Team Wildcard Has Finished Stage One

[Victoria Victrix]

Stage Two is YOU!

We'll tell you on Monday!

[Kaiser Tarantula]

Imagine a Ghoul, kept behind bars.

Now imagine a nice, tasty carcass being laid down outside those bars, just out of arm's reach.

Imagine that ghoul's reaction.

That's me right now.

[Jordan_Lee]

Imagine a Ghoul, kept behind bars.

Now imagine a nice, tasty carcass being laid down outside those bars, just out of arm's reach.

Imagine that ghoul's reaction.

That's me right now.

Sort of glad I'm not sharing a cell with you, lol.

So, VV, what do you accept as bribes? I got pumpkin pie, Reese's muffins, chocolate chip cookies, not to mention turkey, ham, yams...

I'm super excited for Monday right now, I can't wait to hear what it is and contribute anyway I can.

[Quinch]

For now, just keep spreading the word. Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your globals, tell strangers off the street - the more people that are keeping their eyes open, the better our chances of success.

[Golden Girl]

I'm ready and waiting - as usual

[JWBullfrog]

You know, I just had the oddest mental flash of something to do with Monday night football...
 
nah...
 
<<salute>> Awaiting further instructions...
 
 

[Golden Girl]

By the way, is stage 2 going to be before or after December 1st?

[Flashtoo]

Just say the word, ma'am.

[Quinch]

By the way, is stage 2 going to be before or after December 1st?

It should start Monday, and hopefully lasting past the lights-out.

[blackjak]

OMG. You know what I think when I hear "wildcard "... a bunch of talented people with too many initials and a love of quirky heroes.

[darkhawktman]

So what was Stage One?

[JWBullfrog]

So what was Stage One?

We'll know when they tell us what stage two is.

[darkhawktman]

We'll know when they tell us what stage two is.

Ok, I thought I missed something.

[Lily Barclay]

Imagine a Ghoul, kept behind bars.

Now imagine a nice, tasty carcass being laid down outside those bars, just out of arm's reach.

Imagine that ghoul's reaction.

That's me right now.

That's been me since I heard they were working on something, like a week ago.

[LT. Couper]

When I read "Wildcard", I think of the Yesman ending questline for Fallout: New Vegas. Ignoring the powers that be, and taking Hover Dam for yourself.... And then I feel like the Ghoul trapped in a cage. XD

[Jetfire99]

All capes standing by.

[DrakeGrimm]

VV, you are a horrible awful tease. And we adore you.

[Cinnder]

We'll know when they tell us what stage two is.

Stage 1: Complete.
Stage 2:
Stage 3: PROFIT!

Time to go to work, work all night,
Save our CoH, hey!
We won't stop till we save CoH.
Yum tum yummy tum ... uh... Col. Duray?

[no hero]

Phase 1:  Collect Underpants
Phase 2: 
Phase 3:  Profit

We Are Gnomes. This Is What We Do!



Oh, and... Red Three standing by.

[Atlantea]

Red Five Standing by!

[The Fifth Horseman]

Taking off my milkman's cap... riiight about now.

[Globetrotter]

Standing by!

Question: will the European players be able to join the crazy wildcard part 2 actions? Thinking about the time difference, since most of the people here live in the US time zones.

[Ammon]

3 of team wildcard are European, (if you insist on including Brits in Europe, which we are never so sure about). 

[Rotten Luck]

OMG. You know what I think when I hear "wildcard "... a bunch of talented people with too many initials and a love of quirky heroes.

I just can see a Plan Z supergroup now "The Wildcards"!

Oh and Pink Five standing by... wait Stacy a woman... um...http://www.pinkfive.com/

[Globetrotter]

3 of team wildcard are European, (if you insist on including Brits in Europe, which we are never so sure about). 

Since I live on an island too, I will count you in 

[Profit]

Stage 1: Complete.
Stage 2:
Stage 3: PROFIT!

Yes??

[Artillerie]

Ready for whatever happens.

