Tid bits for the day...

First of all - please all refrain from using GREASEMONKEY, or any other BOT scripts. This is a game, not a rat race.
If you lose your account for using scripts, there will be NO PETITIONS asking Zynga to bring your account back!
This is a fair-play policy.


NOW - a few words from Zynga:

BOOKMARKLETS

Zynga: "bookmarklets such as switch, multigift and the like? you can use them, but we won't provide support for them, if you use them in a way that would cause you to look like a bot, our system may flag you."

Switch Profile and Multi-Gifting are the 2 main ones that was asked for their return, and they have no problem with these.

LOOT in MOSCOW BEING FIXED
"Moscow's job loot is hard to get on purpose."
Moscow's fight loot is broken and we are actively working to fix it again

ROBBING:
Zynga: "we actually had to take robbing down for multiple reasons, including game server health. we are still planning on bringing it back, but as you can see we want to clean up the bugs first, in fact i'd love to hear ideas for making it better. We will Beta the Robbing feature before it goes live and let you guys playtest it."

RACKETS:
Zynga: "We have wanted to make the Property and Economy part of the game more interactive and fun, so we had been testing a new way to make money. We often do small, slow rollouts of features to see if we have them right. In this case we decided not to give it to everyone for a lot of reasons.

Thank you!

this is Frwded from RTR's Sue:
Peter Lamb December 15 at 8:15pm Reply
We have heard that several major clans such as LCN and other have talked directly to Zynga developers via a chatroom. Here are the results according to MPC clan:

...Ok, I wrote up some specifics as to what the Zynga talk this evening was about! These are "quotes" straight from them.
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THERE IS NO FEAR OF LOSING MAFIA WARS on the 20th!!

Zynga: "Will meet the deadline. We busted our butts to get into compliance over the last couple of weeks.
We are not in danger of being shut down but some of the recent changes have been to help facebook improve their user experience.
We are active partners with facebook. we are working and thinking to figure out how to follow their lead while keeping our experience as true as possible.
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BOTS ARE BANNED!!
It was strongly agreed by all present MW Clan leaders that all BOT USE will be BANNED from Mafia Wars. Clans will enforce this, and any person's use of bots will result in them being Banned from any clan activity or membership, Attacked by one and all, and their account being permanantly deleted.
Included as a bot: Grease Monkey
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BOOKMARKLETS
Zynga: "bookmarklets such as switch, multigift and the like? you can use them, but we won't provide support for them, if you use them in a way that would cause you to look like a bot, our system may flag you."

Switch Profile and Multi-Gifting are the 2 main ones that was asked for their return, and they have no problem with these.
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-FB/MW IDs are going to be returned to the way they were.
Zynga: " the fight IDs not working is an unintended bug that happened with our preformance upgrades. We actively working to get them fixed. we never wanted to break that manner of playing or fighting. we actually think the clan fighting is pretty cool and want to make it easier in the new year.
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LOOT in MOSCOW BEING FIXED
"Moscow's job loot is hard to get on purpose."
Moscow's fight loot is broken and we are actively working to fix it again
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ROBBING:
Zynga: "we actually had to take robbing down for multiple reasons, including game server health. we are still planning on bringing it back, but as you can see we want to clean up the bugs first, in fact i'd love to hear ideas for making it better. We will Beta the Robbing feature before it goes live and let you guys playtest it."

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-RACKETS:
Zynga: "We have wanted to make the Property and Economy part of the game more interactive and fun, so we had been testing a new way to make money. We often do small, slow rollouts of features to see if we have them right. In this case we decided not to give it to everyone for a lot of reasons.
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GODFATHER POINTS:
Zynga: "i'm sorry guys we cannot offer you a 50% discount on GF points. We only offer that promo for a limited time to total newbies. we do have a program in place for people that want to wire in money that comes with a discount". (This new method helps prevent chargebacks from ceditcards/PayPal). "$500 is the minimum. Hassle on our end and player's end but safe against fraud."

"New player discount is for the first time buyers.. once they buy they dont get the same discount anymore.. its a promotion to get new players to consider buying and supporting the game."
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Q: Is any kind of in-game clan warfare management feature being cosidered?
A: Yes. Clan visibility and improving fighting is a big part of our feature plan for the next 3 months.
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MORE TALKS are planned and will be subject based.

