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Why #X? - ablu2 - 2008-11-19
Why does whenever someone posts their level they post it as a number than an x? Example: I am lvl 2x!
This makes absolutely no sense to me.
Why #X? - Kranzorbaken - 2008-11-19
...as in x represents a number so like 20-30 would be 2x...
I don't see whats so difficult sir.
Why #X? - Myles - 2008-11-19
When people level to fast, they use X to symbolize they are in the (for example) 20-30 level range, shown as 2x.
Why #X? - NoWaizMatt - 2008-11-19
Because in every algebraic expression (at least the basic ones), "X" is the most commonly used variable to represent any given number. For example:
"I bought X amount of potatoes."
"3x+4=12".
This causing it to fill in the second digit on the number.
/math lesson.
Why #X? - Mira - 2008-11-19
"I'm 2x!" This means this person can be level 20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28, or 29. x is a variable because they level fast or they don't feel like updating things, and every 10 levels is a much longer time then every level.
Why #X? - shouri - 2008-11-19
NoWaizMatt Wrote:Because in every algebraic expression (at least the basic ones), "X" is the most commonly used variable to represent any given number. For example:
"I bought X amount of potatoes."
"3x+4=12".
This causing it to fill in the second digit on the number.
/math lesson.
uh no, that's completely misleading.
in that equation x is not being used the fill in the second number. that equation is 3 times X plus 4 equals 12.
The OP had a slight confusion because when you place a number next to a variable (especially when that variable is X) its most commonly seen as multiplication. However, in the gaming world, when talking about levels, having a variable in your level simply means that that number is unspecified. Don't ask why... i guess its just convenient, however misleading it may be at first. You get used to it though.
So in math 2X means 2 times x,
while in gaming: lvl 2x, means that you are some level between 20~29. Thus the oddness created for the OP. Hope this cleared things up.
Why #X? - Cheez - 2008-11-19
Megaman lives in the year 20XX. I hardly see what's so foreign about unknowns.
Why #X? - Alloy - 2008-11-19
shouri Wrote:in that equation x is not being used the fill in the second number. that equation is 3 times X plus 4 equals 12.
"Yes, please, I'll take 8/3 potatoes."
Why #X? - kleptophobia - 2008-11-19
You're all wrong. It means they're level 2 + x. Where x is equal to any number integer ranging 18 to 27! /What exactly is this called? IT IS COMMUNIST MATH.
Why #X? - Blankout - 2008-11-19
"x" is just a placeholder for a digit in the level number.
Why #X? - IsaacGS - 2008-11-19
It's just shorthand for "20-something", "30-something", etc.
Why #X? - SteveDoll - 2008-11-20
Really. You honestly couldn't figure that out. Really?
x = one digit place saver for those who ether dont want to update there status that often, aren't on as much, or other. It stands for any number between 0~9
And kleptophobia is wrong. But I dont know if thats sarcasm or not. I hope so...
Why #X? - ยป-Chris-> - 2008-11-20
Hasn't this been answered enough? =/
It's for us lazy people of course who don't bother updating profile/sigs!
Why #X? - Derimed - 2008-11-20
ablu2 Wrote:Why does whenever someone posts their level they post it as a number than an x? Example: I am lvl 2x!
This makes absolutely no sense to me.
It makes perfect sense. Even at really high levels you can get 1 lvl per 2 days. If you post exact level it's out of date in 2 days. But if you're currently 110 and you post your lvl as 11x, you only need to change it once you reach 120.
Why #X? - sicnarf - 2008-11-20
I'm just lazy and change it every 10 levels. Plus if it doesn't need to be exact, you can just give someone a general idea.
Why #X? - FinalHeart - 2008-11-20
Level yx= 10y+x.
y= first one or two digits of level
x= last digit
For example, say x=5 and y=11. That would be level 115 (NOT 11x5=55). 10x11+5=110+5=115.
Why #X? - kleptophobia - 2008-11-20
SteveDoll Wrote:And kleptophobia is wrong. But I dont know if thats sarcasm or not. I hope so...When is the last time I wasn't sarcastic? =P But it still evaluates to the same thing (in the case of 2x)...
Why #X? - ablu2 - 2008-11-21
Ah. I guess I didnt think of this because I like to be precise. If someone says its 3:00 when its 2:56 I yell at them. O.o
Why #X? - Nikkey - 2008-11-21
ablu2 Wrote:Ah. I guess I didnt think of this because I like to be precise. If someone says its 3:00 when its 2:56 I yell at them. O.o
There's no auto-update on Southperry, compared to shouting out the current time in less than 500 ms.
As everyone else explained, x is an integer from 0 to 9. Then your level is is the sum of x and the number before x times 10.
Why #X? - MeowMixer - 2008-11-21
Cheez Wrote:Megaman lives in the year 20XX. I hardly see what's so foreign about unknowns.The events of the first Megaman (nes) began in december 2008. Wait a sec... TAKE COVER WE'RE GOING TO BE ATTACKED BY ROBOTS IN WEEK! Megamn halp us!