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Re: Test Avatars on PIMD Note: This is an updated & combined version of two guides. The first guide is "A Guide to All of PIMD's Avatars" by Julzz (prev. -SIN-SWEET-HONEY). The second is "Guide to the Right Avatar" by Holmes (prev. Jiggy). Store Avatars Locating the Store The Store avatars are, easily enough, available in the Store! The Store is accessible via your Home screen. Just tap on the icon labeled "Store" in the lower right-hand part of your screen. The Basic Avatars There are several "basic" avatars that are always available to purchase in the Store. These avatars have varying prices, with the currency being Extra Credit (also known as EC). The price tiers and their respective stat bonuses (calculated as a percentage) are as follows: • 10 EC [stats]10/10[/stats] • 20 EC [stats]20/20[/stats] • 50 EC [stats]30/30[/stats] • 200 EC [stats]40/40[/stats] • 500 EC [stats]50/50[/stats] When first creating your profile on PIMD, the 10 EC avatars are available for free choosing as your default. You can only choose one ー the rest will need to be purchased later, if you so choose. Here are the avatars! Note: The names of the avatars are listed from left to right and from top to bottom. Keen Student | Ambitious Scholar | Passionate Pupil Dynamic Learner | Spirited Novice | Eager Undergrad Ready Newcomer | Bright-Eyed Freshman | Cheerful First-Year Stylish Second-Year | Trendy Sophomore | Scholarly Junior Studious Third-Year | Cool Fourth-Year | Boss Senior Sociology Senior | Sociology Major | Phys Ed Senior Phys Ed Major | Chemistry Senior | Chemistry Major Art Senior | Art Major | Drama Senior Drama Major | Business Senior | Business Major Monthly Avatars Each month, A Thinking Ape releases a set of themed avatars. Usually, these avatars follow the aforementioned 50 EC, 200 EC, and 500 EC tiers. There are typically two avatars at each tier ー a male version and female version. One example of a deviation from this is the June 2018 Pride-themed avatars. As shown in the link above for June 2018, a game developer will post a thread in the Events subforum about the new monthly theme, including the avatars. These avatars are exclusive to that month and will be unavailable for purchase when the month is over. Here are some more examples of other monthly themed avatars: • July 2018 • May 2018 • April 2018 • March 2018 • February 2018 • January 2018 In addition to availability in the Store, often these exclusive avatars can also a potential prize on the spinner. In some cases, the avatars available in the Store and on the spinner can differ. Be sure to keep up to date on the current monthly theme in the Events subforum so that you can be aware of what method is being used that month. Hunt Avatars Hunt Box Avatars Avatars can be received as a part of hunt boxes. These avatars are usually two male and two female avatars. These avatars typically look almost identical, with the only variations being colors, stat bonuses, and rarity. The non-VIP avatars (super rare) have two different stat bonus possibilites: [stats]65/21[/stats] [stats]21/65[/stats] The VIP avatars (ultra rare) also have two different stat bonus possibilities: [stats]69/23[/stats] [stats]23/69[/stats] The male avatar can have either the higher strength bonus or intelligence bonus, and the female avatar would have the opposite. Which avatar has which bonus alternates every hunt. To elaborate, one hunt it will be strength male / intel female. The following hunt would be intel male / strength female. These avatars can be earned via LITE boxes ー opened using $1,000 in in-game currency, and earned 2x an in-game day by completing 2 respective parties ー or PIM-key boxes ー opened using a 10 EC PIM-key and earned as random drops from Party of the Day, Pro Party of the Day, Cat Cafè, Pizza Pop (Art), or rare hunt-exclusive invite sessions. Story Avatars The main facet of hunts are to complete Stories to earn rewards. A part of these rewards are exclusive avatars! There are typically four sets of Story avatars per hunt, with two different kinds (one being non-VIP and the other being VIP). Set One Non-VIP [stats]48/14[/stats] [stats]14/48[/stats] VIP [stats]57/14[/stats] [stats]14/57[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP [stats]59/16[/stats] [stats]16/59[/stats] VIP [stats]63/17[/stats] [stats]17/63[/stats] As in the boxes, the gender of the avatar and its favored stat bonus alternates each hunt. The PIMD community works together to discover the different stages of Story rewards in "Stories Tiers and Rewards" by -PA_Samurai-. Avatar Bags Avatar bags occur once in a blue moon. Unlike boxes, they only have avatars inside them. These avatar bags are available for a limited time (the duration of the hunt) in the Store for $1,000 in in-game currency. They cost 200 EC to open. These bags do not expire, so even if you think the cost to open is too expensive, you can purchase them cheaply in the Store and save them in your showcase for a period of time when you can open them. Avatar bags are not able to be gifted or traded between players. There are two types of avatar bags: male and female. Each type typically includes 6 different avatars, adding up to a total of 12 avatars. Thus far, only the Patriotic Party Bags differed from this, with each bag containing 8 avatars for a grand total of 16 avatars. Like both box avatars and Story avatars, there are non-VIP and VIP versions of the avatars. Bags usually contain 3 sets of avatars, with both versions. Set One Non-VIP (common) [stats]45/45[/stats] VIP (rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]60/60[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]65/65[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]70/70[/stats] When a hunt will include an avatar bag, a game developer will make a thread in the Events subforum. Here are some examples of avatar bags that have been available in the past: • Bunny Avatar Bags • Valerie's Secret Avatar Bags The Set Three VIP avatars, with a combined stat bonus percentage of 140%, are thus far the largest stat avatars. These avatars are