Having 15 guild members camping raid boss spawn points 24/7 is definitely not classic. The only time someone popped into Fear was to check on CT, not to slip in with 14 others and sit for hours. We knew spawn timers on the dragons and other non planar bosses and checked in on them as the timers wound down. We then raced in as fast as we could against other guilds. Sometimes smaller casual guilds beat us to the target. We stood in the next room waiting/hoping for that guild to fail so we could have our shot if we didn't organize fast enough. That was classic.
Using 10-15 Observer Staves to crash Permafrost was classic but the x hours + y to z random number of hours respawn timer made that a ridiculous option.
P99 is not classic or even "similar" to classic in these aspects. There are so many situations where raid targets are handled in a manner on this server that are nothing near to classic. What I think is interesting is the majority of those who argue to keep the status quo are members of specific guilds that are benefiting from said status quo.
Those that argue against it seem to not understand that things are the way they are because it is as it was designed by those that coded it that way. It is what it is. It is their server, and since its inception have you ever observed an instance where ridiculing their decision or insulting them personally has ever successfully encouraged a change?
Make your suggestion, hope the "dev's" listen to your suggestion, and move on. Arguing the merits of your suggestion with those who have the most to lose from your suggestion is ridiculous at best and most often will only lead to flaming and immature name calling.
Unfortunately that is more often than not the fruit of endeavors such as P99; people taking advantage of it, others assuming/expecting, people feeling entitled, and ultimately lots of bickering and fighting. I've never understood how people can allow an mmo to bring out the worst in them.
My two cents for what it's worth, same as yours and everyone elses, two cents...
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