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EspioKaos
Apr 3, 2008, 01:02 PM
http://boards2.sega.com/psu_board/viewtopic.php?p=834121#834121


Actually clear times for those missions would make a decent leader board. We have discussed doing mission point leader boards by race/gender or type, but a time attack for the trickier party missions would be a good way to showcase team play skills over individual achievement.

If you have not guessed we are testing a temporary leader board system very soon. If the community and SEGA are confident that the results are legitimate, we will try to get a more permanent leader board for you guys.

-ChillAura

Discuss?

Ffuzzy-Logik
Apr 3, 2008, 01:05 PM
Yeah, just saw that. Sounds like MAG kills to me, but we'll have to wait and see what the reward for it will be (probably Sneedle/G, inb4whine).

Jarek
Apr 3, 2008, 01:08 PM
Good to see more word on it.
If they do have a race/gender board, I will dominate male newman section! ;o
Maybe.

zeroguy518
Apr 3, 2008, 01:13 PM
On 2008-04-03 11:08, Jarek wrote:
Good to see more word on it.
If they do have a race/gender board, I will dominate male newman section! ;o
Maybe.



Since I'm the only other Male newman on this game this will probably be a two man battle.

daniel_drago
Apr 3, 2008, 01:19 PM
On 2008-04-03 11:13, zeroguy518 wrote:

On 2008-04-03 11:08, Jarek wrote:
Good to see more word on it.
If they do have a race/gender board, I will dominate male newman section! ;o
Maybe.



Since I'm the only other Male newman on this game this will probably be a two man battle.



Just annoy you I shall start a new character and make him a male newman and ill...no ait no available character slots and i alrdu hav a female newman.... shame altho the cast could go >_<

RedMussel
Apr 3, 2008, 01:19 PM
No comment (but why comment?) Just like saying Go to work to buy and drive this car, drive to work to pay for this car. umm o_o Leader boards would be nice...O_o i have officialy lost it.



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BFGfreak
Apr 3, 2008, 01:22 PM
Dibs on female newman fortefighter/protranser.

amtalx
Apr 3, 2008, 01:25 PM
Honestly, I could care less about flashing my e-peen for everyone to see. Seems like a hint at MAG leaderboards though...

HFlowen
Apr 3, 2008, 01:41 PM
I'm surprised how Chill has completely taken over things in the past few months.

RadiantLegend
Apr 3, 2008, 01:42 PM
Hmm..... yay for people that have only a few hours to play every other day.

EspioKaos
Apr 3, 2008, 01:44 PM
On 2008-04-03 11:25, amtalx wrote:
Honestly, I could care less about flashing my e-peen for everyone to see. Seems like a hint at MAG leaderboards though...

This is pretty much how I feel. But a little competition might be just what the community needs to liven things up a bit.

Kylie
Apr 3, 2008, 01:44 PM
Team leaderboard? Neat. Reminds me of the set-up Resident Evil Outbreak had, which had its ups and downs (the downs mostly being caused by cheaters).

Rayokarna
Apr 3, 2008, 01:46 PM
Im happy with it, gives a little something else to the community.

daniel_drago
Apr 3, 2008, 01:48 PM
On 2008-04-03 11:44, EspioKaos wrote:

On 2008-04-03 11:25, amtalx wrote:
Honestly, I could care less about flashing my e-peen for everyone to see. Seems like a hint at MAG leaderboards though...

This is pretty much how I feel. But a little competition might be just what the community needs to liven things up a bit.



competitivesness FTW will actally put our so called 'elites' to effectively put their e-peens where there mouths are....sorry im rambling but yeh competeteteetetttivesnesss ftw will get ppl doin stuff and might actually invoke fun into joinin random parties http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Syanaide
Apr 3, 2008, 01:55 PM
I like the idea, as long as it isn't overrun by cheaters. Props to ST for working on "unscheduled" additions.

chicken105
Apr 3, 2008, 02:03 PM
I like time better than how many points you get.

amtalx
Apr 3, 2008, 02:04 PM
I failed to mention in my last post that I still think its a good idea. For those that don't care...ignore the boards. Others can have fun with a bit of competition. Most importantly, balanced competition, unlike PvP would be. As long as everyone doesn't turn into a leaderboard whore, things should be ok. Although there will be plenty of this I think:

"HAHAHA OMG ur such a n00b. Loook at ur shty eqpips. I'm on the leeder--"
*MUTE, MOTHER FUCKER*

desturel
Apr 3, 2008, 02:04 PM
The problem with doing a leader board on something like Her Secret Mission would be the lag issue. If someone in your team is lagging you would get all 20 samples and the mission would end prematurely. Happened in a group I was in twice before the guy lagged out for good and we failed the mission. Complete time was in the one minute range.

