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Yet Another Rant( logged by Abe Stormreaver : 11-14-01) Grand Entrance It is impossible to track here. A pair of grey leather boots lie here.
Maimer says (in common), 'mael did not get a bonus'. You say (in common), 'Mael 3.x'er'. Rath says (in common), 'allanon'. Maimer says (in common), 'since when does keat pk?'. Rath scratches his head. Maimer says (in common), 'omg a one time event'. Rath says (in common), 'myron'. Maimer says (in common), 'and what does myro do besides sit in guild and drool on marisa?'. Rath says (in common), 'I'm sure more now that he has uber stats'. Rath says (in common), 'maimer,it's retarded that tynian screwed all characters present and future'. You raise your eyebrow. Maimer says (in common), 'foolishness'. Rath says (in common), 'because we're not ever gonna achieve your kind of stats'. You say (in common), 'screwed?'. Rath says (in common), 'even Lins'. Maimer says (in common), 'this will not matter in the grand scope of things'. Rath says (in common), 'people play for self improvement'. Maimer says (in common), 'there are only 5 people tops that have over 600hp'. Rath says (in common), 'I bet there's more'. Maimer says (in common), 'most of those people will not affect the pk realm'. Rath says (in common), 'I'd estimate 10'. Maimer says (in common), 'hah'. Rath rolls his eyes. Rath says (in common), 'I named off 6 before'. Maimer says (in common), 'ive seen most everyone that came on today'. Rath says (in common), 'well it's day one'. Maimer says (in common), 'u only named a few that actually cared to do anything about the pk game'. Rath sits down and thinks deeply. Maimer says (in common), 'maybe you are a little upset tynian has lvld the playing field and all that is left is skill'. Rath rolls his eyes. You say (in common), 'I also think it's interesting that there's more ppl online tonight on average for the month, yet few clavers'. Maimer says (in common), 'and luck'. Rath says (in common), 'that field was level BEFORE'. Maimer says (in common), 'bs'. Rath says (in common), 'people are on to check ohut the change'. Maimer says (in common), 'completely'. Rath says (in common), 'the field was completely level'. Maimer says (in common), 'out of 6 people that had over 50dam only 2 of those were good'. Rath says (in common), 'you did what you could,you got up'. Pan arrives from below. Rath says (in common), 'yeah,that's fair,knock them down after they work to get there?'. Maimer says (in common), 'i could have said the same thing when 3.x went in rath'. Rath says (in common), 'different entirely'. Pan says (in common), 'alot of people did say it'. Maimer says (in common), 'i paid my dues'. Pan says (in common), 'hehe you left maimer :)'. Maimer says (in common), 'i left?'. Pan says (in common), 'then came back when you got bored'. Vex looks at Maimer. Pan says (in common), 'you did leave'. Rath says (in common), 'how many hp did you have before the change maimer?'. Pan says (in common), 'just like I left'. Maimer says (in common), 'oh baloney, never once did i ever leave this mud'. Rath says (in common), 'balogney'. Maimer says (in common), 'now i didnt play often'. Pan says (in common), 'thats same as leaving'. Maimer says (in common), 'but i never stated i retired, or said hey folks ill be gone for awhile'. Vex pokes Pan in the ribs. Pan shrugs. Maimer says (in common), 'only because there were more people that left our side'. Rath says (in common), 'and now we aren't even on a field,we're on concrete'. Maimer says (in common), 'due to all the bs everyone had to go thru'. Rath says (in common), 'it was even quite a bit in 3x maimer'. Maimer says (in common), 'you are just flat out blind'. Rath says (in common), 'Lorna's Tigers,Solanthas's War Dancers'. 24 players.
You raise your eyebrow. Rath says (in common), 'opinion on this'. You say (in common), 'Which part?'. Rath says (in common), 'all of it'. You say (in common), 'ahh'. Rath shrugs. You say (in common), 'As for the stat limits, it's a matter of how you view the importance of a given stat'. Manx says (in common), 'no'. You say (in common), 'Killers say 'yes' because it makes more dead players.'. Rath says (in common), 'yep'. Rath says (in common), 'what brings people here is pking'. You shake your head. Rath says (in common), 'keeps em here too'. You say (in common), 'Not me. Never did.'. Rath sits down and thinks deeply. Rath says (in common), 'I think a lot of people do'. You say (in common), 'I like that it's 'part' of the game'. Rath says (in common), 'what period was this?'