EXP Re-Nerfed ROFL

[mostbitter]

Turning off the exp ensures that the old guard are the only ones who are capable of enjoying the box IMO so you are kind of arguing with yourself on this one big D.

[heartbrand]

A group EXP bonus will do nothing to help new players here. It's just mind blowing how we could have 200 + pop three thriving guilds, the server BETTER THAN EVER, and some genius is like "now is the right time to remove the exp bonus!" I just don't even.

IT HASNT WORKED. ITS BEEN A MONTH + WITH NO EXP BONUS. THE NEW PLAYERS STOPPED COMING HERE. PEOPLE ARE QUITTING. THE SERVER IS DYING. WHY ARE THE PLAYERS THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO GET THAT?

[Sheriff]

Originally Posted by Fawqueue [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I know this may be misconstrued, but maybe in this particular instance this just isn't the right server for you. I'm not advocating for the xp change (because I too think the implementation was handled poorly) but if your argument is you don't have the time to play on a server that is designed to emulate classic features in a way that no other does, you might just be playing in the wrong place. You obviously don't have time for the classic experience like you probably did 15 years ago. So rather than tell Project1999 that it needs to change to fit YOUR lifestyle, perhaps you just need to shop around and find a place that suits your needs.

That being said I wouldn't have argued against replacing the xp bonus with a group bonus at the same time. I too can't play like I did at 16, I'm just not expecting them to cater to my schedule.

Then your population won't grow pal. Also, when did this server go classic?

[Kergan]

Trying to play the classic card when we don't have anything resembling a classic population is completely retarded. You don't get people to come here by making it harder, plain and simple. We have plenty of data points when we look at previous exp rate changes. It is undeniable, higher exp rate = higher population.

[Rushmore]

Originally Posted by Smedy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I can hear Sincere Sirkens voice studdering as he is trying to explain <3

Pras sirken for always trying and never ever giving up on us nerds who are really upset over playing free game

Am i the only one surprised red99 is even up? If i was rogean and was eating the amounts of shit he eats i'd probably pull the plug unless elderans numbers sent me some, u feels? I ain't evil but fuck i wouldn't endure the abuse and just eat it up, i'm a person u kno

I'm sorry Smedy Rogean could be a hero! He must like shit beacuse his actions say he loves eating it! A jew in this thread earlier stated this is not rocket science! It ain't.

[HippoNipple]

After all the banning and exp troll are there still people logging in on this server? Has Chewie won the box yet?

[Colgate]

Originally Posted by Derubael [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Server direction:

As many people as possible playing, and sustaining that population
Enjoyable play experience for everyone, not just the old guard
No wipes
No shutdowns

I briefly outlined what would make that happen in a previous post, feel free to do an advanced forum search on username Derubael in PvP Server Chat to find it. Shouldn't take that long to find, it was pretty recent.

Good things are coming to Red 99, but we had to pull the plug on that insane XP. There was no easy way to do it, yet it had to be done. When these changes come, and yes, they will be coming very soon, the spotlight is going to be on Red 99. People are going to be coming to these forums, rolling on the box, and viewing this community from the outside looking in.

What would you all like them to see? How will you all be viewed? Is this good or bad for new players?

LOL?

[Squire]

Originally Posted by Derubael [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Server direction:

As many people as possible playing, and sustaining that population *Slow exp has been shown, time and time again, to run counter to this goal*
Enjoyable play experience for everyone, not just the old guard *See above. Its hard for new players to compete with the old guard when you're trying to solo your untwinked rogue to 40 for months*
No wipes
No shutdowns

I briefly outlined what would make that happen in a previous post, feel free to do an advanced forum search on username Derubael in PvP Server Chat to find it. Shouldn't take that long to find, it was pretty recent.

Good things are coming to Red 99, but we had to pull the plug on that insane XP. There was no easy way to do it, yet it had to be done *Did it? People were so happy, morale was high, groups were formed, and fun and pvp was had due to yesterday's error. Pop jumped 60 people.*. When these changes come, and yes, they will be coming very soon, the spotlight is going to be on Red 99. People are going to be coming to these forums, rolling on the box, and viewing this community from the outside looking in.

What would you all like them to see? How will you all be viewed? Is this good or bad for new players?

