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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: R U ok with rUK?
« on: September 20, 2014, 03:52:11 pm »
I wonder if breaking away will mean things like getting passports or other legal papers changed for the average person.

Yes it would've required new passports and other such legal documents. Moot point, since they voted 54% no.

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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Hello All!
« on: September 18, 2014, 01:48:57 pm »
Heh, I remember Horizons / Istaria being an off-shoot of Mordor / Demise games where the original creator left. I've never played Istaria though, but may be it's something worth looking at.

I still enjoy Istaria, but ended up leaving for a number of reasons. The first being that it is still a subscription game... Which I suppose is understandable because they have multiple servers and need some income to keep them up and running.

The second being their leveling and class system is in serious need of an overhaul. I have a love/hate relationship with Horizons' classes, mainly stemming from their almost mandatory multiclass feature. In order to succeed it has become common practice to level a base class like fighter/scout/cleric to 100 before trying any other class, merely because you get to keep some of the "masterable" abilities when you switch your main class to something else. This mindset is so ingrained that players and Devs alike don't seem to want to fix individual classes so they can stand on their own. Whenever I'd bring something up about it on the forums players and devs would just tell me to level cleric (or whatnot, but normally cleric for the heals) to 100 before I try any other class. WTF?

Thirdly was their community. While I have nothing against them, they are not low level player friendly. Most of them have been playing the game for upwards of 5+ years and have maxed out many classes. There are rarely any low level players to team with or RP with and most of the veteran high level players are to busy crafting to aid you with anything.

Lastly, it was a GRIND. Their crafting system is AMAZING and I still look to them when comparing new games. However, XP comes at a snails pace when doing anything (especially crafting) and often times you'll spend an entire session of two or more hours collecting resources and refining them.

In the end, I love it. What other game lets you play as a Dragon? If it went F2P I'd pick it back up in a heartbeat, hell. If I had more disposable income I'd pick it back up :)

-Q

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 17, 2014, 04:31:17 pm »
As I said earlier training is automatic, the only thing you need pps for now is to increase your stats. To do that you find a trainer that trains the stat you wish to increase and give them money. They have an option in the context menu for train if they train any stat. They will charge you money and pps. If you look in the skills and stats window hot key p, you should see that some of your skills have already advanced, weapon and armor, if you have been fighting. The magic way if you have been casting, and factions (not terribly relevant yet) if you have only been doing quests.

Was that you this morning? Thanks for the help, the session timed out or something before I could clarify a few things, rather than spam the help chat again, I figured I'd just post here.  :)

Are stats tied into skills? For example; if my charisma is to low, will it stop me from gaining levels in DW? Likewise, would a low endurance affect my body (health) skill?

Also, is it appropriate to ask where stat trainers are OOCly? How does one role play looking for a charisma trainer? "Hello, I'm looking for someone to teach me to have a stronger personality. Do you know anyone like that?"

Thanks for bearing with me!
-Q

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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Hello All!
« on: September 17, 2014, 03:27:36 pm »
And don't forget to ask in game. In-game knowledge has to be obtained by your character first, then by his player. ;)

Absolutely, I only want basic stuff for now. Things I'd actually know just from being alive and breathing for the past two or so decades. Anything more advanced I'd definitely RP learning from books or other players.

Thanks everyone! I just read some books in the Death Realm that were "enlightening".

-Q

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 17, 2014, 03:17:38 pm »
Instead of posting a new topic every time I have another question, I'll just keep asking here. I hope no one minds.

I'm quite befuddled at the moment with how training works in regards to PPs and stats vs. skills. I have a seemingly large amount of PPs lying around and I'd like to train up some of my skills. However, whenever I try and spend some it tells me I cannot train that skill anymore. It doesn't matter what skill I try and train.

I get further with trying to spend PPs on stats, but it tells me I need to be "training" to increase the skill...  ???

So, my question is: How exactly do you train skills other than an endless grind? I've been doing quests and fighting baddies that I can actually handle (rats and the occasional rogue :-[) and I think I've leveled my DW up twice in three days. That's a pretty hefty grind.

Also, how does one increase stats? Can I fight a rat with my charaisma? Is my willpower something I can throw like a rock?  :D

Am I missing something fundamental? Or do I just need to buckle down and grind for the next few weeks to get my skills up so I can advance my quest line?

Thanks!
-Q

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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Hello All!
« on: September 17, 2014, 01:17:03 pm »
So where can I find some IG books to read? I'd like to know a bit more about the setting and history so that I can hold my own in some RP in the future. These are things my character would know (basic history, geography, basics of how magic works) but I don't.

