Tailor Archive

Here's my theory. It's all a big psychological experiment carried out by a secret government organization in cahoots with an alien race trying to understand human behavior.

Phase 1: new content deprevation

Abstract: see how long a segment of online gamers (SWG tailors)can continue on without new content.

Scientist behind the glass: "After 9 months without content, I still observe some signs oflife there in the tailoring community, about half the population has died off, but the other half is going relatively strong. Some have gotten a little irritable, and occasionally babble irrationally in something called an online forum, but other than that things are pretty normal. Better go on to phase 2"

Phase 2: nerf existing content

Abstract: remove or reduceexisting content and carefully observe the behavior of those being nerfed.

Scientist behind the glass: "I noticed the expected reaction when tailoring experimentation was removed, giving them less to do. Wesaw a measurable increase in anger and agitation but nownow a lesser reaction as their ability to make clothing has been diminished with the socket nerf. There is a definite decrease in self esteemof the remaining players assuddenly have their abilities in-game have been diminished. Interestingly enough, we saw the exact same reaction when we removed their morning coffee and jelly doughnut. Some tailors still remain however, and although their movement has slowed I notice occasional twitching motions from those remaining. I recommend we proceed cautiously to phase 3".

Phase 3: Insertion of barriers which make doing the things they enjoy doing more difficult

Abstract: insertion of new game mechanics and limitations which make it increasingly more difficult for a segment of online players (SWG tailors) to have fun. Our plan is to first reduce their vendor sizes to 150, observe the results, and take further actions if necessary.

Scientist behind the glass: "I think this one finally did it. There was a flurry of motion, followed by a long stillness and silence. Of the small population remaining, the twitching motions have ceased and we now notice no further movement of the subjects."

Message Edited by ArthurDentOnBria on 04-07-2004 03:37 PM

150 item on a vendor? say it isnt so! *twitch* Where do i go to start preotesting this loudly?

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LadyMarisa wrote:
150 item on a vendor? say it isnt so! *twitch* Where do i go to start preotesting this loudly?

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My guess would be /dev/null…good luck. *strongly considering dumping the vendors and going travelling tailor* Hey Tol, you said that's workin' out well for ya, eh?

stupidest nerf ever in my opinion both vendor and socket...of course someone comes and asks me for 4 socketed clothing today so i am bitter that it took me 50 damn crafts to make 1 good shirt...then 50 more to make a pair of pants...give me a break...and then the vendor nerf is stupid...weaponsmiths will still have plenty of room for all 2 of the items they make while tailors get screwed because they have more variety in their stuff...screw that and personally i think that the devs can go to hell on this one...excuse my french but i am sick and tired of paying 15 dollars a month for a game that it seems the devs are purposefully making worse as time goes by...i guarentee if it keeps up i will cancel both my accounts...and when i see them at e3 they better hide...becausem immah be a raging crazy maniac...oh and jsut as a disclaimer if one of them ends up hurt or missing it so wasn't me...i am not actually crazy enough to do that lol...but i am trying to find a way to set up an appt with them as last year SOE was a behind closed doors thing anyways...anyways cya there hopefully to talk some sense into you

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Hey Tol, you said that's workin' out well for ya, eh?

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Always has You'd be surprised at the places you go where people will need clothes! Not to mention you'd actually be able to see the galaxy outisde your shop