guild summit and what was said by all

[MerriMekko]

okie, i cheated, i did record the whole summit but i forgot to watch adn transcribe what was said, thankfully creeperman did it so i cheated and fixed it up and post here for all you to see.

Do apologize if any misspells (also based on how Summitbooker logged, im sure there was more representatives present)

Noble Hearts : Gotesister Bretheren of the Blade: Sunnis, Aaellain Mardi Gras: Jamiebred, Conapck,
Postporter Black Dragon Society: Oneskull, Sumamor Damage Inc.: Feldaria, Tudorm, Owwl Ageless
Knights of Avalon: Rainmaker, Grimgnaw, Sirus (left early) Lost Disciples: Postmanjack, Nosferat Prophets
of Rage: Rewbear, Gedorm, Whodolly The Guildless: Sandiilee, Elimaki, Ursulla, Desecration: Merrimekko,
Aerinn Roleplayers Association: Zugarok The Ring: Kobain, Momabear, Arradin GoodFellas: Lawnome,
Scrog, Boolean Rebel Alliance: Fohammer, Greatwhite, Faith No More: Phishiizzle, Asrial Faith: Midjitthief,
Talace, Talveron, Jade Talon: Gryden, Madmasher, Valletta, Blood: Bluesavior, Shayna, Setsuma, Sorcerus(ledt early), Evian(came after Sorcerus left) Truth: Darkanion, Clarice, Seadore Dream: Revelar(left early) The Bruthar: Anvorn, Vezza The All Mighty: Creeperman, Bela, Stoneburnt, Sarak Prophets of Zion: Llianna
(arrived during Summit), Saryrn’s Echelon: Khuzdul (arrived during Summit)

K total of 17 speakers in the order as it happened

Each speech is said exactly as it was said (as I copied word to word)

[MerriMekko]

Speaker 1/17
Gotesister representing Noble Hearts
The devs should fix up 50+ quest before adding new content
The quest are required for the epics and the quests are too demanding for instance too long to spawn
When the mob does spawn, the items are often not enough for the whole group
We put a tremendous amount of time into this game already, and we feel ripped off in the upper levels
Standing around for days or weeks does not seem like a useful of entertaining part of gameplay
The ps2 version was designed for more of the casual player, and the devs are heading back towards EQPC, where the casual player is marginalized
Ok next point...
Our ability to affect change
This is a community, we have power to change the environment where we spend our time and money
If we get complacent and let the devs dictate all aspects irregardless our customer input, the game belongs to them, not us
The world is here for us, the players, so use your voice and tell the devs what you like, Collectively.
Next Point
The lycanthropy
Quests have no real value in the game, no offense to anyone
This goes back to the first point that they should fix whats wrong before introducing new elements
Last one of Mort’s points: that damm chat filter to dam much
Ok qickly my points: too many BsoD
And training and PL’s, Im glad to see that guilds take training and Pling seriously, I think that we should even more
Vigilant about communicating good playership directly and by example
Thank you for your time

Speaker 2/17
Sunnis representing Bretheren of the Blade
One issue that was brought up to me was the lacking number of xp spots
And how ridiculous it gets tryin to find descent camps
Mainly because every1 is at EG, and no tanks register, for the other xp spots.
Pet groups r ultimately destroying this game
And the healers and the tanks I’m sure feel the brunt of it.
Another point that I would like to bring up is the new content issue,
Everytime something new comes out, certain ppl must be the first to get it/ complete it
Which leads to training, ksing, and the like
Although there is np in just wanting it badly… we need to monitor our guilds actions appropriately
And my last point,,, which just got requested of me to speak about…<br>We need more new content that does not require a raid force to handle
Ty for ur time every1

Speaker 3/17
Oneskull representing Black Dragon Society
***(unfortunately I happened to go LD **** my dam luck- second time I miss recording BDS speech **** when he said first sentence , then when I returned I heard his last)***
Im going to make mines short
***(I was told Oneskull said to ask his guild fer help if any guild ever needs, and if anyone in his guild starts stuff to tell him- please correct me if Im wrong)***
That’s all for us

[MerriMekko]

Speaker 4/17
Feldaria representing Damage Inc.
Hello and ty all for coming.
I agree with most of what has been said already. So I’ll make this short and sweet.
I would like to say ty to all the people apposed to trains who do all they can to stop it
And I think one more aspect that should be considered for the game is Alliance chat for raids
And possible allowing more than 4 people to a grp for such events.
It would make things a bit easier…. So lets holler at the devs and get that changed J
Lastly, should any problems arise with Damage Inc. members, please contact me via mail her on Bedbug.
Tyvm…that is all.

