Why an Event hosted by a DJ in a public space..... would you not expect to be seeing dancing, or is it that this is a ERP dance party of some sort?
Well, to be fair, it may not just be a dance party.....or there are supposed to be speeches before the dancing begins.
Not every social gathering needs to continually evoke the spirit of John Travolta in tight white pants.
I was thinking the other day that there is a version of the party amp I'd be totally up for.
Imagine one that makes all around sit in a circle, sing happy clappy tunes and give out flowers, while any Vulcans suddenly play Vulcan Lyres very seriously.
Extra marks if anyone dies after sniffing a flower.
+1 to client-side opt-out button, as I've said before about them.
That's all.
"Great War! / And I cannot take more! / Great tour! / I keep on marching on / I play the great score / There will be no encore / Great War! / The War to End All Wars"
— Sabaton, "Great War"
Well, to be fair, it may not just be a dance party.....or there are supposed to be speeches before the dancing begins.
Not every social gathering needs to continually evoke the spirit of John Travolta in tight white pants.
I was thinking the other day that there is a version of the party amp I'd be totally up for.
Imagine one that makes all around sit in a circle, sing happy clappy tunes and give out flowers, while any Vulcans suddenly play Vulcan Lyres very seriously.
Extra marks if anyone dies after sniffing a flower.
I am against the DB, of course, especially in this overuse, as is the case at hand. Your freedom ends where mine begins and that is not easy to define in an online game. The most troubling is the lack of response from Cryptic to this matter. Personally, I can handle any DB occasionally but not the heavy rain and annoying by some users who just want to ruin a public event. In fact they only come to annoy, not to enjoy the event. Better they stay in their roofs like crows.
This is an excellent idea, and I would like the Devs to take note of this and add it to the next patch please, if it isn't too much trouble.
I like what this thread has become. We started from a very negative place, and we've since moved past the hate, past the names, the bickering, and we're in a much happier spot now. This is why I play STO, guys.
I know...I am getting the warm tingles from this thread now, ohhhh its so relaxing man.
Look we all know that these are troll threads by now. Everyone knows that nothing is going to be done about it at this point, and quite frankly i'm wondering if the OP wasn't bored and cranky...to go to all the effort of finding or makeing a rhyme just for ye old troll ball arguement.
I'm not against troll balls or any social item for that matter, could things get out of hand, if it's not a somber formal party, they probably will, because that's how parties roll.
And yes, i'll admit there's gonna be that one guy who pops one on you because he wants the reaction from it and knows there's gonna be one because he's gotten a rise outta sombody before. See, if you never reacted to it, never raged on the forums about it, just completely ignored it...it whould get old...Fast.
Cryptic doesn't really care for these threads, they're not gonna just disable an item that some prograqmmer worked hard on to put together and make work, and it's probably got a mod just itching to lock the thread and waiting for it to get out of hand on either side
Don't like the balls, Change the instance, don't have to run anywhere or hide in a corner, won't bump into any trolls because the odds are they aren't in every instance.
There's ways around it that make it a non issue. ERP...keep it in local, you go to zone with it and you'll draw all kinds of backlash from peeps who don't wanna hear it. It's not like you're gonna be able to talk to someone that's not in your instance either, from an RP standpoint, someone talking to someone else not visible in the same instance whould be showing some strong issues.
Long story short, things aren't going to change.
Bringing this issue up only encourages those who do it because they know they'll get a rise out of you for it.
Don't feed the trolls.
I thought that you couldn't get forced to dance if you move/take actions. Why are so many people so determined to stand in one place for long periods of time? And if you're just standing there, why does it matter what your avatar's doing, as blatantly you're not concentrating on it, but something else...?
I was thinking the other day that there is a version of the party amp I'd be totally up for.
Imagine one that makes all around sit in a circle, sing happy clappy tunes and give out flowers, while any Vulcans suddenly play Vulcan Lyres very seriously.
Extra marks if anyone dies after sniffing a flower.
+1
Actually now that I see this...maybe they could start doing Party Amplifiers like the poppers, with new ones released at certain events with certain effects. LOLnut Party Amplifiers that incite "beach surf party barbecue" activities like doing the limbo near a campfire for another example.
Add that with a client-side opt-out and I think it'd be possible to make both sides so happy it would be dangerous.
I thought that you couldn't get forced to dance if you move/take actions. Why are so many people so determined to stand in one place for long periods of time? And if you're just standing there, why does it matter what your avatar's doing, as blatantly you're not concentrating on it, but something else...?
Something about it interfering with their right to studiously do absolutely nothing. Mucks with rp-ing someone doing the "human mannequin" thing.
@ cheesebasket......ahhh you noticed the rhyme!.....was no effort I assure you, just jumped into my mind when I posted....
It may well be that nothing gets done about the excessive use of these devices, but at least the devs can't say they did not know this has negative effect on many players, for a year approx....
