Is there any particular server that isn't overpopulated with bots/farmers?

the low populated server's should have the least amount off farmer's

I think there was one of those mass bannings done recently, usually the dark elf area is infested but for the past 2 weeks or so ,I've only seen just a few. Won't be long till they up and running again I guess.Bartz the server I'm on is usually filled with them but rather quiet for sometime.

   Lineage 2 adena selling is what supports Korea's Economy.  Out of all the MMO's I have played Lineage 2 was the only one that I felt I had to buy online currency in order to enjoy the game. When you see level 20 armor set selling for 10-11 million adena and you only have maybe 3-4 thousand after leaving the newbie zone..you just might to.

BUT lineage 2 is a fantastic game. if you can handle grinding sessions.

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 I will try the game but I probably won't last. I don't think you should have to pay to play a game, and then just to be able to afford anything due to botters, and a crappy drop system/economy, that I should have to fork out additional money for good gear.  Nor should you pay to play a game and then have to work at enjoying it.

Originally posted by XImpalerX

   Lineage 2 adena selling is what supports Korea's Economy.  Out of all the MMO's I have played Lineage 2 was the only one that I felt I had to buy online currency in order to enjoy the game. When you see level 20 armor set selling for 10-11 million adena and you only have maybe 3-4 thousand after leaving the newbie zone..you just might to.

BUT lineage 2 is a fantastic game. if you can handle grinding sessions.

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And no, you don't have to RMT in order to enjoy, you have to, in order to be competitive without spending time playing with the market/grinding for stuff.

Never RMT'd and I got top A grade at level 67, and that sure allowed me into high level parties.

Originally posted by Ephimero

level 20 armor costs 40k or so iirc, level 40 armor costs 2.5M ^^

 

And no, you don't have to RMT in order to enjoy, you have to, in order to be competitive without spending time playing with the market/grinding for stuff.

Never RMT'd and I got top A grade at level 67, and that sure allowed me into high level parties.

you don't have to RMT even if you don't work the market but it depends on the class how disadvantged you are in pve or pvp

Well so far I've grinded out 10 levels as a light elf. I haven't spent any money on items thus far, just have the starting chest piece and leggings and have found jewelry drops. i've managed 10k in Adena thus far....

I'm a little confused on the recipes though, are the only crafter dwarves? Because everything I have found in the way of recipes says Dwarves only.

Originally posted by Emeraq

Well so far I've grinded out 10 levels as a light elf. I haven't spent any money on items thus far, just have the starting chest piece and leggings and have found jewelry drops. i've managed 10k in Adena thus far....

 

I'm a little confused on the recipes though, are the only crafter dwarves? Because everything I have found in the way of recipes says Dwarves only.

Only dwarves can craft with the exceptio of "common craft" recipes which will yield you things like potions, dyes, and vanity items.

Only dwarves can craft.. that's horrible, and makes little sense to me.. I guess I'll be making a dorf then

Originally posted by Emeraq

Only dwarves can craft.. that's horrible, and makes little sense to me.. I guess I'll be making a dorf then

 

Whoa, wait a minute, STOP!

Before you go on perhaps you should tell us why you want to craft. I know that sounds really arrogant but I ask because if you are crafting for better pvp equipment it's going to take you a HUGE amount of time. If you are crafting to make money it's going to take you a HUGE amount of time to start crafting things that people want and it might be better to role a scavenger instead.

Having said that, it takes a HUGE amount of time to level a dwarf (they just level slowly), especially if you are new and don't have the best equipment, don't know the best areas, etc). Because of this, it is better to just roll a class you want to play. Also know that no one is really going to be interested in most things you craft (except some of the lower lvl stuff like varnish of purity or frames, etc.. not a lot of money there though) until you can craft C grade. Sure you can craft D grade shots but you will have to be very dilligent to make money. Also know that a good amount of C grade will be available in the npc stores as of the next update. So we are looking at a lot of effort for you to craft B grade.

Also, dwarves aren't a premiere pvp class. If you really want to make a character for pvp then another might be better. Added to that, if you are one of those people who like to do quests, craft, and are not really interested in the primary gameplay that is pvp then you also might want to reconsider L2.

It's not like other mmo's where there are all sorts of "fun" quests and crafting is nifty and every one is just doing there thing.

