Let me begin with saying (a) I like shiny badges/medals and bright-colored ribbons, and (b) I am not very good ... BF2 is the first FPS I've played on-line (I played BF42, BFV and CSS only against bots).
I have to say that I get great personal satisfaction when I get a medal or ribbon without stat padding. I get my combat badges by engaging in combat ... I get my repair badges by repairing needed assets ... I even got my Airborn Ribbon constructively, by paratrooping to cap flags ... one of these days, I'll even get my Ground Defense ribbon by using ground defense (not Commanding and dropping artillery while sitting in Ground Defense). I gain experience, and the badge/ribbon reflects my achievement (which is the way I think it should be, right?).
The thrill of getting these legitimately is my motivation.
So, for those of you who stat-pad, what is your motivation?
(a) Is it to impress your friends, hoping that your shiny badges & bright-colored ribbons will make them think you are more skilled than you really are.
(b) Is it to qualify for promotions?
(c) Is it to look good in forums ... because you want to get some respect through a signature that is full of awards?
(d) Does it make you feel good personally to see that attached to your name, regardless of the way it was received?
(e) Does it impress girls you are trying to date?
(Not trying to flame here, I'm really curious why someone doesn't want the thrill of getting these legitimately).
I have to say that I get great personal satisfaction when I get a medal or ribbon without stat padding. I get my combat badges by engaging in combat ... I get my repair badges by repairing needed assets ... I even got my Airborn Ribbon constructively, by paratrooping to cap flags ... one of these days, I'll even get my Ground Defense ribbon by using ground defense (not Commanding and dropping artillery while sitting in Ground Defense). I gain experience, and the badge/ribbon reflects my achievement (which is the way I think it should be, right?).
The thrill of getting these legitimately is my motivation.
So, for those of you who stat-pad, what is your motivation?
(a) Is it to impress your friends, hoping that your shiny badges & bright-colored ribbons will make them think you are more skilled than you really are.
(b) Is it to qualify for promotions?
(c) Is it to look good in forums ... because you want to get some respect through a signature that is full of awards?
(d) Does it make you feel good personally to see that attached to your name, regardless of the way it was received?
(e) Does it impress girls you are trying to date?
(Not trying to flame here, I'm really curious why someone doesn't want the thrill of getting these legitimately).
Last edited by OrangeHound (2006-02-22 08:23:09)