So long and thanks for all the fish.

[DasLurch]

The grind is getting horrible. I know that Shroud saved this game by giving people something to do, but I find myself losing all interest in playing characters much past Gainthold. Why? Cause if I have to grind out larges for one more tier 3 or runes for the armor, or anything else it will suck all the fun and joy out of this game for me. Grinding for gear that has become the standard is just not worth it to me.

Hate to see a long timer go, but perfectly understand why.

It is getting a bit rediculous. I think that there has been a reduction in the amount of shards that drop in the Shroud as well. I now have a capped character without a shroud item because of the lack of them. I've only even seen 1 fall on a shroud run as it is while on that character.

As far as the ToD rings, I didn't even really want to try that raid much as of yet. Still too many other things to be finished for me (stupid runes for armors to name one...) as of yet. I really wish that there was a little less grind put in. That was one of the old original selling points to the game way back when I started. Still this is better than WoW, Conan, or most of the others IMO.

[DasLurch]

Quick forums hint: usually it's a good policy to not open your mouth regarding subjects you know nothing about.

I reported him. I remember seeing some other posts where he was attacking someone. Time for the troll repellant...

[Talish]

Take care Mithran. Although I have never personally quested with you I have enjoyed your posts on forums and the help you gave new players.

Perhaps someday in this or some other game we may go slay dragons together.

/bow

[Emili]

I'd refused to roll against PrE's who were trying to get their rings, but that's apparently a standard few others are willing to hold themselves to.

Is buaine port ná glór na n-éan (The tune last longer than the bird's song). We share a common heart in such. We hold and cherish a trait many in today's fast paced world long forgotten be it not what you have or what you possess define who you are but mind and heart lead to greater things. Many others keep differing standards, although I poise myself to my own ethics as a person I realize consideration is a grace not all are bred to embrace.

Long ago many have shown the light, the way and that to coveting leads to greed, corruption, spoilage, and eventual downfall and unhappiness. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireas na daoine (People live in one another's shelter). All sin being with the minding “Want.” Not that it is wrong to want but in extreme where it alienates ourselves from each other only leads to someday finding ourselves “wanting” more and more until the value of other people become less then our “Want.” What is missing in these persons? Eventually a spirit, a soul, emptiness. Togetherness and belonging all come from sharing and cherishing each other above our own personal “Wants.”

As for you, our Brute, Our paths in DDO have not crossed so often, yet I know had I ever looked into your eye I would see the spirit of friendship, kindness and strength. Every party were were in together I felt so. Is buaine focal ná toice an tsaoil(A word last more than the wealth of the world). It saddens me to to hear you're leaving in both thought and feeling. DDO's loss of yet another true person of stature, the grace of character surely shall be missed.

N�* heaspa do d�*th carad,
Missy

[Alexander_Illusioni]

Hey Brutality,

You will be missed, but I definitly can relate to the reasons you gave for leaving the game. You may want to try premium at least. If you limit your play, to only four characters, the grind does not seem so bad. At least it works for me. Hope you come back to see what is up! The Hand will miss you, and Niko may also .

[Mithran]

I'll see what I'm able to do without spending the $15/mo., but there's no limit to how much I'd still need to grind for:

23 different Sovereign Runes.
1 Chattering Ring
1 Kilau's Band (when I lose the roll to a Rogue the first time I saw it drop, my 10th run)

For any of those three, there's theoretically no end to how long I'd need to keep it up, and I felt that I'd brought my main girl up a long way to have it narrowed down to only three.

[gillilandjoshua]

don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way to another equally grindy mmo

neg rep for you, mithran is good peeps.
P.S. list your alts so all of khyber that matters will black ball you.jerk

[gillilandjoshua]

Great, who's going to drag my soulstone through quests now so I can get my XP/Loot??? Niko? Jo? Spetz? Slaap? Great Brute, throw me to the wolves.

nope my inventory slots are full.

[Guildmaster_Kadish]

I'll see what I'm able to do without spending the $15/mo., but there's no limit to how much I'd still need to grind for:

23 different Sovereign Runes.
1 Chattering Ring
1 Kilau's Band (when I lose the roll to a Rogue the first time I saw it drop, my 10th run)

For any of those three, there's theoretically no end to how long I'd need to keep it up, and I felt that I'd brought my main girl up a long way to have it narrowed down to only three.

Well, the good news is that there's no need to get all 23 different Sovereign Runes (since unlike the Eldritch and Tempest there is no advantage to saving them; you can't turn them in for a higher tier anyways), but I can definitely sympathize with you on the Chattering Ring and Kilau's Band. Sometimes it's just too frustrating to bother with. In any case, I hope to see you back soon, and if I don't, better luck out in the real world.

[Hakushi]

Take care Mithran, I understand how you feel and sometimres, a good break is needed. You are a good player and someone fun to team with. I knew when I was joining a party and you were there, or if you joined a party I was there I could expect the best off you, I hope I can have the pleasure to play with you again, untill then, farewell and take the time you need. You will be missed.

