bq. not generic old games that no-one would play otherwise Yeah, greg. Don't give those people who played Battalion prior to it receiving badges the privilege of acknowledgment. Everyone knows that these games aren't worth playing without the badges! <blockquote> not generic old games that no-one would play otherwise </blockquote> Yeah, greg. Don’t give those people who played Battalion prior to it receiving badges the privilege of acknowledgment. Everyone knows that these games aren’t worth playing without the badges!

2009-11-05T22:31:54-08:00

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A single rename upon taking the castle with future renames requiring the cash shop card seems reasonable to me. A single rename upon taking the castle with future renames requiring the cash shop card seems reasonable to me.

2009-11-05T19:02:45-08:00

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bq. the winners will be announced Jan. 5, 2010! GO AWAY, 2010. GO AWAY! I'm scared of the new decade. :( <blockquote> the winners will be announced Jan. 5, 2010! </blockquote> GO AWAY, 2010. GO AWAY! I’m scared of the new decade. :(

2009-11-05T13:14:05-08:00

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It looks like a t-shirt to me. o_o It looks like a t-shirt to me. o_o

2009-11-04T09:25:51-08:00

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There appears to be a bit of latency between the chat/games page and the new badges page. Is this expected to be an ongoing issue or should this go away once the kinks are ironed out? http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7710/badgepagelatency.png http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9224/badgepagelatency3.png *EDIT:* The images are too massive for Kong forums. You'll have to use the links so that you can get a fullscreen view. :( There appears to be a bit of latency between the chat/games page and the new badges page. Is this expected to be an ongoing issue or should this go away once the kinks are ironed out? <a href="http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7710/badgepagelatency.png">http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7710/badgepagelatency.png</a> <a href="http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9224/badgepagelatency3.png">http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9224/badgepagelatency3.png</a> EDIT: The images are too massive for Kong forums. You’ll have to use the links so that you can get a fullscreen view. :(

2009-11-02T23:44:00-08:00

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<blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='/forums/1/topics/2914?page=432#posts-1417001'>Gevock</a>:</cite> I’m going to marry the stud in your picture sponty!!!</blockquote> Back off, Fox. This one's mine! /StarFox <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="/forums/1/topics/2914?page=432#posts-1417001">Gevock</a>:</cite> I’m going to marry the stud in your picture sponty!!!</blockquote> Back off, Fox. This one’s mine! /StarFox

2009-10-29T17:59:19-07:00

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Such sexy calves. *drools* Such sexy calves. drools

2009-10-29T14:32:15-07:00

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Let's seriously try to keep this discussion civil. Sockem you need to stop completely disregarding valid reasons from users who have worked intimately with badge creation system. It is generally a good rule of thumb that if a game has higher than a 3.25 rating before badges, then the rating reflects a mostly positive reception. Through extrapolation, Greg can use that reception in order to reach a reasonable conclusion as to how the badges will be received. Greg doesn't want (and shouldn't have to) go through the trouble of badging a game with a 2.0 rating just because a vocal minority enjoys the game. While the game may offer badge-worthy statistics, the backlash incurred through the badges would be terrible for both Kongregate.com and the developer who created the game. Even some of the highest rated games have received flak because of their badges. Look at developers like Edmund and Rudy_sudarto; they have some of the most played games on the website, yet a large group despises their games. Badges are a double-edged sword. Badges will (for the short term) increase ad revenue and notoriety to a significant degree; however, for some developers the notoriety gained is negative and places a permanent negative association on future productions from that same developer. For an example take a look at AdultSwimGames: Bible Fight generated a stigma that AdultSwimGames are horribly over-rated. Because of this association, a lot of people vote 1/5 on AdultSwimGames just because of how they reacted to Bible Fight. Greg has already stated that Pel may or may not receive badges once he finishes with the other games he has currently slated for badges. So please stop attacking other users. Such immature reactions only discredit your opinions. Let’s seriously try to keep this discussion civil. Sockem you need to stop completely disregarding valid reasons from users who have worked intimately with badge creation system. It is generally a good rule of thumb that if a game has higher than a 3.25 rating before badges, then the rating reflects a mostly positive reception. Through extrapolation, Greg can use that reception in order to reach a reasonable conclusion as to how the badges will be received. Greg doesn’t want (and shouldn’t have to) go through the trouble of badging a game with a 2.0 rating just because a vocal minority enjoys the game. While the game may offer badge-worthy statistics, the backlash incurred through the badges would be terrible for both Kongregate.com and the developer who created the game. Even some of the highest rated games have received flak because of their badges. Look at developers like Edmund and Rudy_sudarto; they have some of the most played games on the website, yet a large group despises their games. Badges are a double-edged sword. Badges will (for the short term) increase ad revenue and notoriety to a significant degree; however, for some developers the notoriety gained is negative and places a permanent negative association on future productions from that same developer. For an example take a look at AdultSwimGames: Bible Fight generated a stigma that AdultSwimGames are horribly over-rated. Because of this association, a lot of people vote 1/5 on AdultSwimGames just because of how they reacted to Bible Fight. Greg has already stated that Pel may or may not receive badges once he finishes with the other games he has currently slated for badges. So please stop attacking other users. Such immature reactions only discredit your opinions.