Zynga: " I would like to have one where i just get ideas for better tools for war. With clan warfare, the tools you use are pretty effient already.. we dont want to give you 1/2 assed versions of what you already use."

Zynga: "One thing that I would like to dispel, repeatedly reporting a user for harassment will not cause us to ban them. I know some clans think they can use this as a tactic to win wars. Repeatedly reporting false harassment will just decrease an account's ability to have their tickets responded to."
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So there you have it, [MPC]! Working on an issue at a time.
Hope we can all hang in there, help with suggestions and ideas to bring to light, and make the best of this crazy time..

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Looks like clans are in, switch and multigifting are ok, Sorry some of those were a repeat!! : )

Scam, Bam, Thank*you ma'am...

Our newest list of lotto scammers:

Allen K Holloway

Don TJ

Jen Dury

Don Dury

Matt Hartley

Don Hartley

Fadarious Richardson

Don Richardson

Julian Phillips

Don Phillips

Carl Peterson

Don Peterson

James Peters

Don Peters

Zac Daniel

Don Daniel

Mafia Wars is Whack...

Here is what they say about that:

Update: December 11, 2009 7:20 p.m. PST

Hello All,

As posted previously, we have found a solution for the technical problem that has caused some players to be locked out of the game and for others to have their stats scrambled. It will take us a few days to repair the affected accounts but I want to reassure you again that we are on it.

Here is a list of the bugs/issues we have repaired this week:

Clan links were not working properly

Missing mastery bars in NYC & Cuba

Jobs tier bar not appearing in Internet Explorer 7

Wish lists not posting properly

Travel bar did not unlock at level 9

A few unlock items appeared without text in the job results screen

For some players, seeing a white screen when trying to access the game

Please note: Mafia Mikes no longer requires friends to acquire more cafes. It is now like the rest of the properties and requires cash to buy. Mafia Mikes is working as intended and not a bug.

We know there is much more work to do. Listed below are some of the bugs and features we will be working on next week:

Some players have had difficulty paying when multiple players are sharing the same Paypal account

Some players have reported losing some or all of their experience points, causing them to go back to a lower level

Localization into other languages

New Community Forum dedicated to Clans

Players seeing a white screen when trying to access the game

Special holiday loot and events

Have a great weekend everybody and thanks again for your patience this week.

Sincerely,

Justin, General Manager

Compliments of Officers Of Death Message:

Ive heard countless complaints of STATS and MAFIA count going down.

I myself was not spared. I had my ATTACK and DEFENSE STRENGTH going down to 12K and 11K, respectively . .and my MAFIA to 101.

Do NOT PANIC. There is a solution to this.

to CORRECT the MAFIA GLITCH:

Click on Mafia ( while in MW page) View (view 100 members or whatever the number is) Click on one person, remove from mafia. Click Home - the page refreshes and all your mafia is returned!

to CORRECT the STATS GLITCH:

Simply send a gift to someone in your family and your numbers are then RESTORED to the CORRECT one.

~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~

Thanks to Pete Purchon for the MAFIA tip.

For your info and guidance.

ℇ╠OFFICER╣©hoℜDon βlue

Jo Blue

*WARNING* PLEASE READ!!

A heads-up..I am warning everyone I know, every single clan I know, about this person who has many faces. this is the thread from ???'s discussions:

this person is a LOOT THIEF who frequents groups and steals loot. if you want to have her as a friend, go ahead, but she has done many people terrible injustice.

I found Leslie Hicks in ???. please be aware of this person!

I'm looking out for your best interest.

