So, whats the news with Plat?

[Apathy]

How is this experiement going, is the strict roleplay environment still enforced?

What kind of player base does plat have now, how many at peak, average, etc.?

Do you feel like it has a good balance to the characters playing, or are certain races and professions way too common with others being rare?

Now that is has been going for the better part of 3(?) years, is it worth the extra ten dollars still or do you think it won't be around much longer?

[Ebondale]

I made the switch to Plat about a month ago and I'm loving it. Strict RP is still enforced. I don't think there is an over-abundance of any particular class or race. Maybe there seems to be a few more Faendryl on average but thats it. I think its money well spent. Couldn't possibly say enough good things about plat.

[Apathy]

How many people play at once on an average primetime night? Is it still in the low 40's or have they gotten the numbers up yet?

[Ebondale]

Most I've personally seen on is 38 people, though I'm in Alaska's timezone and I work strange shifts (military) so I'm on at odd hours. :)

[War Angel]

I think the average number of players online is usually somewhere around 28. I went plat 6 weeks ago, and the only thing I have checked back into prime for were stats concerning my character's there. I doubt I will ever go back to Prime.
RP is appreciated, the people in Plat take a lot more time developing their character's personal traits, so after a couple interactions, you have a feel for the character, and it's interesting. There are folks who I haven't met yet after the 6 weeks, and I'm fine with that, not everyone likes to RP, and most people don't cram it down your throat.
Worth the $10 extra? You betcha. :)

[Nilandia]

A few months ago, I would have been right there with you. I used to adore Plat and was a pretty staunch advocate for it. With the recent Shadowdeath storyline, however, I was made to feel so uncomfortable that I've since quit playing aside from logging events for my merchant records.

What happened is that I have started playing characters in Prime, two Elves and a Human, that have become thoroughly addicting and engrossing. Compared to Nilandia in Plat, where I'd spend all my time in TSC staring at the bench because she refuses to hunt and prefers the tree, I found it vastly preferable to be in Prime.

Still, while I was in Plat, I was given a part in the Shadowdeath storyline by a GM, that of the person that could contact the person that had been possessed by the storyline's main villain. Because of it, I logged in whenever I heard something was going on regarding the storyline to see if I could play my part. To my mind, I was there to fill my part and that was it. The rest of the storyline was not my concern.

The last night of the storyline, I fulfilled my role in finding the person who had been possessed and cleansing them of any other influences by the villain, while other people got to play their part of defeating that villain or whatever else. I had a fantastic time.

However, apparently other people had a problem with me. Two accused me of trying to steal the storyline or only logging in for the storyline. I freely admit that I was only logging in for the storyline, but not to steal it or draw attention to myself. (It is ironic that the most vocal person who accused me of stealing the storyline had two different characters centrally involved in it, each on different sides.)

It's gotten to the point where I really don't want to log into Plat. I actually tend to do everything I can to avoid conflicts, in game and out, and confronting or being around the people that went out of their way to make my life miserable was completely unappealing. I stopped logging into Plat to give myself a break and find out how much I was attached to it. Since then, I haven't really had the desire to go back.

To give you an idea of how vicious things got, here's a log of an IM with the main instigator. During the OOC chat for the last run of the Wavedancer, I'd made a comment on the situation. Within a few moments I got this, even though the guy wasn't even in the chat.



Person: Yknow, it'd help the whole "You're not a SL hound" thing if you'd show up in game on times other than those
Me: Right now, your attacks have proven quite effective in making me not want to log in at all. Congratulations.
Person: I'm the reason you even knew the finale was going down
Person: Its your own fault that you've become a joke both In game and out of game, for a RP-whore. I only even brought this up because there's people making fun of you. So if you're going to be like that, Stay gone.
Me: Nice to know people in Plat are still so welcoming. Now, if you don't mind, I have RP to do. With people that accept me and don't shun me because I have other interests.
Person: Because your only interest is chugging GM attention down? I defended you on an OOC level in the chat even after your BITCH move you pulled with <completely unrelated non-GS game>. I should've written you off for that, then proving everyone right in Plat and making me look foolish? Fuck you. You're a fucking Primate. Noone in Plat wants you around so stay gone.

(He logs off his screen name, so I find his other that he openly publishes to give my response and be done with.)

