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Topic: Hello MT

Daernwyn Posts: 1,104 Registered: Sep 2, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 1,063 User ID: 365,672	Subject: Hello MT
	Been playing on DT leveling a melee gimp lately instead of my native FF, and I'm thinking about starting a new toon on one of the less populated servers. And since MT still has my FIRST character I ever made back in Dec '99, I figure it's about time to make my return to the server. Basically, I've been leveling on Darktide without using any of the portal hubs (as a necessity, since that's just asking to get ganked) and it turns out you can have an AC experience that is actually quite similar to the way the game used to be played if you impose a few restrictions on yourself. Beyond no town network or no quest hub: - No using buffbots, all buffs are self-cast and by those in your party. - No using decal (this makes playing a sub-100 toon on Darktide very scary) - GIMP YOURSELF! My Sword/Two-handed spec character on Darktide is the melee that I have always wanted to play, and has made my progression infinitely more difficult and interesting (just got Item at level 60!!!) - And lastly, but probably most importantly, plot out your path according to the old quests from launch you find at the taverns at each of the towns. Starting my Sword/Two-hand spec going after the keys for the SoLL while getting the GMC and doing the HoH, I ended up stumbling upon the Carved Caves and the portal to the Halls of Lost Light without even realizing or remembering that THAT was the dungeon with the portal to the Direlands at the bottom. Going down and nearly soloing the Guardian of Lost Light on a level 26 gimp (got him down to 1/3 health!) was honestly one of the greatest experiences I've ever had in this game. IT'S STILL POSSIBLE!! JUST BELIEVE!!!!!! (ATREYYUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!) Anyone with me? I guess I just don't understand why people are so aghast at the thought of rerolling a toon on AC EVER. What would Diablo I or any other game be if you never played the first few levels over again? -----signature----- Vassal of Ling Mei, follower of Enak Recovering AC-aholic Gimps rock. Buff bots suck. DT, Darkfall: Araanidim, Sokurah EVE: Case Reiderer
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Daernwyn Posts: 1,104 Registered: Sep 2, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 1,063 User ID: 365,672	Subject: Hello MT
	Err, guess it was HG. MT you're dead to me. -----signature----- Vassal of Ling Mei, follower of Enak Recovering AC-aholic Gimps rock. Buff bots suck. DT, Darkfall: Araanidim, Sokurah EVE: Case Reiderer
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murron2 Title: Bloom where you are planted! Posts: 18,309 Registered: Jan 6, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 18,004 User ID: 595,429	Subject: Hello MT
	Awww...well have fun on Harvestgain I just rarely get a chance to play because of RL obligations...but I wish you all the best! Truly... ~Murron~ -----signature----- PEACE... it means to be in the midst of noise, trouble and strife and still be calm in your heart.
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Daernwyn Posts: 1,104 Registered: Sep 2, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 1,063 User ID: 365,672	Subject: Hello MT
	ty murron, I was only mostly kidding about the server being dead to me. I might still try doing this on MT instead of HG if I can get anyone else in. don't you guys enjoy seeing newb characters running around in this day and age? -----signature----- Vassal of Ling Mei, follower of Enak Recovering AC-aholic Gimps rock. Buff bots suck. DT, Darkfall: Araanidim, Sokurah EVE: Case Reiderer
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murron2 Title: Bloom where you are planted! Posts: 18,309 Registered: Jan 6, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 18,004 User ID: 595,429	Subject: Hello MT
	I have seen a fair amount of them on Morningthaw actually over the last year It's nice when people do 'their own thing' especially if you can get someone to go along for the ride. My husband and I did that on Thisteldown several years ago but we both like helping others and leading quests...so we did not last long I am afraid Truly... ~Murron~ -----signature----- PEACE... it means to be in the midst of noise, trouble and strife and still be calm in your heart.
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Daernwyn Posts: 1,104 Registered: Sep 2, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 1,063 User ID: 365,672	Subject: Hello MT
	Been playing on DT leveling a melee gimp lately instead of my native FF, and I'm thinking about starting a new toon on one of the less populated servers. And since MT still has my FIRST character I ever made back in Dec '99, I figure it's about time to make my return to the server. Basically, I've been leveling on Darktide without using any of the portal hubs (as a necessity, since that's just asking to get ganked) and it turns out you can have an AC experience that is actually quite similar to the way the game used to be played if you impose a few restrictions on yourself. Beyond no town network or no quest hub: - No using buffbots, all buffs are self-cast and by those in your party. - No using decal (this makes playing a sub-100 toon on Darktide very scary) - GIMP YOURSELF! My Sword/Two-handed spec character on Darktide is the melee that I have always wanted to play, and has made my progression infinitely more difficult and interesting (just got Item at level 60!!!) - And lastly, but probably most importantly, plot out your path according to the old quests from launch you find at the taverns at each of the towns. Starting my Sword/Two-hand spec going after the keys for the SoLL while getting the GMC and doing the HoH, I ended up stumbling upon the Carved Caves and the portal to the Halls of Lost Light without even realizing or remembering that THAT was the dungeon with the portal to the Direlands at the bottom. Going down and nearly soloing the Guardian of Lost Light on a level 26 gimp (got him down to 1/3 health!) was honestly one of the greatest experiences I've ever had in this game. IT'S STILL POSSIBLE!! JUST BELIEVE!!!!!! (ATREYYUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!) Anyone with me? I guess I just don't understand why people are so aghast at the thought of rerolling a toon on AC EVER. What would Diablo I or any other game be if you never played the first few levels over again? -----signature----- Vassal of Ling Mei, follower of Enak Recovering AC-aholic Gimps rock. Buff bots suck. DT, Darkfall: Araanidim, Sokurah EVE: Case Reiderer
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Daernwyn Posts: 1,104 Registered: Sep 2, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 1,063 User ID: 365,672	Subject: Hello MT
	Err, guess it was HG. MT you're dead to me. -----signature----- Vassal of Ling Mei, follower of Enak Recovering AC-aholic Gimps rock. Buff bots suck. DT, Darkfall: Araanidim, Sokurah EVE: Case Reiderer
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murron2 Title: Bloom where you are planted! Posts: 18,309 Registered: Jan 6, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 18,004 User ID: 595,429	Subject: Hello MT
	Awww...well have fun on Harvestgain I just rarely get a chance to play because of RL obligations...but I wish you all the best! Truly... ~Murron~ -----signature----- PEACE... it means to be in the midst of noise, trouble and strife and still be calm in your heart.
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Daernwyn Posts: 1,104 Registered: Sep 2, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 1,063 User ID: 365,672	Subject: Hello MT
	ty murron, I was only mostly kidding about the server being dead to me. I might still try doing this on MT instead of HG if I can get anyone else in. don't you guys enjoy seeing newb characters running around in this day and age? -----signature----- Vassal of Ling Mei, follower of Enak Recovering AC-aholic Gimps rock. Buff bots suck. DT, Darkfall: Araanidim, Sokurah EVE: Case Reiderer
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murron2 Title: Bloom where you are planted! Posts: 18,309 Registered: Jan 6, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 18,004 User ID: 595,429	Subject: Hello MT
	I have seen a fair amount of them on Morningthaw actually over the last year It's nice when people do 'their own thing' especially if you can get someone to go along for the ride. My husband and I did that on Thisteldown several years ago but we both like helping others and leading quests...so we did not last long I am afraid Truly... ~Murron~ -----signature----- PEACE... it means to be in the midst of noise, trouble and strife and still be calm in your heart.
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