extremely popular with players on the Leaderboard because of this! Utilizing Stat Bonuses Importance of Bonuses Avatars are often choosen for their aesthetic. Players want an avatar that looks visually appealing. However, avatars are not only for looking good on PIMD. Previously, I listed the different stat bonuses for different types of avatars. Many players, especially those that do not PvP, do not pay attention to an avatar's stat bonus when equipping the avatar. Many don't even know what it means! An avatar's favored build-type (strength, intelligence, or even build) can help a player completely maximize their overall bonus. This particularly helps in PvP. But how to you calculate which avatars would help you maximize your overall bonus? Calculating Max Bonus Calculating this involves a little bit of mathematics. It can be a little intimidating, but it's a simple "plug and chug" formula. Key Variable "x" refers to an avatar's strength bonus. Variable "y" refers to an avatar's intel bonus. Variable "s" refers to your raw strength. Variable "i" refers to your raw intel. Variable "b" refers to the overall max bonus. Formula {(x ÷ 100) × s} + {(y ÷ 100) × i} = b To receive your maximizied overall bonus, you want an avatar that has stat bonuses similar to your build. Hence, a strength-built player would want a strength-built avatar. An intel-built player would want an intel-built avatar. Finally, an even-built player would want an even-built avatar. Examples #1 ー Even Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]45/45[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]1,000,000/1,000,000[/stats] Formula {(45 ÷ 100) × 1,000,000} + {(45 ÷ 100) × 1,000,000} = b b = +900,000 #2 ー Strength Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]69/23[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]1,500,000/500,000[/stats] Formula {(69 ÷ 100) × 1,500,000} + {(23 ÷ 100) × 500,000} = b b = +1,150,000 #3 ー Intel Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]21/65[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]500,000/1,500,000[/stats] Formula {(21 ÷ 100) × 500,000} + {(65 ÷ 100) × 1,500,000} = b b = +1,080,000 Stat Bonus Summary 1. While avatars are primarily used for aesthetic purposes, they can be utilized for their stat bonuses too. 2. You should pick an avatar that has a similar build to your own raw build. 3. You can calculate your maximized overall bonus using an algebraic formula. Special Thanks Here are some people that have helped me make this thread the most informative it can be. Thank you! • Julzz • Holmes • -iLyssaTheGummyBearKissa- • Kefo I appreciate it! /END
Re: Test Avatars on PIMD Note: This is an updated & combined version of two guides. The first guide is "A Guide to All of PIMD's Avatars" by Julzz (prev. -SIN-SWEET-HONEY). The second is "Guide to the Right Avatar" by Holmes (prev. Jiggy). Store Avatars Locating the Store The Store avatars are, easily enough, available in the Store! The Store is accessible via your Home screen. Just tap on the icon labeled "Store" in the lower right-hand part of your screen. The Basic Avatars There are several "basic" avatars that are always available to purchase in the Store. These avatars have varying prices, with the currency being Extra Credit (also known as EC). The price tiers and their respective stat bonuses (calculated as a percentage) are as follows: 10 EC [stats]10/10[/stats] 20 EC [stats]20/20[/stats] 50 EC [stats]30/30[/stats] 200 EC [stats]40/40[/stats] 500 EC [stats]50/50[/stats] When first creating your profile on PIMD, the 10 EC avatars are available for free choosing as your default. You can only choose one ー the rest will need to be purchased later, if you so choose. Here are the avatars! Note: The names of the avatars are listed from left to right and from top to bottom. Enthusiastic Rookie (This is the one I had first chosen.) Keen Student | Ambitious Scholar | Passionate Pupil Dynamic Learner | Spirited Novice | Eager Undergrad Ready Newcomer | Bright-Eyed Freshman | Cheerful First-Year Stylish Second-Year | Trendy Sophomore | Scholarly Junior Studious Third-Year | Cool Fourth-Year | Boss Senior Sociology Senior | Sociology Major | Phys Ed Senior Phys Ed Major | Chemistry Senior | Chemistry Major Art Senior | Art Major | Drama Senior Drama Major | Business Senior | Business Major Monthly Avatars Each month, A Thinking Ape releases a set of themed avatars. Usually, these avatars follow the aforementioned 50 EC, 200 EC, and 500 EC tiers. There are typically two avatars at each tier ー a male version and female version. One example of a deviation from this is the June 2018 Pride-themed avatars. As shown in the link above for June 2018, a game developer will post a thread in the Events subforum about the new monthly theme, including the avatars. These avatars are exclusive to that month and will be unavailable for purchase when the month is over. Here are some more examples of other monthly themed avatars: • July 2018 • May 2018 • April 2018 • March 2018 • February 2018 • January 2018 In addition to availability in the Store, often these exclusive avatars can also a potential prize on the spinner. In some cases, the avatars available in the Store and on the spinner can differ. Be sure to keep up to date on the current monthly theme in the Events subforum so that you can be aware of what method is being used that month. Social Shopper Box Avatars A Social Shopper box, also called a buddy box, is a box received in your Rewards Inbox following either your own purchase of EC or Doctor's Notes (DNs), or a clubmate's purchase of either. EC and DNs can both be bought in the Store. More information about Social Shopper boxes can be found on this Announcements thread. The gist: Multiple possibilities await when you open a Social Shopper box, including avatars! There are four sets for each male and female avatars available, with different stat bonuses and at different rarities. Each set has two kinds of avatars: a non-VIP one and a VIP one. Set One (super rare) Non-VIP [stats]30/30[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]35/35[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]40/40[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]45/45[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] Set Four Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]60/60[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]65/65[/stats] The chance of getting an avatar out of a Social Box is small, but it does happen! It can sometimes be frustrating opening up a box in your Rewards Inbox and not getting an avatar, but eventually you'll get one. Just have patience! VIP Champagne Box Avatars Another surprise for the Rewards Inbox lies in the VIP Lounge package. This can also be purchased in the Store, and will grant you a special VIP Champagne Box every day for a week. More information about the VIP Lounge Package can be found on this Announcements thread. In the VIP Champagne Box, there are three sets of both male and female avatars, again at differing stat bonuses and rarities. These avatars also have non-VIP and VIP versions. Set One (rare) Non-VIP [stats]30/30[/stats] VIP (rare) [stats]35/35[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]40/40[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]45/45[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] The VIP Lounge Package also comes with various collectible items that will combine together to create avatars! The thread "VIP Champagne Box: Combinable Avatars" by -iLyssaTheGummyBearKissa- is about the items, their combination tiers, and the avatars awaiting. In short, though, these avatars have stat bonuses, as well! Non-VIP [stats]60/60[/stats] VIP [stats]65/65[/stats] The collectible items are easy to get in the VIP Champagne box, as they are common. The items can also be traded or gifted between players, meaning you do not need to purchase the VIP Lounge Package to be able to get these avatars! (Although it will speed up the process of collecting...!) Hunt Avatars Hunt Box Avatars Avatars can be received as a part of hunt boxes. These avatars are usually two male and two female avatars ー each avatar being a non-VIP and VIP one. The non-VIP avatars (super rare) have two different stat bonus possibilites: [stats]65/21[/stats] [stats]21/65[/stats] The VIP avatars (ultra rare) also have two stat bonus possibilities: [stats]69/23[/stats] [stats]23/69[/stats] The male avatar can have either the higher strength bonus or intelligence bonus, and the female avatar would have the opposite. Which avatar has which bonus alternates every hunt. To elaborate, one hunt it will be strength male / intel female. The following hunt would be intel male / strength female. These avatars can be earned via LITE boxes ー opened using $1,000 in in-game currency, and earned 2x an in-game day by completing 2 respective parties ー or PIM-key boxes ー opened using a 10 EC PIM-key and earned as random drops from Party of the Day, Pro Party of the Day, Cat Cafè, Pizza Pop (Art), or rare hunt-exclusive invite sessions. Story Avatars The main facet of hunts are to complete Stories to earn rewards. A part of these rewards are exclusive avatars! There are typically four sets of Story avatars per hunt, with two different kinds (one being non-VIP and the other being VIP). Set One Non-VIP [stats]48/14[/stats] [stats]14/48[/stats] VIP [stats]57/14[/stats] [stats]14/57[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP [stats]59/16[/stats] [stats]16/59[/stats] VIP [stats]63/17[/stats] [stats]17/63[/stats] As in the boxes, the gender of the avatar and its favored stat bonus alternates each hunt. The PIMD community works together to discover the different stages of Story rewards in "Stories Tiers and Rewards" by -PA_Samurai-. Avatar Bags Avatar bags occur once in a blue moon. Unlike boxes, they only have avatars inside them. These avatar bags are available for a limited time (the duration of the hunt) in the Store for $1,000 in in-game currency. They cost 200 EC to open. These bags do not expire, so even if you think the cost to open is too expensive, you can purchase them cheaply in the Store and save them in your showcase for a period of time when you can open them. Avatar bags are not able to be gifted or traded between players. There are two types of avatar bags: male and female. Each type typically includes 6 different avatars, adding up to a total of 12 avatars. Thus far, only the Patriotic Party Bags differed from this, with each bag containing 8 avatars for a grand total of 16 avatars. Like both box avatars and Story avatars, there are non-VIP and VIP versions of the avatars. Bags usually contain 3 sets of avatars, with both versions. Set One Non-VIP (common) [stats]45/45[/stats] VIP (rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]60/60[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]65/65[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]70/70[/stats] When a hunt will include an avatar bag, a game developer will make a thread in the Events subforum. Here are some examples of avatar bags that have been available in the past: • Bunny Avatar Bags • Valerie's Secret Avatar Bags The Set Three VIP avatars, with a combined stat bonus percentage of 140%, are thus far the largest stat avatars. These avatars are extremely popular with players on the Leaderboard because of this! Utilizing Stat Bonuses Importance of Bonuses Avatars are often choosen for their aesthetic. Players want an avatar that looks visually appealing. However, avatars are not only for looking good on PIMD. Previously, I listed the different stat bonuses for different types of avatars. Many players, especially those that do not PvP, do not pay attention to an avatar's stat bonus when equipping the avatar. Many don't even know what it means! An avatar's favored build-type (strength, intelligence, or even build) can help a player completely maximize their overall bonus. This particularly helps in PvP. But how to you calculate which avatars would help you maximize your overall bonus? Calculating Max Bonus Calculating this involves a little bit of mathematics. It can be a little intimidating, but it's a simple "plug and chug" formula. Key Variable "x" refers to an avatar's strength