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I don't recall ever reading about this syndrome or seeing a patient with it. The picture of the patient in the January 2008 (first reference) case presentation caught my eye. I was drawn in and wanted to know more about trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS). I thought I would share it with you.
It seems that TTS was first described by Wallenberg in 1901. It was described as an uncommon clinical entity in which cutaneous trophic ulceration develops within trigeminal dermatomes. The trigeminal nerve (CN V) is primarily a sensory nerve and is responsible for sensation in the face.
TTS is a rare consequence of damage to the trigeminal nerve itself or its central sensory connection. The average period from the time of trigeminal nerve injury to the onset of the ulcer varies from several weeks to many years. Patients complain of picking, rubbing, or scratching sensations in the affected areas. These sensations are attributed to hypoesthesia, paraesthesia, or pain following the nerve damage. Conditions that can affect the trigeminal nerve include brainstem cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, tabes, syringomyelia, and postencephalopathic parkinsonism. It can also occur following surgical management of trigeminal neuralgia.
The diagnosis is clinical. It is suggested when loss of sensation occurs in association with unilateral facial ulceration, especially the nasal ala. Patients tend to complain of paresthesias and painless traumatization.
The differential diagnosis includes basal cell carcinoma, infectious diseases (tertiary syphilis, recurrent herpes simplex, leishmaniasis, cutaneous tuberculosis, or leprosy) or systemic disease (Wegener granulomatosis, Horton disease). Similar lesions may occur with factitial ulcers, but the psychiatric context is different.
The characteristic lesion is a painless, sickle-shaped lesion involving the nasal ala. The margins are free. The ulcer base has scant crust. Other areas that may be included with these ulcers include the frontal scalp, ear, cheek, temple, and cornea. Once the ulcers appear, they are very persistent. Neurological examination will reveal decreased sensation of pain and thermal perception over the trigeminal area (very important for making the diagnosis).
Management of trigeminal trophic syndrome is often difficult. Application of occlusive dressings can reduce trauma of the affected area. Hydrocolloid dressings help the ulcers heal. Treatment regimens involving amitriptyline and diazepam in addition to chlorpromazine and pimozide have met with some success. Carbamazepine is an effective therapy in trigeminal neuralgia and atypical facial pain because these agents may influence both the paresthesias and behavioral factors in this syndrome.
Surgical repair is usually unsuccessful. Surgical repair may be worthwhile, however, if tissue with functional innervation and its own blood supply is used.
Didn't share the picture from the first reference (the one that caught my attention). In it, the entire ala of the nose and more was missing. It is similar to the one that can be found here (be cautioned -- it's graphic).
This is not a joke post. I love jokes, but am not good at telling them. I say this as it is April Fool's Day! There are others who are good at pulling off good jokes -- check here and here.
Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management Difficulties; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(1):1e-3e, January 2008; Bhatti, Ahmad F. F.R.C.S.I., A.F.R.C.S.I.; Soggiu, Daniela M.D.; Orlando, Antonio F.R.C.S., Dip.E.B.O.P.R.A.S.
Skin Ulceration in Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome: Report of a Lesion Occurring 22 Years Later; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 116(6):1814-1815, November 2005; Yiacoumettis, Andreas M.D., Ph.D.; Vlachos, Spiros M.D., Ph.D.
Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome: A Report of Two Cases with Review of Literature; Dermatology Online Journal 9(5):26; A Elloumi-Jellouli, S Ben Ammar, S Fenniche, M Zghal, H Marrak, and I Mokhtar
Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome; Mayo Clin Proc 1997; 72:543-545; Charles H Dicken MD


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Five of Emery County's finest (junior high students) came to the Sheriff's Office to lend their crime solving talents to the department. Det. Sgt. Robert Blackburn opened the CSI Camp with some instructional videos and explanations of how to enter and process a crime scene.
Tyler Dasch, Tyler Tucker, Sabrina Bloomer, Jaiden Huntington and Kalin Reynolds listened and learned the newest techniques of crime scene investigation. The campers learned the steps to process a crime scene, how to mark the evidence properly, how to make castings of footprints around the scene, how to dust for fingerprints, and how to close off the scene to anyone else who may be in the area.
Following the instructional portion, the students were taken outside on the grounds of the Sheriff's Office to a mock crime scene. Det. John Barnett and Sgt. Norm Vuksinick helped the CSI campers make the plaster casts and lift fingerprints to begin the investigation into the scene.
After solving the crime, the campers were treated to a pizza lunch to conclude CSI Emery County.

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Munster made it two from two on Friday with a 23-12 RaboDirect PRO12 win over Glasgow at Firhill Stadium.
Munster made it two from two on Friday with a 23-12 RaboDirect PRO12 win over Glasgow at Firhill Stadium.
The victory for Munster sees them set a new tournament record with a twelfth successive win, surpassing Leinster's previous mark set in 2001-2002.
Ian Keatley kicked 13 points in a man-of-the-match performance.
Warriors coach Sean Lineen made four changes to his side. Ryan Grant replaced the injured Jon Welsh at loose-head prop.
Second-row Nick Campbell had his first start for the club, with Captain Rob Harley moving to the blindside flank. In the backs, Henry Pyrgos and Federico Aramburu were selected for the fixture.
The visiting Munster side also made four changes from the win over the Dragons with their entire front row changed.Wian du Preez, Damien Varley and John Hayes took over from Marcus Horan, Stephen Archer and injured Mike Sherry. The sole backline change saw Simon Zebo slot into the left wing berth at the expense of Denis Hurley who picked up a slight hamstring strain last weekend.
Munster were first on the scoreboard as the home side were penalised at the scrum. Ian Keatley converted the penalty after 9 minutes play. Munster were then pulled up by referee Dudley Phillips for crossing with Duncan Weir levelling the score at 3-3.
An encouraging start by Glasgow saw a fantastic run by Rob Dewey resulting in Niall Ronan being sin-binned for hands in the ruck. Weir converted the sustained pressure to make it 6-3.
The Munster forwards then began to turn the screw with some powerful mauling. Chris Fusaro was sin-binned for pulling down an imperiously looking maul. Keatley made it 6-6 with the successful penalty kick.