Unless they have fixed that, that would kill the Her Secret Mission leader board.

ashley50
Apr 3, 2008, 02:09 PM
Whoever ends up First on the leaderboards...
That's the person who does nothing but play PSU all the time. *coughnolifecough*

Rayokarna
Apr 3, 2008, 02:13 PM
On 2008-04-03 12:09, ashley50 wrote:
Whoever ends up First on the leaderboards...
That's the person who does nothing but play PSU all the time. *coughnolifecough*



You really think so, I doubt it. I think is the leaderboards are dependent on time, everyone is in the running.

Proto07
Apr 3, 2008, 02:20 PM
I hope they do time, party, solo, most kills, race, gender, and type leader boards. Not just one.

Also, how was the jp leader board? I came across it once but I couldn't read a word.




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Neith
Apr 3, 2008, 02:29 PM
Leaderboards will just be dominated by whoever has 50% S-Ranks anyway/too much time on their hands. All it boils down to is an excuse to flash their e-peen more.

If it's split by race/gender/job, it'd be better, but if you play something like a Beast Fortefighter, there's not even any point trying to get in the rankings.

If the prize is to be Spread Needle (in MAG), I'll be happy with my Destac anyway.

For the other party missions, equips will play a large part. Those of us with 20-30% weapons don't stand a chance.



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Anduril
Apr 3, 2008, 02:32 PM
If we do get a race/gender/job leaderboard I'm going to be the only one on Male Newman Acrofighter! MUHAHAHAHAH! I shall be victorious! But yeah, leader board might make things a bit more interesting.

Randomness
Apr 3, 2008, 02:32 PM
I'm hoping the Spread gets distributed by some other criteria. Maybe clearing through Ruins with each possible NPC?

AC9breaker
Apr 3, 2008, 02:35 PM
On 2008-04-03 11:13, zeroguy518 wrote:

On 2008-04-03 11:08, Jarek wrote:
Good to see more word on it.
If they do have a race/gender board, I will dominate male newman section! ;o
Maybe.



Since I'm the only other Male newman on this game this will probably be a two man battle.



NEWcomer: AC9Breaker (http://www.pso-world.com/user.php?op=userinfo&uname=AC9Breaker)


It always cracks me up without fail; that whenever something comes up in this game that partially resembles competitiveness, theres a considerable amount of people who BAWW over such elements.

JAFO22000
Apr 3, 2008, 02:45 PM
As long as any prizes or special equips aren't soley distributed to those on the leaderboards, this is great news! I don't play nearly enough to get myself on them but for those that do want to partake, it will be a welcome addition.

What I don't want to see is "Top 100 on the leaderboard get Awesome Weapon x!!!" and the rest get nothing.



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Zorafim
Apr 3, 2008, 02:51 PM
On 2008-04-03 11:48, daniel_drago wrote:
to effectively put their e-peens where there mouths are...

Was that intentional?

Tamashi
Apr 3, 2008, 02:54 PM
I hope these leaderboards aren't console based. Can you imagine all that drama?

Kylie
Apr 3, 2008, 03:01 PM
On 2008-04-03 12:51, Zorafim wrote:

On 2008-04-03 11:48, daniel_drago wrote:
to effectively put their e-peens where there mouths are...

Was that intentional?


I lol'd way more than I should have.

Libram
Apr 3, 2008, 03:02 PM
On 2008-04-03 12:51, Zorafim wrote:

On 2008-04-03 11:48, daniel_drago wrote:
to effectively put their e-peens where there mouths are...

Was that intentional?

I love this post.

Gunslinger-08
Apr 3, 2008, 03:02 PM
On 2008-04-03 13:02, Libram wrote:

On 2008-04-03 12:51, Zorafim wrote:

On 2008-04-03 11:48, daniel_drago wrote:
to effectively put their e-peens where there mouths are...

Was that intentional?

