RIFT MMO

[Peregrine]

dola - also, in terms of additional options, you may want to consider if you're not enabling the ability queue - I got used to it in EQ2 and I love it - it lets you queue up one ability while you're casting the next. Also, the option to target through your target and to show your target's target are key for grouping.

[Raiders Army]

I'm tending to like my Warrior (Tank) a little more than my Rogue (Assassin). I'm somewhat of a part time player and got Raider up to level 12 on Briarcliff today.

[Thomkal]

I got my Rogue Marksman to level 14 on Keenblade today. Beginning to see some parts of Freemarch I didn't get to in Beta-like Scarred Mire. And does anybody know how you are supposed to beat that stupid kid in the footrace?

[Peregrine]

Made level 31 on my Saboteur today - finally getting the top ability on the top part of my soul tree. Also had a good conversation with some Defiant near Kain's Command. Pretty cool that you can talk with the enemy.

[Blackadar]

I'm enjoying the game more in the 30s than I did in the teens back in beta.

For example, last night I started off questing and did great with my new spec. I also helped out in a couple of rifts and an invasion. Then I joined a group for the level 30 instance (can't remember it, but it's in Scarlet Gorge), switched specs to my healing spec and we cleared that. It was tough and I needed an off-healer, but after a rough start we did great. Then we formed a PvP group and got facerolled in BG (5 man premade vs. 10 man premade = loss), jumped into Codex and won a couple of matches there (one by only 10 points). Then I went to bed. It was an awesome night of RIFTing.

The soul system just absolutely makes this game. I went from a purely ranged Inquisitor spec to an Inq/Justicar spec like this: Soul Tree Calculator: Inquisitor (25) / Justicar (12) / Purifier (0) :: Rift: Planes of Telara :: ZAM Needless to say, I can wreck 3-4 mobs at once - though it takes me the same amount of time to kill just 1. smile It sucks in PvP - I'm dead one on one - but I can quest very effectively. Then I have a healer spec that's heavy Purifier. And I'm soon going to get my 3rd spec so I can have a PvP healer - more of a Sentinel/Warden/Templar spec. And there are so many other possibilities I'd like to try, never mind 3 other classes! Lovin' it!

[Thomkal]

anyone playing?

[TargetPractice6]

I would have been but there is a two hour queue on Briarcliff. I think I might need to just roll on a different server, but I was just starting to like this character.

[tyketime]

Originally Posted by TargetPractice6

I would have been but there is a two hour queue on Briarcliff. I think I might need to just roll on a different server, but I was just starting to like this character.

That's what I've ended up doing. I know/hope it will level out after a month. And then I'll roll some alts on these servers. But in the meantime, I'll keep plugging along on a couple other shards.

[Lonnie]

There hasn't been a queue on Briarcliff all day today. I got my mage up to 21.

[tyketime]

So here's another very cool thing that happened to me yesterday that increased my satisfaction in the game. I was playing a Guardian Cleric working on some quests. I was sent to kill 8 Aelfwar Scouts & some Treants. Suddenly a rift opened up in my area. As it turns out, no one likes the invading creatures from other planes. As I focused my attention towards battling the rift creatures, a Treant charged in and started attacking. And then two Aelfwar Scouts joined in and attacked. So there I was fighting alongside my "enemies" against a larger threat. Maybe that happens in other games, but I found that fascinating.

[BYU 14]

Queues seem to have settled down nicely, got some good time in today and actually stumbled on a minor Rift in the middle of nowhere that I was able to close be myself at level 15 before it got nasty.

Also just added 2nd role to my Cleric and Rogue for raids/grouping. I have heard others say it makes it become a whole new game, but that might be an understatement. I had to completely change the way I approached things going from a Shaman/Purifier/Warden to a Sentinel/Purifier/Warden as without the Shaman soul I now have no business anywhere near combat. Really love how swapping one soul changes the game so much.

[Raiders Army]

This game is freaking awesome. I'm glad I got in on the 6 month pricing.

My "main" is a sab/mm/ranger and is level 19 on Freeholme. It's a lot of fun. There are so many possibilities with your trees and roots. What's great is that there is no formulated character (although the sab is OP for a lot of people).

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

This game is freaking awesome. I'm glad I got in on the 6 month pricing.

My "main" is a sab/mm/ranger and is level 19 on Freeholme. It's a lot of fun. There are so many possibilities with your trees and roots. What's great is that there is no formulated character (although the sab is OP for a lot of people).

I did the same, got my Assassin/Rift Stalker/Marksman to lvl 20 today. I am pretty deadly in any 1 on 1 situation.

Main alt is level 16 Shaman/Purifier/Warden, with a secondary role of Sentinal/Purifier/Warden for party's and raids as a pure healer.

Have to say I enjoy the Shaman role more though as I can solo easily with the offense of the Shaman, HOT's of the Warden and the Shields of the Purifier. Have defeated as many as 3 enemies at once with this build, though getting too cocky has also gotten me killed a couple of times.