Towards the end of the first half Munster took the lead with Keatley knocking over a penalty making it 9-6. A Danny Barnes break in the mid-field saw Lifiemi Mafi stopped just short illegally.
Niall Ronan went from villain to hero with sharp thinking leading to a try from a quick tap for the flanker. Keatley kicked the conversion to make the half-time score 16-6.
Munster started the second half with real energy and enthusiasm. A strong run and superb off-load from Mafi resulted in a try to Simon Zebo.
Keatley converted the try to make the score 23-6 to Munster. Ill-discipline and smart tactics from the Warriors resulted in two successful penalties from Weir to give the Glasgow side a glimmer of hope at 23-12.
The rest of the game saw the scrum area become a mess with both sides being regularly penalised. Second-row Billy Holland became the second Irishman to be yellow-carded, after he was penalised for a ruck infringement.
The Munster defence stood firm, as the Warriors threw wave after wave of attack at the visitors.
The scorers:
For Glasgow:
Pens:Weir 4
For Munster:
Tries: Ronan, Zebo
Cons: Keatley 2
Pens: Keatley 3
Yellow card: Ronan (Munster – 15th min); Fusaro (Glasgow – 20th min); Holland (Munster – 66th min)
Glasgow Warriors: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Federico Aramburu, 13 Rob Dewey, 12 Troy Nathan, 11 Colin Shaw, 10 Duncan Weir, 9 Henry Pyrgos,8 Ryan Wilson, 7 Chris Fusaro, 6 Rob Harley (c), 5 Nick Campbell, 4 Tom Ryder, 3 Mike Cusack, 2 Pat MacArthur, 1 Ryan Grant.
Replacements: 16 Finlay Gillies, 17 Ed Kalman, 18 Gordon Reid, 19 James Eddie, 20 Rory Pitman, 21 Colin Gregor, 22 Scott Wight, 23 Peter Horne.
Munster: Munster: 15 Johne Murphy, 14 Doug Howlett, 13 Danny Barnes, 12 Lifiemi Mafi, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Ian Keatley, 9 Peter Stringer, 8 James Coughlan, 7 Niall Ronan, 6 Peter O'Mahony (capt), 5 Mick O'Driscoll, 4 Billy Holland, 3 Wian Du Preez, 2 Damien Varley, 1 John Hayes
Replacements: 16 Denis Fogarty, 17 Marcus Horan, 18 Stephen Archer, 19 Dave Foley, 20 Tommy O'Donnell, 21 Duncan Williams, 22 Scott Deasy, 23 Tom Gleason.
Venue: Firhill Stadium, Glasgow
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
The Emery Spartans traveled to Cedar City and came home frustrated with their second loss of the young football season. Despite making team improvements, the Spartans lost 27-20 to the Canyon View Falcons last Friday night.
Talking with assistant coach Matt Justice, he said, "We are a little frustrated right now because we are a better team than our record would indicate."
The Spartans made improvements on the field as they decreased their turnovers and increased their passing attack. Emery had just two turnovers in the game, a fumble and an interception. Quarterback Joey Bernard also connected on eight of his first 11 passing attempts for 130 yards and a touchdown to Trevor Thompson.
The Spartans did not have an answer though for Canyon View's ace running back Weston Lambeth. Lambeth ran the ball 10 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns. He scored on the Falcons first play in the game, a 63-yard run up the middle. He also scored on the Falcons first play of the second half, another run up the middle but this time for 69 yards.
The Spartans moved sophomore Davey Justice to tailback to take advantage of his running ability. Justice ran the ball 11 times for 60 yards and a touchdown. Spencer Cook ran the ball 19 times for 87 yards and a touchdown and Bernard ran the ball 12 times for 56 yards.
Justice's td was a 25-yard run up the middle and Cook's td was a 2- yard run. Thompson's touchdown was 69- yard completion.
The Spartans finished the game with 202 yards on the ground and 142 yards through the air for a total of 344 yards.
The Spartans had opportunities to win this game as they marched down the field late in the game but turned the ball over on downs. Canyon View fumbled on their next possession and the Spartans could not pick up a first down.
Emery will be at home this Friday night hosting the Ogden Tigers, a 42-0 loser to Roy High, a 5-A school.


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Profit from Russian decline
The main ante-post season market is always the year-end world number one but time and again it fails to offer much value.
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That's particularly been the case in the men's game in recent years with the 'big four' dominating proceedings.
Current number one Novak Djokovic starts this season as the odds-on favourite, which looks about right, although doubtless Andy Murray will have his backers at 3/1 following his maiden Grand Slam success at the US Open.
- 7pts Russian players to win fewer than 2.5 ATP titles at 4/5 (BetVictor) - there's a real dearth of talent in Russia right now.
- 5pts Martin Klizan to finish ranked higher than Jerzy Janowicz at evens (Stan James) - Klizan a much move proven performer; Janowicz could easily slip back.
- 4pts Kei Nishikori to finish in the top 20 at 4/6 (sportingbet) - Made top 20 in 2012 despite spell out injured; should go higher.
- 1pt Marin Cilic to finish in the top eight at 6/1 (Sky Bet) - Solid 2012, has real weapons and worth a punt at the price.
- 1pt Richard Gasquet to finish as the top-ranked Frenchman at 9/2 (sportingbet) - A big price given fav Tsonga went backwards in 2012.
The theory 'if he wins one, he'll win more' has plenty of merit given the standard Murray played at during much of 2012. However, the quality of opposition remains high, so Murray still has plenty to prove in order to become world number one. Greater consistency at Masters 1000 events will certainly be needed.
Roger Federer, number one until the final week of last season after something of a renaissance, looks a little big at 14/1 given the level he produced in 2012, but then he has reduced his schedule - he's only due to play seven of the nine Masters events, immediately meaning he's playing for 2,000 fewer points than his rivals, and has also cut Doha from his calendar. That handicap can be overcome but it will take plenty of doing.
However, right now Federer looks a better bet than Rafael Nadal, who is a shorter price (8/1) despite having not played for six months.
