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Tag Archives: call of duty
Thu, Mar 14, 2013 | 17:04 GMT
"Call of Duty almost ruined a generation of FPS players", says Tripwire boss
Red Orchestra 2 developer Tripwire Interactive isn't pleased with the current state of shooters, and has cited Call of Duty's dominance over the pack as a real issue.
Tue, Mar 12, 2013 | 01:56 GMT
Call of Duty developer getting pally with Xi3 Steam box
Infinity Ward has made a couple of mysterious references to Xi3, the Valve-backed micro PC expected to be the first of a number of Steam boxes.
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 | 18:44 GMT
Black Ops 2: Revolution is now available on PS3 and PC
Black Ops 2: Revolution is now available on PC and PS3. To get you in the mood for shooty goodness, Activison has released another Replacer video. Enjoy below.
Wed, Feb 20, 2013 | 11:32 GMT
Battlefield will dominate next-gen as Call of Duty hits its peak, says Pachter
Battlefield will topple the Call of Duty franchise going into the next generation of consoles, according to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter.
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 | 20:03 GMT
Black Ops 2: Revolution DLC arrives on PC, PS3 at the end of February
Black Ops 2 on PS3 will be able to pick up the Revolution DLC pack on February 28. The announcement was made on the PS Blog. Revolution contains four new multiplayer maps: Downhill, Hydro, Mirage and Grind along withe the Peacekeeper hybrid SMG-Assault Rifle. It also comes with a new Zombies Co-Op Map, Die Rise, along with the new Zombies game mode. PC players will also be able to download the DLC the same day as PS3 users.
Fri, Feb 01, 2013 | 17:44 GMT
Black Ops 2 $1 million tournament taking place in April
Activision has announced the Call of Duty Championship featuring a $1 million Black Ops 2 tournament, which will take place in Hollywood, CA April 5-7.
Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | 14:28 GMT
Black Ops 2 players can now stream matches on Twitch TV
Twitch TV has announced Black Ops 2 players will be able to stream their multiplayer matches on the streaming service, starting today. The streams can be shared through Facebook and Twitter, and can be viewed through mobile and browsers through Call of Duty: Elite which allows the player card of the streamer to be viewed. Twitch is supported through PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 versions of the game, with the later being the first to get it. PC and PS3 will follow shortly while no mention was made of Wii U in the press release.
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 16:59 GMT
Black Ops 2: Revolution DLC lands on XBL Marketplace
Black Ops 2 players can now pick up the Revolution DLC pack on Xbox Live Marketplace. Season Pass holders will need to download it through the in-game store, and the rest can pick it up fro 1200 MS Points. Revolution contains four new multiplayer maps: Downhill, Hydro, Mirage and Grind along withe the Peacekeeper hybrid SMG-Assault Rifle. It also comes with a new Zombies Co-Op Map, Die Rise, along with the new Zombies game mode. Don't forget about VG247′s community battle tomorrow night. If you missed the cut, you can still watch the action live. Get more information through here. Enjoy a new gameplay trailer and screens for the DLC below.
Tue, Jan 22, 2013 | 18:16 GMT
Black Ops 2: Revolution DLC video introduces The Replacer
The Revolution DLC Map Pack for Black Ops 2 has a video available called The Replacer, starring actor Peter Stormare. Watch it below. Revolution includes new multiplayer maps, a new Zombies co-op map, a new Zombies game mode and a bonus multiplayer weapon. Revolution will arrive first on Xbox 360, next week – January 29. PC and PS3 will receive the DLC once the exclusivity period ends.
Sat, Jan 12, 2013 | 18:58 GMT
Gearbox-developed Call of Duty game could have happened at one time
Imagine, if you will, the idea of a Gearbox-developed Call of Duty game. Mull it around in your head for a minute. Does it sound good to you? Maybe? Well, at one time, both Gearbox and Activision contemplated the idea, but nothing came of it.
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 | 08:30 GMT
Call of Duty movie would taint the brand, no plans for adaptation says Kotick
Call of Duty has all the hallmarks of an action movie – the pounding soundtrack, explosions and lots of rappelling – oh so much rappelling. But don't expect a movie adaptation of the series ever, says Activision CEO Bobby Kotick.
Mon, Jan 07, 2013 | 16:41 GMT
"Nintendo weakness" and "gamer fatigue" to blame for poor 2012 sales, says Pachter
This Thursday the NPD Group will publish its December sales report and according to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter the news will not be cheerful. The decline of Call of Duty and Nintendo's inability to spark strong sales are just two key areas of concern for the analyst.
Sun, Jan 06, 2013 | 19:44 GMT
Black Ops 2 Revolution DLC banner pops up on Call of Duty Mobile
A new banner image for the rumored Black Ops 2 DLC pack, Revolution, popped up and was quickly removed earlier today via the Call of Duty mobile site. However, as with all things accidental, someone took a screenshot of it first and sent it over to CharlieIntel. The banner posted on the mobile site stated a Revolution DLC Pack preview was "coming soon," and seemed to confirm the rumored January 20 release date for the DLC on Xbox 360. We'll ask Activision. Thanks, AGB. Shots are below.
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 | 18:23 GMT
Black Ops 2 Nuketown Zombies Bonus Map available on Xbox 360 for Season Pass holders
The Nuketown Zombies Bonus Map is now available on Xbox 360 for Black Ops 2 Season Pass holders, Activision has announced. Other platform releases will follow along with an "exclusive in-game calling card." Check out the video below.
Sat, Dec 08, 2012 | 16:48 GMT
Black Ops 2 title update for Xbox 360 now available for download
A Black Ops 2 title update for Xbox 360 is now available for download, according to a community post from Treyarch.
Thu, Dec 06, 2012 | 14:57 GMT
Black Ops 2 title update will fix Theatre Mode, SMG and UAV requirements
Black Ops 2 has a title update in the works which will include the reestablishment of Theatre Mode. Treyarch removed the feature after it was found it caused a Prestige glitch. Emblems was also deactivated, but the firm hasn't said whether the it will return with the next title update or not. The update will also raise the score requirement for calling upon the lowest Scorestreak, UAVs, and the teams feels the current requirement for SMG penetration "is probably too high". So, that will be looked into as well. The firm also released a troubleshooting guide for consoles which should help players experiencing lag during multiplayer. Thanks, CVG.
Wed, Dec 05, 2012 | 16:02 GMT
North American eSports team Quantic Gaming disbanded after investors pull funding
Quantic Gaming, the North American esSports team, has disbanded after investors pulled funding, according to team member Rod Breslau. It was said neither "players nor staff knew about it beforehand." The eSpots team had at least a dozen players or more assigned to its StarCraft 2, Call of Duty, and League of Legends teams. Breslau said some the affected players were already talking with other North America teams. Quantic Gaming formed in 2010 and won five Major League Gaming events. Via Gamespot.
Wed, Dec 05, 2012 | 22:20 GMT
Black Ops 2 crosses $1 billion mark in 15 days worldwide
Black Ops 2 has crossed the $1 billion mark in worldwide retail sales, according to Chart-Track and internal company estimates.
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 | 19:06 GMT
Black Ops 2 video goes behind-the-scenes of Guy Ritchie's "Surprise" trailer
A new Black Ops 2 video has been released, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the live-action "Surprise" trailer directed by Guy Ritchie. The trailer features an all-star cast which includes Robert Downey Jr., Justine "iJustine" Ezarik, and FPS Russia. Black Ops 2 is available at retail now.