At higher lvls, crafting has a percent chance to fail. That's right. Fail. 60% success. And this is the higher lvl expensive stuff. And do you know what you get  when your craft fails.

nothing.

Originally posted by Emeraq

 I will try the game but I probably won't last. I don't think you should have to pay to play a game, and then just to be able to afford anything due to botters, and a crappy drop system/economy, that I should have to fork out additional money for good gear.  Nor should you pay to play a game and then have to work at enjoying it.

There is a little more to this than what you think.

L2 is not a pay to play game. Neither is is written anywhere that you are entitled to anything just for spending some time online. L2's risk vs reward system is well documented. You will need to do some more perception shaping because I am not confident that you understand the nature of the MMO you are playing.

WRT paying for items in game, ppl may do so because over the years they have conditioned themselves to having instant gratification for things. As with any other product out there you can take several paths to enjoying its content depending on what your approach is to MMO's.

If you view it as a challenge and enjoy socialisation then you may quickly realise that many hands make light work, join a clan and discover an approach which generally frees you of the RMT burden and will keep you involved in the game for a long time. This comes at a price though, as with all social communities there will be an expectation of you to not only commit to certain playing hours but also to various player devised schemes and initiatives withing both the PvP and PvE millieu.

If you view L2 as just another get in and kill a few hours casual type of entertainment, then you need to foster your expectations accordingly. Don't expect to get equipped in the best gear for your level for a few hrs of playing. This is not WoW and even WoW slows things down at higher levels. Buying or selling L2 goods for real $ is against the EULA,  but it is generally the unattended levelling of your character through 3rd party programs that will get you banned.

Progress in L2 is well and truly earnt, and there are generally no shortcuts to anything. You can try and cheat , and many before you have and continue to do so.  Once caught though, your efforts are truly wasted  and you can ffectively start from scratch or vent your frustrations about being banned from L2 on the boards. 

Either way all the choices are yours.

As a parting comment, MMOs are by their very design games where you "work at enjoying them". The question is how much effort are you prepared to put in, because L2 is very very demanding as MMOs go.

Best of luck with your choices

Regards,

Ellyrion Fiallathandriel

The Reckless Knight

Lunatris

Originally posted by Ellyrion

 

Originally posted by Emeraq

 I will try the game but I probably won't last. I don't think you should have to pay to play a game, and then just to be able to afford anything due to botters, and a crappy drop system/economy, that I should have to fork out additional money for good gear.  Nor should you pay to play a game and then have to work at enjoying it.

There is a little more to this than what you think.

 

L2 is not a pay to play game. Neither is is written anywhere that you are entitled to anything just for spending some time online. L2's risk vs reward system is well documented. You will need to do some more perception shaping because I am not confident that you understand the nature of the MMO you are playing.

WRT paying for items in game, ppl may do so because over the years they have conditioned themselves to having instant gratification for things. As with any other product out there you can take several paths to enjoying its content depending on what your approach is to MMO's.

If you view it as a challenge and enjoy socialisation then you may quickly realise that many hands make light work, join a clan and discover an approach which generally frees you of the RMT burden and will keep you involved in the game for a long time. This comes at a price though, as with all social communities there will be an expectation of you to not only commit to certain playing hours but also to various player devised schemes and initiatives withing both the PvP and PvE millieu.

If you view L2 as just another get in and kill a few hours casual type of entertainment, then you need to foster your expectations accordingly. Don't expect to get equipped in the best gear for your level for a few hrs of playing. This is not WoW and even WoW slows things down at higher levels. Buying or selling L2 goods for real $ is against the EULA,  but it is generally the unattended levelling of your character through 3rd party programs that will get you banned.

Progress in L2 is well and truly earnt, and there are generally no shortcuts to anything. You can try and cheat , and many before you have and continue to do so.  Once caught though, your efforts are truly wasted  and you can ffectively start from scratch or vent your frustrations about being banned from L2 on the boards. 

Either way all the choices are yours.

As a parting comment, MMOs are by their very design games where you "work at enjoying them". The question is how much effort are you prepared to put in, because L2 is very very demanding as MMOs go.

Best of luck with your choices

Regards,

Ellyrion Fiallathandriel

The Re