2009-10-26T09:29:13-07:00

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2009-10-26T09:48:31-07:00

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We just founded our clan's kingdom, which allows us to construct buildings that grant the clan members permanent stat boosts. It's never been easier to get started so sign up and send one of us a shout on Kong with your Stratshire name! We just founded our clan’s kingdom, which allows us to construct buildings that grant the clan members permanent stat boosts. It’s never been easier to get started so sign up and send one of us a shout on Kong with your Stratshire name!

2009-10-13T15:16:48-07:00

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This looks very nice. Glad to see new feature layouts are being kept consistent with the minimalist layout Kong offers. :) This looks very nice. Glad to see new feature layouts are being kept consistent with the minimalist layout Kong offers. :)

2009-10-12T21:36:22-07:00

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<blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='http://www.kongregate.com/forums/3-general-gaming/topics/60412-free-browser-based-text-rpg-stratshire#posts-1363604'>Zshadow</a>:</cite> Thanks Kyru! </blockquote> Np. :) Activity is up today, which is good, but it's nowhere near what we'd like it to be. :( <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="http://www.kongregate.com/forums/3-general-gaming/topics/60412-free-browser-based-text-rpg-stratshire#posts-1363604">Zshadow</a>:</cite> Thanks Kyru! </blockquote> Np. :) Activity is up today, which is good, but it’s nowhere near what we’d like it to be. :(

2009-10-12T13:11:40-07:00

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bq. Did I really act beyond my authority as an average user? Yes. You should not be using the word "warnings" or threatening users with silences. Not even us mods are allowed to threaten users. ;) It should be noted that minimodding is neither productive nor encouraged. In fact, it is quite simply annoying. <blockquote> Did I really act beyond my authority as an average user? </blockquote> Yes. You should not be using the word “warnings” or threatening users with silences. Not even us mods are allowed to threaten users. ;) It should be noted that minimodding is neither productive nor encouraged. In fact, it is quite simply annoying.

2009-10-11T21:03:11-07:00

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Well you know how they say old habits die hard? Well one of mine has recently resurfaced. I uncovered the reincarnation of one of my favorite Text RPGs from back in '02-'04. It's a bit unkempt at the moment, but I'm actually hoping to give it a bit of a lively spark again. www.stratshire.com The game is entirely text based. So aside from the chat function it is played entirely with the mouse. *NOTE:* This is _not_ a MUD. The server can only handle 30 people online at a time because it hasn't been busy enough recently to bother investing in anything beyond that. I spoke to the owner of the game and he is willing to expand as needed so long as the players are contributing to the expansion budget. If you're interested, sign up and feel free to apply for the clan "Midgard". That's the clan I am running for Kongites. *IMPORTANT:* Read the manual PRIOR to making an account. Your race and class combination DOES matter. The clan is run by myself and KilleroftheGods. Well you know how they say old habits die hard? Well one of mine has recently resurfaced. I uncovered the reincarnation of one of my favorite Text RPGs from back in ‘02-’04. It’s a bit unkempt at the moment, but I’m actually hoping to give it a bit of a lively spark again. <a href="http://www.stratshire.com">www.stratshire.com</a> The game is entirely text based. So aside from the chat function it is played entirely with the mouse. NOTE: This is not a MUD. The server can only handle 30 people online at a time because it hasn’t been busy enough recently to bother investing in anything beyond that. I spoke to the owner of the game and he is willing to expand as needed so long as the players are contributing to the expansion budget. If you’re interested, sign up and feel free to apply for the clan “Midgard”. That’s the clan I am running for Kongites. IMPORTANT: Read the manual PRIOR to making an account. Your race and class combination DOES matter. The clan is run by myself and KilleroftheGods.

2009-10-11T19:24:58-07:00

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A thread like this honestly does not belong anywhere on the forums, but if you absolutely must post it then I suggest you move it to Offtopic. A thread like this honestly does not belong anywhere on the forums, but if you absolutely must post it then I suggest you move it to Offtopic.

