Well I missed the free trial to Plat. Drats. I was wondering if there were plans for another anytime soon?
Another trial soon? on 11/18/2008 12:16 PM CST
Re: Another trial soon? on 11/20/2008 04:05 PM CST
Re: Another trial soon? on 11/20/2008 05:50 PM CST
Re: Another trial soon? on 11/23/2008 10:32 AM CST
Never hurts to try! Most plat players are more than happy to sponsor someone for a 30 day free trial.
The best analogy I can give it is Plat is like living in a small-town, where everyone knows everyone. You may not see more than a couple people in a day but when you do, you can bet they will stop and chat with you and likely know as much about you ... as you do. If you don't wave at them, they will figure you woke up on the wrong side of the bed that day. (I live in Texas, if you drive a pick-up and don't wave to folks in other pick-ups, they hate on you for days.)
Prime is the big city with everyone hurrying about their business, and if you wave at them, they look at you like you may be the next axe murderer. However, you will see people daily, and get drug into massive amounts of hubbub all the time. Plat is more quiet, one on one, but that just means you have a bigger role in every major interaction with GMs, invasions, player-run events, etc.
All depends on how you like to look at things as to what you will prefer!
GameMaster Audacia
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
The best analogy I can give it is Plat is like living in a small-town, where everyone knows everyone. You may not see more than a couple people in a day but when you do, you can bet they will stop and chat with you and likely know as much about you ... as you do. If you don't wave at them, they will figure you woke up on the wrong side of the bed that day. (I live in Texas, if you drive a pick-up and don't wave to folks in other pick-ups, they hate on you for days.)
Prime is the big city with everyone hurrying about their business, and if you wave at them, they look at you like you may be the next axe murderer. However, you will see people daily, and get drug into massive amounts of hubbub all the time. Plat is more quiet, one on one, but that just means you have a bigger role in every major interaction with GMs, invasions, player-run events, etc.
All depends on how you like to look at things as to what you will prefer!
GameMaster Audacia
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Re: Another trial soon? on 11/23/2008 10:44 AM CST
Re: Another trial soon? on 11/24/2008 11:12 AM CST
Re: Another trial soon? on 11/24/2008 12:05 PM CST
>>Smaller population is actually one of the draws for me. I love this game but sometimes...well sometimes I'm more than a little antisocial.
I assume the word anti-social really means that you like to be alone in-game sometimes?
If so, then plat is great for being able to pick and choose your level of interaction and to enjoy some solitude. My character wears the title Recluse for a reason, but that doesn't mean he doesn't RP or engage with other characters. Just that being near Crossing and large groups of people makes his skin crawl (and my brain melt).
Otherwise, you should know sociopaths and true anti-social personalities don't last long in Plat unless they are extremely well and carefully roleplayed.
-pete
I assume the word anti-social really means that you like to be alone in-game sometimes?
If so, then plat is great for being able to pick and choose your level of interaction and to enjoy some solitude. My character wears the title Recluse for a reason, but that doesn't mean he doesn't RP or engage with other characters. Just that being near Crossing and large groups of people makes his skin crawl (and my brain melt).
Otherwise, you should know sociopaths and true anti-social personalities don't last long in Plat unless they are extremely well and carefully roleplayed.
-pete
Re: Another trial soon? on 11/27/2008 06:26 AM CST
You can use me as a sponsor. Just a few things most people don't realize about Plat that should be understood. Because of the limited population we have only a few clerics that can rez, and they aren't always around, in fact, I have only seen one of them occasionally in the last few months, same goes for paladins, so when you die, give a few minutes to see if any is gonna rescue you, You'll hear though the chat, but most likely you'll have to depart.
Most characters if they are around will teach or listen to a class, but the majority of the time, at least for me, it can be a little dry for those skills.
Only have a few forgers, again not always around, so store bought or fest weapons are the norm. Player crafted items are around, especially tanned items, in fact drtanning.net takes orders.
I love it in Plat, I have not logged into prime for months now and haven't really played in Prime but for brief moments in years.
Most characters if they are around will teach or listen to a class, but the majority of the time, at least for me, it can be a little dry for those skills.
Only have a few forgers, again not always around, so store bought or fest weapons are the norm. Player crafted items are around, especially tanned items, in fact drtanning.net takes orders.
I love it in Plat, I have not logged into prime for months now and haven't really played in Prime but for brief moments in years.
Re: Another trial soon? on 11/27/2008 06:30 AM CST
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