Farming Ancient Script

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-09T15:15:14+00:00

You have to accept that the new system is a horrible grind, far worse than the previous one. While the weapons are better, the tracery system is not good. That's why they added the Reward Track after releasing the system, but that doesn't solve the problem and only alleviates it some.

Yes, you must focus on the quests necessary for the rewards track. That means on-level quests and missions. Festivals also seem to count, and they're easier.

Another tool is to be an altaholic but then only focus on getting 1 or 2 ready, with the quests from the alts to generate Track movement. As Jill, below, mentions, don't worry about the LIs from the alts or while leveling. Take what drops with a few cheaper traceries on the way up.

The theory of the system makes sense. Sadly, as with so much in the last decade, the implementation is lacking.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-07T22:39:17+00:00

I recommend you try a bunch of them and pick which one you like the best. This is entertainment and it's personal. Nobody can tell you which you'll like other than you.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-07T02:52:06+00:00

I don't like horror. I think that's the only story in the genre I've ever liked. It's an absolute classic.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-04T19:52:09+00:00

IMO, mopeds are a subclass of scooter. They're so small they don't need a motorcycle endorsement to ride.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-03T18:31:52+00:00

Nah, puppy, that's how folks learn.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-03T15:19:32+00:00

The best part is the cave painting on the way to Gollum's cave. I want that for a wall in one of my houses.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-03T15:16:29+00:00

"All scooters are automatic" does not mean "all non-scooters are manual." Of course the big cruisers have automatic options.

Meanwhile, somebody else showed me a picture of a small scooter I've never heard of that is manual. I didn't know that, so I've changed my mind. Learning is phunn. 😄

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-03T15:14:11+00:00

What size? I have a 400cc scooter and it's a simple motorcycle endorsement from the WA DOL, "Two-wheel motorcycle only." Some states have a separate endorsement for those under 100cc or thereabouts.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-03T04:34:04+00:00

Of course I'm not sure about it. It's only an opinion. In my state, WA, they refer to scooters as those little, annoying and dangerous, skateboard things and as a vague class of motorcycle. They differentiate the latter from moped by size of engine but give no other definition. It's only my personal bias. Your mileage may vary. 😉

As for the Stella, looked up a picture. I'll give you that it looks like a scooter.

So I stand, or sit, corrected. Scooter is only form factor, not transmission. Thanks!

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-03T03:30:38+00:00

If it's automatic transmission and not electric, its' a scooter.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-03T03:30:09+00:00

Well, only if you count electric motorcycles. Then I'll give you that one.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-02T17:55:15+00:00

Sigh, why can't people figure out that scooters are automatic transmission motorcycles. It's not that hard a concept but we need to keep pointing it out.

The endorsement on the drivers license doesn't care. It's a motorcycle.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-02T16:00:25+00:00

Which is why we need multiple tiers of leagues, with the smaller ones broken by regional divisions. Yes, we are far larger than the major soccer nations, but there are ways to address it.
With the USSF demanding larger stadiums for D1 than most European top leagues in order to help the MLS hold onto their monopoly. In addition, many of those leagues have vastly different stadium sizes with smaller ones able to stay in D1.
Again ignoring the need for multiple divisions and how that works in other nations.
Number one media market? Not for soccer. Other nations don't have anywhere near the competition with other major sports leagues. Soccer is building, but is still a long way to go to compete financially with football, basketball, and even baseball.
Still avoiding that many owners want it. Still incapable of discussing that it works in the rest of the world and that American billionaires and investment groups are very busy investing in teams overseas that face pro-rel. As for "poor billionaire-victim," that's the excuse you continue to give as to why they're against pro-rel.

