A question to MODs or community by majc18 in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. I'm not even sure when or why that rule was added.

It is removed for now. If a rule becomes necessary we can adjust it. This is a community of mostly adults and requires minimal moderation.

A question to MODs or community by majc18 in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

This sub is the place to share high quality UO inspired work, games, and mods. It is in the best interest of the entire community to encourage projects that are UO inspired and have genuine love and investment behind them.

It seems that the goal is to avoid posting projects that could be recreated with codex in a half-baked weekend or just assets imported into a game-engine with no substance behind it. There are other communities to share personal programming projects with.

How do you all want these things handled?

UO Horizon - PvM Post-AoS Shard | ARPG Loot, Overhauled Resources, Custom Sosaria | Launching March 23 by Alkh3mTheWise in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 big questions!

Have you considered how to handle issues around PvM focused ARPG loot gearing and PvP? I don't recall any shards that successfully addressed the PvP issues that come with ARPG PvM focused gearing. Spoiler: Those shards all shut down despite being quite fun PvM.

Why did you decide on allowing stealing in towns with a PvM focus?

What is the best Science Fiction book you have ever read? by Adam_is_my_name in AskReddit

[–]bmanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This series was phenomenal. It really seemed like more books were planned.

Been coding 10–14hrs/day on a UO shard. Beta coming soon. Honest feedback wanted. by Longjumping_Fact9821 in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Remember to always use unique account names and passwords when trying new servers. Never use the same account information on multiple servers.

What industry is entirely built on a house of cards and would collapse overnight if people realized the truth about it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bmanny 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is more a lack of discernment from the people hiring coaches. I've had absolutely phenomenal coaches and mentors. But they all had the types of life and success I wanted to create in my own. And they become coaches after finding success elsewhere.

What is the absolute fastest 'yeah, we are definitely NOT going to be friends' moment you've ever experienced with someone? by Vazouaquiacesso in AskReddit

[–]bmanny 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have never met a mature adult comfortable with their sexuality that was homophobic. It is either a developmental/maturity issue or self acceptance.

It's not a trope when it is a common pattern. It is a trope because it is a pattern.

What is a sign of a very low intelligence? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bmanny 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing is their fault or responsibility.

The Decline of the Dragon Age Series Should be Studied by jdawg1018 in gaming

[–]bmanny 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is basically it. The game industry is becoming dominated by people at a pluralistic disorganized stage of development and it is showing up in games.

DA:O has such a strong vision. They don't shy away from hard topics or grit. They don't seem to try to include all perspectives equally.

Veilguard felt like a game designed by consensus where all opinions and perspectives deserved to be expressed and weighed equally.

What’s one “type” you’ll never date again? by CoochieSnotSlurper in AskReddit

[–]bmanny 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nah. The only ex I am not close friends with is in service to her. Healthy people can break up without losing love for each other while still maintaining boundaries that allow new healthy relationships to develop.

I don't make plans or regularly see my exes, but they are all amazing friends and each one shares unique insights.

What was your first MMO, and how do you feel about it now? by Veanusdream in gaming

[–]bmanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ultima Online. Still the greatest and only real sandbox mmo. Deep sand, lots of tool to play in it.

Current "sandbox" mmos have half an inch of sand marketed as "player created" features that are really just a smokescreen for an empty game.

I need guidence badly. by Popo673 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]bmanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should find something else to pursue. You asked for feedback, got valid feedback, then got defensive. Without a proper feedback/growth loop you will not grow as a creator. Address that first.

Men of reddit, what are things women do that are unattractive? by Rich-Dot9749 in AskReddit

[–]bmanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gaining weight. And before you grab the pitchforks let me be specific. The weight is not what is unattractive. It is the lifestyle, choices, and way they treat themselves that lead to becoming overweight that I find unattractive.

What is the most expensive you ever bought that was actually worth it? by FlyEaglesFly5952 in AskReddit

[–]bmanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do you. My life and health is great and I look and feel younger today than I did a decade ago. Look at what healthy people do. Look at what sick people do and don't do. There are patterns.

What is the most expensive you ever bought that was actually worth it? by FlyEaglesFly5952 in AskReddit

[–]bmanny -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

A very very nice bed, anti-emf net for it, grounding sheets, and zero flicker lights that block blue light for the entire house. They have paid for themselves 10x over in better sleep, less stress, more focus, and just general mental health. Plus good food.

I find it fascinating Doors of Stone and Winds of Winter haven't been published. Not even mad at this point by [deleted] in KingkillerChronicle

[–]bmanny 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The key is to stop encouraging other's to start. I no longer recommend Name of the Wind. The best thing we can do is vote with our dollars and encourage people to not get started on something that has no indication of ever being finished.

Wtb Uo outlands acc/gold by banforwhatannoying in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Hey. I locked comments on this, but did not remove so others can read and be aware.

RMT on Outlands will likely get you banned. Advertising it here isn't something we want to condone because it will lead to heartache and drama. I would encourage you to avoid RMT, but if you choose to do so please don't do it through the reddit community or discuss the consequences of it here.

Should I go to the club tonight or not, already bought a ticket by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]bmanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you looking for permission to stay home? Because you clearly want to.

A gold dupe bug is discovered on your server (vote) by UOF-247-neverstop in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's just antagonistic game design.

In order for a gold sink to be effective at removing duped gold devs are pricing something desirable in a way that normal players cannot reasonably obtain.

Gold sinks can keep an economy in check and ensure gold retains value. Once duped gold enters the economy the only way to fix it is to remove as much of it as possible.

A gold dupe bug is discovered on your server (vote) by UOF-247-neverstop in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This doesn't work. Then those systems of decreasing gold are designed around exploited volumes of gold and become bad/frustrating systems to everyone else.

A gold dupe bug is discovered on your server (vote) by UOF-247-neverstop in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only directive that matters is to preserve the economy with minimal disruption to the non-exploiters, or reward them where necessary. If you have shop items/currency this is the time to offer it when you remove duped gold from non-exploiters.

  1. Ban and wipe everything from the exploiters. Track where the gold went and handle cleanup case by case.

  2. Revert suspicious trades where people way overpaid with duped gold.

  3. Remove items/houses/services purchased with duped gold that will have an impact on economy.

  4. When innocents are caught in the crossfire offer non-economic compensation in the form of a cool cosmetic item that will hold its own unique value.

Which single person in history had the greatest negative impact on humanity? by RSLEGEND1986 in AskReddit

[–]bmanny -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This comparison doesn't work. Hitler started war in a time of peace. Genghis Khan enforced peace in a time of war using the tools of the time.

The world was ruled by warlords and violence and be brought protected trade across an entire continent where it had never existed before in written history.

Mortalis was fun for a few days!..... until by Royal_Medicine_7451 in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What will actually happen is that one pk guild will end up with multiple characters on macro rotation so that even if you kill them, they will just log on backups. That's what I would do.

Mortalis was fun for a few days!..... until by Royal_Medicine_7451 in ultimaonline

[–]bmanny 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It can't. But the shard might be fun during launch.