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The insane (double XP) plan to get everyone to 55 fast

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The insane (double XP) plan to get everyone to 55 fast

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Astygia
06.07.2013 , 07:55 AM | #201
Quote: Originally Posted by Glowrod View Post
The fact that we are here having this conversation is proof that it's an issue for people.
People have intellectual conversations about why mice die when you step on them, or why men don't like condoms. That a conversation is being had, does not make it an intelligent one.

Especially on these forums. In this thread.

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If taking a few minutes and doing it right will make people happy, then they really should add it.
You're implying that it was done wrong. It is a game EVENT. It is there whether or not you like it. If it bothers you that much, spend your weekend doing something else. I'm sure the response will be something like "I shouldn't have to", but yeah, yeah you do.

Frankly I'll be enjoying 2xp. There's what...like 30 different people in this thread having said they actually want this feature? I'll be generous and say 50. That's 50 out of how many thousands? Not enough to matter, that's how many.

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Arkerus
06.07.2013 , 08:03 AM | #202
Double XP is an intended consequence of logging on during that time.

All the reasons that people post for not wanting it are trivial and quite frankly the epitome of first world problems. You're not looking for food in a dumpster, I think you can accept a double XP weekend. It won't end your gaming career.
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falgarr
06.07.2013 , 08:05 AM | #203
I don't know why anyone can be opposed to it. How can anyone like the side quests? Their awful.

Also so what if you outlevel planets. You can still do them, nothing is going to stop you. '
You literally have nothing to whine about outleveling content.

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Glowrod
06.07.2013 , 08:07 AM | #204
Quote: Originally Posted by Astygia View Post
People have intellectual conversations about why mice die when you step on them, or why men don't like condoms. That a conversation is being had, does not make it an intelligent one.

Especially on these forums. In this thread.
I'm not sure what your point is. Are you saying people are not actually having an issue with double XP events because mice die when you step on them? That doesn't even begin to make sense.

Quote: Originally Posted by Astygia View Post
You're implying that it was done wrong. It is a game EVENT. It is there whether or not you like it. If it bothers you that much, spend your weekend doing something else. I'm sure the response will be something like "I shouldn't have to", but yeah, yeah you do.

Frankly I'll be enjoying 2xp. There's what...like 30 different people in this thread having said they actually want this feature? I'll be generous and say 50. That's 50 out of how many thousands? Not enough to matter, that's how many.
It absolutely was done wrong. And as I've said on numerous occations, it's no skin off my nose one way or another because I personally love the double xp events. All I'm saying is that they didn't impliment this right and should go back and fix it so that people that want to opt out, can.

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Astygia
06.07.2013 , 08:10 AM | #205
Quote: Originally Posted by Glowrod View Post
I'm not sure what your point is. Are you saying people are not actually having an issue with double XP events because mice die when you step on them? That doesn't even begin to make sense.
Ironically, it was a remark about how intelligence is lacking in this thread. That it went over your head just nails the point.

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It absolutely was done wrong. And as I've said on numerous occations, it's no skin off my nose one way or another because I personally love the double xp events. All I'm saying is that they didn't impliment this right and should go back and fix it so that people that want to opt out, can.
They already can opt out.

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Glowrod
06.07.2013 , 08:16 AM | #206
The lack of intelligence is actually how people are so utterly dead set against having an option to opt out that wouldn't affect them in any way if they choose not to opt out. It's almost comical watching you people argue against this, like it'll somehow ruin your game if someone else has this option.

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RahaylaCora
06.07.2013 , 08:22 AM | #207
Quote: Originally Posted by OddballEasyEight View Post
Bla bla bla
And the fix is not "simple". Its not something that would take "5 minutes".
Blablabla
Sum XP is simple maths. Putting a condition to calculate or not calculate xp in a formula from a series of formulas takes 5 minutes.

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Arkerus
06.07.2013 , 08:26 AM | #208
Quote: Originally Posted by Glowrod View Post
The lack of intelligence is actually how people are so utterly dead set against having an option to opt out that wouldn't affect them in any way if they choose not to opt out. It's almost comical watching you people argue against this, like it'll somehow ruin your game if someone else has this option.
I don't care if they put in an option to disable XP completely. If someone wants to actually do something so drastic as to turn it off, I could honestly care less.

The reason why most people like myself don't see the need is because th reasoning that people give is utterly flawed. Their reasons have no basis. Nothing they claim can be substantiated if they simply don't gear up and don't go to the trainer. Outside of a small handful of stats the game gives you nothing for gaining a level. I think the biggest implication is hit and miss calculations and even that shouldn't have a huge impact on gameplay.

The other big issue is that bioware obviously doesn't want there to be an option. I think its apparent from their game design that simply flipping the switch is easy to do. Offering a chance to ignore double XP isn't something worth their time when it is most likely complicated and not a "5 minute job".

If someone doesn't like double XP they can go outside that weekend or start a new alt. It won't kill them.
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Arlon_Nabarlly
06.07.2013 , 08:31 AM | #209
Quote: Originally Posted by RahaylaCora View Post
Sum XP is simple maths. Putting a condition to calculate or not calculate xp in a formula from a series of formulas takes 5 minutes.
Yes but creating a toggle that would work across everything without breaking people would take a lot more. Also even if it takes 5 minutes it should be tested extensively after that.

Ultimately I'm completely OK with their being a toggle for the people that don't want it. If they are going to make the effort to add this I would also love to see the following added:
- Add more detailed breakdown for what your actual XP boost is at any given time.

There have been several threads about people reporting that XP boost isn't working for them, or asking how legacy boost stacks with consumable boost stacks with double XP weekend, stacks with rested XP. It woud be great if you could click somewhere and get a breakdown of all the active XP boosts on your character at that time and a cumulative XP boost.

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RahaylaCora
06.07.2013 , 08:31 AM | #210
Quote: Originally Posted by Arkerus View Post
I don't care if they put in an option to disable XP completely. If someone wants to actually do something so drastic as to turn it off, I could honestly care less.

The reason why most people like myself don't see the need is because th reasoning that people give is utterly flawed. Their reasons have no basis. Nothing they claim can be substantiated if they simply don't gear up and don't go to the trainer. Outside of a small handful of stats the game gives you nothing for gaining a level. I think the biggest implication is hit and miss calculations and even that shouldn't have a huge impact on gameplay.

The other big issue is that bioware obviously doesn't want there to be an option. I think its apparent from their game design that simply flipping the switch is easy to do. Offering a chance to ignore double XP isn't something worth their time when it is most likely complicated and not a "5 minute job".

If someone doesn't like double XP they can go outside that weekend or start a new alt. It won't kill them.
This game was designed with a balance, for a calculated challenge. XP Weekends breaks that. Maybe they think such a gift (XP Weekends) makes everybody happy. It doesn't. People is asking for an alternative because that ruins their gaming experience. So simple to understand, so difficult to accept.

I can skip Gree event. I can't skip XP Weekends. I pay a subsricption for playing, not for playing when Bioware wants me to play.