Author Topic: Mad Max Skillz Marathon: Cheaters Welcome (Read 14721 times)

NancyJ · « **Reply #75 on:** June 18, 2011, 04:51:29 AM »

You also have to do testingcheatsenabled true to get the shift click options

MarianT · « **Reply #76 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:43:55 AM »

On the mailbox -- thanks, ClayMask and NancyJ, that would never have occurred to me.

simsally · « **Reply #77 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:12:17 AM »

Quote from: Esther1981 on May 29, 2011, 04:04:11 AM

A quick question, when it says skill challenges, that would be like supermaxing a skill right?

I have the same question. The challenges are the ones from the skill journal right? Not the skill opportunities that pop up? Also to max a skill we just need to get to level 10, not supermax? Can't wait for this to start, I love working on skills.

Margerita · « **Reply #78 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:24:40 AM »

Quote from: simsally on June 21, 2011, 08:12:17 AM

I have the same question. The challenges are the ones from the skill journal right? Not the skill opportunities that pop up? Also to max a skill we just need to get to level 10, not supermax? Can't wait for this to start, I love working on skills.

Yes, it would be like supermaxing a skill, in other words only the ones in the journal counts. Opportunities are optional I believe. Getting skills to lvl 10 will increase your score, the skill challenges will increase the score multiplier.

ZapKid · « **Reply #79 on:** June 29, 2011, 07:34:39 PM »

Looks like a fun challenge! Can't wait to start

SimPoseyYum · « **Reply #80 on:** July 06, 2011, 12:22:19 AM »

Looks like a fun challenge! It also looks like one that requires Expansion Packs. If I have just the Vanilla game and nothing else, am I at a serious disadvantage? That doesn't mean I won't try; it just means I won't feel quite as bad when I do my best and still get a truly abysmal score

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LenaLJ · « **Reply #81 on:** July 06, 2011, 12:35:16 AM »

Quote from: Sim Posey Yum on July 06, 2011, 12:22:19 AM

Looks like a fun challenge! It also looks like one that requires Expansion Packs. If I have just the Vanilla game and nothing else, am I at a serious disadvantage? That doesn't mean I won't try; it just means I won't feel quite as bad when I do my best and still get a truly abysmal score .

You will have around 7 skills and there challenges less than a person with all expansions.
But as Metro always says, he makes these challenges for people to have fun with, so as long as you have fun, dont even think about the scores

SimPoseyYum · « **Reply #82 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:02:28 PM »

Quote from: LenaLJ on July 06, 2011, 12:35:16 AM

You will have around 7 skills and there challenges less than a person with all expansions...

Hmmm that'll definitely make things more challenging for me. Ok, thanks for the info!

Quote from: LenaLJ on July 06, 2011, 12:35:16 AM

But as Metro always says, he makes these challenges for people to have fun with, so as long as you have fun, dont even think about the scores

Having fun is number 1! And so far I'm having tons o' fun! Not to mention how much I'm learning about the intricacies of the game. So far I've only participated in one challenge (still working on it) but it has made me think of the game in many new ways. That's definitely a good thing!

That said, the competitive side of me can't help thinking about my score. The little voice inside keeps saying, "I'm making a tasty and nutritious salad with just lettuce, tomato and cucumber, but imagine what I could do if I had access to onions, chickpeas, mushrooms and more!"

MarianT · « **Reply #83 on:** July 06, 2011, 03:43:55 PM »

I think if you max the 10 skills -- athletic, charisma, cooking, fishing,gardening, guitar,handiness, logic, painting, and writing -- and complete all their challenges, you'll have a very competitive score.

rosebud11450 · « **Reply #84 on:** July 09, 2011, 12:32:38 AM »

I love this! i have an issue with remembering not to cheat, so this will be awesome. I was just wondering if for the music skills you can queue and cancel perform interactions for the tip challenges? it is a cheating challenge, so i hope so.

Metropolis Man · « **Reply #85 on:** July 09, 2011, 12:40:34 AM »

Quote from: rosebud11450 on July 09, 2011, 12:32:38 AM

I was just wondering if for the music skills you can queue and cancel perform interactions for the tip challenges?

As always, if something is not banned, you can do it.

Cugi-terl · « **Reply #86 on:** August 03, 2011, 08:47:53 AM »

This sounds lika an awesome challeng, I'll get right on it.

I have a question though (as always

), do we only count the skill challenges from the maxed skills or from any skills. What I mean is if I have a charisma skill level of 5 and I've completed 2 of the challenges nevertheless, do they count?