Nadal, who has already written off his title chances at the Australian Open, really struggled to compete with the best after his last significant spell out with knee trouble (three months in 2009) and I wouldn't expect him to be back to his best until the claycourt season - if indeed he does manage to rediscover his top form. Opposing Nadal in the early months looks the way to go, not backing him for number-one honours.
Essentially, betting in this market doesn't look a great idea. Instead I suggest you invest in some of the many specials knocking around as they would appear to offer much better value.
Having trawled through the markets, here are my best bets for the 2013 ATP season:
Titles by country
I'm going to focus on Russia in this market for one of the former superpowers of world tennis is very much in decline - as you'll see from the fact that they have been drawn against Great Britain in this year's Davis Cup. A look at the current rankings shows just two Russians in the top 75 and this duo, Mikhail Youzhny and Nikolay Davydenko, look the only players likely to be collecting trophies for the national tally in 2013. Both are now into their 30s and past their best. Youzhny won one title (Russia's only one) in 2012 and has only ever collected more than one in a single season once in his career. Davydenko has just one title to his name since January 2010. There's no rising Russian star set to surge up the rankings this season so going under 2.5 in the market looks a sound play.
Season-long ranking match bets
I like Martin Klizan up against Jerzy Janowicz here. Klizan is the outsider but he's the player with more experience and, crucially, has proved he is capable of winning matches over the course of months, not weeks. Janowicz sprang to attention with his shock run to the final of the Paris Masters in November. That week alone was responsible for him finishing above Klizan in the season-ending rankings (26 v 30) but he's really yet to show anything else on the main tour. What you also need to remember is that his serve is his big weapon so outdoors will bring many more challenges than in Paris, while impressive as his run in the French capital was, ask yourself how hard were Andy Murray and Janko Tipsarevic trying that week? Had Murray taken his match point in the second set, Janowicz would have finished outside the top 50 and we wouldn't even be talking about this bet. Maybe the Briton has done us a financial favour, because from what I've seen of Klizan he can play and he's already troubled some good players, reaching the fourth round of the US Open, winning his maiden title in St Petersburg and reaching the Kitzbuhel semis. Those are results indoors and out, on hard and on clay. In short, I expect Klizan to improve his ranking in 2013 whereas Janowicz, a player who has played almost his entire career on the Challenger and Future tours, will do very well to maintain his.
To finish in the top eight
The prices in this market suggest the top eight of 2012 will remain in their positions in 2013. Milos Raonic is rated the most likely to break into that elite group but all the talk about the Canadian in recent years means the bookies are wary and a top price of 2/1 looks skinny to me. Instead try a punt on Marin Cilic at 6s. To reach the top eight, you usually have to possess some real weapons. Cilic has those with a tasty serve and a club of forehand. A Grand Slam semi-finalist, he has career titles on all surfaces - grass, clay and indoor and outdoor hard - and, you may be surprised to know, he's still only 24 so you can argue strongly that his best is yet to come. Last season he finished 15th despite missing the early action Down Under - a spell on the sidelines meant he did not win his first match until late March. Cilic has had his fair share of injury problems in the past but from March on he was fine and he enjoyed some impressive results. If he can start beating the big guns now and again he's more than capable of pushing higher up the rankings, as he showed in 2010 when he cracked the top 10. Sky Bet's 6/1 quote looks a tad big (sportingbet go 4s) so we'll take a punt on that.
To finish in the top 20
Kei Nishikori has long been labelled a star of the future but he showed in 2012 that he's ready to fulfil such predictions. Having burst onto the scene as a teenager, his progress was hampered by elbow surgery and the subsequent months on the sidelines. But last season he cracked the top 20 and looks set to stay there, if not go even higher. Helped by a strong all-round game, honed at Nick Bollettieri's famous Bradenton academy in Florida, Nishikori finished the season ranked 19th and that was achieved despite missing the fist two months of the year due to injury. Providing he stays fully fit, I'd expect Nishikori to improve his ranking in 2013 which makes sportingbet's 4/6 about him ending the year inside the top 20 look a decent bet. Sky Bet seem to agree, having the Japanese's over/under ranking line set at 15.5. It's 5/6 each of two. That's tempting but I'll take the shorter price with the safety net of five extra ranking places.
Top countryman
The bookies are in firm agreement that Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is highly likely to finish the year ranked as the leading Frenchman. However, 2012 showed Tsonga had definitely regressed and quotes as short as 2/5 look skinny indeed. He looked geniunely out of his depth at the ATP World Tour Finals in London - an event he had reached the final of 12 months earlier. And that wasn't just a bad week for the 27-year-old. A look through his record shows he went 1-15 against top-10 foes - essentially he held his place by consistently beating the lower-ranked players. It won't take must to hit a bad patch if those wins dry up. In the year-end rankings, he finished just two places ahead of compatriot Richard Gasquet. It's somewhat strange therefore to see Gasquet at 9/2 in this market. In short, it looks too big. The layers clearly feel that Tsonga hiring coach Roger Rasheed will help get him back on track but any new partnership takes time to produce results, while there's also the chance that things don't go as planned with the tweaks to the player's game failing to work out or the player-coach relationship simply not blossoming. If Tosnga does slide a little, Gasquet looks well placed to capitalise. In contrast to Tsonga, he improved in 2012, returning to the top 10 for the first time in four years thanks to some consistent form on a variety surface. He won one title and made two other finals, including his first Masters Series one in six years. OK, there's a chance he may not be able build on that, but at 9/2 he's worth taking on against Tsonga, with Gilles Simon looking the only real rival to the pair.
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If chocolate lovers were not already seduced by Callebaut's Callets™ sensation, now they will not be able to resist them any longer. Sure, their delicate pearly shape, their brilliance and their 100% chocolate taste still remain highly seductive. But now, Callebaut presents the Callets™ sensation in two additional flavours. And in an exclusive 60 g gift box!
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With Callets™ sensation, Callebaut offers chocolate professionals a product that makes quite a difference. This range of ready-to-serve or ready-to-sell chocolate delicacies excels in refined, natural looks.