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 | 15:58 GMT
Black Ops 2 players experiencing issues with Nuketown 2025 PS3 codes to be given new ones
Black Ops 2 players which are unable to redeem their PS3 codes for Nuketown 2025, Activision has provided a customer support link you can visit. Once there, fill out the online form to receive a replacement code which will allows you to immediately download the Nuketown 2025 map. This way, you won't miss out on this weekend's Double XP event. Yesterday, a number of Black Ops 2 players converges on the PS forums, stating their standard, Hardened and Care Package editions of the game were failing to download the codes. Hopefully, the link above will remedy the matter for all.

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Chorizo Iberico All natural, dry-cured chorizo with smoked paprika. Slice thinkly and serve! |
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Dell-Anna Maraschino Cherries 128 Oz (1 Gal) A maraschino cherry is a preserved, sweetened cherry, typically made from light-colored sweet cherries such as the Royal Ann, Rainier, or Gold varieties. They are soaked in a suspension of food coloring (common red food dye, FD&C Red 40), sugar syrup, and other components. Maraschino cherries are an ingredient in many cocktails. As a garnish, they often decorate baked ham, cakes, pastry, parfaits, milkshakes, ice cream sundaes, and ice cream sodas. |
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Colman's Mustard Powder 1 lb Colman's Mustard, a uniquely prepared mustard blend of brown and white mustard. |
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Coriander, Whole Whole Coriander and is frequently used in Mexican foods. |
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Cumin Whole 16 oz (1 lb) Whole Cumin, or cumin seeds, have a pungent, sharp, and slightly bitter taste with a spicy-sweet aroma. |
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Madras Curry Powder 1 Lb Madras curry contains a blend of curry leaves, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, chile pepper, bay leaves, fenugreek, allspice and black pepper. It is used in sauces, marinades and to create an intensely flavored oil. |
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UK car sales buck Europe downturn with 11.5% rise in January
New-car registrations in the UK rose 11.5 percent to 143,643 in January as the market continued to buck the downward trend in other key European markets.
The year-on-year increase contrasted with Germany, France, Italy and Spain which all saw a drop in volume last month.
The jump in UK sales was largely driven by a surge in private demand, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said in a statement on Wednesday.
"Lifted by a solid rise in private demand, the new-car market posted its 11th successive month of growth with motorists attracted to forecourts by the latest models and competitive deals on offer," said SMMT Interim CEO Mike Baunton. "Building on a strong performance in 2012 ... we anticipate a modest rise over the year, followed by further growth in 2014," he said.
The rise marked the third consecutive month of double-digit growth despite consumers facing an extended squeeze on their finances.
"Despite January's encouraging start to 2013 after a resilient performance in 2012, the motor industry currently faces far from easy conditions with consumers still confronted by significant headwinds and businesses under pressure to contain costs," said IHS Global Insight economist Howard Archer.
Key European markets fall
Passenger car registrations in Germany, Europe's largest market, dropped nearly 9 percent in January. In France, registrations fell 15 percent to their lowest January level in 15 years. Sales in Italy were down 17.6 percent, while Spain's volume dropped 9.6 percent.
Reuters contributed to this report
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Those who are interested in the archaeological work surrounding Stonehenge might like to follow the reconstruction of the Durrington Roundhouses. The prototypes are underway, and will be built near Old Sarum (Salisbury). Later this year work proper begins at the new Stonehenge Visitor Centre. The centre will be incorporating reconstructions of 3 roundhouses, made and used by the builders of Stonehenge.
I am lucky enough to be working 2/3 days per week for the Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) at their Dorset education site, where we bring the past to life through recreation, learning. experimentation and tea-drinking. The ATC are responsible for the Durrington roundhouse build, so I will share any milestones here for those who would like to follow their progress. Much of the work is being undertaken by volunteers.
The project journal can be found here:
NB: the project, in pursuit of authenticity, necessitates the mass harvesting of many hazel trees. Please note that all the hazel trees used will regenerate, and in fact their lives will be significantly lengthened by this process. They don't die from coppicing.
If you'd like to get involved in a practical way, English Heritage (who have commissioned the project and who manage the Stonehenge World Heritage Site) are taking applications from prospective volunteers. Details here:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/cari ... 8164923212


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A pedestrian was killed in a single-vehicle accident at 840 W. Pine St. in Mount Airy Tuesday night. Identities of the driver of a Plymouth mini-van and the victim have not been released pending notification of family and an investigation by Mount Airy Police Officer Ryan Bennett.
According to Lt. Barry Vanhoy, the call involving a possible pedestrian struck in the roadway was received at about 6:15 p.m. He said when officers arrived they found a white male in the roadway who had apparently suffered multiple wounds. Vanhoy said the victim appeared to have been struck by a single vehicle while crossing the road.
Surry County Emergency Services Director John Shelton said the victim was 47 years old and was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple system trauma. At press time, officials were trying to confirm that the victim was a resident of the Franklin community.
Units from the Mount Airy Rescue Squad, Surry County Emergency Medical Services and the Mount Airy Fire Department responded to the call as well as the Mount Airy Police Department.


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Peter Dinklage asks fans to join him in making kind choices by not hurting animals or asking others to hurt animals for them. Read more.
"NY Ink" star and tattoo artist Ami James says that people should "never be silent" for animals in a new ad for PETA. Read more.
Animals and the planet depend on us, and actor Maggie Q wants us to know what we can do to help. Read more.
Animals are forced to endure the pain of having chemicals applied to their sensitive eyes and skin. Join Dave in buying only cruelty-free products. Read more.
Actor Taraji P. Henson wants us to show dogs the unconditional love that they so graciously give us. Make animals a part of your family. Read more.
Evidence Provided by PETA of Physical and Psychological Threats to Two Elephants Leads to Government Action
For Immediate Release:August 28, 2012
Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382
Laurel, Md. -- After PETA filed two complaints with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the physical safety and psychological well-being of two elephants with Cole Bros. Circus, the circus has agreed to pay a $15,000 penalty to the USDA to settle formal charges against the circus, which is scheduled to perform in Laurel from September 4 to 6. The charges came after PETA pointed out that two elephants, Tina and Jewel, were hundreds of pounds underweight and had been deprived of adequate veterinary care, including for a protruding spine. They were also sent to an unlicensed exhibitor with a long history of violating the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The more than 10 charges that Cole Bros. settled with the USDA include failure to provide the elephants with adequate veterinary care and failure to hire personnel capable of caring for them.
In 2009, the USDA felt that the case was so serious that the agency confiscated Jewel and also removed Tina. However, Cole Bros. continues to use other elephants in old-fashioned circus acts, and PETA sent the USDA alarming video footage taken at Cole Bros. Circus in Lanesboro, Mass., on June 17, 2011, that shows a handler who repeatedly struck an elephant using a bullhook (a rod with a solid, steel-pointed end that resembles a fireplace poker), including forcefully hitting the animal twice in the face. Also in June of last year, the USDA cited an elephant exhibitor with Cole Bros. for multiple violations of the AWA, including the use of "excessive force while tugging at" an elephant by digging a bullhook into her flesh. Elephant trainer Tim Frisco, who was caught on camera viciously beating terrified elephants and shocking them with electric prods, just joined Cole Bros.
"The USDA's action against Cole Bros. should put all animal circuses on notice that, sooner or later, they must pay for animal abuse," says PETA Foundation Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement Delcianna Winders. "Since children love animals, the last place that parents and grandparents should take them to is the circus."
The USDA's original complaint—filed after the USDA was contacted by PETA as well as by In Defense of Animals—and the settlement agreement are available upon request. For more information, please visit PETA.org.
A list of the violations named in the charges follows.
