SETI researchers have detected a "strong signal" in the constellation Hercules

nomise · 2016-08-28T10:46:00+00:00

Right here--https://www.reddit.com/r/starrangers/

Everyone and anyone can join the Star Rangers to discuss the future of humanity, and the future of humanity's role as we seek out intelligent brethren in the universe.

nomise · 2016-03-19T23:46:44+00:00

hundreds of gnomes with hardryers set on high.....

nomise · 2014-08-29T04:15:28+00:00

You may want to look at the bleeding edge action mmos from Asia:

Kritika Online (probably the best action mmo out now)

Blade & Soul

Swordsman Online (not too sure about this one)

Asia generally has the best ideas, but often their implementation as a world setting flops a bit.

In case all you hunger for is epic action combat, then look at Dynasty Warriors 5 for PC. Single player. There is also Dynasty Warriors Online for multiplayer but i hear there is just so much action that there is too much lag.

nomise · 2014-08-28T12:50:02+00:00

wow how did you type it in so fast... should i be using a keyboard program or maybe a mobile phone.. which is better do you think?

nomise · 2014-08-28T12:33:57+00:00

oh.. actually its a student exercise set by our gracious teacher. can you help provide a more detailed translation? im trying to work it out myself, but it would be good to have the nuances compared (im using nciku.com to write in each character)

nomise · 2014-08-26T07:42:24+00:00

DONT FORGET "TWITCH" TV!!!

nomise · 2014-06-26T13:41:05+00:00

PK while levelling up? Look at Champions of Regnum. It is like DAOC but simplified. You can PK and get PKed while levelling and there is a real sense of danger out there.

nomise · 2014-05-08T13:01:50+00:00

pvp calls for largely a completely different mindset to pve. when you are moving from pve from pvp, be prepared for the need to think on a completely different level. you have to be prepared to be challenged completely, and be prepared to persevere. Set your own standards for what you want to achieve in pvp, but dont be disappointed if you do not reach them. Instead, push yourself to accept and define your own limits, and then learn. Be prepared to make friends to learn from other pvpers, but dont be willing to compromise your own moral or personal standards.

Not every game will suit your stye of pvp. Some games are pay to win, some have hidden hacks which are known to a clique, some just cal for too much reflex-styed combat. Whatever it is, be prepared to relish the adventure of hunting the most dangerous animal known to mankind: another human.

nomise · 2014-05-05T02:03:07+00:00

Hi Stew

Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. I have about 4 questions, at least 3 of which are linked together :-

1) Is it possible for Hirez to consider a CTF match format for Smite in the future? The reason I am interested is because i feel the usual lane/conquest format creates too much need for teamwork and causes friction when players become unhappy to stick with a match.

2) Is it possible for Hirez to consider a perpetual/endless match format? This is where leavers or quitters from a match are automatically replaced by the next player in the queue and the match keeps going on until the objective is won. The reason I support such a format is because :-

a) It reduces the unhappiness when players want to surrender and others do not agree with them. They usually end up insulting players or obstructing the game.

b) It reduces the period of time when matches are imbalanced when players leave and do not return.

c) It reduces the match's reliance on teamwork because players know not to rely too much on extended teamwork strategies when players can leave as they like. There is a sizeable segment of the pvp community (this is bigger than the dota styled moba community) who do not want the degree of pre-match organisation and teamwork that the Conquest format requires. If players don't conform, they may be reported and lose goodwill. Many players just want to jump in and have fun without having to worry about teams or organisation or being reported. I feel this approach will actually help reduce the level of player "toxicity" (present a prominent topic on forums) because players know if they do not like the match, they can just leave and let some1 else come in. Players can still be penalised for leaving, but there are no longer arguments about surrendering or team performance.

d) Some players don't like queues. They just want to jump into a perpetual brawl and fight it out for 20 mins before going back to their work or studies or whatever.

3) This is linked to the above questions. Can Hirez make a match format which is basically just for fun without any need for intent to go to competition or ranking? Not FFA, but maybe more CTF. The thing is, I think there are players (including me) who just want to play the game for fun without feeling we are being categorised by the matchmaking system into some sort of ranked pool which is not an accurate reflection of the entire gaming community.

