GREAT job on chronoportals

kiku · 03-24-2011, 02:24 AM

OMG great job on these. The Ancient cyclopse one was omg lol. I remember all of that. I tried most all of em. They are all super easy with a friend so people who duo should have zero issues (unless they are not decent players) =(.

Thanks for a great event!!!

Kelmarrin · 03-24-2011, 06:51 AM

Hehe, yeah, loved the camp check at the beginning of that one, and all the NPC whining when you tried to steal their camp.

Soooooo brings me back to my EQ1 days.

Vaylan77 · 03-24-2011, 06:55 AM

kiku wrote:

OMG great job on these.

When you have a 90 char it might be - with a lower level char most of the instances are not available for you which kinda sucks. Why not chrono one up as well to enter?And they are actually super hard for lower chars. That Minotaur could not be killed with 2 ppl yesterday without healing. So you need to get groups first. It might not be a problem if you are chrono'ed down from 90 but as a lower level char it is.

Elwin · 03-24-2011, 09:51 AM

Silbermond@Nagafen wrote:

kiku wrote:
OMG great job on these.
When you have a 90 char it might be - with a lower level char most of the instances are not available for you which kinda sucks. Why not chrono one up as well to enter?And they are actually super hard for lower chars. That Minotaur could not be killed with 2 ppl yesterday without healing. So you need to get groups first. It might not be a problem if you are chrono'ed down from 90 but as a lower level char it is.

I thought I'd try one with my coercer, she's 39.

Couldn't charm the mobs. Deadsauce.

It's a limited world event, it should be open for all levels and do-able.

It's a great event, I had great fun on my 90's. Open it up for all SoE! Please...

thegriss · 03-24-2011, 10:02 AM

I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.

Diamyr · 03-24-2011, 11:55 AM

Agree with OP!

Duoed all 8 portals last night, had a blast and even got an upgrade.

Lamprey_02 · 03-24-2011, 12:25 PM

thegriss wrote:

I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.

Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"

MystsofLedge12 · 03-24-2011, 12:29 PM

Those zones were a blast even though i didnt play EQ1

wait ... didn't i read a post a few weeks back complaining there were no instances you could take a trio or a duo through?

Crismorn · 03-24-2011, 02:45 PM

thegriss wrote:

I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.

No adornment slots makes them bastly inferior to DoV gear

thegriss · 03-24-2011, 02:46 PM

Lamprey_02 wrote:

thegriss wrote:
I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"

By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont..

Diamyr · 03-24-2011, 02:50 PM

thegriss wrote:

Lamprey_02 wrote:
thegriss wrote:
I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"
By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont..

Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"

Tallithia · 03-24-2011, 02:55 PM

We did this with 3 lastnight, awesome!! But there are some we need one more to get the named. Still GREAT JOB!

Tallithia · 03-24-2011, 02:56 PM

Factionz wrote:

thegriss wrote:
Lamprey_02 wrote:
thegriss wrote:
I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"
By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont..
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"

I LOL'ed....thanks I needed the laugh! SMILEY

thegriss · 03-24-2011, 02:59 PM

Factionz wrote:

thegriss wrote:
Lamprey_02 wrote:
thegriss wrote:
I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"
By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont..
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"

Its always the casuals who defend this type of thing because they do not invest the time in the game to earn items. Real easy to see who is a AFK PQer and a raider.

Elwin · 03-24-2011, 07:10 PM

thegriss wrote:

Factionz wrote:
thegriss wrote:
Lamprey_02 wrote:
thegriss wrote:
I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"
By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont..
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"
Its always the casuals who defend this type of thing because they do not invest the time in the game to earn items. Real easy to see who is a AFK PQer and a raider.

Do I detect an elitist raider with entitlement issues here? Surely not.

I say we round up the casuals and burn them at the stake!

Warkral · 03-24-2011, 07:45 PM

Baubo@Unrest wrote:

thegriss wrote:
Factionz wrote:
thegriss wrote:
Lamprey_02 wrote:
thegriss wrote:
I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"
By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont..
Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"
Its always the casuals who defend this type of thing because they do not invest the time in the game to earn items. Real easy to see who is a AFK PQer and a raider.
Do I detect an elitist raider with entitlement issues here? Surely not.
I say we round up the casuals and burn them at the stake!

