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klakksen Sasen
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
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Posted - 2013.09.30 08:55:00 -
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Got banned from the site doing something I did not know was not allowed. No warnings just ban. Andrev and Somer are beeing full of them self and are not interested to listen.
And with CCP suporting these guys, here goes.
You have cancelled your EVE Online subscription. Your account will be suspended at the end of the current subscription period, expiring on 07 October 2013.
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RUS Comannder
Tremor Recorded Variable Enterprise Training Standards
25
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Posted - 2013.09.30 09:08:00 -
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Caliph Muhammed wrote:Pick a side people. Either you want it fair or you don't care. And standing up for a fair game when your subs support its growth is justified. Your participation in EVE creates gameplay and is just as valuable to the game as Somerblink.
More to people like me because I haven't played blink ever. Somerblink has in 3-4 years not created a shred of content for me that I've ever been able to recognize. I don't hate Somerblink. I didn't mind it before. But when it is using a very underhanded means to achieve an in game advantage and it affects me i'm going to make a case.
And for the record whenever I see something damaging to the game I've spoke out about it regardless of the consequences. If it means arguing with Goons about a bad idea, EVE Uni, the devs, other miscreants or even Somerblink I do. That's not to say i'm never mistaken, all are at times, but there isn't a childish whine or self serving bias here. And no, preventing an entity in the game from violating the rules and spirit of a sandbox is not self serving.
This was not Blink's Idea. CCP Brought it to them on the morning it was introduced. Which third party site would have turned it down? |
RUS Comannder
Tremor Recorded Variable Enterprise Training Standards
25
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Posted - 2013.09.30 09:11:00 -
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klakksen Sasen wrote:Got banned from the site doing something I did not know was not allowed. No warnings just ban. Andrev and Somer are beeing full of them self and are not interested to listen.
And with CCP suporting these guys, here goes.
You have cancelled your EVE Online subscription. Your account will be suspended at the end of the current subscription period, expiring on 07 October 2013.
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Thats OK
Pygmy Armada
1
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Posted - 2013.09.30 19:54:00 -
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The web page looks really cool and its easy to use but the server is so slow right now the blinks i start are over before I'm able to pick another ticket. The blink starts loading and when the page refreshes some 10-20 seconds later it is all over. Annoying. |
Thats OK
Pygmy Armada
1
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Posted - 2013.10.01 10:18:00 -
[2045] - Quote
Same again today. |
Somerset Mahm
Cognitive Distortion
198
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Posted - 2013.10.01 23:47:00 -
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Thats OK wrote:Same again today. I'm sorry :( this is the most frustrating part to troubleshoot because I don't experience problems (and apparently many people don't), so it's hard to track down.
Would you be able to send me a traceroute to the site from your location? You can Evemail it. SOMER Blink Microlotteries that finish in minutes! Running for over 2 years :) |
Cayell
Steamhouse Enemy Engagement Division
0
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Posted - 2013.10.02 12:36:00 -
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Somerset Mahm wrote:Thats OK wrote:Same again today. I'm sorry :( this is the most frustrating part to troubleshoot because I don't experience problems (and apparently many people don't), so it's hard to track down. Would you be able to send me a traceroute to the site from your location? You can Evemail it.
I've only ever witnessed the site get that slow when it's really busy, such as when close to a Bonk drawing or similar - or when when there's a string of promos running that have ~500 tickets each. From what I've seen though, the problem seems to be with retrieving all the images from the EVE portrait server more than with Blink itself.
It's considerably more noticeable when trying to play from a smartphone - the site loads, but takes forever to pull all those portraits down. I've given up trying to play promos on my Desire.
(On the subject of smartphones - does Blink have any plans for a mobile-optimised version of the site at all?) |
Somerset Mahm
Cognitive Distortion
198
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Posted - 2013.10.03 00:31:00 -
[2048] - Quote
I do have plans for a no-avatars version of the site that will work better on mobile. SOMER Blink Microlotteries that finish in minutes! Running for over 2 years :) |
Amanda Peewith
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2013.10.03 02:03:00 -
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Somerset Mahm wrote:I do have plans for a no-avatars version of the site that will work better on mobile.
THAT is a good idea...for people who might blink at work.