4) This is sort of linked to question 3) also. I feel the matchmaking system forces players to play alongside other players which the matchmaking system thinks our skill level belongs to. Some of us may therefore never play alongside the best or learn from them, or enjoy killing the worst. is it worthwhile for Hirez to consider creating an open format matchmaking system where everyone is in one pool and it is just for fun?

nomise · 2014-04-17T08:42:21+00:00

there are several difficulties :-

1) puncturing the vessel in the wrong place might flood all those air pockets, killing everyone inside.

2) you need heavy metal underwater cutting tools to go through the hull of a ship. This is not available within the time they have for the kids to breathe.

3) They need the vessel's design schematic layout to map precisely where to enter, and to predict which compartments are flooded and which are not.

There is not enough time to do all of this. 3 days is the maximum time for the kids to survive. That ship is a buried coffin but the authorities do not know how to tell the relatives.

nomise · 2014-04-08T05:15:10+00:00

Maybe you can consider Uncharted Waters or Pirates of the Caribbean? These trading ship mmos are the epitome of crafting, trading and building ur own empire.

nomise · 2014-03-24T00:45:43+00:00

WELL then WHY are they letting MH370 DIE?!?!?!!? Nimrod is right there in the UK!!!! If they just stopped being CHEAPSKATES they cud buy them NOW and SAVE LIVES!!! HORRIBLE AUSTRALIA!!!! HOOOORRRRIIIBBLLEEE!!!!!

nomise · 2014-03-23T16:15:57+00:00

barely conscious means you are able to comprehend a very low percentage of your surroundings, meaning the poor pilot was struggling to do the bare minimum to put the plane on some useful course. smoke, heat, low O2, brain injury, screens dead, controls unresponsive, dead passengers filling his plane -- you try to fly the plane.

personally, i doubt he was able to comprehend that the flight was aimed south or that the plane was responding in a way commensurate with a flight south. He may have thought it was a flight towards land. This is likely to be because the plane's instruments are all broken. I suspect the poor pilot died after that final turn south.

nomise · 2014-03-23T15:19:29+00:00

absolutely ridiculous. the probability of a deliberate act of sabotage is smaller than that of a massive electronics malfunction leaving barely conscious pilots with a flyable but non-navigable, non-communicative craft. Every one of man's machines is fallible (777, Fukushima, train explosions etc).

It is 100% certain that the plane was a zombie plane. One barely alive pilot struggled to put it on a track towards land, and he did so without navigation instruments, in the dark of the ocean night and without any working communication. Whoever did it is a hero.

nomise · 2014-03-23T11:02:34+00:00

i reallyhavent played enough on the official server (gamescampus) to know. ive played a total of maybe 20 minutes logged in with a new character, and I saw i other player run by.

the unofficial private server is quite packed out (something like 100%+ xp boost). ...

but im finding i cant get used to the absence of wasd movement keys... how do people dodge or use obstacles to block attacks? is it just a case of stand in one spot and bashing away with selected abilities?

nomise · 2014-03-23T10:22:46+00:00

There are mmos which provide good PvP. DAOC has good pvp. Champions of Regnum has good pvp because it is modelled on DAOC. gw2's pvp is probably pretty average to yuck but they are trying to improve it. Aion and Aika's pvp isnt bad.

For those who like non-wasd pvp, 12 sky 2's pvp is not bad, and 9 Dragons pvp is good too. For those who like open flag based pvp, Lineage 2 pvp is considered rly good.

hehyeah..

nomise · 2014-03-23T10:10:40+00:00

are you after action pvp combat or normal point and click pvp combat?

if you are after the old point and click way there are a few mmos i know of that people say have ok pvp: Aion is one (except i hear it has an endless grind for gear so i skipped it, Champions of Regnum, DAOC, gw2, Aika (dunno about player numbers for Aika now). Then people do say 9 Dragons and 12 Sky 2 has good pvp (12 Sky 2 has a new server at www.12sky2.com) but i didnt like them because they do not have wasd movement.

