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Message ID: 816
Date: Wed Feb 9 19:17:16 GMT 2000
Author: Selene
Subject: Re: twinked? / EQ ettiquette


Okay, okay, sheesh. I changed my little
description box to a simple 'hello.' And I did
want to note that you can tell if the character
has special stuff on, [names and everything!]
only no detailed stats. I didn't ask to be an
asshole, I only wanted to know what the deal
was...

Sinarya
7th DE Necromancer
Veeshan

--- MFerrulo@... wrote:
>
>
> I for one cannot really understand why people
> get upset when they are
> inspected. It is totally an issue of realism
> to me. Is it not realistic
> that when someone looks at you, they can see
> what type of boots you have,
> what necklace you are wearing, what rings are
> on your fingers? WHAT"S THE
> BIG DEAL!!!!!!!!!
>
> Because EQ's graphic design does not make any
> distinguishing differences
> visually for most items, including almost ALL
> jewelry - the inspect command
> just seems to me to be a less than perfect way
> of looking at people.
>
> Just like in the real world, you may meet
> someone, they see an interesting
> looking item on your neck, they simply ask
> "Wow, nice necklace - where did
> you get it?"
>
> You can choose to ignore them, lie, or tell the
> truth. JUST like in EQ.
>
> Now in real life, no one can see what's in your
> pockets, or your backpack, or
> other container items, and NEITHER can they in
> EQ.
>
> The fact that they only get a name of an item
> and not it's stats is also
> realistic. Just like in real life they can see
> your clothes and jewelry and
> not see the brand name.
>
> Lighten up folks :)
>
> Wizaro Wrathcaster
> 40th level Follower of the Wizard Fire God
> Solusek Ro
>
>
>
>

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* Selene *
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"All my life I've told people that they can live without the gods... Now I guess we'll find out." Hercules <Xena: Warrior Princess> 'God Fearing Child'

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"Well, that explains why we're always trying to please her and nothing we ever do is good enough!" Jack <Jack of All Trades> 'Floundering Fathers'
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