Mangler is now vastly more popular

Rotlust · Apr 8, 2019

Dawdle said: ↑

“Lets up the thread should we. The first 24 hours were a bit rocky in terms of server stability but that was to be expected. The exp rates with the bonus was very nice for a classic launch.

Real progress was quickly made by all players from pre-made groups, guilds racing for server firsts, boxers, streamers and solo adventure's. PuG's was a bit slow in terms on the LFG que but with the bonus xp event anyone that put their hat in this race to max level was easily 50 before the end on the first week and already leveling alts. I went into this world alone and though I had a hard time finding the groups I was looking for this server is truly casual. The XP was so easy for a classic launch.

In the mean time on Selos they continued to have problems, the forums were a fire storm of rage with posts on AA xp rates and server stability issues. I would look at the sever status page and see Mangler High population vs Selos Medium. The AA rates were driving even more people, vets, guilds and hard-core players to Mangler.

By the end of week one on Mangler EC still seemed kind of barren with only a few of the usual krono farmers trying to sell their wears and pay their rent but that was about to quickly change. Many that were used to farming previous TLP were about to have a Mangler rude awakening. The farmers made the mistake of stopping to farm gear and now the level 50's showed up in their battle worn cloth, leather, and fine steel looking for stats. These hardened adventures that had fought their way through the deepest of dungeons now went in search of riches and glory. The only thing they often said when they got to the camp they wanted was "thanks for keeping my seat warm". The perma camping krono farmers were finally pushed out by those filthy casuals. Many camps were like a version of hungry hippo or wack a mole. Everybody had an equal chance at getting that phat lewt, the pre-mades had no edge here. It's the dawn of a new EQ, we've been freed from the shackles of frustratingly slow xp rates.

By the end of week two Mangler was getting into full swing and still picking up people from Selos. Krono prices where shooting up, the Hole was open and gear was flying off the shelf. Many were rolling twinks if they hadn't already, armies of toons were forming up and people had level 50 alts. The xp bonus was coming to an end soon and the those that couldn't keep up found a warm seat, 1kr for 4 hours at a time in one of the many plvling groups. Everybody was going to be 50 and Boyz/Girlz was going to box there own raids, MESS was beating classic and Selos, well I think Selos had some XP rates changed, some people there got 30 to 50 aa's.

Mangler is wild, dark, and gritty. Trolls run in deep packs but there's still light in Norrath if you are willing to fight for it. This is not the EQ we played 20 years ago, many changes have happened like were a Druid can beat you in a DPS race. Necro's can and will KS anything if they get the jump on you. Bot farmers are taking over all the BiS camps. Mages are everywhere and farming while there hosts were mostly afk at work. I don't think we have seen an in game GM even once. In this world you have to be willing to fight to survive or you'll have to pay but all these krono's aren't worth anything yet and classic gear isn't that great. The gear in classic doesn't give you that great of an edge and we don't have focus effects until Luclin. You wanted a casual server, you got one, level is greater then gear and DB gave you the levels. This server is the most equal playing ground we have ever had and the motto has been etched in stone "Contested", "DPS Race".

In the mean time on Selos... Well I am looking forward to playing a casual back seat on Selos once PoP launches so I can easily get around on a mounts. I'm not to worried about the race or playing a bit behind the pack. The road to Live is a long haul and once GoD unlocks the xp rates are going to be much better. My theory is why spend more time doing anything now when I can do it later much faster. Unless you want to be all hard-core but if you were really hard-core about these servers you'd be PvP. That's my OP but alas may we have a moment of silence for the Zeks, may you RIP.”

Where do you see server loads after the revamp?

Dawdle · Apr 8, 2019

Under support on the Main page for EQ there is an option for check server status. There you can see in game populations. Selos also has a bazaar so one should take into the account of the many bazaar mules.

Rotlust · Apr 8, 2019

Dawdle said: ↑

“Under support on the Main page for EQ there is an option for check server status. There you can see in game populations. Selos also has a bazaar so one should take into the account of the many bazaar mules.”

oh cool, thanks

Ajjantis · Apr 8, 2019

Dawdle · Apr 8, 2019

Ajjantis said: ↑

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This is funny you even post this at peak time. Sure Selos can and will hit a high population but it's not even close to Mangler anymore.

Notice how this chart also shows FV as having a high population. Between the bazaar mules, afk players in GL, and boxers FV comes no where near either of the TLP servers in terms of actual active players. I don't think FV even has half the population of either of the new TLP servers.

I remember when SoE used to show you how many players were logged in on any given server. DB spotted doing that because low number turn anyway business. I am not trying to steal anyone's thunder here but the changes to Mangler drew a much larger crowd. It's ok if people play Selo's, I will, but I think the number of people that want to actually play Selos the way I do is pretty small.

Dawdle said: ↑

“I am looking forward to playing a casual back seat on Selos once PoP launches so I can easily get around on a mounts. I'm not to worried about the race or playing a bit behind the pack. The road to Live is a long haul and once GoD unlocks the xp rates are going to be much better. My theory is why spend more time doing anything now when I can do it later much faster.”

Nykara2 · Apr 9, 2019

Dawdle said: ↑

“This is funny you even post this at peak time. Sure Selos can and will hit a high population but it's not even close to Mangler anymore.

Notice how this chart also shows FV as having a high population. Between the bazaar mules, afk players in GL, and boxers FV comes no where near either of the TLP servers in terms of actual active players. I don't think FV even has half the population of either of the new TLP servers.

I remember when SoE used to show you how many players were logged in on any given server. DB spotted doing that because low number turn anyway business. I am not trying to steal anyone's thunder here but the changes to Mangler drew a much larger crowd. It's ok if people play Selo's, I will, but I think the number of people that want to actually play Selos the way I do is pretty small.”

I probably would have been happy to mooch around behind the masses on Selos if it was free trade, since it isn't though mangler def has the better appeal with at least the chance of keeping up with expansions.

Volts · Apr 9, 2019

Mangler may be more popular, but I think the population on Selo is increasing. After the exp increase, the Krono market really stabilized. Most of the people who are /auc to sell Krono in the bazaar are lvl 20-30. Players new to the server who have decided it's legit, and it's time to sell krono or two to twink their toon.

What I don't understand is all the hate for Selo from Mangler folks. It's as bad as politics or sports. I don't get it. I hope both servers do well, it's whats best for the game!

code-zero · Apr 9, 2019

Mangler's going to be more crowded since its entire population is currently stuffed into the Classic zones. overcrowding =/= popularity

Ceffener · Apr 9, 2019

Dawdle said: ↑

“This is funny you even post this at peak time. Sure Selos can and will hit a high population but it's not even close to Mangler anymore.

Notice how this chart also shows FV as having a high population. Between the bazaar mules, afk players in GL, and boxers FV comes no where near either of the TLP servers in terms of actual active players. I don't think FV even has half the population of either of the new TLP servers.

I remember when SoE used to show you how many players were logged in on any given server. DB spotted doing that because low number turn anyway business. I am not trying to steal anyone's thunder here but the changes to Mangler drew a much larger crowd. It's ok if people play Selo's, I will, but I think the number of people that want to actually play Selos the way I do is pretty small.”

The last time subscription numbers were reported was 2004, about 10 years before DBG existed.

Dailor · Apr 9, 2019

Weird flex but ok.

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