Guess The Result Contest

[Pudgy Pumpkin]

Since we all know that tam and Grimly Fiendish have already agreed upon a number of Garter Pistols so that they tie for the top spot (I guess h is on vacation or something), let's see who can guess the final number at which they will tie for first place.

I guess 403.

Congrats to both of them for once again playing Gree and walking away with a superweapon.

[out of names]

I guesz 480

[Butt Futter]

Hi Pudgy!

They probably agreed to lose their virginity to each other.

[Pudgy Pumpkin]

No side bets BF, you have to pick a number.

[Butt Futter]

Hmmm..I'll go with 469

[SaltineSam]

Since we all know that tam and Grimly Fiendish have already agreed upon a number of Garter Pistols so that they tie for the top spot (I guess h is on vacation or something), let's see who can guess the final number at which they will tie for first place.

I guess 403.

Congrats to both of them for once again playing Gree and walking away with a superweapon.l


I'm picking 450 on the dot! I also predicting the player constantly changing his name, will have Tam or HB in next name change! Anybody have an exact count on how many different names he had so far? 15,20? Who is that anyways? At first was comical, but now it seems like he has some deep rooted issues!

[Tommy Two Toes]

Congrats to both of them for once again playing Gree and walking away with a superweapon.

403 pistols means roughly 1200 bags opened.

1200 bags X (15/reset + 20/open) = 42000 gold

42000 gold is approximately $2,800 USD (before discounts)

It costs Gree pretty close to $0 to create pixels, so handing out two prizes will cost $0 X 2 = $0.

So Gree will net $5600 just from these two players in a 4 day event.

Wow, Gree. You got played!


PS...nevermind the money....1200 case opens and resets?

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003451805/584455125_20322722_answer_1_xlarge.png

[Idiosyncrasy]

403 pistols means roughly 1200 bags opened.

1200 bags X (15/reset + 20/open) = 42000 gold

42000 gold is approximately $2,800 USD (before discounts)

It costs Gree pretty close to $0 to create pixels, so handing out two prizes will cost $0 X 2 = $0.

So Gree will net $5600 just from these two players in a 4 day event.

Wow, Gree. You got played!


PS...nevermind the money....1200 case opens and resets?

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003451805/584455125_20322722_answer_1_xlarge.png

I'm not sure whose financial statements you have been reviewing, but Gree definitely had a COGS. Common sense tells us that there are server costs, their building, selling expenses, employee salaries, etc. Even for these particular pixels, they had to pay their production artist. Who knows, they might still be at a net negative depending on how they do their accounting, though I doubt jt. I get your point, but it's bad form to use numbers that are inaccurate.

I'll guess 433.

[Pudgy Pumpkin]

Gree designs these leaderboard events to reward the biggest spender, when the top two players decide on a stopping point and purposely tie (with both getting the main prize) they essentially remove the auction element for the top prize. That said, I agree with TTT that Gree may make sufficient money from the top two pulling far enough ahead of everyone else that Gree just doesn't care if the top two coordinate to win the top prize.

[sister morphine]

Just looked and was amazed to see baltazar (sp?) has jumped 75 pistols since I last checked two or three hours ago. Three way tie anybody?

[lucky83]

Just looked and was amazed to see baltazar (sp?) has jumped 75 pistols since I last checked two or three hours ago. Three way tie anybody?

You lost me on three way....

Jokes aside, it sure wouldn't surprise me. But then again, it's not against the rules.

[Butt Futter]

All 3 are FC.........heres my shocked face :confused:

[Pudgy Pumpkin]

Just looked and was amazed to see baltazar (sp?) has jumped 75 pistols since I last checked two or three hours ago. Three way tie anybody?

I'm not sure why they wouldn't, the prize is certainly worth it. At least maybe if three fight clubbers each land the top prize, maybe Gree will actually admit that three members of the same syndicate with full access to chat software would not end on the same number by accident.

[nytelock]

416 for sure.

[Jacko]

I m guessing 391. Why not we set a figure 4 top 50 & top 250 as well? 😄

[Dipstik]

the prize is certainly worth it.

How do you figure? The stats are on par with a top 25 syndicate event prize, and the modifier is pretty much worthless. Not bad, of course, but I can't see how this prize is even a blip on the radar of someone spending that much gold.

[Swedevil]

451...
And I said last time that this would happen and was called out by 4 people that said it would be impossible. How you like dem apples?

[Tommy Two Toes]

How you like dem apples?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C4KE3jSVopQ/TpswQLNboJI/AAAAAAAAJ4g/vILEl4q8rI8/s1600/apples.jpg

[Pudgy Pumpkin]

How do you figure? The stats are on par with a top 25 syndicate event prize, and the modifier is pretty much worthless. Not bad, of course, but I can't see how this prize is even a blip on the radar of someone spending that much gold.