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Callets™ sensation are like pearls in 100% chocolate. With their small, beautiful, round shape and incomparably deep, natural shine, they have an authentic, hand-made character: no two Callets™ sensation are the same in size or shape.
Furthermore their remarkably deep shine is obtained by 100% natural processing – without the use of any shining agents.
Two new flavours combined with a Callebaut
Besides the classic three varieties that were already available – Dark / Milk / Marbled (a mix of dark and white chocolate) – Callebaut now adds three brand new flavours to the range:
* Callets™ sensation Caramel
Milk chocolate pearls made with milk Callebaut chocolate Select 823 and that luscious dash of real caramel, adding the taste of sweet butter toffee.
Available as of November 2007.
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Available as of November 2007.
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The Callets™ sensation Milk and Marbled will be available in this new resale packaging.
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|CalletsTM sensation Milk
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|CalletsTM sensation Marbled
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|CalletsTM sensation Caramel
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Nike Anodyne DS Lightweight Running Shoe - Womens
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Item # 272200
Enjoy a lightweight, stable, perfect run in the women's Nike Anodyne DS Lightweight running shoe. Made specifically for the over-pronator who needs a combination of cushioning and stability, this shoe is sure to do the trick.
- Breathable mesh upper with synthetic overlays for light structural support
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- Soft fabric lining
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- Dynamic Support platform provides stability
- Molded EVA midsole provides lightweight cushioning and shock absorption
- Waffle pattern rubber outsole for traction and durability
- Deep flex grooves in forefoot allow for flexibility and a smoother stride
- More colors available
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Location: CT
July 01, 2013
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"I bought this show because of the overwhelming positive reviews I was able to find while searching for a good running shoe. I have only been running twice, but the shoe is comfortable and lightweight. I am giving it 4 stars because I haven't had too much time to use the shoe."
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Nicolas Cage Pays Off Another Tax Lien
TMZ broke the story ... Cage was hit with a federal tax lien back in 2011 ... for $624,934.64. He apparently forgot to pay taxes on some really expenses gifts he gave out between 2004-2009.
According to the IRS, Cage is now paid in full. Last April he paid off another lien for $6 million. But Nick isn't out of the woods ... he still owes roughly $6 million to Uncle Sam. more on this story
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|Doors open
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Indoors at 121 Delancey Street
Lower East Side
121 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
F, J, M, Z to Delancey Street-Essex Street; B, D, Q to Grand Street
Come dance the night away after dark at The Feast Pavilion on Saturday, October 6th presented by Rooftop Films. Starting at 8 p.m. and going late into the night, enjoy drinks, music and a screening of the feature-length dance music video Girl Walk // All Day. The event is free however RSVP is no longer available join waitlist, for tickets.
This all takes place in a giant warehouse transformed by installation artists interpreting the work of remarkable innovators. Help Rooftop and the Feast close out this year's Feast Pavilion with a bang!
The Feast invites the city of New York to a massive celebration of ground-shaking change. Hosted in a raw warehouse turned showcase of innovation, this modern day World's Fair features immersive art installations, food trucks, music, and community booths.
See what happens when artists interpret the impact of fearless change-makers. Watch The Principals turn Ushahidi's open-source crisis tools into a giant, undulating doorway, rock out to creations by Artist Build Collective and more.
Find out more at www.feastongood.com/pavilion.
Girl Walk//All Day (Jacob Krupnick | USA | 71 min.)
Girl Walk//All Day is a feature-length dance music video and tale of urban exploration that follows three dancers across New York City. They turn the city's sidewalks, parks, and architecture into an evolving stage as they spread their joy of movement.


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Easy Street Miracle Boot
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Item # 256603
Keep it sleek and simple in the Easy Street Miracle. This boot can dress up virtually any outfit and create a polished look and feel.
- Faux leather upper
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- Square toe
- 11" shaft height, inside zipper
- 14" calf circumference
- 2½" covered heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
By: Jutz
Location: Spring, Tx
March 01, 2013
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adidas adiPure Trainer 360 Training Shoe - Womens
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The women's adiPure Trainer 360 cross training shoe from adidas is super lightweight, made to flex naturally and will support you no matter the activity. Its bootie-like design will stretch and move as you run, jump, stretch or walk, so train your hardest and rest assured you have a trainer who will move just like you do.
- Textile and synthetic seamless upper
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Location: Dallas
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It's Monday morning, wait, it's Monday morning after a long weekend. Right now is supposed to suck. But I find myself bopping around in my office, unfazed by the sheer amount of work ahead of me today and this week…. and for this I owe the entirety of my appreciation to young Brodinski (and coffee… lots of coffee).
After announcing a new mixtape last week along with a giveaway and preview of two of the tracks, Brodinski dropped The Purple Ride for everyone in Europe to lap up on their lunch breaks and all of us in America to wake up to. Hey, nice one dude. The mixtape is everything you want and expect it to be: an effortless blend of apocalyptic techno, "forward-thinking" artists, and off-center rap that Brodinski has been cultivating for quite a while now. I'm just going to go ahead and dub this blend "Purple drank techno" for my own enjoyment.
A really massive shout out to Savoir Faire, Bromance Records, and of course the ever-impressive Brodinski for continually delivering fresh and original content and ideas at what seems to always be near-perfect timing. You can stream the mixtape below and I obviously suggest you download that ish ASAP.


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Wimbledon, England (Sports Network) - Another top-10 women's seed has been dispatched at Wimbledon.
Estonia's Kaia Kanepi rallied to beat German Angelique Kerber, the No. 7 seed, by a 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 score on Friday. Kerber was a semifinalist at the All England Club last year.
The second-round match was one of three postponed by rain on Thursday. The weather was a factor again Friday, delaying the start of play on the outside courts until shortly after 1:30 PM local time.
British crowd favorite Laura Robson was able to reach the third round at Wimbledon for the first time with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Colombia's Mariana Duque-Marino under the closed roof on Centre Court before the rain subsided.
American Alison Riske also was a second-round winner as she battled back to oust Poland's Urszula Radwanska, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Watch exclusive bonus online coverage throughout the competition on TSN.ca, including full coverage of select matches not being televised.