bonus. Variable "y" refers to an avatar's intel bonus. Variable "s" refers to your raw strength. Variable "i" refers to your raw intel. Variable "b" refers to the overall max bonus. Formula {(x ÷ 100) × s} + {(y ÷ 100) × i} = b To receive your maximizied overall bonus, you want an avatar that has stat bonuses similar to your build. Hence, a strength-built player would want a strength-built avatar. An intel-built player would want an intel-built avatar. Finally, an even-built player would want an even-built avatar. Examples #1 ー Even Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]45/45[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]1,000,000/1,000,000[/stats] Formula {(45 ÷ 100) × 1,000,000} + {(45 ÷ 100) × 1,000,000} = b b = +900,000 #2 ー Strength Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]69/23[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]1,500,000/500,000[/stats] Formula {(69 ÷ 100) × 1,500,000} + {(23 ÷ 100) × 500,000} = b b = +1,150,000 #3 ー Intel Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]21/65[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]500,000/1,500,000[/stats] Formula {(21 ÷ 100) × 500,000} + {(65 ÷ 100) × 1,500,000} = b b = +1,080,000 Stat Bonus Summary 1. While avatars are primarily used for aesthetic purposes, they can be utilized for their stat bonuses too. 2. You should pick an avatar that has a similar build to your own raw build. 3. You can calculate your maximized overall bonus using an algebraic formula. Special Thanks Here are some people that have helped me make this thread the most informative it can be. Thank you! • Julzz • Holmes • -iLyssaTheGummyBearKissa- • Kefo • -PA_DragonLily- I appreciate it! /END
Re: Test Avatars on PIMD Note: This is an updated & combined version of two guides. The first guide is "A Guide to All of PIMD's Avatars" by Julzz (prev. -SIN-SWEET-HONEY). The second is "Guide to the Right Avatar" by Holmes (prev. Jiggy). Store Avatars Locating the Store The Store avatars are, easily enough, available in the Store! The Store is accessible via your Home screen. Just tap on the icon labeled "Store" in the lower right-hand part of your screen. The Basic Avatars There are several "basic" avatars that are always available to purchase in the Store. These avatars have varying prices, with the currency being Extra Credit (also known as EC). The price tiers and their respective stat bonuses (calculated as a percentage) are as follows: 10 EC [stats]10/10[/stats] 20 EC [stats]20/20[/stats] 50 EC [stats]30/30[/stats] 200 EC [stats]40/40[/stats] 500 EC [stats]50/50[/stats] When first creating your profile on PIMD, the 10 EC avatars are available for free choosing as your default. You can only choose one ー the rest will need to be purchased later, if you so choose. Here are the avatars! Note: The names of the avatars are listed from left to right and from top to bottom. Enthusiastic Rookie (This is the one I had first chosen.) Keen Student | Ambitious Scholar | Passionate Pupil Dynamic Learner | Spirited Novice | Eager Undergrad Ready Newcomer | Bright-Eyed Freshman | Cheerful First-Year Stylish Second-Year | Trendy Sophomore | Scholarly Junior Studious Third-Year | Cool Fourth-Year | Boss Senior Sociology Senior | Sociology Major | Phys Ed Senior Phys Ed Major | Chemistry Senior | Chemistry Major Art Senior | Art Major | Drama Senior Drama Major | Business Senior | Business Major Monthly Avatars Each month, A Thinking Ape releases a set of themed avatars. Usually, these avatars follow the aforementioned 50 EC, 200 EC, and 500 EC tiers. There are typically two avatars at each tier ー a male version and female version. One example of a deviation from this is the June 2018 Pride-themed avatars. As shown in the link above for June 2018, a game developer will post a thread in the Events subforum about the new monthly theme, including the avatars. These avatars are exclusive to that month and will be unavailable for purchase when the month is over. Here are some more examples of other monthly themed avatars: • July 2018 • May 2018 • April 2018 • March 2018 • February 2018 • January 2018 In addition to availability in the Store, often these exclusive avatars can also a potential prize on the spinner. In some cases, the avatars available in the Store and on the spinner can differ. Be sure to keep up to date on the current monthly theme in the Events subforum so that you can be aware of what method is being used that month. Social Shopper Box Avatars A Social Shopper box, also called a buddy box, is a box received in your Rewards Inbox following either your own purchase of EC or Doctor's Notes (DNs), or a clubmate's purchase of either. EC and DNs can both be bought in the Store. More information about Social Shopper boxes can be found on this Announcements thread. The gist: Multiple possibilities await when you open a Social Shopper box, including avatars! There are four sets for each male and female avatars available, with different stat bonuses and at different rarities. Each set has two kinds of avatars: a non-VIP one and a VIP one. Set One Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]30/30[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]35/35[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]40/40[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]45/45[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] Set Four Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]60/60[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]65/65[/stats] The chance of getting an avatar out of a Social Box is small, but it does happen! It can sometimes be frustrating opening up a box in your Rewards Inbox and not getting an avatar, but eventually you'll get one. Just have patience! VIP Champagne Box Avatars Another surprise for the Rewards Inbox lies in the VIP Lounge package. This can also be purchased in the Store, and will grant you a special VIP Champagne Box every day for a week. More information about the VIP Lounge Package can be found on this Announcements thread. In the VIP Champagne Box, there are three sets of both male and female avatars, again at differing