[fantom1979]

For those that have come over from WOW, is it better? Or just different? I have played WOW on and off since launch, but after hitting 85 in the last expansion I just didn't seem to have much desire to do the heroics and raiding again.

I don't know what a MMO would need to hold my attention right now, but whatever it is, WOW isn't doing it.

[Blackadar]

Originally Posted by fantom1979

For those that have come over from WOW, is it better? Or just different? I have played WOW on and off since launch, but after hitting 85 in the last expansion I just didn't seem to have much desire to do the heroics and raiding again.

I don't know what a MMO would need to hold my attention right now, but whatever it is, WOW isn't doing it.

IMO, similar but better in many ways. Worse in others. FYI, the first 10 levels aren't all that great. The game really shines later on.

The soul system, the graphics, the PvP options, the Rifts, the lack of the awful cross-server LFG tool (and the asshattery it spawns) and the increased difficulty all make Rift a far more fun game than WoW.

I just find WoW too simple, too easy and with too many crutches that encourage the player base to act like complete and utter jackasses. WoW has better questing, probably better balance (it should, it's been out for much longer) and better lore. But I walked away from WoW some time ago and haven't wanted to come back.

To me, Rift takes much of the best of WoW, EQ2 and WAR and puts them in the same game with dynamic Rift content. Helluva combo. Whether or not I'm singing the same tune 3 months from now remains to be seen, but I'm level 40 and still having a blast.

[Thomkal]

There was a large update today:

What a Launch it's Been! (Rift 1.01 update))

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Blackadar

IMO, similar but better in many ways. Worse in others. FYI, the first 10 levels aren't all that great. The game really shines later on.

The soul system, the graphics, the PvP options, the Rifts, the lack of the awful cross-server LFG tool (and the asshattery it spawns) and the increased difficulty all make Rift a far more fun game than WoW.

I just find WoW too simple, too easy and with too many crutches that encourage the player base to act like complete and utter jackasses. WoW has better questing, probably better balance (it should, it's been out for much longer) and better lore. But I walked away from WoW some time ago and haven't wanted to come back.

To me, Rift takes much of the best of WoW, EQ2 and WAR and puts them in the same game with dynamic Rift content. Helluva combo. Whether or not I'm singing the same tune 3 months from now remains to be seen, but I'm level 40 and still having a blast.

Man, but this is a complicated game though.

[JeffNights]

Well if the community in WoW was a problem for you, you may indeed be singing a diffferent tune quite soon, as about 90% of Rift's player base is from WoW.

Graphics are better, newer engine. Soul trees are nice, problem I see is that at top level you are going to have 3 abilities that do the exact same thing, but this can't be avoided right now.

Warfronts are exciting but it's still the same PvP with tremendous balance issues, but its the first couple weeks since launch, it'll be smoothed out.

Basically if you wanted a change of pace from WoW, the game will be interesting i'm sure for a bit.

[CleBrownsfan]

You guys still playing/enjoying this??

[Lonnie]

I'm still enjoying it. I am at level 38 on my Warlock/Necro/Dominator on Briarcliff. The queues have died down quite a bit. Will have a better opinion after I hit 50 and see how things are in the endgame which I'm sure will be an ongoing development.

It's pretty wild when you have a large invasion in a contested zone and the two sides are basically playing tug of war while trying to kill the big boss as well as each other.

[Thomkal]

still playing wondering where my FOFC buddies are.

[BYU 14]

Haven't had as much time this week, but still enjoying the game, I really like the pace of it and leveling is not a grind, but not overly easy as you get higher either.

[Mota]

I'm loving it, have a level 26 Cleric (Justicar / Shaman) on Wolfsbane.

[Raiders Army]

I love this game. I don't have anyone higher than level 22, but I have a bunch between levels 10-22.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

still playing wondering where my FOFC buddies are.

Have we decided on an "official" server?

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Have we decided on an "official" server?

No we have not officially. Keenblade seemed to be what decided for a PvE server back when the game started, and Briarcliff for a PvP server due to Blackadar's guild (which he ended up not joining). The queue issues seem to be getting better, so we could go anywhere I guess.

I think the highest level guy I have is 19 right now. Alt-itis again has struck, so I have a few characters over a few servers. I still have my Level 1 or 2 Shaman hanging out on Keenblade (I think). I think it'd be fun to all just start a character there and run around as a group.

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

I still have my Level 1 or 2 Shaman hanging out on Keenblade (I think). I think it'd be fun to all just start a character there and run around as a group.

I would be down with this, I have 3 char on Keenblade (though 2 are guardian) and I know we talked about being Defiant. I will roll up a fresh Defiant on Keenblade if this is what we want to do.....I would like to try a tank as I have a Cleric, Rogue and Mage currently.

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I love this game. I don't have anyone higher than level 22, but I have a bunch between levels 10-22.

