How's the game as of late? RP still solid?

[Gizmo]

Left shortly after my good run at EG and have been rather busy during the Pandemic times. Things have finally slowed back down and I find myself bored from time to time (Especially when it's my overnight rotation month and I have to stay up till 7am on my 3 day weekends)

Anything good come of things since October?

Anything I should be aware of that may pique my interest enough to come back and play some? Pay Events still a huge part of the game?

[FlayedAngel]

There have been a ton of QOL improvements and other changes, such as a major Archery overhaul, the addition of the RESOURCE (you can see Favor now!) and LUMNIS INFO verbs, and others; I would hit the "Announcements (http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/GemStone%20IV%20Announcements/Important%20Announcements/view)" folder and cruise through there to catch up.

[Taernath]

There's been a ton of good, non p2w dev recently.

RP is probably about the same as it was since you left.

Still lots of pay events. I don't think they've added or removed any events or currencies.

[Skeletor]

I would like to bring up the new “Ascension” system as well. As you well know, everything in the game can be had through coin or cash but Ascencion seems like it may be one avenue of mechanical character development that can only be had with time sunk into the game.

I could be wrong and they may make the system this way in order to gate off any third-party player reselling so they can exclusively sell “items” for Ascencion through their Simustore. But only time will tell.

[FlayedAngel]

I would like to bring up the new “Ascension” system as well. As you well know, everything in the game can be had through coin or cash but Ascencion seems like it may be one avenue of mechanical character development that can only be had with time sunk into the game.

I could be wrong and they may make the system this way in order to gate off any third-party player reselling so they can exclusively sell “items” for Ascencion through their Simustore. But only time will tell.
Good point, looking forward to seeing that roll out eventually.

[Gizmo]

Also read about hand crossbows? Sound like basically demon hunter in Diablo by the sounds of it.

How do they fare?

[gilchristr]

"Also read about hand crossbows? Sound like basically demon hunter in Diablo by the sounds of it. How do they fare? "

They are really solid for RP

[drauz]

Also read about hand crossbows? Sound like basically demon hunter in Diablo by the sounds of it.

How do they fare?

They aren't great but they aren't terrible. You can use a shield with one.

[Methais]

Left shortly after my good run at EG and have been rather busy during the Pandemic times. Things have finally slowed back down and I find myself bored from time to time (Especially when it's my overnight rotation month and I have to stay up till 7am on my 3 day weekends)

Anything good come of things since October?

Anything I should be aware of that may pique my interest enough to come back and play some? Pay Events still a huge part of the game?

Some GMs decided that we're all racist for not wanting to whitewash the game's "racist" history, if that counts as RP.

Post-cap system in development too.

[Skeletor]

My biggest fear is that the post-cap system is going to be profoundly unbalanced.

Think about what they’re doing basically adding levels 100~300+ with abilities that could bleed into other professions and hackish things in general. I fear that one or two pet professions like say I don’t know Bards or Clerics will get some sick broken ability that will lessen the enjoyment of other professions. Time will tell.0

[Methais]

RP still solid?

Yes:



You climb an oak tree.
[Wehnimer's, Treehouse - 8665]
This sturdy wooden platform, built of planks and wedged into a fork of the oak's trunk, provides a place to sit and rest in the shade of an overhanging branch. A glance through the foliage affords a bird's-eye view of the town square below. You also see a tattered squirrel's nest tucked between two sturdy branches.
Also here: Maliku
Obvious paths: down
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You kick Maliku!
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Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
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Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
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Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
You are entranced by the song, and you find yourself relaxing as you sit down to listen to the soothing melody.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
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Maliku says, "Relax."


You draw a glowing pattern in the air before Maliku.
Maliku's eyes roll up into his head as he slumps to the ground.

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[sexual-favors: - 435 = 208,296,454]

You stand back up.

You say, "No u."

You cackle!

You tiptoe down.

[Town Square Central - 228]

[leifastagsweed]

Yes

The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....

[leifastagsweed]

Some GMs decided that we're all racist for not wanting to whitewash the game's "racist" history, if that counts as RP.



The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....

[Methais]

The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....


The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....

https://i.imgur.com/lw5gaPl.jpg

Tell us more about how mentally stable you are. Except this time take the horse dick out of your mouth first.

[RichardCranium]

Yes:



You climb an oak tree.
[Wehnimer's, Treehouse - 8665]
This sturdy wooden platform, built of planks and wedged into a fork of the oak's trunk, provides a place to sit and rest in the shade of an overhanging branch. A glance through the foliage affords a bird's-eye view of the town square below. You also see a tattered squirrel's nest tucked between two sturdy branches.
Also here: Maliku
Obvious paths: down
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You kick Maliku!
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Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
>
Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
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Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
You are entranced by the song, and you find yourself relaxing as you sit down to listen to the soothing melody.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
>
Maliku says, "Relax."