I love this post.



Made my day. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

LLSmoothJ
Apr 3, 2008, 03:08 PM
I'm half/half on the idea of leader boards. On one hand, elitists and other loud mouthed idiots who like to spam how great they are and enjoy being everyone's judge and jury in this game will have to either put up or shut up (And when they get embarrassed, they'd most likely still talk trash and wave off their humiliation. Go figure.). At the same time, if leader boards are indeed a way to get some stuff, I'm not going to like it as it is clearly catering to the no-lifers (no offense.), which in turn will promote even more elitism.

As far as I'm concerned, it could go either way.

DreXxiN
Apr 3, 2008, 03:10 PM
Yeah that's true. I mean, it's so fucking obvious that if you are a great PSU player, you are a no lifer that plays/does nothing else and just lives for PSU. So fucking true, OMG. Leaderboards are such a dumb idea. Competiton? Go play Counter-strike little kids.


....Shut the hell up people, my fucking god.

[Endrant, please don't take offense to this, people who diss competiton just annoy the shit out of me)

mvffin
Apr 3, 2008, 05:05 PM
it'd be neat to see exactly how all the elitest people rank among each other. I've always wondered who REALLY made the fastest times and such... especially because a lot of the elite ppl I see in-game don't post their times or anything.

Depending on how many slots are on the leaderboard, I probably won't make it. well, maybe if I play my FI all day and all night(which I kinda have been anyway).

pikachief
Apr 3, 2008, 05:13 PM
On 2008-04-03 12:03, chicken105 wrote:
I like time better than how many points you get.



JP had both.

THey also got little Bronze, silver, and gold trophies to put in their room for the times -_-

which they could very well do if its for each race/gender, the description can say something like... "Awarded to Fastest mission time in the MAG event for being a Male newman."

So my guess is that yes they'll do timed leaderboards for the cheap little trophies but give away the spread needle -_-

-Tidus_415-
Apr 3, 2008, 07:19 PM
On 2008-04-03 15:13, pikachief wrote:
So my guess is that yes they'll do timed leaderboards for the cheap little trophies but give away the spread needle -_-



NO WTF! Dont guess that. I dont want to see a 13* weapon be worth less than a A rank weapon.

pikachief
Apr 3, 2008, 07:22 PM
On 2008-04-03 17:19, -Tidus_415- wrote:

On 2008-04-03 15:13, pikachief wrote:
So my guess is that yes they'll do timed leaderboards for the cheap little trophies but give away the spread needle -_-



NO WTF! Dont guess that. I dont want to see a 13* weapon be worth less than a A rank weapon.



neither do i. i really dont but i bet u anything they will because people somehow think one of the best weapons in teh game should be given to everyone instead of people who worked for it A.K.A. played a lot.

Yes its true folks, if u played a lot in a game you DO diserve the best stuff, its your reward for playing so long! i dont like having worse stuff than someone with 2000 less hours than me.

so im thinking that the spread will be given away due to all the complainers on leaderboards.

Unless they actually do do both leaderboards like the JP did! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif at least thats my wish :/

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jayster
Apr 3, 2008, 07:23 PM
so basically it's going to be leader boards for top ebayers.

-Crokar-
Apr 3, 2008, 07:25 PM
well i wont play enough to get on the boards and my stuff is too damn crappy to do fast runs. but i like the idea of leaderboards

pikachief
Apr 3, 2008, 07:28 PM
yea, now i wont be on the leaderboards for trying hard to get the msot kills, now i'll be beat by all the lucky people how can grind all their weapons to 10/10, all the people who AFK level spells and bullets, and all the people who have been able to get 50% S rank weapons!

Now i find no point in playing to get on the boards because now people with "The best equipment" will get on top instead of the people who actually try hard and play a lot -_-

lol i guess u can say the tables were turned but im sure i'll get on leaderboards anyways, its just now its a completely different scenario and i kinda hope they give away those worthless medals instead! lol XD

-Tidus_415-
Apr 3, 2008, 07:33 PM
I want it to be based on kills because it'll give me something to do. Ill run C rank while lving up techs/bullets with the PA update.