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The Heroes of Olympus Book One: The Lost Hero
Rick Riordan introduces new demigod heroes in latest mythological adventure series. . . With another prophecy, more enemies, and three new demigods, author Rick Riordan is back and kicks off his new series, The Heroes of Olympus, with The Lost Hero.
When Jason woke up, he knew something was wrong. If waking up in a bus filled with kids who seemed to know him wasn't enough, he had no idea where he was or how he got there. The most shocking discovery is that he doesn't know who he is. All he knows is that he supposedly has a beautiful girlfriend named Piper, a crazy best friend named Leo, and that he is in a juvenile program. If this seems crazy to you, you have no idea what's in store in this adventurous book.
On the way to the Grand Canyon, a classmate turns into a storm spirit and tries to attack Jason, Leo, and Piper. The leader on the bus then turns into a satyr, but is captured while protecting the kids . After this startling encounter, a girl named Annabeth brings them to a camp called "Camp Half Blood" where they all are told that they are half-human, half-god. Piper is the daughter of Aphrodite, Leo is the son of Hephaestus, and Jason is the son of the most powerful god, Zeus. As they get used to the camp customs, they are sent on a mission to help the gods protect the western territories.
Will they succeed on their first task, get destroyed by unknown forces, or will they get hung up by the excitement and confusion of their past? To find out, pick up The Heroes of Olympus Book One: The Lost Hero at your local library or bookstore. This suspense-packed book is a page-turner and very hard to put down. Fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series will enjoy the foretelling of the new prophesy. I recommend this book to anyone who has a sweet spot for adventure.
— Scholastic News Kid Reporter, Wanjiku Gatheru
UPDATE: Book#2 is called The Son of Neptune. Get a sneak peek here.


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Under most circumstances, it is against the law in Albuquerque to own a dog or cat unless it is spayed or neutered.
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Earnings Quality: Evidence from the Field
Ilia D. Dichev
Emory University - Department of Accounting
John R. Graham
Duke University; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Campbell R. Harvey
Duke University - Fuqua School of Business; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER); Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
Shivaram Rajgopal
Columbia Business School
May 7, 2013
We provide insights into earnings quality from a survey of 169 CFOs of public companies and in-depth interviews of 12 CFOs and two standard setters. CFOs believe that (i) above all, high-quality earnings are sustainable and repeatable; specific characteristics include consistent reporting choices, backing by actual cash flows, and absence of one-time items and long-term estimates; (ii) about 50% of earnings quality is driven by non-discretionary factors such as industry and macro-economic conditions; (iii) in any given period, about 20% of firms manage earnings to misrepresent economic performance, and for such firms 10% of EPS is typically managed; (iv) earnings manipulation is hard to unravel from the outside but peer comparisons and lack of correspondence between earnings and cash flows provide helpful red flags. In addition, CFOs disagree with current standard setting on a number of issues including the sheer number of promulgated rules, the top-down approach to rule-making, the neglect of the matching principle, and the emphasis on fair value accounting. They indicate that a rules-based culture makes the audit function centralized and mechanical, and hinders the development of audit professionals. A summary impression from our work is that CFOs view earnings quality as more of a single and unconditional characteristic, in contrast to current research where measures of earnings quality are strongly conditional on the decision setting. This CFO view is related to their idea of "one number" - a single earnings metric that shapes both their interactions with external stakeholders and internal decision-making.
Presentation slides: Available at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2347428
Number of Pages in PDF File: 73
Keywords: earnings quality, FASB, CFO, survey, earnings management
JEL Classification: M4, G38
Date posted: July 10, 2012 ; Last revised: February 21, 2014
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As stylish and romantic as the European jazz clubs it aims to emulate, the Little Gem Café offers an elegant setting and delectable items using locally sourced ingredients. Featuring weekly live music, happy hour specials, and the recent unveiling of a new weekend brunch menu, the Little Gem will bewitch you with its warm atmosphere and uniquely flavorful dishes. Planning a private party? The event team will work with any budget and size to create your perfect event, from anniversaries to corporate meetings.
CITY:Oak Park
The Keg of Evanston restaurant
A friendly drinking establishment catering to the North Shore for over two decades. The Keg has a relaxed atmosphere serving everything from steak and seafood to hamburgers.
The Keg has a relaxed atmosphere and an inviting dance scene. Come and enjoy a meal or just drink and have a good time.
Try us for great authentic Mexican tacos and burritos, hot dogs, fresh cut fries, hamburgers and more. Open daily.
CITY:St. Charles
Restaurant and Lounge located right on Bluff Lake in the Chain O'Lakes. Outside dining, tiki bar and boat docking.
The Grille, Oak Brook Hills Resort
Just steps away from the 18th hole where you can relax and enjoy a light meal and refreshing beverage. Specialty drinks and all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry
CITY:Oak Brook
Come find a taste of Greece! Try traditional specialties like Leg of Lamb, Pastichio, Spanakotiropita, Dolmades, Loukoumades, and Moussaka. Belly Dancer every Friday and Saturday night followed by Live Music. Semi-private dining with party packages.
This perfectly-planned town offers beautiful shop and restaurant-lined streets—just like a European town. A 10-screen movie theater, shops including Von Maur, Hot Mama and Dick's Sporting Goods as well as restaurants unique to the North Shore including RA Sushi, Jameson's Charhouse and Ted's Montana Grill. The Glen Town Center is also home to the Kohl Children's Museum, a leading institution for hands-on, interactive learning.
The Garden Cafe & Lounge, Doubletree Hotel
Pasta and salad bar for lunch, weekdays. Steaks, chops and poultry dishes for dinner in a casual atmosphere.
CITY:Wood Dale
An ode to the American table with its diversity and global influence. We set out to be an expressive regional American kitchen, all while remaining approachable, affordable, and welcoming.
CITY:St. Charles
The Filling Station Pub and Grill
Offering a variety of meals, burgers, sandwiches, fajitas and roasted cod (all you can eat on Fridays). Old gas station memorabilia.