This issue is not just concerning radio shows or events but it concerns anyone that walks into a public area and is then spammed with party amplifiers etc. and the perpetrator refuses to stop. That is harrassment... against the rules as stated and is detrimental to the game. One would think that asking someone to stop would be sufficient but clearly it is not:rolleyes:
As has been stated by others in this thread, it could be solved simply with an option to turn it off.:)
It may well be that nothing gets done about the excessive use of these devices, but at least the devs can't say they did not know this has negative effect on many players, for a year approx....
They weren't able to say that 9 months and 30+ of these threads ago. :rolleyes:
I didn't know the the disco balls counted as bully items. Well I will just throw them all out of my inventory then :rolleyes:
When they are used to annoy people that clearly doesn't want you to use them, and ask you to stop, yes they are.
I'm merely stating the obvious. You don't have to take the others for imbeciles, you might be surprised.
Anyway, as I said, I'm not taking any sides. It just remind me the emo gang vs bullies fight at school.
Cryptic added using the party amplifier devices as a piece of the final objectives in the big party at the end of the latest FE. Optionally, but it's now in a "official" mission. One that a whole lot of people (including some of the anti-party folk on this thread) seemed to really enjoy.
So. Cryptic has put the Party Amplifier as an official part of the objectives of a featured Episode.
I don't think they could be more clear.
They weren't able to say that 9 months and 30+ of these threads ago. :rolleyes:
That is kind of where I stand. I used to be part of "Group A" in my original post here. But after such a long time period and after so many of these threads, I've made my peace with the fact that Cryptic is perfectly satisfied with how things currently are.
And if Cryptic is satisfied with Subspace Party Amplifiers in their current incarnation, if they are satisfied it bothers so many people (for whatever reason), then what more can be said?
They made their mind up on it. For whatever their reasons may be, they aren't saying for fear up setting either Group A or Group B.
Or from where I sit, they openly endorse Subspace Party Amplifiers to be used in their current incarnation. Which means it is up to Group A to react in an adaptive fashion. Just like I did.
As has been stated by others in this thread, it could be solved simply with an option to turn it off.:)
It's been a suggestion since they were first introduced. It's a suggestion that's been ignored much like the behavior of those using it in game as well as their behavior on the forums is ignored.
One can only conclude that Cryptic/PWE fully supports the initiative of a few players with their "if you do not like it, then leave" campaign.
It would only be speculation, but perhaps Cryptic is tired of supporting STO - all the complaints - the lack of appreciation - and would be more than happy to have everybody leave the game. They could say they tried - they gave it their best shot - but other games have fallen before...dookie happens. They could put STO behind them - move on with their lives...
Are the few that abuse the Party Amps pumping in more money than the folks they have chased off would have?
One could speculate that's the case, since they have a tendency to thrive in games with smaller populations while they are barely even regarded as a minor nuisance in games with larger populations.
Its people the likes of you who ruins the enjoyment of mmo game. In fact, why are you even in this STO if you do not like to have fun and enjoyment? Sure, it's annoying at times, but I get used to it.
Would you like to elaborate?
Last time I checked disco balls were not a part of the Star Tek movies or TV shows.
Do you want to dictate what's fun and what's not?
Do you want Cryptic to do that?
Do you think that would be good business practice? Last time I checked, anoying your customers wasn't.
But yeah, whatever. I don't really care. I just switch zones. and not much later I switch the game, since there's not much to do anyway.
make the Disco Balls attackable by players or just NPCs its a win win but to the one getting their DB killed bet my life Disco Balls would die out after a month
That is a good idea, maybe attach an accolade to it. Kill 1,000 disco balls for some sort of bonus.
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Well, to be fair, it may not just be a dance party.....or there are supposed to be speeches before the dancing begins.
Not every social gathering needs to continually evoke the spirit of John Travolta in tight white pants.
I was thinking the other day that there is a version of the party amp I'd be totally up for.
Imagine one that makes all around sit in a circle, sing happy clappy tunes and give out flowers, while any Vulcans suddenly play Vulcan Lyres very seriously.
Extra marks if anyone dies after sniffing a flower.
Yes, I'm sure The Spanish Inquisition Fleet which no one is expecting uses that in their repertoire of torture techniques.
That's all.
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lol, I like this idea!
I support the Star Trek Battles channel.
I know...I am getting the warm tingles from this thread now, ohhhh its so relaxing man.
I'm not against troll balls or any social item for that matter, could things get out of hand, if it's not a somber formal party, they probably will, because that's how parties roll.
And yes, i'll admit there's gonna be that one guy who pops one on you because he wants the reaction from it and knows there's gonna be one because he's gotten a rise outta sombody before. See, if you never reacted to it, never raged on the forums about it, just completely ignored it...it whould get old...Fast.
