AO isn't dead... its just on rk2

[Binarybits]

Recently I've made a jump off to rk2 I've been on rk1 for years and only ever poped into rk2 for the occasional GSP party (which nobody ever went to other than rk1 alts :P).

There is something that I noticed. The auto default setting of Rimor on the login is affecting new player population on the servers. I was subway and believe it or not, there were noobs running around. Little players wielding the wrong weapon type, using weapons that dropped from mobs, clan/omni wearing unsided newcomers armor, wearing armor looted from mobs... and not a single medsuit wearing - preen using twink in all the subway. I had fun!

Is there a way to perhaps rotate this auto setting every so often to keep the population of new players somewhat balanced, perhaps have it change monthly or new patch = new default server?

[rustinel]

Welcome to Rimor!

[Jjin]

I would prefer a server merge myself. It would make it easier to find teams outside prime time.

[Medicaid]

LOL at the subject of this thread. I totally agree. I really do miss the froob atmosphere on RK1, it was so innocent and fun. I liked helping out the lowbie community, it gave me a sense of accomplishment. I just wish someone from the FC staff would say something or recognize the imbalance because this isn't the first thread I've seen on this topic. Give RK1 some fr00bs too!!

[wertewrtey]

would be better if the default server changed between RK1 and RK2 every hour. Thus spreading out people from all time zones randomly

[Doctorhyde]

there were noobs running around. Little players wielding the wrong weapon type, using weapons that dropped from mobs, clan/omni wearing unsided newcomers armor, wearing armor looted from mobs... and not a single medsuit wearing - preen using twink in all the subway. I had fun!

This is just how RK2 vets spend their free time.

[Armus]

I would prefer a server merge myself. It would make it easier to find teams outside prime time.

Yup. Merge all 3 servers and at the same time add new rk zones with new cities and new stuff. I don't care if some spots get overcamped. Better than running around for 20 mins and not meeting a soul!

[Mountaingoat]

Players on different servers have the same names. A merge couldn't happen.

[Armus]

Players on different servers have the same names. A merge couldn't happen.

We went to the moon 40 yerars ago. I think we could solve the same name problem.

[Mountaingoat]

People can just say no, I don't want my name modified or have to give it up. The moon is just a physics problem (If we went at all, zomg conspiracy! (but yeah I believe we did)).

[Chrys]

Would rather keep all the RK1ers and RK3ers away from RK2. They're weird and creepy

[Aapje]

We went to the moon 40 yerars ago. I think we could solve the same name problem.

LOL!

But, no.

[rakhabit]

Players on different servers have the same names. A merge couldn't happen.

Then the character with the earliest /born date should get the name and the other player will have to choose a new name.

Small price to pay for actually having others to play with.

[Doctorhyde]

Then the character with the earliest /born date should get the name and the other player will have to choose a new name.

Small price to pay for actually having others to play with.

I disagree, way too many inactive people for that.

If a name conflict happens, the player with the higher /played should trump.

[meatybtz]

i know wipe all data for all servers and then merge and let the chips fall where they may....

hahah j/k

[Gralmuph]

This is just how RK2 vets spend their free time.

YES! indeed! lmao. I do it too! ;D
and yes /played !

[Jenshiye]

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Is there a way to perhaps rotate this auto setting every so often to keep the population of new players somewhat balanced, perhaps have it change monthly or new patch = new default server?

Been discussed already, original OP agreed it is best to do it at the same time as the new engine is released. So that the surge of new players could help each other as it is we would just be dividing a trickle.

Let me know if I can help you on RK2

[Keex]

just change it to DNW as default ;D

[Xinc]

i know wipe all data for all servers and then merge and let the chips fall where they may....

hahah j/k

bump :P

[Aratink]

Little players wielding the wrong weapon type, using weapons that dropped from mobs, clan/omni wearing unsided newcomers armor, wearing armor looted from mobs...

Ahh, so you went on an RK2 pande raid. Must have been fun.