ROFL, that's exactly what I was thinking.

Elwin · 03-24-2011, 07:54 PM

thegriss wrote:

I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.

A bit bitter are we? I don't even see your point tbh. The 'Limited' world event is just that. LIMITED. With one instance with gear usable for 90's.

And you've looted numerous belts in the lagfest known as PQ's have you? Awesome never seen one drop tbh.

And free PQ gear? Could only be 'free' if you did them afk or how are they different to doing an instance and getting a drop?

Kendricke · 03-29-2011, 01:24 PM

thegriss wrote:

Its always the casuals who defend this type of thing because they do not invest the time in the game to earn items. Real easy to see who is a AFK PQer and a raider.

True "Casuals" are barely aware of the gear opportunities, aren't likely the farm them like crazy (because, by definition, they have a casual playstyle), and would probably have significant troubles soloing the content even when they did hit it.

It's a limited time event. Each portal zone is on an 18 hour lockout. Only a few pieces of the gear are really worth anything, and it's not likely to be top gear for very long anyway. This isn't a world-ending cataclysmic event that will destroy all progression in Velious. It's not like the gear is being handed out at log-in. You want it, then someone has to actually go and kill for it...and everyone (raiders, too) have the same opportunity to get it.

Tylia · 03-29-2011, 08:24 PM

Kendricke wrote:

True "Casuals" are barely aware of the gear opportunities, aren't likely the farm them like crazy (because, by definition, they have a casual playstyle), and would probably have significant troubles soloing the content even when they did hit it.
It's a limited time event. Each portal zone is on an 18 hour lockout. Only a few pieces of the gear are really worth anything, and it's not likely to be top gear for very long anyway. This isn't a world-ending cataclysmic event that will destroy all progression in Velious. It's not like the gear is being handed out at log-in. You want it, then someone has to actually go and kill for it...and everyone (raiders, too) have the same opportunity to get it.

+1 I think the portals were a very fun break from faction grinds in DoV and that they were very well done. Great job to those devs who designed them!

Rijacki · 03-29-2011, 08:49 PM

kiku wrote:

OMG great job on these. The Ancient cyclopse one was omg lol. I remember all of that.
Thanks for a great event!!!

The humour in some of them was priceless, AC and Quillmane the most. It was a very nicely done event that definately gave a giggle to those of us who played the original.

The only things I would have done different was move Quillmane to the bigger zone and have an instance of Antonica, even if it's only populated by the city gates, to see Fippy make his run and not just talk about it.

Oh.. and I -love- the animation on the lizard SMILEY

BetaEQ · 03-29-2011, 09:50 PM

Could have been made harder but was well done, and funny from a EQ players perspective.

stgninja · 03-29-2011, 10:17 PM

They brought a smile to my face when I entered one and my character shouted, "CAMP CHECK!" Brings back memories . .

NardacMM · 03-30-2011, 10:48 AM

They were very enjoyable (particularly South Ro).. I can't wait to see more of them next year. I commend the Devs for putting these together and can't wait to see what they do next (Karnor's Castle would be a good one, some of the PoP mobs... perhaps have a pick-up raid forming (or wiping) at the Plane of Tactics zin when you enter to kill RZTW. There is so much I look back fondly on that I'd love to see re-created in the future. Ideally, I'd love to have the old graphics, though. SMILEY

To those complaining that the gear is Overpowered, I agree only somewhat.. The most important thing, though is that there is NO YELLOW ADORN SLOT....

Aelfan · 03-30-2011, 11:17 AM

Baubo@Unrest wrote:

It's a limited world event, it should be open for all levels and do-able.
It's a great event, I had great fun on my 90's. Open it up for all SoE! Please...

