u/Tetragramatton

Has anyone here ever done some AO fanart?

So, what will your strategy be to rush to the op of charts as fast as possible? Which paths and grinding spots will you take? Achievements youll shoot for? Early goals?

I know we dont know what expansion the game is releasing with yet, or what balance changes may happen, but what builds do you expect to main and why? Where do you think the meta might end up?

Thats still going to be a thing right? They wouldnt remove Angel Baby right?

I remember my time with AO fondly. Met amazing people, made friendships that lasted years and had an amazing time doing it.

First got into without the idea that Id be very social. I just really loved the aesthetic and they really dont make many 2d isos anymore. By chance, I happened to drop a lvl 5 heal spell I believe? Someone messaged me and asked me for a price, sold it to him for 5m, but then would randomly message him from time to time when I needed a price check. He eventually invited me to be a part of the guild he was in... his name is on the tip of my tongue but I just cant remember.

Anyway, even after joining I would just ask a random question here or there, boasting how Id be the strongest Prot on the server in due time. There was another prot in the guild who was running neck and neck with me grinding, so we were in the market for the same equipment and that caused some friction. The friction eventually turned into unity and we ended up getting along amazingly and he became my best online buddy for years. Oh Dosu, they just dont make them like you anymore.

Picked up some more friends along the way Vampiric, I didnt forget you. Hijinks and shenanigans ensued for years, through the toughest times in my life possibly.

I loved the game, the aesthetic, the progress, the skill system, the pets, the achievements, Kind of hated the moment they gave paper doll stats but I digress. What I really miss was the community.

Fond fond memories. Heres hoping to making some more maybe

Stellaris happens to be on a huge discount right now, but there are a good bit of recent reviews that are complaining about some recent patch or some such ruining the game.

Is this valid hatred? Is it some mechanic that a vet would hate the change for and I wont be affected having never experienced it? Or is whatever this is just bad for the game overall?

Opinions on the state of the game and if the purchase may be worth it to someone who has never played it before?