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Lasher · 09-01-2007, 05:18 PM

Speaking as a player, I'm a "power gamer" all the way. I might not hunt down the absolute best eq I can get right away or find the optimum way to progress at any given point in time, but I'll find a routine for my level I'm comfortable with and go at it relentlessly.

Speaking as an admin, no matter what your game mechanics are, some people will optimize and some won't. I've found a good approach is to accept the grind for what it is but add plenty of entertaining distractions along the way. Sometimes global and sometimes separated into groups of more closely matched players so that even newcomers can compete at something.

Some people will slog away and ignore the distractions and level faster. Others will take part in them all and enjoy them. Which of the two would argue they are getting the most out of the game? If I have been successful, they both would.

09-01-2007, 05:18 PM	#7
Lasher Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Name: Derek Location: Orlando Posts: 357	Re: Power Gamers Speaking as a player, I'm a "power gamer" all the way. I might not hunt down the absolute best eq I can get right away or find the optimum way to progress at any given point in time, but I'll find a routine for my level I'm comfortable with and go at it relentlessly. Speaking as an admin, no matter what your game mechanics are, some people will optimize and some won't. I've found a good approach is to accept the grind for what it is but add plenty of entertaining distractions along the way. Sometimes global and sometimes separated into groups of more closely matched players so that even newcomers can compete at something. Some people will slog away and ignore the distractions and level faster. Others will take part in them all and enjoy them. Which of the two would argue they are getting the most out of the game? If I have been successful, they both would.