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Lt Angus
Wicked Crew
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Posted - 2008.06.11 19:22:00 -
[61]
 Originally by: Hannobaal
Edited by: Hannobaal on 11/06/2008 19:16:51
Originally by: Le Skunk
Originally by: Ecky X
Oh my.
Turn off your wallet and mail blink, and you shouldn't have any problem.
Tell that to the 862 people ive podded without the use of a bubble.
SKUNK
Battleship smartbombs ftw?
Yarr
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Swift Wind
6rasshopper Inc.
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Posted - 2008.06.11 19:28:00 -
[62]
Originally by: Jacob Mei
However unless you are in 0.0 its so easy to get away in your pod that if your podded anywhere else other than 0.0 you deserve to lose your pod and implants.
This....
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Mioelnir
KULT Production
Atrum Tempestas Foedus
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Posted - 2008.06.11 19:52:00 -
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It's just cruel to leave your fellow player there, forced to perhaps do some 20+ jumps in his pod.
If you send him back to station, he can hop into a new ship and play again faster. |
Stele Toque
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Posted - 2008.06.11 19:55:00 -
[64]
Edited by: Stele Toque on 11/06/2008 19:56:14
Originally by: Corwin Pendragon
Are there really that many people who play this game that get off on this sort of thing?
hey are you related to that ancient earth **** star Cynthia Pendragon? she was hot in a retro kind of way man.  |
ShardowRhino
Legion 0f The Damned
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Posted - 2008.06.11 19:58:00 -
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LOLZZZ @ dis thread!
WHY??? why would you ask "why?" its fun to pop pods? cause its not about the loot. Its about pushing the other player closer to the edge of getting mad as hell. Its about being a jerk. its about having a laugh at the other guy's expense. its about the possibility that he had some decent implants for his income level. its all in the hope that he forgot to update his pod and lost some SP for it.
Why podkill? Because theres no teabagging in EVE!  |
Corwin Pendragon
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Posted - 2008.06.11 19:58:00 -
[66]
Originally by: Mioelnir
It's just cruel to leave your fellow player there, forced to perhaps do some 20+ jumps in his pod.
If you send him back to station, he can hop into a new ship and play again faster.
OK, I'll buy this one. Such compassion for your fellow player!  |
Grimpak
Trinity Nova
Trinity Nova Alliance
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Posted - 2008.06.11 19:59:00 -
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Edited by: Grimpak on 11/06/2008 20:00:13
Originally by: Corwin Pendragon
I really don't understand the mentality of people who do needless pod kills. Killing a ship for the loot is one thing, but then to do a pod kill for absolutely no profit seems to me, well, just malicious. There are good reasons for pod-kills: corporate wars, revenge, etc. But why for not apparent reason? Are there really that many people who play this game that get off on this sort of thing?
Originally by: Grimpak's noob Guidebook for EVE
Rule 7 - If someone pods you, they had a reason for such thing, and make your life miserable is a good reason as any other.
...and I'm not saying this just because I like to collect the corpses from the guys I pod... just sayin'.... |
Corwin Pendragon
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Posted - 2008.06.11 20:00:00 -
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Originally by: ShardowRhino
LOLZZZ @ dis thread!
WHY??? why would you ask "why?" its fun to pop pods? cause its not about the loot. Its about pushing the other player closer to the edge of getting mad as hell. Its about being a jerk. its about having a laugh at the other guy's expense. its about the possibility that he had some decent implants for his income level. its all in the hope that he forgot to update his pod and lost some SP for it.
Why podkill? Because theres no teabagging in EVE!
LOL! Yeah, I figured this was the REAL answer, I just wanted to hear someone actually say it! |
Atomos Darksun
Infortunatus Eventus
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Posted - 2008.06.11 20:25:00 -
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because i love yelling "SQUISH!" on vent?
Originally by: Amoxin
My vent is talking to me in a devil voice...
Atomos' Guide to Forum Flaming |
coo'kaktaa
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Posted - 2008.06.11 20:45:00 -
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Because pod killing is the ultimate punishment in EVE, which is a very punishing game by design. Pod killing sets players back even further than just loosing a ship. It's inherent in human nature to destroy and humiliate what's perceived as an easy target. You don't have to play EVE to see that, EVE just allows it to occur as if it's out in the open and normal behavior.
