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Post by Jeb on Sept 29, 2022 9:57:40 GMT -5
I'm still having fun, even recognizing the BS that's going on. I'm not a meta chaser (I mean, I play a few meta elements but it's not an objective to max those out) and my way of coping with overpowering enemies is to absolutely F with them. Get my fast bots behind their spawn and draw their attention, or snipe kills, or just do some stupid stuff. Whatever.
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Post by Poopface on Sept 29, 2022 11:29:10 GMT -5
In light of the new TOS, I think I'm not going to accept it and take a bit of a "wait and see" approach to what happens with the "new company."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2022 9:35:21 GMT -5
player base has to improve if you want to see anything change
management doesn't buy the mk3 for you.
they don't run your bot past beacons that need to be capped.
they don't force you to target the same mk1 player all game.
they don't force you on forums to rant about 「dookie」 you actually do in game. like some insta-cleanse?
go ahead. blame the drug.
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Post by 079 on Sept 30, 2022 12:00:19 GMT -5
player base has to improve if you want to see anything change management doesn't buy the mk3 for you. they don't run your bot past beacons that need to be capped. they don't force you to target the same mk1 player all game. they don't force you on forums to rant about 「dookie」 you actually do in game. like some insta-cleanse? go ahead. blame the drug. While you are partially right, I disagree heavily with the idea that it is just the players. Comparing this game to a drug is actually quite fitting, as just like drugs contain additive substances, this game is literally designed to be additive and make it difficult for players to realize what is happening once they are hooked. The flashy offers discounted 80-95% off (when their value is completely arbitrary), the stream of promoted videos showing how great the new content is, the labeling of equipment as “top (role)” or “legends choice”, and visually appealing lottery systems are all designed to encourage spending or increased playtime due to making cool things seem just out of reach (when they really are not) or prey on the basic fear of missing out on things. The research these companies put into both designing these systems and masking them from unwitting players is staggering. I wish we could just tell players to wisen up and that would be it, but Pixonic ensured that the game would make that difficult by design, thus putting a lot of blame on themselves. |
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Post by munkeeee on Sept 30, 2022 12:06:06 GMT -5
player base has to improve if you want to see anything change management doesn't buy the mk3 for you. they don't run your bot past beacons that need to be capped. they don't force you to target the same mk1 player all game. they don't force you on forums to rant about 「dookie」 you actually do in game. like some insta-cleanse? go ahead. blame the drug. While you are partially right, I disagree heavily with the idea that it is just the players. Comparing this game to a drug is actually quite fitting, as just like drugs contain additive substances, this game is literally designed to be additive and make it difficult for players to realize what is happening once they are hooked. The flashy offers discounted 80-95% off (when their value is completely arbitrary), the stream of promoted videos showing how great the new content is, the labeling of equipment as “top (role)” or “legends choice”, and visually appealing lottery systems are all designed to encourage spending or increased playtime due to making cool things seem just out of reach (when they really are not) or prey on the basic fear of missing out on things. The research these companies put into both designing these systems and masking them from unwitting players is staggering. I wish we could just tell players to wisen up and that would be it, but Pixonic ensured that the game would make that difficult by design, thus putting a lot of blame on themselves. as long as the money keeps flowing, anything is fair game. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2022 20:51:57 GMT -5
player base has to improve if you want to see anything change management doesn't buy the mk3 for you. they don't run your bot past beacons that need to be capped. they don't force you to target the same mk1 player all game. they don't force you on forums to rant about 「dookie」 you actually do in game. like some insta-cleanse? go ahead. blame the drug. While you are partially right, I disagree heavily with the idea that it is just the players. Comparing this game to a drug is actually quite fitting, as just like drugs contain additive substances, this game is literally designed to be additive and make it difficult for players to realize what is happening once they are hooked. The flashy offers discounted 80-95% off (when their value is completely arbitrary), the stream of promoted videos showing how great the new content is, the labeling of equipment as “top (role)” or “legends choice”, and visually appealing lottery systems are all designed to encourage spending or increased playtime due to making cool things seem just out of reach (when they really are not) or prey on the basic fear of missing out on things. The research these companies put into both designing these systems and masking them from unwitting players is staggering. I wish we could just tell players to wisen up and that would be it, but Pixonic ensured that the game would make that difficult by design, thus putting a lot of blame on themselves. agreed. take a deep look inside your registry and see. but again. crack cocaine is also designed to be addictive. coffee. anything. pix didn't personally come to your residence and force your fingers to buy anything on sale. |
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Post by munkeeee on Sept 30, 2022 21:26:17 GMT -5
as long as the money keeps flowing, anything is fair game. honestly thats hilarious. guess that explains why you wiped out my entire baby account yesterday. running right past cappable beacons. me?!?!? |
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Post by munkeeee on Sept 30, 2022 22:57:12 GMT -5
lmao now im really laughing. hey look its cool guy. if thats your thing. im just some mk1 guy with no PCs, trying to make it out of spawn. ohhhh, that match. Yea, sorry about that, but there was one person on your team that was pissing me off something fierce, so I just went psycho on any and all reds I saw. im a bit off anyways, i mean, ALL SPIDERS for a hangar?!? aint right in the head.... apologies you got caught in the mix, it wasnt you. |
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Post by darr on Oct 1, 2022 9:50:44 GMT -5
I find I play A Bit more when I recently set up a new account just to play around with Tier 1 and 2 bots. Both my low Masters account...i stopped playing for a long while, just playing skirmishes just to slap those bra cups players silly. On equal grounds and no magic rings, I hardly met any skilled bra cup players lol.
