Why the big rush, friend?

[Shigaru]

I 'rushed' to 50 while exploring every zone (every map is done.), Reading every line of text, and doing every single dungeon at least once. I also farmed a few of the pets. I am now farming Amdapor Keep 8 times a week. Leveling my other jobs while in queue (Including tradecrafts)

I'm enjoying the hell out of my game and apparently getting the best of both worlds. So let me ask you. Why didn't you 'rush' to 50? I've experienced everything you have, only 20 more levels of it o.O

[Noata]

an excellent counter statement, and a good way of highlighting the objective nature of deeming something good or bad. personally I make it a note to never forget its a game. and that enjoyment is the true key to the game, whether you spend 5 hours playing or 1.

[Gucci_Charms]

Because some players have more time on their hands and want to feel like they've accomplished something worthwhile. Seriously though, everyone has different leveling and play styles.

I personally prefer to save my eyesight then grind endlessly in a short timeframe to get to level 50. I think it's kind of gross and unhealthy sitting in front of your monitor or TV screen for a long period of time too.

To each their own, however.

[Komisho]

All this talk of endgame and rushing, and I'm just standing here waving my sparkler around.

[Talligan]

"Why does it seem like so many people are sacrificing fun in a mad dash to level 50 and the best gear?"

I stopped reading after this because this assumes that everybody thinks rushing to 50 and getting the best gear isn't fun, which isn't at all true and therefore devalues the remainder of your post.

Actually, given that the forum is filled with "omgz fate grinding is SUCH a boring zergfest but its so fast" posts, the assumption that *most people* are rushing to 50 and not enjoying the World is a fair one.

He also didn't say "all people" just "most"

[Jess_Spark]

The funnest part of an MMO (for me) is leveling up. And in this game there is an infinite ability to level different classes/professions etc. Anyone who is bored because they rushed to 50 needs to find another game. This game is for people who want to enjoy leveling and exploring etc.

[Virusu]

Another classic "my way is the right way" thread.

Move along, nothing to see here.

[Battlewrench]

So many negative posts in a thread like this haha. You struck a nerve with some people it seems.

[Ahlen]

Honestly? I play 1.5-2.5 hours a day, 6-7 hours a day on the weekend, and I'm level 47 on my Warrior, level 43 on my armorer, 36 miner, and a bunch of other sub 20's.

If you aren't near 50 at this point, you really aren't trying to even play.

[JowyAvilon]

The reasons I am rushing to 50 is because in MMO's like this I like to explore the world, see what secrets are hiding out there which I can ensure doing without getting slaughtered in the process cause I am low and accidentally stepped into a much higher level zone and got nommed on, also, Magitek Armor mount, MUST have.