Forced Rotation Isn't Classic

[Wenai]

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

a) Why are you pushing biased non-classic rules on a classic everquest server?

We offer a server comprised of classic content. Classic DB and game mechanics. Management of player relations were always under our own set of rules. That is why we have specified server rules. This is a situation where it fell into the realm of us having to step in and enforce our own server rules (Respect camps, don't KS and respect your fellow players).

b) Why not take a laissez-faire approach, as was what GMs did on live?

Ignoring the issues will not solve anything. It will create more chaos, more drama and more headaches. Managing the co-existence of your guilds was not exactly something I wanted to take on but it became apparent that it was required. As much as you want to say it isn't required and we don't want to intervene, guess what, we have to keep the peace. We need to keep the server running well and not ignore the issues. The death of EMU servers is when you ignore the issues and just let everything become a shit show.

c) Why does Transcendence get handed a shot at Fear when they've absolutely sucked at getting in there and killing stuff in the past, and have only killed a few trash mobs? No draco, no golems, no nothing.

Simple. It would be the same as a guild wishing to enter the rotation. As long as they have the players/numbers to be able at least get their shot at it. All targets are on rotation at this time. Get used to it or leave.

d) When are you banning Allizia and Tibador/Zyrek for exploiting?

Not a situation for me to handle. Nilbog is a busy guy. He has been made aware of the situation and he will get to it when he can. Just remember Reiker, you are someone who probably has no business being on this server. You have been warned more than once for cheating, we have given you the benefit of the doubt. We are believers in second chances.

[Allizia]

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

Does this not sound better?

Positives

• Plenty of time for a single target
• Gives everyone some glimpse of hope at a shot
• Reduces the 14h prior camping problem
• Maximizes spawns per week

Negatives

• You aren't given 24 hours
• There is a possibility you won't get the spawn
• Still a rotation
  
• Provides incentive to grief other guilds, one "accidental" train away from losing a spawn

Still waiting for a response btw. Anyone know if exploit pulling Phinny is a viable tactic? I understand Nilbog is very busy, but using exploit gained loots to develop a foot hold of now "harder" content is nasty. If IB managed to exploit Phinny Robes & Staves for all it's members, then used said ill gains to raid, we'd never hear the end of it. =/

You suckered me into responding one more time, grats. Yes I pulled Phinny through the floor, the cleric did not even have DA up yet and I was delirious at 3 am. I was the first person to attempt Phinny on this server, and it was even worse then it is now when I started. I attempted several times to pull seahorses and one of the following happened every time:

A) Estrella and her room would agro through the ceiling and destroy everything in their path (bug preventing half the room from being used)

B) Mellee (tanks) could not hit seahorses, the tanks stood watching seahorses destroy the healers and could not do anything about it, taunt will not work on yellow cons (bug)

C) Casters could not send pet's on seahorses and some had line of sight issues standing right in front of them, rangers could not shoot arrows at seahorses. (bug, although the projectile issue was in live as well)

D) Sharks and Piranha will agro through the floor on other side of room, no where in the room is 100% safe to fight at

You are correct though, he came through the floor (should not be possible) and I am 100% responsible. I tell people where to go and where to be. I micro manage every aspect of every raid. I think from my past reports that it is fair to say I do not intentionally cheat to make anything easier (I've reported tons of things that could have directly benefited me, and had a report on Phinny as well, with no hidden forum to post it on)

We used a DA necro last night, run through the 4 horses and snag Phinny out while they are gone with the exact same result (with the added bonus of a sacrificial gnome).

I've explained the situation and if they see fit to punish me, then they will and I will respect the decision. If the Devs want me to give them a tour of Kedge to see these issues first hand then I will do that as well, it's not just the pathing.

[Rigget]

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

c) Why does Transcendence get handed a shot at Fear when they've absolutely sucked at getting in there and killing stuff in the past, and have only killed a few trash mobs? No draco, no golems, no nothing.

I'm confused, we didn't "absolutely suck" at it. In fact we got in, cleared a bunch of mobs, gathered a few bits of gear, all with less than 15 people. We did so well with so few that it was determined the zone needed a little bump in difficulty. (I agree with that by the way. 5 people should not be able to man-handle con yellow mobs in the Plane of Fear.) We did not have a sufficient raid force that evening to take the Draco, and I can't remember if the Golems were even up.

Reiker, I used to think giving you a second chance on this server was the right move, because everyone makes mistakes or slips up. After reading your slanderous posts for the last month I'm fairly certain you do not deserve anything you've been given. You are a greedy, spiteful person.

[Reiker]

By that I mean, Plane of Fear opened yesterday with no rotation. We had less members on than Transcendence, however Trans never moved from their lguk / jboots camps, let us mass up, and zone in and begin clearing.

[Reiker]

Look, I'll admit, I've been a bit harsh. But it's sort of frustrating to find that classic EQ experience again and then having one of the major selling points of classic EQ (competition) taken away. I'm also looking into the future of my friends not being able to go on Veeshan's Peaks raids with the entire guild, because we're getting 4 keys a month due to a silly rotation.

I apologize for the slanderous comments and the tone of my posts, I really do. There's some really great, skilled guys in Transcendence and this isn't aimed towards them at all. But I'm not going to just sit around silently while a great server gets beat to death by poor decision making.

[Reiyz]

So this server really has forced rotation? A friend mentioned it to me earlier but I thought it was a joke.

[Reiker]

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

So this server really has forced rotation? A friend mentioned it to me earlier but I thought it was a joke.

It's still kind of a joke but sadly yes, we're on forced rotation atm.

[Allizia]

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

It's still kind of a joke but sadly yes, we're on forced rotation atm.

Hahaha talking to yourself takes the cake though, that made me giggle irl [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Reiyz]

Forced rotation won't work thru Kunark. It's too much of a headache to work. Keying a guild for VP would take fucking years. Who's going to actually respect something that hideously forces your guild to be a bunch of carebear faggots.

[Reiyz]

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

Hahaha talking to yourself takes the cake though, that made me giggle irl [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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