new global ooc rules?

[Guttzs]

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

It's not about not handling it, it's about people not wanting to spend their time playing a 15+ year old game if they have to be immersed constantly in the bullshit of others.

Problem is if I have to explain to someone why, not seeing a wall of ooc garbage and whining and 30 year old children crying for attention is good for the server, then you probably wouldn't get it anyway.

EQ1 doesn't draw the multitudes of players you might think.

it is literally only about handling it you are a pussy bitch and a stupid whore.

[worch]

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

And the only reason I'm playing still playing on Red is precisely because it's full of nutjobs, psychopaths, and various other malcontents and degenerates... who sometimes do say strange things out of character. But that's part of the charm. Logging into Red is like walking into a seedy dive bar on the bad side of town and wondering how many beers you can drink before someone stabs you.

Come on.. That's not a positive characteristic to be encouraged! The psychopaths, sadists, and narcissists are the most off-putting part of this server. The horrible /ooc is one of the most common complaints I hear from people trying p99 for the first time. That and crushbone twinks.

EQ pvp can be fun and engaging and doesn't need the unfriendly insults, etc in the global chat channel. Those can go to /tells and RnF. I almost quit when I started on p99 because I really thought the /ooc psychopaths were the majority of the population. Intentially surrounding oneself with nutjobs is... let's just say unhealthly. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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

As a new player on this server, /ooc is a nonstop tutorial and a window into the community. [...]

It's a good thing to recognize the names and personas of characters I come across, and /ooc is what makes that possible. It's the hub of the community. It facilitates the transmission of actual human personality into a game world that is relatively stale at this point.

Without that human touch, you might as well play Minesweeper or go outside or some shit.

Global /ooc can definitely add a human touch to a low pop server. And, sure, it can help identify alts. However, more often than not, it's a glimpse into the minds of narcissists. You have to watch it for LnS, trades, etc, but it's also littered with crap. That's the problem. It's so bad that the staff is now actively moderating it! You mentioned you're unguilded. A guild will help out in this regard more than global /ooc since you'll be interacting with pals with similar goals. Finding one that fits your playstyle and preferences is difficult, but I'd recommend making that a priority.

The policy change came as a surprise to everyone, and it is ambiguous atm. They could of handled its introduction and implementation better, but I think the ooc policies and moderation are a step in the right direction, even if they are a bit harsh.

/ooc has been a cesspool giving narcissists a spotlight. If taking their spotlight away means they'll leave the server, "the community" you refer to will be better without them. I won't miss them.

[Tradesonred]

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

It's not about not handling it, it's about people not wanting to spend their time playing a 15+ year old game if they have to be immersed constantly in the bullshit of others.

Problem is if I have to explain to someone why, not seeing a wall of ooc garbage and whining and 30 year old children crying for attention is good for the server, then you probably wouldn't get it anyway.

EQ1 doesn't draw the multitudes of players you might think.

Only a small percentage would condone extreme stuff like telling someone to kill himself. Im being generous here as maybe more than that think this creepy shit is funny. The point is that, thats the kind of thing thats problematic, not "pras" and people asking questions about classes and cracking jokes at 12am at night to alleviate the boredom of grinding a bit and to socialize.

Instead of wasting all these GM resources to go after anyone that intuitively tries to use OOC for what its meant for, they should go after specific people that are posting Jeffrey Dahmer shit, which would really focus on quality GMing vs quantity GMing. The solution thats been suggested a million times is to cut the times between which you can use ooc to like 5 mins if you really feel you want to regulate OOC, but i think its too much myself.

[Humerox]

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[Malevz]

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

Only a small percentage would condone extreme stuff like telling someone to kill himself. Im being generous here as maybe more than that think this creepy shit is funny. The point is that, thats the kind of thing thats problematic, not "pras" and people asking questions about classes and cracking jokes at 12am at night to alleviate the boredom of grinding a bit and to socialize.

I totally don't disagree there, it's probably a bit over done at the moment. Bottom line is line more people on the server = more people to kill, more guilds, more competition.

Someone new logging onto a 15 year old game is going to be more attracted to a server where there's lfg in channel and active auctioning, than they will be listening to 10 people that don't know constantly spamming semi coherent rage and trolling because they didn't get enough attention as children.

[Humerox]

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

I totally don't disagree there, it's probably a bit over done at the moment. Bottom line is line more people on the server = more people to kill, more guilds, more competition.

Someone new logging onto a 15 year old game is going to be more attracted to a server where there's lfg in channel and active auctioning, than they will be listening to 10 people that don't know constantly spamming semi coherent rage and trolling because they didn't get enough attention as children.

That's what they needed to get rid of. Always has been. But going over the deep-end and shutting down /ooc for everything but a few specific options isn't the best thing to do either if community and growth are important.

And I don't want to hear any crap about lack of guides. They have a ton of guide apps with qualified reds to do it.

[Tradesonred]

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

I totally don't disagree there, it's probably a bit over done at the moment. Bottom line is line more people on the server = more people to kill, more guilds, more competition.

Someone new logging onto a 15 year old game is going to be more attracted to a server where there's lfg in channel and active auctioning, than they will be listening to 10 people that don't know constantly spamming semi coherent rage and trolling because they didn't get enough attention as children.

I dont think someone new, excited to play EQ again and greeting the server with "Hey guys, im playing EQ again!!!" will like the classic feel of getting sternly warned by Eunomia not to use OOC for what they remember using it for.

I was gonna add that its kinda weird from someone that was tagged holocaust to be having this stance, as they were home to some of the worst offenders in that anti-social department, personally making sure id never consider joining that crew as id never fit in, i have too much of a big mouth and friction would have ensued right away. But i decided against it because maybe you were the exception.

Then i find this post:

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

lol Malevz is far from cool and normal. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] definitely suffers from brain damage.

So basically Malevz, they gotta go after people posting shit like you did instead of trying to kill a fly with a nuclear bomb

[SamwiseRed]

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

Had a few friends start here, left shortly after at seeing the shit show ooc was. It was basically just trolling, people looking for attention/approval, and people spouting worn out catch phrases.

Thanks Eunomia, I actually have ooc on in an open window now.

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stfu

[Malevz]

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

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[SamwiseRed]

not sure how that is relevant but then again I am not a psychopath.

yikes