Rift: Random Question Thread

[Crizto]

So I thought I would bump this thread instead of starting a new one to ask some opinions.

I've been playing the free trial for a few days now and have been enjoying Rift quite a bit. WoW's just bored me lately (fully geared on my DK but can't spend enough time to get in and raid), and I always enjoy the first few weeks/months in a new MMO. However, I see a lot of threads on the official forums about how server populations are low and how pretty much all warrior callings are dead in terms of dps.

So, I'm looking for some input from current/past Rift players about their experiences and if it's really worth getting into for more casual play; levelling, questing, dungeons, but probably no 'raid' content potential for a player.

Well for one thing, take the official forums with a grain of salt. Like every other official forum, it is full of people who Q_Q about anything and everything. What's the most important is if you enjoy playing the game. I'm technically on one of the lowest populated server (from some source that tries to track it), and I never notice it.

Well in a sense I do notice that my server is behind a bit because only my guild has completed all content on the Guardian side, but what's amazing is that there are now 5 or 6 other Guardian guilds which are just now starting to tackle the first raid area. This is all very recent, and I know you're not looking for raid content... but it's sort of a way to show that the game, even on a low population server is still very active.

Apart from raiding, this game is very casual friendly in my opinion. You'll obviously be getting gear at a slower pace, but it is still very easy to progress your character with only logging in for a couple hours or so. I absolutely loved leveling my first character to 50 through questing and running the appropriate dungeon once. Coming from FFXI it was a nice change of pace.

If you only intend to play for a few hours here and there, then there will always be content for you to enjoy. Sometimes when I'm bored I will go close some Rifts or do a PvP match, or go do some achievements. I may consider even slowly leveling another character or something hah.

[Alderaan]

My favorite part is not being required to log in every day like in XI. Technically we raid 4 nights a week but in reality we could do it all in one, which leaves the rest of the week open to whatever. This of course will change once HK is released, but for now, it's really nice.

[Cyndre]

I must agree with the others...when it comes to forums people exist to complain. Those that are quite happy with what they are doing will often not make their way to the forums; or if they do...they don't deal with the childish posts.

I know we have a heck of a lot of fun in our guild and we have quite a few casuals and we raid as well. We aren't as far as most but hey....we have a lot of fun while we do it LOL

[Elesirdur]

Well I haven't bought the game yet, so anyone on here who wants to invite me and get the "Ascend-a-Friend" reward(s) let me know. I've still got a few days left on my free trial.

[Cyndre]

Well I haven't bought the game yet, so anyone on here who wants to invite me and get the "Ascend-a-Friend" reward(s) let me know. I've still got a few days left on my free trial.

I havne't gotten enough posts under my belt here to post the full url...I'll try part of it. I can ascend you and help you out with bags and a starter mount if you don't buy the higher version of the game (I do recommend doing that for the larger inventory bag and mount on any character you make).

If you were wanting a guild invite as well, you would have to app (my recruitment post is down a few posts). But unless your application is horrible, I can't see any reason why you wouldn't get in

*edit* yeah no can post...maybe I'll try it in my signature, if that doesn't work I try messaging you. =p

[Cyndre]

There we go...it's in my sig. And yeah, if you are looking to be either casual or get into raiding at some point you will be welcome. We are really strong at helping guildies out with getting gear at 50. Thank god guild banks are coming 0.0

Also, howdy from New Brusnwick, Canada /waves

[Elesirdur]

Cool, thanks for the link Cyndre. I'll buy the deluxe edition either today or tomorrow and use your referral code. I'm guessing that the process is just to 1) buy the game, 2) create/update account for game subscription, and 3) use the ascend a friend link to further update my account?

[Cyndre]

I'm honestly not sure. I've only known people to do the refer a friend first and then buy the game. That would mean you would have to do a new character.

I'll open a ticket and ask a GM. I'll respond when I hear

[Cyndre]

Hello Lisa! Thank you for contacting us regarding RIFT. There are a couple of things your friend can do. First, he can setup a new account and follow the Ascend-a-friend link that you send him. Secondly, after he purchases the game, he can send in the information of the friend that ascended him (or he ascended) and we can link the accounts that way. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you for your continued support of Trion Worlds and for playing RIFT. Your reference number for this ticket is 110616-001963. Sincerely, Jason A. Technical & Account Support Trion Worlds Inc.

There we go so you can do the game and then do the refer

[Elesirdur]

Nice, thanks Lisa

[Cyndre]

/tips hat

pleasure to serve

[nekura]

If you're planning on buying the game, this weekend is the time to do so since it's on sale for $9.99, direct from Trion. You could then upgrade to the deluxe edition for another $10.

[Cyndre]

Nice, thanks Lisa

What name will you be under so I can keep an eye out for you

[Elesirdur]

I rolled a Defiant on Greythorn, Greybriar something like that. I saw your guild was Guardian and, even though it may seem petty, I just really didn't like the Guardian characters I started. Maybe once I get a bit more experienced with the game I'll roll one on your server, or if I want to get into some pvp.

[Cyndre]

Ahh no worries

Perhaps there is someone here that can do a refer a friend for the server you went on.

[Guyverarmor]

I am currently rolling a tank. He's PLD/Reav/WarL ... I am putting a lot of points into PLD as my main soul and having fun with it. I know people say play what you have fun with, but people telling me that Raver is a better tank than Paladin.. this true? He is only 13 at the moment. Any tips or builds I can look at. Have found a couple, but want to see if any BG rifters have any advice? Also, what stats should I focus on" STR>Endurance> Dex > Hit?

Thanks for any advice !

[Alderaan]

I am currently rolling a tank. He's PLD/Reav/WarL ... I am putting a lot of points into PLD as my main soul and having fun with it. I know people say play what you have fun with, but people telling me that Raver is a better tank than Paladin.. this true? He is only 13 at the moment. Any tips or builds I can look at. Have found a couple, but want to see if any BG rifters have any advice? Also, what stats should I focus on" STR>Endurance> Dex > Hit?

Thanks for any advice !

Not sure how or even if 1.3 changes anything but here you go.
http://ciderhelm.com/?p=597

[Meph]

I am currently rolling a tank. He's PLD/Reav/WarL ... I am putting a lot of points into PLD as my main soul and having fun with it. I know people say play what you have fun with, but people telling me that Raver is a better tank than Paladin.. this true? He is only 13 at the moment. Any tips or builds I can look at. Have found a couple, but want to see if any BG rifters have any advice? Also, what stats should I focus on" STR>Endurance> Dex > Hit?

Thanks for any advice !

it might be easier to hold aggro as a main reaver prior to 40, but I would go with either pld or vk.
when it comes to stat-priority: endurance/toughness(until expert cap) > block > str > hit > parry/dodge > dex

[Jakson]

No update button and my memory is a little fuzzy, but I thought it would allow you to update and then gray out the play button after until the shards went back up, no?

Edit: Derp. Checked shard status on riftgame. Says under maintenance, but still thought it would allow update to d/l.

[AidenCarby]

Had the same Issue @ Jackson, thanks for posting.