stat bonuses and rarities. These avatars also have non-VIP and VIP versions. Set One Non-VIP (rare) [stats]30/30[/stats] VIP (rare) [stats]35/35[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]40/40[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]45/45[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] The VIP Lounge Package also comes with various collectible items that will combine together to create avatars! The thread "VIP Champagne Box: Combinable Avatars" by -iLyssaTheGummyBearKissa- is about the items, their combination tiers, and the avatars awaiting. In short, though, these avatars have stat bonuses, as well! Non-VIP [stats]60/60[/stats] VIP [stats]65/65[/stats] The collectible items are easy to get in the VIP Champagne box, as they are common. The items can also be traded or gifted between players, meaning you do not need to purchase the VIP Lounge Package to be able to get these avatars! (Although it will speed up the process of collecting...!) Hunt Avatars Hunt Box Avatars Avatars can be received as a part of hunt boxes. These avatars are usually two male and two female avatars ー each avatar being a non-VIP and VIP one. The non-VIP avatars (super rare) have two different stat bonus possibilites: [stats]65/21[/stats] [stats]21/65[/stats] The VIP avatars (ultra rare) also have two stat bonus possibilities: [stats]69/23[/stats] [stats]23/69[/stats] The male avatar can have either the higher strength bonus or intelligence bonus, and the female avatar would have the opposite. Which avatar has which bonus alternates every hunt. To elaborate, one hunt it will be strength male / intel female. The following hunt would be intel male / strength female. These avatars can be earned via LITE boxes ー opened using $1,000 in in-game currency, and earned 2x an in-game day by completing 2 respective parties ー or PIM-key boxes ー opened using a 10 EC PIM-key and earned as random drops from Party of the Day, Pro Party of the Day, Cat Cafè, Pizza Pop (Art), or rare hunt-exclusive invite sessions. Story Avatars The main facet of hunts are to complete Stories to earn rewards. A part of these rewards are exclusive avatars! There are typically four sets of Story avatars per hunt, with two different kinds (one being non-VIP and the other being VIP). Set One Non-VIP [stats]48/14[/stats] [stats]14/48[/stats] VIP [stats]57/14[/stats] [stats]14/57[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP [stats]59/16[/stats] [stats]16/59[/stats] VIP [stats]63/17[/stats] [stats]17/63[/stats] As in the boxes, the gender of the avatar and its favored stat bonus alternates each hunt. The PIMD community works together to discover the different stages of Story rewards in "Stories Tiers and Rewards" by -PA_Samurai-. Avatar Bags Avatar bags occur once in a blue moon. Unlike boxes, they only have avatars inside them. These avatar bags are available for a limited time (the duration of the hunt) in the Store for $1,000 in in-game currency. They cost 200 EC to open. These bags do not expire, so even if you think the cost to open is too expensive, you can purchase them cheaply in the Store and save them in your showcase for a period of time when you can open them. Avatar bags are not able to be gifted or traded between players. There are two types of avatar bags: male and female. Each type typically includes 6 different avatars, adding up to a total of 12 avatars. Thus far, only the Patriotic Party Bags differed from this, with each bag containing 8 avatars for a grand total of 16 avatars. Like both box avatars and Story avatars, there are non-VIP and VIP versions of the avatars. Bags usually contain 3 sets of avatars, with both versions. Set One Non-VIP (common) [stats]45/45[/stats] VIP (rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]60/60[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]65/65[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]70/70[/stats] When a hunt will include an avatar bag, a game developer will make a thread in the Events subforum. Here are some examples of avatar bags that have been available in the past: • Bunny Avatar Bags • Valerie's Secret Avatar Bags The Set Three VIP avatars, with a combined stat bonus percentage of 140%, are thus far the largest stat avatars. These avatars are extremely popular with players on the Leaderboard because of this! Utilizing Stat Bonuses Importance of Bonuses Avatars are often choosen for their aesthetic. Players want an avatar that looks visually appealing. However, avatars are not only for looking good on PIMD. Previously, I listed the different stat bonuses for different types of avatars. Many players, especially those that do not PvP, do not pay attention to an avatar's stat bonus when equipping the avatar. Many don't even know what it means! An avatar's favored build-type (strength, intelligence, or even build) can help a player completely maximize their overall bonus. This particularly helps in PvP. But how to you calculate which avatars would help you maximize your overall bonus? Calculating Max Bonus Calculating this involves a little bit of mathematics. It can be a little intimidating, but it's a simple "plug and chug" formula. Key Variable "x" refers to an avatar's strength bonus. Variable "y" refers to an avatar's intel bonus. Variable "s" refers to your raw strength. Variable "i" refers to your raw intel. Variable "b" refers to the overall max bonus. Formula {(x ÷ 100) × s} + {(y ÷ 100) × i} = b To receive your maximizied overall bonus, you want an avatar that has stat bonuses similar to your build. Hence, a strength-built player would want a strength-built avatar. An intel-built player would want an intel-built avatar. Finally, an even-built player would want an even-built avatar. Examples #1 ー Even Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]45/45[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]1,000,000/1,000,000[/stats] Formula {(45 ÷ 100) × 1,000,000} + {(45 ÷ 100) × 1,000,000} = b b = +900,000 #2 ー Strength Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]69/23[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]1,500,000/500,000[/stats] Formula {(69 ÷ 100) × 1,500,000} + {(23 ÷ 100) × 500,000} = b b = +1,150,000 #3 ー Intel Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]21/65[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]500,000/1,500,000[/stats] Formula {(21 ÷ 100) × 500,000} + {(65 ÷ 100) × 1,500,000} = b b = +1,080,000 Stat Bonus Summary 1. While avatars are primarily used for aesthetic purposes, they can be utilized for their stat bonuses too. 2. You should pick an avatar that has a similar build to your own raw build. 3. You can calculate your maximized overall bonus using an algebraic formula. Special Thanks Here are some people that have helped me make this thread the most informative it can be. Thank you! • Julzz • Holmes • -iLyssaTheGummyBearKissa- • Kefo • -PA_DragonLily- I appreciate it! /END