Me: I may be a Primate, fine. That holds no negative connotations for me. The absolute BEST RP I've experienced has come im Prime. At least in Prime I have people whose RP I respect and I can work with. People who accept me and understand who I am. Yeah, I enjoy Prime, what's your point? All that had kept me logging into Plat was that storyline, because I had a part to play. Now that it's over, I can go back to the characters I truly do enjoy. And guess what? No one wants a moron with a stick up their butt and something to prove. I pulled NOTHING on <unrelated non-GS game>, thank you, and I have no desire to RP with someone so bitter and hostile. Enjoy this pristine Plat that you're making for yourself. You'll be the only one left. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to enjoy myself, because that's why I play in the first place, and to distract myself from my grandmother's death from yesterday. You're the last thing I need, and I'm glad to be rid of you.

(I block both of his screen names because I'm finished. He comes at me from another name I don't know and have never heard of.)

Person's alternate AIM screen name: . You had no part to play in Plat, you're just an attention whore. You're a fucking loser with one thing on her mind, attention garnishing. No wonder you hated plat, sitting around on your ass didn't provide a constant crowd like it did in Prime. And as far as (unrelated non-GS game), I brought you into that group, and you sold me out when I left it, you're a fucking bitch with no sense of loyalty. The whole Plat Chat and the Militia group IC has been having laughs at your expense at various points. I'm far from the only one left. We're ALL glad to be rid of you, because you're not even a RPer, you've got a narrow scope and have to play within it. Just like those losers on (unrelated non-GS event). You're a hack. You belong in Prime.


At this point, I blocked that screen name as well. We haven't spoken since.

Gretchen

[War Angel]

Gretchen -
I am really sorry that events went down the way they did between you and another player(s). I think sometimes people forget there are actual people behind the characters, and say ridiculous things without thinking.

There are lots of new faces around, (mine included!) that are just happy to see some actual RP.

Things IG should stay on an IG level, and RL should stay on a RL level, if things were perfect. Unfortunately, there are people who find that line a little blurry.

Congrats on being given a part in the storyline! (which I missed and know nothing about!) I think the people the GMs choose for those roles have proven to be dependable and consistent RPers. It's great to stand back and watch them in action.
These are just my opinions, but at least you know for the one person booing GM chosen role players, there's another one standing on the sidelines happily watching the goings on and not minding at all.
Hope you enjoy yourself wherever you land. Life's to short to sweat strangers. :)

[firegirl]

Alright, in regards to that person you had the IM chat with.. You know as well as EVERYONE in plat and anyone who reads his posts on the prime boards.. He can be a jerk. HE is not PLAT, he is a player there.. nothing more.

In regards to the situation, there are two sides to every story and yes you got attacked and I am sorry for that but you have some blame to take in this as well.

I am sorry you now have a distaste for plat and I am sorry you will not come back to play but first off, there are more people in plat other than that one player and nilandia in plat can grow to do much more than just sit at TSC on the bench, heck.. you could have moved yourself to the park where it is the stomping ground for most in PLAT. Plat is different from Prime. period. We have to evolve to which ever one we play.

[Drinin]

I've been a Plat guy since this past October and I'm having a ton of fun. The only reason I log into Prime is to burn through my bard and paladin's XXX. Given the chance, I'd bring my paladin over to Plat without hesitation. All of the rest of my time is spent in Plat.

[Numbers]

Publish that schmucks IM names all over the Internet.

He'll get spam IM's from all sorts of fun sites.

[Nilandia]

Alright, in regards to that person you had the IM chat with.. You know as well as EVERYONE in plat and anyone who reads his posts on the prime boards.. He can be a jerk. HE is not PLAT, he is a player there.. nothing more.

In regards to the situation, there are two sides to every story and yes you got attacked and I am sorry for that but you have some blame to take in this as well.

I am sorry you now have a distaste for plat and I am sorry you will not come back to play but first off, there are more people in plat other than that one player and nilandia in plat can grow to do much more than just sit at TSC on the bench, heck.. you could have moved yourself to the park where it is the stomping ground for most in PLAT. Plat is different from Prime. period. We have to evolve to which ever one we play.
You are correct, Fire. You know I love you and almost everyone over there and would never say that you had anything to do with me leaving. As I'd said, it was only two people who actually said anything to me.

Nor am I saying it was completely their fault. I will freely admit that the character I played was stuck in a rut. I did want her to get out and do things, since I spent 99% of my time bored out of my mind. The trouble is, the whole trouble over the SD storyline hit before I had a chance to change things.