The violations of the Animal Welfare Act for which Cole Bros. Circus was ordered to pay a $15,000 penalty include the following:


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Knight Capital Group Releases May 2007 Volume Statistics |
JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Knight Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NITE) has released its volume statistics for the month of May. May 2007 volume statistics are now available via the company website at http://www.knight.com/ourLiquidity/volumeStatistics.asp. About Knight Knight Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NITE) is a leading financial services firm that provides voice and electronic access to the capital markets across multiple asset classes for buy-side, sell-side and corporate clients, and asset management for institutions and private clients. Our Global Markets business offers superior execution quality through natural liquidity, capital facilitation and trading technology, with comprehensive products and services that support the capital formation process. Our Asset Management business, Deephaven Capital Management, is a global multi-strategy alternative investment manager focused on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns with low correlation to the broader markets. More information about Knight can be found at www.knight.com. Certain statements contained herein constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Since such statements involve risks and uncertainties, the actual results and performance of the Company may turn out to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise required by law, the Company also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made herein; however, readers should carefully review reports or documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties associated with the recent change in management at Deephaven and the potential impact on the Deephaven business and assets under management, and the other risks and uncertainties detailed under the headings "Certain Factors Affecting Results of Operations" and "Risks Affecting our Business" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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This is the discussion thread for two campaigns:
Out of Character Discussion for the EverQuest RPG PBP. The "Campaign Info" tab has information regarding character generation. Belly up to the bar, imbibe your fill of whatever libation fancies your suit, it is going to be a bloody ride.
So, a traditiona mixture of combat,social and roleplay and 27 points buy.
I appreciate questions like these since it helps to get everyone on the same page. Please keep them coming, because it invariably answers someone else's question as well. Gandal wrote: I didn't expect this to start so suddenly. I can commit to at least one post/day, but don't expect walls of text since i'm italian and this isn't my only pbp. My intent was to get a platform for the game set as quickly as possible, so we can see who we have player-wise, and also ensure that we a solid foundation to spring forward from. We have a bit before the game goes live, so don't feel rushed. Worry not, I award XP for a blend of roleplaying, effort and consistent posting, not for novellas. Gandal wrote:
Exactly, allocating the 27 point buy with an expectation of a traditional mixture of combat, social and roleplaying will set you up for success. It will be mature game both in terms of its content (we fade to grey on sex scenes...sorry) and you should expect layered plots, betrayal and a number of other fun rides for your character to buy into. Certainly it will start more, "It's weird, kill it!" as the party forms, but as that gets locked in I will be looking to challenge you more. I have no issue with evil alignments with a caveat: party unity needs to be the focus of the character. This goes with all alignments and character concepts actually. If you make a troll that hates everyone and cannot play nice with anyone, expect to find yourself quickly back in character generation so you can find a concept that works with a group. Some verbal back and forth is fine, but it shouldn't be all encompassing, or so vicious that it makes the game less fun for the others. EverQuest has a major challenge for DMs (lol nm DM, I'm going to call myself a "Guide") in that the player races have serious polarization issues with each other, and while the lore/flavour is wonderful, it's also restrictive. It would make life easier if everyone pulled back a bit on the zealotry of their race and were a bit more open minded.
GM Storycrafter wrote: Reporting in. I'll try to get a character up ASAP. Welcome! <does a little dance>
We are at 5 players now, as the trio from our long running Google Groups' campaign (Michael New/Revery is the first to post) has agreed to come over and delve into EverQuest. I have two outstanding invites, for those that responded to my recruitment thread (LazarX and Fredrik), so I am chewing on either closing things up, or accepting a huge group as we wait for them to respond to my private message. This is stated simply so you understand where my head is at, but fear not for it will not slow the start of the game one iota either way. Hmmm.... <thoughtful repose> <takes a pull of his plastic bubble pipe> Once character concepts are locked in, sheets are generated (hopefully double checked by Revery, for accuracy, if I'm lucky....<swoon>) we'll delve into generalities about the sort of game the players would like to experience and I'll draw up the anchor and fill the sails with hot air. p.s. Take maximum hit points at every level. This would be the case for starting gold as well, but that won't be the case once you read on. p.p.s. You will start as unconscious slaves, waking confused and naked, on a boat minus gear/coin as a plot device to explain how potentially dissimilar races/classes can coexist in the same airspace without throwing haymakers until you can all grow close enough to accept the warmth of the being proximal to the closest distasteful glob of carbon....or something cheesy and snuggly like that.
I just wrote the EQRPG skills in the sheet on Myth-Weaver, and there is a problem: this game has far too many skills.
Gandal wrote: Naked slaves? This makes for a very interesting female char :) At some point the story gets fuzzy for all of you, either you were walking about minding your own business and you were set upon, or you were previously a slave and things get fuzzy in your transition from that experience to this one. Start thinking of your character's background. If you have any questions about the lore feel free to ask me. The Player's Handbook has a chapter (think it starts at page 8) which gives you a bit of background to work off of. As has always been my norm, the ones that put time and effort into their background will get a bonus. Fredrik wrote: Tudan (TOO-dan). Barbarian from Halas. My first and longest MMORPG character. Played him for about eight months in EQ 1 -- and actually roleplayed -- so there's a lot of sentimental attachment. I'll re-create him ASAP. Welcome aboard Fredrik, glad to have ya aboard. Gandal wrote:
It is mainly bards that run into this trouble, with all of their perform and knowledge skills. In my experience if the other classes eliminate skills that they won't be able to use, or need, they have just enough room. Hack off the dead weight (undead empathy) and let me know if you still don't have enough room.
Fredrik wrote: Tudan (TOO-dan). Barbarian from Halas. My first and longest MMORPG character. Played him for about eight months in EQ 1 -- and actually roleplayed -- so there's a lot of sentimental attachment. I'll re-create him ASAP. I'm taking this to mean you're going with warrior. OK, so far we have, Barbarian Warrior
Hi Tentacledone (I was cooking up some octopus, and was asked, Is that tentacle done? This must be where your name came from?). Yes, hold onto your brain or brains! What rules are we using? EQ, or EQ++? As for me, I am willing to throw my oversized hat in and commit to an Erudite Enchanter (named Revery, of course). He's here, but requires much work:
S@$&, he's gone! He's an empty shell of an Erudite! I swear I at least gave him some ilities and stuff. I will endeavor to fill up that link, probably tonight. Dice!
Storycrafter wrote: Depending on what we have for melee i'll go either high elf magician (if we have another apart from Tudan) or a wood elf ranger (if not)
So, should I not bother with equipment and/or spells, since I would have no spellbook? Or would I have some spells prepared?
Tentacledone wrote: What's going on Xenh? /high 7 (pushes tentacles to go post something in the gameplay thread and to dot the game so he registers as a player) Tentacledone wrote: Hold onto your brainz. It is like a bear attack, just accept the beating and hope that you are still functioning when I am done using you as my chew toy. My therapist advises me to dole out 11 beatings a week, but I've always been an overachiever. Revery wrote: What rules are we using? EQ, or EQ++? Standard EverQuest RPG is the system we're running in without modification thus far. The Player's Handbook looks like this: LINK Revery wrote:
Danke. Everyone:
Revery wrote: So, should I not bother with equipment and/or spells, since I would have no spellbook? Or would I have some spells prepared? Equipment = No. Spellbook = No.Spells = Yes. At the start of play pure casters get a spellbook containing the text and diagrams that permit them to cast 4 spells (bards have 2 songs in their songbooks and hybrids get their first spell at level 5). You can have up to 8 spells prepared at one time (more "slots" are open after you take the mystic capacity feat) and it is assumed that each caster has prepared all the spells they know. Regaining mana is as simple as resting and meditating, so you do not need your spellbook for now.
Right, I just figured this out: once I have prepared a spell, I can keep casting it as long as I can get mana, even without a book. So cool, I've got that done, and my equipment list is complete (easiest ever), and so is the rest of the character. Let me know if I'm missing s%@! <-- (watch as the robot censors me) - this is only my second EQ character and my first wimp caster. So, once Revery escapes, is he going to have to wait around for weeks or months until everyone else does?
Revery wrote: Right, I just figured this out: once I have prepared a spell, I can keep casting it as long as I can get mana, even without a book. So cool, I've got that done, and my equipment list is complete (easiest ever), and so is the rest of the character. Let me know if I'm missing s+~& <-- (watch as the robot censors me) - this is only my second EQ character and my first wimp caster. Character looks fine to me at first blush. It just needs a solid background. Get'r'done! Revery wrote: So, once Revery escapes, is he going to have to wait around for weeks or months until everyone else does? "Escape"? Not sure what that word means, sorry. BTW you'd be lucky to get out of anything but a brightly lit room with how poor your nightvision is. <train to zone> As an aside... This won't be a miniatures game with grid maps of little tiny you avatars. I find that to steal the immersive environment that we're all working really hard to create. Will this lead to confusion at times? Yup. Hopefully you will agree that the payoff will mitigate the loss. What will we use instead? Imagination, and paying attention to my descriptions. As with everything, if you have a question, ask away. If you require clarification my door is always open. With that in mind as well I'd love if we could keep most of the OOC chatter/comments to the discussion thread as opposed to the game thread. It's a roleplaying game, and my goal is that someone could read it like a novel (with strange comments in brackets that one can ignore if they choose) and remain fully immersed.
OK, chiming in from Florida where I am a-conferencing... Experiencing long-distance nutkicks are NOT fun... I concur with TentacledOne - hold onto your brainz, but I would add cover your nuts. I am willing to run the skill monkey - bard or rogue. Here is my concept: Maruusk, Vah Shir of the Panther Clan, has done something to offend the Spirits and the Ancestors. That must be what an ancestor has decided, which is why I am in this stinking hole with this others... It must be Uncle Purrsk - he always hated me... Groaning, Maruusk rolls over, feeling the raw deck scrape him in places where he HAD been wearing clothing... "By the Ancestors, where am I, and who are you people?"
Xenh wrote:
Any indication where we're from, as in a general area?
So now we have :
I'll go for a female high elf magician (both combat magic and summoning) I like the idea of immersive environment and descriptive text only for the surrounding, but maps and icons often avoid confusion, and since it is a pbp they tend to reduce the nunmber of posts required to complete an action,but this is just my opinion.
My char's sheet is almost done, only lacking an image.
Cellowyn wrote: OK, chiming in from Florida where I am a-conferencing... Experiencing long-distance nutkicks are NOT fun... /does an awkward booty dance Gandal wrote: I like the idea of immersive environment and descriptive text only for the surrounding, but maps and icons often avoid confusion, and since it is a pbp they tend to reduce the nunmber of posts required to complete an action,but this is just my opinion. Mike New/Revery, fully in agreement with you, just yelled "sing it sister" and is now running around sharpening sticks and preparing to chain himself to my legs until I agree to his terms to become a map junky. *giggles* I have mellowed over the years, from my only in your head stance, and have been known to include the occasional map. I'll keep your request in mind :) Revery wrote: Any indication where we're from, as in a general area? To make life simple: - Tudan would be from Halas on the largest continent of Antonica- Quinaweniel would be from Felwithe on the wild continent of Faydwer - Maruusk would be from Shar Vahl on the moon Luclin - Revery would be from Erudin on the small continent of Odus - Kalin would be from Freeport on the largest continent of Antonica It bodes well to have representatives of Odus, Antonica, Faydwer and Luclin. Norrath Map: LINK Just be vague about your homeland and stick to the description in the book. Should it need to be fleshed out in game I'll expand on it a bit, or fire you a private message with the details I'm hoping to include/leave out and let you embrace your writing muse. You will each be considered very familiar with your city and just a half of a smidgeon of the surrounding lands. Gandal wrote: My char's sheet is almost done, only lacking an image. Just so you're not freaked out when another player contacts you to talk about your character sheet, Mike New/Revery is my sheet checker, since he has a higher spot than I do and as a norm knows the rules about 41x better than I do. That leaves me to live with my head in the clouds creating new ways to put your characters through a magical meat grinder. Gandal wrote: For background will have to work on or ask the GM. Feel free to post any ideas you have for your background so I can take a look at it. As long as its not too epic, "After slaying all of the Crushbone Orcs singlehandedly", too influential, "As the prince of Kaladim I am able to do whatever I want when I go back",....et cetera I'm good with it. You juuuust became a level 1 character with 1 experience point. So life before now has consisted of a great deal of training. Now is the time for the big deeds. Gandal wrote:
Gold = gone. Naked = you.I might permit a bit of filthy fabric if you're good and eat all of your porridge.
If you approach the outside of a tavern you have a myriad of choices. Listen at the door, peek through windows, climb onto the roof, set it on fire, knock on the door, call someone out, enter to see what's inside....the list goes on and on. Everything is an intention. You intend to go inside and order 5 drinks then look for a corner booth and companionship. That's a huge difference between actively doing it. Why does this matter? It's to avoid confusion. If the first player opens up the scene to include the footsome bar wench that he's hitting on, and the next guy goes in competition to them, then the DM drops by and explains that they had actually opened the door to a slaughter scene with everyone a rancid, bloated corpse...it leaves one to wonder why you are travelling with necrophelliacs. Tell me what you intend and I'll be there quickly with a description. I tend to post often/fast, so it's not like you'll be waiting long. __ Such a fan of everyone picking a character name that starts with a different letter. My old brain almost went on strike with the last group having 4/5 players all with a name that started with a "T". Heroes
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I feel in such a warm and fuzzy mood that everyone chose goodly races. That opens up so many more opportunities for group interactions and releases a great deal of the "why did this collection of misfits agree to work together", that I will now send you a virtual snuggle. <embrace that lasts far too long>
___ I'm left to ponder why barbarians have a +5% exp cost. The slam feat is nice, but I don't see it being overly game breaking. That leaves me to do group exp as well. Go unity! <embraces his inner kitten and seeks out a warm bit of sun to lay in>
Xenh wrote:
You actually wrote this! (emphasis mine) Xenh wrote:
Than this! I have no problem beginning with a female char that awakes somewhere with unknown folks completely naked,she'll be terribly scared for sure, but i like extreme rp situations.
Secret info about our DM:
I do not know the rules nearly as well as Xehn! He's a liar and a rascal! I'm just learning the EQ rules..... If we're talking about Pathfinder, that's another matter, but he knows those rules as well as I do.... Oh liar and rascal Xenh, where do you want us to write up a background. Here?
Revery wrote: Oh liar and rascal Xenh, where do you want us to write up a background. Here? Both here and in some box on your character sheet. I'm not looking for connections between the characters in this (anyone that makes someone that knows someone else dies in character generation time and again until a stranger comes out lol), just looking to spark some group writing gasms of creativity that will in turn spark more creativity from me. As of this second I have a few ideas for where we go from here, but it's evolving as you each are making choices about your characters. The all good crew took way some of my barriers, which opens things up a lot, so I appreciate that. Gandal wrote: But the two sentences of yours are in total disagreement. Perhaps its the drugs I am on, but the sentences still look like they are in total synch and ready to sing a heartfelt duet, while swaying their hips together. "This would be the case for starting gold, but..." Sure your starting gold would be wonderful like your hit points, but sadly there is more to the story. Read on to learn what nefarious force has inserted itself into this situation ("but" like "if" is a powerful word). You then read on, as the rest of the sentence directs, and learn that you wake "on a boat minus gear/coin" since you have been taken as slaves. In my head it makes sense lol, but that's not saying much. If in your head (read: reality) it's confusing, I hope it's been cleared up by some aspect of my babble. No gear, no coin, no desserts, no prospects...nothing but awesome to look forward to, since it can only go up from here. p.s. This bolding thing makes me wonder where bolding talking came from. I see it all over the boards. Wonder if it's meant to distinguish between thoughts in one's head and words that spill out of their mouths. Use whatever form you're most comfortable with.
Modified a few skills to match background Brontide Revery was born into a complex family situation in the modern city of Erudin. When he was just a baby his father left his mother, and Brontide says he grew up with several father figures, or none, depending on his mood in the telling. Brontide excelled in scholastic endeavors, while he was average in most other ways. Around the time we was getting ready to enter the Tower of the Craft Keepers for advanced study, his mother sadly died, and he was left with just a younger sister and a stepfather. Her death and his new situation affected him greatly, and he withdrew into his studies for the rest of his preparations, and during his advanced studies at the Tower. He seldom visited or wrote home, and when his sister left for Paineel he simply shook his head and stopped writing altogether. The last he heard of her she had changed her field of study from Necromancy to something even worse in his mind: training to become a shadow knight. He continued to do well in his studies, and his friends started calling him Professor Revery, as a joke. After the joke faded, he was just Revery to all his classmates, and he took up that rubric as a willing and welcome change, and to signify his new life as an Enchanter. Aside from Enchantment, the students of the Tower were encouraged to learn a craft. Brontide selected a fairly common craft, Jewelry. Its beauty and the challenge in working it appealed to him, and the potential to apply magic to it made it even more attractive. Once satisfied he was on his way learning that craft, he began toying with metal shapes, learning to mold and sculpt them, to augment and enhance his jewelry. During his education, he made a few good friends who had similar interests to his. One of these, Marsus Ementhal, planned on leaving Odus for Antonica. Brontide first thought it was a crazy idea, but as time went on he came to accept it and even embrace it. He encouraged Marsus to go, and to write often to share his experiences. Brontide would stay and continue his study of magic, and perhaps apprentice with a Craft Keeper jeweler to earn his own way in the world.
Maruusk wrote: Quick question: where are we, or do we not know yet? You know not as of yet. You do know you'll wake to recognize how bad a day you're having : )
"I am Maruusk Blackclaw," says a black furred Vah Shir as he rests in the shadows in a corner of the cell. His proud voice continues, "Listen and I will tell you my story. I am here because I was, well, restless. That is basically how this <waves pointed claw at the cell> all came to be. I was restless, and well, played some pranks that got out of hand. As a result, the Spirits have decided to teach me a lesson, and send me to Norrath. I arrived without incident, thinking that this new place would give me all the chance for new experiences that I would need. I was just getting my bearing wherever the transport dropped me - I really didn't care, I just needed to leave - according to the Spirits of course, the guards didn't really matter in the grand scheme of things..." He sakes his head - chagrin and embarrassment evident in his inhuman features - and continues, "Anyway, I digress... I was just getting my bearings, and had purchased a drink from a local tavern or some such place, and we enjoying the warm feelings, when I felt dizzy. The human that gave me the drink - I think his name was Drek - laughed, and said something about taking his friend (me) home to sleep it off. I tried to protest, but whatever he gave me robbed me of intelligent speech, and I made his story all the more plausible as I tried to ask for help. He laughed, they laughed and I tried in vain to escape. Then, he walked me around the corner, and dumped me in a cart or something. He looked over the side at me, I'll not forget his scarred visage, and laughed. He said something, but I was fading out. I remember he called me a ... slave." At the mention of that word, the catfolk's hackles raise and anger burns in his yellow eyes. "Vah Shir are NOT slaves to any race..." He looks about the cell you share, "I guess this disproves that statement..." His ears go flat to his skull and he says, "What is your sad tale?"
What the pcs hear or see? I understand they don't know where they are, but what the surroundings? Are there any noises? If so, what they sound like? Are they in a closed room or one with opened walls or ceilings (a cage perhaps)? Are they free to move or chained? Something to tell us what to write in the intro please.
Gandal wrote: What the pcs hear or see? I understand they don't know where they are, but what the surroundings? Are there any noises? If so, what they sound like? Are they in a closed room or one with opened walls or ceilings (a cage perhaps)? Are they free to move or chained? Something to tell us what to write in the intro please. Not sure honestly because it is evolving as the players make decisions. Once character sheets are finished then we'll talk about what sorts of things everyone wants (not saying those ideas will go live, but they just might be foundational). Don't worry too much about what comes after you wake, since you haven't woken yet. My first post will tag everyone as you all wake up on the boat. Right now all you have to describe is the inside of your eyelids, or the content of your dreams :)
Xenh wrote:
Someone already posted their char's waking,so i was thinking i had to. Well doesn't matter, since i still have no fu****g idea of what to write for her background :(Still working on her pic (yes, i do that) but not sure how to include it in the sheet,will probably just link it somewhere else.
Fredrik wrote: Yay! My Player's Handbook arrived! One week, not bad for Amazon Marketplace. Working on my character sheet now. Grats! I love it when mono-breasted delivery companies are efficient. <eyes Kalin>
Gandal wrote:
Oh I hadn't noticed that. It's an edge of the unknown thing, if you find yourself shaping the scene without me setting you up I tend to just ignore it (like a married husband ignoring his nattering wife). Background wise I think it comes down primarily to a "what's my motivation here?" to work out who you are and why you're doing the thing you're doing. You're obviously skilled at nearly everything, but fairly weak, what was that like growing up? Was it foundational in your decision to become an adventurer? Why magician? How close are you to Tunare? You're part of the Ruby Palace (Felwithian Magician's Guild) what's membership like there? There's a description of the city on page 15 that might give you some ideas. Gandal wrote: Still working on her pic (yes, i do that) but not sure how to include it in the sheet,will probably just link it somewhere else. I host most of my pics on Photobucket after resizing them to the 125x193 pixels that Myth-Weavers asks for. If you want me to host it for you I'm game.
Looking at the character sheets, only three (including mine) are mostly filled out. Quinaweniel: Looks mostly done. I don't see training points anywhere. Everyone gets 5 at first level. On my sheet, I put it under Additional Information, like this:
With the intention that when I use them, I'll make a note indicating how they were used so I can add them up at any time... For skills, the CC means cross-class, i.e. not class skills. I know it's backwards, but it's how the sheets work and how they add up the skill ranks at the bottom. So most of what you've selected need to be reversed (but check them, because I found at least one that is wrong, or rather, right where the others are wrong - appraise is not a class skill]). Even taking that into account, I count 38 skill ranks used where you should have 32, I think. The sheet needs some character description, personality, and background, I think. Maruusk: Training points? Skill points: Why 28? It looks to me like you should have 24...
The sheet needs some character description, personality, and background, I think. -----------------------------------------
(I'm not sure about this, because Revery has 5 ranks but a total bonus of +12 in Common - what is the total bonus good for? In the description, it talks more about Ranks than actual Language skill checks.)
Xenh wrote:
I have the Forest of Faydark campaign book, and Felwithe is described in deep there,already thought of looking there for inspiration. Forgot about training points, will add them right now (edit:done,they are under Mana Pool,in the "other notes" window bottom of the sheet).
For the record, I wasn't "waking". I was being "formed" from the ether. It's a follow on to my first post. I'm waiting for the GM to set the scene before "waking".
Michael New wrote:
Yes, Appraise checked was a mistake,corrected. Everytime i check i spent 32 skill points,and that should be fine.Think i will try something else to remember which skills are class skills, like writing a "C" after the skill name.For description and personality have to work on that, but i usually rely more on pics that descriptive text,and for personality i simply look at alignment modified by mental stat (Int-Wis-Cha). Remember also english isn't my fist lang.


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Imagine a kitchen party where Mother Maybelle Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Mississippi John Hurt, Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Patsy Cline show up, and you begin to get a sense of what it feels like inside songwriter Eve Goldberg's head. Never one to restrict herself to one genre of music, Eve has performed her trademark mixture of folk, blues, country, bluegrass, old time, and jazz in venues ranging from small house concerts to the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington DC since 1990.
Eve was born in the Boston area but has called Toronto, Ontario home since 1981. As a child, she was dragged to folk concerts by the likes of The Weavers, Doc Watson, Arlo Guthrie, the Watersons, and countless others. Eventually it sank in, and as a teenager she began to devour all kinds of contemporary and traditional roots music. She began performing in 1990, and hasn't looked back since. Along the way she's earned the respect of legendary musicians like Peggy Seeger, Geoff Muldaur, and Penny Lang.
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AT&T Lumia 900 users now able to unlock their phones. Kind of.
"I am not a number! I'm a free phone!"
Word on the street is that starting yesterday (October 8th), those of you who are on AT&T or at least have an AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 can now call with your International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number and get your unlock code. That would allow you toss in a T-Mobile SIM (or anyone else's) and use the phone freely on any network.
We called and emailed AT&T on the matter and we can confirm that they are unlocking phones but…this is AT&T we're dealing with and our experience was far from smooth...
All right AT&T, let me have it...
Our George Ponder emailed them about it and he was told that unless you are out of contract or paid the ETF, they won't give you the code. The conversation ended there for him. I called AT&T, which is the recommended method. However, I spent 33 minutes on the phone, half of which was the customer service agent looking through his manual to figure what I actually wanted.
In the end, I gave him my IMEI only to be told that they can't find the unlock code. In turn, they created a case for me and they should have it resolved by the 17th. Needless to say that was a painful, near time wasting experience.
Having said that we have seen people in our forums and elsewhere have success in getting their unlock code, so if this is important to you then we recommend you call AT&T and get started with the process.
To obtain your IMEI before the call and to make your life easier, simply open up your dial pad and type *#06#. Write that down and grab a cup of coffee before you enter the AT&T train wreck of unlocking your device.
Good luck and let us know in comments if you were successful. Thanks to all who sent this in!
There are 102 comments. Sign in to commentDenegar says:
You can also find your phone's IMEI in Settings > About > More Info.
inteller says:
i think it is disgusting that they have a dedeciated email process for unlocking iPhones, but not the same for other phones.
SocalBrian says:
60% to 70% of the smartphones they sell are iPhones, so for them if you want the most bang for the buck it makes sense.
danzinho16 says:
That's one of the reasons everyone hates AT&T ..
rebel_yell says:
Well, not EVERYONE.
Jazmac says:
Agree with Rebel_Yell. I dig em myself. So far, they have done more for my account in 2 months than Sprint did in 2 years and I had to bust down the doors in the end to get out of there. And they still owe me 22.61 and that was February when I left.
aubreyq says:
"Needless to say that was a painful, near time wasting experience."
That was a bit generous, Daniel, LOL! I suppose that it wasn't a complete time-wasting experience because you were able to document it and add your experience to the blog. Regardless, that sounds PAINFUL.
aubreyq says:
dkp23 says:
Anybody able to unlock their phones and still be on contract?
phirefly says:
Yes, I switched to AT&T just before the Lumia came out and got the Lumia within a week of it's launch by returning my previous phone (long story). So I am well still under contract. I chatted with AT&T technical support via web chat and obtained my code with no issues. The only issue I had was figuring out how to use it. The method recommended to me in the forums was to us a non at&t sim and it would prompt you for the code which it did and my code was accepted on the first try. So I have an unlocked Lumia 900 and I am still under contract but by having it unlocked it helps my resale value for when I upgrade to the 920 :)
tonamae78 says:
Can u or any one give me the unlock code pretty plz
sholokov says:
I had them unlock my phone (Samsung Focus) in December last year. I was 1 year 2 months into my contract at the time. It was a very smooth process for me.
Tocard says:
Yes; I had had the phone for less than 100 days when I called. The rep. told me the only restriction was that I had to have had the phone for at least 90 days, which I did.
I think it also helped I told him I was travelling out of the country -- he repeated that that was my reason on the phone in a way that sounded as if I had said a different reason, he wouldn't have done it. The phone call was lengthy because the rep. didn't know how to generate the code for the Lumia 900; however, I did get the code in an E-mail a couple days later after he figured out how to submit the request to "the right people".
When I went to the UK, I got a giffgaff SIM, popped it in, entered the unlock code I got from AT&T, and all was well for the phone. And when I got back the States and put my old SIM back in, it still works great!
Bushybro says:
Corporations are people.......*snickers*
dougwallace says:
I paid 120 6 weeks ago to get mine unlocked.... But still can not tether.
Residing says:
I hope that you mean $1.20 :)
sholokov says:
Why did you have to pay? If you don't terminate your contract, you don't have to pay anything.
pankaj981 says:
I was able to tether right away on a att lumia 900 on tmobile
westwaswon says:
Getting anything more than EDGE? Any issues with mms?
tvolpe86 says:
"That would allow you toss in a T-Mobile SIM (or anyone else's) and use the phone freely on any network."
freely on any network? does the radio within the 900 support verizon and/or sprint bands as well? My HTC Trophy has a sim in it with Verizon, so could i theoretically buy an unlocked 900 and use it on Verizon?
Gilgameshi says:
We all know Verizon and Sprint are CDMA carriers, so of course he's only talking about tmo.
Eyes Pried Open says:
I wonder if this works on Rogers aren't they kinda grouped in with at&t?
bokchoy1 says:
It's more complicated if you want to take a Lumia to another carrier. Apparently while you can have Rogers unlock the device, you still can't get mms and might experience other problems because the Nokia Network Settings app isn't available in the Canadian marketplace :(
bachibabu09 says:
I got the network unlock code 3 months before from AT&T, As i was travelling to different country and to use different SIM , they have given the network unlock code, My question is , Is the unlock code you are discussing right now is same like network unlock code which i got ?
please clarify
bachibabu09 says:
And by the bye it is for Nokia Lumia 900
bachibabu09 says:
COuld any technical guy reply to my question, thanks
ChrisLynch says:
Yes. The Unlock Code being discussed is to allow the device to accept other carrier SIM cards, which is the whole point of GSM-based networks.
Mario Ali says:
I would rather pay the $10 than go through the pain. You can buy the codes from many sites, with prices varying from $10 to $20. Not only AT&T, but any network for that matter.
phirefly says:
I would at least try the pain as it was no pain at all for me.
sepatown says:
I called AT&T last week to ask for unlock codes for one of my Lumia 900s that I purchased full price and the representative basically was an idiot, she told me that AT&T had exclusivity for the phone and won't be giving out unlock codes ever, this was after being told sometime in June that it will be available in October. So I gave up and just waited for the survey they usually sent right after you call their customer service department. I gave them the worst possible ratings and in the comment part where they ask for your reason, I basically called them Liars. What do you know, yesterday morning, I got a call from AT&T and they basically said because of the review they wanted to call back and see if they could fix my issues. Instead of giving me the unlock code for just the Lumia 900 I got for full price, I ended up asking for both and they gave it to me. Awesome.
mccasive says:
I just called AT&T customer service this afternoon to unlock the Lumia 900 which I paid full price for but after 30mins on phone with two associates and a supervisor I was told that AT&T will never unlock those phone unless I use it on their network for 90 days.
peterfares says:
You ended up asking for both what?
sraina says:
Took me 4 mins. A breeze. Very pleased with AT&T
aubreyq says:
Looks like you got lucky and your AT&T rep knew what an "unlock code" was ;)
andrelamont says:
what does an unlocked at&t phone buy a user?
aubreyq says:
The ability to take your phone to another carrier, on most situations.
andrelamont says:
So is this the equivalent of the term SIM UNLOCKED?
What is an unbranded unlock?
Does this free us from AT&T blocking updates because its unlocked/sim unlocked/unbranded unlock?
wheelerk says:
Unbranding allows you to bypass AT&T for updates. Unlock the SIM allows you to use non AT&T SIMs. This come in handy if you travel to Europe where they have networks that are supported by the Lumia. You can just by a SIM and use the local networks vice paying AT&T for roaming
sholokov says:
If you use a local sim in another country, you don't have to pay anything to ATT on an unlocked phone.
ChrisLynch says:
No, the Unlock Code does not remove the carrier branding in the OS, just unlocks the GSM radio and SIM reader to accept other SIM cards from other carriers. You are still beholdent to AT&T and their stupid update cycles, or the lack there of.
rrsrv says:
What's the big deal of unlocking the phone ? If you want an unlocked phone...buy it unlocked if you want ATT phones use ATT im sick of hearing people bash ATT...i had Verizon and hated them their customer service stinks and all they sell is Motorola driod version a-z while ATT doesn't have the fastest network...yet...unless you have lte service which ATT LTE is lightening fast especially in NYC... they have the best variety of phones in my opinion....i personally could care less if my Lumina 900 gets unlocked why cause all I use is ATT and don't plan on going anywhere else
aubreyq says:
Good for you, bro.
Mario Ali says:
Lol. Daniel, it was really painful. Now I see it in your tone
dkp23 says:
Cant take u seriously. U called it a lumina.
rchillin says:
Hmm...last I checked, that was a Chevrolet lol
sholokov says:
@rrsrv151: I am sorry but you seem to have less knowledge than even me. I thought I was the most technically challenged person on this website.
dandunk says:
Will this allow tethering or not? Someone posted they still can't. Any other experiences? What other advantages are there to unlocking?
MethodGT says:
If you go overseas on vacation or business with an unlocked phone, you can rent a sim from a carrier in that country and that way not be charged international roaming.
schlubadub says:
Tethering is up to the carrier. I recently went travelling and bought SIM's in different places, all with unlimited daily data plans. I tried to tether with my laptop - all but one carrier worked immediately without any extra effort.
dkp23 says:
Just unlocked my phone. I am in the u.s and the phone is currently being used on a contract, but i didnt purchase the phone with a contract.
Anyway, took me about 5 minutes of live chatting to get my code and the pin was accepted.
Go to att.com/wireless, go to support, you will need to log in to do a live chat. pick international live chat, say you want to unlock for international use. Verify account, give IMEI, they will provide you with a pin.
I am all set, it should be pretty easy. Dont answer more than you need. that always help.
Rebelatheart says:
I did it the way you suggested, as I actually prefer Chat over calling as people on the phone tend to not listen and comprehend at times...and then i get aggrivated lol.
Everything went smoothly. 1st code I was given didnt work (tried twice). 2nd code work and said "Pin Accepted". Took all of 5-7 min.
Good tip for everyone man.
wheelerk says:
I called last night and got my unlock code. The support rep gave me the Samsung procedure to enter the unlock code. After a few minutes, he realized that I have a Lumia 900. So he pasted somthing from a manul with the sequence of codes to get prompted. I finally got frustrated and told him that I would figure it out. So if you have a non authorized SIM, it will prompt you for the unlock code. However, I didn't have an non authorized SIM. But I found a key sequece that will prompt you for the unlock code and you don't have to remove your SIM at all. ##782#
dkp23 says:
i used the same sequence to unlock a few minutes ago. it works!
piaqt says:
To get any response from AT&T, try this: AT&T CEO, Randall Stephenson
email@example.com | firstname.lastname@example.com
phone: 210.351.5401 (direct to his secretary)
alternate phone: 210.821.4105 (headquarters, press 3, ask for Mr. Stephenson's office).
When they were dragging their feet over NoDo, they called me in response to my email complaint in which I questioned their "doesn't work on Samsung" excuse. Got me a month's free service.
sepatown is right. Give them a negative review, and they actually wake up.
SleepyTheDon says:
My Experience with customer service was a F**** joke what idiots. I had to hang up on two people who claim AT&T was not giving out the code when I already called and got the code earlier yesterday morning & i was only calling to get instructions on how to properly do it. The last person i hung up on before i called back and actually got a lot of help from a great rep told me to press #*** wait for a P then press **** wait for a W then ** enter code & press **1# Dumb ass.
All I had to do was put in a T-Mo SIM and enter code, now its unlocked and I gave it to my son but all he gets is Edge on T-Mo.
He's happy thats all that matters to me.
ab.pa says:
use ##782# press call and it will ask for the code and press enter and it will work.
I got the same answer from AT&T, the customer service people are bunch of st*pids, they don't know what they are doing. I even called nokia for support, no help from them either.
I called the local at&t store, they told me that they are not suppose to help in this case.
c_boho says:
This was super helpful, thank you so much. Used ##782# and pressed call as you mentioned, and the phone asked me for the unlock code.
Also confirm that it was super easy to get unlock code from AT&T. Just called them at 611 and asked, and they gave it to me in 10min.
Thanks guys!
iSingBass says:
I took a trip from the US to the UK with three of my brothers this summer and we had no trouble getting our unlock codes by calling AT&T customer service. 1 Quantum and 2 Focuses (Foci?) out-of-contract and 1 Samsung Galaxy something still-on-contract. Guess it depends on which person you get...
...I do remember that there was something slightly wrong with their unlocking instructions for the Focus, but a quick web search helped us figure that out.
jake69 says:
uh you just have to give them a good reason to unlock your phone. Earlier this year I went to Thailand for a 2 weeks vacation...but I told them I am going there for business for 3+ months. They gave me an unlock code right away. The whole process took no more than 5 minutes.
iSingBass says:
That just might be the key. Carriers surely have some feelings about their phones (and maybe customers) just walking over to another network. I think that I do like the PAYG method and wish that it was more widely available here in the US.
rrsrv says:
Lumia* sorry auto correct works....if your an international traveler I see how it makes sense...but bashing ATT because of their methods? Go to Tmobile they use the same network type that ATT uses if you dont like ATT... I just think too many people bash ATT because they need something to moan and groan about....
Cosworth0686 says:
I went through a painful experience last night trying to get instructions on how to enter the unlock code. Getting the code iself was quite easy for me (I don't have AT&T service of any kind). I finally managed to get someone on the line that had a clue, at which point I was told to put in another carrier's SIM, then enter the code.
So, I went to T-Mobile today, did just that, and entered the code. The method that they seem to be telling everyone is for Symbian phones, not Lumias.
DuIT says:
Is it the same process for HTC Surround?
Ruslan.al says:
I was able to unlock 2 our phones today early morning. Got 2 unlock codes over the phone.
pgoth says:
I got my unlock code from them but having trouble with it. I dont have a T-Mobile SIM and the bizzarre #***P****W**+... just does not work on the 900...
Couple of minutes to get the code - now I need to hunt down a micro-sim ...
phirefly says:
Someone above said dial ##782# and it should prompt you. I tried it and it did nothing but I already unlocked with a vzw sim (from an iPhone 4s).
Cosworth0686 says:
I tried the ##782# method as well as the pw+ method and got nothing as well. A T-Mobile SIM worked perfectly for me, popped the prompt right up upon booting.
wheelerk says:
Yeah if your phone is already unlocked, the ##782# won't do anything.
hoonigandad says:
I called Att and they gave me the code no questions asked. It's for my two year old Focus though =) which is now a Nokia lumia 800 windows 7.8 ;-)
rrsrv says:
I'm gonna call today to see how painful of a process this is like some say
moc426 says:
Finally, it was actually painless for me to get the code, but the painful part was I couldn't remember how to enter it and the att rep couldn't figure it out, but I got it. Last time I called for this, they insisted nokia has the codes and they can't get them until end of the year. Thanks for the heads up on this!
Nanjin says:
I called yesterday and my answer was "For security reason we can't unlock my phone". I assume they meant my contract is not expired yet. Anyway, I log on with a chat rep through ATT site and THEY GAVE ME THE UNLOCK CODE! Try going through it this way!
moc426 says:
When I dial ##782# after unlocking it, I get a black screen. I thought it is supposed to tell you it is unlocked after you do this. It no longer prompts for unlock code, just shows a black screen.
ab.pa says:
Once it is unlocked, it will display the blank screen. Looks like it has already been unlocked.
ejlee072006 says:
There's no need to unlock my phone... Unless im selling it or I fly to another country.. You al have to remember l900 uses the nano sim.. Im waiting for surface I will skip the wp8's for now
freestaterocker says:
L900 uses a Micro SIM. The iPhone 5 is the only device using a Nano SIM.
doraemon_918 says:
Sweet, now I can travel! Just got the code from Tech chat and unlocked with ##782#
monigal2 says:
I just unlocked mine, I had no problems with at&t...sweet!
monigal2 says:
I used that ##782# also
jpmensah says:
They told me they had to contact Nokia to get my phone unlocked so I should expect the unlock code by the 16th
mister2d says:
I just finished a live chat session with an AT&T representative.
I just told them the truth. I wanted the unlock code to maximize the resale value so that I can buy the Lumia 920. It took all but 15 minutes total time. No questions asked. Right off the bat "Stacy" said that I was eligible and that I will have instructions e-mailed along with the unlock code.
Very nice!
In all fairness, it was this easy when I requested the unlock codes for my iPhone 4 as well earlier this year when the Lumia 900 came out. Very painless. Being a loyal customer must have its perks sometimes. People might gripe about Carrier A or Carrier B, but AT&T has treated me well for the last 5 years.
soulzero says:
The Prisoner... Great show!!
daniel_leavitt2000 says:
I had unlocked my Focus about a month ago prior to traveling with my wife to Thailand. At first the rep told me they are unable to unlock phone while under contract. This rule has been in place for about 2-3 years. They said I would need to pay off the balance of my contract to unlock my phone. I told them I have had prvious smartphone unlocked while on contract with no problems and did not have to pay anything and they transfered me to their international department. 30 Seconds later, I had my unlock code.
When in doubt always as to speak to their international department.
disASM says:
My AT&T Lumia 900 was unlocked in August. I called them because I was traveling internationally in September. One week later I had my unlock code. I had absolutely no problems. Now my wife's iPhone 4s was another story. AT&T refused even though she bought her iPhone months before me. I ended up paying $65 for a factory IMEI unlock.
guillams says:
I know this is make no sense cause I'm from Dominican republic but I like to much AT&T phones, they work perfectly with my Carrie here, and is no hard unlocked it!
akar33 says:
Took me 2 minutes. I chatted with the international support personnel and she didn't ask for anything apart from the IMEI number and the next message was the unlock code.
splash112 says:
If anyone gets instructions with the pw+ input don't do it, that's the old unlock procedure, I remember unlocking my 3310 that way
djohns505 says:
Just now tried to get mine unlocked, everything went very well. I called ATT, told the guy I don't have an account and said I got my phone on the Internet, and wanted an unlock code for it. No questions asked, he was very nice and asked for the IMEI, about 2 minutes later of being on hold, he tells me the unlock code. Very happy with the process. Unfortunatley I didn't get the guy's name. Service like this will help me sway toward ATT for service later. Now if they could just lower their rates some :/
poloboy03 says:
No luck for me that way at all... i was on hold for almost an hour
wamsille says:
I went through International Chat Support and within two minutes I had the unlock code for my Lumia 900. Don't know if I'll ever use the Lumia 900 on another carrier or when I'm abroad but it is nice to know I have that option. ##782# and SEND got me to the unlock screen.
I wonder how much an unlocked Lumia 900 is worth.
spdickey1 says:
I used the "Contact Us" email form at att.com after logging in to my account. Asked for unlock codes for two Lumia 900 IMEIs this morning. I had purchased the phones they day they came out from Amazon.com back in April 2012 so I'm not "upgrade eligible" but apparently was okay to get the unlock codes. Since I got them from Amazon for $49 each and later got $100 back each due to the software glitch at launch I've been very happy with my more than free phones!
Got an email back with unlock codes about three hour later. Email had the wrong Symbian instructions. So I put in a cut down foreign SIM in each phone, in a bit the phone asked me for the unlock code.Entered it and it worked! Free, at last, free at last, thank God Almighty I'm free at last!
juliofarfan says:
Which email form contact us did you used? Im not finding any and I cant access support because I dont have a phone number
21stNow says:
I called in on the 8th and got my unlock code with no problems. That was the easy part! Getting the network APN settings put in was the hard part. Using the Network Setup app eventually worked, but that shouldn't be necessary in 2012.
juliofarfan says:
How can I get the unlock code from AtT if i dont have a att phone number and im not from the Usa?
dinesh shohan says:
Yes.. I also cannot get hold of any person at AT&T. I'm not in USA, bought the phone from ebay.. Now it's with me, but locked to at&t.. please help..
zilab says:
@Daniel Rubino
- I got my unlock code after 3 tries, and I used the international at&t support, since I'm not an at&t customer I just waited to get to the customer service representative :) So pretty sure its just a hit and miss.
ARVI_SD says:
i opened a ticket after talking to the customer service 1 month back and today i received the unlock code and resolved the ticket. very happy.
Jason D78 says:
I just got my unlock code without any hassle. I called technical support, told them work mandates a t mobile phone, and that I needed the unlock code so I could use my phone on both networks. I said I would rather carry an extra sum card than to carry an extra phone. I still have one year left on my 2 year contract. I have the Nokia lumia 900. Now I have to see if it actually works. I will update later.
dinesh shohan says:
got the phone through ebay. I'm not in USA.. How can I get the unlock code...


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Quick pics to your phone
Pix2Phone Browser Extension is a free browser extension and Web service that makes it simple to save or transfer pictures from your PC or the Web to your mobile phone. Instead of paying for cell phone wallpaper or messing with USB-to-phone cables and other complex methods, you can save just about any image in your phone with a few clicks, or you can send an image from your picture library, if you prefer. Your cell phone and provider plan must allow WAP or SMS access to use Pix2Phone. It works in Internet Explorer as well as Firefox; we tested the … Read more