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Re: http://cuppytalk.com/post/3139375905

punning pundit — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 02:44:10 -0000

Steam, Steam, Arcane, Lighting Lightning.

Lots of damage. :)

Re: More EQ Progression Server Details

Naladini — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:49:54 -0000

"ultra-casual players" .... If they're really ultra-casual, I'd wager most of them will miss the voting window, so the weight of the numbers won't impact things much. ;)

Equally important: How much time is needed before you can vote? I'd suggest folks from any server might be able to impact the outcome if there aren't restrictions added. (I can already see forum posts *begging* people to log in and vote a certain way.)

Nonetheless, its a good kind of drama and positive word of mouth.

Re: More EQ Progression Server Details

Jimmay — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:59:03 -0000

I'm on a temporary hiatus from Darkfall and am seriously considering looking up my old EQ account information just for this server. There was a ton to do in EQ before Kunark came out, and everything you did took longer than it does in most MMO's now!

I'm in agreement with Bhagpuss that there would easily be 90 days worth of content in this. If they take the rules back to the old days with XP penalties and all, my hat would be off to any guild that drops Naggy and Vox before the lock period is over.

I, personally, will be happy if I've got all of the loot from Najena in that time period.

(DISCLAIMER: This whole gleaming comment becomes null if they don't take the ruleset back to launch. If you can buy JBoots, or anything similar, that's just... not the same)

Re: More EQ Progression Server Details

Bhagpuss — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:17:16 -0000

I wasn't planning to play on the Progression server, having played on the last one. The launch is interestingly poised a week or so before I go to Rift, though, so I will probably at least make a character and footle around for a bit.

I'd have said there was several months content in original EQ. Three months easily. Even if I was playing there full time it would take me longer than three months to get to 50th. It took a year for me to get my first character to 50th and I was playing upwards of 40 hours a week all that time.

In the end, though, I still have over two dozen active characters in EQ, some over ten years old now, so any time I spend there I'd probably rather spend with them rather than starting up on yet another server.

Re: http://cuppytalk.com/post/2791517578

Hunter — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:52:59 -0000

i'm sure you don't need me to tell you that mass effect 2 streamlines the story, action, and inventory systems or that it ends up making the game that much better. but i was surprised how quickly i not only adjusted to the changes, but immediately preferred them. me2 fast became one of my all time favourite games.

Re: http://cuppytalk.com/post/2791517578

S_McNair — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:34:46 -0000

Don't rush it too much, there is a lot of content to get through

Re: http://cuppytalk.com/post/2791517578

Reehar — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:39:04 -0000

Playing through ME1 is essential to getting the full plot experience. Once you start one ME2, though, the improved UI and mechanics will be a breath of fresh air.

Re: http://cuppytalk.com/post/2791517578

Ardwulf — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:07:27 -0000

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Re: Random Battle: Not Coming Up – Scam!

Cameron Sorden — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:27:24 -0000

Highly irritating. I don't appreciate people impersonating me. Thanks, Cuppy. If I do come back someday, it won't be at Random Battle.

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Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

Pathos — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:58:00 -0000

I realize I'm hopping on the comment wagon late, but I just got back to my bookmarks from travel, so...

It took me a second, but I read the poster the same way as snafzg there: The actual instructions are to "take a picture with a (any) booth babe" -- as in, what half of the attendees would be doing anyway -- and use it as your submission form to the contest. They're defining taking your picture with models as an act of lust. I unfortunately won't argue that there are knuckle-draggers out there that will read that entirely wrong, but I wouldn't expect most attendees to have the gall to reach out and touch a real woman in that manner.

All publicity being good publicity, I'm sure EA doesn't quite care, and there's no love lost between myself and that company. But I see this as more harmless than it's being decried for, as they're only asking people to take pictures with the women, not perform lustful acts with them (i.e. take photographic proof of sexual harassment). I'm sure one or two brave/egotistical guys will ask for a pose, but I'd actually expect a quick-witted girl gamer to walk away with the best picture of the contest.

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

Tami "Cuppycake" Baribeau — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:28:09 -0000

I don't get it? The title of this blog is "EA: Over the line this time". They're even MORE out of line because it's any booth babe and not just their own.

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

mritch47 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:23:23 -0000

I re-read. Apparently it’s “any” booth babe, not just theirs...

So why don't you change the title of this article?

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Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

Aaron — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:35:05 -0000

I agree. It's a terrible contest.

It's even crazier than you know, because the contest's official rules actually contradict the basic presentation that most people will know it by. Rule #4 actually forbids "depicting or mentioning sex" or anything "inappropriate" in the submissions. It's ludicrous. I said a little more about it over at Kill Ten Rats' post.

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

Sharon — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:48:30 -0000

My husband, who is a software developer with a different company, told me that this stuff "happens all the time." I thought that was particularly sad.