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pikachief
Apr 3, 2008, 07:43 PM
On 2008-04-03 17:33, -Tidus_415- wrote:
I want it to be based on kills because it'll give me something to do. Ill run C rank while leaving up techs/bullets with the PA update.



me too...

it has like 2 good S ranks before ruins, after ruins 2 more good ones and 2 good units, then finally the boss area is unlocked, but u can still run C of the mission then S of the boss lol.

not saying 4 S ranks and 2 units is bad, but with the boost in drops u can probably get them really quick. the bades also, u get probably enough silvers for 1 gold and then 1 gold per S rank. so in a good aprty u do it in 20 min, thats 2 gold every 20 min. in an hour u can get 10 gold.

3 hours u can get each of the 3 weapons lol. and with the only change in mission variant/mapping at all is in the last room of ruins can change its enemy spawn from rappy/gaozoran/delnadian i can see it getting kinda boring after a while.

It is a good refresher though for fun, its just that before DF comes out u can probably get everything pretty quickly if you play a lot.

Thats what the leaderboards had going. it gave us a reason to play frequently through the event. which would allow us to get the prizes quicker. without it some of us just dont wanna play it as much thus getting prizes slower and maybe some not at all :/

Neith
Apr 3, 2008, 08:01 PM
On 2008-04-03 13:10, DreXxiN wrote:
Yeah that's true. I mean, it's so fucking obvious that if you are a great PSU player, you are a no lifer that plays/does nothing else and just lives for PSU. So fucking true, OMG. Leaderboards are such a dumb idea. Competiton? Go play Counter-strike little kids.


....Shut the hell up people, my fucking god.

[Endrant, please don't take offense to this, people who diss competiton just annoy the shit out of me)



It's not dissing competition, if you'd have cared to even take the time to read people's posts. What is irritating is that you're going to get the same people topping the leaderboards in just about everything, because they're better equipped.

Put it like this, Player 1 has a pallette of 50% weapons. If I was to go up against Player 1 in a Time Attack, there is NO WAY my 30% weapons could keep me on track. For gunners and techers it isn't as bad, but for fighters, the leaderboards will be purely determined by whoever has the best equips.

You can act as defensive as you want, but when people are complaining they can't get anywhere near the rankings for a Spread Needle in MAG, it'll become damn obvious that the rich get richer.

I don't mind Leaderboards, but when you're putting things like a 13* shotgun as a prize you're going to exclude a lot of people from it. If it was lesser prizes, or prizes you could obtain somewhere else (say, for example, a De Ragan Slayic board), I wouldn't mind- but when you're putting event-only rare items which are extremely good as a leaderboard prize, the same people will just dominate the chart.

It's kinda hard to explain really. I'm already happy with my Destac anyway, but even if I needed a good Shotgun and the Spread Needle was the leaderboard prize, I wouldn't even bother participating.

Rayokarna
Apr 3, 2008, 08:10 PM
Does anyone notice that its the Spreed Needle/G. Were bound to see it in the Casino eventually, well I think it is.

LeMan_Bayon
Apr 3, 2008, 08:47 PM
I think MAG will still have the 2 categories of kills and time attack. All those other divisions, he only mentions when talking about leaderboards for like Bruce and HSM. It sounds like from how well the leaderboards go in the event, they will consider adding permanent leader boards for those missions and have race/type/gender, and even the casino if they can figure a fair one out.

Legendria
Apr 3, 2008, 10:37 PM
Topic is full of BAWWWWWWW.

How many of you have played persistant PC MMO's? The rich ALWAYS get richer. The people who invest time ALWAYS have EVERYTHING.

If you don't have time to play or become better than other people, ladders aren't for you and you shouldn't be concerned with it at all. That's for the people who invest their time and ongoing interest in the game (or "no-lifers", as you call them).

You can't have it both ways. Either you care about playing teh game alot and you want to compete, or you don't care much about it and you watch the competition between other people.

Summary : Stop whining.



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Retehi
Apr 3, 2008, 10:45 PM
On 2008-04-03 20:37, Legendria wrote:


Summary : Stop whining.



Word. Leaderboards are fine, they add spice.