Avtoritet "Lethal Politics", level 406 Mogul

http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/track.php?next_controller=stats&next_action=view&next_params=%7B%22user%22%3A%22MTc2MTk2MjM5Nw%3D%3D%22%7D

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"Candy Coated", level 240 Maniac

http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/index.php?next_params=YTozOntpOjA7czo1OiJzdGF0cyI7aToxO3M6NDoidmlldyI7aToyO3M6MjY6IiZ1c2VyPU1UQXdNREF3TkRFd05UY3lPREE1Ijt9

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Leslie Hicks

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1811329913&ref=search&sid=100000252436965.4071217977..1

FB

http://www.facebook.com/bishopssenn

Soldier "Default Donna", level 39 Mogul

http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/track.php?next_controller=stats&next_action=view&next_params=%7B%22user%22%3A%22MTAwMDAwMjgyMzI3MzQx%22%7D

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Susan Bennett

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000282327341&ref=mf

Soldier "Default Donna", level 39 Mogul

http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/track.php?next_controller=stats&next_action=view&next_params=%7B%22user%22%3A%22MTAwMDAwMjgyMzI3MzQx%22%7D

this is all one person. if you have this person on your friends list or in your clan. please be Aware that this person is All One Person...He/She is a loot thief and has the ability to mess up peoples computers.

she will try to swindle loot...wow..

s/he is someone anybody can freely attack. this Person has done many, thousands of people harm, or I wouldn't be bothered by it.

Post #2 (Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN) wrote about an hour ago

Her facebook name for the Lethal Politics account is Karen Streeter. She has cheated and stolen from two of the clans I am allied to... I have kept her on my friends list just to watch her... She is NOT a friend to have as a Mafia friend.

She is fighting with JSC's clan untagged at the moment.

Just more information for you, Good luck!

Post #3You wrote 59 minutes ago

Thank you. It's important for me to know all her names so that we can keep her out of here.

..and hopefully from harming the people in here.

I Much appreciate the info.

Post #4

http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=karen+streeter&init=quick#/profile.php?id=1013243874&ref=search&sid=1412619308.2975277914..1

Is this her?

Post #5 (Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN) wrote23 minutes ago

Yes that is her...

Post #6 You wrote 2 seconds ago

ok..I'm about to alert every clan I know.

Thanks so much!

btw, I had computer problems when I was looking through her friends.

she does things to peoples computers. be careful.

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please warn your clan about this person with 100 faces.

she has harmed too many people.

we can attack her freely, but this is about being Aware.

she frequents many clans....she might be in your friends list under one name or another..or perhaps by more than one.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!

You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK,' regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C drive of your computer.

This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address on his/her contact list. That is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it!

If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even if it is sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst virus announced by CNN.

It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.

Compliments of Susan Smith:

YOU MUST BE ABOVE LEVEL 70 TO DO THIS:

1. Go to Moscow

2. Then Episode 1

3. Then Inventory

4. Then Collections & Vaults

5. Above the Military eggs there is a yellow link - CLICK THIS LINK

After clicking this link it will then take you to the Job you use to Loot EXEC OVERCOATS, enjoy this secret and happy looting.

Also follow the directions above and click the yellow link over the Russian Leaders collection and you can do the job to loot armored briefcases Too!!

HAPPY GAMING!!!

Great Tip!! Thank*you Susan : )

Sir, sir, the innkeeper poked at the old man trying to wake him. Cough, a-hem, yes, yes, I'm awake! Oh my, what time is it? Tis evening sir. I'll never find her this way. I will leave a message with you and some more coppers if you would kindly see that the message reaches my daughter. Yes, my thanks sir. I will see that she receives your message. Will you be supping with us? No, no time this night. I will write the message and take my leave.

Please, be sure she gets this immediately! My thanks good woman. I will surely mention your fine establishment in my travels. Good-evening to you.

The innkeeper was quite happy with her extra coppers. Relishing the thought of drinking some good ale tonight.

Meanwhile, Sahvi was on her way down to the main hall ready for a hot meal... famished from walking about the city the whole day.

She decided to sit at the bar still wanting the feel of the city crowd. A young woman about her own age was wiping out mugs until Sahvi sat down. What will it be miss? I'd like the hot meal of the evening and an ale, please. That will be three (3) coppers. Sahvi paid and patiently waited. The young woman returned, immediately setting up a bowl of mutton stew, a plate of meat with a side hunk of bread. Sahvi's mouth was watering at the mere smell. Oh I am famished, Thank-you. Smells wonderful. Smiling and nodding, the young lady went back to her chores. Eating and making small talk with the other patrons.