I quite agree, this event was really made for toons in their 90's, and it was a tremendous disappointment. SOE need to learn that people don't need to get to lvl 90 to get disillusioned by the game, they can do that perfectly well in their mid-50's if they get excluded like this. And before t he web-trolls give me crap about grouping, why should I, when a lvl 90 can solo them all and have all the loot for themselves? In a group the only loot you are guaranteed to get is the coin, and how many unsizable plushies with ugly writing over their heads do you want in your home, or pointless books?

Kendricke · 03-30-2011, 12:27 PM

Aelfan wrote:

Baubo@Unrest wrote:
It's a limited world event, it should be open for all levels and do-able.
It's a great event, I had great fun on my 90's. Open it up for all SoE! Please...
I quite agree, this event was really made for toons in their 90's, and it was a tremendous disappointment. SOE need to learn that people don't need to get to lvl 90 to get disillusioned by the game, they can do that perfectly well in their mid-50's if they get excluded like this. And before t he web-trolls give me crap about grouping, why should I, when a lvl 90 can solo them all and have all the loot for themselves? In a group the only loot you are guaranteed to get is the coin, and how many unsizable plushies with ugly writing over their heads do you want in your home, or pointless books?

There was content in this event for people of all level ranges. The gear in the lower level events was very good for the intended level range. Just because you couldn't get enjoy the content which was designed for the level 90s doesn't mean that there wasn't still content for you to enjoy.

Not all events need to be designed as a one-size-fits all experience.

Andok · 03-30-2011, 12:33 PM

To all of the people that had a hand in giving us this event, thank you!! Camping the AC was my favorite! The dialogue with the NPCs was classic. "My friend that is a large guild said..." Haha!

The only thing I would have changed is instead of locking me out of the zone for 18 hours, just lock me out of the treasure. I had to turn down helping several people in the Guk portal because I was locked out of the zone. It would have been nice to be able to forgo all loot for the ability to help someone.

Aelfan · 03-30-2011, 12:33 PM

Kendricke wrote:

There was content in this event for people of all level ranges. The gear in the lower level events was very good for the intended level range. Just because you couldn't get enjoy the content which was designed for the level 90s doesn't mean that there wasn't still content for you to enjoy.
Not all events need to be designed as a one-size-fits all experience.

If you have a toon that managed to solo those instances at their level or lower, I'd like to know what class it was. None of the toons I sent in are weak, they have abundant AA's and researched abilities, but none of them could successfully solo even the lowest instance. My highest is 53.

Aelfan · 03-30-2011, 12:41 PM

Andok wrote:

The only thing I would have changed is instead of locking me out of the zone for 18 hours, just lock me out of the treasure. I had to turn down helping several people in the Guk portal because I was locked out of the zone. It would have been nice to be able to forgo all loot for the ability to help someone.

You're a very nice person (I also really liked your sig line). Admitedly these instances were very easy in a group, indeed I did them one time in more of a mob than a group, as everyone was a fighter, and it was a *lot* of fun! I think I am rather miffed still at Velious also being aimed (apparently) entirely at 85+ players. Would it *really* have been so very bad if the flying mounts were obtainable at level 50? The level 90 people with nothing to do could have got them anyway, and the rest of us would not be thinking this game is not for us. It is damned un-American in my view.

Kendricke · 03-30-2011, 12:53 PM

Aelfan wrote:

Kendricke wrote:
There was content in this event for people of all level ranges. The gear in the lower level events was very good for the intended level range. Just because you couldn't get enjoy the content which was designed for the level 90s doesn't mean that there wasn't still content for you to enjoy.
Not all events need to be designed as a one-size-fits all experience.
If you have a toon that managed to solo those instances at their level or lower, I'd like to know what class it was. None of the toons I sent in are weak, they have abundant AA's and researched abilities, but none of them could successfully solo even the lowest instance. My highest is 53.

First off, though much of the content could be soloed by geared out characters with skilled players driving them, the content itself was designed as heroic - group based.

That said, I know that every single zone was soloed at some time during this event by every single class. Some classes had an easier time than others, and many of the people I know who did so were in pretty good gear and/or had skilled players behind the characters, but it absolutely was possible. For those who had issues soloing, duoing or trioing was typically more than enough muscle for any of the zones.

