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  3. Posted

    3 hours ago, Inquitoria said:

    On the topic of weird behaviour ingame. Can someone explain this whole meme of switching shoulder rapidly between shots of some semi-automatic weapons like shotguns or the Carbine? I don't get why people do it.

    The animation is buggy, and basically will make it harder for enemies to hit you... or so I'm told... It's been a while so I don't remember how bad it was...

  5. Posted

    13 minutes ago, Kevkof said:

    There are 2 different plans. 

    The short term plan is the district phasing, as you mentioned.

    But in the long run Matt said he wanted to go to the model of a central character server and districts all around (as Fenton mentioned)

    The post where Matt mentions this: 

     

    I have not heard of this, thanks!

    figured the time I spend on studying I'm bound to miss something

  6. Posted

    3 hours ago, Fenton said:

    If I recall correctly, there are plans to do away with individual servers and put people into matches based on an upgraded matchmaking algorithm anyway.

     

    Why not throw ping/location into the mix and unify the login/marketplace/character servers?

    The plan is to do away not with servers, but with threat segregated districts, for cross district matchmaking. Thus, the instances, not the servers.

    Problem with merging servers, you have the distance to the server to account for.

    Back in the "good old days" there were two servers in North America, Colby and Joker. One served the NA West, the other the NA East.

     

    However, now, the server should be located in Texas, and serves both regions. (ironically, I picked NA West for my main, but living in the middle of the country had it's perks to access both servers with ease.)

  7. Posted

    3 hours ago, Fortune Runner said:

    it is possible to bring back "beacon" for  Christmas but a brand new one is not likely since they are finishing up on the engine upgrade

    I would like to have it back permanently, as Asylum kills my GPU, and I miss beacon. 

     

    (although, I'm sure if we had beacon long enough, I'd want to switch maps again too) 

    ((please bring fight club rotation))

  8. Posted

    2 minutes ago, Lockback said:

    Now this is how you get yo mad patootie banned

    /offtopic/

    feels like I keep visiting threads right after you do...

    /ontopic/

    Mate, how is a GM sympathizing with a cheater? Unless the GM is aiding the cheater and treating them "above the law" or differently from other players, (let's be honest, all players should be treated equally, only when someone is breaking the rules should they be 'punished') And even though the GM does have powers, one of those isn't banning players. 

     

    Like it or not, to prevent accidental bans or favoritism as much as possible, Little Orbit has implemented these rules, and conditions. 

    (remember that thread about the GM that abused his power on a streamer? and the fallout from it? Little Orbit handled everything accordingly)

  9. Posted

    9 hours ago, -KC- said:

    In compliance with our First Amendment right tofrom the United States Constitution, I hereby warn any fair or new players domestic or foreign;

    Hey bud, I don't think you know, but ... there are more people than just U.S. Citizens who play APB.

     

    • Currently this game has a very active cheating community. There has been a reduction in numbers, and is less active than before,. While still can be improved upon, still is a big win.
    • This forum is currently influenced by said cheaters and they will troll-post towards anyone stating this. I'm not a cheater, nor am I troll posting you... thus your strawman has been beaten.

     

    Stating this warning until a suitable change is made is fair. Therefor this message will be bumped or re-posted once per day until the end of 2019 or until a suitable change is made towards the unsportsmanlike conduct fair players currently face. Cheating is cheating. Do not buy their cheats do not even accept them for free.

    Suitable change? That is a subjective statement. Rules should not be implemented on the basis of a subjective guide, as what you deem fair is different from what I deem fair, even what @NotZombieBiscuit deems fair. While the general broad statement can be supported, how will you implement such a change?

     

    And I think most of us can agree that no player should cheat.

    Thank you for reading and have a good day. God bless.

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    Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

    I also hate to say it, but it seems you have also been ill-informed. The first amendment prohibits the United States Congress from "... prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech ..."

    This means that no government official, bureau, nor branch of government can implement and/or execute a law that would breach this first amendment right.

     

    This only applies to government. A corporation, or private party, (in this case, you're implying GamersFirst/Little Orbit) can regulate their own rules, on their domains.

