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The Taming of the Rube

Hello, friends.

Have you been having problems with the Rube? Has he been snubbing you? Does he ever just refuse to talk to you even when you're carrying perfectly tradeable items?

Honestly, I've recently been feeling like the quality of his work has been slipping. And every time I talk to the guy, all I hear about is how it's "too much work to look through everyone's bags all the time." So I had an intervention—gave him a piece of my mind, set him straight, and even threw a little inspiring speech in there somewhere. The end result? He has pledged to return to his calling—trading items at what he is pretty certain is fair market value—with renewed vim and vigour.

I don't think you'll be having any more problems with that guy. If you do, let us know, but he has promised to do better, and I think we should all give him a fair chance first. Thanks for your patience in getting through this difficult time.

Posted 15 months ago by Pinot Myrmidon Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Don't know if this counts, but I just saw the Rube less than an hour ago and he completely snubbed me XD. So, thought I'd mention this for posterity's sake.
    Posted 15 months ago by LitaPie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Is it true that you have to have an item in your inventory rather than in a bag for the Rube to talk to you?
    Posted 15 months ago by Tradescantia Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Best. Test. Ever. 

    Now I can permanently turn my old Rube inventory slot into a cubimal one! (:
    Posted 15 months ago by Xacau Feera Blin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Sometimes the Rube got lazy and refused to check bags. But those days are over, he says, and he has promised to change his ways.
    Posted 15 months ago by Pinot Myrmidon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Oh, goodie!  I've missed the Rube...he's such a sweetie...and so willing to help me when I was at a beginner level get some of the more expensive tools I needed, but couldn't afford yet...I am glad he's back!!
    Posted 15 months ago by b3achy Subscriber! | Permalink
  • "Is it true that you have to have an item in your inventory rather than in a bag for the Rube to talk to you?"

    I can confirm this is NOT true. I had my slots filled with bags - 12 bigger bags, a toolbox, an alchemistry kit, an elemental pouch, and a spice rack. The Rube approached me today and I was able to trade with him (I traded a Firefly Jar for a Cubimal Box).
    Posted 15 months ago by Live Your Dreams Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Way to set him straight Pinot! 
    Posted 15 months ago by Stormy Weather Subscriber! | Permalink
  • You traded him a firefly jar, for a 5000 currant item?!
    Posted 15 months ago by Innie✿, Obviously Subscriber! | Permalink
  • The jar wasn't empty, it had 4 fireflies in it. I like to think he was making up for all his past snubbings.

    Just to be clear, I gave him the firefly jar and he gave me the cubimal box.
    Posted 15 months ago by Live Your Dreams Subscriber! | Permalink
  • You're AWESOME Pinot!! TY!
    Posted 15 months ago by sgjo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Ah, thank you so much, Pinot!!!! I love the Rube, and would hate to scare him away with my many, many bags....
    Posted 15 months ago by Shepherdmoon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Do any of you, perhaps, have some rube bait for sale? Or maybe there's a rube pheramone? I have never even had a glimpse of the guy, much less an opportunity to trade. I've been assured that this is perfectly normal, that he is very elusive...still, I can't help but wonder if I've done something to offend him...
    Posted 15 months ago by Audaria Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Just saw the Rube for the first time!  It was fun, although his trade offers weren't so outrageous.  Hilarious anyway!  GREAT MUSIC
    Posted 15 months ago by FlirtyvonSexenhaven Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I've heard that the more you haggle with the Rube, the better deal you can get
    Posted 15 months ago by shhexy corin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • huzzah!!!
    Posted 15 months ago by katlazam Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Whoot! Glad to hear this,I love the Rube,but was starting to believe he hates me...
    Posted 15 months ago by ~Scilly~ Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Oh, yeah Pinot!!!  I didn't know what I did to make him mad, but I have been snubbed for countless tests!  I'm excited, 'cause I really missed.him!  Thanks!
    Posted 15 months ago by kat65 Subscriber! | Permalink
  • My very first test I saw the Rube I believe it was either 5 or 6 times, and I have only seen him once since!
    Posted 15 months ago by Laurali Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I saw him about 3 times each the last two tests, and once yesterday (got a Firefly Cubimal for a test-tube).
    Posted 15 months ago by Djabriil Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thank you so much!  For many weeks he only wanted to trade for my Emo Bear.  Last Test when I saw him I hid my Bear in a bag and then he refused to talk to me.  Now I look forward to meeting him again.  Maybe he will offer me a Toy.
    Posted 15 months ago by Brib Annie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • YAY!  
    Posted 15 months ago by jasbo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I am happy to report that Rube was hard at work today and demanded my scraper for his cubimal box. He was so persistent I had to oblige him.
    Posted 15 months ago by MaryLiLamb Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I've only crossed paths with the Rube three times. Once during alpha. Once right after the last reset. And once while building Rube's Way in Zhambu. I've been regularly prowling Rube's Way since then, and sometimes munching on Rubeweed while I'm at it, but can't seem to lure him out.
    Posted 15 months ago by Lighthousekeeper Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Shrewd!
    Posted 15 months ago by The Cat Face Subscriber! | Permalink
  • YAY!! Rube was hanging out in the subway and willing to talk/trade! Swapped a pick for a cubimal box! :)
    Posted 15 months ago by BumbleBeez Subscriber! | Permalink