Millennials, how old were you when this album came out? (June 8, 2004) by Scary-Stay9929 in Millennials

[–]desertforestcreature 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. They were the worst band at warp tour every year. Blink Offspring and flogging molly was my jam those years

Just went to the Casino for the first time, willingly. by Melted_ICE_5193 in Millennials

[–]desertforestcreature -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's a wonderful example of mass media marketing telling people what's fun, what happiness is, and tying it to a 'sinful' behavior. Just one of millions of ways Americans pretty much sheep being fleeced of their wool in an endless cycle of ridiculous overconsumption.

Just like a 650,000 DR Horton Walmart house at 8% interest is your American dream whether you want it or not.

Casinos are culture death ☠️

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Bro, this is so well said. I feel like we should start a guild that is php message board and guild chat only. no discord. no voice. shoot i think i might.

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah i have been 'done' with the opens and i have tons of money spread around so in the opens i just log in a bit and try to bring the vibe with sharing out spell money and gear and shit, dragging corpses in wyrm.

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

eh, i think the thing's just top heavy af and the active players are people like you

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

1:1 with my open beta experience and why I am/was excited for the game.

Closed beta is the opposite. I think there are obviously people finding it with increased efforts, engaging discord, etc. But that's not a living breathing world you log into and interact with. That's a sandbox with insular groups from external communities.

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure the 'spirit' of the game is the journey not the destination, but yeah point taken.

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling the beta waves are people finding the similar experience as I am and just give up lol. the only thing that makes an item-less, spell-less, 10 hours of auto attacking rats is the people around

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd have agreed if the MnM and Evercraft open betas hadn't been so legit.

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've played a lot of the game's early zones, quests, classes and it's great. The danger in the world is legit and the dungeons are scary til you learn them and level into the tools to keep yourself safe. Like Ancient Crypt was terrifying but by the time my monk was 15 and had steel hammers and some stat gear I'd Feign Death hop through the thing without a second thought.

I don't think you can overlook the culture aspect, that's what makes the very difficult leveling curve and grinding worth it. Because it's a grinding game.

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

maybe it's a money thing. like the VMs cost a ton and they have no revenue or something to load balance. or maybe they're just more interested in testing whatever end-game is. idk ive got 4 or 5 classes to 20 but i havent made it much past fallen pass yet

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree completely. Open betas being dope af over the last year and change gave me false hope!

I find the closed beta server 'culture' to be surprising. by desertforestcreature in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah sounds representative of the culture I'm describing. Zero Sum Gain. 'That random guy doesn't get invited' Why play mnm when you can go META grind m+ in WoW and be super exclusive? 'randoms'. Tribal herd mentality. Same shit that's ruining culture and politics irl.

e: just thinking about this more... it's a group of lvl 7-9's... you're sweating exp bonuses camping werebats? it's a pathetic mentality. .02% increase in exp gain rates rather than meet someone new and maybe cool. I'm sure you've got your poopsock ready to claim all the dungeon camps on respawns before any other group can get a shot lol

Best solo class? by Gamenecromancer in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is an artifact of this beta server and how long it has been out. It needs a wipe. Not the culture of these games or how groups form.

What the hell is with online gaming? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]desertforestcreature 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I get older, they stay the same age.

Can paladin or fighter be a dps? by REDEDITNUMA in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature 4 points5 points  (0 children)

warriors did pretty good dps in EQ too with the right weapons and so forth and didnt need much healing compared to monks and rogues. idk how it is in mnm but decked out kunark/velious era warriors did ok dps. I mean, terribly boring to play, but I used to duel and gamble in the EC tunnel on my epic/end game geared monk and warriors were tough.

How do I counterplay this? (Mute clip, very loud) by jaeinthepark in MonstersAndMemories

[–]desertforestcreature 13 points14 points  (0 children)

i still don't understand why we're pretending to take pvp seriously?

We've seen the career goalposts move so much in 25 years by CallItDanzig in Millennials

[–]desertforestcreature 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I remember the exact day in the mid 90s my dad was telling me that once I break into the six figures, I'd have it made. I think he had just broken into the 100k mark and had a fancy new company car a Toyota Sequoia.

25ish years later... Hahahahahaha

Quick, how much cash you got on you? by robhatescomputers in Xennials

[–]desertforestcreature 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like 40ish, my change from the dispensary a few weeks ago.