JanetDewitt

Exactly, which is why I mentioned that even in a party the same result happens.

Yes, from bad to worse, But how exactly? Well, first let me give some insight on what I have done since I started playing. Aside from the usual grind, There was the main story-line not that its finished, It's time to put your nose into the grindstone. I have learned to grind, heck I even came to accept the fact that you have to work hard to get the things that you want. It sure seemed that way, up until I was finally able to attain sky-break gear and more or less a decent amount of DPS. Some of the dungeons Like A rose from the past and Cold storage began to be daily dungeons for me. It was finally feeling like I was accomplishing something, All I had to do was work a bit harder and I could finally attain even better gear. But, with this new update, Soloing those dungeons are now a thing of the past. Let me explain - the boss , for example , Now goes bezerk before he meets his demise and i always end up in a state of instant death , mind you - I have 2 dragon bloods that were never used up and it's the same in an easy party. So - now I'm back to square -2 were the feelings of dismay and helplessness always endure. If this is what we can expect in future updates,? Given all of this, Why do BnS players even put up with this? I'm sure that at this point the Dev's will respond with some fractured response stating that they are looking into it and will verify the games integrity. , Which, is just another superficial excuse to convey a message that is just going to be swept under the rug.

OK, so i did my best to give this game a fair shot at the game-play, mechanics, economy and mostly character progression. Being a Player that is mostly F2P, I find that most items that took an eternity to get, are not completely worthless, Items that were relevant 3 and 5 updates prior to the new ones. So , what is really going on here? In my own perspective, perhaps the Devs are trying to keep players as long as possible, I gotta be honest, The fact the many players out there either boast of being a veteran player , which is fine, But playing a game for OVER 5 YEARS! Seriously? Is it really that far drawn out before I can really start to see progress? I mean as character progression anyway, Gearing is another thing that really I mean really takes up Tons of time, I just don't understand how many would spend that much time to achieve so little in such a Large period. Yes, I have heard time and time again, " Well- if you spend X amount of dollars you can get this..", Ok - let's be honest here. Understandably, you spend money on things to have and to enjoy, I get it. But, to just Outright spend money so that you can make the progression easier is just downright stupidity. The economy in this game is ridiculous! Items that are FAR overpriced for an item that only has a reasonable amount to begin with. Finally the game play, It's good , im not gonna lie , It's really good. However - There are some items that I need and bosses are either Way too overpowered even in a raid. Those bosses Are ridiculously overpowered, So is that gonna entice anyone like me, the short answer no. The Long answer - Anyone who stupid enough to even do this type of thing with sub-par gear has no brain cells and what is the use of being carried thru something like that? OK , so why am I really here? Honestly - just waiting for other mmo's to finally come out and then I can cut my losses and never look back.

Then that , my friend is not fun in any sense of the word. I am absolutely appalled that most if not many of you just put with this kind of mechanics. So, from what I gather , Some of you have been playing this game for several years then>? Quite Honestly, I really don't see this game having much more life in it , Perhaps another year at best. From what I see, This is NC soft's way of "trying to keep players " as long as possible. Don't get me wrong, the game is and is still enjoyable, Up until you reach level cap, then what? It's not about a Slow and steady pace of growth , It's more like a complete struggle with others who are out for blood and you are the guinea pig getting one shotted over and over just for their entertainment. There has to be some sort of balance. as it stands right now.. there isn't any.

My IGN is the same, it's TOONEGEMINIELF. Thank you.

Im not whining about How this is supposed to be a co-op, Did you read what I posted, I have been getting kicked.. over and over. It's not like i'm an Introvert or anything. ALso, that is exactly the kind of replies I get, Because.. Honestly I just don't know.. so I ask. Because there is so much to do, I always hope that I get pointed in the right direction. Maybe you do, But I do not. You did mention a Progression over many months? You mean.. you actually play this game that long? Maybe someone else can point me to a "Build" of sorts or even a guide that would be of greater assistance?

Ok, SO I gave that Notion about grinding a Go, Played the ENTIRE day and only was able to attain 2 items.. Yeah.. no.. This is NOT the kind of thing I am looking forward to. I also found out that the Orange quests all lead to "raids"? - Ugh.. im screwed. Let's be clear here.. I desire to SOLO everything.. Me.. and only Me. Why do you ask, Well - Thus far it's been this kinds of scenario: Invited to a party for a raid, then kicked because I wasn't geared to their own standards. And this is the kind of thing that happens over and over. I even tried PVP, it is ridiculous to be paired with another player that has some sort of edge already , especially the Ranged Players, I could not land a Single hit. So what is Pvp for? To be killed over and over? yeah.. NO. The gaming community really isn't much help, I get pulled in multiple Directions only to end up in the same dilemma. Im not sure How any of you would find this Enjoyable. Not in the least , and most certainly not like this. Perhaps I will wait another year and see what develops, and perhaps not.

So I finally finished the story arc , Which is "waiting for the dawn". I even started a New character in Hopes that there would be more content. To my dismay, There isn't, Aside from trying to figure out who really wants to help within the BS community and who is just trolling. I reached a level , Where many would say that is have to do dailies, Or even "grind for peaches. Another Idea that I was given was to go an area where you start from the celestial basin. Yeah.. no.. that kind of grind is going to take FOREVER.! By the time I do finally get all the gear I need and have near to amazing Attack power.., More than Likely it will be January.. and New MMo's are coming out.. Quite frankly, I feel Like I am forced to spend real money in order to advance. In one other instance.. I was finally able to get an item only to find that I had to "Grind", Yet again to get a key to open it. Yeah.. This kind is mechanic is ..Very discouraging. As I see it, Give this game a little more time , and perhaps it may end up as lonely as Vindictus.

Exactly, After all, what good am I, If I can't carry my own weight.? Not to mention, Being in a raid party, only to contemplate being kicked out for Bias reasons.

I really wanted to enjoy this game, Heck Maybe even spend some real-world money that worked so hard for. Then again, After that Legacy of Hongmoon patch, it's completely changed. What I was able to do on my own, Is now Near to impossible. Thus far I've seen this in many games and it' becoming more and more or the norm. While characters level caps increase, So do certain monsters, Now Hear me out, That is not a bad thing, But at least make it more reasonable. At stands, I feel Like I first started out, One hit kills, One hit stuns that last more than 5 rounds, Extra Damage taken from elemental attacks. I mean, It's Completely discouraging, Now that the main story is finished ( which was Completely way to short in my opinion.) Many would say, Start a new character, Uh- Why? To face the same dilemma as before?