My personal Highlights of 20th live party.
Richard Garriott & Starr Long in Person!
they didnt just make an appearance, were very approachable and hung out until late into the night.
Mesanna was an exceptional host.
I jokingly asked Mesanna to sign my chest, but when she said "ok take that shirt off" i kinda had to. Of course Bennu had to post the full picture on Twitter... so might as well share here.
Bennu (@EM_Bennu) | Twitter
If i didnt ask, i would have heard it from everyone im in discord with for the next... forever.
The change in approach to handling multiboxing makes perfect sense with the new Endless Journey coming, which is really why i asked about it. Keeping that door open would only widen the gap between "normal" players and those maximizing reward by any means possible. So no groups of 50 accounts making legendaries even less worth looting than they already are. (yes, it would happen)
We'll see how it plays out, but hopefully the change will encourage players to go out and actually do content themselves more, rather that just buying it off a bot-vendor.
See Mesanna's live response here:
Seeing people ive talked with for years but never met was great. (not being able to just "log out" when Longtooth's comments got relentless, or Nails was going off on one of his rambling tangents was not)
Me and Nails at the barbeque:
Had an excellent Hibachi grill dinner with Longtooths, Merlin, and Bennu, but really hanging out at the hotel and just talking was the best. This doesnt mean Bennu is off the hook for complaints after the next Atlantic event boss malfunctions! but did give me alot more insight into the dedication and love EMs have for the game. We always have to remember that stratics mods, EMs, that guy who just "stole" your spawn or you killed in fel are real people and should be treated as such.
I had a great weekend, and probably only got to meet half the people i wanted too. just not enough time. I vote to make this an annual event. had a blast, looking forward to the 25th and will enjoy every minute i'm logged into Ultima Online until then.
Thankyou to everyone playing the game we've all loved for these 20 years.
---- Smoot
Richard Garriott & Starr Long in Person!
they didnt just make an appearance, were very approachable and hung out until late into the night.
Mesanna was an exceptional host.
I jokingly asked Mesanna to sign my chest, but when she said "ok take that shirt off" i kinda had to. Of course Bennu had to post the full picture on Twitter... so might as well share here.
Bennu (@EM_Bennu) | Twitter
If i didnt ask, i would have heard it from everyone im in discord with for the next... forever.
The change in approach to handling multiboxing makes perfect sense with the new Endless Journey coming, which is really why i asked about it. Keeping that door open would only widen the gap between "normal" players and those maximizing reward by any means possible. So no groups of 50 accounts making legendaries even less worth looting than they already are. (yes, it would happen)
We'll see how it plays out, but hopefully the change will encourage players to go out and actually do content themselves more, rather that just buying it off a bot-vendor.
See Mesanna's live response here:
Seeing people ive talked with for years but never met was great. (not being able to just "log out" when Longtooth's comments got relentless, or Nails was going off on one of his rambling tangents was not)
Me and Nails at the barbeque:
Had an excellent Hibachi grill dinner with Longtooths, Merlin, and Bennu, but really hanging out at the hotel and just talking was the best. This doesnt mean Bennu is off the hook for complaints after the next Atlantic event boss malfunctions! but did give me alot more insight into the dedication and love EMs have for the game. We always have to remember that stratics mods, EMs, that guy who just "stole" your spawn or you killed in fel are real people and should be treated as such.
I had a great weekend, and probably only got to meet half the people i wanted too. just not enough time. I vote to make this an annual event. had a blast, looking forward to the 25th and will enjoy every minute i'm logged into Ultima Online until then.
Thankyou to everyone playing the game we've all loved for these 20 years.
---- Smoot
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