Metropolis Man · « **Reply #87 on:** August 03, 2011, 09:07:51 AM »

Quote from: Cugi-terl on August 03, 2011, 08:47:53 AM

I have a question though (as always ), do we only count the skill challenges from the maxed skills or from any skills. What I mean is if I have a charisma skill level of 5 and I've completed 2 of the challenges nevertheless, do they count?

Yes, they would definitely count. Maxing a skill is not a prerequisite for a completed skill challenge to count.

Esther1981 · « **Reply #88 on:** August 03, 2011, 08:07:51 PM »

Yikes. Don't know where my heads been. This already started. Off to get a low score haha. I assume teleporting and deleting moodlets are banned like with the Grim challenge right Metro?

Metropolis Man · « **Reply #89 on:** August 03, 2011, 08:15:10 PM »

Quote from: Esther1981 on August 03, 2011, 08:07:51 PM

Yikes. Don't know where my heads been. This already started. Off to get a low score haha. I assume teleporting and deleting moodlets are banned like with the Grim challenge right Metro?

Yep. From the rules...

Quote from: Metropolis Man on May 28, 2011, 09:20:07 AM

You have unlimited use of Make Needs Static and restricted use of Buydebug. All other cheats are banned.

Good luck you big cheater!

Esther1981 · « **Reply #90 on:** August 03, 2011, 08:19:18 PM »

Thanks. I'm going to need it, I may be a big cheater, but without teleporting, well that's why I got such a low score in Grim.

Good luck everyone!

TheChronicR · « **Reply #91 on:** August 04, 2011, 05:02:30 AM »

Good luck Esther!

Yay, Make Needs Static, cool. Actually my last attempt at supermaxing every skill was back in December, so yeah, I have experience.

ratchie · « **Reply #92 on:** August 04, 2011, 05:38:28 AM »

The only experience I have of supermaxing anything is the immortal dynasty but that is no help here because I don't have eight generations to do it in this time.

Rachel

PJSim · « **Reply #93 on:** August 04, 2011, 08:05:38 AM »

Science Nerd says: Your math needs more ~~cowbell~~ parentheses.

This:

Quote from: Metropolis Man on May 28, 2011, 09:20:07 AM

Total = 13000 + 1500 X 1.75 = 25375

is false. 13000 + 1500 X 1.75 = 15625 is true.

Multiplication always takes precedence over addition, except when parentheses are used, which will override the standard order of operations.
Like so:
(13000 + 1500) X 1.75 = 25375

Science Nerd out.

Metropolis Man · « **Reply #94 on:** August 04, 2011, 08:51:49 AM »

Quote from: PJSim on August 04, 2011, 08:05:38 AM

Science Nerd says: Your math needs more ~~cowbell~~ parentheses.

This:is false. 13000 + 1500 X 1.75 = 15625 is true.

Multiplication always takes precedence over addition, except when parentheses are used, which will override the standard order of operations.
Like so:
(13000 + 1500) X 1.75 = 25375

Science Nerd out.

@Science Nerd — you want parentheses? You got 'em.

Margerita · « **Reply #95 on:** August 04, 2011, 10:00:41 AM »

If it is going to be that complicated to do the math needed for the score I'll just turn in my info and let someone else have the headache of calculating it

TheChronicR · « **Reply #96 on:** August 04, 2011, 10:05:36 AM »

Quote from: Margerita on August 04, 2011, 10:00:41 AM

If it is going to be that complicated to do the math needed for the score I'll just turn in my info and let someone else have the headache of calculating it

Me! Me! I'll be happy to calculate/re-check scores.

PJSim · « **Reply #97 on:** August 04, 2011, 12:43:14 PM »

Quote from: Metropolis Man on August 04, 2011, 08:51:49 AM

@Science Nerd — you want parentheses? You got 'em.

Thank you. I'm so much happier now.

Teresa · « **Reply #98 on:** August 04, 2011, 03:55:48 PM »

Primrose Peregrine has been worked hard and is ready for some relaxing vacation time (and a shower).

Scoring
19 maxed skills = 19000
0 skill points in non-maxed skills = 0
36 skill challenges X .05 = 1.80
Final multiplier = 1.00 + 1.80 = 2.80

Total = 19000 X 2.80 = 53200

sdhoey · « **Reply #99 on:** August 04, 2011, 09:57:03 PM »

Quote from: Teresa on August 04, 2011, 03:55:48 PM

Primrose Peregrine has been worked hard and is ready for some relaxing vacation time (and a shower).

Scoring
19 maxed skills = 19000
0 skill points in non-maxed skills = 0
36 skill challenges X .05 = 1.80
Final multiplier = 1.00 + 1.80 = 2.80

Total = 19000 X 2.80 = 53200

WOW! Did you have YOUR needs on static? LOL .. I'm still in week 3.. but I have been helping my oldest son move out into his first apt.