Yeah, I could have come back and changed my gameplay to make it more enjoyable for me. Still, the motivation to play Plat was gone and I was (and still am) engrossed in the characters I now play.

I have characters I enjoy playing as they are. One of them is beginning a PRO to start RP in Ta'Vaalor in Prime (We have four members thus far and are looking at a good number more. Pretty nice for a PRO that is extremely selective in its membership.), another is happily married to a prominent cleric in Solhaven and the other is shooting up through the levels before she will take her place in the Ta'Vaalor community.

I'm having a fantastic time where I am and really, I have no desire to go back to Plat. Much as I love you guys (with the obvious exception), I doubt I'd ever go back.

Gretchen

[Nilandia]

Publish that schmucks IM names all over the Internet.

He'll get spam IM's from all sorts of fun sites.
You'll have to understand when I decline. I didn't even mention his name last time when I got that series of pleasant messages.

Gretchen

[StrayRogue]

I bet it's Jay - king (and queen) of Platinum.

I don't blame him though. Haven't you had such Quest responsibilities numerous times in Prime as well?

Who wouldn't be suprised the GM's lavish attention on those they know to be good RPers, or more simply, who are their OOG friends? I'm not pointing fingers Nilandia, I like you, you contribute a lot to GS, but even you cannot deny the favourtism of the GS "Gods". Although I also believe that a good proportion of it is these people's pure drive to take over the quest and limelight. Be it for attention, possibly GM goodies, a seat at the GM table (such as Armaxis/Setzier etc), whatever.

This brings me back to the Spitfire, where a number of people were charged with finding a particular NPC. Amongst the sub-30 lowbie nobodies was my own character who'd been hired to find and "capture" this guy. We'd spent hours of meeting our employer, doing covert operations for him, basically just like five people with him over the course of a few days. Then the chase began and the NPC runner had a title on. Within a matter of hours, thanks to his obvious GMness, people had logged on, highlighted his name, IM'd their friends and was swarming the guy.

The entire "Solhaven crew" just appeared randomly and effectively stole the NPC. Anyway, it amused me as well as pissed me off to learn that these so called Uber Rpers used incredibly OOC techniques to continue their super IC lives. Suffice to say I didn't bother trying to interact with another GM character again beyond whispering "I'd like it to be a mega death blade please" to the odd merchant.

[That Jay]

I bet it's Jay - king (and queen) of Platinum.

You'd lose that bet.

Normally, I'd post who it is but since Nilandia has refused to identify him I'll go along with her wishes and not out him at this time.

~God Emperor Jay

[firegirl]

You are correct, Fire. You know I love you and almost everyone over there and would never say that you had anything to do with me leaving. As I'd said, it was only two people who actually said anything to me.

Nor am I saying it was completely their fault. I will freely admit that the character I played was stuck in a rut. I did want her to get out and do things, since I spent 99% of my time bored out of my mind. The trouble is, the whole trouble over the SD storyline hit before I had a chance to change things.

Yeah, I could have come back and changed my gameplay to make it more enjoyable for me. Still, the motivation to play Plat was gone and I was (and still am) engrossed in the characters I now play.

I have characters I enjoy playing as they are. One of them is beginning a PRO to start RP in Ta'Vaalor in Prime (We have four members thus far and are looking at a good number more. Pretty nice for a PRO that is extremely selective in its membership.), another is happily married to a prominent cleric in Solhaven and the other is shooting up through the levels before she will take her place in the Ta'Vaalor community.

I'm having a fantastic time where I am and really, I have no desire to go back to Plat. Much as I love you guys (with the obvious exception), I doubt I'd ever go back.

Gretchen

thank you for posting that then Gretchen. I am glad so much is happening in Prime for you and wish you all best in fun and friends there.

[firegirl]

I bet it's Jay - king (and queen) of Platinum.


hey! i am Queen of Plat!

[That Jay]

hey! i am Queen of Plat!

All hail the Queen!

~ex-husband Jay

[Nilandia]

You'd lose that bet.

Normally, I'd post who it is but since Nilandia has refused to identify him I'll go along with her wishes and not out him at this time.

~God Emperor Jay
Correct. It is not Jay. Jay and I get along very well, actually, despite the disagreements we have at times.