. You chuckle. You say (in common), 'brb to talk more about this'. (Abe runs out on an errand, then returns) Grand Entrance It is impossible to track here. (Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here. You say (in common), 'to continue...'. Rath says (in common), 'that's two exceptial cases I would say'. You say (in common), 'Pretty soon, killers were swinging caps regularly'. Rath says (in common), 'everyone swung caps in 2x'. You say (in common), 'But eventually, as is always the case, the clave gathers more dam'. Rath says (in common), 'wonder why'. You say (in common), 'on a different scale, Rath'. Rath says (in common), 'we're super lucky'. You say (in common), 'You're not lucky, you're killers.'. Rath says (in common), 'sorry,I was just taking the denial explanation that everyone else offers'. You nod. Rath says (in common), 'uh..*stutter*..you guys just got LUCKY\'. You say (in common), 'No other fol is as good at it or as successful at it as a result'. Rath says (in common), 'true'. You say (in common), 'Penalizaed for being successful?.. not at all'. Rath sits down and thinks deeply. You say (in common), 'You're just a detriment to the Imp's goals.'. Rath says (in common), 'they took away the killer's toy'. Majere says (in common), 'i thought you said "we will adapt and win"'. You say (in common), 'Frequently dead players don't play.'. Rath says (in common), 'yeah'. Paython juggles The Triple-Edged Sword of Nashite. You say (in common), 'Hence, lower player base'. Rath says (in common), 'and made it a case of numbers'. Majere says (in common), 'its a cap that hits all players'. Rath says (in common), 'there are more NON NASHITES then there are CONCLCAVE'. Majere says (in common), 'so it shouldnt matter'. You say (in common), 'Rath you're not getting it'. Rath says (in common), 'therefore,40 people who swing 50 will defeat 8 who swing 50'. Majere says (in common), 'SPEAKING IN CAPS WONT HELP US UNDERSTAND YOU'. Rath says (in common), 'and Tynian will get his goal'. You say (in common), 'No other fol places so much emphasis on pk'. Rath says (in common), 'it's emphasis on words Majere.Don't get pissy because I can use my enunciation with such flare'. Majere says (in common), 'i dont get pissy'. Rath says (in common), 'I don't know'. You say (in common), 'So there's a cycle... new clavers get set up if they can pk'. Rath says (in common), 'safety is boring'. You say (in common), 'Safety is boring?'. Rath says (in common), 'quite'. You say (in common), 'Ask how many people would rather live than die'. Rath says (in common), 'bah'. You say (in common), 'Swinging 80+ it is'. Rath says (in common), 'it's a good chance =)'. You say (in common), '4 were clave'. Rath says (in common), 'me,Tylorn,Maldo,Maimer,Lins,and Khorlan'. You say (in common), 'and played often'. Rath says (in common), 'qith doesn't have 50+ damage =)'. You say (in common), 'Maimer has a real life and a job. He doesn't have the time'. Rath sits down and thinks deeply. You say (in common), 'Indeed'. Rath says (in common), 'this change was because of me,Maldo,and Tylorn?'. You say (in common), 'How many kills do tylorn and maldo have combined over say.. 6 months'. Rath says (in common), 'Tylorn?probably not many'. You say (in common), 'there's ravaged as well'. Rath says (in common), 'not 50+ dam'. You say (in common), 'close enough with rift in the background'. Rath shrugs. You say (in common), 'No it's coding to increase player base'. Rath says (in common), 'that's like..against the prime directive or something'. You say (in common), 'This is his goal'. Rath says (in common), 'it's coding against players'. You shake your head. Rath nods. You say (in common), 'Bored?'. Rath says (in common), 'fact is most people don't come here to xp all the time'. You say (in common), 'But xp is the only way to level'. Rath says (in common), 'but people had an option of doing other stuff before'. You say (in common), 'Levels are the only way to get to places and get stuff'. Rath says (in common), 'randoming is pointless if you only have to wear 30 dam 15 svs and 10 hit'. You say (in common), 'FOr me, my thrill was clearing Master's'. Rath says (in common), 'pking is gone'. You say (in common), 'pk is something extra here for me'. Rath says (in common), 'for the most part'. Rath nods. You say (in common), 'pk isn't gone'. Rath says (in common), 'you and maimer and grismal and malin'. You say (in common), 'it's different'. Rath says (in common), 'it's gone as we know it'. You say (in common), 'er.. me and Maim and Berrin and Myro'. Rath sits down and thinks deeply. You say (in common), 'Gone as you know it?'