Confessions of an RMT'er

[TravZilla]

Make that, former RMT'er. As much as this may end up sounding like a public service announcement, I just wanted to give my thought's and opinions on my P1999 experience thus far. Only been on about a month or so now, joined after some friends I played EQ live with back in 2000-2004ish recommended it to me. Had a great time playing, but forgetting how daunting EQ can be to start from scratch, I ended up buying PP "to tide me over and give me a competitive advantage, yadda yadda yadda". I actually didn't know that it was against the rules, which is completely my fault for having not read them entirely. I was under the impression it was one of those things they wouldn't reimburse you for if you got cheated/scammed, but didn't know it was bannable offense.

As you may have guessed, I found this out the way my fellow RMT'ers did a week or so ago during the great RMT purge. I was banned, like so many others. I took the time to send in a petition to the GM's, not to have my account unlocked, or blame my ignorance as an excuse, but to apologize for my actions and ask how to start over legit. Looking back, I honestly think it was one of the best things to happen to me, as cheesy and/or unbelievable as that may sound. With no more infinite source of income at my disposal, I no longer feel that pressure or need to buy that next better piece of gear, or because of my gear, the pressure, even if self imposed, to level up at a frantic pace.

Life post ban has been slow paced, relaxing, and a lot of fun so far. Made a new account, and rolled a new character. Having nothing to start with, I embraced tradeskills, which is something I never did, even back in EQ live. Heck, I'd probably have a lot of money if I hadn't leveled my tailoring, brewing, and blacksmithing. There is definitely something satisfying in wearing armor and using tools you made yourself, something I wouldn't have experienced or cared to experience had I continued to buy PP. Met some awesome people this time around, people I probably wouldn't have talked to before while I was solely in pursuit of more money/better gear.

That's really all I've got. I didn't make this thread looking for validation, vindication, or sympathy, but to speak on my short time in P1999. I messed up, broke the rules, took my medicine, and started over. Thank you again to the GM's for the work you do, and all the great people I've met along the way!