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Thursday, June 28, 2007
FeedingTheTROLL has MOVED!
Feeding the Troll
I've released the beta version of my new webiste and you can find it at the link above. Please come join my new community and I look forwards to publishing quality webspace.
-funk
I've released the beta version of my new webiste and you can find it at the link above. Please come join my new community and I look forwards to publishing quality webspace.
-funk
Thursday, June 21, 2007
I'm tired of the neverending cycle of APPS!
Apps, noobs, grunts, soon-to-be-corpses, no matter what you call them, a one point everyone joins a guild in EverQuest. These people are introduced via a plethora of different options, but usually they have to go through some sort of "test period". But somehow it seems that my guild is always full of apps! Why? Because once you get done with the app period, you start the first day of the rest of your life with a guild... or the rest of your life that you'll be in a guild!
Let's go back to the view of the app. You are an app, you just joined your new guild. As you join there is a rush of excitement, and an onslaught of new people to meet and learn about. Just like a family, most guilds run with some sort of moralistic code of ethics. Of course, this code of ethics was designed by Joe Guildleader and will probably be full of really weird rules. But, since you have agree'd to join this guild (in hopes of fun, fortune, or friends (the f's)), you promise to follow this code of ethics.... right?
During the app period, you will always run into the guy that thinks it's his job to give all the new guys shit. "The App Bully" is a typical role for a senior member in a guild. The idea it to weed out the emotionally weak, and the temperamental from the guild while they are still in the app period. But to the App the Bully is really just some asshole that gets his kicks by treating the new people like shit. Let it be said, there is a good reason to allow the bullies, but if a bully is too rough, you'll find that people get the wrong impression of the new guild's atmosphere.
I always suggest that apps be ready to devote a large amount of playtime to EverQuest when they decide to Apply to a major guild. What is a major guild? Right now a major guild is defined as any guild that has defeated a Solteris event (except for Club Fu... they don't get to qualify). Major guilds usually have the strictest of guild guidelines. Also, major guilds expect a high volume of raid attendance, so apps need to demonstrate that they can attend/pay attention to raids that last long periods of time. Once an app demonstrates their ability to show up, most guilds will accept the app... regardless of gear/skill/class ... the key to getting into a major guild is totally attendance.
Another major important skill for an App to demonstrate is their ability to pay attention. Many players start off in guilds that are WAY ahead of the player's ability level. Don't worry, just pay attention, find someone who DOES know what is going on and politely ask for help/tips. There are always "App Mentors" in guilds. The mentor is the opposite of the Bully. Mentor's keep an eye on apps and make sure they are learning the guild's ways. Mentors also keep an eye our for the morale of the Apps. The mentor provides the motivational support for Apps while they suffer through their trial period. But the mentors must be careful, apps that receive to much support tend to be "baby/pussies/weaklings" and no major guild wants to worry about the weak apps. Just like fish, we toss the small fry back.
If an App can demonstrate their ability to show up and pay attention, then more than likely they will earn a full member status in the guild. But that is just the beginning of the guild life. The app phase can be painful and frustrating, but it comes with the "f's."
Now, if I could only figure out how to keep those full members in my guild so we don't have to keep getting Apps! I guess that is an article for another day!
-Funk
Let's go back to the view of the app. You are an app, you just joined your new guild. As you join there is a rush of excitement, and an onslaught of new people to meet and learn about. Just like a family, most guilds run with some sort of moralistic code of ethics. Of course, this code of ethics was designed by Joe Guildleader and will probably be full of really weird rules. But, since you have agree'd to join this guild (in hopes of fun, fortune, or friends (the f's)), you promise to follow this code of ethics.... right?
During the app period, you will always run into the guy that thinks it's his job to give all the new guys shit. "The App Bully" is a typical role for a senior member in a guild. The idea it to weed out the emotionally weak, and the temperamental from the guild while they are still in the app period. But to the App the Bully is really just some asshole that gets his kicks by treating the new people like shit. Let it be said, there is a good reason to allow the bullies, but if a bully is too rough, you'll find that people get the wrong impression of the new guild's atmosphere.
I always suggest that apps be ready to devote a large amount of playtime to EverQuest when they decide to Apply to a major guild. What is a major guild? Right now a major guild is defined as any guild that has defeated a Solteris event (except for Club Fu... they don't get to qualify). Major guilds usually have the strictest of guild guidelines. Also, major guilds expect a high volume of raid attendance, so apps need to demonstrate that they can attend/pay attention to raids that last long periods of time. Once an app demonstrates their ability to show up, most guilds will accept the app... regardless of gear/skill/class ... the key to getting into a major guild is totally attendance.
Another major important skill for an App to demonstrate is their ability to pay attention. Many players start off in guilds that are WAY ahead of the player's ability level. Don't worry, just pay attention, find someone who DOES know what is going on and politely ask for help/tips. There are always "App Mentors" in guilds. The mentor is the opposite of the Bully. Mentor's keep an eye on apps and make sure they are learning the guild's ways. Mentors also keep an eye our for the morale of the Apps. The mentor provides the motivational support for Apps while they suffer through their trial period. But the mentors must be careful, apps that receive to much support tend to be "baby/pussies/weaklings" and no major guild wants to worry about the weak apps. Just like fish, we toss the small fry back.
If an App can demonstrate their ability to show up and pay attention, then more than likely they will earn a full member status in the guild. But that is just the beginning of the guild life. The app phase can be painful and frustrating, but it comes with the "f's."
Now, if I could only figure out how to keep those full members in my guild so we don't have to keep getting Apps! I guess that is an article for another day!