Keep in mind - when someone attacks your ship and destroys it, they have to go a step further and make a concious decision to go for your pod. If that thought disturbs you, then maybe EVE isn't for you. |
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Grarr Dexx
Naval Protection Corp
Intrepid Crossing
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Posted - 2008.06.11 20:51:00 -
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It's a war of attrition mate, if there were implants in that head he'd be out a whole load of isk. |
Disco Flint
The Flaming Sideburn's
Blackguard Coalition
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Posted - 2008.06.11 20:56:00 -
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Originally by: Corwin Pendragon
There are good reasons for pod-kills: corporate wars, revenge, etc. But why for not apparent reason? Are there really that many people who play this game that get off on this sort of thing?
For ****s and giggles, because of a lousy bio, because of you smacking in local beforehand, because of you being a pain to catch over a few days, because the pizza man is late, because I stupidly lost a ship the same day, because I'm drunk...
or simply for no reason at all, just because there's something on my overview without a friendly tag.
No podkill is needless, a pod is as valid as a BS or whatever for a target, the potential ISK-loss is tremendous, and even when no implants are lost, a high-SP clone isn't for free either.
If you go around assuming that people who kill pods "get off" on this kind of thing, you're still no better than the people who believe that every lowsec ganker is a baby eating mutant. Srsly, this is EVE, you don't need a damn reason to do anything. It's a sandbox and if you wish to stomp the other's sand castle because he has a funny haircut, then whatever, just do it. |
Corwin Pendragon
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Posted - 2008.06.11 21:08:00 -
[73]
Hmmm, I DID say there were good (and I'll add now "game related") reasons for a podkill. And I've seen some listed I'd not thought of. And I never said everybody gets off on doing it, nor am I complaining about podkills being a part of the game. I suppose I'm trying to make a comment on human nature that there ARE people will podkill for no other reason then "it's fun", even if they get nothing more than they get some sort of rush from it. So, no whining here. (But I DO think there must be a lot a SICK people out there!  )
And even so, this has been an interesting and entertaining thread. |
Vaal Erit
Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2008.06.11 21:14:00 -
[74]
Originally by: Viqtoria
LOCK THE POD LOCK THE POD LOCK THE POD LOCK THE POD LOCK THE POD LOCK THE POD LOCK THE POD
*digitised screams*
YES!
Exactly. Because shooting pods is fun. I like fun. |
Lars Lodar
Induseng Enterprises
R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2008.06.11 21:21:00 -
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The squishy podkill sounds is probably the best sound in EVE. Even after well over 100 podkills, I still giggle every time.
Pod killing makes sense for all the reasons posted above. Also, when you're -10 like myself, there really is no reason NOT to kill them. It's just gooey frosting on the cake.
It also separates us real outlaws from the weekend pirates can't cut it living in low sec.
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Hans Roaming
Body Count Inc.
Daisho Syndicate
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Posted - 2008.06.11 21:29:00 -
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Because you can't pod people in real life!
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Allister Feind
V I R I I
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Posted - 2008.06.11 21:37:00 -
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Originally by: Saladin
Sadly, I gave this issue some thought and the only answer I can come up with is:
Killing the pod makes my sense of victory complete.
I don't normally pirate, but if I do kill someone in low sec I usually let the pod go because of the sec hit.
I promise I wont tell anyone what you do with the corpses
jake siskos favorite alt |
Mozohl
24th Imperial Crusade
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Posted - 2008.06.11 21:58:00 -
[78]
I can only speak for myself, for me, pods are a delicacy, I d take a pod kill over any other ship kill, I even think of it in the morning as I cook eggs with bacon for breakfast. |
Jaabaa Prime
Quam Singulari
Warp to Desktop
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Posted - 2008.06.11 22:03:00 -
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Take your pick:
- Get you out of local.
- Inflict ISK damage for clone.
- Inflict ISK damage for implant(s).
- To prove that you have a fast enough lock for pods, or to prove that you are too stupid to warp after being put into one.
- Any/All of above (plus a few that I can't think of right now).
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Rramar Claime
Kingdom of Kador
Kingdom of Redemption
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Posted - 2008.06.11 22:08:00 -
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The answer is very simple. By now i think everyone knows the experiment when some people were given the chance to shock with electricity other people IF they gave the wrong answer to a question. Almost everyone was up to causing pain to them if they couldnt answer and what was surprising: They were told that they are able to cause a deadly shock to them without any legal consequences if the victims gave the wrong answer and some (dont know the exact percentage but afaik most of them) were absolutely up to giving them that deadly shock and killing them. Of course they didnt know it was just an experiment
This is just how people behave, this is what we are. Humans. This is what you see and what you read in the news and just about anywhere.
