Alternatives to variance to increase competition (veterans and relevant only)

[Kergan]

Originally Posted by Stasis01 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah maybe, but I think you were more qualified and tried twice and gave up both times fairly fast.

He also had success, and if you don't think the exp thing fucked RD you're just being contrary. HB might have thrown some failed hail mary's at the end, but people put too much blame on those decisions. RD was already circling the drain at that point.

Efforts to increase population are required to build competition. Fucking with the raid scene does nothing to increase population. You have to walk before you can run. What this server needs is a landing net for new players. Nihilum doesn't put much effort into that scene, we've never had to. The opportunity is there, RD took advantage and even Hokuten is a little bit.

There are only 2 reasonable scenarios where this server has 2 competitive guilds: organically grown utilizing an increase in players starting here, or Nihilum cracking in half.

[Not_Kazowi]

Release velious would help competition. More mobs more things to do more guilds.

People need to get over nihilum hate, your guild shouldn't be based on hatred. Focus on yourselves and just play the game..

Several guilds competed against heresy, at the end of the day we were all bros about it

[Sheriff]

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

Idk why people think there there will be two #1 guilds. Not on live (TZ at least) or WOW we're there ever multiple guilds on the same playing field

Was a lot of fund until x-teaming panda happend. Then server died. : (

[Stasis01]

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

He also had success, and if you don't think the exp thing fucked RD you're just being contrary. HB might have thrown some failed hail mary's at the end, but people put too much blame on those decisions. RD was already circling the drain at that point.

Efforts to increase population are required to build competition. Fucking with the raid scene does nothing to increase population. You have to walk before you can run. What this server needs is a landing net for new players. Nihilum doesn't put much effort into that scene, we've never had to. The opportunity is there, RD took advantage and even Hokuten is a little bit.

There are only 2 reasonable scenarios where this server has 2 competitive guilds: organically grown utilizing an increase in players starting here, or Nihilum cracking in half.

How do u do this all day everyday, pass.

[Kergan]

Originally Posted by Stasis01 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

How do u do this all day everyday, pass.

You would be appalled to see how much I make playing FQ. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Sheriff]

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

He also had success, and if you don't think the exp thing fucked RD you're just being contrary. HB might have thrown some failed hail mary's at the end, but people put too much blame on those decisions. RD was already circling the drain at that point.

Efforts to increase population are required to build competition. Fucking with the raid scene does nothing to increase population. You have to walk before you can run. What this server needs is a landing net for new players. Nihilum doesn't put much effort into that scene, we've never had to. The opportunity is there, RD took advantage and even Hokuten is a little bit.

There are only 2 reasonable scenarios where this server has 2 competitive guilds: organically grown utilizing an increase in players starting here, or Nihilum cracking in half.

Not sure about that. People left RD yes, but there was a HUGE core of mid-50s who needed about a months and it would have been a legit three guild war.

[Kergan]

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

If I were starting a guild here I would do this.

- Raid planer
- Raid lower level targets on sim repop
- Negotiate a non aggression agreement with Nihilum on raid days. We would get 1-2 low priority targets and Nihilum would get plat in exchange.

Agree to go different faction in Velious. Be happy at #2 and thrive.

Just to further this point, from our friend Derubael:

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

I'd also like to add that I'd feel bad for Hokuten/disappointed in Nihilum if it wasn't for the fact that the recruitment thread basically declares war on Nihilum. Would fully expect my guild to get shit on if I did that.

[Eslade]

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

If I were starting a guild here I would do this.

- Raid planer
- Raid lower level targets on sim repop
- Negotiate a non aggression agreement with Nihilum on raid days. We would get 1-2 low priority targets and Nihilum would get plat in exchange.

Agree to go different faction in Velious. Be happy at #2 and thrive.

Was fine until I read the part about paying you off. If they wanted to buy pixels they would have paid for a new computer for Nizzar a long time ago.

[Sheriff]

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

You would be appalled to see how much I make playing FQ. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Kergan]

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

Not sure about that. People left RD yes, but there was a HUGE core of mid-50s who needed about a months and it would have been a legit three guild war.

I think that is kinda sorta what I said? Exp bonus stays in and those guys level up, maybe they don't bolt and we have options on the server.