. Rath says (in common), 'uh'. You say (in common), 'now we get to see those all-encompassing 'skills' I hear so much about'. Rath says (in common), 'Tynian's "I'll take out 2 rounding" didn't work'. You say (in common), 'against 4 players yeah'. Rath says (in common), 'the only way 2 rounding happens is when there are that many people'. You say (in common), 'bs took him to less than half'. Rath says (in common), 'he can't attack you'. You say (in common), 'actually, one round me'. Rath says (in common), 'pk code nerf'd that'. You say (in common), 'Even when I hit eff 30'. Rath says (in common), 'he still won't be able to'. You say (in common), 'he would have been able to do it'. Rath says (in common), 'he can't'. You say (in common), 'sure.. why not'. Rath says (in common), 'that's the point'. You say (in common), 'He can't now.'. Rath says (in common), 'he could before the range nerf'. You say (in common), 'I'm just as naked'. Rath says (in common), 'no..he can't do it because he HAS perm debt'. You say (in common), 'No matter. It's more universal than maldo'. Rath says (in common), 'an eff 50 against a 20'. You say (in common), 'It affects all players'. Rath says (in common), 'I just think it's stupid because it targetted individuals'. You say (in common), 'The point was to eliminate the possibility that any one char could do that level of damage anymore'. Rath says (in common), 'but that doesn't make it right'. You say (in common), 'Why?'. Rath says (in common), 'because it isn't just'. You say (in common), 'Doesn't it increase player base? Sure it does.'. Rath says (in common), 'he worked that hard to get there'. You say (in common), 'Stay or not stay, it doesn't matter.'. Rath says (in common), 'I know '. You say (in common), 'The player base will increase.'. Rath says (in common), 'there will be 5 more players to live in the bubble'. You say (in common), 'There are places for what you seek.'. Rath says (in common), 'I've been a target a lot Abe'. You say (in common), 'pkmud.net or soemthing'. Rath says (in common), 'and I got hit a lot'. Rath says (in common), 'but hell,that made it fun'. Majere yawns. Rath shrugs. You say (in common), 'Why?'. Rath says (in common), 'the thing that makes a pk mud fun is a small playerbase '. You say (in common), 'I don't understand'. Rath sits down and thinks deeply. You say (in common), 'You love pk, so a pure pk mud should ber perfect'. Rath says (in common), 'avg playerbase on one of those things is what,couple hundred?'. You say (in common), '*be'. Rath says (in common), 'you can't get to know a couple hundred people'. Majere says (in common), 'there are like 20 ppl on a pk mud'. You say (in common), 'They have clans and things'. Rath says (in common), 'but I mean..I don't care if I kill xyz if I don't know him'. Majere says (in common), 'well the pkmud i knew from redrum was tiny'. Rath says (in common), 'I liked this one because of it's size'. You say (in common), 'So you want to kill people on a mud with a smaller player base and easier targets.'. Rath says (in common), 'not easier'. You ponder the question. Majere snickers with you about your shared secret. Rath says (in common), 'although easy was fun'. Derth says (in common), 'lol'. Rath says (in common), 'I mean..people actually died'. You say (in common), 'Well now we get to see those awe-inspiring 'skills' I've heard so much about.'. Rath says (in common), 'hurricane will be nasty'. You nod in recognition to him. Majere snickers with you about your shared secret. Rath says (in common), 'I don't care if you think I'm skilled or not,Abe'. Rath shrugs. You say (in common), 'Not you, Rath.'. Rath says (in common), 'then who are you referring to'. You say (in common), 'swing, swing, chase, swing swing, dead'. Rath nods. You say (in common), 'They call that 'skill''. Rath says (in common), 'skill invovles a couple things'. You say (in common), 'and knowledge of the environment'. Rath says (in common), 'tools have gotten nerf'd kinda with the removal of the white flag and a few other items'. Majere says (in common), 'you are wasting your time abe'. You smile at him. Rath says (in common), 'that's just knowledge of which spell to cast first with how much mana depending on the situation'. Rath comforts Majere. Majere nods. Rath says (in common), 'I got a reason to'. You say (in common), 'Timing.. judgement.. these things matter in pk'. Majere says (in common), 'yeah you are'. You say (in common), 'I've seen some ravaged logs'. Rath says (in common), 'I said that before I found out about damcap'. You say (in common), 'rift, swing, swing, rift, get corpse'. Rath says (in common), 'hey Majere'. You say (in common), 'I think Maimer and the others demonstrated how to overcome.'