Why are there so many asshats on the server?

[Akame]

I got called a faggot and a cunt for disagreeing with someone (I didn't take the word of a complete stranger with no explanation imagine that). This server certainly has a few more "gems" than I recall in 2000.

[Eyry]

What is even more scary is that people that played this game back in 1999 were around 15-20... now they are 25-30? And they still disrespect and talk like that...not cool.

[Akame]

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

I agree and disagree with this thread. Yesterday, I had two random people that I had never met run up to me and the first word they sent in tell was "Bitch" followed by, "give me some buffs". I replied, "Do I know you?", their reply is "No" so I say, "Then Stfu" and I ignored them. This was really the first time anyone has been an ass to me about getting buffed.

Lol I had the same problem the other day, was sitting at pyjzn (whatever you call her) and /dance emoted with one of the other five people sitting there. and I said this is such a boring camp! Cause you know, I'm trying to start a conversation here, I'm bored, they've got to be bored, and completely ignoring your competitors is kind of lame.

They replied "yea it is, want to make out?"

".... Uh, no."

"Stuck up bitch."

".... I don't do wood elf?"

Needless to say a bit longer of that conversation and that person ended up on ignore. But what happened to I dunno, common courtesy? Some kind of social interaction behavior that creates sustainable relationships?

[eqgamer]

The truth of the matter is that I think we've all been around WoW-type games too much, which attracts the instant-gratification kiddies. And unfortunately it wears off on you if you are around them long enough.

And, unfortunately, back in '99 the graphical MMO scene was still pretty new and EverQuest was at the forefront of it - we all still had our "MMO virginity" back then so to speak. There's no mystery left in this game or on this server because about 95% or more of the people that play here already have experienced all of the content on this server. I think perhaps it's harder to get immersed in the world than it was back then because we know what spells we get, where to level, and what the best drops are, thus keeping us more in an "in it for ourselves" mindset. Rather than the teamwork oriented mindset we had back then which crafted such great friendships and made the game what it was.

Hell, I was only 13 when I started playing back then. My brother was 17. The original crowd he gamed with still keeps in contact regularly on their own IRC server and in fact meets IRL on occasion to go camping and such because they grew that close.

*shrug* Obviously just my opinion. Take it for what you will.

[mr.miketastic]

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

The truth of the matter is that I think we've all been around WoW-type games too much, which attracts the instant-gratification kiddies. And unfortunately it wears off on you if you are around them long enough.

And, unfortunately, back in '99 the graphical MMO scene was still pretty new and EverQuest was at the forefront of it - we all still had our "MMO virginity" back then so to speak. There's no mystery left in this game or on this server because about 95% or more of the people that play here already have experienced all of the content on this server. I think perhaps it's harder to get immersed in the world than it was back then because we know what spells we get, where to level, and what the best drops are, thus keeping us more in an "in it for ourselves" mindset. Rather than the teamwork oriented mindset we had back then which crafted such great friendships and made the game what it was.

Hell, I was only 13 when I started playing back then. My brother was 17. The original crowd he gamed with still keeps in contact regularly on their own IRC server and in fact meets IRL on occasion to go camping and such because they grew that close.

*shrug* Obviously just my opinion. Take it for what you will.

I can see the reasoning behind that, but perhaps we can go beyond Wow. I think someone in an earlier post on this thread mentioned that people act like douchebags because there are little to no repercussions to their behavior.

This is common to every community online, and not just here. Before wow I saw plenty of griefing assholes in EQ, and DAOC. Wow became just another place for those people to go.

There were plenty of "gimme gimme" people in classic; Nothing new, just more prevalent here because of the increase in population.

[Ihealyou]

Maybe its just me, but if I were in a lot of these situations I would probably be laughing instead of getting mad. If someone told me "buff me bitch", I would probably reply with something like "make me a sammich bitch", followed by giving them reso. If they end up doing /em makes Uuur a sammich, that's just a bonus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Some people have a harsh sense of humor, but don't take it the wrong way. If I'm making fun of the warrior for not being able to keep aggro, its not because he just wiped the group. Its because I'm confident enough in his skills and abilities that I feel comfortable giving him crap. Of course, it still helps to add a =) or =P to make sure people realize that you're joking. Obviously there are real assholes out there, but most of the people that I've met which come off as harsh end up being fun to play with.

[pickled_heretic]

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

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pretty much agree 100%. People have such fucking thin skins nowadays, it's like they're just TRYING to find something to offend them. Lighten up.

Also, NOOB CLERIC WTF HEAL ME

[Akame]

Yea, that kind of behavior certainly reminds me not to expect much from humanity. Training I'll need in life.

[guineapig]

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

Yea. I don't expect to kill naggy or vox on this server. I dont intend to not level once kunark comes out and I work full-time and don't intend to join a hardcore raiding guild. Its cool. I've killed them before. I killed them when they were a challenge before. So Im ok with it. I do want my epic. I do want to kill bosses in Kunark and Velious and in the Planes. So, hopefully I can get to do that. I plan to stick around till velious, so Im pretty confident it will happen. I am in no rush.

I know this response is a little late but the level cap on Naggy and Vox doesn't happen right away with the release of Kunark. You will have time. Don't loose hope!

[Ihealyou]

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

Also, NOOB CLERIC WTF HEAL ME

CH = 400 mana. Revive = 300 mana. Do the math.