Speaker 5/17
Rainmaker representing Ageless Knights of Avalon
Friends, Countrymen, Gnolls, and Ogres lend me your ears!!
We need to unite as a server: Ferrans Hope!
Put down all your petty squabbles and start making this game like it used to be,
When we were first killing Qeynos Prison or Ensigns Ghosts in Wyndhaven or spending a week on the dreaded flesh zombie.
I WANT to KNOW why DRAGONS don’t fly and attack towns?
I want to know why the GMs don’t organize Raids on villages(specially Qeynos the shantytown)
Mass armies where we have to defend our cities
Im tired of the nerfing of classes we work to get abilities in
We need to stop the flaming on the forums and start putting the GMs to task.
Avalon will be the first to lead the charge…<br>We are going to host a Ferrans Hope Tournament.
Two people per guild.. one million tunar entry, dual off
Open
Eventually a class specific tourney, but for now…<br>THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE
Unite the Clans!!
Oooh yeah,,, and Grimgnaw aka Mr.BEAR would like to know if you farm him crystal ethced tunar
Lets all try to put this server together and stop the infighting between guilds..
Avalon has brought the Ale!! Did PoR bring the Crumpets and Blood the tea?
Thank you see you in max debt soon!!

Speaker 6/17
Postmanjack representing Lost Disciples
Pass… everything was said

Speaker 7/17
Sandiilee representing The Guildless
Im so glad to see so many guilds represented here
Can I get a HELL YEA!!!
Thank you!

[MerriMekko]

Speaker 8/17
Zugarok representing Roleplayers Association
First off I started on this server and left last August for Marrs Fist
And come back to a more pleasant player base, please pat yourselves on your back.
I wanted to announce the existance of the RPA so you all arent weirded out by all in char players
I also wanted to say it is nice to see a get together lie this.. I never saw on MF

Speaker 9/17
Merrimekko representing Desecration
Hello to all that made it, we are a small guild and relatively new
Tho the players are not
The first thing I would like to address is the plvin and the bought accounts.
I am getting tired of high levels askin me for saw and invis, and for dying because a tank doesn’t know how to taunt
I think that this has to stop
Kk second item.
Trainers, ksers and camp stealers…
There has to be a way to deal with those
because it seems that SOE doesn’t have time to deal with them for us.
I have personally tried to contact guild masters instead of reporting
But they are either not on or they don’t care
Which brings me to another point..
I suggest we go to the forums and put an (updated) thread there listing guild masters
So ppl like me can report to a guild master
And for the event mentioned, it is very good idea but the fee too high
It leaves us little guys
Also we need to get the content we have fixed b4 bringing out new content
I agree that we do need more xp spots, more quests for higher lvls, but what about what is here
Im personally tired of spending weeks on a broken quest
I am glad to see all of us here, and I hope we can keep this unity after this
Im done

Speaker 10/17
Kobain reprenting The Ring
1rst off
I hear lots of complaining here tonight
Which aint entirely bad
But it aint the way to fix the problems
No need for new quests
Less than 15% of players have complted the current ones
Too busy giving up and complaining
And as far as EQ getting boring
Go grind and suggest to guildies to
Noone is done xping till they have 1500 CMs
But most of all we should be concerned w/ what will happen to all of us when ever EQ2 comes out
Sony will possible write us off as a lost cause
Frontiers was a big dissapointment to Sony
And Im sure they wanna sync up EQ2 for PS2 w/ PC
To make more of a competition w/ FF11
As of new content only thing I heard is a new zone coming out
Another raid zone tho
And there is no reason to complain EQ is putting tanks out ta business
A smart player will find a way to adjust to EG and still be able to get exp at a fast pace
Anyhow basically people need to realize that
if Sony doesnt start seeing an upturn on EQOA we might be scrapped for EQ2
I see a lot of players that give up easily,
Whether it be grinding or questing or raiding
Players need to quit wanting an excellent gaming experience handed to them on a
Silver platter and start working for what they…<br>Any suggestions you have or changes you want made..
Only way to do it is to talk on Forums
Otherwise s**t aint gonna get done.
Anyhow is been more than 5 mins so ill let PoR or Blood have the floor or whomever.

[MerriMekko]

Speaker 11/17
Lawnome representing GoodFellas
Nice to see so many people here have the same views
I hope we can learn 2 work together a little more and make a better gaming experience for all
There so much more that could be accomplished if we didn’t step on eachothers toes
Too often I C the joy of EQ replaced with anger and frustration
We have enough problems doing quests without fighting over things
I’ve xped with every guild here and there’s great peeps on this server
But we need to control the ones that arent
Thanks 4 ur time, the rest I wanted to say has been said

Speaker 12/17
Gryden representing Jade Talon
Hello all and glad to see such a good turnout
This game has been good to all may have been
High and lows but complaining gets us no place
It is no hard to communicate with people if ya talk on a civilized manner
Us respecting each other will make a bertte community
If ur raidin in same area talk before there is a problem its quite simple
Aye.. there are bad apples and people deal with em in different ways but spamming and complaining openly does nothing
I just think we need to look what we have and enjoy it.
Thanks for your time

Speaker 13/17
Bluesavior representing Blood
Howdy, everyone, wont take up much of your time
Nice to see so many interested in the community
One thing Id like to see is the forums and more for trades
I know many rather trade than to use tunars, so post more trade lists
Many are interested in farming night for talismans too
Id like to get a list of those wanting to farm more of the harder places to get to
Also I for one enjoy seeing positive posts on FH boards
Posts like Fav Saying, Funniest Moments, etc.
Lends a positive element to our community
Which is good
And lastly to whomever said the best way to get stuff changed is to submit the devs
Less complaining, more feedback forms being send would help us out
I know it seems they go nowhere, but its still the best way
That’s all for me thz for ur time.

