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Because we need more wings
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I interpret those two statements as the same thing. I understand the basic idea of what you are saying, though. It is not a criticism levied at you, but the presumption that Mabinogi is combat oriented these days.
It seems that there is a tendency to attach active game-play requiring inputs as being "the purpose", and anything that doesn't contribute to this purpose as having no effect on gameplay. Though really, I look at current Mabinogi and often wonder "What exactly makes this combat oriented?" I am not sure either.
I hope I have not offended you though.
I hope I have not offended you either. And I do think I may understand what you are saying.
Honestly, I dont see it as being combat oriented and to me it is kind of sad. I remember running rabbie dungeon with 3 of us just having a blast, taking ages, just to get some exp to level, now its super easy to level. I remember not being able to grind skills easily at racoons or foxes because people had gold bots fighting them. I remember not having people just afk to look fancy or be by their guild stone, I remember people actually talking, asking for and recieving help.... it was really a different mabi, and its never going to go back to what it was.
They really messed it up making dungeons harder too. (Why didnt they just add more difficult levels... like, an extra hard mode or something.. I personally feel this is why they lose new players so fast... they cant so dungeons and no ones willing to help them or no ones around... but thats a whole nother topic...) Thats why the wings are worthless to me. I need to take a hit, not look pretty, so ill spend my gold on other things...
And here I am, looking at shops and thinking, why do people even need a crap ton on money? The ones who have the most money, spend the most cash so it really doesnt make sense.... i dont see their bank, and what they wear doesnt make a difference to me, and like i said, those wings may look fancy, but they dont help my character take a hit or give more damage any. Lol.
Ah, so a reference to a personally set goal. I see. I like that about Mabinogi. I wasn't forced into any play style, but the lack of emphasis on improving the core aspects of these play styles made them unfeasible or uninteresting to prospective players. Why create armor that is inferior to anything that is gacha fodder? Why play healing support if no one dies, and if nimbus clouds existed? Why play forms of combat if Nexon hasn't bothered to balance them or fix issues. Why combat at all if there nothing more to be defeated?
Back then, i wanted to be the best elf archer, with a hint of magic to get out of tight situations while using mirage missile to pick off foes. Years later, I am a Master Polymath, sitting on my pile of gold, trying oh so desperately to position my character to AFK next to the lighthouse during the lantern event. I wonder "What the #$@! happened, yo? You use to be so cool, Blissfulkill! Now you're just...interested in AFKing in a lighthouse, waiting for compliments. You sadden me."
Im curious... why would you even continue to "play" then if you have reached your "end game" sort of status... isnt that when we usually go out and buy/borrow/rent another game? I just dont see a point in literally AFKing...
Addiction. Every other MMO just screams terrible, while I have unrivaled fondness for the rebirth system of leveling. Plus, I bought all these clothes. If no one notices, than why did I buy them for?
I cant speak for everyone else, obviously, but I have a feeling a lot of the people who care what your clothes look like, are also people who AFK to be pretty. Lol. :P
I seriously avoid the swarms of AFKers as much as I can... its laggy... and noisy in some spots (song is the worst sounding skill ever, cute idea, but worst sound... but i like instruments.... win/lose situation)
Annnddd... if youre addicted to the rebirth system of leveling, then you cant possibly afk ALL the time....? Maybe?
Ugh, i get it but i hate it.
The market for anything is just ridiculously priced for all stuff (and yes, 4 million on wings is just overpriced to me).... and all i see anyways in shops are gacha or event crap, and i dont know how to get any useful weapons or anything because no one sells weapons or armor...... its like, people doing thousands of damage without criting on things that i die from if they fart... how can i improve if all i see are wings in shops and the rare person thats not hiding equipment, isnt even wearing anything except on their style tab..... like, i seriously was going to set up a shop claiming super rare items!!! And them being like over priced berries or regular firewood, or empty treasure chests... you know, stuff no one cares about that you cant get in a gacha... but i wasnt sure anyone would get the joke.... lol.
As I seek both a high amount of customization, in regards to skill and appearance, Mabinogi is the one that has always satisfied me in these departments. I can customize not only my character, but I also never felt locked out of any skillset, even as an Elf or a Giant. I can be the master of anything eventually, but the master of few is also quite interesting as I steadily build up my AP reserves.
Also, the sunk cost fallacy is at play here. A higher investment makes it harder to quit. That being said, if the current staff were not so enjoyable, then I perhaps would not be here.
Especially @Nkeona. She is privy and partial to my puns. Much love.
what an era we live in
I knew that would trigger an essay. But I want to say is that you can't control the market either, you might be able to sway it a bit here and there but ultimately no one has control over it. It's all based on supply and demand. You say you want to smith and craft a bunch of stuff to help players out? Well you are going to quickly figure out how expensive and time consuming that is going to be. Materials to craft celtic weapons are not exactly abundant.
So godspeed.
More salt? Cool beans.
I don't even take myself seriously. Kek.
Staaaaaahp. Lol.
hey Jazmyn. i noticed in your post saying i guess you wanting to improve and get better gear. i wanted to ask. Are you on the Tarlach Server? if so i can help you out. ive been looking for people to run alby Adv HM(yes yes i know its Alby HM now...Old habits die hard.) because i have like 1000 Larva cocoons i need to use up and since 8 chests spawn at the end with 2 celtic materials each. 2 x 8 = 16 materials each run. plus itl be streched out longer since 4 peope. me and 3 others will all get keys each run. so i can open the remaining 4 chests.
tho it all hinges on if you are on tarlach and we can get enough people for the runs, i wouldn't mind taking all my materials i currently have along with bonus materials aquired in the dungeon to craft them. thats also not including other gear you may need like armour and the like. as we can get that stuff too since i can craft it.
ill be on more activity these days as i have been pretty bored of other things. and the event is out so im going be on mabi far more. so if you need the help with anything. let me know if you are on tarlach.
Server: Tarlach
IGN: foxegirl