But the union won... They were fine with the current contracts, the issue was Verizon wanted the gut health care and retirement benefits. So going back to work under the old contract is a win for them...
Sorry, I posted 24.5 hours after that press release. I should have fact checked better. I mean if something changes minutes before your post you're ok, but a WHOLE 24 hours. I should take the walk of shame...
Blizzard needs to prevent WoW from becoming The X-Files here; they need to notice that the interest level (and the natural story arc) are winding down and create a proper ending before the whole thing becomes a bloated mess destined to a messy, horribly unsatisfying conclusion.
Yes and no, They gutted everything that gave "depth" to the game (it also cost more to produce and balance around). They made the actual game play more difficult, i.e. every class now requires you to watch for procs and timers on abilities... think of it like the old Nintendo games with combo moves.
WoW was never a "hard" MMO, but it did have a unique mix that wasn't over whelming for the "newbie" yet with enough depth to keep more experienced players happy. After the merger with Activision, things changed and it became more about trying to wring every last penny from the game, instead of making a well balanced game.
WotLK was ok, mostly because much of the content was designed before the merger, Cata is the true result of the merger. Re-hashed content, a talent system dumb ed donn so far it really should just have a button for each tree and be done. The gear system is wiped out completely, only ilevel and armor class really matter. Crafting never was WoW's strong point but its totally useless now. The ONLY thing that became more difficult is combat rotations, which are solely based on priority and procs. Almost feels like combo moves from Mortal Kombat, personally if I wanted that, I'd go play MK. All of this done try to try and get that very last customer, and in the process they gutted the game and are going to lose everything...
don't even get me started on the real money for pets, access to the AH, and the ability to group across servers...
As a game ages it should be giving it customers MORE value their money not less and Activision is more concerned with the money grab...
I did refrigeration for 8-10 years. You can walk into just about anywhere. NOBODY EVER says anything, in fact of the 1000's of places I walked into, I don't think anyone ever challenged me. Maybe, 1 out of 20 times someone ask "can I help you?" I 'd say "I'm fine just here looking at the A/C" and then was totally ignored after that...
That's exactly why Google is going after celebrities...
Actually now that I think about it. This is insanely smart of google. this may work where Buzz failed...
Buzz failed because it tried to directly compete with FB, but here is the thing, the strength of a social network is the number of users more then anything. so it failed, there was no compelling reason to leave FB.
By integrating the twitter "follow" feature it allows Google the leverage, to get people to switch... They get people to switch to "follow" lady gaga or who ever... Once enough people join, they start realizing Google+ does every thing FB does and FB slowly dies off the same way Myspace did...
because cable is ripping off means its ok for Netflix to do it?
Netflix IS NOT a good deal after the hike and as many people as possible need to quit.
I feel bed bad for Netflix because they are getting ripped off by the greedy entertainment industry. But that is NOT my problem.
If half of Netflix's subs dropped over this it might give them the balls to stand up to the greedy bastards that are ripping them off instead of just passing the buck...
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Citation? That line doesn't exist in my T.O.S.
No, and because of the geology of the ground (it is much harder on the East Coast) the quake travels MUCH further...
But the union won... They were fine with the current contracts, the issue was Verizon wanted the gut health care and retirement benefits. So going back to work under the old contract is a win for them...
damn my lack of mod points, you sir made my morning.
Sorry, I posted 24.5 hours after that press release. I should have fact checked better. I mean if something changes minutes before your post you're ok, but a WHOLE 24 hours. I should take the walk of shame...
Blizzard needs to prevent WoW from becoming The X-Files here; they need to notice that the interest level (and the natural story arc) are winding down and create a proper ending before the whole thing becomes a bloated mess destined to a messy, horribly unsatisfying conclusion.
It's probably too late now.
It was to late the day Activision bought them...
Its only free because its in BETA and their trying to "hook" people into it. It will be a "premium" service
Yes and no, They gutted everything that gave "depth" to the game (it also cost more to produce and balance around). They made the actual game play more difficult, i.e. every class now requires you to watch for procs and timers on abilities... think of it like the old Nintendo games with combo moves.
True but at least you have the OPTION, WoW forces you to "complete" one full tree before you can even put points in another...
WoW was never a "hard" MMO, but it did have a unique mix that wasn't over whelming for the "newbie" yet with enough depth to keep more experienced players happy. After the merger with Activision, things changed and it became more about trying to wring every last penny from the game, instead of making a well balanced game.
WotLK was ok, mostly because much of the content was designed before the merger, Cata is the true result of the merger. Re-hashed content, a talent system dumb ed donn so far it really should just have a button for each tree and be done. The gear system is wiped out completely, only ilevel and armor class really matter. Crafting never was WoW's strong point but its totally useless now. The ONLY thing that became more difficult is combat rotations, which are solely based on priority and procs. Almost feels like combo moves from Mortal Kombat, personally if I wanted that, I'd go play MK. All of this done try to try and get that very last customer, and in the process they gutted the game and are going to lose everything...
don't even get me started on the real money for pets, access to the AH, and the ability to group across servers...
As a game ages it should be giving it customers MORE value their money not less and Activision is more concerned with the money grab...
I did refrigeration for 8-10 years. You can walk into just about anywhere. NOBODY EVER says anything, in fact of the 1000's of places I walked into, I don't think anyone ever challenged me. Maybe, 1 out of 20 times someone ask "can I help you?" I 'd say "I'm fine just here looking at the A/C" and then was totally ignored after that...
and the other 10 times he would have all the time he needed.
This is first thing that came to my mind...
If the SSD's only last half as long you may not be getting the ROI your looking for.
Blizzard doesn't exist anymore, The conversion to a wholly owned Activison subsidiarity is now complete...
That's exactly why Google is going after celebrities...
Actually now that I think about it. This is insanely smart of google. this may work where Buzz failed...
Buzz failed because it tried to directly compete with FB, but here is the thing, the strength of a social network is the number of users more then anything. so it failed, there was no compelling reason to leave FB.
By integrating the twitter "follow" feature it allows Google the leverage, to get people to switch... They get people to switch to "follow" lady gaga or who ever... Once enough people join, they start realizing Google+ does every thing FB does and FB slowly dies off the same way Myspace did...
It actually could work..
I've never seen anywhere where anyone has ever made a distinction between civilian vs government as far terrorism goes...
ROFL, please tell me your joking about those numbers? Please?
You can't ACTUALLY be saying stopping half of the current "piracy" and we would could pay off the ENTIRE national debt?
because cable is ripping off means its ok for Netflix to do it?
Netflix IS NOT a good deal after the hike and as many people as possible need to quit.
I feel bed bad for Netflix because they are getting ripped off by the greedy entertainment industry. But that is NOT my problem.
If half of Netflix's subs dropped over this it might give them the balls to stand up to the greedy bastards that are ripping them off instead of just passing the buck...
You can also turn off searching in Google+
Show photo geo location information in newly uploaded albums and photos.
Last I checked, this was optional.
It is also off by default.
one to seisenho(gmail) please?
Ceiling fans also usually operate at very low speeds compared other fans...
Hey! I had FORTRAN for my introductory Programming course at PennState in 93 :(
Still better then what Bush did...
If you trust users, you're already lost...