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*was previously a call to adventuring, turned out to be something else*

I need to do a huge hunt that will be hours-spanning and involve the accumulation of vast sums of treasure.
Obviously, I can't do this myself, Im not experienced enough as a player (or with any available characters).

There isn't much to this message, besides saying that anyone who comes along is entitled to a share of the loot, and we'll hit nearly all of the places that monsters spawn, without touching the really hard parts (unless there's a big enough turn out).

Lag willing, this will proceed. There is no set date for this as yet, but once enough people have signed up, we'll give it a go.
I run by AEST time, (GMT+10) so gauge that by what time it will be happening.

Keep checking this thread for updates.

The current most likely date for this event is the coming weekend. Short notice, I know, but I want to get the money. My motive? Sheer greed, really. Anyone who wishes to come along, write your name and times down in the forum, as well as a short summary (mage, tank, etc) of what you do. I'm looking forward to seeing a large turnout. If we get enough people, there might be a prize for "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) hehe.

Marius the Black wrote:I need to do a huge hunt that will be hours-spanning and involve the accumulation of vast sums of treasure.
Obviously, I can't do this myself, Im not experienced enough as a player (or with any available characters).

There isn't much to this message, besides saying that anyone who comes along is entitled to a share of the loot, and we'll hit nearly all of the places that monsters spawn, without touching the really hard parts (unless there's a big enough turn out).

Lag willing, this will proceed. There is no set date for this as yet, but once enough people have signed up, we'll give it a go.
I run by AEST time, (GMT+10) so gauge that by what time it will be happening.

Keep checking this thread for updates.

The current most likely date for this event is the coming weekend. Short notice, I know, but I want to get the money. My motive? Sheer greed, really. Anyone who wishes to come along, write your name and times down in the forum, as well as a short summary (mage, tank, etc) of what you do. I'm looking forward to seeing a large turnout. If we get enough people, there might be a prize for "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) hehe.

*sigh* There goes that "greed" thing again.......LOL

I will say what others are afraid to, Enjoy yourself in your greed quest, no one else will join most likely. Different approach, Excuse me but could anyone lend a hand with me one evening or weekend and aid me in gaining some training cash...or whatever.

Greed sucks.

The purpose of adventuring is to gain treasure. The purpose of treasure is to have material things. To have material things is to be happy.

That's why 'happy' players are bedecked with magic items, houses and whatnot. To argue otherwise is to more or less deny what is unequivocably evident.

If I want spiritual fulfilment, I'll go join an e-cult.

-M

Something that my mother taught me long ago comes to mind. If you can't say anything nice don't bother saying anything at all. I'm sure this applies to responses to posts just as well as it does in real life.

I tried that, but it was the worst 5 mins of my life...I couldn't imagine not asying another word ever.

The Hunt will continue, despite negative reactions by specific persons.

There's no reason why a hunt for loot can't also be a social gathering, a way to meet new people, and so on. But then again, I speak of comprehension skills. Perhaps I should dumb my event down a little?

Come and play with me. Go on hunt. Have fun. Find stuff.

How is that offensive?

-M

This is a very difficult subject to write about or give one's opinions on. I will, as I always have, try to be as tactful as possible and convey my points without being insultive. But as I said before, it's difficult. Opinions vary on this topic and it's nearly impossible to get one type of gamer to agree to another type of gamer's points. That's not what I'm asking for. There is a thing called an open mind. I feel this is imperative when dealing with a large group of people who play a game together day in and day out. We shouldn't be judgmental. We shouldn't jump to conclusions simply because that's what we read in the text. It's very hard to convey one's full meaning via text. We are without emotions, inflections of syllables and softer or louder voices. Please keep an open mind and don't immediately assume I'm attacking, defending or judging.

Upon my arrival into this World of Dreams, I was amazed at the generosity, the helpfulness and the overall friendly atmosphere. I truly thought I'd enjoy this game. I did as all others do in the beginning, I tried to learn the ropes. Once getting a sufficient grip on the ropes of training and combat, I started looking a little more closely. There were some very nice homes and some very nice items to acquire. I wanted those. It's in our nature to want and to strive to achieve. That's what attracts people to the game. If we didn't have the ambition to better ourselves on the game, there would be no game. It's what drives us. I started hunting quite a bit to buy that house I wanted or to possess more furniture or to have that nice swordsmanship buff on the auctioneer. The point in my hunting was loot. I'll not lie. I'll not try to pretend it was anything else. Yes, I had fun doing it but the thing that pushed me onwards was loot or the off chance that I'd get that +10 magery buff that everyone covets.