Gretchen

[Skirmisher]

OMG I'd post who it is too but I won't for some other arcane reason I will also keep to myself at this time.

[Nilandia]

I bet it's Jay - king (and queen) of Platinum.

I don't blame him though. Haven't you had such Quest responsibilities numerous times in Prime as well?

Who wouldn't be suprised the GM's lavish attention on those they know to be good RPers, or more simply, who are their OOG friends? I'm not pointing fingers Nilandia, I like you, you contribute a lot to GS, but even you cannot deny the favourtism of the GS "Gods". Although I also believe that a good proportion of it is these people's pure drive to take over the quest and limelight. Be it for attention, possibly GM goodies, a seat at the GM table (such as Armaxis/Setzier etc), whatever.

You'd actually be quite wrong, Stay, in my case. My place in the Plat storyline was, by far, the biggest part I've ever played in any quest, Prime or Plat. Now, keep in mind in this, I will admit I know a number of GMs, but you'll see that it really hasn't helped me. I derive a large part of my enjoyment in GS from quests, but extremely rarely have I been an influence.

I tried for a year and a half to get involved in the GSS. I think the Garden of Oleani still has my butt print from all the hours each day I spent there. From that, went into Vornavis for a visit with one of Eryael's victims that lasted just a few minutes, was told by Kendryth to fetch someone who was actually trying to get AWAY from the quest and passed information to Ulstram. It turned out that I told Ulstram where the fourth piece was, but that was only because I passed on intormation from Maluverre that a number of people had heard.

Aside from that, I got one of Ulstram's amulets (though many had), served in the triage among many and went into the castle in the sky along with a number of other people. I was even specifically removed from an NPC's group that was going around to deal with the statues in Solhaven, the only person removed.

The GSS was the Prime quest I was most involved in. Beyond that, I was the empath trying to keep people alive when they went into Mestanir. I ended up having to beg people for a crystal shard because I was too engrossed into making sure people were safe that they were all gone by the time I tried to get one.

I was among many who went on the last part of the Sankir quest, though I didn't hold a major part in it. In the end, I only received the Krolvinbane title because Nilandia is not a Fortuneer by any stretch of the imagination and never participated in that angle.

I helped during the Troll's Blood release storyline, but I was hardly in the center, just someone who came along for the ride and got only a bracelet to show for it.

I held a central part in a storyline held during an EG some years ago, but I'd only had contact with the main NPC three times and the story still has not been resolved. (Need to pester the GM about that one.)

I explored the caves during the Red Rot storyline, but had nothing to show for it and never played any part.

I've had nothing to do with the Reivers or Ladrial.

Actually, I don't really get involved in a storyline unless the character has a reason to be there. Even then, I try to make sure I have an IC reason for my character even to know about it.

Compare that to the Plat storyline, however.

Nilandia was the connection between the spirit of a possessed girl and everyone else. She was the only person who heard her. When she first started hearing the girl, she was in TSC and just doing her thing when she started hearing a cacophony of voices that resolved into one.

She was the person who heard another voice, that of a spirit of a fanatical Voln member from centuries ago that had fought the main villain back then. She was the only person to hear it aside from the main person who did that brought her to where he heard her, and was the character who so violently accused her of stealing the storyline.

The third voice she heard was that of (what she thinks is) Lumnis. A grey light surrounded her when she heard that voice, it sounded both young and old at the same time and each time she heard it, the voice was proven to be true. The first time Nilandia heard the voice, she was praying to Lumnis for guidance as to whether she should trust the girl (it was the first night she heard the girl). She then heard a voice that called her "child." The last time she heard the voice, she was trying to find out how to cleanse the influences of the villain from the girl. An owl appeared, was seen looking over the girl, and Nilandia heard the voice. Each time, she was the only one to hear it. Except for the first time, which she saw as quite private and for other reasons, she shared what she learned each time.

I actually still have a clip of when she heard the voice for the first time.



s>

A cool grey light bathes you from above and a melodious voice that manages to sound both young and old at the same time says, "Child, not everything is always evil. And wisdom does not always come from others. Trust in yourself and your heart, and the way will become clear."

s>
You close your eyes for a moment.
s>
You clench your gold scroll symbol and take a deep breath, calming yourself. After a moment you are filled with a sense of peace and you release your grip.
s>

A gentle breeze ruffles your hair and you somehow feel comforted.

s>


Nilandia was also the only other person present when she and the other character of the person who accused me of being a quest whore were trapped in a cave. Nilandia was pretty much ignored by the NPC, who had challenged the other guy to a duel. She, however, healed the character and called for help, which came when someone fogged in and cast 117 on the guy, allowing him to defeat the NPC.

