no global ooc in offpeak killed the game

[Mendrik]

I am an off peak player myself and I hve to say that it indeed got harder to find a group and interact with the low spread population on the server.

Then again, using "/who all", "/friend" and "/tell" to the fullest might work out for most seasoned players, like myself, to prevent the bad effects of removing the global chats.

EC is worthless tho in off peak hours or even in EU peak hours. Global auction raises the availability of items on the market and makes sure the economy really flows in game. Then again the Tunnel is of course a great nostalgic thing.

I am personally most worried that new players will consider the game world too empty and leave the server with a higher probability now that globals are removed.

[Tseng]

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

I am personally most worried that new players will consider the game world too empty and leave the server with a higher probability now that globals are removed.

I won't disagree with your off-peak stuff, I play during all different hours of the day and I just always farm during that time because trying to group is hit or miss. However, about the new players, I've started two alts since the removal, and having people for free buffage in EC tunnel is a boon to new players. Also having random druids/shaman go to Orc1 and buff people is something that'll make those new players stick around IMO.