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[Dr4z3r]

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

He was camping AC ... and kept a hill occupied today from 6ish this morning until even now.

If I were in his place, I would have been glad for the excuse to give up.

[Spewys]

Not everyone is as nice as me:-) I would not have taken his camp or whatever it was. However......

[Rhodes]

serious business.

[Phragmar]

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

serious business.

Thanks for your contribution to the discourse.

[karsten]

phragmar you need less QQ and more pew-pew

just a helpful tip because you seem new

[Rhodes]

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

Thanks for your contribution to the discourse.

No problem. I know that arguing about which pixels belong to which imaginary video game character is big time serious stuff.

[Versus]

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

Thanks for your contribution to the discourse.

Made me laugh.


I came across Rilen camping the AC late last night. Said he'd been there since 5:30a. Rethinking my decision to camp it now instead of just save up 5k ;/

[Klyre]

Phragmar

I am going to take a moment to answer your question, and to precursor it I am a member of Vesica Dei so take it for what its worth.

So I guess that's my question, abstract though it may be. Is it really all the same? All the same camp-stealing, kill-stealing, loot-ninjaing, hate-filled animosity from live? Am I going to make it to level 40 just to have someone single-handedly turn 24-hours of hard work into a waste? It's a different perspective for me, I'll confess, since I think it accounts for a lot of why games like Everquest can't be made anymore, but maybe I was more optimistic over a few good experiences than I should have been.

Is it the same, NO it isn't. Nothing is ever the same. But I do suggest you look at what rules have been established here on 99. Rules on camps are pretty straight forward and if you have a problem with them, then I guess your going to be disappointed. Many people will be considerate and do the right thing and honor a camp, but again many will not and will go by the letter of P99 law. I can't tell you how many times I have been at a camp and had it wipe and some knuckle head in your group will shout out that they want a 90% rez even when they have a Cleric in the party. Talk about an invitation to lose your camp.

There are many cool people out there (and yes believe it or not, some of them are Vesica Dei) and you will have great experiences with them like you had with Rilen. Thank you Rilen for showing the best of what P99 has to offer. You will also have some people who will be not so nice, and will be very devious when it comes to playing.

This whole server is like a family and you will have some good and some bad experiences.

The only real advice I have for you is to find good friends to play with and ignore those that would ruin your fun. This is a game after all.

My only disappointment is that you needed to point out the guild of Vesica Dei as being a problem. I will make sure that you concern is brought before the Officers of the guild, however from your post if Rilen really died on his own then I am not sure he would have a reason to complain. Vesica Dei takes its reputation very seriously, if there is an issue it will be addressed
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Hating on guilds as a whole is one of my pet peeves for the actions of a few members and I preach that to my guild members at all times. There have been guilds that get a bad reputation and some for good reason, but never let that rule your thinking that they will always be that way or that it represents the entire membership.

[skipdog]

Phrag, unfortunately you will be dissappointed with every community. No community exists where 100% of the members are perfect.

You thought this server was special because EVERYBODY here is going to behave as nice as you can possibly imagine. I think you know this is unrealistic. I've been gaming for 15 years, and in all of the server communities I have been a part of, the p1999 community ranks among the best. There will always be a few bad apples, but all you can do is laugh about it and have a good time with the huge majority on this server who are friendly and courteous.

Regarding the situation... if the Enchanter died, then, he lost the camp. Poor enchanter I know...but that is the rules and how things work. The enchanter should be upset at himself for whatever led to his death. Being ALIVE, is part of holding a camp(even though AC in SRo isn't much of a traditional camp even...). I don't know what exactly happened in the situation you are referring to, but I also think you need to consider that bashing an entire guild based on the actions of 1 or 2 players doesn't make a lot of sense.

[Ele]

If it makes you feel any better they are killing the 30.6 min ph as soon as it spawns instead of waiting till 11am/9pm.