You draw a glowing pattern in the air before Maliku.
Maliku's eyes roll up into his head as he slumps to the ground.

>
[sexual-favors: - 435 = 208,296,454]

You stand back up.

You say, "No u."

You cackle!

You tiptoe down.

[Town Square Central - 228]

Rumor has it that this unique roleplay opportunity came about because he whipped you repeatedly in MK.

[Methais]

Rumor has it that this unique roleplay opportunity came about because he whipped you repeatedly in MK.

https://imgur.com/3vKJqc7.gif

[Fortybox]

Yes:



You climb an oak tree.
[Wehnimer's, Treehouse - 8665]
This sturdy wooden platform, built of planks and wedged into a fork of the oak's trunk, provides a place to sit and rest in the shade of an overhanging branch. A glance through the foliage affords a bird's-eye view of the town square below. You also see a tattered squirrel's nest tucked between two sturdy branches.
Also here: Maliku
Obvious paths: down
>
You kick Maliku!
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Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
>
Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
>
Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
You are entranced by the song, and you find yourself relaxing as you sit down to listen to the soothing melody.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
>
Maliku says, "Relax."


You draw a glowing pattern in the air before Maliku.
Maliku's eyes roll up into his head as he slumps to the ground.

>
[sexual-favors: - 435 = 208,296,454]

You stand back up.

You say, "No u."

You cackle!

You tiptoe down.

[Town Square Central - 228]

RP noms all around

[Fortybox]

The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....


The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....


The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....


The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....


The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....


The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....


The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....


The irony of you talking about anyone else having mental issues though....

Um...I don't think Methais is the one with the mental issue.

[LOL BRIELUS]

Honestly yes, if Im Looking to RP, it's easily found with some solid RPers.

[Methais]

Honestly yes, if Im Looking to RP, it's easily found with some solid RPers.

That's right.

[Icemule Trace, Ice Garden - 3365]
Alpine flowerbeds ring this tucked-away courtyard, their bright colors a feast for the eyes in comparison to the white of all the snow that lies beyond the gate. Tamped snow paths keep footsteps soft in this small haven as travellers make their way to and from the chambers north of here. Centered in a bed of white edelweiss and aromatic purple-flowered calamintha is an ice fountain, its watery spray frozen in a sparkling plume. You also see the clam-shaped Methais disk, the Chive disk, a frost-covered glass box, a wrought iron gate, an iron-banded birchwood barrel and a blanket of snow.
Also here: Chive
Obvious paths: north

You gasp in terrified panic, trembling and flailing your arms about!

You see Chive the Brother.
He appears to be a Forest Gnome of the Wendwillow Bloodline.
He is shorter than average. He appears to be very young. He has purple-flecked stormy green eyes and pale skin. He has a shaven head of steel grey hair. He has a braided white beard.
He is in good shape.
He is holding an acid-pitted orase runestaff in his right hand.
He is wearing a peaked rabbit fur hat, a brushed green suede coat with a slender belt, a topaz studded chambray vest, a green runestaff sling, a spiral-inset black leather pack, some scarred double leather, a pair of voleskin trousers, and a pair of raccoon fur boots.

You say, "Lemme tell you something brother!"

You flex your muscles.

You scream!

--- Lich: go2 active.
[go2: ETA: 0:00:03 (1 rooms to move through)]
[go2]>symbol of seeking
Your vision is pulled away from you...

[Nightmare Gorge - 3365]
The tumbled boulders corrupting the trail become almost impassable here in the gorge's elbow. Stone piled on cracked and icy layers of more stone threaten to clutch at feet and ankles. Occasional fingers of bone reach up from the snowy rubble, marking where creatures have succumbed to the treachery of the course.
Obvious paths: northeast, northwest

[Makkah]

This dude on fire.

(But yea, I did 10-0 that bitch in MK)

[Methais]

This dude on fire.

(But yea, I did 10-0 that bitch in MK). On Opposite Day.

This is correct. Reported to Ed Boon.

