Torn City Times

IIIlusionist [253384] — Most of Torn are either in a faction or have been in one before, and factions add a huge amount to Torn life. It is in factions where members work together, fight together and grow together. Over the coming months, I will be trying to piece together the history of some of the great and upcoming factions in Torn today, starting with HT. Hattrick, more commonly known as HT, is a long standing faction and its current leader, HT-Supermikk [108922], has shed light on some of the key goings on at HT over the years. The name Hattrick originates from a soccer manager game that a lot of the HT members played before coming to Torn. It was from this game that around 200 guys, and maybe one girl, came and started playing Torn City. 201 people joining a game together as companions is quite impressive on its own, and must have had Chedburn [1] ecstatic at the sight of 201 people joining his new game. However, the 201 isn’t what I find most interesting, it is the fact that t...

IIIlusionist [253384] — Wealth disparity is a global topic. The rich will see it as a matter of little concern, whilst this very divide is what the less fortunate will battle against. While having a little inequality can promote investments at a national level, too big a rift is certain to be destructive. The divide between rich and poor in Torn is plain to see. The poor in society have become disenchanted because they are caught in what seems like an inescapable bubble of poverty. Hyperinflation is a worry with even a measly brick costing upwards of $1000 in many shops. Everyone starts with very little, and by noting that the average player holds only $7,731,192, we can see making money in this city is not easy. As your time spent in the city increases, so does the amount of funds at your disposal, generally. Although not an impossible task, to those living in shacks, gathering enough money to own a private island is a daunting prospect. But is that enough? The divide between those ...

IIIlusionist [253384] — One of the great things about games, like Torn, is that there are many different playing styles. A previous article has touched on just a few of these. Within this article I will reveal my journey, from joining Torn 3087 days ago, to the present day. People started the game in many different ways. Some introduced by friends and some stumbled into the city by accident. I started playing when two of my cousins introduced me to the game. Torn wasn't the first crime game I took an interest in, but it was the only one that kept it for more than a week. So what captured my gamer side? Well it is hard to recall, as Torn was very different back then, but it was still, in my opinion, a well worked game that had a whole host of different features. Above all else I liked how you could buy a donator pack with in game money, meaning that players who didn't/couldn't spend real money still had the chance to enjoy the perks of being a donator. I started competing...

IIIlusionist [253384] — Over the past few days city inhabitants received the seasonal newsletter. Its pages reveal some of the changes that came with the RESPO update, and some of the upcoming changes and fixes to roll out in the near future. The newsletter provided much insight into the happenings and plans for the city. From things already implemented, like racing 2.0, to changes that are coming in the future, such as Black Jack. However, amongst the changes taking place, attacking and the Busting Nerf piqued the public’s interest the most. The new attacking system, as we're told, will revolutionise how we assault each other in the streets of Torn, and will no doubt make beating fellow citizens to the ground much more exciting and invigorating. Group attacking may see some of those that were previously unbeatable, beaten, and being able to see others who are attacking the same victim will hopefully lead to more interesting battles and outcomes. The second is the “Busting Nerf”....

CatHead [1581564] — Torn, much like any city, attracts all kinds of people. People from different parts of the world, people of different ages, people who each have different experiences and a different outlook on life to anyone who shares their breathing space. Life in the city goes on at a different pace for each of its residents. Some play a slow game, doing crimes as and when they like. Some live at a frantic rate; setting alarms to train, do crimes, wage wars, fly, race and play poker; taking the most from what’s available in town. Most people have goals shared by thousands of others and they work at their own pace to achieve them (or not, as the case may be). On the other hand, there are people who live life in their own style. They move against the crowd and refuse to be weighed down by what might be considered a normal life for a crime lord. These, possibly eccentric, people are the ones this article concerns itself with. Torn is a place packed with crime. The hospital in the...