Re: Test Special Thanks Thank you to the PIMDer forums community for helping to make this contest possible up to this point. Thank you to all of the forumers who have helped other players submit their entries, to all the forumers who submitted an entry, and to all of the forumers who showed their support (or non-support) in any way. I would like to particularly thank: W for donating xxx as well as an anonymous donor for their donation of the yyy. RWand ARfor helping several members post their entries. FB and M for their mini tutorials on uploading pictures to forums. C xxx Noteworthy Forum Links Here are some links to a few of the other wonderful threads you should check out after voting: (If you have a suggestion for a thread you would like to see featured on the Awards Thread, please let me know!) [*]xxx By C yyy Good luck to you! [*]Dorm Design Contest #1 By Victoria Visit the entry thread and review the rules if you entry did not make it to the final voting stage. [*]Rate My Dorm Game By Alice A source of inspiration for this contest, as well as a thread I enjoy frequenting. [*]Buying/Selling Furniture Thread By CABLE A good thread for locating just the right piece for your dorm. [*]Thread For Furniture Prices Questions By Atavistic The place to go if you want to make sure your buying/selling at the right price. If you have any constructive suggestions, feel free to let me know. But be prepared for rejection. Thank you for your time. Good luck to everyone! x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x -Victoria [/list]
Re: Test PIMD Crates What is it? How do I get one? A PIMD Crate is a box. PIMD Crates are received by game developers for winning an official PIMD contest or a trivia game carried out in Campus Chat. The Crate will be sent through gifts, or automatically added to your account. The latter second was sent by the official account pimd. Contests and trivia games have no set schedule. Trivia games are usually in the moment, while contests have an extended period of time where you can enter. Some examples of official PIMD contests include: • NPC Summer of Superpowers Fan Fic (winners) • PIMD Video Tour • NPC's Unusual Hobby Fan Fic (winner) • Design Your Own Avatars (winners) • Halloween Costume Selfie (winners) As you can see in the threads, the winner(s) receives a PIMD crate ー plus some other goodies! One way you will not receive a PIMD Crate is by posting on a game developer's wall asking for one. So don't waste your time! A PIMD Crate is opened using $1,000 in in-game cash. However, most people do not open their PIMD Crates and instead leave it unopened, as a status symbol. PIMD Crates are always the first item in your showcase, so anyone viewing your showcase will see it first. Other people choose to trade their PIMD Crates with another player. PIMD Crates usually go for 30-40 bentos. However, they can go for as low as 20 bentos! There is no limit to how many PIMD Crates you can own. But what's in a PIMD Crate...? Crate Contents You can receive several items from a PIMD Crate with varying degrees of rarity. Doctor's Notes (common), stat items representing each game developer (super rare), and HypnoCats, Pizza Bikinis, and Care Pack Notices (ultra rare). The most interesting contents are the stat items. The combined stat amount, 25kcs (thousand combined stats), is not a lot. However, with how rare PIMD Crates are and how rare these stat items are on top of that, these stat items are well worth the low kcs! [stats]12,500/12,500[/stats] In showcases, PIMD Crate stat items can be recognized by the tilde (~ this symbol, followed by [ATA]name. The name is the specific game developer that the item represents! Let's take a closer look at these items... My favorite item is probably Phoenix the Bunny for [ATA]Jean! What's your favorite? Vintage Items Occasionally in showcases, you may come across a PIMD Crate stat item that is not available in a PIMD Crate! These retired items, labelled "***Vintage Item***" in the description, are items representing former game developers that no longer work for A Thinking Ape. These stat items are especially rare, since they can no longer be dropped from PIMD Crates. Therefore, they will be more expensive on the market than a stat item currently available from a PIMD Crate. What are some of these vintage items? If you locate any more unlisted vintage items, please contact me! Consider it to be a scavenger hunt! Special Thanks Here are some shoutouts to people that helped me sort this thread out to be the most informative it can be. • Arşe • -iLyssaTheGummyBearKissa- • Kefo I appreciate it! /END
Re: Test Hello and Welcome... to a thread celebrating my... 5000th Post Now... I know many others have reached this amount of posts after only being active in forums for an even shorter amount of time than myself but... I... just... Had to get there in style bb... Thank you all for sharing this moment with me and also celebrating our time in hell together. Oh... and I already know there will be somebody out there thinking... “who cares” or... “no support” (Lala) but this time... I’m just going to rise above that... and walk away. Yes, in style because... idk... that is just how I am made... so just love me dammit!!! ...And because I cannot leave this thread with out asking some type of question to involve the community... ...even though it has nothing to do with this being my 5000th post... What is the spiciest food that you have ever eaten and how long did the burn last...? ?? Respectfully,
