Never really understood that rationale. Just because new content comes out does mean players are forced to do anything with it. Some might like the additional questing, etc . It's not like they will release the new instance right away - at least not based on the past few patches. That probably wont happen for at least a month or two afterwards.95 content came wayy too early imo... no offense if you keep forcefeeding content your gonna lose more and more players...
Could not agree less. The game should cater to all of it's population, not just some. This mentality of endgamer entitlement has always been a bit high and in some cases communicated rather heavy handed on the forums but this is just a bit much.Endgamers don't want it that fast
if this is true, then GF/RW REALLY needs to rethink, as, iirc, the pushing force behind new content had always been endgamers. if /they/ aren't ready, then no reason at all to release it.
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endgame and it's rediculous cost funds the game. simple as that. used to be of the opinion that the game was /not/ funded by the endgamers, but look around, endgame and dia sellers selling to endgame are the only people buying dias anymore.Could not agree less. The game should cater to all of it's population, not just some. This mentality of endgamer entitlement has always been a bit high and in some cases communicated rather heavy handed on the forums but this is just a bit much.Endgamers don't want it that fast
if this is true, then GF/RW REALLY needs to rethink, as, iirc, the pushing force behind new content had always been endgamers. if /they/ aren't ready, then no reason at all to release it.
What exactly does new content do for you if you're not an endgamer besides give you a day or two of levelling to do the same thing you're already doing?
Most midgamers right now are so far away from being able to run endgame content that three levels and new shell stats is not going to get them any farther than they already are. Midgamers will NEVER catch up when the endgame population can't even keep up with current pace of content.
I'm not against new content, per se, I'm against new content that further increases the level cap/requires new creation of gear/new stats. If they want to put in content that has NOTHING to do with instances, sure, go ahead. But they don't. New content = new gear/instances.
Not even getting into the [redacted, language] ridiculousness of releasing a new level cap when the last level caps content isn't even working yet.

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lol - I don't deny that GF/RW has been targeting endgamers in the least. This game has always targeted microtransaction whales as their marketing strategy - they used to have it on their website (they may still, can't be bothered to go look). I didn't say "are", I said "should" cater to the entire population not just a segment. They have been doing it that way for awhile now and look where we're at now. By all means they should keep doing what they've been doing, it's so obviously not hurting the population at all - at any level. Oh wait...endgame and it's rediculous cost funds the game. simple as that. used to be of the opinion that the game was /not/ funded by the endgamers, but look around, endgame and dia sellers selling to endgame are the only people buying dias anymore.Could not agree less. The game should cater to all of it's population, not just some. This mentality of endgamer entitlement has always been a bit high and in some cases communicated rather heavy handed on the forums but this is just a bit much.Endgamers don't want it that fast
if this is true, then GF/RW REALLY needs to rethink, as, iirc, the pushing force behind new content had always been endgamers. if /they/ aren't ready, then no reason at all to release it.
borella puts it quite nicely with this post:
What exactly does new content do for you if you're not an endgamer besides give you a day or two of levelling to do the same thing you're already doing?
Most midgamers right now are so far away from being able to run endgame content that three levels and new shell stats is not going to get them any farther than they already are. Midgamers will NEVER catch up when the endgame population can't even keep up with current pace of content.
I'm not against new content, per se, I'm against new content that further increases the level cap/requires new creation of gear/new stats. If they want to put in content that has NOTHING to do with instances, sure, go ahead. But they don't. New content = new gear/instances.
Not even getting into the [redacted, language] ridiculousness of releasing a new level cap when the last level caps content isn't even working yet.
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That's because RW either tailors new content for endgamers, or just aren't very good at creating interesting content that's enjoyable for everyone. There are games out there have no problem creating new content for both endgame players and non-endgame players. They need to figure out how to do that too...What exactly does new content do for you if you're not an endgamer besides give you a day or two of levelling to do the same thing you're already doing?
Most midgamers right now are so far away from being able to run endgame content that three levels and new shell stats is not going to get them any farther than they already are. Midgamers will NEVER catch up when the endgame population can't even keep up with current pace of content.
I'm also of the opinion that there should be no hurry on the introduction of zones.
If we take the statement that the only people who buy diamonds from non-endgamers are endgamers as a fact, which I do not, if those non-endgamers are not happy with the game for their reasons, then it's just as hurtful to the game as endgamers being unhappy with the game.
There are people who buy tons of diamonds real life and never sell them to endgamers. There are people who don't play endgame who buy tons of diamonds in game.
And I've been running grotto every day for the last month why? Because I enjoy the instance, not like I need anything from there atm. Even the mems are give aways.
Yes I'm called an elitest often >.> But I'm still wearing level 77 gear on my mage... The gear isn't the problem, its the fact that with the loss of people becoming more evident, If any of the latest content can be cleared, others have to step up, however with the release of new level caps/instances becoming increasingly difficult, everyone is currently stuck, until more people can step up, to like you said, have a fun party that can work together to get stuff done! ^.^ So this rapid pace of new content new content new content, it helps if the previous content is actually working first... so that the players trying to make that extra effort into gearing have steps to climb, and not holes to gap.This post has been edited 2 times, last edit by "Zerienga" (Sep 18th 2015, 1:56pm)
So people that are gearing up right now and trying to get better in game STOP NOW!!!! Zeri says your gear and stats are obsolete STOP !!!! Like Zen said he still running with 77 pieces, i still run with my Tatah set for my knight and i know a bunch of people running with their 80 set. Zeri you say simple human nature?? yes humans are stupid. It is called marketing and making money for a business, don't you think Apple, Samsung, Nike, Reebok, Adidas uses the same tactics??. We all know that but you do not needed the newest and shiniest things to hardmode instances, unless you want to burn them in 20 seconds.Honestly, it's just a vicious cycle. When they push new level caps on us, stats we currently had become obsolete, which, if you are midgame and trying to reach endgame, you then go for the newer stats in place of the old ones so that you'll be stronger. It's simple human nature. Something becomes new and slightly better, the old one becomes outdated and worthless in comparison. By them pushing out new level caps, they are appealing to that irrational behavior of humans in order to keep us spending money on the game. However, if level caps were spread out a little more, it gives people more time to finish the soon to be obsolete stats, enabling them to have the benefit of fully statted gear.
they always try to get to the love nest couch and OMG!!!!!
LOVE running with you guys but for the love of god!!! get Rustyx to put on some clothes next time!!! tyvm
and dont have easy boss wiping parties lol Cike, I think that is the worst thought out statement you've ever made.

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