Out of the current playerbase who would support Increased XP Rate next patch?

[HippoNipple]

If you can't handle this servers current exp grind you are playing the wrong game. Your vision is flawed and everything you are saying about how the server would be better is incorrect.

The newbie zones would not be filled. Most of the content on this server would be skipped. People would be bored quicker and leave the server quicker without a chunk of the game to experience.

A lot of the server enjoys pvp from level 1-50. You would basically be erasing it with the exp rate you are wanting. Right now on my wizard I get a level in about 1-2 hours. If I actually played a lot like most of this server I would be going through a spell level every night.

Do you really want the game changed for your class choice. This is Everquest. It has faults. Every other game that comes out now allows every class to solo. Everquest does not. This server isnt' going to change it so you can make a warrior and get 10% of a level every light blue kill and then med for 15 minutes.

[Andis]

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

Woah wait. You leveled a warrior? Damn dude. You must have had a guild behind you for that, right? amIrite? Like groups and stuff....I mean warriors need heals and stuff right? God, let me know when you're in NYC- I need your autograph.

Better yet, can you PM a pic of yourself? I think I've got some lotion laying around somewhere...

+1

[heartbrand]

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

If you can't handle this servers current exp grind you are playing the wrong game. Your vision is flawed and everything you are saying about how the server would be better is incorrect.

The newbie zones would not be filled. Most of the content on this server would be skipped. People would be bored quicker and leave the server quicker without a chunk of the game to experience.

A lot of the server enjoys pvp from level 1-50. You would basically be erasing it with the exp rate you are wanting. Right now on my wizard I get a level in about 1-2 hours. If I actually played a lot like most of this server I would be going through a spell level every night.

Do you really want the game changed for your class choice. This is Everquest. It has faults. Every other game that comes out now allows every class to solo. Everquest does not. This server isnt' going to change it so you can make a warrior and get 10% of a level every light blue kill and then med for 15 minutes.

Yup pretty much this. EQ is all about the carrot you keep on chasing. Other servers that try to eliminate the carrot end up overnight ghost towns: See LoZ.

[mostbitter]

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

You realize you're talking to a guy who is one of two 60 warriors on the server right? Your false premise is that this server isn't meant to be "Grindy," when in fact, the mission statement of this server has been posted many times, to emulate classic EQ. If you don't like the journey, perhaps LoZ is for you, I heard that server is thruvvvvving. All of the former garage boxes and loz with super fast exp and non-existent PVE prove the same thing: EQ is not meant to be CS with elves, and when it is, the longevity of said server is very short.

didn't u buy that toon already leveled to 50?

[mostbitter]

also hipponipple is part of the minority on here. if we leave the server to suit flowers of happiness you're only catering to like 4 people

[HippoNipple]

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

also hipponipple is part of the minority on here. if we leave the server to suit flowers of happiness you're only catering to like 4 people

Not asking for the server to cater to me. I'm just stating the server is fine and doesn't need to be made more jelly for your sake. I'm one of the casual players so making it easier would normally be an argument for someone in my position. I'm just looking at the big picture and realizing how it would effect the server in the long run and don't think it is a good idea to increase the exp anymore.

[heartbrand]

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

didn't u buy that toon already leveled to 50?

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[Etris]

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

If you can't handle this servers current exp grind you are playing the wrong game. Your vision is flawed and everything you are saying about how the server would be better is incorrect.

I'm playing Red99, an EQEMu server, not Everquest. That's what you're mixing up. You have the vision of the real classic days (which the developers wanted to remake) But the fact is those games thrived on community. Eqemu servers don't have thousands of players making the EQ Architecture work. I know I'm beating a dead fish and nothing will get changed, I'm just bored at work to be honest. I plan on hitting 60 regardless. I find enjoyment in end game pvp for this server, not mid game dungeon farming.....alone.

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

The newbie zones would not be filled. Most of the content on this server would be skipped. People would be bored quicker and leave the server quicker without a chunk of the game to experience.

They aren't filled as it is. Most of the content is skipped...till 50+ where players head back to CT / Guk to farm items for current / alts. I can't exactly head to dungeons solo, unless I'm hunting trash - which I'd do even with increased exp rate. Only way I'm killing bosses while solo is if I'm revisiting the dungeon when I'm higher than the content, right? Which happens now...Now as far as people getting bored quicker - you could be right. But I'd bet with the current war over named in dungeons and gank squads, that won't happen. If the Devs boosted drop rate on bosses, and everyone was jacked and their alts were jacked - sure the population would turn to 10 people playing for shinies. We need more higher levels...I mean isn't Nihilum the only guild in VP? That's a problem.

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

A lot of the server enjoys pvp from level 1-50. You would basically be erasing it with the exp rate you are wanting. Right now on my wizard I get a level in about 1-2 hours. If I actually played a lot like most of this server I would be going through a spell level every night.

Am I the only one seeing active pvp at levels 46+? There may be some 1v1 fights every 10 hours below that level...but that's not exactly qualified as PvP from 1-50. I'm with you though, I thoroughly enjoy pvp in starter zones from 1-20. But that's not around. Increasing exp rate won't bring it back no, but it creates larger wars and competition for nihilum at end game. With a larger player base. New players are joining the server and leaving cause the low end is dead. You need to keep them entertained for 46+ levels alone, without twinks characters...Wizard you say? Sounds about right.

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

Do you really want the game changed for your class choice. This is Everquest. It has faults. Every other game that comes out now allows every class to solo. Everquest does not. This server isnt' going to change it so you can make a warrior and get 10% of a level every light blue kill and then med for 15 minutes.

Yes I do. Because it's a real flaw to this server.

[heartbrand]

The real solution that satisfies everyone is to remove the current global EXP bonus and change it to a hot zone and grouping bonus. This keeps the basic grind integrity honest, while shifting the bonus benefit from those who need it least, solo classes, to those who need it most, groups.

[SamwiseRed]

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