Pumping Life into a Matured GameFollow

I have a level 27 Cleric on Stromm. I'm currently doing the LDoN adventures, but having a rough time getting groups together for it. I'd love to be able to explore the content of the previous expansions without having to deal with level treadmill burnout. Look me up sometime. Toon is named Mhenlo.

I have 8 toons on Stromm, from a lvl 1 cleric trader to a 61 shammy. I actually play seven, making one a mule whilst playing the other six. Takes a while to switch but no big deal. For me the key has been making characters who can solo when need be. The only toon I have who is group dependent is my 34 rogue, and maybe my 14 SK, we'll see.

There is SO much to do in Norrath that I am never bored. Even when my rogue cannot find a suitable group there are still places for him to go and explore, places in which my higher toons could not hope to travel. My druid can do things and go places that my Bard or shammy cannot and my shammy will be asked into group configurations that wouldn't consider my Necro or beastie. Level don't matter if yer not looking to level.

I think the main consideration for EQ is that it is not like other games. There's no 'best' toon or style of play. There's no best configuration to strive for. It's a WORLD! Unique to computer games as far as I know. The only way to 'win' EQ is to find a class/race you enjoy playing. I'm not really concerned with being the most uber player with the most astounding gear. It's possible to keep your eye on the prize to the extent that you forget about the game.

I am irked as well when I log my rogue into OT and there are only five other players in the zone, four of my approximate level and one anon lvl 70, all in the same guild. But it doesn't make me want to play another game. I just go see what my 'unsoloable' toon can do solo. Do I die a lot? Sure. Do I care? Nope. The guild lobby has taken the last qualm away from dying as far as I'm concerned. You can even get rezzed. For me this applies to all levels/classes.

Along the way I have partnered or grouped with some virtual people that have made my day/session and with whom I still keep in contact. I have also mastered the fine art of dropping clueless players like a hot potato. I find that there are LOTS of people that have the same attitude I do concerning the adventures of Norrath and I don't concern mesself with those that don't.

I would love to raid with my main and get the gear/keys to go see the places to which I have never been. Time and RL considerations make this unlikely in the near future. Am I embarassed that My best stuff is Tae Ew? LOL, maybe a little, but I think I'll survive. Do I have fun playing EQ? You bet. Why else play?

I have been barking up that tree for a long time, but usualyl when I mention anything about it somebody gets all offended and starts ranting and raving at me so I just gave up. I am currently not playing eq1. I changed my password and can't remember what it was (damn sleeping pill). Problem is I dont' remember my my original birthdate was. I was stupid and put some bogus birthday in for no apparent reason so I can't get my password.

I would love to go out and buy Titanium, but Im not getting back into a game that I can't get groups in. I have(well had) several lvl 30ish alts and it just seems like once you outgrow Paludal Caverns people your level just vanish. I mean I could do a /who all 25 30 and find 4 total people, and 2 of them was usually bazaar merchants. I think if SOE would stop making lvl 70 raider expansions it might encourage alt growth, but I don't see that happening.

I did just recently manage to sneak into the live world. I had a old escape to norrath account and oddly enough it let me log into a normal server (but only kunark and velious seem to be activated expansion wise). I got to see the new Freeport and Desert of Ro...what a waste IMO. Just more lag and harder to get around town. The desert itself is actually nice looking, but I think they should have at least left the basic layout of Freeport the same.

I've been playing on Test for a bit too, and while I've never gotten out of thirty-something, I too would be willing to join a slower paced guild who wanted to explore as well as exp. Just as Aquaphobe said, set a day and time and I'll try to make it. Toon's name on Test is Sallizar.

Edit for spelling.

Edited, Sun Mar 19 17:55:15 2006 by Odzmye

Campdog said they have "mastered the art of how to drop clueless people like a hot potato"? /drops campdog. If you want to breath life into EQ... don't play it like a stuck up snot. Because that "clueless" person is a noob. noobs=everyone who plays EQ. we were all noobs once. we all ran out for a pull and came back with dozens of mobs. hey campdog... how about instead of dropping them from your group you help them understand the ropes a little? how about helping somebody instead of thinking about your own selfish ***? i hate... hate... hate people with your attitude campdog. i will drop groups because of people who act stuck up. i will tell you why i'm going to drop your group, pack up my buffs, or my pet (depending on what toon i'm on) and flick you off as i gate. i would much rather play an alt than get upset with a **** like yourself.

in closing... if you want people to play your game or enjoy being in your group, don't act like campdog and drop the noobs. w/o the noobs buying the game how will sony make money? get it? w/o the noobs buying the game how will EQ be able to stick around?

Edited, Sun Mar 19 19:30:13 2006 by darhkv