02-18-2005, 12:12 AM
I have to start off by saying that this is the first game in a long time that's pulled me in far enough for me to accomplish something like a level capped character. It's a bit different to be one of the ones at the top as opposed to being one of the people always trying to catch up...
For anyone on Stormrage you've probably noticed that Flyn has been away for the last few days. I think Bolty's comments ring true on many levels. The game is so much different for different classes and playing them all gives you a better understanding of the entire game. I am enjoying playing my warrior immensly.
That being said, definitely do not delete Lochnar. Unless you have an aversion to instances they are still a lot of fun IMO. You just have to know how to pace yourself. I think many of us who have capped (Rylea, Niniuin, and myself mostly) will say that instances and raiding can be a lot of fun; but it can also get boring and you can burn out on it. Playing your alts can give you a fresh view but you always have that capped character to go back to to feed your alts or try out any new content that Blizzard eventually releases.
Also, try logging on as your alt at first all of the time. This will stop those incessant whispers and you can always use guild chat to see if there are any instance runs or the like to go on. Yesterday I was logged on as Galreth but talking to people about a BRD run. This allowed me to coordinate an instance run without having to worry about people looking for a priest. Once you are in an instance those tells generally go away as people use the /who function and realize you are unlikely to help them if you are already in an instance.
I guess my conclusion to my ramblings is to go play your alts. Enjoy them, play with new skills and professions. But always keep that capped character around for when you want to pull him out and play with the big boys. Don't be afraid to use guild chat and whispers to find out if anything is going on that would interest you.
This is an advantage to our large Stormrage population, there are generally people who are interested in trying things out. Niniuin and I are almost always suckers for just about anything. I personally would like to put some groups together some days just to explore remote corners of the world to see what might be there. Some areas are difficult to run around in solo (I think a bunch will be sites for future content) but I'd love to check them out some time.
Just keep your options open and go with what interests you on a given day. If nothing else you will increase your flexibility to do what you want when you want it as you build up all of your characters.
Enough of my ramblings, I'll see you all in game.
- mjdoom
For anyone on Stormrage you've probably noticed that Flyn has been away for the last few days. I think Bolty's comments ring true on many levels. The game is so much different for different classes and playing them all gives you a better understanding of the entire game. I am enjoying playing my warrior immensly.
That being said, definitely do not delete Lochnar. Unless you have an aversion to instances they are still a lot of fun IMO. You just have to know how to pace yourself. I think many of us who have capped (Rylea, Niniuin, and myself mostly) will say that instances and raiding can be a lot of fun; but it can also get boring and you can burn out on it. Playing your alts can give you a fresh view but you always have that capped character to go back to to feed your alts or try out any new content that Blizzard eventually releases.
Also, try logging on as your alt at first all of the time. This will stop those incessant whispers and you can always use guild chat to see if there are any instance runs or the like to go on. Yesterday I was logged on as Galreth but talking to people about a BRD run. This allowed me to coordinate an instance run without having to worry about people looking for a priest. Once you are in an instance those tells generally go away as people use the /who function and realize you are unlikely to help them if you are already in an instance.
I guess my conclusion to my ramblings is to go play your alts. Enjoy them, play with new skills and professions. But always keep that capped character around for when you want to pull him out and play with the big boys. Don't be afraid to use guild chat and whispers to find out if anything is going on that would interest you.
This is an advantage to our large Stormrage population, there are generally people who are interested in trying things out. Niniuin and I are almost always suckers for just about anything. I personally would like to put some groups together some days just to explore remote corners of the world to see what might be there. Some areas are difficult to run around in solo (I think a bunch will be sites for future content) but I'd love to check them out some time.
Just keep your options open and go with what interests you on a given day. If nothing else you will increase your flexibility to do what you want when you want it as you build up all of your characters.
Enough of my ramblings, I'll see you all in game.
- mjdoom
Stormrage:
Flyndar (60) - Dwarf Priest - Tailoring (300), Enchanting (300)
Minimagi (60) - Gnome Mage - Herbalism (300), Engineering (301)
Galreth (60) - Human Warrior - Blacksmithing (300), Alchemy (300); Critical Mass by name, Lurker in spirit
ArynWindborn (19) - Human Paladin - Mining/Engineering (121)
Flyndar (60) - Dwarf Priest - Tailoring (300), Enchanting (300)
Minimagi (60) - Gnome Mage - Herbalism (300), Engineering (301)
Galreth (60) - Human Warrior - Blacksmithing (300), Alchemy (300); Critical Mass by name, Lurker in spirit
ArynWindborn (19) - Human Paladin - Mining/Engineering (121)