Again though: limited time content. It's not the core game. It's a fun one-off for a few days to celebrate the 12 year anniversary of Everquest.

Andok · 03-30-2011, 01:02 PM

Aelfan wrote:

Andok wrote:
The only thing I would have changed is instead of locking me out of the zone for 18 hours, just lock me out of the treasure. I had to turn down helping several people in the Guk portal because I was locked out of the zone. It would have been nice to be able to forgo all loot for the ability to help someone.
You're a very nice person (I also really liked your sig line). Admitedly these instances were very easy in a group, indeed I did them one time in more of a mob than a group, as everyone was a fighter, and it was a *lot* of fun! I think I am rather miffed still at Velious also being aimed (apparently) entirely at 85+ players. Would it *really* have been so very bad if the flying mounts were obtainable at level 50? The level 90 people with nothing to do could have got them anyway, and the rest of us would not be thinking this game is not for us. It is damned un-American in my view.

Even though I loved the event as is, I still agree that world events like this should be aimed at everyone (including casual players with low-level characters that like to solo); however, the upside of this event being more difficult is that it included some very nice items for a change. It is what it is, so I'll just keep playing until the game isn't fun for me anymore. Look me up next year and I'll help you massacre some baddies.

03-24-2011, 06:51 AM	#2
Kelmarrin Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 28	Hehe, yeah, loved the camp check at the beginning of that one, and all the NPC whining when you tried to steal their camp. Soooooo brings me back to my EQ1 days. __________________ Kelindrall, dwarven Mystic Kelmarrin, human Monk Kelderan, erudite Baker ....and an assortment of other castmembers "Just when you sent me that tell... ....I logged onto an alt."

03-24-2011, 06:55 AM	#3
Vaylan77 Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 412	kiku wrote: OMG great job on these. When you have a 90 char it might be - with a lower level char most of the instances are not available for you which kinda sucks. Why not chrono one up as well to enter?And they are actually super hard for lower chars. That Minotaur could not be killed with 2 ppl yesterday without healing. So you need to get groups first. It might not be a problem if you are chrono'ed down from 90 but as a lower level char it is.

03-24-2011, 09:51 AM	#4
Elwin Server: Venekor Guild: Blades of Honor Rank: Master Blade Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 659	Silbermond@Nagafen wrote: kiku wrote: OMG great job on these. When you have a 90 char it might be - with a lower level char most of the instances are not available for you which kinda sucks. Why not chrono one up as well to enter?And they are actually super hard for lower chars. That Minotaur could not be killed with 2 ppl yesterday without healing. So you need to get groups first. It might not be a problem if you are chrono'ed down from 90 but as a lower level char it is. I thought I'd try one with my coercer, she's 39. Couldn't charm the mobs. Deadsauce. It's a limited world event, it should be open for all levels and do-able. It's a great event, I had great fun on my 90's. Open it up for all SoE! Please...

03-24-2011, 12:25 PM	#7
Lamprey_02 Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 353	thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"

03-24-2011, 12:29 PM	#8
MystsofLedge12 Lord Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 189	Those zones were a blast even though i didnt play EQ1 wait ... didn't i read a post a few weeks back complaining there were no instances you could take a trio or a duo through? __________________ Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

03-24-2011, 02:24 AM	#1
kiku Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 83	OMG great job on these. The Ancient cyclopse one was omg lol. I remember all of that. I tried most all of em. They are all super easy with a friend so people who duo should have zero issues (unless they are not decent players) =(. Thanks for a great event!!!

03-24-2011, 10:02 AM	#5
thegriss Guardian Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 327	I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week.

03-24-2011, 11:55 AM	#6
Diamyr Server: Permafrost Guild: Libera te Tutemet Rank: Member-- 53,000 Status Loremaster Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 162	Agree with OP! Duoed all 8 portals last night, had a blast and even got an upgrade.

03-24-2011, 02:45 PM	#9
Crismorn Loremaster Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,840	thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. No adornment slots makes them bastly inferior to DoV gear

03-24-2011, 02:46 PM	#10
thegriss Guardian Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 327	Lamprey_02 wrote: thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont..