Cryptic doesn't really care for these threads, they're not gonna just disable an item that some prograqmmer worked hard on to put together and make work, and it's probably got a mod just itching to lock the thread and waiting for it to get out of hand on either side
Don't like the balls, Change the instance, don't have to run anywhere or hide in a corner, won't bump into any trolls because the odds are they aren't in every instance.
There's ways around it that make it a non issue. ERP...keep it in local, you go to zone with it and you'll draw all kinds of backlash from peeps who don't wanna hear it. It's not like you're gonna be able to talk to someone that's not in your instance either, from an RP standpoint, someone talking to someone else not visible in the same instance whould be showing some strong issues.
Long story short, things aren't going to change.
Bringing this issue up only encourages those who do it because they know they'll get a rise out of you for it.
Don't feed the trolls.
Mwahahahahahahaha
I'm actually surprised it hasn't degenerated into a full blown flame fest by now.
I support the Star Trek Battles channel.
I won't take any side, but I will enjoy the show. That's like 2 idiots fighting, none of them are truly right or wrong, but it's fun to watch.
+1
Actually now that I see this...maybe they could start doing Party Amplifiers like the poppers, with new ones released at certain events with certain effects. LOLnut Party Amplifiers that incite "beach surf party barbecue" activities like doing the limbo near a campfire for another example.
Add that with a client-side opt-out and I think it'd be possible to make both sides so happy it would be dangerous.
I didn't know the the disco balls counted as bully items. Well I will just throw them all out of my inventory then :rolleyes:
Something about it interfering with their right to studiously do absolutely nothing. Mucks with rp-ing someone doing the "human mannequin" thing.
It may well be that nothing gets done about the excessive use of these devices, but at least the devs can't say they did not know this has negative effect on many players, for a year approx....
This issue is not just concerning radio shows or events but it concerns anyone that walks into a public area and is then spammed with party amplifiers etc. and the perpetrator refuses to stop. That is harrassment... against the rules as stated and is detrimental to the game. One would think that asking someone to stop would be sufficient but clearly it is not:rolleyes:
As has been stated by others in this thread, it could be solved simply with an option to turn it off.:)
They weren't able to say that 9 months and 30+ of these threads ago. :rolleyes:
I'm merely stating the obvious. You don't have to take the others for imbeciles, you might be surprised.
Anyway, as I said, I'm not taking any sides. It just remind me the emo gang vs bullies fight at school.
So. Cryptic has put the Party Amplifier as an official part of the objectives of a featured Episode.
I don't think they could be more clear.
Please.
Let this horse die.
That is kind of where I stand. I used to be part of "Group A" in my original post here. But after such a long time period and after so many of these threads, I've made my peace with the fact that Cryptic is perfectly satisfied with how things currently are.
And if Cryptic is satisfied with Subspace Party Amplifiers in their current incarnation, if they are satisfied it bothers so many people (for whatever reason), then what more can be said?
They made their mind up on it. For whatever their reasons may be, they aren't saying for fear up setting either Group A or Group B.
Or from where I sit, they openly endorse Subspace Party Amplifiers to be used in their current incarnation. Which means it is up to Group A to react in an adaptive fashion. Just like I did.
To Cryptic, either shut them off or keep them on and tell EVERYONE what your stance is on these balls.
I'm in favour and im sick of these do gooding fun killers squealing every five seconds over it.
Time to put everyone out of their misery.
Balls yes, balls No
then lock these threads and end it. :rolleyes:
Who's right ? Who's wrong ?
It's been a suggestion since they were first introduced. It's a suggestion that's been ignored much like the behavior of those using it in game as well as their behavior on the forums is ignored.
One can only conclude that Cryptic/PWE fully supports the initiative of a few players with their "if you do not like it, then leave" campaign.
It would only be speculation, but perhaps Cryptic is tired of supporting STO - all the complaints - the lack of appreciation - and would be more than happy to have everybody leave the game. They could say they tried - they gave it their best shot - but other games have fallen before...dookie happens. They could put STO behind them - move on with their lives...
I hosed my monitor with soda and couldn't stop laughing.
It wouldn't be very cryptic of Cryptic to do such a thing...
Only if there is money involved. Otherwise, no. They are too busy working on the next gamblebox.
Which kind of begs the question, eh?
Are the few that abuse the Party Amps pumping in more money than the folks they have chased off would have?
One could speculate that's the case, since they have a tendency to thrive in games with smaller populations while they are barely even regarded as a minor nuisance in games with larger populations.
Would you like to elaborate?
Last time I checked disco balls were not a part of the Star Tek movies or TV shows.
Do you want to dictate what's fun and what's not?
Do you want Cryptic to do that?
Do you think that would be good business practice? Last time I checked, anoying your customers wasn't.
But yeah, whatever. I don't really care. I just switch zones. and not much later I switch the game, since there's not much to do anyway.
That is a good idea, maybe attach an accolade to it. Kill 1,000 disco balls for some sort of bonus.
I am afraid you are very correct sir!