Item Recharging is an exploit

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It's not a matter of getting it nerfed or not but the ramifications to a server that allows item recharging leads it down a path that benefits the few that exploit it, rather than the many that don't.

However, it is very odd to me how the vocal minority here post so feverishly to defend it under the cloak of "classic" or "it was like that on blue". I "wonder" what they are getting out of defending this position of recharging.

Seems very NRA.

[Kirrund]

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

It's not a matter of getting it nerfed or not but the ramifications to a server that allows item recharging leads it down a path that benefits the few that exploit it, rather than the many that don't.

However, it is very odd to me how the vocal minority here post so feverishly to defend it under the cloak of "classic" or "it was like that on blue". I "wonder" what they are getting out of defending this position of recharging.

Seems very NRA.

Its actually more like poor and middle class people working their wage slave jobs defending the corporations (from higher taxation) that run their lives and make decisions that affect them in detrimental ways. "Guys we need item recharging cause its classic even though anything worth recharging I cant get cause its so valuable mega guilds have it on controlled lockdown"

Its the 'anyone can be a millionaire' way of thinking

[Sonark]

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

Its actually more like poor and middle class people working their wage slave jobs defending the corporations (from higher taxation) that run their lives and make decisions that affect them in detrimental ways. "Guys we need item recharging cause its classic even though anything worth recharging I cant get cause its so valuable mega guilds have it on controlled lockdown"

Its the 'anyone can be a millionaire' way of thinking

You make sense.

[Frostback]

I don't believe the ability for any vendor to recharge items was intended considering they had quests put in place for npc's to recharge specific items.

Whysia Flock will indeed "recharge" your Shining star of life(not light like the items called) for 20 gold(or 2 plat or 200 silver or 2000 copper), how ever this does nothing but play the quest complete sound. If I had to guess the recharge part and the npcs calling the item a different name might be things from EQ beta that never got changed when EQ went live. Here the text from my log.

You say, 'Hail, Whysia Flock'
Whysia Flock says 'Good evening, <your name here>. Feel free to take your time browsing. The temple shop is open night and day for your convenience. Most clerics need access to their [scroll strongbox] at all times.'
You say, 'Recharge the Shining star of life' -Note saying recharge shining star is enough to prompt a response
Whysia Flock says 'Are you interested in recharging your Shining Star of Life? I can do it for you, but I require the Shining Star of Life and 20 gold.'
Whysia Flock says 'Here you are, then. May the power of the Prime Healer guide you through life and keep you healthy.'

I wonder how complicated it would be to make changes so that vendors can distinguish between fully charged items and empty ones.

[Allishia]

Well I hope they don't nerf it, I need my root nets to save the encs n rogues. And how would people get over there hammers! Poor sarnak berserkers would be so over camped for braids =P

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People would get their hammers the traditional way, by farming the faction as intended.

What would the person(s) do that are selling hammers via recharging puppet strings morning, noon and night and what are they in turn doing with that platinum.

[Allishia]

I dont think many sell it anymore? I just do guildys and friends for free. Jygia or something like that only person I remember who sold them like crazy. But haven't seen them in a while. You should get some strings and see how fun they are, I bet you would change mind then. Nothing like charming a fire giant on a war and winning eq =)

[Nirgon]

no one was doing it pre-velious

[Nuggie]

Considering nilbog has decided to leave it in for 10 years, I'm willing to bet he isnt going to take it out.

[Nirgon]

Considering players boxxing characters was more common, I'd hope he'd reconsider.