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    Ghost Servers

    I've every intention of setting up the RLF server as a ghosting server as soon as I get it upgraded a wee bit this weekend. I might only be able to set it up for 6 people but it is a start.

    I was hoping that somebody out there with a better server than I've got might be willing to host a ghost server as well. What I'd like is a password protected server that is available only to those who are interested in something other than DM.

    As it stands now we are having incredible games ruined by a single DM'er who logs on and destroys the fun of 4-6 people who were enjoying a ghosting match. The DM'er isn't breaking the rules, but they are destroying the balance of the game. (Ironically enough, thieves complain about it because the DM'er wastes lives and leaves nothing behind to ghost past)

    Is there anybody game to give this a try?
    I know of at least 10 people (regular players) who would find this a welcome change of pace.

    Thanks.
    "A gerbil is a rodent, wretched creature and quite possibly represents yourself there unclean vile obsolete weak and live happily in there and others filth, they have caused plague and death to humans and nearly wiped us out" - industrialism
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    As it stands now we are having incredible games ruined by a single DM'er who logs on and destroys the fun
    Glad you know your faults MG And to admit them openly in forums that ur a DM-er Well Done!!! :lol:

    Yeah a ghosting server would be nice to have- I of course couldn't host one but it's fun to ghost
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    • #3
      Nah, I'm being a bad influence on Gerbil. I'm making him into a ghoster...
      Nearly all men can stand adversity -- if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by DarkBill
        Nah, I'm being a bad influence on Gerbil. I'm making him into a ghoster...
        I enjoy either side of a ghosting game.
        As it stands now, I don't enjoy thieving or guarding
        very much on a DM'd game.
        "A gerbil is a rodent, wretched creature and quite possibly represents yourself there unclean vile obsolete weak and live happily in there and others filth, they have caused plague and death to humans and nearly wiped us out" - industrialism

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Mad_Gerbil
          I've every intention of setting up the RLF server as a ghosting server as soon as I get it upgraded a wee bit this weekend. I might only be able to set it up for 6 people but it is a start.

          I was hoping that somebody out there with a better server than I've got might be willing to host a ghost server as well. What I'd like is a password protected server that is available only to those who are interested in something other than DM.

          As it stands now we are having incredible games ruined by a single DM'er who logs on and destroys the fun of 4-6 people who were enjoying a ghosting match. The DM'er isn't breaking the rules, but they are destroying the balance of the game. (Ironically enough, thieves complain about it because the DM'er wastes lives and leaves nothing behind to ghost past)

          Is there anybody game to give this a try?
          I know of at least 10 people (regular players) who would find this a welcome change of pace.

          Thanks.
          This is actually a good idea! Counting on the fun we all had during the RLF skirmish, where the thieves were actually ghosting, I say YAY! This is going to be good!
          I Need Training!

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          • #6
            Good idea!





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            The only constant is change.
            (And I wouldn't have it any other way.)

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            • #7
              For a "ghosting" server, are there any settings that need to be changed? I would be willing to password protect the "Team ORJ" server if needed, so only those who joined would know that it is meant for ghosting.

              But just so I'm clear: "ghosting" means what? No killing? No KO's? The KO part would be my achilles heal... To date, I'm not yet a true thief...
              Team ORJ

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              • #8
                I'd be interested in playing on a ghosting server.

                However, I don't think "no KO" or "no Kill" should be enabled. This would force thieves into the "extreme ghoster" role, which IMO is nowhere near as effective as a "ghoster, but willing to KO if pressed" role. If I'm chasing Freaky_Alien (who is an excellent ghoster, but hey, everyone gets detected SOMEtime), I know I can follow him into darkness without fear of being KO'ed. This is just plain silly - if he KO'ed once in a while when a guard chased him into darkness, then he would be a much more effective thief, since guards would be more reluctant to follow him into the dark.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Slappy
                  I'd be interested in playing on a ghosting server.

                  However, I don't think "no KO" or "no Kill" should be enabled. This would force thieves into the "extreme ghoster" role, which IMO is nowhere near as effective as a "ghoster, but willing to KO if pressed" role. If I'm chasing Freaky_Alien (who is an excellent ghoster, but hey, everyone gets detected SOMEtime), I know I can follow him into darkness without fear of being KO'ed. This is just plain silly - if he KO'ed once in a while when a guard chased him into darkness, then he would be a much more effective thief, since guards would be more reluctant to follow him into the dark.
                  Yeah, that's the best method of play.
                  BobTheDog says, "Now you've gone too far!"

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                  • #10
                    The point of ghosting is not to be seen, so If you're getting chased into the dark, it's your problem, and if so you should get into that darkness and not be seen again anyways. Also, everyone knows some moron is just gonna come in and DM if there's no limit.
                    The only constant is change.
                    (And I wouldn't have it any other way.)

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                    • #11
                      "Ghosting" is what I thought it meant for playing as a thief:

                      - DO NOT be seen.
                      - DO NOT be heard.
                      - DO NOT kill.
                      - DO NOT knock out (KO) guards.


                      I would be willing to play this way. I have been trying to play that way when I play in "Solo Games". It is difficult, but very statisfying when done well.

                      Are there any settings that a server would need to have changed to make it a "ghosting server"? Of course having it passworded would make sense because it would keep out the DM'ers. Like I stated earlier, I'm willing to password "Team ORJ's Server" if needed.

                      Let me know if I can help out, or join you guys.
                      Team ORJ

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                      • #12
                        Have fun trying to ghost a map with at least 2 guards sitting in a tiny room, with mines, trops and boxes on a ruby.... (who are shadow slashing also )

                        :lol:
                        Nightwarden,
                        .:Mockers Thievery Guild:.
                        - "Earth dons the red; calls the maggots."

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                        • #13
                          Maybe offer 100 or 200 more loot for thieves so they can get through barricades like that.
                          The only constant is change.
                          (And I wouldn't have it any other way.)

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                          • #14
                            If there is going to be a Ghosting server.. I want in!

                            Thought for the day: Beware of Gods who do not laugh

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by shadow rodent
                              Have fun trying to ghost a map with at least 2 guards sitting in a tiny room, with mines, trops and boxes on a ruby.... (who are shadow slashing also )
                              Done it. It's actually not that hard. In situations like that, ghosting is all about deception and distraction. I've gotten rubies, the lyre, and other camped objects from under the nose or Gerbil, the rest of the RLF, and whole guard teams on public servers. And I'm not even that good of a ghoster. Teamwork helps -- solo ghosting can be hard.
                              Nearly all men can stand adversity -- if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

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