. Rath says (in common), 'would you complain if they took out the damcap,made link nonverbal,and removed flee lag?'. You say (in common), 'A large group did the work of individuals'. Rath says (in common), 'oh and took out the range nerf'. Majere says (in common), 'what'. You say (in common), 'It was 4 people swinging, a confuse, and a backstab'. Rath says (in common), 'then you don't get to participate'. Rath nods in recognition to you. You say (in common), 'It wasn't rocket science'. Rath says (in common), 'not a lot of skill'. You nod your head in agreement. Rath says (in common), 'everything else was just SP'. You say (in common), 'However it demonstrated that the damcap doesn't mean 'no pk''. Majere nods in recognition to you. Rath says (in common), 'true'. You say (in common), 'It means there's no more lone wolves prowling for targets to waste in 2 rounds'. Majere says (in common), 'good'. Rath says (in common), 'and who will have the most people?the people who benefit the most'. Majere says (in common), 'oh hit me where it hurts rath'. You say (in common), 'Oh.. I've been out of guild when you were on, Rath. Sorry about that.'. Rath snickers softly. You grin happily at him. Rath says (in common), '1.I can't attack you'. You say (in common), 'huh'. You are hungry. Rath says (in common), '2.quaff teleport is quick to type'. You scratch your head. You say (in common), 'My range is 42'. Rath says (in common), 'doesn't matter'. You blink. Rath says (in common), 'You can kill Abe naked and weaponless'. Majere tells you (in common), 'dont believe him'. You tell Majere (in common), 'I don't'. You tell Majere (in common), 'I play along, but I'm not a fool'. Majere nods in recognition to you. Rath shrugs. You say (in common), 'Honestly, I think it's more or less an issue of how some people feel about pk itself.'. Rath says (in common), 'yeah'.
Rath says (in common), 'kind of like retiring when I'm injured'. You say (in common), 'I still don't uderstand how you can say that pk is done.'. Majere says (in common), 'when vex just pked orpik'. You say (in common), '*understand, that is'. Majere smirks. You say (in common), 'I think it's different.'. Rath says (in common), 'because I don't think you'll see 4 people cooperating like we saw today that often'. You say (in common), 'Why not?'. Boyardee arrives from below. Rath shrugs. Rath says (in common), 'I don't think there's going to be as many people left after this is done'. You say (in common), 'How so?'. Rath says (in common), 'so..'. You say (in common), 'That's their choice.'. Rath says (in common), 'what are you non nashites going to do without your jihad?'. You say (in common), 'hmm'. Rath says (in common), 'and there ain't 4 competent blue pkers'. You say (in common), 'Jester's Keep'. Rath says (in common), 'I'd love to try that'. Boyardee says (in common), 'it'll be one happy fun hugfest chat mud'. Rath nods in recognition to Boyardee. You say (in common), 'No, it'll have pk.'. Rath says (in common), 'it'll be toned down pk'. You say (in common), 'Yes, quite'. Rath says (in common), 'the adrenaline isn't going to pump if you get hit with a maim'. You say (in common), 'Right.. you might stick around'. Rath says (in common), 'better decide what to do'. You say (in common), 'Battles will be alot longer and alot more interesting'. Rath says (in common), 'there will be more combat,but the result will be the same'. You say (in common), 'Then we get to see logs of 'skills' rather than swings'. Rath says (in common), 'I think swinging like a one armed elderly woman sucks'. You say (in common), 'You're equating thrill with damage'. Rath says (in common), 'damn straight'. You say (in common), 'ahh'. Rath nods. You say (in common), 'pkmud.net'. Rath shrugs. You say (in common), 'Lots of damage'. Rath says (in common), 'just sucks that I have to give up my home of 6 years cause I got overrun by treehugging hippies'. You say (in common), 'You'll have a blast'. Rath says (in common), 'I'd be all for this "influx of skill pk logs" if there were more spells'. You say (in common), 'You're simply lashing out because you don't have access to outrageous damage'. Rath nods in recognition to you. You say (in common), 'It's not parallel to the Imp's goals, Rath.'