Server without the free stuff

[XLAPE]

Is there no way we can get a server without the free equipment, xp boosts, npc mercs orbs or helpers and all the free stuff that make this game so casual?

All I wanted was to play again and be able to compete, not like level 160 in 3 days... Do you get what I mean?

[NameInvalid]

160 in 3 days ... "casual".

Dude, you're elite. Not casual.

[XLAPE]

you both are missing the point :)

[XLAPE]

anyway... this game is dead beat. peace \/ I'm out

[hypersot]

I do get what you mean and there is a solution but it needs self-discipline not to use whatever the game gives you.

I actually do that to some extend (eg. I avoid xp boosts from drops, I use teleport only in rare cases, etc.)

I know you probably don't like that answer but there is no such server you ask (at least that I know of).

I can tell you though, the game suddenly becomes way more interesting playing that way ;)

[Drevih]

Originally posted by hypersot:

I do get what you mean and there is a solution but it needs self-discipline not to use whatever the game gives you.

I actually do that to some extend (eg. I avoid xp boosts from drops, I use teleport only in rare cases, etc.)

I know you probably don't like that answer but there is no such server you ask (at least that I know of).

I can tell you though, the game suddenly becomes way more interesting playing that way ;)

That only if he's planning on playing only PVE, because not using that stuff will put him at a disadvantage in PVP

[NameInvalid]

Originally posted by hypersot:

I know you probably don't like that answer but there is no such server you ask (at least that I know of).

there is one server with absolutely no cash shops and OP freebies. AO Reborn.
I haven't check out it much, but as far as cosmetic item goes, they are easily accessible and no stat differences.

I will actually encourage people to support private server rather than keep throwing money at Valofe.

[Lump]

Lol. 160? So how many days to actually get to the level cap 200? Oh? Not there yet, so the freebies not helping that much then. Lol.

1-81 = free trial.
81-170 = tutorial (weening off main quests onto dailies and dungeons, later avalon etc.)
171-200 The real game and BY FAR the biggest amount of time spent here.

[Ryukairi]

Originally posted by Lump:

Lol. 160? So how many days to actually get to the level cap 200? Oh? Not there yet, so the freebies not helping that much then. Lol.

1-81 = free trial.
81-170 = tutorial (weening off main quests onto dailies and dungeons, later avalon etc.)
171-200 The real game and BY FAR the biggest amount of time spent here.

Yeah, call it casual playing.

[Lump]

Originally posted by Biophilic:

Originally posted by Lump:

Lol. 160? So how many days to actually get to the level cap 200? Oh? Not there yet, so the freebies not helping that much then. Lol.

1-81 = free trial.
81-170 = tutorial (weening off main quests onto dailies and dungeons, later avalon etc.)
171-200 The real game and BY FAR the biggest amount of time spent here.

Such an insight, i wouldn't belive this if my high levelled friends didn't complain about leveling up pass 160

Maybe, more insight than you at least.

[hypersot]

@xonedl,
thanks for the AOreborn mention. Currently downloading it as we speak to test it out .

[Sygaryen]

why not a server without IM itens?

[Sygaryen]

:v

[XLAPE]

thank you! going for a AO Reborn test as well.

[RealizeAndRecognise]

gonna give it a go aswell, thx.

[hypersot]

Already playing and enjoying it.

Some things to note:

-AO Reborn is a much earlier version of the game. ie. no warehouse, inventory is somewhat limited, many 'quality of life' things that are in the current AO version are not there, etc.
-Blademaster is supposed to be enabled but it really does not work that well (if at all imo)
-some bugs here and there

BUT

-all licenses are permanent, including teleport, all merc rooms, all extra inventory bags, patrols, auto-battles,etc.
-all characters start with a mount that has a magic ability
-items (quest or not) have a way higher chance to drop
-guild crafts start at +3
and more things that I still haven't seen (still low level char)

Most important though: NO Item Mall, server owner always responds through Discord and no immature players. Everyone I have met so far was well-mannered, polite and they had a general air of 'maturity'.

Hope that helps.