Fatal-Combat Discussion

[Cerevant]

Thanks for the clarification, Dio. I think you guys have already documented this game waaaaay more than the creators did.

We have something they don't.

Cerevant.

Optimization is cool.  Someone who was making a habit of attacking me accused me of buying my way up when I started kicking his ass.

[Diomedes]

Ha, well done.

[QB Eagles]

This is weird.

Name: phillymic [692]
Married: Not Married
User Level: Member
Duties: N/A
Gender: Male
Signed Up: February 25, 2008 10:33:57 am
Last Active: December 31, 1969 4:00:00 pm
Last Action: 13939 days ago
Online: Offline
Days Old: 5
Location: Compton Money: $100
Crystals: 0
Property: Bedroom at Mom's
Referals: 0
Friends: 0
Enemies: 0 

I'm guessing he signed up but never logged in. Since he never logged in, the "last active" number in the game's database defaults to zero, which for a UNIX system in the Pacific Time Zone is 4pm, December 31, 1969.

[Diomedes]

I'm guessing he signed up but never logged in. Since he never logged in, the "last active" number in the game's database defaults to zero, which for a UNIX system in the Pacific Time Zone is 4pm, December 31, 1969.

I enjoy this explanation.

[QB Eagles]

It's simpler than this explanation of UNIX time. The fact that the server doesn't touch the "last active" entry during creation of the account is another example of the game's coding still being a little rough around the edges.

[Diomedes]

I enjoy this too.  I can feel my IQ score going up.

It hurts a little bit.  Ignorance leaving the brain, I guess.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I'm in Chicago, and I have my chainsaw.  Lock and farging load!

[Sgt PSN]

I can feel my IQ score going up.

Good.  Then maybe you can explain to Freddie that you can't actually lock and load a chainsaw. 

[Sgt PSN]

Also, while on duty today, I've managed to move up to level 15 (60exp) and my overall ranking has improved from 63 to 44.  And I've still got roughly 13 hours left on duty.  I should easily be over level 20 by the time I get off in the morning. 

[Cerevant]

I just had a revelation:

If you have a high agility but a low guard, you can still get your butt kicked by someone with a high strength - I've seen damage amounts as high as 400 for one hit.

If you have a low agility but high guard, your opponent might hit you every round, but they'll only be doing a small (1 pt minimum) point of damage.  You should off them before you take much damage.

I'd suggest, therefore, focusing your training on guard and putting little or no points into agility.

So, train Strength, Guard and Marksmanship.  Don't waste points on Labour, Combat or Agility.

[Sgt PSN]

Thanks dook. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I still believe in a balanced training regimin.

[Sgt PSN]

Picked up an AK47 and an armored car.  Donated my sniper rifle and police escort to the gang for whoever needs it. 

[Cerevant]

I still believe in a balanced training regimin.

You're the conservative, why am I shocked?

Of course, min-maxing has a disadvantage if the rules change.  But until then, I'm going to kick some ass

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Attack me, and we'll see how it goes.