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robillard
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I have to agree with krillin on the point about infiltrators, the trend in there creation is really damaging the integrity of the realm as whole, both in terms of its offensive and defensive capabilities. I implore people to start playing sorcerers again in spite of what people may tell you about the upcoming mez nerf. Minstrels because as well as being fun to play and relatively easy to level they are a great asset to the realm. And clerics, even regarding what I am going to say below they will still be a very effective class, and will never have any difficulties in getting groups.
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I may at this point have people thinking as I have seen on the boards in the past
" dont play for the ****ing realm play for yourself"
But if this current trend continues nobody will enjoy playing in Albion.
As opposed to many players in Albion I do actually believe that the realms are almost completely balanced in terms of the classes after the patch. The reason Albion feels hard done by is, as krillin pointed out, having played a character to level 50 ( I guess on average 25 days playing time) and suddenly find its role completely altered is at the very least disheartening.
So what can be done to remedy the concerns felt by all realms:
Well we face difficulties here, obviously the upcoming decrease in cleric's powers are justified, the reasons for this have been outlined on numerous occasions, and I think for the most part people agree that this is justified
Many clerics who no longer want to play the new role that has been forced upon them, would like to change class to one more akin to the original specifications of a smite cleric. However the problem in this again arises from the fact that having put a lot of time and effort into reaching level 50, they justifiably do not wish to do it again.
Ok having established this forced change as unfair what realistic options are there?
Well some clerics may suggest that they should be allowed to change to a completely new class at level 50, this it seems to me is the only fair option to the cleric, but it is in term completely against the roleplaying spirit of the game, and further more is completely unfair if other classes were not allowed to do the same. So to conclude this point, it is totally unviable
In the end it looks as though the cleric will either have to live as a smite cleric with its power to damage significantly decreased, or simply respec to a different template. I am sure that the cleric will overcome this adversity and Albion will continue to flourish.
I’d just like to finish my post on a general observation about people in RvR.
I understand that the sub 50 people I see everyday in Emain (especially scouts) want to experience the frontier, but please guys level to 50 first.
I here people whining about not being able to get into xp groups everyday, and frankly its BS, you’ve never had it so good.
When I was levelling in the low 40’s 6 months or so ago we didn’t even have itemised dungeons for the most part, let alone DF. So my message is stop bitching and follow my steps to success
1)Applicable mainly to the major culprits, scouts. Take yourself of anon
2)Actually get yourself into the xp areas rather than hanging around in emain occasionally sending to group leaders to see if they have a space, the likelihood is someone standing near the group just got your space
3)This one is the best of the lot, instead of relying on other people to make your groups, start them yourself, use the game commands to help you ie. /who <class> 40 45 this really will allow you to organise groups quickly
4)Finally, make a group of friends of a similar level, this helps in two ways, it means guaranteed groups and also groups that understand each other meaning xping is both easier and more enjoyable
I know with regards to the later part of my post people may think I’m being a complete arse, but seriously I’m just trying to help those people I hear everyday saying I cant xp to 50 and who are generally stuck in the low to mid 40’s.
I can tell you, level 50’s are far more fun to play in RvR
Hope you enjoyed my slight rant, and a very good evening to you all.
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I may at this point have people thinking as I have seen on the boards in the past
" dont play for the ****ing realm play for yourself"
But if this current trend continues nobody will enjoy playing in Albion.
As opposed to many players in Albion I do actually believe that the realms are almost completely balanced in terms of the classes after the patch. The reason Albion feels hard done by is, as krillin pointed out, having played a character to level 50 ( I guess on average 25 days playing time) and suddenly find its role completely altered is at the very least disheartening.
So what can be done to remedy the concerns felt by all realms:
Well we face difficulties here, obviously the upcoming decrease in cleric's powers are justified, the reasons for this have been outlined on numerous occasions, and I think for the most part people agree that this is justified
Many clerics who no longer want to play the new role that has been forced upon them, would like to change class to one more akin to the original specifications of a smite cleric. However the problem in this again arises from the fact that having put a lot of time and effort into reaching level 50, they justifiably do not wish to do it again.
Ok having established this forced change as unfair what realistic options are there?
Well some clerics may suggest that they should be allowed to change to a completely new class at level 50, this it seems to me is the only fair option to the cleric, but it is in term completely against the roleplaying spirit of the game, and further more is completely unfair if other classes were not allowed to do the same. So to conclude this point, it is totally unviable
In the end it looks as though the cleric will either have to live as a smite cleric with its power to damage significantly decreased, or simply respec to a different template. I am sure that the cleric will overcome this adversity and Albion will continue to flourish.
I’d just like to finish my post on a general observation about people in RvR.
I understand that the sub 50 people I see everyday in Emain (especially scouts) want to experience the frontier, but please guys level to 50 first.
I here people whining about not being able to get into xp groups everyday, and frankly its BS, you’ve never had it so good.
When I was levelling in the low 40’s 6 months or so ago we didn’t even have itemised dungeons for the most part, let alone DF. So my message is stop bitching and follow my steps to success
1)Applicable mainly to the major culprits, scouts. Take yourself of anon
2)Actually get yourself into the xp areas rather than hanging around in emain occasionally sending to group leaders to see if they have a space, the likelihood is someone standing near the group just got your space
3)This one is the best of the lot, instead of relying on other people to make your groups, start them yourself, use the game commands to help you ie. /who <class> 40 45 this really will allow you to organise groups quickly
4)Finally, make a group of friends of a similar level, this helps in two ways, it means guaranteed groups and also groups that understand each other meaning xping is both easier and more enjoyable
I know with regards to the later part of my post people may think I’m being a complete arse, but seriously I’m just trying to help those people I hear everyday saying I cant xp to 50 and who are generally stuck in the low to mid 40’s.
I can tell you, level 50’s are far more fun to play in RvR
Hope you enjoyed my slight rant, and a very good evening to you all.
