Suggestion - perhaps we should choose an RP-PVP and a PvE server, and skip a purely PvP server?

My theory is that an RP-PvP server may be less attractive to the "camping/griefing" type. We can have a PvE server as a backup for the faint of heart.

That way we at least don't split GWJerdom three ways.

There will be asshats no matter which way go with the PvP server. Pretty sure there will be more of them than there is of us. Besides if we went RP i wouldn't be able to play with any of our mages. Nasty Stygians.

I viewed that the same way. I didn't figure they'd monitor you for staying in "role" 100% of the time, having a complete character history written, talking in time-period dialect, and monitoring actions to ensure they are class appropriate. I figured it would just be a place where people who want to do all of that were more likely to find those of similar inclination.

After messing around briefly with LOTRO on an RP server, I have to say, hands down, I love the feel of it. I'm not some larping furrie who needs to stay in context, but it was a VERY nice change from seeing WoW chat the past 3 years turn into a cess-pool of the most inane bullsh*t to ever spew from people's mouths. Plus, on RP, there should be a full OOC (Out of Character) channel to discuss Chuck Norris I'm sure

Oh, come on now, Swat.. the Brokeback Murloc & Debbie Does Murloc trade channel chatter didn't have you giddy with joy?

I'd be surprised if people went to that extent, Wired, especially in Conan. Maybe more, "Letz go getz sum ale an' rape some woomen, eh?", though.

I'm good either way... though.. I might find it easier turn off channels easier than avoid the asshat who camps me at 11pm when all I wanted to do was get a little relaxing play time in before bed.

Of course, that's probably likely to happen on either server type sooner or later.

Seriously guys, you are making me sad I didn't bother with the OB. Damn your fun stories, damn them all!

I am also not sure I could not Resist the urge on a RP server to start a campaign to de-throne Conan and run for King Myself.

I'll vote for you. If you share your women of course.

I think a PVE server and a RP-PVP server is a great idea. There's no requirement to role play in group/guild chat, just when you're speaking in an open channel. Not a big deal, so I'm all for it. I think it would at least potentially make PVP a little more interesting and less annoying.

I know Pigpen and I have also talked about the RP server as a promising option as far as PvP goes. I think it would be fun and give some "background" to the mindless slaughter . Anything that minimized leet speak and the d00dz is god for me. King Wired forever!

That's it, time to be decisive. We should roll on every server.

I believe that will be differnt at launch.
I have no basis for this other than it doesnt make sense.

I certainly hope you can have more than 8 characters at launch total.

I do not understand this methodology of having 12 classes and only allowing 8 characters per account, or as in EQ2's case, 24 classes and 8 characters per account. It makes no sense at all!

It is definitely one of my major pet peeves.

Also, after becoming familiar with the game, there is no way in hell I'm playing on a pvp server of any sort. Sorry but combat is complicated enough that I don't want to deal with the added frustration of outside "influences".

Yeah, Bear, PvP sounds like a lot of fun, but there are also some drawbacks for us folk with kids, family, differing schedules. It's a bit similar to the Raiding in WoW. Some scoff at the idea, but commiting to 3 or 4 nights a week of 5 hours of non-stop play (when you add in mat gathering, consumable acquiring, early arrival prep, post run requirements) is not an easy thing to do (especially, if your spouse can't join you for whatever reason). Some people can't always play at peak times or with complete attention to the screen for hours on end.

Tonight is a good example. My daughter gets out of bed at 10:45pm and I have to step away to tuck her in, h&k, etc. Maybe 10 minutes later, I get to return to the PC to resume questing with an old friend out in LotRO. Walking away from the PC for 10+ minutes on a FFA PvP server is probably begging for trouble.

And then there's the odd times we sometimes keep here. My wife typically plays while she caffeines up in the mornings, so we have a lot of 4am to 6am gaming time. I am not sure we're going to have much support from guildies at those hours if some griefer(s) comes our way. And I am absolutely sure she'll not be in a great mood heading out the door for work if that happens. She's sold on the game and enthusiastic about having something to play again... and I don't want to see that ruined.

I'm not saying we aren't willing to give FFA PvP a try (or RP PvP).. in fact, I am sure I'll be out there myself when I can.. but it won't last for her if it turns out to be more aggravating than uplifting. Or for myself, for that matter, if late and/or early hours leave me twiddling my thumbs for lack of things to do.

I hear ya Shade. I have a 9 year old son, a 3 year old daughter and a wife that doesn't play at all. Not to mention school, little league and cub scout obligations. Real life always will have to take priority but I can't imagine that PvP is going to take exponentially longer. To me it just seems that playing Conan on a non pvp server is really contrary to the storyline and whole feel of them game.