     

    What this means, I can go out, and mouth off in public like an insane bat, threaten to kill people, or all around spread 'hate' (hate speech in itself is subjective, but let's leave that story for another time), and my employer can very much fire me on the basis of my 'humiliating' actions that I took in public. They don't want the repercussions and targeted press on themselves, that they'd rather ditch me, and leave me for dead.

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  10. Posted

    On 11/16/2018 at 11:57 AM, PHM said:

    Tbh i just want the old login theme back..

     

    EDIT: I didnt read and thought this was a post about adding a realistic car damage model.

    Haha, no worries, I want the old login theme back too. 

     

    On 11/16/2018 at 11:20 AM, Szambi said:

    I don't have any car, but what I can tell you is what I'd love to have... Ex-police 2013 or newer Ford Taurus! I don't know why but I just... uughhh! It's sooo cooool

    My neighbor has a 2011 Ford Taurus SHO, god that thing is awesome. It’s no police car, but definitely could be faster than one. 

  11. Posted

    2 minutes ago, Westford said:

    Although certain symbols are not allowed, such as Swastika symbols, which really is a no brainer,

    hate speech, which appears to be a bannable offence, is extremely subjective.

     

    Interestingly enough, there is no legal definition in the US for hate speech.

    I think that the UK does have laws against hate speech, not sure how that works.

     

    As far as online games it's obviously up to the discretion of the company to determine the level of 

    toxicity that might warrant disciplinary action. Pretty much this. If you think it's hate speech, report. Else, move on.

     

    I personally don't know how to define or even recognize hate speech,

    and it's not for a lack of trying.

     

    It's just that, what might offend you does necessarily offend me.

     

    I get some pretty nasty whispers, but I am not personally offended where someone else might be.

    I still have much to learn.

     

     

     

    Couldn't have said it better myself.

    One of my colleagues at uni gave a speech today about reasons why governments should not create laws governing hate speech, as they are subjective, and can't be interpreted accurately, given both examples from the left and the right in the U.S.

     

  12. Posted

    2 hours ago, JudgeAnderson said:

    Well why def3nd it if you dont support it? You dont feel you can express what you really feel?

    If you dont think you can express yourself 'this game really isnt for you'

    I suggest focus on your top 2 pet hates and report the f*** out of them when the servers are down. Tbats what I do. Plenty of time to cut the fat from this game. For every troll we get rid of another 2 new players will stay. I want to see the evidence supporting this.

    Since it seems we're getting on the topic of it: Hate Speech

     

    APB Reloaded does not allow hate speech on their servers, forums, or software.

     

    Problem: Hate-Speech is subjective.

    What offends you won't necessarily offend others. I don't get inflammatory, nor up in pitchforks and torches when I see swastikas, hammer and sickles, or anti-christ symbols.

     

    However, my family came from ex-soviet states, and I tend to have fun with communist symbols.

     

    2 hours ago, wibsey said:

    Please quote me on where I truly defended it. If you really can't Tell the difference between not caring as much of what happens on a online game to real life then you need to get out more. 

     

    I'm sure you have other things to peek your attention than a opposite swastika.

    Truly defending something is different from ignoring it. Wibsey chooses to ignore others on the internet.

    He/She holds a "Sticks and stones my break my bones, but words will never hurt me." mentality pretty close. Is this wrong? No.

    2 hours ago, JudgeAnderson said:

    I did. Your too scared to defend what you believe in, that is weak. And if you havent caught up we are now discussing swastika's and have already said that inverted is not the issue. What happens on online games is part of real life, if you dont care dont post.

     

    Once again, he/she isn't defending the nazi symbol. Quite contrare, the title of the thread clearly describes the inverted symbol...

    2 hours ago, JudgeAnderson said:

    Because you cant counter my argument?

    What I meant is that online behaviour can affect behaviour in real life. Attitudes in a simulated world can inlfuence real life. If your too lazy to use your brain to think then dont bother please. Your just trying to muddy the argument because you cant counter and lowering yourself to baseless insults lol typical.

    Have you played violent video games? Do you have an increased tendency to be violent in real life? Yes? Then you're one of very very few. Scientific studies numerous times have shown that violent video games have little to no affect on real people's real world [violent] actions. In fact, much research has shown the opposite.

    1 hour ago, JudgeAnderson said:

     and you dont care so why do i need you to take me seriously.