I figure I'll hit up the library when I get on today but if there's another place to go, just let me know!

Thanks for the welcome everyone!
-Q

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 16, 2014, 07:32:11 pm »
Technically DW practitioners are not required to worship Dakkru even if some of the trainers are her worshippers.

I got the distinct impression that once you join the DW circle you're working for Dakkru? Oriven even sends your "contact" to his "Dark Mistress" telling you something along the lines of "there is no turning back now".

I know not ALL Dark Way users need to worship Dakkru, but (again from what I've experienced in the dialogue) the Circle members all report to Dakkru the boss lady.

If this is true, wouldn't it stand to reason that Dakkru wouldn't curse her own servants and disciples when they came to her realm willingly? From a RP standpoint, it doesn't make much sense for her to be cursing the people working for her.

Never ever question the reasons of a god not even from a RP point of view :D
On the other side a Dakkru worshipper (from a RP point of view) may feel honoured to have the curse upon him feeling it as a direct connection with her divine touch.

From a OOC point of view much of bilbous' suggestions are very useful, and you can train DW even outside the DR, however if I remember when I was training my DW quite some time ago I felt like having to train in the DR was something special that made it feel cool (and back than it was really necessary to stay in the DR because in order to raise the skill it was necessary to go to the trainers each time).

Good point, God's shouldn't be questioned (or should they? :whistling:).

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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Hello All!
« on: September 16, 2014, 07:18:25 pm »
there's really no such thing as character class or alignment. you are, in fact, perfectly welcome to max out every stat and skill in the game if you have the time and desire to do so. although, i would consider it good form to have a clear picture of your character and their motivations, in order to create a sense of continuity among their actions/reactions.

I've had bad experiences in the past with people being pissed at my roleplaying a character or class in a different way than what they expected. Like it or not, many people already have an image of what X, Y or Z is or should be and often I'll take that and flip it. I was a Shadowbane Inquisitor (Paladin) in one game where most people expected paladins to act a certain way. My character however was driven with such zeal to destroy darkness that he felt most ends justified the means. Petty tyrant torturing his people? Kidnap his family until he turns himself over to me for... Justice   8)

Needless to say that got some other paladin players up in arms and I eventually left because of their displeasure.

I'e already got a pretty solid idea in mind for my character's mind and motivations. Plus some quests I just stumbled upon have given my character some definite interest.

Glad to be here!
-Q

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 16, 2014, 04:51:18 pm »
There are a couple of things you can do to avoid having to sit too long. The Death Guardian, the Grendol looking thing at the dead end end of the catwalk before you climb the second spiral ramp will buy many things, so if you died unexpectedly you can unburden yourself before leaving the realm. If you find you are still overweight after returning to Hydlaa you can drop enough stuff to be able to walk then dump some into storage then go back for what you left. Harnquist does storage. You can also ask for a strength spell, either in the gossip channel or through role play, /shout will be heard if there is someone working in the smithy and they are not too focused on their work. If you are going to the Death Realm intentionally, make sure you are not carrying more than your encumbrance rating.

Yeah, I figured there were quite a few ways to mitigate the penalty. However, from what I understand (I could be wrong though, please correct me if I am) many if not all Dark Way users are servitors of Dakkru and at least for the beginning quests that I've started, Dark Way quests are serving her in some way.

If this is true, wouldn't it stand to reason that Dakkru wouldn't curse her own servants and disciples when they came to her realm willingly? From a RP standpoint, it doesn't make much sense for her to be cursing the people working for her.

I suppose from a game development standpoint, it may be difficult to implement a system changing this in some way, so I see the problem.

-Q

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The Hydlaa Plaza / Hello All!
« on: September 16, 2014, 04:06:31 pm »
Hello everyone!

I didn't see an "introduce yourself" forum, so I hope it's ok I post my own introduction here.

I go by the handle of Quiiliitiila, a name that has followed me for the past 12 years of various RP games. I got my start (and the name) from an MMO game called Horizons, which is now called Istaria. Amazingly, after more than 12 years, that game is still running. Not unlike Planeshift in that they are supported entirely by the players and a few dedicated devs.

I've been a tabletop RPer since forever, and can play anything from D&D 1st edition to 5th, Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder, etc. If it's a role playing game the chances are good that I've played it before.

More recently I've taken to LARPing with legitimate groups who run good quality games. Nothing like actually getting out there and doing what you RP on a computer or table.

