Quote Originally Posted by Rubiconn View Post
This will date me but back in high school my latin teacher(yes I went to a high school in the 80's where latin was taught) would tell us all the time that comparisons are odious(hateful).
I have been reading several different forums, mostly things that look interesting or play a factor in my char development but I have noticed that a lot of people want to know what does more damage, casters or melee, what is the best build,who is the worst healer. I understand the need for people to measure themselves against their peers but truth be told I never discuss the specifics of my charachters because I dont follow any build plan. A lot of veteran players will say "That will gimp your toon, or you are missing out on doing something really cool". If I am happy with my toon development and I play it to the best of my abilities and most of all if Im having fun isnt that the important thing. Actually let me correct that... its the only thing, this is a game people its supposed to be fun, investing so much time and effort into comparing yourself to others is ridiculous. I will be the first to admit I dont always know what I am doing but I hope for any of those folks on Khyber that I have run with the one thing they can say is I dont take it too seriously and they enjoyed having me in their group/guilds. I have become familiar with a lot of great people in this game and I thank each and every one of them for all the help and fun I have had over the last couple of years.
Just needed to get that off my chest I hope there are others who feel this way and if you are trolling around on Khyber and you find me posting a group or looking to join yours I wont be the most tricked out buffed up build on the planet but I will make the best of it and be a good party member.


Toons are Xirth (18 wf wiz), Xirthtrix (9 human fighter), Xirthax (5 drow paly TR)

Quote Originally Posted by Rubiconn View Post
Its looks to me that you read something into my post that was not there. Please cut and paste where in my post it stated that "All" comparisons are bad. I didnt say that I even followed it up with a clarification that was not my intention.
So your supposition is that if you have respect for someone who made an impression on you that constitutes a crush. Then so be it I have a crush on my former latin teacher.

If you read further I clarified that I do plan my builds but you obviously picked a couple of things out of the original post and cant get past it.

I can see both sides of the issue I was just posting an impression, opinion, view whatever you want to call it. You have decided to become the crusader and decide who is right and wrong and who is open minded and narrow minded. You must think mighty big of yourself to believe that you are the end all be all of information and opinion in this game. To you I say "Good Day"

And as far as cheese goes Baby swiss, gouda, ementaler(sp)
It's Human nature to compare ourselves to others, as individuals and especially as groups. That's why we have tournaments in major sports, the playoffs. They don't play the game for fun, they play to be the best and to win. In older times, they used armies to prove who was the better. Look at the Spartans.

I did not see your 2nd post, as it was probably written while I was in the process of writing my response. It's tough to do while at work. :-P I had made the assumption based on your own words that you do not plan your builds. It's also very possible that I read more into it than was actually there. I really only have it a quick skim as I'm at work. Wouldn't be the first mistake I've made. :-)

Your tone makes me feel that you feel attacked, and I apologize if that is the case. I honestly meant my post in good humor, but I don't feel it was received as such.

Also, as far as cheese goes, it's all about Brie!