CITY:St. Charles
A traditional Irish Pub in Downtown Skokie serving time-honored traditional Irish fare including Guinness Fish & Chips, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Shepherd's Pie just to name a few as well as pub favorites such as hamburgers and sandwiches. Smaller Pub Bites include the Hummus & Crispy Pita Plate, Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Chicken Quesadillas. Watch a game on their large TVs or enjoy a meal and a drink on the outdoor patio.
The Crazy Toucan Margarita Grille
Like most any restaurant you'll find in the tropics, The Crazy Toucan specializes in refreshing tropical drinks for all ages! Located in the KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, the ambiance is sheer island fun and includes crazy and colorful décor, classic beach music, huge plasma TVs, and everything from Jerk Chicken Salad and Pulled Pork Sandwiches to Toukie's Fresh Catch the Day. A fun gathering place where great food and good fun are the special of the day, every day. Enjoy a refreshing tropical drink with or without the kick.
Corner Chef turns a casual meal into a special occasion. Our gourmet delivery menus offers a variety of boxed meals, warm and cold buffets and an assortment of hors d'oeuvres. We specialize in fresh, delicious food delivered on time.
The Cheesecake Factory - Skokie
The Cheesecake Factory serves much more than cheesecake. It is a unique restaurant offering over 200 menu items.
The Cheesecake Factory - Schaumburg
A unique restaurant offering over 200 menu items, from Tuscan chicken salad to specialty pizzas to great steaks & fresh fish, pastas, omelettes, sandwiches and classic burgers. Plus an extensive menu of cheesecakes.
Stop by and enjoy our casual atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, delivery available. We have burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and more.
The Capital Grille is nationally known for its hand-carved steak selections, award-winning wine list, professional service and an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. Steaks are dry-aged on site for 14 days and hand-sculpted to maximize flavor and tenderness.
Either chill out or cheer on your favorite sports team at this classy but casual Evanston restaurant/bar.
Continental cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Features an open-air kitchen.
The Beer Market is an old-world specialty beer pub with a lively, modern twist and charm. Featuring over 500+ microbrews, craft, flavored, organic, gluten-free, seasonal, and other specialty beers, wines, and beverages, The Beer Market is sure to quench the thirst of our distinguished guests. The wide variety of beverage choices are complemented by an open seating area and live entertainment delivered from our mezzanine stage.
Come in and enjoy matzo ball soup or lox and bagels at this delicious restaurant and deli. When our parents and grandparents arrived from the Old World, they brought with them a lifetime of prized, traditional recipes. Armed with these marvelous family secrets and a desire to provide authentic Jewish cooking, they established The Bagel in1950 as a premier ethnic eatery dedicated to serving delicious traditional cooking.
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, Algonquin Sub Shop serves the very best gourmet subs in the Chicago area. Fans come from all over the state to get a legendary sub prepared by the friendliest crew around. Relax at our establishment and enjoy everything from subs to homemade soups to our big deserts!
Specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine, along with a fun, casual atmosphere. Fabulous bar and impressive tequila list.
Authentic Thai food located downtown, featuring a unique menu such as Nam prik kapi & North Eastern Thai.
CITY:St. Charles
From Pad Thai to curry, Thai Sookdee offers a generous portions. Numerous vegetarian options. Delivery starts at 5pm.
Authentic Brazilian steakhouse, guests enjoy grilled meals served tableside. Sumptuous fifty item salad area including appetizers, soups, salads and side items. Enjoy the house baked Brazilian cheese bread and signature cocktail, the Caipirinha.
Terrace Cafe in Pheasant Run Resort
Open daily to enjoy a snack, salad or specialty sandwich in a casual cafe setting. Carry out available.
CITY:St. Charles
Our Tap Room is a place where everyone can feel comfortable to enjoy our beer at its freshest. Temperance Beer Company is not a brewpub, but we offer freshly-made sandwiches from our neighbors at Curt's Cafe South. Come meet us, have a tour and a taste. We are excited to offer tours each month on the 2nd Saturday at 1 PM.
Featuring made-from-scratch dishes including certified Angus Beef bison, chicken and seafood. At Ted's Montana Grill, authentic is something you'll experience. It's also something you'll taste. No frozen pouches. No shortcuts. American favorites made 100% fresh, hand-prepared and served with pride.
A tavern with a modern twist. Crafted menu around distinctive American pub fare with a focus on unique, quality ingredients. A drink menu with an extra emphasis on local craft beer and an atmosphere to enjoy the company of those around you. Outdoor patio also available.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, their seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable. Come experience the creativity of urban Japanese cuisine in a soothing ambience by the day and upbeat atmosphere by night. Although sushi is their forte, there are plenty of cooked entrees and appetizers from the kitchen.
Very unique and authentic nepali restaurant and bar. Come and enjoy our lunch buffet 7 days and dinner ala carte.
CITY:St. Charles
Experience this authentic Spanish restaurant with small plates (tapas) and a great atmosphere.
Tapalpa Restaurant was established in 1992 by Judi and Abraham Aguilar. It's named after the town of Tapalpa Jalisco that's located in the Sierra Mountains, one of the most beautiful towns in Mexico. Tapalpa strives to bring authentic Mexican cuisine to Elk Grove Village.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
An auténtico Mexican taqueria and cantina with rustic, art filled decor. Located in Downtown Evanston only steps from Pace/Metra/CTA Purple lines. Eat Tacos-Drink Tequila, Buen Provecho!
Appetizers, salads, and entrees.
CITY:St. Charles
Casual Chinese dining. Lunch buffet Tuesdays through Fridays. No MSG. Come visit our newly remodeled restaurant.
CITY:St. Charles
Fine and casual dining establishment serving Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. Serving breafast, lunch and dinner.
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In today's column by Matt Miller, we take a look at Dynamic Events and how nice it would be to see the return of these types of in-game events being run by actual human beings rather than simply scripted. Check out Matt's ideas and then let us know what you think in the comments.
I mentioned in my first column how I got started playing online games with MUDs such as Gemstone, and how they captured my imagination in a way I didn't know was possible. One of the things that these games did was Dynamic Events that were not simply pre-scripted encounters that ran automatically, but were run by game masters and administrators, and had a special sense of involvement I've seen replicated only a few times since.
