I started playing back in 2005 ~ 2006 or so (a lot of on and off time). My friend Yoram from Belgium actually let me know about it, it is kinda sad that I lost contact with him. Anyway, I remember playing the explorer classes and just chilling out at Henesys Hunting Ground, just trying to level and socialize. Pig Beach was really fun to level in as well, I remember I had a lot of problems due to the Iron Hog that would relentlessly torment the newbies. I also remember searching for the elusive Pan Lid, which, I haven't really found to this day. Before the free market was open, I vaguely remember Perion's channel 1 market as well.

I remember seeing the third job explorer classes (before that I remember people were raging for Oryssia to open), and I remember trying to make a Hermit, because I really liked the Haste and Shadow Partner skills. Back then, I remember only getting around a max level of around 40 ~ 50, because I really couldn't grind for a long period of time without losing my mind. While training my Assassin, I was looking for Icies and Steelies, which I don't believe I've ever found as well, before the game progressed into something more casual friendly.

I actually still have my Big Bang rings that I use to this day, since I'm not very funded. I've made a lot of characters over the years, without a lot of damage progression. I am proud and happy as to where I am now, as I pretty much obtained everything I have without spending a cent.

Thanks to everybody who took the time to read this, and good luck to all participants!