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Offline perdue3

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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #135 on: January 27, 2012, 09:59:57 AM »
Quote from: EVZ on January 24, 2012, 09:56:22 AM
??? MAYBE ??? a PERK TAX should be charged to anyone SWITCHING SIDES in a MAIN ARENA ??? Any such TAX would be figured on a % basis ... Want to switch sides? OK, it will cost you 30% of your perk points ... This would DEFINATELY put a crimp in the perk farming, Spying, and ENY manipulation that Occurs on a regular basis ... Flame Suit Mode initiated.

You dont think the 12 hour switch rule is enough? Think before you type.
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #136 on: January 27, 2012, 04:50:56 PM »
Quote from: Shane on January 27, 2012, 09:15:39 AM
and loyalty is important, why?  :headscratch:  -I'm not perfect, but I am closer to it than you are-
Before you worry about loyalty, Why don't you stick to figuring out what perfection really means ... (hint, close don't count).
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #137 on: January 27, 2012, 05:02:10 PM »
Quote from: perdue3 on January 27, 2012, 09:59:57 AM
You dont think the 12 hour switch rule is enough? Think before you type.
I think it's somewhat effective against certain types of scams ... which is why it's in effect in the LWA. However, it's NOT a rule, it's a setting. In MWA it's only 1 HR ... The scam there is to switch just before logging off and then when you log in next, you can locate the enemy CVs, and listen in on their plans before switching back.

It won't do you much good to think before you type, if you don't know much about what you are typing about.
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Offline Motherland

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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #138 on: January 27, 2012, 05:03:04 PM »
So... currently HTC offers a perk based incentive to switch sides... and you want them to add to that a perk based hindrance to switch?
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #139 on: January 27, 2012, 05:13:48 PM »
Quote from: Motherland on January 27, 2012, 05:03:04 PM
So... currently HTC offers a perk based incentive to switch sides... and you want them to add to that a perk based hindrance to switch?
Sorry, I don't know of any such policy? If you're refering to the ENY advantage ... and you consider that an INCENTIVE for perk farming? you're sadly mistaken to think HT encourages it. (I think) One reason the LWA setting is 12 hrs is because no one can be assured that ENY is going to favor any side that long ... It's set to 1 hr in MWA, to allow side balancing switches by some of our regulars who DO NOT ABUSE the feature. Spies and perk farmers are fairly easy to spot In MWA, due to the small population and can be dealt with on an individual basis when reported.

A perk tax on switching could eliminate a LOT of frustration and abuse AND (maybe?) save skuzzy a little work?
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #140 on: January 27, 2012, 05:17:02 PM »
Quote from: EVZ on January 27, 2012, 05:13:48 PM
If you're refering to the ENY advantage ... and you consider that an INCENTIVE for perk farming? you're sadly mistaken to think HT encourages it. (I think)
No, the ENY perk multiplier is there solely to encourage people to switch to the low numbered side.
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #141 on: January 27, 2012, 07:07:17 PM »
Quote from: Motherland on January 27, 2012, 05:17:02 PM
No, the ENY perk multiplier is there solely to encourage people to switch to the low numbered side.
Sorry, I see your logic, but it's not consistant with the 12 hr Limit.
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #142 on: January 27, 2012, 07:38:02 PM »
Quote from: EVZ on January 27, 2012, 07:07:17 PM
Sorry, I see your logic, but it's not consistant with the 12 hr Limit.
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no kidding?!?   perhaps this is why you see the poepl most affected by this lobbying for a reduction to 1-3 hrs (but without a perk charge) :noid
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #143 on: January 27, 2012, 08:02:10 PM »
Quote from: EVZ on January 27, 2012, 05:13:48 PM
Sorry, I don't know of any such policy? If you're refering to the ENY advantage ... and you consider that an INCENTIVE for perk farming? you're sadly mistaken to think HT encourages it. (I think) One reason the LWA setting is 12 hrs is because no one can be assured that ENY is going to favor any side that long ... It's set to 1 hr in MWA, to allow side balancing switches by some of our regulars who DO NOT ABUSE the feature. Spies and perk farmers are fairly easy to spot In MWA, due to the small population and can be dealt with on an individual basis when reported.

A perk tax on switching could eliminate a LOT of frustration and abuse AND (maybe?) save skuzzy a little work?
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what is "perk farming" anyway in your mind? and why is it a bad thing?

If I switch to the low # country, take up a 109F and shoot down a couple LA7's and earn twice the perks as one would from the high # country.. I don't see the problem.   :huh
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #144 on: January 27, 2012, 09:20:58 PM »
Kvuo brings up a good point; what IS wrong with perk farming?

Everybody has the same choices available for perk farming, its not like anyone has an unfair advantage.
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #145 on: January 28, 2012, 12:48:50 AM »
Make the game easier for me because I don't want to take the time to learn.
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #146 on: January 28, 2012, 12:56:02 AM »
Quote from: wil3ur on January 28, 2012, 12:48:50 AM
Make the game easier for me because I don't want to take the time to learn.

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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #147 on: January 28, 2012, 02:22:15 AM »
Quote from: TwinTail on January 27, 2012, 03:22:57 AM

Ever consider that yoless perks per kill if your on the highu might get  # side. Seems more likely people that are switching for perks would go to the low # side to grab the massive perk bonus offered. <Does so very often.


I vote bring back 1-2 hour side switch times. 12 hour horde gettin big some nights.

some of us dont really care about perks, or score.  I love the spit8 because it's awesome and fly the ponyd because i grew up with the black sheep.  i probably increase my perks about 50 or 60 per tour flying the ponyd.  dont matter what the heck am I gonna do with them anyway.  some of us actually fly airplanes just for the fun of it  :banana: :banana: :banana:.


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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #148 on: January 28, 2012, 02:54:03 AM »
Quote from: kvuo75 on January 27, 2012, 08:02:10 PM
what is "perk farming" anyway in your mind? and why is it a bad thing? If I switch to the low # country, take up a 109F and shoot down a couple LA7's and earn twice the perks as one would from the high # country.. I don't see the problem.
THAT isn't Perk Farming, and it's not a problem ... Perk Farming is switching to a HEAVILY outnumberd side (sometimes 7 or 8 to 1) the upping a formation of bettys to bomb undefended towns in the 3rd country ... the guy who was bragging about that _claimed_ he got 300 perks in around an hr ... At the same time he decreased the odds by around 30% and enabled better planes for his HOME COUNTRY - THAT is perk farming.
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Re: PERK TAX
« Reply #149 on: January 28, 2012, 07:38:29 AM »
Quote from: EVZ on January 28, 2012, 02:54:03 AM
THAT isn't Perk Farming, and it's not a problem ... Perk Farming is switching to a HEAVILY outnumberd side (sometimes 7 or 8 to 1) the upping a formation of bettys to bomb undefended towns in the 3rd country ... the guy who was bragging about that _claimed_ he got 300 perks in around an hr ... At the same time he decreased the odds by around 30% and enabled better planes for his HOME COUNTRY - THAT is perk farming.
:huh

Well, I doubt that his claims are founded in truth.

Your 9 vs 3-4 last night was like the mother load of perks, however.   :rock

I never realized that one could bag so many scalps that were worth so many perks in such a short amount of time   :x

You guys were like pelt dispensers, I even got some jeep kills  :aok
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