Sahvi said, good to the last bite and started on her ale. She was about to take her leave when they all turned at the sound of the front door slamming.

Giggling loudly and stumbling her way past the tables, came the innkeeper. The patrons quietly chuckled at the sight. Sahvi shook her head in amusement as she headed for the stairs. You there, miss, hold on there just a moment. I need a word with you. Your Da' was here most of the day awaiting your return. He gave me something to give ya. Now where did I put put it? As the innkeeper rummaged around in her apron pockets.

Sahvi inquired about this person who was her Da'. What did he look like? Oh dear he was a bit older than myself, sandy-grey hair, blue eyes the color of turquoise. Quite nice he was. Hmmm...interesting! Well, ma'am have you found the item you were to give me? Acht hen, give me a minute, I'll go look in the backroom. while the innkeeper was in the backroom I stood fuming...the old man had the audacity to pretend to be my Da. The young woman came out of the backroom again, here miss, I was told to give ya this, as she handed the message to Sahvi. My thanks. Here take these coppers for your trouble. Was no trouble miss. Good-evening to you then. Sahvi headed up to her room to read the message. Throwing her cloak on the chair and herself on the bed she began to read:

Dear Sahvi,

yes, I know your name and plenty more. I waited all day for you to show up in the commonroom. We have to talk very soon. There are many things I must tell you. I know you must be angry with me for misrepresenting your Da', believe me, I was none too happy having to do so. Let the innkeeper know when and where we can get together.

Ok, now for the most recent news; The {Sicillians} are calling out for all their allies to help against what could turn out to be a very long and nasty war with {{FFNY}} and [WISE].As you read this the Officers Empire are engaged in a mock war exercise with the [BHR]. Best of luck and fun to them. EWMC is currently at war with Lycans, SBG, and Legion. [Δ9] Delta 9 Mafia [Δ9 are in 2 Wars 1)Unprovoked attack from {R.A.G} 2)Assisting SYR and RD with Valhalla and [♠Ŀ2‡ẻ♠].

≡M.I.68≡, their status states at peace. Their mission statement is vs VNMW...well, I'll leave the reasoning of that with you good people. Till, we meet again, signed, OMK!

Scam, bam, we're back again...

Our weekly lotto scammers are;

well, only two names for now... Nina Putresta Fio, Johnny "Ghost Maurader" Levine.

Public Enemy Loot

Weapons:

Agent Purvis' Rifle

44 Attack 29 Defense

Dillinger's Pistols and Holster

36 Attack 18 Defense

vehicles:

V8

13 Attack 26 Defense

Armour:

Prison Stripes

15 Attack 24 Defense

"Public Enemy #1 Newspaper"

6 Attack 30 Defense

Fur Coat

12 Attack 28 Defense

Locket of Billie

10 Attack 36 Defense

It has been brought to my attention that I leave out quotation marks among other punctuation... yes, guilty as charged. I write poetry, dabble in haiku, and about eight (8) years ago I tried to write a book. When it came down to it...after I had 3 or more pages I would edit and re*edit, edit some more, well you get the picture. I ended up with a paragraph if I was lucky! Needless to say, that book never got written and I have not written since then...my hubby likes to tease me and say isn't it time you wrote another sentence in your book...grrrr.. : )

Well, I finally figured out my problem. I almost didn't get this installment of the storyline out because of these old fears. I am a perfectionist with a fear of failure. It was a nightmare and so when I took on this assignment, I thought, I will do this for fun, my own way. I don't have to worry about rejection because I'm just trying to keep the blog from being boring. So, I apologize to all the people who like their punctuation and might be bothered by my version of punctuation. If I don't keep it fun and light, I won't be able to do it. Thank*you my facebook friend for showing me what my problem was/is!!

Christmas is coming so fast this year... I hope everyone is being careful out there. Hope you all have a safe and Happy Holiday season. Lets take the time to remember what is important in our lives. The reason we have holidays like Thanksgiving (I had plenty to be thankful for this year) and Christ*mas. Cheers til next time.

HappY*HappY BirthdaY to Desiree!!

Wishing you many more xoxox