Read more of Matt Miller's Dynamic Events.
I'm glad to see you back, Matt. Because we need the discussions. But to be honest, due to a lack of replies by you in the other thread, I hope our comments get read. I'm afraid that these articles are a "this is our side of the story, we're not interested in yours" thing.
To the point, I strongly believe in tools. Lots of them. To set up things quickly and to run them efficiently. I also think there needs to be AI developed so that NPCs act in a more challenging way throughout the game, and it would only help here as well.
I'd like to see a small staff of GMs whose job is to run these things in an ongoing "world story" that the players can be a big factor in. This is a primary way that I'd like to see players make "changes to the game world". I'd love to see GMs play "bosses" that we have to actually outsmart in game play, inside the game, to ultimately defeat. None of this stuff where they are simply plopped down and we defeat them as designed. GMs who actually play the Bosses to win (within guidelines, of course), and can be defeated with current goals as well as perma-killed.
I want to see the stories develope freely, and players actually losing "stuff". Stuff like control of mountain passes, dungeons in the sense of a base of operations for (an undead cult, or any other group that GMs might be behind), enchanted forests, etc.
I want things to matter, and to shift via player victories that aren't guaranteed.
Edit to add: And this is one of the main reasons (along with economics) that I don't want the big level advantages in current games. They divide the player base and make it unplayable (either way) for large numbers of the player base. And I do not like scaling, because that loses identity for the characters.
Once upon a time....
Originally posted by Arskaaa
"when players learned tacticks in dungeon/raids, its bread".
Originally posted by FelixMajor
I'm just throwing this out there, that if there were a game that had live, real gms playing as merchants and involving themselves in real dynamic events I would gladly pay $20 or more per month. I played only one MMO that had real gms who were involved, it was Regnum. Amazing community and gms, game itself wasn't so great though.
Gms need to be more involved and not just babysitters
I agree, I'd pay more too and be thankful for it. As it is, I'm not paying anyone anything.
Edit: but you know, I'm not sure you need GMs to play merchants. There's a lot you can do with NPC merchants that don't require GMs. The idea of doing them a favor and getting special access isn't new with NPCs. I'd really rather see GMs spend their time playing Kings and Overlords.
Once upon a time....
Originally posted by Arskaaa
"when players learned tacticks in dungeon/raids, its bread".
Staffing two (if not 3) full shifts of GMs to be paid to play the game against/with the players in this kind of GM dynamic event role sound amazing on paper.
But the logistics of it are really, really hard to make worth the investment.
You also need to have a balance of "normal" game time for every day activities and time for all the GM led/run dynamic events.
But how do you schedule that?
How do you ensure player participation without crashing your server because every player tries to join in?
So in the end - you get a lot more bang for your buck to just hire more developers to make more content faster that releases across all servers than hiring a full team of GMs for each server for each shift.
Think about it.
Say your server can hold 3,000 players at once.
But your world/engine can realistically only handle about 500 players on screen in the same area doing interesting things like fighting etc.
So if you have 1 GM assigned to each server, even at 50% player participation you'll still crash the server three times over.
OK, so let's hire 3 GMs per server - to run three seperate events and try and get those 50% to evenly distribute so you don't crash the map.
So are you going to staff 3 GMs per server per shift or only during "peak" hours? What about weekends? Two shifts on Saturday / Sunday?
And what happens when your game is so successful you have a hundred servers?
Are you realistically going to have 300-500 GMs on staff for nearly 24/7 GM led events?
Hell even having 100 GMs on staff is a huge expense.
Let's say you pay those GMs decently and provide some level of benefits. After all, you have to ensure you have quality staff so that the quality of their work and the experience for players is up to snuff right?
You simply can't have GMs who will abuse the playerbase or do boring/lazy bad events and such.
So let's just ballpark a figure for salaray + benefits at 50k a year.
100 GMs is 5 million dollars a year.
50 GMs is 2.5 million dollars a year.
10 GMs is still 500,000 a year.
In subscription costs, at say 15$ per month per player, that adds up to-
100 GMs ~333,000 subscribers
333,000 subscribers peaking at maybe 1/4th online at any given time = 83,250 players concurrently.
Which means you have to have ~ 28 servers so you get 3.5 GMs per server.
Throw in other operating costs and hardware and the rest of your staff (Probably a staff of 200-300+ on such a game) and the numbers all go up by an astronomical amount.
To pay for all that, you need more players which means more servers which means fewer GMs per server which means less events etc. etc. etc.
Now hopefully you begin to see the problem with this idea.
It'd only really work in a small, niche game without a lot of players.
And then, you won't have the resources to hire lots of people nor the tech to host that many servers etc.
I've only played a few MMO games, Asherson's Call, Guild Wars 1 and EVE Online. I don't recall "Dev Run" dynanmic events in GW1 (though there might have been). But I know for a fact that there were several Dev run events in Asheron's Call in the 3-4 years that I played. There have also been several (1-2 per year?) dev events in EVE Online in the 4 years that I've been playing.
TL : DR - they are generally very fun and should take place more often.
badspock, you are wrong with the cost. i am sure there are a lot of players who would do it for free, like there are pen n paper gms.
those gms should have some tools available to create quests and encounters. other gms could play lords, bosses or raidbosses
Originally posted by mistmaker
badspock, you are wrong with the cost. i am sure there are a lot of players who would do it for free, like there are pen n paper gms. those gms should have some tools available to create quests and encounters. other gms could play lords, bosses or raidbosses
Wouldn't need players volunteering. Not that it's not an option if done right, but there are pittfalls involved in that.
Badspock assumes 24/7 GM activity and 1 per 3000 players and set planned involvement. None of that needs to be the case. You could have 1 GM per 10,000 players, servers not involved, running multiple plots within the game. Using the TOOLS to set multiple things in motion and only sporadically acting inside the game. Working as a team, but each one having a number of "personages" in the game that they can play with to move things along and for key actions. So they'd be working on 2 levels, as a team and as a solo in-game characters supported by the team, but each with multiple characters and each with their own plot goals (again, with support from eachother).
