_____________________________________________ / -Combat Forum- \ | -May 5th, 1998- | | Recorded by Aubrey McMichaels & Jon Garfield| | Edited by Aubrey McMichaels | \_____http://pages.prodigy.net/aubreymcm/_____/ Date Host(s) Topic --------------------------------------------------------- May 5th Trevor & Eddie Combat - Moradian Style Announcement: The First Degree is starting, so come join us at the Portmanteau Club's Sitting Room for a nice, friendly discussion on Combat. Eddie Martinez steps out of the shadows. Trevor Rage wanders out of a nearby crowd. Eddie Martinez calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Eddie Martinez says, "Okie doke." Eddie Martinez smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Let's get this discussion rolling." Eddie Martinez says, "Rules of the road..." Eddie Martinez says, "We're going to keep this meeting to two hours. So have your questions, comments and points prepared." Eddie Martinez says, "Pay attention to what others have said." Eddie Martinez says, "If they have already said exactly what you wanted to say, you can rest assured we heard it the first time." Eddie Martinez grins. Eddie Martinez says, "And above all, tell us what you want to see and not to see." Eddie Martinez says, "This is your chance to give input on how the new combat should be built." Eddie Martinez gets a distant look on her face as she ponders. Trevor Rage smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Oh... and no killing your neighbor because they want PvP and you don't." Eddie Martinez whistles a cheerful tune. Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "Okay... that's all we have to say, so let's hear from you." Noodles Holland stands up to address the assembly. Noodles Holland says, "Alright." Eddie Martinez says, "Hiya, Noodles." Trevor Rage smiles. Noodles Holland says, "I know everyone will be talking about PvP" Noodles Holland says, "so I'm gonna start off with something else" Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez says, "Gawd, I hope not." A look of pain crosses Eddie Martinez's face. Trevor Rage says, "I hope we can cover more than PvP." Trevor Rage grins. Noodles Holland exclaims, "I want violent perps in the jungle...I don't know what caused the problem the first time, but if it was the violent perps, I understand, but if not, I really don't think we need another FQ. I WANT TO GET MY HEAD BANGED BY A HUGE ROCK!" Trevor Rage nods to Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage grins. Noodles Holland whistles innocently to himself. Eddie Martinez chuckles. Trevor Rage begins chuckling at Noodles Holland. Noodles Holland says, "sorry" Noodles Holland says, "too much caffeiene today" Ichiko Daiumi sits down. Eddie Martinez looks at her large rock and Noodles' head. Eddie Martinez gets a distant look on her face as she ponders. Noodles Holland cowers away from Eddie Martinez! Ceit Galbraith smirks. Trevor Rage grins at Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage says, "Baaad." Trevor Rage just nudged Eddie Martinez. Noodles Holland says, "So I heard a rumor voilent perps may come back" Noodles Holland says, "I want to know if this is true or not" Eddie Martinez says, "Actually, the jungle isn't finished yet. So you never know what will eventually go in there." Trevor Rage says, "One thing I'd like to point out.." Noodles Holland says, "I have a suggestion to put scary animals to hunt in the jungle" Noodles Holland says, "That person shall remain annonymous" Trevor Rage says, "You may see a lot of unanswered questions here. We want to assure you we're taking your suggestions and considering them all. We may not confirm or deny them, but we're considering them all on by one." Trevor Rage smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "If that person is willing to dig up info on scary animals which are naturally found in the Caribbean, I'm betting Siri would be glad to get it." Trevor Rage nods to Eddie Martinez. Noodles Holland exclaims, "bring em from africa on a big boat!" Noodles Holland whistles innocently to himself. Eddie Martinez asks, "Any other comments on Combat, per se?" Eddie Martinez smiles at Noodles Holland. Noodles Holland says, "um..." Noodles Holland says, "nope" Eddie Martinez grins. Trevor Rage grins. Having finished addressing the assembly Noodles Holland sits back down. Mike Birchr stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez says, "Hi, Mike." Mike Birchr says, "Woohoo." Mike Birchr says, "Um. I think maybe an area specifically for the laser tag "game" would be kinda' funky" Mike Birchr shrugs. Mike Birchr grins. Eddie Martinez asks, "Do you have any comments about Combat?" Mike Birchr says, "why's everyone lookin' at me funny..." Mike Birchr says, "Oh yeah. Tougher perps, too. They like to die easy." Mike Birchr says, "in french, that is." Trevor smirks at Mike Birchr. Eddie Martinez nods. Mike smirks at Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage chuckles. Having finished addressing the assembly Mike Birchr sits back down. Edward Straker stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez says, "Hi, Ed." Eddie Martinez smiles. Edward Straker says, "Okay I apologise I'm a slow speaker, but I prepared something. Hi eddie." Trevor Rage says, "Hello Mr. Straker." Trevor Rage smiles. Edward Straker says, "If someone asks me to fight and I refuse, I'll be branded a coward. If I agree and I kill the person, I'll be challenged over and over. And ..a glitch in this could have REALLY serious consequences."" Edward Straker says, "I'm versus PvP" Edward Straker says, "now here's a alternative" Edward Straker says, "They want different forms of combat, well, what if there were a place you could go one to one with a NPC that was tops in his-her field?"" Edward Straker says, "Like a top fencer, shootist, hand-to-hand" Eddie Martinez asks, "Different forms of combat such as fighting styles or different types of "things" to wail on?" Edward Straker says, "This would be in a health-exercise type area" Edward Straker says, "For instance with a top fencer:" Edward Straker says, "you'd pay to go in and get this experience" Edward Straker says, "you'd possibly get noto and cash" Edward Straker says, "maybe even enter into a training situation where your points in that area would go up" Edward Straker says, "Realistically it would fit for the professions, they'd want to keep in tip-top shape" Edward Straker says, "even retired" Trevor Rage grins. Edward Straker says, "an example would be:" Edward Straker recites: "You see Jean-Luc Forrard, expert duelist. You bow. You wave your foil and the game is on!"" Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez asks, "So you'd like to see a specialized area for testing your own skills, but preferably against an NPC and not against other players. Is that right?" Edward Straker says, "Basically that would provide not only combat, but a way to improve skill, and still another way to get noto" Edward Straker says, "Exactly." Edward Straker says, "I don't want Morada to turn into Doom 3" Eddie Martinez says, "No chance of that." Eddie Martinez grins. Edward Straker says, "Good." Edward Straker chuckles. Trevor Rage chuckles. Edward Straker says, "And if we did have PvP a number of problems might arise" Edward Straker says, "For instance if someone challenges me to fight and I refuse I'll be branded a cowardIf I win, I'll be challenged again" Edward Straker asks, "and would men fight women and vice versa?" Eddie Martinez says, "I don't necessarily agree with that summation, Ed." Eddie Martinez says, "I happen to think that cowards fight more than brave men." Edward Straker says, "It would depend on the person doing the challenging I agree." Eddie Martinez shrugs. Edward Straker says, "As do I." Edward Straker says, "There might be a slight possibility of a glitch too." Eddie Martinez asks, "Besides the normal bugs, what specifically are you speaking of?" Edward Straker says, "suppose this extends accidently outside the area" Edward Straker says, "and a tourist is attacked." Eddie Martinez says, "Well, that IS usually what PvP is." Edward Straker says, "Its unlikely but might be possible, we've had tourists take advantage of stuff before" Trevor Rage grins at Eddie Martinez. Edward Straker says, "I'm saying someone that DIDN'T want it" Eddie Martinez says, "I'm not saying that we ARE going to PvP, and I'm also not saying that are ditching the idea. I'm just helping the debate." Edward Straker says, "I'm saying that if its accepted, it will be restricted" Eddie Martinez grins. Edward Straker says, "I know. That's pretty much my view on it. Thanks" Eddie Martinez asks, "Okay. Any other suggestions to lay on us?" Edward Straker says, "Not at the moment" Eddie Martinez says, "Okie." Having finished addressing the assembly Edward Straker sits back down. Gwen Manson stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez says, "Hiya, Gwen." Trevor Rage smiles. Gwen Manson says, "Um, forgive me if i'm sort of slow, i'm out of it tonight" Gwen Manson says, "I just have a suggestion about a way that we could make it more challenging to fight, and easier for newbies." Gwen Manson says, "I think that there should be an area where the perps are much easier, for people that are new and want to fight, but die frequently and even when they are alive, don't get hits in." Eddie Martinez nods to Gwen Manson. Eddie Martinez asks, "How would you make them easier?" Gwen Manson says, "And because some of us have very high skills and get criticals no matter what , an area could me made tougher for those people" Gwen Manson asks, "The perps could all be old men?" Gwen Manson giggles. Eddie Martinez says, "Um, everyone... if you had your hand raised before, I messed up the queue." Eddie Martinez says, "So raise 'em again." Trevor Rage grins at Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez blushes a nice shade of off-pink. Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez asks, "So Gwen, you'd like to see a greater range of perps for all levels of players?" Gwen Manson says, "Yes." Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez asks, "Did you have anything else you'd like to add?" Gwen Manson says, "I think everyone should have an equal chance, that's all" Trevor Rage nods to Gwen Manson. Gwen Manson says, "Um, not really no, other than that the perps keep drooling on me when i'm resting in the hammock and its gross" Eddie Martinez says, "Well... yeah." Eddie Martinez grins. Having finished addressing the assembly Gwen Manson sits back down. Mike Birchr stands up to address the assembly. Mike Birchr says, "Okay." Mike Birchr says, "Just an idea, obviously." Mike Birchr says, "IF we do PvP" Mike Birchr asks, "Wouldn't it be wise to offer an option to enter or NOT enter?" Mike Birchr says, "That would assuage some fears about being assaulted and jumped when you're not ready." Eddie Martinez nods. Mike Birchr shrugs. Mike Birchr just made a funny face. (Mike Birchr mouths "hi mom!") Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks, Mike." Mike Birchr says, "yep." Having finished addressing the assembly Mike Birchr sits back down. Jon Garfield stands up to address the assembly. Jon Garfield says, "Ok, I'm still against PvP because I've seen its negative effects in other places, but..." Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez asks, "Um, it's been a while since I've been in a place with PvP... so what ARE the negative effects?" Jon Garfield says, "IF there WAS PvP and there was some sort of flag set so you couldn't be attacked (nor attack anyone else, cause that wouldn't be fair), the flag should be default in the non-PvP mode for newbies, since they wouldn't know to set it" Eddie Martinez nods to Jon Garfield. Jon Garfield says, "Ok, I'll mention that" Trevor Rage says, "But, don't expect to be able to become non-PvP-friendly in the middle of a fight." Trevor Rage chuckles. Jon Garfield says, "One place some of us were in had non-restricted PvP and someone had a grudge and started attacking this one person's friends, even newbies who couldn't defend themselves" Jon Garfield says, "It totally ruined any chance of fun because we had to constantly watch our backs" Eddie Martinez nods to Jon Garfield. Eddie Martinez says, "I can see that." Trevor Rage says, "While we don't like to get into personal disputes, we DO have a policy against all-out harrassment. Keep that in mind." Jon Garfield asks, "Anyway, the main thing I wanted to ask was if you could specify what you mean by ideas on the "new combat" Do you have any specific plans? And can you mention them?" Eddie Martinez says, "We're looking into revamping what you can and can't do." Eddie Martinez says, "Thinking about combat styles, weapons, damage... the works." Eddie Martinez says, "So if you'd like to see t'ai chi as a combat option, now is the time to say." Jon Garfield says, "One example was before this forum, or any merchant list... with PvP not properly restricted, half the people would've been attacked and/or killed" Jon Garfield says, "Ok, we want archery weapons" Jon Garfield chuckles. Eddie Martinez chuckles. Eddie Martinez asks, "What type of "prey" would use use these on?" Trevor Rage grins. Jon Garfield says, "Anyway, I think that's all for now, I'll let someone else have a chance... oh, and on perps, same as other weapons... just want to use the skill" Eddie Martinez says, "Okay. Thanks, Jon." Having finished addressing the assembly Jon Garfield sits back down. Mike Birchr stands up to address the assembly. Trevor Rage smiles. Mike Birchr says, "I was thinking about combat styles...such as unarmed combat. Different martial arts, or boxing, and things like that." Trevor Rage nods. Mike Birchr says, "For instance, the higher the skill you are in your "fighting style," the more it affects your modifier, or something of the like." Eddie Martinez asks, "What have you been thinking about it?" Eddie Martinez asks, "So do you want to have everyone pick one fighting style?" Eddie Martinez asks, "One that they are the best at, that they specialize in?" Mike Birchr says, "Right. Or just stay as a barroom brawler, or what you might call it." Mike Birchr says, "Other people might want a more elegant style. It would add to the ability to create characters." Mike Birchr says, "or get INTO character..." Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez says, "That's a new idea." Mike Birchr says, "Like where a detective would train for his regular skills, he'd also go to a special facility to learn boxing, or something." Trevor Rage says, "Ways to further define your character's personality are good." Trevor Rage nods. Mike Birchr says, "Which would not only add realism, but new experience." Mike Birchr nods to Trevor Rage. Mike Birchr says, "That should do it." Eddie Martinez says, "Okie. Thanks." Having finished addressing the assembly Mike Birchr sits back down. Randy Spizer stands up to address the assembly. Randy Spizer smiles. Randy Spizer says, "Well as I see it PVP has its goods and its bads" Randy Spizer says, "Well I think there is a solution to this problem" Randy Spizer says, "There should be some kind of Arena and/or verb" Eddie Martinez asks, "Which problem in specific?" Randy Spizer says, "Well The goods are that we get to test are skills " Randy Spizer says, "The bads would be that people could abuse the power" Randy Spizer says, "Now I think that he players so called want to "duke it out" why not make it like a verb" Randy Spizer says, "Or just make a area like the old waterfront made espically for the purpose of PVP" Trevor Rage nods to Randy Spizer. Eddie Martinez asks, "What IS the purpose of PvP?" Eddie Martinez asks, "What are some good points to it?" Eddie Martinez says, "We all know the bad points." Eddie Martinez says, "Well, most of us do." Randy Spizer says, "Well like I said earlier...Some people want to test thier skills "see whos better" " Randy Spizer smiles. Randy Spizer says, "And also if we are mad at someone" Randy Spizer chuckles. Trevor Rage grins. Randy Spizer says, "Or maybe just for sport like a Risky Lasertag" Eddie Martinez nods. Randy Spizer says, "And I and I think others would enjoy this...." Randy Spizer says, "Thats my opinion I could be wrong...." Randy Spizer says, "Well then thats pretty much it" Trevor Rage smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Okay. Thanks." Trevor Rage says, "Thank you, Randy." Having finished addressing the assembly Randy Spizer sits back down. Cat Jacobs stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez says, "Um, just to let you all know, the list is possessed." Cat Jacobs says, "I have something prepared..so this should only take a minute." Cat Jacobs says, "I want to make a quick point." Eddie Martinez says, "So it's taking people in no particular order." Cat Jacobs shifts her weight. Cat Jacobs smiles at Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage says, "I didn't break it, I swear." Cat Jacobs says, "I think everyone is sort of looking at the negative side of PvP, perhaps instead of looking at it like the bloody murdering of friends and family, look at it like sparing friends with no serious damage. A new way for Notoriety, a New means of cash and a way to interact on a different levels with willing players." Trevor Rage chuckles. Cat Jacobs shifts her weight. Cat Jacobs glances around. Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez asks, "What limits to PvP do you suggest, or do you suggest any?" Cat Jacobs says, "I strongly suggest serious restrictions." Cat Jacobs says, "Newbie restrictions, perhaps level 5. No attack on or by." Cat Jacobs says, "Make it modern, Arena, boxing, maybe even fencing." Cat Jacobs says, "And restrict the area, so people not interested don't have to participate." Eddie Martinez nods to Cat Jacobs. Cat Jacobs says, "The main thing is to make it acceptable to everyone, so no one has to participate if they don't want to." Eddie Martinez says, "I don't think it will be acceptable to everyone ever." Cat Jacobs says, "PvP is something that can work for everyone, or at least not harm those not interested." Eddie Martinez says, "No matter how many restrictions would be placed on it." Cat Jacobs nods to Eddie Martinez. Cat Jacobs says, "You are probably right, and this is understandable." Cat Jacobs says, "But with the restrictions and limitations, not everyone will be directly touched by PvP." Eddie Martinez nods. Cat Jacobs says, "and it wouldn't be high levels running around slaughtering everyone." Cat Jacobs says, "That's all, Just trying to put a positive side to PvP. " Cat Jacobs curtsies. Cat Jacobs sits down. Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks." Eddie Martinez smiles. Cat Jacobs smiles. Trevor Rage smiles. Having finished addressing the assembly Cat Jacobs sits back down. Scarlett FyrreBrehm stands up to address the assembly. Scarlett FyrreBrehm smiles. Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "thank you" Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Most of my ideas have been said" Eddie Martinez smiles at Scarlett FyrreBrehm. Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "But one of the things I would love to see in the combat area is meaner perps" Scarlett FyrreBrehm asks, "Perhaps they attack us in a seemy part of town?" Eddie Martinez asks, "How do you mean "meaner"?" Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "They attack us, without being accused." Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Rather like being mugged" Eddie Martinez says, "Ah." Eddie Martinez nods. Scarlett FyrreBrehm grins. Eddie Martinez throws her head back and howls! Eddie Martinez says, "I'd love to see muggings." Eddie Martinez smiles evilly. Scarlett FyrreBrehm chuckles. Eddie Martinez coughs. Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Fighting to the death and mugges would be a lot of fun, and I think it could be made very IC" Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez asks, "So tough perps... for everyone or just for certain levels?" Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "er, muggings" Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Well, if it was in an area that only a certain level would be able to get into" Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "The higher the level and skills, the less you get mugged and die" Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Because you could fight them off better" Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Perhaps start it at level 25, which would make you a 'newbie' again for this area" Eddie Martinez says, "How would you get around group killings? Very few perps can get away from a group of tourists with shotguns." Trevor Rage grins at Eddie Martinez. Scarlett FyrreBrehm asks, "Maybe packs of gangs?" Scarlett FyrreBrehm grins. Trevor Rage says, "We have a lot of "mobs"." Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "Oooh." Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Perhaps they fight in pairs and you'd never know where or when they would hit" Eddie Martinez asks, "So they'd be pre-opened, and have no identifying notices?" Scarlett FyrreBrehm nods to Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez nods. Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Right" Scarlett FyrreBrehm grins. Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "And not every NPC would be a member of a gang, some would be innocent bystanders" Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "That way you wouldn't know when or where you would get hit" Eddie Martinez asks, "What happens if you kill off the innocent bystanders?" Trevor Rage taps a shiny silver badge. Trevor Rage grins. Scarlett FyrreBrehm asks, "If it would be possible, get hauled off to jail?" Scarlett FyrreBrehm gets a distant look on her face as she ponders. Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Or get a HUGE fine, say 10K" Eddie Martinez says, "That would kill a couple of bank accounts." Scarlett FyrreBrehm grins at Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez says, "Okay... idea so noted." Eddie Martinez grins. Scarlett FyrreBrehm says, "Thanks" Bobby Frantics sits down. Having finished addressing the assembly Scarlett FyrreBrehm sits back down. Julie McCoy stands up to address the assembly. Julie McCoy exclaims, "Wow, I get to speak!" Eddie Martinez says, "Hiya, Julie." Trevor Rage smiles. Julie McCoy asks, "Hi... as a secret agent, I stand to benefit from current combat situations in terms of my abilities..... Will other professions who aren't as well trained, academians for instance, be taken into consideration with new combat systems? Will their skills come in handy some way?" Trevor Rage says, "Speak and be heard." Julie McCoy grins at Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage grins. Julie McCoy says, "I'm never speechless" Julie McCoy giggles. Eddie Martinez asks, "Don't know. How would you fit combat into an Acadamian's life?" Julie McCoy asks, "Battle of the books?" Julie McCoy grins. Trevor Rage chuckles. Trevor Rage says, "Sticks and stones.." Julie McCoy says, "I don't know... I was just curious. I don't think its' fair that Amazon people like myself get all the credit in combat" Trevor Rage grins. Julie McCoy says, "And.. before I ask a non combat question..." Julie McCoy asks, "Will there be a forum for ideas on attaining noto other ways?" Eddie Martinez says, "I'd rather see other ways of getting notoriety." Julie McCoy smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "We can schedule that sometime, sure." Eddie Martinez nods. Julie McCoy says, "Okay.. cause I think other professions need something.. such as a maze that would give them more noto than secret agents. etc" Julie McCoy exclaims, "And Jon just pointed out, by the way, combat might be noisy in the library, so nix that idea!" Julie McCoy grins. Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez says, "Jon is, of course, right." Julie McCoy exclaims, "Just some food for thought.. thanks for your time!" Eddie Martinez grins. Julie McCoy waves. Eddie Martinez says, "Welcome." Julie McCoy smiles. Trevor Rage smiles. Having finished addressing the assembly Julie McCoy sits back down. Selina Paradise stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez smiles at Selina Paradise. Selina Paradise says, "I would like to see more technique used in hunting, it wouldn't be that hard to research it out and make special combat commands based on a variety of skills and perhaps more commands to make it interesting as you get in higher levels. " Selina Paradise says, "Like every 10 levels, you gain a new fighting skill." Eddie Martinez asks, "Any specific ideas as far a techniques go?" Selina Paradise says, "Well Mike covered most of them, but I do have a few ideas." Selina Paradise says, "I want to use my head, and think of different spots to hit, maybe have more noto in areas of the body that are not as easy to hurt." Eddie Martinez asks, "So you want to have called targets?" Selina Paradise says, "Definitely." Trevor Rage nods to Selina Paradise. Selina Paradise says, "A head shot by a rifle....." Selina Paradise says, "Thumping a guy on the arm might make him drop his weapon." Selina Paradise says, "Kicking him might make him fall.....that sort of thing." Selina Paradise says, "Smarter perps would be great too.I had the same train of thought as Mike, and I think it would be even cooler if the perps could use the same sort of techniques we used. Or even have small pockets around the island with specialized perps." Eddie Martinez asks, "So combat for subduing or disarming as well as killing?" Selina Paradise says, "Of course, defensive techniques are imperative." Eddie Martinez asks, "What would you do with a subdued perp if you had one?" Trevor Rage asks, "Would you like to see, for example, techniques to stun or make an opponent prone, for example?" Selina Paradise nods to Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage nods. Selina Paradise says, "Basically what I was thinking, is to be able to call the policeman." Selina Paradise says, "When you subdue the guy...of course that is based on skills also." Selina Paradise says, "You might try it, but if he breaks loose, he's gonna be miffed." Selina Paradise says, "Maybe a small rt, where the perp struggles.....or something to that manner." Eddie Martinez nods to Selina Paradise. Selina Paradise says, "Anyway, I think the perps should be a little smarter than the ones we have now." Selina Paradise says, "That is important too." Eddie Martinez says, "Okay." Trevor Rage smiles. Selina Paradise says, "ANd it would be really cool to have special perps for mysteries or quests that everyone can maul on, made extra-tough to last and have some good moves. Like a big tough mafia guy...." Selina Paradise grins. Trevor Rage grins. Selina Paradise says, "And my last point...." Selina Paradise grins. Selina Paradise says, "It would also be rewarding if leading, accusing and healing were added to the combat notoriety. It doesn't have be a ton of noto either, so that things don't get unbalanced." Selina Paradise says, "I think it would be a good way for other professions to get a little extra noto if they are there for the ride." Eddie Martinez nods. Trevor Rage nods. (Selina Paradise is done rambling now.) Selina Paradise grins. Eddie Martinez grins. Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks for the ideas." Selina Paradise turns towards Eddie Martinez and renders a salute with her backpack. Having finished addressing the assembly Selina Paradise sits back down. Trevor Rage grins. Semmy Exort stands up to address the assembly. Semmy Exort says, "Hi Trevor, Hi Eddie." Trevor Rage says, "Heya." Trevor Rage smiles. Semmy Exort says, "My ideas are a bit large as normal." Trevor Rage grins. Trevor Rage says, "Seems we all packed scrolls in our pockets." Trevor Rage winks. Semmy Exort says, "First off we have a very nice selection of weapons, but I would like to see a more extensive selection..." Semmy Exort chuckles. Semmy Exort nods to Trevor Rage. Semmy Exort says, "I would like to see more oriental style of fighting, with the weapondry there of." Semmy Exort says, "Numbchucks, and the like." Eddie Martinez asks, "And would you want greater skill differentiation between weapon types?" Semmy Exort says, "Oh yes." Semmy Exort nods to Eddie Martinez. Semmy Exort says, "Especially with hand to hand combat using matial arts." Semmy Exort says, "Since there are those skilled in that in real life the skills associated with matial arts are acrobatics and also evasion." Semmy Exort says, "It would add a new dimension in fighting as we know it. For if you aren't skilled in these abilities the perps who are will be inherently tougher." Eddie Martinez says, "Depends on the form." Semmy Exort says, "True." Semmy Exort says, "But if we made a general skill of martial arts, and the basic moves of offense and defense, it should prove useful." Eddie Martinez says, "To go back to t'ai chi..." Semmy Exort nods. Eddie Martinez says, "The basic moves of that form are... 93, if I recall correctly." Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "That's a lot of things to try to code, expecially if you're trying to cross index those moves against other forms and their moves." Semmy Exort says, "I know that that is a bit much, but say if we could scale it down for our sized arena." Semmy Exort nods to Eddie Martinez. Semmy Exort says, "True it is, I was thinking more along the lines of a throw, a kick, a punch, a block... etc." Semmy Exort says, "Basic defensive roll." Semmy Exort says, "I know there are more moves involved, but if we could "Simulate" something resembling a style." Semmy Exort says, "I know at least the oriental weapons have somewhat arrived, the katana, more could prove useful to create change." Trevor Rage asks, "For example 'kick' actually having many different 'style' like outcomes based on skill?" Semmy Exort nods to Trevor Rage. Semmy Exort says, "Exactly." Trevor Rage nods. Semmy Exort says, "A minor modification of already free standing verbs." Semmy Exort says, "If possible of course." Eddie Martinez raises an eyebrow at Semmy Exort. Eddie Martinez asks, "Minor?" Eddie Martinez chuckles. Semmy Exort chuckles. Trevor Rage snickers. Semmy Exort says, "Ok, major modifications." Eddie Martinez asks, "So you'd like to see the basics available to be used in different configurations, based on your chosen fighting style and skill levels? Is that correct?" Semmy Exort says, "If I am understanding you correctly, yes." Semmy Exort nods to Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez says, "Okay." Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez asks, "Did you have other suggestions or ideas you'd like to add?" Semmy Exort says, "That should do, thank you." Semmy Exort smiles at Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks." Semmy Exort smiles at Trevor Rage. Having finished addressing the assembly Semmy Exort sits back down. Trevor Rage grins. Gina Farrelll stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez smiles at Gina Farrelll. Gina Farrelll blinks. Gina Farrelll says, "The eagle flies at midnight." Trevor Rage smiles. Gina Farrelll says, "ive heard many people say they would like organized mutual PVP in a designated arena. You will choose if you want to enter it, only two people allowed in at a time to fight. Just so that people dont bring a gang of people to kill one person.. And also this will eliminate the confusion of a lot of people fighting at the same time and keep it out of the public areas. Or if other people want to go around a PVP area with hiding places and such they can do that. but everyone will be given the chance to choose if they want to participate or not and it will be limited to that one area." Trevor Rage grins. Gina Farrelll shrugs. Gina Farrelll says, "the end" Gina Farrelll sits down. Eddie Martinez asks, "Um you've heard many people say it... but what do YOU think?" Gina Farrelll says, "exactly" Eddie Martinez says, "I've also heard it from many people." Gina Farrelll giggles. Gina Farrelll stands back up. Eddie Martinez asks, "So, you're for the above?" Trevor Rage grins. Gina Farrelll says, "Im just for giving people what they want. if they dont want it they dont have to go in those places." Gina Farrelll says, "But i also am against PVP for noto" Eddie Martinez chuckles. Trevor Rage nods. Gina Farrelll says, "Youd have people saying ok you kill me and then i kill you" Eddie Martinez says, "What people want sometimes isn't good for them." Eddie Martinez nods to Gina Farrelll. Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "Yes, you would." Eddie Martinez says, "Or we would. Not you specifically." Eddie Martinez grins. Trevor Rage grins. Gina Farrelll says, "advantages... well we can converse with our attackers" Gina Farrelll says, "it might be interesting" Gina Farrelll says, "We can invite them to a party and mean it" Eddie Martinez grins. Trevor Rage asks, "So basically, if two people want to hit each over the head with a hammer all day, more power to them, as long as you can avoid the scene if you like. Yes?" Trevor Rage grins. Gina Farrelll nods to Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage nods. Eddie Martinez says, "It's a possibility, certainly." Trevor Rage smiles. Gina Farrelll says, "We can watch and take bets" Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "If you can find a reliable bookie." Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez asks, "Any other suggestions you'd like to make?" Eddie Martinez smiles at Gina Farrelll. Gina Farrelll says, "this would be the wrong forum for my other suggestions" Eddie Martinez grins. Gina Farrelll giggles. Trevor Rage grins. (Gina Farrelll rushes back to her seat.) Eddie Martinez says, "Alrightly then. Thanks." Gina Farrelll falls over. Having finished addressing the assembly Gina Farrelll sits back down. Daniel Johnston stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez smiles. Trevor Rage says, "Evening, Daniel." Trevor Rage smiles. Daniel Johnston says, "Good evening, Trevor." Daniel Johnston says, "Excuse me, I'm in a bit of fog." Daniel Johnston says, "Anyway.." Daniel Johnston says, "I had a few suggestions" Daniel Johnston says, "Of course.." Daniel Johnston grins. Daniel Johnston says, "First of all, about pvp..." Daniel Johnston says, "I agree with Player vs. Player as long as it is regulated, or maybe, if you don't want to be involved with pvp, make a toggle that we can type so if can toggle ourselves into pk, or out." Eddie Martinez says, "That's a sentiment which has been repeated frequently this evening." Eddie Martinez nods. Daniel Johnston just left. * Daniel Johnston has disconnected. Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez says, "Okaaaaay..." Edward Straker stands up to address the assembly. Trevor Rage says, "Evening, Ed." Eddie Martinez says, "Hiya, Ed." Edward Straker says, "I'd like to say that martial arts not only suits academians but also amateur sleuths" Eddie Martinez asks, "Uh, why either of them more or less than anyone else?" Edward Straker says, "However in true martial arts the object is to stop the opponent not kill him" Eddie Martinez says, "I think it depends on the form." Trevor Rage nods. Edward Straker says, "because generally they don't come up against perps in every day life" Daniel Johnston just arrived. Daniel Johnston says, "Ack, that finally got to me" Having finished addressing the assembly Daniel Johnston sits back down. Eddie Martinez says, "Daniel, we'll get to you right after Ed." Eddie Martinez says, "Ed, roll with that thought." Edward Straker says, "An acacademian and amateur sleuth and coroner don't usually run into tough situations" Eddie Martinez asks, "Tried teaching in highschool lately?" Trevor Rage chuckles. Edward Straker laughs! Eddie Martinez glances around. Edward Straker says, "No thanks. I'd rather go against chemise wearing grannies" Trevor Rage shudders. Edward Straker chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "Coroners -can- come into some pretty scary situations as well." Trevor Rage says, "On Morada, anyone can come into scary situations." Trevor Rage smiles. Edward Straker says, "Well it adds to one's persona if they chose that, and is why martial arts would be good." Trevor Rage nods to Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage nods to Edward Straker. Trevor Rage chuckles. Edward Straker says, "For me, it suited my character." Edward Straker says, "That's all." Eddie Martinez smiles. Having finished addressing the assembly Edward Straker sits back down. Daniel Johnston stands up to address the assembly. Daniel Johnston says, "Ok, as I was saying, I think pk would be good as long as it is regulated by maybe..a police system or something, as long as it isn't abused.." Eddie Martinez asks, "Daniel?" Eddie Martinez says, "Sorry... my lag." Daniel Johnston says, "PvP rather here" Daniel Johnston says, "But about combat rounds..." Daniel Johnston says, "I think they are REALLY REALLY boring." Daniel Johnston grins. Daniel Johnston says, "So.." Eddie Martinez asks, "You mean roundtime?" Daniel Johnston says, "That to, I was just about to get to that" Eddie Martinez says, "I'm not sure what you mean by combat rounds, then." Trevor Rage asks, "I assume you mean the messaging for attacks, Daniel?" Daniel Johnston says, "But all the info...you don't see that IRL, maybe something like if you are using a rifle...make it say something like You fire a couple of rounds into %n wich severly wounds him." Daniel Johnston says, "Yes, Trevor, exactly." Trevor Rage nods. Daniel Johnston says, "Also..." Trevor Rage says, "I'm interested in that opinion.. how folks feel about the 'numbers'." Daniel Johnston says, "I don't care for them, cause they aren't realistic" Trevor Rage nods to Daniel Johnston. Daniel Johnston says, "This is an rp game.." Daniel Johnston chuckles. Trevor Rage nods. Daniel Johnston says, "Also, I thought the roundtime was alittle unrealistic..." Trevor Rage asks, "How so?" Daniel Johnston says, "Intead of roundtime, just put it where..well, say you're using a AVM or something, let him shoot it twice in one round, then give it a few seconds till he can fire it again, but total restriction on actions...that kind of bugs me." Daniel Johnston says, "Darn keyboard isn't funconing right" Eddie Martinez says, "But if you're taking 5 seconds to fire a couple of rounds..." Daniel Johnston grins. Trevor Rage says, "Well keep in mind the roundtime accounts for the time it takes to move into place to attack, take minimal aim, etc." Eddie Martinez says, "Then you can't also be running down the road or waltzing with your honey." Daniel Johnston nods. Daniel Johnston says, "But make it more realistic, let him aim or whatever himself...know what I mean?" Trevor Rage says, "Your opponent won't stand there in one place, if possible, after all." Trevor Rage winks. Trevor Rage nods. Daniel Johnston nods to Trevor Rage. Daniel Johnston says, "Another thing, I think ranged combat would give it more RP." Daniel Johnston says, "Or sniping..." Trevor Rage asks, "So, say, an ability to aim, which increases roundtime but also accuracy, or an option to not aim which is faster but less accurate?" Eddie Martinez exclaims, "So have 5 seconds... but the messaging takes the whole time. You aim at Bobo... You draw the trigger... You feel the release and *BAMB* YOU MISSED!" Daniel Johnston nods to Trevor Rage. Daniel Johnston grins edddie Daniel Johnston says, "ack" Trevor Rage chuckles. Daniel Johnston says, "stinking keyboard" Eddie Martinez asks, "And instead of a RT at the end, the RT would be the whole action?" Daniel Johnston nods. Eddie Martinez says, "Okay, got it." Trevor Rage nods. Daniel Johnston says, "had another thing, iif I have time" Eddie Martinez says, "Hit me with it." Trevor Rage asks, "Do you think current roundtimes for reloading guns are realistic?" Daniel Johnston says, "Hmm.." Daniel Johnston says, "I think they are" Daniel Johnston says, "Unless something has changed" Daniel Johnston grins. Daniel Johnston says, "Anyway, about training" Daniel Johnston says, "in weapons of course" Daniel Johnston says, "I think it's odd you have to level just to learn how to shoot" Trevor Rage says, "That opens into a whole different topic." Trevor Rage grins. Daniel Johnston grins. Daniel Johnston says, "Maybe so, guess I'll drop that one" Eddie Martinez asks, "Anything else on Combat, Daniel?" Trevor Rage chuckles. Daniel Johnston says, "Would perps fit into it?" Daniel Johnston grins. Trevor Rage nods to Daniel Johnston. Eddie Martinez says, "Depends on what your suggestion is." Daniel Johnston says, "Ok, then, I've been wanting to get this off my back for a long time" Daniel Johnston says, "After you kill perps, where does the inv go?" Daniel Johnston grins. s>Daniel Johnston says, "I think we should probably be able to get that kind of stufff..." Eddie Martinez asks, "You want to strip the dead?" Trevor Rage says, "It's all about magic fairies and pixy dust. Rather complicated, and totally confidential." Daniel Johnston grins at Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez says, "I think the police would be ticked off at destroying evidence." Daniel Johnston says, "Yeah, Eddie, about like that" Daniel Johnston chuckles. Trevor Rage grins. Trevor Rage nods to Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez says, "Even if they didn't care much about the perps to begin with." Eddie Martinez grins. Daniel Johnston says, "I just find it odd that the inv magicly dissapears after you slay them..." Daniel Johnston grins. Eddie Martinez says, "Eeew... and think about cops hauling away naked perps." Eddie Martinez shudders. Eddie Martinez says, "It boggles the imagination." Daniel Johnston grins at Eddie Martinez. Daniel Johnston says, "And the city perps..." Daniel Johnston says, "Are they protected by some heavenly sorce?" Daniel Johnston snickers. Trevor Rage says, "Well, when a knife goes for more than most of us make in a year IRL, you can't have them lying about all over." Trevor Rage smiles. Daniel Johnston nods. Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks for the suggestion." Daniel Johnston says, "I know, that's why they should be harder to kill" Daniel Johnston chuckles. Trevor Rage says, "Thanks, Daniel." Trevor Rage smiles. Daniel Johnston says, "But anyway, I guess that's about it" Daniel Johnston nods. Daniel Johnston grins. Eddie Martinez says, "Grazias." Having finished addressing the assembly Daniel Johnston sits back down. Mikaela Cordell stands up to address the assembly. Mikaela Cordell says, "Hiya Trevor and Eddie. Several people have expressed interest in a *weight room* of sorts to build muscle mass. Maybe it could apply to the Sports skill..." Mikaela Cordell smiles. Trevor Rage smiles. Eddie Martinez nods. Mikaela Cordell says, "Or maybe we should have to actually spend the time lifting to gain that muscle" Mikaela Cordell says, "I am personally tired of being a wimp." Mikaela Cordell flexes a mostly average forearm. Mikaela Cordell blushes a nice shade of off-pink. Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "But whimps are great for RPing." Mikaela Cordell asks, "Does this seem like a possiblitly?" Eddie Martinez flexes an arm and you think you might even see a muscle in there, possibly. Eddie Martinez shrugs. Mikaela Cordell says, "I don't wanna be a wimp" Mikaela Cordell giggles. Mikaela Cordell says, "A weight room would be fun..." Mikaela Cordell says, "And it would be good for combat " Mikaela Cordell says, "Building strength...and not everyone HAS to go" Mikaela Cordell flexes a mostly average forearm. Mikaela Cordell frowns. Eddie Martinez asks, "So, how do you want that greater strength to affect combat?" Mikaela Cordell giggles. Trevor Rage asks, "If it were a temporary gain that required you to continually work out to keep that strength, would it be worth it to you?" Eddie Martinez says, "Because obviously, if it were just about body type, it would be no big deal." Mikaela Cordell says, "Well, if you're stronger you can hit harder right? Maybe..." Eddie Martinez grins. Mikaela Cordell says, "oh sure trevor..." Mikaela Cordell asks, "Serious weight lifters have to go everyday or so right?" Trevor Rage says, "Often, yes." Mikaela Cordell says, "If you were gaining strength from lifting you would see it in your hits in combat" Mikaela Cordell says, "And it wouldn't have to be a HUGE difference...." Mikaela Cordell says, "But a noticable one would be nice" Trevor Rage smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Okay... so my question is this..." Mikaela Cordell says, "Uh-oh" Mikaela Cordell giggles. Eddie Martinez says, "If you chose the body type you did to start with... you must have had some character motivation for doing so." Mikaela Cordell says, "Well...I didn't want to be a wimp..." Eddie Martinez asks, "Would your character actually WANT to beef up to kill perps?" Mikaela Cordell says, "I wanted to be buff but I didn't turn out that way" Eddie Martinez says, "There's always rerolling." Eddie Martinez winks. Eddie Martinez ducks her head. Mikaela Cordell says, "I think she would...and it would help with your defense too" Eddie Martinez says, "But point taken." Mikaela Cordell exclaims, "Ack no!" Mikaela Cordell says, "It's like when we were talking about RPing the other day" Mikaela Cordell says, "And we asked for different choices with building your characters in the beginning" Mikaela Cordell says, "Like having different choices with hair and such...this would be a choice to beef up your bod a little" Mikaela Cordell says, "Or a lot..." Mikaela Cordell says, "Depending on what each person wants" Mikaela Cordell says, "Some people like having no muscles" Eddie Martinez says, "Well... it IS in the choices. You can be a thin, trim, average, etc person." Mikaela Cordell shrugs. Mikaela Cordell says, "Yes, but rerolling isn't an option for me anymore" Eddie Martinez says, "And it asks what body type you want. Thin people don't get buffed." Eddie Martinez smiles at Mikaela Cordell. Eddie Martinez says, "I'm just saying it was a choice." Mikaela Cordell says, "But with a weight room they would later have the option to work out if they wanted too" Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez says, "Okay." Mikaela Cordell says, "Its a change in character...something else to RP that would help in combat" Eddie Martinez nods to Mike Birchr. Mikaela Cordell says, "And defense" Mikaela Cordell says, "And that's it I suppose" Mikaela Cordell smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks for the suggestion." Eddie Martinez smiles. Trevor Rage smiles. Mikaela Cordell begins laughing at Eddie Martinez! Mikaela Cordell says, "Whooops" Mikaela Cordell says, "I meant to laugh at Ed" Mikaela Cordell giggles. Mikaela Cordell says, "Thanks" Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "Ed and I have been getting mixed messages all night." Eddie Martinez pets Edward Straker in a patronizing manner. Mikaela Cordell laughs! Trevor Rage chuckles. Having finished addressing the assembly Mikaela Cordell sits back down. Mae Jemora stands up to address the assembly. Mae Jemora says, "Hi Eddie, Hi Trevor" Eddie Martinez says, "Hiya, Mae." Trevor Rage smiles. Trevor Rage says, "Evening." Mae Jemora says, "I just wanted to touch on some things that other people mentioned" Mae Jemora says, "My character is supposed to be a kick boxing champ" Mae Jemora grins. Mae Jemora says, "So I agree with what was said about martial arts" Mae Jemora says, "I think that would be a good addition" Mae Jemora says, "I was wondering though" Mae Jemora says, "Why is it when we are stunned, we are in like a 10 second round time" Mae Jemora asks, "But when a perp is stunned, they can attack us in the next second?" Eddie Martinez asks, "But perpies get away with nada?" Mae Jemora says, "I think that is really unfair" Eddie Martinez says, "It is." Mae Jemora says, "Yeah" Eddie Martinez says, "And I don't know why that is." Trevor Rage says, "That's not intentional. Stun means stun." Trevor Rage says, "Expect that to change." Trevor Rage nods to Mae Jemora. Mae Jemora nods to Trevor Rage. Mae Jemora says, "And also" Mae Jemora says, "As far as PvP goes" Mae Jemora says, "I'm not necessarily for or against it..." Mae Jemora asks, "I think that if it is going to be instituted, there needs to be some serious ground rules, or else the entire island would run amuck. For instance, if someone attacked me and I wasn't in for a fight, could I have them arrested?" Mae Jemora says, "They could have like a 50k fine to pay to get out of jail" Mae Jemora says, "something like that" Eddie Martinez says, "Yep. It's doable." Mae Jemora says, "That would possibly deter people from attacking unsuspecting souls" Eddie Martinez says, "Something Siri said a loooooong time ago is that we will never, ever, ever have unlimited PvP while she's da boss." Trevor Rage chuckles. Mae Jemora asks, "And also, along with the martial arts thing, can we get more fighting skills to train in?" Mae Jemora says, "Something to make our perping more interesting? I think Scarlett had a good idea with the muggings, those perps could be tougher, and possibly satisfy the people that are looking for more of a challenge in a fight." Trevor Rage nods. Mae Jemora says, "This is not my only character, and on my other character, I hit like 400s barehanded" Mae Jemora says, "I'd appreciate still being able to get noto " Mae Jemora says, "even for those critical hits" Trevor Rage asks, "How do you feel about maybe mixed types of perps? Randomly harder perps mixed with "normal" perps?" Mae Jemora nods to Trevor Rage. Mae Jemora says, "I think that would be a great idea" Trevor Rage nods. Mae Jemora says, "Just something more of a challenge" Trevor Rage smiles. Mae Jemora smiles. Eddie Martinez nods to Mae Jemora. Mae Jemora asks, "And is any thought being given to giving more money for harder perps?" Eddie Martinez says, "Possibly." Mae Jemora says, "Because I noticed when I started this character out..." Eddie Martinez asks, "What would you do with more money, though?" Mae Jemora says, "I could make more money in an hour downtown than I could in 2 hours in french" Eddie Martinez says, "Morada has a huge disposable income." Mae Jemora says, "some of us just like being rich" Mae Jemora grins. Mae Jemora says, "It helps when bidding on the overpriced items on the auction block" Eddie Martinez chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "That's another topic for another night." Mae Jemora says, "I'm done boring everyone" Trevor Rage grins. Mae Jemora grins. Eddie Martinez chuckles. Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks, Mae." Trevor Rage says, "Thanks for the ideas." Trevor Rage smiles. Mae Jemora says, "Thank you" Mae Jemora smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Randy, you're not going to get a better place by standing... so just sit still, please." Eddie Martinez smiles. Eddie Martinez pokes Randy Spizer in the ribs. Trevor Rage grins. Mae Jemora grins. Having finished addressing the assembly Mae Jemora sits back down. Ichiko Daiumi stands up to address the assembly. Ichiko Daiumi blinks. Ichiko Daiumi asks, "Hello?" Eddie Martinez waves to Ichiko Daiumi. Eddie Martinez says, "Hello." Eddie Martinez smiles. Trevor Rage smiles. Trevor Rage says, "Hello, Ichiko." Ichiko Daiumi says, "Um.." Ichiko Daiumi shakes her head. Eddie Martinez asks, "Ichiko, did you have some suggestions for us, or comments?" Ichiko Daiumi says, "No, I am sorry.." Eddie Martinez says, "Nothing to be sorry about." Eddie Martinez smiles. Eddie Martinez calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Trevor Rage grins. Lulu Fritz stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez smiles at Lulu Fritz. Trevor Rage smiles at Lulu Fritz. Eddie Martinez asks, "Lulu, are you with us?" Eddie Martinez smiles. Lulu Fritz blinks. Lulu Fritz says, "Not really" Lulu Fritz says, "I have no ideas" Lulu Fritz giggles. Lulu Fritz says, "Sorry" Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks." Having finished addressing the assembly Lulu Fritz sits back down. Adia Dehesa stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez chuckles. Adia Dehesa glances around. Adia Dehesa says, "Oh." Adia Dehesa blushes a nice shade of off-pink. Adia Dehesa says, "I'm pretty sure it was already covered." Adia Dehesa smiles. Trevor Rage says, "I think I see some drooping eyelids around." Trevor Rage chuckles. Adia Dehesa seems tired. Adia Dehesa stares dejectedly at the ground as she scuffs at it with her foot. Adia Dehesa says, "Sorry." Adia Dehesa grins. Eddie Martinez says, "No problem." Having finished addressing the assembly Adia Dehesa sits back down. Trevor Rage grins. Benton Fraser stands up to address the assembly. Benton Fraser exclaims, "Great!" Benton Fraser beams happily. Eddie Martinez smiles. Benton Fraser says, "First, I have to ask, " Benton Fraser asks, "has it always been that we can see each other using COMMs during assemblies?" Benton Fraser smiles. Eddie Martinez asks, "Benton... can we stick to Combat, please?" Benton Fraser says, "Sorry if I disturbed anyone." Benton Fraser asks, "OK then, about clothing. Why doesn't that get damaged?" Eddie Martinez says, "This is the first time I've ever noticed it... truth to tell." Benton Fraser seems to agree! Eddie Martinez asks, "Because we don't want to hear the women screaming that their gowns got ripped?" Eddie Martinez grins. Benton Fraser says, "I think we should have to pay for that too, as unpopular as it might be." Benton Fraser says, "The Laundromat could take over that service even." Benton Fraser grins. Trevor Rage asks, "Do you feel the same way about weapons and armor in general?" Benton Fraser asks, "You mean damage to weapons from combat?" Trevor Rage nods to Benton Fraser. Benton Fraser says, "Yes, as long as appropriate repair facilities existed." Trevor Rage nods. Benton Fraser says, "Second, I was wondering how hard it would be to negociate with perps." Trevor Rage says, "So.. an example.." Eddie Martinez asks, "How so?" Benton Fraser asks, "YOu want me to give an example of repair? or negociation?" Eddie Martinez says, "Negotiation." Benton Fraser says, "Sorry if I'm speaking too fast." Trevor Rage asks, "Say, you paid a large sum for this excellent sidearm. It gets damaged and you cannot use it for a few days while it's in repair. You get it back repaired. Sometimes it would, of course, be less than 'perfect', because it's no longer a new weapon. How do you feel on that?" Benton Fraser says, "Ok, for example, you accuse Belinda Dort" Benton Fraser says, "She threatens you and," Benton Fraser glances at Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage grins. Benton Fraser exclaims, "You say, for example, Halt!" Trevor Rage says, "I was going to give you an example, sorry I was unclear there." Trevor Rage smiles at Benton Fraser. Benton Fraser says, "Oh, OK" Benton Fraser nods to Trevor Rage. Benton Fraser says, "Depending on how violent the perp was (dangerous or not according to the wanted posters)" Benton Fraser says, "They would either start attacking or bargaining." Benton Fraser says, "I realize they would need some standard vocabulary so they could understand our foreign accents" Benton Fraser grins. Trevor Rage asks, "You want to be able to accept 'bribes' instead of turning in/subduing perps?" Benton Fraser says, "Yes, that's one possibility." Eddie Martinez asks, "What sort of bargaining? I guess what I'm asking is why they shouldn't just run like heck if they don't want to fight?" Benton Fraser says, "Depending on the severity of the crime. I guess I'm suggesting something more like bringing them in for trial." Trevor Rage says, "Or even assist in their escape? Would you be willing to foot the bill of crime, so to speak, should you be found out? You would be an accessory after all." Trevor Rage nods. Benton Fraser says, "Like a real bounty hunter would get a much better reward for bringing in a perp alive." Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez says, "I see." Benton Fraser says, "Yes, that could be a whole different dimention to it, but I hadn't though of that exactly." Trevor Rage nods. Eddie Martinez asks, "So... do you want to talk to them or subdue them?" Benton Fraser says, "I know the one's now give in sometimes. But I would think this would work well for our hunting groups." Benton Fraser nods to Eddie Martinez. Benton Fraser says, "So, we could assemble teams of both good fighters and negociators to patrol OWF." Benton Fraser says, "I hope I'm making some sense." Benton Fraser babbles incoherently. Trevor Rage chuckles. Benton Fraser says, "I just don't like them dying all the time for stealing boats." Trevor Rage says, "I think I understand, yes." Benton Fraser says, "Murderers, yes, would fight." Eddie Martinez nods. Benton Fraser says, "And all that info is on the dossiers now." Benton Fraser says, "People would get more out of reading them besides name and description." Trevor Rage asks, "You wouldn't try to reason with an axe murderer, but you're thinking of perps who'd realistically consider turning themselves in, more or less?" Benton Fraser nods to Trevor Rage. Benton Fraser says, "So finally, I'd like to ask that we have a feature to turn off combat result numbers." Trevor Rage nods. Trevor Rage says, "Thank you, Benton." Trevor Rage smiles. Benton Fraser exclaims, "And thanks for making the jungle non-violent!" Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez chuckles. Benton Fraser smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "That may change." Eddie Martinez shrugs. Benton Fraser frowns. Having finished addressing the assembly Benton Fraser sits back down. Trevor Rage says, "You may get mauled by that, Benton." Trevor Rage chuckles. Lisa Stone stands up to address the assembly. Lisa Stone says, "i'd just like to say that i'd like to see the perps dressed more realistic in the jungle. I mean, I hate seeing Jane Doe wearing stelletto heels climb that rock on the first try while some of us are rubbing our tushes at the bottom." Eddie Martinez grins. Lisa Stone smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Well, that's something I hadn't thought of, but you've got a point." Eddie Martinez nods. Trevor Rage chuckles. Lisa Stone says, "especially Ed" Lisa Stone says, "he cant' climb at all" Lisa Stone giggles. Eddie Martinez asks, "Ed's wearing Stilletos now?" Eddie Martinez ducks her head. Trevor Rage laughs! Lisa Stone says, "hmm, it might help if he got a pair" Eddie Martinez grins. Eddie Martinez winks at Edward Straker. Lisa Stone says, "thats all I needed to say" Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks for the suggestion." Trevor Rage smiles. Having finished addressing the assembly Lisa Stone sits back down. Bobby Frantics stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez says, "Hiya Bobby." Eddie Martinez smiles. Bobby Frantics says, "woah, finally..." Bobby Frantics grins. Trevor Rage says, "Evening." Bobby Frantics babbles incoherently. Bobby Frantics says, "ok, i have some ideas about weapons..." Bobby Frantics says, "say your a newbie, who doesnt have alot of cash... and cant use blunt, thrown, or unarmed worth a flip..." Bobby Frantics asks, "i was thinking something along the lines of plastic dart guns or something like that for newbies who cant afford a gun...?" Trevor Rage says, "Wouldn't be very effective, though, Bobby." Bobby Frantics shrugs. Eddie Martinez asks, "How much damage would a plastic dart gun do?" Bobby Frantics says, "worth a try" Bobby Frantics says, "umm..." Bobby Frantics asks, "clog up thier shotgun and make it blow up in thier face?" Trevor Rage chuckles. Bobby Frantics says, "another thing..." Bobby Frantics says, "say your not that godd with a weapon, but you like sports..." Bobby Frantics says, "like throwing a football at a perp..." Trevor Rage smiles. Bobby Frantics says, "or hitting a ball at one" Bobby Frantics shrugs. Trevor Rage smiles. Trevor Rage says, "Interesting ideas, Bobby." Bobby Frantics says, "like if your a sports fan" Trevor Rage smiles at Bobby Frantics. Bobby Frantics asks, "ive seen people throw a shotgun at a perp, why not a football?" Eddie Martinez asks, "So you think damage status should be applied to all items?" Bobby Frantics says, "and base it on sport skills, not weapons" Bobby Frantics says, "not like throwing a flower or a hotdog" Bobby Frantics grins. Eddie Martinez asks, "Any other suggestions that you'd like to make?" Eddie Martinez smiles. Trevor Rage chuckles. Bobby Frantics gets a distant look on his face as he ponders. Trevor Rage says, "A hotdog as a weapon.. that could be scary." Trevor Rage grins. Trevor Rage says, "Thanks for the ideas, Bobby." Trevor Rage smiles. Bobby Frantics says, "or a cigar" Bobby Frantics taps a Rio's Best. Trevor Rage chuckles. Having finished addressing the assembly Bobby Frantics sits back down. Brian Indiana stands up to address the assembly. Brian Indiana stretches. Brian Indiana says, "i am awake" Brian preens. Someone's pleased with himself! Eddie Martinez grins. Brian Indiana says, " I'd like to talk about new perp hunting areas and means of discovering those perps" Brian Indiana says, "I like the idea of using the boards to track perps" Brian Indiana says, "Boards meaning plural instead of just one like in Spain" Brian Indiana says, "or just the comm like in French" Eddie Martinez says, "We could always get rid of the Com messages. I'm sure the dispatcher would be happy." Brian Indiana says, "It allows quick mobs to horde all the perps" Eddie Martinez whistles a cheerful tune. Trevor Rage grins. Brian Indiana says, "I thoguht the comm messages were going" Brian Indiana whistles a cheerful tune. Brian Indiana says, "I like the degree of difficulty of the french perps" Brian Indiana says, "But i'd like to see maybe 3 or 4 boards where you can track perps from" Brian Indiana says, "so everyone could share" Eddie Martinez nods. Brian Indiana smiles. Trevor Rage nods. Brian Indiana says, "that's all" Eddie Martinez says, "Okay. Thanks." Eddie Martinez smiles. Having finished addressing the assembly Brian Indiana sits back down. Trevor Rage asks, "Do you feel the hunting areas themselves are large enough?" Eddie Martinez says, "Oops." Trevor Rage exclaims, "Oop!" Trevor Rage chuckles. Bobby Frantics sits down. Brian Indiana stands up to address the assembly. Brian Indiana grins. Brian Indiana says, "well........" Brian Indiana asks, "the # of areas or the size of them ?" Brian Indiana smiles at Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage says, "Size itself." Brian Indiana says, "the size I think is perfect....maybe just add a few more with spread out boards" Brian Indiana nods to Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage nods. Trevor Rage says, "Gotcha. Thanks." Eddie Martinez nods. Trevor Rage smiles. Brian Indiana says, "thanks" Eddie Martinez grins. Having finished addressing the assembly Brian Indiana sits back down. Xenia Wilson stands up to address the assembly. Eddie Martinez smiles at Xenia Wilson. Xenia Wilson grins. Xenia Wilson says, "Sorry I got pulled off the island earlier." Xenia Wilson says, "First, to Bri's idea of more boards in the OWF: I like the Idea of it but I think you'd HAVE TO expand the areas at least a little for it to work." Trevor Rage nods. Eddie Martinez asks, "Even if there were more areas as a whole to spread out in?" Xenia Wilson asks, "You mean the non-violents?" Eddie Martinez says, "No, any type of area." Eddie Martinez says, "Just more room." Xenia Wilson says, "It could be a little bit more like the non-violents I think." Trevor Rage nods. Xenia Wilson says, "There's quite a few boards down town, and one in the other areas, which are larger than the sections of the OWF." Eddie Martinez says, "So, like Brian suggested, more boards, but with an increased number of boards." Eddie Martinez nods. Eddie Martinez shakes her head. Eddie Martinez says, "That was incoherent." Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "More boards but with a larger area." Xenia Wilson nods to Eddie Martinez. Xenia Wilson says, "Yeah." Eddie Martinez grins. Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez says, "Okay." Eddie Martinez asks, "Would you like to suggest anything else for Combat?" Xenia Wilson says, "I think what my suggistion would be is a bit more vague." Eddie Martinez asks, "What did I miss, Xenia?" Eddie Martinez smiles. Xenia Wilson says, "Nothing. I just think it's not limited to combat, my suggestion; I wondered if skills could be risen by actually being used as well as with the teach " Xenia Wilson says, "and training." Eddie Martinez says, "We had that when we first opened Modus." Xenia Wilson asks, "Oh really?" Eddie Martinez says, "People would do cartwheels over and over and over and over and over to gain notoriety." Eddie Martinez says, "In other words, they cheated." Trevor Rage chuckles. Xenia Wilson says, "I don't mean for noto." Eddie Martinez says, "For skill gain, sorry. I'm really fading fast." Eddie Martinez says, "So, we went to a controlled way of maintaining training." Eddie Martinez says, "And we give some additional skill gains here and there, but they're subtle." Eddie Martinez says, "And we're not telling where they are." Eddie Martinez grins. Xenia Wilson says, "What I had in mind wouldn't exactly be like in DragonRealms, where leveling DEPENDS on skill developed in the field." Trevor Rage asks, "So for example, every few levels you might get an extra 'free' point in some skill you used a lot, maybe?" Xenia Wilson says, "Something like that yes." Trevor Rage nods. Trevor Rage says, "Pretty far from combat, but still a good suggestion. Thanks." Trevor Rage chuckles. Trevor Rage smiles at Xenia Wilson. Xenia Wilson nods to Trevor Rage. Having finished addressing the assembly Xenia Wilson sits