That's true. I wasn't thinking like a player with a seven figure attack, but then again, I guess there isn't much out there that can increase their attack score, so maybe they justify it that way.

[the_dude]

888 is a good number

[Deadwater]

Why doesn't everyone agree on getting 20. Then everyone gets the top prize, everyone gets the top 25 prize and everyone gets the top 250 prize

[the_dude]

Because if everyone got it what would be the point. Getting exclusive prises gives you an advantage over the competition.

[sister morphine]

Because if everyone got it what would be the point. Getting exclusive prises gives you an advantage over the competition.
The point (does it really need explaining) would be to give one in the eye to those trying every trick in the book to empty players' bank accounts :rolleyes:

[tam...]

Since we all know that tam and Grimly Fiendish have already agreed upon a number of Garter Pistols so that they tie for the top spot (I guess h is on vacation or something), let's see who can guess the final number at which they will tie for first place.

I guess 403.

Congrats to both of them for once again playing Gree and walking away with a superweapon.

Can I play too
366

[tam...]

I don't like that number how about 370.

[tam...]

403 pistols means roughly 1200 bags opened.

1200 bags X (15/reset + 20/open) = 42000 gold

42000 gold is approximately $2,800 USD (before discounts)

It costs Gree pretty close to $0 to create pixels, so handing out two prizes will cost $0 X 2 = $0.

So Gree will net $5600 just from these two players in a 4 day event.

Wow, Gree. You got played!


PS...nevermind the money....1200 case opens and resets?

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003451805/584455125_20322722_answer_1_xlarge.png

1 box in 3 has the pistol in it, I am surprised that everyone hasn't got higher scores

[tam...]

Don't forget to add in the cost for all the other contenders

[BOS]

I don't like that number how about 370.Awesome!! That gives me time to catch up 😂

[BigMoney]

1 box in 3 has the pistol in it, I am surprised that everyone hasn't got higher scores

Wait, really? They improved the open rates for gold opens? Everyone still on their way to 20 has been *****ing nonstop about the decreased open rates.

[tam...]

l


I'm picking 450 on the dot! I also predicting the player constantly changing his name, will have Tam or HB in next name change! Anybody have an exact count on how many different names he had so far? 15,20? Who is that anyways? At first was comical, but now it seems like he has some deep rooted issues!

It's an Indian, rockstar and it's been 7 name changes so far 50 gold a name change that's bonus gold spending for gree

[Deadwater]

Because if everyone got it what would be the point. Getting exclusive prises gives you an advantage over the competition.

If everyone agreed to only 20 it would save a ton of gold, it would give only those that can get to 20 the prize. Remember there are a ton of free players who won't even make it to 15. This is a pointless competition when gree has openly said that if there is a tie everyone involved in the tie gets the prize..

[tam...]

Awesome!! That gives me time to catch up 😂

Hi BOS, well with a pistol supposedly in every 3rd box. It's worth it.

[the_dude]

The point (does it really need explaining) would be to give one in the eye to those trying every trick in the book to empty players' bank accounts :rolleyes:

Thats a whole different arguement. Good luck getting everyone on the same page though. I admit I'd like to see it happen. That would be the end of ties though.

[tam...]

403 pistols means roughly 1200 bags opened.

1200 bags X (15/reset + 20/open) = 42000 gold

42000 gold is approximately $2,800 USD (before discounts)

It costs Gree pretty close to $0 to create pixels, so handing out two prizes will cost $0 X 2 = $0.

So Gree will net $5600 just from these two players in a 4 day event.

Wow, Gree. You got played!


PS...nevermind the money....1200 case opens and resets?

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003451805/584455125_20322722_answer_1_xlarge.png

I don't agree with your maths, but what do I know........but as long as others do, so they spend their gold expecting to get that fantastic drop rate maybe they can blame you for giving them false expectations

[HenryVIII]

"Bout Tree Fiddy"

^^
What he said

[Electrify]

im gona say 476

[tam...]

I really want the number 666. Because the devil is in the details

[CrimeFan]

^^
What he said

That was tricky. You had me chasing my tail around trying to figure out who was quoting whom.

[SaltineSam]

It's an Indian, rockstar and it's been 7 name changes so far 50 gold a name change that's bonus gold spending for gree

Thanks for explaining. I've noticed he's dropped way down on leaderboard. It would be funny if he winds up missing top25 by a few pistols! Then all that gold spent on name changes would really make us laugh!


I really want the number 666. Because the devil is in the details

Hey, wait a minute! Your in 1st! Wouldn't that be like a lottery official playing the lottery! Against the rules! Oh, I see, no prize for guessing correct number, ok, your in!

[HenryVIII]

ok, your in!

