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Howdy - Gerik Knox - 01-21-2015
I was finally hustled into trying the game, and here I am. But I probably wouldn't have given it a chance were it not for the positive things I've heard about the community. Enjoyment and longevity of an MMO always comes back to that above all else.
My Balmung main is the same as my forum handle. As to character archetype and drafting, I've already got a good idea of that. A workable backstory will be my bane as always.
As to experience, I'm probably split down the middle on forum-based and in-game RP, even a bit of table top. I can't really show a preference for either of the former two. Clearly there's greater room for expression and storytelling on forums, though true cooperative storytelling is a bit cumbersome without everyone in lockstep to a chat buffer.
Elaborating on which MMOs I've roleplayed in:
City of Villains - So very briefly.
Champions Online - Too many years, for better or worse, broken up with hiatuses here and there. Light to heavy RP; ran events and story arcs for anywhere from 4 to 30+ players in attendance.
Guild Wars 2 (Tarnished Coast) - ...barely. Didn't dig the lore, but still love the world PVP to death.
Archeage (Tahyang) - Mostly on forums, lots of lore-building, from late alpha to a couple months post-launch. Great source material, but a punishing game to actually play.
At any rate, looking forward to testing the waters.
RE: Howdy - Seye Qhesu - 01-22-2015
Another from CO? Joyous! @Vio-Lena here. Welcome to the party!
RE: Howdy - Ligardian Dreamer - 01-22-2015
Welcome! "May the path in the light of the crystal" be filled with many memories and experiences!
RE: Howdy - Gerik Knox - 01-22-2015
Thanks
Auriaune: I knowww that name, but I can't remember the attached toons; early alzheimers perhaps. @Kliffoth here.
RE: Howdy - Kamome - 01-22-2015
Welcome to Balmung, Gerik! What job and starting city did you choose?
I was on Tarnished Coast in GW2 as well! Couldn't really get in to the lore, myself, either. I played GW1 and really preferred the world state in that game over GW2's. Good times, though.
RE: Howdy - Gerik Knox - 01-22-2015
Lancer/Gridania. Only had a chance to give a couple classes a whirl before character creation in Balmung was opened up, heh.
RE: Howdy - Faye - 01-22-2015
Hello there! Welcome to Balmung! \o/
RE: Howdy - Seye Qhesu - 01-22-2015
(01-22-2015, 01:14 AM)Gerik Knox Wrote: ThanksNot ringing a bell with yours so we probably just passed eachother in chat.
Auriaune: I knowww that name, but I can't remember the attached toons; early alzheimers perhaps. @Kliffoth here.
Jackal
The American Spirit
Equinox
Lady Mere
Bonfire
Those were the main five I played.
RE: Howdy - Gerik Knox - 01-22-2015
Ah, I do remember seeing The American Spirit here and there. Towards the end I think I mostly played Counterstrike, Knox, and Whiplash.
RE: Howdy - Seye Qhesu - 01-23-2015
(01-22-2015, 11:34 PM)Gerik Knox Wrote: Ah, I do remember seeing The American Spirit here and there. Towards the end I think I mostly played Counterstrike, Knox, and Whiplash.There we go, Whiplash! Saw him around!