Jun 26, 2015

Double Extortion Run

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UPDATE2: There will be another one between 5PM-6PM.


UPDATE: Zynga has published a FAQ about this and it can be found here.


For 1 hour today, VIP subscribers will get the chance to build 2 Extortion Run items for the price of one. As far as skill points are concerned, the cost and value is the same as a 2X Property Build but since the timer only costs 6 reward points to speed up, the value for loot will be much better. Basically you will get twice as many loot items. It's also nice that there is a timer on the home page. They should also do this for 2X Property Builds to help those confused with time zone issues. I'm not sure why they need to limit this to 1 hour as many players won't be able to make it and I doubt any scripts will be updated in time. This could backfire on Zynga and piss off the VIP subscribers who can't be online between 9AM and 10AM today (most likely the ones with jobs!).

20 comments:

  1. Come on.... it's the same deal with 2x builds... not everyone is online when they are active... what would you have them do? Run it for 24 hrs straight just to satisfy everyone? If they did that, then they would have to satisfy EVERYONE for EVERY event... and where would that leave them? They could of course make it optional... kinda like they do for the SDs... where we have 9 days or so to activate it and once activated we have a certain amount of days. If they could do this here... have a 24 hour activation button and once activated, you get 1 hour... that could work and would allow everyone to participate.

    But seriously, I doubt many VIPs would be upset about this, considering the problems we are already facing, this one seems a bit... I don't know... insignificant perhaps?... it's the same for everyone. There will always be someone who for some reason cannot be online. that's just how things are in life...

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    1. Its a better deal than 2X Property Builds. You are going to get 2 loot items for 6 reward points. Most should be able to max on these pretty cheaply. Once scripts are updated to accommodate, it won't matter. I think those who have no choice but to miss it will be pretty pissed. If I was Zynga I wouldn't care much about satisfying everyone but I would go all out to try to satisfy the ones who are still paying and there probably aren't many of those left.

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    2. But.... how many times have you told us all in here... loot is only loot... and it will eventually go obsolete... so no reason to go nuclear over it... and even suggested skipping annoying events that only give loot? It's just loot...

      ... it's summer... the weather is nice... I would STILL say, if you get PISSED OFF about a loot at this point... you have some other issues that are FAR more important to attend to... no offense... maybe it's time for the people who DO get pissed off about missing out on a deal that will give them a loot at a cheaper rate... to get OUTSIDE and AWAY from the computer... because frankly... it doesn't sound healthy AT all

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    3. Saying someone may be pissed about missing the deal is not really going nuclear. Your reaction to my statement would be nuclear. It's true that loot is only loot but there are some out there who still value loot and play to get loot. All I said is this could backfire on Zynga as some might get pissed off about it. The beauty of this game is that everyone plays it the way they want. Just because I don't care about loot doesn't mean that others don't. This game isn't all about you or me or any one person.

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    4. Well, I guess that's open for interpretation - to ME personally... being pissed off about missing out on a SINGLE 2x build is NOT worth even raising an eye brow over... I'm sure there will be MANY more in the near future... how many ordinary 2x builds have we had so far??

      And I'm not going nuclear, haha... I'm merely pointing out the ridiculousness of this... you're trying to create a hype about nothing... saying this "could backfire" and tha "VIPs will be pissed off" I know exactly what you're doing... you're trying to "bully" Zynga into following YOUR words... how many VIPs is there all in all?? And how many do you KNOW will get pissed off?? Do you have any numbers to back this ridiculous statement? Reality is... you have NO clue... do you? haha - if you do... then I would REALLY like to know the percentage of VIPs who will get pissed off... versus the percentage of VIPs who won't...and then lastly those who couldn't give a fook ;)

      And the reason I am taking a little offense to this post is the fact that I know what you're trying to do... and THAT pisses ME off a bit ;) hehe... (no offense intended... )

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    5. The fact that you think it's ridiculous for someone to be upset they will miss a 'deal' that they are paying 24.97 a month for is ridiculous. You probably aren't paying so it would seem trivial to you. This blog is way too small to create hype of any kind. Blogs are opinions and that is mine. Saying it MAY backfire is much different than saying it WILL. I gave my reasons for thinking it will backfire and without data you are right I can't say otherwise. Hopefully for Zynga's sake , ALL VIP players think like you. I'm dropping my subscription for other reasons and because I can't be online from 9-10 today, I'm feeling better about the decision. It's not far fetched to think someone who hasn't made the decision might be a little upset they will miss this.

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    6. Holy crap, dude, give it a rest. You're just plain wrong. The fact is, there are definitely people who take this stuff seriously and who will be pissed to have missed out on this. That's a FACT.

      This is a perfect example of why I quit my job so I could focus more on Mafia Wars.