In "real" life I'm a criminal justice student at the University of New Haven with a focus on investigations. However, I'm currently not enrolled for this semester because I'm due to ship out to my basic training and AITs. I'm going to be Military Police in the reserves and then go back to finish my degree through the ROTC program (grabbing an officer's commission too!). So, unfortunately you won't see much of me starting October 20th and lasting for 32 weeks.

Disclaimers:
While I'm an awesome RPer, I'm a dreadfully slow typer sometimes.
I have NO preconceived notions of what "should" be good and evil. Don't expect me to be good or evil based on my characters class or beliefs. My actions drive my alignment and my opinions of others are based off their actions as well.

That's all I can think off now! Glad to be here and I hope to see you in game!
-Q

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 16, 2014, 03:18:19 pm »
I would like to point out another thing that came up while I was playing through the first Dark Way quest. The Dark Way requires you spend time in Dakkru's realm, often having to go there (at least for the beginning quests) more than once to speak with people and complete or advance quests.

My opinion is that that places a fairly significant disadvantage on Dark Way users (at least the beginning ones) because of the death penalty that is imposed. Having to wait 30 minutes before adventuring or even moving (in my case) can be a bummer and frustrating, especially if you have to do it again because of your questline.

My suggestion, unless it's already a thing I don't know about, would be to make Dark Way adepts resistant to Dakkru's curse? Perhaps negating some of the penalty? Or perhaps making it so when your character ritually kills themselves to go report in (I.E. /die) there is no penalty associated with it?

I don't know, it seems like it'd make being a Dark Way novice a bit easier. I'm sure at higher levels the curse isn't THAT bad, but at my level it is killer.

-Q

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 16, 2014, 03:08:27 pm »
So I chose the Dark Way (being an aspiring Onieromancer and all, it seemed natural) ...

Greetings and welcome!  :D

My suggestion if you want to be an oneiromancer is becoming an Azure Way adept. Azure way deals with the mind and its power more than dark way (and doesn't require the same first hand knowledge with Dakkru's realm ;) ), but feel free to study whatever suit you most  :)

I was thinking nightmares and horror when I originally came up with the idea to be an Onieromancer. Which was why I chose Dark instead of Azure. However, I think my character concept'll be changing to more of a sciency necromancer. So Dark way works just fine!

I JUST figured out how to get out of Dakkru's realm this morning. Only took me like 2 hours :P Now I'm overburdened in the plaza like a fish outta water. But I'm cool  8)

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 15, 2014, 04:15:02 pm »
Just read the stuff above, I'll add some question responses to levrus so you can manually ask him "where is X".
That would be incredibly helpful, thanks for taking the time to do it!

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 15, 2014, 03:29:26 pm »
Hi,

Yes, depending on the time it can be difficult to come across players in person, but you can always use the Chat channel to ask questions. Other players will then answer you. For questions on game mechanics (How to do this and that), use the Help channel.

As for the whereabouts of Oriven, he is in the Death Realm, a place you will visit soon enough. :devil:
If you are really in a hurry to meet him, just "/die".

Is your character name Quiiliitiila? I will look out for you next time I am on.

See you soon,

Gonger


Thanks for the speedy reply! I didn't realize the chat system was a global one, I thought it was only "heard" from a certain distance. I never thought to attempt to just talk with other players though one of the channels.

I've died a few times (ok like 5 or 6 times) already, but I get a message saying Drakku(sp?) doesn't want me yet, so I guess that goes along with what Bilbous said and I need to be logged in for quite a bit longer.

My character's name is Costemogen, I've been trolling around the Laanx temple's underground dungeon area getting killed by stuff. Currently I was in the main square when I logged off.

Hope to see you all IG at some point!

-Q

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Newbie Help (Start Here) / Re: A few Questions
« on: September 15, 2014, 02:46:40 pm »
So after sitting through the lecture at the Magic shop on Ways and Circles, I was told I needed to choose a way. So I chose the Dark Way (being an aspiring Onieromancer and all, it seemed natural) and he told me I needed to speak with a guy named Oriven. However there was no dialogue option asking where I could find him.

I spent around 40 minutes combing through the streets of Hydlaa (right?) looking for someone named Oriven but couldn't find him(or her). I did find a big nasty looking creature walking around in East Hydlaa, which I promptly ran from and tried to find some other players (no luck) to deal with it. It wasn't there when I returned though.

So, again. As much as I hate to ask it, where can I find this person named Oriven? I'd ask IG, but I seem to have awful luck finding other players.

Thanks!
-Q

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