. Rath says (in common), 'I mean,ok..I blind someone.They quaff a glowing'. You say (in common), 'So it hurts your feelings when people counteract your pk spells'. Rath says (in common), 'hurts them when I can't bash their skull in with my maul'. You say (in common), 'ahh'. Rath says (in common), 'explain to me how to kill someone with a low swing and no spells abe?'. You say (in common), 'More people'. Rath says (in common), 'yeah'. You say (in common), 'Like the older tfc'. Rath says (in common), 'it's gonna suck if all these people that pk is counting on disappears'. Justi says (in common), 'all it means is people will just sit in safe when you manage to get a decent group'. You say (in common), 'Yes, Justi.'. Rath says (in common), 'or quaff teleport'. You say (in common), 'Yes.. more time to get away.'. Rath nods. You say (in common), 'More time to live.'. Rath says (in common), 'less pk's'. You say (in common), 'Keep eq.. more time to xp'. Rath says (in common), 'I understand your point Abe'. You say (in common), 'Not really 'less', but not quite so easy'. Rath says (in common), 'and I hope you're right man'. You say (in common), 'I'll be honest with you.'. Rath says (in common), 'good'. Justi says (in common), 'I think it will end up that everyone wears +30 dmg, +30 da, and some svs, no variety'. You say (in common), 'I do enjoy pk as a game aspect, however, I don't when it's a priority that is compunded by +damage'. You say (in common), 'We swung about the same..'. Rath says (in common), 'what about Pacho and Toupta?'. You say (in common), 'But there were so many other things going on in pk'. Rath nods. You say (in common), 'It lasted many many rounds'. Rath says (in common), 'that was when there was less damage'. You say (in common), 'Yes.'. Rath says (in common), 'equipment'. You say (in common), 'And spells ... hell real 'skill' meant something'. Rath says (in common), 'oh yeah'. Bubba says (in common), 'les all have a friendly game of tc smashing'. Rath says (in common), 'like what,heat metal?'. You say (in common), 'Oh baby I miss that spell'. Justi says (in common), 'what's the point of randoming if my set already has 30 dmg and a goodly number of svs?'. Rath nods in recognition to you. You say (in common), 'heat metal sent Craige whining for momma'. Majere grins evilly at you. You say (in common), 'old times'. Justi says (in common), 'what's the point of xping if I can't improve my set?'. Rath says (in common), 'anyway'. Gabriel says (in common), 'the point of playing isn't to build a perfect eq set'. You say (in common), 'When do you get to a point where your 'set' is good enough?'. Majere nods in recognition to Gabriel. Rath says (in common), 'I think that the story was more relavent to a lack of damage equipment then to a ceiling for damage'. You say (in common), 'No.. there was a 'glass' ceiling of sorts'. Rath says (in common), 'kind of'. You say (in common), 'with the lack of dam gear'. Rath says (in common), 'because we broke it'. You say (in common), 'it was there'. Justi says (in common), 'but at least it was possible to hit harder'. You say (in common), 'Now all everyone does is safesit when there's a cap swinger on the lose'. Rath shrugs. You say (in common), 'That can't possibly be fun for you'. Rath says (in common), 'people are stupid'. Justi says (in common), 'I agree something needed to be done, but taking away the possibility to do better ruins the game'. Rath says (in common), 'you of all people know how easy it is to escape pk's abe'. You say (in common), 'Better what? You mean 'more', don't you?'. Rath says (in common), 'it's naivity'. Justi nods in recognition to you. Rath says (in common), 'just cause I swing 90..'. You say (in common), 'I know how to escape pk, but that's not the point.'. Rath says (in common), 'doesn't mean I'm gonna kill you most of the time'. You say (in common), 'Everyone isn't me.'. Rath says (in common), 'I should post a note'. Majere says (in common), 'you only need 2'. You say (in common), 'Rath, timing can't be taught.'. Rath says (in common), '1.Go to Trading post and purchase vials'. Justi says (in common), 'flee quaff teleport'. Rath says (in common), '2.ask a shaman to fill them with teleport'. You say (in common), 'Just because you can quaff, doesn't mean it happens'. Rath says (in common), '4.quaff when attacked'. You say (in common), 'People die that are carrying those potions.'. Rath says (in common), 'happens most of the time'. Justi says (in common), 'really dumb people or link dead people'. Rath says (in common), 'and I can't guess the right color man'. You say (in common), 'Justi, you've killed your share. Not all were dumb or linkdead'. Bubba says (in common), 'justi you've killed someone?'