[ohms]

Ready for whatever happens.

Ditto.

[Kuriositys Kat]

Doesn't matter what time, I am there.  Living a day ahead of most people ...on a island with devils...  you adjust 

[cptbarcode]

OMG. You know what I think when I hear "wildcard "... a bunch of talented people with too many initials and a love of quirky heroes.

If the secret involves the release of Xenovirus Takis A, I will eat your hat. But they are a bunch of jokers, to be sure.

[Omega Mark V]

Whatever Stage 2 is, I'll help with it. If I can.

[Quinch]

I'm sure you can.

[pogoman]

*/E military salute*

Standing by and awaiting orders!


..well..sitting and writing furiously for NaNoWriMo...but, still awaiting orders!


(VV- Is Team Wildcard the same as 'Task Force Hail Mary'?)

[Profit]

I believe it is the option to nuke it from space - its the only way to be sure.

nod nod

[The Fifth Horseman]

Because we're not going to just bug out and call it a draw.

[Superratz]

I am free on Monday, just tell me what too do and I will do it.

[Tommy2Toes]

Stage 1: Complete.
Stage 2:
Stage 3: PROFIT!

Totally reminds me of this "Ted" talk.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkGMY63FF3Q&list=SP4NL9i-Fu15hhYGB-d0hmSWD1fcIvLvn1&index=2&feature=plpp_video

Just remember peeps....all ideas need IMPLEMENTERS.  The idea is the hard part.  Implementation is easy!

[Kitsudragon]

If the secret involves the release of Xenovirus Takis A, I will eat your hat. But they are a bunch of jokers, to be sure.

I'm not sure what I'd get. A Joker, because that's my luck? Or a Ace, because then I'd be even more stumped trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do with it?

Decisions... Decisions...

Oh, and I'm waiting with bated breath...

[Elfin]

Never Fear Elfin Is Here. Reeeaaaddyy Tooo RUUUMMMBBBLLLEEE.

[Steele Magnolia]

Standing by....

[damienray]

F7 !

[Gothenem]

I am ready!

Come on Monday, I need to know what to do!!!

[Mindscythe]

This'll be the first time in months I've been anticipating a Monday in a positive way! Bring on the next step!

[Beodren]

I am spreading news around on Virtue.

Also I am ready, and so is my body.

[TheBeatnik]

Unlike the Boomtown Rats, I *do* like Mondays.
I'm ready to love *this* Monday.

I have a hunch the fun has just begun!

[WildFire15]

What time you going to announce whatever Stage 2 is? Being in the UK I'm assuming I'm going to have to wait until afternoon/evening this time and morning in America?

[bundtcake]

Wait, is "Team Wildcard" that thing VV was talking about on the Cape channel where she and someone else are trying to pitch buying CoX to Disney, through Michael Eisner, of all people?

So Monday'll probably be "spam Disney about buying CoX for us."

[Epelesker]

Intriguing suspense post is intriguing.

I'll check on Monday.

[MakoMako]

Wait, is "Team Wildcard" that thing VV was talking about on the Cape channel where she and someone else are trying to pitch buying CoX to Disney, through Michael Eisner, of all people?

So Monday'll probably be "spam Disney about buying CoX for us."

If that happens, you realize that we'd be allowed to make Marvel characters in the game?

That would be... Interesting.

[JetFlash]

*hovers over the COMMENCE PRIMARY IGNITION button*

[Pearl Dragon]

Ready here!

[TargetOne]

Imagine a Ghoul, kept behind bars.

Now imagine a nice, tasty carcass being laid down outside those bars, just out of arm's reach.

Imagine that ghoul's reaction.

That's me right now.

Must... stop... slavering... 

[Victoria Victrix]

*/E military salute*

Standing by and awaiting orders!


..well..sitting and writing furiously for NaNoWriMo...but, still awaiting orders!


(VV- Is Team Wildcard the same as 'Task Force Hail Mary'?)

Task Force Hail Mary is, in fact, YOU.