L6 HOVER is permanent fixture. MK2 Cossack just to tickle. RAVEN and STRIDER a bit too OP even for those bra cups.
So I am passing time providing free brawling training for newbies, to prepare them for the upwards climb...
Oh wait.
There's No Brawling Skills required up there. You just need the latest Smokes and Mirrors.
Anyway I'm enjoying the brawling...when matches not polluted by those bra cups.
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Post by gus169 on Oct 1, 2022 10:58:25 GMT -5
chuckles. that's priceless |
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Post by shadethefluffmech on Oct 2, 2022 9:25:36 GMT -5
Is this... Is this the end for us?
It feels like just yesterday
But now it's
Is it really over?
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Post by TerrorStorm on Oct 2, 2022 23:43:33 GMT -5
lmao now im really laughing. hey look its cool guy. if thats your thing. im just some mk1 guy with no PCs, trying to make it out of spawn. ohhhh, that match. Yea, sorry about that, but there was one person on your team that was pissing me off something fierce, so I just went psycho on any and all reds I saw. im a bit off anyways, i mean, ALL SPIDERS for a hangar?!? aint right in the head.... apologies you got caught in the mix, it wasnt you. Bad, naughty Munkeee!  |
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Post by donetotally on Oct 2, 2022 23:43:35 GMT -5
Sorry, what do you mean by bra cups? I was away from the game for two years, came back a few months ago.. but what are time drops also?
Anyways, yeah this is the most serious I've seen the forum and the game... seems to be no doubt in a slippery slide than I saw before. Hackers bad on its own.. but just the total disregard for what players are aiming for in the game.. to Pixonic, money rules all.. I remember years ago, Pixonic was smaller much smaller, and we supported the game and it seemed like they were trying to listen to players and correct the game the best they could... least the morale was there, or at least players sort of thought they were trying to hear us... but now, it's so much about money.. it rules all, bringing out ridiculous meta just to suck in the money only to nerf it.. I know, been going on for quite awhile now.. but this act is so predictable, that the morale is dampened.. and now here we are.. everyone can feel the slippery slide and player base fallout... supposed to be millions of players. I wonder what the true active player base is? Sale prices are good... really sucked me back in, being truthful.. years ago the 99 dollar upgrades hurt alot and I would never spend that kind of money or rarely enough.. Just trying to get weapons and bot mk1 12 was a real pain .. In this way, it is easier... probably the only reason the game is still around is the sales. Those sales, they can do what they do and get away with it (without everyone leaving the game) remember Game of War... what a great game, now it's gone (basically) -only remnants left... but that game was making mega millions.. even superbowl commercials w/Kate Upshaw.. Greed and ridiculousness destroyed it greed 10 out of 10, ridiculousness 10 out of 10.. unbelievable.. this game- hackers, greed, and danger zone- ridiculousness..(anything over 5 out of 10) I consider a danger zone .. 5 is kind of middle of the road... This game I rate greed at 10 out of 10 and ridiculousness maybe 6 or 7 out of 10... nerfing and buffing to meet their own monetary agenda ( Pixonic ridiculousness) years ago, ridiculousness was probably like 3 of 10, but prices was more ridiculous. Hackers... thats the real joker in the deck.. that mixed with ridiculousness could spell the end. Just my thoughts tonight.