It is very easy to sit on one's pedestal with the best armor, the best home, millions in one's bank box and a veritable treasure trove of magical items sitting in a dusty box in one's house and speak condescendingly of those trying to acquire the same but isn't that hypocrisy? Don't you have those things already? Didn't you work hard to acquire them? I'm sure they didn't just drop on your doorstep with a nice bow tied around them. I know you went to dungeons and hunted for these things. I know you fought valiantly to acquire the prizes that you have. Then why do you constantly berate those that want the very same? Now I'm not talking about those Perpetual Looters. You know the ones. The ones that are always first in line when it comes to dividing the loot at the end of a quest. We know those are a breed apart. I'm speaking of normal players who enjoy playing, enjoy the quests BUT aren't ashamed to admit that the loot is an added bonus.

I've given so much away lately that my bank box has nothing but cobwebs in it. I'm not complaining. I loved every minute of giving the things away that I did. I loved spending my own money to give others things that I already have. It was a pleasure to me and one I will do again and again and again. Point is, I'm broke. I'd love to go dungeon crawling with a group in search of loot. Not only would I have a blast, I'd make a small profit to boot and perhaps my bank box wouldn't echo the creaking so loudly when I opened it if it were filled with gold.

My point is ...this game was created with certain facets that attract people to it. One of the attractions of this game is the fact that you kill creatures for the loot and in turn you can buy items that you covet. Point blank. No if's, and's or but's about it. To deny the fact that this game has a materialistic angle or to deny that you, as a player, are not in the least materialistic and to insult or belittle those who aren't in denial, is hypocrisy. I certainly don't mean to offend anyone with this comment and if it offends you, I'm very sorry but I think it pertains to the situation "Let he who is without guilt cast the first stone." I don't think any of you are worthy of casting the stones. Stop throwing them at others.

While I'm on a rant that's inevitably going to make everyone hate me, I'll add this. I've noticed a trend on the message boards. This is in no way directed toward one or a few people. It's a general thing. People are going to say things that you don't agree with or that you don't like. It's a fact of life. If we all agreed there would be no variety. There is a way to disagree with someone via post without being rude and insultive about it. I've noticed some of you can't respond to a post without coming off as snobbishly arrogant and rude. You only post when you have the opportunity to rip on someone. It's annoying and offending to those of us not even involved in the posts. I see continual posts about respecting one another. You earn respect. It's not just handed to you on a silver platter by mindless morons with the "Young" title on their names. Perhaps some of you should trying working on earning the respect you so desire rather than stomping your feet, holding your breath and demanding it in such an abrasive manner. Maybe then, you wouldn't feel the need to belittle those who don't have a clue who you are.

blah blah blah rant rant rant, lol Greed is a family value ask a toddler. Try not to take me seriously, I just like pushing buttons. ::must resist the shiny red button:: I'll always lend a hand and ya know it. Who went with ya to clear out the spot for your tower? did I take any of the loot?
I might tend to post things that flame up, but anyone who knows me well enough knows it is mostly hot air. By the way, if anyone needs baloons filled see me. ::walks away babbling::

Darn you, Azzo. I spend all this time writing a chastising post that's supposed to make you hang your head and scuff your shoes and you just turn it into a "blahblahblah".

Now I understand why you have certain privileges. No one can stay mad at you for long.

Hail Lady Chelsea

I am really happy and surprized with your post.
Nicely put and well writen it is, and honesy in
your words.
Thank you for your post on this it has been well
over due and you did a great job.
Thank you m'lady *bows*

Chelsea Duklain wrote:Darn you, Azzo. I spend all this time writing a chastising post that's supposed to make you hang your head and scuff your shoes and you just turn it into a "blahblahblah".

Now I understand why you have certain privileges. No one can stay mad at you for long.

LOL Chelsea

I will proudly join in on the dungeon crawl if I am on
If any Order Guards are going, we can Honor each other with virtues.

Herakles

And on top of it all, I give awesome "wuggle"