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Cayell
Steamhouse Enemy Engagement Division
0
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Posted - 2013.10.03 07:16:00 -
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That's fantastic news, thanks Somer. Looking forward to being able to 'earn' my living/bankrupt myself on the move as well as at home ;) |
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Nanatoa
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Posted - 2013.10.04 11:54:00 -
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Nanatoa wrote:Dear Somer Blink, earlier today I deposited 16 billion isk to play Blinks to get a shot a Gold Magnate - a truly unique ship with actual Legendary status - but now I have been informed that the prize has been withdrawn from the competition. I feel the new prizes, which have no history attached to them at all, are not an adequate replacement of the Gold Magnate. Can I get a refund on the 16 billion isk? I'll of course return all the accidental winnings I had while playing the Blinks for the competition points.
Last week I contacted Somerset Mahm ingame about this, I received a non-reply ("[If you win] I will arrange for you to talk to CCP Navigator directly" - which is not what I asked for at all). So far Somerset Mahm has not responded to my reply to her message. Is this the trustworthy and reliable service CCP Navigator praised? "Stay the course, we have done this many times before." - CCP Hilmar, June 2011
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Sykaotic
RED Inc.
0
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Posted - 2013.10.04 19:20:00 -
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Honestly, as a newer returning player with 4m SP....(played back in 2010 also)
This site
R O C K S
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Ewie Itonula
Die KAK gaan Spat
2
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Posted - 2013.10.05 14:17:00 -
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After the last few weeks , I see no reason why I should still support this site.
Delete my account.
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Mirina Avalhar
Strategic Fighters Association
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Posted - 2013.10.05 15:16:00 -
[2054] - Quote
http://themittani.com/news/ccp-secretly-gifted-somer-blink-ishukone-scorpions |
Matari Akiga
School of Applied Knowledge Caldari State
30
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Posted - 2013.10.05 19:42:00 -
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Somer I really enjoy using the website and I think it is a fantastic service that you offer but I would ask you please please please do not accept anything else directly from CCP, I understand why they are offering it to you and why you would accept it but this is a very dangerous path for the game and for blink to follow. CCP dont need to change everything to suit your play style.
Improvise, adapt and overcome! |
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ISD Ezwal
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
446
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Posted - 2013.10.05 21:58:00 -
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I have deleted an off topic post.
If you feel you must share information about the threads topic, the OP or the corporation the OP is a member of, please do so in your own thread and preferably in a better suited place on the forum. Posting it in this thread is regarded as being off topic. ISD Ezwal Lt. Commander Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department |
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Regina Gerze
The Trinity Conglomerate
1
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Posted - 2013.10.06 01:46:00 -
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Somerset Mahm wrote:I do have plans for a no-avatars version of the site that will work better on mobile.
You only had 199 likes so I decided to be all adorable and provide more :D
I also had over 400 or close to 400 million ISK in winnings...but kept none of it so I'm an idiot...xD |
Regina Gerze
The Trinity Conglomerate
1
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Posted - 2013.10.06 01:47:00 -
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ISD Ezwal wrote:I have deleted an off topic post.
If you feel you must share information about the threads topic, the OP or the corporation the OP is a member of, please do so in your own thread and preferably in a better suited place on the forum. Posting it in this thread is regarded as being off topic.
Thank you, editing my post now xD |
Jack Breacher
Pegusus Rising
0
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Posted - 2013.10.06 17:20:00 -
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Never understood Bonks and Minibonks :/ I dont think I can compete with that amount of tickets. |
Julia Starling
School of Applied Knowledge Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2013.10.06 18:10:00 -
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CCP Navigator wrote: It is safe to say that they can buy anything that is for sale and money is no object yet.
sorry, but what does that mean? "They are so rich, the 1-10T sponsored by CCP can't possibly hurt" or "They are so rich,that it's unthinkable that they care enough about money to steal it"
not to mention the re-introduction of limited ships, wich is nothing but spreading rare stuff to everyone because everyone likes rare stuff , is real bad joke.
As much as I love the htfu-l2p-style customer support, sometimes I'd appreciate the old fashioned professional distanced but fair customer support |
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Kool Aid Stasarik
Brave Newbies Inc. Brave Collective
0
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Posted - 2013.10.07 06:29:00 -
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woooooo!!!! |
Miss Sparrow
Mining Beez
0
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Posted - 2013.10.07 08:24:00 -
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Error: this character's account is currently disabled and its password may not be reset.
Why ??