*you're in*

But I guess it's better than urine.

[bald zeemer]

Thanks for explaining. I've noticed he's dropped way down on leaderboard. It would be funny if he winds up missing top25 by a few pistols! Then all that gold spent on name changes would really make up

A lot of bad players look for glory on day 1. All this talk of "auctions" makes people think its easy. It's no surpride the 3 left in the race are all previous winners. It's not easy. It takes a lot of gold, sure, bit gold is not enough.

[Tommy Two Toes]

I don't agree with your maths, but what do I know........but as long as others do, so they spend their gold expecting to get that fantastic drop rate maybe they can blame you for giving them false expectations

I was suggesting the contrary, but if players miss my point, and blame me for making them spend more gold, perhaps they will conclude I'm a de facto Gree employee? Does that make me eligible for Fight Club membership?

Sincerely,
Tyler Durden

[bald zeemer]

Yes, I believe you get a free VP position. And +1.4m stats but you have to give uP your customer support privileges.

[BigMoney]

Hey bald zeemer. I was just wondering your thoughts on if the rates of success for gold opens has changed at all. I'm not chasing the leaderboard this event and haven't done any gold opens myself but a lot of people seem to think it has gotten easier?

[Butt Futter]

A lot of bad players look for glory on day 1. All this talk of "auctions" makes people think its easy. It's no surpride the 3 left in the race are all previous winners. It's not easy. It takes a lot of gold, sure, bit gold is not enough.

Calling someone a bad player when you and 3 other FC members are colluding to get the same price. Congrats on the irony.

[BigMoney]

Calling someone a bad player when you and 3 other FC members are colluding to get the same price. Congrats on the irony.

That's n... what? I don't think "irony" is the word you're looking for.

[Butt Futter]

Yes, that is the word. Maybe you don't understand what it means.

[BigMoney]

The word you were probably looking for is "hypocritical" or something. That's not ironic in the slightest.

Edit: just for questioning my vocabulary:

Merriam-Webster defines irony as:

1: a pretense of ignorance and of willingness to learn from another assumed in order to make the other’s false conceptions conspicuous by adroit questioning —called also Socratic irony

2: a) the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
b) a usually humorous or sardonic literary style or form characterized by irony
c) an ironic expression or utterance

3: a) : incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result; an event or result marked by such incongruity
b) incongruity between a situation developed in a drama and the accompanying words or actions that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play —called also dramatic irony, tragic irony


Synonyms
1, 2. Irony, sarcasm, satire indicate mockery of something or someone. The essential feature of irony is the indirect presentation of a contradiction between an action or expression and the context in which it occurs. In the figure of speech, emphasis is placed on the opposition between the literal and intended meaning of a statement; one thing is said and its opposite implied, as in the comment, “Beautiful weather, isn't it?” made when it is raining or nasty. Ironic literature exploits, in addition to the rhetorical figure, such devices as character development, situation, and plot to stress the paradoxical nature of reality or the contrast between an ideal and actual condition, set of circumstances, etc., frequently in such a way as to stress the absurdity present in the contradiction between substance and form. Irony differs from sarcasm in greater subtlety and wit.

[Butt Futter]

I repeat. I used it correctly.

[ss30]

Every one should agree to get 1 case opened and then stop so we all get the top prize :)

[SaltineSam]

Hey bald zeemer. I was just wondering your thoughts on if the rates of success for gold opens has changed at all. I'm not chasing the leaderboard this event and haven't done any gold opens myself but a lot of people seem to think it has gotten easier?

I'm not top25, but I have 62 pistols, and will get top250. I think the odds of getting pistol have gotten worse. I might get one on 2nd or 3rd try, but then I go 12 in a row without one. This event has cost more than any other recent 20case event.

[bald zeemer]

Hey bald zeemer. I was just wondering your thoughts on if the rates of success for gold opens has changed at all. I'm not chasing the leaderboard this event and haven't done any gold opens myself but a lot of people seem to think it has gotten easier?

It seems to me that the open rate is (technically) the same, but that there may have been an alteration to how the randomness is generated.

Butt: I was more referring to people who have insanely juvenile mentalities when they're well and truly old enough to have developed basic social skills. And the hilarity that those sorts of people spend phenomenal amounts of gold but still can't manage to win anything at all.

Or from previous events, people who get game resets instead of the ban they deserve, and then blow all their gold chasing number 1, only to run out of steam after the first day.

In the end leaderboard events are a great way to part bad players with deep pockets from large amounts of gold for no reward, and we should all be thankful.

[Butt Futter]

BZ, I know you were. I was just jerking your chain. Gald to see you're back from your work function.

[bald zeemer]

Cheers mate, but it's Temporary, I'll be absent more than present for the next few months. I'm just glad the LTB was open for so long this time.

