LOL the main definition of twinking has nothing to do with items.. it
usually focuses on exp getting.... heh Lance needs to know that I think.
-----Original Message-----
From: kale usi <
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To:
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Date: Monday, June 14, 1999 3:43 PM
Subject: [EverQuest] Rudeness and info verification
>From: kale usi <kaleusi@...>
>
>Whitmore, Lance" <lwhitmore@...> wrote:
>
>>>>Sometimes I ponder this. Why to people just give things away to
>>>> >>>people. Let them work for it, or at least pay for it. Especially
>>>> >>>when the person receiving it has no idea where it came from. Its
>>>> >>>funny and sad really, when your in the newbie yard and you see a
>>>> >>>level 2 player chasing a snake around in full bronze armor. The
>>>> >>>Crude Stein is no big deal, but if someone wants to give >>>you
>>>> >>>something that is significant don't accept it. Add a little
>>>> >>>character to your character, so to speak. Get down in the trenches
>>>> >>>with the rest of us, in the long run it will make you a better
>>>> >>>player. Some call it twinking, I call them Twinkies.. looks good
>>>> >>>yet not much substance. :) hehe
>>>>
>>>> Anyways... have fun... hehe Duhase - Veeshan
>
>Is this guy like rude or what? I just asked for verification of info, or a
>possible in game trade/sale which occurs on a regular basis. Does anyone
>give merchants a hard time in the game? I think not. Nor do I think players
>give other players a hard time when they come upon something they think is
>worth selling. He then labels those who do such things as "twinks". I have
>over 22 years of roleplaying (MUD's, MUCK's, MUSH's, RPG's, CRPG's), you
>name it, I've probably played it, and in my books, thems fighting words
bub!
>His response, to which I replied the following:
>
>>>>For your information, I'm a level 10 Dark Elf Shadow Knight and am
>>>> >>>down in the trenches. An item like this doesn't just grow on trees,
>>>> >>>and I know it. And another thing, just because I know where to find
>>>> >>>an item, doesn't mean I'll be able to walk in and just get it. It
>>>> >>>has to be earned. Name one thing in EQ that doesn't have to be
>>>> >>>earned? SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... before you go calling someone a
>>>> >>>twink and make comments like that, I suggest you get all your facts
>>>> >>>straight before you offend someone..... like you just did.
>
>He then replies:
>
>>>>Like i really care if i hurt your feelings.. Big deal i have 2
>>>> >>>characters that are lvl 16 and growing. Neither one is twinked.
>>>> >>>Maybe the game
>>>>is too hard for you, well some people can handle a little pressure
>>>> >>>some cant. Big Deal. Earn it. Btw are you twinked.. Guess what
>>>> >>>it still takes the same amount of time to get thru the levels..
>>>> >>>just dont sweat it and keep playing. If you read my email i stated
>>>> >>>that the Stein i hadno problem with..
>>>>
>>>>Seeya :) and remember its only a game
>>>>
>>>>Lance
>
>If you ask me, I'm not the one with the problem here, and I can think of a
>billion different ways to rationalize off what you call twinking LANCE. And
>if you're going to start flaming and calling someone something they
consider
>rude and offensive LANCE, you better be ready to deal with the
consequences.
>And just for your info, my character is hardly twinked. Every little copper
>I have, I earned by starting a level one character with just the basic
items
>on his back that you start with. And if you think playing a Dark Elf Shadow
>Knight is so easy, I suggest you try doing so. Just about every NPC (except
>those in Neriak) attack you on sight or won't sell equipment to you. As for
>handling pressure LANCE, I have 6 years in the military. You don't get much
>more pressure than that. So who needs to learn about pressure here? Not me.
>I'd look closer to home. And while you're at it, next time I suggest using
a
>thesarus and dictionary. Your spelling and grammar are terrible LANCE.
>
>For those of you out there who consider this spam, my apologies (but if the
>shoe fits, wear it). I just can't stand people who go off half cocked about
>something when they no as to what they're talking about.
>
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