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News Credits: 7 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:25 pm

Well doodoo...guess it's prison camp food for me for the rest of the week... :SICK:

Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:27 pm

Hmm.. that last capture seems like cheating to me. Dropping a level 7 to a level 2 is pushing it a lot.

News Credits: 7 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:31 pm

Wrecking Poof wrote:Hmm.. that last capture seems like cheating to me. Dropping a level 7 to a level 2 is pushing it a lot.

I feel ya, though technically Scythe didn't get the kill.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:38 pm

Who are we gunning for in round 4? Phasewing? Naval Strike? Overwatch? ?????

As an added tactical maneuver, thos of us who haven't been the target as of yet need to pay attention to which of our bots have been taken out and which haven't. Those that get marked ought to be used more than those that haven't. As long as you use all your bots within a 48 hour period we can't be penalised for not using thise bots as much.

News Credits: 7 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:42 pm

We had originally said Phasewing but I haven't seen any of their bots today.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:46 pm

Overwatch is my choice. And for people who made such a big issue about Jack not leveling his bots a while ago, these guys are sure quick to resort to “level bullying” to win. Hmph, such dishonor [-(

News Credits: 226 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:48 pm

Wrecking Poof wrote:Hmm.. that last capture seems like cheating to me. Dropping a level 7 to a level 2 is pushing it a lot.

It's not cheating. Please don't make allegations like this. I will NOT tolerate it.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:54 pm

I said it SEEMS like cheating, especially with all the talk about level bullying those guys have been doing. No need to make threats, the clarification was fine enough.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:56 pm

ThunderThruster wrote:As an added tactical maneuver, thos of us who haven't been the target as of yet need to pay attention to which of our bots have been taken out and which haven't. Those that get marked ought to be used more than those that haven't. As long as you use all your bots within a 48 hour period we can't be penalised for not using thise bots as much.

Agreed. This is a good idea ;)^

It's also subtle enough to not convince them of who has caught on and who hasn't while stretching the fight out and still giving them a chance at everyone.

I haven't seen Phasewing all day. Hi Command is an obvious target...but maybe that could work in our favor? He's on quite a lot with low level characters that we can all reach easily, like Bun-Bun's were. So long as we team up in other fights to throw them off and deploy normally around him, we can likely take him out easily.

If these fights are going to start so early in the morning, picking a lower level target might be better since there isn't a lot of mid-range support that early. It's another reason Phasewing was a good idea, but if she doesn't deploy then might be difficult.

News Credits: 226 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:58 pm

Wrecking Poof wrote:I said it SEEMS like cheating, especially with all the talk about level bullying those guys have been doing. No need to make threats, the clarification was fine enough.

I wasn't threatening. Please don't twist my words around. I'm simply doing my job.

Perhaps you'd like to help out? I have a whole thread dedicated to looking for a new Moderator...

Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:04 pm

Burn wrote:
Wrecking Poof wrote:Hmm.. that last capture seems like cheating to me. Dropping a level 7 to a level 2 is pushing it a lot.

It's not cheating. Please don't make allegations like this. I will NOT tolerate it.

Just because it's NOT cheating, doesn't make it any less underhanded or dirty. It's about as low as people who camp at respawn points to take out players before they can do anything. Again not cheating, but down right dishnorable.

News Credits: 226 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:06 pm

ThunderThruster wrote:
Burn wrote:
Wrecking Poof wrote:Hmm.. that last capture seems like cheating to me. Dropping a level 7 to a level 2 is pushing it a lot.

It's not cheating. Please don't make allegations like this. I will NOT tolerate it.

Just because it's NOT cheating, doesn't make it any less underhanded or dirty. It's about as low as people who camp at respawn points to take out players before they can do anything. Again not cheating, but down right dishnorable.

Both sides are doing it mate, it's not a 'Con exclusive as some would like you to believe.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:12 pm

I've no allusion that it's a one sided thing, I just don't agree with the ethos that because it can be done it should be done, especially for the sake of winning a game.

News Credits: 226 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:19 pm

ThunderThruster wrote:I've no allusion that it's a one sided thing, I just don't agree with the ethos that because it can be done it should be done, especially for the sake of winning a game.

And I'm not disagreeing with you on that. I don't agree with people levelling down. Though in this case Red did it for this round, others however do it on a more permanent basis and if anything, are doing a hell of a lot more damage to the game.

So if people are going to get up in arms over Red doing it on a temporary basis, then they should also be calling those out who do it on a permanent/on-going basis.