[Methais]

[Raging Thrak Inn, Barroom - 1195]
A long and polished wooden bar occupies the whole north wall of the tavern here in The Raging Thrak, which is named for the fiery proprietor. Hard wooden chairs, tables and benches are spaced liberally throughout the room. The tavern does good business, and seems to be at least half full, no matter what time of day. You also see a doorway and an old wooden table with an iron bucket on it.
Obvious exits: north, south, west, out
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[Raging Thrak Inn, Barroom - 1195]
A long and polished wooden bar occupies the whole north wall of the tavern here in The Raging Thrak, which is named for the fiery proprietor. Hard wooden chairs, tables and benches are spaced liberally throughout the room. The tavern does good business, and seems to be at least half full, no matter what time of day. You also see the clam-shaped Methais disk, a doorway and an old wooden table with an iron bucket on it.
Also here: Lord Hammerrhead who is sleeping
Obvious exits: north, south, west, out
>scream ham
Hammerrhead awakens startled.
Roundtime: 3 sec.
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The weight you are carrying is giving you a backache. Perhaps you should unload some things soon before you actually have to move fast.
>unsheathe
You remove an elegant lor runestaff from in your black leather coat.
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A long and polished wooden bar occupies the whole north wall of the tavern here in The Raging Thrak, which is named for the fiery proprietor. Hard wooden chairs, tables and benches are spaced liberally throughout the room. The tavern does good business, and seems to be at least half full, no matter what time of day. You also see the clam-shaped Methais disk, a doorway and an old wooden table with an iron bucket on it.
Also here: Lord Hammerrhead who is lying down
Obvious exits: north, south, west, out
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>remove my ring
wear my ring
You slide a narrow gold ring off your finger.
>You slide the ring on your finger.
Suddenly your surroundings shift...

[Icemule Trace, Ice Garden - 3365]
Alpine flowerbeds ring this tucked-away courtyard, their bright colors a feast for the eyes in comparison to the white of all the snow that lies beyond the gate. Tamped snow paths keep footsteps soft in this small haven as travellers make their way to and from the chambers north of here. Centered in a bed of white edelweiss and aromatic purple-flowered calamintha is an ice fountain, its watery spray frozen in a sparkling plume. You also see a frost-covered glass box, a wrought iron gate, an iron-banded birchwood barrel and a blanket of snow.
Obvious paths: north
You feel a little pulse in the ring.


>roleplay nominate methais LOOK AT THIS SHIT! LOOK AT IT NOW!

EDIT: I have a golden Kobold, so this is automatically stellar RP.

You remove a golden kobold statue from in your wand harness.

[Stanley Burrell]

[Raging Thrak Inn, Barroom - 1195]
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Obvious exits: north, south, west, out
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Hammerrhead's eyes roll up into his head as he slumps to the ground.

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A long and polished wooden bar occupies the whole north wall of the tavern here in The Raging Thrak, which is named for the fiery proprietor. Hard wooden chairs, tables and benches are spaced liberally throughout the room. The tavern does good business, and seems to be at least half full, no matter what time of day. You also see the clam-shaped Methais disk, a doorway and an old wooden table with an iron bucket on it.
Also here: Lord Hammerrhead who is sleeping
Obvious exits: north, south, west, out
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Hammerrhead awakens startled.
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Roundtime changed to 1 second.
You scream at Hammerrhead!
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>unsheathe
You remove an elegant lor runestaff from in your black leather coat.
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[Raging Thrak Inn, Barroom - 1195]
A long and polished wooden bar occupies the whole north wall of the tavern here in The Raging Thrak, which is named for the fiery proprietor. Hard wooden chairs, tables and benches are spaced liberally throughout the room. The tavern does good business, and seems to be at least half full, no matter what time of day. You also see the clam-shaped Methais disk, a doorway and an old wooden table with an iron bucket on it.
Also here: Lord Hammerrhead who is lying down
Obvious exits: north, south, west, out
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>remove my ring
wear my ring
You slide a narrow gold ring off your finger.
>You slide the ring on your finger.
Suddenly your surroundings shift...

[Icemule Trace, Ice Garden - 3365]
Alpine flowerbeds ring this tucked-away courtyard, their bright colors a feast for the eyes in comparison to the white of all the snow that lies beyond the gate. Tamped snow paths keep footsteps soft in this small haven as travellers make their way to and from the chambers north of here. Centered in a bed of white edelweiss and aromatic purple-flowered calamintha is an ice fountain, its watery spray frozen in a sparkling plume. You also see a frost-covered glass box, a wrought iron gate, an iron-banded birchwood barrel and a blanket of snow.
Obvious paths: north
You feel a little pulse in the ring.


>roleplay nominate methais LOOK AT THIS SHIT! LOOK AT IT NOW!

EDIT: I have a golden Kobold, so this is automatically stellar RP.

You remove a golden kobold statue from in your wand harness.

:'(

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Also, hot damn, that is a lot of favor.