I really couldn’t think of a title for this post so went with my gut. My last post was a good deal of time ago so its only fair I give my opinions of whats happened in game and out of game.
Aion
The shiny newness and PvP game eventually subsided into what was inevitable… the grind. I am not bad at grinding, sometimes I really enjoy it but the class I picked is just not suited to solo grinding. I think I stopped at Level 36 whilst waiting for Mrs B to catch up and in the interim I lost interest in the game. Part of me is sad as it was hyped so high but part of me doesn’t feel much at all since I have found other outlets for my gaming.
Everquest 2
Well, im back in Norrath again then. But this time with new purpose. The game has taken on a huge new lease of life for me since coming back and its for one reason only. I am now a raider again.
Upon returning it seems a lot of people had left or cut down their play time and it meant the Harpers were recruiting the following classes: Inquisitor, Warden, Defiler, Mystic (all healers I might add)
Well my Inquisitor was sat at level 76. I still remember the conversation with the guild leader months ago (which I screenshotted) which said I had pretty much no chance of making it into a raid as they always have enough healing on. How things change aye?
I decided it was my mission to get myself to 80 and geared so I might have a shot at raiding with harpers. In the time it was taking me lots of other guilds and raiding clubs started asking for Inquisitors too… my goal was set.
It took me 2 days to get to 80, then the pre-requiste gear check came in. Full T3 and Myth needed. This was the start of my stumbling block: a newly dinged 80 char, no decent gear, hardly any AA, but I had the drive. I started running shard runs and doing the daily solo on all 3 chars religiously every day and soon I was rocking full T1 (in like 2 days.) I grabbed any and all help for my Epic I could and soon had the Fabled.
I kept my eye out for runs for my Myth and managed to grab a lucky spot on a Tariza run just after I got the epic (Cheers Marcy and all at Mythic Legion!) This left Leviathan and Nexona for my myth. In the interim I upgraded my armour to Tier 2 and ran WoE to get a pattern and an upgraded shield. Harpers then ran a Pick up raid to Leviathan. Leaving just nexona, well a shout went out for a healer for Nexona and boom I was there. Two pulls later I had my myth, full T2 and some WoE gear.
It was time for my application. I posted it and left it there, a day later another Inquis posted his app. More AAs and better gear than me. However I got the spot as I was told the guild leader was impressed by the speed I had geared up just to raid!
So now im a raider for Harpers of Norrath. Im second choice Inquisitor and I know that, but im now rocking my 4 piece set bonus for Tier 4 and upgraded jewelry, im a healing machine!
Mrs B also returned to raiding and took the Warden spot!
In other news, Daddy B also started the game and now has a level 60 Wizard. Im glad he is enjoying it as it really is a good game… guess im no longer the hardcore PvP, RvR nut I used to be… ive grown up. Im a PvE player now.
Dragon Age
I bought this and I love it, but have not had as much time to play as I would like now im raiding again. Ill see if I can get some more time in soon.
Personal
As for my life its getting better. Ive gotten a promotion at work for a while which means more money, and we have even done the Christmas shopping already. I feel more prepared now than ever before and am happy with the financial situation we are in.
Little B has started school and he loves it, and littlest B has started walking so nothing is safe.
Final Thoughts
Maybe I will give Aion another try once the Exp curve is sorted the hell out. But for now im totally happy with Everquest 2.
Twentysomething MMO Gamer 