Goodbye this is just sad. Im sorry.

[Joueur Moyen]

Umm, January '00 for secure house trading is very different from being with in the same month of the cutoff date... The cutoff date is November '99 and the shard is using mostly all of the patches from that month.

Thanks, I thought I read somewhere that the cutoff date was before 11/23/99.

[Faust]

There is definitely inconsistency with the current cutoff date and the patches Joueur. There is one big patch that hit in November '99 and it was on 11/23/99. However, some of the features from that patch have been used while others have not. A good example is the housing version that came with that patch that doesn't exist here. This is why in my honest opinion we should finally make a push to go one way or the other. We should either fall back to the patch before this large one or just use it and stop there to maintain some consistency.

[DrFaustus]

or always make them give you the cash first...

[Lazarus]

I never understand why people piss and moan about getting scammed when they are 10 days old and already have half a mil. Obviously its not that hard to get gold so just spend another 10 days and get more gold and use a broker.

[miken1c3]

Acually my last name is really Nice. Michael Robert Nice but thanks for thinking im a scammer? I guess. I havent asked for anything to scam anyone...

[Pirul]

Acually my last name is really Nice. Michael Robert Nice but thanks for thinking im a scammer? I guess. I havent asked for anything to scam anyone...

Hey Mike, take it easy man, it's coming from a guy who RP's a thief. It's a game, enjoy it. So you lost 500k that you'd made in 10 days or a month, and what? F-it, they're just pixels at the end of the day. The most fun part of the game is earning those first GPs. You're fortunate you get the opportunity again!! Hell, I've been here since February and still live in a small!!

[lotus39]

Dont quit over Sociopaths.

Im two weeks new and find lots of them hang out on this shard.

Screwing someone out of 500k gives some a thrill.
They justify it by saying you should have known better.

and well maybe you should have, I am just happy Derrick gives these headcases a place to RP Sociopaths, so they arent killing pets or children in RL.

Thats right I am calling you scamming pricks out for what you are.

The fact they are pixels doesnt excuse it, your a headcase just the same.

[DrFaustus]

I wouldn't classify people who scam as sociopaths.

Two very different animals.

[Lazarus]

He just likes using that word. Used it a couple times in another thread.

[lotus39]

He just likes using that word. Used it a couple times in another thread.

Yeah another thread about griefing, it is what it is.

You can justify it all you want.

[DrFaustus]

He just likes using that word. Used it a couple times in another thread.

Yeah another thread about griefing, it is what it is.

You can justify it all you want.

Justify what? Scamming someone doesn't automatically make them a sociopath...

They just have different morals.

[lotus39]

He just likes using that word. Used it a couple times in another thread.

Yeah another thread about griefing, it is what it is.

You can justify it all you want.

Justify what? Scamming someone doesn't automatically make them a sociopath...

They just have different morals.

Well of course its over generalizing, there simply isnt enough evidence to say conclusivly if someone is or isnt.

Interesting though how many check marks you can put next to the average UO scammer, like I said Wrong is wrong, the only difference is you dont get prosecuted in UO and thats the justification.





Profile of the Sociopath




Glibness and Superficial Charm - Check


Manipulative and Cunning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims. - Check


Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right." - Check


Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely
- Check


Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way. - Check


Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises. - Check


Incapacity for Love , Unknown


Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common. - Unknown


Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them. - Check


Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others. - Unknown


Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc. - Unknown


Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.

- Check


Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts. - Unknown


Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively. - Unknown


Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily -Check

[DrFaustus]

Let me know what your word of the day is tomorrow...

[Lazarus]

Let me know what your word of the day is tomorrow...

[lotus39]

Let me know what your word of the day is tomorrow...

Oh snap, I can tell you now its going to be reprehensible.