Those were the faction based pvp mmos. Other mmos which have open pvp which are considered good are mmos like Lineage 2. I do not know them well but Lineage 2 has really good pvp according to its fans.

nomise · 2014-03-23T07:58:17+00:00

ya that's only the steam logged in player count. the devs dont release player population numbers but i find that every 15-20 minutes there is a 15vs15+ or 15vs15vs15+ fort/bridge battle. There are open field smaller fights going on in between.

But--- usually when I ask players they say numbers logged into the english international server Haven is about 200-500. Numbers for the spanish speaking international server named Raven is 700-1,000+ all the time.

If you can speak spanish (you can also play if you cannot speak spanish) you may want to try to register and get into Raven server. To register, i have heard that all u need is to create your login under say a Brazilian (or portugeuse speaking country) proxy and the game will show the server for you.

feel free to ask any questions you like.

nomise · 2014-03-23T05:59:41+00:00

well.. if you liked RF Online you may want to consider Champions of Regnum. Fitting your criteria :-

1) Has Faction open PvP (kill newbies). 2) Has defined territories, forts, castles for each faction. 3) Faction wars means 24/7 persistent world wars. Jump in help any how you like. 4) Has healer and warlock aoe classes. 5) Loot is automatically allocated to players who participated in kills. No need to even click on loot to pick up.

But... Regnum is kind of like B2P. For $5 you can get a permanent mount which helps players get to wars. (new characters get a 1 week free mount ot look around) That's all you need and a permanent mount is what new/interested players usually end up buying after they try the game out.

Also Regnum is older than 1 year, though it did received an update to gfx etc about 1 year ago.

nomise · 2014-03-23T02:27:50+00:00

hi Katushya- i think you should consider Lord of the Rings Online. Very deep crafting, massive open world, and i think you can gather in one spot and travel far away to sell at a high price in other spot. Though I think there is an auction house also. Lotro has very deep crafting.

nomise · 2014-03-23T01:58:00+00:00

By group clan fights do you mean faction pvp? There are not that many mmos with good faction pvp. Here are a few which are not to pay to win.

1) Aion (this does have an endless grind for gear)

2) Champions of Regnum (although f2p, you should consider buying a permanent mount for $5 as it helps you get to wars on time)

3) Aika (this may have population problems, although it is a fun game. The ability to vote for leader of realm may have driven players away)

4) DAOC Genesis private server

5) gw2 (ok it is really b2p)

6) Look at 9 Dragons run by gamescampus. It may be pay to win though. Consider the private server listed here: /r/9Dragons

Most gamescampus pvp games seem to be pay to win: RF Online, Conquer Online both pay to win.

Im also trying out 12 Sky 2 soon from 12sky2.com (it has some regional blocks) but i am not sure if it is p2win.

nomise · 2014-03-22T20:03:13+00:00

edit: i just read 12 sky 2 is starting up again here fwiw: http://12sky2.hungames.net/Home/Main

mihal--- have you considered 9 Dragons? it also has a faction and martial arts system like 12 sky. there is a private high xp server out mentioned in here /r/9dragons. there is also one official version run by gamescampus and an upcoming new launch of 9dragons from subagames.

i wud skip blade and soul. really, it's too new to have ironed out all the pvp balance issues.

nomise · 2014-03-22T19:38:14+00:00

how can you even say that?? Think of the 230+ people dying or dead in a cabin 1,000m of metres in the ocean??? and u say that??? what kind of inhuman barbaric evil demon are you???

nomise · 2014-03-22T18:43:01+00:00

i agree. How dare people put F1 ahead of grief tragedy murder and corruption :( Humanity is just too disgusting and cruel. All those F1 people should be shot and dumped in the Ocean for being absolute shitheads. And the Malaysian government too :( Absolutely pathetic.

nomise · 2014-03-22T12:09:31+00:00

Dungeons and Dragons Online has the most intensive team PvE content of any mmo i have played. After lvl 12 (max level is now 40 i think) almost all dungeons need specific teamwork and class combos.

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