     

    Symbols are against terms of service, i bieve this is because companies dont want to appear to a agree with groups that commit genocide,

    people are still personally affected by this so they will be offended and this doest make them snow flakes

    You wouldnt understand why they would be offended because of your priverlaged position

    Read a book about it, pay attention in history class.

    I will screen shot them and do all i can to get the symbols removed any time i see them

    And there is room for people who care in this game because some one has to counter the pathetic apethy of the desensitised player base.

     

    I will wait for you to counter my argument.

     

    Actually, it's because in Germany, it is very much illegal to publicly (internet or otherwise) display a swastika.

     

    How is his opinion privileged? or how would he not understand?

     

    Congratulations! Do what you see fit to benefit the betterment of the game.

     

    He didn't but I did...

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  15. Posted · Edited by Sergsininia

    11 hours ago, BrandonBranderson said:

    Good to hear.  A few close calls, but never really been in much of a wreck myself.

    As for my plans for the Nova, I wasn't really planning on doing a full restoration.  That would be a lot of time and money that I don't really have.  My main concern is making it drivable and able to pass inspection.  I've always loved rat rods, so I wouldn't even mind keeping it looking how it is now for the most part.  The grill and bumpers are completely destroyed though, so I'm gonna need new ones of those.  I was thinking of making my own grill for it that resembled the 71 'Cuda since I don't really think the stock Nova grill looks too great.  I haven't decided if I want to make the bumpers or order factory ones yet, but making them will probably be cheaper.  Side pipes for the exhaust were also something I'd like to do if it ends up not causing any issues.  It's also gonna need a new interior.  The current interior has bench seats which I'm not really a fan of for the front, fine for the rear, and the leather is all ripped up, probably from all the sheet metal being piled on top of it, and I don't know if there's anything living in them or not.  So I'm probably going to swap the front seats out for some cheap racing seats we have sitting at the shop.  It won't be comfortable at all, not that it would have been with the bench anyway.  I'd rather sit in a hard plastic bucket than end up in the passenger seat whenever I make a left turn 😛   Also planning on converting it to dual headlights, just because I think they look a lot cooler than the singles.

     

    TBH I'll take any car that has a similar body style, a Nova would just be the most convenient because of all the spare parts I already have for it.

    I want to get another Altima again, or import an old Silvia, or '89 Skyline GTS 4 Door.

     

    However, plans with the Isuzu require some repair, she doesn't like to start, or idle in Park. I'm thinking the fuel pressure regulator is bad, as if I disconnect the hose that cycles fuel back into the intake manifold, she starts and runs like a dream. I'm considering either replacing the regulator, or finding a route for the hose to cycle back into the fuel line/tank. Only issue is getting access to take the fuel rail off. There's a 6 or 7mm hex head that my allen wrenchs couldn't get off. Probably gonna have to invest in a pair of vice grips.

     

    Let me know how that dual headlight conversion goes! I'm wanting to do some work on the front end of my truck, mostly with retrofitting projectors, or multiple bulbs into the headlight housing. If I can't do that, I want some daytime running lights added to the assembly to at least give me some lighting in the day.

  16. Posted

    17 minutes ago, BrandonBranderson said:

    Glad you're okay after that accident!  I have a two in one picture for you since you said project cars.  The black 2003 Cadillac Escalade in the background is what I drive everyday, and that rusty shell of a 1972-1974 Chevy Nova (It has a lot of mixed parts, so we don't know what year the car really is) is my project car that unfortunately has a unibody frame that's a little too far gone.  So I'm keeping my eye out for another Nova for sale.  I got that one for $500 and it came with a ton of replacement parts, body panels, and a dead bird inside.  The Escalade was given to me by my grandmother a few years ago when she decided to buy a new car.

     

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    Thanks! I was driving at ~35mph (~56kph for you not U.S./U.K. drivers), my seatbelt kept me from having a headache, concussion, and back pain. 

    Good luck on finding that Nova, my uni's wifi isn't giving my access to imgur, so I can't see the photos right now, but I'll check when I get home, curiousity has me, what are your plans for the Nova? restoration, restomod, or something else?

  17. Posted · Edited by Sergsininia

    3 hours ago, jagermeistergrape said:

    Hi all, To ya'll who may concerned or not. including me and who ever doesn't like this thread. You're not excused. 