I registered an account yesterday ad have also done some bids .. Everything worked fine this morning! Now, only a few hours later I cant even log in.. |
GrammarNazi
SOMER Blink Cognitive Development
30
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Posted - 2013.10.07 15:11:00 -
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Miss Sparrow wrote:Error: this character's account is currently disabled and its password may not be reset. Why ?? I registered an account yesterday ad have also done some bids .. Everything worked fine this morning! Now, only a few hours later I cant even log in..
Hi there, Miss Sparrow,
I've taken a look at the issue with your account, and the problem was resolved by Andrev Nox earlier today. Your account is now reactivated and ready for use.
We apologize for the inconvenience while fixing these issues. |
Jochem Cesaille
Shockwave Unlimited
0
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Posted - 2013.10.09 18:02:00 -
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Heya Blink,
Very nice website. I'm kinda curious how you determine who wins the promo? Are you using some sort of PHP math random functions? Or chribba's dice or whatever?
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Somerset Mahm
Cognitive Distortion
200
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Posted - 2013.10.09 21:06:00 -
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Hello!
We use random.org to draw random numbers. At the conclusion of each Blink, we contact random.org and request a number that we then plug into that Blink as the winner. We do not pre-download the random numbers or otherwise maintain them beforehand-- they're drawn immediately at the conclusion of the Blink so that we have no foreknowledge of the number that will be the winner. SOMER Blink Microlotteries that finish in minutes! Running for over 2 years :) |
Sophie Hunter
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2013.10.09 22:31:00 -
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Random.org you say?
I enjoy somerblink. Actually i deposited x isks and ended up with x+x/2, so i have no complaints. The site is enjoyable, the game is fun and you don't force anyone to deposit. Players play cause they want to play, and that's cool.
What's not cool is to make fools out of the players, making them believe that every raffle is honest. It's very common to see the same person win 2 or more promoblinks in a row, and many in the same day. What are the odds on that happening? Statistically impossible, if not rigged. Example1: http://i.imgur.com/jNmppHS.png Example2: http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/9484/4y8y.png
I can tell you i already played more than 500 promoblinks and have won nothing. Unlucky me.
The regular blinks also have their funny "coincidences". Sometimes there is someone who wins a lot. That someone even wins ship bonuses in every raffle and, even funnier, they also win Bonks, Minibonks and Gigabonks. Must be the luckiest guy on earth. When he leaves, another one comes wiping most of the raffles, to give place to another lucky guy or gal, and so on. Example: http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7465/b1s3.png
But i really like Somerblink. Otherwise i wouldn't have lost the time to write my experience in this fantastic game! I leave you with a printscreen that i think sums it all! God Bless... http://i.imgur.com/nWhy5pU.png
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Somerset Mahm
Cognitive Distortion
200
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Posted - 2013.10.10 01:38:00 -
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I would find it significantly less random if no one ever won twice :P SOMER Blink Microlotteries that finish in minutes! Running for over 2 years :) |
2pt
Tremor Recorded Variable Enterprise Training Standards
21
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Posted - 2013.10.10 04:30:00 -
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Sophie Hunter wrote:Random.org you say? I enjoy somerblink. Actually i deposited x isks and ended up with x+x/2, so i have no complaints. The site is enjoyable, the game is fun and you don't force anyone to deposit. Players play cause they want to play, and that's cool. What's not cool is to make fools out of the players, making them believe that every raffle is honest. It's very common to see the same person win 2 or more promoblinks in a row, and many in the same day. What are the odds on that happening? Statistically impossible, if not rigged. Example1: http://i.imgur.com/jNmppHS.pngExample2: http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/9484/4y8y.pngI can tell you i already played more than 500 promoblinks and have won nothing. Unlucky me. The regular blinks also have their funny "coincidences". Sometimes there is someone who wins a lot. That someone even wins ship bonuses in every raffle and, even funnier, they also win Bonks, Minibonks and Gigabonks. Must be the luckiest guy on earth. When he leaves, another one comes wiping most of the raffles, to give place to another lucky guy or gal, and so on. Example: http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7465/b1s3.pngBut i really like Somerblink. Otherwise i wouldn't have lost the time to write my experience in this fantastic game! I leave you with a printscreen that i think sums it all! God Bless... http://i.imgur.com/nWhy5pU.png
Don't want to be accused of quoting out of context. I'm sorry that random events don't happen the way you think they ought to. Please Visit Random.Org and see it is not just sub-fansite of Blink. Look into how they arrive at the the numbers and how they arrive on blink's site. Look at the operations for which that site provides random numbers, talk to some of them
Please don't let your skepticism and lack of information give you the mistaken right to label thousands of other people as "fools". Please seperate the events where a player can increase their odds and events from where they cannot be increased.
