An Editors Conversation By Pat Willis#224534

Not that long ago the normal rule of the Beat down was disabled for 30 minutes. The rule that states you can't hit your opponent more than two times in 24 hours was lifted, and people were going nuts attacking each other for that half hour. At the Galaxy Gathering offices we received a special visitor from the Craftsmen Guild. Artemis Molly stopped in get the low down from us for a change on our views of this temporary suspension of rules. The conversation was short but to the point and is in its entirety here.

Artemis Molly - Dropping the beat down rule was quite unusual. we're in talks about if it's a good idea to make that a periodic event or not. What do yo guys think about that? Did you like having that time to smash like crazy?

David McCallum  - Missed the time period, was at work. So with due respect, unless it was used in a day long period, you will get complaints from those not in US time zones. And I honestly can't see any value on being on the receiving end of somebody's desire to give a day long beating. Sorry, I really don't understand what could be gained from an event incorporating this... apologies if this all sounds very negative, but I must be entirely missing the point.

Patrick Willis - Was occupied when it hit. Personally I am so so on it. On one hand it allows farming and what not to be done faster, on the other it allows for score and leader board manipulation by users of alts inflating numbers or kills.

Ron Frye- I couldn't give a rats ass about the leader boards as they really are only a bragging right platform so that part I have no real opinion on....and as for the farming, I could do better by hitting up the circuit fights and buying and selling fury lasers so once again I really have no opinion on it one way or the other.....What I did find disturbing was the unannounced nature of a massive suspension of game rules and a modification of the games programming and mechanics....on a technical level,since this was put together and implemented in such a short period of time, and for only a temporary event, it could have had adverse effects in the form of game glitches for weeks to come..... but it didn't..... thank God..... lol.....and on a player viewpoint level, it promoted a LOT of unnecessary bickering and drama which I absolutely DETEST....so I think some additional thought should have gone into the venture.....I think that the labor involved in the event could have been better used for a more profitable and engaging project, overall.....once again however, these are all just personal opinions and impressions.....other players may have drastically different experiences involving this special event.

So what did you ladies and gents think of the idea? Sound off in the comments section make sure to leave your player ID# and we can toss you a couple niodes for your trouble.

Submitted by Pat Willis#224534