Couple Questions From A Potential New Player

[ripwind]

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

Thirding the lots-of-good-people statement. Grallos the level 20 SK here, just arrived to the server a few weeks ago, and nearly everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. I find good groups in dungeons across Norrath and I even got some random gear in my single-digit levels from much higher level people who took pity on my untwinked self. Overall my experience has been nothing but positive.

Agreed. Actually grouped with Grallos last night in Upper Guk. Had a great time! We even had a full, well-balanced group for the majority of the night.

I think this server is pretty great. It's all about the people you surround yourself with I suppose. There are no more jerks here than there were on live. Probably even less.

[Hex]

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

This server is not all sunshine and rainbows like people say on the forums. I'm in the same boat as Davardo, you can only watch so much hypocrisy before you walk away.

Make sure when you start on this server you either are ready for a lot of soloing, or pick a class that is part of the perfect group. WAR CLR ROG MNK ENC SHM

Numerous times I have been leapfrogged on group waiting lists by these classes on my Bard and Ranger. If you believe ForumQuesters this is rare occurence, but it happens all the time. ForumQuesters are a small fraction of the community, and they apparently only communicate with other ForumQuesters.

EDIT: All hybrids should never be played (PAL SK BRD and RNG) because the penalty will exclude you from 60-70% of groups.

Another person complaining that hasn't made it out of their 20s......

[Tecmos Deception]

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

I have been browsing the forums and looking at the charts of population and have narrowed my choices down to either a human ranger or a half elf druid. My play time is pretty erratic, mostly EST, 9pm-11pm throughout the week and then Saturday 9am-5pm, then 10pm-2am. Basically once the fiance falls asleep. Based upon those factors, I wanted a class that could solo well, but be welcome in a group, and maybe a PUG raid on occasion. I will install the game tonight hopefully, and get set up to start playing.

Thoughts on the + and - on either class would be much obliged.

Druid is a solid first character on p99 because of their great solo xp potential, mobility, ability to make some pp by selling said mobility, track, etc. They aren't highly sought after for groups or raids, but if you make friends then they won't care what class you are, just that you're a friend, and you can fit in just about anywhere.

[Davardo]

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

Another person complaining that hasn't made it out of their 20s......

How many hours does it take to get to 20? It is impossible to run into another player in that many hours.

Apparently my experiences are all made up and I'm just a crazy homeless man on a street corner. In reality, I see the server for what it is. I don't idealize it into a fantasy land like the rest of you in this thread seem to do.

[Hex]

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

I'm not saying there are only negative people on this server, I'm saying there aren't as many positive people as ForumQuest thinks there are.

People generally voice a kindness as bigger than it was.

I'd be willing to bet everything that this is 100% your problem, not anyone else's. After just reading through this entire post, you are the only one being negative. Sure there are a couple complaining about TMO sitting on spawns, but hey, with the way this game works, and the way that raiding here is, that's going to happen. It takes a lot of work to become number 1, why not do the work to stay there?

Anyways, it seems you feel like everyone should be shooting rainbows in your direction, showering you with gifts, and PL sessions. I just finished going through my 20s, and I met one single bad person, and MANY awesome, fun people. Something leads me to believe that however you're treated, or these ideas you build, are something that you 100% bring upon yourself.

With all that being said, this server is fun, and the people here are friendly. Who cares if a guild has something on lock, if you can't beat them, join them? No one goes into a game with raiding, wanting to raid, and joins some casual guild, in hopes to be the best do they? You want to raid, and have shit handed to you on a silver plater, I'd vote you go play WoW, and do their little Looking For Raid tool.

[Hex]

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

How many hours does it take to get to 20? It is impossible to run into another player in that many hours.

Apparently my experiences are all made up and I'm just a crazy homeless man on a street corner. In reality, I see the server for what it is. I don't idealize it into a fantasy land like the rest of you in this thread seem to do.

You're correct, your idealizations are on a completely different scale, and a completely different subject. Ever heard of Unrest or MM, plenty of people to run into in your 20s. And funny, because I developed some good friendships with about 6 players that I can name off my head, that I'm sure we will group again in a later dungeon, and continue to have a stellar time.

With your ideas and thought process, I'm surprised you're not a crazy homeless man on the street corner.

[RevengeofGio]

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

Are you looking for offers of free powerleveling? I don't get what the issue is. It's not hard to find groups in your 20s...

My necromancer gets harassed to join groups...

Fricken harassed...

[RevengeofGio]

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

I'd be willing to bet everything that this is 100% your problem, not anyone else's. After just reading through this entire post, you are the only one being negative. Sure there are a couple complaining about TMO sitting on spawns, but hey, with the way this game works, and the way that raiding here is, that's going to happen. It takes a lot of work to become number 1, why not do the work to stay there?

Anyways, it seems you feel like everyone should be shooting rainbows in your direction, showering you with gifts, and PL sessions. I just finished going through my 20s, and I met one single bad person, and MANY awesome, fun people. Something leads me to believe that however you're treated, or these ideas you build, are something that you 100% bring upon yourself.

With all that being said, this server is fun, and the people here are friendly. Who cares if a guild has something on lock, if you can't beat them, join them? No one goes into a game with raiding, wanting to raid, and joins some casual guild, in hopes to be the best do they? You want to raid, and have shit handed to you on a silver plater, I'd vote you go play WoW, and do their little Looking For Raid tool.

You're also a cleric keep in mind [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Pretty sure even normal jerks put on their nice hats around you. The one guy you ran into is likely the dude on roids irl.

[xCry0x]

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

I have only been on the server for about 3 weeks now, I don't play often as I have family obligations, work, and school. That being said however, I only have a level 6 mage and I have already been helped out multiple times.

Example 1: I was given a port for free by a druid (Hobiewan) so I could get to Freeport from Qeynos, he then followed me to get my corpse and bind me in Freeport for free, also gave me a werewolf pelt to sell to help with cash for spells and gear. Thanks again!

Example 2: I was soloing in EC and a random cleric (Halmir I think) gave me and my pet some uber buffs and I blazed through level 5 killing yellow/red mobs. Thanks!

Example 3: I got enough money to buy my first stat items (a couple +2 int rings) and was given a bonus +10 hp +10 mana bracelet for being a new player. Can't remember the traders name off the top of my head but Thank you!

Everyone generally seems to be nice if you don't harass people and are kind in return. Granted I have a long way to go before the raid scene as I don't play much but I'm sure it will be competitive. No different than EQ when I first played so it doesn't bother me, there is always competition even for group spots, thats why EQ is great, doesn't make it bad game. And FYI there are always douchebags in any game and in RL so just deal with it.

I am awesome.



Anyways, this was really similar to how my experience was when I started and I know I try to keep the trend going as much as I can. I also know I am very far from alone in this.

[Lyra]

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

EDIT: All hybrids should never be played (PAL SK BRD and RNG) because the penalty will exclude you from 60-70% of groups.

My main is a cleric. I start groups. The very first thing I do? /who shadow 40 50

Some people will complain if we have two hybrids, of which one probably has a race penalty...but I don't care! I can replace that complainer quite easily.

I like to ding, but I'm playing the game the entire time. I don't consider it a chore to level.

I enjoy the time I spend in groups, and meeting the people that share my love of the game. I love hearing about different parts of the world, different parts of the country, different jobs people work and just different personalities.

I enjoy learning different tactics. I enjoy having close calls.

I may have made it clear here, or in other posts...but one thing I don't enjoy is complaining. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]