03-24-2011, 02:50 PM	#11
Diamyr Server: Permafrost Guild: Libera te Tutemet Rank: Member-- 53,000 Status Loremaster Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 162	thegriss wrote: Lamprey_02 wrote: thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont.. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!"

03-24-2011, 02:55 PM	#12
Tallithia Lord Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 772	We did this with 3 lastnight, awesome!! But there are some we need one more to get the named. Still GREAT JOB! __________________ Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Few are entitled to the facts. Be Careful what you ask for. You may get what you want but at what cost?

03-24-2011, 02:56 PM	#13
Tallithia Lord Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 772	Factionz wrote: thegriss wrote: Lamprey_02 wrote: thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont.. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" I LOL'ed....thanks I needed the laugh! __________________ Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Few are entitled to the facts. Be Careful what you ask for. You may get what you want but at what cost?

03-24-2011, 02:59 PM	#14
thegriss Guardian Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 327	Factionz wrote: thegriss wrote: Lamprey_02 wrote: thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont.. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" Its always the casuals who defend this type of thing because they do not invest the time in the game to earn items. Real easy to see who is a AFK PQer and a raider.

03-24-2011, 07:10 PM	#15
Elwin Server: Venekor Guild: Blades of Honor Rank: Master Blade Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 659	thegriss wrote: Factionz wrote: thegriss wrote: Lamprey_02 wrote: thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont.. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" Its always the casuals who defend this type of thing because they do not invest the time in the game to earn items. Real easy to see who is a AFK PQer and a raider. Do I detect an elitist raider with entitlement issues here? Surely not. I say we round up the casuals and burn them at the stake!

03-24-2011, 07:45 PM	#16
Warkral Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 59	Baubo@Unrest wrote: thegriss wrote: Factionz wrote: thegriss wrote: Lamprey_02 wrote: thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" By your reasoning we should just throw progression out the window and let everyone find a full set of raid gear in there mail box when they logs in. Im sure your a non raider just by your comment. Another young liberal who feels they are entitled to get something for nothing because is not fair if they dont.. Translation: "Waaaaah! He's just as uber as me and spent less time getting there! Waaaaaaah!" Its always the casuals who defend this type of thing because they do not invest the time in the game to earn items. Real easy to see who is a AFK PQer and a raider. Do I detect an elitist raider with entitlement issues here? Surely not. I say we round up the casuals and burn them at the stake! ROFL, that's exactly what I was thinking. __________________

03-24-2011, 07:54 PM	#17
Elwin Server: Venekor Guild: Blades of Honor Rank: Master Blade Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 659	thegriss wrote: I honestly think this event is a slap in the face to max level characters who spend alot of time doing DOV zones for lego/fabled gear. What person at SOE decided to make a soloable instance that drops fabled belts/weapons for level 90 toons? Im sorry but free PQ gear was bad enought now we have this aswell for the next week. A bit bitter are we? I don't even see your point tbh. The 'Limited' world event is just that. LIMITED. With one instance with gear usable for 90's. And you've looted numerous belts in the lagfest known as PQ's have you? Awesome never seen one drop tbh. And free PQ gear? Could only be 'free' if you did them afk or how are they different to doing an instance and getting a drop?

03-29-2011, 01:24 PM	#18
Kendricke Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,032	thegriss wrote: Its always the casuals who defend this type of thing because they do not invest the time in the game to earn items. Real easy to see who is a AFK PQer and a raider. True "Casuals" are barely aware of the gear opportunities, aren't likely the farm them like crazy (because, by definition, they have a casual playstyle), and would probably have significant troubles soloing the content even when they did hit it. It's a limited time event. Each portal zone is on an 18 hour lockout. Only a few pieces of the gear are really worth anything, and it's not likely to be top gear for very long anyway. This isn't a world-ending cataclysmic event that will destroy all progression in Velious. It's not like the gear is being handed out at log-in. You want it, then someone has to actually go and kill for it...and everyone (raiders, too) have the same opportunity to get it. __________________ * -Opinions expressed in this post do not represent any current or past employers.

