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       Suggestion for Content Hints
       By: Dolmir Date: February 25, 2019, 4:34 pm
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       Apart from obvious differences like alternative race/class
       combinations, new players have difficulty finding the content
       that distinguishes AEQ from stock EQEmu. Often more experienced
       players will point new players in the right direction, but I
       think in the absence of this, the new player experience can be
       pretty poor: how can someone be expected to know about the
       Timmothy quest line, the lavastorm earrings, or anything else
       unless they are told? Some information is available on the forum
       here but I don't think that poring over a forum should be a
       requirement to discover the things that make this server
       special. I suggest using the Town Criers in starting cities to
       indicate areas of interest. Create some books that give clues to
       general areas that players should be interested to explore. The
       Town Criers could shout in their respective cities periodically
       to make it clear to new players that their newsletters carry
       useful information.
       #Post#: 615--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Suggestion for Content Hints
       By: GM-Bubbles Date: February 26, 2019, 9:57 am
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       Interesting proposal that will be considered - a few comments
       below on our current state:
       I am sure you already know this but trying to capture the
       mystery and excitement of the very early EQ days has been an
       ongoing goal for Alternate EQ; hence the drive towards much new
       content. Additionally, there is a desire to foster an
       environment of a strong, knowledgeable, and helpful player
       community: to group, to assist others, and receive help in
       return. That whole guild-loyalty thing actually develops
       naturally in this environment - which has not effectively been
       repeated in the "modern" mmorpg. From the original/early EQ
       resources were developed & maintained by the player community.
       Nothing was provided to us by (at that time) Sony. Clues may be
       what some others may prefer, and then there is (player) me who
       practically has a tantrum without an official spell list to use
       as a checklist. LOL. I am adjusting. Your suggestion does have
       merit, and it will be considered. In the meantime, I encourage
       everyone in our community to continue to help each other,
       develop some friendships, and continue to share & document for
       the benefit of all.
       Please continue to share your insight and ideas with us!
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