Once upon a time....
In swg you could petition to run an event. I remember running two events, with the help of a gm. One was an ingame wedding, that was followed later that day by their real wedding. That was a great event, we had fireworks and the fixed up Theed realy nicely for us followed up by a driod invasion, and the wedding party had to fight it's way to the startport.
The second one I had the misfortune of having to run. We had a player, who was the guild favorite, and might have been the server favorite entertainer on intrepid. In real life she had cancer, and she eventually lost the good fight. I had to petetion the gm's. We had a phalanx of storm troupers that the gm placed in our city We had a shuttle show up, darth vader got out made a small speach offered the quest he usually did when his shuttle showed up. We had a statue placed in comemeration of her. Several folks gave a speach about their time with her. It was a very sad day.
I have yet to play any game that let you do anything like that.
Good ol' times my favourite MUD had regular GM events (at least once in every 2 months), and only the date was set, everything else was based on the mood of the GM who held it. Once it was a race with randomly dropped checkpoints pointing towards the next checkpoint (to disable scripter's cheating), once they ported everybody to the new area they've programmed so we could roam free and have a sneak peak...
In the new era I'd mention LotRO, back at Codies there were a few GM events, and those events were highly popular. +Faya+ ftw
Edit: I found only this one pic (the rest is on my old gear in a box somewhere in the basement ), GM accompanied 'farewell Codies' gathering and ride, last day on Eu. http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7318/lastdaypz.jpg
Originally posted by Psychow
Why would anyone pay a GM 50K a year? 20K tops. Maybe even zero for some non-paid interns.
20k a year for a full time job? doubtful
Dynamic events = looping script to be played anytime after it resets with a predetermined outcome
Live events = GM/player run events that only happen that day/month/year with an outcome based on the players
Maybe I'm wrong but thats how I see it.
I have to admit that the way SWTOR handled their live world events was a good mix. Over about 1 or 2 weeks there were a series of missions that unfolded the story as the days went on. On top of that, for example with the rakghoul plague, there was some player interaction (infection spreading from player to player). The event didn't require anyone to run it and so it was running an many servers. It also wasn't like most dynamic events that would get quickly stale. But like most things, there weren't enough of them. In a perfect world you should be able to have one of these at least each month.
Dynamic Events as events driven by the devs/mods of the game? No, I dont see that as being a feasible model.
Rather what should be pursued is a system where the players can initiaite dynamic events and only players decide which direction the events take. Player generated content >> dev. created content.
Originally posted by Quizzical
You have to be really, really careful about GM-run events that give stuff unavailable by any other means, or else you'll have a strong perception--and maybe even the reality--of GMs playing favorites.
Agreed on that.
This is one reason why I really don't like to see GMs making friends and chit chatting with the player base. I have strong feelings that they should keep a professional distance. I saw the extremes that can come about in UO. It's a hard thing to police, and there are bound to be the rare cases of extreme foolishness. But that shouldn't stop the ideal from happening because it's the way to go.
Once upon a time....
Glad you all are enjoying these columns.
I really wish MMOs could get back to the days of old, where GMs could run events for the players on a personal level, but as many of you pointed out, the logistics involved today don't make much sense.
I know on City of Heroes we did some "end of beta" events for both COH and COV, and after each time the forums were FILLED with players complaining that they were not paid attention to and didn't see the event in their specific instance. And this was with every single employee of Cryptic and all of the QA team at NCsoft playing characters in the event. We tried, but the scale that MMOs have acheived now simply make pleasing everyone (or even most everyone) with a personalized event impossible.
Originally posted by MMODesigner
Glad you all are enjoying these columns. I really wish MMOs could get back to the days of old, where GMs could run events for the players on a personal level, but as many of you pointed out, the logistics involved today don't make much sense. I know on City of Heroes we did some "end of beta" events for both COH and COV, and after each time the forums were FILLED with players complaining that they were not paid attention to and didn't see the event in their specific instance. And this was with every single employee of Cryptic and all of the QA team at NCsoft playing characters in the event. We tried, but the scale that MMOs have acheived now simply make pleasing everyone (or even most everyone) with a personalized event impossible.
"Personalized event"? That's not the general gist here.
Why is it that every time this particular topic comes up, we get a few people blowing smoke like this and "GMs 24/7"?
Seems to be trying to stear the topic into a mold of your choice. And we can't move forwards as far as the industry goes. Stuck in the same concepts, which still aren't selling despite these efforts at topic manipulation.
Once upon a time....
I played FFXIV through its last days and since the servers were shutting down we had GMs spawn monsters in town and grant buffs to players, and when a bunch of people did a /pray emote, the GM would kill the monster for us.
There were also instances where GM controlled characters would interact with players for news columns that were posted on the official website and they'd get a little fluff item for their participation in an interview.
It would be nice to see more GM-involved events in general. I think anytime there's a new major story arc introduced into a game that it'd be nice if a GM controlled character could "lead the charge", so to speak, in directing players towards an area or something.
Originally posted by Matticus75
Here is food for thought, why are the AI in the last 2 or so years not any better than AI was pretty much from the 1990s
Well, it's scripted better in the better instances and boss encounters. But that's not the kind of AI I want, or I think you mean.
You know, these big companies make more than one MMO and they could develop an AI system that works in a general sort of way for all their games. Making it better and better over time. Sort of a plug and play with alternate code (heals in Fantasy or stims in Sci-Fi, use a catapult or a canon, etc.). AI that reads circumstances and reacts, with a randomizing factor and artificial choices based on templates.
I always expected these companies would do that as well as develop Economic systems, and political/guild/city systems the same way. Imagine the multitude of great gaming experiences we could have, with worlds that behave like worlds to interact with instead of retread scripts to follow.
Once upon a time....
The town raids sounds awesome.
Too bad that if you'd bring them into any of the current games, you would hear the folks whine until the raid gets nerfed.
Today's gaming folks consisting of kids and soccer moms don't like the idea of getting killed by an NPC! Even worse if the NPC is of the same or even higher level!
3 reasons why it doesn't work:
1. Money/resources.
2. Time.
3. Corruption.