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

snafzg — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:48:46 -0000

I guess this is more an argument about semantics than values. Personally, I don't think booth babes or any women should be harassed or objectified. My argument simply stems from the language in the poster.

I look at the poster and see two separate lines and you seem to be combining them.

1) Commit acts of lust
2) Take photos with us or any booth babe

http://dictionary.reference...

Lust is defined as a desire (internal) not an action (external). I realize where you're coming from in that some morons may try and get away with more than the contest actually directs based on the muddy presentation of it all.

And yeah, I guess I'm giving people more credit than they may be worth. I just don't think we'll see any lawsuits coming out of this... Maybe I'm being optimistic but I'm sure any lewd images coming out of this contest will be 100% consensual.

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

snafzg — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:40:32 -0000

If done without consent, I fully agree with you.

But interestingly, at which point do we call humans complete idiots incapable of being responsible for their own actions. Sad innit?

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

snafzg — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:37:33 -0000

You can read into the contest instructions as much as you like. When I read into it (on the poster in your above image), it merely states, "Hey commit an act of lust! Take a pic with a booth babe!"

To me, lust is an internal human process, not an external one. It's the thought, not the action. When they say, "commit acts of lust," I take it as, "think lustful things about booth babes." I think many, if not most guys at these shows were going to do that regardless of a contest's instruction...

And to be quite honest, I think of this entire thing as hilarious because it's clearly marketing a video game based on sin. Lust is a sin. They're basically, telling you to commit a sin. Sounds like this will cause a ruckus with the religious folks too, not just the feminists. And because you're being overly defensive today, I don't say that in a mean way. :P

If they wanted to generate controversy and hype, they got it.

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

Tami "Cuppycake" Baribeau — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:36:53 -0000

When did this become about sexual harassment, you ask? Encouraging gamers to find random booth babes and take 'lustful pictures' with them as a depiction of sin? Depiction of SIN towards ANY booth babe, not just EA's? Booth babes sign up to be a model for the product and interact with fans - but not LUSTFULLY.

It is just like the difference between going to a burlesque show as a spectator, or reaching out and touching them during the show. Booth babes aren't there to be touched.

I am against the whole concept of booth babes ENTIRELY. However, this particular marketing campaign is worse off because it crosses a border between models.

And trust me, you say anyone without half a brain wouldn't attempt that - I think you're underestimating the amount of stupidity that people have. There's a reason they had to have legal clauses about sexual harassment in there - because chances are it's going to happen.

It's not "Take photos with booth babes". It's "commit acts of lust with booth babes and catch it on camera."

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

snafzg — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:29:37 -0000

LOL when did this become about sexual harassment and when did I say they were asking for it? Please don't put words in my mouth. I merely stated that the women dressing up half nude are objectifying themselves. I'm going to give them some credit and say that they fully realize what they are doing and that it's their choice.

And I fail to see how this contest objectifies them any more than they have been since the existence of gaming, automobile, and dozens of other types of conferences for decades..

And again you're assuming the worst. First, you assume they won't have foreknowledge of this contest. Maybe they'll have to sign a consent form or something.

Second, how many people do you think are going to walk up and take "lustful" pics without asking the models first? That's a quick way to get tossed out and anyone with a tenth of a brain wouldn't even attempt it.

How is it a bad thing if some guy or girl walks up to them and asks, "Hey, there's a contest going on asking us to take photos with booth babes. Are you comfortable with that?"

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

Jesse — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:27:44 -0000

I smell a potential lawsuit. The text "Commit Acts of Lust" could be interpreted that the contestant would be required to do more than just get a picture of themselves standing next to any booth babe, and if said contestant did something unlawful EA's large pockets would be a nice fat target for said booth babes attorney. There is the fine print to take into account, but a good attorney can get past that hurdle and will do their best to get past it with a check from EA on the line. Maybe EA will learn their lesson the costly way from this little contest.

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

Tami "Cuppycake" Baribeau — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:20:11 -0000

Hey, the marketing campaign isn't "hey there, take pics with booth babes". It's "commit a sin and take pics of yourself performing lustful acts". They are being paid to PROMOTE, not to be harassed.

No one is jumping to conclusions here - we're looking out for gender equality and the safety of women. Someone has to...

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

Jason Pace — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:02:31 -0000

The true irony comes when you read the rules of the content. I think its number 4 that states they can disqualify at their discretion any picture they deem to be inappropriate. So, what exactly is inappropriate in a contest of inappropriate photos?

Cons need more booth hunks to even the score, because booth babes are really never going to go away. Sex has been selling for thousands of years, it would take the annihilation of the human race to get it to stop now.

Re: EA – Disgusting as Usual?

snafzg — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:56:51 -0000

Let's all jump to the worst possible conclusion... Lust does not necessarily manifest itself in any physical or verbal way. And is it sexual harassment to politely ask someone who is promoting a product for a quick photo with them?

They are being paid to PROMOTE. They should be more than happy to snap off a couple pics and chat with people.