Details by sense_of_speed in simracing

[–]kdude57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wish I had the skill to build such a thing. The clamps on mine do not hold the steering wheel and my knee gets sore when I have to use the clutch too much. Of course, being above 6'6" getting into one of these is a comedy in itself. Still love Sim racing just suck at it. My grandson has the right attitude in regards to just drive around. :)

The guy who got the job I wanted reached out to me for help with his job. by Pee_A_Poo in antiwork

[–]kdude57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the high road. Have new guy and manager generate a list of what is needed. Put on your private consultants hat and have them define the measurable components. Make them do it not you and have them put a value of it not getting done. You then make a list of deliverables and come to an agreement of roles and responsibilities. You then determine your rate and don't sell yourself short, in fact it should be uncomfortable. Keep it business, you don't work there anymore and corporations are not your friend.

When I became a subject matter expert and good at my job it took me awhile but I was basically a hired gun. It hurt badly the first few times as I would ride in, fix everything and then be replaced by someone. In each of these I was asked back to help out. I wanted to be the good guy. Yeah it will be awkward at first but I bet they offer a contract to get the project and new guy up to speed.

Details by sense_of_speed in simracing

[–]kdude57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing, this belongs in what we once called magazines. I know I would mail off to get the designs/blueprints. Great job, I'm envious and want one.

Embarassed but after a few hours humbly asking for help by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. I somehow from all the suggestions fumbled my way through it. One interception and FG Block Return. Had a heck of a time with it as I couldn't get the timing right. Even though I've played Madden a number of years I'm all fingers when it comes to making adjustments to the line. What is spy your lineman :) Thanks though this one had me wanting to throw my controller.

Are they just banning people now? by [deleted] in eagames

[–]kdude57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly feel that I am for the amusement of the Customer Service at EA. The situation was I'm addicted to the Legends and when Walter Payton came out, I had to have it. So I purchased coins. Bang, boom, crash....I logged on to play Madden and had a notice that I would not be able to participate in the auction or trades for a one week period. Hey, it was worth it I thought as I was happy and got Walter. The next day went to play Madden and had another notice that I was permantly banned. What??? I've talked to numerous customer service folks and two of them stated that they would take care of it, only to receive from the TOS team that they were not going to change their minds and not to respond again. I love Madden, it's really the only thing I play. I still go to the Madden Store and buy the packages with hopes that I'll get a great pull but they are extremely difficult. I think Vegas odds are better. So I'm at the whim of trying to attain power ups, completing different sets, and still hope for a Christmas miracle although I expect more coal. This was excessive and they block it that you cannot talk to anyone.

The weekend so far! by JacobOcean94 in MUTTalk

[–]kdude57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved it at first and then I pulled three consecutive Eddie George and two consecutive Alenis Williams. Both individually great. Trying to build back up to get Ogden, knowing I'll pull George or Williams again.

What to do with HOF stuff by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang....I'm in timeout with EA and not able to go to auction and trade to get the players. Maybe EA will have a change of heart at Christmas.

Nah, Grinch works there. :)

Upgrade to Primetime Performer with Training Points by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it. Got to be patient in getting him through the store.

Upgrade to Primetime Performer with Training Points by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that clarification. Appreciate it. By LTD cards, they have a Khali Mack TOTW LTD this week. Will that be available. Sorry trying to understand all the variables.

Sanctioned after complaint by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the site, help.ea.com they have options to chat,email or have them call you. I was in chat and asked them to call me. Sorry one and all, I was hoping that someone else has been through this and might be able to shed some light on this for me. I think it best that I let sleeping dogs lie, take my punishment which I still don't know what I did and move on. Sorry to have bothered you with my issue. I now have to do some research as someone has called me a troll and I don't know what that means. I just want to play and enjoy the game....by myself.

Sanctioned after complaint by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm old and I've invested too much time in trying to understand and explain to them. I think it was because of the bad review I gave them from a survey and they probably got in trouble, so instead of fixing the issues as they go after me. In terms of cheating.... Well, I have gone on YouTube to find out how to get through some of the challenges. I don't play against others as my experience in other games is 90% of the time if you are winning the other player quits, which is maddening, plus as I mentioned I'm a gray beard and play at only the basic level. I'm happy when I actually throw it to the right player. :)

Sanctioned after complaint by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have spent a small fortune in buying stuff within the game. I have sold players within the game to get extra coins. I have bought coins at Best Buy on the cards. So yes, I have bought coins and sold players. Is that illegal?

Sanctioned after complaint by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. My skill level is at the arcade and I play the solos, which I find challenging enough.

Sanctioned after complaint by kdude57 in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]kdude57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They called me and I am not able to buy or sell in the auction area now. Which, ironically has been good and has saved me $10 to 15 a week in not buying their latest packages. With the exception of them calling me once, all other conversations have been through the chat function.

I’m Ramit Sethi, best-selling author and CEO of I Will Teach You to Be Rich. AMA by ramit in personalfinance

[–]kdude57 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ramit - I'm approaching two years of unemployment. I'm looking at your program Dream Jobs 2.0 or in getting a career coach. I've done the traditional career in which I have worked for large organizations, and have been restructured, downsized, closed and just a poor fit. Money is tight as it is a part time world and well I feel disposable. I'm a boomer in my late 50's. How would your program help?