I thought players were supposed to play what they wanted to play...

[Loadsamoney]

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

If there's something so holy about people playing what they want to, then why is it a problem that some people want to play something ideal?

There's not. But there is a problem with people not wanting to play with other people just because they're playing something not ideal.

[Mirana]

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

There's not. But there is a problem with people not wanting to play with other people just because they're playing something not ideal.

Why is this a problem? People can group with whoever they want to. Some people gain enjoyment out of the game by min maxing, which in their mind means not grouping with hybrids. Right or wrong, who are you to tell them how they should spend their one hour of free time tonight?

[sox7d]

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

Why is this a problem? People can group with whoever they want to. Some people gain enjoyment out of the game by min maxing, which in their mind means not grouping with hybrids. Right or wrong, who are you to tell them how they should spend their one hour of free time tonight?

In a game where many classes can't even play on their own, excluding them for a negligible advantage makes one an asshole.


They have every right to be an asshole. We're just saying that they're assholes.

[jcr4990]

Originally Posted by sox7d [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

In a game where many classes can't even play on their own, excluding them for a negligible advantage makes one an asshole.


They have every right to be an asshole. We're just saying that they're assholes.

One mans negligible is another mans significant. Say what you want but I absolutely notice a difference having hybrids in my groups. It's not pleasant and I'll continue to prefer not grouping with them when possible. At least til the exp penalties are gone. You have every right to cry about it. Just as I have every right to prefer other classes. When the time comes that thr penalties are gone if my name ends up on some hybrid blacklist and they won't group with me so be it. But I'm pretty sure deep down the hybrid players understand why people don't want to group with them. Instead of crying and blaming the players that simply don't want to waste exp. Why don't we make a "Brad McQuaid and friends are jerks for making my class a hindrance to groups" thread instead? Then we can all cry together instead of arguing amongst ourselves.

Or you can keep calling 80% of the server assholes for not wanting to throw exp away. Either way.

[yevea]

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

...not what is statistically the best.

I have a Level 15 Ranger right now. It's a class I enjoy, I like having access to Dual Wield, Double Attack and Kick all in one without the weight or armor limitations of being a Monk. I like having Archery as an option. And I like having the utility of a few small spells without them being my staple.

But I see Rangers (and Paladins) get so much disdain in EC OOC and in popular leveling areas. 80% of the time when I see one asking for a group, myself included, I see some wiseass saying something along the lines of "lol ranger sucks" or "you'll never get a group with that trash class."

What the hell? Why all the hate for hybrids? I thought MMOs were about having fun. Yeah some classes might be a bit better than others, but so what. Having fun means playing what you want to play, not being forced to settle for a class you DON'T want to play because it's statistically better than one you do want...

...I just don't get it.

hey op

rangers on red are always taken in groups because not only do you provide excellent dps, you are utility as fuck. You can track players for pvp, snare / root / spot heal / sow / kite / pull / etc. You can even tank up to around 40s, and (slightly) beyond w/ a chanter, shaman, or bard in your group to slow.

also Red has massive XP bonuses, making hybrid discrimination not exist. Cleanse yourself of the bloated Blue server, where hybrid and non-epic having melee hate is a reality. You think it is bad at 15, try getting to your 50s and sitting on a KC XP group waiting list for 6 hours, getting bumped whenever an epic rogue zones in.

[Niedar]

Blue is toxic.

[Aviann]

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

Blue is toxic.

Tis true. Very sad.

[Faiding]

I can see why someone would want to maximize their XP intake. Complaining about not getting any raid mobs is much more exciting than complaining about hybrids.

[Waedawen]

The players who mock you for your class are bad and don't matter

[iruinedyourday]

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