Gigas are notorious for being bought by the one with the most tickets, yet there are instances where players have had more than half the tickets in a giga and lost to a player with one ticket. Promos will occasionally have one player who has an incredible spurt of luck, but check that player out in 6 months or a few thousand promos from now and you'll see how things have evened out a liitte.
Blinks, Bonks, Mini-bonks, Gigas can all be influenced by the number of tickets, each of which has a fair chance of being drawn, that a player can accumulate. Anecdotal screen shots really don't stand up as evidence in statistical data. Every bank of statistical data will have at least one patch that seems to defy reality, but because there are clumps of such data in each data set, it proves that random is just that - random.
The Bonk and the minibonk are pure casino events where players with the funds or tokens gathered by having the funds to deposit, play, win or all three have advantages. Casinos are not designed to re-distribute wealth by giving everyone an equal chance. Fair does not mean equal. Fair means each ticket has the same chance and equal means each person has the same chance. If you own 12 of 16 tickets in a blink and I own one, the odds are in your favor but I am only playing because I fully believe my one ticket has just as much chance of winning as any of the other 15 tickets. Sure, I know if I always have one and someone else always has 12, they are probably going to win more often than I do and they are going to lose more often than I do. That one winning ticket left the player with 11 losing tickets meaning the player just won back more of his/her own ISK than Somer's ISK. My one ticket strategy may not be as exciting with fewer wins over a given amount of time, but it also gives me fewer losses and preserving your bankroll is a prime directive for gamblers. Show me a gambler who has lost everything and I'll show you a gambler who does not know when to stop and therefore, will always lose everything.
It serves no real purpose to get butt hurt over being out won by someone who outbuys me in the ticket sales. Some one was going to buy those other 12 tickets before the blink would be over with.
If I thought for the tiniest measurable part of a second that the out come was rigged. I would never play. I encourage you and anyone else who thinks fools are playing without knowing the game is rigged to leave and never return And Please tell me what kind of a fool would you be to play if you were convinced it was rigged. Leave us convinced 'fools" and go on your way. Jita has many opportunities for ISK vs Risk and they're are some other sites which call themselves gambling sites. Wherever you play games of chance, know your odds and be sure the games are fairly run - each ticket (not person) has a fair chance of winning.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy this game till the last day you play and quit when you no longer do enjoy it.
A Random Guy in the Crowd who used to teach stats. |
Josef Djugashvilis
Acme Mining Corporation
1419
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Posted - 2013.10.10 04:40:00 -
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SOMER Blink: proof that a fool and his isk are easily parted. This is not a signature. |
Sophie Hunter
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2013.10.10 12:28:00 -
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2pt wrote:A Random Guy in the Crowd who used to teach stats.
If you used to teach stats, you really should know that winning 2 promoblinks in a row, with 2 different numbers, in a 350 or 525 numbers pool, is virtually impossible. There is another example where someone wins a promoblink, then a Bonk, a Minibonk, Gigablink... and... is part of the Blink Blast and party event winners. Where in your statement is this random? Even if he bought many tickets, "many" is far from being "12 out of 16". We are talking about 10k, 20k, 30k in more than a million tickets. That's 1-3% winning chance. And the winners are always the same: Mr De, Kaldor Mintat, L'amour Sauvage, Ripley12, Cheiya....
But don't get me wrong. I don't have anything against Somerblink. I actually find the game quite amusing and i even ended up with a little profit. I sometimes lol when i see a noob with 1 blink played, winning 2 or 3 promoblinks in the same day, or a well known player that everyday wins a promoblink, or 2, and i mean... everyday! Don't throw at me the "random.org" excuse. That's a poor excuse to a programmer like me. I have no reason to be butthurted. I ended up with profit, did you not read? My lack of faith is about the promoblinks, bonks, minibonks, gigabonks, blasts and party event raffles, as i explained before, which is very easy to understand the mechanics. Also, tokens are offered like hot buns as an excuse for people to keep playing in the regular blinks. That's ingenious. Somerblink is very clear on the game he provides and everyone has the option to be part of it or not.
I don't expect to end somer business. I wish him the best of luck. At least i made people think about it for a while, which is fine to me.
Good luck to you too! |
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