IF this thing works, it will never work without YOU.  All of you.   It's going to need numbers.  BIG numbers.

[Xieveral]

Task Force Hail Mary is, in fact, YOU.

IF this thing works, it will never work without YOU.  All of you.   It's going to need numbers.  BIG numbers.

Any prepwork we can do beforehand? Is this a short-term thing for the final week? Does it involve us providing funding? Is there a creepy grinning moon and ocarinas involved?

[Victoria Victrix]

Any prepwork we can do beforehand? Is this a short-term thing for the final week? Does it involve us providing funding? Is there a creepy grinning moon and ocarinas involved?

No grinning moon, no ocarinas, and the duration will be not less than two weeks and not more (I think) than a month.  Because in a month we will have a good idea whether it is going to work or not, but we won't have any idea in less than two weeks.

[Lithy]

spreading the word on supergroup forums to stand by

[Rotten Luck]

But it's not part of the City of Hero gaming Community.  Double so given we are now producing a product and as responsible producers as well as Heroes we need to be above our basic desire to murder, pillage, and plunder.

Games themselves are evolving out of the hunt and kill style.  With Deus Ex you are rewarded more for NOT killing.  Minecraft about building and surviving.  We are also must strive to go beyond th Go, Hunt, Kill Skuls mentality.

[downix]

But it's not part of the City of Hero gaming Community.  Double so given we are now producing a product and as responsible producers as well as Heroes we need to be above our basic desire to murder, pillage, and plunder.

Games themselves are evolving out of the hunt and kill style.  With Deux Ex you are rewarded more for NOT killing.  Minecraft about building and surviving.  We are also must strive to go beyond th Go, Hunt, Kill Skuls mentality.

I still love that about Deus Ex!

[HEATSTROKE]

This has to get posted on the main forums and spread in game as much as possible once we know whats going on as we only have a few days..

[TonyV]

Okay all, I'm blowing away all references to illegal activities, nukes, murder, whatever.  I know you're kidding, and I was willing to let it go a little bit, but you've taken it too far.  I hate moderating threads, but I'll continue to do so if necessary.  I'm not placing blame, I'm not taking sides, I'm talking to everyone.  Stop it.  No more "We're going to...!!!" posts, no more backlash posts, just stick to the topic.

[Victoria Victrix]

Make no mistake.  CoH will close on the 30th.  There is no way we can stop that.

This is a crazy, long-shot, attempt to revive it. 

Team Wildcard has been baking our brains on this for most of a week.  I know it has stretched all of our abilities to the limit and a little over.  We're probably insane to try it--and no, it does not involve any fund-raising on anyone's part, because none of us are venture capitalists or know the first thing about running a game studio.

But if we don't try this, we are all going to be sitting around "what-if"ing ourselves until the heat-death of the universe.

Stay tuned.

[Golden Girl]

or know the first thing about running a game studio.

Well, neither does NCsoft

[Lily Barclay]

Well, neither does NCsoft

*hits like button*

[mikoroshi]

Well, neither does NCsoft

Zing.

[darkhawktman]

Well, neither does NCsoft

Bravo, Best post on this thread.

[DrakeGrimm]

Well, neither does NCsoft

* DrakeGrimm awards you One (1) Internet

[Rotten Luck]

Running a Game Studio would still be needed if Plan Z goes on.  Just a matter of when Titan network becomes Titan Studios in more then just ideas.

[Rae]

Make no mistake.  CoH will close on the 30th.  There is no way we can stop that.

This is a crazy, long-shot, attempt to revive it. 

Team Wildcard has been baking our brains on this for most of a week.  I know it has stretched all of our abilities to the limit and a little over.

I know my brain is recovering from the shock with a soothing cup of tea. It's not often it has to work that hard.

[The Fifth Horseman]

Long shot, one shot... bah.

To quote Skold Greypelt... "Making it count is all that matters!"

[Colette]

The obvious quote is...

"Certain death. Small chance of success... What are we waiting for?"

[OzonePrime]

Ready for whatever happens.