03-29-2011, 08:24 PM	#19
Tylia Server: Butcherblock Guild: Test of Time Rank: Member Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 757	Kendricke wrote: True "Casuals" are barely aware of the gear opportunities, aren't likely the farm them like crazy (because, by definition, they have a casual playstyle), and would probably have significant troubles soloing the content even when they did hit it. It's a limited time event. Each portal zone is on an 18 hour lockout. Only a few pieces of the gear are really worth anything, and it's not likely to be top gear for very long anyway. This isn't a world-ending cataclysmic event that will destroy all progression in Velious. It's not like the gear is being handed out at log-in. You want it, then someone has to actually go and kill for it...and everyone (raiders, too) have the same opportunity to get it. +1 I think the portals were a very fun break from faction grinds in DoV and that they were very well done. Great job to those devs who designed them!

03-29-2011, 08:49 PM	#20
Rijacki Tester Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,842	kiku wrote: OMG great job on these. The Ancient cyclopse one was omg lol. I remember all of that. Thanks for a great event!!! The humour in some of them was priceless, AC and Quillmane the most. It was a very nicely done event that definately gave a giggle to those of us who played the original. The only things I would have done different was move Quillmane to the bigger zone and have an instance of Antonica, even if it's only populated by the city gates, to see Fippy make his run and not just talk about it. Oh.. and I -love- the animation on the lizard __________________

03-29-2011, 09:50 PM	#21
BetaEQ Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 48	Could have been made harder but was well done, and funny from a EQ players perspective.

03-29-2011, 10:17 PM	#22
stgninja Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: I'm in your ____, ____ing your ____. Posts: 541	They brought a smile to my face when I entered one and my character shouted, "CAMP CHECK!" Brings back memories . . __________________

03-30-2011, 10:48 AM	#23
NardacMM Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 319	They were very enjoyable (particularly South Ro).. I can't wait to see more of them next year. I commend the Devs for putting these together and can't wait to see what they do next (Karnor's Castle would be a good one, some of the PoP mobs... perhaps have a pick-up raid forming (or wiping) at the Plane of Tactics zin when you enter to kill RZTW. There is so much I look back fondly on that I'd love to see re-created in the future. Ideally, I'd love to have the old graphics, though. To those complaining that the gear is Overpowered, I agree only somewhat.. The most important thing, though is that there is NO YELLOW ADORN SLOT.... __________________

03-30-2011, 11:17 AM	#24
Aelfan Lord Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 162	Baubo@Unrest wrote: It's a limited world event, it should be open for all levels and do-able. It's a great event, I had great fun on my 90's. Open it up for all SoE! Please... I quite agree, this event was really made for toons in their 90's, and it was a tremendous disappointment. SOE need to learn that people don't need to get to lvl 90 to get disillusioned by the game, they can do that perfectly well in their mid-50's if they get excluded like this. And before t he web-trolls give me crap about grouping, why should I, when a lvl 90 can solo them all and have all the loot for themselves? In a group the only loot you are guaranteed to get is the coin, and how many unsizable plushies with ugly writing over their heads do you want in your home, or pointless books?

03-30-2011, 12:27 PM	#25
Kendricke Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,032	Aelfan wrote: Baubo@Unrest wrote: It's a limited world event, it should be open for all levels and do-able. It's a great event, I had great fun on my 90's. Open it up for all SoE! Please... I quite agree, this event was really made for toons in their 90's, and it was a tremendous disappointment. SOE need to learn that people don't need to get to lvl 90 to get disillusioned by the game, they can do that perfectly well in their mid-50's if they get excluded like this. And before t he web-trolls give me crap about grouping, why should I, when a lvl 90 can solo them all and have all the loot for themselves? In a group the only loot you are guaranteed to get is the coin, and how many unsizable plushies with ugly writing over their heads do you want in your home, or pointless books? There was content in this event for people of all level ranges. The gear in the lower level events was very good for the intended level range. Just because you couldn't get enjoy the content which was designed for the level 90s doesn't mean that there wasn't still content for you to enjoy. Not all events need to be designed as a one-size-fits all experience. __________________ * -Opinions expressed in this post do not represent any current or past employers.