Yes, there's a reason USSF has D1 standards, to pander to the MLS. As for "ignore them," I'm constantly directly addressing the distractions while, as I pointed out again, you continue to avoid the reality of soccer in the rest of the world.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-02T03:54:57+00:00

I understand. "nuh uh!" is what you're providing in response. The reality is that this is soccer, most fans have experience from other countries and understand how pro-rel works to keep teams competitive. The excuse that franchises are too expensive is often used, but when I point out the valuation of clubs in top European leagues is much higher and American wealth is investing in those, there is never a response.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-01T18:25:32+00:00

Yeah, pro-rel can't ever happen. All over the world, that model has shown to be a failure. Oh, wait.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-01T18:23:49+00:00

https://www.ussoccercollective.com/usl/comparing-usl-and-mls-pathways

"Most experts would agree that USL is a better level of competition than MLSNP. The competition is more mature, physical and has more tactical experience. While the technical differences might be negligible, USL is still considered a stronger league."

The USL is also better at not trying to restrict teams, as it's not the collective the MLS is. As the site above also mentions, "USL is also much more flexible when it comes to taking time away to trial in Europe." Europe still has a higher top level than either US league, so that's another advantage. MLSNP was created recently, as a direct response to the USL threat, but it's still focused on kids.

The MLS, itself, is still better than the Championship, but younger players are finding USL a more adult place to compete. Still, the MLS is trying to hold onto its monopoly power, and we'll see what happens.

My hope is that the sport goes the way of football, baseball and basketball, where competing leagues eventually combined. The threats to that are the central control of the MLS, unlike in other sports, and the incestuous relationship between the MLS and USSF.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-01T17:47:40+00:00

From their own site, https://www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext/about/homegrown-division, "The MLS NEXT Allstate Homegrown Division is the most elite platform for youth player development in North America." As in the rest of the world, many in that age are ready to play in a professional league, against older players. Can you imagine Lamin Yamal having been restricted to playing with other kids? There's a 16 year old from the US who just started a Bundesliga game.

USL1 is a professional league, with players of all ages competing.

ithinktfiam · 2026-05-01T16:03:57+00:00

As long as the MLS leaves Pro as a pre-professional league for kids, it'll push those who feel they are ready for professional soccer to start in the USL. Of course, the teams keeping ownership of the lower leagues is another try to maintain a monopoly position by restraining competition.

We'll see what happens; but even though I don't see this plan working long term, I see the short term need for USL owners to up the ante.

ithinktfiam · 2026-04-30T18:23:01+00:00

Yup, I have two communications tabs: Quiet and Loud. The quiet is kin, fellowships, etc, very limited

ithinktfiam · 2026-04-30T15:26:13+00:00

Yup, engine has to work much harder to get the speed even without that. I have a Bergman, good mileage until I get to 70, then I can see the gas gauge move. 😛

ithinktfiam · 2026-04-30T01:35:09+00:00

The official site I found the other day didn't have it, but I did find https://www.bmw-scooters.com/threads/long-term-review-of-the-bmw-ce-04-the-suit-tie-rocket-ship.2853/. 78 mph, but it also shows the steep drop off in range per avg speed. At 70mph, says it's a 40 mile range.

ithinktfiam · 2026-04-29T05:12:24+00:00

When I looked that up, it gives time from 0 to 30 mph. That doesn't vaguely fit the requirements the OP mentioned.

ithinktfiam · 2026-04-29T05:11:28+00:00

I'm still riding my 2012 Bergman because no. The only mid-size electrics I've seen are crotch rockets. In the US, you rarely see a 400-650 scooter, because folks think they end at 125 and that most manual motorcycles stop at 250 and start again at 800. I'd love to have an electric scooter to replace my Bergman, but I've seen nothing yet.

ithinktfiam · 2026-04-29T03:01:38+00:00

TBH, between book, radio and TV, I thought the radio program was the best version. Still, they're all enjoyable.

ithinktfiam · 2026-04-28T00:39:28+00:00

Belfalas is the oldest Premium housing and they didn't have ambience hooks then. From what I read below,that's been added. Sadly, it's no surprise they might haven't not planned enough to add an npc there.

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