-Tidus_415-
Apr 3, 2008, 11:01 PM
On 2008-04-03 17:43, pikachief wrote:

On 2008-04-03 17:33, -Tidus_415- wrote:
I want it to be based on kills because it'll give me something to do. Ill run C rank while leaving up techs/bullets with the PA update.



me too...

it has like 2 good S ranks before ruins, after ruins 2 more good ones and 2 good units, then finally the boss area is unlocked, but u can still run C of the mission then S of the boss lol.

not saying 4 S ranks and 2 units is bad, but with the boost in drops u can probably get them really quick. the bades also, u get probably enough silvers for 1 gold and then 1 gold per S rank. so in a good aprty u do it in 20 min, thats 2 gold every 20 min. in an hour u can get 10 gold.

3 hours u can get each of the 3 weapons lol. and with the only change in mission variant/mapping at all is in the last room of ruins can change its enemy spawn from rappy/gaozoran/delnadian i can see it getting kinda boring after a while.

It is a good refresher though for fun, its just that before DF comes out u can probably get everything pretty quickly if you play a lot.

Thats what the leaderboards had going. it gave us a reason to play frequently through the event. which would allow us to get the prizes quicker. without it some of us just dont wanna play it as much thus getting prizes slower and maybe some not at all :/



Yup. All event drops suck except the 11*'s + SUV from falz. Nothing really too intresting. Without leaderboards and the spread needle as a reward for being on top...the event is going to get boring in a few days just like the Winter Event.

Para
Apr 3, 2008, 11:13 PM
lol someone dominating in all combinations? no life detected.

I really hope spread needle wont be exclusive to only certain amount of people cuz... I LOVE SPREAD NEEDLE. Otherwise... ugh lol

There I said it.


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BahnKnakyu
Apr 3, 2008, 11:19 PM
I do like the leaderboards being based off race/gender/class combos. Seeing how it's obvious a beast is going to outdamage a newman (provided its played by players with the same equipment and skill) dividing the races up allows you to use your race's strengths to their full advantage and to figure out how to make the most out of your race/gender/class combo.

Sasamichan
Apr 3, 2008, 11:36 PM
I couldn't care less about it. All its for is for your E-peen.

pikachief
Apr 3, 2008, 11:50 PM
it bothers me when someone says its for your E-PEEN >.> i just want an item to stay rare, which is y i LOVE the love inferno. not cuz it looks cool and is really strong but its RARE.


Spread needles could be rare, it could give us something to play for, or it can give me another reason not to contribute much to this event lol

Retehi
Apr 3, 2008, 11:52 PM
I like how any hints of any sort of competition come up, and people have to throw in the tired ol' "e-peen" phrase. No such thing as a friendly spar, or contest anymore without the usual suspects.

Bunch of whinos.

Ffuzzy-Logik
Apr 4, 2008, 12:10 AM
On 2008-04-03 17:43, pikachief wrote:
thats 2 gold every 20 min. in an hour u can get 10 gold.Since when did hours have 100 minutes?


Anyway, as someone already (sort of) said, the JP MAG page made it very clear that this is just Spread Needle/G, and the regular Spread Needle will become available at a later date via other means (not Casino, because that would be Sneedle/C, which also wouldn't be the "real" one). It's the same thing they're doing now with Holy Ray/D in Dengeki.


My opinion on leaderboards? I think it'll be fun. I don't have as much time to play as I'd like, so I probably won't place on them, but oh well, it's still good to encourage a little competition between players. Some of it will be friendly, hopefully. As an added bonus, leaderboards induce massive amounts of forum BAAAAAW, which is always fun.

DraginHikari
Apr 4, 2008, 12:41 AM
[b]On 2008-04-03 22:10, Ffuzzy-Logik wrote
As an added bonus, leaderboards induce massive amounts of forum BAAAAAW, which is always fun.


Humanity stupidity is the source of internet humor XD

VanHalen
Apr 4, 2008, 12:57 AM
On 2008-04-03 11:13, zeroguy518 wrote:

On 2008-04-03 11:08, Jarek wrote:
Good to see more word on it.
If they do have a race/gender board, I will dominate male newman section! ;o
Maybe.



Since I'm the only other Male newman on this game this will probably be a two man battle.



Oh hi! Make it a three way Brawl.

