Pilot Archive
Thread: Need Tier 4 xp but don't have endless hours to grind...help!
Jasynn wrote:
Games are played to be won.
Ahh... what, exactly, are the winning conditions of this game? Some common examples would be: highest score after a period of time; first to reach a total number of points; first to eliminate their opponent (think Chess or Risk); achieving a reconizable goal (clearing the board of cards in solitare); reaching the end of a story (most solo campaign computer games). So, the conditions of "winning"SWG are?
[I'll give you a moment here.....]
Interesting. There arent any. Making Jedi? not really winning. I know Jedi who spend hours grinding in their fight-clubs to maintain rank. Getting badges? No... too many people keep playing after they get badges, either in search of new ones or enjoying the skill the have.
Perhaps the fact that you're missing is that SWG is much more a simulation(like all the Sim products) rather than a game. There is no "winning" to SWG. The process is the reason for participating. Maybe if you change your perspective, you won't feel like you're "losing" because some goals take more time than others.
"Ahh... what, exactly, are the winning conditions of this game? Some common examples would be: highest score after a period of time; first to reach a total number of points; first to eliminate their opponent (think Chess or Risk); achieving a reconizable goal (clearing the board of cards in solitare); reaching the end of a story (most solo campaign computer games). So, the conditions of "winning"SWG are?
[I'll give you a moment here.....]
Interesting. There arent any. Making Jedi? not really winning. I know Jedi who spend hours grinding in their fight-clubs to maintain rank. Getting badges? No... too many people keep playing after they get badges, either in search of new ones or enjoying the skill the have.
Perhaps the fact that you're missing is that SWG is much more a simulation(like all the Sim products) rather than a game. There is no "winning" to SWG. The process is the reason for participating. Maybe if you change your perspective, you won't feel like you're "losing" because some goals take more time than others."
Well. I don't remember saying that I felt like I was loosing. You play your way and I'll play mine. If you find me to be so wothless in my playing style, then don't waste your time replying to me. I don't recall your answering the question I asked, only sniping away. B'Bye.
Jasynn wrote:What are some grenade-like methods for getting space combat xp?
Jasynn wrote:Games are played to be won.
Jasynn wrote:I don't remember saying that I felt like I was loosing.
Jasynn wrote:I grinded FS using normal methods
Jasynn wrote:People that find easier or better ways to win are just not any less than the ones that convince themselves that the game is some form of artistic expression.
Jasynn wrote:You play your way and I'll play mine.
So just to make sure I understand:
You want to know a shortcut for XP'ing in the Pilot Profession.
You state this is valid because 'Games are played to be won.'
You state that you didn't feel like you were losing, so I ask you, why ask for a shortcut if you don't feel you are behind the 'curve'?
After informing us you feel circumventing the intended method of advancing is acceptable for XP'ing in the Pilot profession, you inform us that you took the 'long way around' for the Jedi grind.
You defend your decision to circumvent the intended method (apparently only for the Pilot profession) yet again.
You then draw the line in the sand and place yourself firmly on the opposite side of most of the replies in this thread.
Edit:
I found this rather interesting. Very interesting indeed.
Just in case 'something' happens to the original post:
Jasynn wrote:Jasynn
SWG Petty Officer
Posts: 350
Registered: 09-16-2003
I bought 110 crates for grind on Bria for 75K each. I had 50 left when I was done and sold them on a vendor for 150K each. The sold in less than 24 hours. LOL. The whole grind cost me 75K.
03-23-2005 08:46 AM
Tell us again Mr. Holier than thou how you ground FS XP using the normal methods?
Message Edited by JeebusCrisp on 03-23-2005 02:12 PM
Jasynn wrote:
Well. I don't remember saying that I felt like I was loosing. You play your way and I'll play mine. If you find me to be so wothless in my playing style, then don't waste your time replying to me. I don't recall your answering the question I asked, only sniping away. B'Bye.
A little defensive, are we? I didn't take a "snipe" at you at all. I also didn't accuse you or your playing style as "worthless". I only suggested that "winning" might not be the correct perspective when playing this game/simulation.
In fact, I only suggested that you felt like you were "losing" b/c you stated you were trying to win. I might point out that the reason you're "loosing" is because you're coming a bit untied at the pounding you're taking in this forum. Perhaps you'd be better of to quit while you're behind before you "lose" this battle as well.
(whiney, baby Jedi pilot wanna-be baby.)
(( that was a snipe ))
Message Edited by dlc3007 on 03-23-2005 06:21 PM