[Poor D]

Can I play too
366

well played sir... I salute your wit...lol

[Poor D]

Every one should agree to get 1 case opened and then stop so we all get the top prize :)

I would get 2 at the last possible moment.

[Tommy Two Toes]

I would get 2 at the last possible moment.

I'd get ten. If someone approached me to collude for top prize, I'd definitely screw them at the last minute.

Why? Because when I play a game, I play to win, not tie.

Playing to tie is for people with no competitive spirit, and parents of children who need help with their self-esteem.

[kerching]

If someone approached me to collude for top prize, I'd definitely screw them at the last minute.


You'd lose out in the long run. If you had one rival who spends a similar amount of gold as you, you'd imagine that you would each win the top prize 50% of the time. So why not both win it every time and save yourself gold in the long term? No player has so 'dominated' this game in the sense of winning every single top prize for a sustained period. It's a split, dependent on who happens to spend more gold and who gets lucky in each event. It's therefore sensible to remove the chance element and come to a rough approximation.

Plus everyone would think you were a back-stabbing g*t and you'd lose your friends. But that's assuming you actually had any in the first place...

:P I jest

[Tommy Two Toes]

Plus everyone would think you were a back-stabbing g*t and you'd lose your friends. But that's assuming you actually had any in the first place...
:P I jest

Fair assessment. But most of my friends are pretty competitive too.

I think they'd at least understand the move, if they didn't admire it.

[alex6789]

The point (does it really need explaining) would be to give one in the eye to those trying every trick in the book to empty players' bank accounts :rolleyes:
Amen Sis! (poking finger in the eye)

[Angel6ix6ix6]

Yeah for buying a virtual car with real money! Doh!

[dr007]

I don't see any reason why a 3-way or 20-way tie would matter to Gree!:cool:

[ballzini]

i thought the person with the higher level has the tie breaker. So if two people have 450 garter pistols, then the person who is a higher level gets the prize. Am i wrong? Or are both these guys level 250?

[BigMoney]

i thought the person with the higher level has the tie breaker. So if two people have 450 garter pistols, then the person who is a higher level gets the prize. Am i wrong? Or are both these guys level 250?

In the last event, when the top 2 tied for first, they were both level 250. Though I believe GREE said it was their policy to award the prizes to both in the event of a tie, but one remarked that they would deal with it in the future if it became an issue.

Edit:


If it becomes a problem we'll find a tie breaker or something, but this is the only time anyone has tied for the #1 spot. We almost always have a lot of people in the 250 spot and it's always been our policy to award the prize to them.


EDIT : See CJ's post. We're going to follow the same protocol as for Modern War.


There are no tiebreaker rules. If people tie for the number that would get a prize, both those people get a prize. This has happened a couple of times over in Modern War. EDIT: It's been awhile, though, and A&F was correct that it has never happened in Crime City before (first time for everything, though).

[sister morphine]

Since we all know that tam and Grimly Fiendish have already agreed upon a number of Garter Pistols so that they tie for the top spot (I guess h is on vacation or something), let's see who can guess the final number at which they will tie for first place.

I guess 403.

Congrats to both of them for once again playing Gree and walking away with a superweapon.
You lose. balthazar is currently 404, tam 403 and GF trailing with 394. All more money than sense seeing as fourth place is 188 behind third

[Sandukan]

404

Cool game.
What do we win?

[(CCK) Cam]

Bald zeemer wins. Congrats.

[Pudgy Pumpkin]

You lose. balthazar is currently 404, tam 403 and GF trailing with 394. All more money than sense seeing as fourth place is 188 behind third

Oh bummer, did they all need to taunt me by agreeing to stop on 404 when I guessed 403? Actually, I think that's really funny. They might want to agree to stop on 304 next time and save some cash.

1 balthazar 404
2 tam 404
3 Grimly Fiendish 404

[Pudgy Pumpkin]

Oh bummer, did they all need to taunt me by agreeing to stop on 404 when I guessed 403? Actually, I think that's really funny. They might want to agree to stop on 304 next time and save some cash.

1 balthazar 404
2 tam 404
3 Grimly Fiendish 404

Wow, I didn't even see that three different Durdens are already over 400 on the new event and prepared to once again agree on a stopping point to each get the main prize. I guess the 200 cushion between them and fourth place is the bribe Gree needs to allow them keep doing this.

[Auxilium]

The solution is so simple. The person who get's the highest amount of items the first, wins.

[sister morphine]

The solution is so simple. The person who get's the highest amount of items the first, wins.
True. Poetic justice would be to disqualify anybody taking part in a fix though

[Butt Futter]

True. Poetic justice would be to disqualify anybody taking part in a fix though

Doesn't matter since Gree makes it so easy for players to stop spending money.