back down. Cat Jacobs stands up to address the assembly. Cat Jacobs smiles. Trevor Rage smiles. Cat Jacobs bounces around happily. Cat Jacobs says, "Okay..All you people waiting, I'm going to really and try and hurry." (Cat Jacobs has been taking notes.) Cat Jacobs says, "Okay, say PvP pulls through. A neat idea, maybe have guards inside the PvP area (assuming there is a restricted area) and make them killable. When a player kills enough guards, they become wanted in that town and are immediantly targeted by PvP players. Instead of accepting the fight, if they are a wanted citizen, they can be freely attacked within city limits. Might be a neat idea for RPing, etc.." Cat pants. Cat Jacobs glances around. Cat Jacobs says, "Just an idea.." Eddie Martinez asks, "So instead of making them kill NPCs to start with, why not just choose in the Character generator to be "BAD"?" Eddie Martinez asks, "Or is that too OOC?" Eddie Martinez grins. Cat Jacobs says, "I don't understand that question, Eddie." Cat Jacobs says, "I'm sorry." Eddie Martinez says, "Say if there is a player who goes to the arena..." Cat Jacobs says, "My point was to make the PvP area more interesting." Cat Jacobs says, "If it comes." Cat Jacobs grins. Cat Jacobs nods to Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage asks, "Or even the ability to fight off the authorities (maybe even to death) if you're wanted for any crime?" (Cat Jacobs follows.) Cat Jacobs exclaims, "One at a time!" Cat Jacobs begins nagging Trevor Rage unmercifully. Cat Jacobs glances at Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage babbles incoherently. Cat Jacobs grins. Eddie Martinez says, "And he (or she, sorry guys) gets cocky and dices the guards, then becomes a wanted criminal..." Cat Jacobs nods to Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage chuckles. (Cat Jacobs still follows.) Eddie Martinez says, "By the second time someone's done that, and has figured out just what that means... players will then go to the arena JUST for that purpose. To be come wanted." Cat Jacobs grins. Cat Jacobs asks, "and?" Cat Jacobs ducks her head. Cat Jacobs says, "Okay..think about it like this.." Eddie Martinez asks, "And if that is the case, why not just give them a BAD flag to begin with and save the NPCs in the area?" Cat Jacobs says, "No no..no no" Cat Jacobs shakes her head. Cat Jacobs says, "Not IC enough." You see Cat Jacobs pet her head. Cat Jacobs says, "See..they are only wanted in that Town..because that is the town the guard is a citizen of..they kill the guards, get the money the guard has on him..or the skill for killing him/her because the guard will be HELL to kill." Cat Jacobs says, "Yanno Gaurds are buff." Cat Jacobs flexes an arm and you think you might even see a muscle in there, possibly. Cat Jacobs says, "Now..they automatically become wanted and open target, until they are killed. Then they are set again." Eddie Martinez says, "Um... but there is only one "town", and the little communtities are considered part and parcel." Cat Jacobs says, "Well..make the PvP area another little town." Eddie Martinez asks, "How do you mean "set"? They REROLL?" Cat Jacobs says, "or something." Cat Jacobs says, "No..the PK flags are removed and they are no longer wanted by the guards and other players." Cat Jacobs says, "Why I say another town..is to keep it within the PVP area." Eddie Martinez asks, "Until they go back and do it again. So... what do they gain from killing off the guards who were just doing their duty?" Cat Jacobs says, "Keeping people from attack in normal gaming area's etc.." Cat Jacobs says, "The money the guards are carrying.. notoriety from the skill of the kill." Trevor Rage nods to Xenia Wilson. Trevor Rage asks, "How do you feel about players being able to capture/subdue other 'wanted' players?" Cat Jacobs gets a distant look on her face as she ponders. Cat Jacobs says, "That's the point." Cat Jacobs nods to Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage nods. Cat Jacobs sways back and forth. Cat Jacobs grins. Cat Jacobs says, "Come get me..neener neener neener" Cat Jacobs whistles a cheerful tune. (Cat Jacobs runs in circles.) Cat Jacobs grins. Trevor Rage says, "Don't need to kill guards and innocents needlessly just to fascilitate that." Trevor Rage chuckles. Cat Jacobs exclaims, "Oh come on!" Cat Jacobs says, "It would fit the whole "WANTED" thing." Eddie Martinez asks, "Okay. Any other suggestions for Combat?" Eddie Martinez smiles. Cat Jacobs sniffles. Cat Jacobs says, "Okay." Trevor Rage says, "Killing people like that is a bit way off the beat and path of what MO is about." Trevor Rage smiles. Cat Jacobs says, "Okay, just an idea." Cat Jacobs says, "Animals then.." Cat Jacobs says, "Catacombs in the sewers under the city." Cat Jacobs says, "Rats, etc..new hunting area." Cat Jacobs says, "automatic attack, no need for accusing, etc." Eddie Martinez says, "So what you'd like is an area where there is open PvP, that doesn't spill over to other areas." Eddie Martinez says, "And alternate "prey"." Trevor Rage smiles. Cat Jacobs says, "I'm totally off the PvP subject. I'm in the hunting thing now." (Cat Jacobs switched funks.) Cat Jacobs says, "Okie okie..lemme wrap it up." Cat Jacobs says, "Last idea, under water hunting. put scuba skill to use. Fish, sharks..sell what you kill, run out of air and die..Coast Gaurd rescues instead of Ambulance." Cat Jacobs says, "etc." Cat Jacobs says, "I could go into HEAVY detail on that, but I'm sure you don't want me to." Cat Jacobs grins. Eddie Martinez says, "Not right now, no." Eddie Martinez grins. Cat Jacobs agrees with Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez says, "Thanks for the suggestions." Eddie Martinez smiles. Cat Jacobs smiles. Having finished addressing the assembly Cat Jacobs sits back down. Trevor Rage chuckles. Mike Birchr stands up to address the assembly. Mike Birchr says, "Oh man." Eddie Martinez says, "It's Mike's turn again." Eddie Martinez grins. Mike Birchr says, "Merry Christmas." Trevor Rage chuckles. Mike Birchr rolls his eyes. Mike Birchr says, "Okay... First, a few comments." Mike Birchr laughs! (Mike Birchr has a whole itinerary set up.) Eddie Martinez says, "I can freeze you again if you liked being Frosty so much." Mike Birchr grins. Eddie Martinez smiles sweetly. Mike Birchr says, "as long as I'm not a sno-cone" Mike Birchr says, "anyway" Mike Birchr says, "The first comment: the jungle is much too large to be Non violent only..that's what downtown and FQ are for" Mike Birchr shrugs. Eddie Martinez asks, "Why?" Mike Birchr says, "Because for one it's huge... and second, when there are big groups in french and spanish, people are always getting shanghai'd out of noto because of faster people, and lack of perps." Eddie Martinez says, "But that doesn't explain why the jungle should or shouldn't be non-vio." Eddie Martinez says, "Unless you're stating a personal preference." Eddie Martinez says, "Size has nothing to do with what goes where." Mike Birchr says, "I just think that it could be a bit of both... Like a surprise. You might get a perp that gives up, or you might get one that pulls a knife on you." Mike Birchr says, "eddie, come on, let's keep it family oriented now..." Mike Birchr blushes a nice shade of off-pink. Mike Birchr grins. Mike Birchr winces expressively. Eddie Martinez thinks about smacking Mike, but decides against it... after all, this is a family game. Mike Birchr grins at Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage raises his hand. Trevor Rage laughs! Mike Birchr grins. Trevor Rage says, "I did NOT mean to do that." Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez asks, "Can we please continue?" (Mike Birchr thinks about smacking eddie, then thinks about another 200+ potatoes...) Mike Birchr frowns. Eddie Martinez says, "I have to get my beauty sleep." Mike Birchr grins. Trevor Rage just tickled Eddie Martinez. Mike Birchr says, "Okay, Let me finish up reeeeal quick." Mike Birchr says, "Second, I think the idea of negotiation is kinda' strange because how do you get notoriety from that? One person would, but the others in a group wouldn't." Mike Birchr shrugs. Mike Birchr says, "Just an opinion..." Eddie Martinez says, "That's something to consider, yes." Mike Birchr says, "And I like the idea of bigger, badder,faster, smarter, dumber, slower, perps... Something that could challenge someone who's a higher level..." Mike Birchr says, "given a range..." Eddie Martinez nods to Mike Birchr. Mike Birchr asks, "Okay...and about fighting styles...I know the idea of having to code in about 400 new actions isn't too appealing, but what if you just used stances, or positioning to determing what "move" you do?" Eddie Martinez asks, "Dependant on the style?" Mike Birchr says, "For instance, if you're kneeling, you might do an uppercut, sending the perp to the ground... Or if you're into karate, you might do a leg sweep, or something clever like that." Mike Birchr nods to Eddie Martinez. Mike Birchr says, "exactly." Trevor Rage asks, "Like a neutral type stance would offer one type of punch, whereas a berserking stance would be a fearsome volley of punches for example?" Mike Birchr says, "and depending on your stance, the description of your action might differ... Instead of the perp missing, you might "Nimbly dodge the attack, using a perfectly executed Yoko-orokai sidestep"" Mike Birchr says, "Exactly, trevor." Trevor Rage nods. Trevor Rage says, "Good suggestion, Mike." Mike Birchr says, "Okay, one final thing..." Mike Birchr says, "real quick." Mike Birchr laughs! Mike Birchr blushes a nice shade of off-pink. Mike Birchr stares dejectedly at the ground as he scuffs at it with his foot. Mike Birchr asks, "When perps Fall to the ground crying and such, pretty much "giving up," why not have a detective or secret agent arrest them, instead? they kneel down, and instead of automatically being picked up, someone has to do it manually, for more noto?" Mike Birchr clears his throat loudly. Eddie Martinez asks, "So who would get that notoriety? The group who helped knock the spirit out of the perpie, or the person who hauled it in?" Mike Birchr says, "Just an...um... suggestion." Mike Birchr asks, "Well, you get the typical notoriety for getting the shots in, but the person who dragged 'em to the police department might get a bit more?" Eddie Martinez nods to Mike Birchr. Mike Birchr says, "Or for someone less humane, grab your shotgun and finish them? " Mike Birchr laughs! Eddie Martinez chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "We've got that now." Mike Birchr grins evilly Mike Birchr says, "and with cat's idea for "wanted" PvP goers..." Mike Birchr asks, "Why not send out a notice over the comm, for who's wanted?" Mike Birchr nods to Cat Jacobs. Mike Birchr says, "Or something..." Mike Birchr exclaims, "ow!" Mike Birchr points at Cat Jacobs. Mike Birchr exclaims, "she's hurting me!" (Mike Birchr rubs his head.) Eddie Martinez opens the floor back up for general