Speaker 14/17
Darkanion representing Truth
Hello all… I’ll try to be quick as butts are getting sore…<br>First..
You cant change what people are gonna do
PL’s are gonna happen….
What we can do is tell our guild to be respectful to real groups xpinf in sme areas
If you got a 60 Faithful tanking ur mobs… that’s fine
Yur loss..
But that Faithful doesn’t need to hold every bandit in Darvar Manor for the inbgrates next to him
Respect your neighbors is what it come down to
Second…<br>Greed amongs people really sucks
When a necromancer has to pay 1.5 million for a spell he needs for his MC…<br>I think that’s crappy
When a rogue has to pay 2 million for a Master Craft Gem to have nice set of Bracers
That’s equally crappy
Im not saying to say we shouldn’t or cant make money
But when a price is too high.. don’t pay it…will come down
Farming is fine..and im all for going out and looking for what you want
But a lot of people and a lot of guilds don’t know
Where to go look for certain things
So my suggestion and advice that I ashere to is…….
If its too pricey I don’t need it
One last thing
I would like to congartulate Truth..
And wish my family a happy 1rst birthday
We will be one year old this September
Fear not my wrath!! But that of my brother!!

[MerriMekko]

Speaker 15/17
Llianna representing Prophets of Zion
Being that im not really the windy one from PoZ,
I’ll make this short and sweet
Id just like to touch on a couple of issues
First
I really lik what Blue had to say about the FH boards
Many from PoZ go to them regularly
And its nice to see the community posting nice topics
There are many who need to farm
Highend mobs and the message board is a great place
To get those people together
Many people from guilds put links to their own forums and that helps
out a lot when tryin to contact other guilds as well
Id like to see more involvement from the community on the boards
Gems prices are outrageous
Like it was stated about MC crafting items
The same can be said about the prices of some gems
Honestly Black sapphire jewerly shouldn’t have to be sold for 500k a pop
Many people are brokering gems and driving up the prices
We need to lower them and if that means not buying them for 400k a pop so be it
Ty for hearing me out, that’s all I really have to address

Speaker 16/17
Creeperman representing The All Mighty
We saw unity tonite and what I wanna say is lets keep it like that
Get contact names from each guild, keep in touch..
It be nice to see guilds work together
Going to raids together
We will bring more strenght in numbers
There is a lot of guilds here eager fot more fun
And open to get with other guilds to either help or get in the action
For bigger mobs they can’t handle
There are guilds willin to learn on the process as well
So what im sayin to..
Small guilds, Midsize guilds and Bigger guilds…<br>Whom are here amongs us
Is Unity and having fun together can make a great impact to our Community
Universal Communication amongs guilds is very important
This is the time we all can get to know one another better.
Thank you

Speaker 17/17
Rewbear representing Prophets of Rage
***(my apologies to PoR for accidentally skippin them on the speech list as somehow I missed announcin them as there were upposed to be our 7th speaker not 17th)***
Im gonna be straight forward with my points, got 4 of em.
1rst point…<br>is respect when you are following another guild thru a dungeon..
if you wanna follow there no problem,
let them know and keep your distance so you don’t interfere
2nd point…<br>I think people specially with updated content need to respect
Waiting times for quest, like this
I just put into the game a 3 hour spawn time,
No one wants to wait and get their turn taken from someone
Who cant wait their own
3rd point…<br>I think guilds need to be more considerate in heavily populated
Zones regarding shout spam, specially EG
Yea a solution just turn shouts off, but every now and then
Someone does have something useful to say
4rth point…<br>I may hear crap from every end on this and that’s fine, but I offer it
Just to think about …<br>Line of Sight rezin to eliminate high end competition is unsportsmanlike
My opinion.. if another guild is working their **s off to get thru deslation
And anyone who has done it knows it
And another guild just line of sight rezes to Veeshan herself, while the one
Working hard for 8 hours just gets to the third island in a matter of seconds
Just seems like an unfear deal.
That’s all I have to say..
Thanks for stickin around to hear it.

A note….
What we had that night was definitely Unity!!
We heard one another..
Thanks to all the guilds that attended!!!
Till the next time J

[MerriMekko]

ok that is all that was posted, and from what i member was said as well. alot of it was repetive but i think basicly everyone got the basic idea of what was needed. and i have to give zug lots of hugs ( sry rhab but he deserves them) cause he kept me calm thru out the speach i had done. i was so terrified to talk in front of these guys even tho it was just in game but still oy. but he kept tellin me i was doin great and everything. he even stayed grpd with me the whole time even tho he did leave near the end, i dont blame him tho, i was wanting to leave too but i had to finish recording the whole thing.