Quote Originally Posted by Riv View Post
Didn't read whole thread, but to OP: Any EG shell worth joining should pretty much be your work, when you're not at work. So no, i don't see a problem with the whole application thing.

I will agree with you on your exclusion thing, though. Leaders like to play favorites to get their gear first, etc.
A video game should not be a work away from work. It defeats the purpose of a video game.

And while I do understand the purpose of end game shells and their recruitment policies, I can't help but commiserate with the OP- especially when it comes to the elitism, the cliques and the favoritism. Some end game shells really make it impossible for a newbie to join.

To the OP, I'm sorry you're experiencing those frustrations. I wish I had an answer for you. The only thing that I can say is that please remember that not all end game shells are like that and I hope you find a good one on your server.

As far as social shell's are concerned, they have no business being exclusive in that manner. The whole point of a social shell is that everyone can join and get help with the things they want to do.