To those who grind 24/7...

[Pritcher]

I don't know how people can do it to be honest. I tried to straight grind for a couple hours over the weekend, but I just get so bored I can't stand it. It's one thing for me to play for hours while working on quests and/or in KQs, because even if I'm not cranking out the levels at maximum speed I still get some feeling of accomplishment.

I imagine once the quests dry up you kind of have to just grind out the levels if you want them, though. That's probably why I never make it to the big time in mmos I think. Just planting myself in a spot and killing the same things over and over forever isn't for me.

I think a lot of people just get kind of obsessed with gaining those levels. I love to level too, but when it gets to where it takes days of effort just for a couple ticks on the xp bar it starts feeling more like work than fun to me. That's about when a game usually becomes more of an interactive, animated chatroom than an actual game for me.

[O-mie]

I agree, goofing off in game > levels XD

[Valentines]

I stand around more than level.

Offtopic: Are those monster title things stuck at Goblin Mage?

I noticed just now it never changed.

[O-mie]

I have no clue D: Also, don't quit ;_; *clings*

[Valentines]

Ya, it is stuck.

Don't worry.

I debate it everyday.

*removes*

[Aldread]

the only time i grind is when im trying to either level or earn money/mat materials. ya, its borning, but life cant always be fun :P

besides, usually ill get a group of guild members together to grind. that way there's people to talk to during....

[KY_Jelly]

well, I have seen both sides of the coin now. from opening day of teva server to a couple weeks ago i only got to level 28 on my archer. but since about last friday, i've gotten to level 23 on my fighter.

thats mostly because besides my core group of friends on Apoline server, i don't really know anyone so if they aren't on i resort to either farming or grinding (quests are boring as hell and give the worst payouts ever before level 30, and i already have a fame mule that just does repeat quests)

Now i can say there is a certain fun element to grinding (especially when its not alone) so some people might enjoy the game differently than you.

Although nothing beats goofing off in town. talking to people, playing hide and seek (that was the most fun i've had on fiesta ever), watching guild wars, perusing the shop for awesome discounts, etc.

[Blaaaaaaaah]

I stand around more than level.

Offtopic: Are those monster title things stuck at Goblin Mage?

I noticed just now it never changed.

Hmm you're right. My (default) title is actually Goblin Mage too. Maybe the admin hasn't go the settings for the rest of the mobs yet.

Back on topic,

I just think it becomes a real problem when people think that gaining all those levels > everything else. -nudgesomie- If they enjoy grinding, good for them, but don't build up your ego just because the number on the top left corner went up by 1. G___G"

[MagesRequiem]

Well, I grind because I have something to prove to people. Its a pathetic goal but who cares? We're all different. I'm always trying to prove that I am the greatest Mage out there. Its a silly goal but its also a very competitive goal. Because the moment I tell others they immediately assume they're the best and try to out do me. Also... I get jealous easily and seeing all those people at level 40+ just annoys me inside. It makes me want to try harder and harder until I get as good as them. I try not to grind 24/7 unless its with friends as it gets very boring and repetitive. But i'm also a quest whore so that usually lessens the burden on me at times.

[Symphoni]

once you reach lvl 4x-5x , you only got 3 or 4 quests..and like several hundredn thousand to level up..so grinding is the only way.