Re: Test Avatars on PIMD Note: This is an updated & combined version of two guides. The first guide is "A Guide to All of PIMD's Avatars" by Julzz (prev. -SIN-SWEET-HONEY). The second is "Guide to the Right Avatar" by Holmes (prev. Jiggy). Store Avatars Locating the Store The Store avatars are, easily enough, available in the Store! The Store is accessible via your Home screen. Just tap on the icon labeled "Store" in the lower right-hand part of your screen. The Basic Avatars There are several "basic" avatars that are always available to purchase in the Store. These avatars have varying prices, with the currency being Extra Credit (also known as EC). The price tiers and their respective stat bonuses (calculated as a percentage) are as follows: 10 EC [stats]10/10[/stats] 20 EC [stats]20/20[/stats] 50 EC [stats]30/30[/stats] 200 EC [stats]40/40[/stats] 500 EC [stats]50/50[/stats] When first creating your profile on PIMD, the 10 EC avatars are available for free choosing as your default. You can only choose one ー the rest will need to be purchased later, if you so choose. Here are the avatars! Note: The names of the avatars are listed from left to right and from top to bottom. Enthusiastic Rookie Note: This is the one I had first chosen. Keen Student | Ambitious Scholar | Passionate Pupil Dynamic Learner | Spirited Novice | Eager Undergrad Ready Newcomer | Bright-Eyed Freshman | Cheerful First-Year Stylish Second-Year | Trendy Sophomore | Scholarly Junior Studious Third-Year | Cool Fourth-Year | Boss Senior Sociology Senior | Sociology Major | Phys Ed Senior Phys Ed Major | Chemistry Senior | Chemistry Major Art Senior | Art Major | Drama Senior Drama Major | Business Senior | Business Major Starter Pack Avatars For a one-time only purchase (that does not expire), a player can purchase a "Back to School" Starter Pack. Note: The cost of $9.99 is in USD. Prices will vary depending on the player's location. This Starter Pack includes two avatars ー a male version ("Freshman") and a female version ("Freshwoman"). The stat bonus for both avatars are: [stats]14/14[/stats] Personally, I recommend buying the Starter Pack, especially when you are still a new player. The other goodies included come in handy more for a new player than an experienced one. That being said, it isn't a requirement. The Starter Pack does not expire, so one may purchase it at any time. Monthly Avatars Each month, A Thinking Ape releases a set of themed avatars. Usually, these avatars follow the aforementioned 50 EC, 200 EC, and 500 EC tiers. There are typically two avatars at each tier ー a male version and female version. One example of a deviation from this is the June 2018 Pride-themed avatars. As shown in the link above for June 2018, a game developer will post a thread in the Events subforum about the new monthly theme, including the avatars. These avatars are exclusive to that month and will be unavailable for purchase when the month is over. Here are some more examples of other monthly themed avatars: • August 2018 • July 2018 • May 2018 • April 2018 • March 2018 • February 2018 • January 2018 In addition to availability in the Store, often these exclusive avatars can also a potential prize on the spinner. In some cases, the avatars available in the Store and on the spinner can differ. Be sure to keep up to date on the current monthly theme in the Events subforum so that you can be aware of what method is being used that month. Social Shopper Box Avatars A Social Shopper box, also called a buddy box, is a box received in your Rewards Inbox following either your own purchase of EC or Doctor's Notes (DNs), or a clubmate's purchase of either. EC and DNs can both be bought in the Store. More information about Social Shopper boxes can be found on this Announcements thread. The gist: Multiple possibilities await when you open a Social Shopper box, including avatars! There are four sets for each male and female avatars available, with different stat bonuses and at different rarities. Each set has two kinds of avatars: a non-VIP one and a VIP one. Set One Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]30/30[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]35/35[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]40/40[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]45/45[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] Set Four Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]60/60[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]65/65[/stats] The chance of getting an avatar out of a Social Box is small, but it does happen! It can sometimes be frustrating opening up a box in your Rewards Inbox and not getting an avatar, but eventually you'll get one. Just have patience! VIP Champagne Box Avatars Another surprise for the Rewards Inbox lies in the VIP Lounge package. This can also be purchased in the Store, and will grant you a special VIP Champagne Box every day for a week. More information about the VIP Lounge Package can be found on this Announcements thread. In the VIP Champagne Box, there are three sets of both male and female avatars, again at differing stat bonuses and rarities. These avatars also have non-VIP and VIP versions. Set One Non-VIP (rare) [stats]30/30[/stats] VIP (rare) [stats]35/35[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]40/40[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]45/45[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (ultra rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] The VIP Lounge Package also comes with various collectible items that will combine together to create avatars! The thread "VIP Champagne Box: Combinable Avatars" by -iLyssaTheGummyBearKissa- is about the items, their combination tiers, and the avatars awaiting. In short, though, these avatars have stat bonuses, as well! Non-VIP [stats]60/60[/stats] VIP [stats]65/65[/stats] The collectible items are easy to get in the VIP Champagne box, as they are common. The items can also be traded or gifted between players, meaning you do not need to purchase the VIP Lounge Package to be able to get these avatars! (Although it will speed up the process of collecting...!) Hunt Avatars Hunt Box Avatars Avatars can be received as a part of hunt boxes. These avatars are usually two male and two female avatars ー each avatar being a non-VIP and VIP one. Both have two different stat bonus possibilities. Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]65/21[/stats] [stats]21/65[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]69/23[/stats] [stats]23/69[/stats] The male avatar can have either the higher strength bonus or intelligence bonus, and the female avatar would have the opposite. Which avatar has which bonus alternates every hunt. To elaborate, one hunt it will be strength male / intel female. The following hunt would be intel male / strength female. These avatars can be earned via LITE boxes ー opened using $1,000 in in-game currency, and earned 2x an in-game day by completing 2 respective parties ー or PIM-key boxes ー opened using a 10 EC PIM-key and earned as random drops from Party of the Day, Pro Party of the Day, Cat Cafè, Pizza Pop (Art), or rare hunt-exclusive invite sessions. Story Avatars The main facet of hunts are to complete Stories to earn rewards. A part of these rewards are exclusive avatars! There are typically four sets of Story avatars per hunt, with two different kinds (one being non-VIP and the other being VIP). Set One Non-VIP [stats]48/14[/stats] [stats]14/48[/stats] VIP [stats]57/14[/stats] [stats]14/57[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP [stats]59/16[/stats] [stats]16/59[/stats] VIP [stats]63/17[/stats] [stats]17/63[/stats] As in the boxes, the gender of the avatar and its favored stat bonus alternates each hunt. The PIMD community works together to discover the different stages of Story rewards in "Stories Tiers and Rewards" by -PA_Samurai-. Avatar Bags Avatar bags occur once in a blue moon. Unlike boxes, they only have avatars inside them. These avatar bags are available for a limited time (the duration of the hunt) in the Store for $1,000 in in-game currency. They cost 200 EC to open. These bags do not expire, so even if you think the cost to open is too expensive, you can purchase them cheaply in the Store and save them in your showcase for a period of time when you can open them. Avatar bags are not able to be gifted or traded between players. There are two types of avatar bags: male and female. Each type typically includes 6 different avatars, adding up to a total of 12 avatars. Thus far, only the Patriotic Party Bags differed from this, with each bag containing 8 avatars for a grand total of 16 avatars. Like both box avatars and Story avatars, there are non-VIP and VIP versions of the avatars. Bags usually contain 3 sets of avatars, with both versions. Set One Non-VIP (common) [stats]45/45[/stats] VIP (rare) [stats]50/50[/stats] Set Two Non-VIP (rare) [stats]55/55[/stats] VIP (super rare) [stats]60/60[/stats] Set Three Non-VIP (super rare) [stats]65/65[/stats] VIP (ultra rare) [stats]70/70[/stats] When a hunt will include an avatar bag, a game developer will make a thread in the Events subforum. Here are some examples of avatar bags that have been available in the past: • Bunny Avatar Bags • Valerie's Secret Avatar Bags • Black Friday Avatar Bags The Set Three VIP avatars, with a combined stat bonus percentage of 140%, are thus far the largest stat avatars. These avatars are extremely popular with players on the Leaderboard because of this! Utilizing Stat Bonuses Importance of Bonuses Avatars are often choosen for their aesthetic. Players want an avatar that looks visually appealing. However, avatars are not only for looking good on PIMD. Previously, I listed the different stat bonuses for different types of avatars. Many players, especially those that do not PvP, do not pay attention to an avatar's stat bonus when equipping the avatar. Many don't even know what it means! An avatar's favored build-type (strength, intelligence, or even build) can help a player completely maximize their overall bonus. This particularly helps in PvP. But how to you calculate which avatars would help you maximize your overall bonus? Calculating Max Bonus Calculating this involves a little bit of mathematics. It can be a little intimidating, but it's a simple "plug and chug" formula. Key Variable "x" refers to an avatar's strength bonus. Variable "y" refers to an avatar's intel bonus. Variable "s" refers to your raw strength. Variable "i" refers to your raw intel. Variable "b" refers to the overall max bonus. Formula {(x ÷ 100) × s} + {(y ÷ 100) × i} = b To receive your maximizied overall bonus, you want an avatar that has stat bonuses similar to your build. Hence, a strength-built player would want a strength-built avatar. An intel-built player would want an intel-built avatar. Finally, an even-built player would want an even-built avatar. Examples #1 ー Even Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]45/45[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]1,000,000/1,000,000[/stats] Formula {(45 ÷ 100) × 1,000,000} + {(45 ÷ 100) × 1,000,000} = b b = +900,000 #2 ー Strength Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]69/23[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]1,500,000/500,000[/stats] Formula {(69 ÷ 100) × 1,500,000} + {(23 ÷ 100) × 500,000} = b b = +1,150,000 #3 ー Intel Build Avatar's Stat Bonus [stats]21/65[/stats] Player's Raw Stats [stats]500,000/1,500,000[/stats] Formula {(21 ÷ 100) × 500,000} + {(65 ÷ 100) × 1,500,000} = b b = +1,080,000 Stat Bonus Summary 1. While avatars are primarily used for aesthetic purposes, they can be utilized for their stat bonuses too. 2. You should pick an avatar that has a similar build to your own raw build. 3. You can calculate your maximized overall bonus using an algebraic formula. Special Thanks Here are some people that have helped me make this thread the most informative it can be. Thank you! • Julzz • Holmes • -iLyssaTheGummyBearKissa- • Kefo • -PA_DragonLily- I appreciate it! /END