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    7. The first MANY Slaughter Seasons for VIP I could not even get CLOSE to finishing because I had too low amount of Stamina and for some reason, the requirements were the same whether you have 1,000 stamina or 1,000,000 stamina... is that FAIR for the VIPers who focused on attack and defense?? I would think not... but has anything changed??? NO!!! And is everyone okay with that now??? YES!!!! Why??? Because the "community" don't have any problems finishing it... so, no-one cares about the ones who can't. So, I'm sorry for not feeling your pain here... or any of the other VIPers who were fast asleep during this event... if it's THAT important to "you" - I'm sure your alarm clock will wake you up in time. And who's to say we won't see another one at a different time? This is BRAND new.. and my point is... if people will be pissed off about missing this... they have other problems than being pissed...

      There will ALWAYS be something that not everyone can take part in for various reasons... and being pissed off is a spoiled reaction if you ask me. It can be annoying, sure... but being pissed off is a feeling of hatred towards something... and hate is never good. But what I get pissed off about here is the fact that focus is only being put on what the "community" can't do and what the "community" will be missing out on... and THAT'S why I am reacting so strongly about this because frankly... it's ridiculous to get pissed off about missing out on a few loots that will eventually be rendered worthless... a lot of people miss out on lots of stuff... so what?? That's how it is... better to smile and be happy and hope the game will be shut down soon... it sounds like it would do a lot of good for a LOT of people out there... ;)

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    8. so true, but keep up the great work Loot Lady <3

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  2. The things you get are junk anyway

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    1. Um I don't care about the loot so much, but the 2X skill points are worth it.

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  3. LOL... and the only reason people are pissed off... is because their scripts aren't set ip to build from the Extortion Run yet, haha... and as you say... once they are updated to include this one, it won't matter, haha... how pathetic is that? Script users are SO spoiled and think everything should revolve around them... because their delusions of grandeur tells them that this game is only and ONLY running due to them... it makes me SICK!!! I find it rather amusing that scripts aren't updated and that some of the script users who are actually too lazy or don't even know HOW to play without scripts anymore will be missing this deal, haha... it's funny... when it comes down to it... the script users are actually doing way more whining than the non-script users... but I guess it's because script users feel that they are above normal standards and should receive special attention from Zynga... geeeeez... haha

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  4. I simply stated that a VIP subscriber might get pissed they will miss it and it won't matter once scripts are updated. I do know how to play the game without scripts and I choose not to. I don't have the motivation or love for this game to do it the way I used to. I have way too many points in energy and stamina for that to even be possible. Personally I don't care if I miss this or not. I'm cancelling my subscription at the end of the month for other reasons.

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  5. Your VIP Membership is pending cancellation and will expire in 9D 06:20:44 You will be missing out on these amazing benefits:
    Weekly delivery of 6 Skill Points, 50 Reward Points and exclusive LE items
    +30000 Attack, +30000 Defense added to your mafia strength
    +1575 Attack Skill, +1575 Defense Skill

    Screw em. Been a VIP player since day one of offering. I'm over it. I play when I want to. Don't like the operations, don't even mess with em.. Bosses pfft. Used to play till I had everything finished. Now when I get tired of it, I shut er down. I'll play till they pull the plug and hoping it is VERY SOON.!!!!!

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  6. Don't feed the troll.

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  7. It amazes me how the people who do not use scripts always find some way to bring them into this blog,and start moaning about script users, the answer is simple if you cannot beat them then join them or quit the game, I am sure you would not be missed (Your whining would be), The fact is the game is only running due to paying players..And yes I am VIP and use scripts,

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  8. I guess it's a moot point since they're doing it again in 6 hrs and 10 mins. I fail to see what the prob is...how is this different than the 2x prop build that's offered twice a day for a limited time? That's how the 2x build always was and Extortion Run's really just another prop no matter what they call it. Basically it's Zynga trying to reward the people who will SEE it because they are ACTUALLY in front of their computers playing, not off doing something else while a script plays their game.

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  9. I don't want to feed Mr Anonymous... (who should start a blog of his own frankly) but I think doing something else while scripts are doing the MW chores is quite admirable

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    1. I don't care about script usage anymore... and my rants weren't about script use... it was about the whining from "the community" whenever they can't take part in something or miss out on something... then "threats" are being made towards Zynga to try and "bully" them into complying to "the community's demands" But threats are ONLY being made whenever it's the community... and not when it's "the other" VIP members... like the ones who can't finish the Slaughter Season... because Zynga doesn't put the requirements on a gradient... if THIS is unfair and will make the community pissed off... take a wild guess what not being able to finish a Slaughter Season will do to some people... but who cares about them?? No-one... and then we have to read about THIS!!?? A few stupid loot items that will eventually be worthless anyway... something just isn't right here...

      ... I respect this blog and I realize that whatever is being blogged here is up the owner... but, it's an open blog... anyone is entitled to post and comment... and I agree with most that's being blogged here... but once in awhile... I can't help myself :P lol... sorry... but I do have a solid point about what I'm trying to put across... whether people agree or not... the point still stands

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  10. I'm not VIP, but I would think doing a double extortion build might be more annoying than normal builds, since you have to click twice the amount for same skill points.

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