discussion. Lisa Stone says, "''i'd like to comment on something Cat mentioned. First of all, I think we need more violent hunting grounds, we have newbies coming in thinking they can take on owf, racking up medical bills, begging for money to pay off those bills so they can go rack up some more. So, I think the sewer rats would be a great fight for newbies who don't wanna do the non-violent thing. Second, I think the jungle should be a violent hunting ground and it should be harder than french, it already takes more skill to move around there, so with non-violents, as it is now, it just lost it's challenge" Lisa Stone says, "sorry, had to get that out" Eddie Martinez nods to Lisa Stone. Cat Jacobs pokes Mike Birchr in the ribs. Brian Indiana asks, "why does it have to be rats ?" Brian Indiana grins. (Jon Garfield just has a couple quick ideas.) Brian Indiana says, "everyone likes rats here" Eddie Martinez says, "Guys, something to remember about the jungle." Cat Jacobs says, "Big fat worms." Brian Indiana laughs! Lisa Stone says, "I just mean something they could fight" Edward Straker says, "Dave Cooke will *not* be pleased." Cat Jacobs grins at Eddie Martinez. Brian Indiana nods to Eddie Martinez. Mike Birchr nods. Cat Jacobs coughs. Cat Jacobs grins at Edward Straker. Eddie Martinez says, "We could have left it closed until the violent perps were tested and fixed for there..." Eddie Martinez says, "Or we could open it up for some variety." Lisa Stone nods. Cat Jacobs nods to Eddie Martinez. Brian Indiana smiles at Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez says, "Or we could open it up until we figure out what we wanted to do with it." Eddie Martinez says, "We obviously chose to open it up." Edward Straker nods. Jon Garfield chuckles. Eddie Martinez says, "Chosen." Jean Jameison smiles at Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez says, "Oh whatever." Lisa Stone says, "i'm very happy it's open, but some people like it the way it is now" Cat Jacobs glances at Eddie Martinez. Cat Jacobs grins. Jon Garfield asks, "Permission to speak freely, Captain?" Eddie Martinez chuckles. Xenia Wilson grins at Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage chuckles. Edward Straker glances at Jon Garfield. Eddie Martinez says, "Permission granted, Lieutenant." Jon Garfield chuckles. Trevor Rage grins. Jon Garfield says, "First I want to say, I've heard a lot of good ideas... aggressive perps and noto for healing/accusing among them, and now I have two of my own to add... one: factor the evasion skill into dodging hits from perps (I've heard it's useless now)... the other..." Edward Straker turns towards Jon Garfield and renders him a snappy salute. Jon Garfield says, "Something Gina said gave me an idea, about conversing with your attacker... maybe add a taunt verb that would cause a random reaction from perps, like "taunt ", ie: "Jon Garfield taunts, "You couldn't hit the broad side of a barn!"" There would be a random result, like the perp gets angry and gets an extra hit, or the perp gets his feelings hurt, sobs, and runs out of the room (or maybe even surrenders if it was weakened enough)... or a third possibility, the perp shrugs it off and does nothing" Trevor Rage says, "Evasion should definitely have a purpose, yes." Jon Garfield says, "It would be basically what they do now anyway, but have a reason behind it, and allow for more interaction, to make the hunter feel more involved, instead of just standing there whacking away... perhaps even a way to stun the perp, because it's shocked you'd dare say such a thing to it. It would possibly help with RP, as the taunts (or lack of using them) could show your personality. And since the reactions are pretty much stuff they do anyway, I wouldn't think it would be TOO hard to code in (not saying it would be easy though)." Brian Indiana starts chuckling at Jon Garfield! Jon pant. Edward Straker grins. Xenia Wilson grins at Jon Garfield. Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez says, "So let's say you TAUNT BOBO "Message"." (Cat Jacobs plays with her waterworld idea idly giving Siri unhappy glances cuz the idea is nifty.) Cat Jacobs whistles a cheerful tune. Eddie Martinez says, "How should it work so that players don't just type TAUNT BOBO Blah." Eddie Martinez says, "Instead of..." Jon Garfield says, "Hmm" Eddie Martinez taunts Bobo with a really bad insult to his mamma. Jon Garfield chuckles. Brian Indiana throws his head back and howls! Edward Straker gasps. He looks rather startled. Cat Jacobs begins laughing at Eddie Martinez! Xenia Wilson asks, "You said it should be random, didn't you Jon?" Trevor Rage says, "I wouldn't be pleased to see players typing TAUNT BOBO Nice little perp. Hello perp." Trevor Rage grins. Jon Garfield nods to Xenia Wilson. Mike Birchr gets a distant look on his face as he ponders. Lela Mitchell grins. Xenia Wilson grins at Jon Garfield. Jon Garfield says, "Maybe a list of words or short phrases it would recognize and react to, albeit still a random reaction" Mike Birchr grins. Lela Mitchell pokes Mike Birchr in the ribs. Jon Garfield says, "That ramps the complexity of the code though" Eddie Martinez says, "I mean, we could easily do random taunts... but it's no fun for RP that way." Jon Garfield shrugs. Lela Mitchell grins. Jon Garfield nods. Trevor Rage asks, "Like a list of words you'd have to guess? Maybe some having more effect than others?" Edward Straker asks, "And what if Bobo's mum showed up?" Edward Straker grins. Jon Garfield chuckles at Eddie Martinez. Trevor Rage chuckles. Lisa Stone giggles. Brian Indiana nods to Edward Straker. Eddie Martinez grins. Cat Jacobs says, "Eddie.. Trevor...WONDERFUL job tonight." Cat Jacobs says, "I really enjoyed it." Lisa Stone nods to Cat Jacobs. Cat Jacobs says, "But, I gotta go byebye now." Eddie Martinez says, "Wunnaful, wunnaful." Eddie Martinez waves to Cat Jacobs. (Cat Jacobs seems dead.) Edward gawks at Eddie. Lisa Stone waves. Trevor Rage exclaims, "Blah! We tried to be difficult, but people kept coming up with good ideas.. Blah!" Trevor Rage chuckles. Edward Straker comforts Trevor Rage. Mike Birchr raises his hand. Eddie Martinez says, "As you can probably all tell, Eddie's just a wee bit punchy tonight." Trevor Rage grins at Edward Straker. Mike Birchr laughs! Trevor Rage chuckles. Edward Straker cowers away from Eddie Martinez! Cat Jacobs says, "Thank you so much for listening to our opinions, guys. Means more than we lil players could ever say" Cat Jacobs bows to Eddie Martinez. Jon Garfield says, "No, the reaction could still be random, it's just certain ones it would react to, but if the taunt didn't contain any of the keywords, it would flatout ignore it" Cat Jacobs bows to Trevor Rage. Jon Garfield shrugs. Xenia Wilson says, "Good point. Perhaps the tourist could be allowed to code in insults that wouldn't be considered 'out of line' by you folks, but it would fit their chosen 'persona." Trevor Rage smiles. Eddie Martinez says, "Nighter's Cat." Lisa Stone says, "I just want Jane Doe to slip off her heels before she climbs that blasted rock" Trevor Rage chuckles. Cat Jacobs exclaims, "See ya!" Edward Straker grins at Lisa Stone. Jon Garfield laughs! Cat Jacobs went through an archway. Brian Indiana grins at Lisa Stone. Jon Garfield exclaims, "And get bit by a croc!" Mike Birchr grins at Trevor Rage. Trevor Rage grins. Eddie Martinez says, "I didn't know that they wore heels there... I know they're weird, but didn't know they were that weird." Lisa Stone says, "I like that croc" Brian Indiana asks, "oh I thoguht only I was crocodile bait every time I cross the river ?" Edward Straker says, "Obviously they stole all those threads." Edward Straker grins. Brian Indiana rolls his eyes. Mike Birchr stands back up. Jon Garfield says, "They wear tuxes too" Mike Birchr says, "woohoo." Lisa Stone nods. Lela Mitchell pokes Mike Birchr in the ribs. Jon Garfield says, "They did that before it closed though" Lisa Stone says, "they are very nicely dressed" Jon Garfield nods. Mike Birchr asks, "ed, you sure they didn't make the shoes out of alligator hide?" Mike Birchr pokes Lela Mitchell in the ribs. Jon Garfield says, "Some had sweaty undershirts though" Jon Garfield chuckles. Lela Mitchell asks, "Mike are you going to hunt?" Edward Straker says, "Can't King Matthew institute a public health programme? I mean perps with rabies.." Edward Straker shudders. Trevor Rage says, "You can all send suggestions to me at MO-TREVOR@PLAY.NET.. that's permission to send them to ME, not all the other GMs.. please no votes or such, just some suggestions for weapons, attack styles, types, perps, etc. I won't reply probably, but I've read it and considered it." Jon Garfield chuckles at Eddie Martinez. Lisa Stone says, "the clothing don't bother me, the heels, that bothers me" Lela Mitchell dances around the room. Jon Garfield grins at Lisa Stone. Jon Garfield says, "Make barefoot perps" Jon Garfield chuckles. (Mike Birchr has gotten out all of his suggestions.) (Edward Straker 's stiletto's are killing him..) Brian Indiana asks, "so are new hunting areas in the works ?" A look of pain crosses Edward Straker's face. Brian Indiana smiles at Trevor Rage. Mike Birchr says, "Brian, no one knows that yet..." Lisa Stone giggles. Lela Mitchell grins at Eddie Martinez. Eddie Martinez grins at Edward Straker. Lela Mitchell says, "Oops." Lela Mitchell says, "Wrong Ed." Lela Mitchell giggles. Mike Birchr begins laughing at Edward Straker! Xenia Wilson says, "I would think the perps in french would be the nice looking ones and the folks in the jungle would look like...well...like they've been playing in the jungle." Trevor Rage says, "And no questions about future plans, they're in development." Trevor Rage chuckles. Eddie Martinez leans on Edward Straker. Brian Indiana says, "ack" Brian Indiana pokes Trevor Rage in the ribs. Jon Garfield says, "Oh, and "whisper group " like our Grecian counterparts get to use" Jon Garfield chuckles. Trevor Rage chuckles. Lisa Stone says, "I think the island is growing greatly" Edward Straker exclaims, "Bloody hell, got a run in my stocking too!" Edward Straker grumbles about something. Mike Birchr laughs! Lela Mitchell shudders. Eddie Martinez snickers at Edward Straker. You pet Eddie Martinez on the head. Lisa Stone says, "you've all done a great job" Mike Birchr says, "Here, use my nail polish, edward." Trevor Rage begins chuckling at Edward Straker. Edward Straker says, "Thanks." Lela Mitchell raises an eyebrow at Mike Birchr. Lela Mitchell winces expressively. Lela Mitchell dances around the room. Mike Birchr grins at Edward Straker. Mike Birchr suddenly springs onto his hands and executes a graceful, perfectly balanced cartwheel. Eddie Martinez says, "That's what happens when not much gets put out for six moths." Eddie Martinez says, "Months, even." Lela Mitchell giggles. Eddie Martinez says, "It all hits in large amounts." Brian Indiana asks, "moths ?" Brian Indiana glances at Eddie Martinez. *fin*