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Post by donetotally on Oct 3, 2022 1:02:02 GMT -5
Sorry pardon me, meant Kate Upton
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Post by Wolfblood7 on Oct 3, 2022 6:23:36 GMT -5
ohhhh, that match. Yea, sorry about that, but there was one person on your team that was pissing me off something fierce, so I just went psycho on any and all reds I saw. im a bit off anyways, i mean, ALL SPIDERS for a hangar?!? aint right in the head.... apologies you got caught in the mix, it wasnt you. Bad, naughty Munkeee! Has nobody heard anything from Loganspawn on any other platforms? Haven't seen him around for months. |
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Post by spectre729 on Oct 3, 2022 8:55:01 GMT -5
but what are time drops also? so on friday nights, some of us hop into Shawn's discord server and we all do our best to get into the same matches. It's quite fun, it's the closest I can get to being in a squad with voice comms cause sadly my clan doesnt squad that often and doesn't have a discord server... |
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Post by donetotally on Oct 3, 2022 9:03:03 GMT -5
but what are time drops also? so on friday nights, some of us hop into Shawn's discord server and we all do our best to get into the same matches. It's quite fun, it's the closest I can get to being in a squad with voice comms cause sadly my clan doesnt squad that often and doesn't have a discord server... Ok thanks man |
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Post by Typhon Johnny on Oct 3, 2022 9:33:51 GMT -5
Squad match ups suck donkey balls. Time drop matchups seem better. The matchups this last round were good and close. Mostly. No death squads or Hackers
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Post by munkeeee on Oct 3, 2022 9:44:01 GMT -5
so on friday nights, some of us hop into Shawn's discord server and we all do our best to get into the same matches. It's quite fun, it's the closest I can get to being in a squad with voice comms cause sadly my clan doesnt squad that often and doesn't have a discord server... Ok thanks man Time drops are a ton more fun. I’m selective when it comes to squadding, small handful of regulars will throw me an invite from time to time if we’re on at the same time. Mornings, my time, I can usually find Oliver Kloesov and we’ll squad a bit. Since I’m not in a clan the time drops seem to be a better way to have a more level playing field, comms are good but not overloaded with screams and bs. It’s just a bunch of folks chatting it up about whatever. You won’t get the death squads or Sclans as much, it’s great convo, and creates a more fun experience which the game seems to be lacking with all of its current issues. It even Leads into Saturday nite sometimes. good stuff |
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Post by Typhon Johnny on Oct 3, 2022 9:58:21 GMT -5
munkeeee im sure you coukd get in a good clan. I onky clan for the measly clan tasks/ rewards. You can join and leave daily if you like brother. Lol
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Post by munkeeee on Oct 3, 2022 11:06:25 GMT -5
munkeeee im sure you coukd get in a good clan. I onky clan for the measly clan tasks/ rewards. You can join and leave daily if you like brother. Lol I have had some good clans offer, but I really like the freedom of running solo, exception being the time drops. I tried 2 clans before, and while I’m no superstar, it just didn’t work out. Not saying involvement is necessary, and this may sound bad but I do join to get the rewards then bounce. I just think I am a better solo act. I see the needs of the match and try to do my part. |
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Post by donetotally on Dec 4, 2022 21:56:31 GMT -5
Me and a friend of mine, a fellow clan member started playing Mech Arena, we do like it. Now, it does hit you up hard with ads (only at the login start) but we are enjoying the game. You can actually play the game and spend nothing (and not be shoved up meta 「bum-bum」 or feel like you are getting nowhere) it's a real breath of fresh air, and game play is pretty fast paced.
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Dec 5, 2022 0:36:49 GMT -5
Haven’t played in over a week. I don’t miss the frustration. I watch the daily ads for resources and I upgrade weapons if there’s an overdrive. I’ll see what the prizes look like for the next event and if they’re anything like this one…I’ll stop watching ads as well.
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Post by TerrorStorm on Dec 5, 2022 4:05:08 GMT -5
munkeeee im sure you coukd get in a good clan. I onky clan for the measly clan tasks/ rewards. You can join and leave daily if you like brother. Lol I have had some good clans offer, but I really like the freedom of running solo, exception being the time drops. I tried 2 clans before, and while I’m no superstar, it just didn’t work out. Not saying involvement is necessary, and this may sound bad but I do join to get the rewards then bounce. I just think I am a better solo act. I see the needs of the match and try to do my part. +2. MUCH prefer SOLO especially since I'm not playing as much and chasing anything. Not having to think about Clan Points alone is worth the solo ride. |
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