EDIT: We'll need rules though

No weapons
No PAs
Final Destination

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Ryudo
Apr 4, 2008, 02:42 AM
ITT pussies who want to be handed everything for free

Just sit in uni 2 going NE1 HAB LABIS CAMNON PLZ I NED?!?! While the people who actually PLAY THE GAME enjoy a little competition

Syl
Apr 4, 2008, 03:35 AM
On 2008-04-04 00:42, Ryudo wrote:
While the people who actually PLAY THE GAME enjoy a little competition



you lost >:3

DreXxiN
Apr 4, 2008, 07:38 AM
On 2008-04-03 18:01, UrikoBB3 wrote:

On 2008-04-03 13:10, DreXxiN wrote:
Yeah that's true. I mean, it's so fucking obvious that if you are a great PSU player, you are a no lifer that plays/does nothing else and just lives for PSU. So fucking true, OMG. Leaderboards are such a dumb idea. Competiton? Go play Counter-strike little kids.


....Shut the hell up people, my fucking god.

[Endrant, please don't take offense to this, people who diss competiton just annoy the shit out of me)



It's not dissing competition, if you'd have cared to even take the time to read people's posts. What is irritating is that you're going to get the same people topping the leaderboards in just about everything, because they're better equipped.

Put it like this, Player 1 has a pallette of 50% weapons. If I was to go up against Player 1 in a Time Attack, there is NO WAY my 30% weapons could keep me on track. For gunners and techers it isn't as bad, but for fighters, the leaderboards will be purely determined by whoever has the best equips.

You can act as defensive as you want, but when people are complaining they can't get anywhere near the rankings for a Spread Needle in MAG, it'll become damn obvious that the rich get richer.

I don't mind Leaderboards, but when you're putting things like a 13* shotgun as a prize you're going to exclude a lot of people from it. If it was lesser prizes, or prizes you could obtain somewhere else (say, for example, a De Ragan Slayic board), I wouldn't mind- but when you're putting event-only rare items which are extremely good as a leaderboard prize, the same people will just dominate the chart.

It's kinda hard to explain really. I'm already happy with my Destac anyway, but even if I needed a good Shotgun and the Spread Needle was the leaderboard prize, I wouldn't even bother participating.



I understand what you mean, and it may be true.. but I guess a lot of people also don't incorporate skill into the game. There's enemies to skip and certain ways to group them together for effectively fast shotgun killing. or say, have them rotated a certain way as to where you can get perfect combos off with Majarra, and remain untouched to start the second part of the combo, skipping the third because every little peice of time counts.

Sure, maybe I do think of the game to deeply, but as a Starcraft player, it's just habit http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif.

I've solo'd True Darkness S2 with A rank 34-38% weapons in about 7-8 minutes, because of maneuverability and such mainly.

At least that's my two mesetas.

Gunslinger-08
Apr 4, 2008, 08:42 AM
Maybe the Spread Needle will be a prize from that lottery thing with the badges?

thebummers
Apr 4, 2008, 10:25 AM
EDIT: Leaderboards are fine IF, and only IF, they don't keep the casual players out of any content.

If you want to nerd out and go for most kills by a CAST FT then more power to you. Not my proverbial cup of tea, but by all means go for it. BUT... the minute you start getting special items, game bonuses, etc. over the casual players than I think it becomes unfair and unbalanced.

Am I saying casual players should get 12* boards and S slot units as easily as hardcore players? Not at all. But technically they have the same chance at those items and could get lucky. They would NOT have a chance at a Spread Needle, synth bonus, special NPC, whatever. Unless of course these special items are released at a later date in a manner which the casual players could obtain them.

I am a quasi-nerd who plays too much myself but I think the casual players would have a beef here.

Weeaboolits
Apr 4, 2008, 01:20 PM
The only reason I would care, honestly, would be if MAG gets a leaderboard, as I'd be worried I wouldn't place high enough to get a Needle, which would make me sad.

Sekani
Apr 4, 2008, 01:28 PM
I don't know how MAG really works, but some time-attack leaderboards would be awesome for this game. The people I run with on a semi-regular basis (when I decide to actually play the game again) are more than capable of kicking ass at timed runs, and none of us spend an ungodly amount of time playing.

Andy1423
Apr 4, 2008, 01:51 PM
I agree, releasing items as prizes are okay in my book, but only under strict conditions. Maybe if lets say the top 20 players (of like monthly events and small prizes) get the choice of either ranged, tech, or melee and get an item based on that. Items that aren't necessarily over powered, but maybe look super unique or properly grinded ect. Basically we need more GOOD rare items. I mean, we have Agito and Psycho wand. There's really no Ultimate gun you can find. (I;m not trying to be bias) Basically this game needs more, and if giving prizes to players who achieve alot (putting items into the economy) then by all means do so.

