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Some of the correct dialogue needed for solving is so remote, so impossible to guess without assistance, that making a big deal over any 'spoiler' seems foolish to me.

Provide Rizin with some examples. Watch what happens. Be part of the solution: don't proliferate what you see as a problem.

Heck, provide US with some examples. I'd love to see what you consider illogical.

First allow me to clarify.   I did not say that the quests were illogical, but unable to be solved based on logic alone.  For example,  in 'Gorbiak wants to speak better', after starting the quest, the next step is to speak a statement in '[removed]'...something not available from other than someone else passing the information on to you.  Or 'Sierann is Waiting'...one has to know to ask him '[removed]' to get things started....the only quest that starts in this manner as far as I know.  Or Kilas' Test of Education...not sure where those answers came from, unless in some obscure book in the library. 

It is true that most quests can be completed based on the information presented in them, but not all.  For some, it seems you simply have to get help from somewhere.  That is the point I was referring to.

I appreciate the efforts of all who have put this project together, and admire your talent and creativity.  I do wish that the defensive tone which I have noted in these forums could be eliminated...there is nothing wrong with members expressing their opinions.  Just disagree...as is your right.

Fyredal bows deeply.   "I do not know you well, m'lady, although we have met a few times.  I do hope you are doing well, and I'm confident that you know the spirit of Yliakum is with you."
 
Fyredal

Perhaps I have simple tastes, lady, but your everyday outfit is simply outstanding!  Hehe, and you once said you were "only a miner".

Most newcomers to Hydlaa will generally go to Harnquist's smithy and ask those around for help getting started.  Many a newcomer has been given tria or weapons there by good-natured citizens, and then shown the way to the sewers to battle the rats in order to gain experience and loot hides and rat parts which can be sold.  My experience has been that asking in a kind fashion is all that is necessary.

Mrriyah, I have sampled some of the music for the event, and it is a wonderful selection.  Thank you for your efforts.  Hopefully, more of this type music will appear in future versions.

Could someone explain to me why there is no published list of quests that are broken or "lifetime lockout".  Conflicts regarding quests are a chief source of problems for many in the planeshift community.  Difficulties could be avoided, and frankly, I see no difference between a list of this nature, and a list of skills that cannot be trained.  I think any warning would be far from a "cheat".  Just my take.

I have read the entire post and have to agree, (with the exception of the GM comments, of which I have no experience), that there are valid problems in all mentioned areas. I wouldn't rate each as harshly as you have, but I understand your sentiments.   I also believe that the devs are trying to address many of these  issues---and it will take time.  Yet I can only admire the world which has been created, and continues to improve.  There's also more to this world than simply its gameplay...that is the citizens one gets to know.  It appears to me that someone is always "stepping up" at the need to help others, or tell a tale, or set up a picnic, or even help you with the dreaded "NPC exact wording".  And I've been fortunate enough to make some valued friends in my travels.  So, although I recognize many shortcomings, I also see that this is a fine work and I am grateful to all involved in the project.  And it's free, aka a gift, so accept it or leave it alone.

It's a shame that your review might prevent some from the experience many of us enjoy.

Have been using the shortcut for awhile, and it works great.  Thanks for the tip.