Seriously, if they are given the chance to do the same ruining someone's fun in a game where not only are there no consequences but noone knows who they are, why would you think they would act differently???
Youre either too naive or should be playing wow m8 cause youre too young. No offense.
"I cherish the memories of a question my grandson asked me the other day, when he said; 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?' Grandpa said, 'No, but I served in a company of heroes." |
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Iteken Hotori
Game-Over
Insurgency
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Posted - 2008.06.11 22:34:00 -
[81]
Originally by: Le Skunk
Originally by: Ecky X
There is no reason not for a pod to ever 'splode, unless it's caught in a bubble. You can always warp out before anything can lock you.
so very, very , wrong
SKUNK
i think this dude never met a sensor boosted stiletto :) |
Larkonis Trassler
Neo Spartans
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Posted - 2008.06.11 22:47:00 -
[82]
Edited by: Larkonis Trassler on 11/06/2008 22:48:49
Pod ransoms tend to make a nice little turnover.
Bounties are good too if you can get them, but these people generally know how to get their pods away.
Removes someone from local so they cannot smack/spy.
Squish sounds are nice.
*EDIT* Also +5 to smack from enemy who has just died
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Mankirks Wife
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Posted - 2008.06.11 23:09:00 -
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Why pod? Because you can ... I always thought that was reason enough, anyway. |
ghosttr
Explora Empire
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.06.11 23:10:00 -
[84]
Originally by: Corwin Pendragon
I really don't understand the mentality of people who do needless pod kills. Killing a ship for the loot is one thing, but then to do a pod kill for absolutely no profit seems to me, well, just malicious. There are good reasons for pod-kills: corporate wars, revenge, etc. But why for not apparent reason? Are there really that many people who play this game that get off on this sort of thing?
Because I like the 'squish' noise they make when you pop them
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Redpants
Dark Star LTD
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Posted - 2008.06.11 23:20:00 -
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Because everytime I pop a pod, God kills a kitten.
And podding is the only chance beyond my opponent already losing their ship that might make them cry. |
Stakhanov
Metafarmers
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Posted - 2008.06.12 02:34:00 -
[86]
Originally by: Rramar Claime
stuff
Poor example. In that experiment , most subjects were feeling really uncomfortable , guilt slowly adding up in their conscience. Some had enough integrity to stop early , but very few enjoyed seeing the actor victim's suffering , or were indifferent to it.
In Eve , my smile is in direct proportion with my victim's anger. We're talking about hundreds of players who acknowledge their sadistic style as the main reason they're playing the game , myself included. Totally different things , apathy and weakness has nothing to do with gratuitous cruelty.
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Daryn Losal
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Posted - 2008.06.12 02:55:00 -
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I actually run around trying to get pod killed in unfitted frigates sometime so I can instajump across half the galaxy back to my clone (saves me about an hour or so). When I tell PKers this they get so mad that it takes the fun out of whatever satisfaction they were going to get and they leave me alone in my pod
LOL |
Chainsaw Plankton
IDLE GUNS
IDLE EMPIRE
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Posted - 2008.06.12 03:36:00 -
[88]
Originally by: Mankirks Wife
Why pod? Because you can ... I always thought that was reason enough, anyway.
damn right I can! |
Apoctasy
The Python Cartel
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Posted - 2008.06.12 05:03:00 -
[89]
Originally by: Winterblink
Originally by: Corwin Pendragon
I really don't understand the mentality of people who do needless pod kills. Killing a ship for the loot is one thing, but then to do a pod kill for absolutely no profit seems to me, well, just malicious. There are good reasons for pod-kills: corporate wars, revenge, etc. But why for not apparent reason? Are there really that many people who play this game that get off on this sort of thing?
For this very reason ^^^^^ :)
Yup. Nothing beats angry carebear tears.
BTW, first of many carebear FW death whine threads. |
Leora Nomen
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Posted - 2008.06.12 05:25:00 -
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- Feeling good about yourself that you could catch a pod. Some pilot feel proud about catching what isn't very easy to catch and does require some quick reflexes. In many games players would take pride in having fast reflexes to win the game or pwn someone else and podding is no different.
- In wars, high sec racketeering, general conflict it is to inflict financial damage on on your targets and also take away some of the game time. They end up in their medical station and now have to fly and get new implants in addition to getting a new ship.
- During ransoms if you refuse to pay of course you get podded for obvious reasons.
- To get them out of our immediate area so that they cannot spy on you or ruin your gate camps.
- And last but not least griefing, although great majority of podding that goes on happens for the above reasons so you cannot automatically label someone who podded you a griefer.
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