2009-10-09T15:48:17-07:00

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Male - Bill (as suggested by Carados; therefore, +1) Female - Lisa (Or Lisa Meitner) Mayor - Copernicus (Or Nicolaus / Nicolaus Copernicus) (Galileo could work too) Robot - .dllan (Dylan) Male – Bill (as suggested by Carados; therefore, +1) Female – Lisa (Or Lisa Meitner) Mayor – Copernicus (Or Nicolaus / Nicolaus Copernicus) (Galileo could work too) Robot – .dllan (Dylan)

2009-10-08T21:19:14-07:00

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Epic, Garin, epic. I wish you the best of luck and am envious of all who get to test. :P Epic, Garin, epic. I wish you the best of luck and am envious of all who get to test. :P

2009-10-08T15:16:00-07:00

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2009-10-08T15:18:27-07:00

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Edmund is a pretty cool guy. He makes games that pwn you and doesn't afraid of anything. :O I'll have to look into tipping him for Time Kcuf and Meat Boy 1. Edmund is a pretty cool guy. He makes games that pwn you and doesn’t afraid of anything. :O I’ll have to look into tipping him for Time Kcuf and Meat Boy 1.

2009-10-06T15:20:34-07:00

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The winners receive a gift card valued at the average retail of the merchandise promoted. The average price of a brand new copy of Halo ODST in the United States is $60 US; therefore, the winners will receive a gift card in the amount of $60 US. (And the grand winner will receive one equivalent to the average retail price of the 360 Elite + Mitsubishi 60" 1080p 120Hz DLP HDTV.) The winners receive a gift card valued at the average retail of the merchandise promoted. The average price of a brand new copy of Halo ODST in the United States is $60 US; therefore, the winners will receive a gift card in the amount of $60 US. (And the grand winner will receive one equivalent to the average retail price of the 360 Elite + Mitsubishi 60" 1080p 120Hz DLP HDTV.)

2009-10-04T17:33:08-07:00

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Interestingly, I'm sure that if we mentioned World of Goo enough times on the first page of this thread, you'd see it again if you refreshed the thread several hundred times. Also: I don't recall World of Goo ever costing more than $10. Interestingly, I’m sure that if we mentioned World of Goo enough times on the first page of this thread, you’d see it again if you refreshed the thread several hundred times. Also: I don’t recall World of Goo ever costing more than $10.

2009-10-04T15:38:07-07:00

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Thread title says it all. Thread title says it all.

2009-10-01T23:26:54-07:00

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Happy Birthday, oh gregarious one. Happy Birthday, oh gregarious one.

2009-10-01T23:22:09-07:00

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bq. Thanks, generic staff member. You're welcome, generic moderator. <blockquote> Thanks, generic staff member. </blockquote> You’re welcome, generic moderator.

2009-09-29T16:03:19-07:00

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Death Vegas was decent. Viva Caligula is all right. What it really boils down to is brand label hate. Well that and Adult Swim's games are neither innovative nor impressive. They are marketing tools; effective ones mind you, but not really designed well enough to grip gamers like Gemcraft or Monster's Den do. Also please keep in mind that Viva Caligula was on the front page for several days; as was Death Vegas. Hell, Death Vegas was even featured for a while with a card + badges. Death Vegas was decent. Viva Caligula is all right. What it really boils down to is brand label hate. Well that and Adult Swim’s games are neither innovative nor impressive. They are marketing tools; effective ones mind you, but not really designed well enough to grip gamers like Gemcraft or Monster’s Den do. Also please keep in mind that Viva Caligula was on the front page for several days; as was Death Vegas. Hell, Death Vegas was even featured for a while with a card + badges.

2009-09-21T17:36:39-07:00

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2009-09-21T17:40:50-07:00

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<blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='http://www.kongregate.com/forums/1/topics/56414?page=4#posts-1288413'>Slade</a>:</cite> Well crap! I didn’t even see Kyru’s post when I made mine. If he could get away with just slapping the two pictures together like he did, I wouldn’t have spent ten minutes with photo editing software to make mine. :-P I didn’t mean to rip you off, Kyru. Great minds just think alike…</blockquote> Actually you posted yours first but I had unknowingly missed a few posts, yours being one of them. When I saw that you had not only contributed Cyarados to the thread, but also made a far more appealing representation of it, I swiftly deleted my own 30 second piece. I commend you on your awesome editing work and critical contribution to this thread. <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="http://www.kongregate.com/forums/1/topics/56414?page=4#posts-1288413">Slade</a>:</cite> Well crap! I didn’t even see Kyru’s post when I made mine. If he could get away with just slapping the two pictures together like he did, I wouldn’t have spent ten minutes with photo editing software to make mine. :-P I didn’t mean to rip you off, Kyru. Great minds just think alike…</blockquote> Actually you posted yours first but I had unknowingly missed a few posts, yours being one of them. When I saw that you had not only contributed Cyarados to the thread, but also made a far more appealing representation of it, I swiftly deleted my own 30 second piece. I commend you on your awesome editing work and critical contribution to this thread.

2009-09-12T08:23:20-07:00

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2009-09-17T04:19:07-07:00

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bq. Plus, she makes me laugh. This, plus she actually gives a damn about the quality of the forums. <blockquote> Plus, she makes me laugh. </blockquote> This, plus she actually gives a damn about the quality of the forums.

2009-09-09T09:18:41-07:00

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