. Justi says (in common), 'most people I attack quaff teleports'. Justi nods in recognition to Bubba. Bubba says (in common), 'wow'. Majere nods in recognition to Bubba. You say (in common), 'I prefer recalls unless it's a noexit, thanks.'. Justi points to her on body. You chuckle. Majere says (in common), 'if i can pk im sure she can'. Bubba looks at Justi. Rath says (in common), 'the black conclave has a 6.68% attack to kill ratio'. Justi says (in common), 'I won't be happy until it is 100%'. Bubba says (in common), 'yeah well those aren't totally accurate'. Rath says (in common), 'so basically,this is making sure the target escapes 99% of the time'. You say (in common), 'But Rath, those figures are very misleading.'. Rath says (in common), 'true'. You say (in common), 'You're using those figures as a total benchmark'. Bubba says (in common), 'maldo killed me naked, then 2 seconds later gab killed me naked'. Rath says (in common), 'I'd still say my sucess to kill ratio isn't over 20%'. Bubba says (in common), 'mine is way below 20'. Rath says (in common), 'probably more like 25'. Bubba says (in common), 'Bubba has initiated 78 attacks, 40 justified, and 38 not justified.'. Rath says (in common), 'yours is like 10 percent bubba (solo) cause you're a shaman'. You say (in common), 'smaller players die too often. Tynian saw that this meant they got frustrated and left.'. Bubba says (in common), 'Bubba is credited with 4 PKs (2 justified, 2 not justified).'. Rath says (in common), 'ok..'. You say (in common), 'I have zero pks. I'm an angel.'. Justi says (in common), 'I initiated 101 attacks and killed 4'. You say (in common), 'Sub 10 isn't newbie, it's teenie'. Bubba says (in common), 'yeah when you have orgrim swinging DEMO on a lvl 13'. Rath says (in common), 'oh brother'. Bubba says (in common), 'things don't go so well'. Justi says (in common), 'Tynian got rid of that'. Bubba says (in common), 'i know'. Rath says (in common), 'I dodged Raiden Potatoe Spud and all those guys when I was level 5-10'. Justi says (in common), 'now I can't swing demo ever?'. Rath says (in common), 'if I can do it,so can new players'. You say (in common), 'actually, sub 20 is more or less newbie, unless it's a designed newbie killer'. Majere smirks. Rath says (in common), 'toronoga'. Majere says (in common), 'potatoe and Spud were old old old tucson crew'. You say (in common), 'Toxic was made to newbie kill'. Rath says (in common), 'and hell,that was with lodestones'. You say (in common), 'Toro, yeah'. Majere says (in common), 'actually spud grew to be onw of the bigger clavers'. Rath says (in common), 'I didn't think potatoe was tuscon :P'. Majere says (in common), 'they both were'. Rath says (in common), 'I thought Potatoe grew to be big claver'. Majere says (in common), 'yeah he did'. Rath shrugs. Majere says (in common), 'way back then we were cool with him'. Rath says (in common), 'oh wait'. Majere nods in recognition to Rath. You say (in common), 'So with newbie killers hovering at 19 and slaying hard at eff 16, this meant people left'. Rath says (in common), 'if everyone else had to do it,why are we quittin now?'. Majere nods. You say (in common), 'You mean old killers may not agree, but there will be one heckuva lot more battles now'. Rath says (in common), 'i think there will be'. You say (in common), 'Now to me, that will be fun'. Rath says (in common), 'and EQ will mean less'. Lictilon says (in common), 'wow, everyone getting hit with wounds intense'. You say (in common), 'Another damage lover.'. Rath says (in common), 'my biggest problem'. Majere says (in common), 'not true'. Rath says (in common), 'no room for uniqueness'. Lictilon nods in recognition to Rath. Rath says (in common), 'ok Majere'. You say (in common), 'In terms of damage? in a sense'. Rath says (in common), 'tell me this'. Majere says (in common), 'those ppl who had tons of extra dmg can trade it for the other stats'. Rath says (in common), 'what's to distinguish me from you,aside from your glittering personality and my huge ego,now?'. You ponder the question. Majere says (in common), 'you still can have a better set of eq than me'. You say (in common), 'TOugh question, Rath'. Rath says (in common), 'wrong'. Majere says (in common), 'to start i dont even have the 30dmg'. Rath looks at Majere. Rath says (in common), 'maybe I should give you some damage'. Majere says (in common), 'then youll be doing yourself wrong'. Rath says (in common), 'there will be cookie cutter characters'. Rath says (in common), 'warric/30dam/-20svs/30da'. Majere says (in common), 'there is more to the eq than just 30dmg now'. You say (in common), 'THey say the same thing about nascars'. Rath says (in common), 'uh'. You say (in common), 'Wanna bet?'