Now, to put this discussion to bed, I've contacted Ryan in the hopes of strengthening the level caps so this sort of thing doesn't happen again. Lets get back on-topic.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:26 pm

Burn wrote:Lets get back on-topic.

Wingz wrote:
ThunderThruster wrote:As an added tactical maneuver, thos of us who haven't been the target as of yet need to pay attention to which of our bots have been taken out and which haven't. Those that get marked ought to be used more than those that haven't. As long as you use all your bots within a 48 hour period we can't be penalised for not using thise bots as much.

Agreed. This is a good idea It's also subtle enough to not convince them of who has caught on and who hasn't while stretching the fight out and still giving them a chance at everyone.

I haven't seen Phasewing all day. Hi Command is an obvious target...but maybe that could work in our favor? He's on quite a lot with low level characters that we can all reach easily, like Bun-Bun's were. So long as we team up in other fights to throw them off and deploy normally around him, we can likely take him out easily.

If these fights are going to start so early in the morning, picking a lower level target might be better since there isn't a lot of mid-range support that early. It's another reason Phasewing was a good idea, but if she doesn't deploy then might be difficult.

Any thoughts? ;)^

News Credits: 7 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:31 pm

I personally think High Command is a good choice. Low level, pretty active most of the day. Overwatch is alright, but his levels are considerably higher and I think we've shown we have a little trouble at the level 4+ targets.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:42 pm

Dragonslayer wrote:I personally think High Command is a good choice. Low level, pretty active most of the day. Overwatch is alright, but his levels are considerably higher and I think we've shown we have a little trouble at the level 4+ targets.

Agreed.

Any objections to making Hi Command the target? I know a few others have brought him up, too. After this round, I think he's worth reconsidering so long as we're not completely obvious about it. :lol:

Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:03 pm

At this point being 2/1 down, High Command is the strategic choice to take.

News Credits: 7 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:13 pm

Alighty then, unless anyone deeply objects, I am going to update the scoreboard with HC as Round 4's target.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:31 pm

I was looking forward to hunting some Aerospace Seekers, looks like they were held back like I was holding back A.R.K. Seems the most effective strategy. Every time you get stasis locked, keep a record, use those team members in high risk situations.
High Command is next. :michaelbay:

He seems to log on around the time I do.
8 level ones. If anybody "levels down" that will be a dead giveaway. I have a zero I could level up, but that might be obvious too?

This could be the last round, could it be... Wingz?

News Credits: 7 · Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:37 pm

Servant of Light wrote: I have a zero I could level up, but that might be obvious too?

I highly doubt that. It takes way more effort to level up than to go down. And the more XP you have the more obvious it is. In your case, no one would notice if you were giving yourself a better chance to get HC. In fact, most would be happy there are more Level 1s about! :lol:

Servant of Light wrote:This could be the last round, could it be... Wingz?

It's almost a certainty. I'd bet money they're hunting Wingz this round.

Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:45 pm

Servant of Light wrote:I was looking forward to hunting some Aerospace Seekers, looks like they were held back like I was holding back A.R.K. Seems the most effective strategy. Every time you get stasis locked, keep a record, use those team members in high risk situations.
High Command is next. He seems to log on around the time I do.
8 level ones. If anybody "levels down" that will be a dead giveaway. I have a zero I could level up, but that might be obvious too?

This could be the last round, could it be... Wingz?

You might be on to something...I've stated it before. High Command may be hyper-vigilant due to his trolling. Any small sign might set him off. Bun caught on much more easily than I thought he would :-?

Atta rival! On the other side, I agree with Dragon. Leveling up would give you more options to fight him with, and you'd have more support ;)^

I'd say act on your own best judgment, though I see the merits of both thoughts...

Also, I'll be keeping a very close eye on my team

They WOULD wait until the end to target me! :KREMZEEK:

Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:01 pm

Well if we beat them, it won't be the last round :p

Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:26 pm

I'm going to leave my team alone for now as his level 1s are usually in the 1-2 and 1-3 missions anyway.

ThunderThruster wrote:Well if we beat them, it won't be the last round :p

I say make the tournament a "win by two" so it can keep going on and on and on... until
the level 11s get to have some fun. :POPCORN:

Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:30 pm

Servant of Light wrote:I say make the tournament a "win by two" so it can keep going on and on and on... until
the level 11s get to have some fun.

Agreed! The notion is seconded! :KREMZEEK:

EDIT: I did have a thought.

The rules state that you can't hunt the same target twice in a row. They never captured Servant. They could come back to finish the job this round. Just a thought, Servant. You could be back on the menu, and we're in the same general level bracket, so it may be difficult to tell which one of us they're targeting if it turns out to be one of us :lol: