ZacKing

Oh I understand just fine. You don't understand the character of Sue Storm at all, and believe female characters who are written to have strong maternal instincts and/or are mothers with children are weak and shallow and boring. You said so yourself.

Yep, you do.😉

Nice strawman. 😉 LMFAO!!!

And yet the industry is still in decline.

Call it an educated guess based on Disney's track record with pushing the poorly written "girl boss" cliche. See Rey in the Star Wars films, Snow White, etc. Nice deflection. Why is it that Sue has to become the leader? I know the writers are writing their own story. That's not what I asked you. Why is it so important for you that Sue be the leader? And as far as other options go, see the previous FF film. How'd that work out for them? Of course there isn't one thing that's causing the decline in ticket sales. It's a combination of a lot of things. One or two blockbusters aren't saving the industry though. It's still in decline. It might not be if they were producing better product that more people favored seeing in theaters over streaming. You're basically suggesting that losing thousands at the casino, but winning a hundred quid at the blackjack table means you're winning and everything is fine.

Neither am I, but nice try though. Good luck trying to prove that I'm a woman hating misogynist. I've been re-watching the Stargate franchise of late. Love Samantha Carter and Dr. Weir. Absolutely in love with Teyla. Kate Mulgrew as Captain Janeway was fantastic. I've no problem at all with female characters being in leadership positions. Like any other fictional character regardless of gender, it depends on how their written. The characters I've mentioned here are strong women who stand shoulder to shoulder to their male counterparts, not above them and don't need to berate them or talk down to them in order to elevate themselves. It's no different for a male character that berates or needs to talk down to their female counterparts in order to build themselves up. That's what a poorly written girl boss character is. I'll ask again, why does it have to be Sue as the leader? What's wrong with Ben Grimm? Why can't he or Johnny be "re-imagined" as the leader of the team? Sure. And there's a significant subset of people who will take the time to get off the couch and spend the extra money if there's something unique that they want to see in the theaters. Hollywood isn't producing that product as they used to anymore. So going by your own statements, Hollywood box office is down because people can just wait for streaming because its cheaper. No one will be going to the theaters anymore because it's a pain to drive there and tickets and such are too expensive, but Disney can make a couple of movies that will get people back into the theater and suddenly the expense and hassle suddenly disappears? Which is it? Pick one.

I have to admit, this sounds a whole lot better to me than Sue Storm: Girl Boss. I'll bet real money studio execs at Disney had the same thoughts about the original Snow White, then came up with their "new and improved!" story for those "modern audiences". How'd that work out for them? So crap writing isn't the reason the MCU is failing, but the movies are crap and bombing. Ok... Yes, that's right. Hollywood can't produce a product that people are willing to spend money on and want to go to a theater and see. Nice to see that's finally sinking in for you. Why only Sue? Why can't Ben Grimm or Johnny Storm be the leader? Isn't The Thing a cliche of the quasimodo type monster or dumb brute stereotypes? I don't know where you're getting the whole Sue Storm isn't important enough thing from. I just don't. I've never gotten that vibe from the comics. She's always been an integral part of the team, just like everyone else. You seem to think that she's somehow subservient to the men on the team and that makes her weak and shallow. She isn't. This isn't what has been said about Sue though. What has been said is that being a matriarch or maternal figure doesn't make a female character weak. That's all.

How'd that work out for them in the last FF dumpster fire? Disney hasn't seemed to learn yet that "reinterpretation" isn't what audiences want. See Snow White. I completely agree. Most everything on any of these streaming services is complete garbage and "filler" content to make their library look more impressive. With that said, audiences are still preferring that garbage over going to the movies, so Hollywood is losing money. They're not producing a product people want to see. I don't think it's "superhero fatigue". I think it's crap writing. Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but I don't think the point was to say Ripley's motivations in the first film were maternal, nor is it that the one and only way for a female protagonist to be interesting or compelling is for them to be a mother. That's not true. Women characters don't need to be mothers to be good protagonists. I think the point is that you were suggesting that motherly/matriarch type characters are shallow and not very compelling, and that's not true either. The maternal instinct is very powerful, and Sarah Connor in T2 is a great example of that. I don't think anyone would characterize her as weak in that movie. Ripley protecting Newt was very maternal too. There's nothing wrong with that. So Sue Storm being the matriarch of the Fantastic Four doesn't make her weak or shallow or inferior by any stretch. That's her character. She doesn't need to suddenly become the general barking out orders to everyone in order to make her more compelling. See above. I think the point is to show that the matriarch/maternal figure doesn't mean they're weak. I don't understand this. What makes a mother weak? Why do you think her being the matriarch of the team makes her less than the others? I just don't see that in her character. I don't think it's "seething" about there being a strong female character, just that it's out of character for Sue to be in that role, and not following the source material more closely hasn't been working for the MCU. 100% agree. The movie industry hasn't figured out how to produce a product that will get people back into theaters. Completely agree. ^ That.

Yeah there's lots of variables for why ticket sales are in decline, with a big part of that being movie studios are churning out crap that nobody wants to pay money to see. Trying to claim that's not a big part of it is just silly and arguing just to argue. What exactly do you think a "mother" figure is? I don't think you're grasping how strong the maternal instinct and how important a matriarch figure is in a family. Being "motherly" doesn't necessarily equate to a woman cooking dinner, cleaning the house, changing diapers and following the orders her husband barks at her. Sarah Connor is a great example. She didn't become what she became because she had an overabundance of testosterone and just liked shooting guns and blowing stuff up. She was protecting her child. That maternal instinct to protect her son was the motivation. Look at Samantha Carter in SG-1, Princess Leia, Padme Amidala. There's plenty of examples of matriarch female characters keeping the team together and standing shoulder to shoulder with her male counterparts, not above them. Try looking at women who are matriarchs as something other than "shallow".

This would have been infinitely better than the absolute sewage he turned out to be in Wakanda Forever. Totally ruined the character in my opinion.

This is exactly the point. Changing these characters and their stories to "appeal to modern audiences" that "need someone who looks like them" does nothing but alienate the built in fan base who love the existing characters as they are. It also incorrectly assumes that most "need someone who looks like them" for them to enjoy a film.

That's not what anyone is "griping about". As to Reed talking down to her in the comics, that's what he does. He's the smartest man in the world in Marvel, but he's also an asshole. It's part of his character. I'm not at all saying that's what they should show in the movie. Far from it. ^ This. Keeping the team and family together and being their strength is important too, but I guess TPTB at Disney/Marvel don't seem to get that. Unless she's the general calling all the shots, she won't be girl boss enough to check that box.

Thanks for the follow up. I have some follow up comments, but will message you directly.

Question - Are multiple entries for the same SG allowed? Looks like there are people from within the same SG entering different bases of theirs related to their SG.

Well, sure. Sometimes people don't realize that other people aren't on their same wavelength and maybe what they're posting isn't clear.

I'm sorry, am I not allowed to respond to your posts? I'll be sure to ask your permission next time. I can't help it if you didn't reply to the appropriate poster and decided to lump every suggestion together, even though it wasn't what the author of the thread had asked for. Why people don't use the quoting tool?

FrozenSolid isn't the OP. The OP hasn't asked for slider adjustments, just copying the existing mini mode costume - which doesn't work in PvP - to a new one that just alters the model slightly so it doesn't have a bobblehead.

As I read it, the OP is asking for another mini-mode costume that doesn't give you the giant head. Mini-mode costumes don't work in PvP zones.

WOW! I didn't have any characters on Indom, but I transferred a couple over just to visit this place. Gorgeous work! One thing I thought was a very nice touch was the use of the water objects behind the stargate to give it that fluid effect. That's a nice attention to detail! https://imgur.com/mVOyteR

Mini mode already doesn't work in PvP zones, so this is a non-issue.

Yeah that's what the actors said with "Logan" and "Endgame". Logan was supposed to be Jackman and Stewart's "swansong" in those roles. Throw enough money at any of them and they'll come back as many times as Disney can afford. Seeing the list of who's who going to be in this, it's clear Disney thinks cameos alone are a winning formula (see Deadpool and Wolverine) , but I'm really hoping that's not all there is to it and the story for this doesn't stink like D&W did. Don't get me wrong, it was a fun movie to watch ... once.

Yes. No, you're not the only one who remembers this. It's the sole reason I don't bother testing anything anymore. Like I said earlier, change the "Focused Feedback" thread titles to "Focused Testing" and make it crystal clear that they just want a yes or no that something is working and isn't bugged. Focused feedback threads aren't the only place threads got removed and then people were challenged by HC members to "provide evidence" on a topic. Two that specifically come to mind were threads about a SG named "The Marvels" and why that was allowed, and a "HC Friendly" SG hosting a "Classic 80s" costume contest. That costume contest had people making exact likenesses of existing trademarked properties, down to the exact character name and bio. I specifically remember someone making a character named Marty McFly that was a 100% spot on likeness down to the rocket board and had the character bio directly from the film. There was also a Man-at-Arms from He-Man with the exact name and bio. When some of us questioned why that was allowed, we were given all kinds of excuses of how it's "just characters cosplaying" or the characters were "temporary" and such. When people linked to the CoC and noted there's no mention of "temporary" or "cosplaying" threads started getting removed and when it was called out, GMs were asking people to "show proof" the threads in question existed. The thread asking about "The Marvels" sg (which still exists btw and has never been renamed) had the same treatment. We were told that they "pre-dated the MCU film, so it was ok". Posts that questioned that and asked how HC would have the money to fight for this specific SG in court if they got a C&D from Disney, but not anyone trying to name a SG after a Marvel or DC property gets reported and renamed. Anyway, that's all water under the bridge now so it doesn't matter. GMs will moderate here how they want to moderate and there's nothing any of us can do other than accept it and move on.

My 2 inf - less moderation. It's very easy as a user to filter out noise using the existing tools on the forum, and I really don't need anyone to be the police for or speak for me. I understand why there's Moderators here and I don't think we should get rid of them. Just keep doing what you're doing and run things how you see fit. Lastly, I echo the sentiments @PeregrineFalcon brought up about "feedback" threads getting modded and closed. If you all don't want feedback, then don't ask for it. Just ask people to test something to see if it works the way you want. Don't ask for opinions about a change. Agreed. Maybe changed "Focused Feedback" to "Focused Testing".

There's more to it though, and I suspect you already know that. What you've shown here is one of the many big issues with "saga mode". It's not just about the early game, it's about the late game too. Compare that same power (or a complete build) at level 50 taking full advantage of IO sets and bonuses with a build stuck to SOs. There's no question which one will perform better. The target audience has been said to be "veteran players" who I would assume are familiar with the game and understand builds and IO sets. Supposedly these veterans are bored of farming alts in AE to make funds for kitting out their alts. It sounds to me like those vets are interested in maximizing performance of their characters and planning out builds. Why they'd suddenly decide to limit themselves to SOs only - which is something they can already do now - seems odd. There's quite a lot of people here who would point to this and say it already is game breaking and power creep. I'm not saying that myself, so please don't try to say I am.

Hitting level 50 sadly doesn't mean anything anymore. You've got new players PLing to 50 without knowing how to get out of Pocket D unfortunately. You've also got people with several level 50s who still don't know what they're doing, so just having a 50 doesn't equate to much.