MC Banhammer Posted:

Hackers don’t buy computers. They MAKE them.

A new Hacker-only store that sells computer parts which Hackers can combine using a new crafting system, then sell on Kyoubai for mbumive profits… Hmm, yes, it’s all now starting to come together…

Except the two level 35 forums, you can easily pwn forums without consumables. With better coumputers that give you even more ego, consumables would become completely needless.

Signed, though

MC Banhammer Posted:

At the moment, I don’t even equip computers. The small ego bonuses mean nothing with all the ego through .moar files, high defense through .moar files, Ep2 equipment, etc. ...

wait, if you don’t have a computer equipped, then how are you online? (sorry, bad joke)

MC Banhammer Posted:

Hackers don’t buy computers. They MAKE them.

How about adding clbum-specific .moar drops? Hackers could find computer parts…

True, so how about making the exist computers more upgradable. Such as adding a cpu slot that adds processor power, or a few ram slots to increase offense/defense

SG94 Posted:

I really like free new stuff and all, but I don’t see why we would need new comps. Everyone would buy the new comp the moment the store was out and never look at it again.

You mean like every other Ep2 store?

MC Banhacker Posted:

Ha! I already have upgraded my computer, with cpu slots and ram slots. Four in total.

I call them “Hardware”.

So based on your logic, a hard drive, a video card, a cable, and a single stick of RAM is considered a full upgrade?

Adding a few more slots could work in lieu of releasing more computers, but I still stand by the bumertion that the easiest game-mechanics way to fix this is by just releasing better computers. Spoof a ****ing Cray or something.

Also, MCB: love the new icon.

OrsonScottCard Posted:

So based on your logic, a hard drive, a video card, a cable, and a single stick of RAM is considered a full upgrade?

Adding a few more slots could work in lieu of releasing more computers, but I still stand by the bumertion that the easiest game-mechanics way to fix this is by just releasing better computers. Spoof a ****ing Cray or something.

Also, MCB: love the new icon.

‘Fix’?

Fix implies broken. Certainly new computers would be nice, but adding more complications to the mechanics ‘just because’? Certainly computers could use a boost to be a useful inventory slot, but suddenly going from ‘totally obsolete’ to ‘far more valuable than other existing slots’ doesn’t seem to make much sense.

Also the optional parts thing is part of Hacker mythology in forumwarz. stripping that down to everyone would reduce hackers as an interesting option.

Hackmeister Posted:

Certainly computers could use a boost to be a useful inventory slot, but suddenly going from ‘totally obsolete’ to ‘far more valuable than other existing slots’ doesn’t seem to make much sense.

Never said it should be more valuable. Remember, though, the most powerful hardware is a ****ING ETHERNET CABLE. This makes no goddamn sense at all. The most expensive computer available is under  5K, while the add-ons go upwards of  200K. I think there’s a hell of a lot of room to boost the comp slot up before it becomes more valuable than something holding a +15Def/+15Off/+10Luck item.

KindFearlessLeader Posted:

I prefer the reading “Other clbumes are underpowered right now”. Needing to down consumables like candy to beat forums that are lower difficulty than you are level with some of the best equipment in the game is hardly what should be the ideal balance point.

Completely agreed. You should be able to beat a forum at your character level with the average equipment for that level and few, if any, consumables. A challenge is always good, but it shouldn’t be constant brutal hardness.

KindFearlessLeader Posted:

I prefer the reading “Other clbumes are underpowered right now”. Needing to down consumables like candy to beat forums that are lower difficulty than you are level with some of the best equipment in the game is hardly what should be the ideal balance point.

I’m inclined to agree.

Stats:

Ego: 1680

Sexiness: 935

Offense: 110

Defense: 95

Luck: 41

Frugality: 16

Charisma: 60

Upkeep: 7

EQ:

Comp: PruneServ

Special: male reproductive organblaster

Book: Democrat

Doc: random keystrokes

Glbumes: Earbleeders

Lingerie: Corset

Music: pink floyd

Picture: my blood in the bathtub

Program: Deluxe Paperclip

Shoe: Strap-Ons

Surgery: Tonsil

Video File: ****.MILF

Web Spider: Basic

I get hit about 50% of the time for around 360 ego per hit. My last run cost me 25x5-HTPs.

I do about 2108 damage with my best attack, and about 1874 with my second-best attack. (I’ll confirm these numbers after my next run.)

Can anybody suggest tweaks to make this less brutal, or is Camwhore just woefully underpowered?