lenore_lurks
05-06-2008, 04:46 AM
... So you're all just going to have to put up with it. lols.
I think we need settle a bit. I like the suggestions that people, instead of posting a 'I'm leaving NAO cos this game both sucks and blows' thread, should just go to their friends in-game, say their goodbye's, and be done with it.
If you then decide to come back because face it, you have an addiction and the first step is admitting it, then that is way cool and all of your real friends who care about you dearly will welcome you back with open virtual arms.
Let's stop giving the impression that Apoline is falling apart, because that is very far from the truth. It's just evolving into something new, with new faces (well, kinda not really...) and new personalities.
If people felt that their goal was to grind their dear little hearts out and cap, well then good for them. You reached your goal, be happy that you did. But coming back and saying it's all a bit dull now? idk, I don't buy it. Because on your journey you would have met many wonderful people, who more than make up for those few who like to cause trouble, and you should feel content that you can now take it easy and be care-free since you can fully concentrate on building important friendships, and indeed relationships.
The 'old' Apoline is very much present in today's Apoline.
"...it has already begun." Name that quote and I give you virtual huggles.
You can't stop progress, and you can't stop more people from jumping on the Fiesta band-wagon. If you feel it is slowly dying a horrible painful death, then bloody well do something about it! Talk to more people, engage with newbies a little more, make a different character and begin your journey all over again with new people!
Sorry, this turned into a wonderful little tl;dr rant, but I'm just over the whole negative, depressive attitude people are growing, and I just want to put it out there that this is an ever-changing, ever-evolving game with the high possibility that you can make long-lasting new friendships with people other than those at the higher levels. If that means you start again, so be it. Don't loose sight of an important aspect to this game, and that is being part of the community. If someone is getting you down, talk to them about it. If someone is annoying you, block them or if the abuse is extreme, well I dont have to tell you what to do. If real life is getting in the way, then by all means take a break and deal with it... then come back. :)
Oh, and if you have a horrible relationship break-down, best to take a break and come back with a fresh mind. It may only take a few days, but it's worth it - don't put your emotional, mental or physical health at risk because this game simply isnt worth it.
Okay. Discuss? Flames? Agree? Disagree?
I think we need settle a bit. I like the suggestions that people, instead of posting a 'I'm leaving NAO cos this game both sucks and blows' thread, should just go to their friends in-game, say their goodbye's, and be done with it.
If you then decide to come back because face it, you have an addiction and the first step is admitting it, then that is way cool and all of your real friends who care about you dearly will welcome you back with open virtual arms.
Let's stop giving the impression that Apoline is falling apart, because that is very far from the truth. It's just evolving into something new, with new faces (well, kinda not really...) and new personalities.
If people felt that their goal was to grind their dear little hearts out and cap, well then good for them. You reached your goal, be happy that you did. But coming back and saying it's all a bit dull now? idk, I don't buy it. Because on your journey you would have met many wonderful people, who more than make up for those few who like to cause trouble, and you should feel content that you can now take it easy and be care-free since you can fully concentrate on building important friendships, and indeed relationships.
The 'old' Apoline is very much present in today's Apoline.
"...it has already begun." Name that quote and I give you virtual huggles.
You can't stop progress, and you can't stop more people from jumping on the Fiesta band-wagon. If you feel it is slowly dying a horrible painful death, then bloody well do something about it! Talk to more people, engage with newbies a little more, make a different character and begin your journey all over again with new people!
Sorry, this turned into a wonderful little tl;dr rant, but I'm just over the whole negative, depressive attitude people are growing, and I just want to put it out there that this is an ever-changing, ever-evolving game with the high possibility that you can make long-lasting new friendships with people other than those at the higher levels. If that means you start again, so be it. Don't loose sight of an important aspect to this game, and that is being part of the community. If someone is getting you down, talk to them about it. If someone is annoying you, block them or if the abuse is extreme, well I dont have to tell you what to do. If real life is getting in the way, then by all means take a break and deal with it... then come back. :)
Oh, and if you have a horrible relationship break-down, best to take a break and come back with a fresh mind. It may only take a few days, but it's worth it - don't put your emotional, mental or physical health at risk because this game simply isnt worth it.
Okay. Discuss? Flames? Agree? Disagree?