Standing by!

[blue storm]

Blue Storm reporting for duty !

[Lucretia MacEvil]

The obvious quote is...

"Certain death. Small chance of success... What are we waiting for?"

I thought the obvious quote was...
"Given the choice between slim and none, I'll take slim any day."

Eagerly awaiting updates!

[Thunder Glove]

I'm excited.  Even if it's a slim chance, I can't wait to see what it is.

[Jetfire99]

Odds above zero if we follow VV for trying to save COH.
odds at zero and we sit on our butts.

VV? Let us know when your ready I'll take the long shot.

[dwturducken]

[derail]Do you mean, "So you're saying the odds are against us, and the situation is grim? Sounds like fun!"[/derail]

[srmalloy]

or know the first thing about running a game studio.

Well, neither does NCsoft

You're completely wrong. NCSoft has to know exactly how to run a game studio; there's no way that they could be acting so precisely diametrically opposite to the way a game studio should be run without knowing how to do it right.

[Dollhouse]

*tuna melts consumed, blades sharpened, not impressed by the forces against us*

(VV knows what I'm talking about...)

[Kaiser Tarantula]

You're completely wrong. NCSoft has to know exactly how to run a game studio; there's no way that they could be acting so precisely diametrically opposite to the way a game studio should be run without knowing how to do it right.

Do not ascribe to Bizarro-level contrariness what can better be explained by comical ineptitude.

[Annihilius]

All fields stabilized.

[Lucretia MacEvil]

I thought the obvious quote was...
"Given the choice between slim and none, I'll take slim any day."

Eagerly awaiting updates!

[derail]Do you mean, "So you're saying the odds are against us, and the situation is grim? Sounds like fun!"[/derail]

No.  My quote was from a ST:TNG episode (I don't remember which one, but I do remember that Riker said it).

[TimtheEnchanter]

No.  My quote was from a ST:TNG episode (I don't remember which one, but I do remember that Riker said it).

Technically that wasn't en episode. It was ST:Generations. And Kirk said it. :p

[MakoMako]

"Given the choice between slim and none, I'll take slim any day."

Episode was Deja Q, if I'm not mistaken.

Technically that wasn't en episode. It was ST:Generations. And Kirk said it. :p

No, that would be this quote.

"So you're saying the odds are against us, and the situation is grim? Sounds like fun!"

Star Trek Generations.


Resident Trekkie will return to lurking.

[dwturducken]

The obvious quote is...

"Certain death. Small chance of success... What are we waiting for?"

Sorry. I was going back to this, making it the Kirk quote from Generations, rather than launch into the "There's only one Return" speech from Clerks II. I'm an equal opportunity pop culture referencer.

[TimtheEnchanter]

Oh, ok - I totally misread which quote was being corrected and which one wasn't. 

/end-of-nerd-debate

[Mentalshock]

Actually, I think the most relevant Star Trek quote is from First Contact.

  "The line must be drawn Here!  This far, No farther.   I will make them Pay for what they've done."

[dwturducken]

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

[BryanSnowden]

I still like this one better -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyDbfCbQnH8
and it fits my new (pseudo-?meme) "Mabi-nogi Dick"
http://www.cohtitan.com/forum/index.php/topic,5250.msg78542.html#msg78542

See:=> http://www.mmoculture.com/2012/11/gstar-2012-mabinogi-ii-arena-developed-by-nexon-and-ncsoft/
OR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouUtJW9idFM

No, that's not my site or anything, I found the story a couple places... And actually = this looked the LEAST like someone's personal blog.

[SCyberTaz]

Standing by... Squirrel!

[The Fifth Horseman]

Do not ascribe to Bizarro-level contrariness what can better be explained by comical ineptitude.

Microsoft corollary to Hanlon's Razor:  Never attribute to stupidity what can be adequately explained by malice. 

[Rienuaa]

So, it's Monday. Where are our orders, captain?

[Rae]

http://www.cohtitan.com/forum/index.php/topic,6354.0.html