Why I got chosen to have a role, I don't know. I really wasn't even the most centrally involved. You'll notice, though, that the roles I filled were given to me by a GM, except for the last where I was just in the right place at the right time. Quest whore indeed!

Gretchen

[Ebondale]

hey! i am Queen of Plat!

omg teh lyez! I r teh qween of platz!1

:drink:

[That Jay]

I changed my mind.

Mostly cause he's being a dick lately over some item he thinks he deserved to find during the storyline. :)

Its Myke!

AKA Khajor, Leech, Tinkur, Mustang, Rockforge, Hero, et al.

[Nilandia]

Hrmph. Fine. But if I get more IMs from him, I'm blaming you, Jay! :D

(I saw that thread, too. Was getting pretty nasty.)

Gretchen

[Apathy]

Nilandia,

I appreciate your story. Actually, this is what I'm looking for with regards to plat.

You said that you wholly enjoyed playing platinum, so much to the point where you simply RP'd each day as opposed to hunting (am I right to guess you play an empath or a cleric? that would make a little more sense to me)? Now this one occasion has driven you away from the game...

Why?

Is plat literally such a tight knit community that one simple argument with someone is enough to drive another person out? I understand you said you in no way welcome confrontation. I myself would be quite the opposite. In fact I'm in awe at how mature you were in handling the situation. Would my type of attitude (i.e. if you don't like me fuck your life) be too much to bring into plat regardless of how well I rp? It sounds like I would end up seriously bruising some ego's - while that would be fun in itself, it's not $50/month of fun worth it to me.

And secondly, sorry for getting involved in something that's not my business, but why not tell this guy to fuck off, die slow, and continue doing what you enjoy?

[Dwarven Empath]

My two cents.


I've been in prime for a month now and its so damn fun. It's really hard to say in words how fun it actually is, but I'll try.

When I play Prime, usually with Medi or Celember...I hunt, hang out, hunt again, hang out some more...repeat. Hunting's fun.... nice loot, but hanging out is usually watching the screen scroll...Most of the time its either a rogue picking his/her boxes, or two sorcs seeing (testing) who has the highest CS.

Then someone's wizard, most of the time invisible, will cast a bunch of spells on a character, then, well...you know the rest. BORING

That's why I made the jump to Plat. Every night I have played in the past 30 days have been fun. Alot of fun. Just like when I started playing GS way back when.

I'll still play in Primetime...because the demand for silvers on Ebay is very profitable. But when I want to have fun I'll log into Plat. Oh and I got my first alter last week. Check it out...

He has a three-headed snake tattoo coiling up along both his arms and poised as if to strike.

Medi in Prime
Alaris in Plat.

[Aaysia]

Nilandia,

I appreciate your story. Actually, this is what I'm looking for with regards to plat.

You said that you wholly enjoyed playing platinum, so much to the point where you simply RP'd each day as opposed to hunting (am I right to guess you play an empath or a cleric? that would make a little more sense to me)? Now this one occasion has driven you away from the game...

Why?

Is plat literally such a tight knit community that one simple argument with someone is enough to drive another person out? I understand you said you in no way welcome confrontation. I myself would be quite the opposite. In fact I'm in awe at how mature you were in handling the situation. Would my type of attitude (i.e. if you don't like me fuck your life) be too much to bring into plat regardless of how well I rp? It sounds like I would end up seriously bruising some ego's - while that would be fun in itself, it's not $50/month of fun worth it to me.

And secondly, sorry for getting involved in something that's not my business, but why not tell this guy to fuck off, die slow, and continue doing what you enjoy?

If the average is 28 - 38 people I can easily see this happening. In prime if some moron affects a character of mine, it would be easier for him to get lost with the hundreds of other people that are there (I've been fortunate I think in never meeting Michaelous or Shirv IG with any of my girls). More often than not the people that irk me move on due to the many different characters I play, all stationed in different places in Elanthia.

I know there are two sides to every story... But this guy that Nilandia is talking about sounds like a grade A asshole. With the difference in number between plat and prime... I would expect that the assholes to be much more noticeable than they would be in prime.

[Some Rogue]

I changed my mind.