03-30-2011, 12:33 PM	#26
Andok Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,039	To all of the people that had a hand in giving us this event, thank you!! Camping the AC was my favorite! The dialogue with the NPCs was classic. "My friend that is a large guild said..." Haha! The only thing I would have changed is instead of locking me out of the zone for 18 hours, just lock me out of the treasure. I had to turn down helping several people in the Guk portal because I was locked out of the zone. It would have been nice to be able to forgo all loot for the ability to help someone.

03-30-2011, 12:33 PM	#27
Aelfan Lord Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 162	Kendricke wrote: There was content in this event for people of all level ranges. The gear in the lower level events was very good for the intended level range. Just because you couldn't get enjoy the content which was designed for the level 90s doesn't mean that there wasn't still content for you to enjoy. Not all events need to be designed as a one-size-fits all experience. If you have a toon that managed to solo those instances at their level or lower, I'd like to know what class it was. None of the toons I sent in are weak, they have abundant AA's and researched abilities, but none of them could successfully solo even the lowest instance. My highest is 53.

03-30-2011, 12:41 PM	#28
Aelfan Lord Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 162	Andok wrote: The only thing I would have changed is instead of locking me out of the zone for 18 hours, just lock me out of the treasure. I had to turn down helping several people in the Guk portal because I was locked out of the zone. It would have been nice to be able to forgo all loot for the ability to help someone. You're a very nice person (I also really liked your sig line). Admitedly these instances were very easy in a group, indeed I did them one time in more of a mob than a group, as everyone was a fighter, and it was a lot of fun! I think I am rather miffed still at Velious also being aimed (apparently) entirely at 85+ players. Would it really have been so very bad if the flying mounts were obtainable at level 50? The level 90 people with nothing to do could have got them anyway, and the rest of us would not be thinking this game is not for us. It is damned un-American in my view.

03-30-2011, 12:53 PM	#29
Kendricke Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,032	Aelfan wrote: Kendricke wrote: There was content in this event for people of all level ranges. The gear in the lower level events was very good for the intended level range. Just because you couldn't get enjoy the content which was designed for the level 90s doesn't mean that there wasn't still content for you to enjoy. Not all events need to be designed as a one-size-fits all experience. If you have a toon that managed to solo those instances at their level or lower, I'd like to know what class it was. None of the toons I sent in are weak, they have abundant AA's and researched abilities, but none of them could successfully solo even the lowest instance. My highest is 53. First off, though much of the content could be soloed by geared out characters with skilled players driving them, the content itself was designed as heroic - group based. That said, I know that every single zone was soloed at some time during this event by every single class. Some classes had an easier time than others, and many of the people I know who did so were in pretty good gear and/or had skilled players behind the characters, but it absolutely was possible. For those who had issues soloing, duoing or trioing was typically more than enough muscle for any of the zones. Again though: limited time content. It's not the core game. It's a fun one-off for a few days to celebrate the 12 year anniversary of Everquest. __________________ * -Opinions expressed in this post do not represent any current or past employers.

03-30-2011, 01:02 PM	#30
Andok Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,039	Aelfan wrote: Andok wrote: The only thing I would have changed is instead of locking me out of the zone for 18 hours, just lock me out of the treasure. I had to turn down helping several people in the Guk portal because I was locked out of the zone. It would have been nice to be able to forgo all loot for the ability to help someone. You're a very nice person (I also really liked your sig line). Admitedly these instances were very easy in a group, indeed I did them one time in more of a mob than a group, as everyone was a fighter, and it was a lot of fun! I think I am rather miffed still at Velious also being aimed (apparently) entirely at 85+ players. Would it really have been so very bad if the flying mounts were obtainable at level 50? The level 90 people with nothing to do could have got them anyway, and the rest of us would not be thinking this game is not for us. It is damned un-American in my view. Even though I loved the event as is, I still agree that world events like this should be aimed at everyone (including casual players with low-level characters that like to solo); however, the upside of this event being more difficult is that it included some very nice items for a change. It is what it is, so I'll just keep playing until the game isn't fun for me anymore. Look me up next year and I'll help you massacre some baddies.