008 09:49:22

Ghosts in the Machine... (Exorcised Hopefully!)

Ok as mentioned occasionally my PC halts it's bootup during the windows bootscreen. Sometimes it fails to shut down past the logon prompt screen. Most curiously of all though is it's tendency to turn itself on of its own accord... It's som...

General Technical Help and Questions · 04/14/2008 09:47:30

Meet Agent Triface

HutchieJNR wrote: You were going zion, Then you stayed machine...Now your a Agent with Two different names? L33t. Give the guy a break huh? He's trying and that's the main thing. As far as I can tell he's trying to make 3 characters, The A...

Player Events · 04/14/2008 07:17:00

Windows XP not loading properly during boot up???

phi wrote: Vinia... Your issue is most likely driver related. Whatever the driver is, it's not initializing it's piece of hardware properly. The shutdown issue is a program getting stuck. If you post your issue and the info requested here...

General Technical Help and Questions · 04/14/2008 05:54:32

Smith and Wesson

ChloeAnn wrote: LucifersChosen wrote: Phluff wrote: It's been too long! I want to see more of your fantastic work! <3

Residual Self-Image · 04/14/2008 05:19:25

Lightsaber action :)

Pfft... I see no one was sporting the lovely coloured Mace Windu purple lightsaber or Luke's green lightsaber from RotJ like the one in my house! Almost dead batteries powercell and too much lighting in room ftl... so yes I did shop a litt...

Off-Topic Discussion · 04/14/2008 05:05:06

Windows XP not loading properly during boot up???

Occasionally my XP halts booting up on the bootscreen (little moving bar thingy stops moving and just sits there) I have to turn off the PC and turn it back on again (not really dificult though tbh) it comes up with the list for safe mode...

General Technical Help and Questions · 04/14/2008 01:23:01

[10.1.2] Mach mission feedback thread: "Jurisdiction"

Hmmm... A nice decent sized Biosphere somewhere on the other side of the planet. Perhaps an alternate Zion and an alternate Machine city but who's diplomacy is a lot better... so working together... ish...

Missions and Storyline · 04/13/2008 16:01:08

MxO no longer part of Station Access?

Although it looks like Monolith were planning on having expansions and having the software supporting it if the Dev's don't know exactly how they were going to implement it with the hard coded engine then it'd be very risky. A test server...

SOE Discussion · 04/13/2008 08:58:33

Veteran Rewards

Hmmm.... 60 days /play time... or 3 years for my account... Account time I'd agree with but it should be (supposing that they actually do it) account time from the time they start the rewards else a lot of people would get a stack of rewar...

SOE Discussion · 04/12/2008 16:25:22

Forums gone nuts? or just me...

If I may kindly bring the following thread to your attention... http://forums.station.sony.com/mxo/..._id=36300022139 You'll see it's not just you...

General Discussion · 04/12/2008 16:00:32

~*The Matrix @ Rumbaar*~ MxO and Mega City Guides and Resources

I've had The Matrix @ Rumbaar in my bookmarks for a while, just browsing through with these bookmarks and noticed that the rewards for the Quest collector Kimree are mixed up. The headless fragments are suggesting you get the fedora while...

Community News · 04/12/2008 06:51:09

Female jacket collars :)

Hey... that looks good! I've always preferred flared over high collar but that NPC's jacket looks great! More like the style I'd wear!

Development Roundtable · 04/10/2008 10:45:53

[10.1.1] ...and who knows about Carlyne - Recursion - 4/8/08

Neoteny wrote: As long as Halborn is in the Matrix, the Machines withdraw from the tunnels of the Real. Carlyne then showed up, claiming on several occassions that his purpose was to remove Halborn from the System, then leave . It can be s...

Live Events · 04/10/2008 05:17:16

Image Retrieval - April 09, 2008

Mental Captain Dernick... Nice Shades... wonder if he'll drop anything... Oh and Yay! Virrago ! <3

Broadcast Depth · 04/09/2008 16:15:22

So Like, where's my Mobius?

ShiXinFeng wrote: Oh well. Nothing can be done about these now. I only hope that future situations will be regarded a bit more circumspectly. Something I've always maintained throughout all the debates, today and previously, is that the ne...

Redpill Rescue · 04/09/2008 14:20:55

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

People were just mentioning that many SoE games reward their player base with (mainly rubbish, imo) items for every certain set period of time that they stay with the game. They were saying that MxO doesn't have that. While I agree that yo...

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 14:13:49

So Like, where's my Mobius?

ShiXinFeng wrote: But that's just YOUR opinion, based on your feelings. And since you're not responsible for bringing in new subscribers to the game, as SOE marketing is, you have the luxury of that opinion. That opinion still doesn't offe...

Redpill Rescue · 04/09/2008 13:56:36

Oracle's funeral, Debir Court.

