Posts by Grumpdaddy

    Yea, and even after building my own desktops since the first 8088 processors came out in '79, I just don't think about it. It should be ingrained in my brain at an instinct level. instead, panic is my go to mode.


    Wait- what's this? a 10 kilobyte hard drive so I don't have to install MS DOS from my 5 1/4" floppies every time I turn it on? Kewl!!

    I personally feel that it is time to get level 80 elites with the new upcoming expansion. It doesn't have to be completely new skills, but rather it could be secondary only skills that become available to the primary class. As an example, using the rogue and knight class combination- The rogue class could benefit from Resolution, giving the character more durability in combat. The knight would benefit if bleed effect were extended to swords on the knight class the way it is on axes for W/R. I'm not going to say that I understand the coding involved, but it would seem simple enough to do. A short quest chain would be needed so it can be earned, rather than given away.


    Level 90 and 100 elites could also work along the same line.

    As a Windows user, I find switching to Linux extremely complicated.

    Agreed. It's still a thing for IT and Computer types. I haven't even bothered learning the macro commands used in RoM, but I think for me it's time to grind into it. My research indicates that there are apps and add-ons for Linux that reduce or eliminate the need for constant use of the command line. someone tell me if that's not true.

    I'm fed up with Windows "upgrades" that feel more like downgrades because they take away useful features and don't really fix anything that visibly needs fixing.


    I have two laptops I haven't used in over 6 monthsl. I am thinking about creating bootable flash drives with Linus downloads, wiping the laptops' drives and downloading two different distros of Linux. The two machines are not the same make or even the same CPU brand, so it won't be a test of which distro is faster, or more capable. It will be more about which distro is more user-friendly for non- geeks like myself to install and use. After some reading and some Youtubing, I am thinking I will use Mint cinnamon and the current version of Zorin. Any suggestions about whether these are the versions to use and which additional interface apps I should include would be appreciated.

    Furthermore, Runes of Magic becomes somewhat uninteresting for new players because the economy is completely broken. If you're in endgame content and trying to get the good stats, you have no chance as a newcomer and are forced to spend real money just to get a decent amount of gold. That's really bad. So my suggestion would be that the Goblin Mine in Aslan Valley drops one Proof of Myth. However, it should be bound so you can't sell it. This way, you can run it with alts, but you still have to run it 50 times to get the highest red stat to move. Since the Goblin Mine can only be run once a day.

    I have trouble understanding how what you are saying makes sense. Newcomers aren't in endgame content. I started statting when I was level 20. I was using the green stats from the level 50 gear that came on siege rewards gear. At level 20 you can still use the low level yellow stats available on the gear at that level. Guildmates should be running the lower instances for their peeps.

    Runes of Magic has made it 17 years, longer than most RPG/MMOs. The player base has been declining for some time, especially since the “Peak” system was initiated by Runewaker. Still, other, older games, like World of Warcraft continue to draw millions daily.


    While I acknowledge that the upcoming expansion and end to Peak is great news for the loyal player base, what else can GF do to improve the player count? It’s going to tale more than just a new zone and a return to the old leveling system.


    1. Something that I have never seen in my fifteen years of playing RoM is a promotional advertising campaign. Without it, not only will most former players not know about the changes, the vast majority of MMO players won't just skip over the game when looking for something new, they won't even know RoM exists. It would be a shame to make the effort to build new quests and instances without letting the world know Taborea exists.


    2. Recompile the game for 64-bit. It would smooth out the graphics and allow a lot of players to use higher video resolutions. Anyone not using at least a 64-bit system by now seriosly needs to invest in new gear.


    3. Continue working on how to stop or massively reduce the irritating crashes we all put up with. The cause of this problem has a number of rumored causes, primarily a "memory leak", Regardless of what the cause is, figure it out.


    4. Add a COD option to the item shop "gift" function. This would encourage more people to "sell" diamonds without having to trust the people they don't know. Then GF sells more diamonds, profiting the company and the game.


    As players, we can help by not posting negative crap on the forum. Many people read the forum posts of any game they are considering before deciding whether to give the game a try. Face it, people. Every free-to-play game has a certain amount of "pay-to-win" built in. Without it, the publishers can't pay for servers, staff, office space, etc.


    Okay- That's all I can think of. Anyone else who has some ideas, please jump in here.



    Grumpdaddy



    Grumpdaddy(Peak XII 100 x6), Grumpmama(Peak XII R/M, Grrummpy(Peak XX 100x6. Sneezzy(Peak XVII M/W/WL)

    Thanks. Meanwhile, I got it to work. I left it open, went to Task Manager, and instead of closing the app, I went down to the "Background Processes". I found the Gameforge Launcher Service and there was a secib=ndary there called Gameforge search. I closed thqt and the Gameforge launcher immediately came back to normal. It's been good ever since.

    Okay, I got in. I went to the task manager "Background Processes" and started closing the Gameforge processes one at a time. Tne Library popped up and I am able to start the game.


    So is this the result of a new Windows downgrade (All of the "upgrades" either remove features or break one of my non- Microsoft apps)?

    Okay, I got in. I went to the task manager "Background Processes" and started closing the Gameforge processes one at a time. THe Library popped up and I am able to start the game.


    So is this the result of a new Windows downgrade (All of the "upgrades" either remove features or break one of my non- Microsoft apps)?

    Since this is a login issue and I have several confirmation posts, I am going to re-post here on the login issues discussion:

    The client isn't loading fully. I and at least one other guild member are getting just the blue background. I cannot reach the library or home information. I rebooted the computer. I tried to reinstall. I tried using my laptop instead of the desktop. Nada

    I've never been given a bird mount (probably an ostrich) at birth with any of my characters. I suspect this happened to you during the fall festival where there are are ostriches all over the game.

    Но вы получите его только в том случае, если выберете новый режим игры после создания персонажа (старые персонажи его получить не смогут)

    Имеется ввиду "птичечный режим" с птицами?/

    But you will only get it if you choose a new game mode after creating a character (old characters will not be able to get it)


    Do you mean "bird mode" with birds?

    I do not know what "bird mode" is. When a new character is first created, you can choose the training quest Say no . Then it will offer you the "new experience" or the new standard quest path. The new experience gives you items that increase quest XP and TP by 50% as well as buffs and gear sets. The level 22 gear is craftable and also upgradeable through crafting to level 50. The Vahtos accessories can be earned through 5 short quest chains from the 5 Norley sisters, starting with the first sister who is on a hill next to the road north of Varanas. The powerup pills and some of the other items are only in this new player path.

    The client isn't loading fully. I and at least one other guild member are getting just the blue background. I cannot reach the library or home information. I rebooted the computer. I tried to reinstall. I tried using my laptop instead of the desktop. Nada