[InfidelofHaLL]

i bet if i quit no one would care, gonna miss u brut now who is gonna pile on my obvious posts

[rest]

Well, the good news is that there's no need to get all 23 different Sovereign Runes (since unlike the Eldritch and Tempest there is no advantage to saving them; you can't turn them in for a higher tier anyways), but I can definitely sympathize with you on the Chattering Ring and Kilau's Band. Sometimes it's just too frustrating to bother with. In any case, I hope to see you back soon, and if I don't, better luck out in the real world.

If he collects all 23, then he is guaranteed to get the effect he wants. If there are 23 effects and he has 23 non-stacking runes, one of them is bound to be the one he wants.

[Durion]

neg rep for you, mithran is good peeps.
P.S. list your alts so all of khyber that matters will black ball you.jerk

Not to worry, as far as we know, he's not one of ours. Remember, it takes a "special" person to be able to handle Khyber.

[Guildmaster_Kadish]

If he collects all 23, then he is guaranteed to get the effect he wants. If there are 23 effects and he has 23 non-stacking runes, one of them is bound to be the one he wants.

Yes, but it will take quite a bit longer than if he turned them in as he got them, no? If the one he wants is the last of the 23 different types he gets, then it takes the same length of time to turn them all in at the end as it does to turn them in as you get them. In any other circumstance (95.6% of the time), it will be faster (often significantly) not to bother waiting.

The only reason to wait for all 23 is on eldritch and tempest so that you don't waste several of the same rune testing that could otherwise be turned in for a higher level.

[Aussieee]

I don't have another MMO in mind atm (though Star Trek Online may be worth a try). As far as I'm concerned, this is the best of the games around right now, but the prospect of having to get all 23 Sovereign Runes in order to get the Enhancement I want, plus the lack of a Chattering Ring after 49 Titan runs and having to roll against five other players for Kilau's Band (none of whom were Tempest III Rangers) means those last three pieces of loot necessitates my needing to commit to the grind, indefinitely. After four years, my patience is at an end.

O, come on dear you can't leave us now!!!! I don't know would it make it any better if I tell you how bad my luck is? Hope that convince you that its not just you and make you stay cause you are awesome

I am at 54 Abbot runs and stil no gloves,21 VOD and stil no ring,had to do about 80+ runs in titan to get my ring and belt on 2 charachters. Oh don't start me on Reavers Refuge. I have armor done only on my bard cause the mechanic totally makes me sick to my stomach. I did maybe 50 runs and I was about to give up when both of the last runes were what I exactly was hoping for.

Here is the bright side take a break,come back and look me up we can do Titan easy you are almost to 60 maybe then will be your happy day!!! If I pull a ring is all yours!! Titan run can be done in 15 min for both parts with good group so don't give up. You just need a break is all Don't break my heart You are a very special friend for me, aways is very respectful and nice!

[Almerel]

I too was getting bored on Khyber trying to be leet. I decided I was just going to play the game for what its suppose to be, fun. I'm no longer going to worry about "needing" uber gear. I'm just going to do my own thing and if I get sick of that I will take a break.

Just a heads up I heard STO was not so good atm.

[Durion]

O, come on dear you can't leave us now!!!! I don't know would it make it any better if I tell you how bad my luck is? Hope that convince you that its not just you and make you stay cause you are awesome

I am at 54 Abbot runs and stil no gloves,21 VOD and stil no ring,had to do about 80+ runs in titan to get my ring and belt on 2 charachters. Oh don't start me on Reavers Refuge. I have armor done only on my bard cause the mechanic totally makes me sick to my stomach. I did maybe 50 runs and I was about to give up when both of the last runes were what I exactly was hoping for.

Here is the bright side take a break,come back and look me up we can do Titan easy you are almost to 60 maybe then will be your happy day!!! Titan run can be done in 15 min for both parts with good group so don't give up. You just need a break is ass Don't break my heart You are a very special friend for me that is very respectful and aways nice!

Now look what you did Brute. Aussie is all worked up and now you have her thinking of ass.

[Mithran]

Now look what you did Brute. Aussie is all worked up and now you have her thinking of ass.

I like to get Aussiee worked up.

I like Smiting until the Levik's Sovereign drops for me, and Smiting is really second best, so it doesn't make sense to turn them in until I know I have what I want.

[Guildmaster_Kadish]

I like to get Aussiee worked up.

I like Smiting until the Levik's Sovereign drops for me, and Smiting is really second best, so it doesn't make sense to turn them in until I know I have what I want.

I suppose, but it means you'll (probably) have to wait considerably longer than otherwise to get the one you really want. The other option, of course, is to get a second piece of armor and continue trying sovereigns on that one. Ah well, I guess it's a moot point. Have fun out there.

[Ryavin]

Losing one of my favorite and oldest friends in the game on this day. Best of luck with everything Brut. Gonna miss ya bud.