-Funk
Monday, June 18, 2007
Wycca, the Itemfixer
Greetings,
Last weekend I sent an email over to my favorite dev and asked about the Solteris item pools. He responded, "been working on them, expect to see some changes soon" and I thought, well, "some" is probably not enough.
Solteris is a GREAT raiding zone. It's hard, it's full of new and innovative content. The story line and theme is very solid. The few things that it lacks are easy to look over, except for the item drops. The item drops were obviously rushed, anyone and their mother can spot the item creation logic patterns. But, I'm a forgiving gamer, as long as the items get altered to an acceptable state.
Wycca, monk of triality, has been tossing out a lot of great ideas for the next set of item revamps. Most people will never know the amount of effort Wycca puts into his player feedback, but I will speak up and publically thank him for his efforts.
"THANK YOU WYCCA"
As far as the specific item changes, I can't comment there, but I can say I personally hope to see more focus effects, maybe some PoR' era aura clickies, +skill damages, and perhaps even a few other nifty bells and whistles. I also hope to see the 2handed weapons altered a tad as well... mainly just because they have been neglected long enough. Sorry 1handers, you guys are fine!
Well, I gotta get back to work now, I'll try to post something else later this week... but, don't hold me to it!
-funk
Last weekend I sent an email over to my favorite dev and asked about the Solteris item pools. He responded, "been working on them, expect to see some changes soon" and I thought, well, "some" is probably not enough.
Solteris is a GREAT raiding zone. It's hard, it's full of new and innovative content. The story line and theme is very solid. The few things that it lacks are easy to look over, except for the item drops. The item drops were obviously rushed, anyone and their mother can spot the item creation logic patterns. But, I'm a forgiving gamer, as long as the items get altered to an acceptable state.
Wycca, monk of triality, has been tossing out a lot of great ideas for the next set of item revamps. Most people will never know the amount of effort Wycca puts into his player feedback, but I will speak up and publically thank him for his efforts.
"THANK YOU WYCCA"
As far as the specific item changes, I can't comment there, but I can say I personally hope to see more focus effects, maybe some PoR' era aura clickies, +skill damages, and perhaps even a few other nifty bells and whistles. I also hope to see the 2handed weapons altered a tad as well... mainly just because they have been neglected long enough. Sorry 1handers, you guys are fine!
Well, I gotta get back to work now, I'll try to post something else later this week... but, don't hold me to it!
-funk
Thursday, June 14, 2007
I found time!
Greetings!
By now I must have very few viewers. First of all let me thank anyone that is still reading this blog! I'll offer my explantion first! In the last few weeks I've started a new job, moved houses, had my account stolen (and returned) and basically only have a few hours of free time a night, which I've been using for things other than my blog!
Now, that I've said that, the good news is now that I'm settling in, I'll be closing down this blog!
That is right! I'll be closing down the blog and opening up a brand new website. I've been developing the new site privately as of late and I must say, it's coming along well! There will be the same old crappy swampfunk articles... but with forums, chat, and a few other nifty bells and whistles.
Oh, and I'll totally be posting a lot more. I have a powerleveling guide coming out to release, a qvic flagging guide, and a new player guide all coming out soon!
Now for the news!
Solteris News...
Triality has finished Solteris and recieve the title "of the Daybringers"
Township Rebellion (sour grapes) will be downing event 7 soon enough I'm sure
Momentum has progressed to event 6
Raging Fury is now on event 3...
There have been some pretty big announcements in EverQuest lately. The next expansion was announced... hurray for more Prismatic Dragon Chaos! The EverQuest hall of fame will be released tomorrow... and it better have me in it!!
Test Server News...
AA window is upgraded
Overhaste fix on for testing
New AA starting to surface
Solteris event 7 was nerfed
Now for the future news....
Merloc upgrades Solteris 2h weaponry
Merloc upgrades half of the items from solteris
Merloc redoes the focus effects for raid level solteris gear
-or-
Merloc is fired!
lol, just kidding, nothing but love for the noobie dev.
Anyways, I'll be posting here more now, since I have some time to finally focus here!
keep it up! and thank you!
-Swampfunk
By now I must have very few viewers. First of all let me thank anyone that is still reading this blog! I'll offer my explantion first! In the last few weeks I've started a new job, moved houses, had my account stolen (and returned) and basically only have a few hours of free time a night, which I've been using for things other than my blog!
Now, that I've said that, the good news is now that I'm settling in, I'll be closing down this blog!
That is right! I'll be closing down the blog and opening up a brand new website. I've been developing the new site privately as of late and I must say, it's coming along well! There will be the same old crappy swampfunk articles... but with forums, chat, and a few other nifty bells and whistles.
Oh, and I'll totally be posting a lot more. I have a powerleveling guide coming out to release, a qvic flagging guide, and a new player guide all coming out soon!
Now for the news!
Solteris News...
Triality has finished Solteris and recieve the title "of the Daybringers"
Township Rebellion (sour grapes) will be downing event 7 soon enough I'm sure
Momentum has progressed to event 6
Raging Fury is now on event 3...
There have been some pretty big announcements in EverQuest lately. The next expansion was announced... hurray for more Prismatic Dragon Chaos! The EverQuest hall of fame will be released tomorrow... and it better have me in it!!
Test Server News...
AA window is upgraded
Overhaste fix on for testing
New AA starting to surface
Solteris event 7 was nerfed
Now for the future news....
Merloc upgrades Solteris 2h weaponry
Merloc upgrades half of the items from solteris
Merloc redoes the focus effects for raid level solteris gear
-or-
Merloc is fired!
lol, just kidding, nothing but love for the noobie dev.
Anyways, I'll be posting here more now, since I have some time to finally focus here!
keep it up! and thank you!
-Swampfunk
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