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#1 Apr 01 2009 at 5:45 PM Rating: Default

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I hate to say it but they ruined the game, no one groups anymore. its all about getting a merc and soloing. its horrible enough said

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#2 Apr 02 2009 at 9:20 AM Rating: Decent

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thats too bad for you....they helped my game, and I actually play more because of mercs.

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#3 Apr 02 2009 at 5:14 PM Rating: Decent

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Maby you should find another server? Xegony offers grouping.....yes people no longer sit and wait for hours for the perfect group.. people can now log in to the game and begin getting exp/faction/quests without others... but when offered the chance to group people will..... Are you just sitting LFG? or only looking for others lfg? also what level and what are the best zones for you at that lvl.... if you know go to those zones and put LFG flag on and solo till someone picks you up.. This game has become so much better with Mercs...... enjoy them.. its the best idea they have had in a long time and a very useful to everyone...

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#4 Apr 03 2009 at 5:41 AM Rating: Good

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Mercs are a double edged sword. I agree that with a healer merc and defiant gear, the casual game has become trivial. Overpull, so what 90 % chance you will survive. Kill rates increase 3 fold with a merc. Having a buff bot and res bot is a wonderful tool. Mercs using a group slot makes it for you need only one additional actual player to get a LDoN or DoN mission.

I play on xegony. I set lfg from 55 to 70 lfg. I rarely see anyone in that range actually lfg. Using a merc building a new toon can be a curse due to not capping skills as you go up. Mercs are good on you can depend on them. Some players might not play as much as you do. Getting dependent on a live player with a life can disappoint.

The main problem I see with mercs are say your struggling with kill rates with a lot of bottom time. Bam pop that merc and your in easy mode with crazy kill rates.

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#5 Apr 03 2009 at 10:21 AM Rating: Good

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IceShadextwo wrote:

I hate to say it but they ruined the game, no one groups anymore. its all about getting a merc and soloing. its horrible enough said

I'm not sure which server you're on, but I have absolutely no problem getting groups (and this is coming from a cleric). Sure, I've been solo'ing a lot more than in the past, but if I really really really wanted a group, I'd have no problem getting one.

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#6 Apr 03 2009 at 4:43 PM Rating: Good

Cilrail

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I'll happily take a real player over a merc but i'm not going to wait around for one like I and everyone else used to. I also have less patience for a healer or tank going afk for extended peroids of time.

I 2 box a bard and shammy and have a healer and tank merc. When I log in it's to play not chat, I have 2-3 targets/tasks in mind and move towards that goal. Anyone in the guild or alliance channels is welcome to join me and i'll drop the merc if needed. While playing I'm listed in the /LFP window and will take anyone that sends a tell.

Speaking for myself, I've been able to do more in the last 3 months than in my previous 6 years playing. Mercs have changed the game for sure, for the better.

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