Having said that, Deru, would you like to take a stab at this as Sirken doesn't want to?

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[Derubael]

Originally Posted by Heartbrand

IT HASNT WORKED. ITS BEEN A MONTH + WITH NO EXP BONUS. THE NEW PLAYERS STOPPED COMING HERE. PEOPLE ARE QUITTING. THE SERVER IS DYING. WHY ARE THE PLAYERS THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO GET THAT?

There's a scaling bonus 1-50.

And yes, we get that people are quitting.We don't care. It's part of a larger plan to increase the population on Red 99. The crazy XP bonus you guys were getting absolutely had to come out, and be out for a few weeks, before anything new could be put in. You don't have to understand it right now, and we're ok with that.

I don't think there's a single staff member who's come here and said 'We are going to keep the 1-50 scaling bonus and do nothing else with XP.'

Originally Posted by Derubael

...the spotlight is going to be on Red 99. People are going to be coming to these forums, rolling on the box, and viewing this community from the outside looking in.

What would you all like them to see? How will you all be viewed? Is this good or bad for new players?

I'll tell you what they are going to see, regardless of whether you want them to or not. They're going to see 6 threads about XP, 700 posts about why the server is dead/dying, 5 threads calling person X an obese basement dwelling neckbeard faggot, 500 posts agree'ing/disagree'ing with that while also arguing for/against their side, and 1 thread about sektor getting banned.

They're going to see OOC, with 200 messages a day about stupid drama no one cares about except the people involved in it. 300 messages about why Lite has a dirty ass-whistle. 300 more messages about why Nizzar is a bluebie faggot, and 300 more messages about why Heartbrand actively sucks man penis for pixels.

If you guys want a box with people to PvP with, help us help you. Clean up this community. GUILD LEADERS (HEARTBRAND. lite. nizzar. chewie (lol)) lead by example. Put limits on your guild members in OOC and forumquest. Start talking about ways you can improve this community, instead of flaming the staff and telling everyone the box is dead.

We're putting in changes that are going to bring a lot of people over (YES, WE ARE INCREASING XP 1-60 FROM WHERE IT IS NOW. ERMAGAWHD I SAID IT). But once they get here, it's going to be up to you guys to make sure they stay.

This is going to happen soon. Not 6 months, not 3 months, soon. The time to make these changes in the way you all act is now. The ball is in your court, Red 99, and you don't have a lot of time to make the shot.

[heartbrand]

Originally Posted by Derubael [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

There's a scaling bonus 1-50.

And yes, we get that people are quitting.We don't care. It's part of a larger plan to increase the population on Red 99. The crazy XP bonus you guys were getting absolutely had to come out, and be out for a few weeks, before anything new could be put in. You don't have to understand it right now, and we're ok with that.

I don't think there's a single staff member who's come here and said 'We are going to keep the 1-50 scaling bonus and do nothing else with XP.'



I'll tell you what they are going to see, regardless of whether you want them to or not. They're going to see 6 threads about XP, 700 posts about why the server is dead/dying, 5 threads calling person X an obese basement dwelling neckbeard faggot, 500 posts agree'ing/disagree'ing with that while also arguing for/against their side, and 1 thread about sektor getting banned.

They're going to see OOC, with 200 messages a day about stupid drama no one cares about except the people involved in it. 300 messages about why Lite has a dirty ass-whistle. 300 more messages about why Nizzar is a bluebie faggot, and 300 more messages about why Heartbrand actively sucks man penis for pixels.

If you guys want a box with people to PvP with, help us help you. Clean up this community. GUILD LEADERS (HEARTBRAND. lite. nizzar. chewie (lol)) lead by example. Put limits on your guild members in OOC and forumquest. Start talking about ways you can improve this community, instead of flaming the staff and telling everyone the box is dead.

We're putting in changes that are going to bring a lot of people over (YES, WE ARE INCREASING XP 1-60 FROM WHERE IT IS NOW. ERMAGAWHD I SAID IT). But once they get here, it's going to be up to you guys to make sure they stay.

This is going to happen soon. Not 6 months, not 3 months, soon. The time to make these changes in the way you all act is now. The ball is in your court, Red 99, and you don't have a lot of time to make the shot.

Problem with your statement is, I actually know the true story of how EXP was removed, and it has little to do with what you stated. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]