. Lictilon says (in common), 'so you get a kill hoping to improve eq'. Rath says (in common), 'sure'. Lictilon says (in common), 'wow charisma eq'. Rath says (in common), 'they use different brands'. You say (in common), 'I've been in pits. I've seen the inspections.'. Rath says (in common), 'body'. You say (in common), 'It's same-same-same'. Rath says (in common), 'but I'd bet it's a lot different man'. You say (in common), 'They tweak.. here a little.. there a little'. Rath says (in common), 'so you're telling me that Labonte's car would be exactly the same as Jarrett's'. Lictilon says (in common), 'parts are different'. You say (in common), 'add what they can... take what they can'. Rath says (in common), 'exactly'. You say (in common), 'Not the same potions, not the same eq'. Rath says (in common), 'but they all do the same thing'. You say (in common), 'Not anymore :-)'. Rath snickers softly. You say (in common), 'Frankly, I like it that way.'. Rath nods. You say (in common), 'That means that when I'm level 50 and actually get up the nerve to try a pk, I'll be ready'. Majere sits down and thinks deeply. Lictilon says (in common), 'ready for what'. You say (in common), 'That player kill thingy'. Lictilon says (in common), 'yeah but wearing 30 dmg is going to kill whom thats wearing 30da?'. Rath says (in common), 'Lictilon I've beaten this horse to death'. Rath says (in common), 'no point in saying anything more about that'. You say (in common), 'Good question. Sounds like the attacker needs to rethink his/her strategy'. Rath says (in common), 'it boils down to-'. Rath says (in common), 'nothing we can say '. You say (in common), 'In the end, you're exactly right.'. Rath says (in common), 'I don't blame him'. You say (in common), 'Not the 'don't wanna hear' part.'. Rath says (in common), 'oh I'm always right..'. Someone burps loudly. Rath says (in common), 'er...well..'. Justi shakes her head. You say (in common), 'Mess?'. Rath says (in common), 'I see it as a mess'. Justi says (in common), 'nwn is not far away'. Someone laughs. Rath says (in common), 'so I guess it's percetpions'. You say (in common), 'You mean the antithesis of the 'more blood' policy is a mess?'. Rath nods in recognition to you. Justi says (in common), 'maybe I will do better in my classes with less to do but study'. You say (in common), 'pkmud.net'. Rath says (in common), 'but people who don't like more blood and who benefitted..'. Justi says (in common), 'like cordit'. Rath says (in common), 'I'm allowed to attempt and change my world before I pack up and abandone it which I spent so much time on abe'. Majere smirks. You say (in common), 'It's your alternative, Rath.'. Lictilon snickers with Majere about their shared secret. Rath says (in common), 'you're right'. Majere chuckles at Lictilon's joke. You say (in common), 'Adjust, or seek another venue.'. Rath rolls his eyes. You say (in common), 'I don't mean to sound crass.'. Rath says (in common), 'I understand your point'. You bow deeply. Lictilon says (in common), 'abe you'll see it differently when your actually at the affective that you see dmg working for you not against you'. Rath says (in common), 'I'd like to cite "xpmud.net" and "rpmud.net" for you'. You say (in common), 'Ah yes, Lictilon. I've often dreamed of what it would be like to have a char that did huge damage.'. Rath says (in common), 'oh shutup'. Majere says (in common), 'its pretty boring'. You giggle. Rath says (in common), 'lictilon..'. You stare at the sky. Majere nods in recognition to Rath. Someone snickers with you about your shared secret. You whistle a little tune to yourself. Rath says (in common), 'oh shuddup.You aren't a good liar'. You say (in common), 'I'm a newbie. That's my story and I'm stickin to it.'. Rath says (in common), 'told ya'. You sigh at yourself. You MUST be lonely. Grand Entrance It is impossible to track here. Zaaris is here. Zaaris says (in common), 'wish i had newbie gear'. You poke him in the ribs. Rath says (in common), 'well it's just a shame that the hardcore killers are told "pkmud.net" '. You say (in common), 'Not hardcore killers, Rath'. Rath says (in common), 'and we can't just tell other people to do the same thing with a "xpmud.net"'. You say (in common), 'Hardcore dam addicts.'