Er what if..... WHAT if the prizes nothing more than a really cool accent piece for your outfit. That would be awesome, but at the same time not that big of a deal that casual players will feel left out.

I’m all about that. (speaking from a rangers perspective  )Imagine if there was an add on to your legs, like a silver GRM pistol strapped to your hip/thigh. That was look super sweet, and casual players would see someone walking around with that on and be like OMG that’s tight. “Hell ya it’s tight, Had to slaughter a ton of monsters for it” Flashy apparel would be a sweet ranking reward.


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beatrixkiddo
Apr 4, 2008, 02:10 PM
I don't see why people who put some extra effort into getting the best time or most kills don't deserve a prize.

Hrith
Apr 4, 2008, 02:15 PM
Sounds like a good way for all the people with hax 50% equipment to wave their pen0r at others.

Unless it's like Challenge mode, it'll never reflect skill.

Apone
Apr 4, 2008, 05:19 PM
Reaching a goal instead of just being at the top appeals to me more.

-Tidus_415-
Apr 4, 2008, 07:03 PM
I want to know is if its going to be top 100,200 or what? I think the JP had top 500 but since we arent as big as they are it might be lower.

ThEoRy
Apr 5, 2008, 12:26 AM
On 2008-04-03 11:13, zeroguy518 wrote:

On 2008-04-03 11:08, Jarek wrote:
Good to see more word on it.
If they do have a race/gender board, I will dominate male newman section! ;o
Maybe.



Since I'm the only other Male newman on this game this will probably be a two man battle.


yeah just pretend Im not even in the room...

pikachief
Apr 5, 2008, 12:42 AM
Just to let u all know, teh real spread needle will be out on a later date, as said by i think famitsu or another JP source.

So that would mean that if there were leader boards we would really be just competing to get it early lol. Which most of u should be fine with if u can get the spread needle EVENTUALLY, right? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Syl
Apr 5, 2008, 01:11 AM
On 2008-04-04 22:42, pikachief wrote:
Just to let u all know, teh real spread needle will be out on a later date, as said by i think famitsu or another JP source.

So that would mean that if there were leader boards we would really be just competing to get it early lol. Which most of u should be fine with if u can get the spread needle EVENTUALLY, right? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif


Knowing JP doesn't even have it or doesn't seem to be getting it anytime soon... and knowing ST... >_>

Arika
Apr 6, 2008, 10:29 AM
I want to see more of EspioKaos idea on it, since you start the topic http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

beatrixkiddo
Apr 6, 2008, 10:36 AM
On 2008-04-04 12:15, Hrith wrote:
Sounds like a good way for all the people with hax 50% equipment to wave their pen0r at others.

Unless it's like Challenge mode, it'll never reflect skill.



What about the people who synth 50%s without hax? O:

Battlestar
Apr 6, 2008, 12:00 PM
On 2008-04-04 12:10, beatrixkiddo wrote:
I don't see why people who put some extra effort into getting the best time or most kills don't deserve a prize.



That's because there's no reason not to award those people, that's how games work, time/effort = reward.

Peopel just whine because they can't devote as much time to the game and think they should get the same as people who play all day.

EspioKaos
Apr 6, 2008, 12:02 PM
On 2008-04-06 08:29, Arika wrote:
I want to see more of EspioKaos idea on it, since you start the topic http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

My thoughts on leader boards?

I like the idea of bringing them out for MAG and then as a permanent fixture for the official website. It promotes a little competition among the community which might help liven things up a bit. I'm not exactly a competitive man (in PSU, at least), but I'd be lying if I said I'd never make an attempt at earning a spot in the leader boards. Will I make it a continual goal of mine to maintain a spot? Of course not; I've got more important things to do with my time. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif

Rayokarna
Apr 6, 2008, 01:27 PM
On 2008-04-04 12:10, beatrixkiddo wrote:
I don't see why people who put some extra effort into getting the best time, most kills or playing more than others don't deserve a prize.



Fix'd

Mewnie
Apr 6, 2008, 01:39 PM
ITT: Poopsockers and catasses bitching about RARZ.

I could really give two shits about leaderboards. I play to have fun fucking around with friends.