Anarkioflite [1816936] — What’s the REAL cause of the recent stock market’s decline? Is it simply the normal correction of a market due to the laws of supply and demand? Or is it something more? Something manipulated, something deliberate – something designed to become a financial black hole that will attract the unsuspecting Torn investor with the allure of low share prices, yet may be designed to devastate the Torn City economic landscape by bankrupting thousands of Torn City players in a precipitous market bloodbath. Such an idea is not as farfetched as some might believe. A careful analysis of overall stock ticker prices at each 15 minute interval has some people claiming that a pattern is emerging that could spell disaster for Torn shareholders. One long time Torn player, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims to have discovered a message to “insiders” that is embedded into a numerical code found in the 15 minute stock prices. These numbers are published for everyone to see, bu...

Wulfric [1767972] — One of the interesting changes under RESPO is that we no longer get city finds arriving directly into our events schedule. Instead, to get those finds you have to make an active effort, scanning through the map of Torn, walking those mean streets and keeping your eyes open for the slightest sign of an item. Obviously, this is a huge change from the previous system, and it has worried people throughout the city. Many of us have spent merits on awareness, and have seen others picking up the goods. So... do those awareness merits count for anything? Under old Torn, awareness was a passive ability. Items appeared without any rhyme or reason, and you only found out after the event appeared. Now, awareness is an active ability; apparently a full 10/10 merit bar not only increases the spawn rate by 70%, but it also improves the quality of those finds. Of course, there is more you can do to increase your chances of finding those dumbells and parachutes. By popular underst...

Anarkioflite [1816936] — Torn City – The Coming Economic Armageddon? I am a new player. I’ve been part of TORN City for only a few months, and without question it has been quite an experience coming from a more “traditional” MMORPG where a character is more visual -- than imagined. While frustrating at times, the learning curve at TC has been steep, but still learnable. The “newness” continues as I have been surprised -- and sometimes shocked – at some of the things that go on around here. One of the first shockers was the price of a Lollipop on the Item Market. I first couldn’t understand why a Lollipop, which cost only $25 at Sally’s Sweet Shop in Torn City should morph into a $750 ticket on the Item Market. That kind of price inflation exists everywhere in Torn, as fully tricked out Private Islands are listed between one and eight BILLION dollars. Obviously, hyperinflation, has made a visit to Torn City. While the markup for a Lollipop – from Sally’s to the item market – exceeds 2...

CatHead [1581564] — Lucky Shots Casino has been a staple site of entertainment for Torn City's residents since its opening. Whether visiting to try their luck on the craps table or to play a game of poker, something about the casino has been drawing visitors back time and again. Having renovated much of the city, the mayor turned his attention to the seedy Red Light District. At the heart of which, the Lucky Shots Casino stands looming over the Torn Super Store and the Points market. Before its new face lift, Torn's casino was in a sorry state. It had rusty slot machines, simple Keno tables and an unfriendly atmosphere that welcomed only the roughest crowds in the city. Now, after its big unveiling, it boasts shiny new slot machines, plush Keno tables, two brand new lotteries (in addition to the weekly lottery of old), improved roulette tables plus many other updated features. The layout of the casino, like so many buildings in Torn, has been improved so that it is more invit...

Wulfric [1767972] — Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In at dapibus purus. Ut vehicula, mauris. Everything in Torn revolves around the money. Gyms, weapons, armour, property; the connecting thread is having the money to pay for it. There are plenty of ways to make money in Torn City, but one of the most accessible for new players is to sell those items you have found around the city. While anyone can put an item on the market, it costs you 3% of the value; if you can scrape together 250 points, it’s much more effective to buy yourself a bazaar. I have interviewed several of the owners of the top grossing bazaars, and put some questions to them; perhaps if you read between the lines, you will be the next Torn tycoon! There was a general consensus that to be at the top of the tree for bazaars took time and dedication – anywhere from six to twelve hours online in a trading day. Some players dedicated a day or two a week to trading, others were up and running eve...