. Rath says (in common), 'born a crackbaby,be a crackhea'. You say (in common), 'I know.'. Majere says (in common), 'get a new drug'. You say (in common), 'The jones will be tough, but you'll get through'. Rath says (in common), 'like what?'. Majere says (in common), 'whatever'. Rath says (in common), 'Marxism?'. You say (in common), 'I'm looking forward to the logs, really.'. Rath says (in common), 'I'll make a bet with you Abe'. You say (in common), 'oooo'. Rath says (in common), 'it's this'. You say (in common), 'I can't disagree with you, Rath.'. Khorlan says (in common), 'i can swing maim!'. You say (in common), 'But the big pk group is another aspect of skills-based pk'ing'. Rath says (in common), 'bullcrap'. You say (in common), 'Oh?'. Rath says (in common), 'hey joex,want to kill joey?'. You say (in common), 'You're missing the point'. Rath says (in common), 'whack,bam,boom.joey dies'. You say (in common), 'Both sides will do it'. Rath says (in common), 'heh'. You say (in common), 'Grouping becomes important to everyone for all reasons.'. Rath says (in common), 'then you won't have your skilled logs will you'. You say (in common), 'Safety in numbers, etc'. Rath says (in common), 'you'll have a bunch of clingy people'. You say (in common), 'Indeed'. Rath shrugs. You bow deeply. Rath says (in common), 'but is it really worth gutting the hull of the ship to put in a new mast?'. Vex arrives from below. You say (in common), 'The ship won't sink, Rath.'. Rath says (in common), 'it's gonna have a crapload of nasty water'. Vex rests. Khorlan says (in common), 'it's only the hard core pkers who don't like this'. Rath says (in common), 'the sharks are gonna leave'. You say (in common), 'Not everyone.'. Rath says (in common), 'except elves'. You say (in common), 'There are some who will want to pk, no matter what'. Rath says (in common), 'they get sunburn'. Khorlan says (in common), 'i'm one of the people with over 50 dam and i thinks it's for the better'. You say (in common), 'As for me, well I'm itching to clear the Keep'. Khorlan nods at himself; he must be getting senile. Vex says (in common), 'maimer had over 50 too and he thought it was for the better'. You say (in common), 'Pk will happen, I'm sure, but it's not a personal goal'. Rath says (in common), 'I had 50+ dam and I think it sucks'. Khorlan says (in common), 'unfortunately you are the minority ;)'. Rath says (in common), 'I think it will be even actually'. 27 players. Khorlan says (in common), 'whats warrior max hit now?'. Rath says (in common), 'why do you like the change Khorlan?'. Zaaris says (in common), 'up to EVIS or so'. Khorlan says (in common), 'because this place is boring when i log on at night and there's only 5 people on'. Rath says (in common), 'dude'. You say (in common), 'He's called a 'kiwi', thank you.'. Rath says (in common), 'and this is a predominately US mud'. Khorlan laughs. Rath says (in common), 'whatever.Stupid fruit'. Khorlan grins happily. Rath says (in common), 'make the earth flat if you want more people on '. Rath stands up. The ghost of the medium golem shimmers and solidifies slightly. Rath leaves east. Grand Entrance It is impossible to track here. (Dark Red Aura) (White Aura) Rath is resting here. Khorlan arrives from the east. Rath says (in common), 'anyway'. Khorlan utters the words, 'detect magic'. Rath says (in common), 'like what?'. Khorlan says (in common), 'the goal used to be who could wear the most dam'. Rath says (in common), 'I think that the majority of the people are taking delight in this change for one reason'. Khorlan says (in common), 'now i can wear max in about 5 items'. Rath says (in common), 'and that reason is because it hurts the Conclave the most'. Khorlan says (in common), 'the conclave will adapt or it won't'. Khorlan says (in common), 'i hope you can adapt'. Rath says (in common), 'that's not the point Khorlan-the point is people are happy because we got hit the hardest'. Khorlan says (in common), 'would be sad to lose you guys'. Rath says (in common), 'we finally got hit like no mortal could hit us'. Rath says (in common), 'I doubt we'll leave'. Khorlan says (in common), 'well then no problem!'. Rath says (in common), 'but if this is the same,I will'. Rath says (in common), 'though I'm sure we won't be missed because of our "old" ways'. Khorlan says (in common), 'it did drive alot of people off'. Rath shrugs. Khorlan says (in common), 'like i said it was only a few'. You wave. Rath says (in common), 'alright,later man'. (end log) Click here to return to timeline |