    Hello, not necessarily concerned, or not? never met you. Not Excused? excused for what? to leave the dinner table, or for farting?

    Okay... There's been a rumor going around lately that's there a really good player in APB.

    Never heard it, but that may be because I've been studying at uni for months. That's me.  Really? Because from what I've seen of most people bragging, they tend to get taken down a notch. So Rumor solved. Is it a rumor if it doesn't exist?

    Anyway. I've run into player who just get put into teams and start acting wildly for excused that we wanted to be remove to join his friend. Are you talking about players requesting kicks? 

    I want to say. You're not excused. ?Not excused?

     

    Now. There's[They] are player who just want to run around and play after work. We're not [competitive] Esport Player. maybe some are, wearing disguise as a trainee with a hitreg of a god. 

    YOU'RE NOT EXCUSED! What do you mean excused?

     

    bronze are for testing?testing? and robbing new player off with their motivation and teach them the real reality of what APB really is.

    Those Advertisement and Trailer get you all hype ups and feel Woozy, its all lied. A little marketer lies. So New player, if you think you will get a petting to school days. I assume you mean new players aren't going to be given any leniency with you? If so, okay. Most players don't even care if someone is new or not, they just play... 

    you're not excused! 

     

    now for me making repulsive, provoking insult joke, i'm not making excused. Im simply ranting about how player are right now. 

    What insulting jokes are you making? Half of your text doesn't really make grammatical sense. If english isn't your first language, that's alright, but try to pick it up a bit more to convey your meaning.

    I found it pleasant almost some time hideous of how good I am against a certain types of player. 

    What types of players?

    my Latency goes around 190 on a late shift with less than 50 players on to 300 latency with full district. 

    Okay, soooo you have lag? Welcome to the club.

    Now I play against the same person and found that my skill are equally match, and that's fine. 

    Great! Have fun!

    but when you versus some one with tremendously doubtful tactics, you seem to want to go to his or her house and cut his freaking internet off. 

    Umm.... why? If someone's tactics or strategies are bad, wouldn't you want to win? That meant your tactics were better... right?

    Like I'm so good and awesome, until you shoot at someone first with a cr5 and he just span[I don't even know how to translate this] around and burst kick your patootie off back to the training district. 

    Don't be full of yourself mate, everyone has their moments. 

     

    LIKE THAT'S AN EXCUSED FOR ME TO WRITE MY RANT ONLINE.... 

     

    There... done... phew... time to go play mario or tertis... pipipipipipipipi 

     

    I wish apb has 8 bits mode. 

     

    But thats not an excused to be lazy... about anything. 

     

    Still love this game and the player community. 

    We love this game too, or we wouldn't be here! Although the community can be bad at times, the good does show, glad to see more than a few people think that way. 

     

    Tried to edit the strikethrough out, but it wouldn't let me remove it, and I don't want to retype it...

  22. Posted

    I've run the game on Windows 7 Home, Pro, and now Windows 10 Pro. I did an upgrade install, had no issues, but I've done a clean install since, and just used the Windows 7 Pro key on the 10 installation disk, still works fine. 

     

    18 hours ago, K3ith said:

    I tried installing win10 back when it was still available for free it resulted in fps drops in many of the titles that i play and from what i hear it hasn't changed much with compatibility issues either now take in account problems like the recent data loss across the globe for anyone with win10 along with Microsoft's plan to make you pay to use win7 in the future once it stops supporting it

     

    Which, is why I've made the switch for my non-gaming machines to Linux and OS X/macOS. 

     

    However, Windows 7 is still my favorite in terms of aesthetic. 

  25. Posted

    Hey everyone!

     

    So, on October 2nd, I had a car accident heading home from classes. I was driving through a green light, and from the opposing traffic, a lady in a red Nissan Frontier turned to her left in front of me. I had no time to prevent the accident, but I pumped my brakes to slow my car down as much as possible. Sadly, my car hit the front right corner of her car, totaling my Nissan Altima. 

     

    While I want to remind everyone to drive safe, and obey traffic laws, I'd like to see what cars everyone has, considering I got my replacement car a couple weeks ago, and got her registered, titled, and driving. 

     

    Now, moving on, as I consider myself a car guy, and I enjoy talking with others about their cars, I'd like to see what everyone here drives, project cars, or dream cars!

     

    Here's some photos:

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