As far as I'm aware Section 9 played a neutral faction... at least up until their affiliation with the Merv.

Events - Syntax · 04/09/2008 11:27:19

So Like, where's my Mobius?

ShiXinFeng wrote: Or hell, how about just showing me how they were devalued to equal a day or so of farming an in-game item? Perhaps when they were tradeable to anyone including non trial personnel during the first trial up until the point...

Redpill Rescue · 04/09/2008 11:09:08

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

ShiXinFeng wrote: Vinia wrote: ShiXinFeng wrote: *CENSORED* please! I KNOW you're not going to balk at giving up your precious shirt, when you just got access to an ability you didn't earn in one of the two ways it was originally offered....

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 10:58:44

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

ShiXinFeng wrote: *CENSORED* please! I KNOW you're not going to balk at giving up your precious shirt, when you just got access to an ability you didn't earn in one of the two ways it was originally offered. What a *CENSORED* hypocrit! Wer...

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 10:47:29

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

ShiXinFeng wrote: Vinia wrote: I have no problems with people having special items that they've won or earned. It's what makes them special items but when said item starts getting handed out to other people for simply starting to play the...

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 10:27:44

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

I have no problems with people having special items that they've won or earned. It's what makes them special items but when said item starts getting handed out to other people for simply starting to play the game or that have played a game...

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 10:06:56

So Like, where's my Mobius?

ShiXinFeng wrote: The perception that not getting these abilities was a "slap to the face" is the reason for all the crying and whining. I don't have a Burning Eye trench because, even though I was in Beta, I really didn't know much about...

Redpill Rescue · 04/09/2008 09:42:45

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

ShiXinFeng wrote: Vinia wrote: ShiXinFeng wrote: Wrong. I'm pissed because this guy wanted (and got) an 'exclusive' item he previously didn't have, but when it came to his own 'exclusive' item being given away, he said "hell no" for the ve...

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 09:31:20

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

ShiXinFeng wrote: Wrong. I'm pissed because this guy wanted (and got) an 'exclusive' item he previously didn't have, but when it came to his own 'exclusive' item being given away, he said "hell no" for the very same reason that we gave as...

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 08:53:37

So Like, where's my Mobius?

ShiXinFeng wrote: Vinia wrote: The fact that marketing havent decided to give them away to a certain portion of players is whats stopping the Dev's from giving out the BET or Beta clothing. Once again, if they didn't decide to give out 'Ve...

Redpill Rescue · 04/09/2008 08:47:02

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

ShiXinFeng wrote: That doesn't have the slightest thing to do with my calling him a hypocrit, and you know it. Let me spell it all out, since it seems that, in this case, the irony of his hypocrisy was lost on you. One guy jokes that the f...

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 08:29:15

So Like, where's my Mobius?

ShiXinFeng wrote: Not picking on Cap or anything, but this is an example of what I was afraid of. What's to stop the devs from giving out the Burning Eye trench or the Beta clothing, now that these other "veteran" abilities have been compr...

Redpill Rescue · 04/09/2008 08:22:25

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

ShiXinFeng wrote: Havocide wrote: Neoteny wrote: If we do get veteran rewards, I predict that the first one will be the Verdigiris shirt, effectively pissing off all five people that went to FanFaire and got one. Haha. Id bloody hope not....

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 08:06:48

Next Sexy Party

Yeah, well dunno where the inspiration comes from probably some childhood game or something but yeah the DJ could read the e-mail over the radio so everyone can hear it and the object of the admirer has to guess who sent it. Of course ther...

World Discussion - Syntax · 04/09/2008 04:57:57

Next Sexy Party

You should invite The Dev's and Virrago ! Some secret admirer game where someone sends an e-mail to the DJ about someone they like and why and they can guess who for a prize... something like that... /shrug

World Discussion - Syntax · 04/09/2008 04:44:06

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

I liked the idea about adding a chevron for every year you've subbed in total... but the problem is you'll get quite a few people running around as triple chevrons and sooner or later everyone will get them... There are perhaps 4 possible...

SOE Discussion · 04/09/2008 03:08:39

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

Kybutra wrote: Vinia wrote: Perhaps if it was a different colour, say pink... then it wouldn't *CENSORED* off those 5 people as they'd have the only green ones, and everyone else would be happy too " /> I wouldn't mind orange like this I s...

SOE Discussion · 04/08/2008 11:43:30

Datamine Background Music.

When I'm missioning I stick on that stream of Matrix music, it's not the same having no sudden change in music when entering combat but I've heard the game's music tracks so many times....

Development Roundtable · 04/08/2008 06:36:39

Datamine Background Music.

I'd agree with Aquatium, my music is turned off.. if I want some I'll dial up a radio station... however a track that promotes a feeling of suspense and danger would be appropriate..

Development Roundtable · 04/08/2008 02:26:47

Eye glow effects...

Yeah, code eyebrows don't look as cool as code eyes! Could be a problem if the effect was a universal effect ie. the effect is just an animation at a set hight and distance from the current location of the character. Adjusting for each cha...

Development Roundtable · 04/08/2008 01:09:05

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

Havocide wrote: Neoteny wrote: If we do get veteran rewards, I predict that the first one will be the Verdigiris shirt, effectively pissing off all five people that went to FanFaire and got one. Haha. Id bloody hope not. Perhaps if it was...

SOE Discussion · 04/07/2008 15:56:04

*cough* Veteran Rewards Have Arrived To...

From what I've seen and experienced with SWG's vet rewards and now this one is that most of the 'rewards' are just decorations or items that are only special in their appearance nothing too game breaking for non-vets. MxO doesn't have the...

SOE Discussion · 04/07/2008 13:26:11

So Like, where's my Mobius?

Dr5mith wrote: So?! Are you all happy now? No... I want Beta clothing now.... <.< >.> Just kidding, yep happy thanks! <3

Redpill Rescue · 04/07/2008 01:51:13

Looking for a reason to stick around

In the end all we can say is what keeps us sticking around, you have to find your own reasons for sticking with the game or leaving. We can give you suggestions and the plus points of MxO but it may not be what you're looking for for examp...

General Discussion · 04/05/2008 16:27:06

Update 59 Discussion - April 03, 2008

Even if they work or look like they're working they still may need some work done on them with balancing and making sure that everything works properly (rep requirements etc...) plus they really need icons. I'm hoping to see these in the n...

Update Discussion · 04/03/2008 16:24:17

Update 59 Discussion - April 03, 2008

Rarebit wrote: SolidRevolver wrote: I dont see why these cany be implemented in a Hotfix soon fully. Because we are horrible people. Nah, you just like to tease us...

Update Discussion · 04/03/2008 16:08:22

Is the Oracle dead?

GQubed wrote: Vinia wrote: Did the Oracle extract the first redpill? Did she extract any redpill? Did she tell all the Zion extraction teams who would be the next Redpill? No. All she did was 'guide' them as to what they may be or may do....

General Discussion · 04/03/2008 10:00:21

Matrix Character Abilities: What would they be?

Pylat wrote: Vinia wrote: I.e. 'I challenge you to a duel ' *slaps with back of a glove* Very well then *Smacks you with metal gauntlet* Wear green tights a lot do you?

Dojo - Operative Discussion · 04/03/2008 09:48:02

SOE Forums

MXOWinterMute wrote: I had quite a cute one yesterday: typed in username/password, and when I clicked submit the page died. Hit the back button, tried again, and got "invalid username or password" Tried that a few times before noticing tha...

General Technical Help and Questions · 04/03/2008 09:44:32

Image Retrieval - April 02, 2008

I very much doubt that any new abilities made now will be given to a specific set of players only... unless... Org abilities...

Broadcast Depth · 04/03/2008 09:08:01

Image Retrieval - April 02, 2008

Garu wrote: 1) Agreed. It no longer qualifies as a "beta-only" ability. The name should be changed though I don't foresee it happening. 2) I question it as well but I'm hopeful this means Rarebit might have something in store. I'll remain...

Broadcast Depth · 04/03/2008 08:57:46

Image Retrieval - April 02, 2008

exsuscito wrote: Yes, give the veterans who weren't in Beta something for their efforts, but not those things which were given to Beta players. This isn't a moan about recycled content - tha's another thing entirely. What this is, s a voic...

Broadcast Depth · 04/03/2008 08:34:02

Image Retrieval - April 02, 2008

Roukan wrote: He said the female suit as is was an impossibility so *shrug* Until he found the model for it... think there's a model for boxers hidden away somewhere?

Broadcast Depth · 04/03/2008 08:29:03

Image Retrieval - April 02, 2008

Garu wrote: <Garu's Post> Now if you don't mind, I need to go get some gum. Now thats someone who I can respect. But also: 'The Matrix Online: Kick *CENSORED* and chew bubble gum' WIN!

Broadcast Depth · 04/03/2008 08:27:57

Image Retrieval - April 02, 2008

Roukan wrote: Vinia wrote: As for rallying around to get something in game, look at Mave and his boxers... probably the same thing about my sparkly top... Or me and female suits. =] Compare that and the Abilities today with all of the othe...

Broadcast Depth · 04/03/2008 08:21:19

Image Retrieval - April 02, 2008

Roukan wrote: I never said punish them. Give them something else, I liked my little advantage, and they could have had their own instead of whine whine whine, they could have suggested something. It's not even the items, it's the principle...

Broadcast Depth · 04/03/2008 08:13:44