I am the same, but I have a Rogue/Cleric combo (21 and 18) I go back and forth with a lot. I will gather with the Rogue as I quest and then mail the ingrediants to the Cleric who does Alchemy, Weaponsmithing and Clothier.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by BYU 14

I would be down with this, I have 3 char on Keenblade (though 2 are guardian) and I know we talked about being Defiant. I will roll up a fresh Defiant on Keenblade if this is what we want to do.....I would like to try a tank as I have a Cleric, Rogue and Mage currently.

Kejaan is my shaman's name of Keenblade-Defiant. would like to organize a general time frame people will be on so as to get as many of us possible together at one time.

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Kejaan is my shaman's name of Keenblade-Defiant. would like to organize a general time frame people will be on so as to get as many of us possible together at one time.

I rolled a Defiant Warrior Hawkeslayer, going out tonight, but I will be on in the AM, I will look for you.

As far as regular days, Sunday is pretty much my do nothing day, I could get on anytime then, sometimes on Saturdays.

During the week is pretty limited for me due to Softball and Jiu Jitsu taking up 3-4 nights and Friday usually date night with the Mrs.

[Thomkal]

I will be jumping on as Severian on Keenblade till about Noon EST if anyone wants to join me. Message me there and I will switch over to Kejaan for some quality lowbie play.

[Raiders Army]

I'll be on tomorrow (Sunday) intermittently in the morning and afternoon. Probably tonight sometime too.

[CleBrownsfan]

Just bought RIFT on steam and it's nearly 85% d/l.

I will be on tonight after 7:00 EST. Looking forward to jumping on with you guys. What lvl should I get to until I pst you in game to group up?

Is Keenblade the server to start with?

[Thomkal]

CleBrownsFan,

Yeah Keenblade looks to be the place to go. You can send any of us playing there a tell anytime, so don't worry about levelling first. My Cleric there Kejaan-is still level 1 (thought I got him to Level 2 but not yet), and others are creating new characters for this, so I and anyone else around who's been creating new characters can group with you right from the start. Post your character's name here. Your character should be a Defiant.

[Thomkal]

I should also tell you that ever since Update 1.01 a couple weeks ago I have been experiencing sporadic lag/total character freeze-up and from the message boards I'm not alone here, so if I freeze up while grouping tonight just go on without me till I unfreeze.

[BYU 14]

Hawkeslayer is level 6 ATM, so I will hang out and wait for you guys to get out of the starting zone if we are on at the same time later.

[Thomkal]

going on now as Severian. Send me a tell and I'll move over to Kejaan

[Raiders Army]

Hopping on momentarily.

[Thomkal]

whoever Arkanos is I saw your tell, said you weren't on when I replied

[CleBrownsfan]

Name is Helter - got to lvl 6 but logging off soon 'cause I have a pounding head-ech.

Liking it so far.. this will suck some time away - that's for sure.

I created a Cleric (Warden, Sentinel, Purifier)

I'll group up with u guys tomorrow if your on

[Thomkal]

Feel better CleBrownsFan

Raiders and I are about to get on our level 1 characters to get to Level 6. The idea here is to group and play together with these characters so we stay near the same level for as long as possible.

[Raiders Army]

Played with Thomkal and BYU. A lot of fun! Anyhow, I think we're all about 6-7 now with other alts on Keenblade. My new one is Ballistic, Marksman/Assassin/Something (can't remember).

[Thomkal]

okay Raiders, BYU, and I got up to Level 6 and out of the opening zone so should be good to go there. I am a non-healing cleric (Shaman, Druid, Justicar), Raiders is a Rogue, BYU is a Warrior. I have a shield waiting in my mail from my alt for a warrior, but I guess as a Champion you wont need that hmmm?

I may not be around much tomorrow-may or may not have company coming, so try not to be 10 levels higher than me when I get on again lol. Others who have the game and want to start a new guy, or have someone close to level 6, just contact one of us in game or here.

[Thomkal]

Psst Raiders, its Riftblade.

[McLovin]

I have a 7 mage (warlock,necro) on Keenblade named Naza. Please add.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by McLovin

I have a 7 mage (warlock,necro) on Keenblade named Naza. Please add.

I added Naza this morning, so I'll be on the lookout for you when I'm on again.

[CleBrownsfan]

I was looking at the three soul classes I selected. Two of the classes were pretty identical.

What do you feel the best combo for a healer is?

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

I was looking at the three soul classes I selected. Two of the classes were pretty identical.

What do you feel the best combo for a healer is?

If you are playing a pure healer that is a good set as you have instants for emergencies, HOT's for sustained combat and AOE heals for groups/raids.

My Cleric's 2nd role is the same combination, which I use for groups.

If you want to add some offense for solo play get a Shaman soul and pair that with Warden and Purifier.

[Raiders Army]

Hopping on in a bit. I'd suggest that maybe Friday night/Saturday night would be a good time for our FOFC group?

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Hopping on in a bit. I'd suggest that maybe Friday night/Saturday night would be a good time for our FOFC group?

Did you get the Bow I sent you?