Mostly cause he's being a dick lately over some item he thinks he deserved to find during the storyline. :)

Its Myke!

AKA Khajor, Leech, Tinkur, Mustang, Rockforge, Hero, et al.

Nope, doesn't surprise me one bit.

[Kierke]

He contributed to driving Kierke and Reylyn off too. There were other factors, but his OOC comments about me in the chat and the ensuing sh*t-storm on the boards pretty much sealed the deal for us going back to Prime.

It's a shame. I liked Plat otherwise. Community is very important to me though, and the Plat environment was soured for me.

Kierke/Sadryne

[That Jay]

Best advice is to avoid the message boards, don't go in the chatroom and don't give out your IM.

If you do that than your experience in Platinum will most likely be an enjoyable IC experience.

[Apathy]

He contributed to driving Kierke and Reylyn off too. There were other factors, but his OOC comments about me in the chat and the ensuing sh*t-storm on the boards pretty much sealed the deal for us going back to Prime.

It's a shame. I liked Plat otherwise. Community is very important to me though, and the Plat environment was soured for me.

Kierke/Sadryne

Fight back?

[Stunseed]

I wouldn't pay 50 bucks to have to fight and bitch with some idiots.

[Kierke]

"Fighting back" wasn't worth it for me.

I could have done as Jay suggested and avoided the chat and the boards, but as I mentioned before, community is very important to me. One of the most talked-up aspects of Platinum is the small population and the corresponding close-knit group of players. It was something I wanted to be a part of.

The IC experience is important yes, but so is the OOC environment -- and that environment was ruined for me because one player, and a few loud voices that supported him, made me feel unwelcome both on a personal level and as a generic new player.

So now I play Prime wholly, instead of splitting my time as I had intended to do. I have an amazing group of friends in Prime, who have gone above and beyond to make me feel welcome and included. I have a reasonably high-level character, who with the GS4 reallocations is actually viable again. I have a lot of pretty "stuff". I don't sweat leaving Plat. I just find it unfortunate, and unsettling, that my experience wasn't a singular one, and that the same problem ruined the experience for someone else as well.

Kierke/Sadryne

[Rowi]

well, despite all the bitching I see here on the boards, I enjoy every bit of plat, inside and out.............but I now hang my hat in plat, my heart is still there as well, i go to prime to visit whats left. I enjoy Plat everyday, i get that old, hey I wonder whats happing today feeling back.................which I lost in prime years ago.


ROWI prime

SALEN plat

[Back]

I just found out Plat has a trial.

https://www.play.net/gs4/platinum/trial.asp

I've been enjoying Basic. Mainly I can't imagine paying so much for a text game to go Prime or Plat, though Prime interests me for the merchants, and Plat, well, its just waaaay to expensive for me to justify right now, though it is tempting from what I hear.

In any intense RP game, you are going to get into intense OOC stuff with other people. Just keep the two separate and you are golden.

[Ebondale]

SALEN plat

Dirty Faendryl. ;)

[Aithzar]

Man, sad to see so many are judging platnium's player base to one player. Very sad.

Aith

[Jolena]

When the player base is like..30, 1 player can make a big difference.

[Skeeter]

especially when 1 "player" is 5 of the 30

[Aithzar]

Just let him roleplay with himself, thats what most of us do.

Aith

[Stunseed]

< Just let him roleplay with himself, thats what most of us do. >

Aren't you paying the extra bucks a month for the "tight-knit community" of yours? Does not sound very tight knit at all, personally.

[Aithzar]

So your saying I have to like everyone? Hmm, considering I have problems with maybe one or two people in the whole population. That doesn't outweigh the 40 or so that have come and gone that I have really enjoyed and became good friends with. Why do I get the feeling I'm having to defend myself for attacking prime, when I haven't said anything of the sort. Only have defended my position on platnium.

Aith/Russell

In addition: Reasons "I" play Platnium.

1. Smaller Population
2. Better chance at obtaining items of power
3. Portal System
4. Players I have become great friends with who are still active.
5. Roleplay Aspect
6. Open hunting areas
7. Being able to be on a first name basis with other characters I walk past.

So not really care too much about tight-knit community, I have my friends, and they are my friends if I play GS or not.

[Stunseed]

Those are GREAT reasons to play Plat, Russell. I am truly glad you found a happy medium, and hope you find enjoyment there for many years to come.

< Why do I get the feeling I'm having to defend myself for attacking prime, when I haven't said anything of the sort. Only have defended my position on platnium. >

I think the main reason is because you would belittle someone else's feelings for "one little person". You have the right to love plat, I don't begrudge you that. I am in belief though that folks should be able to speak their discontent, along with their love.

[Aithzar]

Not downing Gretchen at all, We have talked about the incident at length. I just don't want people getting a bad image of platnium because of 'one' person who seems to have an image issue as a player. There is always the one who doesn't fit with the group, just like at any job, team, game. Sucks.

::muttercoughmykemuttercough::
Aith/Russell

[Rowi]

Not downing Gretchen at all, We have talked about the incident at length. I just don't want people getting a bad image of platnium because of 'one' person who seems to have an image issue as a player. There is always the one who doesn't fit with the group, just like at any job, team, game. Sucks.

::muttercoughmykemuttercough::
Aith/Russell


YOUR GOING DOWN AITH!!! Go indians!!



LOVE salen!

[Aithzar]

YOUR GOING DOWN AITH!!! Go indians!!



LOVE salen!

Heh, You wish sucka.

Aith/Russell

[Kyra]

That explains alot. I personally miss Kierke & Reylyn. As much as it pains me I have to agree with Jay & tell all new people to avoid the plat chat at all costs.

That chat causes alot of hard feelings because of several there who don't care what they say or who they hurt & go out of their way to do so if they see an opening. Been there done that.

Pushing the idiots aside, plat is a pretty awesome place, I've been there permanently for almost a year now & I don't see myself going back to prime ever.

K.

He contributed to driving Kierke and Reylyn off too. There were other factors, but his OOC comments about me in the chat and the ensuing sh*t-storm on the boards pretty much sealed the deal for us going back to Prime.

It's a shame. I liked Plat otherwise. Community is very important to me though, and the Plat environment was soured for me.

Kierke/Sadryne

[Aphyd]

Kierke was good stuff. And really, the idiots don't stand out too much if you don't take it to an OOC level.

[Kyra]

Perhaps, but for some it is hard to get past the whole experience of someone being a jackass for no real reason.

For me watching a bunch of people in plat chat bash on the roleplay of others(who were/are at least TRYING & are consistent with their rp) for the pure joy of bashing others I guess, soured alot of my enjoyment for a time.

I can see where Kierke's player was coming from there as I had my own dilemma after witnessing that, we just decided different avenues as our own solution.

K.

[Aphyd]

Yeah, but on the bright side...

Chat plat is pretty much dead.

[Aithzar]

Perhaps, but for some it is hard to get past the whole experience of someone being a jackass for no real reason.

For me watching a bunch of people in plat chat bash on the roleplay of others(who were/are at least TRYING & are consistent with their rp) for the pure joy of bashing others I guess, soured alot of my enjoyment for a time.

I can see where Kierke's player was coming from there as I had my own dilemma after witnessing that, we just decided different avenues as our own solution.

K.

Glad you could take OOC blabber for what it is, I enjoy my engagements with Teekee(pretty sure this is you).

Aith/Russell

[That Jay]

Yeah, its her and Azarae. AKA Crazy Bird Lady.

[Kyra]

Funny I knew you'd do that Jay. Thanks for answering a question several of us had :)

K.

[Sean of the Thread]

I've been a Plat guy since this past October and I'm having a ton of fun. The only reason I log into Prime is to burn through my bard and paladin's XXX. Given the chance, I'd bring my paladin over to Plat without hesitation. All of the rest of my time is spent in Plat.

all this time I thought you were the chick in you're avatar.. I'll stop being nice now you male fucker.

[That Jay]

Funny I knew you'd do that Jay. Thanks for answering a question several of us had :)

K.

I live to serve.

~Jay

[Drinin]

all this time I thought you were the chick in you're avatar.. I'll stop being nice now you male fucker.

Haha. Nah, that's Katie B of Jakalope fame (although not many have ever heard of the band). I'm actually a 23 year old white male. I do like long walks on the beach though . . .

. . . not really.

[100% Wool]

anyone have any white ora katars in plat? or know who has any

[Janarth]

Wait...plat is only ten dollars more? I thought it was like 100 a month?!

[That Jay]

Yep. Its only ten bucks more than a premium subscription. $49.95 a month and includes Premium access in Prime as well.